In middle school, pupils begin to have a variety of subjects and teachers, all the while needing the stability and structure that provide a foundation to everyday learning experiences. To accommodate this transition, 6th-grade teachers often use similar classroom routines and procedures so that middle school students are not overwhelmed with many, many new practices to learn. They will begin to explore different interests through the introduction of electives such as music and art.  The full meaning of education is encompassed both with intellectual learning and the building up of Christian character throughout the middle school years.