Every student is unique, and 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 at all unusual for a student to be working 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. Just 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
• General Science
• Beginning Algebra
• Choose one or more electives: Acting, Art, Band, Bookkeeping, Creative Writing Workshop, Culinary Arts, Intro to Real-World Programming, Language (ASL, French, Spanish), Photography, Podcasting & YouTubing, Programming for the Internet, Sci Girls

8^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 1
• Physical Science
• Intermediate Algebra
• Geography
• Choose one or more electives: Acting, Art, Band, Book Club, Bookkeeping, Choir, Communications 101, Creative Writing Workshop, Culinary Arts, Intro to Real-World Programming, Eat Well Feel Great, Language (ASL, French, Spanish), Photography, Podcasting & YouTubing, Programming for the Internet, Sci Girls

9^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 1 or 2
• Biology
• Geometry
• Contemporary Issues
• Choose one or more electives: ACT Review Math/Science, ACT Prep English/Reading, Acting, Art, Band, Book Club, Bookkeeping, Build Your Own Website, Choir, Creative Writing Workshop, Culinary Arts, Designing Interiors, Digital Literacy & Creative Problem Solving, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Intro to Real-World Programming, Language (ASL, French, Spanish), Podcasting & YouTubing, Programming for the Internet