TABLEOF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents.........................................1-2
ParentResponsibilities......................................3
Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Credo...................................................... 4
Goals. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
State Approval............................................. .6
Administration............................................. .6
Enrollment andEntrance....................................7-8
Registration............................................... .8
Attendance.................................................8-9
AcademicMatters..........................................9-14
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Promotion Regulations................................ 10
Student Records...................................... 10
Testing Program...................................... 10
HomeworkPolicy....................................10-11
Academic Recognition..............................11-12
Extra Curricular ActivityEligibility Policy.......12-14
Parent-TeacherConsultations..........................14
Special Education Services........................... 14
Title I Special Reading.............................. 14
Christian Counseling................................. 14
Financial Matters........................................14-17
First Source Funding.................................14
Second Source Funding.............................14-15
Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14
Tuition ....................................…. .15
Tuition and Registration Fee Collection......16-17
ThirdSource Funding .................................17
Annual Fund.....................................17
Adopt-a-Student Fund............................17
Christ LutheranSchool Foundation ...............17
Designated Gifts................................17
OtherCosts and Fees ....................................17-18
Religion Books Available ForPurchase................ 17
School Accident InsuranceAvailable For Purchase..... 18
Hot Lunch ProgramAvailable...........................18
Optional Miscellaneous Costs......................... 18
ChildCare Fees.......................................18
HealthMatters..............................................19
Services Of A Nurse.................................. 19
Immunization Requirements............................ 19
Fluoride Mouth Rinse................................. 19
Required Physical Examinations ForK & 7............. 19
Physical Exams For SchoolAthletics.................. 19
When A Child Becomes Ill At School................... 19
Medical Permission Form.............................. 19
School Asbestos Information...........................19
SpiritualGrowth............................................20
Christian Instruction................................ 20
Memory Work.......................................... 20
Classroom Devotions.................................. 20
Confirmation......................................... 20
Chapel Services...................................... 20
Christian Family Support............................. 20
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Publications............................................... 21
School Yearbook...................................... 21
Newspaper............................................ 21
Weekly Newsletter.................................... 21
Field TripPolicy........................................21-23
Room Parents............................................... 23
Room Parties............................................... 23
Supervision Of Students . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .23-24
Before School........................................ 23
After School......................................... 24
Visitors..............................................24
MiscellaneousMatters....................................24-25
Emergency Drills..................................... 24
Telephone Calls...................................... 25
Lost and Found....................................... 25
Bicycles............................................. 25
Student Teacher Program.............................. 25
Library.............................................. 25
Volunteers........................................... 25
Dress Code and Appearance...............................25-28
The Purpose Of A Dress Code.......................... 25
Guidelines For Appropriate PersonalAppearance.....26-27
General.......................................26-27
Inclement Weather............................... 27
Gym Clothes..................................... 27
Body Pierced Jewelry Safety and Tattoos......... 27
Method Of Enforcement Of The DressCode............27-28
Rules and StudentBehavior..................................28
School Wide Rules ..................................28-32
SafetyRules...................................28-29
Care ofProperty..................................29
Relating toOthers.............................29-32
Classroom and Lunchroom Rules..........................32
StudentBehavior.................................... 33
UnacceptableBehavior.......................... 33
Correctionof Unacceptable Behavior .........… . .34
PersistentUnacceptable Behavior..................34
ExtremelyInappropriate Behavior...............34-35
Fighting.................................... 35
Threat of Violence.......................... 35
Theft....................................... 35
Cheating.................................... 35
Malicious Lying or Deceiving..............35-36
Items Not Allowed at School.............................36-37
IllegalSubstances................................... 36
Illegal Items........................................36
DangerousItems.......................................36
UnacceptableItems....................................37
Nuisance Items....................................... 37
DisciplineProcedures....................................37-39
Classroom Teacher DisciplineProcedures............37-38
Detention............................................ 38
Suspension........................................... 38
Probation. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 38-39
Expulsion............................................ 39
School Property . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rights of Student, Parents andTeachers..................39-40
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PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents are expected to follow theguidelines of Matthew 18. Please
bring your problems to us first. Make sure that you have accurate
information. Remember that the teacher loves yourchild, prays for your
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= Consultations- These visits, both formal and informal, will do much to promote the type ofloving cooperation that will be in the best interests of the child.
= Cooperation- This word means working together. We understand that the main responsibility for the soul of the childrests with the parents. We need towork together in love. Ourprayers for you and your prayers for us are always needed.
