Elementary: Building Strong Foundations. Equipping for Life. Educating for Eternity.

Students in our elementary program enjoy a safe and challenging environment in which they develop critical foundational skills for learning. Phonics is the hallmark of the school’s reading program so that students can master the all-important function of reading, writing, and comprehension. In mathematics, students are steeped in math functions so that computation becomes second nature. Teachers in junior and senior high schools are grateful for the math foundations that students develop in our elementary program.

Our philosophy for social development focuses on developing a respect for those in authority and a love for fellow classmates. Character awards are presented each year to each student as a way of underscoring the importance of one’s character.

The spiritual philosophy of the program focuses on having a personal relationship with Christ as one’s Lord and Savior. Students are encouraged to trust in Christ and to develop their prayer life with Him.

The school’s philosophy for physical development at this age is to instill a love for teamwork and to teach the fundamentals of sports games. Physical education is conducted every day in order to encourage exercise and release some of that energy with which kids are well endowed.

Teachers

Subjects Taught

School Attended

Yrs of Experience

Pam Adams

Kindergarten

University of Phoenix, Denver

2

Maureen Petersen

First Grade

San Jose State University

41

Susan Ogne

Second Grade

Northeastern IL University

2

Michelle Frodl

Third Grade

UW-Whitewater

1

Nancy Bensheimer

Fourth Grade

Ozark Christian College

Patriot University

24

Linda Nelson

Fifth Grade

Cedarville University

4

Rob Micklinghoff

Sixth Grade

Columbia College

2

Dawn Brandes

Physical Education

UW-LaCrosse

6.5

Andy Dolejs

Art

Bethel University

3

Ruth St. Clair

Music

UW-Oshkosh

33

Curriculum

A Beka for Reading, Math, Language, Science, and History; Positive Action for Bible

Programs

Choir Art

Private Instrumental lessons in upper grades Physical education Foreign language and culture

Daily and Weekly Activities Special Events

Prayer and Devotions Grandparents Day

Pledges Festival of Praise, Patriotic Day

Recess and Lunch Packer/Bear Days, Teddy Bear Day

Weekly chapel Christmas and Spring Spotlight

Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, Math Olympics

Most Recent K-6th Grade Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) Scores National % Ranking Grade Level Difference Vs. National Average

Math Top 9% +2.64

Reading Top 10% +2.30