Christian Education: Pressing on Toward the Goal
MLS has a single course of study which is designed to equip every student to meet the enrollment requirements of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. Students are required to complete a religion course each year. Each class is an opportunity for students to grow in grace through the Word of God in a way that builds up their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Additionally, students are required to complete a religion course each year.
The coursework at MLS exceeds the standards set for admission to public colleges in the state of Michigan. During their studies at MLS, graduates normally accumulate between 29 and 32 credits. The minimum credits must include:
| Department | Enrollment Requirements | State of Michigan Graduation Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.4 credits | 4 credits |
| Foreign Language | 4 credits | 2 credits |
| Math | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Music | 3.6 credits | 1 credit |
| Religion | 4 credits | 0 credits |
| Physical Education | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Social Studies | 4 credits | 3 credits |
| Science | 4 credits | 3 credits |
| Electives | 2.1 credits | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 31.6 credits | 20 credits |
Grades
Permanent grades are given only at the end of each semester. The semesters are divided into three terms for the purpose of monitoring academic progress. Current grades are available to parents and students via PowerSchool throughout the school year. PowerSchool includes letter grades in each subject area, a record of attendance, and helpful comments from instructors. At the end of the third and sixth terms, which close the two semesters, the Historical Grades include grades given for semester and semester exams. Only semester grades become part of a student’s permanent record or transcript.
Grading Scale
MLS uses letter grades and the standard 4-point system, as illustrated below:
| Letter Grade | Numeric Grade | 4-Point Scale |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 99-100% | 4.33 |
| A | 95-98% | 4.00 |
| A- | 93-94% | 3.66 |
| B+ | 90-92% | 3.33 |
| B | 87-89% | 3.00 |
| B- | 85-86% | 2.66 |
| C+ | 82-84% | 2.33 |
| C | 79-81% | 2.00 |
| C- | 77-78% | 1.66 |
| D+ | 74-76% | 1.33 |
| D | 72-73% | 1.00 |
| D- | 70-71% | 0.66 |
| F | Below 70% | 0.00 |
| Incomplete | 0.00 |
Curriculum and Electives
The Curriculum at MLS is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that will prepare them well for college and for a possible career in the public ministry. One bonus of attending MLS is the Religion portion of the curriculum, which provides students an opportunity to study the whole Bible while attending MLS. Take a look at the classes our students take!
Freshman Courses
- Religion 9
- Academic Skills
- English
- Latin
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Chorus 1
- Music Fundamentals or
- Piano 9 or
- Organ 9
- Physical Education 9
- Ancient History
- General Science
- Band (Elective
Sophomore Courses
- Religion 10
- Composition (Semester)
- Speech (Semester)
- Latin 2 or
- Spanish 1 or
- Spanish 2
- German 1
- Algebra 1 or
- Geometry or
- Algebra 2
- Chorus 2
- Piano 10 or
- Organ 10
- Physical Education 10
- World History
- Biology
- Band (Elective)
- 2nd Language - German 1 or Spanish 1 (Elective)
Junior Courses
- Religion 11
- American Literature
- Latin Prose or Latin Poetry or
- Spanish 2 or
- Spanish 3
- German 2
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Pre-Calculus
- Concert Choir (Elective)
- Chapel Choir (Elective)
- Piano 11 (Elective)
- Organ 11 (Elective)
- Band (Elective)
- American History
- Chemistry
- U.S. History Modern Era (Elective)
- Art and Art History 1 (Elective)
- Art and Art History 2 (Elective)
- STEM Science (Elective)
- Anatomy/Physiology (Elective)
- Additional Language (Elective)
- Online Coursework (Elective)
Senior Courses
- Christian Doctrine/British Literature
- Latin Prose or Latin Poetry
- Spanish 3 or
- Spanish 4 or
- German 3
- Algebra 2
- Pre-Calculus or
- AP Calculus AB
- Concert Choir (Elective)
- Chapel Choir (Elective
- Piano 12 (Elective)
- Organ 12 (Elective)
- Band (Elective)
- American Government (Semester)
- Economics (Semester)
- Physics
- U.S. History Modern Era (Elective)
- Art and Art History 1 (Elective)
- Art and Art History 2 (Elective)
- STEM Science (Elective)
- Anatomy/Physiology (Elective)
- Additional Language (Elective)
- Online Coursework (Elective)
Accreditation
Michigan Lutheran Seminary is accredited through the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) program and is a member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). Michigan Lutheran Seminary is licensed as a boarding high school by the Michigan Department of Education.
