Middle School Academies

VISA (Venture Integrated Subjects Academy) - Grades 7,8

Venture Integrated Subjects Academy (VISA) is an academy choice for students in grades 6-8 who are interested in enriching their education in modified self-contained cohorts. Students use technology and the arts to explore and expand their understanding of the world in their core curriculum.

APEX (Academic Performance EXcellence) - Grades 7,8

APEX is an academy choice for students in grades 7 and 8 who rotate through four core classes and three support classes each day. This academy provides an integrated learning option where the focus is on achieving the academic and life skills needed to be college and career ready. Along with essential direct instruction in the core subjects, technology and project based assignments challenge students to explore the world around them.

Durham Ferry - Grades 5,6,7,8

Durham Ferry is a 290-acre site located 7 miles south of Manteca. It provides hand-on experiences in agriculture, natural resources and ecology, leadership, outdoor education and applied multimedia technology. Durham Ferry staff is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, research and development of leadership qualities in students. Students who attend Durham Ferry are those who are prepared to work hard, get dirty, and play passionately.

Keystone - 6th Grade

Keystone is a self-contained 6th grade academy that focuses on the academic and social maturity of students preparing them for Middle School. On site hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30am-2:20pm.

Synergy - Grades 5,6,7,8

Synergy middle school is a grades 5-8 full time homeschool program in which the parent/guardian provides instructional support to the student at home. An assigned teacher partners with the parent to plan an individualized academic plan for the student. Curriculum is provided and families are encouraged to use the world as their classroom. Required education assessments are also administered. Parents and children participate in mandatory monthly check-in meetings and additional support meetings are scheduled as determined by the teacher. Monthly field trips are planned to connect families with the community and provide children access to places they may not normally explore.