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Food Service Notice
Parents - Please log onto yourFood Service accounts in Efunds so that you can turn off your weekly auto payments. This will prevent more money from going into your child's Food Service Account.
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 which requires a rating of 17+ on the Apple App Store.
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.
To access and complete the forms . . .
Log into Skyward Family Access.
Click "Online Forms" and complete the Handbook Agreement.
Due date . . .
Athletes must have the forms completed before the first day of athletic practice.
All other students must have forms completed by Orientation Day.
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).
Click the "Discount Codes" tab below to see what each code means.
Calculated by dividing the operating budget by the expected number of students
Credit Payment codes 1-4 are funded primarily by Federation congregation's annual gifts
Credit Payment Code 1
Your Federation Church support for first student
Credit Payment Code 2
Your Federation Church support for multiple students
Credit Payment Code 3
Your Federation Church support for first student payment with transportation discount. See information on the website under Parents/Transportation.
Credit Payment Code 4**
Your Federation Church support for multiple students payment with transportation discount. See information on the website under Parents/Transportation.
Credit Payment Code 5**
FVL support for non-Federation multiple students
Credit Payment Code 6**
Financial Assistance given by individual or church, designated toward your student's tuition
SCRIP Credit Payment
Portion of your SCRIP purchase proceeds which are allocated to your tuition costs
Log into 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 into 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.
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 Naviance College and Career Readiness program. Naviance 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 Mrs. Dawn Stiller in the Guidance Office to receive Naviance login information.
In-School Training
To assist our students (and their parents) in making the best use of Naviance and in their career search, the Guidance Office schedules annual in-school training sessions for each grade.
One freshman class session in Semester 1 is dedicated to . . .
taking the students through the Career Interest Profiler. This is a simple assessment that helps students discover what career clusters (categories or groups) may be a good match for them. The profiler presents potential careers based on activities that interest the students, personal qualities, and the subjects that they enjoy.
introducing students to the Naviance tool that electronically logs volunteer hours.
One class session in Semester 2 is dedicated to...
showing the students a step-by-step way to create and organize a resume.
introducing students to a video database which showcases various careers.
One sophomore class session in Semester 1 is dedicated to . . .
a reminder to use (and how to use) Naviance to log volunteer hours.
taking students through career search information. Using Naviance, students are shown how to find information on careers and career clusters (categories or groups), and how to add specific careers to a favorites list. Using Find by Holland Codes, careers will automatically filter in the main section of the page.
WHAT ARE HOLLAND CODES?
Holland Codes suggest potential careers based on personality types.
One class session in semester 2 is dedicated to...
improving interview techniques. Students are taught the basic skills on how to successfully interview for jobs and scholarships.
One junior class session in semester 1 is dedicated to . . .
a career assessment called Do What You Are, which uses the Myers-Briggs personality types to suggest careers and clusters that might be a good match for the student.
presentation of a video database which showcases various careers.
a reminder to use (and how to use) Naviance to log volunteer hours.
Semester 2 individual & small group topics include...
God asks all His people to work to the best of their abilities. For students, a large part of this means a commitment to doing their best in the classroom. Please refer any questions concerning the grading system to the Guidance Director.
Please look 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
Semester report cards are mailed after end of semester grade processing is complete. All term and midterm progress reports throughout the semester 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.
Cumulative Student Records
A cumulative record is kept for each student. This record offers a picture of a student's progress in brief form: grades, grade point average, class rank, test scores, and attendance record. The cumulative record is valuable for placing the student in jobs, schools, and colleges. A written request from a parent (or from the student, if an adult) is required before a transcript of the student's record is sent to an employer or another school. Requests should be directed to the school office or to a guidance counselor.
Each FVL student is supplied with a laptop computer by FVL as part of their tuition. Every student who attends FVL will receive a laptop for use at school and home.
May students take their laptops home?
Yes. During the school year, students will be able to bring their devices home after school hours. They will be expected to have their laptop fully charged and ready for classes each day.
What kind of laptop will students receive?
All students will receive a Windows 10 laptop with a touchscreen. The laptops run Windows 10 and will have the Microsoft Office suite and other necessary software for classes installed.
Can students use their own laptops or tablets instead during class?
No. In order to provide a reliable and consistent experience for students and teachers, students are expected to have their school-provided device available for every class every day.
When will laptops be distributed?
Laptops will be distributed to students during Orientation (August 19-20). Each device will be registered specifically to one student and is intended to be used only by that student. Prior to receiving their device, the Online Handbook Agreement needs to be completed in Skyward Family Access.
What if the laptop gets damaged or stops working?
If at any point a student's laptop becomes unusable due to hardware or software problems or becomes damaged, they should bring the laptop to the Media Center for diagnosis and repair. A temporary loaner laptop or a permanent replacement laptop will be issued to the student so they may continue performing their required schoolwork.
Are there warranties provided for devices?
Mechanical and software problems associated with appropriate use of the laptops provided are completely covered under warranty, free of charge. Accidental damage to laptops including spills, drops, etc., will incur a per incident deductible of $50 with a maximum of two claims per year (each student will have the first claim deductible waived). Additional accidental damage claims will be charged at cost. Other damages not covered under the accidental damage policy including cosmetic damages to the laptop outer shell will be charged at cost at the end of the year. Families will be responsible to cover the replacement costs of lost or stolen equipment.
Does my student need a case for the laptop?
Yes. New FVL students will receive a case for their laptop on Orientation Day. Returning students should use their current case. Students' laptops must be in a case when not in use.
Will students use their laptops in every class every day?
It is unlikely that every teacher will incorporate the device within the classroom every single day for the entire class period. However, teachers do have the expectation that students have their devices charged as accessible each school day for class as needed.
As the faculty build capacity through professional development as students become more familiar with their own devices, use will likely increase on a daily basis. It is not the expectation that every teacher must incorporate device usage into every lesson. It should also not be assumed that students will have blanket permission to use their device in any class at any time.
What if my student leaves the laptop at home or they forget to charge it?
Spare laptops will be available for "rent" from the Academic Resource Center. Terms and cost for a rental device are still in the process of being developed.
Can my student place stickers or write on the outer shell of the laptop?
No, students may not place stickers, write on, or do anything else that would affect the condition of the laptop outer shell. Families will be charged at cost for devices with cosmetic damage upon return (see warranty/liability information above).
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! Ms. Monica Bauman Food Services Manager
E-Mail Address: mbauman@fvlhs.org
Phone Number: 920-739-4441x5180
