Students & Parents

Please remember to call the Attendance Line at (949) 398-6563, or you can email the attendance staff at attendance@creanlutheran.org, any time if your child is going to be out for the day or late due to an appointment. 

If you need to pick your child up during the day because of an appointment, please come to the front desk to sign them out. All students need to be signed out each time they are leaving campus, unless they do not have any more classes for the rest of the day. 

Many absences may be considered excused, including those for illness, medical/dental appointments, bereavement, court appearances, and pre-approved college visits. When emailing the attendance office, include the following:

• Parent/Guardian name and relationship to the student
• Student's name and grade

• Parent or guardian’s phone number

• Reason for the absence

 For more information regarding attendance please click here: Attendance.

Academic Handbook & Curriculum Guide

The online Crean Lutheran bookstore offers books in both new and used formats, and in some cases you may even rent books for the year.  Many of our books are available in a digital format, which allows students the freedom to access their books nearly anywhere without the hassle of carrying around the extra weight.

Where can I find a list of all required books for my classes?

Required books can be found through the bookstore website link below. A Crean Lutheran student issued email address must be used when purchasing textbooks, this will allow students to view their Canvas courses and their required materials to purchase. Once you view your course list, click on your class (e.g., Algebra I) and you will see the required textbooks and what choices you have for new, used, rental, etc.

Crean Lutheran Book Store

What is the return policy if I change a class?

Students can return books up to 30 days after the school start date in the ORIGINAL condition that they were delivered in (new, used, etc). We would recommend not opening shrink-wrap, access cards, or writing names in brand new books/items until the student's schedule is set as these items can not be returned after being opened or used. Once they have been opened or used, returns will not be accepted since the item will not be able to be sold again. Parents will be responsible for return shipping and placing a new order if they drop a class.

In the event that you should need to return an item, please contact the customer service team at 1-877-284-6744. You can also contact them via email or live chat by visiting the Virtual Bookstore at clshs.etechcampus.com.

Questions

If you have questions, please call (877) 284-6744 or email bookstore@etechcampus.com

Crean Lutheran High School has a firewall that blocks many websites and internet activities here at school; however, Crean Lutheran High School recommends that parents use tools at home, in an effort to remove distractions such as games, social networking websites, etc. While we do not provide access to these parental control tools, parents may make use of the following monitoring and blocking services.

AP Studio Art Summer Homework

AP Art History Summer Homework

No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:11

All new students must complete a Technology Orientation, which will provide information related to using Canvas, our course management system. On-campus courses will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays unless otherwise noted in the course description. Online courses are asynchronous online courses, where students complete coursework on their own time.

Click here to register

Three or Six Week Courses, cost per semester: $410

• Semester 1: June 20 - July 8 (Late Registration: $25 After June 16)
• Semester 2: July 11 - July 29 (Late Registration: $25 After July 7)

Four or Eight Week Courses, cost per semester $510

• Semester 1: June 13 -July 8 (Late Registration: $25 After June 9)
• Semester 2: July 11 - August 5 (Late Registration: $25 After July 7)

For more information visit the summer school webpage here.

Please email any questions regarding summer school at stacy.kemp@creanlutheran.org

Technology Orientation

All new students must attend a Technology Orientation. It is important that at least one parent is present during the orientation. The Technology Orientation is designed to help new students get started with Canvas before classes begin. Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS), contains all student courses, assignments, due dates, and daily grades. Parents can create Canvas parent accounts to observe their student's grades and work.

Laptop Requirements

Technology is an integral part of the educational process at Crean Lutheran High School. The school utilizes the latest technologies to enhance education and further equip students to impact their world for Christ. To help fulfill this mission, all students are required to purchase and bring their own laptop computer that meets the Laptop Requirements. In order for students to be allowed to access the Internet and use technology systems while in school it is required that both the parent and the student read and sign the Technology Use Agreement.

Laptop Requirements

Technology Use Agreement

Student Emails

Each student will be assigned a Crean Lutheran High School student email address. Crean Lutheran High School requires the use of student email as an effective and efficient way to improve communication between students, faculty members, and administrative staff. The primary purpose of student email is to support teaching and learning. Crean Lutheran High School email accounts are housed on a Google mail server, thereby giving the student access to G Suite applications (word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software) and Google Drive (online cloud storage). These features allow teachers and students to share information housed in these file areas with others at Crean Lutheran High School.

