The curriculum guide of Our Shepherd Lutheran School is designed to help you understand what the flow of curriculum is from Preschool through the 8th grade. Curriculum is defined as "a course or plan of study in a school." It is intended that a child attending Our Shepherd will learn in many and various ways over the years spent here. Each of the subjects taught will introduce new topics and ideas, as well as review and build upon past teachings and prepare students for future topics that will be covered in a higher grade level.

The goal of the curriculum in the elementary and middle school levels is to build a broad and solid foundation of knowledge in the core curriculum subjects. Our curriculum goals and textbooks are selected to support these areas, thus it is important to see a larger spectrum in a child's education than just one grade level.

Our Shepherd Lutheran School exits to share the love of God demonstrated through His Son Jesus Christ and upholds in all we do, our mission statement: To know, serve and share Jesus Christ in all we say and do. The teaching of religion is the most important part of our curriculum, not only in gaining knowledge of God's Word but to grow spiritually by the study of it and to have a close relationship with Jesus and to equip them for a life of service. Therefore, God's Word permeates into all other curriculm areas in the classroom teaching and discussion. All subjects are taught from a Christian/Lutheran Perspective.

Our Charter for Learning:

Given our Mission as the foundation of Our Shepherd Lutheran School, students will:

• Grow in their relationship to God through His grace, and live in obedience to His word.
• Gain skills and motivation to learn and think with confidence and independence.
• Earnestly study scripture, arts, sciences and humanities for a never-expanding knowledge and appreciation of God's word.
• Experience God's love in relationships with faculty, staff, parents and peers.
• Mature in personal responsibility and compassion for others.
• Flourish in the midst of a demanding and changing world.

Click here to read booklet detailing the Our Shepherd Lutheran School profile and curriculum.