Credits earned at FVL are transferable to other public and non-public secondary schools and to institutions of higher learning. No transcript of credits or diplomas are issued until all financial obligations are met.
Sending Transcripts:
Students earning college credits are responsible for transferring these credits to their school of choice.
Official transcripts, checked and approved by the Guidance Office, are sent to colleges and scholarship funds by request from the student. There is a charge for transcripts sent to colleges. Transcripts needed for scholarships and the final transcript sent to the college a student will be attending are free.
Up to 8.0 transferred credits per year will be accepted by FVL for International and transfer students.
FVL uses the letter grade from the previous school as the transfer grade, even if the grading scale at that school was different than the one used by FVL.
FVL does not distinguish, separate, or calculate various GPAs from different institutions. A student has one GPA. The final GPA reflects a student’s 4 years or 8 semesters (7 if graduating early) of high school.
FVL offers the service of sending transcripts online. Students should log into their SchooLinks account to make transcript requests to be sent to colleges and tech schools. Please allow time for requests to be processed by Guidance personnel. The Guidance Office is closed over holidays and spring break and has reduced hours during the summer.
Fox Valley Lutheran High School has enrolled with STOPit to offer students a safe and anonymous way for them to report anything of concern to the administration. This includes bullying, cyberbullying, threats of violence, or self-harm. Through STOPit, students are empowered to share information that will keep them and the rest of the FVL Foxes safe.
Anonymous reports can include text, photos, or video, allowing the administration to have the needed information to address issues promptly.
STOPit was established in 2013, and is currently used across the country as a tool to keep our students and schools safe.
Accessit (login is through Google) is the FVL library management system which houses the FVL online library catalog. Students can search for and reserve materials through their online system. This is the Media Center website
Sora (login with student ID number) grants access to digital resources. This system goes beyond what FVL has to offer and includes digital resources from public libraries.
Click the "Log in with Google" button rather than entering your username and password.
JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. It provides articles of scholarly journals in a wide variety of disciplines. Students in college credit capable courses are encouraged to use this resource to search this collection of peer-reviewed information for full text and abstracts in a variety of disciplines.
Learn 360 provides research databases, eBook collections, streaming video, and eLearning Modules spanning a variety of core subject areas and grade levels.
To help the night run smoothly, we’re asking for your partnership in reviewing dress code expectations with your son or daughter ahead of time. Our intent is not to judge individual choices that vary in many ways, but we do need to have a clear and consistent standard, and this is the expectation for our students when they enter the dance.
Dress Code Highlights
For girls:
Dresses must be no shorter than 4”-6" above the knee.
Slits must also stay within that same limit.
Tops must fully cover from armpit to armpit.
No sheer panels or cutouts.
Two-piece dresses are acceptable as long as there is no midriff showing.
For boys:
Shirt and tie required.
Suit coat preferred.
No jeans.
We do have supplies available for students who arrive out of dress code, but we would strongly prefer not to need them.
Event Expectations & Logistics
Cost: $15 cash at the door
Students must bring their school ID to check in
Doors open at 8:00 PM and close at 9:00 PM (no entry after 9:00 PM)
FVL students may bring one guest
Guests may not be 21 or older and must have a valid ID, no permission form is needed. (School or Driver’s License.)
The FVL student is responsible for their own behavior and dress as well as that of their guest.
As part of the week’s fun, we’ll have dress-up days all week and a pep rally on Friday, October 9, from 1:00–3:15 PM to recognize our fall cocurricular activities.
We strive to do all things to the glory of God, and your support helps make this a positive and enjoyable evening for everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
To help the night run smoothly, we’re asking for your partnership in reviewing dress code expectations with your son or daughter ahead of time. Our intent is not to judge individual choices that vary in many ways, but we do need to have a clear and consistent standard, and this is the expectation for our students when they enter the dance.
Dress Code Highlights
For girls:
Dresses must be no shorter than 4”-6" above the knee.
Slits must also stay within that same limit.
Tops must fully cover from armpit to armpit.
No sheer panels or cutouts.
Two-piece dresses are acceptable as long as there is no midriff showing.
