Middle School

Preparing intelligent, creative, insightful students who are independent thinkers for academic success.

The Child’s Primary School (TCPS) middle school curriculum is research based, and helps our students develop interpersonal communication, problem solving, time management, critical thinking and advanced research skills to use in the classroom and throughout their lives.

Learn more about our middle school curriculum and why families choose TCPS below.

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TCPS Middle School at a Glance

CLASS
SIZES:

Small classes with no more than 16 students maximizes individual growth and learning.

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

EXTENDED CARE:

Extended care available until 5:00 p.m. at a reasonable hourly rate.

TUITION:

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Middle School Curriculum

Our small class size provides each student with the attention necessary for maximizing individual growth and development. Students learn to feel safe to take academic risks in an atmosphere that nurtures their self-esteem and teaches responsibility for their own actions.

Core Classes

Language Arts

Social Studies

Math

Music

Arts

Science

Electives

Students in grades 7 and 8 have the choice to take Spanish language class or a project-based Advanced Research class each day.

Advanced Spanish

Students who opt to take Advanced Spanish are often able to test out of Spanish 1 and 2 in high school.

Advanced Research

Students will begin high school with thorough knowledge of a variety of research methods and presentation skills.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

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Middle School Camp

An annual trip taken each spring for the entire Middle School. There is no additional cost to attend the camp. Past trips have included: Catalina Island, Idyllwild, and Joshua Tree.
"Partner and Collaborate Together" (PACT)

PACT is a class held once a week for all Middle School students. It is a forum to discuss issues affecting them, a block of time to collaborate on long term projects as a group, and a time to build a strong Middle School community. Social issues, peer pressure, and high school options are some of the topics discussed.
Community Outreach Programs

Students develop a spirit of philanthropy through participation in community outreach projects designed to benefit our local and global communities.
Cross-Age Activities

We also incorporate cross-age activities that provide Middle School students with hands-on opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Where do our students go after graduating from the TCPS Middle School?

Our students are prepared for success in high school and beyond. Every year, our graduates move on to the most competitive private high schools in San Diego. Those students that choose a public high school, often enter into the honors, AP, and IB track.

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Hear from Our Students

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“The biggest thing about TCPS that I valued was the student-teacher relationship…”

“There were two huge things that I valued from TCPS which made me enjoy my experience; they were the small class sizes and small community. The biggest thing about TCPS that I valued was the student-teacher relationship and being able to have a personal connection with the teachers. This allows the teacher to get to know us better as students and help our growth. The small community allowed us to get to know everyone and be able to interact with all the different grades.” – Arjun, class of 2017

“TCPS has prepared me for high school and beyond…”

“The Child’s Primary School has prepared me for high school and beyond by teaching me not just information from a book, but giving me tools. Tools to learn better, tools to grow myself as a person, tools to succeed in different life situations. With the knowledge and support TCPS has given me, I have no doubt that I can be successful at Bishops and in my future academic and life adventures. I can’t wait!” – Flavia, class of 2018

“I definitely don’t think I would be where I am today without TCPS…”

“Coming into 8th grade I was very nervous about having to study for the ISEE and having to start high school applications. Although, as it got closer and closer to that time, I realized I didn’t need to worry. TCPS had prepared me for high school and everything that came with it. I definitely don’t think I would be where I am today without TCPS. I can’t wait to go to Francis Parker next year. Go Lancers!” – Amber, class of 2018