Middle School
Students grow as lifelong learners and become critical thinkers empowered by faith.
Students at SCCS develop a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. They are taught to approach learning as a lifelong pursuit, cultivating curiosity and a passion for knowledge that will serve them well throughout their academic and personal lives.
Joyful Academics For Curious Minds
As students transition from grade-based teachers to specialized instructors who teach separate subjects, they gain a solid foundation in the classical curriculum, including subjects such as Latin, literature, history, and mathematics. They engage with classic texts and ideas, developing a broad understanding of the Western intellectual tradition and its relevance to contemporary issues. This time-tested framework results in a more comprehensive understanding of subject matters and the valuable skill of making connections between past events and current information.
Training in Logical Thinking
As students transition into middle school, they naturally experience growth in their analytical abilities, gravitate more towards critique and debate, and start to explore the underlying reasons behind many aspects of their studies and surroundings. The primary goal of Logic School is to teach students formal logic, critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Students are taught how to think logically, analyze arguments, identify fallacies, and make persuasive arguments.
Gospel-Centered Character Formation
Character and virtue are of paramount importance—it influences every aspect of a person’s life. Teaching with wisdom and virtue in mind (rather than knowledge alone) alters the focus of education to who we become, not simply what we know. Alongside rich academics, we use liturgy, love, and example to cultivate affections. With the Gospel at the center, our students practice stewardship, honor, wisdom, and self-control. Thoughtful, disciplined, inspired minds influence how we live our lives, from how we solve a math problem, to how we understand and love our neighbors.
Embedded Biblical Perspective
God and His Word serve as the lens through which our students experience their lessons, their education, and their world. We believe a comprehensive education is one where the Bible is embedded into every aspect of learning, not merely layered on top of the curriculum. Our students engage deeply with history, art, music, mathematics, literature, and science – all taught in light of God’s existence and His revelation through Jesus. This approach teaches their students to think well, with Christian presuppositions in all areas of their lives, preparing them to be discerning as they navigate the complexities of the world.
Vibrant Student Experience
SCCS House System: Cultivating Community and Leadership: House systems have been around for centuries and have been a staple culture-builder for classical schools. SCCS Houses (teams of students across Upper School grades) create instant community, facilitate student connection, and provide regular opportunities for leadership and mentorship. Each house earns points throughout the year through friendly competitions, academic achievements, and demonstrations of virtue, all aimed at winning the yearly House Cup.
Student Life: Beyond the Desk
Our student experience is more than just rich academics; We form students who are set apart and well-prepared to embody God's goodness, truth, and beauty in all of life.
Upper School practices weekly chapel together, which includes opportunities for guest speakers, student-led devotionals, and corporate worship.
Creative field trips offer students a hands-on opportunity to apply their learning and explore the rich resources our city has to offer.
School-wide events where Logic students participate as leaders, such as music concerts, all-school chapels, theater productions, and more.
School traditions suchas a start-of-school Retreat (builds relationships with peers and teachers to strengthen their grow in the academic year).
Clubs and Sports
Our after-school clubs and sports will continue to expand as our school grows. We currently offer: Speech & Debate, Drama, Robotics, and Archery Club. We believe in supporting every student's interests, even if it's beyond our current offerings. If SCCS does not offer a particular sport, students may choose to participate with their local public school.
Logic School curriculum guides by grade:
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Bible: Old Testament Survey I
Math: Math in Focus, Course II
Humanities: Ancient History
Science: Earth Science
Literature: Gilgamesh, Fellowship of the Ring, Golden Fleece, Odyssey, and others.
Virtue Formation: Stewardship, Self-Control, Wisdom, and Honor
Language: Latin
Composition: Lost Tools of Writing I
Logic: Introductory Logic
Specials: PE, Music, Art
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Bible: Old Testament Survey II
Math: Math In Focus, Course III
Humanities: Medieval
Science: Physical Science
Literature: St. Augustine, The Screwtape Letters, Beowulf, Yvain the Knight and Lion, The Great Divorce, Mere Christianity, and others.
Virtue Formation: Stewardship, Self-Control, Wisdom, and Honor
Language: Latin
Composition: The Lost Tools of Writing II
Logic: Intermediate Logic
Specials: PE, Music, Art
