Academics
Junior High (7th - 9th)
In Junior High, students are beginning to experience life as independent young teens with more freedoms and choices at their fingertips. This season for these students is full of extraordinary growth both physically and emotionally where belonging is key to their development.
At Hartfield, our teachers are dedicated to encouraging our students to try new things so they can discover their interests and push into their emerging gifts and abilities to help them answer the big question of “Where do I belong?”
We focus on teaching independent learners and guiding them to begin developing healthy habits to prepare them for High School. Our teachers are passionate about connecting their personal faith to the subjects they teach to train our young teens to interpret the world through the lens of the Bible.
Academic Life
At Hartfield Academy, we strive to offer a comprehensive educational approach that provides challenging academics within the scope of a biblical worldview. The community fostered between our faculty, parents, students is one that provides a great foundation as our students begin the preparations necessary for being a successful High School student.
Junior High students will develop a standard of personal accountability and responsibility that is combined with engaging academics, servant leadership, and a Christ-centered culture. Students will be active participants in learning while teachers use a wide variety of collaborative techniques to help our students develop the cognitive skills they need to be successful.
Students in the 7th grade will take core academic classes that are designed to help students begin to use a wide variety of assessments to show mastery of the material. 7th-grade students also have the opportunity to take elective rotation courses that give them an opportunity to try different things and get a sampling of the types of electives that are available in high school. These elective courses are important in helping our students find and grow in their God-given gifts and talents.
8th-grade courses continue to build on the foundations provided in 7th grade. This is a great opportunity for students to begin taking high school-level courses. Some of the credit courses available to students are Algebra I, Spanish I, Art, Tech Foundations, Theater, and Visual Productions. The remaining 8th-grade core courses provide the final preparation for students to be successful in high school and are important for placement in high school English, History, and Math. All students in the 8th grade will take Biology and then have an option for math-based or biology-based science courses beginning in the 9th grade.
Students in the 9th grade take a full high school credit course load in all subject areas. Placement in advanced Pre-Comp and Pre-AP classes is possible and determined by testing, final grades from the previous year, and teacher recommendations. This all-important final year of Junior High will focus on preparing students to begin thinking about what college and career choices they feel led to explore. This is where we really start focusing in on their God-given purpose as it relates to their future endeavors.
Beyond the Classroom
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Athletics
The Hartfield Athletic Department is recognized for developing student-athletes to reach their full potential while building Christian character in the lives of our students in a Christ-centered environment. We are blessed with an outstanding coaching staff that can serve as mentors to help each student-athlete in opportunities of leadership, perseverance through adversity, skill development, and mental and physical discipline. More importantly, our staff is charged with pointing each student toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ as they strive for excellence in the athletic arena. It is indeed a pleasure to work with our athletic staff as we provide mission-centered opportunities for our students.Read More -
Fine Arts
Read MoreExposure to the Fine Arts is key for a student’s development, which is why our art programs are expanding every year. At Hartfield, we know exploring the arts opens up new opportunities for our students, but more importantly, we know that the creative expression of our students models the creativity of our Creator Savior. We seek to teach students a posture of worship in the gifts given to them by exploring through creating, performing, exploring, and storytelling. -
Junior High Trips
Fun educational trips are a highlight for our students. Every grade participates in at least one trip a year!Read More -
Organizations & Competitions
Clubs & Grade Level Bible Studies
Junior National Honor Society
JH Leadership
MS/HS Quiz Bowl
MS/HS Science Bowl
Creative Writing Competition
Chess Competition
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Spiritual Life
On campus, spiritual development is taught, modeled, and lived out. Out students attend daily Bible classes where they grow in their understanding of who God is, why He created us, and how we are to serve Him. We put feet to their learning by creating opportunities for our students to serve their community both locally and abroad.Read More
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Hartfield Academy
Hartfield Academy is fully accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the MidSouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of independent Schools (SAIS).