Middle School Curriculum
UCS’ Middle School program provides a tight-knit environment in which a cooperative team of teachers works together to meet students’ needs at this critical and transitional age. In the 7th and 8th grade years, students enjoy the benefits of a balanced classical approach to education where Literature, History, and Bible are studied as an integral and interdependent whole.
Students in 7th and 8th grades study Bible, literature and history as a single curriculum using resources from Veritas Press. The course relies heavily on keen reading, active group discussion and effective writing. These students also take a Grammar, Logic, and Writing class that seeks to develop and improve their reasoning and debating skills. The grammar aspect continues to concentrate on components essential for communicating through the written word, paying particular attention to the Greek and Latin roots of English vocabulary. Math course offerings include 7th grade math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I. Middle school math classes meet college preparatory standards with 8th grade Algebra I qualifying for high school credit. UCS offers General Science and Physical Science to complete the middle school science sequence, which effectively prepares students for the more extensive high school courses. They also continue to have enrichment in music, art, steel band and physical education.
Middle School Highlights
- Special academic and emotional needs of middle school students addressed in tight-knit class structure and After School Activity tutoring.
- Unique classical approach to education to promote independent thinking and reliance on God in a challenging academic environment
- Writing and research skills emphasized
- Leadership skills development