Daily Schedules
The school day begins at 8:00am and runs until 3:00pm with the exception of Thursdays (see “Student Help” following). A typical class period is 45 minutes in length and meets daily Monday through Friday.
A chapel service is held every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:00-8:30am. Attendance at chapel is mandatory. Chapel speakers may involve the Principal, faculty members, students, local Pastors and other guest speakers invited by the Principal. Prayers and/or daily devotions are shared the other school days in the morning and each day closes with prayer.
Students receive a twenty-five minute break towards the middle of the day for lunch. Students may bring a sack lunch or ready to eat meals for their nutritional needs. A daily hot lunch menu is catered through local agencies, which provide meals at a nominal cost. Vending machines and microwaves are also available.
Student Help
The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, from 2:30-3:15pm, and the last day of each six-week grading period are designated as times for students to meet with teachers for the purpose of remediation or enrichment. If requested by a teacher, a student must be present to meet with that teacher at the given time. In fact, students who are only achieving at a D level or below are required to attend Student Help Days. We are committed to providing ample opportunities for students to achieve success and fulfill their academic potential. An occasional 5th Thursday of the month will be used for student group meetings and or community service projects as necessary.
Progress Reports (academic assessments)
Students are academically evaluated every six weeks by each of their teachers. Grades are based upon the student’s cumulative performance as of the end of each grading period. Students will be given a Progress Report from each teacher with whom they have a class. Progress Reports are different than a report card in that instead of just receiving one grade per course, each Progress Report is a one-page summary of the student’s performance to date (i.e. the report will list all test, quiz, and project grades, as well as contain comments regarding the student’s efforts). Parents and students more clearly understand the specifics behind the grade that is earned using this method. We believe that appropriate and timely communication for both our students and their parents is essential to maximizing the potential of each student. Semester grades are the only grades which appear on a student’s permanent transcript record. A student’s cumulative grade point average consists of all grades received from courses taken by the student.
School Grading Scale
The standard recommended grading scale at Lake Country Lutheran High School is as follows:
A 4.000 (95-100) C+ 2.333 (83,84) D- 0.667 (70,71)
A- 3.667 (93,94) C 2.000 (79-82) E 0.000 (credit received based upon effort)
B+ 3.333 (91,92) C- 1.667 (77,78) F 0.000 (69 - 0)
B 3.000 (87-90) D+ 1.333 (75,76)
B- 2.667 (85,86) D 1.000 (72-74)
Academic Programs
The curriculum provided for students will allow for maximizing individual potential as well as appropriately enhancing the skills necessary for success in today’s modern society. While college preparation is the main focus of our academic program, we will provide elective courses which supplement the core curriculum and round out a student’s academic experience. Our Advanced Placement program will present appropriate students the chance to experience the rigor of college courses while finishing their high school education, potentially saving families thousands of dollars in college tuition costs.
Graduation Requirements
LCLHS students are required to earn fifty credits to receive a diploma. One credit is awarded for the successful completion of a semester course, and two credits are awarded for successful completion of a yearlong course. Courses must be completed in the following areas:
English 8 credits
Mathematics 6 credits
Physical Education 4 credits
Religion 8 credits
Science 6 credits
Social Studies 6 credits
Electives 12 credits
(one credit = one semester) TOTAL 50 credits
Students typically schedule seven classes per semester and have one study period. It is possible to take eight classes (an overload) and not have a study period. This is actually quite common with high ability students and those students involved with the music program. Freshmen are required to take courses from the subjects listed below:
Religion/Bible
English
Physical Education/Health
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Electives are available from these areas:
Art, Band, Choir, Computers, Spanish
Therefore, during the first two years of high school, students only have one or two elective courses as the majority of their course schedule is defined by required courses in the core curriculum areas. Additional elective courses will be added to the curriculum based upon student interest and instructor availability.
Planning Your Program
Listed below are the required courses for each grade level. Students should make careful choices consistent with their goals when selecting courses, especially electives. This will avoid unnecessary schedule changes.
GRADE 9
Freshman Religion (Old Testament) 2 credits
English 2 credits
Algebra/Geometry/Alg. II 2 credits
Physical Education/Health 1-2 credits
Earth Science/Biology 2 credits
Geography 1 credit
Government 1 credit
Electives 3-5 credits
GRADE 10
Sophomore Religion (Gospels) 2 credits
English 2 credits
Geometry/Alg. II/Pre-Calc. 2 credits
Physical Education/Health 1-2 credits
Biology/Chemistry 2 credits
World History 2 credits
Electives 3-5 credits
GRADE 11
Jr. Religion (Acts, Epistles) 2 credits
English 2 credits
Alg. II/Pre-Calc/Calc. 2 credits
Physical Education/Health 1-2 credits
Chemistry/Physics 2 credits
U.S. History 2 credits
Electives 3-5 credits
GRADE 12
Sr. Religion (New Testament) 2 credits
English 2 credits
Physical Education/Health 1-2 credits
Social Studies 2 credits
Electives 5-9 credits