Kindergarten through 8th grade:

 Cross Lutheran School provides a formal education for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. We are committed to quality Christian education which calls for a sound academic program that will meet the individual needs of our students.
 
In keeping with a Christian philosophy and with respect to the educational requirements of the state of Texas, our students receive a thorough education in both Christian living and the following academic areas:

 Religion: Worship, Bible Study, Bible History, Church History, and Memory Work.

Language Arts: Reading, Phonics, English, Spelling, Literature, and Handwriting.

Mathematics: Number Usage, Basic Arithmetic in all grades, Number Theory, Pre-Algebra, and
  Algebra (where applicable).

Social Studies: Geography, History, Citizenship, Current Events, and Government.

Science: General Science, Health & Safety, Physical Science, Earth Science, and Life Science.

Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Crafts, and Appreciation.

Music: Theory, Appreciation, Vocal Choir, and Instrumental Band (grades 5-8).

Physical Education: Skills, Games, Sports, Physical Fitness, Rhythm, and Recreation.

What is Cross’ Curriculum?

v  RELIGION:

                We use current grade school religious curriculum by CPH.  Students will complete a memory verse each week.  Upper grades begin to study Luther’s Small Catechism and focus on specific books of the bible.

v  READING and ENGLISH:

                Bob Jones University Press

v  MATHEMATICS:

                Silver Burdett Ginn (1^st-5^th)

                Prentice Hall (6^th-8^th)

                Glencoe Algebra 1 (8^th)

v  SOCIAL STUDIES:

                Bob Jones University Press

v  SCIENCE:

                Houghton Mifflin/Concordia Edition

v  ADDITIONAL CLASSES OFFERED:

Computers, Technology, Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education

v  WEEKLY CHAPEL

v  FIELD TRIPS

v  Our integrated curriculum is based on the Texas Essentials Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

v  Principles from Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson, Ed.D are incorporated for polite and re-directive discipline in the classroom.

v  Best classroom practices as developed by our Bachelor’s and Master’s Degreed teachers with careers devoted to classroom education.

Cross Lutheran School is accredited by the Lutheran School Accreditation Commission (Texas) and the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Commission.

Our school's varied curricular activities seek to assist each child in reaching his/her potential as an individual by focusing on five essential elements:
Spiritual--focusing on Jesus Christ as our Loving Savior

Intellectual--providing the concrete hands-on experience through which a young child learns

Emotional--developing self-esteem, confidence, and independence

Social--building the foundation for interpersonal interaction

Physical--providing physical fitness activities, games, skills, and competitive athletics

What extra-curricular activities does
Cross Lutheran provide?

CLS is proud to offer students a variety of athletic, academic, and music teams or groups to choose from.

            ATHLETICS:

v Boys Tackle Football (6^th-8^th)

v Girls Volleyball (5^th-8^th)

v Boys & Girls Cross Country (5^th-8^th)

v Boys & Girls Basketball (5^th-8^th)

v Boys & Girls Golf (6^th-8^th)

v Boys & Girls Tennis (5^th-8^th)

ACADEMIC:

v  PSIA (1^st-8^th), District Meet 1^st Saturday of March

v  On-going Accelerated Reader challenge

MUSIC:

v  Band (5^th-8^th), Students give 3 performances and participate in a Spring competition

v  Veteran’s Day Program

v  Christmas Program (all grades)

v  Spring Musical (K-8^th)

OTHER:

v  Student Council (5^th-8^th)

v  Singing at Cross Church services

v  Class-lead chapel (K-8^th)