Through a merging of the past and the present, students in the MJ Language Arts 1 course study classical and contemporary texts and examine the lasting influence of each. Students acquire a foundational understanding of the reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college, career, and beyond. Students become critical readers and thinkers as they delve into rigorous and engaging literary and informational texts by examining rhetoric and purpose through close readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also learn to write effective narrative, informational, and argumentative pieces through the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Getting the Big Picture
Module 02 – Relaying Information
Module 03 – The Power of Language
Segment Two
Module 04 – Artful Argumentation
Module 05 – A Novel Approach
Module 06 – Telling Tales
Through a theme of finding their voice, students in the MJ Language Arts 2 course study the ways in which word choice and sentence structure contribute to developing perspective. Students continue to develop the reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in college, career, and beyond with a strong connection to civics throughout the centuries. Students closely examine voice, purpose, diction, syntax, and rhetoric in historical speeches, informational texts, and classic and contemporary literature through guided readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also grow their narrative, informational, and argumentative writing skills through the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment 1
Segment 1 Advanced
Segment 2
Segment 2 Advanced
Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course: https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/17739
Through reading, writing, and rhetoric, students in the MJ Language Arts 3 course examine how authors fine-tune and utilize their craft to create texts with purpose. Students continue to develop the reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills necessary for success in high school, college, career, and beyond. Students evaluate and analyze voice, purpose, diction, syntax, and rhetoric in historical speeches, informational texts, and classic and contemporary literature through guided readings, interactive practice, and formal assessments. They also refine their narrative, informational, and argumentative writing skills through the repeated practice of planning, drafting, revising, and editing their written work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – A Strong Foundation
Module 02 – Get the Facts
Module 03 – Words Have Power
Segment Two
Module 04 – Convincing Claims
Module 05 – Narrative Knowledge
Module 06 – Tell Me a Story
How do mathematicians think, write, and speak? Find out in Grade 6 Mathematics, where students will experience new ways of solving problems through interactive and engaging activities. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world application, students will be exposed to foundational concepts needed for higher-level math study, including integer operations, equations, and statistics.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Rational Numbers
Module 02 – Integers and Algebraic Expressions
Module 03 – Equations and Inequalities
Module 04 – Operations and Rational Numbers
Segment Two
Module 05 – Ratios and Rates
Module 06 – Statistics
Module 07 – Geometry
Module 08 – Probability
Have you ever wondered, “When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7 Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is used in the real world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you explore a few of those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons, students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Key foundational concepts like proportional relationships, probability, and geometry will help prepare students for the next level of learning. Instructional time for Grade 7 Mathematics will emphasize five areas:
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions
Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities
Module 03 – Proportional Relationships
Segment Two
Module 04 – Probability
Module 05 – Geometry
Module 06 – Statistics
Have you ever wondered, “When will I use this in real life?” Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics has great news! There are hundreds of ways that math is used in the real world, and this course is designed to help you think critically as you explore a few of those applications. With hands-on activities and interactive lessons, students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in relevant ways. Key foundational concepts like exponent laws, scientific notation, and the Pythagorean Theorem will help prepare students for the next level of learning
Instructional time for Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics will emphasize six areas:
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions
Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities
Module 03 – Angles and Triangles
Module 04 – Proportional Relationships
Segment Two
Module 05 – Linear Equations
Module 06 – Statistics and Probability
Module 07 – Geometry
Module 08 – Transformations
Read, set, go! Grade 8 Pre-Algebra is all about training to run the race of high school math. Students will strengthen their skills in topics like linear relationships, functions, and equations, and learn new skills that prepare them for Algebra 1. This course is designed with interactive learning and real-world activities to strengthen students’ math muscles for the race ahead.
