Students demonstrate mastery of standards verbally and in writing using high-quality, complex literary and informational texts. Focus includes comprehension, close independent reading, and connecting prior knowledge to gain deeper understanding.

Students learn to present opinions, support arguments, show topic understanding, and narrate real or imagined experiences. The curriculum covers the writing process from prewriting to editing to communicate ideas effectively.

Focuses on skills for structured conversations in whole groups, small groups, or pairs. Students share accurate information, respond to ideas, use data and evidence, and listen attentively.

Emphasis on applying accurate language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening contexts. Students are expected to achieve proficiency by the end of their middle school career.

Students develop mathematical concepts and skills to solve real-world problems. The curriculum emphasizes the historical and international significance of mathematics, fostering patience, persistence, and the ability to evaluate mathematical work. Instruction follows the Open Up curriculum and Common Core Standards.

Advanced mathematical study following the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

High school level mathematics course offered at the middle school level.

Instruction follows the North Carolina Essential Standards. Teachers incorporate Common Core standards through various reading and writing assignments.

Social studies curriculum covering history, geography, civics, and cultural studies.

Part of a core curriculum focused on increasing capacities to understand human experiences, collaborate, use creativity for decision making, respect diverse thinking, and communicate effectively.

Students engage in theatrical productions (e.g., Matilda) to develop nonverbal communication analysis and informed judgment.

Creative coursework designed to help students understand the power of arts to create and reflect cultures.