(Ages 12 to 15)

The Go Like the Wind! Middle School program reflects the Montessori philosophy, the newest research on early adolescent development, current learning theories, and real-life skills. The curriculum consists of math, language arts, speech, Spanish, physical education, outdoor education, service learning and fine arts, all courses of continuous progress. The sciences, social and geography studies and health curriculum are theme based by concept. Every 6 weeks, students explore a new topic using a multi-disciplinary approach that allows them to synthesize all of these subjects into one valuable learning experience.

As they progress through the school, Go Like the Wind! Middle School students become increasingly involved with the community. They continue service projects within our school and the broader Ann Arbor community (e.g. Sunrise Seniors Home and Make a Wish Foundation), as well as rely on these communities as an educational resource.

Parents are encouraged to read Focus on the Wonder Years: Challenges Facing the American Middle School. This monograph is a comprehensive assessment of the American middle school and makes a compelling case for an environment much like Montessori. It is available online as a PDF download at Rand Policy Research.

Top 5 unique features of GLTW Middle School

1. Many leadership opportunities

2. Internships and service projects

3. Themed 6-week cycles for multi-disciplinary learning

4. Participation in a class-run business

5. Living as a group off-campus (week-long field trips)

 Middle School Economics
We GLTW middle school students are exploring the world of economics in an effort to fund our real world expeditions. We use the profits from our businesses and fundraising to subsidize our experiences. We offer a voluntary catered lunch program to staff and students.  We are in the process of establishing an eBay account to sell donated items for profit. Fundraising choices include the high quality products of Sally Foster gifts and wrap and Goodies Factory cookie dough. We hope to expand to offer other items you, our families, would buy elsewhere anyway, and thus we are providing a service and affording entrepreneurship opportunities and funding Thank you for supporting us in our goal to become responsible respectful citizens of the world.