Grades 6–8 is where students discover who they are — building independence, strong character, and academic momentum, guided by teachers who both listen and challenge in small classes averaging 12 students.
Step into a school day and feel the energy of this campus.
Campus Life🔊 Tap for soundMy favorite part of the day is getting ready for the Living History Museum, where we dress up as historical figures and present. It makes me feel excited and prepared — one of the most fun and memorable events.
School Spirit🔊 Tap for soundSmall classes averaging 12 students let teachers tailor instruction and build strong relationships — students excel and love learning.
Service hours are built into the curriculum — responsibility, empathy, and leadership through giving back.
A secure campus, anti-bullying programs, chapel Wednesdays, and the Abeka curriculum nurture students personally and spiritually.
As adolescents face new decisions and freedoms, Bible class equips them with biblical wisdom — Scripture, discussion, and real-life application in a supportive environment.
Effective communication and critical thinking through grammar, composition, and classic literature — with novels analyzed for moral lessons and character development.
A structured program designed to meet and exceed California standards — arithmetic through pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry, with real-world applications and mental math throughout.
Biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and environmental studies — explored through hands-on experiments and problem-based projects that investigate real-world scientific issues.
World and American history brought to life with timelines, maps, and biographies — including the annual Living History Museum research project.
Building on the elementary foundation — conversational Spanish, reading, and writing strengthened through games, role-playing, and multimedia lessons.
Foundational skills across diverse media — drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics — while exploring the elements and principles of art and developing a personal artistic voice.
Every student learns instruments and plays in the school band — technique, theory, and ensemble performance, culminating in two major concerts each year.
A well-rounded introduction to sports and fitness — skills, rules, and sportsmanship — plus competitive league teams for boys and girls.
From computational thinking to real code — starting with visual, block-based programming and progressing toward Python, with projects that build practical skills.
Daily PE with a variety of sports — fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits.
Join the middle school band and perform at the Christmas program and spring concert.
Homework help plus coding, cooking, weight training, and extra English and math.
From Grade 6, students move beyond LEGO robotics into the hands-on AI & STEM labs — coding, drones, and embedded systems — with Google Gemini and Claude woven into everyday learning.
The daily schedule for Grades 6–8 — switch between a regular day and Wednesday chapel day.
Wednesdays include whole-school Chapel and an earlier 2:20 PM dismissal.
Middle school is where students begin to understand themselves. Through advisory, we help every student explore their interests and strengths — a starting point for conversation, never a label.
Guided self-reflection using the research-based Holland (RIASEC) interest framework — discovering what you are naturally drawn to.
Every result is a mirror, not a box — a way to discover the gifts God has given you.
Small-group advisory means a teacher who knows each student and helps connect who they are to how they learn.
See classes of 10–12 students in action.
We're offering Scholarships for qualifying High School students and Sibling Discounts — ask us how to apply.
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