SCHOOL POLICY
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CURRICULUM
K - 5TH GRADES
CCS uses the A Beka curriculum which places a high emphasis on the fundamentals of education. A Beka has a very strong phonics reading program beginning in Kindergarten and produces confident readers. The math curriculum incorporates drill, memorization, and problem solving. Our history curriculum conscientiously teaches the facts of history in Christian perspective, and the science curriculum is presented from a creation perspective. Homework, report cards, concerned teachers, and informed parents are the rule, not the exception.
Music and Art: The purpose of the music and art programs is to provide an opportunity for every child to develop an awareness of the beauty in art and music, as well as his/her own musical and artistic abilities. Students attend Music Classes twice a week for 30 minutes. Art activities are provided by the classroom teacher.
Physical Education: The physical education program is designed to enhance the student’s physical capabilities, add to his/her knowledge of sports and games, and further his/her emotional and social growth. This will be done by engaging in a variety of physical activities designed to develop the whole child. Activities to give the child a broad background of movement experience will be scheduled. In addition, basic rules, regulations, and strategies of games may be studied. With an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play, and the unique interaction possible during physical activity, the emotional and social growth of the individual will be enhanced. Students attend P.E. classes twice a week for 30 minutes.
Spanish Club: Spanish Club is a part of the weekly schedule for elementary students at CCS. Twice a week for 30 minutes, students in grades K – 5 are taught conversational Spanish language, participate in Spanish art projects, learn customs of Spanish cultures, and sample traditional Spanish foods. This is not a “traditional Spanish Class” taught by a degreed teacher. The club is taught by a Spanish speaking teacher’s aide who does not have a teaching degree. The Viva el Espanol curriculum is used.
Library: Students attend library once a week. While there, they learn library skills, are able to check out books, and participate in voluntary programs to encourage recreational reading.
6TH – 8TH GRADES COURSES
Language Arts:
Language Arts classes encompass Grammar/Composition, Vocabulary/Spelling, and Literature. Students will develop their writing skills as they apply their knowledge of grammar to the writing of many different types of compositions. Spelling will emphasize four basic spelling rules and seven keys to good spelling, helping even the poorest speller to become proficient. The eternal themes of truth, beauty, purity, goodness, and justice are
developed through the collections of short stories, poetry, and essays the students will read and study, most of which are by well-known writers and poets. A Beka Curriculum is used for language arts classes.
Reading (6th Grade only): Students continue to build on elementary reading skills through classroom readers, speed and comprehension exercises, book reports, and projects.
Math:
6th Grade Math: The 6th grade curriculum uses the teach/re-teach approach and gives abundant practice to help students master skills and concepts and employs story problems and problem solving strategies to make arithmetic practical. A Beka text is used for 6th grade.
7th Grade Math: Students will employ problem solving and real-life uses of math to reinforce computation skills and to build a solid math foundation. Each chapter contains a biographical sketch of an innovator. Bob Jones text is used for this class.
Pre-Algebra: Pre-Algebra will ease the transition to Algebra by introducing basic concepts in advance. Each chapter opens with a math-related Bible character sketch and concludes with a consumer-related application. This class will be the standard 8th grade class but will be offered to advanced 7th grade students as well. 7th grade students will be given a skills test and must be recommended by the 6th grade teacher to qualify for this class. Seventh grade pre-algebra students must maintain a B average in order to advance to the Algebra class in 8th grade. Bob Jones text is used for this class.
Algebra: The Algebra 1 text develops an understanding of algebra by justifying methods and explaining how to do the problems. It introduces graphing, solving systems of equations, operations with polynomials and radicals, factoring polynomials, solving rational equations, and graphing quadratic functions. Biographical sketches of mathematicians are included, as well as features on probability and statistics, Algebra Around Us, and Algebra and Scripture. This is a 9th grade level class that will be offered to advanced math students who have satisfactorily completed Pre-Algebra in the 7th grade and have been recommended by the 7th grade teacher. Bob Jones text is used for this class.
Science:
6th Grade Science: The text presents the universe as the direct creation of God and refutes the man-made idea of evolution. Some of the topics covered are invertebrates, plants, forces of the earth, the universe, and space travel. Dissections are a part of the curriculum. A Beka text is used.
7th Grade Science: Students will be introduced to the scientific method and apply those principles throughout the year. They will study soil science, plants, the human body, principles of physical science, atmospheric science, the weather, classification, microscopy, Creation, and insects. Seventh grade students will be required to participate in the Science Fair by completing an experiment. A Beka text is used.
8th Grade Science: Students will study astronomy, the basic principles of matter and motion, magnetism, electricity, and will lay the foundation for high school physics. Science versus the false philosophy of evolution is carefully presented to give students a clear understanding of God’s truth. Eighth grade students may choose to participate in the Science Fair but it is not required.
History:
6th Grade History: The history and geography of North and South America are taught from a Christian perspective in this class. The text also includes a chapter on Canada and a chapter on recent events in the United States and the world.
7th & 8th Grade History: From Creation and the ancient world to modern-day studies, 7th & 8th grade history materials continue to build a thorough understanding of world geography, culture, politics, and the founding and growth of the United States. World History is taught one year and American History is taught the following year. Eighth grade history students will be required to participate in the History Fair. Seventh grade students may choose to participate in the History Fair but it is not required. Lessons clearly present God’s sovereign hand. Bob Jones texts are used.
