Middle School Matters!
Middle School is not just the years between elementary and high school. It is not an older version of elementary school, nor is it mini-high school.
Middle School is a time of transition, maturing, striving for independence, and searching for safe boundaries. It is movement toward accepting more responsibility, understanding of oneself and the world that God has created. It is the time when faith must become real and not just an assumption of the parent's faith.
- It is an important time.
- It is a challenging time.
- It is a life-changing time.
- Values learned at home must stand the test of friends' and teachers' values.
- Self-concept is enhanced according to scripture or it is torn down according to societal norms.
Where do you want your middle-schooler to spend these critically important years? More than likely, you desire for them to be under the influence of those who share your family's beliefs and core values.
Appleton Christian Middle School is a place where our transitioning middle level students are loved and appreciated for the unique people they are and where they are nurtured to maturity in Jesus, in academics, as well as in the social and physical areas of their development.
Middle School Program:
ACS middle school is designed to help students transition from a one teacher classroom to the high school setting. Teachers and students work together to facilitate the development of independent thinking and learning skills. Students will participate in the following courses of study:
- Bible
- English: Grammar, Composition, Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading/Literature
- Study & Thinking Skills (5-8)
- Math: General Math (5, 6, 7), Pre-Algebra (7, 8), Algebra (8)
- Social Studies: US History & Geography (5), Ancient Cultures (6), Middle Ages - World History (7), American Republic (8)
- Science: General Science (5 & 6), Life Science (7), Physical Science (8)
- Junior Achievement (5-8)
- Speech (6)
- Keyboarding/Computer (5-8)
- Physical Education (5-8)
- Electives: Drama, Choir, Art, Worship Team, Yearbook, Spanish/French/German
CURRICULUM
- 30 Days to Understanding the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day: Bible 4-5
- Content Area Strategies 5-8
- Bible Survey & Current Issues: Bible 8
- Abeka: Literature 6-8
- Shurley Language: English K-8
- Open Court Reading and Phonics K-4, Spelling 1-4
- MOSDOS Literature: 7
- Bob Jones: Reading 5, Math 1-4, Social Studies 5-8
- CSI: Science K-8, Faith & Discipleship---Bible 8
- Physical Education K-8
- ACSI: Kindergarten Math, Bible Pre-K-5, Spelling 5
- Zaner-Bloser: Penmanship 3-5, Spelling 6-7
- Handwriting without Tears K-2
- Teacher-Created Materials: Computer 5-8, Composition & Critical Thinking-6 Social Studies 1-2, Art
- Take Tenn: Thinking & Study Skills 4-8
- Our Christian Heritage: Social Studies 1-4
- Saxon: Math 5-8
- Route 66: Bible 6
- Rosetta Stone: Foreign Language 5-8
- Otter Creek Institute: Mastering Math Facts 1-6