By fifth grade, a child's mind begins to think more analytically. Middle-school students are less interested in learning facts than in asking "Why?”

The second phase of classical education, the logic stage, is a time when the child begins to understand cause and effect, the relationships between fields of knowledge and the way facts fit into a logical framework. Our teachers channel students' natural desire to argue through the formal study of logic. Students learn to analyze, evaluate and critique information. During these years, students begin algebra and the study of logic. They begin to apply logic to all academic subjects. The logic of writing, for example, includes paragraph construction and learning to support a thesis; the logic of reading involves the criticism and analysis of texts, not simple absorption of information. Lessons are taught with lively discussion and debate.

In Bible, students learn how to apply their faith and how to defend it through apologetics. They also learn about the major religions in the world and what characterizes the Christian faith. In a safe atmosphere, they are given the opportunity to question, ultimately strengthening their roots and deepening their understanding of the truth.

Core subjects include Bible, literature and creative writing, science, grammar, history and math. In addition, we teach Spanish in seventh and eighth, Latin in fifth and sixth, logic in eighth, as well as art, computer, music, physical education and drama.

Our eighth-grade graduates have the option of transferring high school-approved credit classes such as algebra, geometry, Spanish and science.

We recognize 7th and 8th grade student achievement through membership in the Coram Deo chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, and 5th and 6th grade student achievement through membership in the Elementary chapter

Our middle-school students fulfill a requirement of service to the community each semester as we believe education must do more than inform and instruct; it must also inspire.