Student Email Policy

Canvas

All courses at Crean Lutheran High School utilize technology and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to provide a highly interactive, Christ-centered learning environment where students interact with the teacher, fellow students, and the content to master the course-specific learning outcomes. Students will use their Crean Lutheran High School student email account to log into Canvas in order to access course homework and grades. Parents may sign up for a free Canvas Observer account to view their student’s grades in Canvas.

Canvas Login

Canvas Help Guides

Official Transcripts for College Applications

All Senior transcripts will be processed through Naviance. All of your active applications must have been added to your "Colleges I am Applying to" list. The Graduate Records Fee of $20 includes unlimited transcript processing of senior transcripts through Naviance. Please bring your check (payable to CLHS) to the front desk with "Grad Records Fee - [Senior Name]" in the memo section. Please contact your counselor if you need any help.

Naviance Student Portal

Official Transcript Order through Parchment for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Alumni, & Former Students

Official Transcripts will be sent directly to the location of your choice. Click here to set up an account.

Unofficial Transcript

Used as a reference point for students. Does not come in a sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts are available at no charge from Parchment, or you may request one from your counselor.

Dual Credit Transcripts

All Dual Credit transcripts must be requested from the college awarding the credit. For the list of Dual Credit Courses, click here. 

Concordia University, Nebraska transcripts

Concordia University, Irvine Transcripts

Four Year College Planning

Over four years, students will invest time, talent, and energy painting a self-portrait which represents not only their academic standing, but also, and more importantly, their character, leadership, and volunteerism.  The mission of Crean Lutheran High School is Proclaiming Jesus Christ through Excellence in Education, and within the context of that mission, our counselors challenge students to meet their potential and enter college and the workplace as capable individuals who represent and glorify Christ in whatever career they pursue!

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

College Board Code: 051298

NCAA Requirements: NCAA (Division I and II) student athletes have specific academic requirements they must meet in order to be eligible to play sports in college. Click here to see the specific requirements from the NCAA Eligibility Center. Please note that Division I and II prospective athletes must register through the clearinghouse at the beginning of their junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Crean Lutheran High School’s Counseling Department prides itself on providing students with access to programs and resources. Services are facilitated through myriad avenues, including, but not limited to, core curriculum lessons, Naviance, and personalized conferences.

• Core curriculum lessons aim to teach students mindsets and behaviors that describe the knowledge, attitudes, and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social and emotional development.
• Naviance provides various assessments, including Strengths Explorer, a Career Interest Profiler, and College Supermatch. These tools and others assist students in further exploring how their strengths, passions, and abilities contribute to post-secondary opportunities.
• Counselors conduct grade-level conferences with each student and family once per year. These conferences foster collaboration and allow for personally tailored four-year planning that matches each student's goals, passions, and needs. These conferences ensure that students and parents understand how to access resources and adequately plan for their four years of study at Crean Lutheran. Crean Lutheran’s Counseling Department is able to provide access to programs and resources due to the school’s adherence to a student to Counselor ratio that does not exceed 250:1.
• Counselors partner with the Campus Pastor to address any spiritual issues that arise in the personalized conferences. 

The Lord has a unique and perfect plan for each of our students, plans to prosper them and not to harm them, plans to give them hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). Crean Lutheran admits students of varying academic abilities. Some of our students are ranked in the top 1% nationally and may take multiple Advanced Placement courses. Some students may take traditional college-preparatory courses. Some students may take advantage of our Learning Success Program. Traditionally, over 80% of our graduating seniors matriculate to four-year colleges and universities; however, we acknowledge and accept that this path is not the best course for everyone. In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, we are told to “...encourage one another and build each other up…” Whether a student is destined for an Ivy League school or a junior college, we are dedicated to assisting, encouraging, and partnering with each of them.

University of California and California State University Systems
The A-G / College Entrance Requirements are a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU). They represent the basic level of academic preparation that high school students should achieve to undertake university work. The purposes of the A-G / College Entrance Requirements are to ensure that entering students:

• Can participate fully in the first year program at UC and CSU in a broad variety of fields of study;
• Have attained the necessary preparation for courses, majors, and programs offered at UC and CSU;
• Have attained a body of knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced studies; and 
• Have attained essential critical thinking and study skills.

If you're interested in entering the University of California as a freshman, you'll have to satisfy these requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. The 15 courses are:
   • History/social science - 2 years
   • English - 4 years
   • Mathematics - 3 years
   • Laboratory science - 2 years
   • Language other than English - 2 years (or equivalent to the 2nd level of high school instruction)
   • Visual and performing arts - 1 year
   • College-preparatory elective (chosen from the subjects listed above or another course approved by the university) - 1 year
2. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you're a nonresident) in these courses with no grade lower than a C.

