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DIFFERENCE YO U’VE BEEN LO O KI N G F O R
STRENGTHENED BY FAITH. PREPARED FOR LIFE.
The Orange Lutheran Experience prioritizes the development of healthy, strong, caring people who understand their identity is in Christ alone and who are strengthened and prepared for a Christian life of purpose, service, and leadership in a global society. Established in 1973, we are committed to preparing the next generation who will lead our nation and change the
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world by solving problems and serving people for His glory.
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Our culture is rooted in caring relationships, high standards of personalized excellence, and a warm, energetic atmosphere that creates a safe, nurturing environment where all learners can thrive as they discover and develop their unique gifts, talents, and passions.
OUR
Introduction
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Strengthened by Faith. Prepared for Life.
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE
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NO OTHER
THE DIFFERENCE YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
A N O T E F R O M P R I N C I PA L T O D D E K L U N D
YOU’RE LIKELY TO HEAR THE PHRASE “THE LANCER FAMILY” while on campus at Orange Lutheran. It’s our unique term to describe the transformational campus culture, united in Christ, that makes Orange Lutheran a special community. Just like your family, it is at the heart of our purpose to fully equip each student with the foundational skills and experiences needed to succeed not only in high school, but in college and beyond as leaders in a global society.
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truly unique environment that is like no other.
Within each platform, passionate leaders foster a personalized approach that focuses on the development of the whole child. For nearly fifty years, Lancers have been inspired to engage in a vibrant student culture that empowers opportunities to serve, lead, create, connect, and cultivate their God-given talents and passions. High standards of excellence, support, and empathy permeate every aspect of the OLu community.
Through unified partnerships with each family that rest on Christ alone, we continue to prepare learners who are strengthened by faith and prepared for life. Simply put, Orange Lutheran is unlike any other high school, and the difference you’ve been looking for.
For His Glory,
Todd Eklund Principal
Introduction
Genuine care, love, and a sense of belonging are woven into our fabric in order to create a
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STRENGTHENED BY FAIT
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Introduction
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ACADEMICS
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GREAT TEACHING IS AT THE HEART OF LEARNING
Orange Lutheran’s renowned educators elevate the educational
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and resilience in all learners. Consistent with Biblical Truth, our comprehensive academic program integrates faith and learning while challenging and supporting all learners according to their unique abilities, interests, and needs.
Academics
experience by fostering a mindset of discovery, growth, persistence,
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FOR EVERY LEARNER Exclusively designed for
Accommodating Special Academic Needs
independent learners by
Learners with special
our curriculum experts,
academic needs and
hyflex course options
diagnosed disabilities
blend face-to-face
receive personalized
learning with a flexible,
support through the
technology-enhanced,
Department of Special
Hyflex Courses On-Campus/ Synchronous Our On-Campus/ Synchronous learning option allows students to alternate between classroom/on-campus settings and real-time,
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livestreamed classes,
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offering a traditional high school experience while
self-guided environment. These courses are specifically designed for organized and selfmotivated students who desire flexibility in their schedule.
Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses For learners seeking to be challenged by the most rigorous courses
respecting current health
possible while studying
and safety requirements.
what they love, we offer 21 honors-level and 19 AP courses taught by expert educators accomplished in their individual fields. Orange Lutheran AP students consistently score significantly higher than California and national averages.
Average Class Size
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Programs and Services (DSPS). Through customized coursework, DSPS educators help learners reach their graduation goals through
Overall learner to educator ratio:
15 1 TO
accommodations in reading level, research expectations, notetaking requirements, and dedicated learning support services.
Average learner to staff ratio:
7 1 TO
strengths, and goals, Academies inspire and enhance the academic experience by offering a variety of options to hone individual talents in a specific subject area. Through specialized coursework, collaborative experiences, internships, and capstone projects, learners are provided with the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of specific disciplines. Their intentional focus and commitment to their field are recognized on their transcript.
