Academics
The academic program at Grace Lutheran School (GLS) is a unique
combination of key principles from Classical Education, Core
Knowledge, and time-tested concepts of getting back to the basics.
Preschool through the primary grades is an intentional emphasis
placed on reading, writing, and core math skills. These concepts
and subject areas are enhanced through fifth grade, continuing to
lay a solid educational foundation, until junior high
(6th – 8th grade) where students are
equipped to creatively apply and practically implement these skills
across all academic areas. GLS graduates will be able to read
proficiently, write eloquently, and think deeply and logically.
Building
A transformation began I the Fall of 2010. The entire GLS
facility is being remodeled and reshaped to meet the needs and new
direction of the school program. Fresh color inside and out;
updated offices, meeting rooms, library and cafeteria; art studio;
completely refurbished classrooms (new paint and flooring); and,
clean, simple landscaping will return the campus to the day when
Grace Lutheran was proudly designated “ the most beautiful
church in the south.” During the finishing stages of the
total makeover, GLS will begin the long awaited construction of a
gymnasium.
Communication and Support for the Family
A core value at GLS is communication. Communication is an
ongoing process and will continue to be a priority. Website
updates, newsletters, e-mails, on-line grade reporting are just a
few of the means GLS staff will use to insure that all families are
aware of their child’s progress and important activities and
events in the school. Communication is more than sharing grades
– it will be the means we use to create a family environment
where all feel valued, supported, and affirmed.
Faculty and Staff
The four C’s are known by all teachers at GLS:
Communication, courtesy, cleanliness, and cutting-edge academics.
These are the predominate goals of each faculty and staff member
who interacts with our families. Communication is vital so each
family knows the class and school. Courtesy and respect are
invaluable to model of Christian behavior, create a family
environment, and express that ball challenges can be overcome
through cordiality and common understanding. Cleanliness expresses
organization, focus, and readiness to learn. Cutting-edge academics
is manifest by teachers who are not book-driven, worksheet-driven,
who stand and walk among their students to monitor behavior and
progress, and constantly strive to teach creative, engaging
lessons.
School Emphasis’
The strength of GLS is academics. Ask any parent the ultimate
goals for their child’s eucation and they will undoubtedly
answer they want their children to be able to read anything, write
anything, and think intelligently. Therefore, reading, writing, and
math will always be the academic emphasis recognizing them as the
gateway to higher order thinking and academic success in all
subject areas.
Extracurricularly, fine arts is an emphasis primarily due to the
research that distinctly shows the correlation between academic
success and involvement in the arts. Choir, band, orchestra, drama,
handbells, praise team, music class, art instruction and other
areas that support fine arts will be implemented for well-rounded
students and better academicians.
Assisting each child in the discovery of their unique gift set
is a priority. Each of us has been blessed with a profoundly unique
set of talents. GLS believes by offering a variety of athletics,
arts, clubs, and dramatic performances each child will have ample
opportunity to find their personhood.
School Size
The ultimate goal for GLS is 320 students (104 in preschool,
198-216 in grade school). This number is arrived at through the
following calculations:
Two year olds
1
class
10 per
class
10 students
Three year
olds
2
classes
15 per
class
30 students
Four year
olds 3
classes
18 per
class
54 students
K o 8th
grade
9
classes
22-24 per
class 198-216
students
The current philosophy at GLS is embracing a single-graded (one
class per level) grade school. Smaller numbers will nurture the
family environment, develop better social skills among peers,
foster relationships across grade levels, allow teachers to really
know their students and families, and provide an opportunity where
more students can participate in a variety of activities.
Student Focused
As seen throughout Jesus’ ministry, especially at a time
where children were not valued in the least, children are important
to God. As a people of God, we share those beliefs and place the
highest value on the students we serve. We are under a social and
God-ordained obligation to provide the absolute best education
possible to our students and families. This is a core value,
priority, and divine calling.
Spiritual
There is no secret in the fact that we exist because we are
passionately concerned about your families eternal destination. We
are here to share the path to heaven – through a Spirit
inspired relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship is vital
to all we do in our school and vital in each persons life as it
provided purpose, power, perseverance, and peace.
Power(Ephesians 1:18-19) Our
strength (power) is not in ourselves or our own accomplishments but
in God and God alone: power to live, power to endure, power to
press on toward the goal of eternal life, power to face
life’s challenges.
Perseverance(Romans 5:3-4) Not only
so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that
suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and
character, hope.
Peace(Psalm 85:10, , John
14:27) One thing we have that the world does not is the peace
of God. In chaos and confusion, division and discontent we remain
faithful, full of hope, and peace filled.
Purpose(Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians
3:11) Our purpose is to be loved by God, love him back, and
love others into His care and Kingdom.
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April 09,2012 - Grace Lutheran School provides superior academics on a warm, charming campus. The family atmosphere and commitment to students and their families creates an ideal environment for academic success, nurtures the discovery of young people's life purpose and awakens the understanding of their spiritual significance and their place in God's heart.
And on top of all that, NEW in 2012:
Computer Laptop Lab
Electronic White Boards in all of the classrooms
Comprehensive Spanish and Music programs beginning at age 2
Junior Wildcat Athletic Program VPK-4th grade (soccer, baseball, flag football, cheerleading & basketball)*-Posted by Parent *
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