Foreign Language: Spanish I Curriculum is designed to give students the skill to speak, understand, read, and write basic Spanish in most every day situations. Exploratory Spanish is required for 6th & 7th grade students. Students who desire to receive credit for completing Spanish I must take Spanish in 8th grade as well and maintain a B average throughout all three grade levels. A Beka curriculum is used for this class.
Health: Health will be taught for a minimum of 1500 minutes in 6th – 8th grades. Students will gain an understanding of the basic needs of the human body and how to care for themselves physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Bob Jones text will be used for this class.
Physical Education: Physical education will be taught for a minimum of 3000 minutes in 6th – 8th grades. This class is designed to enhance the student’s physical capabilities, add to his/her knowledge of sports and games, and further his/her emotional and social growth. This will be done by engaging in a variety of physical activities designed to develop the whole child. With an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play, and the unique interaction possible during physical activity, the emotional and social growth of the individual will be enhanced.
6TH -8TH GRADE ELECTIVE COURSES
Various elective courses will be offered. Examples include Band, Choir, Art, Computer, Launch, and Life Skills, Newspaper/Yearbook. Current course descriptions are available in the school office.
BIBLE: K – 8th GRADES
Bible is taught as a part of the daily curriculum. We encourage the students to have faith in God as we open our classes in prayer. Cape Christian School is a CHRISTIAN school. Our students and staff members come from a wide variety of churches and denominations. Our Statement of Faith gives an overview of what is taught in the classroom and chapel services.
K & 1st Grade use the A Beka Bible curriculum and learn about Old and New Testament Bible characters.
2nd Grade – Finding God’s Promises: When God gives a command, He also gives a promise. Students will begin to see how obedience to God’s commands brings blessings as God fulfills His promises in their lives. Positive Action for Christ text.
3rd Grade – Growing with God: Students will be encouraged to grow and develop strong character as they draw upon the experiences of Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Daniel. Positive Action for Christ text.
4th Grade – Building Life Castles: Students will study the New Testament, focusing on the life of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the life and writings of Paul. Positive Action for Christ text.
5th Grade – Possessing the Land: Students will gain a clearer perspective of how the stories of the Old Testament fit together into one pattern as they study how God desired His people to possess the land of Canaan and how He desires His children to live in a spiritual realm of promise and victory.
6th Grade – Winning the Race: Using the theme of athletic competition and drawing from studies of various Bible characters and an overview of the Book of Revelation, students will learn how the principles of God’s Word can help them gain victory in the race of life.
7th Grade – Wise Up!: This study in Proverbs will help students gain Biblical wisdom for relationships, character, family, friends, leadership, and decision-making.
8th Grade – The God-Man (Christ in the Gospels): This study helps students to see our Lord’s brilliance, to know His compassion, to thrill at His courage and power, to weep over His death, and to rejoice in His resurrection. The character qualities and life principles that Jesus lived and taught are used in a variety of life application activities.
CHAPEL: Separate monthly chapels are held for K-5th grade and 6th-8th grade students.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. One parent of the student must have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior.
2. Students entering kindergarten must turn 5 years old prior to September 1 of the current school year. A Kindergarten Readiness Test will be administered prior to final enrollment.
3. Proper immunization records and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be on file in the school office along with proper enrollment forms.
4. Students transferring from another school district must provide a transcript. Credits will be accepted for classes in which the student is receiving a passing grade. Home school students entering CCS may be required to take an entrance exam in the areas of math and reading to determine the placement of the students, unless the parent can show evidence of the student’s work level.
5. New students are accepted on a probationary basis. Discipline problems, inability to perform at grade level, and false information given at the time of enrollment will be considered reasons for revoking acceptance into CCS.
6. CCS is unable to enroll students who are diagnosed as behavior disordered, learning disordered, or emotionally disordered. CCS does not have the staff necessary to address these needs.
Lifestyle Statement: The Biblical and philosophical goal of Cape Christian School is to develop students into mature, Christ-like individuals who will be able to exhibit a Christ-like life. Of necessity, this involves the school’s understanding and belief of what qualities or characteristics exemplify a Christ-like life. Even though parents may personally believe differently, while enrolled at Cape Christian School, all students are expected to exhibit the qualities of a Christ-like life espoused and taught by the school and to refrain from certain activities or behavior. Cape Christian School retains the right to refuse enrollment to or to expel any student who engages in, condones, supports, or otherwise promotes the following practices: 1) sexual immorality, including any student who professes to be homosexual/bisexual or is a practicing homosexual/bisexual, (Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:27), 2) alcohol, tobacco, or drug abuse, 3) criminal behavior of any kind.
CLASS TIMES
Kindergarten – 5th Grade 8:30
a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jr. High 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Children are to go DIRECTLY to the gym. There will be no running, use of balls, rowdy or loud activity before students are dismissed to their classrooms at 8:15 a.m. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. should go directly to their classrooms. Parents are asked not to wait in the hallways or near the school “EXIT” signs for their children at school dismissal time. Students will be loaded into cars from the sanctuary doors. Parents should write a note or call the office if someone different will be picking up their child.
It is best for the parent to leave the child with his/her teacher on the first full day of school. When the parent remains in the classroom, the period of adjustment is more difficult for both child and teacher.
CLASS SIZES
Classroom sizes for Cape Christian School have been set as follows: kindergarten - maximum of 20 per class with a new class established when 26 have applied for enrollment; 1st grade - maximum of 23 with a new class established when 32 have applied for enrollment; 2nd - 8th grades - maximum of 25 with a new class established when 34 have applied for enrollment.
TARDIES
Elementary School begins at 8:30 a.m. Students should have all their belongings put away and be seated in his/her desk when the bell rings at 8:30. Students who do not have belongings put away and are not seated in the classroom by the 8:35 bell must report to the office for an admittance slip.
Jr. High begins at 8:15 a.m. Students who are not in their homeroom and prepared for class at 8:15 a.m. are considered tardy and must report to the office for an admittance slip.
Students arriving late to school cause a disruption to the classroom schedule and flow of activities. The first 30 minutes of the day are spent taking roll and lunch count, receiving instruction for daily work, and having Bible class. All of these activities are important. Late students disrupt the class, cause a delay for all students, and cause duplicate work for the teacher. Considering these problems, and in an effort to encourage promptness, the school board has adopted the following policy:
3 unexcused tardies in a semester = Elementary: sitting recess for a minimum of 5
and a maximum of 15 minutes Jr. High: 15–30 minutes of after school detention
5 unexcused tardies in a quarter = 1 day suspension *
8 unexcused tardies in a semester = 1 day suspension *
If 5 days of suspension are accumulated due to persistent tardies, the matter will be brought before the school board for consideration and possible dismissal of the student.
*A day of suspension means the child will not be allowed to make up the work missed while not in school that day.
LATE ARRIVAL AND LEAVING EARLY
Students arriving after 9:30 a.m. are no longer considered tardy but to have been absent for a portion of the day. Once the student arrives at school, he/she must be signed in and out through the office.
Please notify the school office if you need to pick your student up early from school. The teacher will send the student to the office at the appropriate time and the class will not be interrupted.
All students leaving school early must be signed out by a parent in the school office.
ABSENCES
There are 4 types of excused absences:
1. Illness of the student
2. Emergency at home (limited)
3. Serious illness or death of a family member
4. Pre-arranged trips with parents with approval by the principal
In case of an absence, the parent should call the school office before 9:45 a.m. and leave a message explaining the reason for the absence. Arrangements can be made at this time to pick up the student’s work, and parents are encouraged to do so if you know the student will be absent for several days. Students receive 1 day for each day of an excused absence to complete make-up work.
Students absent due to pre-arranged trips with parents must make arrangements for make-up work with the teacher prior to the student’s last day of attendance. Make-up work will be due the day the student returns to class.
It is considered the primary responsibility of 7th and 8th grade students (not parents or teachers) to obtain and complete make-up work when they miss class for any reason.
Excessive absences may result in dismissal from school. The Advisory Board will review absences of students who miss more than 10 days in a semester or 20 days in a year.
The parents of a student who fails a grade must submit a written request for re-enrollment to the Advisory Board if they wish the child to repeat the grade at CCS. An interview may be requested by either the Advisory Board or the student’s parents prior to a decision on whether to allow re-enrollment.
(Parents of students who are in danger of not being ready to move on to the next grade level at the end of a school year will be contacted prior to the end of the 3rd quarter regarding possible recommendation for retention at the same grade level.)
ILLNESS
Cape Christian School does not employ a school nurse. Students who are injured or become ill while at school will be directed to the school office where school personnel will assess the student’s needs.
IN CASE OF SICKNESS: Please keep your child home if he/she has any of the following symptoms:
1. Has run a temperature of 100 in the past 24 hours
2. Has had nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in the past 24 hours
3. Head lice – students must be cleared in school office before returning to class
4. Has a rash of unknown origin or of a contagious nature
5. Any other illness of a contagious nature or when the student is obviously unable to concentrate in the classroom
A child’s parents will be contacted to pick him/her up should any of the above symptoms develop while he/she is at school. First aid is administered for minor cuts, bites, and stings.
MEDICATION: We do not keep a stock of medication on hand except a form of acetaminophen (Tylenol, etc.). This medication is given only if written consent has been given by the parent or a parent can be reached by phone for consent.
Prescription medicine should be given at home whenever possible. Medicine that is to be given 3 times a day can be given when the child gets up, after school, and before bed. Prescription medicine sent to school should be brought to the principal’s office upon arrival at school. It should be in the original bottle labeled with the child’s name and directions for use.
Parents of students with asthma should notify the teacher and/or principal and provide information on where an inhaler is kept and when the student should use it.
Please call the school office before 9:45 a.m. if your child will be absent. The teacher will be notified and can prepare make-up work for the student. Make-up work will be ready at 3:00 p.m. unless other arrangements can be made with the teacher to pick the work up earlier. You may collect the make-up work from the office at the arranged time or have it sent home with a brother or sister. Children will be allowed 1 day for every day of an excused absence to complete make-up work after returning to school. (It is not necessary to pick up work for your child if he/she will be absent only one day, but is strongly advised if the student will be out several days.)
Students should have all homework ready to turn in and be prepared to take any tests or quizzes assigned for the day of absence on the day they return to school.