MINISTRY HUMANITIES VISUAL ARTS BUSINESS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) PERFORMING ARTS (Vocal, Instrumental, Musical Theater)
Academics
ACADEMIES
Based on each learner’s personal interests,
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OLO
ORANGE LUTHERAN ONLINE
A leader in Christian online education since 2004, Orange Lutheran Online (OLO) brings the Orange Lutheran experience and incredible flexibility to students on campus and worldwide. With over 50 courses to choose from in a wide variety of disciplines, including core courses that are NCAA- and UC-approved as well as honors and Advanced Placement
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(AP) courses, OLO makes obtaining a high school diploma more
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convenient than ever before. Students may enroll for a single course, a combination of online and on-campus classes, or as a fulltime online student. Online summer courses are also available. Our courses are designed to meet the highest national standards for quality online courses and our online instructors are held to the same high expectations as our on-campus instructors. All OLO courses mirror the academic structure and teaching methods of traditional classroom learning, but with a convenient and flexible format.
with students to enhance the learning process and promote career, academic, and social-emotional development.
150 1 TO
California student-tocounselor ratio = 700 to 1
International Students
College Athletics Advisor Student-athletes have
Our international
specific concerns that
student counselor is
require additional
For those who desire
well-versed in meeting
counselor advice and
a private college
the unique needs of
support. Our College
Freshman Support
consultant, our
these learners and
Athletics Advisor provides
counseling experts
provides assistance as
expertise in reviewing
Freshman-only counselors
specialize in providing
they are introduced
academic eligibility
are dedicated to assisting
a personalized college
to a new culture and
requirements for both the
our newest Lancers with
admission strategy
embrace the OLu
NCAA and NAIA, assisting
the transition into high
including step-by-
Experience.
with understanding
school, which may include
step assistance, essay
recruiting rules, as well
managing an academically
writing support, career
as providing guidance in
rigorous schedule,
inventories, personality
managing the recruiting
adjusting to changing
and learning style
process with prospective
friend groups, and help
assessments, and a
college athletes.
getting connected with
series of prescribed
activities on campus.
planning meetings.
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our passionate and specifically trained counselors work one-on-one
College Consulting Plus+
Average student-to -counselor ratio:
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COUNSELING AND COLLEGE PLANNING
Leading the state with one of the best student-to-counselor ratios,
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ARTS
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EMPOWERING YOUNG ARTISTS
God has given every student the ability to be creative, and at Orange
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any form they choose. Whether it’s sculpture, dance, vocal performance, digital arts, painting, drawing, or another creative field, the arts at Orange Lutheran provide a balanced curriculum of theory and practical experience that empowers young artists of all disciplines.
Arts
Lutheran, we help students discover and cultivate their individuality in
PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT EACH ARTIST’S JOURNEY Visual and Media Arts The Visual and Media Arts program at Orange Lutheran provides a rich environment for all students to cultivate their creative talents and develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills. Our artists are recognized for their creativity and craft, and their work continues to be selected and exhibited in local galleries and invitational shows.
DRAWING
CERAMICS
PHOTOGRAPHY
GRAPHIC DESIGN
ADVANCED STUDIO ART
PAINTING
SCULPTURE
VIDEO PRODUCTION
ART HISTORY (AP)
STUDIO ART (AP)
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The performing arts program at Orange Lutheran offers musical education at the highest quality
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for students of all experience levels. Foundational performing skills such as music theory, stage direction, and vocal placement, combined with life skills such as leadership and teamwork, give Orange Lutheran students a practical, well-rounded education in the arts.
DRAMA
MEN’S ENSEMBLE
STRING ORCHESTRA
MUSICAL THEATER
VOCAL JAZZ
JAZZ BAND
HONORS CHOIR
CREATIVE WORSHIP
MARCHING BAND
HONORS WOMEN’S CHORUS
MUSICAL THEATER DANCE
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
CONCERT CHOIR
ADVANCED DANCE
BEL CANTO
WIND ENSEMBLE
Alexandra Nechita Center for the Arts
The Nechita Gallery and Gallery500 celebrate creativity by allowing both students and professional guest artists to exhibit their work yearround. Our student-artists are consistently honored as Artists of the Year in the media, and recent graduates have continued their studies at the nation’s top art colleges.
