Middle School Curriculum
At Opportunity Charter School, our dedicated teachers uphold a commitment to every student's success through tailored strategies such as differentiation and scaffolding. By providing individualized support, we empower each student to thrive academically and personally, fostering an environment where every learner can achieve their full potential.
English Language Arts
Curriculum: Into Literature
This engaging program sparks a love for learning through diverse texts and interactive activities designed to deepen comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. With a focus on student-centered exploration and real-world connections, 'Into Literature' cultivates a rich educational experience that inspires curiosity and academic growth."
This engaging program sparks a love for learning through diverse texts and interactive activities designed to deepen comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. With a focus on student-centered exploration and real-world connections, 'Into Literature' cultivates a rich educational experience that inspires curiosity and academic growth."
Mathematics
Curriculum: Reveal Math
This innovative program seamlessly integrates conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world applications to build a strong foundation in mathematics. Through interactive lessons and adaptive technology, 'Reveal Math' fosters deep mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, empowering students to excel in the classroom and beyond.
Science
This innovative program seamlessly integrates conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world applications to build a strong foundation in mathematics. Through interactive lessons and adaptive technology, 'Reveal Math' fosters deep mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, empowering students to excel in the classroom and beyond.
Science
Social Studies
Curriculum: Into History
The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to ask questions, analyze evidence, and make connections between the past and present. With a focus on inclusivity and multiple perspectives, "Into History" fosters a global mindset and prepares students for future historical studies.
Students focus on the exploration of Global History in the 6th Grade. This comprehensive program introduces students to diverse cultures, significant historical events, and influential figures from around the world. Through a blend of interactive digital content, primary sources, and hands-on activities, students develop critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of historical concepts.
Students focus on the exploration of United States History in the 7th 8th grades. Designed to captivate middle school students, this program covers key events, figures, and movements from the nation's founding to the present day. Through a blend of interactive digital resources, primary source documents, and engaging activities, students are encouraged to think critically and develop a nuanced understanding of historical events.
The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to ask questions, analyze evidence, and make connections between the past and present. With a focus on inclusivity and multiple perspectives, "Into History" fosters a global mindset and prepares students for future historical studies.
Students focus on the exploration of Global History in the 6th Grade. This comprehensive program introduces students to diverse cultures, significant historical events, and influential figures from around the world. Through a blend of interactive digital content, primary sources, and hands-on activities, students develop critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of historical concepts.
Students focus on the exploration of United States History in the 7th 8th grades. Designed to captivate middle school students, this program covers key events, figures, and movements from the nation's founding to the present day. Through a blend of interactive digital resources, primary source documents, and engaging activities, students are encouraged to think critically and develop a nuanced understanding of historical events.
Intervention
Our Reading Intervention Program is dedicated to supporting students in achieving grade-level proficiency and fostering a love for reading. Tailored to meet individual needs, this program utilizes targeted instruction, engaging materials, and evidence-based strategies to address specific reading challenges. Students who are reading on grade level participate in our Enrichment classes where they focus on enhancing their writing skills.
Our advanced academic program offers qualifying 8th grade students the opportunity to take 9th grade Living Environment and Algebra classes, culminating in the Regents exams. This rigorous program is designed to challenge and inspire students, providing them with an accelerated learning path and a stronger foundation for high school success.
Our advanced academic program offers qualifying 8th grade students the opportunity to take 9th grade Living Environment and Algebra classes, culminating in the Regents exams. This rigorous program is designed to challenge and inspire students, providing them with an accelerated learning path and a stronger foundation for high school success.
Specials
Music
The music department exposes students to an interdisciplinary approach that is both culturally relevant and holistic in scope. Music theory and practice are the cornerstones of the curriculum. Before students are able to engage in the active learning of musical instruments they are exposed to systematic and tiered lessons on music reading and composition. This prepares them for the specific instrument students will learn during the semester. At the MS level students learn to play percussion and wind instruments and are given the opportunity to perform as a class.
Art
The Art department employs a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach to art instruction which allows students the exposure to a wide range of art mediums that they are able to connect with. Throughout the year students are able to learn and work with Oil, watercolor and acrylic paints. They are also exposed to sculpting, collage making, industrial design and graffiti. Students learn to work on individual pieces but also are given the opportunity to collaborate on larger art projects with their fellow students. Every unity begins with lessons on the history and prominent artists in the art form, followed by practice and culminates with an exhibition of student work.
Physical Education
Students engage in a variety of activities, including team sports, individual exercises, and fitness challenges, aimed at enhancing physical skills, strength, and endurance. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of healthy habits, teamwork, and personal goal-setting. Through fun and engaging lessons, students learn the value of physical activity, develop sportsmanship, and gain confidence in their abilities. Our supportive environment ensures that every student, regardless of skill level, can enjoy and benefit from physical education, fostering a positive attitude towards an active lifestyle.
8th Grade Spanish
Our 8th grade Spanish class is thoughtfully designed to support both beginning and native speakers, creating an inclusive and enriching learning environment. For beginners, the curriculum focuses on building foundational language skills through interactive activities, engaging multimedia resources, and practical conversation practice. Native speakers are provided with advanced materials to deepen their language proficiency. The program emphasizes collaborative learning, allowing students to benefit from each other's strengths and perspectives. By fostering a supportive community, our class aims to enhance language skills, cultural understanding, and appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world.
The music department exposes students to an interdisciplinary approach that is both culturally relevant and holistic in scope. Music theory and practice are the cornerstones of the curriculum. Before students are able to engage in the active learning of musical instruments they are exposed to systematic and tiered lessons on music reading and composition. This prepares them for the specific instrument students will learn during the semester. At the MS level students learn to play percussion and wind instruments and are given the opportunity to perform as a class.
Art
The Art department employs a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach to art instruction which allows students the exposure to a wide range of art mediums that they are able to connect with. Throughout the year students are able to learn and work with Oil, watercolor and acrylic paints. They are also exposed to sculpting, collage making, industrial design and graffiti. Students learn to work on individual pieces but also are given the opportunity to collaborate on larger art projects with their fellow students. Every unity begins with lessons on the history and prominent artists in the art form, followed by practice and culminates with an exhibition of student work.
Physical Education
Students engage in a variety of activities, including team sports, individual exercises, and fitness challenges, aimed at enhancing physical skills, strength, and endurance. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of healthy habits, teamwork, and personal goal-setting. Through fun and engaging lessons, students learn the value of physical activity, develop sportsmanship, and gain confidence in their abilities. Our supportive environment ensures that every student, regardless of skill level, can enjoy and benefit from physical education, fostering a positive attitude towards an active lifestyle.
8th Grade Spanish
Our 8th grade Spanish class is thoughtfully designed to support both beginning and native speakers, creating an inclusive and enriching learning environment. For beginners, the curriculum focuses on building foundational language skills through interactive activities, engaging multimedia resources, and practical conversation practice. Native speakers are provided with advanced materials to deepen their language proficiency. The program emphasizes collaborative learning, allowing students to benefit from each other's strengths and perspectives. By fostering a supportive community, our class aims to enhance language skills, cultural understanding, and appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world.
Special Education Services
Students receive personal attention from trained staff who help them make sound decisions related to both their academic performance and social activities.
