School Curriculum at Each Grade Level. Full Version.

Elementary School

Core Courses:

K grade

Language Arts K Grade

Learn to read and write with Penelope the Pirate! In this course, students will go on

a language arts adventure where they will learn new letters and sounds and how to put

them together to make words. Students will go on an alphabet safari, play games, share

ideas through drawing and writing, read along with interactive storybooks, and even

record themselves sounding out words as they discover a whole new world of letters,

sounds, and words.

Mathematics K Grade

In Math Grade K, students will count, write, rearrange, and compare numbers

to 20. Students will use addition and subtraction within 10 to solve real-worldproblems. The course provides an opportunity for students to identify 2-D and 3-D

shapes. Counting to 100 by ones and tens is another focus of the course, as well as

counting backward within 20 and comparing length, height, volume, and weight.

Science K Grade

Science Grade Kindergarten is a foundational course with concepts across

many types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.

Through exploring, making observations, and describing, students will explore the five

senses, properties and motion of objects, sound, pushes and pulls, gravity, the day

and night sky, size and distance of objects, plants, and animals.

Social Studies K Grade

Kindergarten students will learn about themselves, their families, and the

community. Students will be introduced to important concepts related to history,

geography, economics, and citizenship.

Spanish Introductory

The Elementary Spanish Introductory Level allows students to explore the

basics of the Spanish language. Students will learn about the culture of Mexico. They

will also learn basic vocabulary through interactive games, videos, and diﬀerent forms

of practice activities.

Physical Education K Grade

In the Physical Education Kindergarten course, students learn the foundational

skills of throwing, catching, kicking, striking, dancing, swimming, and performing basic

gymnastics. Students also learn about healthy foods, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

They will read storybooks and learn how to have fun by staying active and creating

healthy habits.

Arts K Grade

In Art Grade Kindergarten, students will learn about the elements of art—line,

shape, color, value, space, form, and texture. Students will explore art and artists

through interactive practices, videos, and oﬄine activities. They will be encouraged to

look for inspiration in the world around them and create their own artwork.

Technology K Grade

The Technology Grade Kindergarten course will enable students to develop

basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. Thecourse will expose students to concepts such as problem solving, algorithms, and

basic computer skills. In addition, students will learn about being good digital citizens.

1st Grade

Language Arts 1st Grade

Grab your compass and gear up for a camping trip! In this course, students will go

on a reading adventure where they will learn sight words and develop skills in writing,

vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and more. Students will learn to read and write by

understanding how letters and letter combinations make certain sounds. Join Cameron

the Camper as he uses question words, his spelling backpack, and other fun tools to dive

deeper into reading!

Mathematics 1st Grade

In Math Grade 1, students will solve word problems, skip count, and use math

strategies to add and subtract. The course provides the opportunity for students to

develop an understanding of place value using tens and ones. Students will use this

knowledge to add and subtract within 100. Defining and non-defining attributes of

shapes is another focus of the course. Other engaging hands-on activities include

money, time, data, and measurement.

Science 1st Grade

Science Grade One is a foundational course with concepts across many types

of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Through

exploring, making and comparing observations, describing, modeling, and

demonstrating, students will learn about force and motion, space, Earth, changes to

Earth’s surface, gravity, basic needs of living things, plants, water, parents and

oﬀspring, and living and nonliving things.

Social Studies 1st Grade

In Social Studies Grade 1, students develop an understanding of citizenship in

the home, school, and community. Students learn important concepts and skills

related to history, geography, and economics.

Spanish Level 1

The Elementary Spanish Level One course allows students to explore the

basics of the Spanish language. Students will learn about the culture and country of

Spain. They will learn basic vocabulary through interactive games, videos, and

diﬀerent forms of practice activities.

Physical Education 1st Grade

The Elementary PE course integrates healthy lifestyle habits and activities to

help students be their best. The learning scaﬀolds on the previous lessons to provide

developmentally appropriate activities and builds on skills learned in each grade level.

Skill progressions help students learn how to throw, catch, kick, strike, dance, swim,

and do some basic gymnastics. Students learn how to eat a healthy diet, develop

teamwork and sportsmanship, and strive for 60 minutes of daily activity. They learn to

set goals and work to meet those physical goals to keep improving their skills.

Art 1st Grade

In Art Grade One, students will learn about the Elements of Art, art techniques,

and master artists. As they learn about master artists, such as Vincent van Gogh,

Henri Matisse, and Maria Merian, they will have the opportunity to experiment with

similar art techniques. Exploring with art techniques like painting, printmaking, and

mixing media is a fundamental aspect of the course and connects the students to the

Elements of Art and the master artists they are learning about.

Technology 1st Grade

The Technology Grade 1 course will enable students to develop basic skills in

computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will

expose students to concepts such as problem solving, algorithms, and basic

computer skills. In addition, students will learn about being good digital citizens,

recognizing cyberbullying, and communicating eﬀectively and safely with technology.

2nd Grade

Language Arts 2nd Grade

Calling all environmentalists! In this course, students will follow Ninovan, the

Environmental Scientist, on a learning adventure. Students will explore writing,

grammar, phonics, and more. They will practice sight words and reading fluency, learn

reading comprehension skills with both literature and informational texts, and go

through the writing process with expository, narrative, and opinion-based writing.

