Academic ExcellenceServices
- Comprehensive marketing plan and materials
- Orientation for teachers and pastors new to Lutheran education
- Teacher and Administrator conferences and workshops
- Educational Planning Process to assist schools in a comprehensive self-study, collect data, and create an action plan
- Liaison with state and local government agencies including assistance with funding programs
- Teacher recruitment and referral
- Leadership development, training and support
- Video and resource library
- Coordinate standardized testing
- Publishing and providing LSA News, Directory of Lutheran Schools, Communiqué
- Telephone and on-site visitations, consultations and interventions
- Student enrollment referrals
- Church/school partnerships and relationships
- Coordination with church judicatories
- Our pre-school programs emphasize social and academic readiness so that children are prepared for a successful educational future.
- More than half of the teachers in Lutheran Schools Association schools hold Masters or other graduate level degrees.
- The individual attention made possible by smaller class sizes results in greater academic successes for students.
- The average academic test scores of our students exceed those of students in other area schools.
- Emphasizing nurturing the "whole person."
- Giving children a spiritual base - as well as the knowledge and social skills - to guide them through their lives.
- Encouraging students to apply God's teachings inside and outside of school, including Christian service projects.
- Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect for students, teachers and administrators.
- Making sure each child knows he or she is cared for by others in the school.
Our Values
Academic ExcellenceWhether it is reading for the first time or scoring well on standardized tests, Lutheran schools work to discover each student's greatest potential. We are committed to supporting our students as they work to achieve their academic goals. Our results speak to this commitment:
Lutheran schools reflect the mission, message and promise of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We incorporate Christian education into the curricula to stimulate children intellectually and spiritually. From singing songs to analyzing scripture, we promote Christ through all our teachings and proclaim God's love in our schools. Our faith-based expectations include:
A safe, caring environment allows students to focus on learning, maturing and having fun in ways that help them grow into healthy adults. Our richly diverse schools strive to help students feel safe and supported. Average class sizes are smaller, allowing us to give individualized attention and to focus on meeting each child's needs. Our priorities are:
To apply to a Lutheran school or learn more about Lutheran schools in your area, call 914-395-4787. The Lutheran Schools Association consists of 75 schools and strives to serve, support, and represent the ministries of Lutheran schools in the metropolitan area, assisting them to provide quality Christ-centered education.