School Catalog

2019-2020 “For the Generations to Come”

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Access Administration Accreditation Campus History Important Policies and Procedures Location Mission and Purpose

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A Shared Cost Admissions Requirements Admitting and Dismissing Application for Admission Delinquent Accounts Financial Aid Financial Matters in Detail Good Standing Graduation Grants High School Placement Test International Students Non-Discriminatory Policy Payment Pre-registration Tuition, Room, and Board Fees Travel Aid Grants

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Academic Counseling Academic Schedule Academic Standing Academic Transcripts Attendance Policy

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ENROLLMENT

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

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Course Description - Freshman Course Description - Sophomore Course Description - Junior Course Descriptions - Senior Course Description - Junior/Senior Electives Course Description - Courses for International Students Courses in Piano and Organ Curriculum Rationale Summary of Enrollment and Graduation Requirements MLS Curriculum Map MLS Course Sequence Expulsion from Class Focus on the Public Ministry Grade Reports Make-up Work Period Ten Academic Detention Promptness Study Halls Chromebook and Technology Textbooks Unexcused Absences Extracurricular Appeals

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Athletic Competition Broad-based Learning Extracurricular Code Performance Opportunities Project Titus Publications Student Leadership

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Announcements Boy/Girl Relations Campus Life Care of School Property

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COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

STUDENT LIFE

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Controlled Substances Dining Hall Dormitory Living Dress Code Drills and Security Employment Free Time Guests Health Services MLS Directory Motor Vehicles Taking Care The Seminary Family Things Forbidden Worship

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Faculty and Instructors Governing Board Professors Emeriti

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ADMINISTRATION

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Access

Saginaw is easily reached by Interstate 75 and its urban spur I-675, or by way of the MBS International Airport which is located twelve miles northwest of MLS and is served by several major airlines. MLS can be reached from any part of the U.S. by plane, train, bus, or private car. Rev. 07/2018

Administration

Michigan Lutheran Seminary is one of four schools that the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) operates and supports in its ministerial education system. School policy is established by a governing board, eight men elected by the synod and its districts. The MLS president administers the school. MLS coordinates its work with the other three synod schools through the WELS Board for Ministerial Education (BME). The presidents of MLS, of the Michigan District, and of the synod at large, together with the administrator of the BME, serve as advisory members of the MLS board. Rev. 06/2017

Accreditation

Michigan Lutheran Seminary is accredited by two organizations. One is the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation program (WELSSA) in conjunction with the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). The second is the Middle States Association - Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). The school is licensed by the Michigan Department of Education to operate as a boarding school.

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Campus

Rev. 08/2017

The MLS campus occupies a triangle of land bordered by Bay Street on the east, Hardin Street on the north and Court Street, which runs diagonally from northwest to southeast. Six main units comprise the Seminary complex. The units are interconnected by corridors so students do not need to venture outside in inclement weather. The school’s main entrance at 2777 Hardin Street, enters upon a sky-lit, vaulted foyer that displays the hand-carved seals of Martin Luther and of the Wisconsin Synod at either end. On the east wall of the foyer is a brick mural featuring the MLS seal and the words of the Seminary hymn, “God's Word Is Our Great Heritage.” Facing the mural is the student commons, a general gathering area that also serves as lunch area for commuting students. Beyond the mural wall lies a 1400-seat gymnasium, along with locker rooms, weight room, trainer’s room, and a mezzanine practice area. South of the gymnasium and nearly at the heart of the Seminary complex is the 400-seat chapel/auditorium. This space is used for campus worship each school day. Its seating is reconfigured to face the adjoining stage for special programs, dramatic productions, and smaller concerts. Two classroom wings flank Court Street. Four floors are arranged around the chapel/ auditorium. To the east are rooms for the sciences, languages, math, technology, and the humanities. To the south and west are rooms for piano, band and choral work. The lower level houses the library, girls' locker rooms, technology office and the Board Room and offices. Inside the Court Street entrance between the two classroom wings are the offices of the MLS Foundation which supports that mission of MLS. school’s Business Office. At the corner of Court and Hardin Streets a five-level T-shaped dormitory houses 250 students in separate residence halls for boys and girls. Students and dorm supervisors live chiefly on the top three floors. The ground floor Return to the Table of Contents

entrances open into a lobby and dorm office shared by both residence halls. Also on the ground floor are rooms for supervised study, game rooms, lounges, a fitness room, laundry facilities, and the school nurse's office. Meals are served in the dining hall on the lowest level. Space is also set aside on that level for the recruitment program and a movie theater. Completing the circuit of the campus are the business and administrative offices and a faculty lounge area. Tucked inside the circle of buildings is the sunken garden, an attractively landscaped outdoor gathering place for students. North of Hardin Street, the maintenance shop stands beside the main parking lot. The football field and softball diamond lie south of Hardin, just east of the gymnasium. MLS Cardinal Field is located 1.2 miles northwest of the main campus at 4300 N. Mackinaw. The MLS baseball diamond, track, and athletic practice area are found there. The members of the Wisconsin Synod have provided MLS with outstanding facilities to carry out the school’s purpose. We thank God for his grace that inspires the generosity of his people, as we seek to be faithful in the use of all that God’s goodness supplies. Rev. 08/2019

History

Michigan Lutheran Seminary began in 1885 when one teacher and six students assembled in Manchester, Michigan. Lutherans in Michigan felt a need to train pastors to serve a growing number of immigrant congregations. In 1887 Pastor Christoph Eberhardt of St. Paul's congregation in Saginaw donated two near-by acres of land on Court Street. This led the Michigan Lutheran Synod to move MLS to its present location and to dedicate Old Main, the school's first building, later that year.

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When the Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota Synods federated in 1892, the new confederation decided to convert MLS into a preparatory school. Disagreement over this change split the Michigan Synod. MLS continued as a pastor-training seminary until dwindling enrollments forced it to close its doors in 1907. Pastors Lange, Huber, Hoyer, Linsemann, and Beer led the school from 1887-1907. By 1910, the Michigan Synod had re-established its ties with Wisconsin and Minnesota. The confederation called Pastor Otto J. R. Hoenecke to open MLS as a preparatory school. Five students enrolled on September 13, 1910. In 1913, the school added a dormitory to house fifty students. By the end of the 1920s, four teachers served an enrollment of seventy-five. The MLS Club, a forerunner of today's Booster Club appeared. The campus added two professors' homes in 1920 and 1924 and a dining hall in 1925. Growth slowed during the 1930s but picked up after World War II. Pastor Conrad Frey succeeded Director Hoenecke in 1950. To accommodate the growing student body, MLS built a combination classroom building/gymnasium next to Old Main. The dining area was expanded twice, in 1948 and 1954. In 1963 Old Main was finally torn down and a science/music wing with a student union was added. In 1966, Pastor Martin Toepel succeeded President Frey. Ten years later a dormitory structure made it possible for all students to live on campus. Previously, some girls lived in off-campus dormitories and some upper-class boys and girls lived in nearby private homes. In 1978, Pastor John Lawrenz succeeded President Toepel. Two years later, MLS added an expanded cafeteria on the lower level of the dormitory. In 1985 the three existing campus buildings were melded into a single unit. New construction provided a gymnasium large enough for girls' and boys' athletics, a student commons off the main entrance, additional office space, a computer classroom, expanded parking, and a new maintenance building. On a new section of property a mile and a quarter from its main campus MLS developed a ball diamond, a 400-meter oval track, and athletic practice space. Return to the Table of Contents

In 1994, Pastor Paul Prange succeeded President Lawrenz. Shortly after the campus population reached its largest enrollment in the school's history, just over 380 students. In recent years, MLS has continued to upgrade its facilities by reconfiguring all dormitory study space, refurbishing most of its dormitory rooms, equipping its library and all classrooms and offices with infrastructure to allow ready access to developing technologies, and installing in its chapel a 22-rank pipe organ. A new two-story science wing, new music rooms, and a renovated commons and dining hall were dedicated to the glory of God in 2003. In 2009 President Paul Prange became the administrator for the synod’s Board for Ministerial Education. He was succeeded by Pastor Aaron Frey in February of 2010. In connection with the 100th Anniversary of MLS in 2010, the chapel was remodeled and refurbished including the re-upholstering of the chapel seating. After the resignation of President Frey, President Joel Petermann was installed in 2012. The summer of 2014 brought more changes and upgrades to the MLS campus. Thanks to the efforts of the MLS Foundation, the MLS dormitories received an overhaul at the cost of about $600,000. This included new paint in all the rooms and hallways, new furniture built and installed by RT London of Grand Rapids, MI, new carpet squares, new electric heaters and new window treatments. In addition, the dormitories were the last areas to have WiFi installed so that the entire MLS campus now has WiFi available to students, faculty and guests throughout the campus. The other major addition is the fact that all students received laptop computers on registration day to be used for classes in place of some textbooks and also in place of the old computer labs. In the summer of 2016 a new landmark was added to the MLS campus. A gift from a group of donors, a statue of Martin Luther on a granite base now Return to the Table of Contents

greets alumni, friends and visitors as they enter the campus from Hardin Street. This statue is a reminder that this school remains to train those who, like Martin Luther, are servants of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the summer of 2017 MLS embarked on a remodeling project that would consolidate administration personnel in one area in the school. New offices were created in the area on the Hardin street side of the school that once served as a computer lab. In this area a room was also developed for the Cardinal’s Nest, the campus store. In the area that used to be the faculty room, additional offices for support personnel were also created as well as a faculty workroom, restrooms and a lounge for faculty and staff. This project therefore also included the creation of a faculty lounge in the Academic wing (50’s building) and moving the faculty meeting room to the area in the lower level of the 60’s addition. The MLS foundation offices were then moved to the previous Business Office location. Some smaller changes were also made to the location of technology and faculty study areas. It is proven to greatly streamline the administration of MLS through better communication and use of support personnel. In 2018, Pastor Mark Luetzow of Bethel Lutheran Church in Bay City, MI accepted the call to succeed President Petermann as the 8th President of MLS. While outward changes must continue in order to meet the needs of a growing Seminary Family, what is most important at MLS—our great heritage of God’s Word and the vital work of preparing young people to proclaim that Word to others—remains unchanged. Rev. 08/2019

Important Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures are set up for the good of all. They guide us in our expression of Christian love and concern for each other and for our Savior. Sensible regulations are also to keep our sinful nature in check. When in doubt, ask. When unable to ask, do what is God-pleasing and courteous.

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Should you believe that a policy needs review or modification, speak with the president, the dean, or a member of the faculty. Students who have difficulty keeping the rules of the Seminary family may be suspended or expelled. Suspension means that a student's continued enrollment at MLS is "up in the air" until the matter can be resolved by parents, the student, and the president. Suspended students do not participate in any school functions or classes. Expelled students must go through the admission process to be considered for readmission. Rev. 08/2018

Location

The Seminary campus is located in a pleasant residential neighborhood on the west side of Saginaw, Michigan. The city is part of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 90,000 (2017). Saginaw is a regional center for Michigan’s automotive industry. The region offers opportunities for employment as well as for cultural and recreational activities. Its hospitals and clinics serve all of northern Michigan. The Saginaw area is served by four WELS churches and one ELS congregation, as well as by two WELS elementary schools and one pre-school. Rev. 08/2019

Mission and Purpose

The special purpose of Michigan Lutheran Seminary is to prepare high school students for the public ministry of the gospel, encouraging them to enroll in the WELS College of Ministry, Martin Luther College. Philosophy Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) serves the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) as it ● Sustains a campus life centered in the Word of God as it is professed in the Lutheran Confessions. ● Uses the means of grace so that the Holy Spirit encourages all students to consider full-time service in the public ministry. Return to the Table of Contents

● Promotes the high calling of the public ministry of the gospel through the recruitment and retention of qualified students and through positive modeling of the ministry by faculty members. ● Prepares students for admission to MLC through a balanced and challenging curriculum in religion, languages, sciences, math, history and the arts, with special emphasis on vocal and instrumental music skills. ● Deals evangelically with every member of the campus family as a redeemed child of God, using law and gospel while offering counseling, encouragement, and loving Christian discipline. ● Assists international students in developing skills to continue the pursuit of gospel ministry in the United States and in their country of origin. ● Encourages all students to use their God-given talents in the areas of academics, performance, competition, social life and Christian service. ● Regards seriously the great trust that parents and guardians place in MLS, dealing with students in a manner reflecting our role as caretakers and parental representatives. Objectives ● To nurture the Christian faith through regular and varied worship opportunities. ● To provide age-appropriate ministry experiences for students. ● To offer students guided extracurricular activities as an important supplement to the academic program. ● To give students experience with various forms of modern technology. ● To help international students adjust to the cultural and spiritual realities of living on an American campus. ● To maintain a faculty and staff dedicated to the school’s purpose. ● To promote and facilitate the professional development of the faculty. ● To provide a quality facility that meets the needs of MLS. ● To practice faithful stewardship of financial resources. ● To provide and administer adequate sources of financial aid. Return to the Table of Contents

Vision ● To be a solid voice for Lutheran doctrine and practice. ● To adopt best practices in education that keep methodology in tune with the times, while maintaining the school’s purpose. ● To strive for a greater percentage of graduates who enroll at MLC. ● To strive for a greater percentage of student enrollment from outside the Michigan District. ● To proactively monitor and address the adequacy, maintenance, and safety of the facilities. ● To be aware of opportunities to expand the footprint of the campus.

