Every student is unique. One of the best things about homeschooling is that you can customize your student’s schedule based on his or her skill level, needs, and interests. Grade levels are less important than learning and mastery. It’s not unusual for a student to work at one level in one subject—for example, math or science—and a grade ahead or behind in another—for example, English.

With that in mind, here’s a sample junior high school plan to show how a student COULD move through the major subject areas at Mid-Metro Academy (English, Science, Math, Social Studies). Keep in mind that the way your child SHOULD progress is based on your goals and his or her unique abilities and interests, not on any pre-set formula.

7^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level Half or Intro Level 
• Minnesota Geo or General Science
• Pre-Algebra or Beginning Algebra
• Minnesota History or World Languages and Cultures
• Choose one or more electives (see below)

8^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 1 or Step by Step to Essay Success
• Physical Science 
• Intermediate Algebra 
• Geography
• Choose one or more electives

9^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 1, WWC Level 2, Step by Step to Essay Success, or Read! Think! Write!
• Biology or Health & Nutrition
• Geometry
• American Government and U.S. Constitution
• Choose one or more electives

Electives for Junior High (Grades 7-9)

• Acting
  • Intro to Acting
  • Acting Techniques
• Arts & Crafts
  • Drawing Basics
  • Beginning Oil Pastels
  • Mixed Media A
  • Drawing Realistic Faces
  • Portraits in Pastel Pencil)
  • Craft Exploration
  • Origami & You
  • Photography
• Bible Study (girls only)
• Career-Oriented
  • Bookkeeping (9th & up)
  • Graphic Design
  • Real World Programming (8th & up)
  • Workplace and Business Skills (9th & up)
• Culinary Arts
• English & Communication
  • Communication
  • Creative Writing Workshop
  • Journalism
• Language
  • ASL (1, 2, or 3)
  • Spanish (Introduction, 1, or 2)
• Math
  • Mental Math
  • Math with Origami
  • Math Games
  • Personal Finance (8th & up)
• Memory & Magic
• Mental & Physical Education
• MMA Zone
• Music
  • Group Guitar
  • Private Lessons
  • Creative Music Ensemble
  • Intro to Songwriting
  • Music Production
• Photography
• Social Studies
  • Contemporary Issues (9th & up)
  • Student Senate (9th & up)
  • Econ 'n' Me (9th & up)
• Study Skills
  • Study Skills for Academic Success
  • ACT Prep: English/Reading (8th & up)
• Swing Dancing
• Technology
  • Tech Readiness
  • Office Software
  • Intro to Programming & Electronics
  • Real World Programming (8th & up)
  • Video Production