• Middle School Guidance
• General Exit Skills

Middle School – "Brainwashing"

Psalm 51:6-7 "Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean, wash me and I will be whiter than snow."

Take a moment to imagine what would happen if a group of middle school students were given the freedom to play on a muddy sports field. After an hour or so, a water hose would be very helpful to wash off the layers of mud.

The purpose of a Christian education can be illustrated in the analogy of the mud washing. Instead of washing the outside of the student, God's Word is used to cleanse the mind and heart from the lies our culture has been teaching our children during their adolescent years.

Luke 2 teaches us how Jesus grew and KCS Middle School serves to guide our students in the same ways.

"Jesus grew in wisdom…"

There are lies in our culture that teach 5th – 8th graders that they are excused from using their minds intelligently; that because of their age, they are excused from loving God with all their minds; that they are excused from taking every thought captive and making it obedient to Christ.

KCS will teach the truth in the realms of wisdom.

"Jesus grew in stature…"

There are lies in our culture that teach 5th – 8th graders that their bodies are theirs to do with what they will; that athletic or attractive bodies are more deserving of love than those that aren't; that the outward appearance is more valued than the intellect or the heart.

KCS will teach the truth in the realms of stature…

"Jesus grew in favor with God and favor with man…"

There are lies in our culture that teach 5th – 8th graders that the reason for 'being good' is based on the reward you may receive; that sin is only bad if one gets in trouble; that recognition and praise from man is so important one should cheat just to make the 'honor roll'.

KCS will teach the truth in the realms of favor.

Our middle school will teach each subject area curriculum according to high academic standards but the qualifier that makes our school Christian is the brainwashing. May we be a blessing to our Lord and Savior with the daily cleansing or our minds. Matthew 22:37 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."

Middle School Guidance - Molding The Spirit   [Back to top]

Molding the mind and body are important aspects of education, but without the proper application, a fulfilling life of service is difficult to experience. Kingsway Christian School devotes considerable time to instilling the importance of character, service, and leadership.

Daily Bible classes include Bible memorization and discussion to help understand scripture application. Weekly chapels consist of praise singing, skits and challenges by teachers, area pastors or other influential leaders. We believe in recognizing and rewarding good character as well with our monthly Student of the Month awards for each grade. These awards are often posted in the local newspaper.

Our K-Kids Club (grades 3-6) and our Middle School Chapel In Action (grades 5-8) are service oriented activities that focus on helping those in need. Sometimes this involves picking up trash at a local park, visiting a nursing home, helping in a downtown mission or participating in a canned goods drive to name a few.

Middle school students can participate in Student Leadership Council which is kicked-off with a leadership retreat in the fall where the students also plan for a monthly prayer breakfast. Others volunteer to help teachers at various times through the week or tutor some of the younger students. We also have a National Junior Honor Society which honors those students who achieve high academic and social ideals. The National Day of Prayer and See You At The Pole are also recognized by many students who believe that prayer is an essential element to daily character.

But before we can expect students to exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit, we know that it begins with our teachers and staff. Every teacher and staff member must have a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and they are expected to maintain a high level of self discipline in their personal and professional lives. We desire to have the best role models for our students so they can see first-hand, how they should think and act. Unfortunately, in today’s society, many people believe that what you do in private has no bearing on what you do in your job. But we expect our staff to be above reproach and exhibit the same qualities that we expect our students to learn and live by, whether it be in the classroom, during extra-curricular activities, or at home.

We understand that the middle school years are one of the most pivotal times in a student’s life and that it’s vital to provide guidance as each student learns and develops his/her own talents, gifts and skills. We want each student to be used by God in a meaningful and fruitful way throughout their life in whatever field of endeavor they’re directed because with purpose and direction, they can make a difference in many different areas of society and the world.

General Exit Skills   [Back to top]

Distinguishing A Successful KCS Student

It takes years to educate a child and prepare them with the quality skills they’ll need for a fruitful and meaningful life, yet, unless these skills are carefully organized, they can easily be confusing. In conjunction with the standards for the State of Indiana, KCS has outlined the following guide to give parents a systematic roadmap for molding a successful and productive education. Using these guides have shown that students who experience a complete KCS education are very well prepared to experience a successful high school and college career wherever they go.

Things I should know when I leave...

