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Middle SCHOOL
Welcome
In the Middle School, each student is seen, encouraged, heard, and provided the opportunities to grow. By combining grace and love with the support of our dedicated faculty, every student will succeed as we develop young people of honor, faith, and wisdom.”
– Joseph Moody, Head of Middle School
Our Mission:
The Lovett School is a community of belonging that develops students of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and life.
Our Approach to Education:
At Lovett, our students find joy and purpose in learning by doing. Guided by our distinctive approach to whole child education, Lovett faculty immerse students in intellectually rigorous, hands-on learning environments that spark character development, individual passions, and social awareness. By design, we offer students the experiences that deepen their cognitive, emotional, and social skills while inspiring an enduring enthusiasm for learning.
School Leadership
the Numbers 480 Middle School students 1,640 total students 26% students of color 1,233 Lovett families 70 zip codes that our students reside in 31 greater Atlanta cities where our families live 230 faculty members 50 Middle School faculty members 19 average number of years teaching 60% of our faculty hold graduate degrees 13% of Lovett students receive financial aid $4M of financial aid provided annually
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Meredyth Cole Head of School Chelle Wabrek Associate Head of School Joseph Moody Head of Middle School Erin Dixon Assistant Head of Middle School
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Curriculum
Focusing on the whole child approach to teaching and learning, Middle School teachers work collaboratively to design engaging and meaningful classroom experiences that foster a love of learning in our students. As teachers strive to develop the whole child, they focus on creating experiences that not only deepen discipline knowledge but also strengthen character and executive functioning skills. Teachers utilize a variety of teaching strategies to meet students where they are and push them to their highest potential. Differentiated courses are offered in math, language, science (eighth grade only), and English (eighth grade only) to ensure that each student is being appropriately academically challenged.
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8th Grade English Writing, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Vocabulary Writing, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Vocabulary Writing, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Vocabulary English 8 Advanced English Social Studies United States History Global Issues Civics Civic Leadership Math Pre-Algebra Prep Pre-Algebra 6 Pre-Algebra Advanced Pre-Algebra Advanced Algebra I Intro to Algebra Algebra I Advanced Algebra I Honors Geometry Science Earth Science Life Science Physical Science Advanced Physical Science Language World Languages Spanish 6 Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese French Latin Spanish Physical Education & Health PE 6 PE 7 PE 8 Guidance Once a month during PE class time Two-to-three times per month during PE class time Two-to-three times per month during PE class time Fine Arts and Electives Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Language Strategies STEAM Rotation (Academic Technology + Visual Arts) Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Drama, Orchestra Bible 101 Intro to Digital Design Intro to Engineering Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Drama, Orchestra World Religions Digital Design Design & Production
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Middle School Schedule Middle
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7:50 A B C D E F Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Clubs | Wednesday: Late Start 8:00 Monday, Thursday, Friday: Advisory | Tuesday: Advisory/Assembly | Wednesday: Late Start PASSING 1 6 4 3 7 5 9:00 PASSING 10:00 2 7 5 4 1 6 11:00 PASSING 3 1 6 5 2 7 12:00 Lunch 1:00 4 2 6th: STEAM/ Student Choice 7th: Directed Study/ Student Choice 8th: Directed Study 1 3 Chapel Advisory/Clubs/ Study Hall 2:00 PASSING 5 3 7 2 6 4 3:00 Tutorial
School students follow a rotating, letter day schedule. Each class period meets for 60 minutes, and every class meets 4 times in a 6-day
rotation. Late starts every Wednesday provide time for faculty meetings and professional development. Afternoon tutorial offers students time to get individualized help, ask questions, make up missed work, or start their homework.
