Our middle school is the bridge between elementary and high
school. Here students continue learning basic skills and develop
additional study habits necessary for serious academic work in high school.
Our program helps young students sixth through eighth grades explore and
develop their academics, athletic and artistic skills in a Christian
environment.
The mind and body are developing rapidly during these
preadolescent and early adolescent years. At such an important time of
growth for students, a caring faculty fosters independent thinking and
self-confidence through a comprehensive curriculum. The Middle School
program is departmentalized, providing instructors the ability to teach in their
areas of expertise. At the same time, we recognize the unique needs of
rapidly growing middle school students by offering a rich variety of academic
and practical learning opportunities during daily “periods.” Conscious of
the spiritual capacity of middle school students, all subjects are taught from a
Christian perspective to foster their individual spiritual growth. During
these years it is essential that they are influenced by strong Christian
teachers and leaders for as many years as possible. We believe GCA’s
rigorous academic plan in which the Bible is central and integrated with all
subject matter is paramount in the total outcome of our student body.
Activities/Fine
Arts
Student Council:
Representatives are selected from each class. Chapel:
Chapel is held on a weekly basis for the middle school students to provide
spiritual challenges and enrichment. Students can participate in praise and
worship activities. National Junior Honor Society:
Inductions are held each spring. Spelling Bee and Scholars Bowl: These activities are available to interested students. Educational
Experience: Each
year the sixth graders participate in an off-campus, five day outdoor
educational experience at Tremont. Seventh grade students take a field trip to
Camp Explore in Greenville, and eighth grade students take a field trip to Space
Camp in Huntsville, Alabama.
Each student is given the opportunity to participate in the middle school
choral program. Band is available for students who would like to
learn an instrument or for the more experienced player. Pep/Marching Band and
Flag Corp are available.
Curriculum
Bible Grade 6 - Life of Christ
Grade 7 - Old Testament
Grade 8 - The Church (Acts)
History
History 6 - New World History
History 7 - Tennessee History
History 8 - U.S. History
English Grammar, Literature, Vocabulary, Spelling and Composition
Electives
Physical Ed.
Art
Music
German
Computer Skills
Study Skills
Athletics 2007 Middle School Champions The middle school team finished with a 10-1 record and won
the East Tennessee Middle School Football Association District A Championship.
Head Coach Travis Flickinger was named District Coach of the Year.
Sports offered at the middle school level are:
Boys Football
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Wrestling
Girls Volleyball
Basketball
Softball
Cheerleading
GCA is the charter organization for Cub Scout
Pack 949. They meet at Grace every Monday night. For more information, please
visit their website at www.yahoo.com and
search under groups for pack949den2.