5401 Lucas & Hunt Road • St. Louis, MO 63121 tel. 314.389.3100 • fax 314.389.3103
www.lhsn.org Nurturing Christian Hearts. Building Strong Minds.
Faith Comes First Nurturing students in their faith is the primary mission of Lutheran North. Our students are surrounded by people who find great joy in helping them grow closer to their Savior. Everyday students hear a Christian message and worship the Lord in chapel. Teachers and students pray together at the beginning of every class. The Bible is the basis for all spiritual instruction and students take four years of theology as part of the curriculum. Our campus pastors, administrators, faculty and staff model Christian behavior and approach conflicts with a spirit of forgiveness. Turning to Scripture when facing challenges, worshipping and praying together, and working side-by-side to serve people in need are daily practices at Lutheran North.
Our Mission
Lutheran High School North is a diverse educational community whose unity is in Jesus Christ. We exist to nurture young Christians for further education and Christian service. Guiding Principles
To nurture students: Spiritually Academically Holistically
Christian Education Changes Lives A leader in Christian education, Lutheran churches in the United States operate more schools than any other Protestant denomination. In Saint Louis, secondary education began in 1946 when Lutheran High School opened at the old Mary Institute building at Lake and Waterman in the city. By 1954 studies revealed a need for a school in northwest Saint Louis County. Ten years later in 1964, Lutheran High School North opened its doors at Lucas and Hunt Road. For more than 40 years Lutheran North has changed lives by offering Christian secondary education in the community. With generous support from sixty-three churches that comprise the Lutheran High School Association, over four thousand alumni and donors, and a multi- million dollar endowment, Lutheran North is prepared to uphold its reputation for excellence for generations to come.
We care about our community and embrace the diversity and individuality of our students.
Our Community Matters When you choose a high school, you choose a community where your student will spend four very important years learning both academic and life lessons. The community at Lutheran North is one that embraces diversity and values the similarities and differences we have as individuals. United by faith in Jesus Christ, students build relationships with people who may not look or live the same way they do. Our graduates tell us the diverse learning environment at Lutheran North enriched their lives and made it easier to transition to college and the workplace. With a convenient location along Interstate 70, the school is easily accessible from any part of the city or county. Come and experience our community. It’s something special. students serving others is a priority Lutheran North is a community that cares for its friends and neighbors. Students make a difference by volunteering their time to help people in need. As part of our graduation requirements, students must give sixty hours of service to the community and many cheerfully exceed this expectation. For one day each semester, students work in area food pantries, soup kitchens, inner city churches, day care centers, elementary schools, hospitals and other organizations as part of a school-wide Faith in Action program. Students experience the joy of sharing their time and energy to make a positive impact.
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Challenging College Preparatory Curriculum Lutheran North students rise to meet a challenging college-prep curriculum. A faculty of lifelong learners and master teachers share their passion for knowledge with students. Small class sizes and block scheduling provide an environment where innovative teaching methods and student participation thrive. With school-wide technology integration and a well-equipped media center, teachers and students have access to information and learning resources from around the world. Students who qualify can earn college credit while in high school through Advanced Placement (AP) and Advance College Credit (ACC) courses offered in partnership with St. Louis University. Integrity is Essential to Learning At Lutheran North we believe that true learning depends on honesty. All students sign an honor code promising to complete all homework, tests, papers and projects without cheating, stealing, lying or tolerating an act of dishonesty. Students learn to take responsibility for their actions and develop the discipline necessary to plan for and achieve goals. Students are expected to think for themselves and express original ideas. Respecting different points of view is encouraged in our student-centered learning environment. Planning for a Bright Future Over ninety-six percent of Lutheran North graduates attend college. As early as freshman year, students begin to explore career options. By graduation, they have developed an educational plan for college and beyond. Experienced counselors target universities that meet the educational needs and campus life students are seeking. The Counseling Center schedules meetings with college representatives on campus and sponsors trips to visit college campuses throughout the school year. To take the mystery out of applying for college, our counselors meet with parents, help students with the application process and offer assistance finding scholarships. Due to high student achievement and the ongoing work of the Counseling Center, an average senior class of 85 students will be offered over 4 million dollars in scholarship awards. Lutheran North is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and complies with its Statement of Principles of Good Practice.
We prepare lifetime learners who will share their knowledge with the next generation.
