CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:  Teachers use proven methods of instruction in a basic, self-contained environment in grades K-5, with a departmentalized schedule in grades 6-8. Latest resources and current textbooks are used to motivate children to learn.

Curricular material used for the core subject areas:

• Religion/Memory: Lutheran Catechesis, Bible, Lutheran Service Book (LSB Hymnal), Bible Story supplements

• Reading: Open Court, Prentice Hall, Reading Plus Online, Accelerated Reader, Scholastic Power Vocabulary, Balanced Literacy Approach

• English: Shurley English Method, 6 Traits Writing

• Math: Houghton Mifflin, Prentice Hall

• Science: Scott Foresman, Holt

• Social Studies: Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall

Additional Curricular Experiences:

• Junior Achievement (K-8)

• Fort Wayne Symphony Demonstration (K-8)

• School Musical or School Music Concert (K-8)

• Children’s Christmas Eve Service at St. Paul’s (K-8)

• Art Day with Rhea Sprecher (K-8)

• Field Trips (K-8)

• End-of-Year Class Trip (K-8)

• Science Fair (K-8)

• Girl Scouts (K-8)

• Exploratory Strings Program (gr. 2)

• Strings Program / Lessons (gr. 2-8)

• Chess Club (gr. 2-8)

• Choristers (gr. 3 & 4 choir)

• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Band (gr. 4-8)

• Ultra-Key Typing Program (gr. 3-8)

• Geography Bee (gr. 4-8)

• Spelling Bee (gr. 5-8)

• Speech Contest (gr. 6-8)

• True Life Choice (sex education, gr. 6-8)

• Music & Art Festival (all-city Lutheran Schools / SSO event, gr. 5-8 music;  gr. K-8 Art)

• Outdoor Education (gr. 5-8)