An 8th Grade Experience Designed for Success
Cultivating the Best in Our Students
​Situated within our historic Armory building, the middle school students share our main campus with grades 9-12 in an effort to ease transition anxiety to high school. Our 8th grade students learn alongside grades 9–12 while receiving the support and guidance they need to build independence, strengthen skills, and thrive in high school and beyond.
Eighth grade is an important transition year, both academically and emotionally. At Wye River Upper School, our 8th grade curriculum targets social, emotional, and executive function skills and helps students with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and other learning differences build academic skills and confidence before beginning high school.​
A DAY IN 8TH GRADE AT
WYE RIVER UPPER SCHOOL
Our 8th grade program helps students build confidence, independence, and the executive function skills needed for success in high school and beyond.
Small Class Sizes
Students receive more attention, meaningful teacher relationships, and instruction designed around how they learn best.
High School Preparation
Students build the academic, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills needed for a successful transition into high school.
Confidence & Independence
Students develop the skills, habits, and confidence to advocate for themselves and take ownership of their learning.
What makes the 8th grade program at Wye River Upper School different?
Our 8th grade program is designed to help students build the academic, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in high school. Students learn in a small, supportive environment with opportunities for project-based and experiential learning, study skills development, and executive function coaching.
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Is the 8th grade program a middle school or part of the high school?
The 8th grade program is part of Wye River Upper School and shares the same building as our 9th–12th grade students. This creates a supportive bridge between middle school and high school while helping students become comfortable in a high school environment before entering 9th grade.
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What type of student is a good fit for the 8th grade program?
The 8th grade program is a strong fit for students who would benefit from a small, structured learning environment and additional support in developing academic, executive functioning, or social-emotional skills. Families are encouraged to schedule a personal tour and meet with our admissions team to determine whether Wye River Upper School is the right fit for their student.
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