Mathematics 2nd Grade

In Math Grade 2, students will use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve

one- and two-step word problems. The course provides the opportunity for students

to continue building their understanding of place value using hundreds, tens, and

ones. Students will use this knowledge, as well as strategies, to add and subtract

within 1,000. Categorizing 2-D shapes and identifying lines of symmetry is anotherfocus of the course, as well as working with money, time, measurement, perimeter,

and graphing data.

Science 2nd Grade

Science Grade Two is a foundational course with concepts across many types

of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Through

asking questions, making predictions, making and comparing observations, making

inferences, working with others to conduct investigations, and explaining the results

of investigations, students will learn about properties of objects, states of objects and

materials, volume, changes in materials, weather patterns, wind and severe weather,

rocks and soil, the Sun’s energy, forms of energy, forces and changes in motion, the

human body, and basic needs.

Social Studies 2nd Grade

In Social Studies Grade 2, students will study Who We Are as Americans.

Second-grade students will investigate the impact of immigration over time in the

United States, explore the geography of North America, and discover the foundations

of American citizenship.

Spanish Level 2

The Elementary Spanish Level Two course allows students to learn new

Spanish vocabulary. The course also begins to teach letter sounds and syllables in the

target language. Students will explore the culture and traditions of Peru. They will also

learn new vocabulary and more about the Peruvian culture through interactive games

and diﬀerent forms of practice activities.

Physical Education 2nd Grade

In the Physical Education Grade 2 course, students will learn how to improve

their skills of throwing, catching, kicking, striking, dancing, swimming, and gymnastics

through a variety of games and activities. They will also learn to set goals surrounding

their overall health. Students will understand the importance of nutrition and daily

exercise by learning how to design exercise circuits and plan daily meals. The course

also helps students demonstrate what it means to be a good teammate and show

sportsmanship.

Art 2nd Grade

In Art Grade Two, students will learn about the Elements of Art, art techniques,

and master artists. As they learn about master artists, such as Claude Monet, Jackson

Pollock, and Magdalene Odundo, they will have the opportunity to experiment with

similar art techniques. Exploring with art techniques like painting, printmaking, and

mixed media is a fundamental aspect of the course and connects students to the

Elements of Art and the master artists they are learning about.

Technology 2nd Grade

The Elementary Introductory to Technology courses will enable students to

develop basic skills in computer science through engaging and age-appropriate

content. The courses will expose students, within developmentally appropriate

stages, to concepts such as problem solving and algorithms,

security/privacy/copyright, computer programming basics and keyboarding skills.

Students will learn block-based coding in oﬄine environments in kindergarten

through 2nd grade and will build upon those skills in online coding environments in

grades 2–5. In addition to the computer skills, the Computer Science suite integrates

standards from Health and Language Arts with topics in each grade about safety and

health (online and oﬄine), bullying/cyberbullying, and being a responsible

citizen/digital citizen. The upper grades will complete research focused on adaptive

technology, social media and/or robotics. The research will require students to

evaluate reliable and relevant websites, organize data, receive and implement

feedback and produce a digital artifact.

3rd Grade

Language Arts 3rd Grade

In Language Arts Grade Three, students will engage in a variety of topics as

they explore the world of reading and writing. Students will learn foundational skills,

cursive writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process

as they write narratives,expository, and opinion essays. In this course, students will

participate in engaging lessons that include interactives, informational and literature

texts, graphic organizers, videos, and various practice activities. Topics range from

healthy habits and overcoming obstacles to mysteries.

Mathematics 3rd Grade

In Math Grade Three, students will learn to multiply and divide within 144 to

solve real-world problems. The course provides the opportunity for students to

develop an understanding of fractions and areas. Students will add and subtract

multi-digit numbers using a standard algorithm and will define attributes of

quadrilaterals. Describing and analyzing lines is another focus of the course. Other

engaging activities include learning about data, time, and measurement.

Science 3rd Grade

Science Grade Three is an intermediate course with concepts across manytypes of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.

Through asking questions, making predictions, making and comparing observations,

making inferences, working with others to conduct investigations, explaining the

results of investigations, developing models, constructing arguments, and making

claims, students will learn about gravity, stars, forms of energy, motion, heat and light,

properties and changes in matter, plant structures and functions, plant responses,

plant and animal classification, and adaptations.

Social Studies 3rd Grade

The third grade Social Studies curriculum consists of the following content area

strands: American History, Geography, Economics, and Civics. Third grade students

will learn about North America and the Caribbean. They will focus on the regions of

the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. Their study will include

physical and cultural characteristics as they learn about our country and its neighbors.

Spanish Level 3

The Elementary Spanish Level Three course dives deeper into the Spanish

language. Students will explore the culture of the Caribbean Islands. They will begin

to learn about letter combinations/blends and their syllables as well as new

vocabulary. Students will be introduced to basic Spanish grammar rules. They will also

be focusing on asking and answering questions in the target language. They will be

able to participate in interactive games and activities.

Physical Education 3rd Grade

In the Physical Education Grade 3 course, students will learn how to keep their

bodies healthy and improve their movement skills of throwing, catching, kicking,

striking, dancing, swimming, and gymnastics. They will learn that they can have fun

while being safe and staying active. Students will also set goals, learn the importance

of a balanced diet, and understand what it means to be a good teammate.

