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The parable of the lost sheep is a key message at Seattle Lutheran High School. Jesus declared, "your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost." At Seattle Lutheran High School we take Jesus' parable seriously. Our focus is on the one, in whatever form that may take. Maybe it's one who excels and needs additional opportunities. Maybe it's one who needs additional support through our Discovery program. A small school atmosphere with an 11:1 student to teacher ratio allows us to ensure that "In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost." Matthew 8:14 Differentiated Instruction is an instructional concept that maximizes learning for ALL students—regardless of skill level or background. It's based on the fact that in a typical classroom, students vary in their academic abilities, learning styles, personalities, interests, background knowledge and experiences, and levels of motivation for learning. CHIP Confidence The Hebrew word translated "confidence" baTach means "to be open." The Latin con means "with" and fide means "faith," so the word itself means "with faith." We ask our students to be open. Being open means making yourself vulnerable. To be open with faith allows students to open their hearts and minds in a safe and loving environment to begin to discover their purpose. Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Hope as an emotion produces a "motivation to act." Hope is often the result of faith. Inspired by hope and equipped with faith and openness, we empower our students with a motivation to act. Integrity involves basing one's actions on internally consistent principles and core values. Integrity is the outcome of action as opposed to an individualized motivation. As students develop their core values and consistent principles, motivation is transformed to action. Passion The Bible refers to Jesus' suffering and death as His passion. It was His calling. It was the purpose for which He gave His life. Students make and implement choices that reflect their purpose through a summative senior project that manifests their confidence, hope, integrity and passion.
We have a strong tradition and commitment to character education at Seattle Lutheran High School. Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Service Learning helps students develop an authentic sense of self rooted in service to others. Engagement involves students taking responsibility for their own learning leading to a life-long commitment to responsibility, critical thinking, and the creative problem-solving ability to transfer knowledge from one context to another. Students transform from passive recipients of knowledge to active, engage learners in the classroom. Relationships are essential to overcome isolation. Relationships between students and faculty are fostered through a unique advising program, a small school atmosphere, and a culture of collaborative learning. Relationships between subjects are cultivated through an integrated curriculum that transcends traditional subject matter boundaries between disciplines. Values such as confidence, hope, integrity, and passion are promoted through a unique student advising program that blends classroom learning with a small group ministry. Students attend weekly chapel in both small and large groups where they come together to sing, share, and grow. Every student is assigned a faculty advisor who becomes the student's mentor over four years. Excellence in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in life involves a commitment to constant improvement, confidence to take risks, and passion to share your best with the world. |
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