A. Enrollment and full participation in all classes and co-curriculars is open to all students who are willing to abide by the philosophy and policies of Fox Valley Lutheran High School. FVL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its educational programs.
B. All international student admissions to FVL will be reviewed and approved/denied through the Guidance Department in consultation with FVL's principal and/or his designee.
C. All students enrolling at FVL during and after the freshman year are considered to be on a probationary status during their first semester. This is to more closely monitor their progress and integration into FVL.
D. Tuition rates are at non-Federation rates. See International Student Guidelines Sheet for specific amounts.
E. All students are required to enroll in religion classes and attend the daily devotions while attending FVL.
F. All students may sign up for any classes and programs offered by FVL. Prerequisites and other limiting factors apply equally to all students except as outlined in point H below. All students are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per year. Any exceptions must be approved through the Guidance Department in consultation with the principal and/or administrative team.
G. The FVL faculty will instruct all students in the teachings of Scripture in all classes. Regarding school worship activities (chapel, special worship services), all students may participate. After two years a pastor of the Religion Department or the principal will meet with any non-WELS student who sings in choir (parents are encouraged to attend) to determine their level of understanding of what they are being taught and their willingness to remain under our spiritual care. Following this meeting, FVL and the non-WELS student will determine if he/she will continue singing in the school's choral worship activities.
(Note: Exceptions may be made for any student whose beliefs indicate a strong, vocal disagreement with the Lutheran teachings.)
H. According to WELS scriptural belief and practice, students not in doctrinal fellowship with our church body will not take an active role in representing FVL in worship in our Federation churches. FVL encourages these students to be actively involved in their own church. At FVL the faculty and WELS students lead all worship activities. This includes devotions, prayers, and organ accompaniment along with other special worship activities.
I. All students may be elected members of the Student Council. Since the Student Council President serves as a public representative of the student body, he/she will be a student in fellowship with the WELS.
J. A student should not disrespectfully argue with an instructor in the classroom setting when the student's belief and practice differ from the scriptural teaching and practice taught at FVL. When disagreements arise, all students are encouraged to meet with an instructor to clarify and define these differences in light of what the Bible teaches. Students desiring further information regarding the teachings and doctrines of the WELS may receive individual Bible information instruction (BIC) from a pastor in the Religion Department.
