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General Questions
Is St. Paul's accredited?
St Paul’s Lutheran School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA). St. Paul’s received the highest marks attainable by WASC – a six year clear. St. Paul's was also recently awarded Blue Ribbon Honors by the US Department of Education.
What dates should I be aware of?
2010-2011...
August 26, Meet & Greet
August 30, First Day of School
September 7, Back-to-School Night, Grades 7-8
September 9, Back-to-School Night, Grades K-6
September 12, Welcome Back Picnic November 4, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Minimum Day November 5, Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School December 20, Christmas Break Begins January 3, School Resumes February 4, K-2 Open House March 6-1, National Lutheran Schools Week April 22-29, Easter Break
May 2, School Resumes May 5, Spring Open House June 8, Last Day of School ***dates subject to possible change How many students attend St. Paul’s Lutheran School?As of September 2010 there are 490 students enrolled in grades K through 8. What is the student teacher ratio?Kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms are considered full with 24 students. Third, fourth, and fifth grade classrooms are considered full at 25 and sixth through eighth grade classrooms are considered full at 26. Our average class size is 22.5; however, our student to teacher ratio is roughly 20 to 1 when our specialty teachers and instructional aides are included. What are your hours?We are open from 8 am until 4 pm Do you offer School Age Care?Yes, from 7 am until 6 pm Do you have a hot lunch program?Yes, we have a hot lunch program through Great American Lunch Box. Students have three choices each day. For more information about our hot lunch program, please visit or call the front office. How much does St. Paul’s cost?It varies by member or non-member status and any special services requested or required. For more information, please see the Financial Information page. Do the children wear uniforms?Yes, students wear uniforms that can be purchased through Dennis Uniform or Sports Connection. Admission/Enrollment QuestionsWhat is the enrollment process?We welcome applications year round. Enrollment typically begins with a tour of the campus where we walk the family and student around the school and show them our various offerings. At the end of the tour parents are given the admissions documents and a date and time is scheduled for an assessment appointment. As part of the assessment process, students entering grades K-8 will be given an interview and a D.I.B.E.L.S. reading fluency and comprehension assessment, and students entering grades 6 – 8 will be given a math placement test as well. To avoid being placed on a waiting list, admissions documents should be submitted prior to the completion of the assessment process. Once all materials are in and the assessment is complete, we will update you regarding the enrollment status of your student within one week. May I tour the campus?Yes, Please call the front office and ask for Ally Spors, Admissions Counselor, to schedule your tour. Does St. Paul’s have an interview process?Typically, the interview begins in an unofficial way during the tour process, as we interact with both the student and the parent. We also have a semi-formal interview process which the assistant principal and counselor take part in. Sometimes a second interview is needed, and that interview is run by the Student Support Team (SST). Will you test my Kindergartener?Yes, by means of personal interview and administration of the D.I.B.E.L.S. Children entering kindergarten interact one-on-one with an adult during their evaluation. What is the math testing like? (Grades 6 through 8)Students entering 6th grade are given a basic math test to assess their level of competency. Students entering 7th grade are given a pre-algebra test and if need be, an algebra test. Students entering 8th grade are given an algebra test. Each test lasts approximately 45 minutes. Is the math test used for placement in classes? (Grades 6 through 8)Yes; however, grades and performance history may be factored in as well. Teachers and CurriculumWhat are the qualifications of your teachers?All of our teachers have been teacher-trained and attend annual workshops on classroom management, technology, and various other topics, allowing them to be at the forefront of changes to pedagogy, curriculum, and the use of technology in the classroom.
What is the curriculum?
Information regarding our curriculum is listed below.
Kindergarten
Math-Houghton Mifflin
Reading-Houghton Mifflin
Religion-Concordia
Science-Harcourt
Social Studies-MacMillan/McGraw
First Grade
Handwriting-Zaner-Bloser
Math-Houghton Mifflin
Reading-Houghton Mifflin
Religion-Concordia
Science-Harcourt
Social Studies-Harcourt
Spelling-Houghton Mifflin
Second Grade
Handwriting-Zaner-Bloser
Math-Houghton Mifflin
Reading-Houghton Mifflin
Religion-Concordia
Science-Harcourt
Social Studies-Harcourt
Spelling-Houghton Mifflin
Third Grade
Handwriting-Zaner-Bloser
Language-Houghton Mifflin
Math-Scott Foresman
Reading-Houghton Mifflin
Religion-Concordia
Science-Scott Foresman
Social Studies-Harcourt
Spelling-Steck Vaughn
Fourth Grade
Language-Houghton Mifflin
Math-Scott Foresman
Reading-Houghton Mifflin
Religion-Concordia
Science-Scott Foresman
Social Studies-Harcourt
Spelling-Steck Vaughn
Fifth Grade
Language-Houghton Mifflin
Math-Scott Foresman
Reading-Houghton Mifflin
Religion-Concordia
Science-Scott Foresman
Social Studies-Harcourt
Spelling-Steck Vaughn
Spanish-Glencoe
Sixth Grade
Language-Harcourt
Math, Advanced-McDougal Littell
Math, General-Scott Foresman
Reading-Harcourt
Religion-Concordia
Science-Prentice Hall
Social Studies-Glencoe
Spelling-Steck Vaughn
Spanish-Glencoe
Seventh Grade
Language-Houghton Mifflin
Math, General-McDougal Littell
Math, PreAlgebra-McDougal Littell
Literature-Various Authors
Religion-Concordia
Science-Prentice Hall
Social Studies-Houghton Mifflin
Spanish- Glencoe
Eighth Grade
Language-Houghton Mifflin
Math, Algebra-McDougal Littell
Literature-Various Authors
Religion-Concordia
Science-Prentice Hall
Social Studies-Holt
Spanish-Glencoe
Are there classes and programs offered in addition to the standard academic courses?
In addition to the core academic subjects, we offer journalism/yearbook, dance, guitar, business, cooking, student leadership, computer instruction, graphic arts, choir, drama, study skills, and band.
Involvement
Does St. Paul’s participate in league sports?
St. Paul’s 5th through 8th grade students compete in athletics. Please visit our Athletics web pages for more information. The following sports are available: volleyball, flag football, basketball, softball, track, cheerleading, and songleading.
How can parents participate in campus activities?
Parents can join the PARTNERS (Parent-Teacher Group) Group or they can contact individual teachers and assist in the classrooms. Some parents also inquire about becoming campus aides.
Is there a community service requirement?
While we encourage our students to take part in community activities and offer countless ways for students to get involved, we have no formal community service requirement.
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