ACADEMICS

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Graduates of ALCS will acquire a love for learning and develop the ability to think logically and critically.

 

Classic Literature: great novels, poetry, classic myths, fairy tales, and folk tales.​

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Reading, Writing and Grammar: beautiful penmanship, including cursive; phonics; composition. Memoria Press. Independent Reading Time. Institute for Excellence in Writing. 

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Latin: daily for 3rd Grade and older. Memoria Press.

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History: vibrant American history and Geography. Story of the World.

 

Math: speed drills daily; tailored to each student. Singapore, Saxon & Spectrum. 

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Science: emphasis on wonder and delight in God's Creation, Nature Study. Apologia.

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Memory & Recitation: Weekly Scripture, poetry, folk songs. Two Recitation Days of longer works. 

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ATHLETICS

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Sports at ALCS are offered for the discipline of the body, development of team work and joy of competing or trying something new. Most sports have sprouted from student interest and parent partnerships. 

With the addition of our gym in Fall 2026, we anticipate adding to this list. 

 

Fall: Cross-Country for students 3rd - 8th Grade. 

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Intramural Flag Football for all students. 

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Winter: Boys Basketball for students 4th - 6th Grade.

 

Girls Cheerleading for students 4th - 8th Grade. 

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

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Students at ALCS will be nourished in their faith, training their habits and hearts to make a bold confession of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

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Daily Matins: We start each morning in the Sanctuary with a Morning Prayer service. Students hear selections from the Old and New Testament and participate in singing hymns and prayers straight from Scripture. 

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Memory and Recitation: Students memorize Scripture weekly, along with the Ten Commandments, the Apostles Creed and the Lord's Prayer and their explanations from Luther's Small Catechism. 

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Theology: Younger students hear Bible stories during the day. Middle School students participate in Theology class taught by an Advent Pastor. 

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Life in the Church: Students and families are invited to participate in the life of Advent Lutheran Church through singing once during Advent and once during Lent; worshiping with members during Matins; Christmas caroling to home-bound members and learning about the historic church calendar. 

ENRICHMENT

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Pointing students to the Good, the True and the Beautiful also includes a rich engagement in non-academic areas. 

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Music: Students learn the basics of singing and rhythm through singing folk songs and hymns. They also listen to and learn about a classical piece each week. Older students get to learn recorder at the end of the school year.

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Art: Students use living books to deepen our understanding of the elements and principles of design, styles, movements, artists and mediums. We then put what we’re  learning into practice with hands on projects reflecting our area of study.

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Nature Study: Students spend lots of time outdoors observing, identifying and drawing that which has been given to us right here on our beautiful property. 

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P.E.: Students learn new skills, movements, games, team work and cooperation during P.E. 

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Logic: Students are given formal instruction in Logic weekly.