Course of Study

The course of study at Trinity-St. John includes, but is not limited to, the following subjects: ​

• ​Religion and Memory work (Confirmation for grades 7-8) 
• Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling, English, and Phonics)
• Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Algebra
• Science
• Health
• Physical Education
• Choir/Music
• Art
• Computer Concepts/Keyboarding Skills

Accelerated Reader

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a part of our 1-8 curriculum. AR’s advanced technology helps us:

• ​Make essential reading practice more effective for every student.
• Personalize reading practice to each student’s current level.
• Assess students’ progress with Reading, Vocabulary, Literacy Skills, and Textbook Quizzes.​

Chapel

Each Wednesday students, teachers, and staff gather from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. for a chapel service. Students are expected to attend and participate in chapel services. Guests are welcome to join us as well. An offering is gathered at each chapel service and is given towards a special mission project designated monthly. The list chosen for this year is named below.

August: Copy Paper for Unity Lutheran School in East St. Louis
September/ October: Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dogs
November/ December: Coping for Kids
January/ February: Love Lucas
March: Lutheran Hour Ministries
April/ May: New Minden Braille Center

Choir

All students, grades preK - Grade 8 are part of the choir, Warrior Praise.  Warrior Praise sings at Trinity and at St. John’s Lutheran Churches.  A tentative schedule will be sent home at the beginning of the school year and will be published in the monthly school calendar and The Communicator.  All families are encouraged to have their child(ren) sing God’s praise in our choirs as it is a part of our total curriculum.

Field Trips

A field trip is an educational experience that complements the school’s curriculum. Preschool through eighth grade classes enjoy field trips to a variety of places each year. 

Library

T-SJ operates a school library to improve reading, study, and library skills; but more importantly, to foster the love of reading in every child.

• Classes visit the library once each week to check out materials.
• Books and magazines may be checked out for one week and renewed as necessary.
• Books that are abused or lost must be paid for by the student. The fee for abused or lost books is the replacement cost of the book(s).
• A Book Fair is held each year to raise money for the library.
• Donations of new or used books in good condition, are also accepted, upon approval of the library staff.

The library is staffed by volunteers.  Volunteers are welcome to assist in checking out and shelving books, reading a favorite story, sharing a poem, and evaluating new books.