K-8
Grace emphasizes a rigorous academic program in a differentiated learning environment. Our multisensory approach to education meets the needs of a wide variety of learning styles. Our technology includes Promethean interactive whiteboards, and one on one student laptops or tablets.
The Middle School is departmentalized with subject area experts in each discipline. The classrooms are equipped with either a Promethean interactive white board or a document camera. Middle School students are issued their own Chromebook computer as part of the middle school curriculum. Our hands-on approach to learning includes curriculum enhancing field trips, and science labs.
K-5 Info
Our Elementary School Highlights Include:
Daily Bible instruction
Phonics based reading program
Rosetta Stone
Accelerated Reader
Challenging Math program
Social Studies
Science – Hands on
Choral/Theater
4th Grade Sacramento trip
5th Grade Star of India trip
Physical Education program including annual track meet
Middle School Info
Our Middle School Highlights Include:
Bible instruction
Individual student Chromebook laptops and instruction
Emphasis in writing skills
Differentiated Instruction in Math and Language Arts
Science – Bible based/hands on
Rosetta Stone
Choral/Instrumental Music/Theater
Youth Group
Competitive Sports Program
Students
Transition well academically and socially into High School
Attend four year universities
Campus separated from the grade school by our athletic field
Faculty members are subject experts for each discipline and are professionally credentialed.
K-5 Special Events
Class Trips
KINDERGARTEN - THIRD GRADE: Legoland or Sea World, Bates Nut Farm, San Diego Safari Park/Zoo, Reuben H. Fleet Center
FOURTH GRADE California Mission San Juan Capistrano, Walk Through California, California Gold Rush Days, Sacramento trip
FIFTH GRADE Star of India adventure, Walk Through Revolution
Middle School Special Events
Class Trips
Special events at the Junior High School highlight opportunities to expand the curriculum into the real world. Grace Christian offers the following to Junior High students:
6th Grade Camp
7th Grade trip to Catalina Island
7th Grade Medieval Times
8th Grade 1 week trip to Washington D.C.
8th Grade Blue and Gray Ball/Civil War Re-enactment
K-8 Programs & Offerings
Standardized Testing
In order to compare student achievement to a broader range of national standards we administer the MAPS test. On average our students place in the 80th percentile nationally. Please contact our Principal for questions regarding standardized scores.
Extended Day Care and Summer Camp
Grace Christian School provides extended care for our students from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. A summer camp program is available from June to August with a wide variety of activities and outings.
Student Services
Our principal is knowledgeable with the coordination of the following services for students:
Counseling – the principal meets with students and parents for individual and crisis counseling situations on campus. Long term therapy for students and families is handled by referral to outside agencies.
Standardized testing – completed annually each October using the MAPS testing. You can find out more information on standardized testing by contacting our principal at mquezada@gracelcms.net
Homework Club – an after school program from 3:00-4:00 where 6th-8th grade students receive homework help from credentialed teachers in a small group environment.
Tutoring Program – the principal matches students with tutors in order to provide extra academic support. Tutors are either credentialed teachers or high school students who are alumnus of Grace Christian School.
Individual Accommodation Plans/504 Plans- if a student has a diagnosed learning or behavioral difficulty, we work with the student’s psychologist and classroom teacher to create and implement accommodation plans.
High school registration – the principal assists 8th grade students and their parents in successfully transitioning to high school.
Please contact our principal, Michelle Quezada at 760.747.3029, ext. 7127 or mquezada@gracelcms.net if you have any further questions.
Parent Partnership
Family Service Program/Stewardship
Each family is required to give 30 hours per school year in chosen areas of service. These services may be done in any of the designated areas in the church and/or school and are based on the family unit, not on a per child or parent basis. If you are unable to volunteer for any or all of these hours, a fee based on $10.00 per hour will be assessed. It is the responsibility of each family to register their volunteer hours. Family Service hours must be recorded on the monthly calendar provided in the Special Delivery envelope. Please be sure to include your student’s name, grade, and your phone number when turning in your service hours.
Ways to serve your family, our school, our church, and our Lord here at Grace Lutheran School:
>> Assist teachers
>> Copy worksheets
>> Help with classroom projects
>> Chaperone field trips
>> Assist in Computer Lab
>> Assist in the library
>> Donate books to the library
>> Read in the library
>> Assist in the office
>> Recruit others to volunteer
>> Help with Special Delivery Envelopes
>> Contact media for upcoming events
>> Help with maintenance
>> Help serve Hot Lunch
>> Bake for special events
>> Contribute your artistic skills to decorate the school
>> Help with things that can be brought home to do
>> Watch other parents children so they can volunteer
* Please note – All volunteers must complete the volunteer screening process.
Athletics
In addition to our regular physical education program, we offer an extra-curricular sports program after school. Our after school sports program is an extension of the day school’s academic program.
The after school sports program continues to maintain our goal of educating our students with the highest standards in a Christ-centered environment. We hope to teach and exemplify Christian values of sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork and commitment. As well as to help foster friendships, provide leadership opportunities, and help our students develop a positive attitude toward sports and athletic competition.
All interested students in the seventh and eighth grade will be given the opportunity to participate in the after school sports program.
After School Sports Opportunities
- Boys and Girls Volleyball
- Boys and Girls Flag Football
- Boys and Girls Soccer
- Boys and Girls Basketball