For example: If a student is in school on Monday but is ill Tuesday and Wednesday, that student will be responsible to have homework ready to turn in and be prepared to take any tests assigned for Tuesday. The student will have 2 days to complete work and tests assigned on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Students absent due to pre-arranged trips with parents must make arrangements for make-up work with the teacher prior to the student’s last day of attendance. Make-up work will be due the day the student returns to class.
It is considered the primary responsibility of 6th- 8th grade students (not parents or teachers) to obtain and complete make-up work when they miss class for any reason.
Educational field trips are sometimes organized by the classroom teacher. Parents are often asked to volunteer to help with transportation and supervision of students on these field trips. Please keep the following pointers in mind when you volunteer to help on a field trip:
1. Parents attending a field trip will be assigned supervisory responsibilities. Students assigned to your care will remain under your care for the duration of the trip. If a student is uncooperative or becomes a discipline problem, please refer him/her to the teacher immediately.
2. Parents attending a field trip should plan to follow the class schedule under the direction of the classroom teacher. Please do not plan personal activities during the field trip time.
3. Parents providing transportation for students must have a current approved “Parent Driver Form” on file in the school office. These forms will be made available to all parents at the beginning of each school year. Drivers must have a minimum liability insurance coverage of $100,000 liability per person for bodily injury, $300,000 liability per incident for bodily injury for all vehicle occupants, and $50,000-$100,000 liability for property damage on any vehicle used to transport students.
LIBRARY BOOK SELECTION POLICY
Books selected for the library may not all be Christian and may not be acceptable to every family. Because it is the school’s desire to teach students to critically evaluate what they read, some non-Christian materials will be included. It is important for parents to know that they should be actively involved in helping their children evaluate what they read and further censor where they feel it is necessary.
While the library staff and administration make every effort to acquire appropriate material for the library, books containing inappropriate language or themes may occasionally find their way to our library shelves. A parent who becomes aware of a book he/she feels contains objectionable material should make a verbal or written complaint to the librarian detailing his/her concern. The librarian will respond in writing to the complaint. If the issue remains unresolved, the parent may request a meeting with the principal and/or Advisory Board.
TELEPHONE
Students will not be permitted to use the telephone except in cases of emergency or at the direction of a teacher. Forgetting homework is not considered an emergency.
Students are not permitted to carry cell phones at school.
VISITORS
All visitors must sign in and out at the school office. Each classroom is equipped with the number of chairs needed for class. Please do not ask to bring other children to school during a routine school day.
INDOOR RECESS POLICY
Students will be kept indoors for recess and P.E. only on days when the temperature is 28 degrees or below. (Wind chill factors will be given consideration in our determination.) PLEASE SEND PROPER OUTDOOR WEAR WITH YOUR CHILDREN (coat, hat, gloves) as they will be expected to go outside unless the temperature dips to 28 degrees or it is raining.
BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS
If Cape Christian School must close due to inclement weather, announcements will be aired on the following stations:
KFVS-TV Channel 12
KZIM-AM 960 Radio
Cape Christian School allows 3 days in the school calendar in case of dismissal for bad weather conditions. If more than 3 days are missed, we will add up to two days to the end of the school calendar and/or use scheduled holidays, making up as many days as possible. Except in dire circumstances, we will not add days beyond the Friday following the last scheduled day of school.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CCS has a Crisis Management Manual in the school office. Parents may come to the office and request to see the manual at any time. Below is a brief description of fire, tornado, and earthquake procedures.
IN CASE OF FIRE: The fire evacuation signal will be a continuous buzzing of the alarm. A copy of the evacuation route is posted in each room. Students are to leave the building in line in an orderly manner. Everyone remains outside until the “all clear” signal is given.
IN CASE OF TORNADO: The tornado alarm will consist of short, repeated rings of the bell and/or the city alarm system. Student will move to the designated area for their class, kneel down facing the wall, and cover their heads with their hands.
IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE: Students will seek immediate cover under a desk or table. As soon as the shaking stops, students will leave the building immediately, following the same evacuation route they would use in case of fire.
Teachers take a class roster any time students are evacuated and take roll as soon as they arrive in the designated area to assure that all students are present.
MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Cape Christian School carries secondary medical liability insurance. This is secondary coverage and a claim must first be filed with your family medical insurance carrier.
In accordance with state law and school policy, school staff is obligated under penalty of fine and jail term to report the reasonable suspicion of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or child neglect. The school may or may not contact parents in advance of making a report to authorities. The clear intent of the law, based on the seriousness of the crimes listed above, is to mandate that a report of “reasonable suspicion” of abuse be made. School staff will make such reports in the best interest of the affected child and do not, once reasonable suspicion is established, have any legal alternative except to make the report to the proper authorities for their investigation and review.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR POLICIES
1. No CD players, radios, cell phones, remote controlled cars, or electronic games are allowed at school.
2. Foul language or questionable slang expressions will not be allowed.
3. Name calling or any derogatory remarks toward another person will not be permitted.
4. All faculty and staff will be shown continual respect by the students.
5. Any form of weapons, tobacco, drugs, or alcoholic beverages will not be permitted on the school premises at any time.
6. Abusive or disruptive behavior, hitting, stealing, tripping, pranks, or tampering with another person’s personal property will not be allowed.