Fifth Grade

• Math - Be able to add/subtract/multiply/divide using whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and mixed decimals. Be able to use metric and English measuring system and know which unit of measure to use for what is being measured. Be able to read and create pictographs, bar graphs, and line graphs. Be able to recognize certain shapes and find the perimeter, area, volume, etc. of the objects. Be able to use the techniques of problem solving to solve more complex word problems.
• Bible - Memorize scripture and explain its meaning. Be able to identify and explain the writings of the Pentateuch, Books of History, Poetry, and Prophetic Writings. Be able to tell the story of Jesus and his ministry, identify the Gospels, New Testament Letters, and the New Testament book of Prophecy. Be able to tell about the early church.
• History - Be able to describe how America was before Europeans came, what caused Europeans to come, how America broke away from European control, setting up a new nation and major events from the beginning of America until the present. Be able to identify the eight strands of social studies and apply each strand to the area of history that is being discussed.
• Reading - Students should understand and read many different grade appropriate genres. Students should be able to draw inferences, conclusions, recognize and understand themes of different genres. Students should also identify and analyze structural features of literature and be able to give an oral presentation.
• English - Students are to understand and be able to write narratives, responses to literature, research reports, and persuasive letters. Students should be able to classify and understand parts of a sentence. Students should understand punctuation rules and be able to use correct punctuation.
• Spelling - Students are to be able to recognize and understand bases of word, suffixes, contractions, and prefixes. Students are to be able to spell grade appropriate words correctly.
• Science - Know the basic elements needed for all life and largest groups into which they can be divided. Know the basic body systems and why they are needed for life.

• Math - Students will be able to solve problems implementing their understanding of ratio, percentage, probability, data analysis, integers, central tendency and variable equations. Students will be able to recognize and apply algebraic and geometric concepts.
• Bible - Students will be able to recite the books of the Bible & their categories, read Genesis - 2 Samuel and be able to recognize the major stories & characters from Genesis - 2 Samuel and give brief historical information on those books.
• History - Students will examine key movements, events, and figures that contributed to the development of modern Europe and America. They’ll compare and contrast forms of governments and examine the rights and responsibilities of individuals in different political systems as well as the influence of physical and cultural factors upon economic systems.
• Language Arts - Students will show evidence of understanding their reading both in writing and classroom discussion. Students will be able to write autobiographies, responses to literature reading, and use at least three resources in informational writing.
• Science - Students will receive an overview of basic life, earth/space, chemical and physical sciences with an emphasis on building the science vocabulary. A hands-on approach is stressed with the use of microscope observations & activities. Sixth grade students are required to participate in the school science fair with either an experiment or demonstration on a topic of their choice.

• Math - Students will be skillful in their use of integers, algebraic equations, probability, data analysis, slope and graphing and use these mathematic strategies to solve real life problems.
• Bible - Will have read I Kings - Malachi. Will be able to recognize the major stories & characters from I Kings - Malachi and be able to give brief historical information on the books I Kings - Malachi as well as understand the setting for the New Testament.
• History - Students will examine key movements, events, and figures that contributed to the development of modern Africa, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific. They’lltrace historic development of different forms of government, explain how Earth/sun relationships affect the atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems, the seasons, and climate. They’ll also name and locate major physical features, countries, and major cities and examine the cultural influences upon the economic systems.
• Language Arts - Students will be able to write autobiographies, biographies, and essays using good introductions and effective transitions. Students will be able to locate information in public documents, analyze the point of view of an author, and recognize character traits.
• Science - An emphasis is placed on biological science with an overview of the 5 Kingdoms as well as an introduction to cell structure and process, genetics, and ecology. Biological phenomena are taught with the perspective that the Creator’s intelligent design and purpose can be observed and modeled in all areas of the natural world.

• Math - Students will continue studies to factor and graph algebraic equations. Students will be able to solve real-life problems involving probability, ratios, percentages, and varying rates, data analysis, slope, and graphing.
• Bible - Students will be able to write in essay form a summary of the life of Christ. Students will be able to explain the fundamental truths of understanding a Christian Worldview. Students will know the New Testament Books and a main idea of each.
• History - Students will examine the relationship and significance of themes, concepts, and movements in the development of U.S. history, including review of key ideas related to the discovery, exploration, and colonization of America. They’ll learn the major principles, values, and institutions of constitutional government and citizenship and identify major characteristics of the U.S. and its regions as well as identify, describe, and evaluate the economic influences on national development from the founding of the nation to the end of reconstruction.
• Language Arts - Students will write well-organized descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays. Students will be able to write a research paper using sources and organized notes and be able to analyze the word choice of authors, study and describe the methods of different kinds of writing, and describe and use poetic techniques.
• Science - Earth/space and physical sciences are stressed in the 8th grade year with an emphasis on modeling the scientific method through hands-on inquiry. The observation and interpretation of the order and structure in the laws of the natural world are key concepts. Eighth graders are required to put together a science fair experiment on a topic of their choice.