Grades 6-8

Middle School

Our curriculum is built on three pillars:

“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

Since 1926, Saint Joseph Catholic School has been a vibrant community of academic, social and spiritual excellence. Students are challenged with rigorous academics on a daily basis while forming their character and faith for lives of virtue.

One of 31 schools in the Archdiocese of Denver, Saint Joseph Catholic School is committed to teaching students the enduring truths of the Catholic faith, which Christ himself promised would last until the end of time. The Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the lives of the saints, the treasury of Catholic prayers, and the rich heritage of Catholic scholarship nurture students in lifelong learning.

Middle School Overview

Students in grades 6-8 rotate between classrooms for different subjects and follow a rigorous curriculum in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, theology, health, physical education, engineering, library, performance music, and visual and performing art.

The philosophy emphasizes that learning is integrated, experiential, values-based and a foundation for continued and life-long learning. Learning is designed to promote the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of each unique child. Students are encouraged to be model citizens for the entire school and accept many leadership roles. There is a strong focus on 21st-Century learning and preparation for high school and beyond.

Click HERE to view our 2025-2026 Middle School curriculum maps.

Middle School Subject Offerings

Academic Subject	Grades 6-8
Language Arts	7 ½ hrs/wk
Math	4 ½ hrs/wk
Social Studies	3 ¾ hrs/wk
Science	3 ¾ hrs/wk
Theology and Mass	3 ¾ hrs/wk
Health	¾ hr/wk
Physical Education	1 ½ hrs/wk
Engineering	¾ hr/wk
Choir/Band	1 ½ hrs/wk
Art	¾ hr/wk
Total Instruction Hours	28 ½ hrs/wk
Total In-School Hours (7-hour days)	35 hrs/wk