Math Explorers continue to build foundational math skills including: multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, multi-digit operations, measurement, and geometry. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through visual models and a concrete-to-abstract approach. 

Using Singapore Dimensions 3-5, grid-lined notebooks, and math manipulatives, students will build a strong foundation to move into higher math.

Love of Literature students will gain a love of various styles of literature and build skills in responding to literary works. Each Unit will focus on a literary genre, culminating in a project-based assignment to provide students opportunities to demonstrate their understanding in their own personal way.

Love of Writing is designed to foster a love for writing and build student confidence in their ability to communicate their ideas to others. Each Unit will focus on a writing style. Think writing class is just a lot of writing? Think again! Student will have opportunities to express their ideas, opinions and creativity is a variety of communication methods, including writing, videos, and art.

These classes can be taken individually or together. Each Unit connects to the other class, but neither class is dependent on the other.

Our Science Explorers will be doing hands-on activities & experiments to learn about Physics including: energy, forces, motion, light, sound, electricity, and astronomy. Students will also learn about the lives of famous inventors such as Archimedes, Galileo, and Newton.

Teachers will guide students through experiments during class meetings and post extension activities to facilitate interest-led exploring.

Class materials include Noeo’s Physics 2 full set, with experiment & project materials nicely organized for easy prep, teaching guide to help parents, student lab manual, and living books

Using Joy Hakim's A History of US, alongside primary and secondary sources, students will explore the history of our nation. From the colonists who built up what would become our eastern states, impactful events, and famous people who helped our nation grow and develop, to modern-day ideas and challenges. Students will engage in mystery-history, using clues to uncover historical events and people and their cause & effect on our nation, interactive discussions in class meetings and in our online learning management system, polls, simulations, games, and hands-on activities. A History of US is available as a Kindle book and Audible download, so the stories of history are accessible to all students.

Math Adventures offers 3 levels, using Singapore Dimensions 6, 7, & 8. Before starting Level A, students should be comfortable with foundational math skills such as basic vocabulary, multiplication and division, rewriting fractions, and place values learned in previous levels. Throughout their Math Adventures, students will transition to higher math skills including: multiplying and dividing fractions, decimal operations, coordinates and graphs, areas and volume, ratios, rates, and percents, algebraic expressions and equations, negative numbers, data analysis, and finally, in Level C (aka Pre-Algebra) exponents, scientific notation, linear equations, quadratic equations, the Pythagorean theorem, and polygons and 3D shapes.

Upon completion of skills in all 3 levels of Math Adventures, students will be prepared to take high school Algebra 1 and higher math courses.

Algebra 1 is the foundation of upper-level math. Through this course students will explore math topics including: systems of equations, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, absolute value, functions & sequences, exponential growth

Before taking Algebra 1, students should understand and be able to demonstrate the following math concepts: exponents and scientific notation, linear equations, quadratic equations, the Pythagorean theorem, polygons and 3D shapes.

Students in grades 7 & 8 can earn high school math elective credit by completing this class. 

This class is aligned to high school English & History skills & content, but is available to students in grades 7-9. Choices in Key Assignments and flexibility in study outside of class meetings enables a mix of ages & grade levels to learn together.

This class integrates the study of American Literature and U.S. History to provide a richer learning experience for students in both areas. Students will explore and trace big ideas throughout the formation of our country, both through historical events, people, and documents, as well as period literature. Students will read, research, write, and discuss in order to engage in critical thinking and evaluation of history and literature. Students will participate in Socratic Seminars, write analytical essays, complete projects, and give presentations.

Literature selections include: excerpts from The Federalist Papers, The Great Gatsby, poem “O Captain, My Captain”, and speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr. and President John F. Kennedy.

Using the methodology of Edu-LARP (Educational Live Action Role Play), students will work together to save the world of Terra Firma from the evil darkness that is spreading across the land. It is only with the power of the Photonic Force with they be able to defeat the ultimate evil, Ignorance! 

Students will learn about physical & earth science, including: biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, food webs, ecology, genetics, and weather patterns.

This class is aligned to Science skills & content typically learned in grades 7-8. Students enrolled in grade 9 can take this class for high school science elective credit toward graduation requirements.

Students will build college-prep science skills and explore the patterns, processes, relationships, and the environments of living organisms. Students will analyze data on the role of matter cycles and energy flow, investigate the structures and functions of living organisms needed in order to support necessary life functions, and explore the cause and effect relationships of genetics. Students will make connections to their own lives as they design and evaluate solutions to challenges that exist in the world today.

