Middle School Curriculum

Typical courses for each year of middle school

The example below shows a typical path through middle school. Individual schedules may differ, depending on needs and interests. The ACLC middle school curriculum is based on California Common Core Standards and has been reviewed and approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

6th Grade
Community Citizenship (CCC)
English Language Arts 6
History 6
Math 6 (Common Core 1)
Science 6
Physical Education 6
Learning to Learn 6
Creative Expression
7th Grade
Community Citizenship (CCC)
English Language Arts 7
History 7
Math 7 (Common Core 2)
Science 7
Physical Education 7
Learning to Learn 7
Intro to Music
Art 7/8 or Visual Art
8th Grade
Community Citizenship (CCC)
English Language Arts 8
History 8
Math 8 (Common Core 3)
Algebra 1
Science 8
Physical Education 8
Spanish 1
Art 7/8