Included in the annual “July Information” is a series of resources and materials you will need to begin the school year.

Some resources you will find in this “July Information” are as follows:

Students are not able to move the periods assigned to classes. Schedule changes will not be made to change a student’s lunch, study hall, order of classes, etc.

A. Adding Classes

Courses may only be added four days from the start of the semester. If a student wants to add a class, they must receive a recommendation for the class addition from the instructor of that course.  A parent/guardian must also approve of this change. There is a $25 schedule change fee for any course additions.

B. Dropping Classes

Upon request with recommendation of the teacher, a student may drop a class without penalty of failure within the first two weeks of the semester as long as the student is able to add a study hall. If another class must be added, then the deadline to drop a class is prior to the fourth school day of the semester. (See Adding classes above.) There is a $25 schedule change fee for any course withdrawals.

Before a class can be dropped, the student must:

1. Obtain a "Schedule Change" form from the Counselor.

2. Meet the conditions stated on the "Schedule Change" form, which include parent signature, teacher's signature (after paying any fees/fines and returning books), and the Counselor's signature.

3. Students must maintain a full class load of at least seven classes per day. 

If a class is dropped after two (2) weeks of the semester, a failing grade will be recorded for the semester and documented on the high school transcript. The teacher, School Counselor, and the Principal must approve exceptions.

College Credit Plus (CCP) courses must be dropped before the 14th day of the semester. A separate CCP Schedule Change form must be completed. Students dropping CCP courses may be charged for the full cost of the class. A student who withdraws from a CCP course after the 14th day of the semester will receive a W on their college and high school transcript. 

Per the city of Cleveland, all Cleveland residents who use the RTA Bus will need to fill out a form from the city to receive free RTA bus tickets for the 2023-2024 school year. The form will be emailed to all Cleveland residents at the beginning of August. Once the form is signed, all students residing in the City of Cleveland will receive free RTA bus passes to ride to and from school. Two-ride student passes can be picked up daily from the Main Office at the end of the school day.

All student drop offs and pickups should take place at the Main Entrance on the West side of our school building (between LW and Target). All cars should enter in the back of the lot near Target and move in a circular flow (south to east to north). When dropping off or picking up, please move vehicles as far forward as possible to make the process as smooth and efficient for all families.

Vehicles should not enter the Senney Parking Lot through the first row (near the current construction) as this is where the traffic flow will be exiting the lot. In addition, there is no driving on the walkways up to the Main Entrance doors or the driveway running alongside the school to the football field. No vehicles are to be parked in the Linden Park parking lot or the CLHSA parking lot on Linden Road, including wait time during drop off and pick up. Please see this Lutheran West parking lot map for further details. 

We encourage all drivers to use extreme caution in our parking lot to ensure the safety of all who are present on our Lutheran West campus.

All parents/visitors must enter the building though the Main Entrance on the West side of the building (facing Target). Parents/visitors must check in at the Welcome Desk. For safety reasons, to fully enter the building beyond the Welcome Desk, all parents/visitors must have a scheduled appointment with a faculty or staff member. Parents/visitors without an appointment will not be allowed in the building beyond the Welcome Desk. If items need to be dropped off, the items will be left with the Welcome Desk attendant and will be delivered directly to the student. For all emergency pickups and contact with your student, please call the Main Office at (440) 333-1660.

There are a number of health forms that need to be completed for all new students to be able to start classes at Lutheran West. Students need to have a valid OSHAA physical on file, regardless if the student is participating or not participating in sports for the 2023-2024 school year. Students must also have their immunization records turned in before the school year begins. (Please note: there is no official form that needs to be filled out for immunizations. An immunization print out from your doctor’s office will fulfill this requirement.) For those who would rather fill out an Immunization Exemption form, please contact the nurse's office at [email protected].

Students are not permitted to carry any medications, prescription or over the counter on school grounds, with the exception of emergency medications (i.e. Epi-pens, asthma inhalers, and diabetic medications.) For the student to possess these emergency medications, he/she must have the appropriate action plan completed by the physician and turned into the office. Students requiring any other medication, prescription or over the counter, during the school day must have a parent/prescriber medication form completed by the physician and signed by both the physician and parent. Medications will be kept in the school clinic and distributed by the school nurse. All necessary medical forms can be found here. At no time should a student be in possession of any medication while on school property, prescription or over the counter. Any student found to be carrying unauthorized medication will be subject to disciplinary action and parents will be notified. 

For dismissals due to illness, students must first see their teacher or an administrator and obtain a pass to the clinic to see the school nurse. Once they are seen by the school nurse in the clinic, communication will be made home. At no time should a student be calling or texting their parents for dismissal due to illness without following the proper procedures. Should you have any questions, please contact the nurse at (440) 333-1660 ext. 114 or by email at [email protected]

Lutheran West will be hosting pop up shop dates where dress code approved apparel will be available for purchase. The scheduled dates to come buy apparel are:

Thursday, August 3rd from 3 - 6 PM

Thursday, August 10th from 9 AM - 3 PM (Laptop pickup day)

There will be a variety of different school colored polos and quarter zips available for purchase, as well as other Lutheran West apparel. Pricing is still being finalized with the supplier, but polos are expected to cost $20.00, quarter zips are expected to cost $30.00. A package is available with four polos in a variety colors and one black quarter zip for $100.00.

Squad Locker is Lutheran West's official online apparel shop. You are welcome to purchase apparel through the site at any time. Below are some helpful links to get started: Additional School Approved Dress Code Tops

On certain days (typically Friday's), students will be permitted to dress down in Lutheran West spirit wear or branded apparel.

In addition, athletic teams may have their own team shop open to purchase apparel through BSN before or during their season.

**Students not in compliance with the school dress code will not be permitted in class until they are able to be in compliance.