Instructional time for Grade 8 Mathematics: Pre-Algebra will emphasize six areas:
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Numerical Expressions
Module 02 – Algebraic Equations and Inequalities
Module 03 – Angles and Triangles
Segment Two
Module 04 – Linear Equations
Module 05 – Statistics and Probability
Module 06 – Transformations
MJ Comprehensive Science 1 is the first in a series of three consecutive science classes. It introduces middle school students to the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. The lessons make real-world connections and require students to apply STEM skills like analysis, problem solving, science knowledge, and engineering practices. Hands-on and virtual laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Force and Energy
Module 02 – The Earth
Module 03 – The Atmosphere
Segment Two
Module 04 – Cells and Life
Module 05 – Classifying Life
Module 06 – Body Systems
MJ Comprehensive Science 2 is the second in a series of three consecutive middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first course of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Matter and Energy
Module 02 – Interdependence of Life
Module 03 – The Earth
Segment Two
Module 04 – Patterns of Change
Module 05 – Energy Resources
Module 06 – Heredity and Genetics
MJ Comprehensive Science 3 is the third in a series of three consecutive middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first and second courses of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Students learn about properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, atoms and the periodic table of elements, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the universe, and the solar system. Hands-on and virtual laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Matter
Module 02 – Changes in Matter
Module 03 – Elements and Compounds
Segment Two
Module 04 – Cycles and Conservation
Module 05 – The Universe
Module 06 – Our Solar System
Learning about civics gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to be active citizens who have a positive impact on their communities. In this course, students discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. They learn about the structure of the government and how it works at the local, state, and federal levels. This course examines elections, the lawmaking process, and how citizens can impact public policy. Students also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world. Geography and economics support the learning of civics in this course. Engaging in this study prepares students to be informed citizens who are ready to participate in the American democracy! In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Citizenship
Module 02 – Foundations
Module 03 – Sharing Power
Segment Two
Module 04 – Active Citizens
Module 05 – Going Global
Module 06 – American Money
Career Planning Module
Learning about history allows people to see how far we have come and what awaits us on our path to the future. In this course, students will explore the history of the United States and analyze the cause and effect in historical events. They will investigate history by using the tools of a historian to examine the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the development of the United States. Students will imagine what it was like to live in the past by reading the stories from the people who experienced it. This course begins with the engaging stories of what brought the earliest American colonists to the New World and ends with the struggles to repair the United States following the Civil War. Engaging in this study allows students to recognize the themes of history that span across centuries and leads to a greater appreciation of the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history.
In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Settlement
Module 02 – Independence
Module 03 – Nationalism
Module 04 – Growth
Segment Two
Module 05 – Movement
Module 06 – Advances
Module 07 – Ideas
Module 08 – Conflict
Somebody discovered the wheel. Somebody discovered written communication. Somebody even figured out how to count to ten. From the ancient river civilizations to China and its ancient dynasties, different civilizations left their mark on history. They also left their mark on how we live today. In this course, students join travel agent Mr. Lightfoot to travel back in time, digging out the past of these ancient civilizations.
In ancient Egypt, students visit the pyramids and find out the secrets of preserving mummies. They see how the Mayans developed astronomy to a precise science. They even investigate the difference between the Athenians and the Spartans. Students journey through India, discovering India’s contributions to medicine, then move on to Africa to follow the rise and fall of the ancient east African kingdoms of Kush and Axum. Throughout the centuries, and still today, our world is made up of dozens of different cultures. They all are different, and they all have made big contributions to what we know and who we are.
