Salem Lutheran School
Writing Portfolio
Salem Lutheran School implements a writing portfolio for all students beginning in Kindergarten. These portfolios follow the student each year and include samples of writings from each grade. The writing portfolios are designed to build upon previous knowledge. Opening Assessments would be based upon where students ended the previous year. Paragraph writing is evaluated for fluidity, and more complex writing structures as years progress.
Kindergarten First Second
Writing Name- Initial Assessment
Book Report
Expository Text
Narrative
Upper/Lower Case Letters- Final Assessment
Upper/Lower Case Letters- Initial Assessment
Response to Literature
Book Report
Expository Writing
Narrative Writing
Persuasive/Opinion
3-4 Sentences- Final Assessment
3-4 Sentences- Initial Assessment
Book Report
Poetry
Letter
Expository Writing
Narrative
One paragraph- Final Assessment
Third Fourth Fifth
1 paragraph- Initial Assessment
Expository Writing
Narrative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Autobiography
Poetry
2 Paragraphs- Final Assessment
2 paragraphs- Initial Assessment
Response to Literature
Friendly Letter
Expository Writing
Persuasive Writing
Descriptive Writing
Narrative Writing
Poetry
4 Paragraphs- Final Assessment
Opening Assessment
Letter/Descriptive
Narrative Writing
Poetry
Expository: Research Based
Response to Literature
Persuasive/Opinion
5 Paragraph- Final Assessment
Sixth Seventh Eighth
5 Paragraphs- Initial Assessment
Expository: Research Based
Expository: Descriptive Based
Expository: Persuasive Based
Response to Literature
Personal Narrative
Poetry
5 Paragraph- Final Assessment
5 paragraphs- Initial Assessment
Expository: Descriptive Based
Expository: Research Based
Expository: Persuasive Based
Response to Literature
Personal Narrative
Formal/Business Letter
Poetry
5 Paragraph- Final Assessment
5 Paragraph- Initial Assessment
Expository- Research Based
Expository- Descriptive Based
Expository- Persuasive Based
Response to Literature
Creative Narrative
Friendly Letter
Poetry
5 Paragraph- Final Assessment
CURRICULUM
Literacy
Science
Writing
Geography
Mathematics
Salem Lutheran School seeks to glorify God through Christ-centered teaching, academic excellence, and Christian service within a distinctly loving and nurturing environment. We believe that a strong and comprehensive academic program is essential in your student’s educational process. Salem is committed to exceeding all state standards of education. Salem offers a challenging core curriculum that is complemented by auxiliary classes such as Physical Education, visual and performing arts, Bible, and a technology one-to-one program.
Accreditation: Salem Lutheran School holds a dual accreditation with the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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Testing: Students take the NWEA MAPS test in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. These tests map the growth of each student. Teachers use the results to drive instruction and create individualized learning plans. Results are shared with parents along with goals and targeted standards.
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Student Activities: Each year Salem students are provided the opportunity to compete in local academic competitions such as Science Olympics, Spelling Bees, and Geography Bees.
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Curriculum: Salem provides a solid foundation for the development of fundamental components of learning through the use of textbooks and resources designed to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. Most importantly, Salem incorporates Biblical principles into all areas of our curricula.
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Faculty: Salem is committed to providing teachers who meet the high standards described in our Mission Statement and Accreditation requirements. Grades K-4 are taught in a traditional classroom setting with one main teacher providing instruction in the core areas. Beginning in 5th and 6th-grade students begin limited transitions between teachers in preparation for the multiple transitions in our Jr. High program. Salem has specialized teachers for Physical Education, Art, and Music.
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Technology: Salem provides each student with a comprehensive technology program. Each student in grades 3-8 participate in a technology One-To-One program designed to implement technology into all curricula areas.
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