What Is Our Purpose?
We see a need for a smaller, more personal, more rigorous, and more successful school experience for students and families. One that will prepare students for life outside of school.
Customized Education
LNS offers a tailored educational experience that meets state standards while allowing room for personalized learning paths. This structure includes daily and weekly goals, project-based learning, and life skills development.
Comprehensive Development
Our approach ensures students not only excel academically but also grow emotionally and socially, developing critical life skills and values.
Parents as Primary Educators
Unlike conventional educational models that often position schools as the sole source of learning, LNS champions the idea that parents are the foremost teachers of their children. The school acts as a partner and guide, supporting parents and students on their educational journey and reinforcing the value of learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Growing in faith at Lutheran Neighborhood Schools (LNS) is an integral part of the educational journey, woven into the very fabric of daily learning and interaction. This core value transcends traditional academic subjects, embedding itself in the school’s culture through prayer, biblical teachings, and opportunities for students to explore and deepen their understanding of Christian principles. LNS believes that faith is not just a subject to be taught but a personal journey to be experienced. Through community service, worship, and reflection, students are encouraged to build a personal connection with their faith, fostering a sense of purpose, hope, and compassion that guides them both inside and outside the classroom. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow spiritually, developing a strong moral compass and a commitment to serving others, which are essential qualities for life’s journey.
At Lutheran Neighborhood Schools (LNS), thinking big is more than just a motto; it’s a foundational element that encourages students to look beyond the confines of their immediate surroundings and dream. This core value challenges students to stretch their imaginations, set lofty goals, and pursue excellence in every endeavor. LNS cultivates an environment where creative problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking are at the forefront of the curriculum, inspiring students to approach problems with open minds and a can-do attitude. By promoting an ethos of thinking big, LNS prepares its students to not only envision a better future for themselves and their communities but also to actively participate in creating it. This forward-thinking mindset is integrated into all aspects of school life, from academic projects to extracurricular activities, ensuring students leave LNS with the confidence and skills to turn their big dreams into reality.
Creating joy is a cornerstone of the experience at Lutheran Neighborhood Schools (LNS), where the school community believes in the transformative power of happiness and positivity in education. This ethos is embedded in the school’s approach to learning, teaching, and community engagement, fostering an environment where joy is not only pursued but also celebrated in various forms. Whether it’s through the excitement of discovery in the classroom, the camaraderie and exhilaration found in extracurricular activities, or the fulfillment derived from service projects, LNS cultivates spaces where students can find and share joy. By valuing creativity, play, and the arts alongside academic rigor, LNS ensures that students’ educational journeys are not only fruitful but also deeply enjoyable. This emphasis on creating joy helps to nurture a love of learning, a sense of belonging, and a positive school climate, contributing to the well-being and overall development of every student.
At Lutheran Neighborhood Schools (LNS), curiosity is celebrated as a vital force in the educational landscape, fueling the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. This core value underpins the school’s philosophy that learning should be a journey of discovery, where questions are welcomed, and seeking answers is an adventure. LNS creates an environment that encourages students to wonder, ask, and explore, embedding inquiry-based learning across the curriculum to foster a deep, intrinsic motivation to learn. Teachers at LNS act as guides rather than gatekeepers of knowledge, facilitating opportunities for students to dive into topics that interest them and to think critically about the world around them. This emphasis on being curious not only enhances academic achievement but also prepares students to be lifelong learners, equipped with the skills to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence and creativity. By valuing curiosity, LNS ensures that students develop a passion for learning that goes beyond the classroom, inspiring them to continue exploring, questioning, and growing throughout their lives.
Service to others is a fundamental principle at Lutheran Neighborhood Schools (LNS), deeply woven into the fabric of its educational philosophy and community life. This core value reflects LNS’s commitment to fostering not just academically proficient students, but compassionate individuals who understand the importance of giving back to their communities. The school actively encourages and provides opportunities for students to engage in service projects and initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of others. From local community clean-ups to volunteering at food banks and participating in charity events, LNS students learn the value of empathy, cooperation, and altruism. These experiences not only contribute to the personal growth and moral development of the students but also help them to realize the impact of their actions on the wider community. By prioritizing service to others, LNS instills in its students a sense of responsibility, a deep-seated desire to help those in need, and the understanding that they can be agents of change in creating a more compassionate and equitable world.
The core value of “Make it Better” at Lutheran Neighborhood Schools (LNS) encapsulates a continuous pursuit of excellence and improvement in every aspect of school life. This guiding principle encourages students, staff, and the wider school community to actively seek ways to enhance their environment, relationships, and personal achievements. It instills a mindset of proactive problem-solving, innovation, and resilience, urging everyone to not settle for the status quo but to always strive for higher standards. By embracing this value, LNS fosters a culture of growth, where constructive feedback is valued, and failures are seen as opportunities for learning and development. Projects, classroom activities, and community engagements are all approached with the question, “How can we make this better?” This ethos not only prepares students for academic success but also equips them with a forward-thinking attitude that will serve them in all facets of life, ensuring they leave LNS as individuals committed to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
A Lutheran Neighborhood School is an intentionally small school built around the ideas of faith development, student responsibility, growth, and innovative teaching practices.
Students will learn responsibility, social skills, self-motivation, critical thinking, and learn how to learn. We do all that while meeting the state standards.
A Lutheran Neighborhood School has enrollment capped at 50 students because we believe students learn better in a smaller environment. We feel 50 is a just right size to get the best results from our program.
At LNS we believe in the transformative power of education and the profound impact it has on your child’s future. Choosing to invest in your child’s education is a commitment to nurturing their potential, character, and success in all walks of life. This investment encompasses a holistic educational experience, including a wide range of extracurricular activities, personalized learning programs, and a supportive community environment. We are dedicated to making this valuable investment within reach for families through our comprehensive financial aid options and scholarship programs. Our admissions team is here to guide you through every step, ensuring that the opportunity for your child to thrive at LNS is both accessible and affordable.
We don’t put students in a traditional graded class as each student is on their own unique academic track based on their prior knowledge, interests, and learning pace. If a student can read independently and is self-motivated, they would be a good fit for our program. Each enrollment decision is unique. Contact us to discuss how that would specifically apply to your child.
At Lutheran Neighborhood Schools we believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, and you know your child better than anyone. Any student that is willing to put in the work needed to succeed, that is willing to take direction, and that has a dedicated support network at home would be able to be successful in our schools.
We expect parents to be incredibly involved in their child’s learning. Parents are expected to help with homework, volunteer at school functions, attend worship with their child weekly, support the educational program, and do anything else that is needed to grow their child into a hardworking, kind, faithful, and successful student and person.
We believe that the traditional school model doesn’t work for everyone when it comes to four key areas: faith development, class size, learning pacing, and the development of life skills. We are intricately linked with our host churches and intentionally teach our students the value of service to God and to others. Our mixed ability classes are kept to 10 or fewer students. We equip students to learn at their most successful pace unique to them. We teach our students manners, grit, and interpersonal skills.
We do not offer hot lunch at our schools. We believe in connecting families in need with resources that they can use year-round to address food insecurity or other issues. We want to empower the community by using resources and groups that are already established and that specialize in those areas.
School is a place for instruction and learning. We dress for the occasion, in this case, school. The dress code is designed to honor biblical modesty and protect the school environment from distractions. All clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair, and must not detract from the Christian atmosphere of the school.
Kops Park
Our founding location at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. 3205 N 85th St, in Milwaukee, WI.
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