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Middle School

Our Middle School at a Glance:

6th-8th Grade Middle School

 

LLCA Middle School follows a standards-based education program integrated with and supported by the Core Knowledge® curriculum. The 6-8 curriculum of LLCA is based on Core Knowledge Sequence developed by E. D. Hirsch, author of Cultural Literacy.  The curriculum entails the core subjects: language arts, history and geography, fine arts (visual arts and music), mathematics, and natural sciences, in addition to foreign language, and technology / computer skills and physical education to include environmental and outdoor education.


Middle school students take four core courses and two enrichment courses per quarter taught by certified, highly qualified content teachers.


Daily Schedule: 

All students receive instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in addition to two enrichment courses. Elective courses include: Visual Arts, Band, Active Living, Family and Consumer Science, Theater, Coding and Spanish.


Field Trips:

Each grade level will participate in a minimum of four field trips throughout the year. 


Grading Scale:

90-100 (A)

80-90 (B)

70-80 (C)

60-70 (D)

Below 60 (F)


AIG Program:

Students in grades K-8 are eligible for our Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program.


Extra-Curricular Activities:

National Junior Honor Society

Envirothon

Save Promise Club

New Century Scholars

Athletics