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Zion Lutheran Elementary School is a mission arm of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church that exists to assist parents in the Christian training of children for a God-pleasing life on earth and an eternity in heaven.
Philosophy
In keeping with our mission statement, we at Zion Lutheran School believe:
1. that the Bible is God's inspired and inerrant Word and the sole authority
in faith and conduct (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy
3:16; John
17:17; John
10:35)
2. that the world was created perfectly by God in six normal days
(Genesis 1; Psalm 8: 4-8)
3. that since the fall into sin all are in need of God's forgiveness (Isaiah
64:6; Romans 3:9 - 19, 23; Romans
5:12,16, Romans 6:23)
4. that God sent his Son, Jesus, as the only Savior from sin
(John 3:16; Romans 5: 6-8, I
John 2:2)
5. that the Holy Spirit brings us to faith in this Savior God
(Romans 5:1;Romans 8:1; Titus 3: 4-7)
6. that the Christian will strive to show his love to God by using his gifts
and talents to help spread the Word of God and show love to his neighbor
(Matthew 25: 31-46; Matthew 28:19; Psalm 51:10-13,15; 2 Corinthians 5:14,15)
7. and that the Lord gave parents the primary
responsibility for training their children. (Deuteronomy 6: 7-9; Ephesians 6:4)
Objectives
In keeping with Zion Lutheran School's mission statement and philosophy, the
objectives of the school are:
1. to nurture and strengthen the faith of each child;
2. to provide systematic and thorough instruction of God's Word;
3. to teach all secular subjects in the light of God's Word;
4. to strive for excellence in teaching the basic elementary curriculum;
5. to provide children with a Christian school community in which God's Word
rules supreme;
6. to give pupils an opportunity to live their faith in daily Christian
fellowship;
7. to provide a rich devotional life centered in God's Word;
8. to support Christian parenthood and home life which are the basis of human
society;
9. to teach children to use their time, talents and treasures to glorify God
in a life of faithful service;
10. to encourage pupils to live as obedient citizens of their country; and
11. to strengthen the congregation and the church-at-large through the training
of their future members.
Admission
Zion Lutheran Elementary School admits students of any race, color, national and
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its
educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and
athletic and other school-administered programs.
The parents and their children enrolled are expected to do their best to follow
the guidelines for members of Zion Lutheran Church and non-members as adopted by
the Board of Education. Failure to do so could result in termination of
enrollment.
Members of Zion Lutheran Church Guidelines:
A. Parents will support the work of the teachers and Board of Education.
B. Parents will seek to continue the child's religious instruction at home
through regular church and Sunday School attendance, and home Bible study.
C. All children will be expected to participate in all worship activities of
the school, such as Christmas Eve services, singing in church services, etc.
D. The children will participate actively in all required religious
instruction.
E. The children will attend Catechism class when they reach the seventh and
eighth grades.
F. The children and parents will observe all policies and rules of the school.
G. Regular tuition payments must be made according to a payment schedule in order to continue enrollment the next school year.
The children of non-member families will be accepted into
and remain students in our school provided that these guidelines are followed:
Non-Member Guidelines:
A. The parents will agree to have their children participate
actively in all required religious instruction.
B. The children will be expected to attend the pastor's Catechism class in
grades seven and eight. Confirmation at
Zion is not a requirement.
C. The parents and children will not seek to hinder the classroom instruction
of the confessional Lutheran doctrine being taught.
D. The children and parents will observe all rules and policies of
the school.
E. The children will be encouraged to participate in all religious activities
outside of the classroom, including Christmas Eve services, singing in church,
and Sunday School. The school realizes this may not always be possible. However,
the children will still participate with others during rehearsals of the
activities.
F. Parents of children will attend informational classes concerning the basics
of Christian doctrine beginning in September of the first year enrolled in order
to understand what their children will be learning. The classes will cover the
following topics: 1. God's Word, 2. The Triune God, 3. The Law and Gospel, 4.
The Means of Grace, 5. WELS doctrines.
G. Regular monthly tuition payments must be made (unless tuition is paid in full at the beginning of the year.) Fees are due on registration day. All tuition must be paid by the first day of April in order to continue enrollment the next year. (Arrangements can be made with the Board of Education in case of financial hardships.)
