Unity Christian School middle school students in the science lab
Academics · Grades 6–8

Middle School

A time of growth, discovery and transformation, taught by faculty who know each student by name.

The middle school years are a time of growth, discovery, and transformation. At Unity Christian School, students in sixth through eighth grade are known, valued, and challenged to grow academically, personally, and spiritually.

Our dedicated teachers build meaningful relationships while encouraging students to discover their strengths, explore their interests, and develop the gifts God has given them. Through engaging academics, athletics, the arts, and opportunities to serve, students gain confidence and discover who God created them to be.

Our rigorous, biblically grounded curriculum inspires curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Through chapel, Bible studies, service, and daily relationships, students are encouraged to develop a genuine, personal faith.

At Unity, middle school is about more than preparing students for high school. It is about preparing them for who they are becoming.

What students learn

Our middle school curriculum is designed to challenge students academically, strengthen their critical-thinking skills, and help them develop a biblical worldview that guides them in every area of life. Students are encouraged to grow in knowledge, character, and faith as they prepare for the challenges of high school and beyond.

01

English: Grammar, Writing & Literature

Our English curriculum emphasizes strong grammar and writing skills, vocabulary development, literary analysis, and a love of reading. Students study Greek and Latin roots to strengthen vocabulary while engaging with classic and contemporary literature.

  • 6th Grade: Out of the Dust, A Christmas Carol, and The Hiding Place
  • 7th Grade: The Odyssey, The Hobbit, and The Giver
  • 8th Grade: Beowulf, Fahrenheit 451, The Book Thief, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream
02

Mathematics

Students build a strong mathematical foundation while being appropriately challenged according to their individual academic readiness.

  • 6th Grade: Math 6
  • 7th Grade: Pre-Algebra or Accelerated 7th Grade Math
  • 8th Grade: Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
03

History

Through the Gallopade curriculum, students explore history and geography from a global and local perspective, developing an understanding of the people, cultures, events, and ideas that have shaped our world.

  • 6th Grade: World History, covering Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and Australia
  • 7th Grade: World History, covering Africa, Southwest Asia (the Middle East), and Southern and Eastern Asia
  • 8th Grade: Georgia History
04

Science

Our science curriculum encourages students to explore God’s creation through observation, inquiry, and scientific investigation while building a strong foundation for high school science.

  • 6th Grade: Earth Science
  • 7th Grade: Life Science
  • 8th Grade: Physical Science
05

Bible

Bible instruction is an essential part of the Unity Christian School experience. Students are equipped to understand Scripture, develop a biblical worldview, evaluate competing ideas, and apply their faith to everyday life.

  • 6th Grade: The Christian Worldview
  • 7th Grade: Competing Worldviews
  • 8th Grade: Christianity in Action
06

Physical Education

Middle school students participate in Physical Education every day, promoting physical fitness, healthy habits, teamwork, discipline, and personal responsibility.

Fine Arts & Electives

Students explore their creativity and discover new interests through a rotating elective program. Electives rotate every nine weeks.

  • Art
  • STEM
  • Music
  • Drama

Our goal is to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that develops the whole student: academically, spiritually, physically, and creatively.

Come visit a classroom

The best way to understand how Unity teaches is to walk the halls and meet the teachers.