Middle School Overview
Welcome to Chaminade College Preparatory School's Middle School, where we are dedicated to fostering the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of our students. Our dynamic curriculum, faith formation programs, and supportive community provide the perfect environment for young learners to explore their passions, develop essential skills, and build lasting friendships. At Chaminade, we prepare our students not just for high school, but for a lifetime of success rooted in values, leadership, and service.
FAITH FORMATION
At Chaminade College Preparatory School, our Marianist tradition fosters faith formation through spiritual guidance, community building, retreats, and role models, preparing students to become compassionate leaders with a lasting purpose.
- Follows the Marianist model of following Christ through Mary
- Marianist Life Community (MLC) brings younger and older students together to explore their own faith journeys through weekly events
- Retreats for every grade level, designed specifically for that grade level
- Class service days each year
- Opportunities for students to lead their classmates on retreats
- Faith guidance from teachers as models of Christ in and out of the classroom
- House prayers services and confession opportunities offered throughout the year
A CURRICULUM FOR BOYS
Chaminade’s middle school program challenges and supports each student with a tailored curriculum, strong onboarding, and specialized programs, ensuring they thrive academically and personally while preparing for high school.
- Tailored curriculum designed for boys' unique learning styles
- Strong onboarding program for a smooth transition
- House System fosters camaraderie, leadership, and collaboration
- Early foreign language opportunities utilizing a high school curriculum
- STEM education starts in sixth grade, building a strong foundation
- Collaboration between middle school and high school counselors to ensure seamless transition into high school for students
A NURTURING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Chaminade provides a nurturing environment where middle school boys thrive through consistent staff support, counseling, and individualized learning assistance.
- Stable, familiar staff build trusting relationships with students
- Two full-time counselors teach bullying prevention, conflict resolution, and inclusivity
- Two full-time learning consultants support students with learning differences
- Focus on creating a positive school culture and sense of belonging
- Environment designed to help each boy reach his full potential
- Enrichment courses for middle schoolers to learn time management, study skills, and how to be a successful student
A POSITIVE CULTURE FOR ALL
Chaminade fosters a positive culture where boys form meaningful friendships through the House System, while reinforcing positive behavior and partnering with parents to guide their growth.
- Our House System of over 20 years keeps younger students in contact with their high school peers and teachers as guides and mentors
- Immediate sense of belonging and shared identity within Houses
- Recognition of positive behaviors and accomplishments through awards and assemblies like "Student of the Month," "Good Stuff," and "Gameball Fridays"
- Freedom for students to make their own decisions with accountability
- Ongoing partnership with parents to support students' growth
SPORTS & EXTRACURRICULARS FOR ALL INTERESTS
Chaminade’s extracurricular programs ignite passions, foster friendships, and provide diverse opportunities for middle school boys to explore interests and develop talents.
- Over 15 clubs including Rocket Club, CSPN, Board Games Club, Fishing Club, BBQ Club, and more
- Encouragement to join multiple clubs to discover new talents and expand social circles
- One of the best middle school sports programs in St. Louis, built to encourage participation in multiple sports, and most are no cut
- Drama Department puts on middle school only plays as well as all school plays in which middle schoolers can get involved
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
At Chaminade, our middle school students are given the unique opportunity to develop a global outlook through their daily interactions and experiences. As one of the few schools in the region with a historic boarding program, Chaminade has welcomed students from across the nation and around the world since its founding. This diverse student body allows our middle schoolers to form friendships with peers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, fostering an appreciation for different perspectives and ways of life. These connections help broaden their understanding of the world, preparing them to be thoughtful, informed global citizens.
- Required trips at every grade level
- Destinations include Chicago, Honolulu, Tetons National Park, Des Moines, Washington, D.C., London, and more
- Trips designed to give boys exposure to other cultures and generate an appreciation for all
- Our boarding program gives boys an opportunity to study with boys their own age from other countries, giving them a global outlook on life
START YOUR OWN ESTO VIR JOURNEY
Are you ready to begin your Esto Vir journey at Chaminade? We invite you to schedule a shadow visit, apply, or meet with a member of our Admissions Team to learn more about what makes our community so special. Take the first step toward joining the Chaminade family—reach out today!