PRESCHOOL HANDBOOK
SHEETS MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4222
School and Business Office
7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
[summer hours - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.]
(336) 249-4224 x 224
PRESCHOOL HOURS of OPERATION
6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
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Sheets Memorial Christian School is an extension of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church and provides an educational program for students from six weeks old through the twelfth grade. It is a private, non-profit and non-sectarian Christian school offering educational services to Christian families in Lexington and the surrounding areas.
Enrollment is open to all students whose parents are in agreement with the Christian philosophy purposes and standards of the school. The student and at least one parent must be presently, actively attending a local church of like faith.
Sheets Memorial Christian 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 of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, in any school administered programs.
"A Quality Education from a Christian Perspective"
OUR OBJECTIVE
1. To provide a quality education from a Christian perspective I Cor. 9:24-27; Col. 3:23-24; Phil. 3:13-14; Deut. 6:6-7
2. To lead to a saving knowledge of Christ any student who is unsaved and seek spiritual growth for all students I Pet. 2:1-2; Rom. 1:16-17; I Pet. 2:9; 3:15; Mk. 16:15; I Tim. 4:6-10
3. To teach that God has a plan and purpose for each person that will yield themselves to Him Pro. 3:5-6; Jer. 33:3; Eph. 1:11; Rom. 8:28; II Tim. 1:9-10; Rom. 12:1-2
4. To prepare a young person spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally, using God's Word as the foundation for the various subjects of study Col. 2:6-8; Luke 2:52; I Tim. 4:12-13; Pro. 22:6
5. To offer a well-organized and well-disciplined learning atmosphere, free from worldliness, drugs, cursing and the like, complimenting the Christian home - not opposing it I Cor. 14:40; I John 2:15; Deut. 6:6-7
6. To instill a love for the Lord, His church, love and respect for parents and patriotism for America Deut. 6:5; Eph. 4:11-12; Eph. 6:1-2; I Tim. 2:1-2
7. To instill within the student Biblical convictions for successful Christian living Ps. 34:11-14; Heb. 12:6-9; Pro. 22:6; 6:23; I Tim 4:12; Rom. 7:8-15; Ps. 119:66; 33-35; II Tim. 3:16
8. To stress the importance of building Christian character as evidenced in morality and integrity Titus 2:12-13; Titus 3:14; II Pet. 1:5; Pro. 1:5; 3:13
Sheets Memorial Christian School is a ministry of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church. As a ministry of the church we hold to the same statement of faith. A summary of that statement is listed below:
1. We believe in the Bible as the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God, without error. Deut. 4:2, II Tim. 3:16
2. We believe in the Godhead existing in three Persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit, equal in all respects. Mt. 28:19, Heb. 9:14
3. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, that He was manifested in the flesh, that He died for the sins of the world, was buried and arose bodily the third day from the grave, and ascended to Heaven. We look forward to His imminent return. Matt. 1:18-25, Heb 9:14-15, 28
4. We believe the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. Matt.28:19, John 14:16-17, 26
5. We believe man was created (not evolved) in God's image (Gen.1:2), sinned (Rom. 3:23), is totally depraved (Rom. 3:10-18, 23), and needs salvation (Rom. 5:12, 6:23).
6. We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Christ without human merit, involving repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. The believer is eternally kept and secure in Christ. Eph. 2:8-9, John 3:16
7. We believe the local church is composed only of believers, baptized by immersion, organized, observing the two ordinances seeking to carry out the Great Commission. Rom 6:3-5, I Cor. 11:23-26, Matt. 28:18-20
8. We believe Satan is a person, the arch-enemy of God and God's people. Job 1:6-7, I Peter 5:8, Rev. 20:1-10
9. We believe in the imminent return of Christ. The saved will be forever with the Lord, the lost will be confined for eternity in the lake of fire. Acts 1:11, Rev. 19:11-16, Rev. 20,21
Sheets Memorial Baptist Church, our sponsoring church, must maintain a reputation above reproach in the community. There are those who would tear down our church and school and thus defame the Name of Christ. Before you enter Sheets Memorial Christian School you must understand that our testimony is of utmost importance. You may have to set aside some of your preferences for the good of the church and school. Please be sure to read this handbook thoroughly. By enrolling, you are committed to upholding the standards set forth in the handbook.
