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Parent-Student Handbook

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1 CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. . . . . . Christian Foundation. Academic Excellence.

Our Mission

Calvary Christian School strives to work together with the

Christian family and the local Christian church to equip students with

knowledge, wisdom, and integrity.

Our Purpose

The purpose of CCS is to provide a Christ-centered educational environment that

will:

Consist of quality, scholarly instruction, integrated with biblical truth as it

applies to all areas of life and learning.

Allow each student to fully develop his God-given potential in all aspects

of life: spiritual, academic, physical, emotional, and social.

Afford an opportunity for each student to grow in spiritual awareness,

realizing his need for Christ as Savior and for commitment to His service.

Present a program that meets or exceeds all Illinois requirements that do

not conflict with biblical principles.

Calvary Christian School exists to aid Christian parents in their God-given

task of educating their children. It also exists as an evangelistic arm of

Calvary Church.

Core Values

Worship Actively involved in a personal and corporate encounter with God

Grow Commit to ongoing spiritual and relational health

Connect Connect with others and with God

Serve Living a life of service

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CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM THE LORD

Children are a gift from the Lord. (Psalm 127:3) God has given our children

to us. He has also given us the responsibility to “bring them up in the training and

instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4) The Old Testament admonishes parents

to teach their children God’s commands and to “teach them diligently.”

(Deuteronomy 6:7)

But the society in which we live makes this job increasingly difficult. In a

world based on humanistic values, Christian parenting becomes a complex task.

Our children are subject to many influences beyond our control.

Not only are these many influences beyond our control, but our time to work

with our children is so short. Our direct influence lasts only 18 years. We also find

that the concluding years are strongly influenced by peers.

In addition, we only get one chance at parenting. Time cannot be recalled

once it is spent. Formal schooling for most children consists of 30 to 35 prime

hours per week spent in schools with humanistic values and principles. Against

this influence they encounter one hour a week in Sunday school.

Our concern in education is not only that student will learn facts and skills,

but their entire system of values, attitudes, beliefs, and character will be shaped for

life under the daily direction of people who share a common commitment to our

Lord Jesus Christ.

The question every parent faces is, “Where can I obtain this kind of

education?”

Calvary Christian School exists for the purpose of helping parents fulfill

their God-given mandate to “bring them up in the training and instruction of

the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)

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CODE OF CONDUCT

Calvary Christian School asks that parents and school staff behave in a manner that

supports the school’s Christian environment. We strive to make CCS a healthy

place where children can learn, grow, and develop Christian character. To achieve

this goal, we ask all adults to set a model of Christian behavior in both word and

deed. Expectations include, but are not limited to the following:

Pray earnestly for Calvary Christian School.

Encourage and love one another.

Follow safety procedures and courteous driving practices in regards to

transportation of students

No threatening of children, employees, or parents.

No alcoholic beverages, smoking, or foul language on school grounds,

fields or school-sponsored events.

Good sportsmanship should be displayed by teams, coaches, and audience

with respect given to referees and game officials.

Handle all confrontation issues appropriately (See Matthew 18 Principle).

Respect confidentiality of all students and families.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Spiritual

To lead the child under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit:

To an experience of being born of the Spirit through personal faith in the

Lord Jesus Christ.

Into a study and personal application of the Bible so that he will be

conformed to the image of Christ Jesus.

To desire to share his spiritual experiences with others.

“Let the Word of God dwell in you richly.”

Mental

To aid in the discovery and development of God-given intellectual abilities

and to recognize the Christian obligation to use them constructively.

To stimulate reasoning, academic investigation, creative and critical

thinking.

To impart a command of common knowledge and skills and develop ability

to adapt in a rapidly changing society.

To develop the individual’s mind to its maximum potential without losing

the ability to accept the simplicity of the Scriptures.

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.”

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Physical

To develop:

Coordination, grace, poise in movement, muscle tone, balance, endurance

and agility.

Worthy use of leisure time.

Desirable habits in the care of the body.

A respect for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. “Present your bodies a living sacrifice…unto God.”

Social

To foster respect for parents, courtesy and love for the whole family, and to

help the child assume, with understanding, responsibility within the family

unit.

To help the child show his responsibility for good sportsmanship, honesty,

and concern for the rights of others by Christ-like involvement in every

group to which he belongs.

To arouse and promote personal responsibility toward home and foreign

missions.

To develop an understanding, appreciation, love and respect for all people.

Emotional

To help the child: Develop positive attitudes toward situations and people.

Achieve emotional stability through a personal relationship to the Lord

Jesus Christ.

To recognize the Christ controlled personality as the source of true

happiness.

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STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative

Word of God.

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father,

Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His

sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious death and the atonement

through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His Ascension to the

right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for

the salvation of lost and sinful man. We believe in the present ministry of

the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly

life.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are

saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection

of damnation.

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Calvary Christian School admits students of any sex, race, color, nationality and

ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded

or made available to CCS Students. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex,

race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies,

admissions procedures, and athletic or other school-administered programs. We do

reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who we feel will not benefit

from our educational program based on past academic achievement. We also

reserve the right to deny admission to a student whose life style is not in harmony

with the stated philosophy and purpose of Calvary Christian School.

DOCUMENTATION

All students are required to have a current immunization record (or religious

objection letter), a current dental record, a copy of their birth certificate, and any

previous school records. Students who have court orders governing their

guardianship should also have a copy of the court order on file with the school for

security purposes.

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SCHOOL GUIDELINES

Absences Regular and consistent school attendance is important to academic success.

Sometimes absence is unavoidable, but it is difficult to reproduce the impact of a

lesson presentation once a student has missed it. A student will be marked absent

for one half day if arrival is later than 10 a.m. or leaves before 1:45 p.m. Each day

a student is absent from school, a parent is required to call the school office before

10:00 a.m. to report the reason for the absence.

Excessive Absences

Any student exceeding 18 absences in a semester or 32 absences for the

school year may not be allowed to re-enroll for the next school year.

Students enrolled in sixth through eighth grades will not be promoted to the

next grade if he/she exceeds 18 absences in a semester or 32 absences for

the school year. A student with a medical condition that is physician

documented could be exempted from this policy.