In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Ancient Origins
Module 02 – Ancient River Civilizations
Module 03 – Ancient America
Module 04 – Ancient Greece
Segment Two
Module 05 – Ancient Rome
Module 06 – Ancient India
Module 07 – Ancient China
Module 08 – Ancient Asia & Africa
Per the state standards, Middle School Louisiana History will introduce students to how the contributions of key events, ideas, and people influence the development of modern Louisiana. Students will develop spatial understanding, analyze the relationships between cultural groups and Louisiana’s physical features, analyze the effects of the environment on people and places in Louisiana, examine the foundation, structure, and purposes of the local, state, and federal governments, as well as gain basic civic and financial literacy in an increasingly globalized world. Follow the link below for the Department of Education’s description of this course’s key themes:https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/academic-curriculum/key-themes_gr8.pdf?sfvrsn=4
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Louisiana’s Geography
Module 02 – First Inhabitants
Module 03 – Early Exploration and French Louisiane
Module 04 – Spanish Louisiana
Module 05 – Becoming American
Module 06 – Antebellum Louisiana
Segment Two
Module 07 – A Nation Divided
Module 08 – Louisiana in the New South
Module 09 – Depression and War
Module 10 – Modern Louisiana from Civil Rights to Today
Module 11 – Our Government in Action
Module 12 – Economics in Louisiana
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. In the Spanish I course, you will learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills to help build your fluency and language proficiency. You will explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.
Topics and Concepts
Module One: My Life and Me
Module Two: My School and Me
*All modules have specific lessons that assess listening, reading, and writing comprehension.
**All lessons assess speaking and pronunciation accuracy with the unique speech tool.
Module Three: My Preferences and Me
Module Four: My House and Me
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of the diverse cultures of the people who speak it. In the MJ Spanish Intermediate course, you continue learning grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency. You explore more of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.
Topics and Concepts
Module One: My family and me
Module Two: My free time and me
Module Three: My city and me
Module 4: My daily routine
Module Five: My community
Using a special in-house typing software, SimpleType, students will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. Students will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation best practices in addition to computer hardware, internet, and business application skills to prepare for their future career.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Keyboarding Basics
Module 02 – Internet Smart
Module 03 – Write with Word
Module 04 – Present with PowerPoint
Computer Science Discoveries 1 will take students on a journey into one of the fastest-growing and most exciting fields of the century. The course explores how computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. It gives students the opportunity to fine-tune their computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary, and create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed in this course.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Start It Up
Module 02 – Step by Step
Module 03 – Algorithms & Clues
Module 04 – Man vs. Machine
Computer Science Discoveries 2 takes students on a journey into the world of technology. The course takes an in-depth look into how humans and computers interact, with an emphasis on thinking outside of the box. Students will tap into their creative side using a variety of technological tools to dream up and create their very own designs. The creation of these computational artifacts prepares students for careers in just about every field.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – To Err is Human
Module 02 – Hello, World!
Module 03 – Meet the Sims
Module 04 – Rumor Has It
You see digital art every day, and in M/J Digital Art & Design 1, you not only will investigate digital art, but you’ll learn how to create it yourself! In this course, you will explore the tools, basic concepts, and techniques artists use to create digital art. You’ll learn how to use computers, digital cameras, editing software, and more to create digital artworks and grow artistically as you evaluate and respond to your own work.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Digital Art
Module 02 – Photography
Module 03 – Editing
Module 04 – Drawing
Segment Two
Module 05 – Digital Media
Module 06 – Typography
Module 07 – Digital Design
Module 08 – Collage
Ever wonder how people make music? In this course, you’ll not only investigate musical instruments, composers, styles, and concepts, you’ll explore how it’s used all around the world! You will learn about how musical genres have developed throughout time and in different places, and you’ll dig into how music is created, performed, and experienced. You’ll even have the chance to make some tunes of your own!
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Music and Me
Module 02 – Music and the Mind
Module 03 – Music and Information
Module 04 – Music and Movement
Segment Two
Module 05 – Music and Exploration
Module 06 – Music and Industry
Module 07 – Music and Learning
Module 08 – Music and Us
Ever wonder about how you can create art? In MJ Visual Art I, you’ll connect with art created by other artists as you learn how to plan, create, and reflect on your own art. You’ll discover tools and techniques artists use as you create your own drawings, sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use!