= Encouragement- Encouragement, not flattery will do much to help your child/children overcomesome of the rougher parts of school life. Encourage your child/children/ this will also encourage us.
= TakeAn Interest - Taking an active interest in what happens in our school helpspromote the bond of community spirit which is so very important.
= Volunteer- when and if you can to show others you are interested and care to help.
= Worship - Familydevotions, praying together, and attendance at
Sundayworship, Bible classes, and Sunday School are all important
stepsin “bringing up a child in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord”. The Third Commandment calls upon us toshow our thanks to
Godby faithful attendance on the Lord’s Day.
PHILOSOPHY
Mission Statement: Christ Lutheran School develops God-givenabilities in students so they can grow in knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christand live as effective citizens in His kingdom.
“From now on we regard no one from a worldly pointof view.” 2 Cor. 5:16
Purpose Statement: Christ Lutheran Church operates Christ LutheranSchool as an essential part of its effort to carry out its mission to
“Share God’s Word…Share HisLove…Do It Now!
Theministry of Christ Lutheran School provides facilities, personnel andcurriculum to equip each student to be able to integrate the Christian faithinto life so that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, each might live accordingto God’s Word. This Christcentered education provides students with the tools needed to be effectivecitizens and improve society to the glory of God.
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Participationin the curricular and co-curricular programs at Christ Lutheran School producesstudents who have acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes conducive tolifelong learning in the spiritual, academic, physical, social, emotional andaesthetic aspects of life.
Individualneeds of the child are met and talents developed when the home, school andchurch families work together in Christian love.
Credo:We believe:
= ThatChristian Education is a vital part of the Great Commission
inwhich God commanded the Church to “Go ye therefore and teach
allnations”;
= Thatthe purpose of Christian Education is to provide quality
educationfounded in God’s Word and guided by the Holy Spirit to
cultivateChristian values;
= Thatall persons are sinful and their total being - mind, body,
spirit- is in need of renewal by Jesus Christ through Baptism
andthe Word;
= Thatby instruction in God’s Word, the Christian child learns to
knowthe relationship he/she has with God in Christ and his/her
fellowmen,and receives strengthening for his/her faith and life
throughthis instruction;
= Thateach child is a redeemed child of God through faith in Christ,
andbecause of this, the Word of God is to be interwoven through
theentire education of the child.
Christ Lutheran School Goals: Administrative guidelines and policiesbuild the framework for Christian education that supports instruction in thespiritual, academic, physical, emotional and aesthetic areas. Christ Lutheran school seeks to inspirestudents to grow:
-Spiritually by equipping them with knowledgeof Scripture, with the skills necessary for further study of Scripture, for worshipand prayer with an attitude of service toward both God and man.
Thenmake my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being on inspirit and purpose. Do nothing outof selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others betterthan yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, butalso to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. -Philippians2: 2-5
Traina child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. -Proverbs22:6
Finally,be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your standagainst the Devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against theauthorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms. –Ephesians 6: 10-12
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-Academically by equipping them with a generalknowledge of religion, literature, the sciences, humanities, and the arts; withskills in written and oral communication, mathematics, and the investigation ofideas and with the attitudes to take risks necessary to apply the results oftheir studies to growth in the kingdom of God and growth in the general society.
Teachme knowledge and good judgment for I believe in Your commands.
-Psalm199:66
Choosemy instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdomis more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. -Proverbs8:10-11
Theheart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. -Proverbs18:15
Applyyour heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
-Proverbs23:12
-Physically by equipping them with knowledgeof the components of good health and the advantages of maintaining it; withskills helpful in keeping healthy bodies; and with the attitudes to use thosebodies for the glory of God and for the benefit of God’s people.
Do younot know that your body is temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom youhave received from God? You arenot your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
-1Corinthians 6:19-20
Therefore,I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies asliving sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – This is your spiritual actof worship. -Romans12: 1
-Socially by equipping them with theknowledge of positive social behaviors and the benefits those behaviors bringto the church and to the society; with social skills designed to maintainhealthy interaction and growth in the society; and with attitudes helpful inapplying those social skills for the good of the kingdom.
