Parent FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our admissions and enrollment process.

General Questions

What kind of school is Lord of Life?

Everything we do at Lord of Life centers on the message of what Jesus Christ has done for us.  

We are a member of a worldwide Christian denomination called the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (www.wels.net).  WELS operates the fourth largest private school system in the country.

Do I have to be a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church to send my child to your school?

No, you do not need to be a member.  

However, your child will learn about what our church believes about the Bible. You might find it beneficial to take our Bible Information Class to learn more about what we believe and the principles upon which our school is built. 

How many students are in a class?

We strive to keep our student to teacher ratio as low as possible. Class sizes in grades 1-8 are limited to 21 students. Kindergarten class sizes are limited to 16 students. Our preschool ratio is 1:9 or less.

How do Lord of Life students perform on Standardized Tests?

We perform our testing in the fall of each school year for grades 3-8. Although each child is unique, on average our students regularly perform at or above the national average for their grade levels.

Can I visit my child's classroom?

Parents are encouraged to come and visit their child’s classroom. Simply reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a classroom visit.

Curriculum Questions

Is there a lot of homework?

There will be homework at every grade level. The amount will change day to day and vary by grade level. You can expect your child to have some homework every day.

Does Lord of Life teach any foreign languages?

Lord of Life students are taught Spanish each week as part of the regular curriculum.

Are computers used in the classroom?

The school is equipped with a mobile lab consisting of Chromebook laptops for the students to use. Students are taught typing and general word processing skills. Teachers also will use computers in the classroom for in variety of other ways to enhance the learning experience.  

Students are allowed to bring their own ChromeBooks to school, and the school is currently acquiring more ChromeBooks to supplement the laptops for classroom use.

If you are interested in buying your own ChromeBook, please visit Google’s ChromeBook site and purchase a model that best suits your child’s needs. All models are suitable for classroom usage.

Student Life Questions

Does Lord of Life require school uniforms?

No, Lord of Life does not require school uniforms, but does have a dress code policy in place as outlined in the School Handbook.

Does Lord of Life have a hot lunch program?

We have a limited hot lunch program that families can sign up for.  On days without hot lunch, each student is required to bring their own lunch. There are microwaves in the lunchroom for the students to use.

Does Lord of Life offer sports?

We offer a variety of sports for the kids in grades 3-8 to participate in. Some of them include: Soccer, Cheerleading, Basketball, Track, and Volleyball.  

We also teach the students many other sports skills in our Physical Education classes.

Students in grades 6-8 have the opportunity to participate in a middle school sports program for volleyball and basketball through our local Lutheran high school, Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School.

Application & Tuition Questions

Where can I apply?

Learn more about our K-8 application process by clicking here

Learn more about our preschool application process by clicking here.

How do I make tuition payments?

Lord of Life uses FACTS Management Company for its monthly tuition collection. Alternatively, parents can pay in full at the beginning of the school year, or make two semester payments.

→ Click here to pay tuition through FACTS.

Where can I find information about tuition, fees and financial assistance?

Click here for more information on our tuition rates and discounts. Some tuition assistance is available.

Does Lord of Life accept CCAP?

Yes!  Families receiving financial assistance from the Child Care Assistance Program may enroll their children in our preschool.

More Questions

Does Lord of Life have bussing for transportation to and from school?

We do not have bussing. Parents need to drop off and pick up their children or arrange alternate transportation.

Is before or after school care available?

Yes, for an additional fee we provide before school care from 7:00-8:05am and after school care from 3:25-5:00pm.

Are there any fundraisers that parents can participate in to help support the school?

Yes, we work with the following ongoing fundraising opportunities:

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