Course Options for Grades 6–8

Launch Middle School gives students in grades 6–8 flexible online course options, whether they need a full-time schedule or just one class. From core academics to electives and support services, families can build an option that fits the student.
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A Flexible Middle School Schedule Starts Here

Some students need a complete virtual middle school experience. Others need one class, a live core option, or access to a specific support service. Launch makes room for both.

Middle school students can enroll full time or per course, with most classes offered asynchronously and live options available in core subjects. Full-time students typically take six or seven courses, depending on their schedule and needs.

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What Students Can Build With Launch

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Core Middle School Courses

Students in grades 6–8 can take the foundational courses they need in English language arts, math, science, and social studies. These courses are designed to keep students moving forward academically while learning online.
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Health, PE, and More

Middle school schedules can also include health, physical education, world language, and exploratory or elective-style options. This gives students room for a more complete school experience, not just the basics.
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Support & Challenge

Launch also includes options for gifted learners, English language development, accommodations, modifications, acceleration, and remediation. Families can build a schedule that matches where a student is now and where they need to go next.

Full-Time or Just One Course

Launch middle school works for families who want a full virtual schedule and for those who only need a single course. That flexibility matters. Some students are looking for a full-time online environment, while others are solving a specific scheduling need, getting extra support, or taking a course their local setting may not offer.

Middle School Enrollment Options

  • Full-time enrollment
  • Per-course enrollment
  • Typical full-time load: 6 or 7 courses
  • Live and asynchronous formats
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Need More Real-Time Instruction?

For students who do better with more routine, direct teaching, and regular face-to-face connection, Launch Live options are available in middle school core subjects.

Launch Live middle school offerings include:

  • English language arts
  • math
  • science
  • social studies
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Choose the Right Mix for Your Student

Not every student needs the same kind of schedule. Some need a strong core schedule with flexible pacing. Some need live instruction in key subjects. Some need room for electives, world language, or a support service that helps them succeed.

That’s the value of the Launch model at the middle school level: families can look at the student first, then build the course plan around that need.

For students who need a full schedule

Build a complete middle school experience with core classes and additional coursework.

For students who need flexibility

Choose online options that work around a student’s pace, routine, or local schedule.

For students who need support or challenge

Add services or course types that better match academic needs, readiness, and goals.

See the Full Middle School Catalog

Course availability can change, so the best next step is to review the current Middle School Course Catalog. Families can explore exact offerings and then decide whether a full-time schedule, a live course, or a single class is the right fit.
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