Middle

Follow the thread of literature through time as you explore the voices of past and present making meaningful connections to yourself and the world around you.

In Grade 6 Mathematics, students will experience new ways of solving problems through interactive and engaging activities. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world application, students will be exposed to foundational concepts needed for higher-level math study, including integer operations, equations, and statistics.

Get ready to investigate energy, force, weather, climate, Earth’s systems, and living organisms. This in-depth exploration will spark scientific curiosity and build a foundation for concepts covered in Comprehensive Science 2 and 3.

Travel back in time to discover the secrets and benefits of our world’s history. You will learn about China’s ancient dynasties, the precision of Mayan astronomy, and India’s contribution to medicine, which have formed what we know and who we are today. FLVS recommends this course for 6th grade, but it is open to all middle school grade levels. Please consult your school counselor for more information

Amplify your voice to be heard loud and clear as you explore the history and craft of writing with a purpose. Tune into others’ voices that have impacted the world and imparted their literary legacies.

Learn mathematics through animations, applications, videos, games, and real-world scenarios while creating, investigating, and demonstrating your knowledge.

Explore the foundations of science, including energy, Earth’s changing features and structures, Earth’s history, genetics, heredity, and the organization and interaction of living organisms.

Explore the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship and examine the structure and function of federal, state, and local governments. You will learn about geography and economics and the important roles citizens play in their communities. FLVS recommends this course for 7th grade, but it is open to all middle school grade levels. Please consult your school counselor for more information.

Explore the stories that surround you as you journey through the chronicles of literature and investigate the ways in which authors tell their tales. Discover ways to develop your own voice and leave a creative mark on the world.

Read, set, go! Grade 8 Pre-Algebra is all about training to run the race of high school math. Students will strengthen their skills in topics like linear relationships, functions, and equations, and learn new skills that prepare them for Algebra 1. This course is designed with interactive learning and real-world activities to strengthen students’ math muscles for the race ahead.

Spark your passion for science by discovering the properties of matter, changes in matter, and energy flow. Explore the universe and the interactions between the Earth, sun, and moon in our solar system.

Students will explore the history of the United States and analyze the cause and effect in historical events. They will investigate history by using the tools of a historian to examine the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the development of the United States. In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop learning strategies, critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills to enhance their performance in academic and nonacademic endeavors.

Pre Requisites - None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to explore careers/career clusters and make informed career choices based on results from career assessments using MyCareerShines. Course activities will enable students to increase self-awareness and develop the skills needed to successfully plan for post-secondary education and the workplace. Work-based learning strategies included in this course include interview techniques, networking tips, and resume writing.

Build the confidence and skills to succeed in middle school. Make peer pressure work for you instead of against you, and learn how to create strong friendships where everyone wins. By the end of this course you will have higher confidence, new skills for success, and dozens of proven strategies to unlock your potential and achieve your dreams. This course provides middle school elective credit.

Using a special online library of software, you will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. You will also learn business skills to prepare for your future career. This course provides middle school elective credit.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. Learn beginning grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency. Explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises. This course provides middle school elective credit and is not eligible for high school transcripts.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of the diverse cultures of the people who speak it. In the MJ Spanish Intermediate course, you continue learning grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency. You explore more of  the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.

Ever wonder about how you can create art? In MJ Visual Art I, you’ll connect with art created by other artists as you learn how to plan, create, and reflect on your own art. You’ll discover tools and techniques artists use as you create your own drawings, sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use!

Inspiration comes from anywhere. In MJ Visual Art II, you will explore artistic themes as you create your own portrait, earth, paper, Pop, and globally inspired art. Whether this is your first art course or one of many in your artistic journey, it will help grow your skills and techniques, as you experiment with mediums like drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, and even digital art. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use!

**This is a high school course that is required for graduation**

The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices and student health and fitness. Students will realize the full benefit of this course when it is taught with an integrated approach.

In addition to the physical education content represented in the benchmarks below, specific health education topics within this course include, but are not limited to:

• Mental/Social Health
• Physical Activity
• Components of Physical Fitness
• Nutrition and Wellness Planning
• Diseases and Disorders
• Health Advocacy
• First Aid/CPR
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Prevention
• Human Sexuality including Abstinence and HIV
• Internet Safety