Spiritual and Social Development – At Christ Lutheran School in Albuquerque, our students are free to express their relationship to Christ in their writing, praying, singing and conversations. We help our students develop a clear understanding that God loves all and that each individual is unique and beautiful in their own way. We teach and help our students build each other up with character and be problem solvers through words and positive actions. Our approach to social interactions assures that each student learns and develops through friendship with their culturally diverse peers. Older children have the opportunity to mentor younger children as “chapel buddies.”
Math – Our dedicated teachers apply practical applications of mathematical skills in the classroom, but they don’t stop there. Each week our students are encouraged to stretch their logical and creative thinking skills to solve math problems in the real world. Going above and beyond our core Christian curriculum, we offer Algebra I to our Middle School students who are ready.
Reading – Strategies in reading are introduced, modeled and practiced as a class, and individually to increase comprehension. Word study skills are continuously honed throughout the school year. Located in NE Albuquerque, our students experience the excitement of reading through the use of books and accompanying story tapes/CD’s and workbooks to reinforce the learned skills. Students also have the opportunity to bring the stories they read to life, through drama. Reading instruction is woven through all subjects, and individualized to reflect students’ varying reading level. Movie and Book compare and contrast projects to promote critical thinking, retention and comprehension. Various book projects are also designed to combine reading and writing skills.
Science – Conducting hands-on experiments helps our students discover the various disciplines of science. Each year our students, at every grade level, conduct experiments, take field trips, and follow the scientific method to discover the joys of science. Our elementary students enjoy raising horn worms, meal worms and butterflies. They learn body systems by creating models.
Language Arts – At Christ Lutheran our language arts classes include literature where our students read many classic and modern novels. In addition, the students compare and contrast movies with some novels and complete other creative projects related to one of the novels. In writing, students work in prose, poetry, essays and speeches. Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary are regular staples at every grade level.
Social Studies – Our students explore our communities and our world. History of our majestic land includes: early pioneers, first Americans, the State of New Mexico, government and much more. Projects are a wonderful way to introduce our students to family values and explore and embrace Biblically-based cultural diversity.
Physical Education – Students participate in a regular exercise routine emphasizing cardiovascular fitness and strength training. We also educate our students about good nutrition and encourage them to eat a healthy diet. We emphasize to students the importance of regular exercise – helping reduce the risk of obesity and disease. Exercise also helps our students boost their self-confidence and reduce stress. We also participate in two annual events: Kids Heart Challenge and our very own Walk-a-Thon. Both programs promote health and healthy lifestyle while supporting research and our scholarship fund.
Athletics – Volleyball, basketball, flag football, golf, soccer, cross country and track and field are included as part of our athletic program for boys and girls. Our programs emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. Athletic opportunities are available at the Elementary level for students in grades 1-4 and at the Middle School level for students in grades 5-8. Interested students can join CLS teams within their age group and compete against other school s through the APIAL platform.
Technology – Our computer technology instruction is a fully integrated curriculum that spans the core subjects. Students from grades K-8th learn computer and word processing basics. Commonly used applications include; Pages, Numbers (spreadsheets), Keynote (or Power Point) and iMovie as well as Google Classroom. As students learn advanced formatting techniques, they use NoodleTools to create MLA reports to accompany projects, construct databases/tables for their mathematical and scientific work, and develop necessary presentation tools that can be used in their core classes. Tablets are integrated into the middle school lesson plans. Middle school students use HTML to create web pages. Spheros are used in elementary grades to explore programming basics. Middle school students build, wire and program Boe-bots.
Art – Our K-8th visual art program focuses on a variety of mediums. In each, our students work to develop their skills. Artwork and projects are often coordinated with subjects covered in other curriculum.
Music – Music education taught in Kindergarten through 8th grade at Christ Lutheran. Students learn basic music theory and notation along with sight reading using voice and/or instruments. In our Spring Musical program our middle school students have unique opportunities to contribute in every aspect of the show.
Foreign Language – As a part of our curriculum, students learn Spanish at their grade level from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Students gain an understanding of Spanish language and culture while developing their speaking, reading, and writing skills. This program helps them build an appreciation for the language and the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
To learn more about the benefits of a Christian currculum, like what our Albuquerque students follow, schedule an Educational Success Consultation with our faith academy administrator.