Enrollment

Rev. 05/2017

A Shared Cost

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod pays about one third of the educational costs for each student at MLS. The members of the WELS do this as an investment in the future ministry of the church. The balance of costs for tuition, room and board, and other services are borne by the student's parents or guardians. In this way, the expense of attending MLS is truly a shared cost. Rev. 07/2018

Admissions Requirements

Applicants are to be baptized and confirmed members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod or of churches within its fellowship. Exceptions are made when an applicant's membership is pending. Incoming freshmen must have completed the eighth grade with acceptable marks and have the recommendation of their pastor and their most recent supervising teacher. A pre-admission test is administered at MLS, or individually by special arrangement. Students wishing to transfer into the Return to the Table of Contents

10th, 11th, or 12th grades are to submit a transcript of their previous high school work with their application. All new students must provide a record of a physical examination received during the same calendar year as enrollment, as well as proof of required immunization. Students intending to participate in interscholastic athletics require a physical exam annually. These athletic physicals must be received after April 15 to qualify for the next year of competition. All students must provide a record of a physical examination before their junior year begins. MLS requests that the school be notified as soon as possible if a student who has applied for admission elects to attend high school elsewhere. Rev. 07/2018

Admitting and Dismissing

The president of MLS admits and dismisses students. An admissions committee advises him on admissions. The president may seek advice regarding dismissals from his colleagues, as well as from a student's parents and pastor. Decisions regarding admissions and dismissals may be appealed to the president alone. Rev. 07/2018

Application for Admission

Application for enrollment at MLS may be made at any time during the year preceding the start of school. It is best if applications can be submitted by the month of April prior to the new school year. There is no application fee. A student need only apply for enrollment when coming to MLS as a new student; returning students need not reapply. Students may apply online at www.mlsem.org. Applications are handled by an online service called TADS. Click here to apply. If students have no internet connection, please contact the MLS administration office at 989-793-1010. Rev. 07/2018

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Delinquent Accounts

MLS expects parents experiencing financial difficulties to contact the President and/or the MLS Business Office immediately to discuss special arrangements. Failure to keep payments current may jeopardize a student’s continued enrollment at MLS. A student with a delinquent account who has not made special arrangements with the Business Office is subject to suspension and/or termination of enrollment by the President. That student may not be readmitted for a new semester if an account is delinquent and satisfactory arrangements with the school have not been made. In addition, students with delinquent accounts who have not made arrangements with the Business Office may not be allowed to participate in any preseason athletic camps, and automobile privileges may be limited or revoked. Student accounts must be in good standing in order to charge extracurricular or incidental items to that account. No transcript of credits may be sent and no diploma may be released to another school unless and until a student’s account is paid in full. Rev. 08/2019

Financial Aid

In support of its mission, MLS has determined that financial aid is an important tool that allows students the opportunity to pursue and benefit from the training MLS offers. As financial aid is a grant, not a loan, repayment is not required. It can be considered an investment in the future of our synod. Through the support of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and generosity of many benefactors – loyal alumni, current parents, past parents, and other supporters – MLS continues to be able to make a Lutheran, college preparatory education affordable and accessible to students of diverse backgrounds and means.

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MLS views the education of each student as a partnership between the school, the WELS, and the student’s family. MLS believes that all families, regardless of their individual situation, must contribute some amount financially to support their child’s education. Even if a modest amount, making regular tuition payments signals a family’s commitment to participating in the mission of MLS. While a financial aid award may make it possible for a child to attend MLS, it will also require each family to carefully plan, budget, and sacrifice in order to demonstrate that MLS’s tuition is a financial priority. Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis, and families requesting aid must reapply each year. Students need not be enrolled at MLS to apply for financial aid; however, an award is not a guarantee of acceptance to the school. In addition to receiving an award, the student must meet all admissions and enrollment requirements. The MLS financial aid award process does not discriminate based on race, color, or national and ethnic origin. Financial aid awards are based primarily on the applicant’s demonstrated financial need and an evaluation of each individual situation. MLS recognizes that each family’s situation is unique and must be subject to both objective and subjective analysis when reaching a decision as to any amount awarded. MLS partners with a third-party online service (TADS) to manage the financial aid applications and calculate the level of demonstrated need of each applicant. Other factors considered may include the occurrence of siblings also enrolled at another WELS ministerial education school, travel distance from school, and the student’s demonstrated ministry intent. MLS has established a Financial Aid Committee which carefully considers the analysis provided by TADS; however, all award decisions are made solely by the Financial Aid Committee. Depending on factors such as the number of applicants and overall budgetary constraints, MLS may not have the capacity to meet the full demonstrated need of all financial aid applicants in a given year. In such a

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case, MLS will provide an award that equals the highest percentage of the demonstrated financial need as school resources allow. Financial information submitted by families in support of aid applications is held in confidence by MLS and the Financial Aid Committee. Likewise, information regarding individual awardees and award amounts does not become public information. Parents are expected to keep their financial aid awards confidential and not discuss them with other families. The Wisconsin Synod wants no young person to be denied the opportunity to prepare for the public ministry solely for financial reasons. For this reason, every student at MLS receives more than $6000 in financial aid annually in the sense that the education costs of each student are subsidized to that degree by the WELS. In addition, MLS distributes individual tuition aid grants from the WELS Student Aid Fund and from various private funds. More than half of MLS students apply for financial aid each year; about 80 percent of those who apply for financial aid will receive a grant. Grant amounts are based on financial need but are also related to a student's expressed commitment to attend Martin Luther College. Students who apply are asked to write an essay relating their life goals. As students move closer to graduation, whether they intend to go on to MLC or not affects more significantly the amount of aid that they will be eligible to receive. Application for financial aid at MLS is carried out through a third party company called TADS. In order to complete the application, TADS will ask you to provide information that MLS asks them to gather. It is completely secure and confidential. Only the financial aid committee at MLS has access to this information. One-tenth of each financial aid grant is credited toward a student's account at registration and an equal portion toward each of the nine monthly installments that follow. The balance on any grant is canceled when a student leaves school. The balance of any grant may be canceled when parents fail to meet their financial obligations to MLS. Aid also may be Return to the Table of Contents

suspended when a student loses good academic standing. Suspended credits may be reinstated, provided a student regains good standing within the semester. Many congregations offer direct financial aid to members. Families are urged to check with their pastors for information. The federal tax law of 1986 stipulates that financial aid monies received from a school in excess of tuition be reported by the recipient's parents as taxable income. Questions regarding financial aid may be directed to the MLS financial aid counselor, Denys Eurich (dee@mlsem.org - 989-793-1010, ext 264). Rev. 08/2019

Financial Matters in Detail

Each year the MLS Business Office publishes “MLS Financial Policies,” a brochure detailing financial practices and explaining all current fees at MLS. Additional printed materials outlining school costs and explaining financial aid options are also available upon request from the MLS administration or Business Offices. Click here to view the brochure online. MLS, WELS, and their responsible boards reserve the right to amend fees and policies at any time.

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Good Standing

Continued enrollment assumes that a student maintains good academic standing. Students are expected to have at least a C- average (1.66 GPA) each academic term. College admission usually requires a cumulative B- average (2.66 GPA); therefore, students will be counseled and encouraged to work toward that goal if their term or cumulative grade averages do not meet this mark. Good standing also includes good campus citizenship. This means leading an active Christian life under the rule of God's Word and the guidance of Return to the Table of Contents

God's representatives. Under God, such a life grows in faith, learns from mistakes, and avoids public offense. The final requirement for good standing is support for the school's purpose. Students are to welcome the efforts of MLS to recruit them for the public ministry. Enrolled students are expected to take part in activities which the school offers to promote public ministry. Each student is to actively consider such a ministry for himself or herself and encourage fellow students toward that end. At the same time MLS recognizes that the Holy Spirit will lead some, not all, on the path to the public ministry of the church. MLS will respect those who are led to pursue careers other than public ministry.

Graduation Grants

Rev. 08/2018

Each year, monies are distributed to deserving MLS graduates who have enrolled at Martin Luther College. Scholarships and grants are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. These awards must be applied for by those students who are interested in being considered. Questions may be directed to Denys Eurich in the Business Office at dee@mlsem.org or 989-793-1010 ext 264. Rev. 08/2018

High School Placement Test

Students entering the 9th or 10th grades take a nationally normed placement test that measures verbal and quantitative ability, plus skill in language, reading, and mathematics. The results give the MLS Admissions Committee a single standard by which to measure all students. When great distance makes attendance for testing impossible, MLS arranges for individual pre-admission testing with a student's pastor or teacher.

Rev. 08/2018

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International Students

MLS is authorized under federal law to issue the I-20 F-1 visa document which enables foreign nationals to study in the United States. The U.S. government requires proof that international students have resources to cover the costs of schooling and travel to and from their home countries. International students are to be recommended by a church in our fellowship. A transcript (with English translation, if necessary) of a student's most recent schooling should accompany an application. If English is not an international student's first language, MLS will supply an English proficiency exam to determine the applicant's English-speaking ability. To be admitted, a student's competency should be at the advanced level. Special tutoring, including English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, may be required as a condition of admission. Rev. 08/2018

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Michigan Lutheran Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial assistance, athletics, or other programs. MLS holds to this policy because it is the purpose of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with all people of the world. Rev. 08/2018

Payment

MLS asks that families pay at least 10 percent of the year's tuition, room, and board prior to registration. On the selected due date each month, September through May, an additional 10 percent of tuition, room, and board will be due. Interest and/or late charges will be assessed on overdue accounts. There is a three percent discount for tuition, room, and board if Return to the Table of Contents

paid in full at registration. The discount is two percent if paid in two equal payments prior to each semester. Incidental fees will vary from student to student and are to be paid as they are incurred. Rev. 06/2017

Pre-registration

In the spring of each school year, MLS’ returning students are presented with course options for the following school year and they are sent course selection forms to make these curricular choices. MLS asks parents to discuss these course choices with their students before students submit their course selection forms, since scheduling conflicts may not permit students to add or drop courses when they return to school in the fall. Questions regarding course options and schedules may be addressed to the academic dean, Prof. Brian Kopp ( mbk@mlsem.org) 989-793-1010, ext 293). Rev. 08/2019

Tuition, Room and Board Fees

The MLS Governing Board annually sets tuition, room, board and other fees. Incidental fees are various fees for special activities. These fees are charged to a student’s account at the time of incurring the debt and are payable by the end of the next billing period. MLS assumes students are covered by medical insurance through their family. Parents without medical insurance must submit a letter accepting financial responsibility for medical treatment while their child is at MLS. They are asked to make provisions for medical insurance of some kind, especially if their child will participate in sports or other extracurricular activities. “MLS Financial Policies,” a brochure detailing these fees, is available upon request.

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2019-2020 Tuition First Child $7145 Younger Child $6645 Room and Board

$4505

Rev. 07/2019

Travel Aid Grants

Travel grants are available for students who live more than 250 miles from the MLS campus. Travel grants are distributed after tuition agreements have been created, and will be applied as a credit to the student’s account according to their selected payment plan. Generally, you can expect to see travel grant credits in the September billing period. For questions related to financial and/or travel aid, contact our Student Accounts Coordinator, Denys Eurich, via email:dee@mlsem.org or by telephone: (989) 793-1010, ext 264.

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Academic Program

Academic Counseling

Students having difficulty with school work are expected to seek immediate help from their teachers. Accountability for academic performance begins with the student. There are a number of tools to help parents, guardians and faculty monitor student grades, however. Parents/guardians and students have round-the-clock access to course grades through PowerSchool, MLS’ student information system.

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Each year, students are also assigned one faculty member who serves as their academic adviser. Advisers typically serve 15 to 20 students. Each Day 5, the Academic Dean will send a report to all MLS advisers of students with below a C- average in any class. Advisers then contact the student to discuss what may be done to improve their performance. Parents with questions about their student’s academic work do well to seek out the student’s adviser first. Student adviser assignments can be found on a student’s class schedule. At the end of each term, all academic performance is reviewed first by grade level advisers (as a group) and then by the Academic Committee. Grade level advisers will send formal letters to the student’s home address notifying parents of excessive absences, serious academic performance deficiencies, or extracurricular eligibility issues. The Academic Committee (comprised of head grade level advisers, deans, president, vice-president, and an ASC coordinator) reviews the progress of each struggling student and discusses how best to help him/her. Students with poor study or time management skills are often referred to the ASC coordinator for additional help. The ASC coordinator then schedules regular after school meetings to help them improve their performance. Lastly, the entire faculty reviews academic work at the end of each semester. These reviews help MLS to offer added support and guidance to students who may need it and to provide a clear and complete picture of each student’s performance for families. **For more information on the MLS 6 Day Cycle, please refer to Academic Schedule elsewhere in this catalog.

