Academic Excellence

Faith Lutheran is accredited by AdvancED and through National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. We have earned the distinction of "Exemplary School Status" through the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. Faith is operated as an exempt school under the provision of NRS 394.211 and as such is exempt from the provisions of the Private Elementary and Secondary Authorization Act. Faith Lutheran offers a demanding curriculum designed to prepare students for success at the college level. Honors level courses challenge students who wish to pursue the most demanding academic load. In high school, Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to earn college credit or have introductory courses waived at the university level. In recent years, 98% of our high school graduates enrolled in college and alum can be found at the nation’s finest colleges and universities.

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Electives - Computer Science

While Faith requires the completion of one High School Computer Science credit for graduation, many of the below courses fulfill requirements for the STEM Academy. The mission of the STEM Academy is to ignite, excite, and prepare our finest math, science, and technology students for STEM majors in our nation’s top universities.

  • AP Computer Science A

    This course is highly recommended for students interested in pursuing a career in computers or engineering. This course will continue to develop the student’s problem solving and programming skills to prepare the student for the advanced placement exam. The students will learn the core concepts of the Java programming language with a strong emphasis on object-oriented techniques. Students will be required to take the AP Computer Science exam. Students may choose to receive college credit for this course through Concordia University-Nebraska. Prerequisite: 85% in AP Computer Science Principles OR 90% in Computer Science Principles (Grades 10-12)

  • AP Computer Science Principles A

    This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, this course will prepare students for future Computer Science courses and college in general. Students will be required to take the AP Computer Science Principles exam.  Students may choose to receive college credit for this course through Concordia University-Nebraska. Prerequisite: 3.5 GPA (Grades 9-12)

  • Art of Filmmaking A

    This course provides an innovative introduction to the art of cinema through the language of film and the conventions of film production. Focused on narrative and documentary storytelling, including principles of composition, cinematography, sound mise-en-scene, and post production editing, mixing, and mastering. Students will grasp and put into practice the fundamental elements of filmmaking. Student filmmakers will explore, discuss, and analyze some of the world's greatest films and work in production crews to create scenes, sequences and short films, instructed by a Hollywood film industry professionals. This course may credit a student with either (1) Fine Art credit OR (1) Computer Science credit. (Grades 9-12).

  • Comp. Science & App. Dev. - Honors A

    This course is a second year Computer Science Course. Students will be challenged to create real-world scenario applications using a variety of mainstream industry Computer Science IDEs. Students will be using the integrated development environments to create apps for the mobile devices. Students will be focusing on the Swift programming language. Prerequisite: 85% in AP Computer Science. (Grades 10-12)

  • Computer Aided Drafting Honors A

    This course will expose students to the use of computers for design purposes. Utilizing relative and current software, students will learn concepts of architectural design, building and interior design tools and landscaping elements. Students will also be introduced to the principles of 3D Modeling.  First semester students will focus on 2D design and drafting techniques and principle while second semester will focus on 3D design and modeling techniques. (Grades 9-12)

  • Computer Science Principles A

    This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. This course will introduce students to computer hardware, including basic components and peripheral devices, as well as software such as operating systems and software applications. Additionally, it will provide an overview of networking concepts and cybersecurity in the context of CompTIA certifications. This course is for Computer Science beginners and will prepare students for upper level courses. (Grades 9-12)

  • Cyber Patriot A

    THIS IS AN AFTER SCHOOL CLASS
    At the center of Cyber Patriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or STEM disciplines critical to our nation's future. The competition puts teams of high school and middle school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. In the rounds of competition, teams are given a set of virtual images that represent operating systems and are tasked with finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the images and hardening the system while maintaining critical services. Teams compete for the top placement within their state and region before moving on to national competition. This course meets outside of school hours two days each week for 90 minutes from the beginning of the school year and continuing through the end of third quarter. Students receive a 1/2 credit for this class. There is an additional fee of $1017.19 for this course if the student is already taking 8 courses at Faith Lutheran.

  • Digital Yearbook A

    Students in this course will learn the rights, responsibilities, and basics of yearbook production, with a focus on writing, editing, page layout, computer use and photography. Staff members will also help with specific pages, including student activities, superlatives, dedications, index and design for next year. Students will develop skills and attitudes often used in the business and work worlds, including written and oral communication, cooperation in small groups, independence, and responsibility. Students taking this class will learn various computer-related skills and complete a second-semester final that tests their computer skills. (Grades 9-12)

  • Network Administration

    This course prepares the student to prove their expertise with desktop, server, and networking components. Students will study and learn computer networking basics. The students will also be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and overseeing the Faith Lutheran Network. This course will help students prepare for the CompTIA certifications exam. Prerequisites: Approval of IT. (Grades 9-12)

  • Network Administration A

    This course prepares the student to prove their expertise with desktop, server, and networking components. Students will study and learn computer networking basics. The students will also be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and overseeing the Faith Lutheran Network. This course will help students prepare for the CompTIA certifications exam. Prerequisites: Approval of IT. (Grades 9-12)

  • Robotics A

    In this introductory project-based course, students will explore topics in Engineering and Computer Science. With an emphasis on programming, students will compete in driver and autonomous in-class robotics challenges while working through the various subsystems of a competitive robot. Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA (Grades 9-12)

  • Visual Art/Graphic Design A

    This course will combine elements of traditional studio art instruction with creative uses of computer technology. Students will study the history and theory of visual communication and 2D graphic design, typography, illustration and page layout. Students will develop visualization and drawing skills, apply the elements of art and principles of design, while exploring their creativity and ability to design art to communicate and motivate. Adobe Creative Suite software applications will be used, along with traditional art mediums. Topics will include packaging design, logo identity, branding, posters, illustration, product design and printing. This course may be taken for one Fine Art or Computer Science credit (Grades 9-12). 

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