Welcome Mountain Lions! These documents are provided for students and their parents/guardians to help make course selections for the next school year. There are many basic requirements for middle school and a core template of courses that is used for every student. Core classes are not optional. Students may pick general or advanced courses and may select from a variety of related arts electives. 

Proposed related arts elective courses are dependent upon funding, availability of highly qualified teachers, and, most importantly, student interest. A lack of any of these criteria may indicate the need for an adjustment in offerings, which may include removing a class. Your class selections help to determine if a class is going to be offered. If too few people sign up for a class, the class may not be offered. Students are ONLY guaranteed one (1) of their selections.

POWERSCHOOL COURSE SELECTION WILL CLOSE ON February 28, 2026

Click on the links to view documents:

Parent Letter

PowerSchool Directions

MVMS Course Catalog

MVMS Program of Studies

MVMS Course Card 

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night (March 25, 2026 5:30-6:30) more details to come

5th Grade Mountain Lions' Block Party for Students (TBA)

Incoming 6th Grade Jump Start (TBA)

FAQs

Can I change my schedule if I don't like the classes that I was assigned?

Schedules are released in PowerSchool in early July; however, these schedules are tentative. Counselors must first balance the numbers in classes and then fix any errors. Schedules may change based on school-wide needs before the first day of class. 

Schedule Changes 

Schedule changes will not be approved for:

• Requesting a different teacher

• Requesting a different lunch or advisory

• Changing elective preferences

• Wanting to be in the same classes as friends

Staffing is based on student registration. Please be aware that schedule changes are VERY limited. These are the procedures for schedule change requests during the first week of classes and beyond. 

During Week 1: 

• First 2 days of school schedule changes may be approved for:

  • A missing class period on the schedule

  • Placement in the wrong course level

  • An IEP, 504, or SAT plan indicating the need for different accommodations

• Students may request schedule changes on days 3-5 with the following stipulations: 

  • A schedule change form must be submitted to their assigned counselor in Google Classroom

  • Schedule change requests are only offered for related arts elective classes 

  • Students may not request specific teachers, lunch, or advisory class changes 

  • Must have parent permission to transfer out of advanced courses or music classes

Week 2 and beyond:  

• Schedule changes can only be approved by the principal after parents have met with the teacher, counselor, and principal/assistant principal. 

  • Parents and students must speak to teachers about their concerns. 

  • A parent/teacher conference should be scheduled to discuss further concerns and possible interventions.

My student has to have certain classes based on their IEP. How will I know they are in the correct classes?

Mountain View Middle School provides a continuum of services for students who are eligible as gifted and students who are eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special education services are based on the individual needs of the students as noted in their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Services are developed by a team including education professionals, the parent and the student and are delivered in the least restrictive environment. Specialized courses will be adjusted at a later date based on IEP Team recommendations.  

Does Mountain View offer advanced classes?

Mountain View offers advanced classes in the four core subjects for every grade level. Core classes follow a district-approved curriculum and the Common Core State Standards and will be the standard option for the majority of students. Advanced courses are designed for students who wish to pursue an in-depth study of topics and who exhibit at or above grade-level proficiency and a passion for the subject. Additionally, students will need to possess a rigorous work ethic or a willingness to develop one. *For Advanced Math and English Language Arts classes, recommended score in the 85% or above on the Spring Math or Reading NWEA testing. 

Can I change the course requests after my student has already chosen them with the counselor at school?

Changes can be made up until February 28, 2026 in PowerScool through the student account.  If any changes are made make sure to hit the submit button in order to save the changes.