California Students
If you're a state resident who has met the minimum requirements and aren't admitted to any UC campus to which you apply, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if space is available, provided:

• You rank in the top 9 percent of California high school students, according to our admissions index, or
• You rank in the top 9 percent of your graduating class at a participating high school. We refer to this as "Eligible in the Local Context" (ELC).

Click Here for Admission Requirements for the University of California

Counseling Services

Based on individual need, our Counseling Department can provide:

• Individual (student) counseling within the scope of a School Counselor

• Family conferences

• Issue-specific group programs (e.g. peer mediation)

• Access to the Virtual Wellness Center

• Referral to outside agencies

Support for Saints

The CLHS Counseling Department offers numerous resources and programs intended to support students, parents, faculty and staff with regard to social/emotional needs.

Hotline Resources

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a crisis counselor via text

• Teen Line: Text TEEN to 839863 or call 800.852.8336 from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. to connect to a peer counselor

• California Youth Crisis Line: 800.843.5200
   

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.TALK (8255)

• Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Hotline: 877.727.4747

• Mental Health Emergency Hotline: 988 (implemented by July 16, 2022)

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

• Know the Signs

• Teens and Suicide: What Parents Need to Know

Shawneece Rivera | Counselor for Last Names A-D, Grades 9-12
Email: shawneece.rivera@creanlutheran.org
Phone: 949.387.1199 ext. 2141
Schedule a Meeting with Mrs. Rivera

Lauren Yakinian | Director of Counseling & Counselor for Last Names L-R, Grades 9-12
Email: lauren.yakinian@creanlutheran.org
Phone: 949.387.1199 ext. 2409
schedule a meeting with mrs. yakinian

Rasha Hanna | Counselor for Last Names S-Z, Grades 9-12
Email: rasha.hanna@creanlutheran.org
Phone: 949.387.1199
Schedule a meeting with Ms. Hanna

Priscilla Zedaker | Counselor for Learning Success Program, Grades 9-12
Email: priscilla.zedaker@creanlutheran.org
Phone: 949.387.1199
Schedule a Meeting with Mrs. Zedaker

Director of International Department & International Student Counselor | Sherrie Lah
Email: sherrie.lah@creanlutheran.org
Phone: 949.387.1199 ext. 2406
schedule a meeting with mrs. lah

Learning Success Program Director | Mary Oliver
Email: mary.oliver@creanlutheran.org
Phone: 949.387.1199 ext. 2404

Schedule a meeting with Ms. Oliver

Crean lutheran Dance Rules

Purchase Dance Tickets here

Ticket Instructions

Menus, instructions, payment, and FAQs are available on the Sapphire at School website by clicking here.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Applications for all Crean Lutheran Honor Societies for the 2023-2024 school year will open on January 1, 2023 and are due by January 31, 2023.

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. We are passionate about connecting new Saints to the Crean Lutheran family by leading them in Christ's love. Proverbs 27:17 

If you have any questions, please email Mr. McMinn at will.mcminn@creanlutheran.org.

Click here to learn more

At the beginning of every 2nd block of the day, morning announcements will be broadcasted to our community of Saints. If you have an announcement you would like read, please fill out this request form. We must have your request by 8:45 a.m. to be read the same morning.

Prayer List

Daily Bible Reading

 Saints_Scoop INstagram account

The $130 Saints Spirit Pack includes:

• Yearbook
• Student Planner
• Discounts on school dance tickets
• Spirit Shirt, rally towel, and wristband
• Free admission into home sporting events (excludes CIF Playoff games)

Deadline to order your Spirit Pack: Friday, September 2.

purchase a spirit pack here

Directions to purchase a spirit pack:

As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10

Ambassadors represent Crean Lutheran High School by assisting with shadow days as well as admissions and community events. The ambassador's role is to shine Christ's love to all those they come in contact with while on campus or in the community.

If you would like to join the Ambassador Program please complete the form by clicking here.

Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per week (a total of 14 hours in the first semester and 14 hours in the second semester).

Questions: Email Caitlin Palmer at caitlin.palmer@creanlutheran.org.

