Classes in Jr. High transition from self-contained with one primary teacher to departmentalized with several teachers allowing for specialization in the content areas. Core subjects include Bible, Language Arts, Math, Science, History and Spanish. Additional classes include physical education, music, and art.
Students give focused attention to strengthening Bible study skills through instruction in inductive study techniques. Small study groups allow these young men and women to be mentored by Godly teachers who have a heart for Jr. High students as well as a contagious love for the Lord. In addition, one semester each year is devoted to strengthening their Biblical Worldview thinking through the Lightbearers curriculum published by Summit Ministries.
Several options are available for students in math. Pre-Algebra or Algebra are options for seventh grade students, while Algebra or Geometry are available for eighth grade students. In addition, students with a strong math aptitude are encouraged to participate in the ACSI Math Olympics competition and/or the MathCounts team which meets as an extra-curricular activity after school to prepare for local and state competitions.
Technology skills are integrated throughout the content areas. Language Arts will include instruction in Word-processing skills and Power Point presentations, math and science will focus on using graphs, charts, and Excel spread sheets, Bible, History and Spanish will extend student learning through internet research and media presentations, and Art will utilize elements of design in classroom activities. All Jr. High classrooms are equipped with Smart-Board technology and have access to a high speed, networked lab that includes fire-wall safety features.
Extended learning activities include several service projects assisting at Franklin Graham’s, Operation Christmas Child warehouse, and Feed My Starving Children assembly plant. In addition, seventh graders enjoy studying and learning to care for God’s creation at a three-day Christian environmental camp. Eighth graders cap off their time at Chapel Hill Academy with an 8-day history trip to the East Coast. Students visit historical sites that they have studied as well as see first hand the evidence of our nation’s Christian foundation.