Lutheran High School Jacksonville, FL

Is LHS accredited?
We'll be accredited through National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) by the time our first class is graduating. For more information , please visit the NLSA website.
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What courses are offered?
Traditional college prep with broad base of electives to come.
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Will LHS prepare me for college?
Absolutely. Our goal is that 100% of our graduates will be college bound.
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Does LHS offer financial aid?
Yes. Contact Kim Deer at (904) 742-2882 for more information.
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How much does it cost?
Regular Tuition Rate: $6800
Lutheran Church Member (in good standing): $6500
Graduates of Grace and Guardian Lutheran: $6350
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Will you try to convert me during religion classes?
You will be exposed to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, but we believe parents are responsible for a child's spiritual upbringing.
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What does Lutheran Theology teach?

Without reservation, we accept the Bible (Old and New Testament Scriptures) as the written Word of God and the only rule of faith and practice. The Gospel, the heart and core of our beliefs and teachings, is the good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to atone for the sins of the world. We believe that sinners are made right by God by grace alone (sola gratia), through faith alone (sola fide), on the basis of Scripture alone (sola scriptura). The Lutheran church derives its name from Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk. Luther is responsible for initiating the Reformation by posting The 95 Theses at Wittenburg's Castle Church in 1517.

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Will a Lutheran high school "shelter" me from the real world?
Lutheran High School of Jacksonville will provide you with the full armor of God through the study of His Word. No school can "shelter" its students from the real world. Our goal is to give you the tools you'll need to be "in" the world, but not "of" the world.
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What sports will be offered?
Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading. Student interest will guide the athletic program.
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What type of extracurricular activities will LHS have?
That will depend on the talents of the staff who are called and hired.
Clubs, student council, and more based on student interest.
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What type of transportation will be available?
None initially
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Will you be able to have a shuttle or carpool for students of LHS with siblings at either Grace or Guardian?
Our application asks in what area of town you live, in hope that we can assist in setting up carpool groups for anyone in need. Grace and Guardian will probably have coordinated carpool with compensation.
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Is the education at LHS the same level of quality as our best public high schools?
LHS abides by the same standards as the public high schools, but the smaller classroom setting allows us to better accommodate each student. Our goal is to be better than the best public high school.
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Will you have any extracurricular activities that are not Fine Arts or Athletics?
Ongoing goal
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When is the Winter holiday?
The Christmas break is December 19th – January 5th.
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Will a gifted student be challenged at LHS?
Yes.
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Will my FCAT scores affect my acceptance to Lutheran High School of Jacksonville?
No, we do not look at FCAT scores. You will instead have to take the EXPLORER test administered by ACT.
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What is the certification of the teachers?
All teachers will have to hold current Florida teaching certificates or be in the process of obtaining this certification (if they moved from another state). Also a bachelor’s degree.
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What level do your athletics compete?
This is determined by the FHSAA based on school size.
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What is the dress code/uniforms?
We have a uniform style dress code. Men need a uniform oxford shirt and tie with black or khaki pants. Ladies will wear a uniform oxford shirt with the uniform skirt. Uniforms are to be purchased from OneSource at (904) 620-0003
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Do you offer online courses?
We have partnered with Orange County Lutheran High to offer a variety of online classes during the school day. For more information about the online program you can visit Orange County Lutheran's online demo.
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Do you have a hot lunch program?
Not during the first year or two, but we will as soon as possible.
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Will the campus be open?
No. Once students arrive for the academic day, they may not leave campus without permission from the office. They are to be on campus at all times during school hours.
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How safe will it be?
Safety anywhere is no guarantee, however the size of the school, the quality of the staff and the caring and nurturing of the instructors will aide in creating a safe and secure learning environment for our students.
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Do you offer AP or honors courses?
We plan to offer AP and honors courses.
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What is chapel?
Chapel is when the students and faculty come together, usually one day per week, to worship God, hear His Word and sing praises to Him.
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How big will the classrooms be?
Classroom are about 25x30
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What will the class sizes be like?
We are committed to keeping class sizes small with no more than 25 in any class.
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How will the school day be structured?
Seven periods.
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Will you have an entrance exam?
Yes.
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What are the school hours?
7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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Will there be a gym?
Our immediate plans are to add a gym to the building as soon as possible.
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Will there be lockers?
Yes
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Will you have electives?
Yes.
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What languages will you have?
Spanish and Latin at first, adding more as the school grows.
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Will there be high school dances?
Yes.
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Will there be a student council?
Yes.
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Will there be science labs, library etc.?
Yes to both.
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Why should I attend LHS?
You'll receive an excellent education in a Christian setting where teachers care about your academic progress, spiritual growth, and physical well-being. We minister to each unique, unrepeatable miracle of God.
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