Dress Code & Uniform Policy

Dress Code At-A-Glance

2022 - 2023 Student Parking Permit Application Process

All student parking permits for the 2022-23 school year have been allocated at this time. If you would like to be added to our permit waitlist, please complete the application linked below. As a reminder, you must have completed the Smart Start class to be eligible for a Crean Lutheran High School parking permit. There is no guarantee that students who submit an application will receive a parking permit. We strongly encourage students to carpool, when possible, to free up permits for other students. Students may not apply for a parking permit prior to obtaining a California Driver’s License. Sophomores and Freshmen are not permitted to park on campus.

If you have any questions about Student Parking Permits, please email parking@creanlutheran.org.

To apply for a 2022-2023 Parking Permit, please follow these steps:

• Complete the Crean Lutheran Parking Permit Application (OPENS JULY 5)
  • Include a copy of the student's California Driver's License
  • Include a copy of the student's proof of car insurance
  • Include a copy of the California vehicle registration
• Take the IPD Smart Start Class (if you have not already done so). No RSVP is required.
• The application fee of $60 (cash or check made out to Crean Lutheran High School with “Parking Permit” in the memo) will be due when your permit is issued.

Smart Start - Driver Safety Class

Smart Start is a safe driving presentation provided by the Irvine Police Department in an effort to ensure the safety of our students beginning their driving careers. Smart Start class attendance is required before obtaining a Crean Lutheran parking permit. Smart Start only needs to be taken once during a student's high school career, so if you anticipate your student needing a parking permit in the near future, we recommend taking the class to avoid a delay in acquiring a permit. Smart Start is free and does not require registration. Students may show up to whichever class best fits their schedule.

Smart Start Class Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do I have a register for Smart Start or can I just show up? - You do not have to register, just show up and sign in.
2. Do I have to wear a Crean Lutheran uniform to the class? - You do not need to wear a uniform to the class.
3. I saw the class listed on the IUSD website, if I am not a Crean Lutheran student can I attend the class? - Any student from any IUSD school can attend.
4. If I took the class last year, do I have to take the class again this year or do I just fill out this year's paperwork? -  You only have to take the class once, but you must submit application paperwork every year.

Parent & Student Handbook

Substance Abuse Prevention Policy

1. FINANCIAL AID NO LONGER NEEDED

Pay it forward: If the Lord has blessed your family and you do not anticipate needing financial aid next year, please let us know so we can use those funds next year for a deserving family with financial need.

2. SAME FINANCIAL AID

No Financial Aid Application Required: Families who feel their current financial aid award, per student, is sufficient do not need to complete the FACTS Grant and Aid application and should select this option. Financial aid awards will automatically be deducted from the 2023-23 annual tuition in FACTS.

3. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID

Application Required: If your financial circumstances have changed and you wish to request additional financial aid, you must complete the 2022-23 FACTS Grant and Aid application by December 31.

The Financial Aid process opens in November of each year for returning families.

As a returning Crean Lutheran High School family with a current financial aid award, you have 3 options in regard to your upcoming financial aid award. Please review the Financial Aid Options (below) and then sign into your FACTS account starting November 1. Once you are signed in, click on 2022-23 Financial Aid Options form on the right side of your home screen and complete this form by Monday, November 22. Failure to make a selection by the deadline may jeopardize the school’s ability to guarantee the current financial aid award. If you do not have a FACTS account set up, please contact Erika Walter, erika.walter@creanlutheran.org, or 949-387-1199. 

Financial aid is awarded individually to each enrolled student. If you will have a change in the number of enrolled students due to a new incoming student, you have the option to accept the same financial award for your new student that you presently have for your currently enrolled student (option 2) or you can apply for additional financial aid (option 3). If you have a 2022 graduating student and a returning student, your financial aid award will be reduced due to the fact that financial aid is awarded per student and you will have one less student in attendance. 

• Select the correct application year which you are applying for financial aid and click on the green "Start Application" button. If you are applying mid-semester, please select the current school year. .  

• The FACTS application process is self-guided. You may navigate in and out of the program, allowing you to partially complete an application and go back to it at a later time. You will need to provide information on your income, expenses, assets and liabilities as well as answer some general questions. 
• You will need to submit the $35 non-refundable application fee directly to FACTS. Please note: Credit cards are accepted for the financial aid application fee, but are NOT accepted for tuition and fee payments.

After completing the FACTS online application, FACTS will provide instructions to scan and upload your tax return information and W-2s.

• Before January 31, 2022 applications:

  • Submit your 2020 tax return information and W-2s. This option will grant a 1-year conditional financial aid award. You will be required to reapply for financial aid the following year.

