Middle School Curriculum

Language is a portal to other ways of seeing the world and the people the live in it. In this Mini Course, explore a variety of languages and discover new cultures and patterns of communication.

An awesome introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). Get hands-on with AI applications, see how it’s changing the internet, and find out how it may shape your future. It’s all about cool projects, big ideas, and getting ready for its increasing presence in our high-tech world – come explore AI with us!

Welcome, writers! In this Mini Course, students will learn story structure and key elements of storytelling. Using their imagination as a guide, students will move through the writing process as they create an original short story.

Artificial Intelligence Applications is perfect for the student who is already somewhat familiar with AI. This mini-course allows students to take a deeper dive into specific applications and uses to pursue AI’s relevance to their personal interests.

Students explore and experience creative expression through art. With a focus on drawing, painting, lettering, perspective, and the world of crafts, students are exposed a variety of mediums to discover their unique perspective as an artist.

Structured Literacy is an Orton-Gillingham (OG)-informed course designed to support struggling students with foundational reading skills. Using a 1:1 setting, this course focuses on building essential literacy skills through explicit, systematic instruction. It integrates the Orton-Gillingham methodology, which emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Tailored to meet the needs of individual students, Structured Literacy provides a structured, multisensory approach that helps students decode, spell, and understand words, improving their overall reading abilities. The course is specifically designed for students who require additional support to strengthen their reading skills, helping them build a strong foundation for academic success.

This course is designed to help 4th and 5th grade students strengthen their reading abilities by bridging gaps in literacy skills through a combination of direct instruction and personalized learning using Lexia Core5. The program targets key areas of reading development, offering tailored support to improve comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. In addition to building academic skills, students will engage in activities that develop critical soft skills and foster social-emotional growth, promoting both academic success and personal well-being.

Reading Skills and Strategies: Students work to hone their reading and writing skills in this research-driven, innovative program. Using Lexia PowerUp and extensive emphasis on mentoring, teachers support students as they combine metacognitive and executive functioning skills with direct literacy support. Using SVR research, students will focus on strengthening their Word Study, Grammar, and Comprehension skills.

Middle school music students gain a broad understanding of music and how it is used as a language of human expression. A large emphasis is placed on music history and exposing the students to music of diverse cultures and genres.

Middle school music students gain a broad understanding of music and how it is used as a language of human expression. A large emphasis is placed on music history and exposing the students to music of diverse cultures and genres.