Home of the Navigators since 1994
John Scanlan
English, Math & Electives
BA Creative Writing
Jenward Montalbo
Computer Science
BS Computer Science
Veteran Teacher
Michael Bangloy
Science, Math & Electives
BS Computer Science
4 years teaching experience
Fynn Peck
Social Science, Math & Electives
4 years teaching experience
Matthew Caretti
English & Electives
MA English, BA Marketing
Veteran Teacher
Caroline Tuiolosega
Math & ESL
MA Teaching, BA Economics
Veteran Teacher
Cassandra Garcia
Electives
MA Education & Curriculum Studies, BA Nursing
8 years experience
Phaedra Walker
Electives
BA Dance, Theater, and Secondary Education
Veteran Teacher
A Time of Transition
At PHS, 6th through 8th grade students enjoy the benefits of a middle school curriculum that builds on their elementary education and prepares them for the rigors of high school.
Our Middle School educators recognize that middle schoolers have unique needs as they undergo rapid physical, emotional, mental, and social change. Teachers are prepared to support students as they transition from childhood to adolescence, from elementary school to high school.
Curriculum
The Middle School curriculum is designed to prepare students for a traditional liberal arts high school program. Students are required to take the following core subjects every year:
MATH Math instruction prepares students for higher-level maths. Math instruction is differentiated according to skill-level, and in 8th grade students are either placed in Pre-Algebra or Algebra.
SCIENCE The goal in middle school is to build a strong and broad foundation in the sciences that will allow for more in-depth studies at the high school level. Select classes participate in the annual Science Fair competition.
SOCIAL STUDIES 6th and 7th graders learn about the regions of the world by exploring their economic systems, governments, cultures, etc. In 8th grade, middle schoolers spend a semester on American Samoa History and another on US Government/Civics.
ENGLISH Middle School students are given a broad overview of literary elements, genres, and periods to prepare them for more intense literary studies in high school. Writing instruction supports the production of both creative and expository works.
In addition to these core classes, 6th - 8th graders at Pacific Horizons school enjoy a variety of elective courses ranging from Art to Writing Workshop. These electives serve to broaden our students' knowledge-base, an important factor in continued educational success.
