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CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF KINGWOOD
The Board of
Trustees and the Administration of the Christian School of Kingwood are
dedicated to using the inerrant Word of God as the source and final authority in
providing academic excellence with the spiritual growth for every student. The
school strives to work with parents in maximizing each student’s learning
potentials and success through a close and positive parent-school relationship.
In addition to the normal academic program, the child will learn respect for
authority, patriotism, moral values, and faith in God.
MISSION
STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide a
Christ-centered environment that is committed to academic and spiritual
excellence.
STATEMENT
OF PHILOSOPHY AND FAITH
We believe the Bible to be
the inspired word of God. It is the infallible and final authority in all
matters of faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe in one infinite
God, existent in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians
13:14, Colossians 2:9)
We believe Jesus is true God
and true man, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin
Mary. We believe in His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning
death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, and His ascension to the
right hand of the Father for our atonement and resurrection. (Matthew 1:22-25,
Hebrews 4:15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, John 2:19-21, Acts
26:23, 1 Corinthians 15:20,23)
We believe that the sinful
nature of man will lead to spiritual death, thus necessitating our obedience to
be born again of water and Spirit. (John 3:5)
We believe, “…when the
kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of
righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the
washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us
generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by
his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” (Titus 3:4-7)
We believe that the Holy
Spirit, indwelling in the believer, enables him/her to live a godly life.
(Romans 8:13, 14,1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 4:30, 5:18)
We believe in the bodily
resurrection of all mankind: of the believer to an everlasting dwelling with God
in heaven, of the nonbeliever to an everlasting, conscious hell without God.
(John 3:16-18, John 5:28-29)
We believe in the imminent
return of the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Christian School of Kingwood provides each child with an understanding of
himself in relation to God and His Word. Our goal is to meet the academic,
spiritual, physical and social needs of each student as he/she lives a life that
will please and glorify God. CSK will achieve this end by declaring the
following objectives as our educational goals:
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To teach the Bible, the Word of
God, as the ultimate authority to guide our students in all areas of living.
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To nurture a deep and abiding
faith in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and the Bible as His Word.
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To provide a comprehensive
program of Bible instruction, emphasizing application and the discernment of
truth.
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To encourage good citizenship based
on a genuine love and respect for our country and the ideals on which it was
founded.
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To cultivate a healthy
self-esteem and respect for the rights and needs of others while maintaining a
positive attitude.
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To instill the desire to build
strong family units.
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To promote academic excellence
in reading, language, mathematics, social studies, science, health and spiritual
growth.
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To provide an appreciation for
the aesthetics through the Arts.
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To provide instruction and
training in how to study, how to discover, how to locate information and how to
solve problems using available resources and technology.
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To develop habits of
self-discipline, and assume responsibility for their own actions.
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To promote respect for cultural
diversity as each student maintains an appreciation for his/her unique heritage.
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To encourage the proper care and
development of the body.
With
God's help, these educational goals will be achieved through prayer, the example
of daily Christian living by the staff, the implementation of a Christ-centered
curriculum, and systematic parental involvement in the educational process. We
will strive in every way possible to relate Biblical principles relevant to the
students' lives now as well as in the future.
BACKGROUND
The Christian School of
Kingwood began operation with a Mother’s Day Out program in 1981. Preschool for
3’s and 4’s was added in the Fall of l983. The Elementary School began with
Kindergarten in 1984; First Grade was added in the Fall of 1985; Second Grade in
the Fall of 1986; and Third Grade in the Fall of 1987. Fourth Grade was added
in the Fall of 1988 and Fifth Grade in the Fall of 1989. Sixth Grade was added
in the Fall of 1992. Seventh Grade was added in the Fall of 2007 and Eighth
Grade was added in the Fall of 2008.
Christian School of Kingwood
admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights,
privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to
students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies and
admission policies.
The school is located in the
Kingwood Church of Christ. The Board of Trustees of the school is composed of
members of the Kingwood Church of Christ; however, the school is not operated by
the church.
Christian School of
Kingwood’s Mother’s Day Out Program is licensed by the Texas Department of Human
Resources.
