から is used in sentences to express something like (Reason から Situation). However, this structure is only used when a single reason is given. To list multiple reasons, し is used instead.
It's used in the exact same way as から, placed after each reason. This includes adding だ after nouns and na-adjectives as necessary. The short/plain form of verbs is generally used here.
リーさんは頭がいいし、よく勉強してるし、学校で秀でてる。
Lee-san's really smart, and he studies a lot, so he's doing well in school.
友達と一緒に買い物に行ったし、ドレスをたくさん買ったし、昨日はとても楽しかった。
Yesterday was a lot of fun - I went shopping together with my friend and we bought a bunch of dresses.
It's also alright to use a single し clause. Doing so implies that it is not the only reason for the situation.
ライトは髪が長いし、とってもかわいいよねぇ。
Laito's really cute - he has long hair, for one thing.
Sometimes the reasons will be given after the situation. It's a bit backwards from what I originally learned with から, but it's still easy enough to read.
このクラスは楽しいね。たけし先生は親切な人だし、宿題はかんたんだしよね。
This class is a lot of fun. Takeshi-sensei is a nice person, and the homework is easy.
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