Excellence in Academics Lutheran North has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and has earned the highest honor of Exemplary Lutheran High School twice from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges/AdvanceEd, and National Lutheran Schools Accreditation, Lutheran North is a school that stands out and has the results to prove it:
Average ACT Results 36 30 24 18 12 6
scholarship awards
of students in the top 50%
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10%
28
25%
25
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21 national average
in Millions
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3.5
3.8
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We are Crusaders The Crusaders have achieved many championships and are known as one of the top small school athletic programs in Missouri. Lutheran North is frequently ranked in the top five in the metropolitan area for its extracurricular programs. Our students have won over 120 individual and team MSHSAA District Championships. Fourteen Lutheran North teams have won State Championships, and teams in tennis, baseball, track, football, and basketball have finished in the final four.
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Crusader State Championship Teams Football
Boys Track
1981 1988 1989 1990 1999
1995 1996 1997 2001
Girls Track 1995 1996 1997
Boys Basketball 2002 2005
34 teams have finished in the final four.
Lutheran North students are taught to play smart and are honored for their sportsmanship.
Crusaders Compete to Win The Crusaders of Lutheran North always compete to win and have a reputation for coming out on top. As a highly-respected member of the Missouri State High School Athletics Association (MSHSAA), our boys’ sports teams compete in the ABC League and the girls compete in the Metro Women’s Athletic Association (MWAA). Over fifteen sports teams are offered to both boys and girls each school year. Our teams play in 400 contests each year. Students are coached to achieve their full potential and grow individually and as a team. As Christian role models at sporting events, Lutheran North students are honored consistently for outstanding sportsmanship. Lutheran North students are taught to play smart and most of our teams and athletes achieve honor roll status. Outstanding Facilities for Outstanding Programs Due to the generous gifts of many Lutheran North friends and alumni of Lutheran North and Lutheran Central, we have recently expanded our outdoor athletic facilities. The addition includes two new soccer fields, a baseball field, a softball field, a football practice field, a baseball/softball practice field, a new football stadium and an eight lane all-weather track. Above the football field and track is a pavilion housing a concession stand, restrooms, storage, press box and filming/spotting platform. Through the addition of its new athletic complex, Lutheran North added twenty-seven acres of space for sporting events and parking. Putting the Fun in Fundamentals During the summer months, the Lutheran North campus is filled with grade and middle school students who participate in the Crusader Summer Academy and Sports Leagues. Our coaches teach students the fundamentals of the sport and everyone meets players from other schools. Summer leagues and camps are a great way for prospective students to get to know the campus, coaches, teachers, and make new friends. The emphasis is on participation and building skills.
Band is Big Over thirty percent of our students play in the Maroon and Gold band. Our outstanding band program offers two levels of concert band as well as jazz band. Students perform at football games, churches, community events, and annual concerts. The top concert band goes on a band tour and competes at the district and state band festival. Lutheran North band students consistently achieve number One and Two ratings at the district and state level. A strings group has recently been added to the program. Committed to the fine arts, Lutheran North sponsors an elementary band program for area schools offering bi-weekly beginning band classes to students in grades 5-8.
Our fine arts programs encourage students to express themselves creatively.
Voices Raised in Song Through the choir program, voices, music and lyrics share the message of God’s love and salvation to others. Students are trained to perform together and learn skills to become well-rounded singers. The concert choir sings in chapel and travels to participate in worship services. A student-led Gospel choir praises God through song. All choirs participate in spring and fall concerts. Act One, Scene Two Thespians at Lutheran North work as a team to produce a fall play and spring musical each year. Students are involved in every aspect of the production: auditioning, acting and rehearsing, set design, props and construction, costume and makeup, lighting and sound. From well before curtain rises to the final bow, students collaborate to make every show memorable. Students participate in Metro Youth Shakespeare, a program of the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis. Appreciating the Arts The art curriculum challenges students to express themselves creatively. Students learn to appreciate art and its rich history. Use of traditional media and computer technology to create images is part of the program. Drawing, ceramics, and painting, are just a few of the ways students explore shape, color, texture, lighting and composition of the subject matter. Lutheran North graduates have received scholarships in the arts.
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Creative Expression Thrives At Lutheran North, students develop skills they can use for a lifetime. This is especially true in the Fine Arts. Band, Choir, Gospel Choir, Drama, and Art programs are open to all students freshmen through seniors.
Friends for a Lifetime No one will argue the importance of strong relationships during the high school years. At Lutheran North, students build friendships that often last a lifetime. Learning how to interact socially is a skill that we help students develop during their high school years. Our extracurricular clubs offer students many options for involvement beyond the classroom. We have something for everyone.