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF
KINGWOOD OBJECTIVES
To provide each student with
a Christian environment in which to learn and to grow spiritually,
intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically
as Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52
SPIRITUALLY
To give each student a
thorough knowledge of the Bible, with a strong conviction of Christ as God’s
Son, of the necessity of living for Him, and of being Christ-honoring in
thoughts, plans and actions.
INTELLECTUALLY
To equip each student with
the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking,
and also, the ability to competently work in the sciences.
SOCIALLY
To develop a code of conduct
based on God’s Word which will enable each student to become a Godly homebuilder
and parent, to live in harmony with others, and to be a productive citizen.
EMOTIONALLY
To aid each student in
developing spiritual characteristics of self-awareness, self-control,
self-confidence, and self-esteem.
PHYSICALLY
To aid each student in
attaining and understanding optimum physical growth and development with good
habits in exercise, hygiene, and nutrition.
I. ADMISSIONS
A. Age Requirements
John
9:23 “…He is of age, ask him.”
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Children enrolling in Kindergarten must be
5 years old on or before September
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Children enrolling in First Grade must be 6
years old on or before September 1.
B. Registration
Numbers
1:1,2 “The Lord spoke to Moses…’Take a census of the whole Israelite community
by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one.’”
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The job of taking census was necessary for
the Israelites. In the same sense, it is necessary that the Christian School of
Kingwood have accurate and complete information on each child enrolled.
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All students who enroll in CSK must be able
to re-enroll in the school from which they came. A student must also have
passed the previous year before he/she can enroll in the next grade level with
no academic semester grade average lower than a “C”
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Correct grade placement may require further
testing.
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Admission is reviewed and approved by the
Admission Committee.
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Parents must submit a copy of the child’s
birth certificate.
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Parents must submit 2 character references
who will be contacted for references for each potential student.
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Parents must submit an up-to-date
immunization record signed by a licensed physician.
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If it is medically prohibited for a student
to be administered certain immunizations, a physician’s statement and affidavit
from the State of Texas must accompany the immunization records. If a parent
chooses for their child not to have certain immunizations, an affidavit from the
State of Texas must accompany the immunization records.
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Parents of students new to Christian School
of Kingwood must sign a Christian School of Kingwood Student Record Release for
permanent records to be sent from the previous school attended. The student
will be placed on probationary status until such records are received by the
school office. At this time, all records will be reviewed by the Admissions
Committee to evaluate the correct placement of the student. Further achievement
testing may be required. A fee for this testing may be assessed.
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It is the parents’ responsibility to
provide Christian School of Kingwood with current legal documents when custody
rights have been established by a court of law.
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It is the parents’ responsibility to inform
the Christian School of Kingwood of any special needs or limitations any student
may have. If it is established before admission that the needs of the student
cannot be met in the standard classroom, admission will be denied. If it is
established after admission and observation that the student’s needs cannot be
met in the standard classroom, the parents will be required to transfer the
student to a school where those needs can be adequately met.
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Christian School of Kingwood should be
notified immediately if any registration information changes during the year.
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Parents and students (as age appropriate)
must sign the acknowledgement form stating that they have read and understand
the policies and procedures out lined in the handbook including Standards of
Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
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All new students will be accepted on
behavioral and academic probation for a period of one calendar year. During this
period, conduct and scholarship will be monitored closely. Continued enrollment
is dependent upon acceptable levels of attendance, behavior, psychological
maturity, and academic achievement.
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All admissions and enrollment are
contingent upon Christian School of Kingwood administrative approval.
II. ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
Hebrews 10:35 “Let us not
give up assembling together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
A. Attendance
The Lord saw wisdom in
Christians gathering together to draw strength from one another. Christian
School of Kingwood stresses the importance of regularly “gathering together” to
derive maximum benefit from the instructional program and to develop habits of
punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. Students with good attendance
records generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more, and are much more
employable after leaving high school. There is a direct relationship between
poor attendance and academic failure.
B. Number of Days
Attendance regulations set by
the State Legislature in House Bill 75 will be followed. Every child, unless
specifically exempted by Texas Law (Sec. 21.032 of this Code), shall be required
to attend school a minimum of 177 days of the regular school term.
