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Nourishing the Human Spirit~Mind, Body, and Soul~Through Jesus Christ
WELCOME TO LMC HIGH SCHOOL
LMC High School
Welcome to Lake Michigan Catholic High School. LMCHS is a college preparatory secondary school with a dedicated staff of professionals who strive to instill Gospel principles into everything we do. Our school has provided a strong Catholic education to students in Southwest Michigan for over 100 years.
LMCHS is accredited by the Michigan Non-Public Schools Accreditation Association and is a part of the Lake Michigan Catholic system of schools. As a diocesan school, we are governed by the policies of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo.
John T. BerlinPresident
LMC Schools269-983-2511
Gerald HeathPrincipal
LMC Schools269-983-2511
Larry HoskinsElementary School
Principal269-429-0227
Larry GlendeningDirector
Business Office269-983-5529
LMC Administrators
LMC High SchoolWelcome to Lake Michigan Catholic High School. LMCHS is a college preparatory secondary school with a dedicated staff of professionals who strive to instill Gospel principles into everything we do. Our school has provided a strong Catholic education to students in Southwest Michigan for over 100 years.
LMCHS is accredited by the Michigan Non-Public Schools Accreditation Association and is a part of the Lake Michigan Catholic system of schools. We are governed by the policies of the Roman Catholic Church.
LMC AdministratorsJames White
MSHS Principal LMC Schools269-983-2511
Fr. McNallyPastor
LMC Schools269-983-1575
Larry HoskinsElementary School
Principal269-429-0227
Larry GlendeningDirector
Business Office269-983-5529
For more information view www.lmclakers.orgor contact us directly for a tour
HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE CURRICULUM LMC High School provides 47 course offerings in 9 departments. Lake Michigan Catholic High School is pleased to offer Advanced Placement credits in AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP Language, and AP US History. We operate on a two semester academic year split into four quarters.
COLLEGE ENROLLMENTOur students continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities. Examples of placement include Notre Dame, Northwestern, Purdue, University of Michigan, Loyola, St. Mary’s College, Aquinas, Penn State, Madonna University, DePaul, Villanova, Wisconsin, Michigan State, and nearly all of the state universities in Michigan. We are also proud of those students who have chosen to serve our Lord in Ministry or our Country through the Military.
EXTRACURRICULAR LMC High School has an active student body. Numerous clubs and organizations are available to our students to enhance the educational environment. The school has an active Drama Program, Debate Team, Key Club, Ski Club, National Honor Society, Robotics, International Club, Sacred Life Club, SADD, Rotary-Interact, Liturgical Ensemble, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Environmental Club, and Student Government.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE Each year LMC High School students participate in numerous service projects. From raking leaves to helping the poor, our students contribute time, talent and treasure to those in need.
ATHLETICS Lake Michigan Catholic is well known for its excellent athletic reputation. This past year, nearly 78% of our Laker students participate in at least one sport. We are a member of the Berrien/Cass/St. Joseph (BCS) Conference. LMC High School sports include:
WHO WE ARE LMC High School is a traditional comprehensive Catholic school upholding a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and Christian values. Students participate in devotionals throughout the year and attend Mass weekly. Our Pastor, Father Thomas McNally is an intricate part of our school’s spiritual environment.
ACCREDITATION Michigan Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association
LOCATION Downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. We are located in Michigan’s Great Southwest on the shores of Lake Michigan.
ENROLLMENT & STAFFING 160 students, in both LMC MS & HS with 15 full time and 2 part time teachers. Nine teachers hold a master’s degree or above and our ratio to students is 10 to 1.
HS V Boys HS V Girls
FootballCross CountrySoccerBasketballBaseballTrackSwimmingEquestrian (club)HockeyGolfTennis
VolleyballCross CountrySoccerBasketballSoftballTrackSwimmingEquestrian (club)Cheer (sideline & competitive)Tennis
Lake Michigan Catholic Middle School & High School
915 Pleasant StreetSt. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must successfully complete 28 Credits to graduate. One class must be taken online per Michigan law.
