Academics

The school prides itself on offering a Christ-centered, strong academic program.  As an example, standardized test score results from Spring 2009 found the 1st graders overall performance well above the 90th percentile in reading, math science and social studies; with most graduating Kindergarteners reading proficiently.

How are these excellent scores achieved?  It’s a blend of a Christ-centered environment, smaller class sizes, outstanding certified teachers, and a strong curriculum. For more detail on our curriculum follow the links below:

• Computers & Middle School Laptop Initiative

• Religion Instruction

• Comprehensive Reading and Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Science

• History & Geography

• Foreign Language

• Art

• Music, Band and Physical Education

• Enrichment Programs. In an effort to enhance the learning that goes on each school day, St. Michael offers fun and educational enrichment courses such as Science Olympiad, Mad Science, Drama Club, and Junior Achievement just to name a few.

Overall, this is a strong academic program that goes well beyond what is available to elementary students within surrounding schools.  You may wonder how this can be, given the high quality public schools in our community.  The answer lies in the smaller class sizes and the Christian values.  Teachers in St. Michael Lutheran School are able to teach more reading and math, and also include non-traditional subjects such as history, geography, Spanish, and religion.

Kindergarten will be offered Monday – Friday 1/2 days morning as well as Kindergarten Connections, an extended day learning program. Kindergarten Connections is curriculum-driven and designed to complement the Kindergarten program.  Current enrollment projections allow for grades 1 through 5 to be taught as single grade classrooms, while in grades 6 through 8 configurations will vary depending upon student numbers.  All school offerings are taught in our new facility.