C. Absences
1. Acceptable reasons for absences are as follows:
a.
Personal illness; If more than 3 days, a written note from the child’s
physician may be required.
b.
Death in the family.
c.
Quarantine
d.
Weather or road conditions making travel to school dangerous
e.
Excused absences for any other reason must have prior approval by the
administration.
2. Upon returning to
school, students must bring a note from parent or legal guardian stating the
reason for absence.
Parents
should notify Christian School of Kingwood on a daily basis if their child will
not be in attendance. If requesting class lessons, assignments, and books for
student to complete while absent, please give teacher/office ample time to
assemble the work. It is advisable to call before coming to school to
pick up assignments and books. Teachers will not be asked to interrupt class to
assemble work for absent students.
Students
returning to school from an unexcused absence will be required to complete the
work, but credit may be deducted from the grade.
In most
cases, suspended students will be given the opportunity to make up work missed
during the suspension. Credit points may be deducted
from the grade. Work not completed may be given a
grade of zero.
D. Make-Up Work
In order to keep up with
class lessons, students are encouraged to make up missed work as soon as
possible. Guidelines for making up missed work are as
follows:
1 day absence – work due one day after returning to school
2 day
absence – work due after two days
3 day
absence – work due after three days
4 day
absence – work due after four days
Students missing more than 4
days of school are required to contact their teacher and arrange a schedule to
complete missed work.
E. Arrival
Students 3rd
grade and under must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the reception desk.
All students 4th grade and up may sign themselves in. At the end of
the day, the teacher will sign the children out either at the parent pick-up
area or to an Extended Care representative.
F. Tardiness
I Samuel 20:18 “Then Jonathan
said to David, tomorrow is the New Moon festival. You will be missed, because
your seat will be empty!”
The school day begins at 8:00
a.m. every day (no exceptions).
Christian School of Kingwood
recognizes that there are times when tardiness is unavoidable. Students who are
habitually tardy, however, disrupt the teaching environment and class
concentration; and they miss valuable instruction time. Therefore, all students
are expected to be in class on time to avoid such disruptions. Developing
habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility will serve an
individual all their life.
A student who is not in the
classroom at 8:00 a.m. is considered tardy. Work missed due to unexcused
tardies/absences cannot be made up.
Excessive Tardiness
Consequences:
1st-4th tardy is
free (no consequences)
On the 5th
tardy, parents will be contacted for a parent conference.
6th
tardy is one day lunch detention
7th
tardy is two day lunch detention
8th
tardy is one day in-school suspension with parent phone call
9th
tardy is two day in-school suspension with a parent conference
10th
tardy is one day suspension from school
Chapel is conducted on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 am. This time is set aside as a vital
part of our Bible instruction. Three unexcused tardies from chapel will also
result in a 10% reduction in the child’s overall Bible grade. (When students
are tardy for chapel, they are tardy for school.) Bible is taught in the
classroom on Tuesday and Thursday, so the bulk of Bible training is done in
chapel.
G. Late Arrival/Early
Departures
When arriving late, all
students must sign in. The student must have a note from his/her parent or
guardian stating the reason for late arrival or be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. When leaving early, a parent, legal guardian, or other adult with a
parent’s written permission must go to the front desk to sign the student out.
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO LEAVE CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL HOURS UNDER ANY OTHER
CIRCUMSTANCES.
H. Inclement Weather Policy
At times, weather conditions
exist that make travel to and from school hazardous. In most circumstances,
Christian School of Kingwood will dismiss for inclement weather conditions in
accordance with the Humble Independent School District. In certain situations,
our administration may choose to enact a different dismissal policy from Humble
Independent School District. Please listen to local television and radio
stations for notification if such conditions should occur.
III. CURRICULUM
Proverbs 4:13 “Take fast hold
of instruction; let her not go; keep her, for she is
thy life.”
A. Bible Requirements
There will be 30 minutes or
more of Bible instruction two times per week in each classroom. In addition,
chapel will be held three times per week. Chapel time will not necessarily be
coordinated with the bi-weekly classroom Bible instruction. The chapel time
will be a devotional time and may include Bible applications. Chapel time is a
classroom situation with all elementary students being together.
