Middle School Curriculum

At Brightspire, our middle school program for grades 6-8 is designed to ignite curiosity, empower young minds to reach their full potential, and foster a lifelong love for learning. All within a framework that is proudly Cognia accredited, with courses that are NCAA approved.

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Math

Dive into solving complex problems, developing strong mathematical reasoning, and understanding algebraic concepts.Β 

Our middle school math courses feature guided learning with practice and feedback at each step to ensure mastery of the content. With a focus on real-world application, our courses help students connect math concepts to everyday life, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • πŸ€” Problem-Solving
  • 🧠 Reasoning
  • πŸ”’ Algebraic Concepts
  • πŸ’¬ Chat with a Tutor

Language Arts

Articulate your thoughts clearly, engage in critical thinking, support your ideas with strong evidence, and express your creativity confidently.

At Brightspire, students engage with complex literature and practice writing skills through comprehensive text analysis, frequent writing exercises, and interactive activities. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire, ensuring the development of critical communication abilities essential for academic and future success.

  • πŸ“š Vocabulary Development
  • πŸ“– Text Analysis
  • ✏️ Writing Exercises
  • πŸ“£ Effective Communication Skills

Social Studies & History

Learn to critically evaluate information and form well-rounded opinions by exploring history, government, economics, and human civilization.

Brightspire students engage with primary-source documents such as essays, speeches, and letters to gain firsthand perspectives on the past. Covering diverse topics through chronological and thematic lenses, our program equips students to understand the workings of history, governments, economics, civics, and geography.

  • ▢️ On-Demand Videos
  • πŸ–₯️ Interactive Quizzes
  • πŸ›οΈ Historic documents
  • πŸ’» Simulations and animations

Science

Conduct experiments, analyze scientific data critically, apply the scientific method, and work on research projects.

Science courses stimulate curiosity and develop essential investigative skills through hands-on experiments, critical data analysis, and research projects. Our approach builds scientific literacy and inquiry skills vital for understanding and influencing the world around us.

  • πŸ§ͺ Scientific Method
  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬ Interactive Labs
  • 🧐 Critical Analysis
  • πŸ“ Inferring and Predicting

Elective Courses

Explore a wide range of electives, including Computer Science, Digital Art and Design, and others connected to essential life skills. These courses allow students to pursue their passions while gaining skills that enhance their core academic learning. This well-rounded approach supports personal growth and opens diverse career paths for the future.

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Benefits of online middle school

  • Safety and Comfort

    Immerse yourself in topics and activities you’re actually excited about.

  • Variety

    Explore a variety of course that spark your interest and provide a well-rounded learning experience.

  • Personalized Learning

    Customize your learning experience to align to your interests and strengths.

FAQs

What makes Brightspire different?

Brightspire provides an unparalleled online experience for middle and high school students, placing them at the center of our mission. We focus on cultivating independence and empowering students to chase their dreams. Shifting from traditional settings, Brightspire’s flexible curriculum encourages students to become explorers and collaborators in their learning journey.

What kind of support will my child get?

Brightspire uses a multi-level approach to guide students on their academic journeys, ensuring they get the help they need, when they need it.

Teacher Support: Our teachers check on student progress weekly, providing feedback on their work. If intervention is needed, teachers will communicate with both students and parents to create a plan for successful course progression. Communication with teachers is flexible; parents and students can reach out via text, email, or direct message through our online portal, and meetings with teachers can be requested at any time.

On-Demand Tutoring: On-Demand Tutoring is available for students at the moment they need it for our core courses in language arts, math, science, and social studies, and in Spanish and French language courses. These services are easily accessible through the chat button within each course.

In addition to chat support, students can work with tutors through 1-on-1 live audio calls and a real-time collaborative whiteboard. Tutors can initiate audio calls directly from the platform, and students can message tutors to arrange these calls.

Student On-Demand Tutor Chat Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. EST
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST
  • Sunday: 6pm - 10pm ET

Hours are subject to change.

Mentorship: Our mentors act as trusted advisors, helping students establish good educational habits, develop ownership over their learning, build a growth mindset, and become independent, thoughtful students. Mentors also help set academic goals and monitor progress, and alert students and parents if students demonstrate on-going challenges with their courses.

With these resources, Brightspire ensures that every student has the tools and support they need to succeed throughout their journey with us.

How much does it cost?

Registration:

A non-refundable enrollment fee of $150 is charged at the time of enrollment. This fee will be charged again upon re-enrollment at Brightspire for each semester or year.

Tuition Fees:

Full Time Enrollment (Up to 6 courses)

1 Year: $3,990 if paid up front. Or 3 payments of $1,427 on day 1, 60, and 120.

1 Semester: $2,240 if paid up front. Or 3 payments of $783 on day 1, 30 and 60.

Part Time Enrollment (One course at a time)

1 Year course: $930, which must be paid up front.

1 Semester course: $465, which must be paid up front.

Is Brightspire accredited?

Yes! Brightspire is accredited by Cognia, which represents one of the highest levels of secondary school accreditation in the USA. This means our credits should be accepted by other high schools across the country, and our diploma is recognized by universities that require an accredited high school diploma. However, we always recommend checking with the specific school or college to ensure our credits or diploma meet their requirements.

Additionally, Brightspire courses are NCAA approved, making them an excellent choice for student-athletes aiming to pursue college sports.