Student Clubs & Leadership Opportunities
Student Clubs
• Academic Team
• Anime Club
• Applebyters Club
• Art Club
• Chess Club
• Chinese Club
• Creative Writing Club
• Girl Talk (6th and 7th girls only)
• Green Team
• Lovett Christian Fellowship
• Magic the Gathering
• Math Club
Leadership Opportunities
• Student Council
• Sixth Grade Student Advisory Group Leaders
• Seventh Grade Student Advisory Group Leaders
• Eighth Grade Junior Riverbank Guides
• Eighth Grade Student Advisory Group Leaders
The Arts Music • Band • Chorus • Orchestra Performing Arts • Dance • Design & Production • Theater Arts Visual Arts • Art • STEAM Annual Highlights • 6 annual orchestra & band concerts • 3 annual plays • 4 annual chorus concerts • All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra • High Museum Student Art Show • Fall and Spring Dance Concerts • 10 Professional Working Artists on Middle School Faculty Lovett Conservatory of Music Offering private instruction for K-12 on 14 instruments and voice with 22 professional musician instructors
Athletics
7th & 8th Grade athletics
Fall: Cross Country Football Softball Tennis Volleyball Winter: Basketball Swimming & Diving Wrestling Spring: Baseball Lacrosse Soccer Track & Field
sports
stats 88% of Middle School students participate in athletics 24 Middle School teams 16 different varsity sports
honors & awards
130+
state championships 6 Georgia Athletic Director’s Cup wins since 2000
coaching & Training
63% of our coaches work at Lovett 4 full-time athletic trainers 2 full-time strength and conditioning coaches
6th Grade Intramurals
• 70% of sixth grade students participate in intramural program
• Four five-week sessions offered each year (Fall I and II, Winter, and Spring) with a mix of athletic and non-athletic activities each session
• Offerings include, but are not limited to, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, art, comedy improv, creative writing, speech and debate, speed and agility, and outdoor running
Community Engagement
Civic Leadership Class
The eighth grade Civic Leadership class combines civics curricular goals with community-based learning objectives to better connect academic study and real-world experience. Through hands-on experiences that spark student voice, engagement, and reflection, Civic Leadership students create enduring links between themselves and the community of Atlanta.
Custodial Staff Appreciation Dinner
Each fall, Lovett students from all three divisions come together to celebrate the Lovett custodial staff with a meal, thank-you posters, and games. It’s a great opportunity for students to show their appreciation to the people who make our facility such a great place to learn and work.
Hosting Guatemalan Exchange Students
The Middle School hosts two exchange students from Guatemala for eight weeks in the fall. The students, who are hosted by Lovett families, participate in classes, advisories, and after-school activities, and serve as cultural ambassadors.
Mock Congress
In Mock Congress, students immerse themselves into the roles of United States senators and representatives. Civics students develop legislation from their social issue research on topics such as animal rights, education, civil liberties, and the armed forces. They participate in legislative debate, engage each other with educated questions and answers, and voice their opinions through voting. Students exit the session with an understanding of how Congress operates and an appreciation for the legislative process.
Siempre Verde
Siempre Verde is Lovett’s protected preserve and research station in the breathtakingly beautiful Ecuadorian cloud forest. Each year, students from all divisions have the opportunity to travel to Siempre Verde to explore this very special extension of Lovett’s campus and to study Spanish, conservation, and research methods.
Student Leadership Council
Student Leadership Council allows for students to explore the concept of leadership through an examination of various different leadership styles and an exploration of significant figures that have had an impact on the world through their leadership. On a microscale, SLC offers students the chance to be a voice for the desires of their peers and to have a tangible impact on their own school environment.
Tutoring at Agape
Twice a month, Middle and Upper School students take an after-school trip to Agape Youth and Family Center where they work one-on-one with Agape students to provide homework help and STEAM classes. It’s a great way for Lovett students to connect with the community and get to know their neighbors.
Washington, DC Trip
Recognizing the importance of learning that occurs outside the classroom, Lovett incorporates experiential education into the curriculum at all levels. Our eighth grade travels to Washington, D.C., for educational learning mixed with fellowship and fun.
One Lovett Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Members of the Lovett community share in mutually beneficial expectations, practices, and commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, which allow us all to thrive. As an inclusively Christian school, we are a community rooted in love and belonging for all, with a profound respect for diversity, service to others, and moral awareness. We share the knowledge that we are richer given the unique and individual identities within our Lion family.
Our community wholeheartedly believes that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging significantly enhance the outcomes and experiences of and in a Lovett education, independent of their background and or identity. We recognize that striving to be a diverse and inclusive community is an ever-evolving imperative that requires empathy, a growth mindset, and skill.
Pictured: The Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Council hosts a Backyard BBQ every fall to strengthen bonds and forge new relationships with Lovett’s Black and multiracial alumni, students, and parents.
Groups & Alliances
Affinity Groups and Alliances
Middle and Upper School students have the opportunity to participate in affinity groups, which are designed for students to develop and strengthen their own racial, ethnic, or group identity, and alliances, which are also open to students outside of the identity group.
Parent Groups
The Office of Engagement supports parents through regularly scheduled coffees, book studies, and family gatherings. The Lovett International Alliance (LIA) is a parent-run organization that is committed to expanding international awareness by offering events and programs for the entire community.
Programs & partnerships
Multicultural Programs, Services, and Community Activities
• Black History Month Celebration
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
• Lovett International Alliance Book Fair
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
• Religious and Cultural Celebrations
• Unity in Heritage Art Exhibit
• WorldFest
Partnerships
• A Better Chance
• Agape Youth and Family Center
• Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
• Breakthrough Atlanta
• National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The Lovett School
4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327-3009 (404) 262-3032 | lovett.org