Following a college preparatory model, rigorous standards are established with high expectations for each student. Middle school students are offered Honors courses in English, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Physical Science to help prepare them for the challenging curriculum they will encounter in high school. In addition to basic courses, middle school students are introduced to the fine arts through visual art, drama, instrumental music, and choir.

All middle school teachers are trained in Great Expectations which is grounded in the belief that all students can learn. The goal of the middle school is to discover the gifts and abilities that the Lord has given each student and to challenge the student to develop those gifts to their fullest potential.

More than forty percent of seventh graders, scoring at least 95%, qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification program, which focuses on the identification, recognition, and support of high-performing students. Additionally, twenty-six eighth graders received the President’s Education Award, which requires a GPA of 3.5 or greater and 85% or better on standardized achievement tests. The Presidents Education Awards is a national program that was developed to recognize and honor those students who have achieved high academic goals by their hard work and dedication to learning.

Metro Christian Academy also provides the following learning opportunities that specifically target common health and wellness issues effecting youth today.  Our intent is to join with parents in helping children learn the information and skills necessary to navigate safely through the schooling years and develop the tools necessary to live a long, productive, healthy life.

• Students are encouraged to explore various sports during the Middle School years. Tennis, track, swimming, basketball, football, girls volleyball, and golf are among the offerings for physical education.
•  Project Alert is a drug prevention curriculum that provides students with skills and strategies to recognize and resist internal and external pressures to use drugs.  An initial 11-week program is first provided in 6th grade.  Seventh graders are given 3 booster lessons that serve to reiterate how to manage both internal and external pressures to use drugs and the benefits of such avoidance.
• Objectives for Operation Aware (Sixth and Seventh Grades)
• To prevent teenage non-users from experimenting with drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.
• To prevent teenage experimenters from becoming regular users.
• Provide education on the physiological effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
• By the end of the class series, students will be able to articulate clear reasons for avoiding usage of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
• Operation Aware partners with Metro in providing age appropriate large and small group sessions covering such issues as peer pressure, drug and alcohol avoidance, and standing up for self and others among other topics appropriate for this age group.  Topic selections vary from year to year.
• Sexual harassment education is taught in seventh grade over three classroom periods.
• Objectives for Sexual Harassment (Seventh Grade)
• Learn that sexual harassment is any unwanted attention of a sexual nature.
• Learn that respect for one another involves adhering to boundaries that individuals set for themselves.
• Recognize the three main forms of sexual harassment:  visual, verbal, and physical.
• Understand the difference between flirting and sexual harassment.
• Understand the effects of sexual harassment on its victims.
• Learn strong, appropriate responses to sexual harassment.
• Realize that they have the right to a non-hostile learning environment.
• Be able to identify what steps they can take to report sexual harassment at school and at the work place.
• Recognize the impact that new technology (cell phones and web cams) can have on this issue.
• Life Science in seventh grade introduces the topic of reproduction.  During the first semester reproduction in the animal and plant kingdoms is explored.  Human reproduction is then introduced during the second semester.  The information is available online through the class textbook.  Parents are encouraged to use this as an opportunity to explore biblical values regarding sexuality with their students on a level appropriate to their child and the material covered.
• KEEP (Kids Eagerly Endorsing Purity) is an abstinence program that starts in eight grade and continues through 9th grade.  Conducted through the Bible department it is taught by a bible teacher and healthcare professional.
• Topic Outline for KEEP
• (Kids Eagerly Endorsing Purity in Eighth and Ninth Grades)
• Lesson One
• Purity
• Definition, Differences between Male and Female
• Lesson Two
• Physical Consequences
• How we got to where we are in the sexual revolution
• AIDS Video (Choosing the Best)
• STD Transmission
• Lesson Three
• Social and Relational Consequences of dating and early sexual activity
• Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, Abortion
• Lesson Four
• Peer Pressure, Alcohol, Drugs
• Video (Choosing the Best), influence of alcohol and drugs
• Define adolescence - three keys
• Identity, Autonomy, Community
• Lesson Five
• Lust vs. Love
• 14 steps to intimacy
• Lesson Six
• Boundaries and Accountability
• Time lines, Physical Boundaries, Clothing, Supervision
• A retreat, conducted in a fun group interactive setting is offered in seventh grade for our girls and mothers, as well as for our boys and fathers.  Topics include purity issues such as modesty, dating, as well as other growing up issues for this age. 

Spiritual Curriculum

6th Grade – The Life of Christ

The study of the life of Christ is foundational to a middle school student’s understanding of Scripture. Jesus Christ is the focal point of all history, and He is the fulfillment of Old Testament hopes. He is the source of all New Testament revelation and expectation. In our study we will deal with the major events in the life of Christ. We begin with the events at the birth of our Lord and the early parts of His ministry. Then we will deal with some of the more prominent themes of His teaching. Finally, we return to a more chronological approach toward the end of our Lord’s earthly ministry, focusing upon His last week of ministry. An emphasis will be placed on each student’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

7th Grade – Old Testament Survey

The purpose of this study is to help students understand God through history and to build knowledge of God and the Bible to help them ultimately develop a Biblical world view. An emphasis will be placed on cultivation of a personal relationship with God through Christ. A combination of Bible knowledge, Biblical principles, Bible study skills and Biblical application will be emphasized by leading students through the "stories” of the Old Testament. Students will be encouraged to understand God’s desire for a relationship with mankind and His provision for restoration of that relationship through Christ.

8th Grade – New Testament Survey

The purpose of this study is to reveal the New Testament as the "New Covenant” or the new arrangement of God with men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation who will accept salvation on the basis of faith in Christ. The New Testament is a record of historical events, the "good news” events of the saving life of the Lord Jesus Christ – His life, death, resurrection, ascension, and the continuation of His work in the world. It is also the fulfillment of those events long anticipated by the Old Testament writers. It is sacred history which was written under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It possesses Divine authority for the church today and throughout human history until the Lord Himself returns. The central theme of the New Testament is Salvation through Christ alone.