From AVID at Marshall to RAMS at Reeves, the Olympia School District’s middle schools boast a host of diverse programs for music and art to math and science and college prep.
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) – The AVID class is a college preparatory elective that supports students in achieving their college dreams. AVID is designed to be a four year program that helps students develop the skills they need to succeed in college, and supports students in taking challenging high school courses.
- CSI (Citizen Science Institute) – The mission of CSI is to develop youth leadership in science through field-based science investigations and civic literacy through action projects. Students collaborate with scientists outside the classroom to apply the skills and concepts they have learned to real world projects.
- GRADES: 6-8.
- TYPE: Alternative.
- LOCATION: Marshall Middle School.
- DLC (Developmental Learning Classroom) – The DLC Program serves students with moderate cognitive delays.
- hConnect (Homeschool Connect) – ORLA’s hConnect program is a partnership between educational staff and homeschooling families. Caregivers act as the primary educator in a homeschooling role, and ORLA provides educational opportunities for students.
- GRADES: K-12.
- TYPE: Alternative.
- LOCATION: Olympia Regional Learning Academy.
- HOPE (Help Our People Excel) – The HOPE Program is a special education program for students with significant behavior disabilities.
- GRADES: 6-8.
- TYPE: Special Education.
- LOCATION: Reeves Middle School.
- JAMS (Jefferson Accelerated Math & Science) – Jefferson Accelerated Math and Science (JAMS) is an integrated 3-year middle school program designed to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents who seek extra academic challenge.
- GRADES: 6-8.
- TYPE: Highly Capable.
- LOCATION: Jefferson Middle School.
- Life Skills Program – The Life Skills program provides self-contained special education classrooms for students with profound disabilities.
- MSA (Middle School Academy) – In MSA, students are part of an academically focused middle school that has block scheduling to provide time for deeper learning and exploration, and teachers who team together to create units of learning that complement the core subjects of math, ELA, science, and social studies.
- GRADES: 6-8.
- TYPE: Alternative.
- LOCATION: Olympia Regional Learning Academy.
- ORLA Online – The ORLA Online program is a flexible option for students and families seeking more choice over the time and location with which they participate in learning. This can include a full schedule of online courses or a mix of online and in-person learning.
- GRADES: 3-12.
- TYPE: Alternative.
- LOCATION: Olympia Regional Learning Academy.
- RAMS (Reeves Art & Music School) – RAMS’ mission is to develop creativity and critical thinking while meeting the social and emotional needs of adolescents who seek an arts focus.
- GRADES: 6-8.
- TYPE: Alternative.
- LOCATION: Reeves Middle School.