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We know that the two most important questions for families considering our online academy are “What will I learn?” and “How does it work?” We’ve created resources that answer these questions so that you can make an informed decision.
WHAT WILL I LEARN HOW DOES IT WORK
With the online middle school courses at Liberty University Online Academy, you can prepare your student for success in high school and beyond. Our certified teachers and responsive staff can help you nurture and educate your children in an ideal learning environment with a Christian curriculum. When you partner with us, you’ll have 24/7 access to all the resources and materials you need to give online middle school students a quality education and prepare them for the future.
Enrolling in our middle school program grants you 24/7 access to our Christian curriculum — so you can review your student’s grades, check their future assignments, and contact teachers whenever it’s most convenient for you.
Getting started is simple. Once you have completed the application and sent in your student’s records from his/her previous school, we will complete the enrollment process by setting up a course schedule.
Take a look at the online middle school courses we offer and find out how a Christian homeschool curriculum can provide your student with a foundational academic and spiritual learning experience.
Check here for a quick preview of what our 6-8 curriculum looks like for the core courses in each grade as well as the course materials needed for each grade. For details about 6-8 elective courses, see below.
Middle School Creative Writing (semester only) (22-week course) (LAN-651)
LUOA’s Creative Writing course is a semester-long course that explores different genres of writing through both reading and writing as well as the other necessary elements needed to improve writing and composition skills. This course is designed with the goal of inspiring students to develop original pieces and ideas. Through writing and thinking, students can learn to become better readers, writers, and thinkers. The skills focused on in this course can help students in other courses as well, especially English. Writing genres covered include autobiographies, family storytelling, fairy tales, fantasies, short stories, and journals.
Middle School Guitar (41-week course) (APP-700)
Have you ever dreamed of playing the guitar? Whether you love music, want to play guitar for your family and friends, or desire to be a professional musician, this course is a great place to start. No prior music experience is needed. This course teaches the fundamentals of music and the basic skills necessary to play a wide variety of music styles. Student guides are available to walk the student through each step of the journey towards becoming a skilled guitarist.
Online Academic Success (semester only) (22-week course) (APP-750)
The goal of the Online Academic Success course is to help students master the ability to study, learn, and retain information in a way that best fits their learning style. Students can discover their learning style, learn how to use time effectively, learn study skills and tips for taking better notes, and prepare to be a successful online student.
Spanish I: Part A (41-week course) (LAN-2170)
This is a full-year course that will provide your student with 0.5 high school credit. This is high school content for Spanish I stretched over 2 years (Part A and Part B). Only permitted for 7th- and 8th-grade students.
Spanish I: Part A includes an overview of basic concepts with an introduction to more advanced grammatical concepts. Through the use of web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language. Not only can students build language skills, but they will also learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures. Students can expect to use their new language both in written and oral form as they complete each of their assignments throughout this course. Additionally, students can learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish and analyzing Bible verses.
Spanish I: Part B (41-week course) (LAN-2180)
This is a full-year course that will provide your student with 0.5 high school credit. This is high school content for Spanish I stretched over 2 years (Part A and Part B). Only permitted for 8th-grade students.
Spanish I: Part B includes mastery of basic concepts with an introduction to more advanced grammatical concepts. Through the use of web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language. Not only can students build language skills, but they will also learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures. Students can expect to use their new language both in written and oral form as they complete each of their assignments throughout this course. Additionally, students can learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish and analyzing Bible stories.
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