Junior High

Students Ranging from Grades 6 – 8

Age & Grade Levels

The Junior High Academic Program spans three grade levels: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8.
We have two junior high classes: Grade 6 and a combination Grade 7 & 8 class.

School Hours & Break Times

The school day starts at 8 a.m. with student devotions and ends at 3:20 p.m. There are two break times. The morning break takes place from 10 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Junior high students are released to return to their cabin or spend time in Midships, with parental permission. The ship-wide lunch break is from 12 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. During this break, students are released from school to enjoy lunch with their families. School is operational from Monday to Friday. 

Africa Mercy Academy Staff, Class Sizes, & Student to Teacher Ratio

The Africa Mercy Academy has a team of four full-time specialist teachers who teach the core curriculum from Grade 6 to 12. We also have two specialist teachers who teach French, technology, and physical education from kindergarten to Grade 12. In addition, we have a number of part-time teachers who offer electives and specials for students. 

The student to teacher ratio will not exceed 6:1 in our junior high classes.

Global Mercy Academy Staff, Class Sizes, & Student to Teacher Ratio

The Global Mercy Academy has a team of four full-time specialist teachers who teach the core curriculum from Grade 6 to 12. We also have three specialist teachers who teach French, physical education and life skills, and technology from kindergarten to Grade 12. In addition, we have a number of part-time teachers who offer electives and specials for students. 

The student to teacher ratio will not exceed 6:1 in the Grade 6 class and 10:1 in the Grade 7 & 8 class.

Mentor Teachers

Each junior high class has an assigned mentor teacher, who is responsible for teaching Bible as well as offering pastoral care. They serve as the primary contact person for students and parents. 

Instruction Time

Each junior high grade has 35 forty-five-minute lessons per week. 

Core Subject Areas

Our academic program includes five core subject areas:

  • Bible
  • Mathematics
  • Language & Arts
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Electives, Specials, & Enrichment Subject Areas

In addition to the core subjects, we offer additional electives or specials in five different areas:

  • French
  • Physical Education
  • Computers (Technology)
  • Life Skills
  • Creative Arts (Music, Arts, and Drama) 

Additional Programs

  • Student Life Program
  • Work Experience Program
  • Don and Deyon Awards Program