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Academic Schedule

The academic day begins at 7:50 A.M. and closes at 3:05 or 3:40 P.M. depending upon whether a student is scheduled for counseling. There are nine 45-minute periods with three minutes passing between periods. The

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midday periods, 5th and 6th, overlap and are used for both lunch and a class period. Teachers are available for counseling at different times during the school day and occasionally after school. There are also counseling periods from 3:10-3:40 P.M. on Days 1 (with academic adviser), 3 and 6 (Latin 1 or algebra counseling). Period 10 is used for students to make up quizzes or tests from school absences (for more information, see Period 10 elsewhere in this catalog). The normal academic week begins on Monday and ends on Friday. The daily schedule, however, is laid out on a 6-day repeating cycle. For example, the Monday of the first week is a Day 1; the following Monday is a Day 6 and Tuesday is Day 1. There are approximately twenty-seven cycles in the school year. Four days of exams close each semester. DAILY ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Period 1

7:50-8:35

Period 2

8:38-9:23

Chapel

9:26-9:46

Period 3

9:51-10:36

Period 4

10:39-11:24

Period 5

11:27-12:12 (class) OR 11:27-11:55 (lunch)

Period 6

12:13-12:41 (lunch) OR 11:56-12:41 (class)

Period 7

12:44-1:29

Period 8

1:32-2:17

Period 9

2:20-3:05

Advising

3:10-3:40 (Days 1, 3, 6)

Activity

3:10-3:40 (Days 2, 4, 5)

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Period 10

3:15-4:00

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Academic Standing

An end of term GPA of 3.50-3.74 places a student on the Honor Roll, a 3.75-3.99 places them on High Honor Roll, and a 4.00-4.33 places them on Highest Honor Roll. Those who finish four years with a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA are recognized at graduation. All students maintain good academic standing with a 2.50 (B-) or better term grade point average. The term GPA for limited extracurricular eligibility is 1.70-1.89; students with limited extracurricular eligibility may practice but may not represent the school. Extracurricular ineligibility is 1.69 GPA or below for all grades. Ineligible students must drop extracurricular activities. Students may improve their academic standing and eligibility upon completion of the Academic Committee’s assigned tasks (for more information, refer to Extracurricular Appeals Process elsewhere in this catalog). Students should attempt to keep each term and semester GPA above 2.50. Seniors will not receive positive college recommendations if their cumulative GPA is under 2.50. Cheating warrants an immediate failing grade, notification of administration, possible loss of credit for a course and possible reporting to parents.

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Academic Transcripts

A student's first transcript following graduation is free. Additional copies are issued for a fee currently set at $3.75 for electronic transfer or $6.25 for printed copies. Transcripts are issued for graduates and students who withdraw from MLS only when their accounts are paid in full.

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MLS has partnered with Parchment to order and send transcripts and other credentials securely. To request a copy of a transcript, click here for the Parchment link. Rev. 07/2018

Attendance Policy

Attendance/Absences Class attendance is expected, except in the case of illness (including preventive medicine) or emergency. When your child is (will be) absent, you must do one of the following: 1. Email attendance@mlsem.org and include your name, your student’s name, the date of the absence, whether the absence will be for the whole day or part of the day, and the reason for the absence. OR 2. Call 989-793-1010 and when the auto attendant picks up, press the # key. Then, say your name, your student’s name, the date of the absence, whether the absence is for part of the day or the whole day, and the reason for the absence. You may call or email at anytime, day or night. This should be done by the time the student returns from an absence at home. When an excuse involves a visit to a doctor, a slip from the doctor’s office must also be submitted to the administration office or Inter Dorm Office (IDO). For dorm students ill at school, excuses are submitted by the dormitory staff. Students who are absent from any portion of the academic day because of illness may not participate in or attend extracurricular activities on that day. Rare exceptions to this policy may be granted by the administration at the request of an adviser, coach, or director. Sick students are expected to be at home or in their dorm room recovering. Long-term illness may affect participation in an extracurricular activity. Commuting students who wish to leave school early because of illness are to notify the administration office or IDO before

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leaving campus. Requests for planned absences are to be submitted in writing to Prof. Justin Danell at least two weeks in advance at j jd@mlsem.org. Excessive Absences Rationale: In order to give full credit for a course during a semester, it is expected that a student would need to be in attendance when the course meets in order to understand and master the skills being taught. An excessive number of absences does not allow for such mastery and forfeits the credit for a course. Policy: For MLS, 25% of classes missed shall be considered excessive. A student who is absent for 25% of a course’s classes in a semester will be considered to not have attended enough classes to legitimately be given credit for the course. The following number of absences will elicit a NO CREDIT GIVEN designation for any course and an “F” grade for the semester in that course. School absences do not count against this number -- for example, recruitment trips, sports activities, etc. (Initial numbers indicate the number of times the course meets per six day cycle.) 1st Semester Courses 3/6 classes would be 10 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). 4/6 classes would be 13 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). 5/6 classes would be 16 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). 6/6 classes would be 20 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). 2nd Semester Courses 3/6 classes would be 11 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). Return to the Table of Contents

4/6 classes would be 15 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). 5/6 classes would be 19 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). 6/6 classes would be 23 absences for the semester for any reason (excused or unexcused except for extended illness). Exceptions: As indicated above, absences due to an extended illness will be considered an exception to the above policy when these absences are verified with a signed doctor’s excuse form. These types of situations will be worked out with the vice president. Appeals: Appeals may be made to an Appeals Committee consisting of the Academic Dean, Vice President and the student’s professors. Appeals will normally only be granted for long-term illnesses and/or an extenuating circumstance. If an appeal is granted, the student will need to make up the missed learning with the professor in order to erase the absences and be given credit for the class. Approved by GB 08/2014 Rev. 07/2019

Course Description - Freshman

ENG1001 English 9 - A review of English grammar, usage, and literature, emphasizing the strengthening of reading and writing skills ENG3012 Academic Skills - Study skills, typing, essay writing, note-taking, time and task management, and general research skills FOR1005 Latin 1 - Elements of Latin form and syntax, vocabulary building, and an introduction to sentence structure MAT1002 Pre-Algebra - An introduction to modern algebra ; or

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MAT1003 Algebra 1 - (Prerequisite: MAT1002 Pre-Algebra or test placement) The language, symbols, axioms, and fundamental operations of modern algebra; o r MAT1005 Geometry - (Prerequisite: MAT1003 Algebra 1 or test placement) The theorems, postulates, and fundamentals of plane geometry MUS3006_152 Band (elective) - Instrumental performance in small and large groups MUS3042 Chorus 1 - Sight singing and ear training; music theory; includes both sacred and secular choral work MUS3044 Music Fundamentals (or MUS3034 Piano 9 or MUS3038 Organ 9) - Elementary music theory and an introduction to keyboard music in a piano lab setting or private lessons PHY3010 Physical Education 9 - Instruction in physical development, health, nutrition, and first aid, along with skills for participation in selected individual and team sports REL1009 Religion 9 - A survey of the Bible from Creation to the age of King David SCI1001 General Science - An introduction to sound laboratory practices and skills with emphasis on the scientific method SOC1001 Ancient History - A survey of history from the beginning of time through the Lutheran Reformation Rev. 08/2019

Course Description - Sophomore

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FOR1006 Latin 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1005 Latin 1 or equivalent required) - A review of Latin structure and vocabulary; readings from the works of Julius Caesar; and/or FOR1001 Spanish 1 - Basic Spanish vocabulary and structure with an emphasis on speaking and comprehension; or FOR1009 German 1 - Basic German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax with simple translation and the use of spoken German in the classroom MAT1003 Algebra 1 - (Prerequisite: MAT1002 Pre-Algebra or test placement) The language, symbols, axioms, and fundamental operations of modern algebra; o r MAT1005 Geometry - (Prerequisite: MAT1003 Algebra 1 or test placement) The theorems, postulates, and fundamentals of plane geometry; or MAT1004 Algebra 2 (Prerequisite: MAT1005 Geometry or equivalent) - Advanced operations of modern algebra MUS3006_152 Band (elective) - Instrumental performance in small and large groups MUS3035 Piano 10 or MUS3039 Organ 10 (required of all sophomores) - For more information please see Courses in Piano and Organ elsewhere in this catalog MUS3043 Chorus 2 - Sight singing and ear training; music theory; includes both sacred and secular choral work PHY3011 Physical Education 10 - Physical development, health, nutrition, and first aid with continued instruction in life sports REL1010 Religion 10 - A survey of the Bible from King Solomon to the ascension of Christ, including the Intertestamental Period SCI1005 Biology - The study of living things and their relationship to man according to God's revelation in Nature

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SOC1010 World History - A survey of world history from the Lutheran Reformation to the present Rev. 08/2019

Course Description - Junior

ENG1007 American Literature - A chronological overview of American fiction from the Colonial Period to the modern era; development of writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills FOR1041 Latin Poetry or FOR1040 Latin Prose (these courses alternate every other year; Prerequisite: FOR1006 Latin 2 or equivalent required) - The works of Caesar and Cicero, or Virgil read and translated ; and/or FOR1002 Spanish 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1001 Spanish 1 or equivalent required) - Continued development of Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills ; or FOR1010 German 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1009 German 1 or equivalent required) - A review of grammar, syntax and vocabulary; continued development of German listening, speaking, and reading skills ; or FOR1006 Latin 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1005 Latin 1 or equivalent required) - A review of Latin structure and vocabulary; readings from the works of Julius Caesar; or FOR1001 Spanish 1 - Basic Spanish vocabulary and structure with an emphasis on speaking and comprehension; or FOR1009 German 1 - Basic German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax with simple translation and the use of spoken German in the classroom MAT1005 Geometry - (Prerequisite: MAT1003 Algebra 1 or test placement) The theorems, postulates, and fundamentals of plane geometry; or MAT1004 Algebra 2 - (Prerequisite: MAT1005 Geometry or equivalent) - Advanced operations of modern algebra; or MAT1009 Pre-Calculus - (Prerequisite: MAT1004 Algebra 2 or equivalent) Trigonometry and advanced mathematics

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MUS3008 Concert Choir or MUS3027 Chapel Choir - Sight singing and ear training; includes both sacred and secular choral works REL1011 Religion 11 - A study of Acts, the NT Epistles, and the growth of the Christian Church following Jesus' Ascension. The course provides background information for each book - author, date, theme, and outline - and a major doctrine outlined in each book. SCI1009 Chemistry - The study of the structure, composition, and transformation of matter including laboratory work SOC1003 American History - A survey of American history from the Age of Discovery to World War II; American geography and economics Junior electives can be found in Course Description- Junior-Senior Electives elsewhere in this catalog.

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Course Description - Senior

ENG1008 British Literature - An overview of the writings of selected British authors; selective review of skills in English grammar, usage, and composition; introduction to literary theory FOR1041 Latin Poetry or FOR1040 Latin Prose (these courses alternate every other year; Prerequisite: FOR1006 Latin 2 or equivalent required) - The works of Caesar and Cicero, or Virgil read and translated ; and/or FOR1002 Spanish 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1001 Spanish 1 or equivalent required) - Continued development of Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; or FOR1010 German 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1009 German 1 or equivalent required) - A review of grammar, syntax and vocabulary; continued development of German listening, speaking, and reading skills ; or

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FOR1006 Latin 2 (Prerequisite: FOR1005 Latin 1 or equivalent required) - A review of Latin structure and vocabulary; readings from the works of Julius Caesar; or FOR1003 Spanish 3 (Prerequisite: FOR1002 Spanish 2 or equivalent required) Continued enhancement of all facets of language proficiency; exploration of Spanish literature; or FOR1004 Spanish 4 (Prerequisite: FOR1003 Spanish 3 or equivalent required) Continued enhancement of all facets of language proficiency; exploration of Spanish literature; or FOR1011 German 3 (Prerequisite: FOR1010 German 2 or equivalent required) Continued enhancement of all facets of language proficiency; exploration of German literature ; or FOR1012 German 4 Online (Requires Foreign Languages department chair approval; Prerequisite: FOR1011 German 3 or equivalent required) Continued enhancement of all facets of language proficiency; exploration of German literature MAT1004 Algebra 2 - (Prerequisite: MAT1005 Geometry or equivalent) - Advanced operations of modern algebra; or MAT1009 Pre-Calculus - (Prerequisite: MAT1004 Algebra 2 or equivalent) Trigonometry and advanced mathematics; or MAT2004475 AP® Calculus AB - (Prerequisites: MAT1009 Pre-Calculus or equivalent) Limits, derivatives, integrals and their applications MUS3008 Concert Choir or MUS3027 Chapel Choir - Sight singing and ear training; includes both sacred and secular choral works REL1005 Christian Doctrine - A survey of the chief doctrines of the Christian faith SCI1008 Physics - The study of physical laws by which God operates his creation; includes laboratory work SOC1004 American Government - An overview of the structure and workings of the American political system; personal citizenship Return to the Table of Contents

SOC1005 Economics - An overview of basic economic theory including supply and demand, micro and macro economics, the stock market, credit, debt, savings and taxation with personal finance and stewardship applications Senior electives can be found in Course Description- Junior-Senior Electives elsewhere in this catalog.

