Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Middle school is a defining moment for students, bridging childhood learning and high school rigor. 

The middle school years are full of shifts—in friendships, influences, and sense of self. Maranatha meets students where they arem with mentors who know them by name and a community that sees more in your student than they may see in themselves.

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Academic Foundations

As students mature, so does our academic approach.

The academic work here is intentionally designed for this moment when students are ready to go deeper and think for themselves. 

How we do this:

Academic challenge that grows with your student
Faith becomes their own
Time set aside for the conversations that matter
Curriculum

Course Load by Grade

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Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Bible

Building on the Rock

Building on the Rock

Building on the Rock

Building on the Rock

English

English 5

English 6 or Honors English 6

English 7 or Honors English 7

English 8 or Honors English 8

Math

Math 5

Foundations of Math or Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra or Algebra I

Pre-Algebra, Algebra I or Geometry

Science

General Science

Earth & Space Science

Life Science

Physical Science

Social Studies

Social Studies 5

MN History

Global Studies

U.S. Studies

PE/Health

PE/Health

PE/Health

PE/Health

PE/Health

Required Electives

STEAM, Art, Innovation Hour

Design & Modeling, Art

Foundations of Technology

Spanish 1 or ASL 1

Optional Electives

Band or Choir

Theater, Band, or Choir

Choir, Band, Textile Arts, Theater, Video Game Design, Speech, Lego Programming, Intro to Chapel Band, Design Lab, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Lit and Writing, Current Events, Art Design

Choir, Band, Textile Arts, Theater, Video Game Design, Speech, Lego Programming, Intro to Chapel Band, Design Lab, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Lit and Writing, Current Events, Art Design

Service Learning

Service Learning

Service Learning

Service Learning

Service Learning

Allen Banks

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Allen Banks

Middle School Principal

"I love how the teachers are willing to adapt their teaching styles to my children…They lead with grace and love. They consistently work to build relationships with kids…and seek to understand how they can partner with parents to help the child the best way they can."

Current Parent

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Our Middle School team is ready to meet your family, answer your questions, and show you first hand what sets Maranatha apart.

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