7#$'~%rrvvvvxZxZxZxZ4xyFyFTyxw^z z2|*}'3v|zJ||~Z2|||||| TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents .........................................1-2Parent Responsibilities......................................3Philosophy .3Credo .......................................................4Goals .4State Approval .4Administration .5Enrollment and Entrance....................................5-6Registration .6Attendance.................................................6-7Academic Matters..........................................7-11Promotion Regulations .8Student Records .8Testing Program .8Homework Policy......................................8-9Extra Curricular Activity Eligibility Policy........9-10Parent-Teacher Consultations..........................11Special Education Services 11Title I Special Reading 11Christian Counseling 11Financial Matters........................................11-15First Source Funding .................................11 Second Source Funding .............................11-13 Registration Fees 11 Tuition ......................................11-12 Tuition and Registration Fee Collection ......12-13 Third Source Funding .................................14 Annual Fund .....................................14 Adopt-a-Student Fund ............................14 Christ Lutheran School Foundation ...............14 Designated Gifts ................................14Other Costs and Fees .......................................14Religion Books Available For Purchase 14School Accident Insurance Available For Purchase 14Hot Lunch Program Available........................14-15Optional Miscellaneous Costs 15 Child Care Fees.......................................15Health Matters...........................................15-16Services Of A Nurse 15Immunization Requirements 15Fluoride Mouth Rinse 15Required Physical Examinations For K & 7 15Physical Exams For School Athletics 16When A Child Becomes Ill At School 16Medical Permission Form 16Spiritual Growth.........................................16-17Christian Instruction 16Memory Work 16Classroom Devotions 16Confirmation 16Chapel Services 17Christian Family Support 17Publications 17School Yearbook 17Newspaper 17Weekly Newsletter 17Page 1Field Trip Policy........................................17-18Room Parents 18Room Parties 19Supervision Of Students 19Before School 19After School 19 Visitors..............................................20Miscellaneous Matters....................................20-21Emergency Drills 20Telephone Calls 20Lost and Found 20Bicycles 20Student Teacher Program 20Library 20Volunteers 21Dress Code and Appearance ...............................21-23 The Purpose Of A Dress Code 21 Guidelines For Appropriate Personal Appearance........21 General.......................................21-22 Inclement Weather 22 Gym Clothes 22 Body Pierced Jewelry Safety and Tattoos 23 Method Of Enforcement Of The Dress Code...............23Rules and Student Behavior...............................23-27 School Wide Rules ..................................24-27 Safety Rules......................................24 Care of Property..................................25 Relating to Others.............................25-27 Classroom Rules........................................27 Student Behavior....................................28-30 Unacceptable Behavior 28 Correction of Unacceptable Behavior ..............29 Persistent Unacceptable Behavior..................29 Extremely Inappropriate Behavior...............29-30 Fighting 30 Threat of Violence 30 Theft 30 Cheating 30 Malicious Lying or Deceiving.................30Items Not Allowed at School .............................31-32 Illegal Substances 31 Illegal Items ........................................31 Dangerous Items.......................................31 Unacceptable Items....................................32 Nuisance Items 32Discipline Procedures....................................32-34Classroom Teacher Discipline Procedures............32-33Detention 33Suspension 33Probation 34Expulsion 34School Property 34Rights of Student, Parents and Teachers.....................35Page 2PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Parents are expected to follow the guidelines of Matthew 18. Pleasebring your problems to us first. Make sure that you have accurateinformation. Remember that the teacher loves your child, prays for yourchild, and prays for you. = Consultations - These visits, both formal and informal, will do much to promote the type of loving 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 child rests with the parents. We need to work together in love. Our prayers for you and your prayers for us are always needed.= Encouragement - Encouragement, not flattery will do much to help your child/children overcome some of the rougher parts of school life. Encourage your child/children/ this will also encourage us. = Take An Interest - Taking an active interest in what happens in our school helps promote 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 - Family devotions, praying together, and attendance at Sunday worship, Bible classes, and Sunday School are all important steps in bringing up a child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. The Third Commandment calls upon us to show our thanks to God by faithful attendance on the Lords Day.PHILOSOPHYStudents are the foremost of Gods creation. Although alienated by sin, they are redeemed creatures. Because of Gods love and the forgiveness offered in Jesus Christ, the focus at CLS is upon redemption for all and upon striving to lead all by the power of the Holy Spirit to repentance and growth in the knowledge of God as expressed in His Word. In search of the truth, the Christian acknowledges the supreme authority of God and Scripture as being relevant to our present times and situations. The goal is to teach students those things that serve the welfare of society and the glory of God.The primary purpose and obligation is to develop in students such attitudes, habits and skills which are necessary to train the heart, head and hands. The child has certain basic needs - spiritual, physical, mental, social, emotional, and aesthetic - which need to be satisfied so that he/she can live as a free responsible being in Christ, seeking in all things the perfect praise and glory of God. Page 3CREDOWe believe:= That Christian Education is a vital part of the Great Commission in which God commanded the Church to Go ye therefore and teach all nations;= That the purpose of Christian Education is to provide quality education founded in Gods Word and guided by the Holy Spirit to cultivate Christian values;= That all persons are sinful and their total being - mind, body, spirit - is in need of renewal by Jesus Christ through Baptism and the Word;= That by instruction in Gods Word, the Christian child learns to know the relationship he/she has with God in Christ and his/her fellowmen, and receives strengthening for his/her faith and life through this instruction;= That each child is a redeemed child of God through faith in Christ, and because of this, the Word of God is to be interwoven through the entire education of the child.GOALSChristian education has long-range goals as shown in Gods Word:1. All Scripture is inspired by God and Profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (II Tim. 3:16-17)2. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10)3. If you continue in my Word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. (John 8:31-32)4. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6)STATE APPROVALChrist Lutheran is a non-public state-approved elementary school. It meets and exceeds the standards of the Nebraska Department of Education. The teachers of Christ Lutheran School are concerned individuals with unique, God-given talents and abilities. Teachers are certified by the Nebraska Department of Education. Every attempt is made to secure teachers trained in our synodical schools and certified by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod as Ministers of Religion-Commissioned. All teachers are thoroughly instructed in Christian doctrine and philosophy of Christian education.Page 4ADMINISTRATIONChrist Lutheran School is owned and under the jurisdiction of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Congregation. It is supervised by the Board of Christian Education, under the authority given by the voters assembly of the congregation. Seven lay persons of Christ Lutheran Congregation are elected to this Board. In addition, sister congregations are each invited to have one representative as an advisory member on the Board. The Director of Ministries and the Principal are also advisory members of this Board. ENROLLMENT AND ENTRANCEA. Christ Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded that are made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs. Children will be enrolled whose parents are sincerely interested in a Christ- centered education. Preferential consideration will be given to children whose parents/guardians are members of Christ Lutheran Church. All other applications will be considered on the following basis: (1) Date the application is received (2) Need of the services Christ Lutheran School can provide (3) Physical and mental considerations of the student All applications are to be made to the Principal. All pupils and their parents/guardians obligate themselves to school rules and regulations upon acceptance of enrollment.B. The entrance age for Kindergarten and First Grade is established by Nebraska law. Children must have attained the chronological or mental age required by the State Department of public instruction according to Nebraska law before enrolling in Kindergarten or First Grade.C. Christ Lutheran School reserves the right not to admit students: 1. -who have not met the medical requirements for immunizations and/or other health conditions as defined by the state. 