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Curriculum
The curriculum at Grace Lutheran School is based on the State of
Illinois Learning Standards. The entire faculty participates in
the development and ongoing review of the curriculum. Each subject
area offers developmentally appropriate experiences that challenge
students to progress to higher levels of performance.
Religion
- Daily study
of the Bible, with discussions of Christian living, worship and
the Lutheran catechism.
- Students
explore the role of faith in everyday living.
- Teachers
and students worship together in weekly chapel services.
Math
- Strong foundation
in computation.
- Children
use manipulatives, calculators and computers.
- Emphasis
on problem-solving in real-life situations.
- Advanced
placement opportunities in upper grades.
Science
- Balanced
approach to life, physical and earth sciences.
- Opportunities
for hands-on experimentation and discovery.
- Science lab
with computer technology.
Language
arts
- Both literature
and textbooks used in the classroom.
- Enrichment
and remedial instruction based on individual needs.
- Many opportunities
to practice reading, writing and speaking skills.
Social studies
- Children
study history, geography and culture to prepare them for life
in a changing world.
Computer
lab
- Keyboarding
practice
- Research
skills
- Learn basic
applications
Physical
education
- Developmentally
appropiate, skills-based instruction in grades K-6
- Team sports,
self-testing and a Human Performance curriculum in grades 7-8
- Yearly fitness
evaluations
Music and
art
- Choirs for
all children, along with general music instruction
- Band and
orchestra programs
- Weekly art
classes and art activities integrated with other areas of study
Junior high
enrichment
- Foreign language
instruction is offered in grades 7 and 8.
- Special interest
electives include cooking, woodworking, drama, video journalism,
robotics, knitting, organ building and many more.
Special
Education
A Special
Education coordinator provides assessment and remediation for children
who are struggling to meet the demands of the classroom. She works
closely with public school special education resources. Students
work with the Special Education Coordinator and her teaching assistant
individually and in small groups.
Beyond
the classroom
Grace
students participate in many activites that reach beyond their classroom
studies. They organize fund-raising projects for neighbors around
the world. They stage dramatic productions and musicals, lead worship
services, compete in academic contests and volunteer in the community.
Grades 5-6 explore Chicago’s architecture in a special week
of field trips, and study natural science in an outdoor education
program. Grades 7-8 travel to Springfield, Illinois, and Washington,
D. C.
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