Middle School | Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

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Middle School

Our program, rooted in Christian faith, is designed to guide students through the crucial years of adolescence with a focus on growing in grace, knowledge, and personal identity. Discover how our dedicated educators, vibrant student life, comprehensive academic curriculum, and supportive environment work together to shape confident, thoughtful teenagers ready for the challenges ahead.

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Middle School

Our program, rooted in Christian faith, is designed to guide students through the crucial years of adolescence with a focus on growing in grace, knowledge, and personal identity. Discover how our dedicated educators, vibrant student life, comprehensive academic curriculum, and supportive environment work together to shape confident, thoughtful teenagers ready for the challenges ahead.

A group of middle school students are caught in a moment of excitement and anticipation at a school event, with expressions of joy and engagement on their faces.

Middle School

Our program, rooted in Christian faith, is designed to guide students through the crucial years of adolescence with a focus on growing in grace, knowledge, and personal identity. Discover how our dedicated educators, vibrant student life, comprehensive academic curriculum, and supportive environment work together to shape confident, thoughtful teenagers ready for the challenges ahead.

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Matt Hall • Head of Middle School

MIDDLE SCHOOLTransformative Middle Years

Middle School at Trinity is a transformative period marked by growth and self-discovery. Our division's mission is to lovingly shepherd students through these crucial adolescent years, anchoring them in a faithful and God-centered environment guided by the wisdom of 2 Peter 3:1 which urges us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

With the guidance of our dedicated educators and through a classical education model, Trinity's Middle School students not only uncover their optimal learning styles but also deepen their trust in God's grace and His purpose in shaping their identities. Amidst the ever-changing landscape of middle school life where interests shift, friendships evolve, and self-identity is a persistent question, our students embark on a journey to answer the fundamental question, “Who am I?”

The students start their time in middle school as children and they leave as full-fledged teenagers. We embrace the opportunity to partner with families and shepherd their children in this crucial phase of development.

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Middle school at Trinity goes beyond academics to prioritize the holistic development of students by encompassing their moral, spiritual, and social growth while nurturing their God-given talents and fostering meaningful friendships.

 

Spencer Dicks’ Story

Our aim for Middle Schoolers is to deepen their Christian faith and incorporate it into their identity and actions. In this sense, we view discipline as an opportunity for spiritual reflection. Our goal is to nurture spiritual growth through regular corporate worship, daily homeroom devotions, and yearlong Scripture study.

 

  • Middle School Athletics

    Trinity’s Middle School athletics program provides three full seasons of interscholastic sports for sixth through eighth graders. Our approach centers on character development, a love for the game, and the mastering of fundamental skills. The Middle School sports framework prioritizes skill enhancement with team selection based on training progress and attainment of athletic goals.

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  • Arts in Middle School

    Trinity's Middle School provides a rich arts education with dedicated faculty offering courses in art, music, musical theater, band, strings ensemble, and chorus. Seventh grade Music builds on previous music skills and uses cooperative learning to explore different historical periods of music. Eighth grade Music delves into American musical theatre culminating in scene performances. Seventh and eighth grade Art emphasizes fundamental techniques and art history concepts that allow students to create 2D and 3D projects in a studio environment.

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Academics in the middle schoolCrafting Curious Minds

Our Middle School curriculum is meticulously crafted to meet the unique intellectual appetites of our students. It offers a stimulating and challenging environment tailored to unveil their individual talents, learning styles, and areas for development. This phase is a crucial precursor to the academic rigors of Upper School where grades start to take on greater significance. Our program is designed to meet high academic standards and instill a deep understanding of personal strengths and the essential skills needed for future academic success.
 

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While there are so many things our family loves about Trinity, the most special part is how the Christian framework permeates all areas of the school.
 

The Ronald Family
3rd, 5th and 8th Grade

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The Ronald Family

“While there are so many things our family loves about Trinity, the most special part is how the Christian framework permeates all areas of the school.  One way we have seen this play out is through the teachers, who truly know and love their students in lower, middle, and upper school.  "Non nobis, domine" is not a motto of empty words, rather it is lived out on a daily basis, at all levels of school.  It is clear that Jesus Christ is the star of the show at Trinity school.”

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People at Trinity are so kind and show love towards everybody. The teachers show genuine care too, if you didn’t do well on a quiz or test or if you’re struggling in general.
 

Nora Kelly
Student, Class of 2029

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One of the things I love about our middle school team is that we're always praying for one another, trying to encourage one another. We do the best that we can to pour into students as a team.
 

Ricky Oliver
Faculty, Middle School

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Ricky Oliver

“My whole mission is to teach the students how to get closer to the Lord. I hope they learn how to get closer to the Lord by praying the word, reading the word, and being doers of the word. It’s a joy to teach them what that might look like; how to get close to the Lord. One of the things I love about our middle school team is that we're always praying for one another, trying to encourage one another. We do the best that we can to pour into students as a team.”

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Where Now?Explore the Middle School

 

  • Athletics

    Trinity School's Middle School Athletics offers comprehensive sports programs for 6th to 8th graders across three seasons.

  • Arts

    Dive into Trinity Middle School's vibrant arts education, offering art, music, musical theater, band, and more.

  • Student Support

    Our comprehensive support services include tailored learning accommodations and holistic counseling.

  • Academic

    Explore Trinity Middle School's rich and unique curriculum, focusing on intellectual and personal growth.

  • After Care

    Discover our After Care program, a space for students to grow and learn with experienced educators.