Middle School
Grades 6-8 at WCA
Middle school is an exciting yet challenging transitional period in the life of your family. As your child enters middle school, he or she will be met with a wealth of new opportunities and challenges. Rigorous coursework to prepare them for high school, new and exciting extracurricular activities, and widening social circles make this a season of immense growth. If you’re considering a private Christian middle school to support your child’s academic and spiritual maturity, we look forward to sharing more about the WCA experience.
Building a Solid Foundation for High School, College, & Beyond
At the middle school level, we give our students a healthy balance of autonomy and individualized attention to ensure they are mastering content. WCA is committed to hiring exceptional teachers, keeping our class sizes at optimal numbers, and creating an environment where every middle schooler feels safe, known, and supported.
| 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
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Bible 6 |
Bible 7 English 7 U.S. History (I) Life Science Math 7/Pre-Algebra 1 Wheel Classes* Electives** |
Bible 8 |
*Wheel Classes include computer, CORE, PE and writing. These classes are held once per week on a rotating schedule
**Elective Classes descriptions. For a quick overview, see the list in chart below.
Growing in Character & Integrity
Middle school is an important season of identity development. During these years, pre-teens are asking themselves big questions like:
“Who am I?”
“Where do I belong?”
“What is my purpose in life?”
At WCA, students are taught their identity is in Jesus Christ and to embrace the diversity of all disciples of Jesus Christ in the universal church. Students are intentionally guided as they develop a biblical worldview and discover their God-given gifts. Our Christian character development initiatives are centered around Biblical values, building positive friendships, preventing bullying, and how to apply scriptural wisdom to resolve conflicts. This fosters a culture of respect where students learn to become young men and women of integrity in their thoughts, actions, speech, relationships and work.
Developing Gifts & Talents
Middle school is the prime time to try new things. Students begin to identify their God-given talents to be used for His glory. We encourage students to get involved in extracurricular activities and electives, find out what they love, and build friendships based on shared interests. We offer 12 team sports at the middle school level and a variety of opportunities for students to showcase their artistic talents through classes and annual performances.
Athletic Opportunities:
| 6th Grade Electives | 7th Grade Electives | 8th Grade Electives |
| Art Chorus Concert Band Drama Handbells String Orchestra Broadcast Journalism Coding Engineering Study Hall Tutorial Study Hall |
Art Chorus Concert Band Drama Handbells String Orchestra Broadcast Journalism Coding Engineering Forensics Robotics Study Hall Tutorial Study Hall |
Art |
Preparation for the Road Ahead
WCA middle schoolers expand their biblical knowledge through the integration of Scripture in all subject areas. Weekly chapels and occasional mission outreach projects build a strong spiritual foundation and equip students for lives of service. As middle school students explore their callings, events such as class trips and assemblies provide inspiration for the opportunities ahead.
Schedule a Visit
The best way to see if WCA is the right fit for your middle school student is to schedule a campus tour. Contact us at (919) 772-6264, or email admissions@wakechristianacademy.com to plan your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon.