The Official 2023-24 SCS Back to School Guide
SCS Community,
The 2023-2024 school year is upon us!
We know you have questions as the school year approaches. We have the answers below! As we make updates to the information below, we will email you to alert you of the changes.
Student safety is of paramount importance to us. As a result, we have revised some of our procedures. Please review prior to August 16th.
Please continue to be in prayer for our school leadership team, our amazing faculty and staff as we seek to best serve our partner families in the upcoming year!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our leadership team.
-SCS Administration
23-24 School Calendar
23-24 School Supplies List
Back To School and New Student Orientations
| Grade Level(s) | Date & Time | Event | Location | Description |
| 9th grade | July 31, 6:30-8:30pm | Freshmen Mixer | Sheboygan North Beach (near the jetties) | See the letter from Student Council President Lily Werth |
| 3K – 8th grade | August 16, 4:00-7:00pm | P-8 Sneak Peek & Picture Day | Elementary & Middle School Pods | Meet your teacher. Drop off school supplies. Familiarize yourself with classrooms and routines. Have school photo taken. |
| 6th – 8th grade | August 16, 6:00-7:30pm | New MS Student & Parent Orientation | MS Pod & HS Gym | Parents meet with admin & teachers. Students meet with teachers. Familiarize yourself with classrooms, routines, & schedules. |
| 9th – 12th grade | August 17, 6:30-7:30pm | High School Freshmen & New Student Orientation | Gymnasium | Parents meet with admin & teachers. Students meet with teachers. Familiarize yourself with classrooms, routines, & schedules. |
| 9th – 12th grade (athletes & parents only) | August 17, 7:30-8:30pm | Mandatory HS Athletic Meeting | Gymnasium | Student athletes and parents meet with Athletic Director for athletic handbook and policy orientation. |
| 4K – 12th grade | August 22 | FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! | ||
| K-12th grade | August 25: 8:30-9:00am | All School Chapel | Stage area | Parents and friends of SCS students are invited to worship with us! Please check in at the front office. |
| 3K | August 28 | FIRST DAY OF 3K! | Morning and afternoon sessions begin |
School Day Start and End Times
| Grades | Days | Extended Care Begins | Supervised Playground | Start of School Day | End of School Day | Extended Care Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3K | M/T/Th Wed./F | 7:30 AM 7:30 AM | — — | 8:15AM/12PM — | 11:30AM/3:15PM — | 5:30 PM 5:30 PM |
| 4K | M/T/Th/F Wed. | 7:30 AM 7:30 AM | — — | 8:15AM/12PM — | 11:30AM/3:15PM — | 5:30 PM 5:30 PM |
| K-5 | M/T/Th/F Wed. | 7:30 AM 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM 8:15 AM | 3:15 PM 2:30 PM | 5:30 PM 5:30 PM |
| 6-8 | M/T/Th/F Wed. | — — | — — | 7:45 AM 7:45 AM | 3:08 PM 2:20 PM | — — |
| 9-12 | M/T/Th/F Wed. | — — | — — | 7:45 AM 7:45 AM | 3:08 PM 2:20 PM | — — |
*Extended Care includes additional expense of $5.00 per student per hour
New Drop Off, Pick Up and Parking Procedures
Morning Drop Off Procedures
- Parent Driving:
- Elementary
- Option #1 (walk child in) – Parents enter the parking lot and park in a yellow parking spot and walk their child into the main entrance (Door A1) no earlier than 8:00am.
- **Exception to the rule** If the elementary student has a middle and/or high school sibling, the elementary student may arrive at 7:40am and remain in the pod commons until 8:00am.
- Option #2(drop off only) – Parents enter the parking lot and go toward the south end of the parking lot to turn around and stop by the north parking lot entrance to drop off their child(ren) no earlier than 8:00am. (See map and follow signage.) Middle/high school students walking their siblings in can enter the main entrance (Door A1).
- **Exception to the rule** If the elementary student has a middle and/or high school sibling, the elementary student may arrive at 7:40am and remain in the pod commons until 8:00am.
