The Academies of Orange Lutheran
NEW ACADEMIES STARTING IN THE FALL OF 2025. The Academies at Orange Lutheran require a combination of specialized coursework, experiential learning, service learning, and a capstone project. The experiential and service learning components are specifically designed to deepen student learning through personal application and to broaden perspective in keeping with the OLu vision to provide “transformational learning and life experiences to prepare the Lancer community to serve the people of the world.” Each academy provides differentiated concentrations from which students may choose their area of passion, interest and study.
For students interested in careers in law enforcement or firefighting, Orange Lutheran’s First Responders Academy (FRA) offers a high school experience like no other. By dividing coursework between online and on-campus classes, Academy students can take advantage of experiential learning opportunities in the First Responder field of their interest without missing the Christ-centered education, social events, academic support, counselors, teachers, activities, and campus facilities that only Orange Lutheran can offer.
First Responders Academy Overview
CONTACT:
- Jennifer Amat jennifer.amat@olomail.lhsoc.
org
Orange Lutheran’s Health Professions Academy (HPA) is designed for students interested in sports medicine and physical therapy, performance and conditioning and allied health careers. The specialized coursework includes a combination of experiential learning hours, service learning hours, and a capstone project. The experiential learning and service learning components are specifically designed to deepen student learning through personal application and to broaden perspective in keeping with the OLu vision to provide “transformational learning and life experiences to prepare the Lancer community to serve the people of the world.”
Health Professions Academy Overview
CONTACT:
- Jennifer Rizzo jennifer.rizzo@lhsoc.org
Orange Lutheran’s STEM Academy (STEM) is designed to offer students opportunities to cultivate their God-given talents in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Foundational coursework combined with experiential learning opportunities and professional enrichment experiences, students in the STEM Academy broaden their academic experience to prepare them for college majors and careers in STEM-related fields.
CONTACT:
- Matthew Potthoff matt.potthoff@lhsoc.org
- Alyssa Russell alyssa.russell@lhsoc.org
The Business and Global Leadership Academy is for Orange Lutheran students with a desire to pursue a global perspective in business and entrepreneurship or other leadership opportunities. This specialized academy combines academics with hands-on experience to learn directly from industry professionals. Students will develop crucial skills in leadership and management, communication, collaboration, and innovation. Through projects, presentations, internships, and experiences, students have the opportunity to expand their learning experience beyond the classroom.
Business & Global Leadership Academy Overview
CONTACT:
- Jennifer Brenner jennifer.brenner@lhsoc.org
- Olivia Laven olivia.laven@lhsoc.org
Students with a desire to pursue their passion for the arts and creativity have the opportunity to choose a concentration in humanities, performing arts, or visual and media arts within the Arts and Humanities Academy. This is the place where artistic expression meets academic excellence as students engage in curriculum and experiences designed to provide multiple opportunities for individual and artistic growth. Students will interact with artists, writers, and fellow creatives in settings both in front of and behind the scenes, allowing a close look at college and creative careers in the arts. The Arts and Humanities Academy is a community that starts a student on a journey to transform their artistic passion into a future of creative achievement.
Arts & Humanities Academy Overview
CONTACT:
- Humanities: Beverly Schuller beverly.schuller@
lhsoc.org - Performing Arts: Megan Carvale megan.carvale@lhsoc.org
- Visual & Media Arts: Jeannie Mooney jeannie.mooney@lhsoc.org
ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS
Each Orange Lutheran Academy provides differentiated concentrations from which students may choose their area of passion, interest and study. Specialized coursework will often fit within the allotted elective credits needed to meet graduation requirements. However, some students may choose to take additional credits as part of their area of study. Each academy requires 20 hours of experiential learning and 5 hours of service learning annually. Academies offer several opportunities each year to complete experiential and service learning hours, and students may also speak with their Academy Director for approval of individualized hours directed toward their areas of interest. Students must meet all academy requirements to receive an Academy Endorsement on the student transcript.
HOW TO APPLY
Admission to an academy requires a separate application. To be accepted into an academy, students must meet the GPA requirements for that academy and be in good standing within their school. Academy applications open in January of each academic year. The application for the 2025 – 2026 school year will be available in January 2025.
THE ACADEMIES OF ORANGE LUTHERAN SCHOOL APPLICATION
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can participate in the Academies of Orange Lutheran?
- Can I play sports and participate in an academy?
- Will I have to take online classes?
- Is there a fee associated with the academies?