CURRICULUM In keeping with the objectives of Emmaus Lutheran School, the curriculum is based upon the Word of God. The Christian Religion forms the center upon which all instruction is based. RELIGION Bible study, Bible History, Church History, memory work, worship, Chapel. LANGUAGE Reading, phonics, literature, English (grammar & composition), spelling, handwriting, creative writing. MATHEMATICS Arithmetic, mathematics, number theory, pre-algebra (7th & 8th grades), algebra (8th grade) SOCIAL STUDIES Geography, history, citizenship, government, economics, culture, skills, and Society HEALTH Body systems and their care, hygiene CONFIRMATION 7th & 8th grade study of the doctrines of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. This course is taught by the pastoral staff of Emmaus. Memorization of the six chief parts is a vital part of this class. All pupils in grades 7 & 8 are required to take confirmation instruction. TECHNOLOGY Students are given the opportunity to learn how to use the computer, use it as a tool for remedial and accelerated work, and to learn word processing techniques. Research skills on the Internet are taught in grades 5-8. Typing skills are taught in all grade levels. ART Drawing, appreciation, varied media, crafts. MUSIC Vocal, theory, appreciation, (variety of opportunities include choir, band, strings, and hand bells). PHYSICAL ED Skills, physical fitness, health, safety (Presidential Fitness Program). OUTDOOR ED A special outdoor/overnight trip for 5th & 6th graders is planned every other school year. This trip is designed to give an outdoor experience that can teach special skills that can’t be taught in the classroom during the season of spring and winter. SPORTS Extra-curricular sports for grades 4-8 are Soccer, Basketball, Track, Volleyball (Girls) and Cheerleading (Girls). First and second graders may participate in an introduction to tumbling class.   STUDENT COUNCIL Students elected officers and representative to work with the school leadership in finding ways that students can be more active in school life at Emmaus.