Middle School Course Offerings

CORE ACADEMIC COURSES

English
English 6 – Coming of Age
English 7 – World of Fiction
English 8 – Survey of Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts

History
History 6 – Geography
History 7 – U.S. History (Early AmerIndian to 1865)
History 8 – U.S. History (1865 – 2001)

Mathematics
Math 6
Math 7
Math 8
Algebra I (requires placement exam)

Science
Science 6 – Physical Science
Science 7 – Life Science
Science 8 – Earth Science

EXPLORING INTERESTS

World Languages
Introduction to Chinese
Introduction to French
Introduction to Italian
Introduction to Spanish

The Arts
MS Visual Arts
MS Performing Arts

STEM
MS STEM

Physical Education
MS PE

 

Knox Science Class

ENRICHMENT & SUPPORT

Writing Skills
Study Skills
Life Skills

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY

The advisory program teaches powerful skills in setting and meeting goals in and out of the classroom. The advisor will communicate openly with parents to ensure the success of the student.

ENL (English as a New Language)

Required for all international students. Placement determined by entrance exam.

Entering ENL
Emerging ENL
Middle School ENL

These courses are offered as needed:
ENL English
ENL History
ENL Science