All parents are welcome to visit the school. Please come by the office first to sign in. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM. If you wish to talk to your child's teacher, please arrange for a private conference. Do not meet the teacher before or after school, or detain the teacher from his or her responsibilities. Teachers are happy to arrange for conferences with parents. Please schedule this through the office. Thank you for being considerate of your child's teacher. Parents who wish to eat lunch with their child should send a note to the teacher by the morning of the visit, or call the school office by 9:30 am, so that the cafeteria may plan accordingly. Please stop by the office to pay and to obtain a visitor pass, which is to be worn during the visit. Perspective students may visit the school upon pre-arrangement. Any other visits by students' friends or relatives must be approved at least 24 hours in advance by the Administrator or Dean of Students. Students may visit once a year.
Because we endeavor to operate our school efficiently, we must have hours of operation that differ for the various areas. Please note these hours. We realize that most of our parents work and perhaps there are times when you will need us at hours other than the regular ones. If such an occasion arises, please give us a call. Preschool [Infants – 4 year olds] 6:30am – 6:00 pm Kindergarten [5 year old class- referred to as K5] 8:10 am - 12:00 noon Elementary [1st grade – 5th grade] 8:10 am - 2:30 pm Middle School [6th grade – 8th grade] 8:10 am - 2:35 pm High School [9th grade – 12th grade] 8:10 am – 2:35 pm Before School Care [K5 – 5th grade] 6:30 am - 8:00 am After school Care [Elementary & Middle School] 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm After school study hall begins at 2:45 pm. for High School
All students, regardless of grade, who come on the school grounds before 8:00 am or who remain after 2:45 pm, will automatically be expected to go to daycare or study hall. This is for a purpose! We are living in dangerous days and all kinds of people roam our streets. We feel a personal responsibility for your child, our student; therefore, we do not want any unnecessary danger to be put in his or her way. Students who stay in daycare or study hall, before or after school are charged a daily rate. Late pick up fee for students in after school care, who are not picked up by 6:00 pm is $1 per minute for the first 15 minutes, $5 per minute will apply thereafter. If late pick up occurs on a regular basis, we reserve the right to not allow your child to stay in after school care.
Students who leave class early must have a note from the office indicating the time for dismissal. If you plan for your child to leave early, please send a note to the teacher. Your child will be dismissed at the proper time and will be waiting at the office for you. A student is counted absent for the day if he leaves before 11:15 am or arrives after 11:15 am. [10:15 for Kindergarten]. Middle & high school students must be present at least 25 minutes in a class to be counted present for that class.
OFFICE HOURS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
BILLING PROCEDURES: All statements are due the first day of the month. A past due fee of $20.00 will be added after the 10th of the month. If the 10th falls on a weekend, bills are due by 4:00 pm the following Monday. Accounts that are 30 days delinquent will cause the child to be withdrawn from the school. Upon withdrawal, neither records nor information will be released until the account is paid in full. All school bills must be paid in full by 1pm on June 30 in order for your child to be enrolled for the following school year. Return check fee is $25.00. After the second returned check, payments must be made in cash or money order. When enrolling a child after the first day of school, regardless of the month, the full application and registration fees will be charged. Full book fees will also be charged unless the student is transferring from a school using our curriculum and bringing books with them. At that time the Administrator may prorate the book fee.
In order to keep our tuition rates as low as possible, each family with children in K5 – 12th grade, is required to participate in this one major fund-raiser per school year. The Jog-a-thon is held in the fall. Packets will be sent home so that families have the option of getting sponsors for their child[ren], or having the required amount applied to the school bill. Families are required to raise $300 per child, or $500 per family if more than one child is enrolled in K5 – 12th grades. For families having children in both the pre-school and upper grades who choose for their pre-schooler to help out, any money raised will be applied to their family requirement. However, even though we highly encourage and appreciate their help, pre-schoolers are not required to participate. ANOTHER WAY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT is to recommend a new family to the school. If you encourage a family to attend SMCS, be sure to ask them to put your name on the back of their application as the one who recommended our school. If they are accepted, your Jog-a-thon obligation is considered met for the following year.
