ACADEMICS
Middle School at Traverse City Christian School
A private Christian middle school in Traverse City, MI, committed to your child’s growth
GRADES 6-8
As a parent, you probably recognize that middle school is where your child’s potential starts to take shape in new and meaningful ways. These are the years when students start asking bigger questions about…
It’s a season of rapid change, but also of extraordinary growth. At Traverse City Christian School, we see middle school not as a time to ‘wait and see,’ but as a God-ordained season where students discover how their efforts, values, and talents can impact the world for His glory.
With personal guidance and faith-filled learning, our private Christian school helps students grow with confidence during these important years. Below, we highlight what makes our middle school experience unique:
School Culture
Where every student belongs and every story matters.
Middle school is often described as a time of uncertainty. At TCCS, we approach it differently — as a time to root students in connection, purpose, and grace. Our culture reflects the core belief that student
Respect through example
In our spiritual growth groups, students do more than talk about respect — they practice it. With 6-8 students per group, they are given the space to listen, share, and learn from one another. These relationships become the building blocks of trust and empathy.
A community built on mentorship
Teachers don’t simply guide lessons; they guide lives. Because of our smaller class sizes, teachers build meaningful relationships with students, meeting them where they are, academically and spiritually.
Faith expressed through service
Imagine your child stepping outside the classroom and into the community, packing lunches for children in need, or cleaning up a local park. These projects aren’t just tasks — they’re lessons in compassion and servant leadership, anchored in biblical values.
A safe place for growth
We believe students are most successful when they feel secure. That’s why we emphasize positive reinforcement, offering opportunities to reflect on the benefits of making wise choices while reinforcing accountability through natural consequences.
Academic Offerings
Learning that inspires deeper understanding.
At TC Christian, we believe learning is a journey of discovery that goes deeper than surface knowledge. Our project-based approach invites students to explore subjects by asking meaningful questions, solving real-world problems, and connecting ideas to biblical truths.
Academic Excellence
Your child will engage in hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning that develop critical thinking and creativity, while preparing them for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.
Leadership Development
Middle schoolers at TC Christian cultivate leadership skills.
Whether organizing service initiatives or representing their peers on Student Council, they understand what it means to lead with integrity.
Exploration of Talents
From science projects to athletics and ministry offerings, our enriched curriculum will allow your child to explore their interests while discovering new passions.
Athletics That Build Resilience
Team sports, including cross-country, basketball, and volleyball, provide opportunities to develop discipline and teamwork. Students are supported by coaches who care as much about character as they do about performance.
Words From a TC Christian Teacher
Name: Erica Boven
Degree(s): MS Science, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Group Minors – Western Michigan University, MA Curriculum and Teaching – Michigan State University
Teaching Experience: 15 years
Middle school students are full of creativity, curiosity, and courage, with a knack for seeing the world in unique ways. At TC Christian, we provide just the right balance of support and freedom, encouraging them to take risks, learn from both successes and mistakes, and grow through hands-on discovery. In our science labs, their individuality shines — some build models, others write papers, take tests, or create artistic representations — all reflecting the beautiful diversity of their God-given talents.
We encourage students to lean into the unknown, learn from mistakes, and grow through the challenges — because that’s where learning transforms into wisdom.
Curious to Learn More About TC Christian?
Request information today, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.
– HIGH SCHOOL PREP –
Prepping them for what’s next – and what’s beyond.
The middle school years are a crucial part of your child’s journey, which begins long before high school and continues through graduation. At TCCS, we acknowledge that this is a time when students can take meaningful steps toward owning their future — gaining values, skills, and knowledge that have been nurtured since their earliest days with us.
Personalized
goal-setting
Our Advisory Program focuses on helping students set meaningful academic and personal goals, creating practical steps to achieve them.
High school readiness
In 8th grade, students can earn high school credits in courses such as Algebra 1, giving them early exposure to advanced learning and exam preparation.
Life skills they’ll carry for years
From study skills classes in 6th and 7th grade to mentorship opportunities with high school students, our program equips middle schoolers with the confidence and competence to tackle high school and beyond.
Campus Safety
Creating safe spaces for every student to thrive.
When students feel physically and emotionally safe, they can explore their interests and build meaningful connections. Our 40-acre campus on farmland on the outskirts of Traverse City is designed with modern security measures to create an environment where students can grow, and parents can have peace of mind.
At TCCS, your child will receive emotional and spiritual support from teachers who model Christ’s compassion. Through Love and Logic principles, they develop resilience and confidence, facing challenges with the knowledge that they are supported by a caring community.
Let’s Connect and Explore Your Child’s Future.
Schedule a discovery call with our Admissions Team to learn how our private middle school in Traverse City, MI, can help your child grow in faith, academics, and purpose.
Craig O’Connor • Admissions and Advancement
coconnor@tcchristian.org (231) 929-1747 ext. 128
Ready to take the next step? Visit our campus or start your application today.