Blended ELA courses taught for grades 7x8 and 9x10. Covers typical English language arts skills with creative and engaging projects. Field trips and outdoor excursions incorporated.

Math instruction for grades 6-12. Courses designed to teach students typical math skills with the intention that these skills will serve students beyond high school. Emphasis on problem solving and teamwork.

Courses crafted to teach typical social studies skills, with the belief that study of history is not an exercise in trivia but an avenue to empower people to positively impact their communities and futures. Students learn to think analytically, follow their passions for learning, connect to historical figures with empathy, and find ways to act.

Health education courses designed to teach students skills that will serve them beyond high school.

Science courses meeting PPS graduation requirements for 3 credits of science.

Physical education instruction for all grade levels focusing on sports and physical fitness.

Music instruction available as part of the curriculum.

Visual arts instruction taught by experienced art teacher with 21+ years in Portland metro area.

CTE class that helps students earn diploma endorsements in mass media field of study. Includes creative and engaging projects.

Every high school student has the unique opportunity to earn a minimum of 0.5 credits of community service (65 hours) each year of attendance at MLC. This service learning project is designed by the student with guidance of the College and Career Counselor. Ideally an extension of their career pathway choice. Community service cannot be a paid position and should be service to an individual or community organization. Students must meet with Career Coordinator to obtain paperwork packet and complete pre-approval form.

MLC recognizes student involvement in worthwhile activities related to paid employment. Work experiences will not be directly supervised by school personnel. Work experience credit is limited to six credits during the student's school career. A minimum of 260 hours of paid off-campus activity with evaluation is required for one work credit.

Students may challenge Health subject through examination. Cannot take exam for a subject currently enrolled in or already successfully completed.