School tuition can be paid either in full on
registration day or in nine monthly payments with the first monthly payment due
on registration day. The nine monthly payments are due the first of each
month, with the last payment due April 1st. You will be asked to sign a
tuition contract on Registration day. Tuition payments can either be sent
by mail to the school (clearly marked as school tuition) or placed in the
tuition payment box near the secretary's desk. Please make tuition checks
out to Zion Lutheran CHURCH.
Families that are not up to date on tuition will
be contacted by the principal or a Board of Education member. If your
family is having financial difficulties meeting tuition payments, please notify
the principal or a Board of Education member as soon as possible so arrangements
can be made. (Tuition assistance is offered to members of Zion Lutheran
Church through our Tuition Partners program, please contact the principal if you
are interested.) If a tuition contract is not up to date the Board of
Education will consider the enrollment of the student at the next Board of
Education meeting.
We ask that parents reimburse the school during the year for any books lost or damaged by a student.
8:00 A.M. School doors open
8:30-3:15 School Hours
3:30 P.M. All students need to be picked up
Children who need to arrive prior to
8:00 AM or remain later than 3:30 PM
can enroll in the Before & After School Care program. The Before & After school
care begins at 6:30 AM and ends at 6:00 PM.
Any student who arrives before 8:00 or remains after 3:30 will be directed to
the Before & After School room and the parents will be charged for that care.
Lunch
Lunch is eaten in the cafeteria; No food or drink is to be taken outside. The
students are expected to bring a sack lunch unless hot lunch is served.
At the beginning of the year the students are each assigned a day on which they
may bring a microwavable item. Please do not send items which will require a
lengthy time to cook.
Milk is available and may be purchased with 80 milk tickets. Any milk tickets
remaining on a person's ticket at the end of the year will be credited to them
in the fall of the next year. Any non-returning students will receive a refund
at the end of the year.
The Cuisine Committee of the PTS (Parent Teacher Society) provides a hot lunch
on each Wednesday. Menus come out prior to the date lunch will be served and the
lunch is available to all students for a small fee.
School Closing
In case of inclement weather, keep your radio tuned to WTMJ (620 AM) or your TV
tuned to WTMJ (ch. 4) or FOX SIX (ch. 6) for the closing of school or early
dismissal. We go along with what the Arrowhead School District is doing. If the
announcer should say that all
Arrowhead School District schools will be closed, that would include
Zion. Zion may not be mentioned
separately.
Before/After School Care
Zion operates a before and
after school care program to meet the needs of families who require care outside
of the normal school hours.
The care is available from 6:30 - 8:00 AM and 3:15 - 6:00 PM on each day that
school is in session. On scheduled days off in the school calendar the before
and after school program will be closed.
Parents are reminded that if their child needs to
arrive at school before 8:00 A.M. or after 3:15 P.M. they must use the
before and after school program. No exceptions will be made. The
teachers of Zion school will not allow children into their classrooms before
8:00 A.M. or after 3:20 P.M. since our before and after school care is intended
for this purpose to free up the teachers to perform other school duties.
Students who attend our program must register before they attend. There is a
registration fee for each child. All forms and paperwork must be handed in
before the child will be allowed to stay in our program. Last minute calls
from non-registered children will not be honored until the appropriate paperwork
is completed.
In case of a school closing due to inclement weather or other emergencies either
before or during the school day, our before and after school program will also
be closed. Parents should come no later than 1 hour after the closing of
the school.
Students who "drop in" will be charged the registration fee (if not paid) and will be charged the published rate per child for each hour of care.
A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be assessed to anyone not picking up their child by 6:00 P.M. This late fee must be paid directly to the teacher in the classroom upon the pick-up of your child.
Regular monthly payment of school-age tuition is
due by the 2nd Friday of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be charged for
late payments past the due date. All returned checks will be assessed a
$25.00 handling fee by Zion ECDC.
Report
Cards
The report cards will be made out and distributed at the end of each quarter.
The report card is a comprehensive report as to the child's academic and social
progress. The report card will be sent home with the child before the
parent-teacher conferences so that the parents may look it over before the
meeting and prepare any questions about it. It is important that the report card
be carefully
evaluated and discussed with the child. Remember that the report card is an
individual report. Each child's God-given ability will be different. The Lord
expects each child to do his or her best according to the individual's talents.
Encouragement is better than threats, should there be low grades.
In order to encourage our students to use their academic gifts and to recognize the students’ achievements, Zion Lutheran School creates an honor roll after each quarter’s grades are reported. To be on the honor roll, students in grades 4-8 need to achieve an average grade of B+ for the quarter with all grades being a B- or higher.
