Middle School Resources

  • Middle school students at Treehouse are encouraged to develop independent study habits and take greater responsibility for their learning and behavior. Instruction moves at an accelerated pace to prepare students for high school–level coursework, while students build accountability by managing assignments, assessments, and projects within a supportive, small-school environment.

  • Treehouse Nature School provides an Extended Day for families requiring extended care beyond the regular school day. This program is designed to offer a safe and engaging environment for students and is also available during many all day school closures and some holidays. Please click Admissions for more information

  • At Treehouse Nature School, our daily schedule is designed to provide a balance of structure and flexibility for families. Our typical schedule looks something like this:

    8:00am-8:45am: Extended Day Early Arrival
    8:45am: Arrival Time
    2:45 PM: Dismissal Time

    2:45pm-3:45pm: Extended Day One-Hour
    2:45pm-4:45pm: Extended Day Two-Hour

    4:45pm-5:45pm: Extended Day Small Group Tutor, Three-Hour

  • We value open communication and provide daily small updates from your child’s teacher, along with newsletters that keep you informed about the entire Treehouse community.

    If you have any questions, please email us at admin
    @treeehousenatureschool.com

    Enrolled families may also use SchoolCues to schedule a short meeting with a teacher by going to:
    Permission Forms → Miscellaneous.

  • Treehouse Seasonal Camps are optional weeks offered throughout the year, including select school breaks, holidays, and summer. Open to K–12 students, homeschoolers, and community families, campers enjoy screen-free days filled with outdoor adventures, nature projects, and friendship. Camps are also available during some school closures to support working families.

    Please click here for our Seasonal Camps calendar and prices.

Middle School Distinctives

Academic Foundation

Our high school–preparatory middle school program emphasizes strong academics through meaningful student-teacher relationships in a flexible, nature-based learning environment. Students develop critical thinking skills through discussions, peer reviews, collaborative projects, writing assignments, and public speaking opportunities.

Treehouse offers an academically challenging environment and has Reading & Math Specialist . Treehouse provides extra instructional support in our small group Special Education classes. Seventh and eighth grade students may also enroll in online courses through the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS), with the added benefit of guidance and support from a live, on-campus teacher.

Creative Woodworking

Woodworking introduces students to measurement, planning, and safe tool use in a fully equipped shop with a variety of battery-powered and corded tools. Students use drills, clamps, measuring tapes, nails, and screws to create functional projects while building confidence and practical skills.

Farm to Table Cooking

Students learn practical cooking and food preparation skills using ingredients grown and raised on campus, including fruits from over 40 fruit-bearing trees, fresh eggs, and seasonal vegetables. Using a fully equipped kitchen, students practice baking bread, slow cooking, dehydrating, air frying, mixing, and canning while exploring nutrition, food preservation, and the journey from farm to table.

Drama and Performance

At Treehouse, middle school leadership is rooted in creative expression. Through drama productions, improv, and performance-based projects, students develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills in a supportive, small-school environment.