PurposE
The purpose of Martin Luther High School is to provide the spiritual atmosphere necessary to enable the students to obtain quality education and to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Martin Luther High School will strive to continue the Christian guidance and values which have been instilled in these young people through Christian homes, families, and the church. In order to realize this purpose, the following objectives have been developed. Martin Luther High School will work toward helping all students to:
A. Grow to the fullness of their God-given abilities.
B. Develop respect for themselves as individuals and to respect and use their God-given talents and rights.
C. Learn to accept others as individuals and to respect others’ talents and rights.
D. Learn to express their Christian faith in all thoughts, words, and actions.
E. Learn to develop and exercise respect for all forms of authority: God, parents, and all others who are placed in authority over them.
F. Relate responsibility to God’s creation, specifically in rural America, by acquiring knowledge and understanding of, and developing talents and skills for responsible living and serving.
G. Acquire academic proficiency in a variety of subjects which will prepare them for college and for service throughout their life.
H. Grow in their prayer life.
I. Grow in their knowledge of the Holy Scriptures.
J. Learn to witness from their teachers’ witness.
K. Cooperate in maintaining classroom settings of love, joy, concern, and respect.
L. Provide support and give social, academic, and spiritual encouragement to all members of the Martin Luther High School family.
M. Recognize the importance of service to others and the positive impact it has on themselves and the world around them
Expected Student Outcomes
Martin Luther High School will provide teaching, learning and other educational experiences so that each student, through the Holy Spirit, will:
1. Joyfully proclaim the life, death, and resurrection of his/her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (A)
2. Know that he/she is a loved, forgiven, and redeemed child of God. (B)
3. Recognize and use his/her individual talents. (B)
4. Treat fellow students in a Christian manner. (C)
5. Become involved in various activities which will help him/her develop and express his/her Christian faith. (D)
6. Treat staff members and all adults with esteem and respect. (E)
7. Grow in self-discipline and responsibility through regular attendance, completion of assignments, class participation, and valuing of Christian ethics. (F)
8. Earn enough credits each year to allow him/her to pass on to the next level. (G)
9. Take electives which reflect his/her abilities. (G)
10. Develop an active prayer life for private and corporate prayer needs and opportunities. (H)
11. Apply Scripture (Law/Gospel distinction) to his/her daily life to help him/her in making God-pleasing decisions/choices. (I)
12. Share his/her faith verbally and non-verbally. (J)
13. Respect classroom rules and treat other students/teachers with kindness and loving concern. (K)
14. Participate in many social functions and extra-curricular activities. (I)
15. Encourage the spiritual growth and maturity of others through verbal witness, prayer, and Christian example. (I)
16. Demonstrate academic excellence. (I)
17. Recognize his/her personal God-given abilities for service and strive to find and take advantage of opportunities to serve others. (M)
A. Grow to the fullness of their God-given abilities.
B. Develop respect for themselves as individuals and to respect and use their God-given talents and rights.
C. Learn to accept others as individuals and to respect others’ talents and rights.
D. Learn to express their Christian faith in all thoughts, words, and actions.
E. Learn to develop and exercise respect for all forms of authority: God, parents, and all others who are placed in authority over them.
F. Relate responsibility to God’s creation, specifically in rural America, by acquiring knowledge and understanding of, and developing talents and skills for responsible living and serving.
G. Acquire academic proficiency in a variety of subjects which will prepare them for college and for service throughout their life.
H. Grow in their prayer life.
I. Grow in their knowledge of the Holy Scriptures.
J. Learn to witness from their teachers’ witness.
K. Cooperate in maintaining classroom settings of love, joy, concern, and respect.
L. Provide support and give social, academic, and spiritual encouragement to all members of the Martin Luther High School family.
M. Recognize the importance of service to others and the positive impact it has on themselves and the world around them
Expected Student Outcomes
Martin Luther High School will provide teaching, learning and other educational experiences so that each student, through the Holy Spirit, will:
1. Joyfully proclaim the life, death, and resurrection of his/her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (A)
2. Know that he/she is a loved, forgiven, and redeemed child of God. (B)
3. Recognize and use his/her individual talents. (B)
4. Treat fellow students in a Christian manner. (C)
5. Become involved in various activities which will help him/her develop and express his/her Christian faith. (D)
6. Treat staff members and all adults with esteem and respect. (E)
7. Grow in self-discipline and responsibility through regular attendance, completion of assignments, class participation, and valuing of Christian ethics. (F)
8. Earn enough credits each year to allow him/her to pass on to the next level. (G)
9. Take electives which reflect his/her abilities. (G)
10. Develop an active prayer life for private and corporate prayer needs and opportunities. (H)
11. Apply Scripture (Law/Gospel distinction) to his/her daily life to help him/her in making God-pleasing decisions/choices. (I)
12. Share his/her faith verbally and non-verbally. (J)
13. Respect classroom rules and treat other students/teachers with kindness and loving concern. (K)
14. Participate in many social functions and extra-curricular activities. (I)
15. Encourage the spiritual growth and maturity of others through verbal witness, prayer, and Christian example. (I)
16. Demonstrate academic excellence. (I)
17. Recognize his/her personal God-given abilities for service and strive to find and take advantage of opportunities to serve others. (M)