In this way the curriculum reflects changes in research, methodology, technology, student needs, and state mandates. Moreover, courses of study are aligned with the proficiency tests. The information gained from this is helpful to teachers in instructional planning, student placement and evaluation, and communicating progress to parents. Marietta City Schools provides a broad range of curricular opportunities beyond the basics. There is available to the exceptional student an excellent, well-balanced Talented and Gifted program.
All students receive art, music, and physical education from certified specialists.
Most of the major academic areas offer accelerated course offerings. Furthermore, junior and senior students may enroll in local college classes at no cost. They may be removed from regular classes for enrichment in Junior Great Books, Future Problem Solving, or other activities when trained volunteers are available. Services at Marietta Middle School include Honors Language Arts in all three grades, Accelerated Science with Earth Science, normally a ninth grade course, offered in the eighth grade, and Accelerated Math with Algebra 1 offered in the eighth grade. French and Spanish 1 are also offered in the eighth grade.