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New Student FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  

Who should attend Trinity?

Trinity is for families that desire an excellent Christian high school education for their sons or daughters.

   

Is Trinity accredited?

Yes, Trinity is accredited through the State of Indiana, Cognia, and National Lutheran Schools Assoc.

   

What courses are offered at Trinity?

Besides regular courses required by the state, Trinity also offers a variety of elective, dual credit, and AP (advanced placement) courses. A complete list of courses can be found on our website or contact Patrick Downey or Marianne Wischmeier at 1-812-524-8547.

   

Does Trinity prepare students for college?

Classroom instruction is excellent at Trinity. Both challenging and nurturing, teachers prepare students on an individual basis for the challenges of college and life. Teachers have high expectations for their students and assist them in their quest for future success and service to their community and world.     


Does Trinity offer tuition reduction?

Yes, Trinity offers tuition reduction, both need-based and scholarships.  The application form can be requested through our office or completed online at our website. After the application is sent to FAIR, a reputable company that evaluates the level of each family’s need, Trinity is notified confidentially.  For the 24-25 school year, 91% of students received a tuition reduction and on average their tuition totaled approximately $2,140.00 per year.


Does Trinity participate in the state Choice Scholarship program?

Yes, Trinity is a Choice school in the state of Indiana. All scholarships are need-based and can be obtained through a variety of pathways. Please contact Trinity with any questions about the Choice Scholarship program. Trinity also participates in the SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization) program, which provides yet another option for financial aid.

 

How much does it cost to attend Trinity?

For the 2024-2025, school year tuition will be $9,475 for one student. Additional family members receive a reduced rate. However, students who are members of one of our 15 member congregations receive a $1,300 discount, bringing the total to $8,175 for one year of tuition at Trinity. The books and materials fee is $425 and the technology and participation fee is $500.

   

Trinity is a Lutheran high school. Does my child have to be Lutheran to attend?

Trinity’s mission is ecumenical—to prepare Christian servants and leaders—and it enrolls students affiliated with a variety of Christian and other denominations. 


   

I understand that Theology classes are part of the curriculum at Trinity. Will you try to convert my child in these classes?

Though Trinity does teach theology from a Lutheran perspective, Trinity’s purpose in teaching theology is not to make other Christians become Lutheran. Rather, theology classes serve as a foundation for faith development and challenge students to mature in faith as they approach the world with a servant heart. Trinity seeks to share the truth of Jesus Christ and salvation through Him alone in a world that claims there are many ways to salvation.

   

Which sports are offered at Trinity?

Trinity is a member of IHSAA, the state athletic association, and offers a variety of sports. Girls and boys can participate in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field. Girls’ sports also include cheerleading, gymnastics, softball, and volleyball.  Boys’ sports also include baseball. 

   

Does Trinity have any other extra-curricular activities or clubs?

Besides sports, Trinity offers students the opportunity to become involved in Academic Bowl, art club, car club, chess, dance committee, drama, euchre club, fishing, FFA, pep band, National Honor Society, the student ambassador and peer mentor programs, student government, robotics, and yearbook. As our student body grows, opportunities will increase.

   

Is transportation to Trinity available for my child? What about carpooling?

Students who live in the Seymour school district can be transported on their buses. Morning busing is offered from Columbus, White Creek Lutheran School, and Lutheran Central School. Students currently travel from seven different counties in south-central Indiana. Trinity’s campus is less than thirty minutes from Columbus, Scottsburg, Brownstown, and North Vernon.

   

How many students will you have next year?

Trinity has grown since its opening in 2000. We currently have 191 students; 57 freshmen, 64 sophomores, 31 juniors, and 39 seniors.  With the incoming classes being larger than the outgoing classes we anticipate more than 200 students for the 25-26 school year.

   

I am interested in sending my child to Trinity Lutheran High School. What do I need to do?

Contact Admissions Director Erin Brooks or Principal Clayton Darlage at 1-812-524-8547. They will answer any questions you might have, set up a tour of the school, and, if possible, a shadow day for your son or daughter. Should you decide Trinity offers the excellent educational experience you desire, you are invited to fill out an application form and send it to Trinity.