CLASSROOM RULES & CONSEQUENCES
Classroom rules are distributed at the beginning of each school year. They are as follows:
Students will behave in an appropriate, Christ-like manner at all times (Matt. 7:12).
Students will respect the school, classmates, teachers, and other school community members.
Students will listen carefully and follow directions.
Students will be prepared for class.
Elementary Class Consequences:
The consequences for not following the classroom rules in K - 2nd grades are as follows: loss of 1 card - warning, 2 cards - lose 5 minutes of recess, 3 cards - lose 10 minutes of recess, 4 cards - lose all recess and a note home, 5 cards - sent to principal’s office and the parents may be notified to pick the student up for the remainder of the day.
The consequences for not following the classroom rules in 3rd - 5th grades are as follows: loss of 1 card - warning, 2 cards, - loss of recess, 3 cards - write spelling words twice and a note will go home, 4 cards - sent to the principal’s office and parents may be contacted to pick the student up for the remainder of the day, depending on the severity of the offenses.
Junior High Class Consequences:
Students will be assigned detention for continued infractions of school and classroom rules. Detentions are assigned in 15 minute increments based on the severity of the infraction and are served after school on the assigned day.
*DETENTION:
Teachers will assign detention to students in Junior High for excessive tardies, late homework, and discipline problems. Detention will be served after school on the assigned day under the supervision of a designated staff member. The student will be expected to sit at a desk without talking or moving around. The only activity permitted during this time is completion of homework. If the detention is assigned for late homework, the student is required to work on the late homework assignment during detention until it is satisfactorily completed. Detention will begin at 3:05 and be assigned in 15 minute increments. Depending on the severity of the rule infraction, the student may be assigned more than one day of detention. The parent will be notified by note or phone call the date the detention is to be served and the time the student should be picked up. The parent must sign the student out of detention when he/she comes to pick the student up. Students will not be allowed to participate in after school activities on a day they serve detention.
THERE WILL BE NO TOLERANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS:
1. Cheating: The assignment will be taken and the student will
receive a “0" for the work. (Students voluntarily supplying work for other
students to copy will receive the same consequences as the student doing the
copying.) Parents will be notified. Students should avoid any appearance of
cheating (no papers on his/her desk, no open books, etc.). Multiple incidents
of cheating will result in suspension from school.
2. Hitting, Kicking, Pushing, Pinching, or Spitting: Students who resort to violence will be sent immediately to the principal’s office, and the parent may be notified to pick the student up for the remainder of the day. Severe incidents will result in suspension from school.
SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL
In-School Suspension: A student will be isolated from his/her classmates during the school day. He/she will be given class work to complete and all grades will be recorded. In-school suspension will be for a period of 1 - 3 days and will be the result of actions such as the following: use of profanity, indecent actions, fighting or threatening to hit another student or staff member, stealing, lying/deception, cheating, direct rebellion and open defiance against authority, loss of cards resulting in being sent to the principal’s office.
Out of School Suspension: A student will not be allowed to attend school and will receive a “0" for any recorded grades for the time of the suspension. Suspension will be for a period of 1 - 3 days and will be the result of severe or repeated incidents of the following: use of profanity, indecent actions, fighting or threatening to hit another student or staff member, endangering the life, health, or safety of others, stealing, lying/deception, cheating, direct rebellion and open defiance against authority, loss of cards resulting in being sent to the principal’s office.
LUNCHROOM CONDUCT
Students are to maintain orderly conduct according to the instruction given by the supervisor of proper cafeteria etiquette when being served lunch. Quiet talking is permissible. Children are responsible to clean the table around where they have eaten and return the tray to the kitchen per instructions given by the lunchroom supervisor. Parents occasionally stop in to have lunch with their child. This can be a very special time for the child; however, please remember that lunchroom rules need to be followed by both the parent and student.
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
The school building is like the students’ place of business. It is where at least 6 1/2 hours a day will be spent. The condition in which we find our school is a result of our own actions. It is only reasonable to:
1. Keep classrooms, halls, and grounds free from litter.
2. Keep feet off furnishings and not to sit on top of desks, tables, or chair tops.
3. Be charged for property that becomes damaged. In case of lost textbooks, the student will be charged for the total price of replacement.
FLAG SALUTE
We ask all CCS students to assist in seeing that the proper respect is given our flag. Boys are to remove hats or caps, placing them with the right hand over the heart. Boys without hats and girls salute the flag by placing the right hand over the heart. This position is maintained throughout the pledge.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A Christian school is made up of people - parents, administrators, teachers, and students. As with any organization, disagreements and misunderstandings will occasionally arise. God has set forth a pattern for solving these problems in Matthew 18:15-17. The issue should be dealt with on the lowest level possible. Parents should talk to teachers about student problems before they talk to the principal or other parents. If the situation remains unresolved, the matter should prayerfully and in an orderly fashion move upward in the school organizational structure, with every consideration given to confidentiality. The staff of CCS and the CCS Advisory Board will endeavor to follow the principles set forth in the ACSI brochure entitled “The Matthew 18 Principle for Solving School Problems,” written by Dr. Paul A. Kienel. (Copies of the brochure are available in the school office.)
