Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address
2015 South Hualapai Way
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
Coordinates 36°9′14″N 115°19′0″W / 36.15389°N 115.31667°W / 36.15389; -115.31667Coordinates: 36°9′14″N 115°19′0″W / 36.15389°N 115.31667°W / 36.15389; -115.31667
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s) Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Established 1979
Employees 193
Grades 6–12
Enrollment 1943 (2017–18)
Color(s) Maroon and Gold         
Mascot Crusaders
CEO Dr. Steve Buuck
Mission Statement "Everyone prepared! Everyone saved!"
Website www.faithlutheranlv.org

Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School is a private Christian school located in Summerlin, an affluent master planned community on the western outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada. The school, which was founded in 1979, serves grades 6-12, and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Faith Lutheran is the largest Lutheran school in the United States and the largest private school in the state of Nevada.

Faith Lutheran is governed by a Board of Directors and represents thirteen Lutheran churches in its association.

Faith Lutheran adheres to rigorous college preparatory curriculum. In just the past three years, graduates have been accepted into nearly 500 different colleges and universities in all 50 states. Notable acceptances include: Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Stanford, Duke, NYU, Notre Dame, USC, Cal Berkley, the University of Michigan, and the United States Air Force Academy.

Faith Lutheran's 4,541 solar panels provide 1.11 megawatts of clean energy to help power the school.[1]

Academics

Faith Lutheran offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

Special academic programs include:

  • The Honors Institute
  • The WCG Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship
  • The Academy of Film and Broadcasting
  • The Justice and Advocacy Academy
  • The STEM Academy
  • The Conservatory of the Fine Arts
  • Christ Academy

National Recognition

In 2012, Faith Lutheran was awarded the distinction of "Exemplary School Status" through the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.

Faith Lutheran has also been recognized as an "Apple Distinguished School" for its leadership in 1:1 technology integration. Middle school students use iPads and high school students use MacBooks in the classroom.

The Mark 10:14 Program

The Mark 10:14 Program, founded in 2009, is a special education program that exists to "provide an excellent education for middle and high school students with intellectual disabilities in an inclusive Christian setting."[2]

The name of the program comes from the Bible verse Mark 10:14, which reads "Jesus said to them, 'Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.'"

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Faith Lutheran's athletic department belongs to the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Division 4A. This is the highest level of athletic competition in the state of Nevada. Faith has won 47 state championships and has finished state runner up 34 times. The school mascot is the Crusader.

Faith Lutheran offers the following athletic programs:

NIAA State Championships:[3]

  • Basketball (boys) – 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Basketball (girls) – 2013, 2016
  • Baseball – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014
  • Cross country (boys) – 2002, 2003
  • Cross country (girls) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
  • Golf (boys) – 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Track and field (boys) – 1994, 1995, 2005, 2009, 2015
  • Track and field (girls) – 1998, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Golf (girls) – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Volleyball – 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Football – 2013
  • Tennis (girls) – 2014
  • Girls Soccer - 2015
  • Lacrosse (Boys) - 2017 Though lacrosse is not governed by the NIAA, Faith Lutheran won its first state lacrosse championship in 2017.

In 2016, Faith Lutheran was presented with the Greenspun Cup as the top southern Nevada high school in academics and athletics.

The Arts

Students may participate in any of the following artistic disciplines:

  • Band
  • Choir
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Handbells
  • Photography
  • Praise Band
  • Orchestra
  • 2D and 3D art
  • Stagecraft
  • Lighting and sound

Student clubs and organizations

Faith Lutheran also has several student clubs and organizations, including:

  • Bowling Club
  • Capture the Flag (Cybersecurity) Club
  • Chess Club
  • Climbing Club
  • Conservation Club
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Drone Racing Club
  • E-Sports Club
  • Film Club
  • International Student Association
  • Japanese Society
  • Journalism
  • Key Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Model UN
  • National Forensic League
  • National Art Society
  • National Honor Society
  • NERF Club
  • Paintball Club
  • Peer Mentors
  • Pokemon Club
  • Prayer Warriors
  • Robotics Club
  • Running Club
  • Science Bowl
  • Scrapbook Club
  • Sign Language Club
  • Ski and Snowboard Club
  • Student Council
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Varsity Quiz
  • Yearbook

Chapel

During the school year, students worship once a week in the Chapel and Performing Arts Center (commonly referred to as the CPAC). Worship services are led by fellow students. Students who wish to lead chapel must apply and be accepted into the Applied Christianity class.

Campus

Faith Lutheran is home to five permanent buildings, nine portable buildings, six athletic facilities, and a research greenhouse.

The Main Building

The Main Building is the largest building on campus. It contains 33 classrooms, including a robotics lab and two dance studios. It is home to the Mark 10:14 program, the school library, The Academy of Film and Broadcast, the WCG Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship, the STEM Academy, the Academy of Justice and Advocacy, and all administrative and counseling offices. The roof is covered with solar panels, which generate 1.11 megawatts of clean energy for the school.

The George and Mae Kalb Student Center

The Student Center is home to the school's cafeteria, with four different food service stations. The school uses a biometric system to identify the student and charge their account for all food purchases. Parents have web access to put money into their child's account and also to see exactly what their son/daughter has purchased. The Student Center also contains classrooms and a staffroom, and doubles as a second gym after school hours.

The Chapel and Performing Arts Center (CPAC)

The CPAC is where most school performances take place, including plays, musicals, and the weekly chapel services. The CPAC also contains three classrooms and a gallery for student artwork.

Gymnasiums

Faith Lutheran has two gyms on the north end of campus, which are connected by the Tharaldson Hall of Champions. Other athletic facilities include the athletic offices, a trophy room, a weight room, two wrestling rooms, locker rooms, and a snack bar.

The Portables

Faith Lutheran has nine portable buildings, which each contain two classrooms. The portables are located on the west side of campus.

The Shield

The Shield is the school store, which sells uniforms, spirit wear, backpacks, and other merchandise.

The Amphitheater

The amphitheater is an outdoor gathering space at the center of campus, where students can meet before or after class.

Build Faith

Build Faith is an ongoing capital campaign to expand Faith Lutheran's campus.

The first phase included the construction of a science lab and a second gym, as well as the purchase ten acres of land directly south of the current campus, set aside for future use.

The second phase included the addition of five classrooms and a mock court room for the Justice & Advocacy Academy.

Ten additional classrooms were built for the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Included in those ten were specialized classrooms for the school's WCG Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship and the Academy of Film & Broadcast.

Future expansion will include the construction of more parking, a separate middle school building, a new STEM building, an aquatic center, new tennis courts, an office building, and the replacement of the portables with permanent classrooms.

References

  1. ↑ "Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School". Private School Review. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Mark 10:14 Homepage". Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr. High School. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ "NIAA Boys Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
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