Middle School
With plenty of elective choices, challenging curriculum, small class sizes and leadership opportunities both in and out of the classroom, our middle school students are equipped to be disciples of Christ, applying their knowledge in creative and responsive ways to life and the world around them.
Electives
In middle school, students get to choose one elective class each quarter, for a total of four electives over the course of each school year.
These classes range from topics including life skills and leadership development to arts and sciences enrichment.
Electives offered vary each quarter, and have included classes such as Leadership Development, Coding, Fitness, HeartSong (vocal worship), Art, Drama, Photography, and more.
Leaders in their school and their community
Middle school students have several opportunities throughout the year to buddy up with and mentor students in the younger grade levels, like leading a small group in prayer on National Day of Prayer and See You At The Pole Day, hanging out with their buddies during lunch and recess at our Thanksgiving Feast, and reading stories or helping them with homework. These experiences build leadership skills in our middle school students that they carry with them into their high schools and beyond.
Student Council
Student Council exists to promote school spirit, provide opportunities for leadership training, and set an example of outstanding Christian conduct. Council members are held to a higher standard and are required to sign a code of conduct contract that they understand and must follow. The Student Council is responsible for representing the students to the administration and for developing student life in the areas of spiritual stimuli and social awareness. Students campaign to be on Student Council and give speeches in front of the middle school student body. Nominees are voted on by their peers and teachers.
These members may hold the position of representative, secretary, treasurer, vice president, or president.
Each year, Student Council plans and runs:
- Cookie Dough/ButterBraid Fundraiser
- Craft Fair Bake Sale
- Spirit Week and Spirit Week Pep Assembly
- Candy Gram Fundraiser
- Middle School Late Night
- Dollar Dress Down Days
Unique Experiences
Fall 8th Grade Retreat
Each year we take our 8th grade class on a retreat to Pine Ridge Christian Center, a camp owned by Cup of Cold Water Ministries. Here our students spend time preparing spiritually for the year ahead and beyond into high school. Small group sessions and group sessions consist of worship and discussion times, and fun games and outdoor activities build trust and leadership skills.
Middle School Late Night
In the spring, Student Council plans a Middle School Late Night filled with fun games, food and fellowship! There is also a time of live worship, and an age-relevant message from a guest pastor.
Spring 7th and 8th Grade Retreat
In the spring, 8th grade heads back to Pine Ridge Christian Center along with the 7th grade students. Similar to the Fall 8th Grade Retreat, students have time in small groups and are challenged to be leaders in their school, while also participating in fun team-building games and passing the torch of middle school leadership to the next class!
service opportunities
Middle school students engage in several serving opportunities throughout the year. They help our custodial staff by stacking chairs after each chapel. They have a local impact in our community by raking leaves around our neighborhood, and visiting our neighbors at Alden Estates nursing home. They impact the globe through packing meals at Feed My Starving Children and packing Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Our students graduate as experienced servant leaders in their schools and their communities.
High School Ready
Wherever our students go for high school, they graduate from Trinity Christian School with a solid foundation academically and spiritually to succeed.
"I have used what Trinity Christian School taught me to strengthen my faith and help me make good choices while attending my public high school. Trinity Christian School made me who I am today, and I have them to thank for my strong foundation in Christianity."
Karissa Ferry
TCS Class of 2020
"Academically, TCS prepared me 110% and I was easily ready for the challenges of high school. Because TCS pushed me to do my best in everything I do and stay organized, it was instinct by the time I got to Minooka and it was easy to stay on top of challenges."
Taylor Mackin
TCS Class of 2020