Programs

Language Arts

At LCS students are taught that God is the source of language. Teachers provide opportunities for students to explore the gift of language through reading, writing and oral communication, learning to fully and creatively communicate with God and others. The language arts curriculum at LCS follows a balanced-literacy framework, with all grades following the Ontario curriculum. There is a focus on science of reading which includes phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Programs used include Words Their Way and Learning Without Tears.

Math

At LCS students are provided with the opportunity to explore the patterns, balance, harmony and order that is found in creation. Through inquiry-based learning, students are encouraged to problem-solve, make connections, apply, and extend their learning. LCS uses My Math Path (K-Grade 4) and Dimensions Math (Grades 5-8) as a curriculum guide and seeks to apply real-world situations throughout their everyday teaching.

Bible

At LCS we aim for students to be “thoroughly equipped for every good work” and deeply grounded in biblical understanding. We believe Christian teachers have the unique opportunity to introduce or reaffirm to students who God is, what he does, what he is like, and to share with them his desire for relationship with us. We strive to present the Bible as a story of God’s acts and words, written so that his people might know God and themselves, accept his gift of salvation, and live lives of joyful service and obedience. We encourage students to make authentic connections between the stories of God’s people and their own lives, and to understand what responding to God means. We teach using the CSI curriculum guide for Bible called “Walking with God and His People”, which strives to nurture belief and embolden them to live the Story taught through the infallible Word of God. Our hope for our students is that by the power of the Holy Spirit working through the Word they will better understand what it means “to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8)

Science

At LCS we believe science is a way for the student to become aware of the astounding wisdom of the Master Designer. Students have the opportunity to study and discover the world around them through an exploration of the complexities of creation and various STEM activities. The curriculum from Teacher Resource Cabin, alongside other resources from OACS Christian guides, are used in grades 1 – 8.

Social Studies

At LCS we aim to equip our students to have historical wisdom, synthesizing information, knowledge, skills, concepts, and discernment and then exploring what God is asking them to do with that wisdom in their time. Students also explore both the physical world and our relationship with the world and see how we have responded to mankind’s task of developing and maintaining the earth. The curriculum from Teacher Resource Cabin, alongside other resources from OACS Christian guides, are used in grades 1 – 6. In grades 7 and 8, social studies is separated into history and geography strands, each taught using curriculum resources from 2Peas and a Dog, alongside other resources from OACS Christian guides.

Physical Education & Health

At LCS physical education is an important part of the curriculum and students are challenged to develop a positive attitude to physical fitness and teamwork. Students learn that their bodies are integral parts of their total being, and are encouraged to value and use it as a God-given tool. Through health, students learn that they are created in God’s image, and that they have been given the task of caring for creation, which includes being caretakers of themselves. They are taught about subjects such as personal and dietary health, personal safety, body systems, diseases, and substance use and abuse through a Christian perspective.

Art

Art is a gift from God, through which students’ creative abilities and techniques are developed. Students are taught that as created beings, when we create art, we glorify our Creator through our imitations of His masterpieces, and through our exploration of being original makers. Lessons are centred on teaching the elements and principles of design: line, shape and form, space, colour, texture, value, contrast, repetition and rhythm, variety, emphasis, proportion, balance, unity and harmony, and movement, and open students up to the joy and creativity of God’s world.

Music

At LCS we recognize that music provides beauty and meaning to our world, and we can use the gift of music to glorify its very creator, God! It is our desire that our music education program equips students not only with knowledge and skill, but also with the desire and awareness, that as we work on developing our musical skills and abilities, we are able to offer back to God our workmanship, as an offering of praise.

From Kindergarten to Grade 5 students develop skills in choral singing, unpitched and pitched instruments (recorder and ukulele), listening/analyzing music, music theory, music history, basic composition, and worshiping God through music. Our Grade 6–8 Band Program gives students the opportunity to develop their musical skills through a variety of concert band instruments while building a strong foundation in music theory, music history, and listening to a variety of musical styles. With the instruction and guidance of specialized music teachers, all students work towards growing their skills and developing excellence in music to share in performances throughout the year. These performances include, but are not limited to, Christmas, Grandparents’ Day, assemblies, and our Celebration of Learning.

Technology

Technology plays an important part in the lives of our students. Students are taught to be responsible stewards and develop the skills and tools to prepare them to take up their task in God’s world. Two mobile Chromebook carts are available for student use. Coding and typing skills are taught throughout all of the grades.

Penmanship

Students are taught that language is a gift from God and are taught both printing and cursive skills as a method of effectively communicating. Students are taught using the Handwriting Without Tears program.

French

The French program at LCS encourages students to communicate in another language as well as to develop an appreciation for our bi-lingual Canadian culture. Across the grades, students are taught using a variety of life-applicable units of study (e.g. weather, calendar, travel, school, the home, the family, the body, sports, hobbies, clothing, food, holidays and seasons, community and neighbourhood, time and personal routine) that include opportunities to develop one’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.