The following statements have been taken directly from the St. Paul Lutheran School Handbook. Please take a look at the handbook for much more information about the school’s policies and procedures.

Statement of Philosophy
Objectives of St. Paul Lutheran School
Credo
The Lutheran School System
Administration of the School
Parental Responibilities
History
Admission Policy
Standards and Accredidation

 

Statement of Philosophy

St. Paul Lutheran School exists as an expansion of the ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church. The purpose of St. Paul Lutheran School is to provide for the child a quality Christian Education with emphasis on teaching the Christian faith and traditional academic subjects.

A beautiful relationship can exist between God and man because of what Christ has done. The primary function of St. Paul Lutheran School is to describe and demonstrate this relationship as it is explained in God's word, the Bible and through presentation of laq and Gospel. St. Paul Lutheran School has been established for the Christian Education of the membership of St. Paul Lutheran Church and as a ministry of service and mission outreach to the community.

Along with providing instruction in God's word and leading the child in the Christian faith, St. Paul Lutheran School emphasizes excellence in the language arts, including reading, spelling, handwriting, literature, composition, and grammar; mathematics; the natural sciences; social sciences; computer science; Spanish; music; art; physical education; and a variety of extra-curricular activities.

St. Paul Lutheran School offers quality Christian Education to all its students and is committed to helping each precious Lamb develop his/her God-given ability. We believe this philosophy can be realized with the implementation of the following objectives:

 

Objectives of St. Paul Lutheran School

That the child develops--

  1. A sure sense of God’s personal love.
  2. A knowledge of God as Creator of all things.
  3. A realization that sin has separated man from God.
  4. An understanding that restoration in the relationship with God comes only through God's Grace: the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
  5. An understanding of Word and Sacrament as a means of Grace. It is through Baptism that the Holy Spirit plants the seed of faith and nurtures that faith. Through the Lord's Supper we receive the forgiveness of sins bought for us by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  6. A meaningful worship response of our Triune God including song, praise, prayer, and creative acts.
  7. A recognition that believers in Jesus have eternal life and abundant life now. Christians live with this hope.

That the child develops--

  1. Positive self-identity as a child of God who knows he/she has been called into a saving relationship with Jesus.
  2. An understanding that his/her body is the temple of the Lord and a sense of responsibility for its health.
  3. An understanding of self as a being with emotional, social, spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs.
  4. Logical and creative thinking skills.
  5. Academic skills corresponding to grade level.
  6. An appreciation of cultural heritage.
  7. An appreciation of the fine arts and the ability to express oneself aesthetically according to Godgiven talents.

That the child develops--

  1. An understanding of God as Creator, Ruler and Preserver of Nature.
  2. A thankful attitude for the bountiful gifts of Creation.
  3. Respect and responsibility for the care and maintenance of our God-given resources.
  4. An awareness of current events in the world.
  5. An application of Christian values and knowledge to situations in the world.

That the child develops--

  1. A recognition of each person as God's creation and worthy of respect and equal consideration.
  2. A respect for parents or guardians, teachers, and others to whom God has given the privilege and responsibility
    for Christian upbringing.
  3. A respect for all who have been placed in authority such as local, state, and national government.
  4. The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
  5. The ability to relate to other people and work cooperatively on common tasks.
  6. A concern for the spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs of all people.
  7. A response to God's Blessings.

 

Credo

We believe that God is Creator of all people and the Source of all their gifts. We further believe that a complete education must include spiritual training so that individuals will recognize their lives and use their lives and gifts to the glory of God and the benefit of others. We promote faith and growth as initiated by the Holy Spirit. We are dedicated to making St. Paul Lutheran School an outreach for gaining disciples, as well as for nurturing those who are already His.

We believe that St. Paul Lutheran School has a mission to the entire family. St. Paul Lutheran School becomes an extension of the Christian home and congregation in the total development of the child. When a child is enrolled at St. Paul Lutheran School, the entire family becomes a part of that educational ministry and therefore, every member of that family is encouraged to experience Christian growth.

We believe that Christ died for all people so that by faith in Him we are children in one family. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we enrich one another. Therefore, we are committed to the establishment and maintenance of a Lutheran school that enhances life by all cultural and ethnic groups through teaching God's Word and supporting the Christian faith and life.

As community citizens, we support efforts toward quality education for all people. We pledge ourselves to work cooperatively with church and community leaders in attaining an improved lifestyle for people of every race, color, sex, or national origin. We maintain our school as an alternative form of education that includes the promotion of the Christian faith.

This Christian alternative provides for spiritual training in Christian doctrine and life through a sound basic education in subject matter that will help the child develop to his fullest God-given potential intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. God has given each of us measures of abilities and talents that differ according to His grace and purpose for us. Our efforts in Christian Education recognize this as we attempt to assist each child with his/her individual growth and development.

We feel it is essential for us to share the philosophy of Lutheran Christian Education with all families in order that they may understand its unique purposes prior to enrollment in St. Paul Lutheran School.

 

The Lutheran School System

The elementary schools of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod date back to the decade between 1830 and 1840, when a number of Lutheran congregations were organized in mid-western states and established Christian Day Schools for their children. The first of these schools are older than the public schools in most states.

Lutheran Schools are not in competition with the public schools but offer an alternative program of education. The Lutheran School system is an integral part of the American educational scene.

St. Paul is one of nearly 2,396 Lutheran Schools within the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Approximately 240,000 children are enrolled in these schools, which are staffed by more than 20,226 teachers and administrators. The majority of these have received their educational training in Lutheran colleges.

St. Paul is located within the FL-GA District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. There are presently nearly 90 educational ministries in our district offering Christian Education in Kindergarten, Elementary, and High School grades.

The teachers meet together in conference with other Lutheran School teachers of the district. Our staff also joins with teachers of the Lutheran Schools in our region for professional growth experiences.

 

Administration of the School

St. Paul Lutheran School is owned and operated by St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Christian Day School Board (C.D.S. B.) is responsible to the congregation for the operation and maintenance of the school. The C.D.S.B. establishes all policies regarding the administration of the school. The administration, in cooperation with the faculty, are responsible for the execution of all policies established by the C.D.S.B.

We welcome your inquiries about the Church or school, and stand ready to assist you in any way.

 

Parental Responibilities

The expectations of parents or guardians enrolling their child(ren) in St. Paul Lutheran School need to coincide with the principles of St. Paul Lutheran School. As home and school form a team, the child receives the best possible education.
Parent or guardian behaviors that support the educational objectives of St. Paul Lutheran School include:

  1. are regular in their own worship and Bible class attendance.
  2. pray for the church and its educational ministries
  3. support the efforts of the entire teaching staff through encouraging trust and respect for the authority
    of the teacher.
  4. are involved in the Lutheran Parent Teacher League (L.P.T.L.).
  5. support school-sponsored activities and programs.
  6. encourage their children to take responsibility for their actions and efforts.
  7. fulfill their financial commitment to the school.
  8. follow the printed behavior code as stated on the student application.

 

History

Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church established a Kindergarten in 1962 to meet the needs of a Christian Education in a growing parish and community. The program was designed as a mission outreach for the pre-schoolers in the community and an alternative education for members of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

In the late 60s, extensive planning led to the formation of a complete elementary school by 1973. Grade 1 was established in 1971, grade 2 was added in 1972, and in 1973 - grades 3, 4, and 5.

From 1972 to 1983 a co-operative program with Advent Lutheran Middle School existed. Each had its own Kindergarten and both schools grew tremendously. Advent decided to establish a 1 to 5 program in 1982-83 and St. Paul began a 6th grade. Since then St. Paul has expanded to 8th grade.

The Lutheran Schools of Boca Raton continue to provide a quality education for parents who desire a Christian Education for their child(ren).

 

Admission Policy

St. Paul Lutheran School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of it’s educational policies, admissions policies, financial policies, athletics, or any other school administered programs.

  1. St. Paul Lutheran School follows the age requirements of the State of Florida for entrance into school. A child must have reached the proper age for enrollment into school before, on or before September 1st. The appropriate ages are three years for Pre-School, four for Pre-Kindergarten years, five years for Kindergarten, and six years for 1st grade.
  2. All new applications are dependent upon an interview with the administration, consideration of available school records, and/or a screening of academic achievement. An Admissions Review Committee evaluates new student applications. The new student application fee is required at the time of application. The fee is nonrefundable.
  3. Any new students plus students who enroll in Pre-School, Kindergarten or Grade Seven must have a current record of complete physical examination together with a complete immunization record on Florida forms. Your doctor should have the forms required by the State of Florida.
  4. Students enrolling in Grades One to Eight will be placed according to the following criteria: examination of school records from previous years and grade placement and screening procedures presently in use by our school.
  5. Applications for admission to the school are accepted for the next school year beginning mid-January. Families presently enrolled and attending St. Paul will be given priority. Active Church members whose applications are received prior to the date established as the deadline for priority re-enrollment will be accepted before non-members.
  6. Class size (maximum enrollment) is established by the C.D.S.B. The school reserves the right to increase the class size at anytime during the school year, without notice to the parents. The established maximums are as follows:
    Pre-School & Pre-K - 19 per class;
    Kindergarten through Grade 1 - 24 per class
    Grades 2 through 5 - 25 per class;
    Grades 6 through 8 - up to 28 per class.

 

Standards and Accredidation

St. Paul Lutheran School is accredited by the FL-GA District Advisory Council for Lutheran Schools through the Task Force on School Accreditation. The school was first accredited by this agency in 1974. Our next visit by the accreditation team, following a year-long, self-evaluation and study, took place in March, 1993. Our most recent visit was completed in the Spring of 2000 and the visiting team recommended that St. Paul Lutheran School be granted complete accreditation by the FL-GA District and the National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission.

The teachers of the elementary grades are certified by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and our FL-GA District Education Executive.

 


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