Bethel Junior High FAQs
What makes Bethel's junior high different? We at Bethel make a concerted effort to help our junior high students deal with decisions and relationships from a Biblical perspective. Once per week our students are divided into CORE groups where they meet with an adult and discuss life's issues using God's Word as the guide. Topics range from self-awareness to friendships and from parental expectations to discipleship. Through the use of this structure, we have noticed a sharp decrease in relationship issues among our students.
What makes Bethel the MOST unique...is that first and foremost is our opportunity to present Jesus Christ to our students on a daily basis. Our students are taught about everything from their relationships with each other, to their conduct on the athletic courts, to their approach to their education, from a Biblical perspective.
How do academics in Bethel's junior high compare to those in other schools? We have seen great success in our students as they move on to their various high schools. Most graduates from Bethel participate in at least one honors-level course. Our Bethel alumni have also received scholar-athlete awards, National Honor Society memberships, Illinois State Scholar awards, American Legion Good Citizen awards, and countless other honors and scholarships.
What about athletics? The overwhelming majority of Bethel students that have tried out for a high school sport have made the team. We do not have tryouts or cuts for our athletic teams at Bethel, so all interested students have the opportunity to practice and/or play their desired sport(s). Bethel students have been placed into team captain roles in high school, have received MVP honors, and have gone on to play sports in college and beyond.
How about other extracurricular activities? In addition to offering our own band and choir programs, Bethel has a partnership in place with Morton Junior High so that our students are able to participate in band and orchestra programs there. We also offer art and music classes, as well as after-school choir and art opportunities. Our students participate in Arts in the Park in Peoria every year, and we also put on a school musical every spring, where our upper-grade students get first choice in the lead roles. We also offer a number of other opportunities, including Math Olympiad, archery, cooking, sewing, and foreign language clubs, and much more!
What other opportunities are available to junior high students that are unique to Bethel? Bethel students have the opportunity to go on overnight field trips in both 7th and 8th grade. Our 7th graders go to Chicago for three days to see the sights and have a tour of Concordia University Chicago. Our 8th grade students go on a week-long trip to Washington DC, where they get first-hand exposure to our country's history and government in action. There are also fun monthly activities to allow our students some time to enjoy each other's company in an atmosphere other than school. Once a month we go to Monical's Pizza for lunch. At the end of each quarter we head out for a special activity like disc golf or bowling. Finally, every Bethel student's 8th grade year culminates in a "Making A Difference" project. This is a 6+ hour project completed individually by each student that affects the community and beyond in a positive way. Students experience first-hand the aspects of applying faith and serving others using their unique leadership skills.
What makes Bethel the MOST unique...is that first and foremost is our opportunity to present Jesus Christ to our students on a daily basis. Our students are taught about everything from their relationships with each other, to their conduct on the athletic courts, to their approach to their education, from a Biblical perspective.
How do academics in Bethel's junior high compare to those in other schools? We have seen great success in our students as they move on to their various high schools. Most graduates from Bethel participate in at least one honors-level course. Our Bethel alumni have also received scholar-athlete awards, National Honor Society memberships, Illinois State Scholar awards, American Legion Good Citizen awards, and countless other honors and scholarships.
What about athletics? The overwhelming majority of Bethel students that have tried out for a high school sport have made the team. We do not have tryouts or cuts for our athletic teams at Bethel, so all interested students have the opportunity to practice and/or play their desired sport(s). Bethel students have been placed into team captain roles in high school, have received MVP honors, and have gone on to play sports in college and beyond.
How about other extracurricular activities? In addition to offering our own band and choir programs, Bethel has a partnership in place with Morton Junior High so that our students are able to participate in band and orchestra programs there. We also offer art and music classes, as well as after-school choir and art opportunities. Our students participate in Arts in the Park in Peoria every year, and we also put on a school musical every spring, where our upper-grade students get first choice in the lead roles. We also offer a number of other opportunities, including Math Olympiad, archery, cooking, sewing, and foreign language clubs, and much more!
What other opportunities are available to junior high students that are unique to Bethel? Bethel students have the opportunity to go on overnight field trips in both 7th and 8th grade. Our 7th graders go to Chicago for three days to see the sights and have a tour of Concordia University Chicago. Our 8th grade students go on a week-long trip to Washington DC, where they get first-hand exposure to our country's history and government in action. There are also fun monthly activities to allow our students some time to enjoy each other's company in an atmosphere other than school. Once a month we go to Monical's Pizza for lunch. At the end of each quarter we head out for a special activity like disc golf or bowling. Finally, every Bethel student's 8th grade year culminates in a "Making A Difference" project. This is a 6+ hour project completed individually by each student that affects the community and beyond in a positive way. Students experience first-hand the aspects of applying faith and serving others using their unique leadership skills.