Rochester Central Lutheran School has been accredited since 1991. The first cycle of accreditation was through Minnesota Non-public School Accrediting Association. When that seven-year cycle was complete RCLS continued to be accredited, but this time associated with National Lutheran School Accreditation. 2005 represents the seventh year in this cycle and the process needed to be renewed. The process that has just been completed, and is yet to be formally approved by NLSA, involves RCLS setting goals which will be addressed over the next seven years. The four goals set are listed below.

Goal 1

Stable and sustainable financial plans assure the ongoing success of Rochester Central Lutheran School.

Goal 2

Rochester Central Lutheran School provides the highest quality of Christ-centered education for its students.

Goal 3

Students and staff are committed to continued spiritual growth.

Goal 4

Constituent groups strive to maintain clear and efficient lines of communication.

The picture below is of the formal visiting team to validate our self-study on April 14-15, 2005. They are l to r: Terry Schmidt, Assistant Director of Schools for Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, St. Louis; Sean Martens, principal, Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School, Eagan, MN; and Randy Schallhorn, principal, Our Savior Lutheran School, Excelsior, MN.