Admissions Process
The 2021-2022 Student Application is now OPEN. All families looking to enroll for next school year, please apply now.
FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Apply
Complete the Living Word Lutheran High School - Online Application through FACTS Management. Submit the application fee.
No fee is required for Parental Choice students - contact Mr. Winter to have fee waived at jwinter@lwlhs.com.
The 2021-2022 application opens on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Apply early & save!
Acceptance
Upon review of your Online Application, you will be notified of your acceptance via email and will be sent information on enrollment.
Enroll
Complete the Living Word Lutheran High School - Online Enrollment packet through FACTS Management. This will be sent via email after acceptance. During this step, you will be able to select a tuition payment plan.
If you applied early, you will receive information on enrollment on February 1, 2021.
Shadow
We would be happy to host your student for a shadow day, which gives the prospective student a chance to see what a day at LWLHS is all about. Parents are welcome in the morning or after school for a tour. Click here to schedule a shadow day.
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
December 31, 2020
If you apply before December 31, 2020, the $200 application fee will be credited towards tuition. You will also receive a $250 tuition credit for applying early.
February 1, 2021
If you applied early and were accepted, we will send you information on enrollment on this date. Enrollment will now be open until May 2021 for the upcoming school year. This is also when the FACTS Grant & Financial Aid application opens.
March 31, 2021
If you apply before March 31, 2021, the $200 application fee will be credited towards tuition.
Any dates after March 31, 2021
If you apply any date after March 31, 2021, the $200 application fee will be in addition to tuition.
WISCONSIN & MILWAUKEE CHOICE INFORMATION
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
The WPCP application is open from February 1, 2021 until April 15, 2021.
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)
The MPCP application is opens on February 1, 2021. The application remains opens each month from the 1st thought the 20th of the month.
Parent Choice Application Process
Step 1: Online Parent Choice Application
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Each year parents must complete the online parent choice application at dpi.wi.gov/choice
Step 2: Supporting Documentation
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Parents must provide the supporting documentation during the open application period, as directed in the online parent application and the confirmation email, or their application is ineligible.
Residency Documentation
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All parents must provide residency documentation directly to the Living Word school office during the open application period. Click here for a list of acceptable proof of residency documents.
Income Documentation
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Parents of new students must show they are income eligible by either (1) providing their social security numbers or taxpayer identification numbers and having the Department of Revenue determine whether the student is income eligible OR (2) using the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Income Determination method by answering a series of income questions in the online parent application. Parents must provide income documentation directly to the Living Word school office. Click here for a list of the 2020-2021 income limits for new students for WPCP & MPCP.
TRANSFER ENROLLMENT
Apply
All transfer students must complete the Online Application through FACTS Management. If records are falsified or information is withheld, a student's acceptance will be impacted and the student may be asked to withdraw.
Transfer applications must include an unofficial transcript or copy of grades and attendance/behavior records.
Admissions Interview
Applicants are required to complete a personal interview with the Principal and Admissions representative. Parents are required to attend the interview.
In the interview, the mission and expectations of LWLHS will be discussed in relation to the student's previous records. Applicants may be denied upon an unsatisfactory interview.
Review of Records
All prospective transfer students will be reviewed by LWLHS administration. That review can include, but is not limited to, the academic, attendance, behavioral, discipline, and testing records of the transfer students from all previous high schools.
A credit review will also be conducted. A student must satisfactorily complete a minimum numbers of credits per semester in order to be accepted. LWLHS reserves the right to deny the transfer of certain credits if they do not correspond to the LWLHS curriculum.
Acceptance & Enrollment
After a thorough review of all records, students who are accepted into LWLHS will be notified by Director of Admissions via email to begin the enrollment process. Accepted students must complete online enrollment before they may begin classes at LWLHS.
No fee is required for Parental Choice students. Students wishing to participate in the WPCP or MPCP would be able to apply online during an open enrollment period.
Course Selection & Final Review
Course Selection for transfer students takes place after all grades have been recorded from the previous school. Students in the WPCP or MPCP will complete course selection after being awarded a seat.
A complete transcript with all grades will be brought to the course selection appointment. Students will meet with a staff member who will help them select courses for the upcoming year.
Shadow
We would be happy to host your student for a shadow day, which gives the prospective student a chance to see what a day at LWLHS is all about. Click here to schedule a shadow day.
Questions?
Contact John Winter, Director of Admissions, at jwinter@lwlhs.com or 262-677-9353. He would be happy to assist your family!
