Middle School

List of 8 items.

• Core Curriculum: Math, English, History, Science, Bible

  Math
  Middle school math allows students to take the math class in which each student will be most successful.  Students receive a comprehensive three-year in-depth program that covers all topics traditionally offered in middle and high school Algebra I classes, as well as Geometry for advanced students. In math class, students will review, apply, and extend what is being learned to provide real-life applications and to demonstrate the orderliness, precision, and dependability of God’s Creation.
  
  English
  In Middle School English Language Arts students are encouraged to inquire about and discover God’s awe-inspiring Creation through the exploration of literature.  Students will learn to reflect on their observations, evaluate resources, and express their opinions through activities, projects, and in writing by citing evidence and utilizing academic vocabulary, good grammar, and proper formatting.
  
  History
  History comes alive in a classroom where students recognize God’s covenants with His people and the truth of his Word, as seen through the people and events he has raised and used to bring about His great plan.  Students are taught to reason using fact and biblical morality when forming opinions and decision-making and learn how to dissent and debate effectively and respectfully.  Ultimately, students recognize that America has always been an idea born of God’s providence and flawed men who were great thinkers.
  
  Science
  Middle School Science is an exploration of our incredible world, in light of God’s amazing truth and wonder.  From looking at the “big picture” of Earth’s systems, to the precious details of its makeup, middle schoolers will be awestruck with appreciation of God’s might and goodness. In this course, middle school scientists will question, analyze and problem-solve how we, as faithful stewards, can know and care for our world.
  
  Bible
  In Middle School Bible, exploration and understanding of God's word is accomplished through reflection, critical thinking, object lessons, and exegetical teaching. Bible class will span the history of God’s creation, the fall of creation, and God’s plan of redemption and restoration. The goal for students is to know what they believe and why they believe it, as well as to be able to defend God’s Truth with respect (1 Peter 3:15). Bible Class is a safe place for all students to openly discuss and share their questions, curiosity, and understanding of the content.

• Art

  Students learn a practical application of art and design, learn to apply the creative process to approach projects, apply elements of art and an introduction to digital design. Students are also exposed to art history and various artist styles.

• Biblical Integration

  Our intentionality at DCS is to integrate opportunities at all levels to cultivate biblical critical thinking, regardless of the stage of academic development. An important method in accomplishing this is requiring students to give presentations addressing different perspectives, all with the goal of discovering and testifying to God’s truth.

• Computer

  For middle-school students, technology is used for cross-curricular, project-based learning. In addition to typing and word processing programs, design software is also introduced

• Foreign Language

  In 6-8 Spanish, students build their language skills while exploring what makes Spanish a Romance language and its connections to other Romance languages. They expand their vocabulary with topics like greetings, classroom objects, family, clothing, food, and parts of the body, while learning key grammar concepts such as articles, personal pronouns, adjective agreement, and verb conjugation, including irregular verbs like ir and tener. Cultural lessons, such as Hispanic Heritage Month, Christmas traditions, La Pascua (Easter), and the Castells of Cataluña, Spain, bring the language to life. Through engaging activities and regular practice, students gain confidence in speaking Spanish and an appreciation for its rich culture.

• Home Economics

  In Home Economics, middle-school students become familiar with the basics of cooking, baking, and general kitchen etiquette under the supervision of our culinary team. Their wares are also served at numerous school events, and are often used to bless local veterans’ homes and the like.

• Music

  In middle school, students take the skills and terminology learned grades 3-5 and learn how to effectively critique and evaluate music and musical performances. These performances include film scores, symphonic pieces, classical compositions, and much more. They also take this knowledge and apply it by composing their own self-compositions on an instrument of their choice (drums, guitar, vocal, etc). Additionally, students learn how to sing in a group with different vocal parts represented.

   

• Physical Education

  The Physical Education curriculum at DCMC is designed to instruct the student in basic motor skills, development of coordination and perception, organized game playing, teamwork, nutrition concepts, and fitness. Physical Education provides a venue for teaching godly character: working as a member of a team, encouraging others, being a good sport and doing one’s best to the glory of God. Students are taught health concepts, life-time fitness activities, teamwork, role responsibility, game creation, trust-building, and sports and activities they can teach their family and friend