Pacific Lutheran receives full six year accreditation from WASC

In summer 2011 Pacific Lutheran was awarded a full six year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) following its spring 2011 visit. This accreditation is a complete validation of the school's academic and co-curricular programming and a testament to the hard work and dedication of all involved. I thank all those who were involved in the WASC process - whether it be active participation, keeping our Self-Study in your prayers on a constant basis, or helping where needed as occasions arose. A special word of thanks is due to the WASC co-chair Board President Beckie Strode for her leadership and category leaders Mary Flett and Gale McKim for their wisdom and insight into the WASC process. May our good God who redeemed us 2,000 years ago continue to bless our ministry in the months and years to come.

To God alone be the glory.

Lucas Fitzgerald
Principal

We invite you to view Pacific Lutheran High School's Self-Study and the WASC Visiting Committee Report.

Pacific Lutheran High School Meets University of California Standards

A-G Approval Process

Pacific Lutheran High School's courses have been evaluated, and approved, by the University of California system for being academically rigorous enough to meet their standards for college-preparatory high school classes. This painstaking, detailed process consisted of teachers submitting their courses for methodical review by U.C. approved auditors. Areas reviewed include: materials used, critical thinking skills taught, core content learned, student outcomes expected of students, assessment tools used by teachers, etc.

Pacific Lutheran High School Gains ELC Status

Pacific Lutheran High School has qualified for a program called "Eligibility in a Local Context". This means that the top the top 4% of Pacific Lutheran High School Seniors are guaranteed admission to a U.C. school. Additionally, 12.5% of students in a given year's Senior class are eligible for fast track admission to a U.C. School through ELC.

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.