Kindergarten
In our Kindergarten we play with sounds to become readers. We use sight words, phonics, and whole language skills to begin reading. We count and graph and sort teddy bears to understand numbers. We enjoy Spanish, PE, Library, Technology Lab, and recess.
1st Grade
First grade places a large emphasis on both reading and writing. Time is spent on phonemic principals of segmentation and blending, digraphs, trigraphs, vowel sounds and spelling, and rules for usage. Leveled texts are used to teach comprehension strategies in a small group setting. All these skills are then incorporated into writing, both as whole-class books are produced and individual writing pieces are constructed throughout the school year. Using CPH curriculum, students are taught Lutheran doctrine through both Old and New Testament Bible stories. Prayer and Hymn time are both vital parts of our school day. The first grade math curriculum introduces students to addition and subtraction facts through 20, geometry principles, time, money, and measurement. A class store helps pull together all these skills in real-life application.
2nd Grade
As a Lutheran school our student’s learning experiences are built upon the foundation of Christ, our Redeemer. That is why second grade students memorize and recite scripture and hymns that embody our faith in Christ alone. It’s also why our second grade students learn that respecting authority means honoring and obeying their parents, teachers, and classmates. Second graders learn the vocation of student as they develop their literacy skills, reading fluency, reading comprehension, grammar, phonics and writing skills. Second grade students use Saxon math to learn concepts such as addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers. The concepts of time and money are also taught throughout the year. Finally, second graders learn the beauty of God’s world, as revealed in Genesis 1:31, by examining and learning about plants, animals, science, weather, various land formations and the communities where we live. “And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good.”
3rd Grade
Third graders learn key concepts of faith, repentance, forgiveness and grace through our religion program based on the CPH One in Christ curriculum. These students learn how language is a necessary communication tool, reading and analyzing stories, “hands on” science activities, Saxon Math and using cursive writing. Third graders also participate in specials: technology, art and music. Our third grade students also learn how to play a recorder as part of their music.
4th Grade
Fourth graders learn about key concepts of faith as well as stories from the Old and New Testament. They work towards improving their legibility of their cursive writing, study the English language through literature, composition, listening and speaking, and are introduced to a variety of literary genres. In fourth grade, the students study five geographic regions of the U.S., earth and physical science, and mastering the basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Fourth graders also participate in specials: technology, art and music. Our fourth grade students also continue to learn how to play a recorder as part of their music.
5th Grade
The fifth graders learn about the Commandments, Bible stories and witnessing. Through the Memory program students learn Scripture verses, hymns, and portions of the Catechism. They also learn about American History, interpreting and understanding maps, charts and graphs. Communication skills are emphasized through studying speech, grammar, mechanics and vocabulary building. Fifth graders learn about problem solving, communicating, and reasoning through math and science topics include the study of the earth’s surface, weather, matter, energy, and plant and animal processes. Our fifth graders participate in Technology, Art, Physical Education and Music. For music, they have the option of being in band, choir, or handbells.
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
G.A.T.E. - Gifted And Talented Education
Servicing Grades
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St. Peter Lutheran Church and School GATE Program is devoted to helping ALL students learn, specifically advanced students with unique learning styles, talents, and abilities. We work to service the whole child. We do this simultaneously with our mission to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Questions regarding the application process contact Amber Nill at ambernill@splcs.net.