Academic Excellence

Faith Lutheran is accredited by AdvancED and through National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. We have earned the distinction of "Exemplary School Status" through the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. Faith is operated as an exempt school under the provision of NRS 394.211 and as such is exempt from the provisions of the Private Elementary and Secondary Authorization Act. Faith Lutheran offers a demanding curriculum designed to prepare students for success at the college level. Honors level courses challenge students who wish to pursue the most demanding academic load. In high school, Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to earn college credit or have introductory courses waived at the university level. In recent years, 98% of our high school graduates enrolled in college and alum can be found at the nation’s finest colleges and universities.

Explore Our Curriculum

Sixth grade Electives

  • 6th Grade Beginning Guitar

    This full year course is designed for 6th grade students beginning to learn how to play the guitar. This course is open to beginners, as well as more experienced players interested in honing the basics. Students perform in 2 concerts per year and may have off campus performance opportunities. Acoustic Guitars are required for home practice.

  • Beginning Band

    Beginning Band consists of students who have had no previous experience playing the woodwind, brass or percussion instruments. . Students will learn the basics of music while performing fun and energetic music. Students perform in 3 concerts per year and have off campus performing opportunities. Students must provide their own instrument. (Grades 6-8)

  • Beginning Orchestra

    Beginning Orchestra (400): Beginning Orchestra consists of students who have had no previous experience playing the stringed instruments of the orchestra: violin, viola, cello and bass. Students will learn the basics of music while performing fun and energetic music. Students perform in 3 concerts per year and have off campus performing opportunities. Students must provide their own instrument. (Grades 6-8)

  • Dance III MS

    Enrollment in this advanced class will be through audition and/or teacher placement only. Dance III is for students on the Faith Middle School Dance team. 
    Prerequisites: Audition only. 

  • Explore Track 1

    In sixth grade, students may select from two Explore options or take a full year of beginning band, orchestra, beginning guitar, or choir.   

    In option 1, students will gain exposure to:

    Spanish Language & Cultural Exploration
    In this nine-week course we will explore the culture behind the countries that speak Spanish, the second most common language in the world.  We will delve into art, dance, music, cuisine and pop culture of countries including Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, & the Dominican Republic as we also discuss the vast influence these countries have had on society in the United States.

    Pre-Robotics
    Pre-Robotics introduces students to electrical engineering principles through applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Students will also be exposed to VEX robotics and mechanical engineering concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot various circuits, robotic mechanisms and code.

    Drama

    This course offers students the opportunity to experience theatrical performance. Various elements of theatre will be introduced including improvisation and character development. Students will learn auditioning techniques and how to build an ensemble that works together to tell a story.

    Success
    Success is designed to prepare students to become productive members of the  Faith Lutheran culture by providing structured learning in the Faith 15, digital citizenship, time management, character education, and leadership skills. 

    Once scheduled into a track, students will complete all four nine week electives over the course of the school year. There is not an option to move back and forth between the two tracks. Explore electives are intended to expose students to a variety of opportunities at Faith Lutheran and spark interest in different subjects. 

    Track offerings may change due to staffing or scheduling conflicts.
     

  • Explore Track 2

    In sixth grade, students may select from two Explore options or take a full year of beginning band, orchestra, beginning guitar, or treble chorus. 

    In Track 2, students will gain exposure to:

    Spanish Language & Cultural Exploration
    In this nine-week course we will explore the culture behind the countries that speak Spanish, the second most common language in the world.  We will delve into art, dance, music, cuisine and pop culture of countries including Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, & the Dominican Republic as we also discuss the vast influence these countries have had on society in the United States.

    Show Choir
    Students will learn the foundations of music reading while incorporating singing and dancing. This is a great introductory class for students who wish to perform on stage, whether that is in choir, dance, or musical theater. 
     
    Success
    Success is designed to prepare students to become productive members of the  Faith Lutheran culture by providing structured learning in the Faith 15, digital citizenship, time management, character education, and leadership skills. 

    Cultural Art

    Students explore the relationship between art and culture. They create their own cultural arts that may include: Passive sound amplifiers, Aboriginal dot paintings of Australia, Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, Day of the Dead Memorial skulls, or African Tribal Masks.



    Once scheduled into a track, students will complete all four nine week electives over the course of the school year. There is not an option to move back and forth between the two tracks. Explore electives are intended to expose students to a variety of opportunities at Faith Lutheran and spark interest in different subjects. 

    Track offerings may change due to staffing or scheduling conflicts.
     

  • Treble Chorus

    Treble Chorus MS (485): Treble Chorus is a performance class open to all 6th graders who enjoy singing. This music course emphasizes performance, voice building, and music reading. It also includes playing handbells to learn basic music theory, note reading, rhythm and counting skills, and knowledge of musical terms and symbols. Treble Chorus also serves as a pre-Conservatory class, which will help those students looking to join the Conservatory in high school strengthen their skill sets. (Grade 6)
     

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