Middle School
Class Descriptions
6-8
Middle school at Collective Academy is a time of expanding curiosity and growing confidence! This environment is personal, excellence-driven, and rooted in community as students dive deeper into core subjects and explore a wide variety of electives designed to uncover strengths and spark new passions. Along the way, students continue developing their own leadership styles and influence as they discover how they learn best, collaborate with others, and pursue excellence.
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Power Hour | Proverbs: Wisdom that Leads
What does real leadership truly look like? Is it confidence, influence, success, or authority? The book of Proverbs offers something far deeper than outward traits—it offers wisdom. The kind of wisdom that shapes decisions, forms character, strengthens relationships, and prepares us to face real-life challenges with clarity and courage. This is not merely a study of verses—it is a training ground for leadership. Rooted in the signature Power Hour sense of community, this class creates a dynamic space for meaningful growth, deeper friendships, and shared pursuit of wisdom.
9:00 - 10:00 | M & W | T & TH | M-TH
Semester 1 or 2
Included in Core Bundles
Hybrid Mastery | $600.00
Power Hour | James: Faith that Acts
This leadership course explores the power in the book of James and what it means to live with authentic, courageous faith in the middle of real-life pressure. The book of James challenges students to move beyond passive belief into bold, lived-out conviction — developing perseverance in trials, wisdom in decision-making, integrity in relationships, and steadiness in uncertainty. This class comes with the traditional Power Hour sense of community; this class is the perfect way to elevate your leadership and deepen friendships.
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9:00 - 10:00 | M & W | T & TH | M-TH
Semester 1
Included in Core Bundles
Hybrid Mastery | $600.00
Power Hour | Fruit of the Spirit: Character that Leads
The Fruit of the Spirit is more than a list of good qualities — it is the foundation of strong character. In this class, students will study love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and learn how these traits jump out of the bible and are powerful and applicable in everyday life.
9:00 - 10:00 | M & W | T & TH | M-TH
Semester 2
Full-Time | Included
Hybrid Mastery | $600.00
Middle School Math | Core Class
In this dynamic math class, students will engage with a blend of technology and traditional textbook curriculum books. This two-sided approach ensures that every student can engage with their unique learning style! With a focus on building strong mathematical foundations, students will work through concepts individually, while also benefiting from 1-1 lessons, group math games, and interactive group lessons that make math engaging and exciting!​​
Middle school levels include Maths 5, 6, 7, Pre- Algebra & Algebra.
Full Year
Full-Time | T & TH | 12:00 - 1:30 | *Included
Hybrid Mastery | T & TH | 10:00 - 11:30 | $1,215
Hybrid Foundations | F | 9:00 - 10:30 | *$750
Middle School Language Arts
This Middle school Language Arts course includes two main focuses. Literature-based Language Arts and a Writing Lab time. Literature-based language arts studies use individual "novel studies" to teach skills in reading, writing, grammar, and literary analysis through a structured, literature-based approach. Students will analyze a range of texts —including novels, graphic novels, poetry, essays, comics, and short stories. Writing Lab dives into unit-based writings in foundational reveiw of sentence structure, paragraph compositions with an emphasis in fluency and writing foundations. Students get hands-on with Core Academic Writing: Narrative, Expository, and Research Writing. Along with literary writings such as poetry, short stories, journalism, and novels. This is the class to build solid foundations and take your love of Language Arts and writing to a new level!
Full Year
Full-Time | M & W | 12:00 - 1:30 | *Included
Hybrid Mastery | M & W | 10:00 - 11:30 | $1,215
Hybrid Foundations | F | 10:30 - 12:30 | *$750
Atmosphere and Space Science
From ocean depths to distant galaxies, this Earth and Space Science class covers space, atmosphere, weather, and ocean science. From textbook discoveries to hands-on labs, this class will include Socratic discussion, hands-on discoveries, & deep exploration. Students will end their class with a science fair as they demonstrate and present their findings from the depths of the oceans, patterns of weather, and the composition of galaxies.