2. -with a history of discipline, school attendance, and/or academic problems. 3. -whose parents do not meet financial or other obligations to Christ Lutheran as indicated on the Parent Commitment Form. 4. -whose parents, by their words and/or actions, evidence a lack of support for the philosophy, policies and procedures of Christ Lutheran School as administered by the staff. 5. -whose parents, by their life styles, continue to teach their children concepts contrary to the teachings of the Bible.Page 5D. Christ Lutheran School reserves the right to admit students on a probationary basis. Some reasons for probationary status may be found in part C, numbers 2,3 & 4, of this section. The probation period may be defined in terms weeks, months, quarters or semesters. Reasons for the probation, terms of the probation and criteria for satisfying the terms must be clearly stated in written form and communicated to both the parents and the student involved. Students satisfying the criteria for the probation may either retain enrollment with probation, or may retain enrollment without probation at the discretion of the principal. Students not satisfying the criteria may be dismissed from Christ Lutheran School at anytime during the probationary period. E. Students enrolled on a regular basis may be placed on probation at any time during the school year. When this happens, item D above applies to such students. REGISTRATION Approximately two weeks before the opening of the fall school term, all students are to officially register. Necessary forms are completed and required fees are paid at this time. If it is not possible for a parent to attend the announced registration day, other arrangements must be made through the school office. The registration process allows the determination of class size and numbers of materials to be ordered. It also obtains relevant and required information about the students.ATTENDANCEA. Pursuant to Nebraska law. . . every person residing in Nebraska, who has legal and/or actual control of any child (between 7 and 16) shall cause such child to attend school regularly, each day that such school is open and in session except when excused by school authorities. Parents cannot excuse their child/children from attendance, but can only ask for permission for their child/children to be excused by school officials." Excused absences are marked as an absence from school.B. All cases of absence are handled by the Principal; records are kept in the office. When a child is absent from school, parents should call or notify the school office in some way. The parents will be contacted when a child is absent without notification.C. Students are required to bring a written excuse from their parents for each absence or each time they are tardy. These excuses are to be submitted to the school office upon arrival at school. D. If a child is absent for more than twenty (20) but less than forty (40) school days during the school year, promotion is dependent upon the recommendation of the teacher, the Principal and the Board of Education. Page 6 Each absence beyond the twenty day limit must have a written excuse from a doctor. School time missed beyond the twenty day limit shall be made up by the student after school. If prolonged absences occur or single day absences occur beyond the twenty day limit, parents should consider having a tutor come to their home to enable their child to complete their education. Any student absent for more than 40 of the school days shall not be promoted to the next grade unless the student has been officially qualified for special homebound services because of illness and receives instruction through that program.E. There is no distinction between excused and unexcused absence or tardiness. The report card simply shows a record of these occurring. Students are considered tardy when they arrive at school after the 8:05 a.m. bell and before 10:00 a.m. Students are considered absent from school for 1/2 day: 1. In the morning if they arrive at school after 10:00 a.m. and before 1:00 p.m. 2. In the afternoon if they leave school without returning after 10:00 a.m. and before 2:20 p.m. Students are considered absent a full day if they arrive at school after 1:00 p.m. If students arrive on time and leave during the last hour of the day, that is after 2:20 p.m., they are not considered absent for any part of the day.F. School Year is defined as the period of time between the first official day of school and the last official day of school in any given academic year.G. School Day is defined as the period of time between the first official class period and the last official class period, each Monday - Friday, except for holidays and/or other designated closings.H. School closings which are early or unscheduled, will be announced immediately over the local radio stations. In the event that an entire day of school is canceled, announcements will be made between 7:00 and 7:30 am.ACADEMIC MATTERSIn an effort to promote effective learning, working relationships between the teachers and parents are essential. Good lines of communication must be maintained. Report cards and Parent-Teacher consultations are means of communicating. The school seeks to challenge students to the best of their abilities. In evaluating progress teachers take into account the potential, effort, and actual achievement.Page 7A. Promotion Regulations: Students having passing grades in all subjects will receive permission to advance to the next grade. If a student does not receive passing grades in all subjects, the faculty may decide on one of three alternative actions: (1) Conditionally promote to the next grade. Conditions must be clearly defined and met before promotion. (2) Retain in the present grade (3) Advance to the next grade, based on age or other factors which would make retention ill advised.B. Student Records: A students records are available for review by parents or guardians by appointment. Prior to sending any student records to a requesting agency, a release signed by the parent or guardian is required. C. Testing Program: In addition to the routine testing of subject matter on a regular basis, at least one standardized achievement test is administered to students in grades 2-8 each year. The results of these tests permit teachers and parents to observe pupil growth and analyze school curriculum and programs.D. Homework Policy: 1. Pupils in all grades may expect to have homework assigned. 2. Homework may vary with a students ability to accomplish work. 3. Assignments not finished during school time are expected to be done as homework. 4. Students absent from school when an assignment is given will be permitted one day for each school day missed to complete assignments. 5. Assignments not turned in at the appointed time will be considered late. Unless special arrangements have been made with the teacher, late assignments may be submitted for grading no later than one school day following the due time. Assignments received later than this receive a grade of F. The students parents shall be notified of the late assignment and the resulting failing grade. 6. No late assignments may go undone unless special arrangements have been made with the teacher. Failure to complete all assignments may result in a grade of "Incomplete" or a grade of "F" for the entire course, at the discretion of the teacher. 7. Any combination of two late assignments in any period of five consecutive school days results in an academic detention for the student, during which time the assignments will be completed.Page 8 8. Academic detentions are forty minute periods of time designed to help students complete assignments. Students who refuse to serve academic detentions will be dismissed from Christ Lutheran School at the discretion of the principal. 