Students enrolled in grade 9 earn high school life science credit toward graduation and college admission requirements.

High school Spanish 1 builds foundational Spanish skills as students increase their understanding of Spanish and confidence to use it in simple conversations. Students will learn about several aspects of Spanish language culture, including: numbers and the Spanish alphabet, Spanish-speaking countries and cultures, how to introduce themselves and greet others, discuss the time and weather, and describe common activities. They will also learn basic grammar, so they can ask questions, use pronouns and verb tenses.

Students will learn through interactive live classes with a lot of opportunities to practice speaking and gain confidence, play games, and even incorporate movement. Students will continue to build skills outside of class with practice assignments.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Every kid gets asked this question, and this class helps them find their own answer.  All year long, students will explore college options and careers through interviews, field trips, and hands-on problem-solving in everything from the arts, to health science, to construction, to business. Students will also learn the life skills surrounding getting a job: how to create a resume, workplace professionalism skills, and the impact of a digital footprint.  Through this class, students will learn to identify their interests and aptitudes, outline personal goals, and discover just how many opportunities the world holds for them.

In semester 1, students will use the Python programming language to learn the fundamentals of programming including string manipulation, loops, functions, data structures, and file i/o. These tools will be used to create interactive programs, both text-based and incorporating simple graphics. 

In semester 2, students will extend programming fundamentals to learn fundamental games programming concepts including game loops, 2D graphics and animation, user input, and collision detection. For Python 2, it is strongly recommended that students are current taking Algebra. Coding for games requires working understanding of coordinate systems, negative numbers, and basic algebraic equations, as well as strong logic skills.

Students in grades 7-9 can take both classes, and math requirements are included so that parents are aware if their student will need support at home to complete projects.

Semester 1 is Foundations of Design. Students will explore the basis of good design in their everyday world: the vocabulary of creativity, the neurological response to form and color, and the stories behind designs we see today. Utilizing a variety of online tools, students will spend the semester creating posters, pamphlets, logos, and more based on their own interests. Students will also discover the ins-and-outs of the design process, learning the value of building the interpersonal communication skills necessary for a successful budding designer.

Semester 2 is Designing for the Modern World. Building on the Foundations of Design, this semester class prepares students to not just be designers, but work as designers, pointing learners towards industry readiness. In this class, students will begin to work with clients and peers, digitally creating projects like logos, t-shirts, and advertisements. This class explores the hard and soft skills associated with industry-level design, scaffolding students’ communication and project management abilities.

Students will engage in 4 strands of fine arts: create, perform, respond, and connect. Students will create through conceptualizing, generating, developing, organizing artistic ideas and work, and completing & refining theatrical works. Students will analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for performance, developing techniques to refine artistic work and express meaning through the presentation of theatre works. Students will respond by analyzing theatrical works, including process, intent, and meaning. Finally, students will connect by relating knowledge from personal and collaborative experiences to relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

This class is designed for students in grades 7-9. Students enrolled in grade 9 will earn high school Fine Arts credit toward graduation requirements by completing additional reflections on various theatrical works.

This class is designed for new and experienced young writers in grades 7-9. This class will spark their imagination and help students discover the joy of storytelling. We will delve into techniques for character development, plot construction, setting creation, and dialogue. 

Students will explore different genres, including short stories, poetry, and even scripts, to name a few. Through fun exercises and collaborative activities, students will develop compelling characters, craft vivid descriptions, and build captivating plots. 

Students will have the opportunity to develop their own projects, participate in writing workshops, and share their work with the class. Whether a student is a  seasoned writer or just starting out, this class will provide a supportive and inspiring environment to let your creativity soar. 

This class is designed for students in grades 7 and 8. Using The Story of the World and IEW’s Medieval History-based Writing Lessons, alongside classic works of literature from the time periods and cultures studied, students will explore Medieval times around the world, including: Islam, Asia, Roman Empire, Medieval Europe, Renaissance &  Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Exploration, Enlightenment, & Age of Reason. 

Students will engage in online discussions, create interactive notebooks of timelines, maps, and graphic organizers, and explore ideas and historical events from Medieval eras around the world.

Students can take Edgenuity classes in a large variety of core and elective subjects. Most classes are NCAA approved if you have an aspiring athlete who needs that for college. Elevated teachers still monitor progress and are available for live support. Edgenuity classes can be programmed to administer the unit test first, and students who demonstrate at least 80% competency can move on to the next unit immediately. A great fit for our competency-based model!