EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLR)
K-4th Grades
St. Paul’s Lutheran School will ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, and EMPOWER students to know:
1. I am a child of God!
a. I know that God made me and loves me.
b. I know that Jesus died on the cross to forgive my sins.
c. I know the Bible is God’s word.
d. I know I am God’s servant.
2. I can be a successful learner!
a. I can solve problems.
b. I can communicate.
c. I can research and use technology.
d. I can experience and respond.
e. I can create.
3. I am a community member!
a. I make the world a better place.
b. I respect the uniqueness of all people.
c. I cooperate with others.
d. I take responsibility for my words and actions.
5th-8th Grades
St. Paul’s Lutheran School will ENCOURAGE, EQUIP, and EMPOWER students to be …
Christians who…
· Know Jesus as their personal Savior through the power of the Holy Spirit.
· Trust the Bible as the inspired word of God and guide for living.
· Acknowledge our sinfulness and need for God’s grace and demonstrate forgiveness.
· Recognize the uniqueness and value of all God’s children.
· Follow Jesus’ example of servant hood.
· Recognize their bodies as gifts of God.
Academic achievers who…
· Formulate, pursue and attain reasonable goals.
· Apply problem solving and critical thinking to life situations.
· Develop and use effective communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
· Access and evaluate information from a variety of media and technological resources.
· Respond to significant concepts by creating intellectual, artistic, practical, and physical products.
· Know and care for God’s physical world through observing, exploring, experimenting, conserving, and protecting.
· Experience and appreciate music, art, and drama.
Responsible community members who…
· Demonstrate self-discipline and accept responsibility for their words and behavior.
· Contribute positively to home, school, church, local, and global communities.
· Demonstrate knowledge, respect, and understanding of diversity in God’s people.
· Work and play cooperatively.