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Mission Statement
Lutheran High School Westland is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically for the future and challenges them to a life of service for Christ Jesus.

1.  Students have daily Bible contact through Religion class, devotions, or chapel

2.  Religious and moral values are emphasized, demonstrated and encouraged.

3.  Christian role models, teachers and mentors

4.  Christian perspective in all core classes: Science, English, Health, Social Studies

 97%  entered college

70% earned a college scholarship

1  National Merit Finalist 
11%  scored 30 or above on the ACT  

66%  scored above the ACT Composite 
           National Average 

  8%  earned college credit in US History  

11%  earned college credit in Calculus   

  8%  earned college credit in Psychology   

  6%  earned college credit in English   

Tuition levels for 08-09
Families pay tuition because LHWL does not receive tax money in support of programs.
Tuition includes all textbooks, lab fees, workbook costs and graduation costs.  
Congregations support financially at different levels. 
       •Level 1Congregations:  Parents pay net tuition of  $4710
       •Level 2Congregations:  Parents pay net tuition of   $5460
       •Level 3Congregations: Parents pay net tuition of  $6110
       •Level 4 Congregations:   Parents pay net tuition of  $6860 
       •Level 5&6—No Cong Support/Non-Lutheran:         $7430
Families should contact their congregation to determine the tuition level.

Registration Fee:  Each student pays an annual, non-refundable registration fee.  
Early registration is encouraged:        
     $100     register prior to Jan 31
     $150     register prior to Feb 28
     $200     register prior to April 30
     $250     register prior to June 30
     $300     register prior to August 15
     $350     register after August 15

 Student Tuition:

Financial Aid  Students with financial need may apply for aid by filing a Tuition Aid Application form by April 15.  Contact the school office for a form or complete the Online Fin Aid Form. 

History

Under the guidance of God, the Lutheran High School movement in the metropolitan Detroit area has grown from small beginnings to a large and expanding force in Christian education.  Since its initial organization in 1944, what is now the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Detroit (consisting of some seventy Lutheran congregations) has grown into a system of four high schools (Lutheran North–Macomb, Lutheran Northwest–Rochester Hills, Lutheran Westland–Westland, and Lutheran South–Newport) with a combined student enrollment over 1100 students.

The first home of Detroit Lutheran High School was at 1000 West Grand Boulevard, and the Rev. E. W. Anderson was the first principal.  In 1951 the school moved to 5040 Joy Road in order to accommodate more students.   Construction of Lutheran High School East and Lutheran High School West began in 1956, and these schools opened in 1957. Lutheran North opened in 1972, and Lutheran Northwest in 1978.  Lutheran South opened in 2000.

Lutheran High School Westland opened for its first school year on August 27th, 1986.  It is located in southeastern Michigan between Detroit and Ann Arbor.  Lutheran Westland offers grades 9-12 and has a 2006-2007 enrollment of 234 students.  Mr. Ross E. Stueber served as principal from 1986 to 1992.  Mr. Steven Schwecke is the current principal. 

Philosophy

Lutheran High School Westland of the Lutheran High School Association of Greater Detroit is dedicated to the Christian Education of students in grades 9-12.   Its instruction and training are pointed toward providing a strong educational background while helping students grow in the grace and knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the central concern and norm for the school's life and work.  We believe that God's Word as revealed in the Bible (and correctly summarized by the Lutheran Confessions) is the one means by which a person comes to know God in both His judgment and grace.  The understanding of God's Word leads the student to see her or his mission as one of Christian service within the school and the community as well as the world.  The student lives for a life of service in this world as well as the sure hope of eternal life in heaven with Christ.

Because we are convinced that the formal education experience would cultivate and develop the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—we strive to give a strong educational foundation to prepare our students for future educational experiences or certain fields of work.  We realize that individual endowments differ, and we take this into consideration for our students.  We want to motivate them to develop fully the talents God has given them.

We recognize that the foundation for Christian education and the Christian life-style is the Christian home, and this remains the responsibility of Christian parents.  Lutheran High School Westland builds upon that foundation in proportion to its strength, the abilities of the students, and the co-operation of the home.  We work together with parents to fulfill the responsibilities of teaching, guiding, and modeling which have previously begun in the home life and the congregational life of the child.

ACADEMICS

Each school day has eight periods (45 minutes each)
Each student takes six classes and 2 study halls, seven classes and one study hall, or eight classes.
For a complete description of these classes please see the Academic Handbook pages

      
SAMPLE FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
(8 period day)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
This will reduce the graduation requirements to 26 credits.

Enrolling at LHW is a three step process:

1. Register Complete and sign the registration form during January of 8th grade year.  The 4-part Registration Form  is available from the Lutheran High School Westland office.  Please call Mrs. Michelle Walker at 734-422-2090 to obtain a copy of the form.  The form must be returned with the registration fee to the school office. 

2. Placement Test
students may be tested at LHW during the school day. Please call for an appointment.

3. Recommendation
An 8th grade teacher or principal should complete the 1-page recommendation form and mail it to Lutheran Westland after January 31. 
The Principal/Teacher Recommendation (doc) form should be submitted during February of March.  
Eight graders who are not enrolled in a Lutheran Feeder School should ask an 8th grade teacher, counselor, or principal to complete the form and return it to LHW. Forms will be sent automatically to the Lutheran grade schools for applicants from within our feeder schools.

Placement Test results:   Registered students will have their placement test results mailed to them.

Course Scheduling Night Accepted students will be invited to a course scheduling night in May. At that 30 minute meeting, the parents and student will review testing results and choose a class schedule.

The Health Form (doc)  should be submitted after April 15.  The form may be downloaded or you may call.  Please call 734-422-2090 to obtain a copy.

• All incoming freshman and students who will be participating in athletics, cheerleading, and P.E. classes must have a physical done before school begins.  This physical cannot be dated before April 15, 2006.  If you are a sports participant, your form must be turned in on the first day of practice.  All other students bring these forms with you for final registration.

• A reminder that all new student entrants to school must have completed the series of three Hepatitis B immunizations.   You may not enter school unless the series is completed.  The first two immunizations can be done a month apart.  You must wait 6 months between the second and third immunization.  This makes it imperative that you get this series done immediately if you have not begun this immunization series.  Make sure this is completed at the time of final registration.

• If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact Mrs. Michelle Walker in the school office at 734-422-2090.

Music

Band, Chorus, and Choir are classes that meet during the school day.  A music tour or musical production is offered each year in addition to winter and spring concerts.

Chamber Singers are a 12-16 member subgroup of the Concert Choir and are selected by audition.  They practice before school and perform in the community on weekends as well as on choir tour and in winter and spring concerts.

Drama   Link to Drama Page

Students can participate both on stage and behind the scenes in the two yearly productions.  
Musicals are performed every 2 years.  Smaller groups may perform skits for chapel.

AthleticsLink to Athletics Page

LHWL is a Class "D" school in the Michigan High School Athletic Association and a member of the Metro Conference.