Middle School

Sixth Grade

As students enter Sixth Grade, they embark on a new and exciting journey that involves having a rotating classroom schedule, developing deeper peer connections, and exploring elective-based classes.

To provide an enriching learning experience, students will have an assigned homeroom teacher and rotate to different classes for their various core subjects. This allows students to experience a change of scenery and teaching style throughout their daily academics.

In Sixth Grade, students attend a Bible class lecture hall with Seventh and Eighth Grade. The curriculum is hand-crafted and taught by Faith Ministries’ pastoral team and follows a three-year rotation that covers Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, and Theology and Practical Living. This provides students with a strong foundation in Biblical knowledge and prepares them to delve deeper into these topics when they enter High School.

Throughout History class, students will learn about ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Persia, the Byzantine Empire, and Middle Age Europe. In English Class, students will explore reading, spelling, grammar, and writing areas, and built upon the fundamentals of grammar that were taught throughout Elementary School. This class features spelling with Latin and Greek-derived prefixes, suffixes, and roots, writing a professional business letter, a personal narrative, and reading excerpts of literature such as The Jungle Book.

In Math class, students will learn various techniques to equip them for advanced math throughout the remainder of their academic career. Such methods include the Fraction Theory and introduction to plane figure geometry. In Science, students gain exposure to the basics of Science, covering topics from energy in motion to the intricate details of the human body. Sixth Grade will also participate in hands-on planet and seedling growth projects.

To further enhance their learning experience, students will do a comprehensive study on a featured country to research for our annual Academic Fair. Students will showcase their research and findings to their peers, the student body, and our parents.

Apart from their daily core subjects, Sixth Grade students will also partake in a weekly Art, Spanish, Theatre, and Physical Education class. They also have the privilege of attending a weekly Creative Lab, where they are exposed to additional pieces of literature and helped to develop their writing skills. Additionally, students have the ability to choose from a selection of elective classes to explore their interests in other subjects and hobbies, such as photography, crafting, life skills, and more.

Field trips may include visiting a space observatory, Mystic Aquarium, and the Connecticut Science Center.

Students in Middle School all participate in daily recess time to build relationships with their peers and release energy through healthy play either outside or in our gymnasium.

Overall, the Sixth Grade curriculum is designed to allow students to explore their interests and develop new skills, equipping them for change as they enter their adolescent years.

Seventh Grade

The Seventh Grade curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes a rotating schedule with core subjects and elective classes. Additionally, the teachers are equipped to help students navigate through the motions of pre-teen and teen years, promoting growth and development in both academics and social aspects.

In Seventh Grade, students attend a Bible class lecture hall with Sixth and Eighth Grade. The curriculum is hand-crafted and taught by Faith Ministries’ pastoral team and follows a three-year rotation that covers Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, and Theology and Practical Living. This provides students with a strong foundation in Biblical knowledge and prepares them to delve deeper into these topics when they enter High School.

History class allows students to explore and deepen their understanding of the cultural and political developments of the world, including the rise of Islam, the Asian and European cultures, the Renaissance and Reformation, World War I, and World War II. English class is divided into grammar, literature, and writing studies, focusing on areas to help students develop their comprehension, figurative language, and note-taking skills. Some literature covered in Seventh Grade includes short stories such as Amigo Brothers, The Buffalo Dance, and The Scarlet Ibis. The students also encounter narrative nonfiction such as Exploring the Titanic and an excerpt from the novel, Wonder.

In Math class, students learn math fundamentals and problem-solving by covering topics from decimals to probabilities. In Seventh Grade, students are also introduced to Algebra in preparation for Eighth Grade and High School level math. Science class allows students to study the foundations of life science and engage in exciting endeavors such as studying microbiology, the animal kingdom, and the complex design of the human body. Seventh Grade students get to explore the Science Lab and partake in dissection and seedling growth projects.

Seventh Grade students also have the opportunity to expand their scientific findings through an annual science experiment where the students research an assigned topic over a few months and create a research paper and presentation to showcase at our annual Academic Fair.

In addition to their daily core subjects, Seventh Grade students partake in a weekly Art, Spanish, Theatre, and Physical Education class. Furthermore, students can choose from a selection of elective courses to explore their interests in other subjects such as cooking, computer science, debate, and more.

Field Trips may include visiting the Mystic Aquarium and the Connecticut Science Center.

Students in Middle School all participate in daily recess time to build relationships with their peers and release energy through healthy play either outside or in our gymnasium.

Overall, the Seventh Grade curriculum is designed to offer opportunities to promote academic and social growth, helping students develop into well-rounded individuals.

Eighth Grade

As students prepare for the transition to High School, our Eighth Grade curriculum is designed to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in High School. Our Middle School schedule is structured to mimic our High School schedule on an age-appropriate scale, providing students with a rotating classroom schedule and a range of elective classes. Through this curriculum, students are exposed to various assets and experiences that will help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Students in Eighth Grade attend a Bible class lecture hall with Sixth and Seventh Grade. The curriculum is hand-crafted and taught by Faith Ministries’ pastoral team and follows a three-year rotation that covers Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, and Theology and Practical Living. This provides students with a strong foundation in Biblical knowledge and prepares them to delve deeper into these topics when they enter High School.

In History, students will further their knowledge from Fifth Grade as they build upon the discoveries of American History and the American Republic, including in-depth studies of the New World, Colonial Society, the French and Indian War, The Independence Movement, the Civil War, the Great Depression, and more. English class combines grammar, literature, and writing through many hands-on projects such as designing a travel brochure, reporting a story, creating a character profile, writing an ad for a table game, and creating a photo essay. Eighth Graders will also read literature excerpts such as Ben-Hur and a dramatic version of A Christmas Carol.

The Math curriculum allows students to prepare for High School as they begin to learn the techniques involved in algebra by taking a pre-algebra class. This course introduces students to algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions. By mastering these Algebraic fundamentals in Eighth Grade, students can be prepared and excel in their High School Math classes. In Science, the Eighth Grade discovers major topics of earth and space science, exploring the earth’s materials, the water world, the atmosphere, and the heavens. Students also learn about mapping and engage in a hands-on project to create their own map. In addition, Eighth Grade participates in two other hands-on projects supporting their learning on planets and rocks.

In addition to their daily core subjects, Eighth Grade students partake in a weekly Art, Spanish, Theatre, and Physical Education class. Furthermore, students can choose from a selection of elective courses to explore their interests in other subjects. One of our featured Eighth Grade elective classes is Boss Academy through the Brave Enough to Fail organization. This class equips students with techniques and abilities to be brave in pursuing their dreams and further schooling and career paths.

To further their studies, students in Eighth Grade do an extensive research project on the most influential inventions in world history. Students will showcase their findings at our annual Academic Fair.

Field trips may include visiting a space observatory, Mystic Aquarium, and the Connecticut Science Center. All Eighth Graders attend a Class Trip to the Mohonk Mountain House in New Parts, NY, for an afternoon of fine dining, hiking, and picture-taking.

Students in Middle School all participate in daily recess time to build relationships with their peers and release energy through healthy play either outside or in our gymnasium.

Overall, our Eighth Grade curriculum is designed to expose students to a routine similar to High School while giving them experiences that will help them succeed in their future academic endeavors.