Quick Facts about Saint Paul's Lutheran School

How many grades does Saint Paul's offer?  We offer PreKindergarten (3 year olds) through 8^th grade.

What subjects are covered as part of your curriculum?  All of our students receive instruction in Reading, Language, Spelling, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Religion, Music, Art, and Physical Education.  The textbooks utilized are selected because of their presentation of the material. Among the publishing companies’ curriculum are Concordia, Harcourt Brace, and Scott Foresman.  For information regarding specific curriculum taught in a classroom, please contact that class’s teacher.  In addition, electives are offered in the middle school.  During the 2005-2006 school year we offered  electives including health, webquests, art, middle school musical, technology, and introduction to music.

What extra-curricular activities are available?  All students, kindergarten through fifth grade are members of a choir for their grades.  Students in our middle school may also join a choir.  We have a Chime Choir for third through fifth grade students.  Students may start taking band lessons in fourth grade and may continue through eighth grade.  Middle school boys and girls may also participate in basketball during the winter and an annual musical in the spring.

Does our family have to be members of Saint Paul’s or be Lutheran to attend Saint Paul’s School? Our student body is composed of students from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. As a Lutheran school we look to the Bible as our guide to living as God’s chosen children.  The mission of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church is to provide a setting for an academic program administered from a Christian perspective.  If you are looking for a church home, we would be more than happy to have you meet with one of our pastors about becoming a member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church.

What opportunities are available for parental involvement?

Our parent group, PALS, supports our school ministry and they provide opportunities to help in various ways.  Some of the parental involvement opportunities include room parents, lunch parents, and monthly hot lunch.  PALS sponsors the picture parent program, coordinates the school auction, and various fundraisers throughout the year.  We are thankful so many parents are involved in helping to make successful.

What are your teachers’ qualifications?  Our teachers come from a variety of colleges and backgrounds. Most of our teachers have received their Lutheran Teacher’s Diploma from one of the universities in the LCMS that trains professional church workers.  All teachers at Saint Paul’s have received their Bachelor’s degrees in education and many are working toward their Master’s degree.

Do any of your classrooms have aides?  Yes. In Pre Kindergarten there is a teacher, aide, and parent helper.  In Kindergarten, there is a teacher and aide each day and in first grade there is an aide during the morning.

Are you part of a Lutheran school system?  We are part of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) school system, the second largest parochial school system in the United States. Today there are more than 2500 Lutheran Early Childhood Centers, Elementary Schools and High Schools operating throughout the United States and around the world in places like Hong Kong, Australia, and China. There are almost 100 Lutheran Schools in our Southeastern District, a geographical area which covers Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and York, Pennsylvania.

To receive more information about our school, receive an application packet, or set up a tour to visit Saint Paul’s please contact our school secretary or call the school office at 410-592-8100.