High School Course Offerings
● 4 Theology credits● 4 Math credits● 4 English credits
● 2 Foreign Language credits● 3 Science credits● 3 Social Studies credits
● 1 Physical Education & Health credit● 2 Performing and/or Fine Arts credits● 5 Elective credits
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Theology 9 Theology 10 Theology 11 Theology 12
English 9 English 10 English 11AP English Language & Composition
English 12AP Literature & Composition
Algebra IGeometry
GeometryAlgebra II (1 yr. course)Algebra II (2 yr. course)
Algebra II (1 yr. course)Algebra II (2 yr.course)Pre-Calculus
Pre-CalculusAP CalculusStatisticsPersonal Finance & Global Trading
BiologyEnvironmental
BiologyChemistryEnvironmentalAnatomy/Physiology
ChemistryEnvironmentalAP BiologyPhysicsAnatomy/Physiology
ChemistryEnvironmentalAP BiologyPhysicsAnatomy/Physiology
U.S. History & Geo.World HistoryCivics & Economics
U.S. History & Geo.World History Civics & EconomicsAP European History
U.S. History & Geo.World HistoryCivics & EconomicsAP European History
AP European HistoryWorld Religions & Culture
Spanish I-IIFrench I
ElectivesArtBandJournalismYearbookChoirJazz Band Physical Education*Health*Film Literature*Intro to Business*Creative Writing*Public Speaking*Global Trading*Personal Finance*
*Denotes semester class
Spanish I-IIIFrench I
ElectivesArtAP ArtBandJournalismYearbookChoirJazz Band Physical Education*Health*Film Literature*Intro to Business*Creative Writing*Public Speaking*Global Trading*Personal Finance*
*Denotes semester class
Spanish I-IVFrench I
ElectivesArtAP ArtBandJournalismYearbookChoirJazz Band Innovation Challenge*Physical Education*Health*Film Literature*Intro to Business*Creative Writing*Public Speaking*Global Trading*Personal Finance*
*Denotes semester class
Spanish I-IVFrench I
ElectivesArtAP ArtBandJournalismYearbookChoirJazz Band Innovation Challenge*Physical Education*Health*Film Literature*Intro to Business*Creative Writing*Public Speaking*Global Trading*Personal Finance*Early college classes @ Lake Michigan CollegeCareer Technical Education
*Denotes semester class
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Grand Valley State UniversityHillsdale CollegeHoly Cross CollegeHope CollegeIllinois Institute of ArtIllinois Institute of TechnologyIndiana UniversityIowa State University John Carroll UniversityKalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo Valley CCKendall CollegeLake Michigan CollegeLake Superior State UniversityLoyola University of ChicagoLoyola University New OrleansMarquette University Miami University of OhioMichigan State UniversityMichigan Technological UniversityNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOhio State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityRose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyPurdue University
Sacred Heart Major SeminarySaint Louis UniversitySaint Mary’s CollegeSeton Hall UniversitySiena Heights UniversitySpring Arbor UniversitySt. Joseph, RensselaerTransylvania UniversityUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Colorado, BoulderUniversity of DaytonUniversity of Illinois, ChicagoUniversity of IowaUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MissouriUniversity of MontanaUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of ToledoUniversity of WisconsinValparaiso University Villanova UniversityWashington University of St. LouisWayne State UniversityWest Virginia UniversityWestern Michigan University
PREPARING LAKERS FOR THE NEXT STEP
BEYOND LMC...
From daily, faith-filled activities and rigorous academics to the sports and extracurricular activities, Lake Michigan Catholic provides a fantastic preschool through 12th grade experience. Our graduates leave LMC as outstanding citizens prepared for the next step.
LMC graduates have found opportunities in the colleges and universities in which they have been granted admission. Our students have a 100% graduation rate and find themselves amongst the top universities in the nation. Continuing with the tradition of graduates in the past, all 2019 Lake Michigan Catholic graduates were granted admission to a university or college, each college choice befitting the students desire whether they be small liberal arts colleges or a large prestigious university.
