VANDALISM
Vandalism is expensive and senseless. FLHS is your school; take pride in ownership. Students will be held financially accountable for items assigned to them (e.g.: Books, lockers, desks, etc.). In cases where vandalism requires the use of staff time for
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repair, students will be fined $25 for the act. If the repair takes longer than 60 minutes, the student will be fined an additional $25 for each additional hour that is required to repair the problem. Due to the increased maintenance cost and harm from gum being dropped on floors, desks, and in the bathrooms, gum chewing by a student is considered an act of vandalism. Students seen chewing gum anywhere on campus grounds before, during, or after school hours will be fined $10 and must serve a single, 2-hour cleaning detention, which will likely include bathroom cleaning.
VISITORS
Visitors to Faith Lutheran High School are welcome. All visitors to the school must secure a Visitor's Pass before going throughout the building. Students who wish to bring a visitor to school should make arrangements in the office at least one day prior to the visit. The procedure is as follows:
The FLHS student is to secure a Visitor's Request Form from the office at least one day before the visit.
The form is to be taken to all teachers the guest will visit and have each teacher sign it giving his/her approval.
The signed form must be returned to the school office at least one day before the visit.
The student must have the principal sign the form which gives final approval.
The form has to be completed with visitor's name, parent's name and phone number listed in the event that we need to reach them in an emergency.
If any or all teachers or the principal does not sign the form, the guest is not allowed to visit.
The guest is to meet their student host in the office on the day of the visit and receive the signed form to take with him/her.
WINTERIM
Winterim is an innovative curricular experience for students in grades that brings forth great opportunities for students. It includes unique on-campus, off-campus courses, as well as domestic and international travel. Winterim engages students in a one-week learning experience, allowing them to choose their own course of interest. Exposure to a chosen field provides an uncommon learning opportunity whereby students gain valuable tools to foster their true gifts, leading them to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society. Winterim is a graduation requirement for all students (including part-time students) enrolled in four or more classes at Faith Lutheran and the dual enrollment program.
Students who miss more than one Winterim class day will receive an Incomplete on their transcript. Missed class time can only be made up by completing 7.5 service hours per class day up to a maximum of 30 hours per year. These hours shall not be counted towards the annual service hour requirement. Special assignments or “homework” cannot be used to make up for lost class time. If a student misses only one day of a Winterim class, no service hours are required. All service hours must be completed by May 1st of the student’s final year in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
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Winterim is a mandatory class. Attendance will be taken daily.
Most classes do not meet during regular school hours and may be held off campus. This may cause a change in student transportation needs.
Course offerings change annually.
Each course meets approximately 6 hours per day or 30 hours.
Each course is graded as Pass/Fail.
Families may not create independent studies or use family vacations as a substitute for a Winterim class. We believe that the best opportunities for students will take place through established FLHS offerings.
Some courses cost extra if supplies are extremely expensive, a student receives a certification, or a field trip or long distance travel and lodging is required. For costly Winterim classes, families may choose to spread the cost by adding it to their monthly tuition bill.
Community partnerships are very important for Winterim. If a parent is interested in teaching a Winterim course, please contact the Executive Director for more information.
The final add/drop date for Winterim is November 1st
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Students who drop a Winterim class after November 1st
forfeit all monies deposited towards the class. Money cannot be transferred towards any other costs at Faith Lutheran High School.
WORSHIP
Christians consider all of life a worship and praise of God. In addition, Faith Lutheran High School provides students and faculty, as the body of Christ, the special privilege of devotional periods. Students and faculty meet once a week for a chapel service. Students are highly encouraged to respect God’s house and display proper etiquette during chapel services. All students are encouraged to participate fully in their own congregational life and worship.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it, His praise endures forever!” Psalm 111:10.
YEARBOOK
Faith Lutheran High School’s yearbook will be distributed to students upon completion and delivery. FLHS students are encouraged to become part of the yearbook staff. Yearbooks
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