Lutheran West - Middle School Look Book 2021

L u t h e ra n We st i s

21st century 6th-12th grade education in a Christ-centered community.

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If you’re like most families I meet, you can hardly believe that your child is ready to enter middle school. It feels exciting and scary at the same time, and while you know that in many ways, they’re ready - you’re not sure you are!

As a proud alumnus, former faculty member and coach, and now Principal, I know first-hand the effect of a Christ-centered Lutheran West education on the life of a young person.

Lutheran West feels like home to me, and to so many other students and families that have spent time as part of our community.

The middle school years can be challenging, amazing, and full of growth for your child and your family. I am thrilled about the addition of grades 6 through 8 to our school community. It’s a chance for Lutheran West to be the supportive community that your family needs during these important years in your child’s life.

I can’t wait to welcome not only your student, but your entire family, to Lutheran West.

Michael Waugh ’02 Principal

The middle school years can be full of unique challenges. In the right environment, however, those challenges become opportunities for positive growth and success.

Lutheran West embraces the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As they navigate the formative years between elementary school and high school, Lutheran West is an ideal environment to support their total growth: academically, personally, athletically, creatively, and spiritually.

Lutheran West faculty and staff challenge students to discover their God-given talents, interests, and passions - all within a supportive Christian community.

students in grades 6-8, providing an intentionally small middle school community in which each student is given personal attention and positioned for success in high school

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athletic, arts, and extra-curricular opportunities, as well as Lutheran West’s state-ofthe-art facilities, available to middle school students

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high-school level courses available to middle school students, allowing for high school credit to be earned prior to 9th grade

The West Advantage

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A carefully crafted blend of challenging academics and robust extra-curricular opportunities.

In 6th and 7th grades, Lutheran West students will solidify the academic concepts required to successfully take on high school level coursework. Simultaneously, they will engage in survey-style courses designed to offer an exploration of several concentration areas within an academic subject area.

In 8th grade, students have the opportunity to take several courses which will earn them high school credit. This path will open their high school schedules up for CCP (college credit) courses, AP courses, and deeper exploration of the subject matters about which they are most passionate.

Unlike elective and specialty courses at other middle schools, all Lutheran West classes meet 5 days per week. This intensive approach is designed to fully engage and immerse students into their areas of study so that they may realize a high degree of academic growth during their middle school years.

academic plan. With a full-time school counselor dedicated to working with middle school students and their families, Lutheran West provides comprehensive planning and execution of optimal student success.

Elective Courses

Required Courses

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Math 6 or Honors Math 6 Social Studies 6 Literature 6 or Honors Literature 6 Research & Writing 6 Science 6 Religion 6 Physical Education 6

Math 7 or Honors Math 7 Social Studies 7 Literature 7 or Honors Literature 7 Research & Writing 7 Science 7 Religion 7 Physical Education 7

Linear Algebra or Algebra Social Studies 8 or Honors Social Studies 8 English 8 or Honors English 8 Science 8 or Physical Science Religion 8

Middle School Band Middle School Choir World Language Survey 6/7 STEM Survey 6/7 Art Survey 6/7 Computer Applications 6/7

Middle School Band Middle School Choir World Language Survey 6/7 STEM Survey 6/7 Art Survey 6/7 Computer Applications 6/7

Middle School Band Middle School Choir Spanish 1 or German 1 or Latin 1 Health / Physical Education Computer Applications Art Foundations

Curriculum

The relatively small student body allows Lutheran West to pay close individual attention to each student’s

Courses in red are high school level courses taken for high school credit.

Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities Established programs, coaches, facilities, community, and culture.

Students in grades 6 through 8 will have access to Lutheran West’s established resources in athletics, arts, student life, and unqiue elective courses, including: - The 490-seat Jochum Performing Arts Center, with set construction studio, dressing rooms, pit band area, lighting & sound booth, and live event streaming capabilities - Recently renovated athletic facilities, including a weight training center, turf and grass outdoor fields, 2 gymnasiums, track, and more - Culinary arts classroom - Practical arts classroom with sewing machines - STEM and industrial arts classrooms - 5 large science classrooms & labs - Fine arts classrooms and studios with onsite ceramics kiln - Dance and yoga studio

Middle School extra-curricular programs will include: - Football - Track & Field - Cross Country - Volleyball - Cheer - Dance - Baseball - Softball - Girls’ Basketball - Boys’ Basketball - Girls’ Golf - Boys’ Golf - Bowling - Girls’ Soccer - Boys’ Soccer - Boys’ Wrestling - Girls’ Wrestling - Band - Choir - Drama - Student Clubs

Faith Formation and Christian Community It is our belief that a Christ-centered educational approach creates strength - in the character and values of students, in our school community, and in the world. This formation of this strength is crucial in the middle school years, when students are forging their own path toward young adulthood.

Lutheran West provides the comprehensive academic challenges you seek for your child, combined with ample opportunity for them to explore the God-given talents and interests that will guide them into high school and beyond.

Through faith formation classes and weekly all-school Chapel services, middle school students are encouraged to learn about and explore the role that Christian faith plays in their lives.

Lutheran West is rooted in Christian tradition; however, we welcome students of all faith backgrounds who wish to learn and grow in a Christ-centered setting.

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Admissions At a Glance

Contact & Location

- No application fee

3850 Linden Road

- Tuition assistance available

Rocky River, Ohio 44116

- Applications accepted year-round with Early Enrollment period in the fall for the

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21st century 6-12 education in a Christ-centered community.

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