DRE DRESS CODE Proper Dress: SMCS has developed a dress code for its students based on the guidelines established in God's Word for His people. Because people observe the appearance of Christian school students, a testimony must be maintained. The Word is clear that our dress should be modest (1 Timothy 2:9) and not too elaborate (1 Peter 3:3,4) and that we should do everything in our lives for the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31). In other words, our clothing and the way we wear it should show our desire to please God. School dress is the responsibility of the home. Students are urged to avoid extremes in dress and makeup. Clothing must be in good repair and clean. All students should be properly groomed and attired when on school property or at school activities. They should be dressed so they will not present a danger to health and safety; nor should they be dressed in a manner which interferes with work or creates disorder. Students who will not conform to school dress regulations will be required to withdraw.
Boys’ Dress Code HAIR: Boys are to be neat and well groomed in appearance. Hair is to be worn above the collar [as measured on a dress shirt], above the eyebrows, and trimmed above the ear. Side burns are not to be worn below the lobe of the ear. No rock or fad styles will be allowed. Hair must remain its natural color. Violation notices will be sent home to the parents for signatures. PANTS: Boys are to wear long khaki style pants, corduroys, or five pocket jeans with a belt. No camouflage clothing, wind suits, sweat pants or baggy style pants will be allowed. PRESCHOOL. ONLY: Boys may wear long dress shorts. No one-piece play outfits will be allowed on 2 year olds and up. T-shirts or sweatshirts with slogans, writing, or pictures on them must be wholesome, inoffensive and appropriate for school wear. SHIRTS FOR ELEMENTARY BOYS: Button-up shirts must be buttoned, with only the top button open. All shirts must be tucked in pants. Sweatshirts without writing may be worn. Colored T-shirts without writing, slogans or pictures, are allowed, with the exception of a 3 x 3 logo. FOOTWEAR: Shoes and socks must be worn to school. Gym or tennis shoes must be clean and in good condition. Flip-flops or sandals are not acceptable footwear. JEWELRY: Boys are not to wear necklaces at school or school functions. Earrings, or jewelry may not be worn at any time. One ring may be worn. No tattoos, earring holes, body piercing, or body art will be allowed. TIES: Boys may be required to wear ties on certain occasions, such as chapel programs, PTF programs, field trips, and the school day of ball games in which they participate.
Girls’ Dress Code SKIRTS & DRESSES: Skirts and dresses are to reach at least the top of the kneecap, including slits. Sundresses may be worn, but a shirt or blouse must be worn underneath. Split skirts may be worn but they must be tee length [mid calf] and appear to be a skirt. Leotards are permitted to be worn as long as worn with standard length dresses or skirts. PANTS: Girls will be allowed to wear loose fitting khaki style, cotton twill, or corduroys, or jeans [5 pocket style.] No hip huggers, low-riders, camouflage, wind suits, overalls, sweat suits, leggings, capris, gouchos, or baggy style pants, etc. are allowed. BLOUSES OR SWEATERS are to be loose fitting with modest necklines. T-shirts or sweatshirts are acceptable, but they may not have slogans or pictures on them, with the exception of a 3 X 3 logo. PRESCHOOL ONLY: One-piece play outfits will not be allowed on 2 year olds and up. T-shirts or sweatshirts with slogans, writing, or pictures on them must be wholesome, inoffensive and appropriate for school wear. Girls may wear long dress shorts [no wind suits, sweat suits, or athletic shorts]. FOOTWEAR: Shoes must be worn. Flip-flops are not acceptable footwear. [Flip-flops are defined as having only a “Y”.] BODY PIERCINGS, body art, and tattoos are not allowed. [Only two earrings per ear] MAKEUP: Makeup is not to be worn by elementary girls, and excessive jewelry is not allowed. PRESCHOOL JEWELRY: Necklaces are NOT to worn to the preschool. Only stud type earrings will be allowed. No hoops or dangling earrings. The above dress code is to be observed during all school times and school activities (ie. ballgames, athletic banquet, etc.).
ACTIVITY DRESS CODE FOR ALL GRADES: Under certain conditions, students may be allowed to wear bathing suits or shorts. They will be notified ahead of time if this is the case. All shorts must be loose but not "baggy" and come to within three inches of the knee. Girls’ bathing suits must be a modest one-piece bathing suit.