Art 3rd Grade

Learn how to create mixed media art or observe Chokwe masks from Africa! In

this course, students will learn the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while they

explore art from the past and present. From abstract art by Sonia Delaunay to the

organic glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly, students will learn art techniques that will

fuel their creative spirit

Technology 3rd Grade

The Technology Grade 3 course will enable students to develop basic skills in

computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will

expose students to concepts such as problem solving, algorithms, and basic

computer skills. Students will learn block-based coding in an oﬄine environment. Inaddition, students will learn about using technology responsibly, applying typing

techniques, being good digital citizens.

4th Grade

Language Art 4th Grade

In Language Arts Grade Four, students will engage in a variety of topics as they

explore the world of reading and writing. Students will put their skills to work as they

learn all about word construction, cursive writing, spelling, context clues, vocabulary,

reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process. They will write narrative,

expository, and argumentative essays. In this course, students will participate in

engaging lessons that include interactives, informational and literature texts, graphic

organizers, videos, and various practice activities. Topics vary from making healthy

choices to showing compassion to solving mysteries. Students will have the

opportunity to investigate animals in the jungle, explore the beauties of nature, and

read classic literature as they navigate through this rainforest-themed course.

Mathematics 4th Grade

In Math Grade 4, students will multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers

using diﬀerent strategies and a standard algorithm. The course provides the

opportunity for students to see the relationship between fractions and decimals and

introduces addition and subtraction of each. Using a protractor to draw and measure

angles is another focus of the course. Other engaging activities include learning about

measurement, and using median, mode, and range as ways to interpret data.

Science 4th Grade

Science Grade Four is an intermediate course with concepts across many

types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.

Through asking questions, making predictions, making and comparing observations,

making inferences, working with others to conduct investigations, explaining the

results of investigations, developing models, constructing arguments, and making

claims, students will learn about magnets, motion of objects, energy, properties of

matter, physical weathering and erosion, rocks and minerals, plant and animal life,

heredity, resources and the environment, seasonal changes, and Earth’s movement.

Social Studies 4th Grade

In Social Studies Grade 4, students explore the important people, places, and

events that shaped the state in which they live. Students develop a firm

understanding of important concepts and skills related to history, geography,citizenship, economics, and financial literacy.

Spanish Level 4

The Elementary Spanish Level Four course goes deeper into learning the

Spanish language. Students will build their Spanish vocabulary and learn grammar

rules that apply to the target language. They will explore countries in South America,

along with their cultures and traditions. Students will learn about seasons and how

seasons are opposite in Patagonia. They will be engaged in learning Spanish culture

and language through interactive games and activities.

Physical Education 4th Grade

In the Physical Education Grade 4 course, students will advance their motor

skills in how to throw, catch, kick, strike, dance, swim, and do gymnastics. They will

learn components of fitness such as flexibility, strength training, cardiovascular health,

and nutrition. Students will create manageable goals and develop teamwork and

sportsmanship. They will improve their skills through practice and learn the

importance of creating a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition.

Art 4th Grade

In Art Grade 4, students will explore many styles of art in their own community

and around the world. Students will learn about the elements of art like line, space,

color, shape, value, form, and texture. Through interactive practices, videos, and

oﬄine activities, students will build upon their art techniques by practicing rhythm,

pattern, symmetry, and other principles of design.

Technology 4th Grade

The Technology Grade 4 course will enable students to develop basic skills in

computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will

expose students to concepts such as problem-solving, algorithms,

security/privacy/copyright, computer programming basics, and keyboarding skills.

Students will learn skills in online coding environments. In addition, students will learn

about using technology responsibly, being good digital citizens, recognizing

cyberbullying, and communicating eﬀectively and safely with technology.

5th Grade

Language Art 5th Grade

In Language Arts Grade Five, students will engage in a variety of topics as they

explore the world of reading and writing. Students will put their skills to work as they

learn all about word construction, cursive writing, spelling, context clues, vocabulary,reading comprehension, grammar, and the writing process. They will write narrative,

expository, and opinion essays. In this course, students will participate in engaging

lessons that include interactives, informational and literary texts, graphic organizers,

videos, and various practice activities.

Mathematics 5th Grade

In Math Grade Five, students will add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit

whole numbers. The course provides the opportunity for students to develop an

understanding of adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions by whole numbers.

Analyzing and classifying shapes is another focus of the course. Other engaging

activities include learning about data/line plots, decimals, and measurement.

Science 5th Grade

Science Grade Five is an intermediate course with concepts across many

types of sciences including Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.

Through defining problems, conducting investigations, using the scientific method,

and using evidence, students will learn about properties of and changes in matter,

mixtures, atoms, energy, force and motion, forms of energy, the solar system and

galaxies, the water cycle, weather and climate, adaptations, the human body organs

and functions, and organism structure, function, and comparison.

Social Studies 5th Grade

Fifth grade students will study the development of our nation with emphasis on

the people, places, and events up to approximately 1850. Students will be exposed to

the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced

the initial inhabitation, exploration, colonization, and early national periods of

American history.

Spanish Level 5

The Elementary Spanish Level Five course takes students on a journey to

countries in Central America. Students will be immersed in Central American culture

and language. Students will dive deeper into grammar rules that apply in the target

language. They will learn to write simple sentences in Spanish. Students will enjoy

learning the language through interactive games and activities.

Physical Education 5th Grade

In the Physical Education Grade 5 course, students will learn more complex

motor skills through throwing, catching, kicking, striking, dancing, swimming, and

gymnastics. Students will get creative using new ways to improve their skills and meet

their fitness goals. They will understand the importance of overall wellness through

creating meal plans and workouts and staying positive by exhibiting teamwork and

sportsmanship. This course will also discuss how students can use technology totrack their fitness.

