General Information Academic Program Address Change Arrival Bathroom Passes Books Building Hours Bulletin Boards and Posters Bus Passes Cell Phones CD Players/Headphones/Radios Closed Campus Dance Guest Policy Dress Code Enrollment Policy Finances Fire Drills and Alarms Gym Lockers     Health Services Library-Media Center Lockers Lost and Found Lunch Periods Parking Residence Change School Closing Information Student ID Cards/Activity Pass Student Withdrawal Policy Telephones Tornado Drills Transportation Visitor Passes Work Permits Work Release   Academic Program Wisconsin Lutheran High School is a Christ-centered comprehensive secondary school providing a broad based education which can help prepare students for many different roles in life. Preaching Ministry: Students will want a strong academic program which includes an emphasis on language study to enter Martin Luther College. Teaching Ministry: Students will want a strong academic program to enter Martin Luther College. Wisconsin Lutheran College: Students will want a strong academic program to continue their Christian education at this liberal arts college. Public or Private College/University: A strong academic program with an emphasis in the particular areas of interest to individual students will prepare them for the UW system and for other public or private colleges and universities. Vocational/Technical: A program balancing academic courses with the practical arts will prepare students for entering MATC, WCTC, or similar institutions. World of Work: WLHS can prepare students for a life of work through a balanced liberal arts education which should include practical arts courses and academic courses. back to top Address Change If place of residence is changed during the course of a year, report the change to the Attendance Office at once, giving the new address and phone number. This information is extremely important in the case of emergency. back to top Arrival Doors open at 6:30 am. Students are expected to come directly into school when they arrive in the morning. Students are not to loiter in Honeycreek Parkway, around any local business, or anywhere on school grounds. Once students have entered the school building in the morning, they must remain in the school building. Students who leave the building will be subject to disciplinary action. back to top Bathroom Passes Students are expected to remain in class for the entire period. Bathroom passes may be obtained during study halls or Commons. Students are to take care of personal needs at times other than class times. back to top Books Students are responsible for the care of library books and textbooks which are assigned to them. If a book is lost or severely damaged, students will be assessed the replacement cost. To check out or return books assigned by a teacher, the textbook room will be open each day during the fifth period time slot. Stop at the window with your student ID card to request or return a book or paperback. back to top Building Hours The building will open for students at 6:30 a.m. All students who are not involved in after-school events are to leave the building by 3:30 p.m. Those waiting for rides should take their books and coats to the upper lobby and wait there. Those students in after-school activities should be in their activity area under the supervision of an advisor or coach. To create better building security during the school day, all doors will be locked. Students may enter the building by going to the main entrance or visitor entrance and identifying themselveds via the intercom system. back to top Bulletin Boards and Posters The use of the bulletin boards for posting events should be cleared through the Assistant Principals' Office. The school does not advertise non-school events or concerts by private individuals. Our bulletin boards are for WLHS or synod-related events. back to top Bus Passes Bus permits for the public transportation system are available in the Business Office (Room 202). back to top Cell Phones Students may not use cell phones during school hours (7:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). However, due to sickness or event cancellations, cell phones may be used in the Attendance Office with staff permission. Cell phones must be stored in hall lockers during school hours. Detentions will be issued for unauthorized usage. Wisconsin Lutheran High School is not responsible for any damage to or loss of this equipment. CD Players/Headphones/Radios CD players with headphones and radios with headphones are not to be worn during school hours (7:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). Loss or theft of electronics is not the school's responsibility. back to top Closed Campus Wisconsin Lutheran High School has a closed campus policy which means a student may not leave the campus during the school day unless a permit to leave has been obtained from the Attendance Office. This includes lunch periods. Students are not permitted to go to Heppe's Amoco Station or Pick'n Save during school hours because these businesses are off campus. back to top Dance Guest Policy Because of room constraints, only seniors are allowed to bring an outside guest as their date to dances. Boys are only allowed to bring a girl and girls are only allowed to bring a boy as their date. They may only bring in a guest for themselves and not for others. Students who have been dropped from our enrollment are not allowed to come as guests. back to top Dress Code The WLHS community takes seriously its calling to help students learn and grow in faith. People’s grooming and dress make a statement about themselves. No dress code will please everyone, but our staff’s past experiences confirm the need for a dress code. Listed as follows are the dress code requirements: • 1 Timothy 2:9 instructs people to dress in moderate apparel. Student clothing should be modest, not attention seeking or distracting. Revealing clothing styles are not to be worn to school or school activities. Specifically, the following are not to be worn: –bare mid-riffs, halter tops, and any blouse or sweater that reveals cleavage; –skirts, dresses, or shorts that are shorter than 3 inches above the knee; –low cut jeans that reveal any skin when a person is sitting; –pants and shorts that have words printed on the back (rear end). • All pants must be worn above the hips, and all