Curriculum Guide

The Villages Charter Middle School (VCMS) includes a core curriculum with an emphasis on language arts,  mathematics, science, social studies, health, and world languages. 

The following research-based materials are used in alignment with these standards: 

Language Arts (B.E.S.T. Standards)

StudySync: McGraw-Hill (Grades 6-8)

i-Ready Computer courseware providing individualized instruction in language arts 

Math (B.E.S.T. Standards)

Savaas, Math Courses 1-3 & ALEKS (Grades 6-8) 

Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry Honors, Savvas (MathXL) 

i-Ready  Computer courseware providing individualized instruction in math 

Science (Florida State Academic Standards) 

6th Grade Earth Science, Savvas FL Elevate Earth & Space Science 

7th Grade Life Science, Savvas FL Elevate Life Science 

8th Grade Physical Science, Savvas FL Elevate Physical Science 

8th Grade Honors Physical Science, McGraw Hill  

Social Studies (Next Generation Sunshine State Standards)

6th M/J World History, McGraw Hill  

7th M/J Civics, McGraw Hill  

8th M/J United States History, McGraw Hill  

Health

7th Grade – Glencoe Teen Health, McGraw Hill, 2021 

8th Grade – Human Kinetics, Health Opportunities Through Physical Education 

World Languages Spanish

6th Grade – Vista Higher Learning Listos! Descubre el Español 

7th & 8th Grades – Vista Higher Learning Encuentros 

Beyond the core curriculum, students are provided a well-rounded educational experience through various courses including Agriculture, Art, Band, Careers, Choir, Computers, Dance, Journalism/Yearbook, Musical Theater, Peer Counseling, Physical Education, or Video Production.  

For more detailed information on the curriculum standards, please visit CPALMS.