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Middle School Curriculum    
Sixth Grade Required Courses
The core curriculum consists of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health/P.E. In addition, every sixth grade student takes:
  • Art 6 - one quarter
  • Computers 6 – one quarter
  • Exploratory Latin – two quarters 
Sixth Grade Elective Courses
Students can select Middle School Band 6, Middle School Chorus/Drama 6, Middle School Band/String Ensemble 6, or Middle School Chorus/String Ensemble 6 for a full year.
OR
Students can enroll in each of the following courses in a 9-week rotation:
  • Public Speaking
  • Civics
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Personal Development
Seventh Grade Required Courses
In addition to the core curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health/P.E.), Seventh Grade students take the following courses in a rotation:
 
·        Exploratory Spanish– one quarter
·        Exploratory French  – one quarter
·        Exploratory Chinese – one quarter
·        Computers 7          – one quarter
 
Seventh Grade Elective Courses
Students can select Middle School Band 7, Middle School Chorus/Drama 7, Middle School Band/String Ensemble 7, or Middle School Chorus/String Ensemble 7 for a full year.
 
OR
 
Students can enroll in each of the following courses in a 9-week rotation:
  • Art 7
  • Personal Development 7
  • Ecology
  • Current Events 
Eighth Grade Required Courses
In addition to the core curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health/P.E., and a Foreign Language), every eighth grade student can select:
 
Middle School Band 8, Middle School Chorus/Drama 8, Middle School Chorus/String Ensemble 8, Middle School Band/String Ensemble 8 for a full year.
 
OR
 
Students can enroll in each of the following courses in a 9-week rotation:
·        Art 8
·        Personal Development 8
·        Forensic Science
·        Ancient Civilizations 
 

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