For boys:
Shirt and tie required.
Suit coat preferred.
No jeans.
We do have supplies available for students who arrive out of dress code, but we would strongly prefer not to need them.
Event Expectations & Logistics
Cost: $15 cash at the door
Students must bring their school ID to check in
Doors open at 8:00 PM and close at 9:00 PM (no entry after 9:00 PM)
FVL students may bring one guest
Guests may not be 21 or older and must have a valid ID, no permission form is needed. (School or Driver’s License.)
The FVL student is responsible for their own behavior and dress as well as that of their guest.
As part of the week’s fun, we’ll have dress-up days all week and a pep rally on Thursday, January 28, from 2:15–3:15 PM to recognize our winter cocurricular activities.
We strive to do all things to the glory of God, and your support helps make this a positive and enjoyable evening for everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
WHERE - Waverly Beach - N8770 Fire Lane 1, Menasha, WI 54952
To help the night run smoothly, we’re asking for your partnership in reviewing dress code expectations with your son or daughter ahead of time. Our intent is not to judge individual choices that vary in many ways, but we do need to have a clear and consistent standard, and this is the expectation for our students when they enter the dance.
Dress Code Highlights
For girls:
Dresses must be no shorter than 4”-6" above the knee.
Slits must also stay within that same limit.
Tops must fully cover from armpit to armpit.
No sheer panels or cutouts.
Two-piece dresses are acceptable as long as there is no midriff showing.
For boys:
Shirt and tie required.
Suit coat preferred.
No jeans.
We do have supplies available for students who arrive out of dress code, but we would strongly prefer not to need them.
Event Expectations & Logistics
Cost: $25 cash at the door
Students must bring their school ID to check in
Doors open at 8:00 PM and close at 9:00 PM (no entry after 9:00 PM)
FVL students may bring one guest
Guests may not be 21 or older and must have a valid ID, no permission form is needed. (School or Driver’s License.)
The FVL student is responsible for their own behavior and dress as well as that of their guest.
As part of the week’s fun, we’ll have dress-up days all week and a pep rally on Wednesday, April 28, from 2:15–3:15 PM to recognize our spring cocurricular activities.
We strive to do all things to the glory of God, and your support helps make this a positive and enjoyable evening for everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Parent announcements are shared on the FVLHS News app. You can view the information on your desktop or can download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Push notifications (which include highlighted or time-sensitive Parent Announcements) are sent on Sunday afternoons to devices (with notifications enabled) that have installed the FVLHS News app.
The FVLHS News App includes access to an athletics section, class schedules, student announcements, parent announcements, and more.
Rating on the Apple App Store
The app rating on the Apple App Store is 17+ (mature) because the app grants access to the FVL YouTube channel, social media, website and the online calendar. This access enables users to navigate to any page on the internet that requires a rating of 17+ on the Apple App Store.
SUMMER NEWSLETTER (emailed and posted on this page)
Sent in June to returning families, and in July and August to returning and new families.
New families will receive Future Foxes News in June and July
All current families are automatically signed up to receive the monthly emailed President's Report. If you do not receive it, please contact CommunicationsOffice@fvlhs.org.
See more events and updates at the linked pages below.
Log in to your Skyward Family Access account and click "Skylert" in the left column. Update the information to reflect your communication preferences.
Skylert is the system FVL uses to alert parents about weather delays and cancelations.
Set Email Notifications
Log in to Skyward Family Access.
Find the "My Account" link in the top right corner of the web page.
Below the "Account Settings" and "Address" titles, you will find "Email Notifications." You can choose to have notifications of grades and low food service balance sent to your email address.
Be sure to check out the handy links in the left column when you are logged in!
Skyward provides families with an app that you can use to access information on your phone. This is very convenient when you are attending Parent / Teacher conferences, as you will be able to view the most up-to-date information about your child on the app.
Your family's current tuition balance is accessed by logging into your Skyward Family Access account. Log in and click "Fee Management" to view your current totals.
The "All Payments" tab displays a record of what has been paid and what is still owed for all of your enrolled students.
The "Fee Activity" tab displays the financial information for one of your students (the student name is at the top left of the screen).