The school will be as careful as possible with found items, but please do not expect us to be responsible for students' possessions. Please LABEL all normally removable clothing and all other items that can be easily lost. Please refrain from sending expensive items such as electronic games, etc. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen property. A lost and found box will be kept at the school. Lost items will be disposed of once a month during the school year.
It would be impossible to make rules to govern every type of infraction. Good behavior must come from the heart in love and obedience to Jesus Christ and should not be mere conformity to man-made regulations. Proper attitude is a measure of a person's spiritual life. Listed below are some general items of conduct.
1. Respect for authority is required at all times; Example: Adults should not be answered with "yeah."
2. Use of proper speech or communication in any form: Any type of vulgarity, foul language, slander, or slang will not be tolerated. Boisterous action and talk is out of order. Col. 3:8- "But now ye also put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth."
3. Destruction of property that belongs to the school, fellow students or staff will never be tolerated.
4. The public display of affection between couples on campus or at any school sponsored event is not permitted.
5. Honesty is expected. Stealing, cheating and lying will be dealt with severely.
6. Proper dress should be maintained at all times.
7. Chewing gum is not permitted on school grounds, in buildings or buses.
8. Students are to abstain from use of tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, and other drugs. These can be both physically and spiritually harmful.
9. Certain kinds of music can be dishonoring to our Lord. Therefore, we ask our students to not listen to music that uses the Lord's Name in vain, is anti-Christian, or that encourages a worldly lifestyle. Some musical groups and soloist are openly anti-God. We should never support them in any way [by buying records, attending concerts, etc].
10. Certain kinds of dancing involve a relationship between the sexes that is contrary to biblical standards of purity. Most dancing tends to be sexually oriented or to involve close physical contact and is therefore not compatible with a Christian life-style.
11. Any student caught cheating will automatically receive a zero.
12. Any others considered necessary by the school will be enforced.
"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." -Col. 1:9, 10
The student must at all times conduct himself in a manner becoming a Christian. Philippians 2:14 says, "Do all things without murmuring and disputing." If your child does comes home complaining about a policy or discipline, please follow this procedure.
1. Use this as a great teaching experience for your child as he observes your calmness and Christian attitude in how you respond. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt.5:16
2. Give the staff the benefit of the doubt.
3. Realize that your child's reporting may be emotionally biased and may not include all the facts.
4. Realize that the school has reasons for the rules and we seek to enforce them without partiality.
5. Support the administration and if necessary call the teacher for all the facts.
6. Never talk with the teachers before or after church services about problems. Make an appointment. Let the services be a time of spiritual refreshing for teachers.
7. If you are not satisfied after talking with the teacher, request a meeting with the administrator. Matt. 18:15- "If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother." This is not a corrective institution: consequently, we ask that a child not be enrolled with the idea that we will reform him. We are here to work with the home, but not to take the place of parents who have experienced difficulty in fulfilling their roles. We cannot change the school to fit children who refuse to respond favorably to the school. The school reserves the right to dismiss any student for inappropriate conduct during school hours and also those hours spent away from school. The testimony of the school is of utmost importance.
When a child's attitude continues to be contrary to school policies, the parents will be called in for a conference. If we are to have a good school, we must hold the line on attitudes. Disrespect to adults, rebellion, etc. cannot be tolerated. Open criticism of teachers, staff, policies, etc. will not be tolerated. If a student questions a teacher's actions he should personally, politely, and privately make arrangements to talk with the teacher. "Wise-cracks" will be looked down upon.
In school suspension [ISS] needs to be considered an extremely serious situation. If an ISS is given, the student will report to the Administrator’s office first thing in the morning. All of the student's regular work for the day will be done then, plus a three-page paper, with three Bible references as assigned by the Administrator. The research paper must be typed. It is to be read and graded by the parents and returned to the Administrator within three days. For each additional day in ISS, two pages plus two Bible references will be added. The student will not be allowed to participate nor attend any school function on the days of his ISS [i.e. ball game]. The student will receive an excused absence for any day[s] served in ISS.
