Each student at Carson Middle School will take seven classes each semester.  Five of the seven periods are filled with courses that are required for all students: English, math, social studies, science, and physical education. The remaining two periods are filled with a combination of yearlong and/or semester courses from the following departments: visual or performing arts, business and information technology, family and consumer science, world languages, and engineering.

To supplement the regular education curriculum, several courses are offered to give students additional support in developing English and math skills necessary for success at the high school level. Carson Middle School also provides ESOL and SPED classes to support students’ academic needs. 

For more detailed information on courses offered at Carson Middle School, view the course catalog and the information below. 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics

7th and 8th grade course catalog - 2025-2026 Course Catalog

You can view videos from some of our Core and Elective teachers:  Core and Electives Video. 

You can learn about our program for Multilingual learners with this video. 

You can learn more about our Special Education program with this slide deck.

Grade 7 Math Comparison of Courses

Grade 8 Math Comparison of Courses

Mathematics Sequence of Courses

Are you interested in taking honors classes in middle school?  Check out this helpful information!

7th Grade Course Selection Online

This is a sample only. Please do not use this sample sheet to submit selections. Elementary school Counselors will provide your student with the official selection sheet.

 7th grade Course Selection sheet

Check out our Middle School Survival Guide

Descriptions of Elective Courses can be found in our Panther Pathways Booklet  

pdf version here

You can view this Curriculum Night presentation prior to attending our Curriculum Night Open House on January 16.

Curriculum Night Presentation

You can view videos from some of our Core and Elective teachers:  Core and Electives Video. 

For our current 6th graders, you will be entering your course selection in a Google Form.  Watch this video for directions on this process. 

Online Course Catalog for 8th Grade

This is a sample only. Please do not use this sample sheet to submit selections. Elementary school Counselors will provide your student with the official selection sheet.

 8th Grade sample Course Selection sheet 

Descriptions of Elective Courses can be found in our Panther Pathways Booklet

 Pdf version here

You can view videos from some of our Core and Elective teachers:  Core and Electives Video. 

For our current 7th and 8th graders, you will be entering your course selections in StudentVue.  Watch this video for directions on this process. 

*Snow dates for curriculum nights at the high schools have been updated in each of the school's tabs below. 

Westfield High School Curriculum Night originally scheduled for January 8, 2025 has been rescheduled for January 14, 2025 from 6:30-8:00pm.  

You can access Westfield High School's Academic Advising information here. 

Chantilly High School Curriculum Night that was originally scheduled for January 8, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm has now been rescheduled for January 14.

5:00 - 5:45 - Introduction to Chantilly HS (Library) This program will be presented in the library and will be offered in English, Korean, and Spanish. It is geared towards parents/guardians whose home language is not English. 

6:00 - 6:45 - Welcome to Chantilly HS (Auditorium) This program will be presented in English and is geared towards parents of rising 9th graders. It includes staff introductions, course progression and balance, and a student panel. Spanish and Korean translations will be available. 

7:00 - 8:00 PM - Curriculum Fair (Library, Lecture Hall, and Cafeteria) Rising 9th-12th graders and their parents are invited to learn more about the course offerings at Chantilly HS and Chantilly Academy by talking with students and teachers.

You can access Chantilly High School's Academic Advising information here.

Oakton High School Curriculum Night is January 15, 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm.

You can access Oakton High School's Academic Advising Information here.

South Lakes High School Curriculum Night which was originally scheduled for January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm has been rescheduled for January 15, 2025

You can access South Lakes High School's Academic Advising Information here. 

Herndon High School Curriculum Night that was originally scheduled for January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm is now rescheduled for January 16, 2025 from 6:30-9:00pm.

You can access Herndon High School's Academic Advising Information here.

For our current 7th and 8th graders, you will be entering your course selections in StudentVue.  Watch this video for directions on this process.