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Frequently Asked Questions
In 1980, Trinity Lutheran
Church prayerfully embarked on yet another mission to bring the Gospel to the
St. Francis community and strengthen the faith and knowledge of our Savoir,
Jesus Christ, in the people within the church – that mission was to begin a
Christian Day School for students in grades kindergarten through eight.
Some in our community may
ask, "Why should a church go through the problem and expense of an school when other schools in the community are available?" This is certainly a
valid question – one that deserves an answer. That answer is found in many
places in the Holy Bible: "These things which I command you – teach them
diligently to your children." (Deut. 6:6-7). "Train up a child in the way he
should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6). Our
Savior, Jesus Himself, remarked that we should have the little children come to
Him and not forbid them, for of such is the Kingdom of God. We have God’s
command to instruct our children in His Truth. He also promises blessings on our
efforts. Christian parents train their children in many ways – one successfully
proven way is through a Lutheran School such as Trinity Lutheran School.
The following questions
are often asked about Lutheran Schools such as Trinity:
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What kind of
religious instruction will my child receive?
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Trinity Lutheran
School bases all of its teaching on the Bible. What is stated in the
Scripture is true; what is not stated cannot be taught as doctrine. The
cornerstone of our faith an doctrine is that Jesus, true God and true man,
suffered, died, and rose for the sins of all people. Anyone who trusts in
Him that He lived and died so that their sins will be forgiven, will inherit
eternal life as a gift. One cannot enter heaven by his own works or even
partly by his works.
After three years of confirmation instruction, religious instruction in
grades 6, 7 & 8, students may become confirmed members in Trinity Lutheran
Church. Should any student who is a member of a different church not desire
to become a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, he need not be confirmed. All
students, however, will be required to receive religious instruction in
class at all grade levels as part of the overall curriculum.
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Will my child
receive as good an academic education at Trinity as in other schools?
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Yes. There are
slightly over 1900 Lutheran Schools in the United States. Research shows
that students in Lutheran Schools achieve even higher academically than most
schools. Lutheran Schools (and Trinity) take the same achievement tests as
the public system. We are confident that as the years progress, God will
bless Trinity school in the same way. The achievement test results of
Trinity show high academic achievement. Also, Trinity students transferring
into our local high school have done very well.
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Do qualified
teachers teach at Trinity?
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Yes. Teachers at
Trinity graduate from our Lutheran Teachers Colleges which are certified as
teacher training institutions. All teachers are certified by the State Board
of Education of Minnesota. The Principal has a Masters Degree in
Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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How about
transportation?
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The School District,
as required by law, provides transportation for our students
to and from school. Kindergarten parents provide transportation, many by car
pools, either to or from school. The School District provides kindergarten
transportation to school for the morning session and to the home for the
afternoon session.
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Are there
extra-curricular activities?
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Yes. In the first
several years of existence, Trinity School began a band program, choir
program, and athletic program consisting of boys’
and girls’ basketball, girls’ cheerleading, boys’ and girls’ volleyball,
track and field, softball, and soccer.
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Can our students
transfer into another school with little or no difficulty?
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Yes. The public or
private schools accept our students where Trinity places them when they
transfer. Trinity also operates the same way when receiving students.
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How are subjects
taught at Trinity?
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All subjects are
taught from a Christian point of view in a Christ-centered environment. As
an example, our students are taught that God created all things in six days
and that evolution is incorrect. All issues, such as moralities, use of
language, etc., are taught from the viewpoint of God’s Holy Scripture and
that this Scripture is completely correct.
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How are students
viewed at Trinity?
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Each student is
treated as a child of God – he/she is precious in God’s eyes. All children
are taught with this in mind. Communication between school and home is
extremely important. When the home needs to be aware of circumstance, the
teacher will contact the home. There will be times when a child needs to be
disciplined – we are all in need of Christ’s forgiveness. When necessary,
the child is disciplined in love, with the Cross of Christ always in sight.
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How much will it
cost to send my child to Trinity School?
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See
Tuition schedule.
There will be a few other costs, like payments for milk, hot lunch, and an
activity fee.
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May I visit Trinity
School and see it in action?
A. Certainly.
If you want to consider enrolling your child at
Trinity, please do come and visit school so that you may see first hand the
school and its operation. Also, please feel free to call the Principal, Mr.
William Dunk, at school (763-753-1234) or at home (763-753-4474) for further
information about the school and/or to arrange for an appointment to discuss all
aspects of Trinity School.
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