Middle Schools provide a three year transition between the self contained classrooms of elementary school and the greater independance of secondary school settings. 

Core pillars of middle school include:

1. Flexible block scheduling

2. Teams

3. Advisory 

4. Common preperation time

5. Explorations (Tech Education, Music, Art, Home Economics) 

Middle schools are made up of schools within schools or teams. The need to belong is an important developmental norm in this stage of development. Teams help keep students connected and engaged with their school.  Montgomery Middle has 4 teams with a balance of grade 6-8 students within each team. Within each team, students are assigned to one advisory teacher who is their key teacher and is the main point of contact for parents. The majority of academic subjects will be taught by a student's advisory teacher. 

Montgomery Middle has 6 blocks each day and a 10 minute advisory time at the start and end of each day. Students have one Explorations class Monday to Thursday (Music, Tech Ed, Home Ec or Art) at a time for approximately 10 weeks. During the school day each team can use flexible scheduling to plan for learning for the remaining 5 blocks. This allows for longer or shorter periods of learning as needed. Each team 's weekly schedule includes the following;

Common preperation time is provided to teachers in each team so that they can work as a team to develop common expectations, develop curriculum, address student needs and plan team activities. 

Explorations courses: These courses are taught by subject specialists and provide middle school students with a sampling of course experiences that will help inform their elective course choices in high school. 

Lockers- Every student is assigned a locker to store their personal belongings, students are expected to keep their cell phone in their locker (if they own one). Locks are provided and students are given time to practice. 

Cafeteria- There is no food service available at any middle school except for the monthly hot lunch that our PAC organizes. A cafeteria with hot water and microwaves is available for students to eat in. Students are also permitted to eat througout the school. 

Closed campus- Middle Schools are closed campuses. Students are expected to remain on the school property at break times.

Monty ROCKS- This forms an important part of our school code of conduct and frames the general expectations that we have for all students and staff.