UNIFORM POLICY
POLO SHIRTS:
SOLID RED OR ROYAL BLUE, pique oxford short/long sleeve with monogram/embroidery
Guy’s Uniform – with monogram CCS Lands’ End – with monogram CCS Kidstop – with embroidery CCS Lands’ End Logo # - 0415493K & School # 9000-7456-8 Penney’s – uniform catalogue with embroidery style #2, royal blue in boy’s only (girls should order boys)
SOLID WHITE, pique oxford short/long sleeve, with collar, button placket, and no pocket
May be purchased from any source – If you purchase the white shirt from Guy’s Uniform or Kidstop you may have the appropriate monogram or embroidery applied. CCS is not required on white shirts.
TURTLENECK:
SOLID WHITE, RED, OR ROYAL BLUE may be purchased from any source – NO MONOGRAM
SWEATSHIRTS:
RED with approved monogram or appliqué RED & ROYAL BLUE with approved monogram purchased from Guy’s Uniforms purchased from Lands’ End Logo # -0377438K & School # - 9000-7456-8 SOLID WHITE may be purchased from any source – NO MONOGRAM
BLOUSE:
SOLID WHITE, short or long sleeve, with Peter Pan collar may be purchased from any source
CARDIGAN:
RED, NAVY OR WHITE May be purchased from any source but colors must closely match uniform colors.
SLACKS/SHORTS:
NAVY SLACKS & WALKING SHORTS Approved sources include:
Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer brands – available at Guy’s Uniforms
French Toast Brand – available at Kidstop, Sears, Target, & other sources
Michael James and New Moves brands – available at JC Penney – navy only approved*
Crossbow pants – available at the Dollar General Store – navy only approved*
Dickies Brand – available at Buchheits Lands’ End – catalogue only; no side pockets or
(No worn, torn or faded material. Style can be flat front or pleated. Be sure the colors match.)
KHAKI SLACKS & WALKING SHORTS Approved sources include:
Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer brands – available at Guy’s Uniforms
French Toast Brand – Available at Kidstop, Sears, Target & other sources
Dickies brand – available at Buchheits Lands’ End – catalogue only
*PLEASE NOTE THAT JC PENNEY AND DOLLAR GENERAL STORE BRANDS ARE APPROVED FOR NAVY ONLY! THEIR KHAKI COLORS DO NOT MATCH THE SCHOOL COLORS.
SKORT:
NAVY OR KHAKI not more than 3 inches above the knee Approved sources include:
Guy’s Uniforms Dickies brand – available at Buchheits Lands’ End – catalogue only
SKIRT:
NAVY with kick pleat and not more than 3 inches above the knee
Guy’s Uniform is the only approved source
JUMPER:
NAVY with kick pleat and not to be more than 3 inches above the knee
Guy’s Uniform is the only approved source
BELT:
BLACK, NAVY, or BROWN belt must be worn with pants and shorts.
SOCKS/TIGHTS:
WHITE, RED, ROYAL BLUE, OR NAVY (leggings/leg warmers are NOT uniform)
may be purchased from any source – colors must match school colors
SCHOOL T-SHIRT: Students are allowed to wear the CCS t-shirt (short or long-sleeved) and either uniform shorts or jeans on Fridays. Jeans must fit at the waist and students must tuck in their shirts and wear an approved belt. T-shirts are ordered through the school office.
SCHOOL JACKET: Polartec (pullover or full-zipper) jackets may be ordered from Lands End. These are the only jackets allowed to be worn inside the classroom. School #9000-7456-8, Lands End Logo #0377438K. Please confirm with Lands End that the thread color for the logo is white.
Classroom temperatures vary. Some students may be warm and other students feel cold. The only items allowed inside the classroom are the uniform sweatshirts, red, blue or white cardigan sweaters, and school jackets.
Students are expected to be in uniform every day except for special announced days. Students out of uniform will sit all recess that day. Repeated violation will result in the student not being allowed to attend class until proper uniform is obtained.
The principal has final authority regarding uniforms and the appropriateness of jewelry, make-up, and haircuts.
Please make note of several points:
· Shirts must be tucked in.
· Socks are required, even with sandals.
· Shoes should be suitable for school activities (tennis shoes should be worn on P.E. days). Sandals must have a strap in back.
· Oxford shirts must be of the pique material – not the smooth knit.
· There is a specific style of embroidery approved for the red and royal blue shirts. The embroidery thread is navy.
· If you want the white shirts embroidered or monogrammed you must purchase the shirt from the sources that monogram and embroider the red and royal blue shirts. It is not required that white shirts be embroidered or monogrammed.
· Khaki colored pants and shorts range in shade from very dark to very light. Be sure the khaki clothes you choose match the school color.
· Red is another color with many shades. Be sure the red clothes you choose match the school red.
If you have any questions regarding the shade or style of an article, just bring it by the office for comparison.
REPORT CARDS
Grades will be reported to parents at the end of each quarter. In the event of poor performance or an extreme drop in grades, a mid-quarter report will be sent home.
Parent conferences will be scheduled at the end of the first quarter. Special conferences may be scheduled with the teacher throughout the year to address a specific problem.
Parents must sign the report card and return it each quarter.
GRADE SCALE
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A |
100 - 95 |
C |
76 - 74 |
Honor Roll is calculated for 4th – 8th grades using a 4 point scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.