Excused Absences/Tardiness The main reasons for excused absences or late arrivals include: personal

illness, medical appointments, pre-approved family trips, family

emergencies, or death in the family. If the absence is more than 5 days due

to a serious illness or contagious disease, a note from a physician is required

for re-admission to school. Otherwise, a note is required from the parent

for re-admission. Students absent because of illness will have 2 days to

make up work for each day missed. Since all class work must be made up,

please try to arrange for professional appointments (doctor, dentist, etc.)

outside of school hours. Recurring tardiness often negatively impacts the

classroom with interruptions or delaying the start of instruction. There will

be grade level consequences for recurring tardiness. Note: Excused

absences and/or 4 or more tardies will affect the Perfect Attendance award.

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences are all absences except those listed with excused

absences. All missed assignments must be completed, but will be

considered late and scored accordingly. Three or more unexcused absences

per semester will result in a parent-teacher or parent-principal conference

and possible suspension.

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Vacations

We strongly urge parents to plan family vacations during scheduled school

breaks. Although written work can be made up, students lose the benefit of

classroom instruction. If the absence is unavoidable, we ask that the

following procedures be followed:

A parent should call or send a note to verify the request. A list of

daily assignments will be prepared for the student. Junior high

students will receive a “Pre-Arranged Absence Form.” These

assignments will be due on the first day back in school. Remember

when a parent removes a child for vacation, the responsibility of

schoolwork done on these days becomes the parents’. Students

missing school at the end of a quarter should turn work in before

they leave. Any work turned in after the quarter break will receive

an incomplete until work is turned in and graded.

Quizzes and tests that were missed will be made up at the rate of two

per day upon returning to school. Junior high student tests cannot

be taken at home.

Accidents/Illnesses All accidents that occur during the school day or on any school sponsored trips

should be reported to the office immediately. Minor injuries will be treated in the

office. Students with serious injuries will be taken immediately to emergency care,

and parents will be notified by phone. If a student should become ill during the

school day, he/she should report to the school office. Parents will be notified and

a determination will be made concerning whether the student should remain at

school or be taken home. The school does not employ a school nurse, and in the

event of a sudden severe illness or seizure, emergency measures will be followed

for transporting the student to the hospital. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure

that the office has on file an emergency telephone number where a parent, relative,

or neighbor may be reached. Parents are required to sign a "Medical Pre-Consent"

on their student’s health history form. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that

each child is covered by medical insurance. CCS does not carry accident insurance

on students.

Accreditation Calvary Christian School is fully accredited for grades K-8 by AdvancED,

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools and the National Council for Private

School Accreditation.

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Admissions Policy The following policies are guidelines (prayerfully composed) to insure success at

Calvary Christian School. There may be an exception to these policies if the

principal and team leaders and/or Senior Pastor of Calvary Church agree to such an

exception. Because CCS is a private Christian school, incoming students need to

have parents that are committed to Christian education at CCS. We request that

parents indicate evidence that they will be faithful in the following areas: help and

encourage academic success, participate willingly in school functions, support the

discipline policies, and display financial responsibility. Parents must also agree to

give the school full discretion in the discipline of their children within the

guidelines of the promulgated discipline policy. They must give the school full

discretion for the grade placement of their children. Parents are required to read,

agree with, and perform in accordance with the Parent’s Code.

Students must show readiness to perform at our expected level. Incoming

kindergartners must take a readiness test and be five (5) years old on or before

September 1 of the year entering CCS. Students entering first grade should have

reached the age of six (6) on or before September 1. In order to approve early

entrance to first grade, CCS requires completion of a kindergarten program and an

official letter from the school where the child attends kindergarten. The letter must

state that the child has successfully completed kindergarten and must review

progress in language arts, mathematics, social emotional development and fine

motor development. The student will also be tested to show adequate progress to

begin our first grade program. Students at other grade levels must show

performance at the 4th stanine or above in both math and reading on a standardized

test of achievement. We will provide a placement test if a standardized test has not

been administered in the past year.

CCS uses the phonetic approach to reading in grades 1 and 2. Incoming students

in these grades must show evidence of grade level mastery of these skills.

New students will not usually be enrolled after the school year has begun. The

curriculum and sequence of each school is different, and it is usually not in the best

interests of the student or the classroom to have a student change schools once the

school year has begun. If a family is relocating from another area and a change of

schools is necessary, an exception can be made if there is space in the classroom.

Because CCS believes all families should take care of legal and moral obligations,

CCS will not accept students whose families owe money to past private schools,

private tutors or tutoring centers, preschools or daycare centers.

CCS is state approved and believes in following the law of the land. Students in

kindergarten and grade 6 must be examined by the family physician before classes

begin and present the physical report before school begins.

Because CCS strives to foster a Christian atmosphere, CCS does not accept students

who have been suspended or expelled unless such suspension or expulsion was

caused by a stand for his faith.

CCS believes that all individuals are created in God's image and are to be respected

as God intended, the school does not discriminate on the basis of national origin,

race or gender in the administration of its admission policies.

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Assemblies and Programs Special assemblies and programs will be conducted from time to time during the

school year. Each student will be expected to attend and behave in the proper

manner at these functions. In some instances, grades for a particular class may

depend on a student’s attendance at these assemblies or programs. All music

students are expected to attend Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Association of Christian Schools International

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools CCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and

the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS). They offer Christian

schools valuable advice and assistance as well as extra-curricular activities.

Illinois Coalition of Non-public Schools

CCS is also a member of the Illinois Coalition of Non-public schools. ICNS

is a coalition of non-public educational groups that exists to support quality

education for all children in the state of Illinois. CCS is also registered with

the Illinois State Board of Education. All initial programs are being

designed to meet accreditation standards.

Band Band is offered to students in grades 4-8. Students have one small group session

per week and one ensemble rehearsal per week. Students receive a grade in band

that is based on participation, daily practice, conduct, and attendance for

rehearsals and concerts. Students are required to keep track of daily practice

through a practice chart.

Before/After School Routine Supervisors will be on duty from 8:00-8:20 a.m. and 3:10-3:30 p.m. The school

cannot be responsible for students before 8:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. Elementary

students who have not been picked up by 3:30 will be taken to the office and

supervised until their ride comes. You will be charged a late fee of $5 per family

for the first fifteen minutes plus $10 every 15 minutes thereafter. If someone other

than the parent or guardian is picking a student up, the school must have permission

from the parent or guardian.

A.M. Arrival of Students Parents are asked to observe school traffic rules at all times. (See Parking

Procedures.)

Students should be brought to the south entrance (door #9) of the

school, and can begin arriving as early as 8 a.m.

Junior High students (6-8) arriving between 8:00-8:20 a.m. will

report to room #306.

Elementary students (K-5) are to report to the library.

