Walther Lutheran High School Family Handbook

Student Code of Conduct

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light..." Eph. 5:8

Walther students have been brought from the darkness of sin to the light of God's love for them by Christ's death on the cross. Out of gratitude for what has been done for them, their goal is to

"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us..." Eph. 5:1

"So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Cor. 10:31

Walther students will strive for a life style which brings glory to God. This will, in turn, bring honor to their families, their school, and to themselves.

"Therefore, each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor...In your anger do not sin! Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry." Eph. 4:25-26

Walther students strive to live honestly with one another. Gossiping, cheating and lying are not a part of the Christian lifestyle. Anger happens, but the Christian strives for reconciliation.

"If your brother sins against you, go and point out his sin to him when you are alone." Matt. 18:15

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your body." I Cor. 6:19-20

The Christian students at Walther strive to keep their "temple" clean. They realize that use of drugs and alcohol can dishonor that body. They also will not dishonor their body with illicit sex. They realize that God's gift of sex is to be enjoyed within the bounds of their marriage.

"Flee sexual immorality." I Cor. 6:18

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their need...Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Eph. 4:29-32

Finally, Christian students and faculty at Walther realize that their lives at Walther will be much more God-pleasing if they follow the "five-fold respect" pattern:

1. The students respect their teachers;
2. The teachers respect their students;
3. The students respect their fellow students;
4. The faculty members respect their colleagues; and
5. We, together as the Christian family at Walther, respect our God.

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