Middle School Academies

Middle school is an important time period in a student’s life. Not only does middle school prepare students for a successful transition to high school, but it also helps students form healthy social and emotional habits that can be useful throughout life.

Middle School Academies at Akron Public Schools provide students with engaging and creative learning opportunities at each grade level. Students will be challenged to think in and out of the classroom while learning about themselves and their relationships with others. All middle school students will:

Participate in small learning communities with a core group of teachers, community partners and peers
Research and solve community-based problems through service learning activities
Engage in activities that foster personal growth and build professional skills necessary to be successful in life
Explore careers with community and business partners

Highlights:

Academy Prep 101 and 201: courses designed to help students understand their strengths, understand family and friendship relationships, and begin to prepare for high school and their futures
Service learning opportunities
Career exploration
8th Grade Showcase: an interactive pathway event
High school visits and shadowing
Leadership opportunities

From 6th grade to 8th grade, students will discover ways to become better learners, classmates, family members and community leaders.