Lutheran High North Admissions Booklet

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Welcome,

Lutheran High North serves students who seek an exceptional educational experience in a diverse and caring environment.

Our faculty and staff continually strive to maintain a genuine connection with our students and their families that reaches far beyond the classroom. This distinctive quality creates an atmosphere where students are loved, nurtured and valued on a daily basis, enabling them to excel in their academic and spiritual lives.

WE ARE LHN! L = LEADING THE WAY AS LIFELONG LEARNERS

We deliver academic excellence and inspire individual passions in students.

We are leaders in technology with a fully integrated one-to-one iPad program.

We offer a well-rounded curriculum focusing on innovation and collaboration.

H = HONORING GOD WITH FAITHFUL LIVES

Our school cultivates, models and encourages Christ-like character.

We courageously explore, develop and apply the gifts that God has given each of us.

Students grow in God’s word and become leaders of the 21st century.

N = NOBLY SERVING OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY

Students develop lifelong relationships with their teachers, their friends and other families.

The theme of repentance, forgiveness and renewal is encouraged in all relationships.

We are blessed to be a blessing to others in our community.

As you decide on a school for your students, I pray that God will guide your steps, and my hope is that He will lead you to Lutheran High North. If I can be of assistance in answering any questions you may have, please contact me.

Blessings,

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Mission

Lutheran High North, a school of the Lutheran Education Association of Houston, offers students and families quality academics and meaningful ministry that prepare students to be leaders in their schools, churches and communities.

We opened our doors in August 1980 with a mission to provide an academically rich experience in a Christ-centered environment.

LHN offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum to approximately 200 students in grades 9 through 12.

Conveniently located off the 610 North Loop between Highway 290 and Interstate 45, Lutheran High North’s campus includes:

• Two large technologically advanced computer labs • Biology, chemistry and physics labs • Distance learning classroom • Online curriculum offerings • Student Learning Center • Courtyard facility that seats 300-plus • Art, band and choir rooms • Baseball, soccer, football and softball fields • A new competition gymnasium • Cafeteria offering nutritious meals and other hot food options

LHN is a member of Houston Area Independent Schools (HAIS), National Association for College Admission Counseling, Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools (ALSS), the National Honor Society and Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and we are accredited by the following: • SACS/AdvancED • Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) • State and National Lutheran School Accreditation

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Lutheran High North equips students with the tools and knowledge they need to excel — now and in their future endeavors.

Technology LHN uses the latest technologically advanced teaching tools to enrich the learning experiences of students.

• Students receive an iPad2 customized with apps that are specific to their courses.

• Each summer, LHN updates its classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment, including digital projectors, smartboards and wireless technology.

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• Outside the classroom, learning continues with Edmodo, a web-based platform where students collaborate with classmates and their teachers, including posting questions and receiving additional help with assignments, reading summaries of lessons, taking quizzes, turning in homework and more.

• Students may choose technology-related classes in Business Information Management, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia, Robotics and Webmastering.

Academics LHN’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum challenges students to perform to their potential.

• In addition to regular course offerings, students may choose honors and advanced placement classes.

• For an additional fee, beginning their junior year qualifying students may enroll in dual-credit/college courses taught by Concordia University professors onsite, earning up to 18 college credit hours.

• All-digital online classes help students round out their class schedules in subjects such as Personal Finance.

Outdoor Classroom LHN’s “outdoor classroom” helps to inspire a spirit of lifelong learning with organized trips abroad. Students, parents, siblings, faculty and alumni are welcome on these 10-day adventures.

• Travelers have a full-time guide who provides in-depth information about the country’s history, geography and culture.

• A faculty member schedules annual trips during spring break or early in the summer break.

• A package price that includes airfare, hotel and breakfast and dinner helps make the excursions affordable, and families have the opportunity to participate in fundraising activities to pay for their trips.

• Prior destinations include Scotland and Ireland; Spain; Italy; Germany; Costa Rica; and Prague, Berlin and the Czech Republic.

National & international travel opportunities

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Lutheran High North encourages students to develop all aspects of their character, including their spirituality and call to ministry. Faculty serves as spiritual instructors and role models, each teaching and exemplifying the life and love of Christ every day.

• Students take theology classes each year and attend weekly chapel services.

• Those who participate in choir and band travel to area churches, schools and senior citizens’ homes to perform.

• Students are encouraged to participate in volunteer opportunities. Volunteer projects have included food and toy drives and participation in organized fundraising walks.

Ministry and Leadership A diversity of programs encourage students to further develop their ministry and leadership skills.

• National Honor Society students participate in service projects and school and community endeavors. Those who demonstrate potential leadership skills and attain a required GPA are selected based on scholarship, leadership, service and character.

• Senior Mentors help freshmen adjust to life at LHN, assisting them throughout the school year.

• Service Days benefit several nonprofit agencies, and the entire student body, faculty and staff, as well as many parents and LHN alumni participate. Together they plan and carry out much-needed work in the community.

• Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Competitions offer students the opportunity to showcase their talents and knowledge. LHN students consistently excel in music, drama and art in local, regional and state TAPPS competitions.

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LHN students are prepared for life. We equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, encourage them to develop their spirituality and call to ministry and offer opportunities to excel in nationally recognized extracurricular activities, from athletics to fine art.

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Award-winning athletics, band, choir and art.

National and international travel opportunities.

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Dual-credit/college, AP and honors classes.

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Students excel in different ways, and Lutheran High North provides opportunities for them to round out their academic and spiritual development. Sports, fine arts and other extracurricular activities offer students opportunities to discover their passions and talents, make friends outside the classroom, contribute as a team member and develop social skills.

Athletics LHN Lion’s athletic teams consistently participate in regional and state post-season competition. Athletics offered include: Fall Cheerleading Cross Country Football Volleyball

Winter Basketball Cheerleading Soccer Swimming

Spring Baseball Golf Softball Track and Field

Fine Arts The nationally recognized programs include theater, band, choir and visual arts.

Clubs, Service Groups and Other Activities Leadership skills, ministry and creativity converge in LHN’s other extracurricular activities that include: Drama Club Fall Drama Spanish Club Spring Musical Student Council Yearbook Photography

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Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Lutheran High North!

Application Deadline We encourage potential students to submit their applications

by January 31. The application must be completed and supplemental application forms downloaded, completed and postmarked no later than this date to receive notification in April. We require a nonrefundable fee of $100 with each application.

Financial Assistance & Scholarships LHN provides a quality college-preparatory program at an affordable cost to its families. It is our desire that all students who would like to attend are afforded that opportunity.

For families who demonstrate a financial need, funds are available through the Lutheran Education Association of Houston (LEAH). Applications are available online at www.lutheranhighnorth.org.

Creating your online application:

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Principal’s Academic Scholarships are awarded to 8th grade valedictorians and salutatorians from any supporting school.

Valedictorian - $20,000 four-year scholarship (must maintain minimum GPA standards).

Salutatorian - $10,000 four-year scholarship (must maintain minimum GPA standards).

We Look Forward To Meeting You! If you have not already done so, please consider making an appointment to visit our campus and take advantage of any of these opportunities to get to know us: • Prospective student open house events • “Shadow day” visiting classes • 8th grade visitation day in October • Campus events including games, musical concerts or drama productions

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