Middle School Courses

At Carmel Catholic High School, we are committed to providing a rigorous and enriching academic experience. Current middle school students can earn Carmel Catholic High School credit while challenging themselves with advanced coursework, or take non-credit courses to introduce students to high-school level topics through fun activities.

For-Credit Courses

Courses Offered
  • Algebra II Honors – Grade 8
  • Geometry Honors – Grade 8
  • Algebra I Honors – Grades 7 & 8
  • Introduction to Engineering (Dual Credit) – Grades 7 & 8
 
These courses allow motivated students to build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and get a head start on their high school journey.

 

Tuition-Free for Partner School Students

Carmel Catholic High School is pleased to offer these courses for FREE to students at our partner schools. Students from non-partner schools are welcome to enroll through our paid tuition option. 

mathAccelerated Math Courses

All three courses are designed to develop the skills required of honors students. In each course, the student is exposed to higher-order problem solving with an emphasis placed on methods and techniques. The student also acquires a strong understanding of algebraic and/or geometric concepts, while learning independence and responsibility. These self-paced math courses are taught by Carmel Catholic math teachers, such as Mr. John Titterton, the Engineering Department Chair and AP BC Calculus teacher. Please contact John Titterton at [email protected] if you have more questions about the course content.

To enroll in Algebra II or Geometry before freshman year, students must take Algebra 1 Honors through this program during their 7th grade year. Approval of the Math Department Chair is needed. 

Families who are interested will have an initial meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Kathy A. Nemmers Welcome Center. Students will be shown how the course will run and will complete the course remotely from that point on. 

Students must apply to be admitted to the course. Admission is based on teacher recommendation and student performance in junior high level algebra 1 (course average 75%) or pre-algebra (86%). To apply, register using the button below. Deadline to apply is Friday, June 20. 

engineeringIntroduction to Engineering (Dual Credit) Course

Students will learn how to model, improve, and develop products, both in and out of the classroom, through design challenges and a distinct problem-solving model. Students will learn to sketch solutions by hand and to illustrate solutions using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software. Emphasis in class is placed on documenting the design process when analyzing and considering solutions. Students will also learn how best to communicate and present ideas.

The course will run through the 2026-2027 fall and spring semesters with students having the option to choose between the following sessions:

• Saturday mornings, starting August 22, 2026, from 8-11 a.m.
• Monday evenings, starting August 24, 2026 from 6-9 p.m.
 
Class will continue weekly until approximately May 8 and May 10, 2027, with breaks for holidays and school closures.
 
A Parent Information Night will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the Kathy A. Nemmers Welcome Center.
 
Students must apply to be admitted to the course. Admission is based on a brief teacher recommendation and a short essay submitted by the student. To apply, register using the button below. Deadline to apply is Friday, June 29, 2026.