All students arriving between 8:20-8:30 will go directly to their

classroom.

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Parents should not be in the hallways before 8:20 a.m. without an

appointment.

Parents that are with their children must wait in the church lobby

area until 8:20 a.m.

At 8:20 a.m. you may walk your student to the classroom, but

please say your good-byes outside the classroom door. We want to

begin our school day efficiently and with the least amount of

distraction. Please allow teachers to begin the school day promptly

when the 8:30 bell rings.

Students not in their classrooms by 8:30 a.m. will be considered tardy. Plan

on having your child(ren) arrive at school by 8:20 a.m. in order to meet this

deadline. If you need to speak with your student’s teacher, please schedule

a meeting. The morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times are busy

times for our staff, and they often have supervision responsibilities during

those times.

Child Care Services

Calvary Children's Center is open Monday through Friday,

6:45 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Services are available for before and after school care

for students in grades K-5. For further information, please contact Calvary

Children's Center at 630-375-8700.

Late Arrival/Tardies

Jr. High students arriving after 8:30 a.m. must stop at the office

for a hall pass. (You will not be admitted to class unless you

have a pass.)

Elementary students arriving after 8:30 a.m. may go directly to

their classroom.

All students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must be signed in at the

office by an adult.

Each student is allowed two tardies for any reason during a

quarter.

For Jr. High students, a 3rd tardy will result in an administrative

detention.

Elementary students will lose recess time (according to grade

level) after 3 tardies.

A half-day absence will be given for students arriving after 10

a.m.

Tardies may be waived by the administration for inclement

weather, doctor and dental appointments, etc.

NOTE: Students having more than three unexcused tardies per semester

will not be eligible for the Perfect Attendance Award.

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A.M. Drop-off Procedures

When dropping off children in the morning, parents should follow this

procedure:

Drive in the south entrance, enter the drop-off circle in a

counterclockwise direction. Parents may not leave their car parked

along this curb because this is a fire lane.

If you wish to come into the building with your students, you may

park in the lots on the southeast or southwest side of the building.

Walk with your students to the school office entrance. Please cross

the driving land at the center crosswalk.

P.M. Pick-up Procedures

When picking up children in the afternoon, parents should follow this

procedure:

Drive in the south entrance, enter the drop-off circle in a

counterclockwise direction and pull up to the curb to wait for your

children.

Do not double-park along the curb so children have to cross traffic

to reach you.

If you wish to come into the building to pick up your students, you

may park in the lots on the southeast or southwest side of the

building. Walk to the main entrance and walk them back to your car.

Birthday Treats Due to food allergies, you may not bring in treats for your child’s birthday.

Bullying Calvary Christian School believes that all students are entitled to a safe and

harassment-free school experience. “Bullying” means systematically and regularly

inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students. Teaching

staff and administration will determine whether an action or incident constitutes

bullying based on the facts and surrounding circumstances.

Consequences and interventions for students who commit acts of bullying would

be based on grade level and the severity of the offense and may range from

behavioral interventions to school suspension.

Bus Bussing is available through Indian Prairie District 204. If you or your childcare

provider resides in this district, your student is eligible for bussing. Bussing is only

offered after school, not in the morning. Note: Due to insurance issues, no student

will be allowed on a public school bus unless they are a regularly scheduled bus

rider.

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Carpools

Parents are responsible for forming carpools to transport children to and from

school if they do not receive bus service from Indian Prairie District #204. The

office will send home a school directory at the beginning of the school year. The

school cannot be responsible for the safety of a child in any carpool. Please be sure

that the driver is adequately covered with insurance. All students are to be dropped

off on school property and are not to leave the school until picked up by parents or

their carpool in the afternoon.

Cell Phones- see Electronic Equipment

Deliveries When school is in session, any deliveries for your child (i.e. lunch, homework,

medication, messages) will be taken care of and delivered by the office staff at an

appropriate time.

Discipline/General Student Conduct

Calvary extends the privilege of attendance to students who are willing to grow and

respond through discipline and to families who are willing to cooperate closely with

Calvary in this process. If the student or family is unwilling to work with Calvary,

the right to expel the student or deny re-enrollment is reserved for the benefit of

those who are cooperating and growing.

In II Timothy 3:16-17, discipline consists of three important steps: to Instruct,

Warn, and Correct. It is our desire to work closely with the parents in fulfilling all

three steps, not only correction or punishment. Therefore, we have set up the

following discipline system designed to instruct, warn, and then correct a child who

is not conforming to behavioral expectations. We have designed the system to

integrate the parents when appropriate.

Discipline procedures for grades K-5

The elementary teachers will be using a color coded card system to help

students live within the framework of normal school rules. These rules are:

I will listen carefully and follow directions the first time.

I will work quietly and raise my hand to speak.

I will respect God, my teachers, my classmates, and school

property.

I will do my best and have a positive attitude.

I will practice safety in and out of the classroom.

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While procedures for monitoring occurrences of misbehavior will vary

from class to class, the following is a guideline for how teachers will

handle misbehavior on a daily basis.

Green card: The student had a good day.

Yellow card: The student was given a warning. There is no

consequence.

Orange card: The student is given a discipline note which will go

home, be signed by the parent, and returned the following school

day.

Red card: The student is sent to the principal. The teacher will be

in communication with the parent regarding behavioral issues. If a

student is sent to the principal for repeated misbehavior, the

principal will contact the parent.

NOTE: Students who receive two or more discipline notes in one quarter

will serve a detention.

Detentions

Detentions will be served from 3:15-3:45 in homerooms.

Major Infractions

Situations which the teacher deems to be chronic, flagrant, or otherwise

worth of special handling will be referred to the administration.

Suspension

Behaviors resulting in a suspension would include but are not limited to:

Willful disregard of school rules or discipline procedures

Fighting with intent to hurt other students, teachers, or property

Possession of a weapon

Inappropriate sexual behavior or use of pornographic content

Suspension will be served the next day and will result in the following

consequences:

1st Suspension – In-school suspension

2nd Suspension – An out-of-school suspension with a parent-

teacher-principal meeting before the child is allowed back to

school. The student will be placed on probation with terms spelled

out for teacher, student, and parent.

3rd Suspension – The student will be sent home. Expulsion is

likely. Student will not be allowed to return to school without

permission from the principal and/or the pastor in charge of CCS.

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Discipline Procedures for grades 6-8

General Classroom Expectations

Be prepared:

o Come to class ready to learn.

o Be ready to discuss the assigned material.

o Plan ahead! Take needed materials to class including

pencils (sharpened), pens, notebook, textbook, etc.

