ACADEMICS

Core Courses: If a student is enrolled full-time with AEE, they must take these courses. For students not enrolled full-time, they can choose from required courses or electives.

Middle School at American Elite Education

Available Courses

*MATH*

Math 6 A/B: 

Math 6 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. Course topics include ratios and rates, fraction and decimal operations, and signed numbers. Students continue to build their algebra skills by plotting points in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane and solving equations and inequalities. Geometry topics include area, surface area, and volume, and statistical work features measures of center and variability, box plots, dot plots, and histograms. The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through content aligned to the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments. By constantly honing the ability to apply their knowledge in abstract and real-world scenarios, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.

Math 7 A/B: 

Math 7 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. Throughout the course, students gain a deep understanding of proportions and their use in solving problems. They extend their fluency with operations on rational numbers and translate among different forms of rational numbers. Algebra topics include simplifying and rewriting algebraic expressions and solving more complex equations and inequalities. Students also sketch geometric figures and explore scale drawings, investigate circle properties and angle relationships, and deepen their understanding of area, volume, and surface area. They see how statistics uses sample data to make predictions about populations and compare data from different data sets. Students gain a fundamental understanding of probability and explore different ways to find or estimate probabilities. The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through content aligned to the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments. By constantly honing the ability to apply their knowledge in abstract and real-world scenarios, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.

Math 8 A/B: 

Math 8 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. In this course, students focus on understanding functions — what they are, how to represent them in different ways, and how to write them to model mathematical and real-world situations. In particular, students investigate linear functions by learning about slope and slope-intercept form. Students’ understanding of linear functions is extended to statistics, where they make scatter plots and use linear functions to model data. They solve linear equations and equations involving roots and explore systems of linear equations. Additional topics include exponents, powers of ten, scientific notation, and irrational numbers. Students learn about transformations and extend that understanding to an investigation of congruence and similarity. Other geometric concepts explored include the Pythagorean theorem, angle relationships, and volumes of cylinders, cones, and spheres. The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through content aligned to the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments. By constantly honing the ability to apply their knowledge in abstract and real-world scenarios, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.

*ENGLISH*

English 6 A/B: 

English 6 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build students’ communication and reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension lessons strengthen students’ critical analysis skills as they study how nonfiction and literature can be used to share ideas. Writing lessons combine free-response exercises with drafting strategies and exemplars to help students communicate clearly and credibly in narrative, argumentative, and informational styles. To develop skills specific to public discourse, speaking and listening lessons guide students as they evaluate one another’s speeches and adjust to new audiences and situations. In language lessons, students build foundational grammar skills they need to articulate their ideas and understand challenging words. The two-semester course is arranged in units that each center on a set of skills or a broad topic. Each unit has four lessons: three instructional lessons and one lesson of assessment. The instructional lessons include a variety of activities, such as direct instruction, assignments, discussions, and both formative and summative assessments. The assessment lesson presents the unit test after giving students a chance to review. Throughout the course, students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through content aligned to the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored applications.

English 7 A/B: 

English 7 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build students’ communication and reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension lessons strengthen students’ critical analysis skills as they study how nonfiction and literature can be used to share ideas. Writing lessons combine free-response exercises with drafting strategies and exemplars to help students communicate clearly and credibly in narrative, argumentative, and informational styles. To develop skills specific to public discourse, speaking and listening lessons guide students as they evaluate one another’s speeches and adjust to new audiences and situations. In language lessons, students build foundational grammar skills they need to articulate their ideas and understand challenging words. The two-semester course is arranged in units that each center on a set of skills or a broad topic. Each unit has four lessons: three instructional lessons and one lesson of assessment. The instructional lessons include a variety of activities, such as direct instruction, assignments, discussions, and both formative and summative assessments. The assessment lesson presents the unit test after giving students a chance to review. Throughout the course, students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through content aligned to the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored applications.

English 8 A/B:

 English 8 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build students’ communication and reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension lessons strengthen students’ critical analysis skills as they study how nonfiction and literature can be used to share ideas. Writing lessons combine free-response exercises with drafting strategies and exemplars to help students communicate clearly and credibly in narrative, argumentative, and informational styles. To develop skills specific to public discourse, speaking and listening lessons guide students as they evaluate one another’s speeches and adjust to new audiences and situations. In language lessons, students build foundational grammar skills they need to articulate their ideas and understand challenging words. The two-semester course is arranged in units that each center on a set of skills or a broad topic. Each unit has four lessons: three instructional lessons and one lesson of assessment. The instructional lessons include a variety of activities, such as direct instruction, assignments, discussions, and both formative and summative assessments. The assessment lesson presents the unit test after giving students a chance to review. Throughout the course, students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through content aligned to the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored applications.

