Middle School Academics

Curriculum that Empowers

Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) believes in finding new ways of learning that work for all kinds of students. That’s why we use the K12 curriculum. It was created by an experienced team of educators using proven instructional approaches.

At the middle school level, students take courses in the core subjects listed below. They also take self-guided electives in music and world languages.

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ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS

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MATH

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SCIENCE

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HISTORY

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ART

Preparing Middle School Students for College and Career

Middle school students begin considering more long-term goals by discovering their interests in various career fields. Our career and college prep program allows them to take a two-course series of career exploration to get a broad overview of job fields, progressing from general information to more in-depth study into specific career opportunities. This insight will help them better choose a career pathway in high school, giving them a competitive edge for college and career.

Explore Our Courses

Check out our Middle School Course List Overview for information on the courses offered [PDF].*

And try out sample lessons to get a taste of the online learning experience.

Get a Head Start on College with College Credit Plus

Eligible middle schoolers can take courses at a local community college/university through Ohio’s College Credit Plus program.† Participating students earn college credit toward both their high school diploma and a postsecondary degree.
To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Current student in grades 7–12
  • Completed one semester with OHVA‡
  • Meets the college or university requirements

Visit College Credit Plus to learn more.

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*The K12 high school catalog is a complete list of the high school courses K12 provides. While OHVA offers a comprehensive selection of courses, not every K12 high school course is available to OHVA students. Information on specific courses of study and available electives are provided upon enrollment. For details, please speak to an enrollment consultant during the enrollment process.

†The cost of college courses varies by college and course. Some college courses may be offered at a reduced or a waived tuition rate. Depending on the college and the course, students may be responsible for textbooks and other materials as well as incidental fees specified by the college or university.

‡Unless CCP documentation from previous school sign-up is supplied.