2017 NLSA Schools of Distinction

 
 

Recently, the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) Commission met to accredit schools and conduct the business of the organization. The 2017 commission accredited 102 schools at its annual meeting in July. Several of the schools were awarded special recognition as Schools of Distinction.

Miriam Webster’s dictionary defines distinction as “an accomplishment that sets one apart.” This year, five schools distinguished themselves through the evidence prepared by the school substantiating assigned accreditation ratings and the practices observed by the Validation Team during the school’s site visit. The schools are rated in the top five percent of overall school accreditation ratings awarded by Validation Teams and evaluation by the NLSA membership committee.  The following schools were recognized as Accredited Schools of Distinction.

  • Christ Lutheran School, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School, Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Sioux Falls Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Lorenz Lutheran School, Frankenmuth, Michigan
  • Peter’s Lutheran School, Columbus, Indiana

A School of Distinction is awarded this recognition for the year that it is accredited. The five schools are recognized for the 2017-18 school year. This recognition provides the schools with the opportunity to celebrate with their community.

The status of a School of Distinction is a tremendous accomplishment. The award demonstrates a school’s commitment to providing a distinctive level of quality Christian education for the children that it serves. As a result of its effort, each school receives a special award that is reflective of this accomplishment.

 

National Lutheran School Accreditation, based in St Louis, Mo., encourages and recognizes schools that provide quality Christian education and engage in continuous improvement.  NLSA currently accredits 802 Lutheran schools that have chosen to submit to the vigorous self-study and evaluation. Nationwide, there are 2,029 Lutheran schools in with 1,150 early childhood, 793 elementary schools and 86 high schools.