The entire law is summed up in a single command:‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ …so I say live by theSpirit…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
–Galations 5:14,16,22-23
Beimitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love,just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering andsacrifice to God. -Ephesians5: 1-2
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-Emotionally by equipping them with knowledgeof the components of healthy emotions and knowledge of necessary maintenance ofthose: with skills designed to strengthen healthy emotional growth; and withthe attitudes necessary to foster healthful emotions.
I have great confidence in you; I take great pride inyou. I am greatly encouraged; inall our troubles my joy knows no bounds.
-2Corinthians 7:4
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord in your strength.
-Nehemiah8: 10b
Butthe fruit of the spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is nolaw. -Galations5: 22-23
-Aesthetically by equipping them with knowledgeof God’s creation and of the fine arts; with skills in the humanities andthe arts; and with attitudes necessary for appreciation of all creation throughthe arts and humanities.
Shoutwith joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of His name; make His praiseglorious! Say to God, “Howawesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cringe beforeYou.”–Psalm 66: 1-5
Youwill go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills willburst into song before You, and all the trees of the field will clap theirhands. -Isaiah55: 12
STATE APPROVAL
ChristLutheran is a non-public state-approved elementary school. It meets and exceeds the standards of the NebraskaDepartment of Education. Theteachers of Christ Lutheran School are concerned individuals with unique,God-given talents and abilities. Teachers are certified by the Nebraska Department of Education. The Board makes every attempt to secureteachers trained in schools of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod andcertified by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod as Ministers ofReligion-Commissioned. All teachersare thoroughly instructed in Christian doctrine and philosophy of Christianeducation.
ADMINISTRATION
ChristLutheran School is owned and under the jurisdiction of Christ EvangelicalLutheran Congregation. It issupervised by the Board of Christian Education, under the authority given bythe voters’ assembly of the congregation. Seven laypersons of Christ Lutheran Congregation are electedto this Board. In addition, sistercongregations are each invited to have one representative as an advisory memberon the Board. The Director ofMinistries and the Principal are also advisory members of this Board.
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ENROLLMENTAND ENTRANCE
A. Noticeof Non-discrimination
ChristLutheran School admits students of any race, color,
nationalityand ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs,
andactivities generally accorded that are made available to
studentsat the school. It does notdiscriminate on the basis of
race,color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its
educational policies, scholarship, and loanprograms.
B. Orderof Considerationfor Enrollment
Childrenwill be enrolled whose parents are sincerely interested in
aChrist- centered education. Preferential consideration will be
givento children whose parents/guardians are members of Christ
LutheranChurch. All other applicationswill be considered on the
followingbasis:
(1) Date the application is received
(2) Needof the services Christ Lutheran School can provide
(3) Physicaland mental considerations of the student
Allapplications are to be made to the Principal.
C. Parentand Student Obligations
Allpupils and their parents/guardians obligate themselves to
schoolrules and regulations upon acceptance of enrollment.
D. EntranceAge Requirement
Theentrance age for Kindergarten and First Grade is established by
Nebraskalaw. Children must haveattained the chronological or
mentalage required by the State Department of public instruction
accordingto Nebraska law before enrolling in Kindergarten or First
Grade.
E. ReasonsEnrollment Applications May Be Rejected
ChristLutheran School reserves the right not to admit students:
1. -who have not met the medicalrequirements for immunizations and/or other health conditions as defined by thestate.
2. -with a history ofdiscipline, school attendance, and/or academic problems.
3. -whose parents do not meetfinancial or other obligations to Christ Lutheran as indicated on the ParentCommitment Form.
4. -whose parents, by theirwords and/or actions, evidence a lack of support for the philosophy, policiesand procedures of Christ Lutheran School as administered by the staff.
5. -whose parents, by their lifestyles, continue to teach their children concepts contrary to the teachings ofthe Bible.
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F. ChristLutheran School reserves the right to admit students on a
probationarybasis. Some reasons for probationary status may be
foundin part C, numbers 2,3 & 4, of this section. The probation
periodmay be defined in terms weeks, months, quarters or
semesters. Reasons for the probation, terms of theprobation
andcriteria for satisfying the terms must be clearly stated in
writtenform and communicated to both the parents and the student
involved.Students satisfying the criteria for the probation may
eitherretain enrollment with probation, or may retain enrollment
withoutprobation at the discretion of the principal. Students not
satisfyingthe criteria may be dismissed from Christ Lutheran
Schoolat anytime during the probationary period.
G. Studentsenrolled on a regular basis may be placed on probation
atany time during the school year. When this happens, item D
above applies to suchstudents.