Alternate Year Card (PDF)
Only use the Alternate Year Card if your physical was between April 1 2025 and March 31, 2026, AND FVL has a copy of that physical on file.
2 - Handbook Agreement
Complete the Handbook Agreement in your Skyward Family Access account. You will be notified when this is ready - it is usually in mid-July.
3 - WIAA Rules of Eligibility
Complete the WIAA Rules of Eligibility in your Skyward Family Access Account. You will be notified via email when the form is ready (usually mid-July).
How do I get my athlete to the trainer? Is it the coach who takes them to the trainer? The parents? The athlete?
The answer is all three can do it. The goal is to get to the point where the athlete feels comfortable talking to the trainer and being an advocate for themselves. Parents are certainly welcome to contact the trainer for any issues they would like to discuss. The coach only needs to be informed about what is going on. The trainer will then talk to the coach and give the information needed on the athlete’s condition.
Do families of volunteer coaches have canteen responsibilities?
No. If you are a coach of a sport the booster club oversees, you are doing enough and giving up enough already. We do not expect our coaches or their families to volunteer extra time in the canteen or the Foxes Locker.
When are the Fans of the Foxes meetings?
They are typically the third Monday of the month (except December, May, and July). We will have a message out in a few weeks, specifically inviting more people to join us for these meetings to offer input. Please look for the message and see how you can help the booster club better support the programs we have.
What if I plan to take my athlete home from every game?
It is best to fill out the travel release form and put that as the option. You could also email that to the Activities Director and we will put them on the correct list. Easiest for all to just do it on the form though.
Is there a requirement for host families of International Students to work canteen hours?
No.
Does taking tickets for football, volleyball, and basketball count as volunteer hours?
Yes. Anything that you sign up for on the Volunteer SignUp link (at the top of this page) counts. If it’s not on there, it won’t count.
Can we volunteer for a sport that isn’t our child’s sport?
Absolutely! There is no reason that you should have to work in the canteen while your child is playing. You have a full year to complete your requirements. If your son is in boys soccer right now. You can take the fall off and enjoy his games. Then you can work in the winter for basketball.
Can my child work for the volunteer hours?
Strongly encouraged! If they are high school age, we welcome them and encourage parents to use them to fill the hours. We don’t want to put the burden solely on the parents to complete responsibilities. You can pretty much use anyone to do the work for you (high school age or older). When they sign in, they need to indicate which athlete should receive credit for the hours worked.
When will the volunteer sign-ups be available?
It is usually initially available for the new year as of early August. Please check periodically for games to be added to the sign-up. Thanks!
FVL is pleased to recognize our student-athletes who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Each year, we will host two College Signing Days—one in November and one in April. Please check the online calendar for the dates and times.
Both signing events will take place in front of the Media Center windows. Family members, friends, coaches, and teammates are welcome to attend as we celebrate our student-athletes’ accomplishments.
Materials Provided by FVL High School
FVL High School will provide the following items for each signee:
FVL backdrop
Table and chairs
Black tablecloth
Signing pen
Suggested Items for the Signee to Bring
Student-athletes may wish to personalize their signing event by bringing items such as:
Official certificate or document from the college to be signed
Tablecloth, banner, or flag representing the college or university
Table decorations (balloons, flowers, or other college-themed items)
If you have any questions regarding College Signing Day, please contact the Athletic Office for additional details.
If you would like to participate in one of the College Signing Days, please complete this Signing Day form.
We look forward to celebrating this exciting next step with our student-athletes and their families.
Beginning this season, there is a fee to access our sports streaming service-Hudl. The change is part of our conference's collective effort to standardize streaming across all member schools (see how to subscribe below).
To purchase a game, month, season, or year livestream pass...
The yellow link above will take you to the conference landing page, where you can find and access streams from all teams within the Bay Conference—including ours—with just a few clicks.
To purchase a livestream, click into any covered event and you should see a screen that looks like this:
Select "Continue" to go to the purchasing page, where you will be able to select a pass for a game, month, season, or for 12 months.