9. Academic probation means that conditions are defined by the parents, the teacher and the principal under which enrollment at Christ Lutheran School should continue. Students not meeting the conditions of the academic probation may be immediately dismissed from Christ Lutheran School. 10. Students receiving more than 3 academic detentions in a period of five consecutive school days will be placed on academic probation. 11. Students may be placed on academic probation for poor academic performance as determined by grades on the quarterly report card. Any failing grade in any subject results in academic probation. 12. Students receiving a grade of "Incomplete" at the end of a grading period will have two weeks to complete the work. If the work is not completed in two weeks, the course grade becomes an "F" for that grading period, unless special arrangements are made with the teacher. E. Extra Curricular Activity Eligibility Policy 1. In order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities programs at Christ Lutheran School, a student must meet all the age and grade level requirements set by the state of Nebraska as well as those established by Christ Lutheran School. 2. Extracurricular activities are those for which no grade is given. Some examples include but are not limited to team and individual sports, intramural activities, quiz bowl, hand bells, spelling bee and other school sponsored activities. 3. To help our students better understand that at Christ Lutheran School academic achievement has a greater priority than extracurricular activity participation, and to help Christ Lutheran School students understand that once they have secured a position on a Christ Lutheran School activity group or team their grades must still be maintained, the Board of Education of Christ Lutheran School establishes this policy. 4. Except for the beginning of a new school year, students must have attained an overall grade average of C or higher on academic work performed before they are allowed to attempt to qualify for an activity. Page 9 5. This average is to be determined by the same weighted system used to select honor roll members. If a students grade average as determined by this system drops below C at mid-quarter or at the end of a quarter, the student shall be suspended from all extracurricular activities. 6. The grade average will be determined by multiplying the grade value for each course by the number of credits for that course to determine a total value. Add the total values for each course and divide the sum by the number of credits. This quotient must be 4.5 or higher for the student to remain eligible. Each grade shall be assigned the following values: A=11, A-=10, B+=9, B=8, B-=7, C+=6, C=5, C-=4, D+=3, D=2 D-=1, F=0. Courses are assigned the following values: 5 credits for Religion, Math, Reading, English, Spelling, Social Studies and Science; 3 credits for Memory Work; 2 Credits for P.E., Music, Art and Computer. 1 Credit for Handwriting, Health, Band, Choir, Values, Current Events, Electives and all other courses. 7. If a student has an average of F in any single report card subject at mid-quarter or at the end of a quarter, the student will be suspended from all extracurricular activities regardless of overall grade average. 8. Students may be suspended from extracurricular activities if any one report card subject grade is Incomplete at mid-quarter or at the end of a quarter. Because various circumstances may lead to incomplete work, the decision to suspend for this cause is to be made by the Principal upon the recommendation of the Teacher of the subject in question and in consultation with the Parents of the Student. 9. Suspension means no participation in the activity at all, not for planning, practice, performance or any other facet of the activity. 10. Suspensions shall remain effective for two weeks. After the two week period has passed, the students grades will be evaluated to determine eligibility. 11. Students unable to maintain a C average because of academic ability may have a waiver signed by their Parents and the Principal to allow them to participate in spite of an overall grade average that falls below C. 12. No waiver shall be given for suspensions due to a grade of F nor for suspensions due to incomplete work unless special circumstances show that a waiver is best for the Student. Principal, Teacher and Parents of the Student involved must all agree before a waiver is given.Page 10F. Parent-Teacher Consultations- Twice each year, regularly scheduled conferences are held between parents and teachers. During these conferences, a childs progress is discussed and observations are made. It is important that these scheduled appointments be kept. Parents and teachers should feel free to schedule conferences AT ANY TIME during the year to discuss items of importance to the childs progress.G. Special Education Services- Educational Service Unit #8, provides special education services, as well as psychological testing and speech therapy. Please contact the school office for more information about the services.H. Title I- A special reading program is being offered for Grades 1-6. This program is funded by the Federal Government under Title I and will provide a teacher and an aide at a specified location.I. Christian Counseling; - Christ Lutheran Church provides professional counseling services to its families and members. The cost is minimal - based on a sliding scale, according to the ability of those involved to pay. An appointment for counseling services may be made by calling the church office, 371-1210, or by contacting Rev. Jack Theisen, 371-3209.FINANCIAL MATTERS Christ Lutheran School receives financial support from three sources.I. The First Source: Christ Lutheran Church. Each year Christ Lutheran Church provides for the school from its general fund. The support comes from the loving hearts of the church members as they contribute to the general treasury of the congregation. II. The Second Source: Registration Fees And Tuition. A. Registration Fees: Each spring, a registration fee is established by the Board of Christian Education. This fee equals one tenth of the tuition established for students. B. Tuition: The tuition rate is based upon the cost of educating a child at Christ Lutheran by calculating the cost of the operation of the school and dividing that cost by the number of expected students. The cost is reviewed annually. 1. Students who are not members of one of the affiliated Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod congregations are expected to pay the full cost per student with a multi-child family discount for families with more than one child enrolled.Page 11 2. Christ Lutheran, Our Savior Lutheran, Grace Lutheran and Mount Olive Lutheran congregations each pay the full cost per student of all their member children enrolled at the school. 3. Parents who are members of one of the four affiliated congregations are expected to pay an established percentage of the cost per student. The fee is payable in ten equal payments, the first of which is the registration fee. The registration fee is paid directly to Christ Lutheran School regardless of church membership. The next nine payments are considered tuition and may be made monthly to the affiliated congregation of which the parent is a member. The final payment is to be made in May before the end of the school year unless other arrangements have been made. 4. A multi-child discount for families with more than one child enrolled in grades 1-8 applies to the portion of the tuition parents pay. The parents portion of tuition for the second child is 75% of the amount paid for the first child. Tuition for the third is 75% of the amount paid for the second. This pattern continues for all members of the family enrolled in grades 1-8. Kindergarten and preschool students are not part of this policy. 5. Kindergarten students pay one-half the amount of the rate charged for first child in grades 1-8. Preschool students pay the preschool registration fee and monthly fees as set by the Board of Education. 6. Tuition and registration fees are to be fully paid by the last day of school. C. Tuition and Registration Fee Collection Policy; - Christ Lutheran Church believes in an open-door policy in regard to enrollment in its day school. Financial assistance can be sought to aid those families who desire to have their children attend Christ Lutheran School but genuinely cannot afford to do so on their own. However, families with the financial resources to be able to afford registration or tuition fees are expected to pay them. 1. At the annual school registration day, parents must pay for their childrens tuition or registration fees fully in advance or agree to an alternative payment schedule, such as semester or monthly payments.Page 12 2. Parents seeking financial assistance in paying tuition or registration fees will be required to participate in the student assistance programs as set up by the Board of Education. 