The Middle School curriculum is designed to prepare students for a traditional liberal arts high school program. Students are required to take the following core subjects every year:

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MATH Math instruction prepares students for higher-level maths. Math instruction is differentiated according to skill-level, and in 8th grade students are either placed in Pre-Algebra or Algebra.

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SCIENCE The goal in middle school is to build a strong and broad foundation in the sciences that will allow for more in-depth studies at the high school level. Select classes participate in the annual Science Fair competition.

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SOCIAL STUDIES 6th and 7th graders learn about the regions of the world by exploring their economic systems, governments, cultures, etc. In 8th grade, middle schoolers spend a semester on American Samoa History and another on US Government/Civics.

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ENGLISH Middle School students are given a broad overview of literary elements, genres, and periods to prepare them for more intense literary studies in high school. Writing instruction supports the production of both creative and expository works.

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In addition to these core classes, 6th - 8th graders at Pacific Horizons school enjoy a variety of elective courses ranging from Art to Writing Workshop. These electives serve to broaden our students' knowledge-base, an important factor in continued educational success.