Absence Request - Log into Skyward Family Access to submit an Absence Request. It is located under the Attendance tab (this can be used for sick, late, or planned absence)
Planned Absence
04E - Planned Absences
Updated
Students who know they will miss school in advance are encouraged to
Notify the School Office at least one school day prior to the absence. Earlier notification is encouraged.
Communicate with teachers regarding assignments before the absence.
Acceptable Reasons for Absence
04C - Excused Absences
Updated
The following may be approved as excused when properly reported:
Personal illness
Serious illness or death in the family
Religious services
Inclement weather preventing safe travel
Court summons or legal obligations
Medical, dental, or counseling appointments
Driver’s license testing
Military service obligations
College visits or verified career-related activities
Other unique circumstances may be approved at the discretion of the Dean of Student Life.
Medical documentation may be required for illnesses lasting five (5) or more consecutive school days.
Appointments should be scheduled outside school hours or during study periods whenever possible.
All families are required to submit forms for every returning student every year as a part of the re-enrollment process.
These forms are available as of mid-July.
Fox Valley Lutheran High School has enrolled with STOPit to offer students a safe and anonymous way for them to report anything of concern to the administration. This includes bullying, cyberbullying, threats of violence, or self-harm. Through STOPit, students are empowered to share information that will keep them and the rest of the FVL Foxes safe.
Anonymous reports can include text, photos, or video, allowing the administration to have the needed information to address issues promptly.
STOPit was established in 2013, and is currently used across the country as a tool to keep our students and schools safe.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
More than ever, parents, teachers, and school counselors will need to partner to help students who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues stemming from underlying mental health conditions.
Through a partnership with your school, Christian Family Solutions (CFS) has a counselor on site to help children who may be exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention deficit, impulse control, or a variety of other mental health and behavioral issues. CFS combines the unconditional love of Jesus with effective counseling strategies. Students who have accessed counseling services in the past have been able to become more focused, resilient, and ready to learn. Most importantly, they are reassured that they are dearly loved children of God, no matter what their challenges or circumstances.
The services of Christian Family Solutions are clinical mental health services. Should your child or teen need services, your school administration will inform you of the recommendation. The school administration will then ask you to complete the required consent forms to begin seeing the counselor. You may also request services for your child/teen. Talk with your school Guidance Counselor or Dean of Student Life about how to engage our services.
We are privileged to serve your school and your family. We are blessed by this partnership and by the relationships we build with the students we serve. We pray that we can be a supportive resource to them and to you as well.
Warm regards, Whitney Donovan
School Partnership Program Manager
If I have a concern about an issue with a teacher?
First the teacher, and then Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
If I have concerns about my student’s academic performance?
First the teacher, then the Guidance Department*, then Mr. Uhlenbrauck*(Dean of Student Life), and finally Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
If I have concerns about discipline or incidents at the school?
First Mr. Uhlenbrauck (Dean of Student Life), and then Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
If I have concerns regarding a coach?
First the coach, then Mr. Hill* (Activities Director), and then Mr. Alan Nolte* (Principal).
If I have concerns about financial matters?
First Mrs. Davis (Financial Controller), then Mr. Loberger* (President).
If I have concerns about other cocurriculars?
First the advisor of the group, then Mr. Uhlenbrauck*, and finally Mr. Alan Nolte*.
*If you feel the concern, questions, or issue has not been resolved.
Please refer any questions concerning the grading system to the Director of Academic Services.
Grades are shared with families through Skyward Family Access.
More information can be found under the Attendance and Academic Policy sections of the handbook for details about grading and attendance.
Failing Grades
A failing final mark in any required course must be made up in order to receive a diploma. Failure to make up a required course or to earn the total required credits means a student will receive a certificate of attendance instead of a diploma.
Report Cards / Final Grades
All semester, term, and midterm progress reports are available only online through Skyward Family Access program. Login access is shared when a teacher does a home visit before school begins.
Only final semester grades become part of the student's permanent record and determine a student's class rank and honor roll status.
