Curriculum
Lutheran High School offers a college preparatory curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of students and prepare them for a successful post-secondary experience. Dual Credit (DC) and/or Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available in English, languages, math, science, and social studies.
Graduation Requirements
LHSKC students must successfully complete thirty credits to receive a diploma. One credit is awarded for the successful completion of a year-long course
Courses must be completed with passing grades in the following areas:
Religion (4 credits)
English (4 credits)
Mathematics (4 credits)
Science (3 credits)
Social Studies (3 credits)
Language (2 credits)
Fine Arts (2 credits)
Practical Arts (1 credit)
PE/Health (1.5 credits)
Finance (.5 credit)
Electives (5 credits)
Total Credits = 30 Credits
Grading
All grades are included in the computation of the cumulative grade point average (GPA) using the traditional four point system. There are no weighted grades or additional quality points for honors, accelerated, or advanced courses.
A 4.00 (92-100) C 2.00 (72-76)
A- 3.67 (90-91) C- 1.67 (70-71)
B+ 3.33 (87-89) D+ 1.33 (67-69)
B 3.00 (82-86) D 1.0 (62-66)
B- 2.67 (80-82) D- 0.67 (60-61)
C+ 2.33 (77-79) F 0.000 (<60)
Other grade notations: AUD = audit, E = effort (credit awarded; 0.0 GPA), I = incomplete (no credit yet), W = withdrawal
Class Rank
Lutheran High School does not rank students.
Faculty & Staff
Of the seventeen faculty, over 72 percent have attained an advanced degree in their field. The average class size (all classes) is 15 students. The teacher-student ratio is 1:11. Our faculty averages over 15 years of experience.