My child did not attend a Lutheran middle school. Will that make a difference in fitting in?
We have many students who enroll as freshmen from public and other middle schools. In addition, we have numerous transfer students in the upper classes that enroll each year. We make special efforts to assimilate new students to the Concordia community. Our experience is that students find their place and make friends. While that transition happens differently for each student, our peer ministers (students trained in helping other students) assist in helping new students make Concordia THEIR high school. Our current students would give the best testimonial in this regard!

A Lutheran high school education seems "sheltered" from the real world. Is it?
In many ways, it is difficult to imagine any high school in America sheltering teenagers from the real world. They all watch TV, listen to music, play video games, and face difficult choices every day. YES, we do our very best to keep evil and negative forces out of the daily life of school and activities. By no means are our students perfect, no is Concordia a perfect place. We teach what life could, should, and ought to be, and we intentionally teach Christian values. We also recognize the reality of drugs and alcohol, and require every student and staff member to be a part of the random drug-testing program. When problems arise (and they do in every high school), we respond by confronting the wrong or improper behavior, expecting students to be accountable, and we also proclaim God's forgiveness. We want kids to turn from evil and to pursue righteousness.

Is education at Concordia at the same level of quality as our best public high schools?
YES! Our track record of academic and personal achievement is outstanding. Graduates regularly and consistently testify to the value of their academic preparation at CLHS. Our standardized test scores are as high or higher that the public high schools. Academic preparation is valued and expected among the students at Concordia! It is the norm, not the exception to the rule! Check our academic course booklet for detailed information. Better yet, ask our graduates who attend all of Indiana's prestigious universities but also top universities all across the country.

We are not Lutheran; will that make a difference?
Twenty percent (20%) of our students are not Lutheran Christians. While we do not apologize for teaching the distinctive teachings of the Lutheran church, we also seek to make students feel at home in Concordia's environment. We do not pressure Christian students to become Lutherans. Rather, we seek to respect differences and encourage all students to be part of the school's Christian community and grow in the Christian faith. Our recruitment efforts include intentional outreach to students from other Christian churches.

Does Concordia have activities for students not involved in Fine Arts or Athletics?
YES. One of the strengths of CLHS is the variety of activities available beyond the academic program. The JROTC leadership development program offers an outstanding experience for students in all grades. The media arts program (television production) is an area of high interest among many students. Activities include Student Council, Key Club, service opportunities, and many other organizations in which students can participate. Students at Concordia are involved. Stop by Concordia after school or even in the evenings and you will find students and teachers engaged in many worthwhile activities. We support those activities and believe they provide a well-rounded experience for young people.

Last updated on Thursday, February 1, 2007