CHAPEL

All students participate in regular morning devotions in the classroom and in weekly chapel services.  Parents and families are also invited to the chapel services, which are generally held on Wednesday mornings. 

Money donated by the students through their chapel offering envelopes is designated for specific mission projects.

DRESS CODE

Ascension Lutheran has a standard for school dress and personal appearance.  Adherence to the Dress Code is required.

ATHLETICS

Students in Grades 6-8 may participate in after-school sports.  Ascension Lutheran competes in the South Bay Athletic League.  Boys' and girls' teams participate in soccer, basketball, volleyball.  Practices and games are usually held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Ascension Lutheran offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs: MathCounts, Homework Club, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Choir, and HandBells.  There are also opportunities for Outdoor Education--classroom field trips to San Juan Capistrano, Alpine, Forest Home, Catalina, and Washington D.C.--depending upon grade level.

MINISTRIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Service to God and neighbor are essential components of life at Ascension Lutheran in Torrance.  Our school has several mission projects and ministry partners: New Life Centre in Uganda, The Dakota Boys Ranch, The Heifer Project as well as Lutheran Social Services.  We also participate in community service projects--at So Fresh Market in Torrance our students help bag and carry groceries for market shoppers.