Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

SFBGS Middle School students have their own distinct section of campus, creating a learning environment for them to mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, religiously and assume responsibility for their own personal growth.

Having had the opportunity to participate in retreats, service activities, Sacraments, and liturgical life, SFBGS Middle School graduates understand the value of prayer, faith and justice, and share their spiritual gifts with others.  They demonstrate respect for people of other religious backgrounds, have grown in their ability to make moral decisions and know the importance of making them.

In addition to the core curriculum for each grade, students also have an opportunity to learn more about math, a second language and music.

Advanced Math is offered to qualifying grade 8 students in conjunction with SFBRHS.  Leveling in mathematics allows students to succeed at their own pace.  High school credit is received.

Grade 8 students participate in Right Start prior to attending the ProLife trip to Washington, DC.  It provides a deeper understanding of the value of all life.

Spanish is taught to students in grades 6-8. Through  visuals, singing, games, technology, and skits that reinforce the written and verbal learning in class, Spanish classes expose students to the the foundations of learning a foreign language. Students are introduced to basic vocabulary and simple grammar in beginning Spanish. In seventh and eighth grades, there is an emphasis on increasingly larger vocabulary scope and higher level grammar, with a focus on verb conjugation. Students learn prayers in Spanish.

Borgia has an amazing band!  Participation in band is not only offered to SFBGS students, it is offered to students in the region. The sixth, seventh, and eight grade band students participate in a variety of performances throughout the school year. This includes concerts band festivals and competitions, and participation in band concerts and marching band performances at Borgia High School. Beginning Band class is designed for students interested in beginning level instruction on:

• flute
• clarinet
• oboe
• saxophone
• trumpet
• French horn
• trombone
• baritone
• tuba
• percussion instruments (orchestra bells, xylophone, snare drum, bass drum, and other percussion accessory instruments)

Sixth graders are required to take band class for one semester.  Students will receive instruction on tone production, music reading skills, basic music theory, and instrument care. Advanced band is designed for students that wish to continue instruction on his or her instrument.