Art 5th Grade

In Art Grade 5, students are exposed to many styles of art—painting, pottery,

glassblowing, sculpting, and graphic design. In addition to learning about the

elements of art like line, space, color, shape, value, form, and texture, this course

introduces students to all types of careers in art fields. Students will build upon their

art techniques, learn the art of critique, and virtually travel across the world to explore

how language and music influence art in diﬀerent countries.

Technology 5th Grade

The Technology Grade 5 course will enable students to develop basic skills in

computer science through engaging and age-appropriate content. The course will

expose students to concepts such as problem-solving, algorithms,

security/privacy/copyright, computer programming basics, and keyboarding skills.

Students will learn block-based coding in oﬄine environments. In addition, students

will learn about using technology responsibly, being good digital citizens, recognizing

cyberbullying, and communicating eﬀectively and safely with technology.

Middle School

Core Courses:

6th Grade

Language Arts I (Advanced)

Through a merging of the past and the present, students in the MJ Language

Arts 1 course study classical and contemporary texts and examine the lasting

influence of each. Students acquire a foundational understanding of the reading,

writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college,

career, and beyond. Students become critical readers and thinkers as they delve into

rigorous and engaging literary and informational texts by examining rhetoric and

purpose through close readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They

also learn to write eﬀective narrative, informational, and argumentative pieces through

the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.Mathematics 6th Grade (Advanced)

How do mathematicians think, write, and speak? Find out in Grade 6

Mathematics, where 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.

Instructional time for Grade 6 Mathematics will emphasize five areas:

performing all four operations with integers, positive decimals and positive

fractions with procedural fluency

exploring and applying concepts of ratios, rates and percent to solve problems
creating, interpreting and using expressions and equations
extending geometric reasoning to plotting points on the coordinate plane, area

and volume of geometric figures

extending understanding of statistical thinking

Comprehensive Science I 6th Grade

MJ Comprehensive Science 1 is the first in a series of three consecutive

science classes. It introduces middle school students to the disciplines of life science,

physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. The lessons

make real-world connections and require students to apply STEM skills like analysis,

problem solving, science knowledge, and engineering practices. Hands-on and virtual

laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students

opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement,

problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will

be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!

Civics and Career Planning 6th Grade

Learning about civics gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to be

active citizens who have a positive impact on their communities. In this course,

students discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States.

They learn about the structure of the government and how it works at the local, state,

and federal levels. This course examines elections, the lawmaking process, and how

citizens can impact public policy. Students also discover ways the United States

interacts with countries around the world. Geography and economics support the

learning of civics in this course. Engaging in this study prepares students to be

informed citizens who are ready to participate in American democracy! In addition to

studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set

goals for your future career path.

7th Grade

Language Arts II (Advanced)

Through a theme of finding their voice, students in the MJ Language Arts 2

course study the ways in which word choice and sentence structure contribute to

developing perspective. Students continue to develop the reading, writing, language,

and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college, career, and beyond

with a strong connection to civics throughout the centuries. Students closely examine

voice, purpose, diction, syntax, and rhetoric in historical speeches, informational texts,

and classic and contemporary literature through guided readings, interactive practice,

and formal assessments. They also grow their narrative, informational, and

argumentative writing skills through the repeated practice of planning, drafting,

revising, and editing their written work.

Mathematics 7th Grade (Advanced)

Have you ever wondered,

“When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7

Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is used in the real

world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you explore a few of

those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons, students will have

the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Key foundational concepts

like proportional relationships, probability, and geometry will help prepare students for

the next level of learning. Instructional time for Grade 7 Mathematics will emphasize

five areas:

recognizing that fractions, decimals, and percentages are diﬀerent

representations of rational numbers and performing all four operations with

rational numbers with procedural fluency

creating equivalent expressions and solving equations and inequalities

developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships in two

variables

extending analysis of two- and three-dimensional figures to include circles and

cylinders

representing and comparing categorical and numerical data and developing

understanding of probability

Mathematics 7th Grade (Accelerated)

Have you ever wondered,

“When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7

Accelerated Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is

used in the real world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you

explore a few of those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons,

students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Keyfoundational concepts like exponent laws, scientific notation, and the Pythagorean

Theorem will help prepare students for the next level of learning.

Instructional time for Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics will emphasize six areas:

representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers

to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers

generate equivalent numerical and algebraic expressions including using the

Laws of Exponents

creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an

association in bivariate data with a linear equation

solving linear equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations
developing an understanding of the concept of a function
analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle

and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Comprehensive Science II 7th Grade

MJ Comprehensive Science 2 is the second in a series of three consecutive

middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first course of

the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space

science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are

integrated throughout the course.

United States History 7th Grade

Learning about history allows people to see how far we have come and what

awaits us on our path to the future. In this course, 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. Students will imagine what it was like to live in the

past by reading the stories from the people who experienced it. This course begins

with the engaging stories of what brought the earliest American colonists to the New

World and ends with the struggles to repair the United States following the Civil War.

Engaging in this study allows students to recognize the themes of history that span

across centuries and leads to a greater appreciation of the development of the United

States and the resulting impact on world history.

In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and

learn how to set goals for your future career path.

