Pacific Lutheran High School was recently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (W.A.S.C.) and has received the maximum three year initial accreditation. This certification is a very thorough top to bottom examination of our school plant, mission, educational objectives and how these objectives are assessed on a constant basis. This accreditation is an important, necessary process that the school has completed.

ESLR's are the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results for a school. This is an important part of the accreditation process. We have summarized Pacific Lutheran High School's main objectives through the acronym P.L.H.S.

Putting Christ First
Of the four major skills / concepts Pacific Lutheran High School attempts to pass along to its students, "Putting Christ First" has consistently been, and by God's grace will continue to be, the foundational concept for the school. This Christian emphasis is seen through daily Theology classes, weekly chapel services, daily student interaction with caring Christian educators, biblical academic curriculum and student behavior expectations.

Learning Academics
Pacific Lutheran High School continues in the fine line of historic Lutheran education through its commitment to a college preparatory curriculum. P.L.H.S. is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (W.A.S.C.) and meets the University of California's A-G requirements. The school's small class sizes, qualified teachers, up to date curriculum and individualized attention provide each student a solid foundation for their university years and beyond.

Honing Life Skills
It is important that students succeed in non-school settings. "Honing Life Skills" attempts to equip students with the necessary interpersonal and organizational skills needed to succeed in areas of their lives not related to academics. Pacific Lutheran High School makes a conscious effort to help shape its students into well-rounded, successful adults. Examples of skills developed in this area include public speaking / presentation skills, study skills, learning style identification, development of leadership skills, acknowledgement of differences, etc. Many of these skills are developed during our numerous school outings and community service opportunities.

Serving Church, School and Community
Pacific Lutheran High School holds numerous community service opportunities throughout the school year to help instill in students a service mentality. Each Fall students spend three days in the San Bernardino Mountains working at a Lutheran camp. Throughout the school year the students take two additional days to work on projects including: Madrona Marsh, Habitat for Humanity, Averill Park clean-up, Redondo Beach clean-up, and Christ Lutheran School Fair assistance. There are frequent opportunities to serve at the school and with local area churches as well.