Out of school suspension [OSS] needs to be considered an extremely serious situation. OSS automatically puts the student on social probation for the rest of the year. All graded work for that day will receive an automatic zero. All notes and information missed during OSS is the responsibility of the student. For OSS the parent is asked to pick the student’s work up at the office at a pre-arranged time. All of the student's regular work plus a five-page paper, with five Bible references, must be completed. The regular work is to be turned in on the day the student returns. The assigned paper is to be typed. It is to be read and graded by the parents. It is due the day the student returns to school. Two pages plus two Bible references will be added for each additional day in OSS. The student will not be allowed to participate in or attend any school function on the day of his OSS [i.e. ball game, etc.].
Expulsion is used as a last resort. Once a student has been expelled, he is asked to remain in the presence of the Administrator until escorted off the property by his parents. He will not be allowed to visit or attend any school function for the remainder of the school year.
Social probation is given when the student has repeated offenses in some area and the school questions whether or not the student will be able to abide by school regulations. Once a student is put on probation, if the student breaks any rules, the parents may be asked to remove him from SMCS.
A student who is placed on Academic Probation must have at least a "C" overall average at the end of each grading period for as long as they are on Academic Probation. The failure to maintain the "C" average may cause the student to be asked to leave Sheets Memorial Christian School.
1. ATTENDANCE at a Christian school is both a privilege and an obligation. In order for your child to gain the most from school, he/she must be regular in attendance. Attendance is required at all daily sessions and certain designated programs. Excuses are given for sickness and for emergencies. Occasionally, an absence may be excused for other reasons. HOWEVER, THESE MUST BE CLEARED IN ADVANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION. 2. ABSENCES from school must be excused by a written note from home. These are necessary before a student returns to the classroom. Any excuse not for sickness or emergency will be an unexcused absence, unless advance approval is given - prepare ahead of time. An unexcused absence will result in the student's not receiving credit or having the privilege of making up work missed. If a student is absent 20 days or more per year, the student will be retained in the same grade the next year. A student will be counted absent if he misses 50% of a class period. 3. TARDINESS is a serious matter. We should train our children to be on time. Any work missed for unexcused tardies will result in a zero for the work [unexcused means not prearranged or not real emergencies]. Three tardies result in an absence. 4. SPECIAL NOTE: Any planned absence from a field trip, the Christmas program, or any other special event must be excused at least one day in advance. 5. P.E. PROGRAM: Everyone will participate in the physical education program unless excused by a note from home. Repeated excuses will have to be confirmed by a doctor. 6. ILLNESS: Please call the school office if your child is ill and will be out of school more than two days. In this way, his teacher may prepare work for him to do at home so that he will not get behind the rest of the class. 7. MAKE-UP WORK: It is the responsibility of the student to acquire and complete all work to be made up for each excused absence. The student will be given two days for each day absent. 8. FINAL EXAMS: [HIGH SCHOOL] Any high school student with an A average may be exempt from the final exam for that class. Any student with a B average and 3 or less absences from a class for the entire year may be exempt from the final exam.
To insure good health and to prevent the spread of disease, the child should be kept at home when he shows any of the following symptoms: Sore throat, earache, or chills Vomiting, diarrhea, or nausea in the last 24 hours Enlarged glands Skin rash or sores Fever in the last 24 hours Pink eye [must be on prescription drops for 24 hours before returning]
Prescribed medicine must be in its original container bearing the pharmacist's label which lists the child's name, dosage and the name of the medicine, dated and signed by the prescribing physician.
Patent medicines, such as cough syrup or aspirin, shall be administered as authorized in writing by the child's parent not to exceed amounts and frequency of dosage specified in printed instructions accompanying the medicine. The parent's authorization must give the child's name, name of the medicine, dosage, instructions, parent's signature and the date signed.
Report cards are a necessary part of your child's education. We believe in a fair grading system and we have worked hard to develop one that accurately reports your child's progress in relation to our standards.
A 93-100 Excellent B 85-92 Above Average C 77-84 Average D 70-76 Below Average F 69-Below Failing
We encourage our parents to call for a conference anytime you have a question about your child's grades. A progress report will be sent out midway through the grading period. This will provide an indication of the student's progress. If you note a weakness in any area, please contact the teacher immediately. Please note on the progress report if a conference is requested by the teacher. If so, please contact the office to schedule a conference as soon as possible.
