Middle School

Everest is unique among Detroit-area Catholic middle schools. We offer a supportive and challenging environment where students are encouraged to think critically, lead confidently, and live their faith with purpose.

Middle school curriculum

6th-8th grade

Everest’s personalized learning environment prepares middle schoolers for increased levels of autonomy and higher expectations of how they’ll behave and perform. Students move between classrooms for academic classes, including language arts, literature, math, science, social studies, and religion.

The foundations for foreign language learning are introduced at this level, beginning with Classical Foundations of Language to build a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar. Studies have linked classical language study to increased SAT scores as well as higher GPAs at the college level.

Specials are phased out in middle school and replaced with electives. Students can choose from band, choir, performing arts, study skills, academic enrichment, visual arts, computers, journalism/yearbook, VEX robotics, and more.

Standardized testing

Everest uses MAP^®️ Growth™ testing in kindergarten through 7th grade.

MAP Growth is a computer-based test which assesses a student’s instructional level to measure academic growth throughout the school year in reading, math, language, and science. The testing is unique and adapts to each child’s level of learning. Test results provide immediate and accurate information about classroom learning allowing teachers to plan instruction accordingly.

Eighth-grade students take the PSAT 8/9 and the High School Placement Test.

Integral Formation

For our middle schoolers, Everest’s Integral Formation process promotes awareness and response to others’ needs, a personal relationship with Christ, increased autonomy, and leadership opportunities.

Human

Personal Responsibility
Increased Opportunities for Leadership
Formative Discipline
Middle School Student Council

Intellectual

Increased Levels of Autonomy & Higher Expectations
Multicultural Experience
Elective Choices & Foreign Language Foundations

Spiritual

Christ as the Ultimate Motive
Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
One-on-One Formation Coaching
Off-Campus Class Retreats

Apostolic

Awareness & Active Response to Needs of Others through Initiative
Class Apostolic Projects

Student Life at Everest

Learn more about student life at Everest, including extracurricular activities, sports, fine arts, family-friendly activities, and after-school care for Metro Detroit students.

Spiritual Life at Everest

Everest’s faith formation programs give 6th–8th graders opportunities to express their faith and grow in their love of Christ.