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Course Description - Junior/Senior Electives

COM1019 Introduction to Multimedia Online - (Requires Science department chair approval) Provides an overview of theory and concepts of audio and visual communication used to present information or promote a message. Students will be able to apply an understanding of the elements of design to develop web-based media for presentational and instructional use. Students will also apply ethical and legal responsibilities in creation of multimedia content. Offered through ALHSO.org and proctored by MLS faculty. ENG1019 Creative Writing Online - (Requires English department chair approval) This course explores the craft, process, and practicality of imaginative writing. Students will review the characteristics of a variety of genres and learn how to become aware of their own experiences as material for stories, poems, or plays. Offered through ALHSO.org and proctored by MLS faculty. FIN1028 Art and Art History 1 - Historical survey of artists, their works, and art movements from Ancient Greece to the early Renaissance; theory and practice of visual arts FIN1029 Art and Art History 2 - Historical survey of artists, their works, and art movements from middle Renaissance to modern times; theory and practice of visual arts Return to the Table of Contents

FOR1017 Chinese 1 Online - (Requires Foreign Languages department chair approval) An introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language and culture that includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Offered through ALHSO.org and proctored by MLS faculty FOR1018 Chinese 2 Online - (Prerequisite: FOR1017 Chinese 2 or equivalent; requires Foreign Languages department chair approval) Advancement in Mandarin Chinese language and culture that includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Offered through ALHSO.org and proctored by MLS faculty MUS3006_152 Band - Instrumental performance in small and large groups REL1003 Church History - (Required Elective- must be taken either Junior or Senior year) - A study of church history from Early Church (100 AD) to modern WELS history. The formation and spread of the Early Church, background of the Reformation, the life of Martin Luther, the history of the Lutheran Confessions, Lutheranism in America, the formation of the WELS, the Michigan Synod, and MLS history are the main focus. SCI1006 Earth/Space Science - Study of God's creation as shown in the physical world around us. Includes elements of geology, meteorology, and astronomy. SCI1013 Anatomy/Physiology - Advanced study of the human body in motion SOC1035 U.S. History Modern Era- A study of American history that begins with World War II and examines the Korean conflict, Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War and other significant events. SOC3020 World Regional Geography - (Dual Credit- students receive credit both at MLS and Martin Luther College and potentially other colleges/universities after successful completion of this course). An overview of the world's major realms from a spatial perspective. The physiographic and

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cultural landscapes of regions are explored using systematic geographic concepts. O ffered through ALHSO.org and proctored by MLS faculty. SOC2006 AP® Psychology Online - (Requires Social Studies department chair approval) A college-level course designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Offered through ALHSO.org and proctored by MLS faculty.

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Course Description - Courses for International Students

ENG1009 English as a Second Language - Development of intermediate speaking, listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary and writing for English language learners ENG1022 English as a Second Language 2 - Development of more advanced speaking, listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary and writing for English language learners.

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Courses in Piano and Organ

To graduate from MLS, students must meet the piano or organ requirements set by the Music department for its graduates. Normally this can be done through one to two years of instruction. Individual piano or organ lessons may take the place of the freshman music course (MUS3044 Music Fundamentals) when a student is sufficiently advanced in music. All sophomores are required to take piano or organ. Return to the Table of Contents

Juniors and seniors may take piano or organ as an elective. Organ may only be substituted for piano when a student has achieved advanced proficiency in piano. Students may choose to arrange lessons off campus from a private teacher and request credit. Piano lessons are a half period long (22 minutes) and organ lessons are 30 minutes long and are scheduled once every six school days. For sophomores, juniors and seniors there are four and a half practice periods (45 minutes) scheduled between lessons. Freshmen have three and a half practices between each piano or organ lesson. For those in grades 10-12, each year closes with an evaluation by a jury comprised of members of the music department.

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Curriculum Rationale

MLS has a single academic focus: to equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed at Martin Luther College, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s ministerial education institution of higher learning. Each course in our curriculum is carefully chosen to prepare students for study there and for lives in the public ministry. There are no secular subjects at MLS. Every course is taught in the light of God’s Word. Each class offers opportunities for teachers, ministers of the gospel, to apply both law and gospel to students in ways that will build up their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Though the purpose of MLS is clear, we recognize that not all students will be led by the Holy Spirit to pursue careers in our parishes or classrooms. These students can take comfort in the knowledge that MLS’ expectations also exceed the standards set for admission to public colleges in the state of Michigan and many other states.

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Summary of Enrollment and Graduation Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

Department

State of Michigan Graduation Requirements

English

4.4 credits

4 credits

Foreign Language

4 credits

2 credits

Math

4 credits

Music

3.6 credits

1 credit

Religion

4.5 credits*

0 credits

Physical Education

1 credit

Social Studies

4 credits

3 credits

Science

4 credits

3 credits

Electives

2.1 credits

2 credits

TOTAL

31.6 credits

20 credits

NOTE: To be enrolled at MLS, a student must satisfy the minimum requirements for each grade level as outlined on the MLS Curriculum Map. To be issued a diploma, a student must satisfy the State of Michigan Graduation requirements AND enrollment requirements for their entry grade and each grade level thereafter. FOREIGN LANGUAGES If students choose to take 2 foreign languages, they must take at least 2 years of German or Spanish. Also, at least one foreign language must be taken to a terminal level (Latin IV, Spanish III, or German III). Return to the Table of Contents

TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer students must satisfy State of Michigan Graduation Requirements to be issued a diploma. Some credits from a previous school may not transfer and, consequently, the transfer student may be required to make up credits from earlier grade levels. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students follow the MLS Course Map with the following exceptions: 1) Depending upon the international student’s English proficiency, he/she may be exempted from the school’s foreign language requirements since they already speak a foreign language. This effectively lowers their enrollment requirement to 27.2 credits. 2) If deemed academically prudent, international students will be allowed to substitute ENG1009 English as a Second Language or E NG1022 English as a Second Language 2 for required English classes. *RELIGION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT All seniors must pass REL1005 Christian Doctrine in order to graduate from MLS.

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MLS Curriculum Map

Freshman Curriculum Cycle Days of 6

Semesters

Credits

ENG3012 Academic Skills*

0.4

ENG1001 English 9*

1.0

Foreign Language

FOR1005 Latin 1*

1.0

Math

MAT1002 Pre-Algebra* or

1.0

Department English

Course(s)

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MAT1003 Algebra 1* or

1.0

MAT1005 Geometry*

1.0

Music

MUS3042 Chorus 1*

0.8

MUS3044 Music Fundamentals* or

0.6

MUS3034 Piano 9* or

0.6

MUS3038 Organ 9*

0.6

Physical Education PHY3010 Physical Education*

0.5

Religion

REL1009 Religion 9*

1.0

Social Studies

SOC1001 Ancient History*

1.0

Science

SCI1001 General Science*

1.0

Electives

MUS3006_152 Band^

0.6

Lunch

1011 Lunch*

0.0

TOTAL

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

8.3

Students must have a full schedule of at least 48 cycle days per semester. *required ^elective

Sophomore Curriculum Department

Course(s)

Cycle Days of 6

Semesters

Credits

English

ENG1006 Composition* ENG1005 Speech*

5 5

1 1

0.5 0.5

Foreign Language

FOR1006 Latin 2* or

1.0

FOR1001 Spanish 1* or

1.0

FOR1009 German 1*

1.0

MAT1003 Algebra 1* or

1.0

MAT1005 Geometry* or

1.0

MAT1004 Algebra 2*

1.0

Math

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Music

MUS3043 Chorus 2*

0.8

MUS3035 Piano 10* or

0.6

MUS3039 Organ 10*

0.6

Physical Education PHY3011 Physical Education 10*

0.5

Religion

REL1010 Religion 10*

1.0

Social Studies

SOC1010 World History*

1.0

Science

SCI1005 Biology*

1.0

Electives

MUS3006_152 Band^

0.6

2nd Language: German I or Spanish I^

1.0

TOTAL

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

7.9

Students must have a full schedule of at least 47 cycle days per semester. *required ^elective

**To avoid scheduling conflicts, students who plan to take two foreign languages must take Latin II as one of them.

Junior Curriculum Department

Course(s)

Cycle Days of 6

Semesters

Credits

English

ENG1007 American Literature*

1.0

Foreign Language

FOR1040 Latin Prose or FOR1041 Latin Poetry* or

1.0

FOR1002 Spanish 2* or

1.0

FOR1010 German 2*

1.0

MAT1005 Geometry* or

1.0

MAT1004 Algebra 2* or

1.0

MAT1009 Pre-Calculus*

1.0

Math

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Music (MINIMUM TWO SEMESTERS OF ANY MUSIC)

MUS3008 Concert Choir^

0.8

MUS3027 Chapel Choir^

0.6

MUS3036 Piano 11^

0.6

MUS3040 Organ 11^

0.6

MUS3006_152 Band^

0.6

Religion

REL1011 Religion 11*

1.0

Social Studies

SOC1003 American History*

1.0

Science

SCI1009 Chemistry*

1.0

Electives (As many as needed to have a full schedule)

REL1003 Church History***

0.5

SOC1035 U.S. History Modern Era^

0.5

FIN1028 Art and Art History 1^

0.5

FIN1029 Art and Art History 2^

0.5

SCI1006 Earth/Space Science^

0.5

SCI1013 Anatomy/Physiology 2^

0.5

Additional language/music/ALHSO^

3-5

1-2

0.4-1

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

7.7

TOTAL

Students must have a full schedule of at least 47 cycle days per semester. *required ^elective

**To avoid scheduling conflicts, students who plan to take two foreign languages must take Latin 2 or 3 as one of them. ***REL1003 Church History must be taken either the Junior or Senior year. If scheduling permits, it’s at the student’s discretion which year they take it.

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Senior Curriculum Department

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Course(s)

Cycle

Semesters

Credits

Days of 6 English

ENG1008 British Literature*

1.0

Foreign Language

FOR1040 Latin Prose or FOR1041 Latin Poetry* or

1.0

FOR1003 Spanish 3 or FOR 1004 Spanish 4* or

1.0

FOR1011 German 3 or FOR1012 German 4*

1.0

MAT1004 Algebra 2* or

1.0

MAT1009 Pre-Calculus* or

1.0

MAT2004 A.P. Calculus AB*

1.0

MUS3008 Concert Choir^

0.8

MUS3027 Chapel Choir^

0.6

MUS3037 Piano 12^

0.6

MUS3041 Organ 12^

0.6

MUS3006_152 Band^

0.6

Religion

REL1005 Christian Doctrine*

Social Studies

SOC1004 American Government*

0.5

SOC1005 Economics*

0.5

Science

SCI1008 Physics*

1.0

Electives (As many as needed to have a full schedule)

REL1003 Church History***

0.5

SOC1035 U.S. History Modern Era^

0.5

FIN1028 Art and Art History 1^

0.5

FIN1029 Art and Art History 2^

0.5

SCI1006 Earth/Space Science^

0.5

SCI1013 Anatomy/Physiology^

0.5

3-5

1-2

0.4-1

Math

Music (MINIMUM TWO SEMESTERS OF ANY MUSIC)

Additional language/music/ALHSO^

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TOTAL

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

7.7

Students must have a full schedule of at least 47 cycle days per semester. *required ^elective

**To avoid scheduling conflicts, students who plan to take two foreign languages must take Latin 2, 3 or 4 as one of them. ***REL1003 Church History is required if not taken Junior year. Rev. 08/2019

MLS Course Sequence

By Department English Curriculum Year Freshman

Course(s)

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6

ENG1009 English as a Second Language*

1.0

ENG3012 Academic Skills *

0.4

ENG1001 English 9*

1.0

ENG1006 Composition*

0.5

ENG1005 Speech*

0.5

Junior

ENG1007 American Literature*

1.0

Senior

ENG1008 British Literature*

1.0

Sophomore ENG1022 English as a Second Language 2

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT *required ^elective

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4.4

***English as a Second Language and English as a Second Language 2 are intended for students whose second language is English and may be taken during any of their years at MLS, depending upon their placement testing. Foreign Language Curriculum Year Freshman

Course(s) FOR1005 Latin 1*

1.0

FOR1001 Spanish 1* or

1.0

FOR1009 German 1*

1.0

FOR1040 Latin Prose or FOR1041 5 Latin Poetry* o r

1.0

FOR1002 Spanish 2* or

1.0

FOR1010 German 2*

1.0

FOR1040 Latin Prose or FOR1041 5 Latin Poetry* o r

1.0

FOR1003 Spanish 3 or FOR1004 Spanish 4* o r

1.0

FOR1011 German 3 or FOR1012 German 4 Online*

1.0

Sophomore FOR1006 Latin 2* or

Junior

Senior

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT *required ^elective

4.0

**A second foreign language is encouraged in addition to the ones listed above. Latin must be one of the two languages.

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Mathematics Curriculum Year Path A

Path B

Path C:

