At Christ the King, we believe that a child’s strengths form the path to successful learning. Here, children are taught to be insightful, faithful, notable people who use their understanding of knowledge to live wisely, and to treat others with compassion.

Please read below about our Special Programs or visit the Academics pages to learn more.

 

ADVISORS (6th-8th)

Each middle school student is assigned an advisor with whom he/she meets regarding academic and social success in middle school. Advisors also help to prepare students for student-led conferences in the fall and spring semesters. For more information regarding the advisor program, please contact Melissa Cashman.

ACADEMIC TEAM (6th - 8th Grades)

Middle School Academic Team competes in ten weekly "quiz bowl" matches with other public and private middle schools in Fayette County during the fall. Questions in the matches cover all academic areas: math, science, language arts, social studies, and the arts. Matches are on Mondays after school from early October to early December. A Varsity tournament is held at the end of the season. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays during September in the Library from 3:00-4:00. Beginning in October practices are held on Wednesdays only.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (3rd - 8th Grades)

From the Battle of the Books website: America's Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 3-12. The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers. Learn more by visiting: www.battleofthebooks.org.

CHESS CLUB (K - 8th Grades)

Students meet weekly and work with team coaches to learn and to practice chess. Competition opportunities are available.

FAITH FIRST SPORTS LEAGUES (PreK-4th Grades)

This program is an excellent way for your children to learn about teamwork and sportsmanship through these five guidelines of FAITH. Often, we think faith is separate from our athletic lives. This program will teach that at a young age our faith is part of our daily life too! Therefore, we look forward to building a catholic community of FAITH through this FAITH 1st athletics program and we hope that you enjoy this wonderful opportunity to be a part of a character building sports environment! We offer Fall and Spring Soccer and Winter basketball for students in grades PreK through 4th. Visit our website: www.faith1stsports.com

GIRLS ON THE RUN(3rd - 5th Grades)

From the GOTR Website: Girls on the Run® Lexington is a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is "to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living." Girls on the Run® combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff and the community.  Learn more at www.gotrlexington.org.

GREEN TEAM (5th - 8th Grades)

The CKS Green Team is an environmental science club open to all students in fifth through eighth grades. Ms. Leonard, the middle school science teacher, sponsors this group. The club meets once a month to complete projects and activities related to keeping our school “green and healthy.” In recent years students have painted and installed rain barrels on the school grounds, grown vegetables and harvested them for the cafeteria, and performed a play on stormwater run-off.

KENTUCKY YOUTH ASSEMBLY (7th - 8th Grades)

KYA is a three day, hands-on experience of Kentucky's state government. KYA is a student-led conference in which teens experience first-hand what it's like to debate a bill in the capitol chambers, run for state office or argue a case in the State Supreme Court. To prepare for the conference students study the way that bills are written and passed to become laws. Students work in teams to prepare a bill which they will present to committees at the beginning of the conference. The bills that pass in the committees then move on to the Senate or House. Bills are usually based on student created and researched solutions to issues that students see in the state of Kentucky. At the conference each student is encouraged to participate by speaking about his/her bill or to give a pro or con speech regarding another bill. Participation in KYA helps students to learn about how bills are made into laws, the importance of involvement in one’s government,  and communication skills. KYA is a great way to meet other students from around the state! The group meets once a week from September until the conference in Louisville/ Frankfort at the end of November.

MATH COUNTS (6th - 8th Grades)

From the MATHCOUNTS website: MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program provides the extra incentive and the perfect atmosphere for students to push themselves to achieve more in mathematics. Consisting of fun and creative problems that promote critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, the MATHCOUNTS competitions have written and oral rounds, as well as individual and team components. Though challenging and non-routine, the competition problems focus on the 6th through 8th grade standards of the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics. Often referred to as the MCP, the MATHCOUNTS Club Program was introduced in 2007 for our 25th anniversary year. The MCP is a fun, challenging and FREE program aimed at engaging a wide spectrum of students. The MATHCOUNTS Club Program provides schools with the structure and activities to hold regular meetings of a math club. Depending on the level of student and teacher involvement, a school may receive a recognition plaque or banner and be entered into drawings for prizes. Learn more at www.mathcounts.org.

SCOUTING (K - 8th Grades)

Souting opporutnites are available for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 8th. For more information about Boy Scouts, please visit: www.bgbsa.org and for Girls Scouts please visit: www.gskentucky.org

DRAMA (6th - 8th Grades)

Each year our Middle School produces a musical theater program. Recent productions include Seussical Jr., Alice in Wonderland and Annie Jr.