Students may be recognized for their achievement by publication in
the school newsletter and local newspaper. Other awards may be issued in
conjunction with business promotions.
Homework
Parents should expect that during the primary years the teachers may assign work
to be completed at home. As the students move into the upper grades, most
homework will be assignments which the student has not finished during the
school day. Because each child's ability and work habits are different, not
every child will have the same amount of work to do at home. Here are some
general guidelines which may be followed:
Grades K-2 30 minutes
Grades 3-5 45 minutes
Grades 6-8 60 minutes
Late Work
The child is primarily the responsibility of the parent. We ask that the parents
assist us in monitoring the child's work. It is important for the child's
continued progress that the student hands in all work on time. Also, it is our
desire that the students view themselves as Christian stewards who take
responsibility for their own actions and are faithful in their duties. When a
student meets these responsibilities on a consistent basis, it gives the child
the self-confidence necessary to be successful in school.
Since properly completed work is vital to the students’ continued achievement
and performance, the school realizes that without such cooperation with the
parents we are not able to help the student succeed. The teachers will each have
their own procedure for helping the students complete their work on time and be
accountable for it. It is important that both parents and teacher clearly
understand what the procedure is so that it can be given full support throughout
the year.
Promotion and Retention of
Students
Students of Zion Lutheran School
will be promoted annually from one grade to another upon completion of
satisfactory work. If a student is having problems learning in the grade he or
she has been placed into, the parents and teachers may wish to retain the
student in a grade. Such a recommendation on the part of the school will come
only after the parents and teachers have had repeated discussions about the
risks and potential gains.
The decision to retain should be first considered by the middle of the school
year. All supporting information should then be gathered. The final decision
will be made during the last nine weeks of the school year.
School Attendance
Since faithfulness in all matters is the mark of a Christian, we expect regular
and punctual attendance. ALL ABSENCES MUST BE EXCUSED. You may excuse your child
with a note signed by the parent or a telephone call. If you know beforehand
that your child will be absent, please call the school before the school day
begins.
It is very important that your child is not only at school, but in his desk and
ready to begin when the morning bell rings. A child who comes in late not only
disrupts the rest of the classroom, but also gets off to a bad start personally.
Students not ready in the classroom by the time the bell rings at 8:30 are
considered tardy.
A note as far ahead as possible will allow teachers time to prepare assignments
or make-up work for the students to take with them. All missed work must be made
up as soon as possible after the child returns. Parents are urged to make
appointments with the dentists and doctors for non-school hours or days, if
possible.
Students are expected to go outside for recess. If the parent wishes the child
to remain indoors due to illness, the parent must send a note informing the
teacher of his or her wishes.
Discipline Policy
God has instructed parents to discipline their children and has attached his
promise of blessing to loving discipline. "Train a child in the way he should go
and when he is old he will not turn from it." (Prov. 22:6) When parents enroll
their children in Zion Lutheran School, they give to the teachers the right and
duty to assist them in bringing up their children "in the training and
instruction of the Lord" (Eph 6:4), and discipline is an important part of that
training.
The ultimate goal of all disciplinary actions is the eternal welfare of the
child, that they repent of and turn from their sins and are motivated by
Christ's redeeming love to gladly serve him through obedience to God's
representatives and love toward his/her neighbor.
When rules are broken, the teachers may employ disciplinary means which include
revocation of privileges, assignment of various tasks, or recess and after
school detentions according to guidelines established and explained by the
teacher at the beginning of the school year. In the case of after school
detentions, the teacher will contact the parents first to make sure that such an
arrangement is possible. The teachers will not use corporal punishment.
It is expected that students comply
with school rules regarding order, safety, and the completion of work, and show
proper respect for and comply with the requests of the faculty. Therefore, in
order to show the student the seriousness of his/her sins and discourage the
sinful nature, the following steps will be taken when school rules are broken:
Suspension - In cases where repeated offenses occur the following steps
will be used:
Step 1: The teacher will notify the parent(s) and meet to plan a
course of action.
Step 2: The teacher, principal, and parent(s) will meet further to
discuss the situation and to join in a united effort in disciplining the child.
Step 3: Disciplinary action will be taken by the school and will be
determined by the school's administration.
Action 1: Loss of all privileges for a period of 5
school days. This includes classroom privileges, field trips, and extra-curriculars.
