MIDDLE SCHOOL

The middle school strives to provide a learning environment where students feel accepted and appreciated and are free to share ideas, express thoughts, and ask questions. A secure and nurturing environment allows for enthusiasm, inquisitiveness, and accomplishment.

Core Classes

Core subjects include math, science, language arts, social studies, and either Bible or philosophy.

Required Classes

Required subjects include arts, physical education, technology, and world language.

Exploratory Classes

Middle school offers a diverse array of enrichment exploratories, allowing students to explore beyond the core curriculum.

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    Language Arts

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    Mathematics

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    Philosophy

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    Bible

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    Science

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    Social Studies

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    World Languages

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    Technology

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    Physical Ed

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    Art

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    Music

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    STEM

RECENT NEWS

News
YISS Competes at Middle School Math Competition
YISS Competes at Middle School Math Competition

YISS joined the second annual MS math competition hosted by SFS PiSaders.

Students Collaborate at Yearbook Camp
Students Collaborate at Yearbook Camp

Students worked together to develop a secret theme and embrace the switch to Jostens.

MS Yearbook “Camera of Youth” Captures More Than Memories
MS Yearbook “Camera of Youth” Captures More Than Memories

Eighth graders showcased their creative talent, photography, and design skills in this year’s yearbook.

MS Students Travel to Chicago for the AQT Championships
MS Students Travel to Chicago for the AQT Championships

Our MS NAQT A team members represented YISS well at their first championship tournament.

Students Reflect on a Year of Seventh Grade Photography 
Students Reflect on a Year of Seventh Grade Photography 

The works of Eckert, Erwitt, Harris, and Lange have taught students about the power of storytelling through imagery.

Paper Rollercoasters Demonstrate Kinetic and Potential Energy
Paper Rollercoasters Demonstrate Kinetic and Potential Energy

7th grade students showcase their creativity and scientific ingenuity in their roller coaster designs.

7th Grade Collaborates in “The Social Planet” Project
7th Grade Collaborates in “The Social Planet” Project

Shark Tank meets Olympic bid meets Model United Nations as 7th graders collaborate and present their final projects.

YISS 6th Grade Grows Food for Outer Space
YISS 6th Grade Grows Food for Outer Space

Students engage in unique STEM competition to create solutions to the challenges of growing food in outer space.

MS Drama Classes Bring Stories to Life
MS Drama Classes Bring Stories to Life
Standards-Based Learning: Understanding Standards and Using Standards to Guide Instruction
Standards-Based Learning: Understanding Standards and Using Standards to Guide Instruction
8th Grade U.S. History Creates Native American Action Figures
8th Grade U.S. History Creates Native American Action Figures
7th Grade Art Explores Ceramics with Pottery Wheels
7th Grade Art Explores Ceramics with Pottery Wheels
YISS Addresses the Question: What is Standards-Based Learning?
YISS Addresses the Question: What is Standards-Based Learning?
Record Numbers Participate in Hour of Code 2021 at YISS
Record Numbers Participate in Hour of Code 2021 at YISS
7th Grade Social Studies Teaches Unit to 3rd Grade
7th Grade Social Studies Teaches Unit to 3rd Grade