Full Year
Full-Time | T & TH | 10:00 - 11:30 | *Included
Hybrid Mastery | T & TH | 12:00 - 1:30 | $1,215 + 120 kit
Hybrid Foundations | F | 2:00 - 3:30 | *$750 + 60 kit
American History
Journey through the American story in a class designed to help history come alive.
American History isn’t just a class its a journey at Collective Academy! We travel through major eras of United States history, from early exploration and colonial life to the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, Westward Expansion, the Civil War, industrial growth, world wars, the Civil Rights Movement, and the complexities of modern America. Each unit highlights the key ideas, conflicts, challenges, and triumphs that shaped the nation we know today. Throughout the year-long course, students will utilize Interactive textbooks
Portfolios of student activities Socratic discussions
Hands-on unit completion projects are chosen to match their learning style. By the end of the year, students will not only know the story of America—they’ll have experienced it!
Full Year
Academy | M & W | 10:00 - 11:30 | Included
Hybrid Mastery | M & W | 12:00 - 1:30 | $1,215 + 150 Kit
Hybrid Foundations | F | 9:00 - 10:30 | *$750 + 75 Kit
Animal Science
Your animal lover won’t want to miss this hands-on course of Animal Science at the Collective Academy Farm! Class is held outside, rain or shine, where they'll dive into the essential skills of caring for these animals and the science behind it. They’ll get all of the practical experience with goats, chickens, bunnies, Mini highland cows and more. Students will learn basics in farm management, including record-keeping and managing feed inventory, while learning the biology and anatomy of our farm animals!
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Semester 1 or
Elective | M or TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
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Semester 1
Elective | F | 9:00 - 10:30 | $300
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Semester 2
Elective | F | 10:30 - 12:00 | $300
Baking
In this class, students learn how to bake traditional favorites the way they were originally made — from scratch. From pies and breads to classic cakes and cookies, students focus on strong foundational skills, careful technique, and consistent results. Along the way, they’ll learn why these recipes have lasted for generations and how simple ingredients, when handled well, create excellent outcomes.
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Semester 1
Elective | M or W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $55 Material Fee
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Semester 2
Elective | TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $55 Material Fee
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Semester 1 or 2 **SPACE AVAILABLE**
Elective | F | 2:00 - 3:30 | $300 + $55 Material Fee
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Band
Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or you're already a seasoned player, this class is for you! Collective Band welcomes all skill levels and brings out the next level of musicians through playing the songs you love. Students will explore a variety of instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals, and more. The group will collaborate to build a setlist from student song choices, rehearse together, and grow as a team. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn, listen, and jam. The class will end with a concert performance to showcase the band’s progress in a final concert for family and friends. Instruments are provided. Come ready to make some noise and have fun!
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | T | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $15 Material Fee​
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 2:00 - 3:30 | $300 + $15 Material Fee​
Beginning Builders
Come discover the excitement of building a business as we turn ideas into businesses. This class accommodates 3 levels of entrepeneurship development and studies. Students will dissect the mindset and habits of some of the most successful entrepreneurs as they create their own company structures, business plans, budgets rather they take them to the market place as a class. This course is all about leadership, communication and implimentation. You're not preacticing anymore! Get into your stregth zones and build the business owner and champion in YOU!
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Semester 2
Elective | T | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
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Beginning / Advanced Builders
This class will accomidate begining builders and advanced builders. Students will complete the coursework for their groups as they discover the realms of entrepreneurship, leadership, and confident communication with this course designed for growing business leaders. Beginning builders will focus on the foundations of entrepreneurship, characteristics of successful businessmen and women, learn the basics of marketplace needs, teamwork, business plans, and more. Advanced builders will complete the advanced coursework in addition to the implementation of their own business plans and efficiency. Connecting with local business owners is the tip of the iceburg as these students celebrate each others sucess as they continue to grow. ​
Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 9:00 - 10:30 | $300
Casino Conundrums
Casino Conundrums offers a unique and engaging class to develop critical social and analytical skills. Through card and dice games, each student will learn characteristic traits like sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork in a high energy environment along with the mathematic statics and analytical thinking behind winning the games.
Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 10:30 - 12:00 | $300
Content Creation
This class is for everyone who is eager to dive into the world of digital creation. Jump into our full media studio and experience basics of digital content creation! Learning photography, video production, and graphic design with Canva, iPhoto, iMovie and more!
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Semester 1
Elective | T | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
Chess Strategy
Checkmate! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this class will level up your strategy and improve your chess skills through interactive lessons, puzzles, and gameplay.
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Semester 1
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
Cooking | Around the World
In this class, students cook their way across the globe, preparing real meals from different countries and cultures. Each unit builds practical kitchen skills — knife work, seasoning, timing, and presentation — while introducing new ingredients and bold flavors. Students leave knowing how to confidently cook dishes they can recreate at home for their families. This is hands-on, skill-driven cooking that builds independence, creativity, and real-world confidence in the kitchen.
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Semester 1
Elective | T or TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $55 Material Fee
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Semester 2
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $55 Material Fee
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Semester 1 or 2 **SPACE AVAILABLE**
Elective | F | 10:30 - 12:00 | $300 + $55 Material Fee
Crochet & Needle Work
Crochet & Needlework is a skill-building class designed to develop craftsmanship, precision, and creative confidence at every level. Students are grouped by experience level, pattern-reading ability, and prior knowledge to ensure appropriate challenge and steady growth. Beginners learn foundational skills such as understanding yarn and needle sizing, basic crochet stitches, simple hand sewing techniques, stitch counting, tension control, and completing small starter projects. Intermediate students build on those skills by learning additional stitches, increasing and decreasing, working in rounds, reading multi-row patterns, and constructing more detailed accessories or garments. Advanced students focus on complex stitch combinations, shaping techniques, advanced pattern reading, garment construction, decorative finishing, and independent project planning. Throughout the course, students complete practical projects while developing precision, patience, craftsmanship, and confidence in creating finished pieces they can use, gift, or sell.
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Semester 1
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $30 Material Fee
Dance
This physical fitness dance class offers an active and social way to learn different dance styles, techniques, and choreography. Students will be introduced to a variety of dance styles and be ready to hit the dance floor in a more intermediate class or at the next social dance on their calendar!
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Social Dance : Semester 1
Elective | TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
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Dance : Semester 2
Elective | TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
Drawing | Animals
Get ready to unleash your creativity as you learn the art of drawing creatures of every kind—from graceful birds to wild animals to towering dinosaurs!
This class dives into the techniques that bring your artwork to life, teaching you to capture proportions, add realistic shading, and create textures that pop off the page.
With each lesson, your simple sketches will transform into detailed, lifelike drawings full of movement and personality.
This is an art class that goes beyond creativity! Taking artistic equipping you with professional, marketable skills ready for college, careers, and the creative industry.
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $20 Material Fee​
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Drawing : Portraits : Semester 1
Elective | F | 12:30 - 2:00 | $300 + $20 Material Fee​
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Drawing : Animals & Birds : Semester 2
Elective | F | 12:30 - 2:00 | $300 + $20 Material Fee​
Drama Club
Calling all Thespians! Passion, rage, romance, & lots of drama abound in this club as students explore the range of shared human emotions & experience. From actors to directors to stage managers, students will grow in confidence and creativity as they stretch outside of their comfort zone and help a new world come to life on the stage.
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Semester 1
Elective | TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $15 Material Fee
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Semester 2
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $15 Material Fee
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 12:30 - 2:00 | $300 + $15 Material Fee
Gardening
This hands-on gardening class teaches students how to grow and care for plants from seed to harvest while learning practical homesteading skills. Students will explore soil composition, fertilization, planting methods, watering systems, and seasonal crop planning as they work directly in the greenhouse and planter boxes. Through guided projects, they will learn how healthy soil supports growth, how to care for plants year-round, and how to recognize each stage from seedling to fruit.
Using real gardening spaces, students will practice responsibility, observation, and consistent care while developing an understanding of sustainable growing practices. This class focuses on practical life skills, helping students build confidence in year-round gardening, food production, and hands-on stewardship of the land.