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6

Course(s) Fr: MAT1002 Pre-Algebra*

1.0

So: MAT1003 Algebra 1*

1.0

Jr: MAT1005 Geometry *

1.0

R: MAT1004 Algebra 2*

1.0

Fr: MAT1003 Algebra 1*

1.0

So: MAT1005 Geometry*

1.0

Jr: MAT1004 Algebra 2*

1.0

Sr: MAT1009 Pre-Calculus

1.0

Fr: MAT1005 Geometry*

1.0

So: MA1004T Algebra 2*

1.0

Jr: MAT1009 Pre-Calculus*

1.0

Sr: MAT2004 A.P. Calculus AB

1.0

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT *required ^elective

4.0

Music Curriculum

Year Freshman

Course(s)

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6

MUS3042 Chorus 1

0.8

MUS3044 Music Fundamentals* or

0.6

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MUS3034 Piano 9* o r

0.6

MUS3038 Organ 9

0.6

0.8

MUS3035 Piano 10* or

0.6

MUS3039 Organ 10

0.6

MUS3008 Concert Choir^

0.8

MUS3027 Chapel Choir^

0.6

MUS3036 Piano 11^

0.6

MUS3040 Organ 11^

0.6

MUS3006_152 Band^

0.6

MUS3008 Concert Choir^

0.8

MUS3027 Chapel Choir^

0.6

MUS3037 Piano 12^

0.6

MUS3041 Organ 12^

0.6

MUS3006_152 Band^

0.6

Sophomore MUS3043 Chorus 2*

Junior (Two semesters of any music)

Senior (Two semesters of any music)

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT *required ^elective

3.6

Physical Education Curriculum

Year Freshman

Course(s) PHY3010 Physical Education 9*

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6 3

0.5

Sophomore PHY3011 Physical Education 10*

0.5

Junior

Not required

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Senior

Not required

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT

1.0

*required ^elective

Religion Curriculum Year Freshman

Course(s)

1.0

Sophomore REL1010 Religion 10*

1.0

Junior

REL1003 Church History^

0.5

REL1011 Religion 11*

1.0

REL1003 Church History^

1.0

REL1005 Christian Doctrine*

1.0

Senior

REL1009 Religion 9*

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT

3.6

*required ^elective

***REL1003 Church History must be taken either the Junior or Senior year. If scheduling permits, it’s at the student’s discretion which year they take it.

Social Studies Curriculum Year Freshman

Course(s) SOC1001 Ancient History*

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6 5

1.0

Sophomore SOC1010 World History*

1.0

Junior

1.0

SOC1003 American History*

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Senior

SOC1004 American Government*

0.5

SOC1005 Economics*

0.5

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT

4.0

*required ^elective

Science Curriculum Year Freshman

Course(s) SCI1001 General Science*

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6 4

1.0

Sophomore SCI1005 Biology*

1.0

Junior

SCI1009 Chemistry*

1.0

Senior

SCI1008 Physics*

1.0

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT

4.0

*required ^elective

Electives Curriculum Year Freshman

Course(s)

Cycle Semesters Credits Days of 6

MUS3006_152 Band

0.6

Sophomore MUS3006_152 Band

0.6

FOR1009 German 1 or FOR1001 Spanish 1 as a second language

1.0

SOC1035 U.S. History Modern Era

0.5

FIN1028 Art and Art History 1

0.5

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Senior

FIN1029 Art and Art History 2

0.5

SCI1006 Earth/Space Science

0.5

SCI1013 Anatomy/Physiology

0.5

Pick a second foreign language

3-4

0.4-0.8

SOC3020 World Regional Geography**

1.0

SOC2006 A.P. Psychology**

1.0

FOR1017 Chinese 1**

1.0

FOR1018 Chinese 2**

1.0

COM1019 Introduction to Multimedia**

1.0

ENG1019 Creative Writing**

1.0

SOC1035 U.S. History Modern Era

0.5

FIN1028 Art and Art History 1

0.5

FIN1029 Art and Art History 2

0.5

SCI1006 Earth/Space Science

0.5

SCI1013 Anatomy/Physiology

0.5

Pick a second foreign language

3-4

0.4-0.8

SOC3020 World Regional Geography**

1.0

SOC2006 A.P. Psychology**

1.0

FOR1017 Chinese 1**

1.0

FOR1018 Chinese 2**

1.0

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COM1019 Introduction to Multimedia**

1.0

ENG1019 Creative Writing**

1.0

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT

2.1

**This course is online through ALHSO

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Expulsion from Class

Students are to go directly to the administration office if expelled from a class. They will meet with the vice president, the president, the dean, or the academic dean. Students must apologize privately to the teacher of the class from which they were expelled and do so before the next meeting of that particular class. Failing to do so may result in further disciplinary action. Rev. 07/2018

Focus on the Public Ministry

Every student at MLS is encouraged to consider a lifetime of public service in the church's ministry. Every effort is made to expose students to the work of the public ministry and to those who serve in it. Area pastors are invited to conduct morning chapel. Missionaries address the student body. Representatives from Martin Luther College talk with students individually and in groups. Career consultations are held in connection with pre-registration in spring. An MLS Admissions Counselor is especially available to counsel with the students concerning the public ministry. Each year all MLS juniors take the MLS College Tour, a bus trip to visit the campuses of Martin Luther College, our synod’s college of ministry, and of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, our synod’s graduate school for pastors. Each fall sophomores and their parents or family representatives spend an entertaining and enlightening evening at MLS Sophomore Night. The Return to the Table of Contents

program for this evening focuses on ministry with speakers and entertainment provided by the WELS schools that train public ministers of the gospel. Seniors are offered release time from classes to permit them to participate in a Taste of Ministry experience. Senior boys may discover what it is like to be a pastor by spending a three-day weekend with a host pastor. Activities are as varied and interesting as the hosting congregations are different. Both boys and girls may experience the teaching ministry in the classrooms of one of the WELS elementary schools in central or southern Michigan. Students may also choose to participate in a variety of summer evangelism experiences offered through the programs of Project Titus, described in detail in the section that follows. At all times, MLS recognizes that the decision to prepare for the work of the public ministry is a fruit of faith worked by the Holy Spirit. MLS trusts that, as the Spirit works through the Word, programs like those mentioned above may serve to provide additional information and encouragement for students that will aid them in making God-pleasing career choices. Rev. 07/2018

Grade Reports

Permanent grades are given only at the end of each semester. The semesters are divided into three terms for the purpose of monitoring academic progress. Live grades are available to parents via the PowerSchool Portal twenty four hours per day and seven days per week. Only semester grades become part of a student’s permanent record or transcript. MLS uses letter grades and the standard 4-point system, as illustrated below: Return to the Table of Contents

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

99-100% 4.33 95-98% 4.00 93-94% 3.66 90-92% 3.33 87-89% 3.00 85-86% 2.66 82-84% 2.33 79-81% 2.00 77-78% 1.66 74-76% 1.33 72-73% 1.00 70-71% 0.66 Below 70% 0.00 Incomplete 0.00

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Make-up Work

Quizzes and Tests Every student at MLS must complete make-up quizzes and tests within four days of returning to school from an absence. The day of their return is counted as one of these four days. Students should coordinate the make-up of these assessments with their teachers and may choose one of the following methods: -Email your professor or instructor to see if both of you have a mutual free period during the school day. Be sure to list several alternative periods within the four days in your email. Know that some professors or instructors won’t have any available free periods during the day due to other responsibilities. -Arrange to take the quizzes or tests in Period Ten after school. For more information, see P eriod Ten elsewhere in this catalog.

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Failure to complete make-up quizzes and tests within the four-day window will result in an academic detention. For more information, see Academic Detention elsewhere in this catalog. Priority of Academic Detention, Period Ten, Counseling and Extracurriculars Academic Detention: Other than counseling, academic detention supersedes or has priority over all other activities. Overarching Expectations: Students will utilize Period Ten or mutual free periods during the school day whenever their professors/instructors are available to make up quizzes or tests. Therefore, it is critically important that students begin scheduling their make up work the day that they return to school from an absence. Exceptions: ● If students have scheduled counseling meetings with their academic advisers, Latin professor, or math professor, then they are always to go to these sessions. They are expected to make up work on one of the other three remaining days. ● If students have a scheduled extracurricular event (not practice or regular meeting) then they are expected to participate in the event. For example, if a student is an athlete and they have an away game that evening that would interfere with making up work in Period Ten, then they should attend the game and make up work on one of the other three days. ● In the rare instance that a student has no common free periods with their professors/instructors and had counseling meetings or extracurricular events that interfered with making up work during all four Period Ten sessions, then students may petition the attendance secretary who will work with the vice president to examine the student’s schedule and either approve the request or place them in academic detention if the four allotted days

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have expired or the student failed to utilize available free periods. Daily Assignments Daily readings and assignments are due the day students return from absences unless they receive an extension from their teachers. It is a student’s responsibility to contact teachers about missed work. Many faculty members post their assignment lists online so students can know work they’ve missed. Rev. 07/2019

Period Ten

Period Ten offers students who were absent an opportunity to make up quizzes and tests in Room 30 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. each school day. When students return to class from an absence, they should make arrangements with their teachers to make up missing quizzes and tests within four school days from the date of their return (the day of their return is one of these days). Students should bring all necessary books and materials allowed for these quizzes and tests with them to Room 30. Once a student completes a quiz or test, they are free to leave. Rev. 08/2018

Academic Detention

Students will be referred to academic detention if they fail to make up quizzes and tests within an allotted four day window from their return to school from an absence. Additionally, a student may be placed in academic detention for repeatedly failing to complete assignments on time. The attendance secretary will notify students that have been placed into academic detention. It is a student’s responsibility to make arrangements with parents for a delayed pickup from school, if applicable. Academic detention is from 3:15 to 4 p.m. each school day in Room 30. Students will not be allowed to leave early and should bring all necessary Return to the Table of Contents

books and materials with them to Room 30 and be prepared to work the entire forty-five minutes. Impact on Extracurricular Participation Students placed in academic detention forfeit their participation in extracurricular activities in all but the first occurrence in a semester. In other words, there is no impact on extracurricular participation the first time a student is placed in academic detention. All following instances of academic detention in a semester will then be served with forfeiture of extracurricular participation for the day and weekend, if academic detention is on a Friday. Students placed in academic detention must make up missing quizzes, tests, or late assignments within the allotted forty-five minutes. Failure to do so will result in another day of academic detention and forfeiture of extracurricular participation for that second and subsequent days, if applicable. However, if a student has so many make up quizzes or tests that it is unreasonable to expect anyone to complete so many within this time, then students may petition the Attendance Secretary who will consult with the vice president for an additional day(s) of academic detention without impact on extracurriculars. This additional day or days of grace do not extend to late or missing assignments since students would only be placed in academic detention for repeated negligence in completing assignments. Consequences for Skipping Academic Detention If a student skips academic detention then they will face consequences. For every day of detention missed in a semester the number of assigned detentions doubles. Detentions Missed per Semester Revised Detentions (includes penalty) 1

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5 (etc)

10 (etc)

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Promptness

Students are expected to be seated at their desks before the bell rings. When more than a few minutes late, they are to present a readmission slip (pink) from the administration office to their teacher. Teachers then decide whether the tardy is excused or unexcused. The school nurse issues readmission slips for visits to her office during her hours. No class (including those giving tests or exams) may dismiss early. Students are expected to remain at their desks until the bell rings. Rev. 07/2017

Study Halls

Supervised study halls are scheduled for dormitory students in the late afternoon and evening. The number of study halls varies according to grade level and grade point average. Study halls may be taken in one of the designated study areas in the dormitory or library. Students schedule their own study periods around such things as athletic practices, choir or drama rehearsals, group meetings, and social events. It is not assumed that studying is done only in study halls. Students’ study time needs will differ. Opportunities are available both in and out of class for students to complete their work. Rev. 07/2018

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Chromebook and Technology

Purpose Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) supplies each student with a Chromebook. This device is property of MLS. The supplied Chromebooks will provide student access to required educational materials needed for classroom instruction. The Chromebook allows student access to Google Apps, educational web-based tools, as well as many other useful sites. The supplied device is an educational tool not intended for gaming, social networking, or high-end computing. Acceptable Use Guidelines MLS has been blessed with many computers for student, faculty, and staff use. These computers are a part of a network, which allows the sharing of many resources. Much time and money has been invested to make various technologies available to the students. A computer that is not usable because of some form of abuse hurts all students. For this reason, guidelines have been established to govern the proper use of this equipment and the programs that operate them. The Internet gives students an opportunity to do research in support of their courses through web services throughout the world. The Internet provides many valuable resources, but can also provide challenges to our faith and ethical duties as Christians. In order to teach and guide our students in the proper use of this research tool, the following policy has been established by the MLS Governing Board and will be enforced by the faculty, staff and administration. Policy Statement All computer/Internet use at MLS will be within the boundaries established by the Federal Electronics Communications Privacy Act (1986), the Child Internet Protection Act (2000), and their subsequent amendments, or boundaries established by Michigan Statutes and Administrative Codes. More importantly, our Christian stewardship of these valuable resources, out of love for Jesus our Savior, will lead to the proper use of these resources. Return to the Table of Contents

Students will receive a secured account on the MLS network for the purpose of learning computer applications and performing research through various tools available on the MLS network or through an Internet connection. The use of this account is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in the loss of access to the system. All network activity is electronically monitored and can be viewed at any time by the network administrator. The use of an account on the MLS computer network must be in support of the education and research objectives of MLS. Transmission of any material in violation of any United States or state statute, code, or regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected as a trade secret. Use of the MLS computer network for commercial activity or for product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited. MLS maintains nightly backups of the entire network file system. However, MLS makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Loss of data, accuracy, or quality of information is not the responsibility of the school. Users of the MLS network are expected to abide by generally accepted rules of network etiquette and Christian behavior. These include, but are not limited to, the following: ● Use appropriate language. Do not curse, use vulgarities or any other abusive language. ● Do not reveal any personal information with anyone on the Internet. This includes your name, email address, phone number, home address and even school address. Doing so may put you, your family or your fellow schoolmates in danger. ● Do not share your password with others. ● Do not use another person's account. ● MLS is moving towards a paperless environment which means printing is reserved for faculty and staff. If a student needs to print school related materials they should talk with their teacher or the dorm staff. ● Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. Improper messages will be reported to the Dean of Students.

