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The Intermediate Division supports the developmental needs for students in the fourth through ninth grades. The faculty recognizes that students are making the transition from childhood to adolescence and strive to make this a positive and significant journey. A safe, supportive learning environment is paramount in promoting kindness and teaching appropriate behavior. Excellence in intellectual endeavors is promoted. In keeping with St. Luke’s mission statement of providing a superior college preparatory education in a Christian environment, weekly chapel services are attended by students and staff.

Intermediate Division students attend classes from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Class sizes are limited to twenty students. Students have an eight-period day with core academic classes in language arts, math, science, social studies, Spanish, and physical education. Music, art, drama, Latin, technology, religion/philosophy and library complement the core curriculum.

Evaluation and communication with parents are strong components of the Intermediate School. Report cards are issued each semester as well as two interim grades per semester. Advisors are assigned to each student and are attentive to the advisee’s well being as a member of the school community as well as academic progress. Parent conferences are held in the fall and spring and are encouraged whenever they are deemed necessary.

Our Winter Sports program is an integral component of the educational program at St. Luke’s. It provides meaningful opportunities that enhance the daily physical education curriculum for students in first through ninth grade. It typically takes place for several days between January and February and includes on-site and off-site programs for students. The winter sports may include skiing, snowboarding, swimming, bowling, lacrosse, gymnastics, tennis and soccer.

Intermediate School Advisory Program

Upon entering the Intermediate School, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. The faculty advisor is responsible for monitoring the academic and social well being of the students assigned. The purpose is to keep an open line of communication between teachers, students and parents. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s advisor with any information which may affect their child’s performance throughout the school year.

Students can discuss any concerns or problems as they meet with their advisor. Peer problems may be referred by the advisor for mediation. Conversations are kept in strict confidence.

Advisory groups meet on a weekly basis during lunch. Grades are discussed individually at each reporting period so that advisors can make students aware of their academic standing.

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