6-8 Program Description
Students in Grades 6‐8 are in a period of transition from their elementary years to preparing for high school.
The Mercury model provides them with scheduling and education choices similar to those they will experience
in high school, at the same time maintaining a sense of structure and guidance needed by this age group.
Curriculum
All curriculum is fully aligned with state standards. Students will master benchmarks through an engaging
program that addresses the following content areas:
- Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
In addition, students have a choice of studying Spanish or French.
Materials
Online
- Learning Management System
- Online classroom
- Virtual manipulatives for reading, writing, math, and science practice
- Interactive Flash-based instructional modules
- Virtual science labs and experiments
Offline
- Supplemental literature and readings provided according to student progress and need
- Subject area portfolios for student work and development
- Interactive Paragon Binder
- Supplemental manipulatives for art, music, science, math and social studies activities, as prescribed by grade‐level curriculum needs
Class Sessions
Students in grades 6‐8 have subject specific teachers and are expected to check in with each of them daily
regarding class progress. In addition to the daily, independent check in, students are required to meet with their
teachers as a class for an engaging online, interactive class session in each subject once per week.
