Junior High Programs

Lincoln Academy Junior High (grades 7–9) blends a strong core education with an unusually rich slate of electives — from robotics and world languages to a music program and full theater productions. Add competitive athletics and our four-house system, and there’s a place for every student to belong and SOAR.

Core Classes

Required courses that build a strong academic foundation at every grade.

πŸ“– Language Arts

  • English Language Arts 7, 8 & 9 β€” Honors at each grade (required, full year)
  • Creative Writing β€” genres & content-focused writing (7–9, 1 sem)

πŸ”’ Math

  • Track 1: Int Math I (7) Β· Int Math II (8) Β· Secondary Math I (9)
  • Track 2 (advanced): Int Math II H (7) Β· Secondary Math I H (8) Β· Secondary Math II H (9)
  • Placement by teacher rec, prior success & assessments.

πŸ”¬ Science

  • 7th & 8th Grade Science (required, full year)
  • Anatomy Β· Zoology Β· Astronomy (8–9, 1 sem)
  • Biology Β· Earth Science (9th, full year)

🌎 Social Studies

  • Utah History (7) Β· U.S. History (8) Β· World Civilizations & Geography (9)
  • Positive Psychology Β· Psychology Β· Current Events (7–9)

πŸƒ Health & Fitness

  • Physical Education β€” team sports fundamentals (7–9 required)
  • Health (7th required / 9th elective)
  • Fitness for Life (9th elective)
  • Lifetime Activities (8–9 elective)

Not sure which electives count toward what? Download the full guide:

📄 2026–27 Course Credits & Electives (PDF)

Electives

Dozens of ways to explore interests, build skills, and try something new.

πŸ’» Computer Science

  • Digital Literacy (7th required)
  • Computer Tech Exploration β€” Python, web, games & robotics
  • Web Development I & II Β· Beginning & Intermediate Programming
  • Game Design Β· Robotics Β· Business Office Specialist

🎨 Visual Arts

  • Art Foundations Β· Drawing Β· Painting
  • Ceramics I & II Β· Sculpture Β· Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator (may count as CTE)
  • Yearbook (application)

🎭 Performing Arts

  • Band I & II Β· Orchestra I & II
  • Concert Choir Β· Chamber Choir (audition) β€” national competitions!
  • Guitar Β· Drama Β· Stagecraft

πŸ—£οΈ Foreign Language

  • Spanish I, II & III
  • Japanese Β· French
  • (7–9 elective, full year)

🍳 Consumer Science

  • 7th Grade Foods Β· Foods I & II β€” nutrition & cooking
  • Clothing β€” sewing & construction

πŸ› οΈ Vocational Education

  • Career & College Awareness (7th required)
  • Exploring Technology Β· Explorer Tech 1 & 2
  • Driver Education Β· Learning Strategies Β· GoTV

🀝 Student Leadership

  • Student Council β€” service & activities (application)
  • Peer Tutoring β€” help across the school

πŸ“œ Religious Education

  • Seminary β€” religious study (LDS); no academic credit (9th)

Athletics

Grades 6–9 compete against other Utah charter schools β€” 12–15 games a season, with state championships.

πŸ€ Basketball

Boys & Girls Β· Winter

⚽ Soccer

Boys (Fall) Β· Girls (Spring)

πŸƒ Cross Country

Boys & Girls Β· Fall

🏐 Volleyball

Girls (Fall) Β· Boys (Spring)

Junior High Houses

Every junior high student belongs to one of four houses, based on their homeroom. Houses compete all year to build unity, friendship, and school spirit:

  • Crowned Eagles
  • Golden Eagles
  • Imperial Eagles
  • Royal Eagles

Register & Resources

Class registration, schedule changes, and the tools students use every day.

Planning for High School?

Our counselor keeps CTE career-pathway guides for every Alpine District high school β€” see which classes lead to the careers your student is curious about, and which ones start here in junior high.