Be on time for all classes

o Students who enter a classroom after a lesson has begun are

interfering with the rights of others to learn and study.

Punctuality is a habit that students must develop if they are

to succeed in the working world.

Complete all in-class and homework assignments by their due

dates.

o The full responsibility for student learning does not rest

solely with the teacher. Education cannot be effective

unless students participate in class and complete outside

assignments.

Be courteous

Pay attention

Visit the restroom during passing periods or ask for permission

before the class begins. (preferred)

Treat people and their property with respect.

Don’t talk out of turn.

Ask permission to leave the classroom.

Both Junior High and individual classroom rules will be set in place the

first day of school. Teachers who teach students for multiple periods will

be given the option of having the classroom consequences be cumulative

for the day.

1. Student is given a demerit for the following reasons:

Talking after warning

Breaking the uniform code

Gum Chewing

Inappropriate behavior or language

Personal display of affection (Disciplinary action may be escalated

due to extent of display or continued violation.)

Unacceptable electronics devices in class (see Electronic devices)

Throwing/shooting things, making mess in hallway or classroom

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2. Student is given a detention for the following reasons:

Disrespect for teachers or other students

Pushing or rough play with another student

Minor damage to property

Unexcused tardiness 3x in a quarter

Three demerits in one week

Vulgar, profane, or obscene language; inappropriate sexual

innuendo

Off-limits area of building

Violation of student honesty policy (1st offense)

Violation of computer acceptable use policy

3. Student is given a suspension for the following reasons:

Fighting or hurting another student

Open defiance/rebellion

Vandalism to building or property

Five detentions in one quarter

Major violation of computer acceptable use

Inappropriate sexual behavior or use of pornographic content

4. Student will receive an automatic recommendation for expulsion and be

responsible for the cost of repair:

Major damage to school or others’ property

Possession of a weapon or threat to harm with a weapon

Use or distribution or controlled substances (alcohol, drugs,

tobacco)

Detentions

In grades 6 through 8, students who disobey the rules and regulations of

Calvary Christian School may be given a detention. Detentions can be

served from 3:15-4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Parents

will always be notified at least one day in advance and will be responsible

for picking up their children from detentions promptly at 4:15 p.m. Parents

are required to cooperate in this important aspect of our discipline structure.

Detentions must be served within one week from the date issued. Failure to

do so will result in a demerit. Extracurricular activities will not supersede a

detention. If you cannot personally pick up your child at 4:15 p.m., please

make arrangements for a friend or relative to pick them up.

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Suspensions

The suspension will be served the next day, and will result in the

following consequences:

1st Suspension – In-school suspension

2nd Suspension- Consequences from first time plus an out-of-

school suspension with a parent-teacher-principal meeting before

the child is allowed back to school. The student will be placed on

probation with terms spelled out for teacher, student and parent.

3rd Suspension- The student will be sent home. Expulsion is likely.

Student will not be allowed to return to school without permission

from the principal and/or the Pastor in charge of CCS.

Teachers and Administration have discretion and may choose to

alter procedures due to the individual nature of a given problem.

Tardies to class - The first and second tardy during a nine-week period will

result in a warning. A third tardy will mean an Administrative detention.

Jr. High Honesty Policy

Cheating occurs when a student obtains or assists others in obtaining

credit for work that is not his or her own. In Scripture, we are

specifically told that this is wrong. I Thessalonians 4:11 states, “Study to

be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands.”

In Deuteronomy 25:16, the Lord has some very strong words. “God

detests anyone who deals dishonestly.” Since we seek to develop people

of character, we are taking a strong stand on this issue.

Some examples of things we would consider cheating are as follows:

Copying another student’s homework, test, quiz, project,

assignment, etc.

Allowing another student to copy your assignment, test, quiz, etc.

Providing other students with information regarding a test

Submitting another student’s work as your own

Stealing copies of test or answer keys

Plagiarizing or presenting material from another source without

proper documentation

Changing answers on an assignment, test, or project during or after

grading

Intentionally giving a teacher an incorrect score on something

graded in class

Turning in homework done substantially or completely by your

parent

Falsifying a parent’s signature

Having a cheat-sheet or answers written on your body

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At CCS we encourage cooperative learning. This means that students are

encouraged to work together as a group to complete assignments and

projects. Going over COMPLETED assignments together prior to

grading or actually doing all of the assignment together can enhance

learning and is not considered cheating. Doing only part of an

assignment and then exchanging answers with another student IS cheating.

Consequences

First offense—0% on work, detention, phone call to parents

Second offense—0% on work, detention, parent conference with

principal, academic probation

Third offense—Failure for the quarter, parent conference, probable

expulsion

Jr. High Acceptance Use Policy

We are pleased to offer the students of CCS access to school computers

and to the Internet as an educational resource.

CCS will enforce a policy of Internet safety that includes both the use of

computer-related technology and the use of the Internet. CCS has

implemented the use of Internet service provider technology in order to

block and filter any offensive material to minors and adults. While we take

every precaution to facilitate the encounter of only educational

information, on a global network it is impossible to control all content that

a user may encounter.

During school, teachers will model Internet safety and guide students

toward appropriate materials. Outside of school, parents should maintain

the responsibility of guiding their child towards appropriate behavior as

they encounter various information sources. Ultimately, parent and

guardians are responsible for communicating the standards that minors

should follow when using computer related media and the Internet.

The use of computers within the school is a privilege, not a right. Students

are responsible for their own behavior when using the CCS network. For

their own protection, they are expected to follow the rules provided for

computer and Internet safety. Any inappropriate behavior may result in

disciplinary action and/or removal of computer use privileges.

While using computers anywhere within the school, the following will not

be permitted:

Any attempt to access inappropriate or offensive material. This will not

be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.

Checking or using email, chat rooms, sending messages, or instant

messaging programs.

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Disclosing personal information, such as last name, photos, telephone

numbers, addresses, etc.

Accessing the Internet, visiting other sites, or playing games without a

teacher’s permission.

Violating copyright laws or any local, state, or federal law.

Vandalism; no tampering with programs, trespassing in another person’s

work or files, using another’s password, or violating another’s privacy.

Downloading any files onto the computer’s hard drive.

Unauthorized use; also known as “hacking.” Any attempt to interfere

with the operations of any computer or network.

Use of inappropriate or offensive language.

Students must consult a teacher before bringing or using floppy or

jump/zip drives.

