One in ChristVision 2020

Strategic Plan: 2012-2020

Core Values

Christ-Centered: We emphasize salvation through Jesus Christ in all we do; our relationships, our course of study and our daily activities are guided by the love of God, expressed in Jesus Christ.

Christian Education in the Lutheran Tradition: We offer the benefits of Christian education to families in the greater St. Louis area and beyond.

College Prep: We provide a college-prep experience which prepares each student to achieve his or her God-given potential; our students are postured for success at the collegiate level and beyond.

Develop a Servant Leadership Legacy: We are committed to ongoing processes that develop generations of Christ-like servant leaders who celebrate their baptismal identity and offer themselves as witnesses to God on behalf of others in their family, the church and the world.

Develop the Whole Student: We provide a safe environment where students are nurtured and thrive spiritually, intellectually, and socially; we promote the physical, social and mental health of our students.

Diverse Environment: We are one in Christ and inclusive of ethnicity, religious affiliation, academic ability, and socio-economic status.

Excellence: We will always do our best to reach our highest possible level of achievement in all areas of education.

Leadership in Lutheran Christian Education: We are the leading organization fostering Lutheran Christian Education in the greater St. Louis community and beyond.

Stewardship: We are managers of all life’s resources and will use them for God’s purposes.

UNITED in Christ

Mission Statement:

LHSA facilitates college preparatory Christian education

and nurtures a diverse community of Christian leaders.

Our promise is fulfilled through our mission. It enables

us to nurture, challenge and prepare our students to be

life-long learners, leaders and Christian servants.

Two words, RELATIONSHIPS and

PREPARATION are key to our promise. These two

words provide commonality between our communities

and our schools. A unity that is in Jesus Christ allows

us to nurture students in their faith, challenge them in

academics and prepare them as whole people through

service and leadership in a domestic and global

environment.

Our Promise

■ A unity in Jesus Christ, nurturing students as

life-long Christian leaders.

■ A global perspective, rich in diversity.

■ A 21st century focus on learning.

■ A collaborative and cooperative approach

with churches and schools.

■ Effective and data-driven communications

based on a comprehensive marketing and

communication plan.

■ Long-term sustainability through relationship

building, cooperation, and best practices.

One in Christ:

The Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis

(LHSA) will strive to build upon the many strengths

of the St. Louis Lutheran Christian community while

thrusting forward in a complex and ever-changing

educational world, providing excellence and cutting-

edge programs, facilities and technology for all

students.

VISION 2020

One in Christ:

The Impact:

Our graduates are UNIQUE

individuals, BLESSED with talents

and gifts, UNITED IN CHRIST,

and PREPARED to continue their

education at their college of choice

and to serve as leaders for Christ

in their homes, churches, and

communities. They have built a

foundation for lifelong relationships

and lifelong learning. They are

instruments of God, prepared to

make a difference in the world.

Our graduates are prepared.

VISION 2020

1.1 Corporate Goal: Our schools will be consistently noted as high schools of choice in the St. Louis region, considered as a “first choice” selection by our Lutheran community and a top choice of the greater community. 1.2 Corporate Goal: A methodical, consistent and active marketing and recruitment program will be in place at each school. Recruitment of various ethnic and desired socio-economic qualities will be sought. A global perspective will be integrated in all areas of the school experience. 1.3 Corporate Goal: Programs will be implemented that are at the leading edge of technology integration and are relevant, practical and vital to a 21st century academic program.

Critical Targets & Corporate Goals

Critical Target 1:

Our Lutheran High Schools are recognized as a first choice in the region.

2.1 Corporate Goal: LHSA will display a strong financial position, which supports its current programs, enables new innovative programs and facilities, while ensuring competitive tuition.

These critical targets and corporate goals have a timeline of 2020 unless otherwise noted. This is a living document and will be frequently updated. Approved by the LHSA Board of Trustees, January 2012.

Critical Target 2:

The Lutheran High School Association will achieve financial viability and strength.

PREPARED for the future

Critical Targets & Corporate Goals

2.1 Corporate Goal: LHSA will display a strong financial position, which supports its current programs, enables new innovative programs and facilities, while ensuring competitive tuition.

3.1 Corporate Goal: Faculty and volunteers will lead face-to-face, ongoing inter-level, collaboration toward educational and ministry excellence. 3.2 Corporate Goal: Elementary schools and educational organization will collaborate and cooperate for educational and ministry excellence.

These critical targets and corporate goals have a timeline of 2020 unless otherwise noted. This is a living document and will be frequently updated. Approved by the LHSA Board of Trustees, January 2012.

Critical Target 2:

The Lutheran High School Association will achieve financial viability and strength.

Critical Target 3:

The Lutheran High School Association is the guiding force for Lutheran Christian education in the region striving for a comprehensive educational system preschool through 12.

PREPARED for the future

Tim Hipenbecker, President5401 Lucas & HuntSaint Louis, MO 63121314-382-6650lhsastl.org

You can be a part of the Lutheran High

School Association family by sharing the

story of our schools, by lifting up our

ministry in prayer, by your presence at events,

and through your gifts.

We are thankful for the thousands of alumni

and friends who share our passion for

preparing young leaders for Christ.

Join us!