B. Pledge/Prayer/Song
Each classroom will
participate daily in the activities of prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, singing
of a patriotic song, and taking of attendance.
Teaching of Essential
Elements
Christian School of Kingwood
provides a well-balanced curriculum, which contains all essential elements of:
English/Language Arts Social
Studies Art
Mathematics
Music Computer Literacy
Science/Health Physical
Education Library Skills
A copy of essential elements
required by the State of Texas are available for review in the administrator’s
office.
IV.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A.
Grading/Reporting Procedure
Christian School of Kingwood
operates on a nine-week calendar.
Kindergarten, Elementary, and
Middle School will hold a parent conference during the 1st nine
weeks. A report card will be sent home following the completion of each 9 weeks
grading period.
The issuance of report cards
for the school year is as follows:
1st 9 weeks –
conference/and report card
2nd 9 weeks –
report card
3rd 9 weeks –
report card
4th 9 weeks –
report card/end of year conference
Students enrolling in
Christian School of Kingwood after a grading period has begun will have grades
earned at their previous school averaged with grades earned at Christian School
of Kingwood proportionately to time enrolled at each school.
Progress reports will be sent
out at half-way through each nine weeks period in the event that a student has a
grade below 75 in any subject matter or a grade that has declined the equivalent
of two letter grades.
The following grading scale
for grades 1-8 will be used for language arts, mathematics, science, and social
studies:
90 – 100 =
A
80-89 =
B
75-79 = C
70-74 = D
0-69 = F
The following grading scale
will be used for Kindergarten and for health, physical education, music,
computer literacy, social behavior skills, library, art, and conduct:
E or (√
+) = Excellent
S or (√) = Satisfactory
N or (√-) = Needs
Improvement
U or (X) = Unsatisfactory
B. Late Work Policy
Any assignment not turned in
when requested by the teacher is considered late. A 10 point reduction may be
assessed against the grade earned for each day the assignment is late.
C. Promotion/Retention Policy
The Christian School of
Kingwood has established policies on the promotion and retention of students in
accordance with the Texas Education Agency. Promotion and retention are based
on academic achievement.
Students in grades 1-8 will
be mandatorily retained if criteria set forth by the Texas State Board of
Education is met in either (a) or (b) below.
a.
The student has an overall average of 69 or below in language arts,
mathematics, social studies, and science.
b.
The student has an average of 60 or below in language arts or in
mathematics.
Advanced Placement
To academically challenge
students, Christian School of Kingwood may choose to place a student in an
advanced grade-level setting. This may be done in a single subject area or for
an entire grade level. Such placements are done on an individual basis under
the direct supervision of the Administrator.
Field Trips
Field trips are an enriching
part of the academic program. Every student is encouraged to participate in
field trips.
Field trips are selected and
approved by the Classroom Teacher and Administrator.
All children participating in
field trips must have a signed Parental Agreement before participating in any
field trip. Students who do not have a Parental Agreement and an Emergency
Release form on file are strictly prohibited from participating in such field
trips.
Notification of field trips
will be sent home prior to the field trip.
Students will be required to
pay partial or total expenses for certain field trips.
V.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Proverbs 20:11 “Even a child
is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.”
A. Philosophy
The Christian School of
Kingwood has been charged with the responsibility of maintaining a high level of
Christian education. We believe that good behavior is necessary for maximum
learning to occur. We have therefore enacted a structured discipline behavior
system with school-wide rules and established consequences. Each teacher has
flexibility within his/her own classroom depending on the character and
personality of the class and personal behavioral management styles. The
ultimate goal for each student is to develop a Biblically based value system
evolved from a love for God, fellow man, and himself.
B. Standards of Conduct
Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher,
which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied, ‘love the Lord
your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love
your neighbor as yourself.’”
1.
Love God
a. This is our greatest commandment.
b. I John 5:3 “This is the love for God: to obey his commandments.”
2. Love your neighbor.
a. This is the
second greatest commandment.