A Honor Roll: The student must have at least a 3.8 on the 4 point scale.
B Honor Roll: The student must have at least a 3.5 on the 4 point scale.
Students receiving a “U” in any special class or conduct area or an excessive amount of detention will NOT be placed on any honor roll.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Teachers will conduct the parent-teacher conferences at the end of the first quarter on an appointment basis, devoting approximately 15 minutes for each conference.
Other conferences may be scheduled throughout the year by appointment with teachers or the principal.
HOMEWORK
All homework assignments have the same educational value as classroom assignments and are not “busy work”.
ELEMENTARY GRADES:
As a general rule, homework should not take more than 10 minutes times the grade level of the child. However, there are students who do not use class time wisely or work slowly and may require more time to complete his/her assignments.
Reading cards are used in 1st – 2nd grade and must be signed on nights that reading homework is assigned. Assignment sheets are used in 3rd – 5th grades. Assignment sheets must be signed nightly, even if no homework is assigned. Many times tests are listed several days ahead on the assignment sheet and will help the student and parent plan ahead. There will be consequences for not having a reading card or assignment sheet signed.
Late Homework: Late homework will receive a grade reduction of 10 points per day with the student receiving a “0” for the assignment if it is not returned within 5 days. The student will receive an “I” (incomplete) on the report card until all work has been satisfactorily completed and turned in to the teacher. It is not acceptable for a student to decide not to complete an assignment and take a “0”. All assignments must be completed.
JUNIOR HIGH GRADES:
Junior High students are responsible to keep track of assignments for each class. Students may have several teachers during the course of a day, and the homeroom teacher will not have access to assignments made by other teachers. Teachers will work with 6th grade students at the beginning of the year on organizational skills and on keeping up with assignments. It is up to the student to apply these principles.
Late Homework: Late homework will be graded in the following manner:
1 day late – 10 point reduction in grade
2 days late – 20 point reduction in grade
3 days late – the student will receive a “0” for the assignment and be given a 30 minute after school homework detention every day until the assignment is satisfactorily completed
Please note that late homework is to be turned in to the appropriate teacher by 8:15 a.m. regardless of the scheduled class time. Late homework can be turned in to the homeroom teacher only if the teacher that assigned the homework is not on campus at 8:15 that morning.
TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY
In addition to teacher supervision while the lab is in use, appropriate filters and blocking software are installed on the computers. The following rules and responsibilities apply to all users of Cape Christian School technology:
Ø Non-educational internet use, including e-mail and instant messaging, is prohibited.
Ø Disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information without permission from the principal is prohibited.
Ø Examining, copying, modifying or deleting files and/or data belonging to other users without their prior consent is prohibited.
Ø Use of school technology for soliciting, advertising, fund-raising, commercial purposes or for financial gain is prohibited.
Ø Accessing fee services is prohibited. Any person accessing fee services without permission is responsible for all charges incurred.
Ø Persons using school technology are required to obey all laws, including copyright, privacy, defamation and obscenity laws. The school will give assistance to local, state or federal officials for the investigation and prosecution of persons using school technology in violation of any law.
Ø Use of school technology (including e-mail and internet) to access, view, or disseminate information that includes insulting or fighting words, threats of violence or defamation of character including race, religion, or ethnic origin, is prohibited.
Ø Use of school technology (including e-mail and internet) to access, view, or disseminate information that is indecent, vulgar, pornographic, obscene, harmful to minors, or libelous is prohibited.
Ø Unauthorized, deliberate, or negligent acts that damage or disrupt technology, alter its normal performance, or cause it to malfunction are prohibited.
STUDENT RECORDS
Records are maintained for all students attending Cape Christian School. The grades, failures (if any), activities, attitude, conduct, and successes are all recorded and filed in the student’s permanent record.
Records are released to requesting schools when all fees have been paid in full and the parents have signed the appropriate release form. Parents may view the student’s permanent file upon request. All other persons requesting to view a student’s permanent file must have written permission of the custodial parent or legal guardian, or a court order.
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
Group, standardized achievement tests will be given during the fourth quarter. The teacher will prepare the students in the basic skills necessary to compete on the competency basis at the state or national level.
Parents are notified when the test results are received. To date, CCS students consistently average above grade level.
HEALTH FORMS AND CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATIONS
The Missouri Law requires a certificate of immunization for all students enrolled in school. Immunization can be taken care of through your physician or local health department authorities. NO CHILD MAY BE ADMITTED TO CLASS UNTIL IMMUNIZATIONS ARE COMPLETED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF)
PURPOSE OF THE PTF
The purpose of the PTF is to serve as a service organization to aid the school and its families. The purpose is also to foster fellowship among parents and teachers, which will ultimately bring the home and school into close relationship. The desire of the PTF is to aid families in their understanding of Christian education, to make them ultimately more effective in the rearing of their children, and to encourage them to become more loyal and committed to the school.