Wasting resources provided by the school.

Any violations of other rules stated in the CCS Handbook.

Eligibility Policy for Extracurricular Activities (Grades 5-8)

(Eligibility for extracurricular activities such as sports, play, study hall

electives, etc.)

If a student has two D’s or one F at the end of a quarter, there is an

automatic two weeks suspension from the activity. All grades must

be at 70% (C-) or higher to return to the activity.

If a student has two D’s or one F at any grade report (printed

weekly), they will have two weeks to raise those grades to 70%.

They will receive an “Academic Warning.” If grades are not raised

within those two weeks, they will be out of the activity for two

weeks. All grades must be at 70% or higher to return.

If a student has more than two D’s or more than one F they will be

immediately out of the activity for two weeks. All grades must be

at a 70% or higher to return.

Grades will be checked every Monday morning with eligibility

announced every Tuesday. Eligibility runs from Tuesday through

Monday.

No student may participate in extracurricular activities if they have

been in school less than half a day.

No student with 5 detentions in a quarter or any suspensions in the

quarter will be eligible to participate that quarter.

Academic Promotion

A student not meeting a minimum level of performance during the school

year will be subject to review and possible dismissal. To be promoted, the

student must have:

a yearly passing grade in at least five of the six major subjects (math,

English, Bible, science, social studies and Spanish-7th & 8th grade).

a cumulative grade point average of 1.0 (D).

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Dress Code and Appearance Expectations

CCS believes that appropriate attire encourages good student conduct and is

fundamental to the development of wholesome attitudes and behavior. Students

are expected to wear clothes that are neat and clean. We encourage modesty in dress

as set forth in Scripture. The dress standards that follow are intended to express

these biblical standards and principles. Parents are responsible to see that their

children are dressed properly when they leave for school.

Lands’ End donates 5% or your purchase from the school uniform catalog back to Calvary Christian

School.

Our school preference number is #9000-6673-9.

The school logo is available to be embroidered on any Lands’ End product.

Our school logo number is #1264907K.

Please refer to the Lands’ End school catalog for examples of styles.

Shirts for girls and boys:

All shirts must be ONE solid color. NO accent colors or striping. No pictures or

words allowed, except the CCS logo, which is optional.

Acceptable shirts:

o Collared shirts. Must be loose-fitting and buttoned to within one

button from the top.

o Polo style.

Turtlenecks/mock turtlenecks are acceptable as long as collar is at least 1½

inches high. One solid color. No accent colors or striping.

Brand logos are only acceptable if smaller than a quarter

Short sleeved, ¾-length and long sleeves are acceptable

Pants for girls and boys:

Khaki style (twill or corduroy fabric are acceptable, knit fabric are not

acceptable)

Twill dress-Capris are acceptable for girls

No painters’ pants, baggies, carpenter loops, or denim

Khaki (tan) or navy colored only

Pants with holes, patches, or frayed leg bottoms may not be worn.

No accent colors or striping or decorative embellishments (including, but

not limited to: patches, netting, jewels, or fringe.)

Pants must be worn at the waist and waistbands may not be turned over.

No pants or wallet chains will be allowed.

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Sweaters and Vests:

No sweatshirts of any variety

Sweaters and vests may have zippers

Polar fleece may be worn in place of a sweater or vest

One solid color. No pictures or words; CCS logo optional. Brand logos are

only acceptable if smaller than a quarter.

A dress code shirt must be worn under any style sweater.

Jumpers, Shorts and Skirts

Solid khaki or navy blue only. No accent colors or striping. No decorative

embellishments.

Items must be hemmed without frayed bottoms. Hem must be no more than

4 inches above the center of the kneecap, and waistbands may not be turned

over.

Girls

The school discourages the use of makeup during junior high years, but this

decision is left to the discretion of the parents. Makeup may not be worn until

6th grade. At grade six, parents must monitor their daughter’s use of makeup.

Makeup that is excessive or distracting will not be tolerated. Makeup may not

be applied at school.

Jewelry must be modest and may not be distracting. Large earrings or more

than 2 earrings per ear are not allowed in school.

Piercing of any area other than ears is not allowed.

Unnatural hair colors or extreme designs are not acceptable. Hair may not

hang into the eyes.

No tattoos are allowed

Boys

Extremes in hairstyle including unnatural colors and spiking are not

acceptable.

Hats or caps may not be worn in school.

Body piercing, earrings, nail color, tattoos, or brands are not allowed for

boys. Earrings must be removed and existing tattoos or brands must be

covered throughout the school day and whenever representing the school at

functions or activities.

Head Covering/Sunglasses

No hat, cap, bandanas, etc. may be worn in the building. (Medical exception

allowed)

No sunglasses may be worn in the building during school hours.

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Shoes and Athletic Shoes

No inappropriate words or connotations on footwear.

Shoelaces must be tied

No sandals, flip-flops, or shoes with wheels

Lace-up athletic shoes must be worn for P.E.

The dress code at CCS is to be observed each day during the school year, for

all school programs and performances outside school, field trips, etc., unless the

school has informed parents otherwise.

The school reserves the right to make a final decision on all dress code matters

including clothing and hair. If clothing appears to conform to the dress code,

but is found unsuitable by the administration, the student will be requested to

no longer wear such clothing.

If your child is not within the dress code, a note will be sent home with a

reminder to comply with dress code requirements.

Drugs, Tobacco, and Alcohol Students enrolled at CCS are expected to abstain from the use of tobacco, illegal

drugs, and alcohol — both on and off school property. Should school authorities

determine that a student has disobeyed this rule, severe disciplinary action will be

taken with expulsion likely.

Early Dismissal The school encourages parents to schedule medical and dental appointments after

school hours. However, if an early dismissal is needed, please inform the office

and your student’s teacher. Advance notice is required. If someone other than a

parent or legal guardian is picking up a student, the school requires written or verbal

permission from the parent or guardian. The person picking up the student may be

asked to supply identification if the office staff does not know the person.

Your student will be brought to the office at the time you requested. Please

remember to sign your child out on the clipboard in the office.

Electronic Equipment Audio or video equipment is not to be in use during the school day. Any student

violating this will have the item taken away, and his/her parent will have to pick it

up in the office.

It is against school policy for students to have music players, laser pointers, cellular

phones or pagers in their possession during school. If seen, they will be confiscated.

If the phone is being used during the school day without permission, it will be

confiscated and returned only to a parent.

