1. PROSPECTIVE FAMILY PREVIEW EVENT LOWER SCHOOL

2. CORE VALUES Reverence for God Respect for Others
Responsibility for Self
These words aren’t just our mission statement/values they are what we live by every day. Students as young as Pre-K know these words because all of the teachers/staff use them on a consistent basis.

3. CURRICULUM Accredited
Follows Texas state standards (TEKS) and National Standards (NCTM, NCTS, NCTE)
Certified academic teachers
Hands on outdoor learning
Very similar to curriculums to other public/private schools, but an emphasis is on accelerated pace and depth

4. CHAPEL Chapels are student led Schedule: Monday: All school
Tuesday: Pre-K – 2nd
Wednesday: 3rd – 5th
Thursday: 6th – 12th
Friday: All school
All students play a role in chapel…torch bearers, acolytes, readers, choir, etc. As young as Pre-K they are doing announcements and participating

5. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Reverence Respect Responsibility Trustworthiness
Citizenship
Caring
Fairness
Very similar to curriculums to other public/private schools, but an emphasis is on accelerated pace and depth

6. BUILDING THE WHOLE CHILD
Bible
Spanish
Library
Computer
Art
Music
Band
Physical Education

7. BIBLE
Explore, explained and experienced on a level that children can understand the lessons
Old and New Testament
In the younger grades they use music to remember alphabet and sounds. 4th & 5th prepare for middle school Spanish

8. SPANISH Utilizes music & games Pre-K through 3rd
4th & 5th grade program begins preparing for middle school Spanish
Performances at chapel
In the younger grades they use music to remember alphabet and sounds. 4th & 5th prepare for middle school Spanish

9. LIBRARY Library reveal Campfire Story Night Bluebonnet competitions
Accelerated Reader
Author visits
Library is the hub of the school – open all day long for students to check books in and out of. One library a week – puppet shows, reading buddies, reading programs, stories

10. COMPUTER Programs used: Code.org Microsoft Office KidPix3D Glogster
PbsKids
ABCmouse
Average words per minute
3rd grade averages 9 WPM
6th grade averages 20 WPM
Work hand in hand with teachers – 1st grade projects as an example

11. ART “A la carte” – builds every year Art competitions
Incorporates all types of art media
National Art Honor Society
Every year students learn new art forms. Art begins in kinder. Compete in art and Crusaders do very well – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Fort Bend County Fair

12. MUSIC/DRAMA CLUB Sound liturgical base Experience in technical skills
Sign langue and performance opportunities
Life skills training: speech, public confidence and personal responsibility
Drama Club – Kindergarten – 12th grade
Every year students learn new art forms. Art begins in kinder. Compete in art and Crusaders do very well – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Fort Bend County Fair

13. BAND All wind and brass instruments offered as early as 4th grade
Participates in an all- school Christmas musical, as well as fall and spring concert

14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Running day Pre-K & K focus on gross motor skills
1st-5th focus on physical fitness and skill development

15. EXTRAS Field trips Service learning Athletics Drama Club
Private School Interscholastic Association
After school opportunities
Service Learning – every grade level has service projects. Examples: cleaning the community gardens, toys for tots drive, recycling initiative
Athletics: Pep Squad, Football, Volleyball, Soccer. Basketball
Drama Club: Monday evenings starting in Kinder
Field Trips: Pumpkin patch, fire station, plays, Bible Museum…
School Activities: singing at Skeeters, spirit events, fall festival, talent show etc

16. QUESTIONS