Enrollment Checklist

Optional
Attend 8th Grade Welcome Night on October 12, 2022

Questions? - Admissions@fvlhs.org

Parents take tours, have light refreshments, meet FVL students and personnel, and attend info sessions. Topics include . . .

• WI Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
  & Tuition Assistance
• Choosing Classes & Scheduling
• Cocurriculars
• Special Education
• Completing your Enrollment Application
• And more!

Each household will receive a folder with information about classes and what needs to be done before Orientation Day.

See our 8th Grade Welcome Night event/registration page for details.
 

REQUIRED
Complete Your Online Enrollment Application (Opens October 12, 2022)

Questions? - Mrs. Heather Knoll 

• This form is not compatible with mobile devices.
• Please use Google Chrome or Firefox.
• Microsoft Edge is not recommended.

FIRST STUDENT AT FVLHS - Link will be available as of October 12, 2022
CURRENTLY HAVE FVL STUDENT(S) - As of October 12, 2022, Log into your Skyward Family Access account and click “New Student Online Enrollment” in the left column.

NOTE
Skyward Family Access is updated with data for the 2023-24 school year as of mid-July. You will be notified when you will be able to log into Skyward Family Access to view your child's information. Prior to that date, the only accessible records are for students attending for the 2022-23 school year.

REQUIRED
Complete Your Scheduling Appointment Form

Questions? - Mrs. Laura Gucinski 

• You will receive a link to the Scheduling Appointment Form within three business days of completing the Online Enrollment Form in STEP 2. During the appointment, you will meet with a faculty member who can answer your questions.
• Scheduling is set for the evenings of October 24 and November 3, 2022. If these dates do not work, you may request a more convenient time when completing the Scheduling Appointment Form.

REQUIRED
Complete the Freshman Course Planning Worksheet

Questions? - Mrs. Laura Gucinski 

• A downloadable pdf of the Freshman Course Planning Worksheet, class descriptions, and a downloadable 4-year planning grid are on our Courses and Planning web page.

• You are encouraged to complete and bring the worksheet with you to your Scheduling Appointment in STEP 5.

REQUIRED
Attend Your Scheduling Appointment

Questions? - Mrs. Laura Gucinski 

• You scheduled this appointment in STEP 3
• Bring the Freshman Course Planning Worksheet from STEP 4
• Parents and the student(s) meet with a faculty member to go over your course choices and answer questions.

Optional
Complete the Athletic Interest Form 

Questions? - Activities Office

While this is not required, completing it makes it easier for coaches to keep you informed. The interest for includes all sports that are offered all year.

Optional
Apply for Wisconsin Parental Choice (WPCP)

Questions? - Mrs. Heather Knoll 

• WPCP Info/Application
• Families can apply to have their tuition completely funded by the state.
• The application window opens the first weekday in February and closes the third Thursday in April.

Optional
Apply for Tuition Assistance and Ladies Guild Memorial Scholarship

Questions? - Mr. Jeff Loberger 

• Application window opens the first weekday in February and closes the third Thursday in April.
• FVLHS Tuition Assistance Info/Application
  Eligibility chart and application are at the link.
• Ladies Guild Memorial Scholarship Info/Application
  Students write an essay and submit to FVL by the April deadline.
  Multiple scholarships are given ranging from $100-$500.

Optional
Attend Future Freshman Night

Questions? - admissions@fvlhs.org 

Parents and 8th graders get a glimpse of the freshman year and "must-know" details at this late April event.

REQUIRED
Math & English Placement Info

FVL's Math and English Departments use student report cards, transcripts, teacher recommendations, and/or tests to help with making class placement decisions. 

Families with students who are not attending a Federation School will be notified if a placement exam is needed.

If you wish your child to bypass Spanish 1 and be scheduled directly into Spanish 2, your child must take the Spanish Placement Test. Please bring pencils, erasers, and a water bottle (if desired). Use the building/s Tower Entrance (Door A), and follow signs to the testing location. 

Test at FVL - No registration necessary

• June 1, 2023 from 11 AM-NOON
• June 7, 2023 from 11 AM-NOON

REQUIRED
Log in to your student's Skyward Family Access Account to be able to complete STEPS 13 & 14

Questions? - Mrs. Heather Knoll or 920-739-4441
Families will be emailed (in the summer newsletter) when access is available

• As of mid to late July, Skyward Family Access is updated for the new school year. You will be emailed when you will be able to log into Skyward Family Access to view your child's information.
• Please use Google Chrome or Firefox. Microsoft Edge is not recommended.
• If you are new to FVL or have forgotten your password, go to the Skyward Family Access page and follow the login steps.
• All new families must log in using the same email address that was used for the online application.  
• Returning families should use their existing password.

Optional
Set up Online Payment Account

Questions? - Mrs. Tammy Fick

This account is used for all meal service payments, school club/athletic fees and items, and can be used to pay for tuition.

REQUIRED
Complete the Handbook Agreement prior to Orientation Day

Questions? - Mrs. Heather Knoll

Log into your Skyward Family Access account to complete the Handbook Agreement (not compatible with mobile devices). You will be notified when this is ready - it is usually in mid-July.  Please use Google Chrome or Firefox. Microsoft Edge is not recommended.

This must be completed before the first day of athletic practice or Orientation Day (whichever comes first for your child).

REQUIRED FOR ATHLETES

All students in athletics must:

• agree to the WIAA Rules of Eligibility
  (see #11 in the Handbook Agreement - STEP 14
  Questions? - Mrs. Heather Knoll).
• have a physical on file at FVL by the first day of tryouts/practice
  Questions? - rbromm@fvlhs.org
• All students interested in athletics must have a physical on file at FVL. 
• If your child's physical was April 1, 2023 or later, the physical requirement is met.
• If your child's physical is dated between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, an alternate year card must also be completed. 
• Download a physical and/or Alternate Year Card
• read additional required reading

Optional
Apply for Reduced Price Meals

Questions? - Mrs. Sara Gerndt or Mrs. Michelle Weller

• The Reduced Price Meals application opens for the new year as of July 15.
• Find qualifications and the application at the above link.

REQUIRED
Submit Your First Tuition Payment by July 31

Questions? - Mrs. Tammy Fick

• All families are to receive their tuition invoice by the last day of June. If your invoice does not arrive, kindly contact Mrs. Tammy Fick.
• The first payment deadline is July 31. If full payment is made by July 31, families receive a 3% discount of their net billable tuition.
• Payment Options - direct payment in the School Office, Online Payment
  See details about payments and payment options.

Optional
Student Schedules in Skyward Family Access

Questions? - Mrs. Laura Gucinski

Log into your Skyward Family Access account after July 31 to see your student's tentative class schedule.

REQUIRED
Family Home Visit

Questions? - Mrs. Heather Knoll

A faculty member (who will be your child's Mentor for all four years of high school) will make contact by mid-August to set up an appointment for a visit with you and your student.

REQUIRED
Attend Orientation Day

Welcome to FVL!
Class schedules are distributed the first day of school—sometimes incorporating necessary final adjustments.