Middle School

Welcome to the “Middle School Adventure,” an exciting journey, filled with challenges and wonderful learning opportunities. Our teachers are among the best and will work with your child to help them realize their potential. As a middle school staff, we embrace the adventure that we all are on throughout these years and hope that throughout their time at Village, students will thrive in the adventure.

Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the world they find themselves tomorrow. We offer a rigorous academic program, athletics, visual and performing arts, retreat opportunities, and academic guidance to help student through this rapidly changing world. At the heart of our efforts is our belief that Jesus Christ is central to all we do. In addition to being outstanding educators, our teachers model what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

During the middle school years, students learn how to balance their lives so they can be strong in the face of the academic, social, emotional, and physical pressures they will encounter in high school and adult life. Village Christian Middle School provides an environment for students to build healthy relationships, establish priorities, discover new interests, and develop confidence. We invite you to discover all the ways VCS will help your student throughout these adventure-filled years and thrive.

Dana Mikels
Middle School Principal

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Middle School Course of Study

6th Grade
  • English 6
  • Ancient World History 6
  • Earth Science and Ecology 6
  • Math 6
  • Biblical Studies 6
  • PE or Dance Company**
  • Elective choice of:
7th Grade
  • English 7
  • Medieval World History 7
  • Life Science 7
  • Math; choice* of:
    • Pre-Algebra
    • Honors Pre-Algebra
    • Honors Algebra 1
  • Biblical Studies 7
  • PE or Dance Company**
  • Elective choice of:
8th Grade
  • English 8
  • US History 8
  • Physical Science 8
  • Math; choice* of:
    • Math 8
    • Algebra 1
    • Honors Algebra 1
    • Honors Geometry
  • Biblical Studies 8: The Life of Jesus
  • PE or Dance Company**
  • Elective choice of:

*Based on previous course and math placement
**Requires assessment for placement

Fine Arts in Middle School

The Middle School Fine Arts program facilitates the development of young artists through creative expression in the classroom and on the stage. We believe that artistic expression is a gift from God and that every student can receive, enjoy, and develop that gift. Our curriculum classes give students elective opportunities in choral, instrumental, drama, digital, and 2D/3D art. All of our dynamic fine arts offerings benefit from our beautiful Kendall Pavilion, Black Box Theater, Graphic Arts Lab, and modern, fully equipped practice rooms. Many of our groups travel and compete in regional competitions during the school year and have won outstanding awards.

For a list of our Middle School fine arts opportunities, visit the Fine Arts department.

Athletics in Middle School

Athletics is a cornerstone of the Middle School experience, providing unique and meaningful learning opportunities not offered elsewhere in the school curriculum. Middle School sports help in developing habits, attitudes, and ideals necessary for ethical competition and cooperation in society.

Athletic opportunities also help students with lifelong lessons for personal and spiritual growth, such as sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, loyalty, integrity, and self-discipline - qualities that help prepare middle schoolers as future leaders on and off the field. All of our athletes also benefit from our strength and conditioning program in our modern weight training facility.

For a list of Middle School teams, visit our Athletics department.

CREW Leadership

CREW (Compassionate, Respectful, Equality, and Welcome) is a eighth grade leadership class. CREW Leaders are selected by an application process during their 7th grade year. They are respectable role models, have excellent communication skills, leadership potential, strong faith, GPA of 3.0 or higher, and sense of responsibility. CREW Leaders have a tremendous influence on our new students and learn many valuable leadership skills in the process.

What does a CREW Leader do? CREW Leaders are trained to work with the incoming sixth grade students as they transition to middle school. After three days of training, the CREW Leaders run sixth grade orientation before school starts in August. Each CREW Leader is assigned a small group of sixth grade students to meet at orientation and to befriend during the first few weeks of school. Additionally, throughout the school year, CREW Leaders meet regularly with their student groups to touch base, discuss problems, and provide spiritual, social, and academic support. CREW Leaders also impact all middle school students through leading seminar classes and organizing middle school events.

CREW Leaders meet as a class, and as a Seminar group in 8th grade, with the CREW class taking the place of 8th grade Bible in their schedule. A Biblical perspective of leadership, character development, relationships, and mentoring/discipleship is a foundation for the program.

Contact the Middle School Office

If we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Middle School Office. We can be reached by phone at 818-767-8382 x400, or you may use the form below to send us an e-mail.

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