St. Paul Lutheran
90 Millville Rd.
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810)664-0046
90 Millville Rd.
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810)664-0046
"As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" Joshua 24:15
Curriculum
In keeping with the purpose of St. Paul Lutheran School, our curriculum is based on the Word of
God. Religion is not merely a separate subject in the day's work; its influence permeates and gives
substance to all other subject areas taught.
Language Arts: English, spelling, literature, reading, phonics, handwriting,
dictionary skills, research and study skills, writing composition, and oral
communication.
Religion: Daily devotions and prayer, weekly chapel service, Bible
study, memory work, and church history. All students are required to take
religion instruction.
Social Studies: Geography, history, citizenship, current events, map
skills, eastern and western hemisphere, U.S. and Michigan history.
In keeping with a Christian philosophy of education, guidelines for Lutheran schools, and the
requirements of the State of Michigan, students receive a thorough education in the following areas:
Academics
Science: Life, Physical, and Earth sciences, human body, health and
nutrition, and hands-on experiences.
Mathematics: Arithmetic skills and concept development, problem
solving, fractions, decimals, metric and traditional measurements, algebra
and geometry concepts; formal instruction in Pre-Algebra and Algebra I
for students in grades 7 and 8.
Foreign Language: German and Spanish are taught to students in grades 7 and 8 in alternating
years. Weekly instruction in Spanish is provided to elementary students.
Music: Vocal music, music appreciation, recorders, hand bells, band for grades 5-8.
Physical Education: P.E. instruction is provided to all students. An emphasis is placed on motor
facilitation, physical skill development, calisthenics, physical fitness, tumbling, games, team and
recreational sports.
Art: Weekly instruction in art is provided to all students. An art history and appreciation program
is part of the art curriculum.
Library: Our school is equipped with an excellent library.
Computer Science: Computer lessons and skills are taught to all grade levels. Students learn
keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and make use of our school laptops in
their Language Arts and Science classes.
Class Trips: St. Paul students in grades 7-8 have the opportunity to participate in a class trip each
year.
Field Trips: St. Paul students make visits to places of interest when educational objectives are
better achieved through these means.
Outdoor Education: St. Paul students in grades 5-7 participate in outdoor education opportunities.
These include day and overnight stays at The Willows and Camp Lael in Lapeer and Camp
Copneconic in Fenton.
What our parents say:
"My daughter is a freshman this year in high school...During conferences, several teachers made a point of telling me they could tell my daughter came from St. Paul because the students from St. Paul are different from the others. They told me that St. Paul students are more respectful, attentive, smart, participate in class better and are well balanced...From an academic perspective, we've seen what an excellent job St. Paul did in preparing our daughter for high school..."
"My daughter is a freshman this year in high school...During conferences, several teachers made a point of telling me they could tell my daughter came from St. Paul because the students from St. Paul are different from the others. They told me that St. Paul students are more respectful, attentive, smart, participate in class better and are well balanced...From an academic perspective, we've seen what an excellent job St. Paul did in preparing our daughter for high school..."