Middle School Courses
MS English I (6th)
Similar to 6th grade Language Arts. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition, grammar lessons, and reading comprehension. Students will read short stories, poetry and novels utilizing diverse reading strategies to improve comprehension...
MS Math I (6th)
Designed to introduce students to middle school math with more complex mathematical ideas. Required textbook: Math Course 1 (Student Edition 2007), McDougal Littell, ISBN 978-0618610693
MS Environmental Science (6th)
Exploration of the environment including climate, weather, ecosystems and efforts toward sustainability. Includes urban gardening! Text: Environmental Science AND Weather and Climate by Holt Science & Technology
MS Geography (6th)
Course covers 25 chapters of geography and cultures including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis on map skills, with quizzes, tests, and projects included. Required...
MS English II (7th)
Similar to 7th grade Language Arts with a larger focus on improving writing skills. For those students who already have a grasp of basic grammar and reading comprehension. Students will...
MS Math II (7th)
Course includes review of all math skills with an emphasis on improving knowledge to be successful at upper level math. Required textbooks: Math Course 2 AND Math Course 2: Practice...
MS Oceanography/Marine Biology (7th)
A study of our amazing oceans! From microscopic critters to huge whales and sharks, students will be discovering all the wonders of the ocean. Students will learn and remember through...
MS World History (7th)
World history taught at the 7th grade level. Includes regular quizzes, tests, and projects. Required textbook: World History by Holt McDougal
MS English III (8th)
Similar to 8th grade Language Arts with a focus on literature. In-depth discussions of literary genres and terminology. Requires higher level critical reading and comprehension skills. Students will read short...
MS Math III (8th)
Course includes introductory concepts for Algebra. Topics include: the number line; order of operations; fractions; polynomials. Required textbook: Pre-Algebra by McDougal Littell
MS General Science (8th)
Designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences, this course explores topics such as the scientific method, designing experiments, geology, and other topics, providing a wide range...
Culinary Arts (Junior Chef)
Introduce your student to the culinary arts! Jr. Chef will be an exploration of cuisines from around the world. We will learn to incorporate spice and seasonings to develop tasty dishes...
MS American History (8th)
Course covers Colonial America through World War II. Topics include early governments, the Civil Rights Era, and others. Quizzes, tests, and projects will be included. Required textbook: United States...
Intro to Spanish (9th-10th)
Intro to Spanish allows your student to be properly prepared to take on Spanish I and Spanish II classes. Text: Descubre 1A (2017 Edition), ISBN 978-1680043204