young men must wear a belt to hold up their pants at this appropriate level. If our young women wear pants designed to be worn with a belt, they must wear a belt as well. • Tattered, excessively worn, dirty, frayed, patched, or clothing with holes in it are not permitted. • Students may only wear tank tops, shirts with spaghetti straps, muscle shirts, sleeveless blouses, or similar clothing when a sleeved blouse or shirt is worn under or over it. See through blouses may not be worn. • Students may not wear sweat pants, warm-ups, or any type of athletic pants, including athletic shorts. • Students may not wear clothing classified as "loungewear" including pajamas, slippers, or related clothing items. • Students may wear selective clothing with logos. This also pertains to backpacks, gym bags, and other school-related material. However, any type of logo that endorses attitudes and actions that displease our Lord are not to be worn or placed on backpacks, gym bags, and school-related material. Some specific logos that are not to be worn are as follows: beer, alcohol, drugs, double meaning, vulgar language, professional wrestling related clothing, and music-related clothing (individuals, groups, concerts, album covers, etc.) except those associated with WLHS or WELS musical programs. • Students are to remove headgear when entering the school building and keep it off as long as they are in the building. Hoods must also remain down as long as a student is in the building. • Students may not wear sunglasses or outdoor wear (gloves, mittens, scarves, coats) during the school day. Sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn. • Students may not wear chains that are attached to the waistline of pants. • Students must wear shoes or sandals at all times except in the locker rooms. • Students may only wear pierced earrings. No other pierced jewelry (such as eyebrows, nose, or tongue) may be worn. Mouth jewelry may not be worn. • Visible tattoos are not permitted. • Students may wear shorts until October 1 and after April 15. • Students are to wear moderate hair styles. Hair must be clean and well groomed at all times. Students are to be clean shaven, but mustaches may be worn. Sideburns below the bottom of the ear and beards are not allowed. • The dress code is in effect on exam days. In all of the above specifics, the school reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of a student’s dress or appearance. The final decision will be determined by an assistant principal. If during the course of a school year a new clothing style or trend emerges that is determined by the school administration to be inappropriate and not in support of the mission and calling of the school, the administration will prohibit such inappropriate clothing from being worn during the school day or at school activities. The administration and staff of WLHS consider continued violation of the dress code by a student a serious matter. Dress code violations reflect an attitude that disregards God's directives about obeying authority, clearly summarized in the Fourth Commandment. Consequently, violation of the dress code will result in detentions for the first offense, followed by more severe disciplinary action for further violations. back to top Enrollment Policy Wisconsin Lutheran High School is owned and operated by a conference of Wisconsin Synod Lutheran churches in the greater Milwaukee area for the purpose of giving a Christ-centered education to children of conference members. The school also opens its doors to non-conference families interested in a comprehensive, Lutheran education for their children. In keeping with this policy, WLHS admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. back to top Finances Approximately two-thirds of the operating costs of WLHS are obtained through the tuition charged to students. The remainder of the operating expenses are received through the generous support of congregations and friends of WLHS. The tuition rate is established annually by the WLHS Delegate Conference. Information regarding payment of tuition can be obtained from the Business Office. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No diploma will be issued and no credits transferred unless all academic and financial obligations at Wisconsin Lutheran High School are met in full. Only students whose school financial account is current may participate in any extended academic, co-curricular, or special category field trip. back to top Fire Drills and Alarms Fire drills at regular intervals are required by law and are important safety precautions. It is essential that when the first signal is given, everyone clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible. The classroom teacher will give the students instructions. Students interfering in a fire drill or intentionally setting off a fire alarm are subject to school and civil discipline. (S.S. 94l.l3). back to top Gym Lockers Locker rooms are generally locked during school hours. Students will be allowed to enter locker rooms only during their physical education classes when teachers will be present for supervision. Gym lockers are to be used for athletic purposes only. They are not intended to serve as a storage area for extra clothing, textbooks, personal accessories, or other materials. These types of items are to be stored in the student's hall lockers. back to top Health Services A student who becomes ill or injured during the school day should report to the Attendance Office/Clinic (Room 204). Parents will be contacted and the student sent home or returned to class. School personnel may not, by law, administer medication to anyone.   