Nurturing Academic Excellence | Encouraging Growth in Christ
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Want to become involved with LHS?
Prospective parent or student?
Come and see our school!
2011-2012 Dates Coming Soon!
FAQs about LHS (for 2011-2012!)
1. What is the mission statement of LHS?
“Lutheran High School is a Christian high school that nurtures academic excellence and encourages growth in Christ.”
2. Do you have to be a Christian to attend?
No. LHS is open to all applicants. However, LHS is a school that is “Christ-centered” in all we do.
3. Why are you called “Lutheran High School” - do you have to be a Lutheran to attend?
No. LHS is a school that falls under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod but is open to all applicants. Being a member of a church within the Colorado Lutheran High Schoool Association does provide a tuition break. (For information on what it means to be “Lutheran,” see the “Spiritual life” link on our website.)
4. How much does it cost to attend LHS?
Tuition for 2011-2012 is $8600 annually. Tuition is $7900 annually for members of the association churches. Association churches often fund a significant portion of its members’ tuition.
5. Does LHS offer financial aid?
Yes. LHS offers a variety of financial aid options. Student grants are available based on need through an application process. For more information on financial aid, please contact Juls Clausen, CEO of the Colorado Lutheran High Schoool Association, at 303-934-8611 ext. 1. After July 1, 2011 please contact Dan Gehrke at the same number.
6. Do you take Douglas County School Choice vouchers?
Absolutely.
7. What is your average ACT score?
The average ACT scores for LHS students for the last three years has been 22.5. The Colorado state average for those three years is 20.3.
8. Where do LHS graduates go to college?
Ninety to ninety five percent of all LHS grads move on to some form of college. Graduates attend Colorado colleges and universities, one of the Concordia Universities (Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod) and other colleges and universities across the nation. (Please see list of colleges and universities where our graduates have been accepted.)
9. Are the teachers certified?
Yes. All of the teachers at LHS have at least a Bachelor’s degree and are required to get a Colorado teacher’s license. In fact, many of the teachers have Master’s degrees in their field of study.
10. At what level do your athletics compete?
LHS is a member of CHSAA and competes at the state 2A level for most sports. Presently LHS is a member of both the Mile High League and the 3A Metro League.
11. Do you have a dress code?
Yes. The dress code is “business casual” and is described in the student/parent handbook which can be downloaded from this website. Students are not required to wear uniforms.
12. What about your drama and music programs?
The drama department produces fall and spring productions. The music department offers a choir, praise team, and a concert band.
13. Do you offer online courses or courses for college credit?
Yes. LHS has partnered with Orange Lutheran Online to provide both online high school and college courses. Students can receive dual credit (high school and college) for many courses taken online. Some upper level students take classes at local community colleges for dual credit.
14. Do you have a hot lunch program?
Yes. Hot lunches are provided on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from the Blackeyed Pea Restaurant.
15. Is your campus “open?” Are students allowed to come and go as they please?
No. LHS is a closed campus. Students are required to be on campus at all times during school hours. Seniors with privileges are allowed to go off campus for lunch only.
16. How safe is the school environment?
Very safe. Our building has 32 security cameras and the only entrance during the school day is through the front doors. In Addition, the LHS discipline and conduct code is designed to efficiently and firmly suspend and expel any student who threatens the safe environment of LHS. We are committed to providing an educational environment that is free of the safety issues.
17. Do you offer honors or AP courses?
Yes. LHS offers honors courses in Freshmen and Sophomore English as well as AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP US History, AP English Literature and AP English Language.
18. How accessible is the LHS teaching staff to students and parents?
The accessibility of the faculty is one of the best things about LHS. Students are able to meet with teachers during academic labs two days a week and also are encouraged to seek out teachers for extra help at all times. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers through phone or email. Both students and parents can use RenWeb to view assignments and grades online.
19. What does a typical day at LHS look like for a student?
LHS’s daily class schedule follows an eight-block, alternating format. Students have four blocks on alternating days. We believe this provides excellent learning opportunities and prepares students for college schedules.
20. What is “chapel?”
Chapel is the time that LHS sets aside to honor God. Students and staff gather on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a 20 minute devotional time. Students are often involved in leading chapels.
21. Why should I choose LHS over other Christian high schools in the Denver Metro area?
We are the premier choice for Christian education in the Southeast Denver Metro Area for the following reasons:
a. We provide a wide variety of curricular and extra-curricular offerings and activities that surpass other schools our size.
b. Our academics are top-notch reflected in our ACT scores and our percentages of college-bound students.
c. We are bold about our faith ministry. Sharing the love of God with our students each day is the most important part of our ministry. We strive to help student be the best they can be with the gifts God has given them.
22. I might be interested in enrolling at LHS. What do I do?
Please call our director of admissions, Ryan Bredow at 303-895-9576 or our office at 303-841-5551 TODAY! We will give you any information that you need and schedule your for an interview or a shadowing visit.
Lutheran High School
11249 Newlin Gulch Blvd.
Parker, CO 80134
303-841-5551
David Ness - Principal
303-841-5551 ext. 2006
Ryan Bredow –Director of Admissions
303-896-9576