Wolf River Lutheran High School is a segment of the body of Christ that serves to educate students in grades nine through twelve. The school’s philosophy of education is based on the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God and centers in Jesus Christ to whom all Scripture bears witness.

High School accepts that the primary purpose of the Church, as the body of Christ, is to testify to God’s riches and promises. Then, working through the Means of Grace, the Church provides opportunities for people to find their identity, meaning, purpose, and power for their lives. Active faith in Christ always finds fruitful expression in everyday life (James 2:18). Therefore, the function of High School, as part of this body, is to provide Christian education designed to help students live out the opportunities given to God’s people.

Wolf River Lutheran High is a Lutheran school for a Christian community. It is a place where the assembly of believers, encouraged by the Word, works to grow in personal relationships with Christ as Lord and Savior. As such, the role of the staff is to use God’s Word, in every discipline, for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). At the same time, the role of the student is to develop his/her God-given gifts and abilities so that he/she may be equipped to bear fruit that will last (John 15:16). We believe high school is more than college preparation. It is about grounding students in the values that create happy, healthy, productive lives wherever God would lead them.

PARENTAL ASSISTANCE
1. Check notebooks and agendas regularly. A minimum of once per week is suggested, but some students need more.
2. Protect students from the telephone and instant/text messaging, and help them observe a reasonable bedtime.
3. Call the school for an appointment with the student’s teacher(s) if grades or morale seem to be affected by problems with homework, social interaction at school, or special needs or challenges at home.
4. Provide and encourage the use of a good study space.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

CHAPEL
Wolf River Lutheran High School emphasizes the importance of love and respect for God, neighbor, and self. The religious life of the school is an essential part of this realization. Through worship, religious studies, and service to the school and community, students are aided in examining their personal faith as they develop a clearer understanding of God’s purpose in their lives.

Under the guidance of clergy, commissioned ministers, and church workers, our chapel services conform to Lutheran doctrine. Within that framework, chapel services at School are designed to bring students and faculty together to celebrate the Jesus they share as Lord and Savior.

Chapel services are held in a designated area and students are expected to enter quietly, orderly, and reverently. Books and other personal items should be left in classrooms or lockers. Students are asked to prepare their hearts for a worship experience worthy of our Lord and King. Chapel attendance is not optional at Wolf River Lutheran High School. All students and faculty members are expected to participate in our chapel services. Through singing and praying together, our spiritual life is renewed and strengthened.

DEVOTIONS
Devotion and prayer is part of Christian living. As such, each school day will include time spent in devotion and prayer. In addition, students and faculty may select appropriate and natural times during the day to take issues, concerns, and celebrations to the Lord in prayer.