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Drawing
Module 02 – Sculpting
Module 03 – Painting
Module 04 – Photography
Module 05 – Mixed Media
Inspiration comes from anywhere. In MJ Visual Art II, you will explore artistic themes as you create your own portrait, earth, paper, Pop, and globally inspired art. Whether this is your first art course or one of many in your artistic journey, it will help grow your skills and techniques, as you experiment with mediums like drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, and even digital art. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use!
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Identity
Module 02 – Sculpting
Module 03 – Design Art
Module 04 – Pop Art
Module 05 – Global Inspiration
Build the confidence and skills to succeed in middle school. Discover how your brain changes in amazing ways and how you can grow during this exciting time in your life. Learn how to manage your time, set goals, and get organized. Give your body the energy it needs and learn how to handle stress in positive ways. Make peer pressure work for you instead of against you, and learn how to create strong friendships where everyone wins. By the end of your training, you will have higher confidence, new skills for success, and dozens of proven strategies to solve problems quickly and achieve your dreams.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – Introduction
Module 02 – Turbo
Module 03 – Relationships
Module 04 – Mindset
Segment Two
Module 05 – Introduction
Module 06 – Skill
Module 07 – Voice
Module 08 – Impact
Ready to make the headlines? Prepare to dive into the exciting world of journalism to develop your reporting skills across various platforms such as print, web, radio, and multimedia. Take a trip through the history of journalism to explore its past, present, and future. Discover different careers in the field and learn how to research and write captivating news stories. Investigate what it means to be an ethical and responsible journalist who creates content that informs and engages an audience.
Topics and Concepts
Segment One
Module 01 – The Story of Journalism
Module 02 – Words Matter
Module 03 – Gathering Information
Segment Two
Module 04 – The Write Stuff
Module 05 – Newscasting
Module 06 – Point Taken
Using a special in-house typing software, SimpleType, students will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. Students will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation best practices in addition to computer hardware, internet, and business application skills to prepare for their future career.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Keyboarding Basics
Module 02 – Internet Smart
Module 03 – Write with Word
Module 04 – Present with PowerPoint
Learn the basic building blocks of coding using HTML to create a web page and use the in-course Python Guided Activity to try your hand at programming with Python. You’ll learn how to use functions and loops to write small programs and create basic graphics. In addition, you will learn about career opportunities in the coding field. This course will give you the experience you need to begin coding on your own, and it will get you ready to take more advanced coding courses in the future! This course provides middle school elective credit.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Coding with HTML
Module 02 – Coding with Python
Module 03 – Coding Logic
Module 04 – Get Creative with Code
Team sports, extreme sports, and outdoor sports are among the types of activities students learn about and participate in during this course! This interactive, highly animated course helps students learn safety rules for exercise, how to improve skills, and how to establish and accomplish goals. It also provides an overview of many dual, team, extreme, and outdoor sports.
Students have the opportunity to earn a national award by participating in the Presidential Fitness Challenge. Practicing game strategy to improve the chance of winning in competition, improving sport skill and performance, diversity in sports, nutrition, peer pressure, and making good choices balance out the topics students discover in this course. Fitness logs help students monitor physical activities. Students complete projects that lead to the knowledge, skills, and values they need to implement and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Fitness Zone
Module 02 – Skill Zone
Module 03 – Team Zone
Module 04 – Lifestyle Zone
Module 05 – Health Zone
Students who want to be fit but don’t know where to start are invited to join a diverse group of virtual classmates who help with exploring and understanding fitness and health. With the support of these virtual friends, students determine current personal fitness levels and learn to improve those levels. Students also learn safety rules for exercise, how to create equipment from household items, how different activities target different body parts, how to set and reach a goal, and how to be good sports.
Students keep a log of physical fitness activities while exploring topics that include diversity in sports, nutrition, peer pressure, and making good choices. Coach Cardio help measure growing fitness levels while students complete their projects. Each PE project leads to improved student understanding of personal skills and the environments in which activities are played.
