Curiosity and Foundations
Sixth graders build strong learning habits, explore the arts and the Design Lab through the Exploration Wheel, and investigate the lake through integrated science.
Signature project: Cove Systems Field Guide
Explore Grade 6Academics
A curriculum built for curiosity
Ozark's program pairs strong core academics with field science, design, the arts, and close advisory relationships across grades 6–8.
Grade-level pathways
Connection and Craft
Seventh graders deepen analysis and argument, branch into electives, and take on a collaborative design challenge rooted in the campus.
Signature project: Community Design Challenge
Explore Grade 7Leadership and Capstone
Eighth graders take on complex texts and ideas, lead in clubs and seminar, and complete a capstone that they present to a exhibition audience.
Signature project: Harbor Capstone
Explore Grade 8Departments
Nine departments offer 67 courses.
English Language Arts
Reading, writing, discussion, and research across literature and informational texts.
5 courses
Mathematics
Number systems, ratios and proportions, expressions and equations, geometry, and data — with an accelerated pathway.
5 courses
Science and Engineering
Earth, life, and physical science with engineering practices and hands-on lake-based field study.
5 courses
Social Studies
Geography, world and U.S. history, civics, and economic literacy with regional connections.
4 courses
Fine Arts
Visual art, band, choir, strings, theatre, and media arts, with seasonal showcases.
17 courses
World Languages
Spanish from exploratory study toward a first full-year course.
2 courses
Health and Physical Education
Movement, fitness, teamwork, and health literacy — plus life-skills foundations.
7 courses
Technology and Design
Design Lab foundations, coding, engineering, robotics, web/media design, and digital citizenship.
8 courses
Student Support
Harbor Seminar advisory plus reading and math workshops, language development, and learning labs.
14 courses
A note on standards
Course descriptions are inspired by common middle-school subject areas and Missouri learning frameworks; this school does not deliver accredited instruction and claims no official standards alignment.