Student Life |
Fine Arts
ArtArt class is offered to grades 1 -4 during the school day. These classes feature drawing and painting activities, using mixed media and art appreciation. Grades 5 – 8 may elect to experience art activities through our after-school art club.
MusicIn music class students gain experience in rhythm, music theory, music appreciation and with various musical instruments. Students also participate in school musicals. After school guitar and piano lessons are offered. Walther Christian Academy provides instruction with band instruments. Students may elect to experience choir and hand bells as an after school activity.
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Foreign Language
Spanish is taught in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. Beginning with 5th grade, students utilize Duo Lingo to choose the language they would like to study
Technology
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Smart Boards are in each classroom from 1st through 8th grade. Typing skills, word processing, excel, age appropriate basic coding and computer-generated activities are included in technology classes. St. John’s also has two 3-D printers where students can create and build 3-D models. Students in grades 5-8 are assigned a Chromebook to be used for instructional purposes.
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AthleticsStudents may participate in basketball, volleyball, cross-country, and track. All aspects of the athletic program are the responsibility of St. John’s Athletic Director. Outdoor education is part of the 6th grade curriculum.
St. John's Lutheran School Cross Country Program is for all girls and boys grades 4th through 8th, and teaches the fundamentals of distance running with competitions with other Christian schools. The season consists of several meets in the Chicagoland area. St. John's Lutheran School Track Program is for all girls and boys grades 4th through 8th. The season consists of one all-conference meet with the possibility of other meets based upon skill-level. Events may include the 100m, 1600m, 400m, 800m, and 200m races plus long jump and high jump may be included at select meets. St. John's volleyball program is a program for boys 5th through 8th grade and girls 5th through 8th grade. The league is designed to teach young players fundamental technical and age-appropriate tactical skills and enable players to practice sporting Christian behavior while having fun. St. John's Basketball Program is for boys 1st through 8th grade and girls 1st through 8th grade. The league is designed to teach players fundamental technical and age-appropriate tactical skills through multiple levels of programming – all while developing into total athletes mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially. |
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Eagle Nest - Before & After CareSt. John’s offers before and after school care for all students enrolled at St. John’s, from Pre-School through 8th grade. Eagle’s Nest is a loving and safe environment where kids can let out some steam after a full day of school. We emphasize physical activity through outdoor play, homework time to ensure that priorities are met, and provide students with a light snack. Time is also spent in the computer lab to finish homework or just play school-approved games on our child secured-computers.
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