Shaping Futures in Middle School
July 16, 2025
At Holston Academy, we believe that middle school is more than a bridge between elementary and high school. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new lineup of engaging and future-focused middle school elective courses designed to inspire, challenge, and empower our students.
At Holston Academy, we believe that middle school is more than a bridge between elementary and high school. It’s a pivotal time when students begin to discover who they are, what they’re passionate about, and how they want to shape their futures. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new lineup of engaging and future-focused middle school elective courses designed to inspire, challenge, and empower our students.
Exciting New Electives to Inspire and Empower
This school year, Holston Academy is expanding its middle school offerings to match the evolving interests of students and the demands of a dynamic world. Some standout options from our course catalog include:
- Digital Art and Design
Students explore visual creativity through design tools and techniques used in modern digital art—perfect for aspiring designers, animators, or visual storytellers. - Coding 1A: Introduction to Programming
Young learners begin their programming journey using block-based and introductory text-based coding. They’ll gain logical thinking skills and experience the satisfaction of creating their own code. - Photography: Drawing with Light
Students learn the technical and artistic sides of photography, from composition and lighting to digital editing—developing both creative skills and visual literacy. - Exploring Music
This course invites students to understand music’s cultural impact while building a foundation in rhythm, melody, and basic music theory. - Health Science Foundations 1A: Introduction
Students explore health, wellness, preventive care, and human body systems while learning about careers in therapeutic services, diagnostic services, biotechnology, support services, and informatics.
These electives aren’t just engaging, they’re thoughtfully developed to build 21st-century skills, encourage self-expression, and give students a head start on their high school goals and future ambitions.
Future-Ready Learning Starts in Middle School
It’s never too early to start planning for the future. Research shows that middle school is a crucial time to explore interests, develop confidence, and understand how learning connects to life beyond the classroom.
Our electives are designed to help students:
- Cultivate problem-solving and creative thinking
- Build practical tech and communication skills
- Explore future careers in STEM, the arts, and entrepreneurship
- Learn how to lead, collaborate, and take initiative
At Holston Academy, we’re not just preparing students for the next grade level, we’re preparing them to thrive in a changing world.
A Holston Academy Education: Built for Long-Term Success
The world is changing rapidly, and education must evolve with it. That’s why Holston Academy is committed to providing an innovative, student-centered learning environment that grows with your child. From personalized academic support to forward-looking electives, our approach ensures students graduate not just with strong transcripts, but with vision, purpose, and a sense of direction.
Whether your child is interested in science, the arts, technology, or entrepreneurship, our expanded elective course selection is designed to help them explore their potential in meaningful ways.
Ready to learn more?
Attend our next virtual open house, meet our passionate educators, and see how Holston Academy can be a part of your student’s journey!