Elementary School
Holy Cross Lutheran School is expanding its school ministry to include an elementary school through 8th grade. We are currently enrolling through fifth grade for the 2010 - 2011 school year, and plan to add one grade per school year until all eight grades are offered. This is an exciting development in the history of our church and school as we extend our outreach, and provide an academically excellent, Christ-centered education to even more families in our community.
Holy Cross Lutheran School is the only Lutheran School on the north side of Indianapolis.
Curriculum
Holy Cross Lutheran School places an emphasis on academic excellence and on the teaching of the Christian faith. Our curriculum is challenging, yet flexible, and is designed to meet or exceed the standards set by the State of Indiana. Our teachers are dedicated to providing this excellence in an atmosphere of personal warmth and Christian love, recognizing the individuality of each child and encouraging each child to reach their full potential.
The curriculum includes:
Voyages Curriculum
Bible stories and Bible study
Worship experiences/Chapel
Mission education
Memory work
Religious songs
Application to real life values
Scott Foresman "Reading Street" Curriculum
Quality children's literature
Leveled reading activities
English grammar
Spelling
Writing
Handwriting
Drama/Reader's Theater
Speaking and Listening skills
Independent Reading
Accelerated Reader/technology based reading assesments
"Everyday Math" curriculum designed to enable children in elementary grades to
learn more mathematical content and become lifelong mathematical thinkers.
The program incudes:
Numbers and Numeration
Operations and Computation
Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Geometry
Measurement and Reference Frames
Data and Chance
Experiential activities using a variety of manipulative materials
Math Pentathlon games and Math Pentathlon Club
Topics include Life, Earth and Physical Sciences, as well as Space and
Technology. The curriculum provides inquiry-rich content and activities,
experimentation and field trips for hands-on learning. It also provides
cross-curricular connections and leveled readers that link reading and
science skills in each chapter of the text (Scott Foresman.) Our young
scientists study all of these concepts within the context that God is the
creator of all things.
Topics include communities and their institutions, people and cultures,
Indiana, the United States, the world and early civilizations. Teacher-led
discussions, current events and the text (Scott Foresman) provide cross-
curricular connections linking reading, as well as religion and character
education. Children learn that respect, caring, responsibility, fairness,
courage, and honesty are all important characteristics in being a member
of a community. Additional publications such as Weekly Reader,
Scholastic News and Time for Kids are utilized in some classrooms.
Introduction to Spanish language and culture
Activites include the study of major artists and styles, exploration of various art
mediums, and art appreciation
Musical concepts, singing, music appreciation, rhythm and rhythm instruments
Choir for all grade levels
Computers and technology use in many curricular areas
Keyboarding
Word Processing
Power Point
Internet
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.
Elementary Grading Scale
A 100-96 %
A- 95-93 %
B+ 92-90 %
B 89-87 %
B- 86-84 %
C+ 83-81 %
C 80-77 %
C- 76-74 %
D+ 73-71 %
D 70-68 %
D- 67-65 %
F 64 % - Below
