MISSION STATEMENT
St. Peter’s Lutheran Day School works in partnership with Christian parents to train children for today, for tomorrow, and for eternity by first providing spiritual instruction interwoven with quality secular education that encourages children to continually grow in faith and become lifelong, independent learners.
PURPOSE / PHILOSOPHY
The inspired author Solomon wrote in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
St. Peter’s Lutheran Day School does not exist in opposition to the public school system. Rather, St. Peter’s exists because it can provide what the public schools by their very nature cannot. St. Peter’s Lutheran Day School (heretofore SPLDS) was established by its parent congregation in 1947 to assist families in training their children to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and to live in service to him. It is the goal of SPLDS to provide quality secular instruction within the doctrinal premises of God’s holy Word.
Attending SPLDS is a privilege, not a right. God has blessed St. Peter’s congregation with the resources, facility, and staff to support Christian education. It is implicit that staff, parents, and students work together in love for the mutual benefit of these children and the kingdom of Jesus Christ.
PARENT INFORMATION COURSE
It is important for you to know what your child will be taught religiously. Your child will be taught the doctrines of Holy Scripture as confessed and practiced by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Parents of children who are active members of another church body will be encouraged to attend an information course for the purpose of informing them of the teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
SCHOOL HOURS
Doors to the school will open at 8:00 A.M. Please make arrangements if your child will arrive earlier.
| Grades K-8 | - 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 noon | - Morning Session |
| - 12:15 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. | - Afternoon Session |
Note: Kindergarten meets only in the morning session.
FACULTY
All teachers at St. Peter’s Lutheran School have Bachelor of Science degrees in Elementary Education from Martin Luther College. Martin Luther College is the teacher training school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Continued professional growth is provided through annual conferences of the Michigan District Teachers’ Conference and regional in-service training.
The faculty & staff presently consist of the following teachers:
| Preschool | Christine Baganz |
| Kindergarten | Michelle Roth |
| Grades 1-2 | Rebecca Lohrmann |
| Grades 3-4 | Michele Diener |
| Grades 5-6 | Nancy Winkler |
| Michelle Roth | |
| Grades 7-8 | Ryan Roth |
| Science 1-8 | Michelle Roth |
| Nancy Winkler | |
| Band: | Yvonne Alaniva |
| Choir: | Jan Jacobi |
CURRICULUM
The subjects taught in our school are similar to those taught in schools all over America today. However, the heart of our curriculum is the Word of God, the Holy Bible.
As Christ loved us and died for us, so we also strive to reflect His love in all our education. Since "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), we must first of all deal with children as persons whose greatest need is for a Savior. Thus each child is taught that he/she is redeemed by the precious blood of Christ.
NOTE: The achievement norms of our pupils are consistently higher than standard in each basic skill area. Pupils at St. Peter’s Lutheran School do receive a superior academic, as well as spiritual training, and any pupil having satisfactorily completed the course of study at St. Peter’s is well prepared to continue his/her education and be readily accepted at any high school. History has shown that graduates of St. Peter’s have excelled in high school, a high percentage of them making the honor roll.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
St. Peter’s Lutheran School is a member of the Southeast Michigan Lutheran Athletic League (SMLAL) which consists of ten other Lutheran Elementary schools in our area. Our extracurricular program is set-up to teach the children good sportsmanship and to use their gifts to God’s glory. Below is a list of our activities with the participating grade levels:
| Fall Sports: | Girls’ Volleyball | gr. 5-8 |
| Boys’ Soccer | gr. 5-8 | |
| Cross Country | gr. 5-8 | |
| Winter Sports | Girls’ Basketball | gr. 3-8 |
| Cheerleading | gr. 5-8 | |
| Boys’ Basketball | gr. 3-8 | |
| Spring Sports | Softball | gr. 7-8 |
| Track & Field | gr. 3-8 | |
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| Other Extra-Curricular Activities | ||
| Forensics | gr. 3-8 | |
| Drama | gr. K-8 | |
| Band | gr. 4-8 | |
| School Choir | gr. 3-8 | |
| Fine Arts Fair | gr. 3-8 | |
| Pioneers | gr. K-8 | |
| Handbells | gr. 3-8 | |
APPLICATIONS
Application for enrollment may be made to the principal or pastor. The Board of Christian Education will approve or disapprove all such applications.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE
To enroll your child at St. Peter’s the following procedure is followed:
- Complete both sides of the application form and return it to the school office with the $50.00 application fee. Also include the child’s most recent report card and other important information.
- A consultation meeting will be set up with the principal if not already done before receiving the application.
- Upon receiving the application and application fee, the Board of Christian Education of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School will review the application and determine whether it is accepted or rejected.
- If the application is accepted, the principal will contact you to inform you that it has been accepted and to make the necessary arrangements for your child’s first day at school. (i.e. transfer of records, tuition payment schedule, etc.) If the application is not accepted, the principal will notify you and return the application fee to you.
ENROLLMENT POLICY
Objective: The Christian Day School of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church shall serve for the education of the total child in the light and frame of God's Word. We offer our education to all children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin who are willing to subscribe to and live according to the principles of our Christian faith.
Policy:
- St. Peter’s Lutheran School shall serve primarily the members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
- The second order of priority shall be to serve members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod from other congregations
- The third order of priority shall be to serve people from outside the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod who intend to become members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
- All other situations.
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- All enrollments are subject to review by the Board of Christian Education.
- All students not members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Congregation shall pay tuition and fees in full at registration or in 10 monthly installments upon arrangements.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
All children beginning Kindergarten must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1 of the year in which they enroll. Similarly, all children beginning in first grade must be six (6) years of age on or before December 1 of the year in which they enroll. In extreme cases, the immaturity of the child might make it necessary to postpone the child's entrance into Kindergarten. Such decisions will be up to the teacher, principal and Board of Christian Education after consultation with the parents.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
St. Peter’s Lutheran School, being a Christian agency and taking guidance from Galatians 6:10, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Home and School Association
St. Peter’s Home and School Association is an organization of parents who are interested in quality Christian education for their children. The organization sponsors spelling bees, potlucks, book fairs, family fun days, featured speakers, and the like. Home and School also assists the staff in monitoring parent volunteerism. More information on this support group is available from the school office.
Room Parents
Room Parents assist the classroom teacher with parties and other classroom activities and attend to small maintenance items in the classroom. Parents are encouraged to volunteer for this opportunity to serve.
LATCH-KEY
We offer before and after school care for our students, Monday through Friday.
LUNCH POLICY
Students are required to bring their own lunch including beverage. Our Home & School Group makes arrangements twice a week with to provide a lunch. We currently serve subs from Subway on Monday and pizza on Fridays. A note is sent home at the beginning of each month for those families who are interested in participating
TRANSPORTATION
Parents are responsible for the transportation of their children to and from school. Plymouth bus service is available for a minimal fee. Several of our students each year take advantage of the bus services. For more information contact the Plymouth School District.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Special services for students with learning difficulties or disabilities are made available at St. Peters’ Lutheran School. The teachers at St. Peter’s in cooperation with the special education teachers at the Plymouth School District will set up an individualized program for students who qualify.
DRESS CODE
When in class and at all school functions, students of SPLDS are expected to dress neatly and to glorify their Lord through their appearance. Students are therefore encouraged to “dress up” rather than to “dress down” for class. Though the responsibility for proper dress lies with parents, SPLDS recognizes the need for guidelines for uniformity of dress during school hours. Students are to adhere to the Scriptural principle that their bodies are the temples of the Lord, and should thus be kept neat and healthy.