Each individual Arlington middle school is organized to promote the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child. The Program of Studies describes the academic programs, services, and activities the middle schools offer in each of these areas for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8.
In addition to local standards, the Virginia State Board of Education establish accreditation standards designed to provide a foundation for quality education. Accreditation standards give schools guidance and direction in their continuing efforts to offer educational programs to meet the needs, interests, and aspirations of all students. The accreditation standards are designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Seek to ensure that schools provide educational programs of high quality for all students.
- Encourage continuous appraisal and improvement of the school program.
- Foster public confidence
- Assure recognition by other institutions of learning.