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Learners in our middle school in Florida (Grades 6 to 8) build a strong foundation for long-term success through an honors-level academic experience that goes beyond state standards. Through inquiry-based learning, collaboration, differentiated instruction, and a strong focus on writing and critical thinking, students  apply knowledge to real-world contexts. Beyond the classroom, grade-level trips, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities further enrich each student’s academic, social, and personal development.
Exceptional curriculum
Progress with a Cognia-accredited and honors-level curriculum paired with enriching electives. In select subjects, students may also earn high school credit, accelerating higher-level learning.
STEAM education
Explore STEAM in our classrooms and design lofts, discovering coding and filmmaking through classes and extra-curricular activities.
Life competencies
Develop future-ready skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, perseverance, and creativity guided by Social-Emotional Learning and the LMP Student Traits.
Exciting student life
Explore different interests and develop relationships outside the classroom through Community School clubs, community service opportunities, experiential learning, field-trips, and school-wide events.
Elite athletics
Access exceptional athletic training choosing from a wide sports catalog, guided by expert coaches to shine on the field in competitions and tournaments.
Focus on arts
Unleash creativity through performing, fine, and digital arts, with meaningful opportunities to share talent across the school community.
Leadership opportunities
Lead with confidence and represent peers as a member of the National Junior Honor Society, the Speech & Debate team, or the Student Government body.
Extended care
Enjoy outdoor activities, art projects, games, movies, meetings with special guests, and homework time as part of our after-school supervision program.
Welcoming campus
Learn, experiment, and train in our modern Secondary building, with spaces including STEM labs, design loft, sports facilities, art and music rooms, and cozy outdoor areas.
Support & wellbeing
Benefit from Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), meaningful 1:1 connections with teachers, a School Counselor and individualized learning support guidance when needed.
Multilingual learning
Develop world language skills in both Spanish and Chinese and choose to continue their development in one language while progressing through Middle School.
Friendly admissions process
Join our Middle School through a smooth, responsive admissions process, with additional support for international families.
At one of the best middle schools in Florida, students benefit from a Cognia-accredited and honors-level curriculum complemented by enriching electives that reflect a high standard of academic excellence. In select subjects, they may also earn high school credit, allowing them to progress with confidence and ambition.
Students strengthen linguistic skills through the study of literary and nonfiction texts. They build confidence as communicators while developing analysis, creativity, and clear written expression through:
Learners build problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical skills through:
Students explore people, places, and events across time while strengthening research, analysis, and critical thinking skills through:
Learners explore the natural world through inquiry-based learning that builds curiosity, collaboration, and scientific understanding. They investigate life, earth and space, and physical science concepts through:
Students build confidence and communication skills in a second language through an engaging program that strengthens listening, speaking, reading, and writing while deepening cultural understanding, choosing between:
Students discover their creative voice, build confidence, and develop artistic and performance skills through hands-on experiences in visual art, music, chorus, orchestra, and theater, including:
Students build healthy habits, develop resilience, and grow in confidence through active experiences that promote physical fitness, personal wellbeing, leadership, and outdoor exploration, including:
Students develop creativity, technical confidence, and real-world digital production skills through hands-on experiences in coding, robotics, filmmaking, and design, including:
Every day in our middle school in Orlando is filled with engaging learning, meaningful connections, and opportunities for growth. Here’s a glimpse of what students experience throughout the school day.
Focus & academic growth
Connection & active learning
Support & enrichment
As one of the best middle schools in Orlando, students here achieve academic excellence, strengthen essential skills, and embrace enriching experiences that prepare them for lasting success.
Academic achievement
Multilingualism
Grade-level trip opportunities
Students gain a strong understanding of their progress through formative feedback, performance task grades, and MAP testing results, helping them build confidence and take ownership of their learning.
Mid-semester progress reports and student-led conferences encourage students to celebrate strengths, identify areas for growth, and work in partnership with teachers and parents to keep moving forward.
Through an embedded Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, students’ lives are enriched through perspective, reflection, self-management, resilience, connection, and compassion. Learners grow as confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world around them. The LMP Learner Profile supports them in growing as:
Middle School students build confidence as global communicators through the study of Chinese or Spanish. In Chinese, students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through pinyin, simplified characters, vocabulary building, and an introduction to Chinese culture and customs. In Spanish, students strengthen comprehension and expression through listening, speaking, reading, and writing while exploring the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Supported by interactive technology, real-world digital resources, and engaging classroom experiences, students grow in fluency, cultural understanding, and confidence, with progress monitored through teacher feedback, participation, presentations, written work, and graded assessments.
Students take part in multiple-day field trips away from campus, including experiences such as travel to the nation’s capital. Class trips provide meaningful, memorable experiences where students build connections with classmates and teachers through exciting, shared adventures while developing essential life skills including adaptability, independence, communication, resilience, and confidence.
Through International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS), unlocked via membership to ISP, learners can also pursue interests such as science, art, chess, and social activism while developing the confidence, skills, and cultural awareness to thrive in an interconnected world.
Community service
At our middle school in Lake Mary, students take part in meaningful service opportunities on and off campus, building compassion, responsibility, and a lasting sense of purpose. These experiences also help them fulfill service hours for National Junior Honor Society membership.
Events
Learners show their school spirit by supporting successful athletic teams at pep rallies filled with music, games, and energy. These experiences help students build friendships, strengthen community, and enjoy memorable moments together in a fun, non-academic setting.
Life in Middle School
MS academics
Zero Hunger project
Outdoor learning
I like LMP because the environment is respectful and students are kind rather than mean or rude. I also appreciate the diversity of the school because it allows students to learn from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Ivy 2031, Student
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