3. Parents will complete the required forms and make the official request for assistance by turning the form in to the school office by July 20 or as soon as possible. By the fall registration day, parents will be notified as to how much assistance will be provided and what their financial obligation will be. 4. School and business officials shall work together to send out monthly statements during the school year to those parents who have not paid their registration or tuition fees fully in advance. 5. When parents fall more than two months behind schedule in making payments, another letter shall be sent to them informing them of their past-due payments. 6. If this letter does not result in payment within two weeks, then a contact by telephone shall be made by the business office personnel. 7. If that telephone contact does not result in payment within another two weeks, the family name shall be turned over to the day school principal for a personal visit. 8. If that visit does not result in a satisfactory arrangement, the familys name shall be turned over to the pastoral staff for a personal visit. 9. If the first personal visit, and any other efforts deemed necessary by the pastoral staff, does not result in the making of payments and it is deemed by the pastoral staff that the family in question is sufficiently able to make the payments, then the recommendation shall be made to the Board of Education and the Church Council that the familys children will not be allowed to enroll in Christ Lutheran School the following school year unless all past due payments are made and the next years fees are paid in advance.Page 13III. The Third Source: Gifts and Fund Raising. A. Annual Fund: Each year Christ Lutheran School conducts of fund raising effort for its Annual Fund. The Annual Fund provides funding for the fourth grade field trip, the eight grade field trip and the Student Assistance Program. B. Adopt-a-Student Program: Christ Lutheran School also accepts gifts and donations for the Adopt-a-Student Program which also provides financial assistance to needy families. C. Christ Lutheran School Foundation: The School Foundation for Christ Lutheran School also accepts gifts and donations. Interest from the foundation funds are used for school improvements. D. Designated Gifts: Other designated gifts for such programs as the school library, school music program, school athletic programs and others are also accepted as they are given. E. More information on these programs is available from the school office.OTHER COSTS AND FEESI. Religion Books; - A complete list of religion texts needed by students for each grade level is available on registration day. These books, as well as supplemental ones, if desired by the parent(s) and child/children, are to be paid for on Registration Day. II. School Accident Insurance; - All students attending Christ Lutheran School must have insurance, either through an in force family policy, or through the school insurance program. Parents will be able to purchase a School Time Accident Insurance Plan provided by a reputable company. Coverage under this plan includes the regular school term while the child is in attendance at school, traveling to and from school, and during participation in a school-sponsored activity. Full-time insurance, including dental coverage, is also available under specific plans. Filing of a claim must be done by obtaining a form from the school office. STUDENTS ARE NOT COVERED UNTIL THE COST OF THE INSURANCE PLAN SELECTED IS PAID IN FULLIII. Hot Lunch Program; - A nutritious hot lunch program, subsidized by the Federal Government, is available to students. Lunches meet requirements for a Type A lunch. Lunches are reasonably priced. Students may purchase lunches, at scheduled times: (a) on a monthly basis (b) on a weekly basis (c) on a daily basis.Page 14 Milk for lunch is included in the prices above. However, milk tickets for morning or afternoon breaks may be purchased separately. Please make an effort to have the desired meal tickets purchased before school starts. Students are not allowed to borrow lunch or milk punches from non-family students. Students are not allowed to have or borrow milk punches on school credit for milk break. Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying students. Those interested should contact the Principal regarding the criteria and other information relative to this assistance. ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL. The Hot Lunch Program is operated as a non-profit service.IV. Miscellaneous Costs; - During the course of the school term, incidental costs may arise, i.e. school yearbook, pictures, field trips, etc. These expenditures are, for the most part, optional. We do make every effort to keep the costs at a minimum.V. Child Care Fees: Parents will be required to pay child care fees for students arriving at school before 7:45 a.m. or staying later than 4:00 p.m. (See Supervision Of Students, page 20 and 21)VI. REMEMBER - Please pay all fees on Registration Day, if possible. Payment arrangements can be made by speaking to the Principal.HEALTH MATTERSI. School Nurse: Christ Lutheran School is concerned about the health of students. The services of a nurse are provided by E.S.U. #8. This individual conducts various health checks among the students and attempts to inform Christ Lutheran School students and parents of immunization clinics. Please call the school office concerning the availability of the nurse.II. Immunization Requirements: Nebraska law requires every child to be fully immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles and Rubella prior to entering school. Children will be required to furnish evidence of their immunizations or provide a written waiver from a doctor.III. Fluoride Mouth Rinse: A weekly fluoride mouth rinse program is available to students on a voluntary basis at a minimal cost.IV. Required Physical Examinations: Nebraska law requires that every child have a physical examination within six (6) months prior to entering school. A waiver must be signed by the parents if they do not wish to comply with this law. All students entering school for the first time, entering Kindergarten and entering Seventh Grade are required to have a physical examination. Page 15V. Physical Examinations for Athletics: All 5th through 8th grade students participating in school athletics must have a physical examination to do so. Seventh grade students use the examination required by the state for school attendance in lieu of this exam.VI. Illness at School: When a child becomes ill at school, he/she will be made as comfortable as possible until such time as arrangements can be made for having him/her picked up. Attempts will be made to call the parent/guardian first, then the person listed on the student's emergency card.VII. Medical Permission Forms: A medical permission form must be signed by the parents before any medication can be taken by the student or distributed by the school. The school can not furnish aspirin or aspirin substitutes for student use. All medication taken by a student must be kept by the homeroom teacher or the school office.SPIRITUAL GROWTHI. Christian Instruction; - Because CLS is a Lutheran School, it is, by definition, a Christian school. Therefore, the students from Preschool through Eighth Grade will receive Christian religious instruction. This instruction will take place in everything that is done as well as in formal classes. The curriculum will be Christ-centered and the faculty will teach the Bible and the doctrines of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.II. Christian Memory Work - When students graduate from Christ Lutheran School, they will have a working knowledge of verses from Scripture that Christian boys or girls should know for daily living. A memory work curriculum for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade has been developed by the pastoral staff at Christ Lutheran. Each year the students will learn Bible verses and the Six Chief Parts of Luthers Small Catechism as geared to their grade levels.III. Classroom Devotions - Each day will begin with a class devotion. Students may periodically lead a devotion after proper training.IV. Confirmation - Confirmation is a rite of the Lutheran Church whereby individuals make public confession of their faith in Christ. To prepare for confirmation, students receive instruction during the 7th and 8th grade years, specifically emphasizing this preparation. Confirmation instruction is required