Middle School Curriculum for Grades 6-8
iQ Academy Minnesota provides a core 6-8 grade curriculum based on Minnesota's state-approved academic standards. In addition, a variety of elective courses are available in world languages, technology, physical education, art, and music.
6th, 7th and 8th-grade students must take all core courses, plus their choice of electives, for a minimum of five credits and a maximum of six credits per year.
- All core courses are two semesters long and receive 1 credit
- Elective world language courses are two semesters long and receive 1 credit
- Other elective courses may be one or two semesters long, receiving .5 and 1 credit respectively
6th Grade Core Courses
- Language Arts 6
- Math 6
- Science 6
- Social Studies 6
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7th Grade Core Courses
- Language Arts 7
- Math 7
- Science 7
- Social Studies 7
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8th Grade Core Courses
- Language Arts 8
- Math 8
- Science 8
- Social Studies 8
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6th, 7th and 8th Grade Electives
World Languages
- Passport to World Languages and Culture*
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- French I
- French II
- German I
- German II
- Latin I
- Mandarin (Chinese) I
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Electives
- Art and Music (6,7,8)
- Health and Physical Education (6,7,8)
- Career Explorations*
- Computer Fundamentals
- Digital Photography*
- Web Design*
- Digital Video Production*
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* semester course/.5 credit
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