In recent years, LMC Graduates have gained admission to:
Excellence in the ArtsLake Michigan Catholic offers 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th, and High School Bands, and has a long history of extraordinary participation and excellence in performance. For the past 30 years Lake Michigan Catholic has had one of the highest participation rates nationally with over 60% of the high school students involved in band!
There are many performance and competition opportunities throughout the school year, from football games to concerts to graduation performances. In addition, Lake Michigan Catholic is part of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association and students are eligible to participate in all MSBOA festivals. Middle and High School students have routinely received the highest ratings at both Solo & Ensemble festival as well as District band Festival.
Offering a Variety for Growth AND Expression
Fall● The Marching Band proudly supports Laker Football with sounds from
the stands as well as a halftime show on the field at home game(s)● 7th & 8th grade band members join the High School band for a
special football performance● District 6 All-Star Band audition and performance opportunities● 5th graders commence instrument lessons in October and have band
class● Choir accompaniment opportunities at school Masses
Winter● 7th & 8th Solo & Ensemble Festival● Christmas Concert in early December, featuring 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th,
and High School Bands● Pep Band opportunities include pep rallies and select home
basketball games● High School Solo & Ensemble Festival● Walt Disney World Performance held biennially in February; and has
been on-going for the past 20+ years● Band & Orchestra Festival including 7th & 8th and High School Bands
Spring● State Solo & Ensemble Festival● Blossom Parade the first Saturday in May● Spring Band Concert in May for 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th, and High School
Bands● Senior Class Night performance● Baccalaureate Mass performance● Graduation performance
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS
BAND
LMC Spring Community Concertat the Howard Bandshell
Gallery VisitsStudents visit local galleries both online and in person throughout the year to enhance their understanding of viewing art. Students visit and local galleries including The Box Factory for the Arts and the Krasl Art Center. Other galleries we have visited in the past are the Fredrick Meijer Gardens, ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, and the Snite Museum of Art on Notre Dame’s campus.
Student ShowsStudents are required to exhibit their art publicly. Local shows include Berrien County Student Art Show every March at the Box Factory for the Arts and Whirlpool Technology Meets the Arts show in the fall. High school students are encouraged to enter the Scholastic Art and writing competitions as well.
Ancient to Modern Art HistoryStudents study many different periods in art during Middle School. Students reflect on historical work to influence their own art styles while working toward finding their artistic voice.
In High School, students are given more freedom in their creative endeavors, but continue to study famous artists throughout the centuries. Upper level students are focused on pursuing their creativity while improving their skills with various media.
LMC Visual ArtsHIGH SCHOOLVisual Art is available for all students in high school. Successful completion of this year long course will result in 1 earned Fine Arts credit.
The elements and principles of design are the basic core upon which the Art Program is developed. Each level of Art is built upon the previous year of study. Students are able to use a wide variety of materials in the areas of Calligraphy, Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting (Advanced), Graphic Design, Computer Art, Fractals, Collage, Colored Pencil Drawing and many other artistic endeavors.
High School Honors Art is also taught for students who have a high level of interest and wish to pursue art as a career. Ms. Styx has assisted students in portfolio presentations, art scholarships, and creating students’ cohesive body of work.
MIDDLE SCHOOLArt is offered for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Middle School Art class meets daily for students to fully develop their skills and talent.
Students learn the rudiments of drawing, and painting in tempera and watercolor. They will construct simple dimensional art works. Color theory will be explored and used after tints, tones and shades are mastered.
Harmonies such as: Complementary, Monochromatic, and Analogous will be taught. Eighth graders will learn calligraphy. Many of the drawing and painting projects are tied to teaching across the curriculum.
HIGH SCHOOL
FALL SPORTSBOYS
FootballCross Country
SoccerTennis
GIRLSVolleyball
Cross CountrySideline Cheer
GolfSwimming
BOYSBasketballSwimming
GIRLSBasketball
Competitive Cheer
WINTER SPORTS
BOYSBaseball
TrackGolf
SPRING SPORTSGIRLSSoftballTrackTennisSoccer
BOYSHockey
CLUB SPORTSGIRLS
Equestrian
Neil Carter, Athletic [email protected] 269-983-3154
Nourishing the Human Spirit ~Mind, Body, and Soul~ Through Jesus Christ
LAKER ATHLETICS
At least 80% of High School students participate in a club. Additional information is available for each of these programs listed, or go to www.lmclakers.org.
