Voters in the Tampa Bay Times "Best of the Best" readers' poll showed their support for Corbett Prep in the 2020 contest. Corbett Prep was honored in two categories: Gold (Best Private Elementary/Middle School) and Bronze (Best Preschool).
Middle School
Middle School News
Corbett Prep art teachers brought the school's annual art show into students' homes. The work displayed in our first Virtual Art Show was curated from classes during the first and second trimesters and reflects students' study of world art in the 2019-20 school year.
We found new ways to preserve beloved traditions, reimagined how learning could look outside of the classroom and delighted in rare chances to say hello in person. As we say goodbye to our eighth graders and look ahead to new opportunities, we leave you with this positive reminder from our Middle School Thespians.
Three Corbett Prep Odyssey of the Mind teams placed in the Top 10 in the first Virtual World Finals, making Corbett Prep one of the most decorated OM programs in the world this year. More than 800 international teams competed in the event.
When Corbett Prep prepared to shift to remote instruction in March, teachers needed to balance both routine and innovation. The faculty knew students would find comfort in the familiar school schedule, but they needed to figure out how best to deliver their lessons and connect to the students using technology. The result – a full day complete with live instruction from classroom and specials teachers – is resonating with parents.
6th, 7th & 8th Grades
In addition to preparing our students to soar in a high school setting, Corbett Prep Middle School teachers support the student in developing the confidence, leadership, and character they will need in the future.
With opportunities to earn high school credits, our rigorous academics are aligned with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and are flexibly designed to meet individual needs. Variety and choice through specials, electives and clubs, athletic excellence and opportunity for all students, and a dedicated group of teachers who truly connect with each student blend to create a one-of-a-kind middle school experience.
Corbett Prep treats its Middle School students as leaders of the entire school, providing opportunities in on- and off-campus retreats for the students to practice leadership skills, discover their personal strengths, and work together as teams. Students in the Middle School and Intermediate Division also serve as buddies throughout the school year for Field Day, STEAM Fest, and other special activities.
Experiences Designed for Middle Schoolers
academics & the Arts
Electives & Clubs
Leadership Opportunities
Character Development
Athletics
The Benefits of the K-8th Grade School
Students attending schools that include the elementary and middle school grades have a better experience socially and academically, new research shows.
They're happier, perform better academically, and encounter less bullying than students who go to traditional middle schools.
Read more about the findings of the study, published in 2016 in the American Educational Research Journal.