David Lipscomb High School
Home of the Mustangs
Admissions Open House
Sunday, November 22, 2009
2:00 - 4:00
Hoofbeats, the High School Newsletter
DLHS to publish Literary Journal
Tony Dungy headlines event at Lipscomb
Gene Stallings highlights 2009 Grandparents Day
Miss Black Tennessee and Miss South Carolina - DLHS 2003
DLHS Receives State Award of Excellence
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3901 Granny White Pike - Nashville, TN 37204-3951 
Phone 615.966.1784 - Fax 615.966.1819
Admissions: Phone 615.966.6409 Fax 615.966.7639
School Code -- 431 655
Parker Uniform PIN Number -- NA267130
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SUPPORT STAFF |
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Dr. Michael Hammond, Headmaster
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Mrs. Cheryl Pittard, Administrative Assistant
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Mr. Mark Pugh, Principal
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Mrs. Lisa Bruce, Counselor, 9 & 10
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Mr. Glenn McCadams, Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Libby Simons, Counselor, 11 & 12
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Dr. Mike Roller, Admissions Director & Athletic Director
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Mrs. Janet McMeen, Adminstrative Assistant
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Mr. Robert King, Director of Fine Arts
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Mr. Phil Sanders, Technology Director
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Mrs. Debbie Lambert, Advancement Director
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Mrs. Harriett Hinkle, Curriculum Coordinator
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of David Lipscomb High School is to serve students so that they may master knowledge and skills appropriate to them and become Christ-like in attitude and behavior. |
 DESCRIPTION
David Lipscomb High School is a church of Christ affiliated, college-preparatory, coeducational day school founded in 1891. The high school consists of grades 9 - 12. Students are challenged with a college-preparatory academic schedule along with daily Bible and chapel. The student to teacher ratio is 15.1 and the average class size is 20.2. The school colors are purple and gold and the Mustang is the school mascot.
Lipscomb Alma Mater (mp3 file)
 ADMISSIONS
Students of average and above average academic abilities are admitted to David Lipscomb High School on the basis of previous school records, references and an interview. Lipscomb admits students regardless of race, color, national and ethnic origin. Tuition for the 2009-10 year is $8,995. A technology fee of $200 and a textbook fee of $160 are also required. For information about financial assistance, please contact the Headmaster of the Campus School at 615-966-1828.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The academic year is divided into two semesters. To graduate from Lipscomb, a student must earn a minimum of 22 credits consisting of the following: Bible 4; English 4; Math 4; Science 3; Social Studies 3; Foreign Language 2; P.E. 1; Health ½; Economics ½(The 1/2 in Economics counts toward the 3 Social Studies credits.). Honors or advanced courses are offered in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and in all three Foreign Languages. In addition to these academic requirements, 60 hours of community service are required for graduation.
 TESTING
Ninth graders take the WrAP. Tenth graders take the WrAP, the PLAN from ACT, and the PSAT. Eleventh graders take the PSAT or SAT and the ACT. The twelfth graders take the ACT, SAT, and other college admissions testing.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics: Lipscomb offers varsity teams in the following sports: Baseball,Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross-country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Clubs and Organizations: The following clubs and organizations are available at Lipscomb: Art, Astronomy, Band, Chess, Chorus , Computer Club, Drama , Robotics, Forensics Club, French, Latin and Spanish Clubs, Home Economics Club, National Honor Society, Library Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Pep Club; Student Government, Service Club, Student Newspaper (Pony Express), and Yearbook.
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