General Policies

Academic/Behavior Probation

All 7th grade and new students to Christian Life School are automatically placed on one-semester academic/behavior probation. If during that time, the administration and/or faculty feels the student is not responding positively to the school rules or academic regulations, the student and his/her family will be called in for a conference. At that time, a decision will be made for future enrollment at Christian Life School. After the probationary period, a student can still be released for conduct unbecoming to the betterment of Christian Life School.

Christian Life’s progressive discipline policy includes a point system attached to behavioral infractions.  According to this policy, “Students ending the year with 15 or more points will start the following year with 10 points and will be put on a Conditional Enrollment Agreement” (See the “Discipline” section of the Student Handbook).  If a new student’s behavior record from their past school includes infractions that would have equalled or exceeded 15 points according to CLS Middle/High School disciplinary policies, the student may be denied admission or allowed to enroll under the Conditional Enrollment Agreement, which includes beginning the new year with 10 points automatically applied to their behavior record.  This policy applies to all students new to the CLS Middle/High School, including those transferring from other schools and those moving up from the CLS Elementary School.

Books

Most textbooks and workbooks required are currently furnished to the students by Christian Life School. In case of loss or damage, the student is held liable for repair or replacement costs of school books. Some individual class books may have to be purchased. All reusable books must be covered with appropriate book covers. 

Cafeteria & Lunch

Students may purchase lunch options at school or bring their own lunch from home.  For school lunch options, CLS partners with The Yay Company where families have two purchasing options: Yay Cafe grab’n’go meals/snacks or pre-order meals.  Families must create a free account, including payment information, through the Yay Company app (theyaycompany.com) to make purchases.  All charges are billed on the Saturday following service. Access to transactions are available through The Yay Company’s app, including viewing menus, ordering, reviewing your child’s purchases, and setting daily spending limits.  Pre-order meals must be submitted through the app by Sunday at noon for the following week.  Orders can be submitted as late 10am the day before, but will incur a 50-cent late fee.  Yay Cafe grab’n’go items can be purchased in-person using the student’s Cafe ID information.

Juniors and seniors are permitted to have lunch in the Journey Youth Cafe area while 7th - 10th graders will eat lunch in the cafeteria.  Students must remain in their designated lunch area for the duration of the lunch period.  Students will not be allowed to go off campus for lunch.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

Christian Life School believes that the use of technology is an extremely valuable part of a well-balanced education. Our goal is for all electronic devices to be used appropriately by the members of our student body. Cell phones and electronic devices are a privilege and students should follow school and individual classroom rules. If it is believed that an electronic device was used inappropriately, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Chapel

Chapel is on Wednesday every week. Chapel is intended to provide a meaningful worship experience for the students and is mandatory for all students.

Child Abuse or Neglect

The State of Wisconsin mandates us to report any indication of possible neglect, abuse, or criminal activity which comes to our attention. Please be assured that we respect your integrity as a family. If inquiries are ever to be made, however, it is done with our concern for the student and to fulfill our legal obligations. 

Dietary or Physical Restrictions

If a student has any food restrictions or physical limitations, please bring it to our attention, including the CLS Health Office. Also, as you read the monthly menus or field trip notices, a short reminder note to the appropriate staff would be appreciated. 

Dismissal From Christian Life

Christian Life School may dismiss a student from enrollment based on our academic, discipline, and attendance policies.  Students may also be dismissed if a student's needs are beyond the capabilities of our staff and resources.  This may include, but is not limited to academic needs, physical/mental health needs, and supervision or behavioral needs.

Emergency Closings

Christian Life School will close whenever disastrous situations or severe weather conditions dictate closing. A decision will be made by the Head of School to close the school. If Christian Life School announces a closing due to snow or severe weather, parents will receive an automated text, email, and phone call.  Closings can also be found on our social media.

Guidance/Counseling

At CLS, we strive to support our students by providing counseling in the following areas: 

• Academic

• College/Career

• Personal

Academic:  Scheduling, course planning, credit tracking, and academic support are available through the School Counselor and the Learning Success Center. As a team, we work to help students find the best pathway to maximizing their potential and prepare for the colleges and careers of their choice. 

College/Career:  At CLS, we have a partnership through Carthage College using their Suitable platform for College and Career Planning. This platform allows students to accomplish tasks that directly support the exploration and formation of their future pursuits. With insightful lessons and experiential learning, students explore their future goals and passions to shape them into their future reality. All students also have access to Big Future through The College Board as a college and career planning resource. Please create an account and explore the different careers, colleges, scholarships, and other great resources available through this tool. The School Counselor will also discuss individual college and career goals to find ways the school can support each student’s future pursuits.

Personal:  CLS seeks to support students and provide exceptional care as they navigate school and life. We welcome any student needing social-emotional and mental health support to visit the School Counselor. The goal of School Counseling is to see every student reach their full academic and personal potential. A School Counselor helps students who are struggling to participate in the classroom successfully. If students are unable to return to class successfully after visiting  the School Counselor, they will be required to go home for the remainder of the day. In addition, students with needs that cannot reasonably be supported will be referred for outside professional counseling. 

