Our curriculum is diverse and traditional. We do not purchase a packaged system. Our textbook selection includes Christian and secular publishers and is based on faculty, parent and administrative recommendation with a focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills. Language arts (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are integrated throughout the curriculum using appropriate literature, phonics and comprehension skills. Biblical principles are integrated throughout the curriculum. The language arts units are based on social studies themes. "Hands-on" science focuses on scientific thinking strategies and includes the use of our science lab. Music appreciation, art and computer literacy are taught throughout the curriculum. Spanish is taught from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Physical education classes are conducted in our gym and on playing fields. Bible is taught at every grade level. Chapel activities are scheduled throughout the year. Character lessons are taught throughout the curriculum and students participate in service projects each semester.

In addition to the regular music appreciation classes, private lessons are available in piano, percussion, wind, and string instruments (at an additional cost) during school hours. There are also beginning, intermediate and advanced orchestras available.

Extra-curricular, interscholastic sports are offered to Middle School students (Grades 6-8):

Boys' Soccer
Girls' Soccer
Girls’ Lacrosse
Boys' Basketball
Girls' Basketball
Track and Field
Boys' Softball
Girls' Softball
Cross Country

Competition is scheduled against other private schools in the area.

Extended care and activities are available from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Contact the school office for details

BOYS:

Hair - Neatly combed, off the collar, above the eyebrows, mid-ear

Uniform
Grades 1-5 - Knit shirts, blue or khaki slacks/shorts
Grades 6-8 - Oxford cloth/knit shirts, blue or khaki slacks/shorts
Grades 1-8 - Navy blue athletic sweater

GIRLS:

Hair - Feminine and well-cared for (combed and brushed)

Uniform
Grades 1-3 - Peter Pan-collared blouse or knit shirts with jumpers, slacks/shorts
Grades 4-5 - Peter Pan-collared blouse or knit shirts with box-pleated skirts, slacks/shorts
Grades 6-8 - Oxford cloth/knit blouse with kilt, slacks/shorts
Grades 1-8 - Navy blue athletic sweater

P.E. uniforms are required. Spiritwear is also available in the Fall.

Brown bag or lunch box; no beverage provided. Special hot lunch days (like pizza) are planned by the Parent Teacher Fellowship (P.T.F.) once a week at an additional cost.

This is a concept that many Christian schools have used to involve parents more consistently in the life of the school. At the same time it extends tuition dollars by having volunteers perform some tasks that might otherwise have to be paid for through professional services.

The main advantage of such a program is that it encourages all parents to participate in service to the Lord's work at ICS. Many manual tasks and physical plant needs do not have to sit on hold because of the over-burdened schedule of our church custodial staff. Parents can help in the classroom with Bible memory work, conferencing with students on writing assignments, grading workbooks, and other tasks that directly support the faculty. Parents can help in the office with the weekly Parent Reminder, fundraisers, filing, copying, word processing, and a myriad of clerical tasks that greatly extend the effectiveness of the office staff. PTF leaders are immediately empowered with a directory full of school parents who are looking for "service-hours" opportunities. Most importantly, it helps every parent to take ownership in the ministry of Immanuel Christian School, to see the school in a practical and personal way, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with other parents in service activities.

The plan requires total annual service-hours per family based on the oldest child in the school: 30 hours for grades 1 to 8, and 15 hours for Pre-K and K. Single-parent families will be required to fulfill half the number of service-hours. Parents who simply cannot give the time are required to pay a fee at the rate of $10 per hour. Parents are given a means to track their own service-hours and to report them to the school office once each semester. The PTF Committee recruits a Parent Service Hours Coordinator to keep a current list of service-hours projects and to communicate them to parents. Work-hours project ideas are solicited from the school board, PTF Committee, administration, faculty and staff in an effort to help parents anticipate the ways they will be able to meet this requirement.

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