8th Grade

Language Arts III (Advanced)Through reading, writing, and rhetoric, students in the MJ Language Arts 3

course examine how authors fine-tune and utilize their craft to create texts with

purpose. Students continue to develop the reading, writing, language, and

speaking/listening skills necessary for success in high school, college, career, and

beyond. Students evaluate and analyze voice, purpose, diction, syntax, and rhetoric in

historical speeches, informational texts, and classic and contemporary literature

through guided readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also

refine their narrative, informational, and argumentative writing skills through the

repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.

Mathematics 8th Grade (Pre-Algebra)

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.

Instructional time for Grade 8 Mathematics: Pre-Algebra will emphasize six areas:

representing numbers in scientific notation and extending the set of numbers

to the system of real numbers, which includes irrational numbers

generate equivalent numerical and algebraic expressions including using the

Laws of Exponents

creating and reasoning about linear relationships including modeling an

association in bivariate data with a linear equation

solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations
developing an understanding of the concept of a function
analyzing two-dimensional figures, particularly triangles, using distance, angle,

and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Comprehensive Science III 8th Grade

MJ Comprehensive Science 3 is the third in a series of three consecutive

middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first and

second courses of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical

science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Students learn

about properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, atoms and the periodic

table of elements, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the universe, and the solar

system. Hands-on and virtual laboratory investigations are included throughout the

course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry,

research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of

the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a

scientist!

World History 8th Grade

Somebody discovered the wheel. Somebody discovered written

communication. Somebody even figured out how to count to ten. From the ancient

river civilizations to China and its ancient dynasties, diﬀerent civilizations left their

mark on history. They also left their mark on how we live today. In this course,

students join travel agent Mr. Lightfoot to travel back in time, digging out the past of

these ancient civilizations.

In ancient Egypt, students visit the pyramids and find out the secrets of preserving

mummies. They see how the Mayans developed astronomy to a precise science.

They even investigate the diﬀerence between the Athenians and the Spartans.

Students journey through India, discovering Indiaâ€™s contributions to medicine, then

move on to Africa to follow the rise and fall of the ancient east African kingdoms of

Kush and Axum. Throughout the centuries, and still today, our world is made up of

dozens of diﬀerent cultures. They all are diﬀerent, and they all have made big

contributions to what we know and who we are.

In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and

learn how to set goals for your future career path.

Electives:

Career Research and Decision Making

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.

Comprehensive PE 7/8th Grades

Team sports, extreme sports, and outdoor sports are among the types of

activities students learn about and participate in during this course! This interactive,

highly animated course helps students learn safety rules for exercise, how to improve

skills, and how to establish and accomplish goals. It also provides an overview of

many dual, team, extreme, and outdoor sports.

Students have the opportunity to earn a national award by participating in the

Presidential Fitness Challenge. Practicing game strategy to improve the chance of

winning in competition, improving sport skill and performance, diversity in sports,

nutrition, peer pressure, and making good choices balance out the topics students

discover in this course. Fitness logs help students monitor physical activities. Students

complete projects that lead to the knowledge, skills, and values they need to

implement and maintain a physically active lifestyle.

Computer Science Discoveries I

Computer Science Discoveries 1 will take students on a journey into one of the

fastest-growing and most exciting fields of the century. The course explores how

computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. It gives students

the opportunity to fine-tune their computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary,

and create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed

in this course.

Computer Science Discoveries II

Computer Science Discoveries 2 takes students on a journey into the world of

technology. The course takes an in-depth look into how humans and computers

interact, with an emphasis on thinking outside of the box. Students will tap into their

creative side using a variety of technological tools to dream up and create their very

own designs. The creation of these computational artifacts prepares students for

careers in just about every field.

Digital Art and Design I

You see digital art every day, and in M/J Digital Art & Design 1, you not only will

investigate digital art, but you’ll learn how to create it yourself! In this course, you will

explore the tools, basic concepts, and techniques artists use to create digital art. You'll

learn how to use computers, digital cameras, editing software, and more to create

digital artworks and grow artistically as you evaluate and respond to your own work.

Exploring Music I

Ever wonder how people make music? In this course, you’ll not only

investigate musical instruments, composers, styles, and concepts, you’ll explore how

it’s used all around the world! You will learn about how musical genres have

developed throughout time and in diﬀerent places, and you’ll dig into how music is

created, performed, and experienced. You’ll even have the chance to make some

tunes of your own!

Fitness 6th Grade

Students who want to be fit but don’t know where to start are invited to join a

diverse group of virtual classmates who help with exploring and understanding fitness

and health. With the support of these virtual friends, students determine current

personal fitness levels and learn to improve those levels. Students also learn safety

rules for exercise, how to create equipment from household items, how diﬀerent

activities target diﬀerent body parts, how to set and reach a goal, and how to be good

at sports.

Students keep a log of physical fitness activities while exploring topics that include

diversity in sports, nutrition, peer pressure, and making good choices. Coach Cardiohelps measure growing fitness levels while students complete their projects. Each PE

project leads to improved student understanding of personal skills and the

environments in which activities are played.

Peer Counseling

Build the confidence and skills to succeed in middle school. Discover how your

brain changes in amazing ways and how you can grow during this exciting time in

your life. Learn how to manage your time, set goals, and get organized. Give your

body the energy it needs and learn how to handle stress in positive ways. Make peer

pressure work for you instead of against you, and learn how to create strong

friendships where everyone wins. By the end of your training, you will have higher

confidence, new skills for success, and dozens of proven strategies to solve problems

quickly and achieve your dreams.

