Middle School
Faithful Confidence
At The Christ School, students in grades 6–8 are nurtured academically, spiritually, physically, and socially within a Christ-centered, loving community. Rooted in a biblical worldview, our program intentionally weaves faith and learning to help students understand their identity in Christ and their purpose in God’s eternal Kingdom.
High academic expectations are paired with spiritual formation, guiding students to develop a growth mindset while maturing as Christ-followers. Each learner is challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, and act compassionately, aligning with our TCS Portrait of a Graduate.
Our rigorous middle school continuum prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century by building foundational knowledge, character, and leadership skills. Instruction is thoughtfully scaffolded at each grade level to maximize learning potential across all content areas, while fostering spiritual transformation and a heart for service.
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Academic Programming
Core
Our five core academic areas—English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Bible—are designed to provide a well-rounded, rigorous education grounded in both academic excellence and Christian values.
Electives
Elective courses are extensions of the core academic program and allow our students the opportunity to expand their educational experiences. Elective courses are typically one semester in length. All elective courses are mixed grade levels (6th, 7th and 8th) with the exception of our World Languages course, which is only available to 8th grade students.
Sixth grade wheel courses are designed to meet the developmental needs of the students during this transition year to middle school. The exploratory wheel courses allow students to gain exposure to critical components of a well-rounded education. Students are enrolled in one wheel course per quarter.
Technology
“Technology” refers to the evolving tools we use to support and enhance student learning. Today, this includes the integration of devices such as Chromebooks, as well as platforms like Canvas and the Google Suite, which facilitate communication, collaboration, and personalized instruction. In addition, students and teachers utilize a variety of educational software and emerging tools to enrich lessons and adapt to diverse learning needs. Students are instructed on the responsible use of artificial intelligence to support learning. These technologies help address the unique ways in which God created each learner. Our commitment is to create a dynamic, Christ-centered learning environment where technology is intentionally leveraged to support and benefit all students.
Experiential Learning
Curriculum-integrated field trips, service projects, exploration of our downtown campus and surrounding venues, scientific investigations, and public speaking/classroom presentations are examples of how we incorporate experiential learning into the middle school. Additional examples include:
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Distinctives
Middle School Houses
One of the most distinctive aspects of our middle school is our house system, which promotes leadership, service, and spiritual transformation in our students.
Each student is placed into one of six houses. Our houses include students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. These houses foster connections and community among students and teachers across grade levels.
Middle School Retreat
At the beginning of every school year, middle school students participate in an overnight retreat. This retreat helps cultivate friendships, facilitate team-building, and develop leadership skills in our 6th - 8th grade students. Activities include our Inter-House Olympics, group worship, small group devotions, and lots of FUN! For many of our students, these retreats are among the most treasured memories of their time at TCS.
Middle School Chapel and Small Groups
Middle School Chapel
Every Thursday, our middle school students come together as a community to pray and worship. The Middle School Chapel elective organizes and leads our weekly Middle School chapel service. Speakers and topics are geared towards middle school students and focus on developing spiritual disciplines.
Small Groups
Each student in 6th - 8th grade is assigned a small-group advisory teacher. Small groups meet every Tuesday morning in grade-level groups comprised of all boys or all girls. These groups discuss topics that focus on spiritual formation and discipleship.