This course includes all of the Grade 6 Mathematics Standards of Learning and select content from the Grade 7 Mathematics Standards. This course focuses on the development of problem-solving skills and the acquisition of mathematical vocabulary and symbols that promote higher levels of critical thinking and analysis. Students perform single-step and multistep problems involving operations with rational numbers. Students determine equivalency, compare, and order decimals, fractions, and percents. Students solve problems involving area and perimeter and begin to graph in a coordinate plane. In addition, students use the data cycle by applying it to circle graphs and histograms and develop concepts regarding measures of center. Students solve linear equations in one variable, and represent proportional relationships using two variables. In addition, students solve problems involving experimental and theoretical probability, compare and contrast the properties of quadrilaterals, and evaluate algebraic expressions. Students enrolled in this course take the Grade 6 Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning test.

This course includes all of the Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 Mathematics Standards of Learning. This course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in performing operations with rational numbers and can learn material at an accelerated pace. This course focuses on the development of problem-solving skills and the acquisition of mathematical vocabulary and symbols that promote higher levels of critical thinking and analysis. Students perform operations with rational numbers, recognize decimals, fractions, and percents as ratios, and gain a foundation in the understanding of and operations with integers. Students use the data cycle by applying it to circle graphs, histograms, scatterplots, and boxplots and develop concepts regarding measures of center. Additionally, students develop an understanding of proportional reasoning, representing linear equations in a variety of ways, solving multi-step linear equations and inequalities, and the concept of slope as a rate of change. Students also solve problems involving volume and surface area of more complex three-dimensional figures, apply transformations to geometric shapes, and verify and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. Students enrolled in this course take the Grade 8 Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning assessment.

This course includes the remaining Grade 7 Mathematics Standards not taught in Pre-Algebra 6 and all of the Grade 8 Mathematics Standards. This course focuses on the development of problem-solving skills and the acquisition of mathematical vocabulary and symbols that promote higher levels of critical thinking and analysis. Students continue to develop proficiency in operations with rational numbers and solving problems in context. Additionally, they represent and compare rational numbers using exponents, scientific notation, and square roots. Students develop an understanding of proportional reasoning, representing linear equations in a variety of ways, solving multi-step linear equations and inequalities, and the concept of slope as a rate of change. Students use the data cycle by applying it to histograms, scatterplots, and boxplots. In addition, students solve problems involving volume and surface area of more complex three- dimensional figures, apply transformations to geometric shapes, and verify and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. Students enrolled in this course take the Grade 8 Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning assessment.

This course reviews, extends, and builds upon skills learned in previous grades to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in mathematics to prepare for Algebra I. The curriculum emphasizes the development of key concepts such as rational numbers, proportions, linear relationships, and equations and inequalities. Students will also engage with concepts to prepare for Geometry, including the properties of angles, transformations, and measurement concepts such as volume and surface area. Students use the data cycle by applying it to histograms, scatterplots, and boxplots. The course fosters problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the application of math to real-world situations, ensuring students meet and exceed the requirements of the Virginia SOL. By the end of the course, students will be prepared for Algebra I. Students enrolled in this course will take the Grade 8 Mathematics SOL assessment.

This advanced course requires students to use algebra as a tool for representing and solving a variety of contextual problems. Students use tables and graphs to interpret algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities and to analyze behaviors of functions. Additionally, students use a transformational approach to graphing functions and writing equations when given the graph of the equation to build a strong connection between algebraic and graphic representations of functions. Computers and graphing calculator technologies are incorporated into the curriculum: 1) to allow students opportunities to explore concepts, 2) to provide visual models to support the learning of algebraic concepts, and 3) as powerful tools for solving and verifying solutions to equations and inequalities. Mathematical communication and reasoning are emphasized throughout the course. Students enrolled in this course take the EOC Algebra I Virginia Standards of Learning test.

This advanced course is designed for students who have successfully completed the standards for Algebra I. It includes an emphasis on developing reasoning skills through the exploration of geometric relationships including properties of geometric figures, trigonometric relationships, and mathematical proofs. There is an emphasis on twoand three-dimensional reasoning skills, coordinate and transformational geometry, and the use of geometric models to solve problems. Computers and graphing calculator technologies are incorporated into the curriculum to allow students opportunities to explore concepts, engage in inquiry-based learning, provide visual models to support the learning of geometric concepts, and to use as powerful tools for solving and verifying solutions to equations and inequalities. Mathematical communication and reasoning are emphasized throughout the course. Students enrolled in this course will take the EOC Geometry Virginia Standards of Learning test.

Note: WIDA ELP Level 1.0 - 1.9 with less than 12 months of instruction in a U.S. school and OR SLIFE This elective course supports Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) and newly arrived English Learners (ELs) at beginning stages of English proficiency. Students receive direct instruction in literacy and mathematics while developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills aligned with WIDA English Language Development Standards. Instruction emphasizes foundational literacy, vocabulary, writing, numeracy, and problem-solving skills to equip students for success in core classes.

Note: WIDA ELP Level 1.5 - 2.9 with more than 12 months of instruction in a U.S. school and newcomers with This course is designed to enrich students' academic language and skills across core content areas: literacy, math, science, and social studies. Students will develop their academic language proficiency in the four domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Through targeted instruction, students will be engaged in building specialized vocabulary, mastering reading strategies for content-specific texts, and practicing academic discourse models for discussing topics. The course also focuses on content writing, teaching students how to effectively communicate ideas and findings in each subject area. The goal is to provide students with the linguistic tools necessary for continued success in their grade-level courses.

This course is designed with a focus on deepening students' ability to comprehend and produce complex academic language. The curriculum continues to integrate content from literacy, math, science, and social studies, with a greater emphasis on critical thinking and analysis. Students will engage in advanced reading strategies, analyze complex texts, and produce sophisticated academic writing, including research summaries and argumentative essays. The course will further refine academic discourse models, preparing students for the rigorous demands of upper-level high school courses and post-secondary education.

Placement: Selection for this course is based on a set criteria including WIDA assessments and teacher recommendation. This course is designed to build background knowledge, mathematical language, basic number sense, and computation skills in newcomer English learners in grades 6-8 with WIDA Proficiency Levels 1-2. The goal of the course is to promote language acquisition while helping students build their mathematical skills. Students will develop content specific vocabulary in the core area of middle school mathematics as aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and the WIDA Language Standard of Mathematics.

In this course, students learn the characteristics of visual art through a wide range of subject matter, symbols, meaningful images, and visual expressions. In classroom discussions, students use an expanding art vocabulary while describing personal work and the work of others. Students classify two-dimensional and three-dimensional images and construct a three-dimensional form. An introduction of color theory, including identifying and constructing a simple color wheel, is a part of this course.

This course teaches the development of visual perception and recording from direct observation, memory, and imagination. Students prepare and develop an idea or theme by collecting and organizing visual resources. In classroom discussions, students use expanding art vocabulary to describe the use of texture, pattern, shape, line, and color. Students apply the basic rules of perspective, proportion, value, and color theory. Students also manipulate distance, size, and placement to create three-dimensional effects on a two-dimensional plane.