Topics and Concepts
Module 01 – Health Club
Module 02 – Cardio Zone
Module 03 – Fitness Zone
Module 04 – Team Work
Module 05 – Health Zone
At Legacy Online School, we are committed to helping all students succeed. If you need extra support to keep up with the pace of your coursework or want to revise certain topics, we now offer personalized tutoring sessions!
Legacy Online Middle School offers a unique online education strategy tailored for middle school students, blending synchronous instruction, multiple teaching techniques, and a commitment to cost-effectiveness. When considering this or any educational platform, potential students and their guardians should weigh their distinct requirements, inclinations, and financial status to discern if this model is congruent with their academic objectives.
Incorporating both conventional and innovative instructional methods, Legacy Online Middle School is shaping the future of middle school education in the digital era. Our strong emphasis on real-time teaching, diverse instructional techniques, and financial accessibility resonates with the growing trends in online education, making it a viable option for those exploring alternative educational pathways.
Live Instruction with Qualified Educators
Legacy Online Middle School, a digital middle school education platform, prides itself on offering live instruction as an integral component of its accredited online middle school curriculum. These online sessions are delivered by certified educators in real time, comprising lessons, interactive sessions, and group discussions. This model aspires to replicate the atmosphere of a physical classroom, fostering active participation between students, teachers, and classmates.
Varied Educational Offerings
Understanding the multifaceted learning preferences of middle school students, Legacy Online School has incorporated four distinct learning modes:
• Individual Learning: For students who thrive on self-directed study.
• Group Learning: Fostering teamwork and building interpersonal competencies.
• Self-Paced Learning: Empowering students with modules they can navigate at their preferred speed.
Furthermore, the institution offers Core, Advanced Placement (AP), and Co-curricular courses, enriched by an assortment of Virtual clubs, making for a comprehensive educational experience.
Cost Considerations and Support
Acknowledging financial barriers that could deter access to quality education, Legacy Online Middle School provides a variety of annual and monthly payment options. These plans cater to diverse financial capacities, aiming to democratize access to online education. The institution’s support framework is built to guide students through their digital academic voyage, though the impact of this assistance may differ based on individual circumstances and needs.
Why Consider Online Middle School Programs?
Online middle school programs offer a range of benefits that make them a compelling choice for many families. One key advantage is the accessibility to accredited online courses flexibility in scheduling for students engaging in online learning that they provide. Students can tailor their learning around other commitments, creating a more personalized educational experience.
Moreover, online programs offer access to accredited curriculum, ensuring that students receive a quality education that meets established standards. The virtual learning environment fosters interactive and engaging learning experiences.
How to Enroll in an Online Middle School Program?
Enrolling in an online middle school program typically involves an application process where students provide necessary information. Meeting as a partner in your child’s journey through online middle school. eligibility requirements is essential to ensure a smooth enrollment process. It is advisable to consult with school counselors to get guidance and support throughout the enrollment process into an accredited online middle school.
What Courses are Offered in Online Middle School Programs?
Online middle school programs offer a variety of courses to cater to the diverse needs of middle school students. Students can access core middle school curriculum offered through accredited online courses as well as elective options to explore their interests. Additionally, there are high school preparation courses available to equip students for high school and beyond.
Are Online Middle School Programs a Good Fit for My Student?
When considering online middle school programs, it is important to take into account your student’s learning styles to determine if it aligns with the program’s offerings. These programs often provide online learning opportunities, supporting resources for students enrolled in an academy’s online middle school to help students succeed academically with the academy’s online middle school curriculum. Interacting with peers in virtual settings can also contribute to a collaborative learning experience.
Benefits of Choosing Virtual Middle School Education
Opting for virtual middle school education opens up opportunities for self-paced learning within online courses, allowing students to progress at their speed. Guidance from learning coaches further enhances the educational experience by providing personalized support. Many programs also offer online learning as a bridge between traditional school and the flexibility of studying anywhere. tuition-free options, making quality education accessible to all through online courses.