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Emmaus Lutheran School is

located in Alhambra, California,

just minutes away from down-

town Los Angeles in the heart

of the San Gabriel Valley.

Within an hour in any direction,

one can be enjoying the beach,

skiing in the mountains, or dirt

biking in the desert. This diverse setting is what makes

Southern California unique.

Emmaus Lutheran School

enjoys a six acre campus that is

surrounded on two sides by

Almansor Park, a recreational

area used for many different

activities and serving the sur-

rounding communities. Using

the park for physical education

activities, recreation, and

science experiments, Emmaus

utilizes the park on many occa-

sions.

The campus has a large grassy

f ie ld , basketba l l courts ,

playground, newly renovated

gymnasium, and large class-

rooms, each with their own

back porch area for enjoying

outdoor classroom activities.

Many smaller grassy areas give

students an opportunity to

enjoy quiet places to study and

relax.

Learning is Better in a Beautiful Setting

The Emmaus Academic Advantage

At Emmaus, students have the

advantage of both high academic

standards and a well-rounded

approach to learning. Through

individualized instruction, high

academic test scores, regular

use of technology such as

Activboards and laptop comput-

ers and Chromebooks, students

excel academically. Campus life allows students to develop

interpersonal relationship skills,

become physically fit, and

develop their faith in Christ

Jesus.

Emmaus is accredited by the

Western Association of Schools

and Colleges and the National

Lutheran Schools Accrediting

Commission. This duel

accreditation shows that Em-maus holds high standards and

continually is working on im-

proving their program for the

better of the students involved

in the school.

Emmaus’ graduates are well

known in our local schools for

their academic ability. Students

leaving our school go on to the

high school and college of their

choice, including John Hopkins University, West Point, UCLA,

USC, and Julliard, just to name a

few.

“Securing the Future One Child at a Time”

Emmaus Lutheran School Alhambra, California

At Emmaus , we va lue

education, and we focus on

four areas that we like to call

the

“Comet Commitments.”

These four values make

Emmaus what it is, and what

our students become.

CHRIST is the head of every-

thing that we do. It is by faith that we are saved, and that

saving love is what God gives

us freely. From daily religion

classes to chapel services to

personal faith and moral

development, Biblical truth is

taught.

CURRICULUM i s a n

important aspect of Emmaus,

and it is not taken lightly.

Written work and combined

hands on learning helps stu-

dents not just learn facts, but

to be able to problem solve by

applying those facts to real

world situations. Technology

integration helps prepare stu-dents for the 21st Century

competitive world. Expository

writing and language develop-

ment will prepare students for

high school. Academic achieve-

ment is key to success, and

Emmaus prepares its students

for future success.

CHARACTER is developed

in several ways at Emmaus.

Moral values are taught and

relationships are developed

using those values. Good

sportsmanship is taught

through students participating

on sports teams, in cooperative

learning groups, and other

forms of competition. Self confidence is boosted as stu-

dents learn to become respon-

sible young adults through a

variety of ways. Public speaking

is taught through oral reports,

participating in drama and mu-

sicals and helping in chapel or

church services.

The Emmaus Lutheran School Difference

What Other’s Say about Emmaus Lutheran

A sense of family is apparent at

Emmaus. Students feel safe on the

campus, and parents know that

their child is in safe, confident

hands while at school. Teachers

take the time to learn about their

students—they care. Teachers

help with homework, stay after

school to ensure that students

understand the assignments, chal-lenge and push their students to

do their best.

From the teachers that work with

the students on a daily basis, to the

playground supervisors who watch

to make sure that students are inter-

acting appropriately and positively,

to the office staff who knows all

students by name, students will feel

like Emmaus is their “home away

from home.”

Emmaus prides itself on following its

graduates—they come back and visit

and keep us informed on what is new in their lives. Some, as in the

case of two of our teachers and one

of our staff members, come back

eventually to teach at our school.

“Emmaus has

great teachers and

staff, great

academics, and a

family

environment. I’m

really going to miss

this place after my

son graduates next

year.”

8th grade Parent

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A sense of COMMUNITY is

valued as students help with

projects on campus, participate

in Student Government

leadership and activities, and

other campus-wide events.

Giving back to others is valued

and done through a variety of

ways, including chapel offerings,

food collection for need fami-lies, helping the homeless,

and other

c o m m u n i t y

i n v o l v e d

partnerships.

