Middle School at Odyssey
Delaware's Number One Public Middle School
OCS Middle School serves students in Grades 6 through 8 in Building 21. Named the number one public middle school in Delaware by Niche.com, OCS Middle School is where the classical Hellenic education model reaches its full stride.
Students arrive with years of Greek language experience behind them and leave with Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High proficiency on the ACTFL scale. They graduate middle school as confident bilingual learners, independent thinkers, and young people with a clear sense of who they are and what they are capable of.
Building on the Foundation: Everything students learn in elementary school at OCS is designed to grow at the middle school level. Greek language instruction does not restart. It deepens. Academic expectations do not reset. They expand.
The habits of mind built in Kindergarten through Grade 5 become the tools students use to tackle more complex problems, more demanding texts, and more sophisticated ideas.
Secondary Curriculum
Opportunities (6-12)
Greek Program
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English Language Arts
The secondary English Language Arts program at Odyssey Charter School emphasizes literary analysis, critical thinking, research, written communication, and public speaking. Students in grades 6-12 utilize McGraw Hill StudySync as the core instructional resource and engage with a variety of classic and contemporary texts across multiple genres. Coursework is designed to strengthen analytical reading and effective communication skills while preparing students for college and career readiness. Advanced opportunities include AP Seminar, AP English Language and Composition, AP Research, World Literature, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Dual Enrollment English 12 through Delaware Technical Community College.
Mathematics
Secondary mathematics courses are designed to promote conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and real-world application of mathematical principles. Odyssey currently utilizes Carnegie Learning in grades 6-12 and will transition to Amplify Desmos Math in upcoming years to further support student engagement and problem-solving. Students are provided opportunities to progress through a rigorous sequence of courses that support both college and career readiness. Advanced coursework includes AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications.
Science
Science instruction in grades 6-12 follows the Delaware Recommended Curriculum and emphasizes inquiry, investigation, and hands-on learning experiences. Through the Delaware Department of Education’s Science Coalition, students in grades 6-8 benefit from access to high-quality curriculum materials, instructional resources, and laboratory experiences. Secondary students engage in scientific exploration across a variety of disciplines while developing analytical and problem-solving skills. High school course offerings include AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Astronomy, Dual Enrollment Biomedical Terminology, and Dual Enrollment AGS Animal Science.
Social Studies
The secondary social studies program prepares students to become informed, engaged, and responsible citizens through the study of history, geography, economics, civics, and global issues. Instruction follows the Delaware Recommended Curriculum while incorporating supplemental resources such as Newsela and Scholastic to support analysis of current events and diverse perspectives. Students develop research, discussion, and evidence-based reasoning skills through engaging coursework and inquiry-based learning experiences. Advanced course offerings include AP Human Geography, AP World History, Dual Enrollment U.S. History, AP African American Studies, AP Comparative Government and Politics, and Dual Enrollment Psychology.
Physical Education and Health
Physical education and health instruction continues through grades 6-12 and supports the development of lifelong wellness habits, physical fitness, and personal responsibility. Courses are aligned with Delaware state standards and graduation requirements while promoting teamwork, leadership, and healthy decision-making. Health education includes instruction in physical wellness, nutrition, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and CPR awareness. High school students are required to complete one credit of Physical Education and one-half credit of Health, with additional elective opportunities including Driver Education and Weight Training.
Visual and Performing Arts
Odyssey Charter School offers a comprehensive visual and performing arts program for students in grades 6-12 that encourages creativity, collaboration, and artistic expression. Middle school students may participate in band, drama, and visual arts courses, while high school students have access to a wide range of advanced offerings in music, theater, and visual arts. Music opportunities include Concert Band, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, and Drum Line Techniques I-IV. Visual arts offerings include Introduction to Visual Arts, Ceramics, and AP Art History. Theater courses include Acting I-IV, Stage Crew I-IV, Film Studies, and additional drama opportunities designed to develop performance and technical theater skills.
Exploratory and CTE Courses
Middle school at OCS is where students begin to discover their interests and explore potential career pathways. The exploratory and CTE courses available at this level are unique to middle school and designed to give students meaningful exposure to fields they may pursue in high school and beyond.
Grade 6 Greek Culinary Arts
Introduces students to food science, sustainability, and the cultural history of food through a Greek lens. This connects directly to OCS's Food Studies CTE pathway and the school's hydroponics and aeroponics program, which produces more than two tons of fresh produce annually for the community.
Grades 7 and 8 Greek Mythology
Woven into English Language Arts and visual arts, deepening understanding of how ancient Greek civilization shaped the modern world. Students explore literature, philosophy, and culture through primary and secondary sources, building cross disciplinary thinking that carries into high school AP courses.
CTE Pathway Exploration
Begins formally in middle school, giving students early exposure to the six pathways available in high school: Biomedical Science, Business Information Management, Computer Science, Digital Communication Technology, Food Studies, and K to 12 Teacher Academy.
Greek Language at Middle School
Greek language instruction is a core course throughout all three years of middle school. In Grade 6, students receive five hours of Greek language instruction per week alongside Greek Visual Arts. In Grades 7 and 8, Greek language continues as a core course with a focus on moving students from Intermediate Low toward Intermediate High proficiency on the ACTFL scale.
Students are assigned to honors and regular Greek language classes based on their proficiency level. This ensures every student is appropriately challenged and supported regardless of their starting point.
Students may elect to sit for Ellinomatheia exams in middle school. OCS is an officially recognized Ellinomatheia Examination Center and provides extra preparation classes at no cost to families. Ellinomatheia certification at B1 level and above can be applied toward college credits and the State of Delaware Certificate of Multiliteracy.
Assessment in
Middle School
OCS uses a combination of state assessments and nationally normed benchmarks to measure student progress across all middle school grade levels.
State assessments include Smarter Balanced in ELA and Math for Grades 6 through 8, DeSSA Science in Grade 8, and DeSSA Social Studies in Grades 6 through 8. i-Ready is used as an adaptive online platform for personalized reading and math progress monitoring. PSAT is administered in Grade 9 but preparation begins in middle school.
Recognition and
Results
OCS Middle School results speak for themselves, driven by our unique classical model and dedicated faculty.
#1 Public Middle School
In Delaware as ranked by Niche.com.
140–200% Outperformance
Immersion students outperform the state in ELA and Math.
90% Staff Retention
Ensures continuity of instruction year over year.
First State Favorites
Top Public School in Northern Delaware 2021, 2022, and 2023.
A Foundation of Confidence
Ready to Take the Next Step?
An OCS middle school education prepares students for high school and beyond. Greek language, classical thinking, and a whole child approach from day one.