Every student is unique. One of the best things about homeschooling is that you can customize your student’s schedule based on his or her skill level, needs, and interests. Grade levels are less important than learning and mastery. It’s not unusual for a student to work at one level in one subject—for example, math or science—and a grade ahead or behind in another—for example, English.

With that in mind, here’s a sample junior high school plan to show how a student COULD move through the major subject areas at Mid-Metro Academy (English, Science, Math, Social Studies). Keep in mind that the way your child SHOULD progress is based on your goals and his or her unique abilities and interests, not on any pre-set formula.

7^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level Half or Intro Level 
• Minnesota Geo or General Science
• Middle School Math 2, Pre-Algebra, or Beginning Algebra
• Minnesota History 
• Choose one or more electives (see below)

8^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Intro Level or Level 1
• Physical Science 
• Middle School Math, PreAlgebra, Beginning Algebra, or Intermediate Algebra 
• Language Arts & Literature
• Choose one or more electives

9^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 1, WWC Level 2, Step by Step to Essay Success, or Read! Think! Write!
• Biology or Health & Nutrition
• Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, or Geometry 
• American Government Part 1 and Part 2 
• Choose one or more electives

Electives for Junior High (Grades 7-9)

• Acting
  • Intro to Acting
  • Acting Techniques
• Arts & Crafts
  • Drawing Basics
  • Beginning Oil Pastels
  • Mixed Media B
  • Drawing Realistic Faces
  • Portraits in Pastel Pencil)
  • Metalwork Jewelry
  • Mechanical Drawing
  • Creative Upcycling
  • Intro to Origami 1 and 2
  • Photography 1.0 and 2.0
  • Creative Filmmaking
    
  • Beginning Sewing
• Career-Oriented
  • Bookkeeping (8th & up)
  • Graphic Design (8th & up)
  • Introduction to Business
    
  • Career Exploration
    
  • Entrepreneurship 101
    
  • Programming 101 
  • Essential Computer Skills 
    
  • Culinary Arts
  • Photography 1.0 and 2.0
    
  • History of Fashion Design
• English & Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Writing Workshop
  • Logic
  • Creative Filmmaking
    
  • NaNoWriMo Novel Writing
    
• Language
  • French 1
  • Spanish Introduction (7th), 1 and 2 (8th & up)
• Math
  • Personal Finance (9th & up)
• Physical Education
  • Gym & Fitness
    
  • Jiu Jitsu
    
  • Self-Defense & Fitness
    
• MMA Zone
• Music
  • Group Guitar
  • Group Piano
    
  • Group Ukulele
    
  • Private Lessons
  • Band Ensemble
  • Songwriting and Production
• Photography 1.0 and 2.0
• Social Studies
  • Contemporary Issues (9th & up)
  • Student Senate (9th & up)
  • Economics (9th & up)
  • Psychology of Attachment (9th & up)
    
  • History of Fashion Design
    
• SciGirls
• Study Skills
  • Study Skills for Academic Success
  • ACT Prep: English/Reading (8th & up)
  • ACT Prep: Math (9th & up)
    
• Technology
  • Essential Computer Skills
  • Office Software
  • Intro to Programming & Electronics
  • Programming 101
  • Video Production 1 and 2
  • Music Production (Garage Band)