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● Do not use the network in any way, which will disrupt the use of the network by others, such as downloading excessively large files, or sending bulk junk e-mail. ● Do not load or attempt to load any program, game, or virus onto the computer. ● Students with their own laptops connected to the MLS wireless network are expected to maintain their own virus protection. ● Do not touch, disassemble, or in any way alter the access points that are mounted in the dormitory or classroom building. Violations of this policy will have consequences for the student. A student who fails to follow his or her responsibilities as listed in this agreement will be disciplined according to the Dean of Students’ discretion. At any time, the option for disciplinary action to progress to a more serious consequence shall be reserved by the Administration. All discipline will be done in conjunction with the Dean of Students and/or the President. Users must notify the technology director or network administrator of any security problems. Any user trying to login as an administrator or who is identified as a security risk will lose the privilege of using the network. Vandalism will result in the loss of privileges and appropriate fines for restitution. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software, wiring, data of another user, server, or device, or the uploading or creation of computer viruses. 1. Receiving the Chromebook: Chromebooks and chargers will be distributed during student orientation of each school year. This Chromebook Policy Handbook outlines the procedures and policies for families to protect the Chromebook investment for MLS. Chromebooks will be collected at the end of each school year and students will retain their assigned Chromebook each year while enrolled at MLS. 2. Returning the Chromebook: Return to the Table of Contents

Students leaving MLS must return the Chromebooks to the Information Technology Office. The Chromebook must be returned in good working order along with its power adapter. The Chromebook will be inspected and any damage will be billed according to the costs listed in section 7 below. Any Chromebook not returned will be grounds for not releasing a transcript. 3. Taking Care of the Chromebook: Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook they have been issued by the school. Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly, must be taken to the Information Technology Office as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.. Do not take MLS owned Chromebooks to an outside computer service for any type of repairs or maintenance. 3a: General Precautions ● No food or drink is allowed next to your Chromebook while it is in use. ● Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the Chromebook. ● Any markings or stickers added to the Chromebook which cannot be cleanly removed will be considered cosmetic damage and will result in a $25 repair if the Chromebook is not purchased when leaving MLS. ● Vents CANNOT be covered. ● Chromebook power adapters should be plugged into surge protectors. 3b: Carrying Chromebooks ● It is recommended that a protective case be purchased for the Chromebook. ● Chromebooks should be transported in a case at all times. ● Never transport your Chromebook with the power cord plugged in. ● Chromebook lids should always be closed when moving. ● Never lift a Chromebook using the screen. ● Always support a Chromebook from its bottom with lid closed. 3c: Screen Care Return to the Table of Contents

The Chromebook screens can be easily damaged. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen. ● Do not lean or put pressure on the top of the Chromebook when it is closed. ● Do not store the Chromebook with the screen in the open position. ● Do not place anything near the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen. ● Do not place anything in the carrying case that will press against the cover. ● Do not poke the screen with anything that will mark or scratch the screen surface. ● Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils). ● Clean the screen with a soft, dry microfiber cloth or anti-static cloth. ● Be cautious when using any cleaning solvents. Some solvents can damage the screen. 3d: Storing the Chromebook ● Never store your Chromebook in its case or backpack while it is plugged in. ● When students are not using their Chromebook, they should store them in their locker or locked dorm room. ● Nothing should be placed on top of the Chromebook when stored. ● Dorm students are encouraged to take their Chromebooks home on weekends, regardless of whether or not they are needed. ● Chromebooks should not be stored in a vehicle due to security and temperature control concerns. 3e: Chromebooks left in Unsupervised Areas ● Under no circumstances should Chromebooks be left in an unsupervised area including: school grounds and campus, the cafeteria, gymnasium, locker rooms, student commons, unlocked classrooms, and hallways. ● If an unsupervised Chromebook is found, notify a staff member immediately.

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● Unsupervised Chromebooks may be confiscated by staff. Disciplinary action may be taken for leaving the Chromebook in an unsupervised location. 4. Using the Chromebook at School In addition to individual faculty expectations for Chromebook use, school messages, announcements, calendars, and schedules may be accessed using the Chromebook. Therefore, students are responsible to bring their Chromebook to all classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher. 4a: Chromebooks left at home ● If a Chromebook is left at home, the student will have the opportunity to use a rental Chromebook from the Administration Office, if one is available. ● The rental cost will be $5/day which will be billed to the student’s account. ● A student renting a Chromebook will be responsible for any damages incurred while it is in the possession of the student. The student will pay full replacement cost if it is lost or stolen. 4b: Chromebooks under repair ● Loaner Chromebooks may be issued to students when they leave their Chromebook for repair at the Information Technology Office. There will be no daily rental charge for this type of loaner. ● A student using a loaner Chromebook will be responsible for any damages incurred while it is in the possession of the student. The student will pay full replacement cost if it is lost or stolen. 4c: Charging the Chromebook ● Chromebooks must be brought to school each day fully charged. ● If a student fails to charge their Chromebook, the student will have the opportunity to use a rental Chromebook from the Information Technology Office. Return to the Table of Contents

4d: Backgrounds and Password ● Inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver or background. ● Pictures of guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language, alcohol, drugs, or gang related symbols are strictly prohibited. ● Take care to protect your login and password. Do not share your password. 4e: Sound Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes. 5. Managing & Saving Digital Work With a Chromebook Google Suite is a package of products which includes mail, calendars, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. that lets students create online documents, collaborate in real time with other people, and store documents and other files in Google Drive. With wifi, students can access their documents and files from anywhere, at any time. Prior to leaving MLS or graduating, students who want to save any work need to create a personal Google account and share their work with that account. 6. Operating System on the Chromebook 6a: Updating the Chromebook A Chromebook updates itself automatically when it starts up, so it has the most recent version of the Chrome operating system. On occasion, students will have to restart the Chromebook rather than just close the lid. 6b: Virus Protection With defense-in-depth technology, the Chromebook is built with layers of protection against malware and security attacks. Files are stored on Google Drive, so there is no need to worry about lost homework. 6c: Procedures for Restoring the Chromebook If a Chromebook needs technical support for the operating system, all support will be handled by the Information Technology Office. Return to the Table of Contents

7. Repairing/Replacing the Chromebook 7a: Vendor Warranty: The equipment vendor has a one year hardware warranty on the Chromebook. The vendor warrants the Chromebooks from defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty covers normal use, mechanical breakdown, or faulty construction. The vendor warranty does not warrant against damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, or Chromebook viruses. There is a deductible that will be charged for all needed repairs. All Chromebook problems should be reported to the Information Technology Office. 7b: Chromebook Repair or Replacement Costs The devices will be insured by MLS. Students will have a deductible for each repair or replacement billed to their account. ● In the case of repairable damage or hardware failure not covered by the vendor warranty, the deductible will be $25 for each claim. ● In the case of loss, theft, irreparable damage or hardware failure not covered by the vendor warranty, the replacement deductible will be $100 for the first claim, $175 for the second claim, and $250 for all subsequent claims. ● Replacement of power adapters will be $25. ● MLS reserves the right to charge for the entire replacement cost if negligence is determined on the handling of the device - by the owner or another party. ● If the device is stolen, students are responsible for obtaining a police report. 8. Chromebook Technical Support Technical Support will be available in the Information Technology Office. Services provided include the following: ● Hardware maintenance and repairs ● User account support ● Coordination and completion of warranty repairs ● Distribution of rental and loaner Chromebooks ● All repairs must be submitted to the Information Technology Office Return to the Table of Contents

9. Chromebook FAQ’s Q. What is a Chromebook? ● “Chromebooks are mobile devices designed specifically for people who live on the web. With a comfortable, full-sized keyboard, large display and clickable trackpad, all-day battery life, lightweight and built-in ability to connect to wifi and mobile broadband networks, the Chromebook is ideal for anytime, anywhere access to the web. They provide a faster, safer, more secure online experience for people who live on the web, without all the time-consuming, often confusing, high level of maintenance required by typical computers.” (“Google”) Q. What kind of software does a Chromebook run? ● “Chromebooks run millions of web-based applications, or web apps, that open right in the browser. You can access web apps by typing their URL into the address bar or by installing them instantly from the Chrome Web Store.” (“Google”) Q. What devices can I connect to a Chromebook? ● Chromebooks can connect to: ○ USB storage, mice, and keyboards ○ SIM and SD cards ○ External monitors and projectors ○ Headsets, earsets, microphones Q. Can the Chromebook be used anywhere at anytime? ● Yes, as long as you have a wifi signal to access the web. Chrome offers the ability through Apps to work in an "offline" mode. Q. Do Chromebooks come with Internet Filtering Software? ● While on campus, MLS Chromebooks will use the school’s wifi to access the internet which is filtered. While at home or off campus, the Chromebooks will not be filtered. Q. Is there antivirus built into it? ● It is not necessary to have antivirus software on Chromebooks because there are no running programs for viruses to infect. Return to the Table of Contents

Q. Battery life? ● Chromebooks have a rated battery life of 10+ hours. However, we do expect that students will charge them each evening to ensure maximum performance during the school day. Q. Do I need to buy a Chromebook for my student? ● All students will be given a Chromebook at the beginning of the school year. These Chromebooks will be owned by MLS and provided to the students for use during the school year. At the end of their time at MLS, students will have the option to purchase the Chromebook according to the schedule below. Q. Will students be able to keep the Chromebook when they leave MLS? ● Yes, there will be a buyout cost based on the amount of time that a student has used the Chromebook being purchased: After 1 year - $150 After 2 years - $100 After 3 years - $50 After 4 years - $0 Q. Do I need to buy a case? ● Purchasing a protective Chromebook case is highly recommended. If a student wishes to buy a case, it should be one that fits a 12iinch Chromebook and has a pocket for the charger. Q. Do I need to buy anything for use with the Chromebook? ● Chromebook power adapters should be plugged into a surge protector. Students will have to provide their own surge protectors in their dorm rooms and at home. ● If a student wishes to use a mouse instead of the Chromebook trackpad, they will have to provide their own USB wired or wireless mouse. The students will also have to provide their own earbuds to use with the Chromebook when listening to audio. Q. Can I use my own laptop? ● A student may bring their own laptop to school, but only the Chromebook will be allowed for use in class. The Chromebook will be

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preconfigured to connect to the MLS wifi and be downloaded with the apps preselected by the faculty. Q. Can I take the Chromebook home? ● The Chromebook is for the student to use for the school year. They may take it home on weekends and breaks. However, if a stud e nt repe at ed ly los es or da ma ge s their Ch r ome bo ok wh il e at home , the y may lo se the privilege of tak i ng the Ch r ome bo ok off- ca mp u s for wee ke n ds or bre ak s. At the end of the school year, students turn in their chromebooks and will receive the same device at the start of the next school year. Q. What happens if I break my Chromebook? ● Students will have a deductible for each repair or replacement billed to their account. ○ In the case of repairable damage or hardware failure not covered by the vendor warranty, the deductible will be $25 for each claim. ○ In the case of loss, theft, irreparable damage or hardware failure not covered by the vendor warranty, the replacement deductible will be $100 for the first claim, $175 for the second claim, and $250 for all subsequent claims. ○ Replacement of power adapters will be $25. ○ MLS reserves the right to charge for the entire replacement cost if negligence is determined on the handling of the device. ○ If the device is stolen, students are responsible for obtaining a police report. 10. Schoology MLS uses Schoology as a Learning Management System which will organize digital content for each teacher’s class. Each student will use their mlsem.org email address to create a Schoology account. 11. Internet Usage 11a: While at MLS ● MLS offers Wi-Fi throughout the campus. ● The network is available to students according to posted schedules. ● All internet activity is monitored by the network administrator. Return to the Table of Contents

● Students are to follow the guidelines in the Acceptable Use Policy. 11b: While not connected to the MLS network ● Parents are responsible for monitoring internet activity and device usage while the device is not connected to our network. ● A useful resource for proper internet usage is: http://www.connectsafely.org 12. Personal Electronic Devices ● Personal electronic devices include but are not limited to the following: cell phones, smart phones, tablets, e-readers, laptops, netbooks, and MP3 players. ● Personal electronic devices may be used outside of classrooms. ● Each teacher or supervisor has the option to allow or not allow personal electronic devices in their classroom or area of responsibility. If the teacher or supervisor chooses not to allow these devices, students are to follow the directions that are given.