instruction for every student in grades 7 and 8. It is given by the pastors and/or other designated individuals. Through the Rite of Confirmation an individual becomes a communicant member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.Page 16V. Chapel Services - Students are required to attend weekly chapel services which are conducted throughout the year, beginning with the first day of school. The chapel service is conducted under the guidance of Christ Lutherans pastors and may involve other pastors, teachers, and students. Students are asked to bring voluntary chapel offerings (envelopes provided). These offerings are applied to various selected mission projects and serve as a means for the children to practice good stewardship.VI. Christian Family Support - It should be noted, that while Christ Lutheran School does much to enable students to grow spiritually through daily teaching of the Word and by its incorporation into all subject matter; THE PARENTS AND FAMILY MUST CONSTANTLY REINFORCE THIS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR DAILY LIVING. PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THEIR STUDENTS TO WORSHIP AT THEIR HOME CONGREGATIONS EVERY SUNDAY. PUBLICATIONSA. School Yearbook; - One of the highlights of the year is the arrival of the yearbook, The Spotlight. This book contains class, faculty, and staff pictures, as well as those of school activities and candid scenes of school life. Purchase of this book is voluntary. B. Newspaper; - The Echo is Christ Lutherans monthly newspaper. Preparation and printing of materials in The Echo are an important part of the schools public relations outreach. Students are encouraged to prepare articles and information for the paper.C. Weekly Newsletter; - Paw Prints is a letter from the school office each Tuesday. It contains notes, reminders and schedule highlights.FIELD TRIP POLICY All school field trips are to be approved by the Principal at least twoweeks beforehand. Distances over 15 miles are to be approved by theBoard of Education - Day School. Prior approval should include thefollowing: 1. Field trip request form 2. Field trip permission slip 3. Route to be taken by drivers 4. Information to be given to parents and driversThe safety of the students is of utmost concern on a field trip. The likelihood of a safe trip can be maximized by having a set proceduresfor all trips, whether during school time or not, whether academic in nature or extra-curricular. These rules are not designed to beinclusive, neither should they be omitted.Page 17 1. Students will be told who their driver is. 2. Drivers will be informed of which students they will be transporting, or supervising. 3. Special instructions regarding behavior, safety, anticipated possible danger, and procedures should be told to students and printed/told to adults going on the trip. 4. Drivers should be given a route to follow to and from the destination in writing or highlighted on a map. Drivers should not deviate from this route except in an emergency. 5. Each vehicle should be equipped with a body fluid kit. These can be picked up from the office and returned to the school office. 6. Each student must be restrained by an individual seat belt. Drivers should not leave until all students are restrained. Students under 12 years of age should not ride in the front seat of a car equipped with air bags on the passenger side. 7. No compact Discs or Cassette tapes may be brought to school or school field trips by students unless pre-arranged by a teacher. 8. Teachers will meet with any driver who does not follow these procedures. The Principal will discuss the situation with the driver after a second occurrence. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached, the driver will not be allowed to transport other students from Christ Lutheran. 9. Drivers will be given a list of these rules.ROOM PARENTSRoom parents are selected by the classroom teacher utilizing theinformation from the How I Can Help The Ministry sheets which are filled out during the registration process. These parents are avaluable aid to teachers. Some activities of the Room Parents include: (1) assist with class parties (2) provide assistance before and during field trips (3) other related activities as requested by specific classroom teachers. A chairperson of the room parents will be selected to serve as thecontact person.Page 18ROOM PARTIES A. Students may celebrate their birthdays by bringing a class treat (except gum).B. Food may not be brought in for room lunch for the class. (example: Pizza, etc.)C. Halloween is not an accepted classroom celebration. Christian festivals may be celebrated.D. Class parties held outside of school time must be approved by the Principal.SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS A. Before School- 1. Supervision begins at 7:45 am. Students are to arrive after 7:45 am and report directly to the classroom. 2. Parents will be required to pay an established fee for care for Students arriving at school before 7:45 a.m. Students arriving before 7:45 a.m. must check in to daycare in the lunchroom Students may talk quietly or study. These students will be dismissed at 7:45 am to go to their classrooms. Students are to put belongings away and be seated unless involved in an activity approved by the supervisor.B. After School- 1. Classes are dismissed promptly at 3:20 PM. Parents are expected to be present to pick up the students at that time. 2. Students who walk or ride bicycles to and from school are to leave the school grounds for home when the bell rings. 3. Children waiting for rides are to remain on the sidewalk near the south door. For safety reasons, playing on the sidewalk or parking lot cannot be permitted. Two teachers will be supervising the parking lot until 4:00 p.m. 4. Parents will be required to pay an established care fee for students remaining at school after 4:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., students will go directly to the lunchroom to be checked in to daycare. Page 19C. Visitors- All visitors to the building must report to the office to check in. Public school students are allowed on the campus if they are a sibling of a CLS student waiting for a parent to pick them up to take them home. While public school students are on the CLS campus they must follow the same rules that CLS students must follow. If they are here for any other reason, they are asked to move along and not remain on the campus. If they wish to speak to someone in the school, they are to seek permission from the Principal or a Teacher to do so. Permission will be given if the reason is considered valid by the Principal or Teacher. Casual conversation will not be considered a valid reason.MISCELLANEOUS MATTERSA. Emergency Drills- In the interest of student safety, students are instructed by Teachers concerning the procedures to be followed in the event of a fire or tornado emergency.B. Telephone Calls- The school number is 371-5536. During school hours the telephone is answered by office staff. Students may use the phone for emergencies only (forgotten school work, papers, books, gym cloths or uniforms, etc., are not emergencies). Emergency use is illness, necessary medication, or needing to arrange homeward transportation. It is not usually convenient to wish to speak to a child or Teacher over the telephone while he/she is in class.C. Lost and Found- A Lost and Found box is maintained in the school office for articles found and not immediately claimed. Parents and students should check this box to possibly reclaim articles they are missing. Unclaimed items (after a substantial amount of time) will be donated to charity. D. Bicycles- Students may ride bicycles to school. The bicycles must be parked in the racks at the southeast entrance of the building and left there until school is dismissed. Bicycle riding is not permitted on the playground. Christ Lutheran School is not responsible for any damage to or loss of a bicycle parked at the school. Students are encouraged to purchase locks for their bicycles. Students are not allowed near bikes at recess times.E. Student Teacher Program- In cooperation with Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska, Christ Lutheran participates in the student teaching program. Upon recommendation of the Principal and the Student Teaching Coordinator of CTC, Teachers are assigned student teachers.F. Library- An up-to-date library is maintained and updated for the students use. Through the efforts of various organizations and library fees, new titles are added regularly to the collection. Volunteers are always welcome to assist in the library. Page 20G. Volunteers- Christ Lutheran School has, for years, been blessed with many parents and friends who are willing to donate their time and talents to assist teachers and