Curriculum   

Lutheran South Unity follows the curriculum for the state of Indiana.

To preview this curriculum, go to:

www.doe.in.gov/standards/

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 Religion   The saving Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is taught at LSUS via the Voyages curriculum printed by Concordia Publishing House and through the witness of the instructors in word and deed.  The eighth grade learns about various books of the Bible.  Memory work is used to expand religious instruction.

 Mathematics   LSUS has adopted the NWEA testing program as one way to measure student progress throughout the year.  Problem solving and Problem of the Day activities were evident in the classrooms.  Saxon Math is used in grades K-5 while Prentice Hall is taught in grades 6-8.   Teachers strong in math are able to teach math to other classes.  LSUS also provides pre-algebra and algebra classes for students in the eighth grade.

 Language Arts   Language is a gift of God so that through Him learning of the world He has made can take place.  Through language we are able to “Tell the Good News about Jesus” to those who don’t know Him as their Savior.  Learner outcomes are age and grade appropriate and measurable in the reading and language arts curriculum.  Teachers demonstrate current practices and professional growth.  The Shurley Method is used to enforce grammar skills.  The Accelerated Reader program is used to test reading levels.  These skills are aligned with the Indiana State Standards.

 Social Studies   LSUS has adopted a very comprehensive social studies program.  It includes the study of Indiana history in the fourth grade and U.S. history in the fifth grade and eighth grade.  Up-to-date textbooks are in use.  Students in the upper grades are becoming very adept at taking notes in the classes.

 Science   Science is taught at all levels using a hands-on approach covering the different branches of science.  A Science Fair is held every two years to broaden the student’s understanding of the scientific method.

 Music   Music is taught in K-8.  Students have the opportunity to be in choirs and sing praises to God.  The choirs also participate in worship services at the supporting congregations.  The upper grades experience music from many different genres.  Band and Strings Instruction are also offered on site using teachers from Concordia Lutheran High School.

 Art   Art is an expression of God’s beauty in His creation that has its source in experiences of many kinds at LSUS.  The bulletin boards in the halls reflect this using many different types of media.  The art curriculum reflects different media and is age appropriate.  Art is integrated into other areas of the curriculum.

 Technology   LSUS has a strong focus on keyboarding skills.  The computer skills learned by the students are put into place in the area of homework assignments across the curriculum.  Classroom computers as well as computers in the media center are used for Accelerated Reader and NWEA testing by students.

  Additional Offerings 

 All School Devotions   Students and teachers participate in daily meditations which are led by pastors from one of our four sponsoring churches.

 Research-based Instructional Strategies    Teachers are supported in their efforts to develop effective learning experiences though the teaching of strategies that are based in years of educational research.

 Class Meetings   LSUS has adopted the Olweus Bully Prevention Program which includes clear steps in preventing bullying behaviors from occurring at our school. Weekly class meetings allow students and teachers to discuss current issues and challenges that arise.