Math
The Mathematics Department at Olmsted Academy North is committed to aiding students on their journey toward standards mastery. We currently use the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum to ensure that students are getting access to challenging, grade-level content. Through engaging lessons and use of technology, we aim to make sure our students are prepared for high school and beyond.
Social Studies
Olmsted Academy North social studies teachers are dedicated to engaging students in historical themes through inquiry based instruction and collaboration. Using critical and comparative thinking skills students will strive to view the world through multiple perspectives and become globally and culturally competent citizens.
Science
Science students at Olmsted Academy North receive science instruction that engages them in a variety of content that helps them become a more global and competent citizen. They have opportunities to become both prepared and resilient learners and emerging innovators and they engage in collaborative activities that require them to think critically and communicate effectively.
Language Arts
Olmsted Academy North teachers are focused on helping students build an understanding of reading comprehension and the English language in order to become college- and career-ready. Students will work on mastering the common core state standards while learning to model the best practices that will assist them in building the skills needed to be successful in ELA beyond middle school.
Engineering and Technology
Olmsted Academy North students have the opportunity to take several engineering and technology courses as a related arts class. These courses teach students how to use the design process to approach real world problems. Students can take a variety of courses including Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Medical Detectives, Exploring Technology, and Middle School STEM. (fixed)
Music
The Olmsted Academy North Music Department is comprised of three classes: Band, Orchestra and Chorus. Our endeavor is to create musicians that are capable of expressing the aesthetic qualities of music through collaborative performance, interpretation, evaluation and creativity. By learning proper technical skills and modeling appropriate examples our students will emerge competent, confident and ready to contribute in a variety of musical venues.
Visual Arts
The Olmsted Academy North Art Department gives students the opportunity to create 2-D and 3-D artworks in a studio environment. Students will become creative problem solvers as they explore various media including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and textiles and engage with diverse works of art. Students will gain a strong foundation in the visual arts and present their works to the school community and beyond.