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 SJCS Middle School Curriculum
Middle School
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade
Middle school students at SJCS focus on learning to take responsibility for themselves as they relate to others and the world around them as image bearers of God. The middle school program is designed specifically for this age; the transition from childhood to adolescence. The academic classes and extracurricular activities help to provide a smooth transition from the elementary to the secondary school years as well as a gradual change from dependence to independence. The focus of middle school education is to expose students to a variety of ideas and activities as they learn to see God revealed in all of creation and learn to respond to him in all of life.
Highlights in Middle School
Middle school mixers and special events
6-8 Musical Production
Drama Production
Choir, Band, Jazz Band
Chapel
6th grade Multi-day field trip: Local Watershed Tour
All-school Field Day
Student Council
Fine Arts Festival
Service Projects
Seasonal Team Sports
Grade 6 Overview
Grade 7 Overview
Grade 8 Overview
Extra-Curricular Activities
Sports-
Sports offer students the ability to use their talents and abilities in competition against other schools. Seasonal team sports are offered to students in sixth through eighth grade. SJCS is a member of BACSAL (Bay Area Christian School Athletic League). At SJCS we offer softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track for both girls and boys. Teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship are highly emphasized in our programs.
Grades 6-8 Vocal Ensemble-
Grades 6-8 Vocal Ensemble provides an extra-curricular opportunity for students interested in developing their vocal skills. Singers participate in the Jr. High Musical Production, Christmas Concert, and Spring Choral Concert. There is an opportunity for all students to perform as soloists or ensemble singers in the Fine Arts Festival. Vocal Ensemble is offered to any interested middle school student.
Jazz Band-
Jazz Band provides the highest level of performance opportunity at San Jose Christian School. This select group of musicians is chosen on the basis of each person’s musical competence on his/her instrument. Instruments include alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, trombone, electric guitar, electric bass, piano (advanced), drum set, and auxiliary percussion. Tryouts are required for Jazz Band and are held in the first two weeks of the school year. Students practice before school two days per week. Jazz Band performs three concerts during the school year: winter concert, jazz show, and the spring concert.
Drama-
Drama club is offered for those who are interested in developing dramatic skills. This gives students the opportunity for participation in the middle school musical/drama and participation in one or more speaking events of the Fine Arts Festival.
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