Academics
The academics at Lumen Christ are designed to challenge students intellectually, develop critical and logical thinking skills and engage students on a daily basis. Our small class sizes allow teachers to be flexible and adapt lessons plans to increase knowledge and conceptual learning, rather than a rote regurgitation of facts.
Academic Requirements:
Seventh and Eighth Grade Courses
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- PE or Spanish (8th grade)
- Math
- Science
- Theology
Ninth through Twelfth Grade Courses
- Social Studies – 4
- Language Arts – 4
- Science – 3
- Mathematics – 3
- Theology – 4
- Physical Education and Health – 1.5
- Electives – 3
TOTAL – 22.5
For a detailed look at our coursework, including course descriptions, dual credit opportunities, and elective offerings, please view our official Course Catalog: 2026-27 Course Catalog
Correspondence Courses:
Dual Enrollment in Alaska Correspondence Programs
The State of Alaska provides opportunities to dual-enroll or co-enroll in a home school, correspondence, or distance learning program like MatSu Central, Personal Alternative Choices in Education (PACE), Raven Homeschool, etc. These programs often provide a financial allotment for electives, academics, and enrichment activities beyond Lumen Christi’s curriculum. This allotment can often be used for a student’s extended learning needs like extra tutoring, computers, music and art lessons, sports fees, etc. This allotment may NOT be used to pay for Lumen Christi tuition.
These programs require enrollment in additional courses and completion of an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Student progress is monitored by the program staff. Lumen Christi staff monitors progress only if Lumen Christi is granting credit for this additional coursework.
Families wanting to pursue this option should contact these programs directly. We do not partner with any of these programs, nor endorse one program over another but do recognize that they can help augment Lumen Christi curriculum.
Students and families wishing to receive Lumen Christi credit through participation in a dual/co-enrollment program need to coordinate with the Dean of Academics prior to starting the program.
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Lumen Christi curriculum meets or surpasses all State of Alaska curriculum standards and all Lumen Christi graduates meet or surpass State of Alaska High School Graduation Requirements (State of Alaska, Dept. of Education Regulation 4 AAC 06.075 .) Lumen Christi is accredited through Cognia, and is a member of the Alaska School Activity Association (ASAA) and the the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA).