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Middle School

Our middle school program for grades 6-8 builds on foundational skills while preparing students for greater academic independence and personal growth. Guided by our mission to engage, educate, and empower, students are challenged through rigorous coursework, collaborative learning experiences, and opportunities to explore their interests and strengths. During these formative years, students develop critical thinking, responsibility, confidence, and leadership skills that prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

Middle School Classes

Core classes
Including Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, are fundamental subjects that provide essential knowledge and skills for students’ academic and professional success. Students will engage in real-world simulations, guest speaker discussions, field trips, and curriculum-aligned activities within their core classes. Tailored to align with high school pathways and support their exploration and discovery. Core classes plus Connections (homeroom) are everyday, all year long. 

Explore & Support Classes
Explore classes introduce students to various subjects and activities beyond core academics, helping them explore interests and potential careers through hands-on experiences. Support classes are assigned to students based on needs. Classes such as applied math for students needing extra time learning grade level math,  reading intervention, academic supports (IEP), and English Language Learners.

Elective Classes 
Additional opportunities for interested students wishing to add experiences like band, choir, world language, etc. to their school day. Electives are selected by the student and family and are scheduled for the entire school year.

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6th Grade Subjects & Classes

Core Classes Explore & Support Electives
  • Earth Science
  • Social Studies: Minnesota Studies
  • Math 6 or Advanced Math
  • English Language Arts
  • Phy-Ed/Health
  • STEM
  • World Language Exploration
  • Support Classes assigned as needed
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Visual Arts

Support classes take priority over electives
student in art class
student reading in class

7th Grade Subjects & Classes

Core Classes Explore & Support Electives
  • Life Science
  • Social Studies: United States Studies
  • Math 7 or Algebra
  • English Language Arts
  • Phy-Ed and Health
  • Visual Arts
  • Support Classes assigned as needed
  • Band or Choir
  • World Language (French 1a or Spanish 1a)
  • STEM

Support classes take priority over electives

8th Grade Subjects & Classes

Core Classes Explore & Support Electives
  • Physical Science
  • Social Studies: World Studies
  • Math 8 or Geometry
  • English Language Arts
  • Support Classes assigned as needed
  • Phy-Ed and Health
  • Visual Arts
  • Band or Choir
  • World Language (French 1b or Spanish 1b)
  • STEM

Support classes take priority over electives 
student in art class