Curriculum

Acceleration

There are many opportunities for students to complete academically rigorous, accelerated courses at Liberty Middle School. We work very closely with West Port High School to ensure that our students are prepared should they decide to enroll in their rigorous magnet programs. Students will earn high school credit for 9^th grade courses that are passed in middle school.

Below are the accelerated options available at Liberty Middle School by subject area and grade level. Students are selected for advanced course work based on district and state assessments as well as teacher recommendation. Should you like your child to be considered for accelerated coursework, you may reach out to the school counselor for your child’s grade level.

• Math
• 6^th Grade – Advanced Math 1
• 7^th Grade – Advanced Math 2, or Algebra 1 Honors (9^th grade credit)
• 8^th Grade – Algebra 1 Honors (9^th grade credit) or Geometry Honors (9^th grade credit)
• Science
• 6^th Grade – Advanced Earth Science
• 7^th Grade – Advanced Life Science
• 8^th Grade – Physical Science Honors (9^th grade credit)
• Social Studies 
• 6^th Grade – Advanced World History
• 7^th Grade – Advanced Civics
• 8^th Grade – Advanced US History
• 8th Grade – Pre-AP World History (9th grade credit) 
• Language Arts
• 6^th Grade – Advanced Language Arts 1
• 7^th Grade – Advanced Language Arts 2
• 8^th Grade – Advanced Language Arts 3 or English 1 Honors (9^th grade credit)
• Electives
• Spanish 1 (9^th grade credit)
• 2D Studio Art (9^th grade credit)
• Agriscience Foundations (9^th grade credit, opportunity to test for Industry Certification)
• Digital Information Technology (9^th grade credit, Opportunity to test for Industry Certification)
• Medical Skills (9^th grade credit)

Supplemental and Intensive Instruction/Interventions

At Liberty Middle School, all students scoring a level 1 or 2 on the FAST reading test are receiving intensive instruction, as required by the State, in addition to their language arts class. Additionally, those students who do not have a FAST score are assessed to determine whether or not they would benefit from the intensive reading classes. If their scores indicate a need for the program, we are serving them as well. The intensive reading classes are designed to address, in a smaller group setting, the students’ individual remedial needs while their on-grade level needs are being addressed in their language arts class.