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

American Sign Language - ASL 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Introduction to American Sign Language: deaf history and culture; includes short homemade video and deaf-day write-up.
Notes: You must have access to a home video recorder and DVD player and furnish one blank videotape for assignments. (grades 8-12)
10 lessons, 9 submitted, 1 final

First-Year French 1 - FREN 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Students will learn basic French vocabulary such as telling time, talking about school and classes, likes and dislikes, numbers, greetings, clothing, and food. CDs will be provided so students can hear and master French pronunciation. Several French-speaking locations will be studied. Basics of French language, stressing vocabulary over grammar; introduction to French culture and history.
Notes: You will need a CD player, a cassette recorder, and a blank tape cassette. Having a French-speaking parent or friend is helpful but not necessary. (grades 8-12)
7 lessons, 7 submitted, 1 final

First-Year French 2 - FREN 43

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Students will learn basic conversations for a post office, in a pharmacy, and at a French dinner table. Vocabulary, including rooms, furniture, appliances, nature, animals, and vacations, will be taught. Several French-speaking regions will be highlighted. CDs will be provided so students can hear and master French pronunciation.
Notes: Prerequisite: FREN 41 (First-year French 1) or equivalent. You will need a CD player, a cassette recorder, and a blank cassette tape. Having a French-speaking parent or friend is helpful but not necessary. (grades 8-12)
7 lessons, 7 submitted, 1 final

First-Year German 1 - GERM 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Introduction to German language and culture. Conversation patterns, basic grammar; reading and writing about familiar topics; overview of German geography, history, and lifestyle.
Notes: You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
7 lessons, 7 submitted, 1 final

First-Year German 2 - GERM 43

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: In this course you will review basic German as well as learn more vocabulary and grammar principles through different German M�rchen (fairy tales). You will hear, read, speak, and write basic German in a context that is cheery rather than Grimm.
Notes: Prerequisite: GERM 41 (First-Year German 1) or equivalent. You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Japanese 1 - JAPAN 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Introduction to Japanese language, culture, and history. Basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with emphasis on vocabulary development. Features interactive computer activities on character writing and memorization.
Notes: You must have access to a CD player or computer, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Japanese 2 - JAPAN 43

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Continuation of JAPAN 41 (First-Year Japanese 1).
Notes: Prerequisite: JAPAN 41 (First-Year Japanese 1) or equivalent. You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Latin 1 - LATIN 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Basic grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and reading skills; Latin influences on the English language; translations focus on mythology, culture, and history of Rome.
Notes: You must have access to a CD player and a tape recorder. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Latin 2 - LATIN 43

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Continuation of Latin 41 (First-Year Latin 1). In this course you will study and learn the third, third -io, and fourth conjugations. You will also learn the third declension and relative and interrogative pronouns. In addition, you will learn and study Latin vocabulary, which will, in turn, help to increase your English vocabulary. Through translation, you will learn the stories of Aeneas and Odysseus (Ulysses). These stories are taken from The Aeneid by Virgil and The Odyssey by Homer.
Notes: Prerequisite: LATIN 41 (First-Year Latin 1) or equivalent. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Russian 1 - RUSS 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Introduction to Russian language, culture, and history. In this course you will be introduced to 17 verbs, 17 adjectives, and 55 nouns, as well as a small group of conjunctions. You will also become acquainted with two new cases: accusative and genitive. This new vocabulary will make it possible for you to converse about your hobbies, your likes and dislikes, things that belong to you or others, and subjects you study. There will also be cultural highlights so you can learn more about Russia and the Russian people.
Notes: You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Russian 2 - RUSS 43

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Continuation of RUSS 41 (First-Year Russian 1).
Notes: Prerequisite: RUSS 41 (First-Year Russian 1) or equivalent. You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Spanish 1 - SPAN 41

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Introduction to Spanish language and culture. Conversations, pronunciation, patterns, basic grammar, reading, and writing about familiar topics.
Notes: You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and two blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
11 lessons, 11 submitted, 1 final

First-Year Spanish 2 - SPAN 43

Brigham Young University

Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Continuation of SPAN 41 (First-Year Spanish 1). Identify many vocabulary words that deal with clothing, school supplies, shopping, giving directions, sports, body parts, nature, kitchen, transportation, and occupations. Conjugate verbs in the present and past tenses and use them in sentences. Use basic expressions in conversations. Apply the correct pronunciation for different phrases and vocabulary words. Compose simple sentences and conversations in Spanish. Explore the Hispanic culture.
Notes: Prerequisite: SPAN 41 (First-Year Spanish 1) or equivalent. You must have access to a CD player, a tape recorder, and blank audiotapes for oral assignments. (grades 8-12)
8 lessons, 8 submitted, 1 final