Grades 6-8: Advancing Towards Becoming Independent

In middle school, students are first learning to think independently, discover their passions, and sort out the person they want to become in society. Their electives open up to allow for this growth at such an important time in their education.

The Home Mentor’s Role

As your student matures, they begin to take ownership of their education and development. Your time is spent:

• Checking progress is made in lessons and assignments

• Communicating with teachers and the RVA as needed

• Driving to meet other students and RVA families at one of our 100+ free events across Wisconsin there to help your students socialize and develop lifelong friendships in the RVA! From trampoline parks to petting zoos, from museums to farms, and more, we have activities that your family will love!

The Curriculum at this Stage

In the middle school stage, students begin to fine tune their language, math and critical thinking skills. They are now taking a deeper dive into science, history and social studies. They will be spending 50-70% of their time on interactive online coursework at this point. Their elective choices broaden to allow the student to focus on new subjects. They can also explore their individuality through online and offline social groups and clubs.

The RVA even offers the option of live daily instruction for all of their classes in a virtual classroom with other students. We may be the only school to offer that full school experience in the state of Wisconsin for all grades!

Our Teachers Role in Middle School

With your student beginning to get a more refined curriculum, the teachers also become more subject specific. The student becomes acclimated to having multiple teachers throughout a day and the teachers pass on their passion for the individual subjects they teach. The teachers have a deeper knowledge of the cores and are available to help on a one-on-one basis if your student gets stuck.