Action 2: Two (2) day suspension and loss of
privileges as in Action 1.
Action 3: Three (3) day suspension and loss of
privileges as in Action 1.
In situations where a child's sinful nature has exerted itself in open rebellion
against God's Word, swift and immediate steps need to be taken. The following
are considered grounds for disciplinary action: fighting, deliberate truancy,
stealing, open defiance or disrespect, vandalism, cheating, and the use of
alcohol, other drugs, or cigarettes. In these cases one of the above actions
will be taken immediately.
Expulsion - An expulsion may take place after all other attempts at discipline
have failed. All cases for expulsion will be determined by the Board of
Education. Parents and/ or student may be present when such a determination is
made.
General Rules or Procedures
1. The students are expected to use the bathroom before school, at lunch, and
at recess. Bathroom use during classroom time is at the discretion of the
teacher.
2. Students should be in the classroom as soon as possible after arriving at
school in the morning. They will be expected to remain in the classroom unless
they receive permission from the teacher to go into the hall.
3. Students must walk in the school building.
4. Students must not throw snowballs, rocks, sticks, etc.
5. Students must remain quiet in all areas of the school.
6. Students must not chew gum on the school property.
7. Students must be respectful of school property (walls, textbooks,
playground, etc.)
8. Students must use God-pleasing language.
9. Students must not fight.
10. Students must show God-pleasing respect for teachers and follow their
directions.
Student Dress
The type of clothing the children wear should reflect the scriptural truth that
even though we are living in the world, we are not of the world (John 15:19, Ro.
12:2, II Cor. 10:3). Let these words be a guide to the parents, who determine
what the children wear: neatness and modesty. If the teacher or principal feels
that a child is improperly dressed, they may request that the child not wear
that item to school in the future (e.g. clothing that is worn/torn, suggestive
or has a slogan which is offensive).
Gym Shoes
During physical education classes and rainy days, Zion students will participate
in activities in the gymnasium. Because the surface is maple flooring, we
request that students wear only appropriate gym or tennis shoes. Dress or hard
soled shoes will not be allowed.
An extra pair of tennis shoes is included on the supply list for all grades.
They should be different from their "outside" pair so that dirt is not brought
onto the floor's surface.
Toys
We ask that parents discourage their children from bringing items or objects to
school which are unrelated to their schoolwork (i.e. toys, games). Such objects
or items can cause distractions in the classroom, promote jealousy and bragging,
and discourage group play and physical activity at recess. We recognize that
students may wish to bring games or toys on the bus to occupy their time. Such
items must stay in the student's backpack in the hallway during the school day.
Telephone Calls
We ask that all arrangements and coordination of schedules between child and
parents be made before or after school hours so that the school day is not
interrupted. Phone calls by children will be allowed at the discretion and
permission of the teachers. They should only be for emergency situations.
We request that calls to school be made before
noon or after school in the afternoon
unless it is an emergency. Our secretary is available during the morning
hours to answer calls.
Bus
Transportation
Most students living in most of the Hartland Arrowhead district will receive
bussing through the district. A separate bus route for the local private schools
has been established. In the morning all students transfer from their pick-up
bus to a shuttle bus at Divine Redeemer. The shuttle bus takes the students to
Zion. In the afternoon the shuttle bus takes the students from
Zion to Divine Redeemer where they
then board their drop-off bus.
Because there are riders from several schools on the bus, the schools within the
district have worked together to establish a consistent policy concerning
student behavior on the bus. Students are expected to display respect for others
and care for the bus equipment. Misbehavior will be reported immediately by the
bus operator to the principal of the school (Bus Incident Report). These steps
will be followed:
1. Parents will be notified that their child has been issued a
warning.
2. If a second problem of any type develops, the student will be
suspended from riding the bus for a minimum of 3 days.
3. If another problem develops, a suspension from the bus of one
week will be put into effect.
4. If the situation does not improve and a fourth incident occurs,
the Board of Education will consider a more permanent suspension such as
a semester without bussing privileges.
Medication
A. Students requiring prescription or non-prescription medication at school
shall bring to the classroom teacher the completed "Parent/Guardian Medication
Consent Form" (available
for printing on this website) each time a new drug needs to be
administered. School personnel will then see that any medication is given to the
child as prescribed.
B. All prescription and non-prescription medication should be supplied the
original, properly labeled, container for school authorities. This includes
cough drops, cold medicine and asprin.
C.
