Culture - Middle School
Student Community
Cultural Engagement
We
believe that the call to follow Christ entails a call to engage and
transform for the Kingdom of God all areas of culture. Our curriculum is
designed to equip and prepare students to serve Christ in this powerful
way. In particular, we have a year-long Christian worldview class that
focuses on defining Christian discipleship, building a biblical
worldview, and discussing historical examples of Kingdom builders, who
served their Lord in a broad range of fields.
Service
We believe the desire for greater independence that comes with this age
means that middle school is a natural time for the students take on
greater responsibility to serve in the community. During the year,
students initiate and lead service projects, both in class and during
after school club time. Plans are also forming for a short-term summer
missions trip in collaboration with local church groups.
Clubs
Weekdays
after school, middle school students can participate in a Club activity
of their choice. Clubs vary each trimester and include
running, school publications, debate/mock trial, chess, choir, drama,
and science, and student-initiated activities. At least once per month
all club attendees conduct a service project. Clubs give opportunities
for competition, social interaction, skill development, and just plain
fun and relaxing together.
Teachers
Specialists
Our
middle school teachers are specialists in their fields; for, during
these years, each discipline takes on greater complexity and requires
greater skill.
Christian Disciples
TWS teachers are passionate followers of Christ, individuals who have a
demonstrated desire to lead young people to know and to love Christ.
Vocational Calling
It takes a particular call and gifting to work with adolescents and to
guide and instruct them constructively. TWS teachers are not only
gifted at teaching, but they unite a consistent love for youth with
outstanding skills, thereby connecting with students during this
unique, dynamic season of life.