Teams and Departments

Edythe J. Hayes Middle School is organized by grade levels and academic departments to best support student learning and communication.

In sixth grade, students are no longer assigned to teaching teams. Instead, all sixth-grade teachers work collaboratively as one grade-level team while teaching their individual content areas—language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. This structure allows us to provide a consistent experience for students while maintaining strong collaboration among teachers. Grade-level team leaders help coordinate communication and support for families and staff.

Seventh and eighth grade students are also organized as one grade-level team rather than into smaller teaching teams. This structure provides greater flexibility in scheduling, particularly as students begin taking advanced and high school-level courses. Grade-level team leaders assist with organization and coordination, but families should communicate directly with their child's teachers regarding academic or classroom concerns.

Our Academy Preparation Program is organized into two departments: Career and Technical Education and Arts & Humanities. Each department includes multiple specialized programs designed to provide students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. To learn more about our Academy Preparation Program, please visit the Academics section of our website.