Orion Middle School Learners Log in, here at Orion High School.  Like their high school peers, OMS Learners are assigned a certified teacher/mentor for each course.  Orion Middle School learners progress through the four core courses at Orion Middle School:

6th Grade Courses

6th Grade Mathematics

6th Grade Social Studies (Ancient World History)

6th Grade Science (Physical Science)

6th Grade Language Arts (Anne of Green Gables, Summer of the Swans, Best School Year Ever, The Secret Garden)

7th Grade Courses

7th Grade Mathematics

7th Grade Social Studies (Early U. S. History)

7th Grade Language Arts (Little Women, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird)

7th Grade Science (Life Science)

8th Grade Courses

8th Grade Mathematics (Pre-Algebra)

8th Grade Science (Earth Science)

8th Grade Social Studies (Civics and U. S. Government)

8th Grade Language Arts (Pride & Prejudice, Robinson Crusoe, The Old Man and the Sea, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Orion makes every attempt to ensure that Orion Middle School Learners are assigned the same mentor for the entire grade level.  A typical progression/schedule for Middle School is as follows:

In the progression/example, above, a Middle School Learner starting during the month will start with one subject, then will pick up the second subject during the second month; meanwhile during the second month, the first subject is ending; the cycle continues until the fifth month, which is the last month of the grade level.  In essence, it takes five months to complete a middle school grade level at Orion. 

The five months do not have to be continuous.  Parents can request Leave of Absence for one month (often this occurs during the month of December), then the Learner can resume with the next group of courses.  Please note, however, that Leave of Absence is NOT approved DURING the time a course is in session.

Learners needing additional time can be approved for an additional one month extension, by filling out the Extension Request Form, found in the Orion High School Learner Center.

Learners at the Middle School may watch the High School Orientation Video to get a good idea about working through the courses.  Learners may also attend the Orientation Session (attending is not required).