Extra-Curriculars

ATHLETICS

Dallas Lutheran School is a member of the Texas Association of Private Schools (TAPPS). As a member of our district, the Lutheran Lions compete for championship in eight varsity sports within the district and also with other TAPPS private/parochial schools outside the district.

League sports for boys on the varsity level will include football, soccer, basketball, baseball and golf. Girls varsity sports will include volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, Color Guard, softball (fast pitch), cross country, and golf. For the Middle School, the following will be offered as possible for boys: basketball, soccer and baseball; the following will be offered as possible for Middle School girls: volleyball, basketball, softball and cheerleading.

Student athletes at Dallas Lutheran will be required to abide by the following academic standards:
  1. All athletes must carry a full academic schedule with five (5) units.
  2. An athlete will have spent no more than eight (8) consecutive semesters in high school.
  3. An athlete must maintain a 70% average in every course for each mid-quarter and quarter grade.
  4. An athlete shall be in attendance for all eight (8) periods of a school day to be eligible for practices or games.
  5. All other rules and standards outlined in the athletic handbook apply to participating students.
Note: A student who enrolls at Dallas Lutheran after September 01 is ineligible to compete for 21 days.

CLUBS/EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

Dallas Lutheran School offers a variety of extra curricular opportunities. Each DLS organization has specific eligibility requirements. Additionally, each organization has written standards and expectations governing conduct and behavior that apply to the operation and participation in the group and its interaction in the general student body. Specific rules and information can be found in the specific handbook published for each organization.

Clubs such as Destination Imagination, Spanish, Mock Trial, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Speech/Drama, Opera Society, Art, Chess, and Computer are offered when students express an interest. Students interested in starting a club should seek a faculty adviser and then contact the Principal for approval.
 

DRAMA

Dallas Lutheran School offers year-round theatrical opportunities with productions in the fall and spring so that students may explore and develop their gifts in this area. Additional productions, such as those for middle school students only or those directed by students, will be determined on an annual basis.

All Dallas Lutheran School students are eligible to audition and/or be involved in other ways with productions if they abide by the following standards. Students who deviate from these standards will jeopardize their continued participation in current and future dramatic productions and their opportunity to receive a drama “letter.”

All participants in dramatic productions will:
  1. demonstrate a minimum of 70% average in all classes at the time of auditions.
  2. attend all classes for the entire school day prior to attending rehearsals and performances.
  3. adhere to all guidelines presented in each production’s audition packet that they and their parents must read and sign.
 

MUSIC

Dallas Lutheran School is a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and Texas Private Schools of Music Educators Association (TPSMEA). Through association with these two organizations, DLS offers year-round opportunities to perform in concert and in competitions…individually, in small groups, and in large groups.

Students can be involved in Marching Band, Concert Band, Concert Choir, SHINE Praise Ensemble, Middle School Band and Middle School Choir. High school students may participate in TAPPS and TPSMEA contests and festivals. High school students who play piano, guitar, or a stringed orchestral instrument outside of school may compete in TAPPS contests and festivals. Middle School students may be involved in TPSMEA contests and festivals only if they are in Concert Band or Concert Choir.

All student musicians at Dallas Lutheran School will be required to abide by the following standards:
  1. carry a full academic schedule with five (5) units.
  2. maintain a 70% average in every course at the time of competition entry date.
  3. attend all classes for the entire school day prior to attending rehearsals and performances.
  4. abide by all other rules and standards outlined in the commitment forms that each student and parent must sign.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society chapter at Dallas Lutheran School, THE LION, promotes academic and leadership excellence.  Membership requires eligibility. Any student in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade is eligible for membership. Evaluation of students occurs at the end of the first semester. Students will be evaluated in four areas: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

The National Junior Honor Society chapter at Dallas Lutheran School, THE LION, promotes academic and leadership excellence among middle school students and high school freshmen. Membership requires eligibility. Any student in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade is eligible for membership. Evaluation of students occurs after three academic quarters. Students will be evaluated in four areas: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character.
 

SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY

The Miguel Delibes Chapter of the Dallas Lutheran School Spanish Honor Society was established to promote academic leadership in the study of Spanish. In order to become a member of this Society, students must accomplish the following steps: 1) Have finished two years of Spanish (or the equivalent) with an average of 92; 2) Be currently enrolled in Spanish 3; 3) Passed a faculty evaluation that validates quality of character; 4) Have done at least 5 hours of service using Spanish. The induction takes place during the first semester.

STUDENT COUNCIL

A Student Council (7-12) hears student views, presents opinions and assists in planning school activities.

TAPPS ACADEMIC/ART CONTESTS

Faculty members provide leadership in directing interested students in competitive experiences both as individuals and groups. Area private schools provide competition through the TAPPS organization. According to the TAPPS Fine Arts Constitution, all high school students are allowed to participate in TAPPS Art and/or Academic competition if they are in good and regular standing, which includes:
       a. enrollment in at least five (5) accredited academic courses
       b. failing no more than one course during the grading period

EXTRACURRICULAR DISCIPLINE

Extracurricular activities are considered to be privileged activities. All members represent our school in a significant way.  Therefore, involvement in major disciplinary offenses seriously jeopardizes the continued extracurricular activity of a student. In addition, recognition, letters, and awards may be withheld as a result of a student’s decision to take part in inappropriate activities.