Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is public transportation available to and from school?
A: Many schools offer transportation to and from school. Please contact the specific school that you are interested in to learn more about what transportation options are available.

Q: Is there an FVL School in my area?
A: Please click on the Find a FVL School Near Me link to see a list of schools in your area.

Q: Are FVL Schools able to compete in terms of technology?
A: Yes! Our schools offer technology training starting in the elementary schools through high school. Many schools make use of SMART boards in the classroom, offer keyboarding classes, and integrate computer software training and application into their curriculum. FVL High School has also launched a STEM Academy that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Q: Are foreign language classes offered at FVL Schools?
A: Many FVL Schools teach foreign languages. Languages taught include Spanish, Latin, and German.

Q: Are FVL Schools accredited?
A: FVL Schools is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod school system of 337 K-8 schools, 398 early childhood ministries, and 23 area Lutheran high schools preparing students for lives of Christian service. Our school systems central office, Commission on Lutheran Schools, is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Our teachers hold at minimum a bachelor of science degree in education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, or another accredited college. Our teachers have professional improvement plans which encourage them to continue to be life long learners in their profession.

Many of our FVL Schools have accreditation through the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod School Accreditation(WELSSA) and the National Council of Private School Accreditation.(NCPSA)

Q: Is after-school-care available?
A: Many of our elementary schools and preschools offer after school care.

Q: Do FVL Schools offer Pre School or early childhood programs?
A: Yes. FVL Schools offer a variety of early childhood programs. Click on a link below to learn more about any of our early childhood programs.

  • Three-year- old preschool
  • Four-year-old Kindergarten
  • Power Hour (18 months to 4 years)
  • Tot time
  • Before and after school care
  • Daycare

Q :What is the average class size?
A: This varies slightly from school to school. However, the average class size overall is 15-25 students.

Q: Are sports programs offered at FVL Schools?
A: FVL Schools offers a variety of sporting programs including:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Coed Softball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Running Club
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Q: What co-curricular activities are offered through FVL Schools?
A: FVL Schools offers a variety of co-curricular activities including:

  • Choir
  • Drama
  • Forensics
  • FVL Middle School Strings
  • Geography Bee
  • Lutheran Pioneers
  • Marionettes (High School)
  • Math Bowl
  • Musicals
  • Science Fairs
  • Spelling Bees