Middle School – Grades 6-8

Our daily homeroom time is intentionally structured with relationship development in mind. Our students spend time with their NEST group each morning discussing a variety of topics ranging from academic to spiritual and everything in between! Our goal is for students to be known and to develop a sense of belonging with their classmates.

Our middle school core curriculum includes Bible, English, Math, Social Studies/History, and Science. Each subject is designed to build a strong academic foundation while equipping students to think critically, grow in their understanding of Biblical Truth, and apply what they learn.

To learn more about the curriculum used in each subject, click here.

At the end of each school day, middle school students participate in exploratory classes that are designed to be high-engagement, low-stress, and lots of fun. These classes give students the chance to try new things, discover interests, and enjoy a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the middle school years. Classes include:

PE/Health helps students develop physical fitness, motor skills, teamwork, and Christ-like character while learning that their identity and worth are found in Christ. Through active learning, daily movement, and hands-on experiences, students learn how their bodies function, how to make wise health choices, and how to participate safely and confidently in physical activity. Students experience a variety of sports, games, fitness activities, and health topics as they grow in responsibility, humility, teamwork, and perseverance. They learn to care for their bodies as a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20) and recognize their health, abilities, and strength as gifts from God to be used for His glory.

Explore FCS gives students a hands-on introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences through career exploration, kitchen safety and cooking, basic sewing, entrepreneurship, and résumé-building skills. Students get a glimpse into high school FCS courses while developing practical skills they can build on for the future. God has given us a lot of life to live, and this class encourages students to pursue it with excellence while learning skills for everyday life.

Middle School Art is a Christ-centered course designed to help students recognize that, as people created in God’s image, they are uniquely gifted with creativity. Students will explore the elements and principles of art while developing skills in drawing, painting, design, color theory, and composition across a variety of media, including graphite, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic. Through art history, aesthetics, artistic production, and critique, students will strengthen their observation, craftsmanship, creativity, and artistic communication skills while learning to use their God-given talents with excellence, diligence, integrity, and stewardship. The course emphasizes creating artwork that communicates beauty, truth, hope, and the character of God, encouraging students to make thoughtful, Christ-honoring artistic choices and use their creativity to glorify God.

KC Class gives students the opportunity to strengthen their keyboarding skills while expressing their creativity through crafts. Each week, students will progress through a structured keyboarding program designed to develop proper finger placement while improving typing speed and accuracy. Students will also complete a variety of craft projects using different materials, tools, and techniques to create both functional and decorative items. This class is a fun blend of technology, creativity, and hands-on learning!

Think Tank Adventures gives students the opportunity to explore their God-given talents through creative challenges, hands-on projects, and engaging activities across multiple disciplines. Drawing from the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25), students will develop, explore, and learn to wisely steward the unique abilities God has given them. Each week brings something new, from designing innovative solutions to real-world problems and exploring geography to competing in quiz-bowl-style games and completing makerspace challenges. Through mystery challenges, creative games, and hands-on learning, students will build critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creative confidence while discovering how their gifts can be used to bless others. This class is a fun blend of creativity, curiosity, and learning that encourages students to see their talents as gifts from God and opportunities to reflect His design as His image-bearers (Genesis 1:27).

STEM engages students in hands-on learning that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through creative challenges, experiments, and collaborative projects. Students use the engineering design process to plan, build, test, evaluate, and improve their designs while developing critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills. Through these experiences, students grow in curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and perseverance as they explore concepts and apply their learning to real-world challenges.

Christian Leadership & Service equips students to become Christ-centered leaders through the study of biblical leadership principles, character development, teamwork, communication, and service. Students explore what it means to lead with humility, integrity, and a servant’s heart, and discover how God can use their unique gifts and talents to serve others. Through practical leadership opportunities and a required 10 hours of volunteer service at their home church during the semester, students will apply biblical principles in real-life settings, grow in responsibility, and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to lead by following Christ’s example.

Each week, middle school students gather for a chapel service created specifically with them in mind. These services provide an engaging time of worship and teaching that helps students grow in their faith, connect biblical truth to their everyday lives, and experience worship in a way that is meaningful at this stage of their spiritual journey.

Bowling
Cross Country
Volleyball
Basketball
Track

Choir
Band
Yearbook
Personal Communications

Student Council
Middle School Spiritual Retreat
Service Day