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Middle Years

MYP Teaching Team

Welcome to Middle Years at SPS

PROGRAM OF INQUIRY

Our IB Middle Years

Unlocking Potential: Extraordinary Opportunities for 6th–8th Grade IB Students at Seven Peaks School

At Seven Peaks School in Bend, Oregon, our middle school program for grades 6–8 goes beyond traditional learning, empowering students with unparalleled opportunities that prepare them to thrive in an interconnected world. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, we offer a transformative educational experience through our Middle Years Programme (MYP), designed to develop lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate leaders.

Dynamic, Real-World Learning and Exploration

From hands-on projects to interdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, our middle school students dive deep into real-world challenges, cultivating skills that drive success in both school and life. Through experiences like community service projects, student-led research, and our popular Explorations program—offering unique activities such as cooking, animal welfare, outdoor adventure, and more—students have the chance to discover new interests, build resilience, and make a positive impact on their community.

A Standout Experience: The 8th Grade Oregon Shakespeare Festival Trip

One of the highlights of our middle school program is the 8th grade trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. This annual fall tradition brings students face-to-face with classic literature, live performance, and creative expression, inspiring a deep appreciation for the arts and fostering a sense of independence and growth as they prepare for high school.

A Foundation for the Future

By balancing academic rigor with a supportive, student-centered approach, Seven Peaks provides an enriching experience for 6th–8th graders that helps them excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Our MYP approach emphasizes global-mindedness, inquiry-based learning, and personal responsibility, ensuring students leave ready to navigate a world of possibilities with confidence and compassion.

APPROACHES TO LEARNING (ATLS)

  • Thinking skills
  • Communication skills
  • Research skills
  • Self-management skills
  • Social skills

The approaches to learning and associated sub-skills support students of all ages in being agentic and self-regulated learners. Through a variety of strategies, PYP teachers collaboratively plan for implicit and explicit opportunities to develop ATL both inside and outside the programme of inquiry.

Unlocking Worlds:
The Journey of Language Acquisition

Language is deeply tied to culture. Learning a language helps students appreciate the diversity of human expression and fosters respect for other cultures, which is central to the IB philosophy. ¿Por qué no?

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6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

One-of-a-Kind Field Trips: Learning Beyond the Classroom at Seven Peaks

At Seven Peaks School, field trips are crafted to be transformative experiences that connect with our curriculum, encourage personal growth, and inspire curiosity. Each adventure takes learning beyond the classroom, bringing students face-to-face with new perspectives and real-world applications.

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A highlight of 8th grade at Seven Peaks is the annual trip to the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Students experience live performances, engage in actor-led workshops, and explore connections between literature, history, and the arts. This beloved tradition deepens their appreciation for storytelling and often sparks a lifelong passion for the arts.