Middle School at CEDAR
CEDAR's middle school program consists of sixth through eighth graders. This crucial age involves a time of change physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. To help support these changes, our program integrates challenging academic standards coupled with loving direction from a Christian worldview. The curriculum encourages students to reason critically and act biblically. CEDAR's staff is both professionally qualified and spiritually equipped, with teachers whom God calls to leadership in a Christian school.
Builds the bridge between elementary and high school by increasing independent thought and work while boosting student's confidence and preparing them for more responsibility in life.
Values and utilizes parental involvement for ensuring the quality, completeness of work, and comprehension of the content.
Offers the core subjects of math, science, language arts, history, and discipleship. Complemented by optional elective studies that vary each year.
Teaches the critical skill of applying biblical truths to everyday life and scholastic situations.
Incorporates a biblical worldview in all subject areas.
Prepares the students for rigorous high school classes.
Classes held at Riverside Church in North Lauderdale, are ala cart. The first class offered starts at 8:00 am. Six periods are available. Families will select which individual classes they want to take. For all students who have morning and after class(es), a catered lunch is offered on Tuesdays for an additional cost.
IMPORTANT:
Students are required to take a placement test for Math and English in grades 7 & above. The placement tests can be found in the course descriptions of the desired course.
Example Middle School Schedules
These are examples, families are free to choose courses ala cart.
Study hall is available at an additional charge.
Example 6th Grade Schedule
TUESDAY
8:00 -9:20 Investigative Science
9:24-10:45 Language Arts
10:50-12:10 Fundamentals of Math
12:10-12:30 LUNCH
12:40-2:00 2D Design and Composition
2:05-3:35 Study Hall
Thursday
9:20-12:00 Math Lab
Example 7th Grade Schedule
Tuesday
8:00-9:20 Middle School English II or I (depending on level)
9:25-10:45 Speech
10:50-12:10 2D Design and Composition or Study Hall
12:10-12:30 LUNCH
12:40-2:00 General Science
2:05-3:35 Pre-Algebra
Thursday
9:25-12:45 Math Lab
10:50-12:10 Drawing
Example 8th Grade Schedule
Tuesday
8:00-9:20 Middle School English II or English I Honors
9:25-10:45 Speech or Study Hall
10:50-12:10 Physical Science with Lab Honors
12:10-12:30 LUNCH
12:40-2:00 Algebra 1 Honors
2:05-3:25 English 1 Honors or Study Hall
Thursday
9:25-10:45 World History or Math Lab
10:50-12:10 Cultural Geography