Field trips will be taken occasionally throughout the school year. In the event that we need helpers to chaperon or drive for a field trip, we will be calling on parents. Your help in this will be of great benefit to the class and will even be enjoyable for you. All field trips are required. Retreats are required for Middle and High School students. You have given permission for trips on the enrollment form you signed.
PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP is commonly referred to as PTF. Please watch for the dates of the meeting in the Announcer. Be sure to check your bill each month for the ANNOUNCER, or on the website, www.sheetsmemorial.org, for the latest information.
Withdrawals from daycare must go through the school office. Two weeks written notice must be turned in at the school office so we can notify the next family on the waiting list. If no notice is given, 2 weeks charges will apply. Children in our daycare, having attended one or more days of any week, will owe the full week's payment. No records will be released unless the school account is paid in full.
All parties and social events must be approved in advance by the teacher. All parties are to be kept simple, not elaborate, and not excessively distract from the classroom learning situation.
Homework assignments are the student's responsibility! If a student fails to do his homework or fails to get tests signed, it is his/her responsibility.
We have several areas in which parents and interested persons can be used in the school, such as Grade Mothers, Reading-Math helpers, Monitors, etc. If you are interested and willing, please secure a registration form from the secretary.
Computers in the computer lab may be used by students outside the class period only by permission of the teacher in charge of the computer lab. No student may be on a computer or the internet without a teacher present.
At each teacher's discretion, students may be asked to come early or stay after school for help in problem areas. Parents will be notified when this is necessary. Help classes may also be requested by the student or parent. Please contact the teacher for scheduling.
Items such as cell phones, walkmans, iPods, MP3’s, etc., are not allowed. Cell phones may be left in the student's car, but not used during the day.
A severe storm or other emergency may require school to be closed. You may call the school at 249-4224 ext.300 for closing updates. This decision will be made as early as possible. Please do not call the school staff at home to check on a closing. If we have inclement weather after school begins, you as a parent may choose to pick your child up early. If you do and school closes early, the student will not be counted absent. If the school stays open all day, the student will be counted absent.
Any changes that occur on your child's application (address, work or home phone number, etc.), or on their health form (allergies, illness, etc.), must be turned in to the office immediately for emergency purposes.
Solicitation is forbidden at school or at school related activities without administrative approval. This includes the selling of items, distribution of political material and the circulation of petitions.
Telephones are for school business only and are not to be used by students. Students may use the telephone only in case of sickness, emergency, or special need with the permission of the administration. Cell phones are not to be used by students on the school property or field trips.
Our Preschool meets all regulations made by the state for church-run centers, buildings, and fire, sanitation, health, and safety guidelines and is inspected on a regular basis. Fire drills are conducted monthly.
Except in intense heat or inclement weather, children will have an outside playtime every day. Your child will be expected to go out for fresh air and sunshine, but will be encouraged not to run and overdo after being out for sickness. Teachers and administration will use discretion on cold, windy, and damp days.
Parents of infants must provide formula and juice along with a feeding schedule. This schedule needs to be modified regularly as the child develops. Two year olds and above may purchase meals from the school. The school menu has been approved by the daycare inspector as having the proper balance of the food groups. You may pack a lunch and snack for your child but it must contain the Four Basic Food Groups (state law .0901). If the lunch does not contain the four basic food groups, the center will supplement the meal but you will be charged for it. If your child is allergic to any food on our menu, you will need to provide a substitute from home that is of the same nutritional value.
The cafeteria, library, and concession stand will be closed the last week of school. All library books, uniforms [band and athletic], must be turned in. Class dues and other outstanding fees must be paid by this time. Report cards will not be released until these are turned in.
