OJ Curriculum

The O.J. DeJonge Middle School faculty takes pride in the rigor and relevance of our curriculum.  All curricula meet the Michigan Department of Education’s Curriculum Guidelines called the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  We also believe in the National Middle School Association’s philosophy which includes teaching the four core academic areas: Math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, while giving students time to explore other areas such as  visual and applied arts, music, physical education, technology and world languages.  These additional courses, while intertwined with the core subjects, help students find their special interests and aptitudes to direct their future coursework and career pathways.  Students participate in creating an EDP (educational development plan) during their seventh and eighth grade years to help guide them in selecting high school courses and lay the foundation for their future career goals.

 

2023-2024 Curriculum Guide and Course Catalog

 

OJ Curriculum Snapshots - Trimester 1

 

OJ Curriculum Snapshots - Trimester 2

 

OJ Curriculum Snapshots - Trimester 3

 

6th Grade Required Classes                         
English Language Arts 6                    Mathematics 6                                 Science 6             
Social Studies 6                                   PE 6A  /Health 6 (6 weeks each)

6th Grade Electives
Art 6                                  Robotics 6                               STEAM 6               Intro to Music Theater 6
Exploring Woods 6         Swimming 6                            Outdoor Recreation 6
Choir 6                              Band 6                                     Quiz Bowl 6         Percussion 6


                     
7th Grade Required Classes        
English Language Arts 7                     Mathematics 7 or Advanced Math 7                       
Social Studies 7                                    Science 7
PE 7 / Health 7 (6 weeks each)


7th Grade Electives   (All are trimester-long courses)
Swimming 7/8                          Band 7/8                        Drawing and Painting 7/8
Team Sports 7/8                      Choir 7/8                        Pottery and Sculpture 7/8
Lifetime Fitness 7/8                 Percussion 7/8             Textiles 7/8
Mind and Body 7/8                  Music Theater 7/8       Product and Package Design 7/8
Woods 7/8                                STEAM 7/8                     Game of Life 7/8
Drafting / Rocket Cars 7/8                                             History through Film 7/8 
Home Tech 7/8 

                                
8th Grade Required Classes
        
English Language Arts 8                  Mathematics 8,  *Algebra , or *Geometry  
Science 8                                           Social Studies (US History) 8
PE 8 / Health 8 (6 weeks each)

*Students who successfully complete these courses earn high school credit.

8th Grade Electives   (All are trimester-long courses)                        

Swimming 7/8                          Band 7/8                        Drawing and Painting 7/8
Team Sports 7/8                      Choir 7/8                        Pottery and Sculpture 7/8
Lifetime Fitness 7/8                 Percussion 7/8             Textiles 7/8
Mind and Body 7/8                  Music Theater 7/8        Product and Package Design 7/8
Woods 7/8                                STEAM 7/8                     Game of Life 7/8
Drafting / Rocket Cars 7/8                                             History through Film 7/8 
Home Tech 7/8 
*Spanish IA                                        *Spanish IB

(*Students who successfully complete world language courses earn high school credit.)