Strategic Plan: 2012-2020
One in Christ
Vision 2020
Core Values Christ-Centered: We emphasize salvation through Jesus Christ in all we do; our relationships, our course of study and our daily activities are guided by the love of God, expressed in Jesus Christ.
Christian Education in the Lutheran Tradition: We offer the benefits of Christian education to families in the greater St. Louis area and beyond.
College Prep: We provide a college-prep experience which prepares each student to achieve his or her God-given potential; our students are postured for success at the collegiate level and beyond.
Develop a Servant Leadership Legacy: We are committed to ongoing processes that develop generations of Christ-like servant leaders who celebrate their baptismal identity and offer themselves as witnesses to God on behalf of others in their family, the church and the world.
Develop the Whole Student: We provide a safe environment where students are nurtured and thrive spiritually, intellectually, and socially; we promote the physical, social and mental health of our students.
Diverse Environment: We are one in Christ and inclusive of ethnicity, religious affiliation, academic ability, and socio-economic status.
Excellence: We will always do our best to reach our highest possible level of achievement in all areas of education.
Leadership in Lutheran Christian Education: We are the leading organization fostering Lutheran Christian Education in the greater St. Louis community and beyond.
Stewardship: We are managers of all life’s resources and will use them for God’s purposes.
UNITED in Christ
Mission Statement: LHSA facilitates college preparatory Christian education and nurtures a diverse community of Christian leaders.
Our Promise Our promise is fulfilled through our mission. It enables us to nurture, challenge and prepare our students to be life-long learners, leaders and Christian servants. Two words, RELATIONSHIPS and
PREPARATION are key to our promise. These two words provide commonality between our communities and our schools. A unity that is in Jesus Christ allows us to nurture students in their faith, challenge them in academics and prepare them as whole people through service and leadership in a domestic and global environment.
One in Christ:
VISION 2020 The Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis (LHSA) will strive to build upon the many strengths of the St. Louis Lutheran Christian community while thrusting forward in a complex and ever-changing educational world, providing excellence and cuttingedge programs, facilities and technology for all students. ■ A unity in Jesus Christ, nurturing students as
life-long Christian leaders.
■ A global perspective, rich in diversity. ■
A 21st century focus on learning.
■ A collaborative and cooperative approach
with churches and schools.
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Effective and data-driven communications
based on a comprehensive marketing and
communication plan.
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Long-term sustainability through relationship
building, cooperation, and best practices.
The Impact: Our graduates are prepared. Our graduates are UNIQUE individuals, BLESSED with talents and gifts, UNITED IN CHRIST, and PREPARED to continue their education at their college of choice and to serve as leaders for Christ in their homes, churches, and communities. They have built a foundation for lifelong relationships and lifelong learning. They are instruments of God, prepared to make a difference in the world.
Critical Targets & Corporate Go Critical Target 1:
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Our Lutheran High Schools are recognized as a first choice in the region.
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1.1 Corporate Goal:
Our schools will be consistently noted as high schools of choice in the St. Louis region, considered as a “first choice� selection by our Lutheran community and a top choice of the greater community.
1.2 Corporate Goal:
A methodical, consistent and active marketing and recruitment program will be in place at each school. Recruitment of various ethnic and desired socio-economic qualities will be sought. A global perspective will be integrated in all areas of the school experience.
1.3 Corporate Goal:
Programs will be implemented that are at the leading edge of technology integration and are relevant, practical and vital to a 21st century academic program.
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Critical Target 3: The Lutheran High School Association is the guiding force for Lutheran Christian education in the region striving for a comprehensive educational system preschool through 12. 3.1 Corporate Goal:
Faculty and volunteers will lead face-to-face, ongoing inter-level, collaboration toward educational and ministry excellence.
3.2 Corporate Goal:
Elementary schools and educational organization will collaborate and cooperate for educational and ministry excellence.
Join us! You can be a part of the Lutheran High School Association family by sharing the story of our schools, by lifting up our ministry in prayer, by your presence at events, and through your gifts. We are thankful for the thousands of alumni and friends who share our passion for preparing young leaders for Christ.
Tim Hipenbecker, President 5401 Lucas & Hunt Saint Louis, MO 63121 314-382-6650 lhsastl.org