Advanced Programs

• Accelerated Math: 6^th - 8^th grade. Qualifying students have the opportunity to work ahead in the next grade level’s standards (i.e., 6^th grade works in 7^th grade)

• Accelerated English Language Arts: 6^th - 8^th grade. Qualifying students have the opportunity to work at a faster pace with a focus on in-depth novel studies and project based learning.

• Qualifying 7^th & 8^th grade students earn high school credit: Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors. Both classes offered on campus with an MHOC certified 6-12 math teacher.

• Qualifying 7^th & 8^th graders may also earn Spanish I high school credit via an independent dual enrollment course. In addition, native Spanish speakers participate in a Spanish for Native Speakers course. With these differentiated options, students in the middle school Spanish courses enjoy targeted instruction and smaller class sizes.

Differentiated Instruction

• Accelerated Reader. Based on STAR reading assessment scores (given three times per year) and individualized discussion with teachers, students work in Accelerated Reader to reach quarterly reading goals.  

• Mathletics. 1^st - 4^th grade. Students work in this engaging online math program designed to challenge and reward students based on their current level and progress.

• IXL. 5^th - 8^th grade. Students enjoy a personalized learning experience through this online platform. Subjects include Math and ELA, and content is tailored based on each student’s needs.

• WPP Online. 5^th - 8^th grade. Students strengthen their writing skills through this online program offering individualized pacing and feedback. A yearly Writing Assessment Program (WrAP) is administered each spring.

Middle School STREAM Elective Program
Students select one yearlong and four quarterly electives from among a wide variety of topics including Choir, Art, Hydroponic Gardening, Painting, Computer Science, Robotics, Drama, Broadcast Media, and Debate…to name a few! STREAM electives vary from year to year but there are always a variety of engaging courses designed for your student to explore his/her God-given talents.


Competitions and Involvement Opportunities
Opportunities to be Involved and Showcase Talents in School: Spelling Bee (2^nd – 8^th grades), National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, and STREAM Fair. 
Outside of School: Cardinal Gibbons Brain Brawl, FAU Science Olympiad, St. Thomas Aquinas Math Field Day and STEM Day, Scripps Spelling Bee, Broward County Science Fair
JA Biztown (5^th grade) and JA Finance Park (8^th grade) provides students critical financial literacy skills and real-world, hands-on experience in the areas of economics, workplace experience, personal and business finance, and career exploration.

Student Support

• In addition to the middle school STREAM program, K-5 students meet weekly with our dedicated STREAM teacher to participate in hands-on learning activities aligned with cross-curricular grade level standards.

• Full-time Guidance Counselor and ESE staff support a variety of students' needs. Learning Interventionist meets 1:1 and in small groups with those students needing extra support.

• Keyboarding (5^th grade), Chromebook Skills (5^th grade), and Study skills (6^th grade) offer strong foundational support.

Facilities
Brand new cafetorium opened in 2019 providing a beautiful performing arts space for our students and families as well as an indoor cafeteria for daily dining.
Science/STREAM Innovation Labs: Two state-of-the-art labs where students engage in a hands-on approach to learning that provides opportunities to develop 21^st century skills (real world problem solving, collaboration, time management, perseverance, and “thinking outside the box”).
Beautiful large campus - Two preschool playgrounds including a sensory playground & garden, dedicated K-2 playground, Panther Park – outdoor lab & exploration!

Proven success
TerraNova Assessments: Over half of MHOC students scored in the top quartile (75% or greater national percentile) on standardized assessments.
Eighth grade students consistently accepted to high school of choice: Archbishop McCarthy, Cardinal Gibbons, St. John Paul II, St. Thomas Aquinas, American Heritage, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, North Broward Prep, Pine Crest, St. Andrews!