I Corinthians 13:4-8 “This
love of which I speak is slow to lose patience, it looks for a way of being
constructive (patient and kind). It is not possessive (jealous), it is neither
anxious to impress (boastful) nor does it cherish inflated ideas of its own
importance (not arrogant). Love has good manners (not rude) and does not pursue
selfish advantage (does not insist on its own way). It is not touchy (not
irritable). It does not keep account of evil (not resentful) nor gloat over the
wickedness of other people (does not rejoice in wrong). On the contrary, it is
glad will all good men when truth prevails (rejoices in the right). Love knows
no limit to its endurance (bears all things), no end to its trust (believes all
things), no fading of its hope (hopes all things); it can outlast anything
(endures all things). It is, in fact, the one thing that still stands when all
else fails (love never ends). – J.B. Phillips translation (with RSV in
parenthesis).
How do we show love for
our neighbor?
1.Practice Luke 6:31
“Do unto others as you would
have them do to you.”
2.Be kind.
I Peter 3:8,9 “Finally, all
of you, live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic, love as brothers, be
compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil for evil, or insult with insult,
but with blessings.”
3.Be forgiving of others.
Avoid insulting others,
arguing, cursing, obscene gestures, fighting, teasing, tattling, pushing in
line, interrupting when others are talking. Do not make threats of any kind to
another student or in a classroom setting.
DO NOT use any language
either verbally or written which will threaten or provoke others. Threats which
include words like “bombs”, explosives, guns or ammunition will not be
tolerated. Serious consequences including suspension can be instituted when
applicable.
4.Be honest in what you say and in what you do.
Colossians 4:17 “And whatever
you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord
Jesus…”
Proverbs 12:19 “The Lord
detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.”
5.Be respectful in other people’s property.
Exodus 22:14 “If a man
borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies and the owner is
not present, he must make restitution.”
Be careful with other
people’s property; you are responsible for it while you are using it.
Be careful with school
property; this is where you come to learn.
Be careful with church
property; this is where Christians come to worship God.
Love yourself.
This is part of the second
greatest commandment.
1.Value
yourself
Genesis 1:26 “Then God said,
‘Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…’”
Genesis 1:31 “God saw all
that He made and it was very good…”
God created you; everything
he created was very good.
John 3:16 “For God so loved
the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish, but have eternal life.”
You are important enough to
God that He sent His Son to die on the cross for you.
Forgive yourself when you
make mistakes.
Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not
have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have
one who has been tempted in every way just as we are – yet was without sin.”
No one else is perfect or has
ever been or ever will be.
Christ is the only perfect
one.
3.Forgive yourself for mistakes you have made.
Hebrews 10:17 “… Their sins
and lawless acts I will remember no more.”
God will forgive us our sins
and mistakes; we need to be able to forgive ourselves.
4.Don’t hurt yourself.
Romans 13:10 “Love does no
harm…”
I Corinthians 3:16,17 “Don’t
you know that you yourselves are Gods’ temple and that God’s Spirit lives in
you? … for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple.”
5.God made our bodies, and we are commanded not to
hurt it but to take care of it.
a.
No one will consume, use, or be under the influence of alcohol, illegal
drugs, tobacco products, or controlled substances while on campus or at school
functions.
b.
No one will bring any type of weapon on campus or to school functions.
c.
No one will be allowed to act in a manner that is harmful to him/herself
or others on campus or at school functions.
d.
It is our goal to build within each student intrinsic motivation for
proper conduct through a variety of motivational techniques.
C. Disciplinary Actions
1.Proverbs 6:23 “For these commands are a lamp.
This teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way of
life.”
Christian School of Kingwood
has established consequences in order to maintain an effective, orderly
educational atmosphere for every student.
2.The following is a list of corrective actions
that may be taken in order to correct improper behavior.
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Counsel by teacher
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Conference with parent
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Loss of privileges
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Conference with Administrator
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In school suspension
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Suspension from school and all school
activities
3. Suspension
a.
Any student who is verbally abusive or who threatens to hurt himself,
other student or faculty members will face serious consequences including
possible suspension. (See V, B., c)
b.
A student may be suspended with authorization of the Administrator.