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Emergency Closing of School During inclement weather, school will be called off automatically when the Indian

Prairie school system closes its schools. Check the Emergency Closing Center by

telephone at 312-222-SNOW or www.EmergencyClosings.com. We will also

place a phone call on the telephone broadcast system, post a school closing notice

on our school website and on our Sycamore site. You can hear emergency closing

information by tuning into these stations: WMAQ (670 a.m.), WGN (720 a.m.), or

WBBM (78 a.m.). TV: Channel 2 (CBS), Channel 9 (WGN), (Channel 3 or 32) Fox

Network, or CLTV.

Extra-Curricular Activities All students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities, but they do

not supersede the importance of academics. Students must be present at school by

the beginning of sixth period on the day of an extracurricular activity in order to be

eligible to participate in the activity that day or evening. Please see our Eligibility

Policy on page 18.

Students attending or participating in an after-school event must be in the

performance area (gymnasium or soccer field) or with their coach. The classroom

area of the school will be closed after school.

Finances Tuition payments are due in advance. Yearly and semi-annual payments are made

to the school. Monthly payments may only be made through FACTS, a tuition

management company. If paid monthly, payment is due to FACTS on the fifth or

twentieth day of each month, August through May. If paid yearly, the payment is

due on or before the first day of school.

If paid semi-annually, payments are due August 24, 2017 and January 24, 2018. A

3% discount applies if CCS receives payments on or before August 10, 2017 and

January 10, 2018. The registration fee is used to hold a place in class and is

nonrefundable.

Should financial difficulties arise that would preclude payment by the 10th of the

month, it is the obligation of the parents to contact the principal to: 1) explain

the reason and 2) make suitable arrangement with the principal for payment as soon

as possible. The school may terminate its relationship with families that are three

months behind in their payments.

No parent should enroll or re-enroll children in school unless they

intend to discharge all school obligations in full.

No children of parents owing overdue tuition will be readmitted to

CCS the following semester unless the parents make suitable

arrangements with the principal concerning the payment of the

overdue amount.

http://www.emergencyclosings.com/

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Continued failure to meet the above stated obligations or agreements

with the principal ON TIME will result in school action to consider

refusal of enrollment for subsequent semesters whether or not the

bill is paid in full.

When a student is voluntarily withdrawn from the school for any reason, tuition

must be paid in full for the entire month in which the student is leaving. If one

month’s notice was not given, CCS reserves the right to charge an additional

month’s tuition. Registration fees are nonrefundable.

If a student is expelled or withdrawn at the recommendation of the school, tuition

will be due on the basis of 1/175th of the annual rate for each day of attendance.

The school considers that all unpaid tuition accounts from past years are still due

to CCS. Careful records are kept and parents may determine the status of their

account by inquiry at the school office.

Fire Drills Monthly practice fire drills will be held each year. When the signal is given,

students should:

1. Stop classroom activity and leave personal items.

2. Exit quickly, single file, and in an orderly fashion following the exit

procedure outlined in a map displayed on the wall near the door.

3. Teachers should be the last persons to leave the room after making

sure all students have left and that windows and doors are closed.

4. Students and faculty should exit the building and go to the marked

waiting area.

5. Students should take roll call when students are in line.

6. Should any class or student be in another part of the building when

the alarm sounds, they should leave the building by the nearest exit

and rejoin their class when they are outside and clear of the building.

Grading Scale Calvary Christian School uses the following grading system:

Gum, Candy, and Food

Students are to leave chewing gum at home since they will not be chewing it at

school. Students found chewing gum will be subject to disciplinary action. Food

may be eaten only in the cafeteria during the lunch period. No food except the

student’s daily lunch may be kept in the school locker.

100-98=A+ 89-88=B+ 79-78=C+ 69-68=D+

97-92=A 87-82=B 77-72=C 67-62=D

91-90=A- 81-80=B- 71-70=C- 61-60=D-

59 or below=F

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Homework Homework is given for reinforcement (practice to help remember) of skills and

concepts learned in the classroom. CCS believes that homework is an important

part of the learning experience. Many skills must be practiced and used in order

for children to master skills. CCS also believes that parents are an important part of

their children's lives and learning experience. However, we also understand that a

child needs to be a child, not dominated by 6 hours of school and hours of

homework. Therefore, CCS strives to use the homework time period in a most

efficient way-to both involve the parents and to help a child be a successful student.

The week's homework assignments will be reported on Monday in the class Parent

Page or on Sycamore.

The following guidelines are set with the family in mind:

Policy for Grades 1-5

A. No homework will usually be given:

Over holiday vacations

On Wednesday nights due to church activities

On nights of special programs or events (music, concerts,

plays, etc.)

B. Up to 30 minutes of homework assignments for grades 1-4 and up

to 45 minutes of homework for grade 5 may be given on each

homework night.

C. In addition, on Mondays and Thursdays 5 minutes of Math facts

drills* may be given; on Tuesdays and Fridays 5-10 minutes of

Spelling Journals* may be given. (First grade may differ slightly)

D. On Thursday, parents are to grade their children's Bible Memory

Verse. *

E. Special projects may be given as homework with adequate notice.

F. Some children who do not finish school assignments will be

required to complete these assignments at home in addition to

homework. Some children may receive remedial work as

homework.

*Parents will receive suggestions on how to monitor and help with these

assignments.

Policy for Grades 6-8

A. Homework will not be routinely given:

Over holiday vacations

On Wednesday nights due to church activities

On nights of special CCS programs or events (i.e. music

concerts)

B. Homework should be completed by the "average" child in 60 to 75

minutes. (Some special projects may require more time

immediately preceding the deadline due to a child's inability to plan

his time properly.)

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C. For all special homework projects, a written explanation will be

given to children and parents with the following information on it:

The purpose of the assignment

Requirements of the assignment

Due dates

How the project will be graded

C. Internet Postings

Students are responsible for improper web postings or

harassment done on the internet.

Improper use of sites or communication will result in

discipline at school, a meeting with parents, and possible

involvement with the local police.

D. Late Work

Grades will be posted on Mondays. Students have until the

following Friday to turn in late work for ½ credit.

Honor Rolls

The honor roll is for students in grades 4-8.

Students with a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.66 (on a 4.0 scale) will be

named on the honor roll.

Students with a grade point average of 3.67 to 4.0 will be named on the high

honor roll.

Grade point averages will be based on academic subjects and will not

include art, physical education, music, or band.

Students who achieve the honor roll will be recognized each quarter. Those

who are on the honor roll three of four quarters will received special

recognition at the annual Honors program.

