Zion Lutheran School

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The traditional education at Zion emphasizes the fundamentals of reading, writing, math and science. Individual student needs are addressed. Mid-term and quarterly report cards offer regular feedback to students and parents.

Our National-based curriculum has been developed to provide continuity from one grade to the next, building on fundamental concepts from year to year.

Zion uses standardized testing every Fall, ITBS/CogAT (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills), for grades 1-8. Zion students exceed national averages in all topics. Results are used to diagnose both student and curricular needs.
Teacher home visits at the start of the school year establish a close relationship with students and their families. Parent/teacher conferences held twice a year (and by request) encourage these relationships.

Smaller class sizes provide a low student to teacher ratio and individualized attention. Larger classes are supported by teacher aids.

staff has extensive teaching experience and a strong committment to ministry.

A caring community where Christian values are taught and modeled by staff and students creating a close-knit environment.

We have a diverse student body with more than 35 churches and many cultures represented.

A wide variety of activities and events are offered every year.