Liturgical Choir - This choir is Diocese re-known, with regular rehearsals and participation in weekly Mass and yearly concerts and special performances for the Bishop.
Drama Club - Members of LMC Middle and High School Drama present two productions every year, one in the Fall and typically a Spring musical.
Environmental Club - Discuss and participate in environmental activities in the school and community while becoming educated by visiting museums and nature centers.
FIRST Robotics - CW Tech Robotarians - a multi-school Robotics Team that inspires students to engage and excite them in mentor-based programs.
Debate Team - Members compete against other schools in numerous categories. LMC belongs to the West Michigan Debate League under the National Forensics League.
Interact Club - Rotary International’s service club for young people sponsored by St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Rotary Club. Members develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs.
Key Club - This organization is sponsored by Kiwanis International. Members perform many acts of service in the community.
National Honor Society - Students with outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarships, character, leadership, and service are invited to submit their applications and references to be granted admission in NHS.
Sacred Life Club - Promoting the sanctity of life from conception until death through prayer and community activities, the club hopes to be a shining light to the public about God’s greatest gift - life.
SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions is a peer to peer education and prevention organization seeking to prevent destructive decisions concerning drinking, drug use, impaired and risky driving and teen violence.
Ski Club - Middle and High School students may participate during winter months to ski and snowboard at Timber Ridge Ski Resort once a week.
International Club - High School students celebrate the diversity within our walls as part of this innovative new club. Culture, heritage, and cuisine will all be explored.
Extracurricular ActivitiesHIGH SCHOOL
PROVIDING NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Liturgical Choir
Key Club
TESTIMONIALS
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“I would still go there to this day and I sent my son to LMC because I believe in what they teach and what they believe in. You would not find that anywhere else… you could not find a better education with teachers who really cared. I would not change my school experience, I might not have been the best student but LMC made me the man I am today.”- Jimmy Etter, LMC Graduate
“Lake Michigan Catholic has been a perfect place for my sons. That was never so evident as when my youngest son was injured playing football and he had to miss quite a bit of school. The teachers and staff were supportive and so helpful. He was able to recover more easily because of the wonderful LMC family.”– Michelle Agay, LMC Parent
“Other than my family, LMC was the place that gave me the confidence to try new things, opportunities to get involved, and to share of my time and talents with those in need. Through the teachers and fellow students, LMC helped build a foundation of finding balance in life – that you can nourish your mind (through studies), your body (sports and other activities), as well as your spirit through your faith, and that I am happiest with life when I can maintain that type of balance. My sense of home and community was fostered by my LMC schooling, and some of my most dear friends are my schoolmates from LMC even today 30 years later.”– The Honorable Donna (Bacolor) Howard, LMC Graduate and Parent
“LMC develops each student’s talents and creates “servant leaders”. Faith, service, and helping your neighbor are instilled each step of the way. What I learned as an LMC student has made me a better parent, a better teacher and a well rounded legislator.”– Michigan House Representative Kimberly LaSata, LMC Graduate and Parent
“Lake Michigan Catholic Schools taught me the fundamentals and gave me the well-roundedness to succeed in University of Michigan’s LSA program. This solid educational basis allowed for me to explore – and ultimately discover – the right major for not only my strengths, but my passions.”– Kathryn Allen, LMC Graduate
“Lake Michigan Catholic Schools has prepared me academically for college. My favorite classes were Physics and Chemistry with Mrs. Nuter. The staff included teachers who are friendly and approachable, and made the subjects interesting.”– Nathan Glotzbach, 2015 LMC Graduate
“Lake Michigan Catholic Schools are a wonderful place for children to learn and grow not only in their education but in their faith. My husband and I are graduates, our two children are graduates and now our granddaughter is attending! Go Lakers!”-Julie Holbert, LMC Parent and Grandparent