Online Middle School - Monroe Virtual Middle School

Credit Requirements per Grade
6th Grade: Language Arts (1 credit), Math (1 credit), Social Studies (1 credit), Science (1 credit), Physical Education (0.5 credit), Art/Music/Health (0.5 credit). Total = 5 credits.

7th Grade: Language Arts (1 credit), Math (1 credit), Social Studies (1 credit), Science (1 credit), Physical Education (0.5 credit), Elective (0.5 credit). Total = 5 credits.

8th Grade: Language Arts (1 credit), Math (1 credit), Social Studies (1 credit), Science (1 credit), Physical Education (0.5 credit), Elective (0.5 credit). Total = 5 credits.

Although the Monroe Virtual Middle School only requires 5 credits to be earned each year, we strongly encourage students to take additional elective credits. Electives can include, but are not limited to: Art, Choral/Instrumental Music, Foreign Language. Students can also take a Health Elective in 7th or 8th Grade to meet the high school graduation requirement.

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Health/Physical Education

Beginning Cooking

Course Type: Correspondence
Course Description: This class is appropriate for students who have little or no cooking experience but would like to develop their cooking skills. The purpose of this class is to help individuals expand their ability to cook while improving their math, reading, and writing skills. The beginning to cook class will help you to prepare for independent living.

Character Development for Teens (Elective)

Course Description: You will be using this Independent Study Course to gain insight and learn proven principles to help with the tough issues and life changing decisions teens face everyday. Students can earn 1/2 credit for completing this course.

Cooking & Nutrition (Elective)

Course Type: Correspondence
Course Description: The purpose of this class is to help you improve your food preparation skills and to increase your independence in preparing foods. Cooking is a life skill that can be developed with practice. The goal of this class is to give you the opportunity to practice preparing foods so that you will improve your cooking skills. Please read all the directions before you begin.

To earn one-half (0.5) elective credit in Cooking and Nutrition, the student must complete all of the assignments listed.

Launch Pad to Success: Study Skills for Middle School Students

University of Missouri-Columbia

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Learn faster and easier, and you don't have to be a rocket scientist to do it! In this course, students will learn effective strategies for organizing their time and successfully completing homework and class assignments. They will focus on reading more quickly, remembering what they read, recording class notes, preparing for tests and developing effective test-taking strategies.
Notes: All required reading materials are included.
12 lessons, 12 submitted, No exams

Middle Level Life Skills

North Dakota Center For Distance Education

Course Type: Correspondence
Grading: Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: This course is a survey of subjects related to Family and Consumer Science. It is an excellent introduction to skills a student will use throughout his/her lifetime. Topics include nutrition and health, food preparation, decision making, care of children, consumer skills, family relationships, and choosing and caring for clothing. After completing this course, students may wish to investigate specific topics more thoroughly by enrolling in the ND CDE high school Family and Consumer Science courses.
Notes: The required textbook is Young Living, 1994
13 Lessons, 4 Tests

Parent/Student Independent Study Project for Credit (Any Category)

Course Description: The staff at the Monroe Virtual MIddle School adheres to the principle that a sound educational program should develop within the student the desire and the ability to learn on their own. There are many other advantages to independent study. One is that it can be the springboard for lifetime study pursuing personal interests. Where better to begin this habit of pursuing personal interests than middle school. Once a student becomes motivated by something that interests them he or she can make use of many learning resources. The student is motivated by his or her own interests, not by the assignments of the teacher.

To earn one-half credit (0.5) the Parent/Student Independent Study Project should entail approximately 60 hours of work. To earn one credit (1.0) the student should complete approximately 120 hours of work.

Downloads: Course Info (MS Word Doc)