One of the biggest reasons parents choose a private school for their children is the small class size. The benefits of smaller classes extend beyond test scores and student engagement. In addition to the longer-term positive attributes of small class sizes in the early grades, benefits include continued academic and life success. Researchers have found that reducing class size can influence socioeconomic factors including earning potential, improved citizenship..... All of these benefits are the reason our parents and the area middle schools love Our Savior's Lutheran School.
It is easy to say that we want our children to grow up happy, healthy, and successful (in more more ways than one). Every moment that goes by with our children they are learning and making connections to further their understanding of the world around them. And how quickly this all happens! By the age of 5, your child’s brain will have grown to 90% of its adult size. To keep up with the rapid growth of your child, try a simple challenge with your family -
Our Savior’s Lutheran School’s average test scores across all subjects have been at the 89%ile or better for the past four years, with even better scores in reading and math. This is an amazing accomplishment for our students which can’t just be attributed to high socio-economic and educational levels of parents, as a recent study shows. So what is it that makes the difference? The difference, of course, is in the school and the teachers.
STEAM is something different because it involves the active engagement of the students in problem solving, critical thinking and cooperation.
We are coding! "Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path."
A survey was conducted last spring of Americans' educational preferences. The survey showed that among those who expressed a preference between public, private, or charter schools, over 83% gave top scores to private schools. Another result of the survey showed that 83% of Americans who had an opinion about private schools gave a score of an A or B to private schools.
My first baby was colicky and my husband and I spent many sleepless nights and weary days trying to learn how to help her feel better. One of the things I learned by accident was that the more I talked with her and told her what to expect, the better she handled things and the less she cried. By the time she was a year old, it was very clear to me that she understood me when I told what we were about to do and this really helped her with transitions.