Middle School
At Calhoun Christian Middle School, we PURPOSEFULLY BRIDGE THE GAP between elementary school and high school. We recognize where middle school students have come from, embrace where they are now, and prepare them for where they will be going in the future. At each grade level, we minister to not only the academic abilities of our students, but also to their social/emotional awareness, their need for physical movement, and to the ever important growth in their spiritual relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
We recognize the need for middle school students to have consistent academic support from a lead teacher while experiencing varied instructional expectations from multiple teachers. We instruct students on how to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own academic achievement. We also support their social and emotional changes with intentional instruction and Biblical guidance. These are just a few examples of how, in all ways, we endeavor to provide meaningful middle school education.
Middle School Daily Schedule:
Doors Open at 7:30
Hourly Schedule (Bell Schedule)
- First Hour: 7:45-8:33
- Second Hour: 8:41-9:29
- Third Hour: 9:33-10:23
- Fourth Hour: 10:27-11:17
- MS 7/8 Lunch: 11:18-11:38 (5/6 gym)
- MS 5/6 Lunch: 11:38-11:58 (7/8 gym)
- Cleaning Time: 11:58-12:13
- Fifth Hour: 12:17-1:07
- Sixth Hour: 1:11-2:01
- Seventh Hour: 2:05-2:50
Doors close at 3:00
MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF
Ashleigh Jex
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
It is a privilege to teach in a Godly environment that encourages success. It is essential to teach students how to relate the English language to our Christian faith in order to give learning purpose and direction. All children deserve a chance to learn, to grow, and to succeed no matter the age group. Middle school is a time to determine and to seek understanding for oneself. I am excited to help students determine who they are in Christ and how that relates to the rest of the world. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) I have been blessed beyond understanding to be able to teach English at CCS, a subject I not only love, but also am passionate about.
BA from Kingswood University
Carrie Krontz
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
The Lord has truly blessed me by giving me the opportunity to work with children. I consider it an honor that God has given me the opportunity to share in the lives of our middle school students. I am especially grateful for the unique opportunity to work with students for not just one year, but for their entire four-year middle school experience. It is my desire to partner with my students and their parents to help each child reach their full academic and spiritual potential. It is my prayer that the lessons we teach in class will help my students live the lives God has called them to live and follow the plans He has for their lives.
BA from Anderson University
MA from Western Michigan University
Summer LaBonte
Middle School Bible Teacher
From the moment we walked into CCS we instantly felt like family. I am thankful to be a part of the teaching staff where I get to pour into each student who walks through my classroom door. There is a huge responsibility in raising this generation to not only be highly educated but to teach them to stand for Christ with unwavering faith. This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. I believe that it is important to teach children the importance of being nice to others, have integrity in all they do, and honor God above all else.
BA from Southeastern University
SPECIALS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
Laura Kennett
Elementary/MS Gym Teacher
I love kids! Spending quality time training God’s children is such a crucial and awesome responsibility. I feel God has blessed me to be able to work with children. I enjoy teaching and spending quality time with kids and sharing God’s love. We are truly put into each situation daily not by chance but by God’s love and grace for each and every one of us. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Working at CCS allows me to share my Christian faith and love with one another. It is my prayer that each and every child grows to know Christ as they walk in God’s plan for their life. I am truly blessed to be able to work at Calhoun Christian School.
BA from Spring Arbor University
Beth Norris
Art Teacher
Erin Olds
Spanish Teacher
I am so thankful to work with the students at Calhoun Christian School. Even more, God has blessed me with the opportunity to teach Spanish to all grade-levels. As a teacher and leader in the classroom, God has given me an awesome responsibility: to walk through these school years with my students, to lead them closer to God, to help them succeed academically, and to help them grow and mature according to God’s purpose. The world is ever-changing, and the ability to speak a second language is becoming more and more useful. As Christians, we have all been commissioned by Christ, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:35) I consider it a privilege to help students equip themselves for this mandate.
BA from Spring Arbor University
Tangi Olds
Academic Advisor and Computer Teacher
Being a teacher is like participating in a never-ending treasure hunt! Helping students discover the treasure in themselves, in others, and in god’s world brings exciting results to the classroom and helps equip students to be successful contributors in every facet of life. I love teaching K-12 students new computer skills and how to integrate this useful knowledge into their everyday life. In addition, my time spent in Bible class is some of the most precious hours in my week as I watch students continue to grow in their Godly identity and destiny. As the high school Academic Advisor, I find it exciting to watch secondary students take what they have learned throughout 13 years of school and direct their energy and knowledge into post-secondary and career plans. Lastly, the capstone to the annual service and mission work at CCS is the senior mission to the Dominican Republic. I am so thankful for the opportunity to help lead this trip each year and to watch students better understand God’s world and their role in it.
BA from Spring Arbor University
