Saint Michael Lutheran School is committed to providing a rigorous, Christ-centered educational program that develops students academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Our instructional program seeks to prepare students for success in high school, college, career, Christian Service, and lifelong learning.
Core areas of instruction include:
Faith Formation, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Technology and Digital Citizenship, STEM and other enrichment opportunities
Philosophy of Preschool (PK3-PK4) and Kindergarten
These programs foster Christian character through kindness, respect, and responsibility. Encourage curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning. Strengthen early literacy, language, and mathematical thinking. Develop age-appropriate social and emotional skills. Promote healthy physical development and independence. Prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school.
Admission and continued placement within the Preschool and Kindergarten programs are based upon each child’s developmental readiness.
Students enrolled in PK3 are expected to be fully toilet independent before the first day of school.
Elementary School Program (Grades 1-4)
Elementary students are encouraged to become thoughtful learners, responsible citizens, faithful disciples, and servant leaders who demonstrate Christ’s love in their daily lives.
The elementary curriculum provides a strong foundation in the core academic disciplines while integrating faith throughout every subject area.
Elementary students gradually assume increasing responsibility for their learning and personal organization.
Middle School Program (Grades 5-8)
Our middle school program is designed to challenge students academically while nurturing Christian character, leadership, independence, and responsible decision-making.
Middle school students are expected to demonstrate increasing ownership of their education while maintaining high standards of academic achievement and personal responsibility.
Middle School Electives
5th Grade electives:
Digital Citizen/Study Skills, STEM, Spanish, Band or Choir or Orchestra or Art
6th Grade electives:
Digital Citizen/Study Skills, Theater, First Aid/CPR, Band or Choir or Orchestra or Art
7th Grade Electives:
PE, Guidance/Careers, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama, Spanish, ASL, Art, Yearbook, Production
8th Grade Electives:
PE, Finance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama, Spanish, Art, Yearbook, Production, FACS, Gardening, STEM, FA/CPR, Fitness, Teacher Aide, Handbells
Measuring Growth & Supporting Student Success
Beginning in Kindergarten, Saint Michael students participate in MAP NWEA Growth assessments, a nationally normed assessment that helps us measure individual academic growth and identify areas of strength and areas where additional support or enrichment may be beneficial.
MAP Growth is one of the tools our teachers use to better understand each student’s academic progress. By looking at student performance and growth over time, we can make informed instructional decisions and provide students with the appropriate level of challenge and support.
At every grade level, our goal is the same: to know each student, challenge each student, and help each student reach their God-given potential.