ACA Middle School

The Middle School at ACA is a community of sixth through eighth grade students who are in transition from childhood to adolescence. The program continues to offer daily learning from the Bible and the other core subjects from a distinctly biblical perspective. During these formative years, it is important to give attention to the growth and maturity of the whole child. Therefore, special attention is given to developing study skills, personal responsibility, moral integrity, exploring co-curricular interests, expanding reading, writing and thinking skills, and providing a robust social environment in which to flourish in mind, body and spirit (Luke 2:52).

The key to a vibrant and positive middle school is a highly trained, effective and dedicated faculty. The ACA faculty are committed to making an impact on students’ whole lives and recognize the unique qualities and needs of the Middle School student. Our teachers understand their intellectual development from concrete operations to abstract thinking and are aware of the growing spiritual and social needs of students. They realize that each student needs affirmation, correction, encouragement and a robust environment in which to pursue excellence (Eph. 6:4).

The Middle School program expands opportunities for students in order to allow them to more fully realize their athletic and artistic gifts and abilities. The increase of the fine arts (choir, band, drama, art) presents co-curricular outlets for students in the Middle School. A full compliment of athletic opportunities provides three full seasons of interscholastic sports competition.

Finally, the Middle School is a positive, encouraging launching pad into the Upper School, as students continue to mature and build their dreams for college and beyond.