Forest Hills Lutheran School is concerned
for the total education of the child: body, mind and spirit.

The curriculum includes all elementary and middle school subjects taught in a traditional classroom format. In addition, the program includes a formal Christian studies program based on God's Word, the Bible. Current textbooks and related materials are utilized as the content of the curriculum. Subject matter content is summarized below:

Christian Studies
Bible stories and Bible teachings are the basis for the Voyages curriculum, which is published for Christian schools by Concordia Publishing House. Singing, praying, memorizing, discussing, and applying the truths of Scripture are related class activities. Students and teachers participate in the Wednesday morning chapel service each week.

Language Arts
Effective communication is the goal of our language arts program. Students learn basic reading skills through their study of words, word structure and a wide variety of other approaches. A rich selection of appropriate literature is provided for reading practice. Writing is an important part of the process and many opportunities for writing are part of the program. Students also learn to communicate orally.

Mathematics
Hands-on manipulative activities facilitate conceptual development at all grade levels, which is reinforced through paper and pencil activities of the basic textbook. The math curriculum reflects the current thinking of math educators with an emphasis on class instruction and interaction.

Social Studies
A progressive approach leads the student through an expanding world from the neighborhood, to the community, to the state, and eventually to the world. The program integrates history, geography, economics, government, and citizenship.

Science
Forest Hills students experience science through an activity-based program beginning in kindergarten. It continues with units of study through the fifth grade. The middle school curriculum includes courses in life, earth and physical science, in that order.

Physical Education
Daily recesses and regularly scheduled physical education classes involve all students in physical activity and are led by a P.E. Teacher. Outdoor playfields and the school gym are used for this program.

Music
Music instruction is led by a specialist in the primary grades. Band instruction is offered to 5th - 8th graders. Students of 3rd - 8th may participate on hand bell teams as part of the music program. The school choir is an optional activity for grades 3-4.

Art
Art activities are integrated into various subject areas and taught as a separate class at each grade level. An art literacy and artist-in-residence program has been funded through the school's Run for the Hills program.

Technology
Students have access to a fully-equipped computer lab and each classroom has at least one computer for individual use throughout the day. Computers are used as tools to enhance communication and learning. Each class receives instruction from the school's technology teacher.

Library
Each class spends instructional time in the library each week. Check out is available during class time and during some specific mornings before school and after school.

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