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

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.

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.

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.

Gain strategies to find important information quickly, transfer it to long-term memory, and perform better on assignments and tests. You will learn to become a more efficient learner, find balance, and prioritize goals. 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.

In this course, we will focus on the fundamentals of using common word processing application software, as well as the fundamentals of personal online security and safety. You will learn to use Microsoft Word to create and design layouts by manipulating styles and images. You will also learn about ways to secure computer systems from threats and define solutions to online challenges like cyberbullying and copyright issues.

In this course, we will focus on the fundamentals of multimedia skills. You will learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create stunning slide presentations with transitions, animations, and sound. You will learn about graphics topics like images and file formats and use graphics software to create, modify, and enhance images. At the end
of this course, you will take an exam and will be awarded
an industry certificate upon receiving a passing score.

This course is for students who have either scored a Level 1 on FSA Reading or fallen into a range showing intervention need on STAR Reading/Early Literacy. Students are required to take this course in place of one of their elective choices.

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.

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