The Arts Academy's program for grades 5-8 inspires and motivates students to acquire the skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond.
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The Middle School program at the Arts Academy offers:​

• Daily instruction in artistic major.

• 2 periods/day, Grades 7 & 8

• 1 period/day, Grades 5 & 6

• Extended English and Math instruction learning time

• 8th grade Advanced Academic Course Offerings: US History, Biology, Algebra, Spanish as a second language

• 7th & 8th Grade Academic Enrichment: Liberty Partnership Program

• 5th & 6th Grade Enrichment Program facilitated by Canisius College's Academic Talent Search 

• 5-8 grade Modified Sports​​​