Middle School Curriculum

Lift for Life Academy’s middle school curriculum focuses on rigorous standards for all disciplines, always emphasizing reading and writing.  Core teachers (Communication Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science) function as grade level teams.  They meet weekly to look at student academic and behavioral performances.  Then they make adjustments to course instruction as needed.  They work together to integrate subject area around large themes relevant to young adolescents.  These core teachers work closely with support staff including guidance counselors, a social worker, special education teachers and administrators to address the needs of individual students, groups of students and the entire class.  An emphasis on hands-on instruction enhances learning and helps students understand what they learn in the classroom and how to relate it to their current life.Required Courses for 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders:

• Communication Arts
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science
• Physical Education/ Health Education
• Power Hour (provides additional time for focused work in reading, writing and mathematics)

Elective Courses for 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders:

• World Cultures
• Visual Arts
• Instrumental/Performance Music
• Keyboarding and Basic Computer Usage
• Spanish I

Middle School Clubs/Organizations and Sports