For Elementary Admissions
How much homework is given each night?
Homework for 1st graders averages approximately 30 minutes and gradually increases to about an hour in 6th grade. Homework amounts increase during test and project times.
How are the students disciplined?
Students are encouraged by their teachers to maintain a proper classroom behavior. When necessary, time out is the most common method of discipline.
Is there a deadline for submitting my admissions forms?
Applications and forms are accepted year-round based upon availability. Each form must be accompanied with a deposit of $100 towards the appropriate Comprehensive Fee. The remaining balance will be required when your child receives notification of acceptance.
What testing do you do at ORLS?
Our Redeemer administers MAP assessments. MAP Growth measures what students know and informs what they’re ready to learn next. By dynamically adjusting to each student’s responses, MAP Growth creates a personalized assessment experience that accurately measures performance. Timely, easy-to-use reports help teachers teach, students learn, and administrators lead.
What Grading system do you use?
ORLS uses the percentile grading system. Parents can see grades online through our school information system. Parents are given mid-quarter progress reports, quarterly report cards, and semi-annual teacher conferences.
Where do most of your students go after 6th grade?
They transition very well into other private schools as well as public, but most choose our sister school, Dallas Lutheran School, which serves 7th – 12th grade.
What is the curriculum used in these grades?
- Core Curriculum:
- Religion: “One In Christ” – Concordia Publishing
- Math: “EnVisionmath” — Pearson *Math is taught at the same in all grades to allow for adjustment in teaching/learning levels for Move Ahead Math.
- English: “Abeka” Language
- Science: “ScienceFusion” — Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Virtual and hands-on STEM labs with critical thinking focus.
- Reading: Scott Foresman – Reading is enhanced with trade books and anthologies of classic literature, as well as the Accelerated Reader program through our Library.
- Social Studies: “Studies Weekly” Series Curriculum with standards based differentiation.
For Preschool Admissions
Do I need to furnish a snack for my child?
Yes, all students bring a nutritious morning snack to school. Kids’ Club snacks are provided for those staying after school.
Are diapers or pull-ups allowed in preschool?
Only for children enrolled in the one-year-old through 3’s. 4K preschool rooms are not licensed for diaper changing and teachers are not permitted to change diapers.
Will my preschool child have a rest time?
Yes. Licensing requires rest time for preschool children in PK2, PK3 and PK 4 who attend the extended day after 11:30 a.m.
How are the students disciplined?
Children are encouraged by their teachers to maintain proper classroom behavior. Positive reinforcement of good behavior is used most often, and when necessary, a time out is used.
Is there a deadline for submitting my admissions forms?
Applications and forms are accepted year-round based upon availability. Each form must be accompanied with a deposit of $100. The Comprehensive Fee will be required when your child receives notification of acceptance.