Spanish Beginning

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its

diverse cultures. In the MJ Spanish Beginning course, you will learn beginning

grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency.

You will explore 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.

Spanish Intermediate

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.

Visual Art I

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!

Visual Art II

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!

Business Keyboarding

Using a special in-house typing software, Simply Type, you will gain typing

speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. You will

learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation skills as well as learn

about computer hardware, the internet, and business application skills to prepare for

your future career. This course provides middle school elective credit.

Coding Fundamentals

Learn the basic building blocks of coding using HTML to create a web page

and use the in-course Python Guided Activity to try your hand at programming with

Python. You’ll learn how to use functions and loops to write small programs and create

basic graphics. In addition, you will learn about career opportunities in the coding

field. This course will give you the experience you need to begin coding on your own,

and it will get you ready to take more advanced coding courses in the future! This

course provides middle school elective credit

ELL courses

Join our empowering "Superhero" journey with ELL Success 1 and ELL Success 2, each

worth 0.5 credits, designed for middle and high school students. These courses foster

language development, cultural pride, and personal growth.

Target Audience: Middle and high school students seeking to enhance their English

proficiency.

Credit Eligibility: Both courses are eligible for 0.5 credits each.

Course Fee: $84.95 per student.

Key Features:

Inspiring Superhero Journey: Build confidence, cultural pride, and achieve goals.

Life Skills Development: Improve life, time management, and conflict resolution skills.

Comprehensive Language Acquisition: Accelerate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking,

and listening.

Major Topics:

Confidence

Organization

Growth Mindset

Relationships

Self-Advocacy

Goal Setting

Grit and Resilience

Decision Making

Study Skills

Problem Solving

Succeed in Class

Build Your Network

Join us to improve your English skills and develop the confidence and tools to excel in life.

Choose ELL Success to unlock your inner superhero and pave the way for a brighter future!

Enroll now and embark on your path to success!

High School

Core Courses:

English

English 1

Take an epic journey to refine your reading, writing, listening, and speaking

skills. You will dive into literary and informational texts to discover the tools authors

use to achieve their purpose and voyage through classic and contemporary works to

reach new limits of comprehension.

English 2

Students will discover how the human experience is the foundation of the best

stories, plays, poems, films, speeches, and articles by evaluating its presence across

genres and throughout history. With a strong focus on the art of writing and speaking,

students will engage with a number of rich texts to uncover how authors and

speakers use their words to reflect their thoughts on the world. Through writing about

literature and research-based topics, students will further develop their voices to

create compositions of excellence.

English 3

In English 3, students delve deep into literary texts to uncover how literary

elements enhance and add layers of meaning to an author's message. By exploring

and evaluating the unique styles of a diverse selection of writers and works, students

develop the skills needed to write literary analyses that inform an audience and

defend an author's stylistic choices. Using essential reading skills, students tackle

rigorous texts and evaluate the rhetoric and diction in selections that span from the

Classical Period to the Contemporary Period. With a focus on publishing quality

writing and presentations, students gain the necessary skills that will be beneficial in

college and the workplace.

English 4

In English 4, students explore history's impact on modern texts. By focusing on

elements like universal themes, author's purpose and perspective, and historic

influence, students are able to see literary works as a whole and understand the

deeper experiences that surround these texts. With a strong focus on writing,

speaking, and presenting, students engage with their audience and explore elements

of English that are highly applicable to both college and the workforce.

Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Take a deep breath. Though we may take seemingly eﬀortless functions of the

body such as breathing for granted, the human body is constantly working as a

system to maintain balance and good health. Anatomy and Physiology will give you a

better understanding of the structure and functions of the human body. This course

presents topics, such as immunity, reproduction, cardiovascular health, and

musculoskeletal functions, using 21st-century content, graphics, interactives, and

videos. Students will be inspired by real-world phenomena about health topics and

career connections opportunities from entry-level positions to the doctoral level. In

each module of Anatomy and Physiology, students explore the organization of the

human body and how each organ and body system functions and interacts. Students

acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the body's internal functions and

interconnections and what is necessary to maintain overall health and wellness.

Biology 1

The Biology course is a two-segment study that builds on the foundations of life

science, scientific practices, and scientific thinking skills. In this course, students will

explore the relationships between living things and their environments. Students will

develop an understanding of biological concepts through scientific inquiry,

investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications,

interpreting and collecting data, and virtual and hands-on experiences. The key big

ideas of the Biology course are molecular, cellular, heredity, evolution, classification,organisms, populations, and ecosystems. Students will enhance their mastery of

biological concepts, which will enable them to make real-world connections and apply

their understanding to everyday life.

Chemistry 1

In this course, students will study the foundations of chemistry, building on the

concepts and scientific thinking developed in middle school science. Students use

scientific inquiry and higher-order problem solving as they explore the composition,

properties, and changes of matter and their applications through interactive

simulations, engineering solutions, and virtual and hands-on experiences. The

scientific process is fully used and documented in lab investigations, giving students

the skills they need to analyze data and make inferences about natural phenomena.

In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated

throughout the course. Through phenomenon-based learning, students will be able to

demonstrate a vast understanding of the importance of chemistry in the world,

enabling them to apply these principles to their everyday lives and our global society.

