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C L H S
Jefferson City Missouri
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Welcome!
We are excited that you are interested in
learning more about Calvary Lutheran High School.
The following presentation will answer many of
the Frequently Asked Questions about our school.
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FAQ 1 Why a Lutheran High School in Jefferson
City?

• Elementary Education a strong component of
  Lutheran churches in the area
• 2003 feasibility study conducted results showed
  a school not only appropriate but necessary
• Fall, 2005 doors open to Calvary Lutheran High
  School

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FAQ 2 Location?

• Currently renting facilities in on the Lincoln
  University campus 1-3 more years in a temporary
  site until permanent facilities can be built
• Permanent site along the Hwy 179 corridor under
  negotiation
• Working with Church Development Partners to
  acquire and develop an ideal site

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FAQ 3 How Many Students?

• 2005-2006 9 students
• 2006-2007 projected enrollment of 25-30
  students freshmen, sophomores, juniors
• Continued growth each year!

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FAQ 4 - Curriculum

• Small class sizes with plenty of individual
  attention
• Up-to-date computers and software are essential
  for preparation in todays business world

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• Academic program to prepare students for life
  after high school postsecondary education
  emphasis
• Missouri College Preparatory Curriculum
• Current courses include Spanish, Algebra, Old
  Testament, Art, PE, Choir, Computer Applications,
  Government, English I, and Biology
• Elective courses in 06-07 include Desktop
  Publishing, Web Design, Spanish II, Art, and
  Music
• Christian faith and principles integrated
  throughout
• Accreditation expected in 2006

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• Old Testament 1st year students
• New Testament 2nd year students
• The Bible is taught as the Inspired Word of God,
  free from error and intended to teach about Gods
  love and plan for us
• Students of other Christian denominations are
  warmly welcomed
• We are sensitive to the differences in practices
  and doctrines of various Christian denominations

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• Dual enrollment courses have already been
  negotiated with Lincoln University
• Students interested in career education courses
  may attend Nichols Career Center
• Guidance Counselor on staff
• Academically gifted students will be challenged
  at CLHS!
• Limited resources for students with special
  needs and/or learning disabilities but
  modifications to curricula are possible

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FAQ 5 Qualified Faculty?
Mr. Holtmeier, Administrator
Mrs. Crider, English Government
Mrs. Navarro, Spanish
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• Teachers are Missouri Certified
• Ordained LCMS Pastor teaching Old Testament
• Strong Christians who boldly live faith by
  action
• Each faculty member has 5 or more years of
  teaching experience.

Mrs. Ahlers, Music
Mr. Ahlers, Principal
Pastor Golden, Religion
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FAQ 6 - What About Sports?

• Sports scheduled to begin in 2006-2007
• Girls Volleyball
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Additional sports added as interest is shown

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FAQ 7 Other Student Opportunities?

• Student Council and Class Officers
• Choir
• Academic Team
• Spanish Club
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Leadership Opportunities

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FAQ 8 How was the Tuition Amount Chosen?

• Tuition covers nearly 90 of the per student
  operating cost of the school
• No tuition is used to cover facility costs
• Area Lutheran congregations, individual donors,
  and grants cover all costs not covered by
  tuition, including financial aid
• The Calvary School Board is seeking to build an
  endowment fund to cover some operating costs of
  the school.

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• No family, sincerely desiring a Christian
  education for their children, should be denied
  the opportunity simply because of their financial
  situation
• Tuition Grant program is available
• Eligibility for tuition assistance grants is
  determined by a third party organization based
  upon review of a completed application

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FAQ 9 What Do Parents Say?

• CLHS is a caring Christian-based atmosphere that
  will certainly influence my son after he
  graduates to lead a good and wholesome Christian
  life. - Doris Propst

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• Teachers here model faith and a positive
  Christian attitude. They respect the kids and
  treat them right. - Larry Stegeman

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This was the best decision we could have made
for our son. He is doing well academically as
well as maturing in his Christian faith. We are
so pleased with the quality of his high school
education. - Charles Christine Hollingsworth
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• I believe the school supports my child in ways
  the public schools or larger Christian schools
  cannot. Lauren is treated as a a special person,
  with a lot of respect and caringshe is
  encouraged to be the very best she can be by
  having good discipline, a loving Christian
  atmosphere, and strong academics within the
  classroom
• - Susan Holland-Hinrichs

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FAQ 10 What do the students think about their
school?
Calvary is a nice place fun and educational at
the same time. The teachers are usually nice,
most of the classes are fun, and the students are
fun and energetic. Drew
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• Calvary is a place of good Christian principles.
  We have a close knit relationship.... I love
  the atmosphere and enjoy coming every day. - Macy

Its fun to hang out with other Christian people
that have the same views as you. There are some
bonuses to being in a small school you get one
on one attention. We each have our own computers
which is cool. - Robbie
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CLHS is a fun place to be. We the students are
really close and we like to hang together. Im
glad to be a Calvary Lutheran Lion... - Jared
We have really cool teachers!!! Student input
and opinions are valued. - Josiah
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I am so happy I came to Calvary Lutheran High
School. We have small, personalized classes, so
the teachers are really right there for me when I
need help. I know that I am safe here. I am
continuing to grow in my knowledge and faith in
God every day... - Lauren
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What a Great First Year!
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To learn more about CLHS

• Join our Mailing List
• Call us with any questions
• Visit us Online at www.calvarylhs.org
• Schedule a Visit contact School Office
• Request a Personal Reference Sheet assembled by
  our Active Parent Group

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GO LIONS!