staff. Our volunteers come from varied backgrounds and bring expertise to augment our educational program. GOD BLESS OUR VOLUNTEERS!DRESS CODE AND APPEARANCE A. The Purpose Of A Dress Code Our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit; it follows that it ought to be presented in a decent and respectable fashion. Because Christ Lutheran School has been established for special purposes, the Board of Education and the faculty endeavor to maintain the highest all-around standards. This same philosophy of high standards carries through in the conduct and appearance of the students. Christ Lutheran School is not given to fads in any area. The contention that we wear it just because everyone else is wearing it is not valid at CLS.B. Guidelines For Appropriate Personal Appearance 1. General a. All clothing should be neatly and properly worn. It should appropriately cover the body. Examples: shoes must be laced and tied, suspenders worn on the shoulders. Caps are not to be worn backwards. b. Shirts bearing or implying an unchristian witness, or which give offense should not be worn. Examples: rock groups, beer advertisements, etc. c. No student will be permitted to wear any clothing, emblems, or jewelry items which are not Christian, are unpatriotic, or cause distractions. d. Outer coats and jackets may not be worn in the classroom unless permitted by the teacher. e. Ripped clothing is not appropriate. f. Hair may not be colored excessively or unnaturally. Unusual haircuts are not permitted. g. Excessive make-up is not to be worn. h. Students may not wear sandals to school except before October 15 and after April 15 of the school year. During these times, students may wear sandals which are attached at both the toe and the heel. For reasons of safety, thongs, clogs or flip flops may not be worn.Page 21 i. Appropriate clothing covers the body in a modest manner. Sleeveless types of shirts, tops that allow navel exposure and excessively short clothing is not appropriate. Modest shorts, defined as shorts that extend as far as the finger tips of the wearer when arms are extended down at the sides, may be worn before October 15 and after April 15 during hot weather. Tank tops will not be permitted at any time. j. Appropriate clothing fits properly, it is neither too long nor too short. It is neither too large nor too small. k. Appropriate clothing gives no indication of involvement with organizations or groups or persons known to engage in activities opposed to the fundamental philosophies of Christ Lutheran School. No clothing may indicate gang involvement in any sense. No chains will be permitted. Shorts and pants will be properly worn and pulled up to appropriate position. Shirts and T-shirts will be tucked in to assure that shorts or pants are worn properly. l. The Principal may deem any item of clothing inappropriate because of safety reasons, because the item distracts, because it draws inappropriate attention or because it gives a poor Christian Witness. m. The Principal has the obligation to determine the propriety of student attire on a case by case basis. 2. Inclement Weather a. Coats appropriate for the weather are to be worn. b. Hats/earmuffs and mittens/gloves are to be worn during cold weather. c. During the winter, students without boots may not play in the snow. These students will remain on the cleared sidewalks or inside. 3. Gym Clothes a. Clean tennis shoes will be worn for indoor gym periods. b. Grades 5-8: 1. Sweat socks are to be worn. 2. Shorts and T-shirts are to be worn. These are to be in harmony with the dress code.Page 22 4. Body Pierced Jewelry Safety and Tattoos a. Earrings and pierced ear jewelry must be removed or covered on both sides of the ear with tape during active physical games and contests during gym classes, recess periods, sports practices and events. b. Rings and other jewelry worn on the hands and wrists should be removed before participating in physical games and contests, during gym classes, recess periods, sports practices, and events. c. Body piercing besides traditional single ear piercing in each ear for girls is not appropriate. d. Tattoos are not permitted. C. Method Of Enforcement Of The Dress Code 1. Parents are solicited to aid in supporting this code by closely supervising the appearance of their own child/children before sending him/her to school. 2. A first violation of the code will be addressed by the homeroom teacher. Explanation will be given to the student. Parents will be informed by a note or phone call. 3. A second violation will result in a conference between the teacher and the parents to review and identify the problem and to help find a solution. 4. A third violation will be addressed by the Principal. 5. A fourth violation shall be cause to bring the case before the Board of Christian Education. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached, the child will be dismissed from Christ Lutheran School.RULES AND STUDENT BEHAVIORAdam and Eve disobeyed God and thereby brought sin into the world. All people by nature are sinful and do sinful things. God, in His mercy, sent His Son to make payment for our sin. By faith in Jesus we have forgiveness and we rejoice in that freedom. Now we are free to live the Christian life, but we are constrained by the love of Christ not to follow our sinful desires. Scripture was not only written to make us wise unto salvation, but also to train us for holy living. Christian discipline is not designed to punish, but to correct; so that, in our daily living, we may again reflect whose we are and whom we serve.Page 23The Principal, teachers and staff of Christ Lutheran School have been given the responsibility to deliver the educational program. Therefore, the teachers are also given the authority necessary to meet this responsibility. Teachers are expected to enforce school wide rules in and out of the classroom when students are in the care of the school, before, as, and after classes are in session until the student is picked up by the person taking them home, or until the parent arrives at school. When the parents are with the children at school, the parents are to assume responsibility for the student's behavior. Students under parent care at school are to comply with all school rules. I. SCHOOL WIDE RULES A. Safety Rules: 1.- Students are to walk in a normal manner in the hallways, no running, skipping or jumping. Care should be taken to reduce noise from shoes, voices and other sources so that classes are not disturbed. 2.- When standing or walking in line students are to face the front of the line, touch no one, keep the line straight, refrain from talking and take steps to move the line in an orderly manner at the appropriate time. 3.- Students are to use the right side of all staircases to facilitate safe two way traffic. 4.- Students are to exit the building in a disciplined manner without talking or running and without impeding the exit of others during emergency drills. They are to wait patiently in line on the playground where instructed and are to re-enter the building in an orderly way. 5.- Students are to refrain from frivolous physical play, or "horse play," because this behavior often causes distractions, degenerates into serious fighting, leads to accidental injury or results in inadvertent property damage. 6.- Students may not leave the campus without permission from parents to do so. Students leaving with parent permission are required to sign out at the school office and are to be picked up at the office by the person designated by the parent to do so. Because this behavior places the school in a position where student safety cannot be monitored by school personnel, unauthorized departure from the campus may result in immediate suspension or expulsion.Page 24 B. Rules Concerning Care of Property: 1. - Students are to care properly for all property. 2. - Students may not damage or deface property in any manner whether that property belongs to the offending student or to someone else. No marks, breakage, dents or other damage or misuse are allowed. 3. - All equipment is to be used properly and for its intended purpose. 4. - Students deliberately misusing or damaging property may be required to pay for any damage. 5. - Students accidentally damaging property while they are engaged in an activity that violates school rules may be required to pay for any damage. 6. -Students who damage property by carelessness may be required to pay for any damage. C. Rules for Relating to Others: I. Relating to God: A. Students are to: 1. Fear, love and trust in God above all things. 2. Honor God with regular and faithful worship both in school chapel services and weekly worship services in their home churches. 3. Reverently, but enthusiastically worship God during worship services and during classroom or other devotional times. 