- Option #3 – Busses transporting students to and from school will drop off and pick up students on Greenfield Avenue. There will be no parking allowed where the busses will be picking up and dropping off students
- Option #1 (walk child in) – Parents enter the parking lot and park in a yellow parking spot and walk their child into the main entrance (Door A1) no earlier than 8:00am.
- Middle and/or High School (drop off only)
- Parents enter the parking lot and go toward the south end of the parking lot to turn around and drop off their child(ren) at the main entrance (Door A1) no earlier than 7:15am.
- Elementary
- Student Driving:
- High School students only – Park in a white-colored parking spot (south end of the parking lot) and enter in the main entrance (Door A1) no earlier than 7:15am.
- High School students with Middle School sibling(s) – Park in a white-colored parking spot (south end of the parking lot) and enter in the main entrance (Door A1) no earlier than 7:15am.
- High School students with Middle School and/or Elementary School sibling(s) – Park in a white-colored parking spot (south end of the parking lot) and high school or middle school students walk their elementary-aged sibling to main entrance (Door A1).
Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
- Parent Pick Up:
- Elementary
- Parents enter the parking lot, park in yellow-colored parking spots, walk to the elementary blacktop playground, and wait for their child(ren) to be released to them.
- Middle and/or High School
- Parents enter the parking lot and park in yellow-colored parking spots and wait for middle and/or high school child(ren) to walk to their car.
- Elementary
- High School Student Driving Middle School Sibling(s):
- High School and Middle School students leave the main entrance (Door A1) and walk to their car.
- High School Student Driving Elementary Sibling(s):
- High School student walks around to the elementary entrance (Door B7) to pick up their sibling(s).
New Before And After School Guidelines
As a result of a school safety assessment, the following procedures will be implemented in 2023-2024
Before School Guidelines
- Elementary
- 7:30am: Sonshine Room Extended care opens for all 3K – grade 5 students
- Students with siblings in middle school and/or high school (Early arrival students) may enter the building using the main entrance door (A1) starting at 7:30am.
- Early arrival students will wait in the hallway near their pod until 7:40am
- Early arrival students will be allowed in their pod at 7:40 and must remain there until 8:00am
- At 8:00am, all early arrival students will be walked to the playground area.
- Students arriving before 8:00am must be accompanied by their parent until the gate is opened.
- At 8:00am the playground gate will be opened by the site supervisor.
- Students without siblings in middle school and/or high school may arrive starting at 8:00am. These students should report directly to the gated playground area and place their backpacks in their grade’s designated backpack area.
- The morning bell will ring at 8:15am. At this point, parents will be asked to leave the playground area. Students will be walked into the building by their teachers.
- A student arriving after 8:15am will need to enter through the main entrance (Door A1)
- **Special Early Childhood Procedure**
- In order for students in grades 3K, 4K, & Kindergarten to better acclimate to our procedures, parents of children in these grades may walk with their child into the building for their first week of school. Please use main entrance (Door A1) and check in at the front office.
- Middle
- Students are allowed to enter the main entrance (Door A1) as early as 7:15am. Students must report directly to the middle school pod and remain there until the start of school at 7:45am
- High
- Students are allowed to enter the main entrance (Door A1) as early as 7:15am. Students may be in the hallways and common areas prior to the start of school at 7:45am.
| TIME | Preschool | K-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 |
| 7:15 | Students may enter via A1 | Students may enter via A1 | ||
| 7:30 | Sonshine Room Opens | Sonshine Room Opens Early Arrival Students (elementary students with siblings in middle and/or high school) may enter (A1) and wait in hall outside their pod | Students may enter via A1 | Students may enter via A1 |
| 7:40 | Early Arrival Students (elementary students with siblings in middle and/or high school) may enter their respective pods | Students may enter via A1 | Students may enter via A1 | |
| 7:45 | Middle school classes begin | High school classes begin | ||
| 8:00 | Playground Gate Opens Approved parents/guardians and students may enter the outdoor playground area. Parents who need to enter the building (to drop off supplies or meet with a teachers) must enter via main entrance (A1) and sign in at the front office | Playground Gate Opens Approved parents/guardians and students may enter the outdoor playground area. Parents who need to enter the building (to drop off supplies or meet with a teachers) must enter via main entrance (A1) and sign in at the front office | ||
| 8:05 | 3K-4K are walked into the building by their teachers @ B7 Doors | |||
| 8:15 | Parents exit gated area. Gate is locked. Teachers escort ES students into building via B7 doors. |
After School Guidelines
- Elementary
- At 3:15pm, students will be led out of the building and line up according to grade level.
