Curriculum

Calvary Lutheran School offers a rigorous core curriculum, providing instruction in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science. Additionally, the curriculum is enhanced with Spanish, PE, Art, Choir and Technology classes for all grades.

We are accredited in grades K-8 by the National Lutheran Schools Association and grades K-6 by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Education. We follow the voluntary Maryland state curriculum guidelines which can be fully viewed at the Maryland State Department of Education.

Below, we are happy to share with you links to detailed information about some of the curriculum and materials we use (This is not a comprehensive list, especially with regard to the upper grades. To examine materials in person we welcome you to make an appointment with the admissions director.):

Science K-5: Houghton Mifflin Science ©2007 with corresponding online activities for families

Reading/Language Arts/Spelling Grades K-5: Treasures ©2006 , program from McGraw Hill adopted last year.

Social Studies Grades 2-5: Scott Foresman Social Studies © 2005

Spanish Grades 6-8: Prentice Hall Realidades © 2004

Religion Grades K-8: Voyages from Concordia Publishing House

Spelling, Vocabulary, Poetry Grades 5-8: ABeka Books (Log in as a guest to see materials)(Consumable Workbooks)

Mathematics Grades K-4: NEW THIS YEAR! MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Mathematics © 2009

Mathematics Grades 5-8: Saxon Math

Computers Grades K-8: Aligned with National Education Technology Standards established by the International Society for Technology in Education.

Computers Grades K-3 The CyberSmart program for Internet safety.