Question 1

What classes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer 3-year-old preschool through 5th grade.

Question 2

Do you offer before or after school care?

Accepted Answer

Not at this time.

Question 3

What is the student-teacher ratio?

Accepted Answer

The student-teacher ratio varies from class to class and from year to year. Our preschool class maintains an 8:1 student to adult ratio. Our kindergarten through 5th grade classes have no more than 20 students.

Question 4

Can I volunteer in my child's class?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We encourage parents to work with their child’s teacher to determine the best way to help. All adults must complete a background check and short training before volunteering in the school.

Question 5

How do you evaluate my child's progress?

Accepted Answer

Each student's academic progress is monitored in numerous ways. Student growth and understanding is evaluated through classroom discussions, group projects, rubrics, individual assessments, and standardized assessments. By measuring student progress in these various ways, teachers gain a thorough understanding of a student's capabilities, depth of understanding, and areas to improve.

Question 6

How much faith do you teach?

Accepted Answer

The love and grace of Jesus is incorporated in all we do.  All our classes participate in Chapel once a week.  Grades 1-5 participate in Bible lessons with the Pastor twice a week. Scripture verses are also taught weekly.

Question 7

Is Sunbeams connected to a church?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Sunbeams Lutheran School is a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross.  We are members of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and the National Lutheran Schools Association.  
All families are invited to join us for Sunday worship service times are at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.  Sunday School and Adult Bible Class are in between services at 9:30 AM. You can find more information by clicking 'Church' in the menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What classes do you offer?

Do you offer before or after school care?

What is the student-teacher ratio?

Can I volunteer in my child's class?

How do you evaluate my child's progress?

How much faith do you teach?

Is Sunbeams connected to a church?

23810 - 112th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98031

Office Phone: (253) 854-3240

Office@sunbeamslutheranschool.com

lutheranchurchofthecross.net

Frequently Asked Questions

What classes do you offer?

Do you offer before or after school care?

What is the student-teacher ratio?

Can I volunteer in my child's class?

How do you evaluate my child's progress?

How much faith do you teach?

Is Sunbeams connected to a church?

23810 - 112th Ave SE Kent, WA 98031

Office Phone: (253) 854-3240

Office@sunbeamslutheranschool.com

lutheranchurchofthecross.net

23810 - 112th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98031