Our Curriculum
Kindergarten Curriculum
Proverbs 22:6 provides the foundation for Christian education: “Train up the child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Parents have the primary responsibility and privilege to provide the first Christian education and training for the child. However, school, as an extension of the church, can strengthen and support the parents in this responsibility by assisting and nurturing the child to acquire a healthy, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual life.
Kindergarten Goals
Trinity Lutheran School will provide a fun, flexible atmosphere of teaching and learning experiences to enable children:
• To develop a strong positive self-worth as a valued child of God
• To develop social and emotional skills appropriate for home and school
• To develop cognitive/motor skills appropriate for each child through the philosophy that a child’s work is his play
• To develop spiritual growth through weekly Bible stories and daily interaction of activities focusing on Jesus Christ as their Savior
Age Requirements
A child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 1st of the school year to be eligible for Kindergarten entrance. It is required that the age be verified by a birth certificate. The children will build upon skills and behaviors learned previous to this year in Kindergarten.
Grades 1st-8th
Trinity’s curriculum is driven by the Indiana state standards and is designed to promote rigorous and differentiated learning, a strong focus on the Christian faith, and a collaborative, supportive learning environment. Our curriculum is challenging, yet accessible for all children and meets and exceeds the expectations and standards of the State of Indiana. The curriculum includes:
Religion
-Kindergarten uses “The Story for Children” to learn Bible stories and messages from God’s Word.
-1st-8th Grade use “The Character Formation Project-The Lutheran Initiative” to learn Christian character traits along with faith strengthening study of The Bible.
-Memory work
-Worship experience/Chapel
-Real-life application
-Connections to other subjects
Reading
-UFLI phonics instruction for Kindergarten - 3rd grade
-Amplify Knowledge Building Curriculum in Kindergarten - 5th grade
-Word Study
-Vocabulary
-Novel-based literature program and language arts study (grades 6-8).
-Writing
-Handwriting
Math
-Vimme Learning system. A weekly assessment of student math learning based on Indiana State Standards. The children will work through all areas of mathematics including:
-Geometry
-Number Sense
-Computation
-Algebraic Thinking
-Data Analysis and Statistics
-Measurement
-High school-level algebra (for students in grade 8 who have successfully mastered pre-algebra the year before).
Science
-Life Science
-Physical Science
-Physics
-Earth Science
-Sci-Fest (annual science fair)
Social Studies
-Community involvement and engagement
-Indiana State History (grade 4)
-United States History
-Eastern and Western World History
-Community Service
-Earth Conservation Study
-Current events
-Trinity Expo (biographical studies)
Physical Education
- Introduction to personal physical fitness and health. Group activities, cooperation, rules and guidelines for fair play. Physical activity for personal enjoyment, recreational opportunities, individual and team sports.
Art
-Studies include major artists, art appreciation, and use of different media.
Music
-Grades 1-3 are taught musical rhythm, theory, and appreciation.
-Grades 4-8 begin band instruction with recorders and then progressing to woodwinds, brass, or percussion instruments.
Technology
-Technology is integrated in our everyday classroom instruction. The use of Chromebooks, Promethium Boards, and iPads enhances our students’ connection to information for learning and gives them an edge in our increasingly technological world.
Grading Scale
Grades 2-8 grading scale is as follows:
100-95 A
94-91 A-
90-88 B+
87-85 B
84-82 B-
81-79 C+
78-75 C
74-72 C-
71-69 D+
68-65 D
64-62 D-
61-0 F
