Curriculum Overview
A Christian classical education offers a rich and holistic approach to learning by integrating faith, reason, and virtue. Rooted in the classical tradition of the Trivium—grammar, logic, and rhetoric—it cultivates critical thinking, eloquent expression, and a deep appreciation for truth, beauty, and goodness. By grounding academic subjects in a biblical worldview, it helps students see all knowledge as interconnected and ultimately pointing to God. This form of education not only prepares students intellectually but also shapes their character, fostering wisdom and moral integrity for a life of faithful service.
St. James is a member of the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, Accredited by National Lutheran School Accreditation and recognized by the State of Indiana.
K-8 Courses
- Chapel
- Christian Formation Classes
- Greek – Seventh and Eighth Grades
- Language Arts – Memoria Press Adopted for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Music
- Choir beginning in Kindergarten
- Band beginning in Fifth Grade
- Art
- Physical Education
Additional classical curriculum will be adopted with the goal of being fully classical by the 2027-2028 school year.
Highlights:
- 1:1 Technology
- Science Fair offered for all elementary and junior high students
- Drama and Musicals
- Library and Accelerated Reader Programs
- Educational Field trips to enhance the curriculum
Quality and Caring Faculty
The faculty and staff are the heart of St. James. Our teachers hold licenses from the State of Indiana in their area of expertise and truly care about the academic, physical, social and spiritual health of their students. They pray for and with their students, they model a commitment to living a faith-filled life, and they challenge their students to discover God’s calling for their lives.