Suspension from school is a disciplinary tool to redirect serious chronic
misbehavior. While under a term of suspension, a student may not be on this
campus or participate in school functions. All class work and assignments
missed during suspension must be completed; however 20% credit may be deducted
from the grade. Work not completed may be given a grade of zero.
c.
Parents of a student who has intentionally damaged school or church
property shall be assessed a sufficient amount to cover the cost of the repair
or replacement.
d.
Any student who causes physical harm to another student will receive
automatic suspension. The severity of the incident will dictate the type of
suspension.
VI. COMMUNICATION
A. Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Kindergarten, Elementary, and
Middle School will hold a parent/teacher conference during the first nine
weeks. Each nine weeks period a report card will be issued by the teacher. A
parent/teacher conference will also be held during the last two weeks of school
to discuss the year’s progress and goals for the following school year.
B. Orientation
An Orientation meeting for
parents will be held in the classroom near the beginning of school to
familiarize the parents with the daily schedule, classroom rules, procedures and
activities.
C. Procedure for Complaints
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.”
THE BOARD, ADMINISTRATION,
FACULTY AND STAFF, RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT IN THE EVENT A PROBLEM SHOULD ARISE
BETWEEN PARENT, STUDENT, AND STAFF, THE CONCERNED PARTIES SHOULD DISCUSS THE
PROBLEM PRIVATELY BEFORE INVOLVING ANYONE ELSE.
Should parents have need to
file a complaint, these steps should be taken in resolving the problem.
1. Request a conference
with the child’s teacher.
2. Should a satisfactory
solution not be reached, schedule a conference with the Administrator.
3. In the event no
solution has been reached, parents may file a written complaint addressed to the
Board and presented to the Administrator for presentation to the Board. Board
meetings are open to parents. If parents wish to be on the agenda; however,
they must contact the office in order to be added to the agenda.
D. Messages and Deliveries
Any messages or deliveries to
be given to a student should be brought to the Christian School of Kingwood
Office. We request that interruptions of the classroom be minimized to avoid
interruption of the learning process.
E. Telephone Use
The telephones in the office
are for office use. Telephones are to be used by a student only in the event of
an emergency. Please prearrange lunches and after-school schedules with your
child.
VII. SERVICES
A. Clinic
1.
The school nurse or staff member will provide health care for students
who become ill or are in need of medical assistance while at school.
2.
Illness
A child who appears ill will
not be admitted to school unless approved in writing by health personnel.
Recommendations of the Texas Department of Health will be followed concerning
admission or readmission of any child after a communicable disease.
3.
Administering Medication
Prescription medication must
be in original container labeled with the child’s name, date, directions, and
physician’s name. All medicine brought to school must be left in the clinic,
and it must be accompanied by a note signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Non-prescription medication
must be in the original container labeled with the child’s name and the date it
was brought to school. It must be administered in accordance to the label
directions if approved in writing by health personnel or child’s parent.
It is the parent’s
responsibility to maintain an adequate supply of medicine.
Medication which is out of
date, must be disposed of or returned to parents.
4.
Emergency Medical Authorization
A form has been prepared
(part of registration application) for parents and guardians who wish to
authorize emergency treatment for children who become ill or injured while under
school authority. This form will be utilized when parents or guardians cannot
be reached to consent to such treatment. Such authority is necessary to
overcome legal obstacles to provide such treatment when all reasonable attempts
to reach parents or guardians have failed. The completion of this form
constitutes or negates this authorization.
B. Food Services
Hot lunches are available
daily. Menus will be sent home for those students who wish to purchase a
lunch. Students are welcome to bring their lunch. Milk and lemonade are also
available for purchase. Meal and snack tickets are available for purchase in
the school office.
C. Extended Care
Extended Care is a service
available to all preschool, elementary and middle school students. Extended
Care is open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in
session. Any child arriving or remaining at school more than 10 minutes before
or after class (unless with an organized school activity) is required to go to
Extended Care. The cost of this program is $4.00 per hour. An additional $1.00
per minute charge will be assessed if your child is picked up after 6:00 p.m.