Library-Media Center The Library-Media Center provides books, audio-visual materials, magazines, reference books, and newspapers for use by students and teachers. Students wishing to use the LMC may do so before and after school and during assigned study periods. Students wishing to use the LMC should go directly there and sign the attendance sheet. Students are expected to remain in the LMC the entire period and maintain a studious atmosphere. The LMC also offers a copy machine, audio cassette duplicator, video cassette players, computers, and CD Rom programs on school-related projects for student use. back to top Lockers Students are assigned and held responsible for their lockers. They are not to share their locker with others. Lockers are to be used for the storage of coats, jackets, books, and other appropriate items required for school-related activities. No locks are allowed on lockers. Do not keep valuable items in your lockers. The school will not assume liability or responsibility for the loss of any property. Lockers should be kept clean and orderly. Items may be attached to the inside or outside of lockers with non-abrasive materials or magnets only. Students are responsible for any locker damage. A minimum charge of $l5.00 will be assessed for damaging a locker. Combinations should be kept confidential. If a locker combination needs to be changed, a $5.00 assessment will be made. Locker problems may be reported to the receptionist, with thefts reported to one of the assistant principals. The administration reserves the right to make locker inspections without advanced notice. All lockers must be completely emptied at the end of the school year for locker maintenance and cleaning. back to top Lost and Found Lost or found items should be reported to the receptionist. Lost and found items will be stored in the receptionist's office. Items not claimed will be discarded. back to top Lunch Periods The lunch periods are divided between periods 5A and 5B. Each lunch period is 29 minutes long. Students may not leave the campus during school hours. Students may go out for lunch period provided they remain in the courtyard area. Lunches may be purchased in the cafeteria or may be brought from home. The week's lunch menu is posted on bulletin boards throughout the school and on the school website. back to top   Parking There are a limited number of parking spaces available for students. Students may use these spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no fees assigned to the students for using these spaces. Students may park only in designated areas with yellow dots or selected numbered spaces. Those numbered spaces available for student use are listed on the Business Office bulletin board. Students who park in faculty, visitor, fire lane, or other non-designated areas are subject to disciplinary action (Saturday detention). The school will not assume liability or responsibility for damages to an auto or theft of an automobile or its contents parked in the school lots or streets around the school. Students speeding or driving recklessly on school grounds will be subject to disciplinary action and the loss of parking privileges. Automobiles are not to be entered or sat on during the school day, including lunch. back to top School Closing Information For snow emergencies or other school closing information, please listen to WTMJ (AM 620) or WISN (AM 1130) radio stations or a local television station. back to top Student ID Cards/Activity Pass Students will be issued a Wisconsin Lutheran High School ID card with a picture on it. Students are to have this card with them at all times and are to give it to a teacher or staff member on request. Students must use their ID cards to check out library books and textbooks. This card is also your admission ticket to most school activities. See Mrs. Gawrisch in the Central Office for replacing a lost card. There is a $10.00 charge for replacement IDs. back to top Student Withdrawal Policy Students withdrawing between the sixth and fifteenth regularly scheduled day of the quarter are responsible for one-half of the tuition charged for that quarter. Students withdrawing after the fifteenth regularly scheduled school day of a quarter are responsible for the entire tuition of that quarter. back to top Telephones Pay telephones are located in the upper and lower lobbies. Calls should be limited to the time between classes or lunch periods. Phone messages for students will be delivered only in the event of an emergency through the Attendance Office. If there is a cancellation of an athletic event or practice late in the day, affected participants may be excused from study hall or Commons to notify parents who had planned to attend or pick up students. back to top Tornado Drills Tornado alert drills are conducted annually to familiarize the student with the course of action in case of a tornado. During such a drill, students should listen for directions over the P.A. system and follow the instructions of their teacher. Proceed as a class to the designated shelter area by walking quickly and quietly. back to top Transportation Student Bus Passes. Bus permits for the public transportation system are available in the Business Office (Room 202). back to top Visitor Passes Student visitor passes must be approved prior to the visit and are limited to students in grades 7-l2. To obtain approval for a visitor pass, contact the high school in advance to make the necessary arrangements. Visitor passes are designed for students interested in enrolling at WLHS. Students without a visitor pass and suspended students loitering around school grounds are subject to being issued a citation and fine by the authorities for loitering (MC l06.3l). All other visitors coming into the building for any reason during the day must stop at the reception desk first to sign in and get a visitor pass. back to top Work Permits Students below the age of l8 who work at a job must have a work permit from the Industrial Commission of Wisconsin. After they have secured a job, they should bring a letter from their employer stating their job duties and the hours they will be working at the job to the Guidance Office. They must also have a note from their parents approving of their employment, along with their birth certificate, their social security card (the original card, not a copy), and $5.00. During the school year students must also have teachers sign a consent form which is available from the Guidance Office. Work Release Sophomore, junior, and senior students who do not have a scheduled 8th period class and desire to leave school early to begin working at their place of employment must receive permission to do so from the Assistant Principals' Office. To qualify for this privilege, the student 1) must be in good academic standing; 2) bring a signed parental permission slip; and 3) bring a letter from his/her employer verifying work hours. Seniors may also apply for the privilege of leaving after the 6th period is completed if both their 7th and 8th periods are free.   (return to home page)