Cedarbrook MS eighth grader's view of middle school

Middle Schools

By: Paige K – Cedarbrook MS

Middle school means absolutely everything: opportunity, exposure, experience. Middle schools include diversity that reflects the true richness of our modern society. Most importantly, despite where students may come from, who their parents are, or how much money they might have, middle school life shapes everyone’s future.

When a student, teacher or guest attends and experiences middle school, they truly witness the greatest place to learn and grow. It’s because of middle schools sensational education and dynamic experience for students, teachers and guests. Middle school’s provide students with academics and extracurricular opportunities that are endless, fulfilling and enhancing to life experiences. It is these opportunities at middle schools that help students find their individual passions that will be ever present throughout their lives.

Diversity is the most rewarding aspect about life at a middle school. Along with racial diversity, the diversity within economic classes, religions, lifestyles, academic and social abilities of students at middle school are infinite. The experience of working and studying aside a true mix of students contributes immensely to my character and education. Where else can students go where they walk down the hallway and see African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Caucasians, Muslims, Jews, or Christians? For students at a public middle school this is a normal everyday experience. Middle school mirrors the true world, full of different real people. Our school displays that everybody has their personal strengths and disabilities, but despite what might hold individuals down, we can excel. Such experience and exposure is the most valuable life lesson anyone can acquire from going to public middle school.

The academic and extra-curricular opportunities offered at middle schools are exceptional. Students have a variety of options and opportunities from Playwriting to Advanced French to the basketball team to Art Club, all at an age where students find and indulge in their interests. Meanwhile, there are many opportunities to play on school sports teams as well. Middle schools offer every sport from basketball to field hockey to baseball. From watching and knowing friends and other peers, I have noticed one particular pattern about middle school students: we have passion. Just having the opportunity to participate in these activities is not enough; we take advantage of these activities and undertake whatever activity it might be with every fiber of our being. Middle school students have incredible commitment, effort and determination to do their best.  Because of these enhancing activities, middle schools help students find their passions, and their paths that they follow through high school, college and beyond. The experiences of these opportunities enrich students’ education and character immensely.

            Middle school displays life realistically. Here, students, teachers, families and guests learn life lessons through the enriching experiences from an excellent education, rich diversity and vibrant opportunities. Middle schools consistently meet and exceed the needs of every student in the building, which is the goal of schools and education. Middle school has evolved me and my peers as a people for the better.