Honor Academy
What are the academies?
These academies exist to challenge and develop students with interests in various disciplines - Health & Human Performance, Humanities, Music Conservatory, and STEM. Each academy pushes students with advanced coursework, community engagement, and a capstone project.
Why an Academy?
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It is as simple as: Pursue your passion, Honor God, Serve the Community.
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The Academies at Lutheran High School is a unique curricular concept designed for students who desire academic rigor and the opportunity to pursue their passions in a particular academic area. Opportunities for students to personalize the Academy to fit their passions allow students to thrive. Students choose an area of focus interesting to them so they can dive in, learn, and get a head start on their future career. Upon completion of requirements, students earn an “endorsement” on their high school transcript.
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An Academy Endorsement serves as a differentiator in the college admissions process. Students who complete the Academy requirements can show colleges and universities that they went “above and beyond” the normal high school experience.
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An Academy allows students to pursue their passions. Students who already have a sense of their future career area, or desire to see if certain academic field is the right future fit can pursue a deeper understanding of that field through an Academy.
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An Academy builds future leaders. Through the community collaboration, the cross-academy course work, and the capstone project, students will receive the necessary skills to serve and lead others.
The Honors Academies
When can a student join an academy?
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Students apply to an academy their Freshman year, and enter the academy their Sophomore year through their Senior year. With the extra coursework and responsibilities that accompany academy membership, applicants must demonstrate an ability to approach additional responsibilities with both a scholastic aptitude and appropriate attitude.
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Upon completion of academy requirements, Living Word Lutheran will be pleased to add an academy endorsement to a student’s transcript. This endorsement informs institutions of higher learning, future employers, and organizations that the student has had significant exposure to both the academic and practical applications of their area of passion, while completing a well-rounded program of study at Living Word Lutheran. This endorsement is also our acknowledgement that apart from merely taking additional courses, this student has had the opportunity to work with mentors, collaborate with other academy students and faculty, present their accomplishments to the LWLHS and greater community, and serve others in very tangible ways.
Humanities Capstone Project
Sam Grosskruz, Class of 2020, Humanities Capstone Project.
STEM Capstone Project
Sam Grosskruz, Class of 2020, STEM Capstone Project.
Humanities Capstone Project
Hank Bell, Class of 2020, Humanities Capstone Project.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Caleb Wiegert, Class of 2020, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Click here to view Benjamin Brenckle's, Class of 2020, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Click here to view Sam Grosskreuz's, Class of 2020, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Will Lamm & Emma Schulz, Class of 2021, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.
Humanities Capstone Project
Katie Kubiak, Class of 2022, Humanities Capstone Project.
Click here for her presentation slides used for her speech.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Bekah & Ellie Hoehne, Class of 2022, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.
STEM Capstone Project
Will Lamm, Class of 2021, STEM Capstone Project.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Emmah Bagin & Clara Wiegert, Class of 2022, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.
STEM Capstone Project
Josh Hua, Class of 2022, STEM Capstone Project.
Jace Krueger, Class of 2023, STEM Capstone Project.
Cole Oechsner, Class of 2023, STEM Capstone Project.
STEM Capstone Project
STEM Capstone Project
STEM Capstone Project
Ellie Eckert, Class of 2023, STEM Capstone Project.
Music Conservatory Capstone Project
Elisabeth Young, Class of 2023, Music Conservatory Capstone Project.