4. Honor God with words written, spoken or sung; as well as with deeds. B. Students may not: 1. Take God's name in vain. 2. Despise the preaching or teaching of God's word. 3. Disrespect God in word or in deed.Page 25 II. Relating To Teachers and Staff Members: A. Students are to: 1. -obey the principal, all of the teachers and all other school staff adults. 2. -obey all school and classroom rules. 3. -show love and respect to teachers and all other school staff adults at all times. 4. -assist and encourage teachers. B. Students may not: 1. - display contempt or disrespect to teachers by word or action. 2. - mock teachers 3. - disobey teachers or defy them. Defiant students are assumed to be refusing to submit to the authority of the school. This refusal to follow the school's authority necessitates the removal of the child from the school by suspension or expulsion, for if the school has no authority, it cannot meet its responsibility to properly deliver an educational program nor can it maintain proper safety procedures. III. Relating to Other Students: A. Students are to: 1. -Treat one another with proper love and respect at all times. 2. -Set examples of goodness and kindness for all. 3. -Build up one another with prayer, positive words and helpful actions. 4. -Help everyone to improve and protect their property. 5. -Assist one another to keep safe spiritually, emotionally and physically.Page 26 B. Students may not: 1. -Mistreat anyone in word or deed. 2. -Intentionally intimidate or bully fellow students. 3. -Interfere with a student's opportunity for education by disrupting class activities or opportunities to study. 4. -Intentionally steal or damage property, regardless of ownership. 5. -Intentionally and maliciously inflict pain or injury on fellow students. 6. -Harass, maliciously tease, make fun of or mock other students. 7. -Write or otherwise mark on themselves or on other students even if all parties agree. This includes on the skin, hair, clothing and other property. Teacher assignments or teacher approved activities are exceptions to this rule. IV. Relating to All Others: A. Students are to: 1. -Follow all rules for relating to teachers and for relating to fellow students. 2. -Give a positive witness to all in word and action as representatives of God's kingdom and the student body of Christ Lutheran School. B. Students may not: 1. -Engage in activities that reflect negatively on the public image of Christ Lutheran School. 2. -Treat any person or property with disrespect.II. Classroom Rules The teachers are expected to make and enforce classroom rules specific to their classrooms. It is expected that these rules will not be identical from classroom to classroom, but are to be custom made for each classroom situation to allow for the best operation of any one particular class. Teachers are to clearly communicate the rules to the students for each class they teach. Page 27Student BehaviorI. Unacceptable Behavior - Unacceptable behavior is any word or action which: A. Is contrary to Scripture, B. May infringe on the rights of other persons in the classroom, whether teachers or students. C. Causes distractions that interfere with the teaching process, the learning environment or worship environment; such as talking or making any kind of inappropriate noise, gestures or actions at inappropriate times. D. Is destructive of property, whether that property belongs to the student causing the destruction or to someone else. E. Causes unnecessary sadness to any person by taunting, teasing, verbal degrading or other means. F. Consists of behavior which disrupts class activities inside or outside the classroom. G. Is contrary to general rules of politeness and respect to all persons, including students, teachers and other adults. H. Includes the making of disparaging remarks about any person or group of persons. I. Is contrary to stated classroom rules or school rules. Each teacher has the obligation to establish guidelines to insure order and to ensure a Christ centered learning environment in the classroom and the school in general. J. Exhibits defiance to teachers or others in authority by actions or words. Students who refuse to do what a teacher tells them to do will be considered defiant and will be eligible for verbal reprimand, detention, suspension or expulsion. The principal shall determine which action is to be taken if the teacher refers the student to the principal. K. Mocks God or mocks teachers and those in authority. Insults, threats or other insubordinate behaviors are unacceptable.Page 28II. Correction of Unacceptable Behavior In most cases, unacceptable behavior can be corrected by verbal encouragement or reprimand. Other times, teachers may use classroom discipline procedures or detentions for correction. A. Persistent Unacceptable Behavior 1. Persistent unacceptable behavior is defined by the number of behavior related detentions a student receives in week, or by the number a student receives in an academic quarter . 2. More than one behavior related detention per week shall be considered persistent unacceptable behavior. a. Students receiving more than two behavior related detentions in five school days are eligible for an in school suspension. b. A fourth behavior related detention in five school days may result in suspension out of school. c. A fifth behavior related detention within five school days may result in expulsion. 3. Students accumulating more than ten behavior related detentions in any one quarter of the academic year are eligible for dismissal from the school. 4. Determination for suspension or expulsion is the responsibility of the principal. B. Extremely Inappropriate Behavior While most inappropriate behaviors can be corrected with simple reprimand, some behaviors are so contrary to Scripture or present such an immediate danger that extreme measures must be taken. Persons involved in these actions will be suspended from activities for a length of time determined by the Principal. This length of time may vary from as short as the time needed for a brief conversation to as long as permanent expulsion from the school. The following is a list of behaviors that will be considered extremely inappropriate. This list is not to be considered the only activities that will be considered extremely inappropriate. Page 29 1. Fighting- Students found fighting will be stopped immediately. A determination of liability for the fight will be made by the teacher or the principal. Reprimands, detentions, suspensions or expulsions may result. All parties involved in the fight may not receive the same action, depending on their liability in it. The Principal will determine liability by interviewing the participants. Efforts will be made to solve the problem and exercise confession and forgiveness. Parents will be notified of the action. 2. Threat of Violence- The student who threatens violence will be questioned by the principal to determine the cause of the problem. Efforts will be made to solve the problem and exercise confession and forgiveness. Reprimands, detentions, suspensions or expulsions may result. Parents will be notified of the action. 3. Theft- Questions as to whether or not an action constitutes theft will be determined by the victim, not the perpetrator. If a student attempts to cause another to appear to be a thief they, themselves, will be considered guilty of theft. Theft may be punished by detention, suspension or expulsion. 4. Cheating- a. Students found cheating on an assignment will receive a failing grade on the assignment and be required to do other work. b. Students found cheating on a test will receive a failing grade on that test and will not be listed on the honor roll for that quarter. c. Students aiding another student to cheat will be considered guilty of the same offense. d. Students found to be cheating will receive either reprimand, detention, suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the teacher or the principal. 