Middle School
Grades Six-Eight
Encouraging Excellence
The goal of the middle school years is for students to develop study and learning skills that will prepare them for high school, college, and beyond. The curriculum is robust: In each of his three years in the Middle School, a student takes language arts, math, a social studies/history course, modern foreign language, and a sequential Talk class, and other required classes as determined by his grade level. Latin is added in the eighth grade. Boys will also choose from art, design and woodworking, computer, technology, journalism, communication skills courses, and all participate in physical education/athletics. Varied extra curricular activities provide myriad opportunities for boys to try something new. The Middle School 1:1 iPad of Choice program fosters dynamic, interactive, and personal learning.
Boys begin to spread their wings and and discover their interests in an encouraging, cooperative, and caring environment. During their three years of Gilman Middle School, they learn to take risks; they learn responsibility; they learn to love learning.
Middle School Stories
![Summer Reading 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1527711605/gilman/gtpapcgr1eaznxjsr0mc/SummerReadingImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1527711605/gilman/gtpapcgr1eaznxjsr0mc/SummerReadingImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1527711605/gilman/gtpapcgr1eaznxjsr0mc/SummerReadingImage.jpg","width":700}])
Read on, boys!
![Eighth Grade Tie Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1526651003/gilman/a2jucseskphcr3uly1iz/MSTieCeremony-15.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1526651003/gilman/a2jucseskphcr3uly1iz/MSTieCeremony-15.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_3/v1526651003/gilman/a2jucseskphcr3uly1iz/MSTieCeremony-15.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1526651003/gilman/a2jucseskphcr3uly1iz/MSTieCeremony-15.jpg","width":1200}])
As they prepare to change divisions and join the ranks of the Upper School, the Parent Association presented a tie to each eighth grade boy in a brief ceremony, which included tying instructions. Here are photos from the event.
![SuperGras: A Cherished Middle School Tradition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1526563260/gilman/gbp3hyngzalddjvrtyxz/SuperGras2018-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1526563260/gilman/gbp3hyngzalddjvrtyxz/SuperGras2018-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_3/v1526563260/gilman/gbp3hyngzalddjvrtyxz/SuperGras2018-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1526563260/gilman/gbp3hyngzalddjvrtyxz/SuperGras2018-1.jpg","width":1200}])
SuperGras is a celebration of the Middle School year that includes academic achievement, athletic prowess, and rewards for honorable behavior -- all wrapped up in a package of fellowship and fun. Activities included chariot racing, student vs. faculty quiz bowl, merit auction, and a variety of games. Here are photos from the day.
![Gilman Film Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1515523809/gilman/fcusbdmdv9ltopkq0tlu/GilmanFilm2018.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1515523809/gilman/fcusbdmdv9ltopkq0tlu/GilmanFilm2018.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_3/v1515523809/gilman/fcusbdmdv9ltopkq0tlu/GilmanFilm2018.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_4/v1515523809/gilman/fcusbdmdv9ltopkq0tlu/GilmanFilm2018.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_5/v1515523809/gilman/fcusbdmdv9ltopkq0tlu/GilmanFilm2018.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_6/v1515523809/gilman/fcusbdmdv9ltopkq0tlu/GilmanFilm2018.jpg","width":2200}])
Filmmakers from schools around Maryland submitted films to the eighth annual Daniel A. Citron Gilman School Film Festival, held on Friday, May 11, 2018.
![Experiencing Spain]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_1/v1522253281/gilman/uhi6thesqr28gsrcj9gl/Featurepic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_2/v1522253281/gilman/uhi6thesqr28gsrcj9gl/Featurepic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_size_3/v1522253281/gilman/uhi6thesqr28gsrcj9gl/Featurepic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/t_image_compressed/v1522253281/gilman/uhi6thesqr28gsrcj9gl/Featurepic.jpg","width":1000}])
The Middle School sponsored its biennial Spain trip during spring break. Read all about it and see photos here.