THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES 6-8)

"Now listen to me, children. Blessed are those who keep my ways." Proverbs 8:32

Throughout its history, MJCA has sought to exemplify academic excellence offered in an atmosphere of Christian principles. In order to meet the unique needs of young adolescents, MJCA began operating its middle school comprised of grades 6, 7, and 8. This division of the school has its own chapels, fine arts, sports, mission trips, and electives that are separate from the high school program.

Transition and Preparation
Due to the difficult transition from pre-adolescence to adolescence, the middle school program places high priority on staffing with educators committed to this age group. All areas of development-spiritual, academic, physical, and social and moral-are included in the middle school program. The achievement of academic success with young adolescents, for example, is highly dependent upon other developmental needs being met. The middle school curriculum is challenging, integrative, and exploratory. Core subjects include Bible, language arts, mathematics, science, and history. Related exploratory classes include instructional emphasis in computer, art, chorus, band, music appreciation, drama, teen living skills, weight training and physical education.

Eighth grade students take physical science, which is usually not offered until the freshman year. Our honors program begins in the 8th grade. At this level, qualified students may opt to take Algebra I.