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We design learning differently.
Middle School students find relief and success with teachers who finally get them and classmates who cheer each other on.
Landmark is
Different By Design
Learn more about how the Landmark Learning Model, how we teach and design classrooms specifically for students who struggle with reading, writing, listening, expressive language, and executive functioning skills.
Middle School Curriculum
At Landmark, literacy instruction is woven into every part of the Middle School experience. Students build reading, writing, language, and learning skills in every class, with every teacher, every day.
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Learn more about what the school day looks like.
Middle School
Schedule Snapshot
Middle School students follow a carefully designed eight-block schedule over two days, with four classes each day. Longer class periods give students more time to dive into projects, discussions, and hands-on learning. On Wednesdays, students meet with every class in shorter blocks, creating an extra opportunity to connect with teachers, stay organized, and keep learning on track. Explore a sample student schedule below.
Middle School
Anchor Block
Anchor Block gives Middle School students dedicated time to build the communication and leadership skills that support success in and beyond the classroom. Through activities connected to Landmark’s Portrait of a Graduate skills, students practice formal and informal presentation techniques—including eye contact, pacing, tone of voice, and presentation layout and design—while growing confidence as speakers and collaborators. The block also includes weekly House meetings and club opportunities that strengthen community, connection, and school spirit.
Middle School
Advisory
Advisory helps Middle School students start the day feeling organized, supported, and ready to learn. In small groups with a dedicated advisor, students strengthen executive function skills like planning assignments, managing responsibilities, and communicating with teachers while also building Landmark’s Portrait of a Graduate skills through collaboration and discussion. Designed to help students feel known and connected, Advisory creates a supportive space where students grow in confidence, independence, and community.
Middle School
Milkbreak
Milk Break is a Landmark tradition that students quickly come to love. Every morning, the school community pauses for snacks, conversation, and a quick brain break—a chance to recharge, connect with friends, and reset for the rest of the day.
Designing
Your Education
Confidence & Belonging
Middle school is often the moment when students become deeply aware of their learning differences. At Landmark, students learn not only academic skills, but also how to understand themselves as learners in an environment surrounded by peers who learn like they do. Because of our small community, every student is known.
Social & Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning is an important part of the Middle School experience at Landmark. Through mindfulness activities, regular check-ins, and weekly social-emotional learning lessons during Anchor Block, students build self-awareness, healthy decision-making skills, strong friendships, and confidence as learners.
Executive Function & Independence
Middle school is a time when students begin learning how to manage their time, responsibilities, and materials more independently—and that doesn’t happen by accident. At Landmark, students receive explicit instruction in executive function skills like organization, planning, prioritizing, and managing time, materials, and assignments. With structured routines, teacher support, and tools like planners and checklists, students gradually build the confidence and independence needed to handle increasing academic demands.
Leadership Opportunities
As middle school students become the older students on campus, they take on more leadership responsibilities in the community. Through the EMS House System—which brings together students across grade levels—older students mentor and support younger peers during activities, events, and traditions. These experiences help students grow in confidence, empathy, communication, and leadership as they learn what it means to be role models for others.
Getting Ready for What's Next
At Landmark, middle school students begin to see themselves as capable, successful high school students ready for bigger challenges. The 8th-grade year holds lots of fun and impactful activities that build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to take the next step. Events like overnight lock-in, community service, and a trip to D.C. with the whole grade help shape an extraordinary year of growth.
Student Life
The Middle School experience is about so much more than what happens in the classroom. Explore our Student Life page to learn about clubs, activities, dining, health and wellness, EMS House System, and so much more!
Web of Support
A team of highly trained adults work together to meet each student’s needs.
Exploration
Creation
Creativity comes to life in Landmark’s Middle School explorations. Students can explore courses like Art of the Imagination, Music, Sound Lab, Photography, Pottery, Artful Woodworking, and more—hands-on classes that encourage curiosity, creativity, and self-expression.
Check out exploration course descriptions in the Curriculum Guide.
Exploration
Innovation
Innovation and problem-solving take center stage in Landmark’s Middle School explorations. Students can explore courses like STEAM, Computer Help Desk Repair, Maker’s Studio, and more—hands-on classes that encourage creativity, collaboration, and real-world thinking.
Check out exploration course descriptions in the Curriculum Guide.
Exploration
Physical Education
All students participate in physical education for one exploration section. These classes support the development of the whole child by helping students build physical literacy through skill development, fitness, cooperative activities, and personal and social growth.
Check out exploration course descriptions in the Curriculum Guide.
Exploration
Movement
Middle School students also have opportunities to slow down, connect, and build community through electives like Yoga, Nature’s Adventure, and Let’s Play Board Games. These engaging classes encourage mindfulness, collaboration, creativity, and fun while helping students strengthen social connections and confidence outside the traditional classroom.
Check out elective course descriptions in the Curriculum Guide.
