Intermediate School: Inspiring Leadership

Our fifth and sixth grade students are at an age where they’re discovering more about themselves and their gifts. At Heritage Christian, we give them the tools they need to grow in their gifts, to learn about the world, and to serve others, all through a biblical lens. We do this by teaching God’s Word in class and chapel, mentoring students, and providing programs that help students learn servant leadership. All of these efforts correlate with our goals to teach, mentor, and train students in a way that helps them understand how God wants them to use their gifts to love him and other people.

TEACH

All students take Bible class to study God’s Word and begin to learn basic doctrines of the Christian faith. Fifth grade focuses on studying the book of Acts; sixth grade does a comparative study of the Gospels, reads Old Testament prophecy, and learns about Jesus’ ministry, fulfillment, and redemption.

As part of the Bible curriculum, students learn how to memorize and recite Scripture every year.

During weekly chapels, students pray, sing worship songs led by the middle school praise team, and hear from a staff member or guest speaker. Each speaker shares God’s Word and applies biblical principles in ways students can understand. Periodically, the intermediate school joins the middle school for special chapels.

MENTOR

Intermediate school teachers are Christ-followers and they make it their mission to share the Gospel with their students, both in and out of the classroom. Teachers challenge their students to read their Bibles, to apply its principles, and to seek to know Christ more.

Some intermediate school students get together with elementary students to mentor them. They play games, talk about how to deal with difficult things, read Bible verses, and learn how to be a good friend.

TRAIN

Discipleship is integrated through leadership programs. Students are also given many opportunities to use their gifts for service. Small groups work together to do things such as write the intermediate school newspaper, assemble games and hair-bows for orphans in Haiti, and mentor elementary students. Students can also participate in Encouragement Groups, which do things around the Heritage and Indianapolis communities to provide encouragement in various ways.