WHY CHOOSE PEACE SCHOOL
Our Purpose: Peace Lutheran School provides a Christ-centered learning environment equipping students for lives of Christian witness, service, and academic excellence.
Mr. Michael Nelson
Principal
Welcome Parents and Students
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Welcome to Peace! We are excited that you are interested in learning more about what we offer here at our school. The first thing you will notice is that we put Christ at the center of everything we do. Our teachers will partner with you as your child learns more about how to live their lives as a child of God and about the amazing world He designed for us. Peace provides a strong academic curriculum, focusing on preparing students for success. Knowing that each student is unique and precious in God’s eyes, we strive to offer a well-rounded educational experience for all of our students.
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It is our prayer that the Lord would lead you, as you seek to find a school that would be a good fit for your family, to join our family at Peace. Our staff is ready and willing to help you discover what Peace can offer you. Feel free to ask questions, seek out more information about the school and enrollment, and please, call us to set up a tour at your convenience.
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Blessings!
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Michael Nelson, Peace Principal
Peace Lutheran School offers an opportunity for all families who desire a Christian education for their children. We are able to speak openly of our faith and deal with issues from a scriptural standpoint, modeling how we can live our faith. Peace Lutheran School offers many advantages including a caring Christian community, high academic expectations and results, national accreditation and outstanding Achievement Test scores. We have an excellent student-teacher ratio, Special Education support services and positive Behavior Interventions and Support programs school wide.
Preschool
The early childhood years are an exciting time of growth and development! Here at Peace Lutheran Preschool we offer a well-planned program with a wide variety of experiences to develop young minds and bodies. We are dedicated to the growth of the whole child. Our program provides a balance between free play and teacher-directed learning activities. Learning takes place in a warm, friendly and relaxed setting. Learning materials are easily accessible to the children. These experiences provide a pleasant and enjoyable approach to discovery and creativity.
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Elementary
Our elementary program/curriculum is anchored in our five core subjects. They are Reading/Language Arts, Math, Religion, Science, and Social Studies. These subjects provide the foundation of our academic training. Our Christian faith is integrated into each of our core classes. We are also involved in supporting positive behavior and relationships based on the Bible. We teach the Ten Commandments and focus on the two primary commands Jesus gave us: “Love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” The second is this: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12:29-31.
In addition, we provide classes in the following areas to enhance the above subjects: Physical Education (PE), Art, Vocal Music, Band, Recorders (3rd and 4th) and Technology. The use of field trips (local attractions, Outdoor Education Camp, Mackinac Island) and classroom projects also enhance and support the concepts being taught.
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Middle School
In order to prepare our students for high school, our Middle School curriculum is anchored in the five core subjects: Reading/Language Arts – emphasis in writing skills, Math (Math 6, Math 7, Pre-Algebra and Algebra), Religion, Science, and Social Studies. We expand the teachings in the Bible to include how to apply and defend their faith every day. Special classes continue to advance in Art, Vocal & Band Music, Technology, and Physical Education. Spanish is added to the middle school curriculum. Outside experiences include, but are not limited to, Washington DC class trip, Creation Museum class trip, an Expanded Outdoor Education program, and trips to local areas of interest.
Technology
A full computer curriculum is taught to K-8th grade students. Each class receives in-lab instruction from a dedicated Computer Teacher 2-3 times per week. iPads are available throughout preschool, young 5’s, and Kindergarten classrooms for more individual attention. Smartboards and workstations are in every classroom in Kindergarten – 8th grade.
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Religion
Our Preschool classes have Jesus time every day. Wednesday mornings are Chapel time for Young 5s – Grade 8. Students are taught Bible-based lessons by different speakers including our teaching and pastoral staff and other LCMS pastors. Each quarter has a different mission focus to reach out in care for others and to share the good news of Jesus.
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Arts
Art: Art class is taught weekly in K – 8th grade. To enhance exposure to music for our older students, we require that students in grades 5-8 be enrolled in choir OR band.
Choir: We have two choirs. Sonshiners Choir (grades 1–4), and Unashamed Choir (grades 5–8). Our choirs add their voices to our weekly chapel services as well as our church services once a quarter.
Band: Our band program is for students in grades 5–8. 5th graders make up beginner band and 6th – 8th graders are in advanced band. Our 3rd and 4th graders have recorder class once a week.
Music: Students in grades 1–4 have weekly music class learning various music related concepts and participating in events like our Christmas program and Spring Musical.
Puppets: Our students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in our puppet
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Clubs and Activities
Peace offers a variety of extra-curricular activities. Students in Kindergarten – 8th grade can partake in a variety of after school clubs during the school year. Examples include Chess, Book, Science, and Sewing Clubs.
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Sports/Athletics
We offer athletic opportunities to our students in 5th – 8th grade. There is a $25 fee per sport per participating child. Sports include Track, Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball and Basketball and Boys’ Basketball.
What Parents Say About Peace School
"Since I completely enjoyed attending Peace for preschool, elementary and middle school, it only seemed natural that we would enroll our children there too. It is a joy to watch them enthusiastically learn, but also grow in their faith. The Pastor, principal, teachers, and staff are supportive and loving. We feel blessed and happy to consider Peace our school and church home.item. Give people the info they need to go ahead and take the action you want. "
"In this fast paced world of social media and instant messaging, we sometimes feel disconnected personally. One place that we do feel connected to fellow parents, teachers and staff is Peace. We came to Peace in 2008 with a preschooler and now all three of our children are here and thriving.
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We are blessed to be part of the Peace family."
"We can’t say enough good things about Peace and how leadership, staff, and teachers have met our needs. They accepted challenges with open arms and minds. Peace is full of the most caring, supportive and encouraging teachers/staff! We know our children are in good hands, and now consider Peace part of our family."
"Our family loves Peace! It’s a very family friendly environment. We are thrilled because all five kids can be in one school. It’s easy to get involved and volunteer, yet small enough for kids who haven’t previously been involved in sports to be active part of the teams. "