Middle School in Baltimore | The New Century School

TNCS’s Middle School program cultivates critical thinking, preparing students to enter competitive high-school environments. The curriculum focuses on mastery of core academics, STEM, and modern world languages.

Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to differentiate instruction and offer individualized support. Rigor is infused through the program, with students taking on increasingly complex tasks through the Middle School grades.

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”

—Plutarch

Middle School Areas of Focus

Literature & Language Arts

Citing textual evidence to support analysis
Writing arguments to support claims
Reading and comprehending literature

World Languages & Cultures

Building fluency in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
Enhancing geographic knowledge and cultural understanding

Study Skills

Planning and scheduling time
Surveying and skimming texts
Learning a variety of note-taking formats
Acquiring test-taking strategies

Science

Following multistep procedures
Developing and using models
Analyzing and interpreting data
Exploring science-related social issues

Mathematics

Developing real-life and mathematical problem-solving
Expanding algebraic and geometric thinking
Understanding statistics and probability

Technology

Using technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources
Employing mobile devices and applying web-based tools across curriculum topics

Physical Education

Practicing fitness and honing sports skills
Studying health and nutrition

Music

Reading music
Playing a musical instrument

Art

Utilizing a wide variety of media and techniques
Studying art history and appreciation

Transferring in to the 6th-Grade Program

TNCS reserves a limited number of 6th-grade spots for transfer students from Baltimore City public elementary schools and other private schools. Applicants are required to submit elementary school transcripts and letters of recommendation and to undergo an interview.

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Jennifer Mother

Over the many years my daughter has been at TNCS, she’s grown tremendously both personally and academically. We’re very much looking forward to continuing the journey as she transitions to Middle School.

Jennifer L.

Mother

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