St. Mark’s Evangelical
Lutheran School Philosophy & Objectives

We believe that each student is a gift from God. In considering the worth of the individual student, we pursue the development of the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social dimensions. We also assist students in developing and strengthening their spiritual and moral capabilities.  We believe that parents have a Christian responsibility for their child’s education and spiritual well being. They must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. We believe that faculty and staff should work as partners with parents in this endeavor.

We believe that students learn best through their own discoveries, cooperative learning, experiments, questioning, sharing, speaking, and listening. This can be accomplished through planned activities and the uses of many different manipulatives and resources.  We are committed to create a Christian atmosphere, to lead our students to assume responsibility in the home, school and the community in which they live. We obtain this through love and respect for God, self, and others.

St. Mark’s Lutheran School will provide teaching, learning, and other educational experiences to enable children:

1.                  To demonstrate an understanding of the Bible.

2.                  To apply basic Lutheran doctrine to their daily lives.

3.                  To comprehend the basic academic skills to their fullest potential through various teaching styles.

4.                  To utilize basic self-discipline

5.                  To attend church and Sunday School on a regular basis.