PARENTS’ PLEDGE OF COOPERATION We as parents, who are accepting the challenge to "train up a child in the way he should go", do state that this training will be carried on in the home. The school cannot succeed with my child unless I teach and support its standards at home. We, as parents, understand the school's testimony is of utmost importance; therefore, we will abide by the school's standards at home in the areas of music, dancing, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex, etc. We do hereby state that we have made a thorough investigation of the school's program, curriculum, statement of faith, discipline, motives, etc., and do pledge to make them our glad-hearted choice for the coming school year. We pledge to not criticize gossip or "run down" the school, its policies, staff, etc. for any reason. Before we would do this, we would quietly and without delay withdraw our child in a Christ-like manner. We realize that a parent’s attitude can also be reason to dismiss a child. We pledge our loyal support to the school through praying for its program, giving to the school's financial needs, and by paying all accounts regularly and on time. We hereby invest authority in the school to discipline our child as necessary. We further agree that we will co-operate and discipline our child in the home as needed. We are thankful that God has provided a place for our child to receive a Christian education. We will support and back all of its policies, rules, standards, programs and the like. "Rooted and built up in Him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving, beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, and after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." -Col. 2:7, 8
PRESCHOOL ONLY: Infant thru the 4 year old program are charged on a weekly basis. All fees are to be paid on Friday in advance unless prior arrangements have been made with the office in writing. Accounts that are 30 days delinquent will cause the child to be withdrawn from the school. Upon withdrawal, no records nor information will be released until the account is paid in full. Return check fee is $25. After the second returned check, payments must be made in cash or money order. A past due fee of $20.00 will be added after the 10th of the month. If the 10th falls on a weekend, bills are due by 4:00 p.m. the following Monday. When enrolling a child after the first day of school, regardless of the month, the full application and registration fees will be charged. Full book fees will also be charged unless transferring from a school using our curriculum and bringing books with them. At that time the Administrator may prorate the book fee.
Late pick up fee for children who are not picked up by 6:00 pm is $1 per minute for the first 15 minutes. $5.00 per minute will apply thereafter. If late pickup occurs on a regular basis, we reserve the right to not allow your child to stay in afternoon care. There will be no charge when the daycare is closed for holidays or snow days. Once your child has been here one full year from enrollment date, parents of infants thru 4 year olds who stay 12 months out of the year may choose one week per school year that the child does not attend to not be charged [ie. vacation]. The school year is from July 1 thru June 30. These charges will not be deleted if notification is not given to the school office in writing by the Friday prior to the week off. Earlier notice is helpful.
All children must arrive at Preschool by 9am each day unless the teacher or director has been notified of a doctor’s appointment. [Emergencies are the exception.] Children who arrive late disrupt the classroom procedures and have a difficult time fitting into the daily routine. This is in your’s and your child’s best interest, so that you can take full advantage of the benefits our program has to offer. Parents that arrive after 9am will not be allowed to leave their children at the Preschool unless they have prior approval.
PACIFIERSAll pacifiers must have clips provided by their parents.
All medications that require a once or twice a day dosage must be administered at home by the parent. We will administer the second dose of a medication that requires three doses a day. We will also administer medications that require a dosage every 4 to 6 hours.
All students K3 and older [both part-time and full-time] must be potty-trained before the first day of preschool. This means “accident free” except for occasional naptime accidents.
Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of the behavior management of children. When children receive positive, non-violent, and understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem-solving abilities, and self-discipline. Based on this belief of how children learn and develop values, this center will practice the following discipline and behavior management policy:
1. DO praise, reward, and encourage the children. 2. DO reason with and set limits for the children. 3. DO model appropriate behavior for the children. 4. DO modify the classroom environment to attempt to prevent problems before they occur. 5. DO listen to the children. 6. DO provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior to the children. 7. DO provide the children with natural and logical consequences of their behaviors. 8. DO treat the children as people and respect their needs, desires, and feelings. 9. DO explain things to the children on their levels. 10. DO use short supervised periods of "quiet seat". 11. DO stay consistent in our behavior management program.
1. DO NOT spank, shake, bite, pinch, push, pull, slap or otherwise physically punish the children. 2. DO NOT make fun of, yell at, threaten, make sarcastic remarks about, use profanity, or otherwise verbally abuse the children. 3. DO NOT shame or punish the children when bathroom accidents occur. 4. DO NOT deny food or rest as punishment. 5. DO NOT relate discipline to eating, resting or sleeping. 6. DO NOT leave the children alone, unattended, or without supervision. 7. DO NOT place the children in locked rooms, closets, or boxes as punishment. 8. DO NOT allow discipline of children by children. DO NOT criticize, make fun of, or otherwise belittle children's parents, families or ethnic groups. |
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Last updated: Oct. 29, 2007
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