Master Classes Actors, singers, composers, dancers, musicians, and visual artists are among the industry professionals to offer clinics and master classes about the business and craft of creating art. Combining interactive learning, personal assessments, and techniques to equip young artists, these visits offer students an inside perspective of the industry and the possibilities within their budding craft.
The elegant 715-seat Alexandra Nechita Center for the Arts is one of the preeminent high school performing arts venues in the country. The theater and adjoining gallery are proudly named after alumna and internationallyacclaimed cubist painter, Alexandra Nechita ’03. All theatrical productions are supported with a dedicated staff of theatre technicians, audio engineers, wardrobe, lighting and scenic designers that work alongside each performer.
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Gallery 500
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ATHLETICS
BRINGING GLORY TO GOD ON AND OFF THE FIELD Known for a long tradition of athletic excellence, Orange Lutheran has 24 athletic programs for boys and girls with nearly 65% of our student body actively engaged. As part of the nationally recognized Trinity League, student-athletes compete at the highest levels of high school sports in the country. With a focus on faith and character development, the
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to God.
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athletics programs seek to pursue victory while bringing honor and glory
AN UNPARALLELED ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE Orange Lutheran athletes continue to draw the attention of top college recruiters through our high ranking athletic programs that have garnered 30 CIF and 8 state championships. Since 2010, over 300 elite college-bound student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to participate at NCAA and NAIA schools. Beyond college, Orange Lutheran graduates have competed on the professional level in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Olympic Games.
Varsity Sports Of the 1,350+ students attending Orange Lutheran, over 800 of them participate in a variety of sports, each seeking to pursue victory and bring glory to God. Through our coaches, who seek to
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be transformational for Christ, we pursue victory with honor for the sake of growing the kingdom.
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FOOTBALL
SURFING
BASKETBALL
SOFTBALL
LACROSSE
TENNIS
SOCCER
SWIMMING
GOLF
VOLLEYBALL
WRESTLING
TRACK & FIELD
HOCKEY
WATER POLO
BASEBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
Serving as the host site for volleyball games, basketball games, wrestling matches, and
Highly Qualified Coaches and Staff Over 100 sport specific coaches serve our student-athletes and are led by a highly qualified team of Athletic Directors, Sports Performance coaches, and certified Athletic Trainers. Many of our current head coaches have been named CIF Coach of the Year, and many have worked with USA national teams and have coached at elite
student activities, the Ellwein Center is an impressive multilevel facility that incorporates LED screens and videoenhanced locker rooms. The lower level of the Ellwein Center features an additional gym, the largest high school weight room in southern California, and a wellequipped, top-of-the-line athletic training facility. OLu is a prime destination for national camps, tournaments, and events.
Designed to ensure the health and safety of our athletes, the Performance Training Center offers an unparalleled athletic experience. State-of-theart training equipment, individualized lifting stations, and a fullystocked nutrition center help studentathletes achieve peak performance. In addition, personalized Athletic software allows our entire coaching staff to maximize and monitor each athlete’s performance and development. An expansive, well-appointed collegiate level athletic training room, complete
camps both in the United
with a temperature
States and abroad.
controlled whirlpool for ice baths, allows for professionally-guided injury prevention and recovery care.
