Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) Lutheran School will prepare its graduates to be:
- Students of Christianity who:
- Apply scriptural knowledge to making decisions in daily life.
- Develop and express the joy of Christian faith in worship, prayer, witness, education, and social concern.
- Become familiar with the Lutheran principles and heritage: grace, faith, scripture, the Sacraments, the Trinity and the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Apostle's Creed.
- Academic achievers who:
- Meet or exceed the Shepherd of the Valley School standards at each grade level in language arts, math, science, and social studies.
- Participate in and develop an appreciation of the arts, foreign language, and athletics.
- Adapt to emerging technology.
- Think logically, critically, and scientifically.
- Develop good study skills by establishing priorities and goals.
- Effective Communicators who:
- Are able to speak before a group in an organized and competent manner.
- Can write legibly, with clarity, structure, and organization.
- Are responsive listeners.
- Are able to articulate ideas, concepts, and feelings.
- Responsible Citizens who:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen in the global community.
- Exhibit strength of character and respect for others.
- Develop multicultural awareness and respect for ethnic diversity.
- Demonstrate the importance of contributing to society through community outreach.