The label shall contain the name and
the telephone number of the pharmacy, the student's name, name of the physician,
name of the drug, and the dosage to be given. The medication shall be kept by
school personnel in a secure place at school. Taking the medication shall be
supervised by the classroom teacher at a time conforming to the indicated
schedule.
D. School personnel shall keep an accurate record of any medication
administered. This should include the type of medication, the dose, and the time
administered. Parents must notify the school when the drug is discontinued or
the dosage or time is changed.
E. School personnel should under no circumstance provide aspirin, Tylenol, or
any other medication to students without meeting the standards listed in A to C
above.
F. All prescription and non-prescription medication which is brought to school
without the "Parent/Guardian Medication Consent Form" will be confiscated by the
school authorities and not be allowed to be used by the student until parent
permission is given.
G. Parents should notify the classroom teacher if their child receives
medication on a regular basis that could cause a change in the child's behavior.
H. Certain emergency prescription medications such as asthma inhalers and
insulin may be kept by the student to allow quick self administration provided
the "Parent/Guardian Medication Consent Form" is on file at the school office.
Home and School Cooperation
The Lord through His Word has bound the home and school together as one unit
with one and the same aim when He said: "These commandments that I give you
today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them
when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and
when you get up." (Deut. 6:6-7 NIV).
Parents dare not give up this God-given responsibility when they send their
children to school. The work of making our children wise for salvation must be
continued unhampered and uninterrupted. Parents and teachers must join hands so
that nothing can rob our children of the crown of glory laid up for them in
heaven.
We Christian parents and teachers must dedicate ourselves anew to an ever
greater study of God's Word so that we may become more proficient in carrying
out the task of training our children in a God-pleasing manner.
Home and school cooperation is especially important in the area of discipline.
When parents enroll their children in Zion Lutheran School, they give to the
teacher the right and duty to discipline their child. The Lord of the Church has
through the congregation divinely called the teacher to assist parents in
bringing up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4
NIV), and discipline is an important part of that training. However, the
teachers do not use corporal punishment.
Any question or complaint should be directed first of all to the person or
persons involved. If, in the opinion of the complainant, the matter has not been
satisfied, the person should take it first to the principal, then to the pastor,
and if necessary, before the Board of Education in a special meeting with the
parent and child. Everyone should strive for a God-pleasing solution to any
problem that may arise.
Home Visits
Each summer the classroom teacher will visit the homes of the students prior to
the start of the school year. The purpose of these visits is to introduce the
student and teacher if the child is new to the classroom. Parents with
students who are returning to the same classroom may sign up for a visit but it
is not required. Parents may sign up for a convenient time on our registration
day in early August.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Several means are being used in our school to bring about understanding and
cooperation between the home and school.
1. Conferences: During the year the parents will be asked to attend scheduled
private conferences with the teacher of their children. The purpose of these
conference are to share and cooperate with the teacher in the evaluation of your
child's progress. Comments which will help the teacher to better understand and
help the child will be appreciated. These conferences will be held after the
first and second quarters of the school year.
2. Special Conferences: Teachers welcome the opportunity to have a conference
with the parents at any time during the year. If the parents desire a special
consultation they should feel free to call the teacher so that an appointment
can be made.
3. Classroom Visitation: Parents are invited to visit the classrooms at any
time. It is usually wise and courteous to let the teacher know that you are
coming before you arrive.
4. PTS: Parent-Teacher Society meetings are held throughout the school year and
are a good opportunity to consult with the teachers. Some of these meetings
will include speakers or presentations that will hopefully help and inform the
parents in their role as parents.
Extracurricular Activities
Zion Lutheran School encourages students to make use of their God given talents
outside of the regular classroom setting. Students that maintain an acceptable
level of academic achievement and exhibit satisfactory behavior are eligible to
participate in the school's extra-curricular programs.
Extracurricular Eligibility
1. "Extra-curricular" includes all school functions outside the regular
curriculum of the school. These include all interscholastic sports and Cantate
Choir.
2. When determining "acceptable academic achievement," the teacher takes into
consideration that students are redeemed children of God. Each one is an
individual. There may be times when these eligibility guidelines must be
tailored to the needs and abilities of an individual.
3. In general, however, students must maintain a Christian attitude toward
their school, schoolwork, classmates, teachers, and coaches. This attitude will
manifest itself through God-pleasing and constructive work habits.