*SCIENCE*

Science 6 with Virtual Labs A/B: 

Science 6 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with sixth-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on basic physical science and earth and space science. Semester B focuses on the history of the Earth, ecosystems, and weather and climate. In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 6 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.

Science 7 with Virtual Labs A/B: 

Science 7 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with seventh-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on cells, the life cycle, and nutrition. Semester B focuses on chemical reactions, force fields, and energy. In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 7 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.

Science 8 with Virtual Labs A/B: 

Science 8 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with eighth-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on genes, evolution, and the Earth’s energy. Semester B focuses on Earth’s changing climate, waves, and human impact on the Earth. In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 8 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.

*SOCIAL STUDIES*

Middle School World History A/B: 

Middle School World History is informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards and delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students’ knowledge of world history, from the Neolithic Revolution through the Middle Ages. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test. The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about world history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.

Middle School Contemporary World A/B: 

Middle School Contemporary World is informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards and delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students’ knowledge of contemporary world geography, cultures, civics, and economics. By honing their ability to analyze the physical, social, and political forces that shape our world, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test. The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to six lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about the modern world accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.

Middle School U.S. History A/B:

Middle School U.S. History is informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards and delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students’ knowledge of U.S. history, from the peopling of North America through the era of Reconstruction. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test. The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about U.S. history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.

*ELECTIVES*

Digital Citizenship (MS) A: 

Digital Citizenship, Semester A, is the first part of a two-semester course. The course begins with an introduction to digital citizenship. You will also explore topics such as digital etiquette, cyberbullying, and online ethics and laws. As you progress in the course, you will learn about computer hardware and software as well as digital safety and privacy. You will become familiar with how to use and operate the keyboard effectively. Additionally, you will understand how to draft and manage emails. Finally, you will learn about finding life balance in a digital media, using social media responsibly, and the digital divide.

Exploring College and Careers (MS) A: 

Exploring College and Careers, Semester A, is the first part of a two-semester course. The course begins with an introduction to self-exploration to help you identify your aptitudes, interests, skills, values, beliefs, and strengths. You will learn to interpret self-assessment data effectively to create an initial career and education road map. You will set long-term, mid-term, and short-term goals. As the course progresses, you will explore various career clusters, gaining insights into job opportunities, educational requirements, and necessary skills. You will identify academic strengths and areas for improvement, which are essential for success in an interest-aligned career. You will learn about various postsecondary educational options, including trade or technical schools, apprenticeships, community colleges, military service, and universities. Finally, you will learn about financial planning to ensure that you have the resources necessary to pursue your aspirations.

Business and Information Technology (MS) A: 

Business and Information Technology, Semester A, is the first part of a two-semester course. In this course, you will learn about business, marketing, product design, careers, and communication. You will analyze the basic concepts of entrepreneurship and different types of business ownership. You will also learn how to create effective personal and business correspondence. You will identify the basic concepts of marketing and marketing strategies to compete in the marketplace. You will develop promotional materials for a product or service using digital graphics. You will create a personal profile by evaluating your personal values, interests, and aptitudes. You will also develop a career plan. Finally, you will create an electronic portfolio and learn how to conduct a job search in a specific area of interest.

Engineering and Technology (MS) A: 

Engineering and Technology, Semester A, is the first part of a two-semester course that focuses on the fundamental concepts of engineering and technology. This course covers important inventions and innovations in engineering and technology. You will learn about engineering’s contributions to society and how fields such as science, mathematics, and technology influence engineering. You will learn about the technologies and principles behind automation and robotics. You will also examine the tools, techniques, designs, and processes of manufacturing systems and construction systems. You will learn to differentiate between types of transportation systems and common subsystems. You will investigate the tools and processes of the biotechnology discipline and power and energy technology systems. You will examine different types of communication technologies. This course also covers how to create a model or prototype of a manufacturing system, a construction system, a biotechnology system, a power system, and a communication system. Finally, you will not only demonstrate proficiency in the understanding and application of engineering and technological terminology and concepts but also utilize this knowledge to analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications accurately.

ESL Courses

Our ESL courses are designed for students dedicated to improving their level of English. With a maximum class size of six students, each participant is given enough opportunity to engage actively in all activities.

Throughout the course, students focus on essential skills including writing, reading, vocabulary, accent reduction, and grammar. Lessons are crafted to be engaging and are delivered in an interactive internationally recognized system of individualized instruction.

By the end of the course, students are expected to advance a level, which will significantly enhance their ability to succeed in other classes that provide the language level required for specific areas such as a Nail beautician wishing to expand her career to include Esthetician, Cosmetology or Skin Care.