• After January 31, 2022 applications:

  • Submit 2021 tax return information and W-2s.

• Tax Returns and W-2s. You will be required to mail or scan these documents to FACTS. DO NOT drop off or mail your tax returns to Crean Lutheran High School.

Tuition Payments

Every family is required to have a FACTS account to pay tuition, re-enrollment, and other fees. Tuition payments are due on the first of every month (delinquent after the 10th). If you elect automatic online payments in FACTS, you will receive a confirmation email with payment dates and amounts once you select a payment plan. A $30.00 late fee is charged if a payment is received after the 10th. If you are submitting payments by check, please allow three to five business days for processing.

FACTS account LOGIN

Incidental/Fee Payments

Option 1: Pay the incidental fee by the listed due date online through FACTS or submit a check to the front desk.
Option 2: In your FACTS account, select AUTO PAY to allow incidental fees to process automatically on the due date.

If you have not set up your FACTS account, please email Erika Walter, Student Accounts Administrator, at erika.walter@creanlutheran.org

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august 8,2022

july 5, 2022

Diploma Name Verification Form

Our Grad Fair will be held from on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Event Center.

At the Grad Fair, you will meet with your Herff Jones representative to get sized for your cap and gown and to order your senior spirit apparel, letterman jackets, rings, and more! View the Herff Jones Graduation Brochure for more information. This brochure has also been mailed to you. This Herff Jones Graduation brochure contains exclusive coupons and discount codes that are only valid in person at our Grad Fair .

As a reminder, all Class of 2023 graduates are required to purchase the Minimalist Package by Thursday, December 1, 2022. The link to purchase your Minimalist Package will be made live on the website the day of our Grad Fair! This package is $92.00 and includes the graduate’s cap and gown, a graduation DVD, and a panoramic photo of the Class of 2023. All payments are made directly to Herff Jones. If you would like to upgrade your graduation package, you can select from multiple other offerings.

Please also note that if you purchase Class of 2023 Spirit gear through Herff Jones, not all items follow our dress code guidelines and may not be worn during the academic school day.

Flowers and leis that were pre-ordered through The Commencement Group will be delivered to the ceremony for your convenience. Leis will be distributed to the grads prior to the beginning of the ceremony. Leis will also be available for purchase on the day of graduation. For questions or concerns regarding your order, please email nicole@thecommencementgroup.com.

Visit this website to place your pre-order for your student’s graduation lei. All online orders will be available for pickup on-site the day of the graduation. To retrieve your order, please stop by our booth located conveniently at the entrance to the graduation before the ceremony begins.

Click here to order your leis, bouquets, and Kuikui necklaces. This is an optional purchase.

$20 charged through FACTS

Senior Packs are $45, and will only be sold to current Crean Lutheran High School Class of 2023 students with a valid Crean Lutheran student ID. Senior packs will be sold exclusively online. Information regarding pick-up will be announced later in the year.

The Senior Pack includes:

• Class of 2023 yard sign
• Senior class mug, lanyard, enamel pin, and silicone wristband.

All purchases are bundled as a package and cannot be sold separately. This package is non-refundable. Senior packs will be sold exclusively online from Friday, July 1 - Friday, September 30.

Order a Senior Pack

Senior Pack Instructions

If you would like to join other parents from the graduating class to help plan, facilitate, and organize special senior activities.

Click here to sign up

Email Vicky Stiles at vicky.stiles@creanlutheran.org with questions.

South Coast Photographic

Lake Forest Studio:
26237 Enterprise Court Lake Forest, CA
949-699-0199
southcoastphotographic.com

Senior portrait flyer

A Senior photo information packet will be mailed to your home. Make your appointment as soon as possible. You need to book your appointment by November 15. South Coast Photographics is our school’s official senior portrait photographer and your image must be taken by them to be published in the yearbook.

Mandatory Dress Code:

Girls: Blouse or sweater (with appropriate neckline). No tops that are low cut, strapless, halter or spaghetti straps.
Boys: Shirt and tie with optional jacket. Hair must be appropriate length.

Remember, there is a deadline for the yearbook images so please do not delay! For your convenience, we have pre-scheduled an appointment for you. You must keep your customer number and password to change your appointment, view proofs, and order online at: www.southcoastphotographic.com. 

Go to their website before your session and log in to verify your contact information and email address.

If you have questions, please email slt@creanlutheran.org