Curriculum

General Description

The curricular course of study for all students at Christ Lutheran School conforms to the standards and requirements of the State of Nebraska and the guidelines set forth by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Each child is taught these general subject areas in an appropriate form and style:

  • Religion & memory work
  • Music
  • Reading & language arts
  • Art
  • Mathematics
  • Physical education & health
  • Science
  • Computer education
  • Social studies

Thus the curriculum at Christ Lutheran School:

  1. Meets and exceeds the requirements of the Church and State.
  2. Seeks to develop good work, study, and play habits.
  3. Provides Christian life experiences.
  4. Implements varied teaching techniques and learning aids.

Curriculum Obectives and Textbooks

Specific curriculum objectives have been developed in each subject area for each grade level. The entire listing is too lengthy to make generally available, but by request parents may view a copy of the curricular objectives in the school office. The textbooks and other curricular materials are regularly reviewed by the faculty and approved by the Board of Christian Education, and are usually the same type of high quality materials found in a good public school system. The Christian philosophy and mission of our school are implemented by the teachers, who are trained as Christian teachers. We rely on them, not on the textbooks, to interpret questions of science, literature, current events, etc. from a Scriptural perspective. In short, we strive to make Christ and His Word the center of all school learning and activities.                 

Religion

Religious instruction in the fundamental teachings of the Christian faith is an integral part of the Christ Lutheran curriculum. All students participate in this instruction. Through the teaching of religion, students will know the Triune God through the Word and the power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is taught not only as a subject, but in such a manner that the children may apply it to their everyday living so that it becomes an integral part of their lives.  Throughout the school day and in all aspects of life, they will see themselves as the reconciled, redeemed children of God as they are taught the demands of the Law and are comforted by the Gospel. Expressing their joy in new life in Christ, they will worship Jesus with the certain hope of eternal life. Responding to the Savior’s love, they will serve others and witness to them. 

The spiritual dimension of the schooling at CLS is not limited to the religion class, but extends to the entire school day:

  1. The teachers themselves are Christians who can freely speak of Jesus as their Lord at any time of day.
  2. The teachers interpret the curricular materials from a Christian perspective whenever the textbooks conflict with Christian values and beliefs.
  3. The management of the classrooms, hallways, playground, etc. is based on a strong Christian value system.
  4. Each school day begins and ends with classroom devotions and prayer, and a chapel service for grades K-8 is held each week.  As part of our religion curriculum in grades 7 & 8, all students will receive instruction in Luther’s Small Catechism. 

Students will receive as part of the religion curriculum, a unit of instruction in Christian sex education. The materials and instruction are based on the Bible and traditional Christian doctrine, and the units are designed to be age appropriate. This part of our curriculum is intended to help Christian parents in their parental responsibility.

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