Academics

The elementary program at Merritt Island Christian School provides academic instruction for grades kindergarten through sixth. The faculty is comprised of qualified and experienced professional educators who love Jesus Christ and are committed to student achievement providing the following opportunities and more: 

• Caring, nurturing environment
• Biblical worldview teachings
• Variety of teaching styles catering to the diverse needs of all students
• Small groups and differentiated instruction contributing to our academic rigor
• Curriculum vertically aligned from VPK- 6th– 12th grade- making the transition from each grade seamless

Students receive daily Bible teaching and attend chapel once a week. Intermediate grades 5-6 rotate classes with teachers instructing them in specific subject areas similar to an Upper school schedule in a modified approach. All subject areas are taught from a Biblical worldview including: 

• Mathematics 
• Science 
• Language Arts
• Reading
• History and Geography 
• Media and Technology

Kindergarten-6th grade students also attend weekly enrichment classes also taught from a Biblical Worldview including: 

• Spanish
• Music and Drama
• Art 
• Physical Education 
• Library which incorporates the Accelerated Reader program
• ACSI Math Olympics
• ACSI Creative Writing Festival
• ACSI Spelling Bees
• Brevard County Spelling Bees 
• Geography Bees.

Students who qualify may be a part of the MICS Academically Talented/Gifted Enrichment Program. MICS also provides academic support for those students who need reinforcement of concepts.

When you choose to provide an education for your children at Merritt Island Christian School, you are providing a place where they are safe, loved, and academically challenged. We are committed to the success of all students as they grow academically and spiritually, and we team with parents to make that happen. The Principal’s door is always open, and she would love to meet with you regarding your child’s future at MICS!