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Explore the 2009-2010 Virtual School Tour

School News

REnew, the Green VBS

(April 5-9, 2010, 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

See the SJLC Home Page "News" Section (bottom of page)

and the March Newsletter for details & application

 

 

...where Jesus is Lord and His children grow in Grace, Truth, and Knowledge.

St. James Lutheran School opened August 15, 2005, with classes for three, four, and five-year-olds. In August 2009, SJLS is expanding its program to include Extended Care (after school and holiday care) and FIRST GRADE as we grow toward becoming a primary school.The school was founded as God's school and is operated by His principles. The staff, volunteers, and Board are God's dedicated and highly qualified servants whose goal is to help each child master and integrate the highest academic and moral standards.

SJLS Student Body 2009-10 School Year

The Objectives of St. James Lutheran School

To Honor, Glorify, and Obey God By:

  • Providing a faith-based curriculum of sound, age-appropriate instruction that prepares students for success in today's world.

 

  • Helping children understand their God-created uniqueness, gifts, and talents, and how to best use these for God.

 

  • Teaching about God's love for all people.

 

  • Helping children grow in their faith and live it in their daily lives.

 

  • Involving students in meaningful, service-oriented projects.

 

  • Bringing new sheep into God's fold.

Headmistress

Susan Mitchum, Headmistress SJLS
Susan Mitchum
Headmistress of St. James Lutheran School

Sjls1137@sc.rr.com
Office: 803.934.8727

Mrs. Susan Mitchum is Headmistress of St. James Lutheran School. To introduce myself to you, I would share that I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Winthrop University.  I retired from education two years ago, having worked 28 of my 34 years in Sumter District Two.  I have taught students in grade 2 through college freshmen, as well as graduate classes for teachers through Converse College.  Most of my years in District Two were in the Gifted and Talented Program, where I served the last 10 years as Coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Program. Over several years, my administrative position also included Fine Arts and Foreign Languages.   From about the time I was eight, I felt that education was my calling.   I love children and I love learning.  So perhaps, as the Lord guided me through the experiences of those past years, He did not intend for me to retire; instead, He was also preparing me to serve here at St. James. 
Notice of Nondiscrimination

St. James Lutheran School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin nor in the administration of its educational, admissions, or activity policies.
Office Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 AM until 6:00 PM

School Address

St. James Lutheran School

1137-A Alice Drive

Sumter, SC 29150

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Contact Numbers (*New* email address effective 15 September 2009)

School Office: (803) 934-8727

Fax: (803) 934-8728

Church Office: (803) 773-2260

email to:sjls1137@sc.rr.com

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