5. Malicious Lying or Deceiving- Students found to be maliciously lying or attempting to deceive teachers or staff by word (either by what is said or by what is left unsaid) or by action will receive reprimand, detention, suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the teacher or the principal. Page 30ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOLChrist Lutheran School reserves the right to examine without notice any student locker, storage space, desk, book bag or container, including pockets. Any such examination that reveals any of the following items or any items know to be stolen will result in consequences for the student involved.I. Illegal Substances: Authorities will be notified immediately when a student is found in possession of illegal substances. Any of these items will be removed from the possession of the student and not returned. A. Students found in possession of illegal substances will be expelled. B. Although tobacco and alcohol are not illegal substances, it is not legal for elementary aged students to be in possession of them. Therefore, students found to be in possession of tobacco or alcohol will be either suspended or expelled for the first offense, but definitely expelled for the second.II. Illegal Items: Illegal items will be removed from the possession of the student turned over to proper authorities. A. Possession of such an item at school may result in suspension or expulsion. B. Should any of such items be used to injure, attempt to injure, threaten, intimidate or harass another person, regardless of station, the offending student may be immediately expelled from school.III. Dangerous Items: Dangerous items such as guns, knives or other objects that may be perceived to be weapons may not be brought to school. Any such item will be removed from the possession of the student and not returned. A. Possession of such an item at school may result in suspension or expulsion. B. Should any of such items be used to injure, attempt to injure, threaten, intimidate or harass another person, regardless of station, the offending student may be immediately expelled from school.Page 31IV. Unacceptable Items: Unacceptable items or materials such as pornographic material or material that offends groups or individuals may not be brought to school. Literature condemning anti-scriptural lifestyles or actions on a scriptural basis, will not be considered unacceptable unless it contains other offensive material, or unless it is presented in an unacceptable manner. Items inappropriate for possession by Christian children may not be brought to school. A. Possession of such an item at school may result in suspension or expulsion. 2. Should any of such items be used to intimidate or harass another person, regardless of station, the offending student may be immediately expelled from school. V. Nuisance Items: Any item that hinders the learning of a student or others will remain at home. A. Nuisance items include radios, water guns, toys, comic books, magazines, card collections and others. Any such items brought to school will be given to the teacher. Such items may be picked up by the parents. B. No Compact Discs or Cassette tapes may be brought to school or school field trips by students unless pre-arranged by a teacher. If the teacher makes such an arrangement, the discs or tapes must be taken directly to the teacher for inspection upon arrival at school. The teacher will hold the discs or tapes until they are to go home, at which time the teacher will give the disc or tape back to the student for direct transportation home. Any other CD or Cassette will be given to the teacher who first sees it and will be given to the parents of the student who brought it upon request of that parent. C The school will dispose of any items not claimed.DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES I. Classroom Teacher Discipline Procedures- A. Classroom teachers may implement discipline procedures such as extra assignments, running laps (unless specifically prohibited by the parents), disallowing recesses, disallowing privileges, writing sentences, writing letters of apology or staying after school. B. Teachers may not strike students or otherwise purposely inflict physical pain for disciplinary reasons.Page 32 C. Physical restraint or action may be used by the teacher to prevent students from harming themselves or others, or in self defense.II. Detention- Detentions may be given for inappropriate behavior. Detentions are forty (40) minute periods of time. They are to be served after school unless otherwise arranged by the principal. The Principal must be notified before detentions take place. Attempts will be made to notify parents by using appropriate forms indicating the teacher issuing the detention, the date given and the reason for the detention. The form is to be signed by the principal and the parents of the student the day it is received. The form is to be returned and the detention is to be served the following day unless otherwise arranged by the principalIII. Suspension- Suspension means the student is suspended from all school activities for the time and under the conditions specified. Reasons for the suspension are to be written and clearly communicated to the student and to the parents of the student involved. A. In house - A student must be removed from the classroom and continued to an area where supervision can take place. Supervision is to be provided by the parent. He/She is to complete all assignments. The suspension may not exceed a period of five (5) days. B. At home - A student may not attend school and parents must supervise the suspension. The student must complete all assignments. Suspension may not exceed a period of five (5) days C. Only the Principal may suspend a student. In case of the Principal's absence, the Assistant Principal or the Principal's designee may suspend a student D. Suspensions may begin at any time when the principal or the teacher deems the situation an emergency in which it is the best interest of the class, the student involved or the teacher for the student to be removed from the classroom. E. Following a suspension a student may be expelled from the school, or the student may be allowed to continue enrollment under probation. Page 33IV. Probation- Probation means that student behavior is monitored closely. A. Specific reasons for the probation and must be written and clearly communicated to the student and to the parents of the student. B Specific terms of the probation including desired behaviors, performance goals and time boundaries are to be written and clearly communicated to the student involved in the probation and to the parents of the student. Failure of the student to meet the terms of the probation may result in suspension or expulsion. Any violation of the school or classroom rules while the student is on probation may result in suspension or expulsion. V. Expulsion- Expulsion means the student is no longer enrolled in Christ Lutheran School. Student records will be sent to the school into which the student subsequently enrolls. A. Only the Principal or the Principal's designee may expel a student. B. Parents of expelled students remain liable for any unfulfilled financial or other obligations to the school. C. Parents of expelled students may appeal the expulsion to the Board of Education.SCHOOL PROPERTYA. School property is defined as anything belonging to Christ Lutheran Congregation.B. Students shall show respect for school property at all times. Damages will be reported to the school office. Proper assessments will follow.C. Christ Lutheran School is an asbestos free facility. You may review the school asbestos management plan by requesting the information from the school office.Page 34RIGHTS OF STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERSEvery human being is a creation of God. Jesus died and rose againfor all. Every Christian is a product of the working of the HolySpirit. That makes every individual, whether child, parent, teacher orstaff person special. Therefore each person has a right to be treatedas a child of God, and is reminded to treat others in the same way.A. Rights of Students Each Christ Lutheran Student has the right to: - learn and grow in the knowledge of God in a Christian atmosphere. - be treated fairly and in accordance with God's Word. - receive prayerful support from parents and teachers. - study, learn and grow without being distracted. - a clean and safe learning environment. - be supervised at all times. - receive quality instruction. - a drug free school. - be free from verbal and/or physical harassment and threats.B. Rights of Parents A Christ Lutheran Parent has the right to: - be treated fairly and in accordance with scriptures. - receive prayerful support of the students and teachers. - receive communication concerning their child and school and classroom activities. - consult with teachers and administration. - receive professional support from the teachers in regard to their childs spiritual and educational needs.C. Rights of Teachers A Christ Lutheran Teacher has the right to: - be treated fairly and in accordance with Gods Word by parents and students. - receive prayerful support of parents and students. - receive cooperation from the parents when dealing with a student. - be made directly aware of student, classroom and parent concerns. - receive support from all administrative areas. - be free from verbal and/or physical harassment and threats.Page 35un Milk is included in the price of a lunch Students receiving two behavior ntions in five school days are b. 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