The new eighth grade class is just beginning to flex their new found leadership and the new seventh grade class is beginning to get used to their new surroundings. We in the Jr. High realize this period of time is crucial. The summer time is the time for the Jr. High to gel together before the school year begins. Keep in mind new faces and personalities will be coming together and getting used to each other. As a result it is very important for the students to build a sense of community and ownership within the student body.
Summer time is also important for another reason.
It is during this time that the staff needs to set the spiritual tone for the students to follow. In this three month period, the lessons are geared toward the practical application of Christian principles in their own lives. The goal of each lesson is to challenge the students to think about how they relate to Christ and to see if they are taking their walk with the Lord seriously. It is important to get the students thinking about their relationship with Christ and to encourage them to develop a passion for Him before the students begin school and become distracted by the challenges school has to offer. This summer the staff will be walking the students through the Book of Luke.