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Clubs at Lutheran North Leadership Student Council Student Ambassadors Trend HiSTEP Peer Ministers Academic National Honor Society Mathematics Team Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Extracurricular Thespians Chess Club International Travel Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Over 95% of students at Lutheran North are involved in an extracurricular activity.
Growing Together in Faith Students grow in their faith through organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and through the efforts of the Peer Ministers group. Students are involved in Bible study and work together on service projects. Peer Ministers help with new student orientation, lead small group chapels and serve as role models every day. Students pray and study God’s Word together and rely on each other for Christian advice and support. Two full-time campus pastors are available to minister to the spiritual needs of students.
Learning how to interact socially is a skill that we help students develop during their high school years.
Parents Welcome With the days of classroom parties and field trips a distant memory, parents can begin to feel left out of the high school experience. At Lutheran North we encourage parents to stay connected and involved in school activities through parent groups called Crusader Circles. Families are grouped into Crusader Circles with other parents to get acquainted and get involved with the Boosters Club and activities like Project Graduation and teacher appreciation. Parents build relationships while being a visible presence in their students’ lives. Any time of the day or night, parents and students can access assignments, current grades, or contact an instructor through the school website.
Snapshots of Success Our graduates go on to find success in many fields: Law, Engineering, Medicine, Education, Business, but they always remember their years at Lutheran North where they built lifelong relationships and created lasting memories. Whatever path they choose, we believe in providing a well-rounded education that encompasses the mind, body and spirit, and gives students a blueprint for life and the foundation for success.
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“I remember being coached in football and track at Lutheran North by Mr. Crisler. He was an excellent teacher. I loved Algebra.”
Mark petersen, class of 1971 Mark graduated with a B.S. in Vocational and Technical Education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, IL. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1975. He is now President of Central Pattern and Rockbridge Castings, Inc. He enjoys bow hunting, fly fishing, church choir, coaching, and biking.
The Petersen Family: Renee (13); Mark; Sue; Erik (21) (LN Class of 2005); Jacqueline (Erik’s girlfriend); Donnie Hulke (Andrea’s husband); and Andrea Hulke (26) (LN Class of 1999)
“I think the academics and especially college level classes definitely prepared me well for college. The teamwork mentality the school fosters helped prepare me for all social encounters, from family to friends to business.” stephanie russell-wilcox, class of 1990 Stephanie graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, where she also earned her J.D. She is now the Assistant General Counsel for MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. She enjoys running, reading, travel, and football.
The Russell-Wilcox Family: Stephanie with Skylar (5) and Asher (3); Stephanie’s husband Jeff passed away in 2005.
“At Lutheran North I learned the building blocks to becoming a man. Irrespective of my degrees, the four years at Lutheran North were the most influential years of my life.”
jason greer, class of 1992 Jason earned his B.S. in Social Work from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN, his M.A. in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and his M.A. in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois in ChampaignUrbana, IL. He is the owner of Greer Consulting, Inc., which specializes in Labor and Management Consulting. Jason enjoys time with family, reading comic books (especially Batman), movies, and weightlifting.
The Greer Family: Mitchell (14); Jada (20 months); Jason; Danette; and Trevor (10)
A Facility for Learning A Secluded Park-like Setting Once you cross the bridge onto campus property, you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and enter a park-like setting. Students at Lutheran North enjoy a beautiful forty-seven acre campus that is safe and secure. Bordered by Norwood Hills Country Club, Lucas and Hunt Village Apartments and Interstate 70, the school is tucked away in a wooded landscape of mature trees and rolling hills. In a survey of recent graduates, ninety-four percent responded that they felt safe on campus.
Our students feel safe and secure on our beautiful 47-acre campus.
Designed with Learning in Mind The school building is 130,000 square feet dedicated to helping students grow. Our campus is a completely wireless environment with three stationary computer labs and three mobile laptop labs. Our media center offers students access to books, periodicals, newspapers and the E-Library. Smart boards and multimedia projectors are used daily for instruction. Four science labs are designed to study bio-tech, physics, chemistry and DNA. In the newly renovated greenhouse, students conduct research for the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. An art studio, student gallery, gymnasium, weight room, full-service cafeteria and bookstore are conveniently located on campus.
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5401 Lucas & Hunt Road • St. Louis, MO 63121 tel. 314.389.3100 • fax 314.389.3103
www.lhsn.org Nurturing Christian Hearts. Building Strong Minds.