Students need 24 credits to graduate from LuHi. Find the breakdown of credits here.
To graduate, a student must have earned 24 credits as outlined below, plus one-half credit of Theology for every semester in attendance. In addition to the Theology credits, the twenty-four (24) credits include the following:
- English (Public Speaking required) 4.5 Credits
- Fine Arts/Art/Music 1 Credit
- Mathematics 3 Credits
- Practical Arts/ Technology/Business .5 Credit
- Science 2 Credits Physical Education/Health 1 Credit
- Social Sciences (Government required) 3 Credits
- Electives 9 Credits
From the Handbook:
CREDITS EARNED
Lutheran High School is owned and operated by the Colorado Lutheran High School Association, an organization pledged to provide a balanced Christ-centered education on the secondary level. Lutheran High is accredited by Cognia and National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). Credits earned at Lutheran High School may be transferred easily to high schools and colleges throughout the United States and to United States accredited schools overseas. Each full-year course meeting every day receives one (1) credit per year. Half-year courses will receive one-half (.5) credit.
STUDENT LOAD
Students will have 8 courses in their schedule or demonstrate that they are meeting their educational objectives and the school’s requirements. A full schedule allows a student to earn 8 credits per year. Juniors and seniors may take college classes or work-study opportunities for credit, which must be approved in advance by the guidance counselor. Any other deviation from this policy must have the principal’s approval in advance.