Christian education is not about good or bad public schools. Christian education simply offers something the public schools cannot - a Christ-centered academic setting and a sense of community. Our schools offer a safe environment, challenging curriculum, faculty that cares about each student, and managed classrooms that teach proper behavior and are conducive to optimal learning. Lutheran schools make up the 2nd largest parochial school system in the U.S. with over 2500 schools.
What grades are offered at Martin Luther Academy?
Martin Luther Academy offers half and full-day Kindergarten through grade 8th grade at facilities located at 7112 N Overland Dr, Kansas City, Missouri.
What sets our teachers a part?
MLA seeks highly proficient teachers both nationally and locally. Synodically trained and qualified Lutheran teachers are hired wherever possible. Other teachers who are members of a Lutheran church, but who are not synodically trained, may also be considered. If staffing needs still remain, other Christian teachers may be hired. All MLA teachers are Missouri State certified.
Describe the curriculum at MLA.
The program is structured around core curricular areas (including language arts, reading, math, and science) designed to meet each student's needs. Class times meet the Minutes of Instruction Guidelines of the state of Missouri. We are committed to small class sizes and efficiency within our classrooms.
All subjects are taught from a perspective that God is the Creator and Lord of the universe and all things in it.
In addition, daily religion classes, art, music, fine arts, Spanish, physical education and computer skills are strongly emphasized at all levels. Students and teachers alike reflect the call to develop the gifts God has given, use them to honor God and to serve one another.
Individual student needs are met at MLA. NWEA MAP testing is proctored to grades 2-8 three times a year to show student academic growth and provide teachers with data to help drive instruction.
What are the co-curricular activities?
MLA offers a variety of age-appropriate co-curricular athletics, fine arts programs, and club activities. Competitive sports will be offered as enrollment dictates. MLA is a member of the Kansas City Lutheran Athletic League (KCLAL). Our own MLA school programs will increase as we continue to grow and examine the needs of our community.
What is the tuition?
Please view the tuition and fee schedule.
What is the NLSA?
The Northland Lutheran School Association is comprised of four Missouri Synod Lutheran Churches located north of the Missouri River in the Greater Kansas City area, namely:
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Christ Lutheran Church, Platte Woods
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King of Kings Lutheran Church, Kansas City North
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St. John's Lutheran Church, Farley
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St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Liberty
Each church has two lay delegates and one pastoral delegate to the NLSA Board of Delegates that meets four times a year. An Executive Council is elected from the church memberships to manage the operation of the association in its mission "To nurture students spiritually, emotionally and academically," with a pastoral advisor selected by the pastors of the member churches.
How do Association churches support NLSA?
Congregations in the Association donate $32 per baptized member annually to NLSA. Some member churches provide tuition assistance to their members whose children attend MLA. Many individual members donate their time, talent and financial support to MLA.
Are there discounts for members of NLSA member churches?
Tuition is the same for all students. Some Association churches provide tuition assistance for their members who attend Martin Luther Academy. Financial aid and scholarships are offered based on need. It is the desire of the NLSA to facilitate attendance by any qualified student regardless of the family's financial situation, so long as there is room in the class.
How are financial scholarships funded?
Contributions from member churches, individual donations, and budgeted funds are used to provide financial aid to qualified students. An NLSA endowment fund to support program development and financial aid will be established as funds become available.