Environmental Science

Environmental Science discusses the environmental challenges that impact our

future, such as land use, pollution, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. This

course is centered around achieving global sustainability to meet the needs of a

growing human population, while also maintaining natural resources and protecting

Earth's various systems. The short- and long-term consequences of our actions on

human health and the environment are also a course focus. With the collaboration of

the Guy Harvey Foundation and additional professional partners, this course

highlights the research and field experiences of professors, scientists,

conservationists, lawyers, and more, while sharing practical and sensible strategies for

preserving the delicate balance between land, ocean, air, and life. In addition, this

course creates a call to action for students by teaching them how to protect the

world's biodiversity and resources by adjusting the way they live, work, play, and

govern in the future.

Marine Science 1

Since the beginning of time, humans have relied on the ocean. But as our

planet continues to change over time, human activity has impacted the environment.

In the marine science course, students will explore the watery depths of our own

planet and understand just how vital the ocean is to our existence.

Throughout the course, students will meet marine animals and see how they interact

with each other and their environment. They will tour the evolving seafloor and sea

trenches, volcanoes, and ridges, just to name a few. Along the way, students will hang

ten as they discover waves, currents, tides, and other physical interactions between

the ocean and the land. Finally, students will study the impacts of chemical processes

on our blue planet and how they aﬀect the water, the atmosphere, and even our

climate. With a focus on conservation, this course will show students that the ocean connects us all, across distance and even time. Hang on—it’s going to be an amazing

journey.

Physics 1

In this course, students will be immersed in the contributions of scientific

geniuses that have changed the way we observe and think about matter, forces, and

energy in the universe. Starting with how matter moves, students will learn that all

motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted. Then students will explore the

causes of changing motion, forces! Energy is a fundamental property essential to

human existence, and physics will take students through all the forms of it: electricity,

light, sound, heat, and more. Discover how waves travel and interact with matter and

the smallest particles in the universe. From tiny atoms to galaxies with millions of

stars, the universal laws of physics are explained through real-world examples.

Through laboratory activities, simulations, and graphical analysis, combined with

rigorous mathematical eﬀorts and problem solving, students follow in the footsteps of

some of the world's greatest thinkers and learn to process their world in a unique way.

Earth Space Science

Be captivated by the wonders and beauty of the third planet from our sun,

Earth. Be amazed by what awaits your discovery within our solar system and beyond.

It is your turn to explore the universe.

Earth Space Science is a laboratory course focusing on the study of space,geologic

structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that

shape our world. Through experimentation and investigation, students explore Earth

systems including the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and the

carbon cycle. Students learn about scientific inquiry, geologic time, space exploration,

the solar system, and the universe. Students use web 2.0 tools, interactive

experiences, higher-order thinking, collaborative projects, and real-world application

through labs and a variety of assessments. Upon completion of the course, students

have a clear understanding of the dynamic forces at work in the world around them,

becoming better caretakers of our planet, Earth.

Physical Science

This two-segment course is designed as an interactive introduction to basic

physics and chemistry. Students will first explore the movement of objects. Topics in

segment one include describing motion, predicting motion using Newton’s laws, and

the fundamental forces behind movement. Students will deepen their understanding

of energy through exploring the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism

and the nature and use of sound and electromagnetic waves. The second segment of

the course explores the matter around us on the atomic level, the nature of chemical

bonding, and the reactions that make new substances. This course is designed toserve as a foundation for the study of the physical sciences: physics and chemistry.

Students use scientific inquiry and higher-order problem solving as they explore these

topics through interactive simulations and both virtual and hands-on experiences. In

addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated

throughout the course. Collaborative projects and real-world assessments aid the

student in ultimately demonstrating an understanding of the importance of the

physical and chemical properties of the world around them.

Forensic Science 1

Take a new look at forensics through the lens of some of the world’s most

famous and intriguing crime cases. This course examines the latest forensic

techniques and innovations used to solve crimes. It also focuses on basic scientific

principles and laboratory processes used in the field, such as DNA testing,

presumptive tests, and material analysis. Investigative experiences for students

include electrophoresis and evidence analysis techniques such as fingerprinting,

blood typing, and fiber analysis. Students also study crime scene investigation (CSI)

and evidence collection using mock crime scenes.

Life Management Skills

Adulthood is just a few years away. Are you ready? There are a lot of

responsibilities you will assume as an adult, but the most important one is keeping

yourself healthy in all aspects of your life. This means focusing on your wellness.

Wellness is a multidimensional goal that incorporates many facets of your life

including your social life, your professional life, and your emotional life. It is a

conscious, deliberate commitment to achieving your personal best. In this course,

you will learn about managing your own wellness through personal choices,

relationships, decision making, maintaining a healthy diet, and exercise.

This course covers a health curriculum, which emphasizes the benefits of abstinence

and includes topics such as physical changes during puberty, contraception, family

structure, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and AIDS. This course also includes

lessons on suicide, mental health, dating violence, and human traﬃcking.

Mathematics

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 is the foundation—the skills acquired in this course contain the basic

knowledge needed for all future high school math courses. The material covered inthis course is important, but everyone can do it. Everyone can have a good time

solving the hundreds of real-world problems algebra can help answer. Course

activities make the numbers, graphs, and equations more real. The content in this

course is tied to real-world applications like sports, travel, business, and health.

