LEARNING FOR LIFE

Recent College Acceptances

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challenging our students to be their best

Every fall, the Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. AP Scholar Awards come in different levels and types, and candidates must pass a certain criteria to be eligible.

AP Scholar with Distinction: Students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams.

AP Scholar with Honor: Students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams.

AP Scholar: Students who receive scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams.

How are AP Scholars Chosen? - Student’s average AP Exam score is calculated based on all exams taken this year and in previous years. The AP Exam scores are then checked to see which counts towards various AP Scholar awards. A student must meet all of the criteria listed above to be eligible. Students can cite the distinctions as a credential on their resumes & applications.

2022 AP Scholars

Lucas Gaertner - AP Scholar with Distinction

Pamela Ruzycki - AP Scholar with Distinction

Ben Drummelsmith - AP Scholar with Honor

Savannah Drummelsmith - AP Scholar with Honor

Nathan Halstead - AP Scholar with Honor

Eunho Jung - AP Scholar with Honor

Carli Jungeberg - AP Scholar with Honor

Luke Markesic - AP Scholar with Honor

Nathan Preville - AP Scholar with Honor

Max Vollmert - AP Scholar with Honor

Luke Bernthal - AP Scholar

Nathaniel Cummins - AP Scholar

Owen Davis - AP Scholar

Aida Deschner - AP Scholar

Declan Greene - AP Scholar

Samantha Robinson - AP Scholar

Ava Thomson - AP Scholar

Noah Yim - AP Scholar

Learning is a priority For all

Accreditation is an internal and external review process that identifies strategies for building the best possible educational program for learners.

Accreditation through NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation) and MANS (Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools) means that the teachers and administrators at Lutheran Northwest have met high standards and are actively engaged in school improvement.

Our faculty continues to learn, steadfastly committed to professional development. All members of our school community strive to continue learning and improving the education Lutheran Northwest students receive.

• 85% of teachers have an advanced degree (or are actively working toward one)

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Helping Each Student Plan for Their Future

From 9th-grade course selection to choosing a college or career, quality guidance during a student’s high school years is absolutely critical. Just like any quality high school, Lutheran Northwest strives to help students in the areas of academic achievement and career consideration, but as a Christ-centered high school, we help our students develop socially, emotionally, and spiritually, ensuring today's Crusaders become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

Kelly Fink, School Guidance Counselor, has been recognized as an ACT College and Career Readiness Champion.

We recently added the Naviance tool for the benefit of our community. Naviance, designed especially for students and parents, is a comprehensive website used to help students make decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. Students take personality, interest, strength, and talent inventories to learn more about themselves and discover careers that are a good match. They also take a Learning Style Inventory to help them identify how they best learn. Finally, students go through the College Match program, which guides students through finding colleges that are a good fit for them.

(Same Username & Password as Student PowerSchool Login)

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

We’ve partnered with LSEM (Lutheran Special Education Ministries) to provide expertise and support for students with learning disabilities. For diagnosed students, there can’t be a “one size fits all” approach. These students receive aid through a personal accommodation plan and direct LSEM consultant support during a Structured Learning class.

We recognize and appreciate that each of our students is a unique child of God and may require a different approach and/or pace to learn. Together, we can build brighter futures for our students with specialized learning needs.

Learning and Leading, in Action

Leadership Development is a priority for the entire Lutheran Northwest community. Over the course of their four years at our school, students will work their way through a leadership development curriculum based on the work of Christian author John Maxwell. The students will explore twenty-one specific character traits of leaders. Bible stories that highlight the traits will be discussed, seminars will delve deeper into particular topics and guest speakers will share their experiences as leaders. Upper class mentors will receive training to meet with 9th and 10th graders in small groups, providing hands-on leadership experience to those students who demonstrate readiness for this responsibility while also providing the younger students with peer-mentors as they navigate the challenges of being a young teen in an increasingly difficult world. The Lutheran Northwest Leadership Development Program enables our students to be effective and impactful Christian leaders, both now and throughout their lives.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

The Lutheran Northwest STEM Biomedical and STEM Engineering Academies provide our top students with the coursework and exciting experiences to thoroughly prepare them for elite university programs in STEM fields. To be accepted into the STEM Academies, students must meet rigorous course expectations as well as be enrolled in Honors and Advanced Placement science courses. These high level courses focus on collaboration, problem-solving, analyzing, and investigating science processes and careers.

STEM Academy students must complete an off-campus experience totaling 40+ hours with a company, organization, or university (of their choosing). With the required course work and off-campus experience, Lutheran Northwest students are prepared to take the next step in achieving their dream career in a STEM field.

Questions about the STEM Biomedical Academy Program may be directed to Mrs. Kristi Baughman.

Questions about the STEM Engineering Academy Program may be directed to Mr. Tim Topel.

Humanities Academy Program

The Humanities can be described as the study of all the ways in which people try to record and understand human experience. By exploring literature, language, the social sciences, history, theology, art, music, and theater, students learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. Through work in the Humanities, students learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, about how history is made. Coursework in the Humanities helps students understand the world we live in and gives them tools to imagine the future. 

The Lutheran Northwest Humanities Academy provides our top students with the coursework and exciting experiences to understand the world we live in and give them tools to imagine the future. To be accepted into the Humanities Academy students must meet rigorous course expectations as well as be enrolled in Honors and Advanced Placement social studies and English courses. These high-level courses allow students to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions.  These skills allow students to gain new insights into the human experience, adding to their knowledge about our world.  Students who complete the Humanities Academy will receive recognition at commencement and on their transcript and will be well prepared to continue their study of the Humanities at the university level. 

Questions about the Humanities Academy Program should be directed to Mr. David Kusch. 

REAL-WORLD SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Vocational/Technical Training

• Juniors and Seniors at Lutheran Northwest have the opportunity to explore 18 different vocational programs through the Oakland County Technical program.

• These career and technical education programs are designed to foster pathways into potential career choices and provide students with entry-level skills and an understanding of the opportunities in each career pathway.

EARN CREDITS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

Yes, Lutheran Northwest students can earn college credit while still in high school! Dual enrollment allows our students to choose from classes not currently available on campus and provides them with a head start in college.

We work with Concordia University Ann Arbor to help our students earn credits beyond high school. The State of Michigan is billed for the authorized amount of tuition and fees. Billing is limited to a maximum dollar amount, and students pay any costs above the limit. Approval of courses and billing authorization is required from Principal Matt Tschudy and/or an LHSA representative.

For more information, please contact Kelly Fink, School Guidance Counselor, at kfink@lhsa.com or 248-852-6677.

WHEN THE SCHOOL DAY ENDS, LEARNING CONTINUES

At Lutheran Northwest, Crusaders have numerous opportunities to get involved. These activities allow them to explore interests and create broader perspectives. Students who participate in after-school activities report improved academic performance, more confidence, and higher academic aspirations. Through this involvement, students gain essential life skills: goal setting, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, and leadership.

• 82% of our students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity and most are involved in multiple!