Curriculum
The middle school curriculum is designed to meet the
interests and abilities of students. Students’ test scores
are used to assign them to English Language Arts (ELA),
mathematics and science courses that are appropriate
for their individual achievement levels.
● Students whose skills are significantly above grade
level in reading and writing are assigned to English
Language Arts (ELA) Advanced (6, 7 or 8).
● Students are assigned to the appropriate level of math
based on their skills. Courses include Mathematics
Concepts, Pre-Algebra/Geometry Concepts, Algebra,
Linear Algebra, and Geometry at most middle schools.
Grade 6:
● English Language Arts*
● Mathematics
● Physical Science
● Social Studies
● Art
● Health
● Music
● Physical Education
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● Students who need more help in basic skill areas may
be assigned to Reading Strategies and/or Math Block
in addition to their regular ELA or math courses. A
two-period math block is available for middle school
students who are struggling.
● Students who perform significantly above grade level
have been assigned to Accelerated Science 6, 7 or 8
for their grade level.
Grade 7:
● English Language Arts*
● Industrial Arts
● Mathematics
● Life Science
● Social Studies
● Family and Consumer Science
● Two electives
Grade 8:
● English Language Arts*
● Mathematics
● Earth Science
● Social Studies
● Six electives
*Students take two periods of ELA in grades 6 and 7, one period in grade 8.
**Anoka Middle School for the Arts offers additional electives in performing, visual, literary, and technical arts.
Electives include: **
● Art
● Industrial Technology
● Business Education
● Music – band, choir
or orchestra
Note: High school credit is
given for Geometry, Advanced
Mathematics and full-year World
Language courses. It is reflected
on high school transcripts.
Students who perform significantly above grade level
are assigned to Advanced Mathematics, which offers
individually paced instruction.
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Family and Consumer Science
Physical Education
Health
World Languages (Introduction, and
full-year French, German or Spanish)