Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you offer any financial aid?
- What kind of certifications do your teachers have?
- Is hot lunch served at your school?
- Will you offer upper grades in the near future?
- Does the curriculum include foreign languages?
- Is SOTL School accredited?
- Is there a public transportation system available?
- Do you offer latch key?
- Will I be obligated to do fundraisers for my child?
- Are there opportunities to volunteer during school hours?
- What kind of enrichment programs do you offer?
- Are there extra curricular programs or after school clubs?
- Can I arrange a tour of the school?
Do you offer any financial aid? TOP
Yes, we do. Need based assistance is available as well as regular discounts for church members and non-members. For more details contact the school office.
What kind of certifications do your teachers have? TOP
All our teachers are certified by the State of Michigan Department of Education.
Is hot lunch served at your school? TOP
Right now we offer hot lunch on Fridays. It can be ordered on a monthly base. Any food brought from home can be heated up in the microwaves available in the lunch area. Milk is available every day.
Will you offer upper grades in the near future? TOP
For the school year 2009/10 we will offer three and four year old Preschool, a pre- Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through 5th grade. Our vision includes the expansion through 8th grade.
Does the curriculum include foreign languages?TOP
Yes. Currently we offer Spanish for Grades 1 through 5.
Is SOTL School accredited?TOP
SOTL School fulfills all State of Michigan requirements and standards and is in the process of achieving accreditation through NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation).
Is there a public transportation system available? TOP
Busing is not available at this time, but we have a great carpooling network.
Do you offer latch key? TOP
Yes, we offer a latch key program for Elementary students (Kindergarten – 5th grade) five days per week from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Will I be obligated to do fundraisers for my child? TOP
Participation in fundraisers is not mandatory. We do welcome your efforts in support of the school.
Are there opportunities to volunteer during school hours? TOP
There are many different ways to serve at SOTL schools (classroom helper, surprise visitor, library, PTO, auction, office support, etc.). SOTL seeks to partner with all families.
What kind of enrichment programs do you offer? TOP
We offer a variety of extra programs to enhance the students learning experience and daily schedules. Examples include storytellers, community workers, Science Alive, Wild Swan Theater, Puppeteers, and other programs and assemblies.
Are there extra curricular programs or after school clubs? TOP
The church and school partner together offering: the Children’s Choir, many grade equivalent youth groups, Jesus Company, and Ski Club. Please contact the school office for more detail.
Can I arrange a tour of the school? TOP
We would love to have you visit. Please call the office at 810-227-6473 to schedule an appointment.