Students must maintain a "C" grade average or better and not receive an "F" on a
midterm or quarter report.
4. Students with three or more late assignments in any given week or four or more in any two week period will be declared ineligible for a duration of ten school days starting at the time of the latest late assignment. After ten school days, the student’s progress will again be reviewed. If the student has demonstrated satisfactory improvement (no late slips for ten days), he/she will be declared eligible.
5. "Exhibiting satisfactory behavior" means that students will comply with school and classroom rules and display sportsmanlike conduct on the playing field or court.
6. The classroom teacher will contact the child’s parent(s) promptly to discuss possible solutions to the problem. (Homework note and/or phone call)
Zion is a member of the Lutheran
Athletic League (Midwest Division) and participates in all of its sports
programs. These sports are available to the students:
Fall: Girls’ Volleyball, Boys’ Soccer,
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country.
Winter: Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Spring: Boys’ and Girls’ Softball,
Boys’ and Girls’ Track
The main purpose of interscholastic
athletics is for the children to develop their God-given abilities and interests
as well as their application of Christian principles in competitive activities.
It also serves as a way for the students to learn to work with others in a God
pleasing way.
As a Lutheran Elementary School, Zion also applies Christian attitudes in these
activities. I Corinthians 10:31 tells us, "So whether you eat or drink or
whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." We must never forget that this
includes athletic events, and that as children of God, parents, students, and
coaches will use these opportunities to reflect the love of their Savior.
The interscholastic program consists of two levels. They are the B-Team and the
A-Team. The student will develop the fundamental skills at the B-Team level
through active participation. The student will have the opportunity to use those
skills in a competitive setting at the A-Team level. It's because of this that
participation is the focus of the B-Teams, and competition the focus of the
A-Teams.
The following guidelines have been established for our athletic program so that
all things can be done decently and in order, and that all our words and actions
may glorify our Savior Jesus. If there are any questions, contact the coach that
is in charge of that specific activity.
1. All practices and games should
be attended unless excused by a parent prior to the event, either verbally or by
note. If sick during the school day, the individual should not attend practices
or games. The coach need not be contacted if the child leaves school because of
sickness.
2. One unexcused absence will result in suspension from the next game or
practice. (The student is still expected to attend, but will not play.)
3. On the third unexcused absence the individual may no longer be on the team
for the sport in session. Three absences would be interpreted as lack of
interest and/or commitment.
4. To be a member of the team, and to show the desire to learn the skills of
any extra-curricular activity the student(s) must be willing to cooperate with
coaches and/or assistants by:
a. Practicing willingly
b. Showing respect to those
in authority, based on the Fourth Commandment, for example...
1. No talking back.
2. No grumbling or complaining.
3. Willingness to follow directions.
5. To reflect the love of our Savior, we should portray Christian
sportsmanship at all times toward: a) each other, b) opposing team players, c)
coaches and assistants, d) fans, e) referees. As Christians, we should
always respect the property and facilities of others, for example: a) gyms
and/or locker rooms, b) personal property.
6. If an individual fails to show cooperation or Christian conduct, he will
receive one warning of reprimand. After the second occurrence, he will be placed
out of the practice session or game, but within view and supervision of the
person(s) in authority. This will result in an unexcused absence.
7. When games are played at gyms, students and spectators must be in the gym during the play of the game. Remember to respect the equipment and facilities of other schools at all times and to cheer our teams in a sportsmanlike manner. We also need to remember that when we hold home games, we as Christians are hosting other Christian families. As their hosts we will need to make them feel welcome.
8. All major disciplinary actions will be reported to the principal.
Parents are encouraged to take vacations only during the scheduled school vacations. When deciding whether to take a child out of school for a vacation, parents should consider much that goes on in the classroom cannot be passed on to the student through make-up work. Especially in the lower grades, much of what is covered in class is not on the papers or in the books the children use. Missing a day or two of school can make it difficult for a child to keep up with the rest of the class.
If a vacation is taken during the school year, the parent is expected to work with his or her child on the material that was covered while the student was absent. The teachers are willing to work with the family, but the parent is responsible for working with the child and ensuring that the work is turned in.
Upon return, the child will be given as many days to turn in the work as he or she was absent (i.e. If two days are missed, the work is due two days after they return.) Thereafter, work will be graded according to normal late work grading, and if not turned in may result in an incomplete on the report card. The responsibility for ensuring that work is turned in on time is the responsibility of both the parent and child.