Curriculum and Instruction
The Middle School Program (Grades 6-8)
In Virginia Beach, there are currently 15 middle schools housing sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students. Typically, middle school students take six courses per year. The academic core includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, and health and physical education. Each year, parent/student course information documents outlining expectations for each course are sent home with students. Elective/exploratory courses may be added. The required courses are designed around specific content and skill development.
Following is a thorough listing of classes/programs available in the middle school level:
Art
Band/Chorus/Orchestra
- Band 6/Orchestra 6
- Band 7/Orchestra 7
- Band 8/Orchestra 8
- Chorus 6
- Chorus 7
- Girls Chorus 8 and/or Mixed Chorus 8
- Concert Chorus 8/Vocal Ensemble 8
Computer Exploration
- Computer Exploration 6
- Computer Exploration 7
- Computer Exploration 8
English
- Core English 6
- Advanced English 6
- Core English 7
- Advanced English 7
- Core English 8
- Advanced English 8
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Foreign Languages
- French I, German I, Japanese I, Spanish I
- French II, German II, Japanese II, Spanish II
- Latin, Latin II, Latin III (Kemps Landing Magnet School Only)
- Exploratory French
- Exploratory German
- Exploratory Japanese
- Exploratory Latin
- Exploratory Spanish
Gifted Programs
Health and Physical Education Courses
- Health and Physical Education 6
- Health and Physical Education 7
- Health and Physical Education 8
Mathematics
- Mathematics 6
- Advanced Mathematics 6
- Mathematics 7
- Advanced Mathematics 7
- Mathematics 8
- Algebra I
- Geometry
Science
- Science 6
- Advanced Science 6
- Life Science 7
- Advanced Science 7
- Physical Science 8
- Earth Science
Social Studies
- Social Studies 6
- Social Studies 7
- Social Studies 8
- Principles of American Citizenship(Character Education Program)
Special Education
Technology and Career Education Courses
- Exploratory Teen Living 6
- Exploratory Teen Living 7
- Exploratory Teen Living 8
- Technology Education 6
- Technology Education 7
- Technology Education 8
