OCPS Middle Schools Courses Information

High School Credit Courses
Algebra 1 (8th Grade) Algebra 1 Honors (7th and 8th Grade) Geometry Honors (8th Grade who has successfully completed Algebra 1 in their prev. school year) Earth/Space Science Honors (7th Grade) Physical Science Honors (8th Grade)

Within successful completion of these courses, the student will be awarded points for high school credit.

All Electives
=Performing/Fine Arts= Band 1 - For students who has not yet have any instrument experience, so that they can try their skills with band. Band 2 - For students who has already taken Band 1, and wanting to build their skills in musical techniques. Band 3 - See Band 2 Band 4 - Band 2 is a prerequisite for this course. Chorus 1 - For students who has no experience with chorus, that course can allow them to build their vocal skills.

Math Progression Plan
=Grade 6= A Grade 6 student takes either Grade 6 Math, Grade 6 Math Advanced, or Grade 7 Math Advanced. Either you take Grade 7 Math or Grade 7 Math Advanced the next year if you completed Grade 6 Math or Grade 6 Math Advanced the following year, or, there is a chance you could step up to Grade 9 Math by the Calculus Project, which allows you to test your skills if you can qualify for Algebra I (Honors) which is usually for 9th Grade.