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Textbooks

MLS provides textbooks for classes through its book rental program, thus sparing students the expense of purchasing books and the inconvenience of trying to resell them. The fee for this rental service is part of the tuition cost. Texts are issued during the opening days of each school year or the beginning of the second semester. Students are expected to care for the books they are using. The cost of repairing or replacing damaged or lost books is charged to the student. Piano and organ music books are purchased by students as needed. Some classes will be taught with e-texts. These electronic textbooks are also covered in the cost of tuition. Students will need to follow the directions of their professors in regard to proper use of these e-texts both in and outside of the classroom. Directions on how to download and use these e-texts will be provided in the classes where this is applicable.

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Religion classes will use the Bible as their textbook. Students may use any reliable version of the Bible that is available either through hard copy or online. However, all memorization will be done using the NIV 1984 text so that there is uniformity in what is memorized. Students will be provided the memory work in this version to use for their class memorization by their religion professors. Rev. 08/2019

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences are recorded for feigned illness, expulsion from class, being absent without an acceptable excuse, persistent skipping of required consultations, or for persistent tardiness. Three unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence. Students who are not practicing piano or organ as scheduled—including unauthorized use of cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices--receive unexcused absences and may also be given an additional practice during Academic Detention. Unexcused absences are reported to parents and may result in discipline. Students who are tardy or absent without an acceptable excuse may be required to attend Academic Detention. For more information see Academic Detention elsewhere in this Catalog. Rev. 08/2018

Extracurricular Appeals

Students who have been placed on ineligible or limited eligibility for extracurriculars should work to raise their grades and can petition to change their eligibility status provided that each of the following conditions are met: 1. Number of Appeals per Term: a student may appeal only once per term.

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2. Timing of Appeal: A student may not appeal any sooner than the completion of two 6-Day cycles following the end of a term in which they became limited eligible or ineligible. 3. Written Petition: a student must write a letter arguing their case for eligibility. No letter is required if students wait to become eligible at the start of the next term following their term of limited or ineligibility. 4. Counseling: a student must attend all Academic Success Center counseling sessions as scheduled unless he/she is excused by the ASC Coordinator. 5. Academic Conference: a student must meet regularly with the professors/instructors of the classes in which they have below a 77% average. The timing and frequency of these meetings are at the discretion of the professor/instructor; however, it is the student's responsibility to initiate these meetings. 6. G.P.A.: a student must raise and maintain his/her rolling semester G.P.A. to 1.7 (limited eligibility) or 1.9 (full eligibility). Once a student has raised their overall grade percentage for all classes, then he/she will write an appeals letter making their case for eligibility. These letters are to be e-mailed to their academic adviser. The academic adviser will then contact professors/instructors, members of the Academic Committee, and the Academic Success Center Coordinator to let them know that an appeal has been filed. The chairman of the Academic Committee will then schedule an Appeals Hearing within 5 days of receipt of this letter. A decision will be given approving or denying the appeals request. The granting of an appeal is at the sole discretion of the Academic Committee. Rev. 07/2018

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Cocurricular Activities

Athletic Competition

MLS carries on an active program of both intramural and interscholastic sports. Intramural teams are made up of students from within the MLS student body and compete against each other purely for enjoyment. Intramural competition occurs in sports of interest to the student body. For interscholastic competition MLS is a member of the Tri-Valley Conference of eighteen schools. Seminary competes in the TVC West Division. Through membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, MLS competes against schools across the state in post-season tournament play. Programs are offered for boys and girls in the following sports: FALL Boys Football, Cross Country Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Pom Pon* WINTER Boys Basketball, Wrestling Girls Basketball, Pom Pon SPRING Boys Baseball, Track Girls Softball, Track *not interscholastic

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Broad-based Learning

At MLS, learning occurs in and out of the classroom. As students consider a life of service in the public ministry, they value the chance to let the light of God’s Word help them to see more clearly the world in which they live and the people who inhabit it. Cocurricular activities at MLS support the same Return to the Table of Contents

aims as classroom instruction, but allow lessons to take shape in non-traditional settings. Rev. 07/2018

Extracurricular Code

MLS offers a broad and active extracurricular program for a number of reasons. These activities provide healthy outlets for youthful energy. They strengthen young bodies and minds and develop skills not used in the classroom. They offer service to others. Thus extracurricular activity becomes a training ground for future public service. Students who participate in extracurriculars are ambassadors of Michigan Lutheran Seminary in a special way. By virtue of participation they are publicly identified with the school and everything for which it stands. The coaches, advisors, directors, and the administration of MLS give careful thought to that public identity as they make decisions guiding the conduct of all participants. Academics Extracurricular participants are to achieve and maintain good academic standing as established by the school. Those with limited eligibility may practice but may not represent the school. In cases where "represent the school" is not clearly defined, the chairman of the Extracurricular Council will decide how to apply limited eligibility status. Those ineligible must drop practice as well. Any change in eligibility takes place after the Academic Committee completes its grade review after the first, second, fourth and fifth terms, or when a new semester begins. Academic considerations take precedence over extracurricular considerations. Return to the Table of Contents

Attendance Extracurricular participants attend all practices, meetings, and performances unless excused in advance by the person in charge of the activity, or unless detained for academic reasons, such as Period Ten. Conduct In general, the rules of the school that apply to all students enrolled at MLS are the rules that govern the conduct of students involved in extracurriculars. In addition, the following rules of conduct apply to participants in extracurriculars: 1. The status of students for practicing and performing in extracurriculars while they are under school discipline shall be determined by the Dean of Students in consultation with the adult in charge of that activity and the Extracurricular Chairman. It is possible for such discipline to carry over into the following school year. 2. The use of tobacco in any form, alcoholic beverages of any kind, non-prescribed controlled drugs, and illegal performance enhancing substances in any way will result in some degree of forfeiture of participation in an extracurricular activity. For example, in athletics, violation of these training rules will result in forfeiture of all participation for the remainder of that team's current season and for a minimum of one month's time. Two violations in one school year will result in forfeiture of participation for all athletics that year. 3. Other rules of conduct may include items such as curfew, dress, personal appearance, and the like. Notification The extracurricular code will be distributed to all students and parents at registration time each school year. The adult in charge of each activity, under the guidance of the school's Extracurricular Council, will share all rules of conduct with all participants at the beginning of each activity. Adopted 2012

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Performance Opportunities

Music The voices of the MLS Concert Choir practice four times each week and sing in WELS congregations around Michigan as often as twice a month. Juniors and seniors audition for membership. In even-numbered years, a five-day tour takes place. In odd-numbered years the choir makes an extended tour outside Michigan during spring break. “The Shadows” is a group of twelve student singers who are selected from the ranks of the Concert Choir to rehearse and perform at grade schools and other public relations functions to promote the purpose of MLS. The MLS Cardinal Band practices three times weekly. There is a band concert each fall and spring, along with performances at the Christmas and Commencement Concerts. The Pep Band, drawn from the band membership, plays at athletic events. As time and talent permit, MLS also assembles small musical groups to perform at various school functions. Drama The MLS Court Street Players (CSP) present an annual major stage production, alternating musicals with non-musical plays. In the spring a Children’s Theater production is presented to entertain the youth of our congregations and schools. CSP also arranges periodic theater outings and workshops in stagecraft. An annual Talent Show offers all students a chance to perform before an appreciative audience. Rev. 08/2019

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Project Titus

In Scripture, Titus was a student of the apostle Paul and accompanied him on several of his missionary journeys. Today Titus lends his name to a program that allows current MLS students to have similar mission experiences. Since 1981, MLS students have traveled during the summer months to cities and countries both in the U.S. and abroad. These trips allow them to be exposed to cross-cultural outreach, to gain experience in the work of a mission, and to be encouraged to continue their training for the public Gospel ministry. In keeping with its purpose of ministry training, MLS, along with the WELS, covers the majority of a trip’s cost. Students pay a $200 fee which is applied to an account after the committee finalizes trip participants. Beginning in 2014, our students also have new opportunities to serve their Lord right in the Saginaw area. This is due to a new program called Project Titus - Saginaw. Opportunities such as helping at nursing homes, serving at the local pregnancy counseling center, helping with a local congregation’s outreach might all be possible opportunities for students who want to let their light shine in Christian action. Rev. 07/2019

Publications

A staff of students publishes The Red 'n' White, Seminary’s school periodical. Articles are posted periodically on Facebook and via the Cardinal App, an internet portal for members of the MLS family. Each year, student editors and staff also assemble the Cardinal, the MLS yearbook. Each student enrolled at MLS receives a copy of the yearbook. Rev. 08/2019

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Student Leadership

To encourage involvement and foster leadership skills, membership in the Student Council is open to any student who is willing and able to serve. The chief work of the Student Council is to plan and carry out the various school-wide activities that occur throughout the year. These activities include MLS Homecoming, the Christmas Party, the Winter Carnival, and the MLS Talent Show, as well as blood drives. Rev. 08/2019

STUDENT LIFE Announcements

Only on special occasions will announcements be made after chapel by a faculty member. Normally, announcements will be found on the Cardinal App home page for students and faculty to read. Faculty and group advisers can submit announcements either for campus wide notification or for individuals via the Cardinal App announcements form. Students who wish to make announcements should consult with the faculty adviser for their group. The faculty member will then submit the announcement via the Cardinal App. Students are expected to read posted announcements that apply to them on a daily basis. Rev. 07/2018

Boy/Girl Relations

Displays of affection between boys and girls should be decent and God pleasing. Care should be taken to avoid offense to bystanders and passersby. No kissing or massages, especially in the commons. Students who behave in

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poor taste will be disciplined. Counseling will be given to those who have caused offense. Rev. 07/2018

Campus Life

In all areas of life at MLS, God's Word rules supreme. Rules and regulations are set up for the orderly operation of the school. When enrolled, students consent to place themselves under the policies of the school, whether they are on or off campus. The dean of students is the campus pastor of the student body. He is assisted in his duties by the tutors (dormitory supervisors) and the dean of girls, and is supported by the president and faculty. The dean endeavors to work in harmony with parents and with a student's home pastor. The dean guides student life through encouragement and correction, law and gospel.

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Care of School Property

The repair or replacement cost of any damaged items provided by the school will be charged to any student whose use of the campus or its furnishings is reckless or whose conduct causes avoidable damage. When the responsibility for damage cannot be pinpointed, the cost of repair or replacement is distributed to all roommates, to all living on a particular floor, to all using a specific area, or even to the student body at large. Students are always given an opportunity to accept responsibility for accidental damage and step forward to make restitution. For reasons of campus security, students are not to prop open exterior doors and are forbidden the use of master keys. A student possessing an unauthorized master key faces automatic expulsion. Rev. 07/2018

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Controlled Substances

Use of alcohol or any type of regulated drug without a proper prescription is forbidden. The consumption of either is a violation of the law in the state of Michigan and is considered a breach of the confidence established when a student enrolls. Offenders may be suspended and expelled. Parents are expected to provide firm supervision of social gatherings that they or their children host for other MLS students. A student who hosts a party at which controlled substances are served forfeits enrollment. Possession or use of tobacco or nicotine in any form is not permitted and will result in discipline. Rev. 07/2018

Dining Hall

The MLS Dining Hall provides meals for dormitory students, seven days a week. As a staff, the Food Service Department aims to provide diners with tasty, nutritious meals that enable them to reach their full potential in the classroom, on the athletic field, or in support of God’s ministry. The Dining Hall is designed as an all-you-care-to-eat experience with multiple entrées, seasonal fruits and vegetables, a 20+ item salad bar, scratch-made soups, as well as freshly-baked desserts. With students from all over the globe, we continuously strive to prepare foods from various ethnicities to give these students a little taste of home, while also offering domestic students the chance to try some international flavor. We actively encourage students to try food items that they may not have seen or tasted before, in the hopes that they may find a new favorite. Suggestions or recipes from home are always appreciated and have shown to help alleviate homesickness. The past decade has seen a dramatic rise in food allergies and sensitivities among Americans. Please bring any medically-based food concerns to the attention of our Food Service Director, Rob DeVore, at rjd@mlsem.org. We Return to the Table of Contents

will work with parents and our medical staff to provide meal alternatives when necessary, such as nut-free desserts, lactose-free milk, or gluten-free pastas and breads. In addition to providing meals for the dormitory students, the MLS Dining Hall offers the option to purchase meals to commuting students, faculty, and staff members. These meals are billed at a cost of $4.00 per meal for the same all-you-care-to-eat plan as the dormitory students. Families with multiple students attending MLS may choose to have their accounts combined into a single family plan, rather than maintaining separate accounts for each student. An additional benefit to this family plan is that parents or other family members are able to use the same plan when they visit campus. Funds remaining in meal accounts at the conclusion of enrollment can be held for future family members, transferred to the tuition account, or refunded to families at their request. If you have any questions about the MLS Dining Hall or meal accounts, please contact our Food Service Director, Rob DeVore, at rjd@mlsem.org. Rev. 08/2019