Fox Valley Lutheran High School is dedicated to assisting students in finding and exploring career choices that fit with their personalities and interests. One tool that is used is the nationally recognized SchooLinks program. SchooLinks enables students (and parents) to easily access college and career information, keep a record of their volunteer and cocurricular activities, learn about available scholarships, and more.
Parents can contact the Guidance Office to receive Schoolinks login information.
In-School Training
To assist our students (and their parents) in making the best use of SchooLinks and in their career search, the Academic Services schedules annual in-school training sessions for each grade.
Fox Valley Lutheran High School has partnered with Aramark. to provide excellent and affordable food service for our students. Health studies show that students need proper nutrition to enable them to learn and grow in school. We work together to to provide high quality, nutritionally & economically balanced and appealing menu selections to every FVL student while providing information and education on individual responsibility and the relationship of eating at school and ensuring proper health and wellness.
Our web page aims to provide monthly menus, nutrition information, resource links and info on other special programs. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the food service program, please email or call the Food Service Director any time.
Thank you for visiting! Food Services Manager
E-Mail Address: foodservice@fvlhs.org
Phone Number: 920-560-5180
Parents and guardians are required to pay the work permit application fee at the time of purchase. After the payment has been processed the parent or guardian will receive an email confirmation and the permit will be printed and mailed directly to the employer.
Create a Department of Workforce Development (DWD) ID If you already have one and know how to create a permit, please scroll down below the line.
If you already have a DWD ID, you do not need to create a new ID
Enter information about the minor applying for the work permit and their:
Employer
Job
School
Pay for minor’s work permit.
Credit or debit (not currently available on Apple devices)
Checking or savings account (ACH direct withdrawal)
Do you have an DWD ID and know how to create a permit?
Every student who attends FVL receives a Chromebook touchscreen laptop to use at school and home (included in tuition).
Students are issued a case and charger. If any school-issued accessories are lost, replacements must be purchased (case-$40 & charger-$40).
Students should provide their own earbuds or headphones for use with the Chromebook, and students who would like to use a mouse must provide their own.
To provide a reliable and consistent experience for students and teachers, students may not use their own laptops or tablets.
Distribution
The Online Handbook Agreement in Skyward Family Access must be completed prior to distribution. It explains procedures regarding the use and care of the Chromebook.
Chromebooks are distributed the first week of school.
Use/Care
Each device is registered specifically to and is intended to be used only by one student.
Students may not place stickers, write on, or do anything else that would affect the condition of the Chromebook’s outer shell. Families will be charged at cost for devices that are returned with cosmetic damage (see warranties information).
When Chromebooks are not in use, students are required to store them in the FVL-issued durable protective case to guard against accidental and cosmetic damage.
Students are expected to have their Chromebook fully charged and ready for classes every day.
All teachers will not incorporate device usage into every lesson. It should also not be assumed that students have permission to use their device in any class at any time.
Students who left their Chromebooks at home or who forgot to charge them may check out loaner devices from the Media Center. Loaners may NOT be taken home and must be returned to the Media Center at the end of each day. This is a convenience that should only be used sparingly.
Damage/Warranties
Chromebooks that are unusable due to hardware or software problems, or that are damaged, should be taken to the Media Center for diagnosis and repair. A temporary loaner or a permanent replacement will be issued so that the student can continue to perform their required school work.
Mechanical and software problems associated with appropriate use of the provided Chromebooks are completely covered under warranty, free of charge.
Accidental damage to Chromebooks including spills, drops, etc., will incur a per incident deductible of $50 with a maximum of two claims per year (each student will have their first-ever claim deductible waived). Additional accidental damage claims will be charged at cost.
Accidental damage deemed by the FVL technology department to be cosmetic may not be repaired until the end of the school year. Outer shell cosmetic and other damages not covered under the accidental damage policy will be charged at cost at the end of the year.
Families will be responsible for covering the replacement costs of lost or stolen equipment.
Return
Students should keep their case for use next year.
Students return their Chromebook and charger during the last week of school after they have completed all of their work for the year. Students who receive an approved extension may continue to use their Chromebook until their work is completed.
Students will be charged a $20 handling fee for equipment returned late without an approved extension.
Failure to turn in the equipment will result in the student being charged for the replacement of the equipment ($450-laptop, $40-charger).