ID Cards

Each student will be issued an ID that bears his/her photograph. ID pictures will be taken at the beginning of the school year. Lost or stolen ID cards should be reported to the Middle/High School Office and a replacement will be issued at the student’s expense. Students must keep their ID with them at all times.

Images, Videos, and Publications

Christian Life School takes pictures and videos of both staff and students throughout the year for the yearbook, social media, and other publications to promote the school.

Lifestyle

The Biblical and philosophical goal of Christian Life School is to develop students into mature Christ-like individuals who will be able to exhibit a Christ-like lifestyle. Of necessity, this involves the school’s understanding and belief of what qualities or characteristics exemplify a Christ-like life. Even though parents may personally believe differently, while enrolled at Christian Life School, the students are expected to exhibit the qualities of a Christ-like life supported and taught by the school and to refrain from certain activities or behaviors. Thus, Christian Life School retains the right to refuse enrollment to or to expel any student who demonstrates a record of sexual immorality, drug or alcohol use, unlawful activity, cheating/dishonesty, or other behaviors contrary to Biblical teachings.

Lockers

Lockers will be assigned to students at the beginning of the year. Any locker changes need the approval of CLS administration. Lockers are to be used for school supplies, coats, and school-related items only. Lockers are to be kept neat, clean, and free of writing and stickers, both inside and out. The lockers are the property of Christian Life School and we retain the right to open and search a locker at any time.  

Lost & Found

Lost and Found is located on the north east side of the cafeteria. Items remain in boxes or on hooks until they are donated or disposed of at the end of the month. Please regularly check this area and label your children’s clothes, lunch box, coat, gym shirt, etc. 

Privacy

For security purposes, all school owned equipment such as lockers, desks and computers are subject to random or individualized searches at any time. If a student is suspected of specific wrongdoing, the student may be required to empty his/her pockets, purse, wallet or backpack for school personnel. CLS reserves the right to search lockers, personal property, and cars parked on the school property. It is also important to note that students will be held accountable for all transmissions sent/posted via media even when done outside of school hours. 

Transportation & Parking

Parking is permitted in designated parking spaces. Do not double-park even for a short amount of time as this creates a potentially dangerous situation. Students driving their own vehicles to school must use the south parking lot: 4th bay (closest to HWY 50) for parking their vehicles. All vehicles driven by students must be registered in the Middle/High School Office and a free Parking Permit will be given. These permits must be displayed in the back car window. Cars must be parked within designated, painted spaces. Students are not to park in faculty areas or handicapped spaces.   Any unsafe or reckless driving will immediately revoke this privilege and may result in disciplinary action.

Students may ride their bicycles to school at parents’ discretion. No bike is allowed inside the building. The school assumes no liability for damaged or stolen bikes during school hours.  

Families may be eligible for reimbursement of transportation expenses through Kenosha Unified. Forms are available in the Main Office.  

Visitors

All visitors, including parents, must obtain a visitor's pass from the Main Office and are also asked to stop in the Middle/High School Office before entering any other area of the school. 

Students from other schools are not allowed as guests.  Only those persons who have been authorized by parents (and listed in school files) will be allowed to pick up students from the school.   

Social Dinners and/or Dances

Students from Christian Life will be allowed to invite one guest to social dinners and/or dances. When a student from Christian Life invites a guest from an outside school, the out-of-school guest must complete the permission form prior to attending the event. In addition, the out-of-school guest must abide by Christian Life School's dress code policy as well as all behavioral expectations. 

School Sponsored Trips

Students will be removed from school sponsored overnight or extended trips if they choose to withdraw from CLS as a student, are expelled from CLS, or CLS Administration determines the student is not meeting CLS community behavior expectations. This includes, but is not limited to, missions trips, fine arts trips, local and foreign educational and/or cultural experience trips, and athletic overnight trips. Money paid toward the trip is non-refundable per each trip’s individual policy.

Weapons

Weapons of any kind are not allowed in school at any time. This includes but is not limited to: guns of any kind, anything that fires a projectile (homemade or otherwise), knives of any size or style, martial arts weapons, tazors, pepper spray, toy weapons of any kind, or anything else that can be construed as a weapon. Any individual who knowingly possesses a firearm at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is a school zone (in or on the grounds of the school or within 1,000 feet from the grounds of the school) is guilty of a Class I felony. (WI Stat. 948.605 and 948.61) 

Any person who knowingly possesses or goes armed with a dangerous weapon on school premises is guilty of:

• • A Class A misdemeanor.

  • A Class I felony if the violation is the person's 2nd or subsequent violation of this section within a 5-year period, as measured from the dates the violations occurred.

Withdrawals

All student withdrawals must be arranged through the Admissions Office. An Exit Form must be completed and all tuition obligations satisfied. By law, school records cannot be given directly to the parents. The new school must request, in writing, that such records be transferred. Here is the full withdrawal policy.