Middle School

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness.”
Ephesians 6:10-12a

Taking hold of a biblical worldview in middle school

At Naples Christian Academy, middle school represents a slow release of responsibility as we teach students to take hold of the gospel and defend it to an increasingly hostile culture. Students learn to manage a variety of teachers’ expectations. One immense benefit of our small-school environment is that teachers often instruct all middle school grades within a particular subject and get to know students on an individual level over the course of the three middle school years. Students participate in integrated, long-term projects that help them appreciate the intersection of faith and subject areas.

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Our educational philosophy

We combine differentiated, project-based instruction with relational ministry to meet students’ unique needs – discipling and sending out fully devoted followers of Christ.

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All truth is God’s truth. As we develop students with hearts impassioned to love God, minds disciplined to think Biblically, and hands prepared to serve, we seek to share and awaken them to all of God’s truth. Since God is Creator of ALL things, we believe education in every subject should reflect the excellence of our Lord and, at every turn, be integrated with the truth of His Word. As Christ-followers, our school community is marked by joy; we value joy, and we teach children to become joy spreaders. As such, days are filled with praise and celebration, love of learning, and delight in God’s Word and the beauty of the created world.

We understand that education is not mere information. In today’s culture, facts are always at our fingertips. Thus, we must teach our children so much more than isolated facts -- we need to foster skills, particularly the ability to think critically and think Biblically about information. How they differentiate truth from fiction, how they assimilate ideas, synthesize and analyze them, and use them as catalysts to develop their understanding of God’s world -- this is what allows them to take hold of the Gospel of Christ, develop a Biblical worldview, and share Christ’s love in an increasingly hostile world.

Middle school students gain an understanding of their unique, God-given gifts, learning to use them to meet the needs of the world and build Christ’s kingdom.

Curricular tools and focus

We combine spiritual formation, intentional discipleship, and excellence in academics to encourage students’ flourishing and growth.

  • Hands-on, unit based instruction that integrates writing, literature, math, science, history, and the truth of God’s Word.
  • Formative and summative assessments that drive instruction, allowing for student growth
  • A traditional, engaging middle school program in which students manage a variety of teachers’ expectations
  • Safe, nurturing, and loving environment where students are fully known and discipled
  • Students learn to love and interact with great literature that has stood the test of time
  • Teachers integrate biblical truth throughout the day, helping students understand the importance and relevance of God’s Word
  • Small-group math instruction allows teachers to meet the needs of various learners; students graduate having completed either algebra or geometry
  • Students attend related arts classes throughout the week, including PE, music, and art
  • Intensive Spanish language instruction begins in middle school, such that students graduate having completed high school Spanish I

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