Middle School

Personal and academic growth through active learning.

279Online students at the middle school level receive the same quality of academic programming as their peers who attend school in person. Some elective classes like physical education, art and music are modified in order to create virtual learning opportunities.

Students and teachers engage in learning through the use of Schoology, a learning management system. Learning activities are aligned to the academic standards for each subject area. Learning occurs through a blend of daily live virtual sessions, pre-recorded video tutorials, and independent learning activities.

Sample Weekly Schedule

Monday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Our consistent school day runs 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, with a six-period day. Each day begins with Advisory, where staff focuses on building community and making crucial connections with each scholar. Wednesdays are "skinny blocks" with unique learning opportunities for our scholars, including academic support, intervention and exploratory time.

Tuesday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Skinny Hour 1/2		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Skinny Hour 3/4		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Skinny Hour 5/6		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Intervention/ Small group/ Extension		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Intervention/ Small group/ Extension		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Intervention/ Small group/ Extension		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

More to Explore

Technology

Each student in grades 6-8 receives a district-issued Chromebook for educational use.

A typical middle school student will use their device to do schoolwork both at home and at school. They might do research, access online curriculum, annotate an assigned reading, or create videos that document their learning. Mobile devices also allow students to experience a flipped classroom, which involves viewing (during non-classroom hours) a video of their teacher providing instruction and then using class time to dig deeper into that topic, ask questions, or do group work on a project.

All middle school students use Schoology, a learning management system that supports online learning, communication, and collaboration among teachers, students, and families.

Learn more about the district’s Digital Learning Plan.

Special Education

Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support

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