Athletics
Ellwein Center
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Athletic Performance Training Center
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FOR CHRIST
HEARTS ARE TOUCHED AND LIVES ARE CHANGED THROUGH MISSIONS. Our world may be constantly changing, yet we have a firm foundation in God’s love and His saving message of salvation through Jesus Christ. OLu Missions seeks to open the eyes of students to the world around them to better understand how to love and serve others the way Christ would. Since 2001, the Missions Program has sent out thousands of Lancers to serve in domestic, local, and international capacities. Whether at home or abroad, Missions
provide opportunities to learn techniques for effectively working across cultural, religious, and economic boundaries while fostering positive mental health and well being within our students.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L : Argentina, Brazil, Belize, China, Ethiopia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, South Korea, Dominican Republic, Australia, Mexico, Malawi, Romania
Since 2001, thousands of Lancers have served nearly half a million hours in over a dozen countries on six continents.
U N I T E D S TAT E S : Joplin, Missouri; Galveston and Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Bear Branch, Kentucky; Crow Native American Reservation, Montana; Paiute Native American Reservation, California
Missions
activates the Lancer community to serve and share the love of Christ. These experiences
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Lutheran education has a history of excellent academic standards, tracking back to Martin Luther himself who once said, “By helping the youth we shall be helping ourselves and all men.� Offering more than your average high school experience,
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students day-to-day lessons, activities and interactions are Christ-centered providing a loving and safe environment. OLu offers a diverse educational experience and welcomes students from a variety of religious backgrounds. High school is more than a diploma. The next four years of your life will shape who you are, preparing you for a world beyond our campus. This is an important step in your journey and we are here to walk beside
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you every step of the way.
As a Lancer, you are encouraged to explore new interests, excel in rigorous academic settings, and are provided opportunities to develop meaningful relationships that will last for years to come. You are cared for and loved as a part of a family that has your best interests in mind. You will be strengthened by faith, as Christ is the foundation of everything we do, and prepared for a life where we believe you will make a difference.
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP IN THIS JOURNEY TO BECOME A PART OF THE LANCER FAMILY.
Submit Application Submit your application online at lhsoc.org/apply
Application Process
to begin the admissions process.
In addition to the
parent(s) will receive
application, a few tasks
an interview date
and the submission
and time from the
of supplemental
Admissions office.
documents must be
Interviews are held in
completed before
the late afternoons and
an applicant can
evenings on selected
be considered for
days through the fall and
admission. These
early spring semesters.
documents and tasks include: • •
•
Current grade
Once the application steps are completed, applicants will be notified of acceptance via email within two weeks of the final checklist item’s submission and/or interview attendance. After this notification, accepted students will enter their application platform again where a new set of enrollment
snapshot
checklist items will be
Recommendations from an administrator and
available for completion.
teacher
to complete registration
Scheduling and completing personal
for the new school year.
interview •
Acceptance and Registration
Scheduling Orange Lutheran Placement Test
These items are essential
Admission
Attend Personal Complete Application Interview Applicants and their Checklist
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PRIVATE EDUCATION.
Our unique culture understands the incomparable value of each student’s future. Through need-based financial aid, over $2.5 million is awarded in tuition assistance each year with a goal of ensuring the OLu experience is accessible to everyone.
Accreditation Orange Lutheran High School is fully accredited by the Western Association of
IMPORTANT DATES
Schools and Colleges (WASC) and through the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
SEPT 1 : Applications Open
(NLSA) program.
We are determined to
OCT 10 : Zoom Into OLu! Preview Day
meet each family where they are and deliver the best solutions possible to ensure that an education at Orange Lutheran can be a part of their story. Our comprehensive,
Financial Aid awarded
OCT 21 + NOV 9 : Academic Showcase
$2.5
JAN 25 : Arts, Athletics, + Activities Showcase FEB 25 : Course Registration Seminar
MILLION
need-based financial assistance program
MAR 20 : Registration Celebration
makes it possible for all Lancers to be prepared
For more details and to RSVP for any event, please visit lhsoc.org
and strengthened for a Christian life of purpose, service, and leadership.
Questions? Contact Admissions at 714-998-5151 or admissions@lhsoc.org.
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Apply
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2222 N. Santiago Blvd., Orange, CA 92867