Middle school student life
Every student has a place to contribute
Middle school students are encouraged to participate as active members of this learning community. Our House system, student clubs, and field trips give students opportunities to make lasting connections and develop their unique gifts.
Spiritual formation
Calvary Chapel Schools, we approach learning as an act of worship. The more we understand about God’s created world, the more capacity we have to worship Him. God’s truth and His love for us are woven into our daily instruction.
Our hope is that students experience the goodness of God, discover He is trustworthy, and know without a doubt that He loves them.
bible Classes
Bible is a core academic subject in middle school. Students develop strategies for reading the Bible and approaching their studies from a Biblical worldview.
6th-Grade
Developing a Biblical Worldview
Exploring history and scripture as one narrative pointing to Christ.
7th & 8th Grade (Year 1)
How to Read the Old Testament
Exploring common paradigms, literary styles, cultures, themes, and foundational truths of the Old Testament.
7th & 8th Grade (Year 2)
How to Read the New Testament
Exploring common paradigms, literary styles, the impact of Jesus, the early Church, and the major themes of the New Testament.
Chapels
Each Wednesday, our students gather to worship, engage with Scripture, pray, and hear from pastors, teachers, guests, and fellow students.
Students help shape the experience by leading worship and developing alternative chapels. Once a month, our teachers and students develop an alternative chapel experience; examples include stations of reflection and prayer and small-group discussions led by our High School students.
HOUSES
In 2024, Calvary Chapel Middle School introduced a House system to foster community and a strong sense of belonging. This system gives each student a meaningful opportunity to engage and contribute. Themed around the attributes of God, the Houses promote camaraderie, build new friendships, and offer experiences that challenge students and support growth.
Teachers and leaders have collaborated to create four Houses, each named after an attribute of God. Each House has a meaningful purpose, scripture, and color.
Student leaders have used the House Teams as a catalyst to organize pep rallies, beach days, and service projects that strengthen our school community.
House Chesed embodies the power of grace, offering kindness, compassion, and forgiveness to others, just as God extends grace to us. Inspired by Ephesians 4:32, students in this House strive to cultivate a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged.
House Emet is devoted to investigating what is good, right, and just, embracing the certainty that God is the source of all goodness and truth. Rooted in John 14:6, this House encourages students to seek trustworthiness, uphold God’s truth, and deepen their faith journey.
Aiming to create an atmosphere of harmony, House Shalom reflects the call of Romans 12:16 to live in peace with one another. This House encourages reconciliation, understanding, and the ability to build bridges, making our school a place where everyone feels safe and included.
House Rachamim exemplifies God’s mercy, emphasizing love, patience, and care for others. Inspired by Micah 6:8, this House encourages students to act justly and show compassion, fostering a culture of support and encouragement.
Serving Together
At Calvary Chapel Schools, service is an important part of how we invest in students’ lives. We believe serving others helps students grow in empathy, develop leadership, recognize the needs of those around them, and experience the joy of putting their faith into action.
As a middle school, we have participated in multiple service projects each year, including creating gifts for the younger grades, organizing snack packs for those in need, and beach clean-ups.
Field Experiences
Some of the best school memories happen outside the classroom. We love field trips in middle school and participate in multiple off-campus learning experiences every year.
Standout trips include our overnight stay on Catalina Island, exploring God’s created world through marine biology, and the Washington, D.C. trip where students experience our systems of government.