Students who received a grade of “D” or “F” on their report card will not be

eligible for the honor roll.

Library

CCS’s library is fully equipped with a growing selection of fiction, nonfiction, easy

reading, and reference volumes. Students in grades K-5 visit the library once a week

for a special story and to check-out books. Charges may be assessed for lost books.

Lockers

Students in grades 6-8 will be assigned a locker at the beginning of the year. It is

the student’s responsibility to keep their locker clean and neat at all times. The

Administration reserves the right to search student lockers or materials contained

in the lockers at any time. Offensive or inappropriate materials may not be

displayed inside or outside lockers. CCS cannot be responsible for items left in

lockers. Backpacks or book bags must be kept in lockers. They will not be allowed

in class.

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Lost and Found Lost and Found containers will be maintained in the junior high and elementary

areas. The school assumes no responsibility for lost items. Any student who loses

books or equipment will be required to replace them. Please make sure all personal

items are properly labeled.

Matthew 18- Solving Differences at School No matter how hard we try, sooner or later we will have a difference in opinion with our

children’s teachers, school staff or with other school parents. Handling such concerns can

often be uncomfortable. Satan desires to cut off communication between those who love

the Lord and delights in getting people to spread slander and gossip. Fortunately, God has

given us a prescription for handling differences. It is found in Matthew 18:15,16.

If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just

between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your

brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others

along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony

of two or three witnesses.

Notice the first step is to tell the individual “between the two of you” Often we are too

willing to talk about this brother or sister’s offense with everyone else! Yet, God

commands us to go to them and only them. Usually, that is all it takes to resolve the

offense. However, at times we will need to take a further step.

This further step involves going to one in authority and going with them to talk with the

individual who offended you. Again, we are not to go to those who have no authority.

They are not part of the problem or part of the solution. Actually, when we tell others

besides the authority, they will then take up the offense. Now instead of dealing with one

offended person, the authority is dealing with two!

There are some common pitfalls in helping sort out offenses. First, remember that we all

view events in an emotional way. We think others should see an event from our

perspective, but they often do not. How many times have people come to us about

something that we never saw how we offended them? Remember that others will not see

it how we do.

Another common pitfall is relying on second-hand information. Remember that children

are not always accurate in what they relay to us. They are too emotional and often get

feelings and facts mixed up. Another problem in dealing with our children has to do with

developmental stages they go through. Just when we think we have our children figured

out they surprise us. We teach them to be honest as a toddler. When the little ones lie they

send obvious signals. We learn to look for these signals. Then when they get into the

young elementary grades they learn to get rid of those nervous habits. We assume they

are telling the truth because the obvious signals are gone. As they get into the older

elementary and junior high years, they need to know you will check their information.

The last pitfall has to do with us. We all come with different experiences, views,

expectations and spiritual maturity. These differences can cause problems, which prevent

us from seeing the whole situation clearly. When dealing with offenses we must be

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prayed up and realize the individual who offended us also has many things that they are

dealing with.

Remember that we are all growing in Christ. Each one of us is learning to live according

to God’s Word. Let us not allow the enemy to divide or divert us from this all-important

journey. Following Matthew 18 is a major step in the right direction on this journey!

Medication CCS encourages parents to administer medications before and after school. We

realize that this is not always possible. In accordance with guidelines established

by the State of Illinois, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, all

medication (prescription and nonprescription) brought to school must be in a

correctly labeled container, accompanied by a note signed by a doctor and a

request to administer the medication signed by a parent or guardian.

The doctor’s note should include the dosage of medicine the child should receive

and when it should be administered. CCS will only dispense the amount of

medication and at the designated times requested in writing by a doctor. All

medications will be kept in and dispensed through the school office. Under no

circumstances are children allowed to keep prescription or nonprescription

medication. (Exception: Students are allowed to keep their inhalers with them.)

Due to the large amount of nonprescription medications now on the market, CCS

can no longer administer nonprescription medications including aspirin, and non-

aspirin type pain relievers. If for medical reasons your child needs to take such

medication, the above procedure must be followed.

Office Area/Phone Usage Students should only be in the office area for school business, emergencies or for

illness during school hours. No student is to be in the office during the school day

without permission by a teacher or authorized staff member. Students should never

walk behind the counter in the office without permission.

Students will not be allowed to use the telephones in the school office for placing

calls or receiving them. Please arrange all matters ahead of time with your student.

In case of emergency, the receptionist will take your message and notify the student.

Students may not be released from their classroom to take a message on the phone.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-teacher conferences will be held in October and as needed during the year.

Conference dates are printed on the school calendar. All parents are required to

meet with each of their children’s teachers at these times as per previously

arranged appointments.

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Patriotism/Pledges Patriotism is an inner feeling. For each of us it has a different meaning and each of

us reacts to it differently. We feel that the school should play an important part in

developing patriotism. We expect the students to respect their government and to

feel proud to be an American. We will teach them to respect our country.

At the beginning of every school day, all CCS students will recite the following

pledges:

American Flag - I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of

America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God,

indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Christian Flag - I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior

for whose kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen and coming again,

with life and liberty for all who believe.

Bible - I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word; I will make it a

Lamp unto my feet and a Light unto my path; I will hide its words in my

heart that I might not sin against God.

Photographs Color pictures will be taken each fall by a professional photographer and will be

available for parents to purchase. You will be notified of the dates.

Physical Education Requests to excuse a student from physical education should come in writing

from a parent. Any conditions requiring students to be excused more than one

week require a doctor’s note.

Professional Courtesy School families are expected to show professional courtesy to both teachers and

other school families. The school directory is prepared as a convenience for the

staff and school families. It should not be used for any solicitation purposes. Please

respect teachers and professionals by making business calls at the individual's place

of business.

If you leave a message for a teacher to call you, please leave a number where you

can be reached between 3:30-3:45 p.m. If you come to school to meet with a

teacher, please remember that many teachers have duties from 3:10-3:30 p.m. They

may not be able to speak with you until after 3:30 p.m.

Recess

Students in grades K-5 have outdoor recess when the weather permits the activity.

(Wind chill factor of 20 degrees or higher.) Children will be kept inside during

recess time only if the teacher receives a note from a parent explaining the reason.

Please do not ask to excuse your child from outdoor recess unless there is a medical

reason for doing so.

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Re-enrollment Students in good standing with CCS and whose tuition is up-to-date will be able to

re-register beginning the first Monday in February with a nonrefundable

registration fee. Students not attending CCS, but who have a sibling attending CCS

or CCC, will be allowed to register in February.