Help your children set goals
give your children concrete expectations to work for by discussing realistic goals at the beginning of each year or grading period
Use proper Christian motivation to encourage your children
it is easy to set rules to force students to do things your way. Remember the Bible teaches that we are all gifted in unique ways — encourage your child to develop their God-given gifts.
Provide a good place to study
the designated study area should be quiet, well-lit, and comfortable
Attend parent programs & parent/teacher meetings
parent programs offer the chance to learn valuable information about your children’s school and to show them that their education is important to you
Insist on daily attendance
don’t send a message that school isn’t really important by allowing your children to miss school on days when they are not sick
Carefully review all midterm reports and report cards
let your children know you expect to see all grade reports - don’t assume someone from the school will call if there’s a problem
Help with time management
juggling homework, jobs and extracurricular activities is a challenge for teens. Help them learn these important techniques by encouraging them to follow a daily study plan
Monitor homework assignments
students must take the responsibility themselves for completion of their homework. Expect and encourage this attitude in your child.
Listen
as you talk to your children about what’s happening in school, be a good listener. Pay attention to their words, their body language, and their attitude
Encourage independent problem solving
being able to get their own questions answered and their own problems resolved helps students gain confidence, become more independent, and gives them a sense of empowerment
Monitor activities and jobs
keep tabs on the number of hours and how late your students are scheduled at their part time jobs as well as how they spend their leisure time at home
Be a positive Christian role model
your words and actions have a tremendous influence on your children, their faith, and their world
Encourage positive activities
being involved at school or in the community offers opportunities for new friendships, making a difference, and just having fun
Be aware and be informed
know your child’s friends, know what your child is doing, know where your child is going, and talk to your child about the dangers of drinking, smoking, using drugs, and improper use of the Internet
Set limits and boundaries
setting rules and enforcing them gives teens a much-needed sense of security
Pray for your child & the school
prayer and Bible study are powerful ways to grow in your own faith. God promises to answer prayer and to bless his people.
Learn everything you can about the internet - the web can be a great tool, but it can also be very dangerous.
Have online-capable computers located in common family area - the more eyes to monitor computer activity, the better.
Work together to set “family” rules - some basic rules include . . .
Always keep your identity private - never give full name, address, phone number, school name, financial info or that of your family or friends.
Define “appropriate” sites - avoid excessively violent, sexual or pornographic sites. Gambling sites can also cause big problems.
Never get together with someone you “meet” online - be aware that many criminals prowl the internet looking for unsuspecting victims.
Never respond to e-mail or chat comments that are sexual, threatening, or make you uncomfortable.
No illegal downloading of photos, music or videos - this can be an expensive mistake these days.
Never pose as someone else online - this borders on being illegal and is often used to cover questionable activity.
Be aware of chatroom use & online communities - Chatroom discussions can deteriorate into raunchy sexual solicitations. Online communities like Snapchat & others can be great places to meet people, but be aware of the dangers of sharing personal info & pictures with the entire online world.
Encourage your child to come to you with “online” problems - Teens need to know that can come to a responsible, caring adult for help.
Use blocking & filtering technology - This is not an answer to all problems, but it does allow you to keep some bad content out of your home. Be aware that many phone plans & some video games allow Internet access.
Parent Partnership
Foundational Statements
Purpose: It shall be the aim of the FVL Federation to offer a sound Christian education to all students attending this school. Such education shall be taught wholly and solely from a scriptural point of view as set forth in Article II of the Constitution. All courses of instruction and school discipline shall reflect Scriptural principles. (FVL Constitution, Article III, Section 2)
Courses of Instruction
Courses of instruction shall be maintained to prepare our graduates
For Christian living and service
To enter institutions of higher education
To enter the worker training program of the WELS (FVL Constitution, Article IV)
Vision
FVL exists to provide a Christ-centered education to students from the FVL Federation/FVL Schools system and other WELS congregations.
FVL exists to provide a Christ-centered education as an outreach tool to students from the Fox Valley region.
FVL exists to provide a Christ-centered education as an outreach tool to international students.
