Calvary Day School Middle School Calvary Day School

About Us

We are a community of learners and leaders where teaching and learning are stimulating, interesting, and Christ-centered. Students, staff, and parents are supportive of one another and work cooperatively to reach ever higher academic, social, emotional, and spiritual competencies. Differences are accepted and respected by students, staff, and parents. We follow many pathways to learning while sharing goals that unite us, a common core of knowledge, and a belief in biblical truths.

Admissions

It is our desire to learn more about you and your family and how we may best serve your child. We seek to develop each student: academically, athletically, socially and most of all, spiritually. In turn, we are seeking students who want to integrate and fully invest in the school with their time and talent to obtain the most out of their experience here at Calvary Day School.

Faith

Our key verse at Calvary Day School is Luke 2:52, which states: “So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.” For the Administration and educators of Calvary, this verse is a presentation of the guiding force behind everything we do. This verse encompasses the four components of a truly Christian philosophy of education: physical growth, intellectual growth, spiritual growth, and social/interpersonal growth.

Academics

At Calvary Day School, we are called to a higher mission. We infuse faith into our classrooms, clubs, gymnasiums, playing fields, etc.; in essence, into whatever is being done or taught. At Calvary we also pursue excellence in whatever we do. As a result of this internal pursuit of excellence, Calvary was recognized as the first charter member of the National Elementary Honor Society, and our students are accepted each year into some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States, with over half of these students typically receiving academic scholarships.

Giving

Since Calvary Day School opened its doors in 1961, it has been blessed with enormous support from those who seek to further the school’s mission of providing an academically challenging education in a uniquely Christian environment. Exceptional teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and superior athletic venues are all possible because of the generous support of the Calvary family.

Middle School

Middle School is a time where students are very impressionable, and our desire is to guide them to becoming the young person God has planned for them to become. We want to cultivate a passion for learning, help develop and affirm a strong sense of self-esteem, and foster spiritual growth so that our middle school students are being prepared for the great future that God promises in Jeremiah.

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Department

Middle School Staff

List of 6 members.

Taylor Smith

Head of Middle School
Kelli Crunkleton

Grade Level Dean / Math Teacher
Holli Griffis

Middle and Upper School Counselor

(912) 644-5099
Laurie Hoff

Grade Level Dean / English Teacher

912-644-5080
Melissa Vermilyea

Assistant to Upper & Middle School Division Heads

9126297848
Phillip Yount

Grade Level Dean

Middle School Experience

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Clubs

Art Club
Creative Writing
FIRST Lego League
Graphic Design and Social Media
Marching Band
Praise Band
Worship Team
Science Club
Spanish Club
Spring Musical
National Junior Honor Society

As you begin the early stages of greater independence and responsibility as a middle school student, you may discover that you excel in your studies, have an interest in leadership and service, and have a thirst for challenge … and accomplishment.
Membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) may be an ideal fit for you! You can become a member through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school’s National Junior Honor Society chapter.

Through exclusive resources, programs, and services, members have a unique opportunity to prepare for their next steps in life. Membership truly lays the groundwork for lifelong success.
Student Government

Middle School Student Government represents students in grades 6-8. The representatives present and organize community and school events for the student body, work to create a positive student environment as a liaison between students, teachers and administration and act as a voice for the student body when times call for change, improvement and better solutions.

The following roles are open for election each year:
Student Government President - 8th grader
Student Government Vice-President - 8th grader
Student Government Secretary - 8th grader
Student Government Chaplain - 8th grader
Student Government Representative - 7th grader
Student Government Representative - 6th grader

Any student running for election in May must be re-registered for the following school year by the time of elections. Any potential candidate must be a student who has attended Calvary for at least one full school year before being eligible to run for government.
Student Life

Middle School Student Life offers many events for our students to become involved in, activities outside of the regular classroom setting in an environment where they get to know their peers and teachers on a more personal level. We offer events in the fall on campus, during Homecoming week, and even separate grade level trips that range from travel to Florida and Atlanta, all the way to Washington DC. We take part in opportunities that foster growth in friendships and relationships through teamwork with such organizations as Operation Christmas Child and also friendly class competitions in raising money for Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Last year's class winner won a catered lunch from Olive Garden! Sometimes our events are low key such as grade level breakfasts while others include a fun filled afternoon in laser tag competition. Whether a new or returning student, we encourage you to become involved in these opportunities outside of the classroom. We as teachers and administrators know that it's these special events each year that make the long lasting memories for years to come.