Dormitory Living

Each dormitory resident is supplied with a bed, a chest of drawers, a study desk and chair. Dormitory students most often will have their study halls in the library. However, scheduled study periods may be conducted in other rooms. Each student is expected to provide a mattress pad, bed linens, towels, pillow, and blankets. If fitted sheets are preferred, all dormitory mattresses are twin extra long. Dorm students may have electronics (computers, game systems, televisions, etc.) in their rooms. However, freshmen may not have televisions in their rooms until the second semester. No additional furniture Return to the Table of Contents

may be added to the room without the Dean of Students’ permission. Fire codes prohibit the use of microwaves, hot pots, irons, and refrigerators in dorm rooms. Microwaves are available for student use in the IDO and in the Commons. No tape of any kind is to be used on the walls. The IDO will provide adhesives to dorm students free of charge. Beds must be made daily and rooms kept in good order. Each residence hall has no charge laundry equipment for use by students. Storage space is available for bicycles. Rev. 07/2019

Dress Code

How to Dress for School: Being a student at MLS is a high calling. It is your current God-given vocation, a step towards another high calling later on. The school therefore asks you to dress the part, especially during the academic day and also outside the academic day. As you consider what to wear each day, give thought to how it will enable you to be a good student, whether it is appropriate for the classroom setting, how you along with everyone else can instill pride in the student body, and whether it is modest, neat, and in keeping with the important business of the day that is before you. A faculty committee will work with you so you can better understand what the school considers proper attire as you make decisions on what to wear. This committee will also counsel you when they feel it is necessary and ask you to change your attire if it is considered inappropriate. To show respect for classroom decorum… ● hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the classroom. ● all clothing should be clean and in good condition.

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● shorts of sufficient length are only allowed in August, September and May. ● clothing should not display anything that might be inconsistent with our Christian values. ● items primarily meant for sleepwear are not allowed (such as slippers). ● items primarily meant for athletic and recreational purposes are not allowed in class (such as sweatpants). To strive at all times for the decent and wholesome appearance that Scripture encourages…. ● skirts and tops should not be distasteful or provocative, covering the midriff and chest areas. ● tight-fitting leggings and the like must be covered by a dress or skirt. ● tank tops of any kind are not allowed in class. ● undergarments should never be visible. To help instill pride among the MLS family… ● MLS attire is strongly encouraged. ● clothing or personal grooming that is considered outside the mainstream should only be done if approval is given in advance (such as hair styles or color, jewelry, or tattoos). ● students should wear clothing that is of higher standard in class than what is used for lounging.

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Drills and Security

Periodic fire, tornado or intruder drills will be conducted. Please follow posted guidelines. Do not compromise the security of the school by propping outside doors that are locked. Rev. 04/2019

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Employment

The MLS Board discourages employment that erodes scholastic achievement or that lessens participation in the MLS extracurricular program. State of Michigan work permits are available in the administration office.

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Free Time

Hallways are not for holding meetings or socializing. Students may use the locker hallways quietly to get or return books while classes are in session or students are practicing piano. Shouting and disorderly conduct inside the building is not permitted. Running indoors, except for the gymnasium, is forbidden because it is dangerous. Music is to be played at moderate volume on campus--especially in the commons and dormitory. Commuting students are not to be in the upper three floors of the dormitory during the academic day except with the permission of the dorm staff. Rev. 07/2018

Guests

Guests include anyone who is not a member of the MLS student body or its faculty and staff. Guests and alumni who wish to visit any part of the building at times other than public events must sign in at the school office during the day or the interdorm office at night. They will be given a badge to identify them as visitors or alumni so that current students and faculty will recognize them as having registered in either the Interdorm office or the administration office. Guests are expected to leave the campus within an hour following a public event, after which permission for a longer stay is necessary. There is a fee for guests or commuting students to stay in the dormitory.

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Health Services

A nurse is on duty during morning hours each school day. She keeps each student's health history record. An athletic trainer is present at many interscholastic athletic events and most practices, and is available on a regular basis to assist any student, including non-athletes. The cost of visiting a physician or the hospital is billed directly to parents.

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MLS Directory

Each year MLS publishes a directory of all members of the Seminary student body, faculty, and staff. Names of students, home addresses, and phone numbers are considered directory information. Families are able to indicate to MLS through the enrollment process if they wish to have any such information excluded from the campus directory. Please treat this information with great care and do not share the link to our directory outside the MLS family.

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Motor Vehicles

Car use assumes good habits and responsibility. All students are expected to follow school policies regarding the use of cars and other vehicles because car use is a privilege rather than a right. Dormitory students must have permission from the dorm staff to use their cars and to ride in the cars of others in accordance with the wishes of each student’s parents. Parents inform the dorm staff of their wishes during the enrollment process. Both commuting and dormitory students who want to drive and park vehicles while at MLS must obtain an operating permit from the school. Cars brought to the environs of the school are to be parked in the school parking lot in the assigned space. Drivers of cars parked in front of the gate face a

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fine. Students should never park in the dormitory staff parking area by the dumpster. Please drive slowly in the parking lot and on Hardin Street. The privilege to park or operate a vehicle is suspended when a student is behind in financial obligations to the school. Drinking and driving results in automatic termination of enrollment whether a student lives in the dorm or commutes.

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Taking Care

We are caretakers of the campus our synod has given us to use; help to keep all areas neat and clean. Pick up after yourself and others, and use the trash containers. Food, beverages (except for water) and gum are not to be consumed in classrooms or piano rooms. Sports equipment is for outdoors only. Do not pass through the door leading from the bulletin board hallway to the music hallway when the light above the door is lit. For the security of all, do not prop doors open. Walking on the roofs of the school is strictly forbidden. The City of Saginaw charges a fee for false alarms that bring fire department vehicles to our campus. The full replacement cost of any vandalized item, the cost of repair for damage above normal wear, or the charges for a false fire alarm will be charged to those responsible. When no one accepts responsibility, charges are made to the damage deposit of all who customarily use the item or the area. Please keep your personal items secure so that others are not tempted. Do not take anything that isn’t yours.

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The Seminary Family

The expression Seminary Family is often heard on campus. It is used by students and faculty to describe the close and friendly bond that exists at MLS. Our common Christian faith ties people together in love and concern for one another. Students worship, study, practice, compete and eat meals together. Friendships can grow so strong that classmates consider each other brothers and sisters for life. Return to the Table of Contents

Each year students review the “Seminary Family Code,” a document that emphasizes the positive relationships that exist between members of a Christian family. Students are to observe the scriptural principles reflected in the MLS Family Code. New students are encouraged to look to responsible students in the upper classes for help and guidance and to respect their efforts to promote the policies and procedures of the school. Ordering students to run errands, clean, make beds, carry books or trays, give up food, money or other personal items, or do other tasks for the personal benefit of upperclass students breaks the Seminary Family Code. MLS Family Code As a student at MLS and child of God, I am committed to… ● Standing up for what is God-pleasing, not let the school suffer because of peer pressure ● Holding a higher standard for myself than others, not be a hypocrite ● Treating others with dignity, not embarrass or humiliate ● Earning respect, not demand it ● Showing respect, not create disorder by undermining authority ● Dealing privately before publicly, neither run to authorities nor gossip as a first step ● Remembering that I, too, am a sinner loved by my Lord, not conform to the ways of the world but seek and apply guidance from God’s Word As a student at MLS, I have a right to expect… ● Respect for my person, my possessions and my feelings ● Discipline when I am wrong that is fair and for my good, and that is done out of Christian love ● Full use of my time and opportunities for worship, study, meals, recreation and sleep ● Nothing for myself that is not right for others Return to the Table of Contents

As an upperclassman at MLS I have a special responsibility to… ● Set a positive example as a leader on campus, not lead others astray ● Use authority only when other responsible people will support me, not go off on my own ● Discipline in Christian love, not intimidate or use physical force ● Be able to explain and defend my actions to anyone, not act before I think

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Things Forbidden

The use or possession of tobacco or nicotine products, alcoholic beverages, or non-prescribed controlled drugs is forbidden. Violators face discipline up to expulsion and lose eligibility according to the provisions of the MLS Extracurricular Code. A student may not possess weapons on campus. Any knives, bows or guns brought onto campus for hunting must be checked in immediately with a member of the dorm staff. Expulsion from school is automatic for the following reasons: driving under the influence, hosting a gathering of students at which the host permits controlled substances to be consumed, having an unauthorized school key, and being in the wrong dormitory without an acceptable reason. Rev. 07/2018

Worship

Regular contact with God’s Word and the shared blessings of joint worship are central to life at MLS Students are expected to be regular in their church attendance when at home and to attend services at a Saginaw area WELS or ELS congregation when at school on the weekends. All students are expected in morning chapel. All students on campus at the time are expected at evening chapel. Return to the Table of Contents

Morning Chapel Because of the importance of this activity, please maintain a worshipful atmosphere at all times. Leave classroom materials at the door of your next class, not at the chapel doors. Enter chapel immediately through the closest door and sit in your assigned seat. Remain quiet and prepare for worship. Keep feet off the chapel chairs. Leave the chairs in formation. Exit chapel by your class door when directed by the student usher. Never schedule a meeting immediately after morning chapel. Rev. 07/2018

Administration Faculty and Instructors

Administration President Vice President Dean of Students Dean of Girls Academic Dean Admissions Director, Domestic Admissions Director, International Athletic Director Assistant Athletic Director Music Director Registrar Business Manager

Mark T. Luetzow Justin J. Danell David E. Koehler Melissa J. LaBair M. Brian Kopp Andrew T. Naumann Karl M. Schmugge Andrew T. Naumann Leonard A. Proeber Andrew T. Naumann Chris M. Eubank

Permanent Faculty Ash, Allen, B.A. (2018)

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Science

Bode, Marcus, B.A., M.Div. (1987) German, Latin Chartrand, Ross, B.A., M.Div (2017) Admissions Danell, Justin, B.S. (2018) History Koehler, David, B.A., M.Div. (2010) Religion Kopp, Brian, B.A., M.Ed. (2015) English Kopp, Cheryl, B.S. (2016) Art, English LaBair, Melissa, B.S. (2012) English, Phy Ed LaBair, Seth, B.S. (2013) Mathematics, History Luetzow, Mark, B.A., M.Div. (2018) Religion Naumann, Andrew, B.A., M.Div., M.Ed. (2010) Religion Proeber, Leonard, B.S., M.A. (1995) Music Scheuerlein, Eric, B.S. (2017) Mathematics Schmitzer, Jordan, B.S. (2018) Phy Ed, Science Schmugge, Karl, B.A., M.Div (1999) Phy Ed, Religion Vasold, Terrance, B.S., M.A. (1981) (Ret.) History Instructors Chartrand, Charissa, B.S. (2017) Spanish Jacobs, Haven, B.S., M.A. (2018) Spanish Luetzow, Bethel, B.S. (2018) Piano Proeber, Laurel, B.S. (2001) Piano Siegler, Arianna, B.S. (2017) Music Valus, Courtney, B.S. (2019) Music, Piano Dormitory Supervisors Jensen, Nathanael, B.A., M.Div (2019) Latin, History Plocher, Megan, B.S. (2019) Mathematics, Phy Ed Plocher, Micah, B.A., M.Div (2018) German Van Alstine, Katherine, B.S. (2018) Mathematics Rev. 07/2019

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Governing Board

Rev. Greg Gibbons, Livonia, MI, C hairman (2019) Mr. Keith Kriewall, Puyallup, WA S ecretary (2020) Mr. Stephen Schultz, Antioch, IL (2023) Rev. Adam Bode, Cleveland, WI (2024) Rev. Craig Engel, Wilmar, MN (2024) Mr. Mark Eubank, Saginaw, MI (2018) Rev. Andrew Retberg, The Woodlands, TX (2020) Mr. Brent Diehm, Onalaska, WI (2022) Advisory Members Rev. Mark Schroeder, Milwaukee, WI President of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Rev. Snowden Sims, Columbus, OH President of the Michigan District Rev. Paul Prange, Milwaukee, WI Administrator for the WELS Board for Ministerial Education Rev. Mark T. Luetzow, Saginaw, MI President of Michigan Lutheran Seminary The MLS Governing Board meets annually in September/October, and February/March. Additional meetings and phone conferences are scheduled as needed. Board members may be contacted through the MLS Administration Office. Rev. 08/2019

Professors Emeriti

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(1958-1991) (1970-1993) (1969-1994) (1977-1995) (1992-2009) (1973-2013)

Zeiger, Dr. William E. Vasold, Terrance R. Wooster, James K. Kohler, Joanne R Weihrauch, Carl J.

(1976-2014) (1981-2015) (1996-2017) (1995-2018) (2001-2018)

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