WOLCS will conduct an employment history check for instructional personnel, school administrators or any position that requires direct contact with students. The information received from the previous employer will be documented.
Any employee will be automatically disqualified from employment if he/she has been convicted of an act listed under 1012.315.F.S.
When an employee is dismissed, terminated or resigns in lieu of termination due to misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student, there will be NO confidentiality agreement and the information will be disclosed if WOLCS is asked for a reference.
All prospective employees will be screened through the Employment Screening Tool provided by the Florida School Choice,
Department of Education.
All new employees must attend training provided by WOLCS regarding ethical standards for misconduct that affects the health, safety or welfare of a student. If an employee suspects another employee, instructional, administrative, or anyone who has direct contact with a student of any misconduct, the employee must call the toll-free abuse hotline number that is located on the posters in the school hallways, (1-800-96ABUSE).
Anyone who suspects misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare or a student can contact the toll-free abuse hotline number at (1-800-96ABUSE).

Word of Life Christian School is an equal opportunity provider and employer. We do not discriminate on basic of race, color, national orgin, sex, age, or diability. If you feel that you have been wronged in this way please contact the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights as listed below.
If you have any questions concerning any of these issues, please contact the school office at 863-519-5747.

“In accordance with Federal law, and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Applications are available for free and reduced price school meals. You may contact Word of Life Christian School Office for more information.
Word of Life Christian School, under the National School Lunch and Breakfast program, serves free and reduced price meals for needy children unable to pay the full price for meals. Families must complete one application for all students in the household. Criteria for program eligibility includes household size and income. Children of families that receive food stamps or TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) are also eligible.
For complete information, guidelines and eligibility requirements on the free and reduced price meal program, call the Word of Life Christian School Food Service Department at (863) 519-5747 or email the food service manager at lunchroom@wolcschool.org

There are specialized application instructions for foster children, families of homeless and migrant children and children in other circumstances. Families with children in these and other circumstances should consult with the Food Service Department about how to apply.