“ I like the sense of family here at

Emmaus. The teachers are amazing,

and the curriculum always keeps them

on their toes. I also like the spirituality

that the school offers—you can’t ask for

anything more.”

6th and 8th grade Parent

National Day of Prayer

8th grade student

Working on a project

3rd grade students being creative at recess.

8th grade art project Developing Friendships

8th graders at Emmaus’ Fall Festival

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Emmaus Lutheran School offers

students from Kindergarten

through Eighth grade an

opportunity to receive a well-

rounded education that will

prepare them for a successful

future. The 2018-2019 aca-

demic year begins August 13,

2018 and ends on May 30,

2019.

Emmaus has a very qualified

staff that cares about its

students and pushes them to

strive for best achievement.

Projects, technology, book

reviews, and group work

enhance academic experiences.

Core subjects including:

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Computer Technology

History

Science

Physical Education/Health

Religion

Spanish (3 times weekly)

will be taught daily. In addition

to the core subjects, students

will be able to be involved in all

school activities including:

Choir

Student Government

Electives

Sports Teams

Dramas and Musicals

Field Trips

Students will engage with other

Emmaus students daily in order

to further develop relationships

and language mastery.

Spending a year at Emmaus

Lutheran School is an essential

part of every international stu-

dent’s academic career, and will

allow students an upper edge

academically, socially, physically

and spiritually.

In addition to their academic

training, grades 5-8 participate

in extended field trips, including

Camp Palomar (science),

Sacramento, Catalina, and

camping in our local mountains.

Theseexperiences also enhance

learning by giving students a “hands-on” view of what is

taught in class.

Emmaus Academic Program Overview

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Campus Life

Part of being a high academic

achiever means being involved

i n s c h o o l a c t i v i t i e s .

Universities look for students

who can maintain high grade

point averages and also be

involved in the life of the

campus through various activi-

ties. Emmaus has several extra-

curricular activities from which

to choose. Volleyball, Basketball,

Football and Track Teams Student Government

Leadership or Committees

Choir, Hand bells, Dancing

Drama and Plays

Cheerleading

Group activities and

Campus events

Chapel Assistance

Emmaus Lutheran School 840 S. Almansor Avenue

Alhambra, CA 91732

Phone: 626 289-3664 X105 Chinese Speaker: 626 289-3664

X101 Fax: 626 576-0476

E-mail: [email protected]

The Emmaus Lutheran School Mission

Emmaus Lutheran School exists to help young people through God’s

Grace, lead active Christian lives and excel academically, socially, and

physically.

am proud to say that both of

my children have attended

Emmaus, and I feel confident

in the education that they

received. The teachers don’t

look at their job as work, but

as a lifetime of developing

young minds.

Welcome to Emmaus

Lutheran School. At

Emmaus, you will find that

everyone who is part of our

school is part of our family.

Since 1941, Emmaus has

been instructing students,

preparing them to successful-ly live in a competitive world.

Providing a well-rounded

education not only gives you

the opportunity to excel

academica l l y th rough

rigorous programs, it allows

you to develop other vital

skills that will enhance your

academic knowledge.

Being a mother of two, I

understand how important

education is, and how

choosing the right school is

vital to a child’s overall

development and future. I

As you think about choosing

Emmaus to secure your

child’s future, know that he

or she will be welcomed and

nurtured.

I look forward to partnering

with you and fulfilling your

child’s academic needs and developing a foundation that

will carry your child through

the future.

If you have any questions or

would like more information,

please refer to our website or

contact me via email at

[email protected]

Thank you in advance for

being able to serve you and

your child.

Mrs. Kit Hittinger

Principal

A Welcome from Emmaus Lutheran’s Principal

“Securing the Future One Child at a Time”

Emmaus Lutheran

Church and School

Emmaus Lutheran International Program Emmaus Lutheran is able to issue form I-20 for

international students wishing to study in an American

school. Review the website (www.emmausalhambra.org)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS for all of the information

about how Emmaus can make a build a firm foundation

for your child. We are excited to partner with Lutheran

High School, La Verne to prepare students for success

in high school and beyond. Emmaus students are placed

in ELL classes at no extra cost in order to help with

English acquisition and mastery. We have been SEVIS

certified since 2010, and have helped meet the needs of

many international students.

Visit our website: www.emmausalhambra.org