Grades 7–9
Alsion Middle School
Alsion Middle School (7–9) guides students to cultivate a love of learning in a small, close-knit community and prepares them for a rigorous high school education, especially our Early College Program in grade 10.
2026–2027 school year
At a glance
- Middle School & Early College Campus
- 750 Witherly LaneFremont, CA 94539(510) 445-1127
- Grades
- Grades 7–9Grade 9 stays with the Middle SchoolEarly College begins in grade 10
- School Day
- School day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Campus open: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 2026–2027 School Year
- First day: July 29, 2026Last day: May 20, 2027
- Tuition, 2026–2027
- Tuition: $29,550.00Off-site learning fee: $3,300.00Materials fee: $1,100.00Tuition, fees and aid
- Class Size
- Average: 8–12 students
- Accreditation
- WASC, Accrediting Commission for SchoolsAbout accreditation
Admissions
Alsion Middle School was founded as an extension of Montessori Primary Education, but welcomes students from all backgrounds entering grades 7, 8, or 9.
Applications are available for the next school year beginning in December.
Montessori Meets Rigorous Academics
We pride ourselves on our core Montessori values:
- Absorbent Adolescent Mind – Develop a love of learning through choice within boundaries. Learn from diverse perspectives to expand your own.
- Enlightened Independence – Working independently doesn’t mean working alone. Here, “enlightened” means developing honest self-awareness to know when to seek help and when to speak with conviction.
- Harmony with the Natural & Human Environment – We care about our planet, our school, and each other. That means respecting nature and our community, but also sensing a connection to the work we do—meaningful work that creates real value.
Academic Program
Students join our school with a wide range of talents and study habits. The Middle School years focus on developing effective academic and social habits such as planning and executing large-scale projects, communication, collaboration, and professionalism.
Students learn in our core subject areas of English, Math, Science, History, Art, Spanish, and P.E.
They broaden their experiences in clubs and electives, through social-emotional learning, and on field trips such as School in the Woods, Internship Week, and our signature Biome Trip.
Alsion Early College begins in grade 10, with college courses at Ohlone College. Students who attended Alsion Middle School receive first priority for admission.
Beyond the classroom
School in the Woods
The year opens with School in the Woods: four days away together in August, in the first weeks of school.
Discovery Week
In late October, students step away from their regular schedules for a week of interdisciplinary exploration. They investigate focused topics in groups, make connections across subject areas, and share what they discover.
The Biome Trip
The Biome Project is a large, interdisciplinary study of one of three biomes: desert, coastal or mountain. It builds to a week-long field trip in the spring, and students keep a portfolio of preparatory, observational and reflective work throughout.
Internship Week
In grade 9, students organize their own week-long internship at an organization of their choice, then present their experience and reflections to the school community.
The garden and the chicken coop
Our chicken coop produces farm-fresh eggs, and the garden grows fruits and vegetables that students plant, tend, harvest and enjoy.
A typical day
Questions families ask
What grades does Alsion Middle School serve?
Grades 7, 8 and 9. Grade 9 stays with the Middle School as part of Alsion’s Montessori adolescent program, and Early College begins in grade 10.
Do students need prior Montessori experience?
No. Alsion Middle School was founded as an extension of Montessori Primary Education, but welcomes students from all backgrounds entering grades 7, 8, or 9.
What subjects are taught?
English, math, science, history, art, Spanish and P.E., plus clubs and electives. Electives in 2026–2027 include Advanced Science, Advanced Art, Yearbook and Media, and Programming.
What does a school day look like?
Campus opens at 7:30 a.m. and classes run from 8:35 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with lunch and a community meeting at midday. The day ends with students restoring the environment, and they may stay for discretionary work time until the campus closes at 4:30 p.m.
How does Middle School lead to Early College?
Early College begins in grade 10, and students who attended Alsion Middle School receive first priority for admission. About Alsion Early College
