Parents

If a student is sick or going to be late, a parent must contact the school prior to the start of the school day, either via:

• Phone call - 920-739-4441
• Email - attendance@fvlhs.org
• Absence Request via Skyward

For family trips, college visits, or doctor appointments that will force a student to miss a day or a partial day, students are to submit a Pre-Planned Absence Form OR the parent can submit an Absence Request in Skyward Family Access.

The Pre-Planned Absence Form is available in the School Office or online (linked on the Student Portal).

ATTENDANCE

• Permanent Building Pass

• Pre-Planned Absence Form (PDF) 

• Acceptable reasons for absence (Click the handbook section title below).

Submit your required forms before the first day of practice. Please submit to the School Office rather than to your coach.

Failure to submit required forms will result in loss of eligibility to practice or compete.

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 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 just 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 very much 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 just need to indicate who should receive credit (what athlete) for the hours worked.

When will the volunteer sign-ups be available?  

You should all have the link to the volunteer sign-up from the email that was sent out at the end of last week.  Work is being done to populate the games in the sign-ups.  Please check periodically for games to be added in 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 be hosting two College Signing Days--one in November and one in April. Please check the online calendar for the dates and times. 

NOTE - in 2025-26, the signing days are in January and April.

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.

• 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).

Login Steps for new families and for returning families having trouble.

1. As of JULY 15, Skyward Family Access is ready for all new families to log in.
2. Go to Skyward Family Access.
3. Click on the "Forgot your Login/Password" link.
4. Enter the email address you used to complete your online application, and follow the prompts. 

• Having troubles with login?
  Try disabling the pop-up blockers on your computer.
• Do you have more questions?
  Ask your student's mentor your questions during the home visit, or phone the School Office 920-739-4441.

Set Skylert Preferences

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.

Skyward has a free app for handy mobile use.  

• Skyward app on Apple App Store
• Skyward app on Google Play 

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

“We love because He first loved us.”
– 1 John 3

Christian Family Solutions Website  

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 Guidance Office schedules annual in-school training sessions for each grade.

• Please refer any questions concerning the grading system to the Guidance Director.
• 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. 
 

Hardware/Software

• 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).

Christian Resources for Families

• Christian Family Solutions  (Christian Counseling)
• Bible Gateway  (Online Bible)
• Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)  (Home page for WELS)
• Conquerors Through Christ (Help for resisting porn)
• Time of Grace  (Online church services)
• Forward in Christ  (Newsletter from WELS)
• Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) Resources  (WELS & ELS are in fellowship)
• Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) Daily Devotions (WELS & ELS are in fellowship)

Helpful Information Sources

• Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children 
• Netsmartz Internet Safety 
• Dyslexia FAQs 
• Dyslexia Friendly Chrome Extension

Aramark Food Service Information

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

• 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.

• Homework
  Is homework completed thoroughly, accurately, and on time?
   
• Class Participation
  Does my child ask questions, volunteer answers, and participate in class discussions?
   
• Organization 
  Does my child seem organized? Come to class prepared?
   
• Academic Success 
  How is my child doing in class? Is the work up to his/her potential?
   
• Classroom Time Management 
  Does my child use class time wisely?
   
• Attendance & Punctuality 
  Does my child come to class every day? On time?
   
• Focus 
  Does my child pay attention in class?
   
• Social Adjustment 
  Is my child respectful and courteous to teachers and classmates? Does my child get along well with other students?
   
• Strengths and Weaknesses 
  What is my child good at? What does he/she need to work on?
   
• Additional Comments 
  Do you have any advice or suggestions to help my child improve his/her performance? 

• 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.

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.

1. 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.
   1. If you already have a DWD ID, you do not need to create a new ID
2. Enter information about the minor applying for the work permit and their: 
   1. Employer
   2. Job
   3. School
3. Pay for minor’s work permit.  
   1. Credit or debit (not currently available on Apple devices)
   2. Checking or savings account (ACH direct withdrawal)

Do you have an DWD ID and know how to create a permit?

• YES, login to create a work permit

Go to the DWD website for the above information and more.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact DWD at workpermits@dwd.wisconsin.gov