Zion Lutheran School
Welcome to Zion Lutheran - Home of the Lions
A SEAMLESS EDUCATIONAL CONTINUUM WHERE STUDENTS MATRICULATE FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, FOLLOWING A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, TAUGHT BY SKILLED AND DEDICATED TEACHERS IN A SUPPORTIVE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, WITH STATE OF THE ART METHODS AND MATERIALS, DESIGNED TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO OUR 21ST CENTURY SOCIETY.
DEVELOPING
MIND = BODY = SPIRIT
Accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS – AdvancEd)
Elementary School, Grades K-5 (See the Student Handbook for more information)
v Instruction includes emphasis on core academics such as Reading, Mathematics, Language, Phonics, Spelling, Social Studies, Science, and Penmanship. Teaching follows a sequence of continually building on previous learning.
v The schedule is developed in such a manner as to enable all students to be taught according to ability, and to progress at their own pace.
v Low pupil teacher ratios enable all students to receive the individual attention and instruction they need.
v Advanced 5th graders may take 6th grade mathematics and language arts, preparing themselves to begin earning high school credit before moving from the 8th to 9th grade.
v All students are exposed to the basic theology of our Christian faith through daily “Jesus Time” in the primary grades, and formal religion classes for the intermediate students. Weekly Chapel services/devotions are held in the church.
v Educational field trips and guest speakers support and enhance the basic curriculum.
v A full complement of educational enrichment specials are provided including Physical Education, Art, Spanish, Music, Library Skills, and Computer instruction.
v All classes receive 30 minutes of recess daily, held on paved play courts and a shaded playground with commercial grade, inspected equipment.
v A variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities are offered including Zion Singers (grades 3-5), Chapel Singers (grades K-2), a theater/drama ministry, dance, and beginning in the 4th grade, interscholastic athletics (volleyball, soccer, and basketball).
v Supervised Aftercare is available on campus from dismissal to 6:00 p.m. on days that school is in session.
v Attractive, well-maintained facilities and grounds are conducive to a comfortable learning environment. A full-service cafeteria offers a daily hot lunch, or students are free to pack a lunch at home. Students have access to a library with computers, a computer lab, classroom learning stations, and carts of wireless laptops that can be taken into the classrooms for projects and high-speed internet research.
vStudent progress is continually monitored through teacher-made tests and quizzes, on-line reading assessments with diagnostic tools, and the annual administration of a nationally normed achievement test (SAT-10).
v Parents have real-time access to their child’s progress and other important information through RenWeb, Zion’s web-based data management system.
v Student safety is of paramount importance as evidenced by secured access to buildings and grounds, a monitored, recorded array of security cameras, constant supervision by teachers and administration, and a uniformed campus monitor.
Middle School, Grades 6-8 (See the Student Handbook for more information)
v Zion has embraced, and is in the process of implementing the National Core Academic Competencies for College and Career Readiness (June 2010).
v Studentsin grades six through eight take a full schedule of academics including Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Religion.
v Low pupil teacher ratios enable all students to receive the individual attention and instruction they need.
v Advanced students (with teacher recommendation and administrative approval) may substitute high school credit courses in mathematics and language arts in place of regular instruction.
v Faculty, staff, and student-led Chapel worship is held weekly in the church.
v Educational field trips and guest speakers support and enhance the basic curriculum.
v Students may choose to participate in student council, and if they meet the standards, be inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
v Students select from a variety of electives including Physical Education, Art, Choral Music, Handbells, Computers, and World Languages. Electives are held the last two periods of the day to lessen the impact that early dismissal may have on academics.
v A full program of co-curricular and extracurricular activities are provided including performing choral and handbell groups, and interscholastic athletics – volleyball, soccer, basketball, swimming, football, softball, and baseball. Exceptionally talented middle school students may be chosen to compete at the high school varsity level.
v Attractive, well-maintained facilities and grounds are conducive to a comfortable learning environment. A full-service cafeteria offers a daily hot lunch, or students are free to pack a lunch at home. Students have access to a library with computers, two computer labs, classroom learning stations, and carts of wireless laptops that can be taken into the classrooms for projects and high-speed internet research.
v Student progress is continually monitored through teacher-made tests and quizzes, on-line reading assessments with diagnostic tools, and the annual administration of a nationally normed achievement test (SAT-10).
v Parents have real-time access to their child’s progress and other important information through RenWeb, Zion’s web-based data management system.
v Student safety is of paramount importance as evidenced by secured access to buildings and grounds, a monitored, recorded array of security cameras, constant supervision by teachers and administration, and a uniformed campus monitor.
High School, Grades 9-12 (See the Student Handbook and Academic Bulletin for more information)
v Zion has embraced, and is in the process of implementing the National Core Academic Competencies for College and Career Readiness (June 2010).
v Students in grades 9 through 12 are assigned a rigorous academic schedule designed to ensure they meet or exceed the requirements needed to earn a high school diploma.
v Advanced 11th and 12th grade students may opt to earn college credit while still in high school through dual enrollment at Florida Atlantic University, or through the College Board’s Advanced Placement program.
v Low pupil teacher ratios enable all students to receive the individual attention and instruction they need.
v Faculty, staff, and student-led Chapel worship is held weekly in the church.
v Educational field trips (including a statewide college tour) and guest speakers support and enhance the basic curriculum.
v Students may choose to participate in student government, a variety of clubs, and if they meet the standards, be inducted into the National Honor Society.
v In addition to electives in areas of interest, there are a series of academic electives that students will need to take that improve their chances of being accepted at a college of their choice. Also, seniors who have otherwise completed all graduation requirements may opt to enroll in an unpaid internship at an area business.
v A full program of co-curricular and extracurricular activities are provided including performing choral and handbell groups, and interscholastic athletics – volleyball, soccer, basketball, cross country, football, softball, and baseball.
v Attractive, well-maintained facilities and grounds are conducive to a comfortable learning environment. A full-service cafeteria offers a daily hot lunch, or students are free to pack a lunch at home. Students have access to a library with computers, two computer labs, classroom learning stations, and carts of wireless laptops that can be taken into the classrooms for projects and high-speed internet research.
v Student progress is continually monitored through teacher-made tests and quizzes, on-line reading assessments with diagnostic tools, on-line College Admission Test preparation, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, and the annual administration of a nationally normed achievement test (SAT-10).
v Parents have real-time access to their child’s progress and other important information through RenWeb, Zion’s web-based data management system.
v Student safety is of paramount importance as evidenced by secured access to buildings and grounds, a monitored, recorded array of security cameras, constant supervision by teachers and administration, and a uniformed campus monitor.
v Students attending high school at Zion enjoy the total experience of Spirit Weeks, Athletics, Pep Rallies, Homecoming, Prom, and upon meeting the requirements – a senior trip, Baccalaureate, and Graduation.
