PROSPECTIVE FAMILY PREVIEW EVENT LOWER SCHOOL

CORE VALUES Reverence for God Respect for Others Responsibility for Self These words aren’t just our mission statement/values they are what we live by every day. Students as young as Pre-K know these words because all of the teachers/staff use them on a consistent basis.

CURRICULUM Accredited Follows Texas state standards (TEKS) and National Standards (NCTM, NCTS, NCTE) Certified academic teachers Hands on outdoor learning Very similar to curriculums to other public/private schools, but an emphasis is on accelerated pace and depth

CHAPEL Chapels are student led Schedule: Monday: All school Tuesday: Pre-K – 2nd Wednesday: 3rd – 5th Thursday: 6th – 12th Friday: All school All students play a role in chapel…torch bearers, acolytes, readers, choir, etc. As young as Pre-K they are doing announcements and participating

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Reverence Respect Responsibility Trustworthiness Citizenship Caring Fairness Very similar to curriculums to other public/private schools, but an emphasis is on accelerated pace and depth

BUILDING THE WHOLE CHILD Bible Spanish Library Computer Art Music Band Physical Education

BIBLE Explore, explained and experienced on a level that children can understand the lessons Old and New Testament In the younger grades they use music to remember alphabet and sounds. 4th & 5th prepare for middle school Spanish

SPANISH Utilizes music & games Pre-K through 3rd 4th & 5th grade program begins preparing for middle school Spanish Performances at chapel In the younger grades they use music to remember alphabet and sounds. 4th & 5th prepare for middle school Spanish

LIBRARY Library reveal Campfire Story Night Bluebonnet competitions Accelerated Reader Author visits Library is the hub of the school – open all day long for students to check books in and out of. One library a week – puppet shows, reading buddies, reading programs, stories

COMPUTER Programs used: Code.org Microsoft Office KidPix3D Glogster PbsKids ABCmouse Average words per minute 3rd grade averages 9 WPM 6th grade averages 20 WPM Work hand in hand with teachers – 1st grade projects as an example

ART “A la carte” – builds every year Art competitions Incorporates all types of art media National Art Honor Society Every year students learn new art forms. Art begins in kinder. Compete in art and Crusaders do very well – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Fort Bend County Fair

MUSIC/DRAMA CLUB Sound liturgical base Experience in technical skills Sign langue and performance opportunities Life skills training: speech, public confidence and personal responsibility Drama Club – Kindergarten – 12th grade Every year students learn new art forms. Art begins in kinder. Compete in art and Crusaders do very well – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Fort Bend County Fair

BAND All wind and brass instruments offered as early as 4th grade Participates in an all- school Christmas musical, as well as fall and spring concert

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Running day Pre-K & K focus on gross motor skills 1st-5th focus on physical fitness and skill development

EXTRAS Field trips Service learning Athletics Drama Club Private School Interscholastic Association After school opportunities Service Learning – every grade level has service projects. Examples: cleaning the community gardens, toys for tots drive, recycling initiative Athletics: Pep Squad, Football, Volleyball, Soccer. Basketball Drama Club: Monday evenings starting in Kinder Field Trips: Pumpkin patch, fire station, plays, Bible Museum… School Activities: singing at Skeeters, spirit events, fall festival, talent show etc

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