- Parents must pick up their child(ren) from their child’s respective teachers. A teacher-to-approved-adult (must be on emergency contact in FACTS) hand-off must occur for every student. Exceptions to your child’s approved adult pick up list may be called into the front office.
- If a high school student is picking up their elementary-aged sibling to bring them to their parent’s car, they must wait outside the gate along with other parents.
- Parents are not allowed in the building at the end of the day, unless it is for a scheduled meeting. Parents must sign in at the front office.
- Students who wish to walk or bike home will need written permission from parents.
- Middle
- The first bell rings at 3:06pm, and the end of day for middle school is at 3:08pm.
- If middle school students are picking up their elementary-age siblings they must wait for the ES student at the playground gate until 3:15pm.
- High
- The first bell rings at 3:06pm, and the end of day for high school is at 3:08pm.
- If high school students are picking up their elementary-age siblings they must wait for the ES student at the playground gate until 3:15pm.
| TIME | Preschool | K-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 |
| 3:08 | Students dismissed | Students dismissed | ||
| 3:15 | 3K- exits B4, 4K exits out of B3 doors, parents meet children on wood chip area | Teachers pass off students to approved adults |
Discipleship/Worship/Chapel
5K-2nd grade meets each Friday for chapel to sing, pray, and develop their faith through teacher-led activities and lessons with scripture.
3rd-5th grade meets each Friday for chapel to sing, pray, and develop their faith through teacher and student-led activities and lessons with scripture.
6th-8th grade meets twice a month for chapels led by a team of students to sing, pray, and study scripture for life application.
9th-12th grade meets each week for worship led by the student chapel team. They also meet each week in a time of faith development led by guest speakers.
K-8th grade meets each Tuesday for b1 prayer and activities. 8th graders lead their b1 groups in prayer once a week. These groups also meet once a month for service-focused activities to impact the community.
Transportation Information
Your students may be eligible for transportation to and from school via bus or SCS Van. Please take a look at the following transportation options and let us know how we can assist you.
1. SCS Van Transportation:
We are proud to offer van transportation to students grades 3k-8, who live outside of Sheboygan City/Town limits. Space is limited on these vans, so if this service is of interest to your family please fill out this Van Transportation Interest Survey and we will contact after completion. Please click here for pricing information. If you have questions, please contact the front office.
2. Sheboygan Area School District Bus Transportation:
Depending on where you reside within Sheboygan City/Town limits, your student may be eligible to ride the yellow school bus. Sheboygan area school bus transportation coincides with the public school district. This means that there will be no bus for the first week of school. Please click here to see the eligibility guidelines. If you aren’t sure if you qualify, please contact the front office.
3. Car Pool Interest:
We are looking for SCS parents interested in helping other SCS families with their transportation needs and would like to provide a platform for all SCS families to connect and discuss carpool options. If you are interested, please complete this form. Thank you for your willingness to support other SCS families as we work together in the mission of an excellent, Christ-centered education.
Hot Lunch & Milk Information
Hot lunch is available for 5K-12 students.
Please click here for information regarding how to 1) pre-load hot lunch funds, 2) view the hot lunch menu, and 3) order.
Out of fairness to all families and to keep the hot lunch program running cost effectively, sharing food is not allowed. Additionally, there is no refund at the end of the school year for unused hot lunch funds, but unused funds will carry over into the next school year.
If you have any questions about the hot lunch program, please do not hesitate to contact the
school office at 920-458-9981 or .
School photos will take place on the following dates: