Middle School

Dear Middle School Families,

As a parent, I can speak to the strength of the MS program at the Community School of Naples. My son Tadeusz began at CSN in his 6^th grade year, August 2017. In May of 2020, he completed 8^th grade at CSN. Tadeusz left MS ready for US—not as an autobot of readiness, but as an individual who practiced a routine of rigor for the last three years, who gained substantial academic independence, and who now has confidence in who he is and how to navigate challenge. And he is happy. He loves school. Tadeusz is currently a member of the Class of 2024, graduating next May. The combination of his MS and US tenure at CSN has served him well. This has been particularly evident as he navigates on the college admission process.

As an administrator, I can endorse that CSN MS teachers are exceptional professionals, providing MS students academic stretch and coupling it with support as needed and encouragement always.

Every student, every day. The MS program provides a three-year, grade-team framework for students, an approach specifically designed to encourage students to enjoy childhood and, at the same time, begin taking steps toward adulthood, transitioning from pre-teen to teen, from student to scholar.

The culture of CSN MS is community-minded, energetic, and positive. Students partake in traditions such as Spirit Week Earth Day, MS Student vs.Teachers Basketball Game, and Pi-Day, join clubs such as Chess Club and Scuba Gang, and participate in a variety of community outreach, service learning, and environmental citizenship.

The 2023-24 school year is upon us. Go Seahawks!

Always,

Mrs. Colleen Potocki

Head of Middle School

Middle School Habits of Excellence