FUNDRAISERS
In order to keep the cost of tuition as low as possible, there will be several fundraisers sponsored by the PTF during the school year. Each family’s participation is necessary as we work together to keep the cost of Christian Education as affordable as possible. The PTF raises thousands of dollars each year which make a tremendous impact on our budget.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
PHILOSOPHY
We believe sports at CCS should build pride among the participants and support among the student body. All activities within an individual sports program should exemplify the school’s and athletic department’s policies, procedures and philosophy. We, who are concerned with the educational development of boys and girls through athletics, feel that a properly controlled and well-organized sports program meets the students’ needs for self-expression, mental alertness, and physical growth. It is our aim to maintain a program that is sound in purpose and will further the students’ educational maturity. With the humility that comes through putting Christ first, we endeavor to win without arrogance, greed, or malice. We can be gracious in defeat and modest in victory.
Currently, CCS offers basketball for both girls and boys in 5th – 8th grades. In the future, additional sports programs may be added based upon interest, parental support, availability of coaches, and funding.
ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT
It is expected that all CCS athletes, coaches, and fans representing the school will display an attitude of Christ-likeness before, during, and after the athletic event. This includes attitudes toward our own team members, coaches, opposing teams, fans, and officials. All athletes are expected to be examples and must show forth attitudes and conduct that are above reproach. During home games, opposing teams and their fans are to be treated as honored guests. Coaches reserve the right to suspend a team member from practices and games if they feel the player is not displaying an attitude of Christ-likeness during these times.
Respect for officials and coaches must be displayed regardless of the decisions that are made during practices and games. (And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ Jesus forgave you. Ephesians 4:32)
ELIGIBILITY
Before a student can participate in a competitive sport at CCS, he/she must meet the following requirements.
· The student must have no less than a C- in any class or receive a “U” in any conduct area (5th graders only).
· The student must have a physical within the year before he/she can practice or play and compete.
· The athletic fee must be submitted by the deadline established by the school. This fee supports the athletic budget and is used to purchase things such as uniforms, equipment, and awards and to pay officiating expenses.
· Students must be in attendance at school the day of a game in order to participate in the game.
· Students must be in attendance at school the day after any extra-curricular activity, unless an excused notice, signed by a parent, is given to the office.
1. The excuse “I was too tired” IS NOT an excused absence.
2. If a student receives an unexcused absence for the above reason he/she will not participate in the next game.
· Parents must agree to be responsible for getting their athlete to, and home from, games.
· The parent or guardian and student must complete a CCS Statement of Commitment and medical release form.
· The parents must attend the pre-season parent meeting or make arrangements with the coach for that sport.
· Any student assigned to after school detention will not be allowed to practice or
play in a game on that day.
· Any student suspended from school will also be suspended from practice and games during the time of suspension.
· The use of alcohol, cigarettes, or other drugs is strictly prohibited and will result in the removal of the player from all athletics for a minimum of 30 days.
* There may be circumstances concerning a student’s eligibility that are not covered by the above stipulations, therefore the school administration will make the final decision concerning eligibility.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Student-athletes must maintain at least a grade of C- or better in each academic subject to be eligible to participate in CCS athletic events. A grade below a C- in any subject (or a “U” in behavior in 5th grade) on a report card will disqualify an athlete from participating until the next report card is issued. A player’s eligibility for any sports that begin prior to a current year’s report card being issued will be determined by the report card from the 4th quarter of the previous school year. Teachers will check all athletes’ grades every 2 weeks and report students whose average has fallen below the “C-” level in any subject or who are in danger of receiving a “U” in conduct to the principal and coach. Those students will be ineligible to practice or play in a game until the next progress report is issued.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Athletes are required to be in school for at least half of the day’s regularly scheduled classes in order to practice or play that day, unless a valid reason is given to the coach ahead of time, or there is a family emergency.
PARTICIPATION
Team members are expected to attend all practices and games. Failure to do so will result in less playing time during games. Frequent and regular absenteeism will result in suspension from games or dismissal from the team.
TEAM MEMBER SELECTION
Coaches determine which players will make up a particular team. There will be a maximum number of players for each team. “Cuts” will occur when more than the maximum number of players tries out for a team. It is the responsibility of each coach to meet individually with players who are cut, explain the reason why they were cut, answer any question the athlete may have, and offer suggestions to help the athlete improve.
PLAY TIME
Determining how much playing time each team member earns is at the discretion of the head coach. Playing time is a privilege and must be earned. The coach should be notified in advance when a student will miss practice.
5th & 6th Grade Team:
Instruction and active participation is our primary concern, and it is our goal that every athlete participates in every contest as long as he/she is regularly attending practice and abiding by team rules. Coaches are expected to play all eligible players in each game. However, this does not mean that every player will receive the identical amount of playing time.
7th & 8th Grade Teams:
Concepts of competition and role-playing within a team setting will play a greater role in the decision regarding playing time and may result in some athletes not playing in some contests. Coaches are encouraged to play all eligible players in each game during the regular season.
DRESS
Games are special events, and for these special activities athletes will be required to dress accordingly. Team members are to be examples to their peers and representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ and CCS. A neat and well-dressed appearance is asked of all athletes. All CCS athletes must be in proper school uniform when attending a home or away game.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Cape Christian School is to educate each child in a Christ-centered atmosphere in which the student can feel loved, respected and secure. The curriculum is designed to maintain Christ as the center of all academic instruction. Students are challenged in a traditional setting and expectations for achievement are high. The development of Christian character and academic excellence are the core of the educational process for the child.