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Semester 2
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $20 Material Fee
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Semester 2
Elective | F | 12:30 - 2:00 | $300 + $20 Material Fee
Home Repairs
Home Repairs combines textbook knowledge with hands-on skill development as students learn how homes function and how everyday repairs are completed. From learning to work with tools and building materials to solving real maintenance challenges, the course develops problem-solving skills, practical independence, and a skill set, whether it is an introduction to a career in construction or preparation for home ownership.
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Semester 1
Elective | T | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 + $85 Material Fee
Music Theory & Composition
Unlock the secrets of music with Collective Music Theory class! Whether you’re a musician, singer, or just passionate about music, this course will help you take your skills to the next level. Dive into reading and writing music, mastering notes, rhythms, time signatures, and key signatures as you write your own piece!
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Semester 1
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
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Semester 2
Elective | TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
Martial Arts
This class is perfect for beginners and returning students alike! Collective Martial Arts will learn the next level of fundamentals, forms, and self-defense — all while building discipline, respect, and confidence.
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Semester 1
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​
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Semester 2
Elective | T or F | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 12:30 - 2:00 | $300
Painting | Oil
Dive into the world of oil painting, whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced artist ready to refine your technique. This class is designed to help students grow in skill, confidence, and creative expression while working with one of the most classic and versatile painting mediums. Students will explore color mixing, layering, brushwork, composition, and blending techniques while learning how to build depth, texture, and realism in their work.
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $35 Material Fee
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Painting Landscapes : Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 2:00 - 3:30 | $300 ​+ $35 Material Fee
Physical Education &
Nutritional Science
Come join our PE class that combines sports, fitness challenges, and competitive games with an introduction to nutritional science. Students will stay active through a variety of workouts and team-based activities while also learning how nutrition supports energy, strength, recovery, and overall health.
In this class, students will push their limits, discover new fitness routines, and build inner strength—both physically and mentally. Alongside movement, students will explore basic nutrition concepts such as balanced meals, hydration, and fueling the body for performance.
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Semester 1
Elective | T | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​
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Semester 2
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​
Middle School Robotics
Dive into the exciting world of robotics with VEX IQ! This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of robot design, engineering, and programming using the VEX IQ robotics system. This class accommodates the 3 levels of the VEX IQ curriculum coursework. Students will work in teams to build and program their own robots, tackling real-world challenges and competitions that test their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | T or TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $15 Material Fee
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 9:00 - 10:30 | $300 ​+ $15 Material Fee
Pottery
Get ready to dig in, get messy, and create! Welcome to your pottery adventure where you’ll spin, shape, and sculpt your ideas into reality. From the thrill of spinning on the wheel to the hands-on fun of sculpting by hand, you’ll explore a variety of techniques that bring your creative visions to life. Come be a part of the fun and experience the pure joy of creating art with your own hands!
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Introduction to Pottery : Semester 1
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $75 Material Fee
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Wheel Pottery (Throwing) : Semester 1
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $75 Material Fee
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Wheel Pottery (Throwing) : Semester 2
Elective | T | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $75 Material Fee
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Wheel Pottery (Throwing) : Semester 2
Elective | W | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $75 Material Fee
Spanish
Spanish 1 is a full-year class with a commitment to Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Throughout this course, students will build a strong foundation in Spanish grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing as they learn to introduce themselves, carry on simple conversations, describe their world, and communicate about everyday life.
This class will explore topics like family, school, food, sports, and culture, and help students grow in practical vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.
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Spanish 1 : Semester 1
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $10 Material Fee
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Spanish 2 : Semester 2
Elective | M | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $10 Material Fee
Sewing | Street Style
Street Style Sewing is the ultimate sewing experience where students learn to design and sew modern, fashionable pieces inspired by everyday items. Projects emphasize the development of basic skills into advanced perfection as creativity is in full swing!
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Semester 2
Elective | TH | 1:30 - 3:00 | $300 ​+ $55 Material Fee
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Semester 1 or 2
Elective | F | 10:30 - 12:00 | $300 ​+ $55 Material Fee