Instead of Houses, all middle school students meet in Connections groups that consist of approximately 10-15 students led by a CVCA staff member. Everyone knows that middle school is all about figuring out who you are and where you fit in. As middle schoolers wrestle with those questions, they often seek answers from those around them or those they are “connected” to. At CVCA, we are committed to helping students find healthy “connections” that will help shape and define who they are in the future. Not only do we want to surround students with encouraging and supporting adults they can trust, we also want to help them navigate healthy peer relationships that will last a lifetime.
Some of the ways we do this is with awesome teachers, coaches, club leaders, directors, etc. who are here to guide and support their students no matter what it is they decide to get involved in at school. Another way students can find a spot to belong is through Middle School Connections.
Connections are small groups that meet once a week with about ten students in the same grade and of the same gender. They are led by a faculty or staff member through Bible study, life discussions, prayer, games, and lots of other fun activities that help students connect to each other, their leader, and ultimately Jesus Christ. Middle schoolers are a social bunch, and relationships are very important to them. This is why at CVCA we want to be involved in helping students develop relationships in ways that are positive, offer them support and encouragement, and above all, honor God.