COR’S MISSION

1. To assist parents in training their children to be disciples of Christ

2. To prepare God’s children for eternal life, and for joyful service in this life

3. To help each child develop his/her gifts to be used to God’s glory

COR’S EXPECTATIONS

1. That we are respectful to God and all others

2. That we become disciples looking for opportunities for service

3. That we learn to be self-disciplined and self-controlled

4. That we LOVE LEARNING

5. That we become successful students: thinkers, problem solvers

6. That we learn to make God-pleasing decisions

7. That we accept the consequences for our actions and learn from our mistakes

OBJECTIVES

To help us, as ministers and teachers of God’s lambs, stay focused on that theme, we have attempted to develop a set of objectives to be used as we plan for the education of all students to prepare them to fulfill that command. As the words of our handbook state: “Because COR is concerned with educating the whole child, our objectives deal not only with the spiritual, but also the intellectual, emotional, and physical.” Therefore we will attempt to describe the criteria for COR students in those four areas.

This picture of COR students will then be used by the teachers as we plan for the education of the students. It will help us stay “on the same page” as we study curriculum, set objectives for daily lesson plans, and plan for the total education of the students God has entrusted into our care.

Spiritual

Students graduating from COR will display the following traits:

· A strong faith in the triune GOD and his infallible Word.

· Knowledge that it is by grace alone that we are saved.

· Compelled by God’s love, a desire to live a life of love for God and for others.

· A desire to spread the Gospel to others.

· A desire to devote their time to the study of God’s Word at church and at home.

· A desire to commit portions of Scripture to memory for use in daily life.

· The ability to use God’s word to discern what is important for their life.

· A prayer life that keeps them in constant communications with their Lord.

· An understanding of proper stewardship of time, talents, and treasures.

· A knowledge of Lutheran liturgy, along with memorization of psalms, hymns, songs of praise, and prayers to enhance their worship.

· Preparation so that they can continue training for full time ministry to the Lord.

Intellectual

Students graduating from COR will display the following traits:

· The ability to use their talents (spiritual, academic, musical, artistic, and physical) to God’s glory.

· The ability to read with understanding.

· The ability to communicate information both orally and in proper written form.

· Study skills that help them research any desired topic.

· The ability to be an independent worker.

· The ability to be a creative problem solver.

· A desire to be a responsible member of the community.

· A general knowledge of God’s world; its history, geography, different cultures, current events, general science laws and theories.

· A general knowledge of mathematic theory and computation.

· A general knowledge of computer technology.

· An appreciation for the fine arts (music, drama, art, etc.).

EMOTIONAL

Students graduating from COR will display the following traits:

· Confidence built on knowledge of God’s strength and His love for His creations.

· Humility knowing that by ourselves we are nothing, but with God all things are possible.

· Self-discipline to use God’s gifts in a productive manner.

· Esteem whose source is knowing that they are loved by God.

· Strength in their convictions as dictated by God’s Word.

· Ability to withstand peer pressure and choose what is God pleasing.

· The ability to relate to people, and know how to live in harmony with all.

PHYSICAL

Students graduating from COR will display the following traits:

· Knowledge of how to stay physically fit, knowing their body is God’ temple.

· The ability to have fun at sports, and not be overly competitive.

· A knowledge of the rules of the sports of soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and track and field.