More students. More opportunities. FORWARD IN FAITH
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SAME MISSION. MORE STUDENTS. MORE OPPORTUNITIES.
THE LUTHERAN WEST MISSION: PROVIDE AN RICH, CENTURY
CHRIST-CENTERED EXPERIENCE IN A 21ST
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FORWARD IN FAITH is a result of extensive research, planning, and prayer. It will propel Lutheran West forward and elevate our school to new heights.
- CHRIS STEINMANN ‘00 SUPERINTENDENT & CEO
OUR COMMUNITY, which has an impact on... OUR WORLD.
OUR STUDENTS have an impact on... OUR SCHOOL, which has an impact on...
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I invite you to join me in making these plans a reality for current students and many generations of students to come.
Throughout the 73-year history of the CLHSA and the 63-year history of Lutheran High School West, our community has taken proactive steps to properly position the school to serve the ever-changing educational, experiential, spacial, and technological needs of students.
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The Jochum Room and John Katt Music Room are built, allowing more space for the fine arts.
After 10 years at the original Lutheran High School in downtown Cleveland, Lutheran High School West is established in Rocky River.
The Unleash the Spirit capital campaign allows for the establishment of The Senney Honors Academy, expansion of the Jochum Room into the 490-seat state-of-the-art Jochum Performing Arts Center, new baseball dugouts, the addition of artificial turf on the baseball diamond and Alumni Field, and refacing of the school building.
Through the Vision Alive! campaign, Science and STEM programs are expanded with the addition of the science wing and an engineering lab. A dedicated art studio is added, along with The Senney Gymnasium, weight room, and locker rooms.
A HISTORY AND FUTURE OF GROWTH
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The I Believe in West campaign provides for a full renovation to the library, a modern update to the Wittrock Gymnasium, and updates to the main offices, Admissions Center, and Student Life Center.
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Lutheran West sees the transition to a 6-12 school as an opportunity to grow and transform Christian education in Northeast Ohio. Lutheran West will offer families the ability to realize a Christ-centered education that includes robust academic, extra-curricular, and arts offerings.
THROUGHOUT THE DECADES, LUTHERAN WEST HAS MODERNIZED OUR SPACES AND THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE .
1985 The Cleveland Lutheran Educational Endowment Fund (CLEEF) is established.
2011
Light the Night enables the construction of a new football stadium named Alumni Field.
Lutheran West is expanded with the addition of the “100s” and guidance counselor offices in the library.
7 THE OPPORTUNITY 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 700600500400300200100 2010 2020 321 412 488 363 397 458 2021521 THOUGHTFUL ADAPTATION THROUGH THE YEARS HAS ALLOWED FOR LUTHERAN WEST’S ENROLLMENT GROWTH: 494
The time is now for Lutheran West to expand and enhance its high school offerings, as well as add grades 6-8, serving more students with more opportunities.
Throughout the decades, Lutheran West has grown and is currently operating at near capacity. At the same time, school leadership has envisioned the transition of Lutheran West into a 6th-12th grade school, serving more students with more opportunities. Making this vision a reality means expansion and enhancement of existing facilities and programming at the high school level while meeting new needs for our incoming middle school students.
Over the past fifteen years, there has been a steady decline in enrollment in Christian K-8 schools in Northeast Ohio. While the demand for private middle school education overall has increased, the enrollment at Christian K-8 schools has decreased in grades 6 through 8. This is a market-dictated trend that will continue. Market research shows that families are seeking a more robust academic and extra-curricular offering than currently exists in the Christian school community.
- MICHAEL WAUGH ‘02 PRINCIPAL
“THROUGH THE FORWARD IN FAITH EXPANSION, THE OPPORTUNITIES AND UNIQUE PROGRAMS we’ll offer will make the 6th-8th grade experience as robust as possible for optimal preparation for, and success in, our thriving high school curricular and programs.”extra-curricular
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Lutheran West is now uniquely positioned to offer top-notch private 6th-12th grade education to 800 students that intentionally pursues excellence while maintaining a Christ-centered community.
Middle school in which high school credit can be earned in 8th grade
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Advancement of premier programming at the high school level, with marquee programs in athletics, the arts, STEM, andOpportunitiesbusiness for academic, athletics, and arts programs for middle school students using high-caliber facilities and resources already in place at Lutheran West
Enrollment growth to 800 students
PREMIER 6TH - 12TH GRADE EDUCATION FOR 800 STUDENTS
Building and renovation projects to accommodate growth and provide modern learning spaces
The vision for a 6th-12th grade Lutheran West includes:
NOW IT’S TIME ONCE AGAIN to not only adapt, but to excel. It’s time to seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Christian education in Northeast Ohio. Lutheran West will propel the student experience forward in faith as we move into the 21st century.
