7th Grade at PK
2026-2027 7th Grade Core Courses
Seventh Grade English Language Arts is designed to strengthen students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a variety of engaging texts and activities. Students will explore fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama while developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Course Name: M/J Language Arts 2
- Course Number: 1001040
- Course Length: Year Long
- Meeting: Twice per week, 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
The primary content for Middle School Civics relates to the principles, functions, and organization of government; the origins of the American political system; the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens; and methods of active participation in our political system. The course also includes strong geographic and economic components to support civic education instruction.
- Course Name: M/J Civics
- Course Number: 2106010
- Course Length: Year Long
- Meeting: Twice per week, 90 minutes each meeting
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
- Required Testing: Civics EOC, 30% of final course grade, required passing grade to move to high school course work
This course is a comprehensive science course designed to give students both content knowledge and scientific skills practice. The main goals of this course are to develop the inquisitive abilities of every student so that they become capable scientific investigators. The curriculum provides for ample opportunities to acquire scientific knowledge by making connections with real-life experiences. The students will also engage in real-world science through several scientific practices: asking questions; developing models; planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data; constructing evidence-based explanations, engaging in scientific argumentation and collaborating and communicating information.
- Course Name: M/J Comprehensive Science 2
- Course Number: 2102070
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Twice per week, 90 minutes each meeting
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
The 7th Grade Accelerated Mathematics course encompasses both 7th and 8th grade Florida B.E.S.T. standards. In accordance with school policy, students enrolled in this course will take the Grade 8 F.A.S.T. assessment. This is to ensure they are adequately prepared and have demonstrated mastery of all 8th grade math skills prior to advancing to Algebra 1 in the following academic year.
- Course Name: M/J Grade 7 Mathematics & M/J Grade 7 Mathematics Advanced
- Course Number: 1205040 & 1205050
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
These are the five areas students will work on during 7th Grade Spanish class; interpretive listening, interpretive reading, interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, and presentational writing.
- Course Name: M/J Spanish Beginning
- Course Number: 0708000
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Twice per week, 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
These are the five areas students will work on during 7th Grade Spanish class; interpretive listening, interpretive reading, interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, and presentational writing.
- Course Name: M/J Spanish Intermediate
- Course Number: 0708010
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Twice per week, 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: Previous Spanish language experience
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
2026-2027 7th Grade Elective Courses
7th Grade students will take two (2) elective courses.
Students will develop an appreciation for lifelong fitness habits, develop physical skills, and work on developing teamwork and sportsmanship. Sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, fitness circuit training, plyometrics, capture the flag, and associated activities.
- Course Name: M/J Comprehensive PE 6/7
- Course Number: 1508060
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will learn how to create digital still and animated images using a wide assortment of technology, including digital cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, and more.
- Course Name: M/J Digital Art & Design
- Course Number: 0103000
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will engage with physical tools and mediums to create drawings, sketches, painting, and more.
- Course Name: M/J Two Dimensional Studio Art
- Course Number: 0101010
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will learn about computer science through problem solving, communication, and personal expression projects. Students will appreciate how technology shapes the world around them through active learning that connects with the interests of the student. Students will also learn through programming and coding.
- Course Name: M/J Grade 7 Digital Discoveries
- Course Number: 0200022
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: Grade 6 Digital Discoveries
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7
Students will experience many introductory experiences in music. They will learn to play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and develop singing skills. The class includes large teacher-led groups, small groups formed around bands, and individual performance.
- Course Name: M/J Music Ensemble 1
- Course Number: 1303200
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will experience many introductory experiences in music. They will learn to play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and develop singing skills. The class includes large teacher-led groups, small groups formed around bands, and individual performance.
- Course Name: M/J Music Ensemble 2
- Course Number: 1303210
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: Music Ensemble 1 or previous experience playing an instrument
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students learn core principles in theater and musical performance. They will develop skills in creating, performing, presenting, and responding to artistic works in chorus.
- Course Name: M/J Vocal Ensemble 1
- Course Number: 1303100
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students learn core principles in theater and musical performance. They will develop skills in creating, performing, presenting, and responding to artistic works in chorus.
- Course Name: M/J Vocal Ensemble 2
- Course Number: 1303120
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: Vocal Ensemble 1 or previous experience in Chorus
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will learn how to read music, play an instrument, and work within a team of other musicians to perform intricate pieces. The class also includes performing at events around campus.
- Course Name: M/J Band 1
- Course Number: 1302000
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will learn how to read music, play an instrument, and work within a team of other musicians to perform intricate pieces. The class also includes performing at events around campus.
- Course Name: M/J Band 2
- Course Number: 1302010
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: Band 1 or previous experience playing an instrument
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will explore topics and careers throughout the biomedical science field using Project Lead the Way’s Medical Detective curriculum. The class serves as an introduction to medicine, infectious diseases, human body systems, epidemiology, and medical careers.
- Course Name: M/J STEM Life Science
- Course Number: 2000025
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students will learn how to use the engineering design process to create and test their own engineering projects. Each project involves research, planning, design, and hands-on construction. Projects include bridges, towers, paper airplanes, and other projects involving collaborative teamwork.
- Course Name: Exploration of Engineering Technology
- Course Number: 8600060
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
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- Course Name: M/J Social Studies
- Course Number: 2104000
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
Students learn science, technology, engineering, and math to middle school students through Legos. Class will collaborate to participate in a local Lego League design challenge.
- Course Name: M/J Exploration of Robotics Technology
- Course Number: 8600070L
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 6, 7
This course is designed to develop students’ skills in understanding and analyzing the craft of creative writing while fostering their own unique voice. Students will engage with a range of literary genres, such as poetry, short stories, memoirs, and plays, and learn to write for varied purposes and audiences. Emphasis is placed on narrative techniques, figurative language, theme development, and collaborative revision processes.
- Course Name: M/J Creative Writing
- Course Number: 1009000
- Course Length: Year long
- Meeting: Every day, 45 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Grade Level: 7