K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
No, while LifeWise is held during the school day, it does not interfere with students’ mandatory courses. The class schedule is set by school personnel in consultation with LifeWise representatives. Classes are held during non-core academic periods, such as during lunch or electives.
LifeWise classes focus on core themes of the Bible, what we refer to as the “main and plain things” of Scripture, with emphasis on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each lesson reviews a Bible passage as well as a “Living LifeWise” character trait, such as respect, love or kindness.
LifeWise is complementary to before and after-school programs. The primary distinctive feature of LifeWise is that it operates during the school day, thereby engaging with all students whose parents have given permission for them to attend.
To comply with the Supreme Court ruling of 1952, Zorach vs Clausen, religious instruction classes must take place off school property. We bus the students 3 miles to Harvest Fellowship; however, we are looking to build a facility closer to the school in the near future.
Study Hall for Middle School, No New Instruction Time for Elementary. The no new instruction time is created to give the teacher time to accomplish grading and busywork and the students time to work on AR reading goals or catching up on homework. There is no new teaching while students are at LifeWise.
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