Curriculum and instruction for Pre-K and Kindergarten

The curriculum at Immanuel is Bible centered and supportive of our objectives of a Christian education.

The Pre-K and Kindergarten are taught in learning centers to enhance their learning. They are taught the traditional curriculum.

The Pre-K curriculum, learning centers are Jesus time, blocks, library, dramatic play, math, art, discovery and computer lab which guides each child to begin and improve skills in math and language at the students' own pace. Math and language skills follow the Saxon guide for Pre-K.

The Kindergarten curriculum, in addition to the above, also follows Saxon Phonics for reading, spelling, grammar, and Saxon/ Harcourt math. Immanuel Lutheran Pre-K and Kinder are an integral part of our school. The curriculum reflects Christ's love for little children and provides for their spiritual, physical, mental, social, emotional, and aesthetic development. It provides varied experiences to promote present and future growth in desirable knowledge, attitudes, self-discipline, and good conduct. The school works closely with the home to ease the child's adjustment from a life dependent on a few adults to that of a larg- er social group.

Curriculum and Instruction for Grades 1st—6th

The students in Immanuel Lutheran School learn to thank, praise, honor, glorify, and serve God at home and in school. The aim is served when the home and the curriculum work together to:

1. Instruct the child for an eternal relationship with God.
2. Enable the student to acquire basic skills, knowledge, and attitudes in proportion to the student's capacities and needs.
3. Help the child use these skills, knowledge, and attitudes in life long relationships with God, his/her fellow man and nature.

We believe that a child should not be held back from learning and moving forward in her/his education or be pressured to go beyond her/his ability or level of maturity.

We believe the curriculum includes all Christian learning activities under the auspices of our school. The responsibility of the home is to teach acceptable moral standards that form the child's character and encourage Christian learning activities.

Religion

Christianity is a way of life and is lived with the children throughout the day in all their school activities. As a formal course we learn about living the Christian life, Bible stories, memory verses, the importance of prayer and worship at school, in the home, and in their church.

Language Arts (Harcourt)

The child will be able to interpret written and spoken language and will increase her/his ability to use language in relating to others, the child will grow in word recognition, correct spelling, grammar, neat handwriting, and oral and written expression. The child will grow also in appreciation of the Bible, contemporary and classic literature, and be able to choose reading material wisely.

The language curriculum includes reading, using phonics (the English language is 86% phonics based), literature, grammar, composition, spelling , and handwriting (first learning to print and then cursive writing) from Kinder through all grades.

Mathematics (Saxon/Harcourt)

The mathematics curriculum will help each child appreciate the meaning of the values of numbers and how math is to be used in serving God and man. Math will establish skills in the practical processes of math and in problem solving. It will help the understanding of measure and the principles underlying common business transactions.

It will also help the child gain skills in understanding mathematical data found in reading and in making correct judgments based on such data as well as also helping the child to become a better citizen. These grades will be building on the Saxon math used in Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Social Studies (Harcourt)

The Scriptures command us to be good stewards of the Earth (Genesis 1:28) and to “love your neighbor” (Matthew 22:39) are especially applicable to social studies. The curriculum includes Biblical, church, and secular history, geography, and current events.

Science (Harcourt)

Science at Immanuel Lutheran School begins, continues, and ends with God. With the psalmist we say “the heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” (Psalm 19:1) The curriculum includes Biblical, church, and secular history, geography, and current events.

Fine Arts

The fine arts curriculum uses the resources of parents and friends of the school to supply the child with a means to glorify God through separate instruction given in art, crafts, music, and drama. Each of these areas is correlated with other phases of the school program.

Assignments

Students are required to complete all assignments. Assignments will vary from teacher to teacher and from subject to subject. While much will be completed at school, some assignments by their very nature require that they will be completed at home. We re- quest the parent's cooperation when it is necessary that students bring assignments home for completion.

Grading Scale for Kindergarten

Report cards are issued every nine weeks. Grades are reported on a number system. (See Report Card itself for more details)

Kindergarten reports are based on the development of each individual student.

Report Cards are sent home with the students on the last day of school! All fees must be paid.

Grading Scale for grades above kindergarten

Special Services

The classroom teacher, principal, or other interested party identifies a student who has special needs and recommends that the student be evaluated by a qualified professional; the classroom teacher will implement the recommendations given by the evaluator when applicable.