Academics at Hope Lutheran School

The teaching of the Christian faith is recognized as the major emphasis of our school’s curriculum.  Christ is integrated into all subjects as our students grow daily in their faith.  They develop specific virtues that equip them to become responsible, effective Christians for life.  Our excellent academics are also used as a foundation for building not only strong, confident scholars, but also contributing members of the community.  Students are encouraged to apply the conceptual information they learn in the classroom to “real-world” problems in both individual and collaborative settings.  Independence, responsibility, and self-discipline are fostered at all levels, as are organizational and study skills.

“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth,…so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”   Isaiah 55:10-11

Honor Roll (4th – 8th grade)

Hope Lutheran School Honor Roll lists are released at the end of each quarter. Hope Lutheran School has two honor roll categories.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Criteria

The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are selected each year from the 8th grade graduating class. The Valedictorian ranks first in GPA and is considered the top student of his/her class; the salutatorian ranks second in GPA and is considered the second highest student in his/her class. Criteria are based primarily on grade point average of 6th – 8th-grade years in all but not limited to classes that receive a percentage grade. Thus, more than one student may qualify for the valedictorian and salutatorian distinctions.

The Principal/Homeroom teacher will meet with the qualifying students during the middle of the 4th quarter of their 8th-grade year to inform them of their honor and to begin preparing for graduation.

Reporting Student Progress

Grade cards are issued quarterly. There is a required parent-teacher conference after the first grading period. Conferences are held on an “as needed” basis for the remainder of the school year. Student grades will be posted weekly to enable students and parents can monitor grades.

Students are evaluated according to the following grading scale:

A non-letter system will be used for Kindergarten.

Semester finals are given in most core subjects at the 7th and 8th grade levels. The semester grade for the 7th and 8th grade students is determined using the following formula: 

Semester Grades (2 quarter grades) = 80%
Semester Final = 20%