Love and Care
We believe that academics are incomplete
without an integration of Love and Care. We foster
these ideals daily. Spiritual learning is promoted
via:
Worship. Praise
and awareness of God is a vital ingredient of our
total curriculum. Friday chapels in the church auditorium
with the whole student body include spirited singing
and Bible lessons and stories by ministers from local
churches and other guests. On occasion, middle school
participants will have their own chapel services.
Bible. Scripture
memorization and daily devotions are included in each
classroom. The classroom Bible curriculum is nondenominational
and establishes the authority of God's Word. The lessons
build lifetime personal Bible study skills and emphasize
Christian living.
Service. Teachers
will encourage one or more school and/or service projects
each year.
Other enrichment Programs
Foreign Language.
A foreign language is taught once a week to all grades.
More intensive study is offered to 7th and 8th Grade
students. After successful completion of Spanish 1A
and 1B in Middle School, students should be ready
for Spanish II when they enter high school.
Computer. Computer
classes are offered to all grades once a week. Students
are exposed to educational programs and word processing.
Art. Art is expressed
in a variety of modes in each classroom. It is also
taught formally by our art teacher.
Music. Each class
has weekly music sessions, learning a variety of songs,
different composers, and about notes and rhythm patterns.
Students in Grades 2-5 who elect to join the Children’s
Chorus practice weekly after school and perform at
Christmas, the spring concert, and compete at Kings
Dominion Chorus Festival. Middle school singers have
similar options. Private instruction in string instruments
is offered by Mrs. Mahone for Grades 4-8. Band instruction
for the same ages is offered through Newsom Music.
An instrumental ensemble depends on available participants.
Library. Students
learn library skills and broaden their knowledge and
experience through a variety of reading materials.
Accelerated Reader program is available to build comprehension
skills and the joy of reading. Middle School students
utilize Public Library resources on a weekly basis,
developing research and literary skills.
Physical Education.
The physical education program includes organized
activities to help students develop skills important
to their physical growth. We participate in the Physical
Best Program at several grade levels, including mile
run, pull-ups, etc.
Interscholastic Athletics.
The Peninsula Coed League offers competition
with other schools in soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
All Middle School students are invited to try out
for the respective teams. Players who are selected
for the team, pay a participation fee.
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