Elementary School Handbook - Ontario Christian Schools

Table of Contents
General Information ........................................................................................................................ 1
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................... 1
Administration ............................................................................................................................ 1
Daily Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 1
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
A. Welcome ............................................................................................................................. 2
B. School Accreditations and Memberships ............................................................................ 2
C. School Policy of Non-discrimination.................................................................................. 2
II. School/Home Relationships .................................................................................................... 3
A. School as an Extension of Your Home ............................................................................... 3
B. School Communications ..................................................................................................... 3
C. Parent Support ..................................................................................................................... 3
D. Parent organizations ............................................................................................................ 3
E. Campus Visitors .................................................................................................................. 4
F. Financial Information.......................................................................................................... 4
III. Academic Program.............................................................................................................. 5
A. PK – 12 System ................................................................................................................... 5
B. Elementary School Curriculum........................................................................................... 5
C. Attendance Requirement ..................................................................................................... 5
D. Special Curriculum Offerings ............................................................................................. 5
E. Special Support and Services .............................................................................................. 6
IV. Testing, Grading, Academic Policies.................................................................................. 7
A. Standardized Testing Program ............................................................................................ 7
B. Grading Scale ...................................................................................................................... 7
C. Grade Reporting .................................................................................................................. 7
D. Parent-Teacher Conferences ............................................................................................... 7
E. Homework........................................................................................................................... 7
F. Make-up Work .................................................................................................................... 7
V. Campus Life ............................................................................................................................ 8
A. Attendance .......................................................................................................................... 8
B. Tardy Policy ........................................................................................................................ 9
C. Campus Hours ..................................................................................................................... 9
D. Appearance and Dress......................................................................................................... 9
E. Communication ................................................................................................................. 10
F. Lunch ................................................................................................................................ 11
G. Chapel ............................................................................................................................... 11
H. Lost and Found ................................................................................................................. 11
I. Fees and Financial Policy ................................................................................................. 12
J. Textbooks .......................................................................................................................... 12
K. Physical Education ............................................................................................................ 12
L. Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 12
M. School Supplies ............................................................................................................. 12
N. Awards .............................................................................................................................. 12
O. Campus Rules ................................................................................................................... 13
P. Christian Respect and Lifestyle ........................................................................................ 13