Frequently Asked Questions About

St. Paul Lutheran School

 

I’d like to know a little bit about St. Paul Lutheran School and its programs

St. Paul Lutheran School offers a full-day curriculum for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.  We have two kindergarten classrooms and one classroom each for grades 1 through 8.  Junior High classes begin in 6^th grade with students changing classrooms each period. The maximum student/teacher ratio for kindergarten is 15:1.  The student/teacher ratio in grades 1 through 8 is 25:1.  We currently have 10 full-time teaching staff members, four half-time teaching staff members, 1 full-time and 2 half-time teacher aides.

Students at our school have the opportunity to participate in the following extra-curricular activities (most of these activities begin in grade 5 and continue through grade 8)…

 

                                          Cross Country                                          Volleyball                                               Basketball

                                              Soccer                                                Cheerleading                                         Track & Field

                                               Choral                                                Tone Chimes                                      Chapel Assistants

                                             Yearbook                                                Art Club                                            Newspaper Staff

                                             CYO Band                                            Science Fair                                          Spelling Bee

                                            Flag Raising                                            Scouting                                          Christmas Drama

                                           Theme Week                                           Math Club                                         8th Grade Banquet 

                                                                                                 

School Hours

School begins at 8:00 in the morning and is dismissed at 2:45.  A chapel service is held every Wednesday morning at 8:15 a.m.  Parents are always encouraged to attend our chapel services.

Are opportunities available for parents to be involved in their child’s classroom?

YES!  Parents &/or guardians are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer in their child’s classroom.  There are always extra things to do in the classroom.  If you visit the classroom, be prepared to “lend a hand.”  In addition to classroom assistance, St. Paul Lutheran School has a very active Parent Teacher League, offering a wide variety of parental involvement opportunities including fundraising, preparing for special meetings, PTL nights, Science Night, Math Night, our annual Book Fair, our annual FUN FAIR, our theme week and graduation activities.  WHEW!!! There are always numerous ways for our parents to “help out.”

 

What is the academic curriculum at St. Paul Lutheran School?

St. Paul Lutheran School is proud to offer a Christ-centered, high-quality academic environment for our students.  Traditional subjects, as well as religion classes, are taught daily. In an era where educational standards are being bolstered, “re-tooled” and “re-aligned” on every side, St. Paul Lutheran is proud to say that we continue to provide the same high-quality education that our parents have expected for over 125 years.  Our teachers are certified by the Indiana State Board of Education and the majority of our staff have achieved Master’s level degrees. Our curriculum and daily practices are guided by Indiana State Standards.  Our school is a member of the Non-Public Education Association of Indiana and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. Students are tested 2-3 times per school year to monitor academic growth through the Northwest Evaluation Association. To learn more about this organization and the testing procedures please click on the following link nwea.org.