ACADEMICS

CHRISTIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

energy & excitement

The junior high school years are filled with energy, transition, and excitement. Christian Junior High School makes the most of this dynamic and formative window of time. Our school strives to balance the junior high years by focusing on four essential elements: a deepening faith, a community of friends, positive teacher relationships, and a place of learning.

DEEPENING FAITH

Through the combined efforts of weekly chapels, Christian teachers, and Bible classes, our junior high students are enriched with a spiritual foundation that equips them for a life guided by faith and Christian principles. Chapels feature sought-after Christian speakers from across the country,

COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS

Christian friendships contribute to the well-rounded development of our junior high students. We make time for these friendships through special events like the Knott’s Berry Farm Trip, Jr. High Socials, Capture the Flag, and more.

our teaching faculty

Godly Christian teachers create an environment that fosters spiritual growth, encourages faith integration, and nurtures the overall well-being of our junior high students. These teachers play a vital role in shaping students’ spiritual, emotional, and intellectual development during this crucial phase of their lives.

learning at school & beyond

Each spring, eighth-grade students take part in an adventure of a lifetime: the Historical Studies Tour, during which they explore Washington D.C. and other historic sites on the east coast.

course descriptions

Our course catalog contains the essential information for each course offered at Christian Junior High School.

academic counseling

Our Academic Counselors help junior high students work through the areas of study in a logical order, with certain prerequisites for movement to the next course and into honors level classes. Our Eighth Grade Counseling night in the spring is a time for parents and students to look together toward high school.

Historical Studies Tour

Each winter, our eighth grade students take off on an adventure of a lifetime, exploring the East Coast on the Historical Studies Tour. Our tour is hosted by Christian Discoveries, which is part of the World Strides parent organization.

EXAMPLE ITINERARY

Saturday:

  • Depart SD early morning.
  • Bus to Williamsburg
  • “Sounds of Freedom”

Sunday:

  • Jamestown
  • Yorktown
  • Colonial Williamsburg
  • St. John’s Church

Monday:

  • University of Virginia
  • Monticello
  • Mt. Vernon
  • 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
  • DC Memorials

Tuesday:

  • Library of Congress
  • Supreme Court
  • US Capitol Tour
  • Museum of the Bible
  • Holocaust Museum
  • Smithsonian Museums
  • White House
  • DC Memorials

Wednesday:

  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • Gettysburg

Thursday:

  • Statue of Liberty
  • 9/11 Museum
  • Times Square
  • “Lion King” on Broadway

Friday:

  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Rockefeller Center
  • “Top of the Rock”
  • Return to SD late evening

Contact the 8th grade US History teacher, Andy Valdez, for more information.

 

ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Choose from two great ways to learn more about our schools:

CAMPUS TOURS are scheduled throughout the school year and summer. Observe our environment and determine if Christian Unified is the right fit for your family.

At the junior and senior high school level, SHADOW DAYS are available throughout the school year. We recommend a Shadow Day for students going into 7th–12th grade. 

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research links & INformation

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