8th Grade: Equipped to Thrive in High School & Beyond

Meet Ben Dragstrem, 8th grade social studies teacher. Middle school is a defining season as students form their identity, wrestle with deeper questions, and learn to think independently — and they need guidance anchored in God’s truth.

At Timothy, we understand that these years matter. Students need more than strong academics; they need to be known, supported, and challenged to grow in both confidence and character. Timothy’s middle school team intentionally designs curriculum to ignite academic growth while developing courageous leaders who think deeply and view every subject through a Biblical lens. Through honors courses, hands-on electives like entrepreneurship and engineering-based Structures, and meaningful Crew Group mentorship, students are stretched academically and spiritually.

The result? Leaders who build resilience, strengthen their faith, and are equipped to thrive in high school and beyond.