The goal of our middle school program is to prepare students for the next step in their academic journey. A focus on academic and character development lays the groundwork for our students to find success at our area’s top private and public schools.
Middle School Academic Program
6th and 7th Grade
- English Language Arts
- ELA Workshop
- Mathematics
- Math Workshop
- Bible and Chapel
- Science
- Social Studies
- Electives
8th Grade
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics*
- Bible / Chapel
- Science
- Social Studies
- Electives
Elective Course Options:
- Physical Education
- Handbells
- Music / Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Study Skills
- Health
- Current Events
- World Cultures
*Algebra I is now available and can be taken to meet HS math requirements for graduation
Exploratory Classes
These non-credit classes are offered to students once per week to allow them to explore unique disciplines and activities or get extra academic support.
Examples of course offerings include:
- Performing Arts - Beginning Dance, Beginning Tap Dance, Acting
- Visual Arts—Let’s Get Crafty, School Beautification, Sewing
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Leadership Lessons
- Beginning Spanish
- Agricultural Studies
Field Trips
In the fall, all middle school students embark on a 3-day, 2-night retreat. This time encourages students to develop a deeper relationship with God and each other. Students get to participate in numerous challenges and activities that promote personal, academic, and spiritual growth. Our middle school students also have field trips as a reward for displaying good behavior and solid academic habits.
Leadership Opportunities
Our students have unique opportunities not typically available in middle school. At SCS, our middle school students…
- Partner with Elementary classrooms as classroom assistants and book buddies
- Manage our school recycling program
- Take lead roles in school performances
- Are the main caretakers of our chickens
- Run our student council
- Participate in our intramural sports league
One-to-One Technology
Summit Christian School offers every student access to a personal learning device to use at school or during remote learning. Students in grades 6-8 are issued Chromebooks for daily use in school and at home. All devices are equipped with filtering and monitoring software.