Extended Care is billed weekly for actual minutes used. This invoice is due
each Friday for the previous week’s charges. Additionally, Holiday Care is open
during times of the year that the school is otherwise closed.
D. Enrichment Programs After
School.
Various enrichment programs
will be held in the building after school. Please consult the school office for
information on these programs.
VIII. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Permanent Records
1.
Christian School of Kingwood maintains permanent records on all
students. These records contain information such as attendance and tardy
records, grades, achievement test scores, health records and discipline records.
2.
Only parents, legal guardians, and professionals working directly with
the student will have access to the student’s permanent
records. Records may
be reviewed during regular school hours when 24- hour advance notice has been
given either by e-mail
or written request to
the school office.
In cases of legal
guardianships, we must have dictates from the court with respect to guardianship
so that only custodial
guardianship can see
records of student.
If there are restraining orders against any
person in student’s life, we must be given copy for student’s folder to ensure
order must not be violated.
B. Standards for Grooming
1.
Uniforms are required of all students. Students are to wear the assigned
uniform each school day and for each school outing. Uniforms may be purchased at
Parker School Uniforms or at a number of area clothing stores.
2.
Specifications for the uniforms are available on the website. Your
cooperation in STRICTLY enforcing these guidelines is appreciated.
3.
The school will warn students first of noncompliance situations and
thereafter will call parents/guardians to bring appropriate uniform clothing.
4.
The Administration and Faculty shall have the right to appraise any
current fashion or ad and determine whether it is appropriate or inappropriate
for school (hair styles, etc.) Girls should have hair styles that are off the
face and combed neatly or pulled into a pony tail; boys should have hair styles
that are neatly combed or pulled into a pony tail.
C. Payment Policy
1.
Payment may be made in full with a 5% discount prior to July 1st,
or in 12 monthly payments through FACTS, an automated payment plan with your
bank or credit card.
2.
Family tuition discounts (the oldest child enrolled will be counted as
the first enrolled) will be for the 2nd and subsequent children 10%.
Payment for extended
care and other charges is due upon receipt of the statement.
D. Textbook/Library Book
Policy
1.
Students have full responsibility for textbooks issued to them.
Textbooks which are lost must be paid for. There will be an assessed fine for
damaged textbooks.
2.
Hardcover and paperback library books are available for all students to
use. The students are financially responsible for any lost or defaced books.
3.
Any student withdrawing from CSK must have textbook and library book
clearance.
E. Fire and Emergency Drills
The school will hold monthly
emergency drills (fire, tornado, bomb).
F. School Visitors
All visitors at the school
must check in at the reception desk in the main foyer for permission to remain
on school property. Parents are welcome to visit the classrooms. In order to
minimize distractions and interruptions in the learning process, please
prearrange your visit through the school office or the classroom teacher.
School Volunteer
Program
The Christian School of
Kingwood has a school volunteer program utilizing parents, grandparents and
Christian School of Kingwood friends. Duties range from clerical help,
assisting in instructional activities, computer lab, and library assistance to
helping with the preparation of resource material.
Parties
A Christmas, Valentine,
Spring, and End-of-the-Year party will be planned for the class by the room
mother(s). The teacher should be consulted about all activities planned for the
class. The parties should be held only during the last hour and a half of the
school day. Those planning parties should check with the teacher to see if any
student has dietary restrictions.
If parents wish to provide
something for their child’s class to celebrate the child’s birthday, it should
be served during the lunch period for grades 1-8 and at the snack time for
Kindergarten.
We strongly encourage that
all personal activities involving classmates not exclude a small minority of the
class. As Jesus was concerned with all people, please be considerate of each of
our CSK children.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Every effort
is made at the Christian School of Kingwood to provide a wholesome environment
conducive to learning and spiritual growth. It may be expedient during the
school year to create new policies and new adaptations of various policies and
procedures.
CSK Handbook
Please take time to read the
material and discuss this handbook with your child. Should you have any
questions, please feel free to call the school office.
We have read and accept the
regulations outlined in this handbook and agree to abide by these in full
support of the school program for the school year 2008-2009.
Print this page, sign, and
return it to your child’s teacher on the first day of school.
Parent
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Parent
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Student
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