Lutheran High School South
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Lutheran High School South is a co-educational, private, Lutheran school serving approximately 540 students in grades 9 through 12 who live in St. Louis, Missouri
, and the surrounding areas. Lutheran South, along with Lutheran High School North
, belongs to the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis. LHSS is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
.
Students at Lutheran South can earn college credit through more than 200 courses offering either dual credit through Saint Louis University
or the opportunity to take Advanced Placement
exams. Lutheran South's college preparatory curriculum results in 98% of graduates attending colleges and/or universities. In addition to a wide variety of elective courses, students take theology classes each year. Daily worship experiences and service opportunities are also part of the Lutheran South experience.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Lutheran South has 540 students served by over 50 professional staff, including teachers, counselors and administrators. Over 80% of the faculty hold a master's degree or higher. LHSS has a very diverse co-curricular program, including 39 athletic, cheerleading and dance squads; intramural activities; drama presentations; the Messengers, a worship-through-drama group; a FIRST
Robotics team, which in 2008 was removed from the school by the administration; a mathematics team; mock trial; academic games team; ceramics club and an award-winning student council. Lutheran South is particularly known for its music program. Three choral music groups, Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, and Lancer Singers, are directed by Mr. Greg Gastler. Concert Choir and Lancer Singers are both audition-based. Mr. John Miller and Mr. Matthew Janssen conduct the three instrumental groups, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, and the Jazz Band. The latter two are also audition-based. Lutheran South's music department utilizes the gifts of nearly one-third of the student body.
Mascot: Lancer
Best Sport: Volleyball-2011 held their 11th consecutive District title.(Best team ever.)
2012- held their 12th consecutive Distric Title, and placed 3rd at state.
Location: Affton, Missouri
Type: Private-Tuition based
Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Mission Statement: "Lutheran High School South educates for excellence in a Christ-centered environment, preparing youth for leadership in service to the church, the home, and the world."
For the 2007-2008 School year school uniforms have become the dress code. The uniforms are provided by Justme apparel.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, and the surrounding areas. Lutheran South, along with Lutheran High School North
Lutheran High School North (Missouri)
Lutheran High School North is a parochial Christian school in St. Louis County, Missouri in the United States. It currently offers education in grades nine through twelve, and is associated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It is a Christian, mission-driven school that is centered in Jesus...
, belongs to the Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis. LHSS is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
.
Students at Lutheran South can earn college credit through more than 200 courses offering either dual credit through Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the...
or the opportunity to take Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...
exams. Lutheran South's college preparatory curriculum results in 98% of graduates attending colleges and/or universities. In addition to a wide variety of elective courses, students take theology classes each year. Daily worship experiences and service opportunities are also part of the Lutheran South experience.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Lutheran South has 540 students served by over 50 professional staff, including teachers, counselors and administrators. Over 80% of the faculty hold a master's degree or higher. LHSS has a very diverse co-curricular program, including 39 athletic, cheerleading and dance squads; intramural activities; drama presentations; the Messengers, a worship-through-drama group; a FIRST
First
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one.First or 1st may also refer to:* First , minor summit below the Schwarzhorn in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland* First , mountain in Bernese Alps in Switzerland...
Robotics team, which in 2008 was removed from the school by the administration; a mathematics team; mock trial; academic games team; ceramics club and an award-winning student council. Lutheran South is particularly known for its music program. Three choral music groups, Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, and Lancer Singers, are directed by Mr. Greg Gastler. Concert Choir and Lancer Singers are both audition-based. Mr. John Miller and Mr. Matthew Janssen conduct the three instrumental groups, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, and the Jazz Band. The latter two are also audition-based. Lutheran South's music department utilizes the gifts of nearly one-third of the student body.
Current information
Colors: Black and GoldMascot: Lancer
Best Sport: Volleyball-2011 held their 11th consecutive District title.(Best team ever.)
2012- held their 12th consecutive Distric Title, and placed 3rd at state.
Location: Affton, Missouri
Affton, Missouri
Affton is an unincorporated inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2010 census, the community had a total population of 20,307.-Geography:...
Type: Private-Tuition based
Religious affiliation: Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Mission Statement: "Lutheran High School South educates for excellence in a Christ-centered environment, preparing youth for leadership in service to the church, the home, and the world."
For the 2007-2008 School year school uniforms have become the dress code. The uniforms are provided by Justme apparel.