THE VISION:
Existing spaces and programs will be enhanced and expanded to allow students a fully immersive arts experience. This focus on visual arts, dance, vocal music, instrumental music, and drama programs will develop young people who have collaborative and creative skills to influence our society and culture.
Students in The Business Academy will benefit from thoughtfully developed coursework, real-world business and entrepreneurship exposure, peer collaboration, and business resources. With the foundation gained from The Business Academy, graduates will be poised to create their own business, study entrepreneurship in college, or prepare to enter the marketing industry. Additionally, they will enact change in our society and economy through their approach to business with a mindset of servant leadership.
TRANSFORMING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR 800 STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12
Elite curricular areas in which students can focus their educational experience according to their own emerging interests, talents, and goals.
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THE FINE CONSERVATORYARTS
This curriculum shift will provide opportunities for focus and growth in these Centers of Excellence. This student experience, unique to Lutheran West, enables graduates to become Christian influencers and leaders in these growing and important fields.
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THEACADEMYBUSINESS
The areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are among the fastest growing and changing fields in our modern world.
Established in 2011, The Senney Honors Academy is a thriving program for Lutheran High School West. SHA students are challenged to excel beyond traditional classroom learning through leadership training, enhanced academic coursework, and standardized test preparation. They graduate from Lutheran West prepared for college and beyond. As Lutheran West welcomes middle school students, The Senney Honors Academy will be adapted to serve 6th-8th graders in the same way.
Middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in 7 athletic programs, with a plan to expand to all 16 sports currently offered at Lutheran West. Student-athletes will benefit from building their skills and working with Christian leaders and coaches for 7 consecutive years.
ATHLETICSLONGHORN
Lutheran West’s STEM Academy will prepare students to enter these fields through the use of state-ofthe-art spaces, technology, and equipment for hands-on learning. The STEM Academy will lay the groundwork for graduates to become Christian influencers and leaders in scientific fields.
THROUGH INTENTIONAL INVESTMENT IN QUALITY PROGRAMS
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THE HONORSSENNEYACADEMY
THE STEM ACADEMY
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- WALLY SENNEY ʼ 73 FORWARD IN FAITH CAMPAIGN CHAIR
“GROWING UP IN TODAY’S DIGITAL WORLD makes me grateful that I can learn and grow in a Christian community. Young people may not realize it, but they need Christ-centered education more than ever. I’m so excited that my school is in a position to expand and share the message of God with even more people.”
- ARRYON ESPOSITO ʼ 22 CURRENT STUDENT
“I BELIEVE IT IS OUR DUTY AS CHRISTIANS to be constantly and prayerfully considering how we can best raise the next generation of Christian leaders for our community and our world. Now is a grace-filled moment of action: Lutheran West is in a position to expand its ministry and serve more students for Christ.”
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CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MUSIC ROOM FOR THE ADDITION OF ORCHESTRA AS WELL AS VOCALINSTRUMENTALSPECIALIZEDANDINSTRUCTION ADDITION OF 15 CLASSROOM SPACES TO ENROLLMENTACCOMMODATEGROWTHIN DOUBLING OF ART STUDIO SPACE TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS TAKING MORE ART COURSES EXPANSION OF THE SCENE SHOP AND DRESSING ROOM AREAS OF THE JOCHUM PERFORMING ARTSBACKSTAGECENTER’S TO ACCOMPLISH THE VISION SET FORTH, WE MUST CAPITALIZE ON EXISTING RESOURCES AND SEEK OUT NEW ONES. WE'LL EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE SCHOOL'S PHYSICAL FACILITIES, ALLOWING LUTHERAN WEST TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES. CAMPUS EXPANSION TO ACCOMMODATE GROWTH 14
CREATION OF A BROADCASTINGVIDEO & EDITING FACILITY PLUS UPGRADESMODERNTO THE ENGINEERING LAB EXPANSION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING AND MENTALSERVICESHEALTH ADDITION OF THREE MATHEMATICSLABSSCIENCESTATE-OF-THE-ARTNEWANDSTEMFOREXPANSIONOFSCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING,ANDPROGRAMS ENTREPRENEURSHIPBUSINESSCREATIONOFANEWANDCENTER ADDITION OF A STYLIZED FENCE LINE, ENHANCEPARKINGEXPANDEDLOT,ANDLANDSCAPINGTOCAMPUSAPPEARANCEANDSECURITY CONSTRUCTION OF A DEDICATED SPACE FOR THE SENNEY HONORS ACADEMY TO GATHER AND HOLD EVENTS 15
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
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- EXTERIOR & GROUNDS ENHANCEMENTS - NEW CONSTRUCTION - INTERIOR REPURPOSING
EXPANSION
LUTHERAN WEST’S MIDDLE SCHOOL classes will be held primarily in the current “100s” classrooms and the to-be constructed classrooms above, with middle school students attending specialty classes (physical education, art, sciences, music) in spaces dedicated to those subject areas. The proposed expansion will create ample space to serve 800 students in grades 6-12, with the “hub” of the middle school located in the new upper level classroom spaces.