REGISTRATION
Approximately two weeks before the opening of the fallschool term, all students are to officially register. Necessary forms are completed and required fees are paid atthis time. If it is notpossible for a parent to attend the announced registration day, other arrangementsmust be made through the school office. The registration process allows the determination of classsize and numbers of materials to be ordered. It also obtains relevant andrequired information about the students.
ATTENDANCE
A. Pursuantto Nebraska law. . . “every person residing in Nebraska,
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shallcause such child to attend school regularly, each day that
suchschool is open and in session except when excused by school
authorities. “Parents cannot excuse theirchild/children from
attendance,but can only ask for permission for their
child/childrento be excused by school officials." Excused
absencesare marked as an absence from school.
B. Allcases of absence are handled by the Principal; records are kept
inthe office. When a child is absentfrom school, parents should
callor notify the school office in some way. The parents will be
contactedwhen a child is absent without notification.
C. Studentsare required to bring a written excuse from their parents
foreach absence or each time they are tardy. These excuses are to
besubmitted to the school office upon arrival at school.
D. Ifa child is absent for more than twenty (20) but less than forty
(40)school days during the school year, promotion is dependent
uponthe recommendation of the teacher, the Principal and the
Boardof Education.
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Eachabsence beyond the twenty-day limit must have a written excuse
froma doctor. School time missedbeyond the twenty-day limit
shallbe made up by the student after school. If prolonged
absencesoccur or single day absences occur beyond the twenty-day
limit,parents should consider having a tutor come to their home to
enabletheir child to complete their education.
Anystudent absent for more than 40 of the school days shall not be
promotedto the next grade unless the student has been officially
qualifiedfor special homebound services because of illness and
receivesinstruction through that program.
E. Thereis no distinction between excused and unexcused absence or
tardiness. The report card simply shows a recordof these
occurring.
Studentsare considered tardy when they arrive at school
afterthe 8:05 a.m. bell and before 10:00 a.m.
Studentsare considered absent from school for 1/2 day:
1. In the morning if they arriveat school after 10:00 a.m.and before 1:00 p.m.
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Studentsare considered absent a full day if they arrive at school
after1:00 p.m. If students arrive ontime and leave during the
last hour of the day that is after2:30 p.m. they are not
consideredabsent for any part of the day.
F. “SchoolYear” is defined as the period of time between the first
officialday of school and the last official day of school in any
givenacademic year.
G. “SchoolDay” is defined as theperiod of time between the first
officialclass period and the last official class period, each
Monday- Friday, except for holidays and/or other designated
closings.
H. Schoolclosings, which are “early” or “unscheduled”, will be announced immediately over the localradio stations. In the
eventthat an entire day of school is canceled, announcements
willbe made between 7:00 and 7:30 am.
ACADEMIC MATTERS
In an effort to promote effective learning, workingrelationships between the teachers and parents are essential. Good lines of communication must bemaintained. Report cards andParent-Teacher consultations are means of communicating. The school seeks tochallenge students to the best of their abilities. In evaluating progress teacherstake into account the potential, effort, and actual achievement.
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A. Promotion Regulations: Decisions to promote or retain students
for academic reasons lie with the faculty andadministration of the
school. The decisions will be based on the followingguidelines.
Studentshaving passing grades in all subjects will receive
permissionto advance to the next grade. If a student does not
receive passing grades in allsubjects, thefaculty may decide on
one of three alternativeactions:
(1) Conditionally promote to the nextgrade. Conditions must be
clearlydefined and met before promotion.
(2) Retain in the present grade
(3) Advance to the next grade, based onage or other factors
whichwould make retention ill advised.
Decisionsto promote or retain students for reasons other than academic lie with theparents of the student, the faculty, and the administration of the school. Reasons to consider retention mayinclude maturity, social development, academic performance, or others.
B. Student Records: A student’s records areavailable for review
byparents or guardians by appointment. Prior to sending any
studentrecords to a requesting agency, a release signed by the
parentor guardian is required.
C. Testing Program: In addition to the routinetesting of subject
matteron a regular basis, at least one standardized achievement
testis administered to students in grades 2-8 each year. The
resultsof these tests permit teachers and parents to observe pupil
growthand analyze school curriculum and programs.
D. HomeworkPolicy:
1. Pupils in all gradesmay expect to have homework assigned.
2. Homework may vary with astudent’s ability to accomplish