This course is designed to give students the skills and strategies to solve all kinds of

mathematical problems. Students will also acquire the confidence needed to handle

everything high school math has in store for them. Algebra 1 emphasizes the

importance of algebra in everyday life through hundreds of real-world examples.

Assessments are designed to ensure that your understanding goes beyond rote

memorization of steps and procedures. Upon successful course completion, you will

have a strong foundation in Algebra 1 and will be prepared for other higher level math

courses.

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is an advanced course using hands-on activities, applications, group

interactions, and the latest technology. Students will learn about polynomials,

quadratic equations, linear, nonlinear, exponential and logarithmic functions,

sequences, probability and statistics, and inequalities. Throughout the course, these

mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences to demonstrate how the

world around us functions. Interactive examples help guide students’ journeys

through customized feedback and praise. Students have opportunities to work with

their peers on specific lessons.

Calculus Honors

Students in this course will walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz.

An interactive course framework combines with the exciting on-line course delivery to

make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity,

diﬀerentiation, and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental

functions, and the applications of derivatives and integrals.

Geometry

Geometry exists everywhere in the world around us. We use it to build bridges,

to design maps, and to create perspective in paintings. Throughout this course, you

will use problem solving and real-world application to gain the knowledge of

geometric concepts and their practical uses. This is a required math course for high

school graduation.

Math for College Algebra

In Mathematics for College Algebra, you will acquire skills needed for success

in college-level mathematics. You will integrate critical-thinking skills, problem-solving

skills, and mathematics skills as you explore expressions, equations, and functions.

Within this exploration, you will interpret the viability of solutions to real-world

problems at the level of algebra required for entry into college-level courses.

Instructional time in Mathematics for College Algebra will emphasize five areas: (1)

developing fluency with the Laws of Exponents with numerical and algebraic

expressions; (2) extending arithmetic operations with algebraic expressions to include

rational and polynomial expressions; (3) solving one-variable exponential, logarithmic,

radical and rational equations and interpreting the viability of solutions in real-world

contexts; (4) modeling with and applying linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponential,

logarithmic and piecewise functions and systems of linear equations and inequalities;

(5) extending knowledge of functions to include inverse and composition.

Pre-Calculus Honors

Dive deeper into your knowledge of functions by analyzing their key features

and combining them to solve real-world problems. Learn about trigonometric

functions and their applications, along with new ways to use the coordinate plane to

represent diﬀerent types of functions. Apply these skills to discover the power

mathematics has in everyday life and to prepare for advanced mathematical studies in

college or your future career.

Probability and Statistics with Applications

Probability and Statistics Honors will introduce students to exploring data,

sampling and experimentation by planning and conducting studies, anticipating

patterns using probability and simulation, and employing statistical inference to

analyze data and draw conclusions.

Consumer Mathematics

Consumer Mathematics improves math skills by focusing on real world topics.

This course is creatively designed to take students on a real-life journey beginning in

their teenage years, then moving to life after high school and eventually retirement.

Whether solving equations related to income or writing linear functions to better

understand inflation, students use a variety of math skills to make informed consumer

decisions.This course can be taken in a variety of circumstances including as a 4th

year mathematics course with or without taking Algebra II, to reinforce important

concepts after taking Algebra I, for the benefit of understanding how mathematics

relates to everyday life, or even as a part of a CTE Program of Study.

Social Studies

Economics

Economic decisions aﬀect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics

means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices

and evaluate our options. In this course, you will recognize examples of economics in

your daily life. You will understand how the economic choices of larger groups, like

businesses and governments, aﬀect you and others. As you progress through the

course, you will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals

and groups around the world.

United States Government

Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation, is essential to

maintain a government that truly represents "We the People." In this course, students

examine the principles that inspired the Constitution and other founding documents

of the United States. Students will study how these principles form the foundation of

the U.S. federal government and distinguish it from those of other nations. They then

examine the structures and functions of government to see how those principles are

put into practice each day. This includes how the levels of government interact with

one another. Finally, students extend these concepts to the role of the individual

within U.S. civil society. They explore protections and limitations on individual rights

protected through the Bill of Rights and acts of government over time. Students

examine how, as individuals and as part of groups, citizens can influence public policy

and help ensure the vitality of the constitutional republic.

United States History

The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since

its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political, and

economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events, and

ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today.

Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business,

and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past

and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and

apply their learning to current, real-world problems.

World History

World History is a broad survey of the most significant world events since 500

CE, a period of roughly 1,500 years. Segment 1 focuses on the period 500 to 1500,

which has been called the Middle Ages, between the end of the Roman Empire and

the Modern Age. Review essential information about what made the Roman Empire so

significant, as well as essential information about Judaism and Christianity as

background to the rise of the third major monotheistic religion, Islam. Study theearliest civilizations of sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas, and then wrap up the

segment with three simultaneous major events: the Age of Discovery, Protestant

Reformation, and Scientific Revolution. The Middle Ages ended with a tornado of

changes!

In Segment 2, focused on 1500 to present, you’ll learn about advancements in

science and thought during the Age of Enlightenment, as well as the social and

political revolutions that followed as a result. As you meander through the 19th

century, you will learn about the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial

world and the many changes that resulted from that shift. Then, learn about the

interconnectedness of nationalism and colonialism and the two massive world wars

that were the end result. As you explore the modern era, students learn about

developments in today’s world and the implications that historical events have on

each of us.

American History I