AS PLANNED, FORWARD IN FAITH
INCLUDES:
EXTERIOR & GROUNDS ENHANCEMENTS
- Updating of campus fence to a decorative iron & stone pillar style
- Expansion of the parking lot and creation of a student pickup & dropoff loop
PROPOSED EXPANSIONFORWARD
IN FAITH MUST YIELD A $16.5 MILLION RESULT IN ORDER TO BEGIN THE FOLLOWING BUILDING PLANS:
- Construction of new main entrance with gathering space and secure entry
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- More classroom space to accommodate growth in enrollment in grades 6-12
- Double art studio space
- Creation of a new Business & Entrepreneurship Center
- Expanded School Counseling and Student Services Center
PRIMARY CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES, the Lutheran West campus master plan includes a large-scale fieldhouse with potential natatorium on the current site of the Medical West Building. This future expansion will require an additional funding effort.
Additions include:
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- Expansion of the scene shop and dressing room areas of the Jochum Performing Arts Center’s backstage
FUTURE EXPANSIONUPONCOMPLETIONOF
- Elevation of the school building to include a second story over the “100s” classrooms
- State-of-the-art video production and editing facility
- 3 new state-of-the-art STEM labs for expansion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs
NEW CONSTRUCTION
- Dedicated space for meetings and events for The Senney Honors Academy
INTERIOR REPURPOSING
- New music room for the addition of orchestra as well as for specialized instrumental and vocal music instruction
- Elevator to second story above current “100s”
MISSION & VISION: INTO THE FUTURE
Since its inception, CLEEF has provided over $6.5 million in additional income necessary to meet the day-to-day costs associated with running our schools.
CONTINUED ENDOWMENT GROWTH
Funded through planned gifts (bequests and estate gifts made through wills and trusts), CLEEF has been and will continue to be essential to the ongoing funding of school operations and student experiences.
As the student body and programmatic offerings expand, operating costs will also increase. In order to sustain Lutheran West’s anticipated expansion, a focus must be placed upon growing our endowment. The Forward in Faith campaign includes raising $2.5 million in deferred gifts to ensure that high-quality Christian education is attainable for many generations to come.
The Cleveland Lutheran Educational Endowment Fund, commonly referred to as CLEEF, was established in 1985 with the mission to further the educational program of the CLHSA, largely through annual endowment distributions to the schools’ operating budgets.
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ANDACADEMICNEWWING+BUILDINGEXTERIOR,GROUNDS,PARKING [ $17 MILLION ] ENHANCEMENTSBUILDINGINTERIOR [ $1.5 MILLION ] ABATEMENT OFDEMOLITION+MEDWESTMEDICALBUILDING [ $800,000 ] ENDOWMENT(CLEEF)GROWTH [ $2.5 MILLION ] to build facilitiesthetoserve800studentstocenturyforeducatethe21stto ourleadersChristiancultivateforsocietyto experiencesstudents’transformWHAT IT TAKES $21.8 MILLION 21 21
STRENGTHPROPERTY IN OUR ALUMNI BASE
Lutheran West is in a strong and exciting position a position that will allow for Forward in Faith to become a reality. In the history of our school, we have never had more:
FINANCIALSTUDENTS
NOW IS THE TIME TO MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH , SETTING THE STAGE FOR LUTHERAN WEST TO BECOME A 6TH-12TH GRADE SCHOOL SERVING 800 STUDENTS WHY NOW?
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NOW IS THE TIME TO MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward. Exodus 14:15 CABINETCAMPAIGN Wally ʼ73 and Joyce Senney Campaign Chairs Corbin Blackburn ʼ 09 Rev. Dr. David Buegler Kathy Kemper Busch ʼ82 Charlene Coughlin ʼ 01 Aaron Esposito Dave Geye ʼ82 Chris Keller ʼ 91 Rachel Lyons ʼ06 Kim GaryMyers ʼ86 and Patti Naim Mark Petro ʼ06 Trey Senney ʼ 02 23
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