Overview
Excellence in Academics
Immanuel teaches a God-honoring combination of academics, religious education, fine arts, and daily physical activity. Our students have won or placed in the top third in numerous academic competitions, including:
- Illinois State Junior History Fair
- Illinois State Science Fair
- Walther Lutheran Math Competition
- Fine Arts Festival
- National History Fair
Excellence in Teaching
It is evident that Immanuel teachers love God as they share Jesus’ light with their students–past, present, and future. They are loving and caring people who take the time to get to know their students and families. They are dedicated to ensuring that all students know that Jesus loves them–all the time! The teachers work with parents to build strong Christian values starting at a young age.
Immanuel teachers are the best of the best. All teachers, preschool through Grade 8, have Bachelors degrees and participate in continuing education. Many of Immanuel’s teachers are pursuing or have received advanced degrees, and all participate in annual conferences and professional development. Their accolades include:
- All of our religion teachers are synodically-trained Ministers of Religion
- Presenter at Regional and National Teachers’ Conferences
- Walmart Teacher of the Year Awards
- Golden Apple Award
- Two Northern Illinois District Teacher of the Year Awards
- Timothy Award
- John Vaughn North Central Association Teaching Excellence Award
21st Century Learning
Technology
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 use technology in a variety of ways in the classroom to enhance instruction. Online resources and apps are used to practice skills, review lessons, and for remedial intervention. Students demonstrate mastery and communicate with each other by creating presentations, movies, and other projects. IPads can be found in a 1:2 ratio in the K-5th grade classes. Students also have access to computers in the classroom, computer lab, and the library. Each classroom also has an interactive whiteboard for working with the entire class.