How It Works

Middle School

Who can attend?

Marian University Preparatory School’s (MU Prep’s) middle school program serves students in grades 6–8. Check our student eligibility page for the full list of states where our program is available.

What are the costs?

MU Prep is a private school. We provide licensed teachers and instructional materials. Students and families will be responsible for providing some school supplies, such as printer ink and paper. Because our students take classes online, a computer with an internet connection is required. Loaner computers are available for families based on demonstrated financial need. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technology and computer questions and needs.

MU Prep Full-Year Tuition	$6,500
MU Prep Semester Tuition	$3,250

What’s my role as a parent?

Middle school is a time when students become more independent, taking on more responsibility and ownership for their learning. A parent (or other responsible adult) serves as a “Learning Coach” to the child. Parent/Learning Coach involvement is critical for success as middle school students continue building their organization and time-management skills. Teachers set the pace of instruction, but the Learning Coach helps the student stay on track.

Parent/Learning Coach involvement may vary per child and grade level. The initial 4 to 8 weeks can be intensive as families settle into a routine. Students in grades 6–8 build self-advocacy skills and work more directly with teachers, but parent/Learning Coach involvement is essential for approximately 20 hours a week.

Working With Your Teacher

To help students prepare for the transition from middle school to high school, and because of specialization in instruction, middle school students take their core classes and electives with subject-specific teachers.

In addition to  Class Connects, teachers may offer support or small group sessions to assist students. Middle school teachers work with families to ensure students are progressing academically as expected. Parents/Learning Coaches are encouraged to contact their child’s homeroom teacher any time they have questions or concerns.

Assessments

Our testing is purposeful and meaningful and drives our instructional practices to best serve your child’s individual needs.

State Testing

MU Prep students will complete national benchmark assessments through NWEA at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year. MU Prep-Indiana students must also comply with all Indiana-mandated testing requirements.