Immanuel Lutheran School located at 2329 S. Wolf Rd. in Hillside operates as an extension of Immanuel Lutheran Church to provide a quality education in a Christ-centered environment and to serve as an avenue of outreach to non-Christians within our community. Immanuel School, 4 yr. PreK through 8th grade is staffed by state certified teachers. ur curriculum includes religious instruction, language arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts, physical education and computer. We also maintain an after school sports program which involves grades 5-8. Our band program involves students beginning in grade 4 along with our string program involving students beginning in grade 1 with instruction given by a qualified teacher from Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park. We have a structured after school Extended Care Program for students of Immanuel from 2:45 - 6:00 P.M.

Immanuel is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2007-2008 school year. Before school care begins at 7:00 AM for a nominal fee. School hours are from 8:00 AM until 2:45 PM (including our full day Kindergarten program). Immanuel does not discriminate in its enrollment policies on the basis of race, color, sex or national or ethnic origin.

All students must be tested before acceptance. Preschool students must be 4 years old by September 1st. Preschool is offered as a half day or full day program. New Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age before September 1st. For an application, to schedule a testing, or for more information please contact the school office on (708) 562-5580. You may also e-mail the school principal, Lana Hahn at LHahn@immanuel-hillside.org.

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1. Immanuel Lutheran School operates as an extension of Immanuel Lutheran Church to provide a quality education in a Christ-centered environment and to serve as an avenue of outreach to non-Christians within our community through the power of the Holy Spirit.

2. We believe that the entire curriculum should be geared to the student's intellectual needs in today's world. We also believe that our curriculum must be taught from a Christian perspective and permeated with Christian values.

3. We believe that daily worship, religious study, and application of God's Word to everyday life is essential for Christian discipleship so that each child may know and experience God's seeking and forgiving love through Christ Jesus.

4. We believe that a well rounded program of physical activities is necessary, stressing participation and enjoyment for each child, to nurture the God given gift of life and health.

5. We believe that every student is a unique child of God. As children in the family of God, respect and love are fostered in positive social relationships.

6. We believe that the love we share in Jesus Christ enriches the teacher-teacher, student-teacher, and student-student relationships, encouraging positive self-worth for emotional well-being.

7. We believe that our children need Christian discipline through which they can develop a set of values, learn respect, and develop a sense of concern for others.

8. We believe that a school, which honors Christ in every classroom and where teaching reflects the risen Christ, will guide children toward good citizenship and a vital Christian life.