Curriculum.
Academic Program
WCS utilizes curriculum that is notable for its high level of academic requirements while incorporating a Christian-based belief system.
In addition to standardized academic requirements all students also receive lessons in:
Bible
Art
Physical Education
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Examples of school-wide curricula:
Saxon Math
Handwriting Without Tears cursive
Purposeful Design Science
Shurley English
We also provide Title I teaching services and Paraprofessional services as needed for additional one-on-one instruction.
GREAT THINKERS. LOVING GOD. DEVOTED TO THE TRUTH.
Arts & Activities.
Activities & Projects
WCS believes in creating well- rounded individuals by exposing them to a wide variety of activities and skills, while developing hearts of giving through various service projects.
Weekly Chapel
Field Trips
Community Service Projects
Fine Arts
Solo & Ensemble
Sports
Music & Performance
Nursing Home Visits
Grandparents Day
Parents Day
Love Inc. Volunteers
Clean-Up Projects
State/Country Fair
Science/History Fair
Meals on Wheels
and More.
Music & Performance
WCS students are involved in a variety of performances throughout the school year, allowing them to showcase their vocal, instrumental, acting, and fine art talents.
Weekly Chapels
Christmas Program
Solo & Ensemble
Concerts
8th Grade Graduation
WCS students are also challenged with a variety of competitions:
Fine Arts Night Competition
• 3rd-8th grades
Solo & Ensemble Competition
• 5th-8th grades
Educating children in the light of God’s Word, and preparing them for a life of service to God, to His Creation, and to their community.
Warrior Sports.
Boys & Girls
Sports
All 5th-8th grade boys and girls will participate in WCS athletic games & tournaments.
FALL SPORTS
Volleyball • Girls
Soccer • Boys*
*girls may participate if additional numbers are needed
WINTER SPORTS
Basketball • Girls
Basketball • Boys
SPRING SPORTS
Track • Girls
Track • Boys
PRACTICE TIMES.
Practice occurs during Physical Education (P.E.) school period. This allows students to also participate in public school or club sports after school. However, in the case of conflicts, we ask that priority be given to WCS commitments.
GAMES/MATCHES & TOURNAMENTS.
Athletic programs involve both "home" and "away" games/matches and tournaments, while all track events are out-of-town. Games/matches typically occur after school during the week, and tournaments take place on Saturdays. Each year WCS hosts one Saturday tournament each for soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
EVENT BUSING.
WCS busing is often provided to events such as sport games and field trips. However, parent volunteers will be necessary for student transportation to events if there are smaller numbers of students or a licensed bus driver is unavailable.
NO TRANSPORTATION.
It should be noted, transportation is provided or arranged by the student's family for certain events such as
Solo & Ensemble Competition in Edgerton, MN &
Away Tournaments
PERMISSION SLIPS.
Transportation by bus outside of the immediate Worthington area requires a permission slip completed by the parent/guardian prior to each event. Trips within the Worthington area are approved with a single permission slip signed at the beginning of the year.
Grading & Testing.
Report cards are generated quarterly.
At the Midterm point each quarter, any student receiving a failing grade in any class will be prohibited from participating in extra-curricular activities until the grade improves.
Gradelink
Accounts
The Gradelink site allows Students and Parents to view assignments, grades, attendance, homework, and more. Parents are encouraged to routinely log in to their parent account and be proactively involved in their student's academic progress.
Students use their accounts to view individual assignments, grades, and teacher comments. Each family will have one parent account. Additional parental accounts can be requested.
Quarterly report cards are available through Gradelink, and will also sent home once finalized.
Grading
Criteria
Students in Kindergarten are graded as follows:
Academic Skills
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P+ = Nearly to the goal
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P = Progressing to the Goal
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P- = More work required
Social Skills
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S+ = Excellent
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S = Satisfactory
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S - = Needs Improvement
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U = Unacceptable
Students in Grades 1-8 utilize the following grading scale:
97-100% A
95-96% A-
92-94% B+
88-91% B
85-87% B-
82-84% C+
78-81% C
75-77% C-
72-74% D+
68-71% D
65-67% D-
Below 64% F
Standardized
Testing
WCS uses the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) as a standardized student testing method. These tests take place over the course of one week in the spring. They are used to measure both individual student and class progress year-over-year.
Testing covers a variety of academically critical subjects, and is submitted and scored electronically, ranking each student against a national bank of students of the same age/grade.