River Roads Lutheran School

"River Roads Lutheran School Provides Quality Christ-Centered Education And Equips Students And Families to integrate God's Word Into Every Aspect Of Learning And Life."

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RRLS Curriculum Highlights
 
 
 
 
  • National Accreditation Status from two Accrediting Organizations:
              • Mo-Non Public School Accrediting Association 6/2004
              • National Lutheran School Accreditation

 

  • Advance Curriculum which meets Sate guidelines and benchmarks

 

  • Highest ranking National Achievement test given every Spring:

 Stanford Achievement Test (10)

 

    •  90% of students who started River Roads in Kindergarten through 8th Grade scores a minimum of 2nd grade levels above up to POst High School in Reading and Math 

 

    •  50-60% of graduating 8th graders attend Lutheran North High School. 

 

    • 85% of all graduating 8th graders enter High School with above average scores in Reading, Math and Science in those subjects.  All 8th graders are required to complete Algebra and a Literary-Writing Course before graduation. 

 

  •  River Roads is a nurturing and caring enviroment which offers a place where children can learn and will learn.  Teachers stay after school to help students who need more assistance.

     

    • All students receive life skills experience through field trips and extracurricular programs which enhance the curriculum.

     

    • All studentts are required to read four (4) supplemental readers, with comprehensive grammar and writing components, in addition to the reading curriculum.  All students participating in writing a book - they become literary authors.

     

    • All students at River Roads experience music first hand, wether through vocal choirs or instrumental.  Students participate throughout the school year at many, many performances

     

    • Partnership with Junior Achievement Business and Economics Programs

     

    • New... Advance Accelerated Program for students who need a little more challenge.  Students will participate in advanced Math, Science, Writing and Technology activities once a week.  They will also partner with another school of similar advanced programs. 

     

    • Advanced Science Projects for 7th and 8th graders, called MARS MISSION:
      • Students receive extensive preparatory training in communication, navigation, life support, medical, nutrition, physical conditioning. mission control and specialist experimentation.

     

      • Interdisciplinary, hands on science project that incorporates physics, math and technology to challenge students.  Students participate in a 72 hour simulation from Earth launch to Mars landing and return trip.

     

      • Specific field trip partnered with other Lutheran Schools include water survival testing , high ropes course, caving exploration, model rocketry, and and ultra light (two-seater airplane built by science teachers and students in the year 2000 at River Roads).  Physical conditioning includes trail bicycling and skiing. 

     

      • Advanced technology training for 7th & 8th graders.  Students participate in Handheld (Palm) Computer training with LCD projector and tecnology software.  All 8th graders will receive their own handheld computer to use during the school year.

     

      • Foreign Language experience for all students,  Students receive Introduction to Intermediate studies in Spanish I and II.

     

      • Extra-crricular activities include soccer, volleyball, cross country race, track, and basketball (Pee Wee and Junior League).  Students may also participate in priase dance, chess and math club, student council and cheerleaders. 


                       

                             Math Club

     

     

     

                                        

     

     

     Literacy Club             Praise Dancers