St. Paul Lutheran School, Austin, Texas

Curriculum Overview

The Kindergarten curriculum is based on the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) and the teachings of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.

Teaching of the core subjects include . . . 

*Religion - materials from Concordia Publishing House

*Language - materials from Houghton-Mifflin
·        Faith based religious instruction
·        Language Arts
            o       Literature – phonics based reading instruction
            o       Formal program in handwriting, English, and spelling
·        Hands on mathematics instruction with an emphasis on problem solving
·        Experienced based science
·        Integrated social studies instruction
            o       Geography
            o       History
            o       Economics
            o       Government
            o       Citizenship
            o       Culture
Additional formal instruction is included in the following areas:
·        Art
·        Computer Education
·        Library
·        Music/Choir
·        Physical Education
·        Spanish

The first graders also participate in enrichment activities that are appropriate for the students and integrate into the formal instruction.