CURRICULUM:
Lutheran education has a reputation for the strength of its Music programs and TLS is no different. Our program is headed by Mrs Lisa Moore who has been teaching music for over 20 years and plays a number of instruments. Our Band Director, Mr Mike Davis has conducted the music for the inauguration of three US presidents. If you believe you child has musical talent or just loves music, TLS may just be the right place to send your child.

In addition, our school has a strong Christ-centered program that emphasizes the basic skills in all the traditional subject areas. Religion is taught daily in each classroom and our faith in Christ is integrated throughout the curriculum. Trinity meets or exceeds Florida’s Sunshine State standards.

ELEMENTARY
Trinity Lutheran School’s elementary curriculum provides a strong program in the basics – the three “R”’s. Actually our curriculum includes a very important fourth “R” – religion! Reading is taught using the phonetic approach. Mathematics and science programs feature a significant amount of hands-on learning activities. Many opportunities are given to learn and expand writing skills. The curriculum also includes, music, social studies, physical education, computer, and fine arts. All activities are designed to promote the children’s spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and social growth.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Trinity Lutheran Middle School curriculum is designed to give all middle school students a firm foundation in the fundamental areas of language arts, mathematics, science (including labs), social studies, and religion. Additionally, all students receive instruction in physical education, Spanish, music, art, and computer. Music electives include band, choir, and handbells. A multi-track program in mathematics enables students to participate in a program that meets their individual needs and abilities. Smaller class sizes in mathematics, Spanish, art, and computer allow for more individualized instruction. An aggressive program in Accelerated Reading enhances the middle school student’s language arts program.Extra-curricular sports programs are available in soccer, volleyball, basketball, track, golf, and cheerleading.Co-curricular programs including spelling bee, mathematics competition, Quiz Bowl, student council, National Junior Honor Society, drama presentations, geography bee, Sea Camp, and learning fair are available to all middle school students.

Annual class trips include Outdoor Education to Driftwood Education Center in Georgia for the 6th grade, and alternating destinations of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. for 7th and 8th grade students.

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
(Check with the school office for information and cost.)• Child Development Center (Childcare for 6 week through 4 year olds.)• Summer Care Program

EARLY CHILDHOOD(Ages infant to 3 year olds)
Trinity Child Development Center is based on the knowledge that God has created each child and loves him or her dearly. He has given each child a distinct personality, an infinite curiosity, and a great capacity to love. Our program is designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each child to his or her fullest potential. Our goal is to provide learning about the world God has given to us in a manner that reflects the great loveHe shares with us.Curriculum and learning activities are designed to be age and individually appropriate. Click Here for more information about our Child DevelopmentCenter

Trinity Child Development Center meets all the requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Health Department, and the Orlando Fire Department. We are accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Florida-Georgia District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

FAST FACTS:
Trinity Lutheran School has served the church and community in downtown Orlando since 1953. It is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Trinity prepares students in Pre-K (for those who are 4 years old by September 1) through eighth grade to be successful in high school and beyond. The Trinity Child Development Center serves children 6 weeks old through four years old.

Trinity Lutheran School maintains the following class-size limits: Pre-K and kindergarten – 20 students; Grades 1-4, 24 students; Grades 5-8, 26 students.

All students wear school uniforms from a private vendor.

Trinity’s lunch program is operated by a private vendor.

Before and after school care (7:00-8:15 a.m. and dismissal – 5:30 p.m.), are available as well as many athletic and musical opportunities to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience.

Our curriculum is designed to help students develop morally according to well-established biblical principles.

CHURCH AFFILIATION:
Trinity Lutheran School is owned and operated by Trinity Lutheran Church- LCMS. While students of all Christian faiths are accepted, all Trinity students are required to participate in all classes including religion classes. Students and their families are encouraged to be actively involved in their church. Families without a church home are invited and encouraged to attend Trinity for worship. Services are held each Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am.

UNIFORMS:
All students are required to wear Trinity uniforms. Our school uniform company is aprivate vendor. Trinity also has used uniforms for sale at reduced prices.

FIELD TRIPS:
Teachers coordinate trips to museums, zoos, theaters, etc. to tie into material that they are teaching in class. Some of these trips involve service to the community. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grades all take overnight trips during the month of May. The cost of these educational excursions is paid by the students.

EXTENDED DAY
For parents who work and need childcare for their children extended care is available. Before school care is open from 7:30 am - 8:15 am. After school care operates from dismissal until 5:30 pm. Full day care is offered on most none school days. Fees for the 2007-2008 school year are posted on the tuition and fee schedule sheet included in this packet. Trinity also offers a full day Summer Extended Care program for children ages 5-11.

ATHLETICS
Physical education classes are part of the curriculum for all grades. Our Director of Athletics is Mr Daniel Mauro. We have an excellent gymnasium facility. Students in grades 5-8 have an opportunity to get involved in extra-curricular sports. Students may participate in volleyball, soccer, basketball, track, golf, and/or cheerleading programs. Students are required to have a current sports physical. There is a participation fee for each sport. These fees are listed below.

MUSIC
A wide variety of music opportunities are open to students beyond curriculum music classes. All lower grade classes are involved in choir. Older students may choose to participate in choir, band for grades 4-8, or hand bell choirs for grades 4-8. We are very lucky to have Mrs Lisa Moore as our Minister of Music and Mr. Mike Davis as our Band Director.