Report Cards

The school year is divided into four quarters. Report cards will be mailed

approximately 2 weeks after the quarter ends. All report cards will have the

appropriate grading scale on them.

Safety A child is expected to keep all the safety rules set by the school. Tell your child

to NEVER accept ride from anyone he does not know, even if that person knows

your child’s name. If the child is riding in a carpool, he is not to change carpools

unless he has notified the office. Students are never allowed to throw

snowballs! No water guns, rubber bands, thumbtacks, slingshots, etc. are ever to

be in the possession of a student.

Sexual Harassment CCS is committed to providing and promoting an atmosphere in which employees

and students can realize their full potential in Christ. Toward this end, all

members of the School community (including faculty, staff, and students) must

understand that sexual harassment will not be tolerated, and that they are required

to abide by our policy.

Individuals who believe they are victims are encouraged to: 1) respond to the

alleged harasser directly, requesting that the behavior stop 2) seek assistance or

intervention.

Our policy is available upon request.

Sickness Deciding when to keep your child home from school can be difficult. If a medical

provider makes a specific diagnosis (such as strep throat, conjunctivitis or chicken

pox), let school staff know.

There are three reasons to keep your sick children from school:

1. The child does not feel well enough to participate comfortably in usual

activities, such as with extreme signs of tiredness or fatigue, unexplained

irritability or persistent crying.

2. The child requires more care than the school staff is able to provide

without effecting the health and safety of the other children.

3. The illness is on the list of symptoms or illness for which exclusion is

recommended.

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Should your child become sick during the day, the teacher will send them to the office. If

the child appears to have any of the symptoms (listed below) necessitating the child to go

home, the parent will be contacted. You are expected to make arrangements to pick up

your child should we call you for this reason. This is for the safety and comfort of your

child as well as for the safety of other students and faculty. It is the parent’s

responsibility to have a plan to pick up a sick child should this become necessary.

Please do not send your child to school if they are experiencing any of the above

symptoms and/or does not feel well enough to participate in school.

Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Please refer to the following chart when deciding whether to send your child to school.

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The following list gives guidelines and recommendations for exclusion from school due

to illness. Children with minor illness need not be excluded unless one or more of the

following exists. ILLNESS OR SYMPTOM SHOULD YOUR CHILD STAY HOME?

Chicken Pox YES - Until blisters have dried and crusted (usually 6 days).

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

(pink or red eyes with thick

mucous or pus draining from the

eye)

YES – May return 24 hours after treatment begins.

If your medical provider decides not to treat your child, a note is needed.

Coughing

(severe, uncontrolled coughing or

wheezing, rapid or difficulty in

breathing)

YES - Medical attention may be necessary. Note: Children with asthma

may be cared for in school with a written health care plan and

authorization for medication/treatment.

Coxsackie Virus

(Hand, foot and mouth disease)

NO - May attend if able to participate in school activities, unless the

child has mouth sores and is drooling

Diarrhea

(frequent, loose or watery stools

not caused by diet or medication)

YES – Child may return to school 24 hours after last episode of diarrhea.

Fever

YES - when fever is elevated above 99.5 degrees. The child may return

to school 24 hours after temperature returns to normal.

Fifth’s Disease NO - child is no longer contagious once rash illness appears.

Head lice YES - May return after treatment and removal of all live lice and nits

from hair.

Hepatitis A YES – child may return to school 1 week after onset of illness or

jaundice and when able to participate in school activities.

Impetigo/ Staph/ MRSA YES – child may return 24 hours after treatment starts. Wound must be

covered with dressing taped on all 4 sides.

Rash

YES - Seek medical advice. Any rash that spreads quickly, has open,

weeping wounds and/or is not healing should be evaluated. May return

to school when medical provider determines that illness is not

communicable.

Mild Cold Symptoms

(stuffy nose with clear drainage,

sneezing, mild cough)

NO – May attend if well enough to participate in school activities

Upper Respiratory Complications

(large amount of thick nasal

discharge, extreme sleepiness, ear

pain, fever (above 95.5 degrees)

YES – Seek medical advice. Child may return when symptoms are

improving and child is physically able.

Ringworm YES – child may return after treatment begins. Area should be covered

while in school for first 48 hours of treatment.

Roseola NO – unless child cannot participate in usual activities and has fever.

Scabies

YES – child may return after treatment is started with note from medical

provider.

Strep Throat

YES – child may return after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment and no

fever for 24 hours.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases

(mumps, measles, whooping

cough)

YES – child must stay home until medical provider decides he/she is not

infectious. Report all cases to the school.

Vomiting

YES – child may return after 24 hours from last episode or health care

provider determines that cause is not communicable.

References:American Academy of American Public Health Association. Caring for you Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards, Third Edition, Elk Grove Village, IL 2011."Infectious Diseases at School." Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 Nov. 2011. Web. 02 May 2012.

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/infectious/index.htm

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Skateboards/Rollerblades

Neither skateboards nor rollerblades may be used on school property at any time.

The school assumes no liability in regard to their use.

Student Liability CCS is not responsible for personal property that may be lost or stolen. All items

should be labeled with the student’s name. All lost items will be placed in the lost

and found located in the elementary and junior high areas. Any student who loses

books or equipment will be required to replace them. Students are liable for the

willful destruction of property.

Testing Standardized achievement tests will be given during the spring semester. Dates

will be published in the newsletter and in a special mailing from the office. Test

results will be sent with the final report card.

Visitors Any person other than students, staff, faculty, and administration is considered a

visitor and must report to the office for clearance before going anywhere in the

school without prior approval from the administration. A visitor’s badge will be

issued from the office for each approved guest. Students should never ask a student

to visit the school without prior approval from the principal. Extended visits are

not conducive to an effective classroom atmosphere, and will not be permitted.

Former student visits should be limited to lunch and recess time. Teachers are

available for conferences by appointment after 3:30 p.m. Students who are

shadowing CCS with an interest to attend are limited to ½ day visits.

Volunteers Parents are encouraged to volunteer a part of their time on a regular basis to assist

teachers, office staff, etc. We appreciate volunteer parents setting the example for

students by following school rules including the dress code. Please call the office

if you are available to help.

Withdrawals Withdrawals from the school must be done through the school office. One

months’ notice should be given for all withdrawals. If one month’s notice is not

given, additional tuition charges may apply. (See FINANCES.)

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