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Should you ever have a question or concern about these policies, please do not hesitate to contact the school’s administrator or your child’s classroom teacher.
All the world belongs to God. We have been created to
glorify Him. In obedience, we learn about the world, exercise stewardship over
that world, and seek to restore the
As a student of
· Children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enroll in 5K
· Children must be four years old on or before September 1 to enroll in 4K
· Children must be three years old on or before September 1 to enroll in 3K
·
· Pre-registration is held each February for current families
· A pre-registration fee for the early childhood classes is required
· Registration will be in May for all current families
· Families not current with tuition must make arrangements with Finance Committee
· Interested parents meet first with the Administrator
· Parents must complete an Application for Admission Form
· Parents will also meet with representatives of the Finance Committee
· Parents will sign an enrollment contract designating tuition payments
· All parents will be sent a monthly tuition statement
· Tuition must be paid July through June on a regular basis as scheduled at registration
· Tuition may be paid using Tuition Autopay (automatic withdrawals)
· Tuition payments may also be mailed or dropped off at the school office
· Payments for extended care sessions must be paid at quarterly registration
· Parents must contact a Finance Committee member if unable to pay on current basis
· Accounts not paid monthly or in advance will be considered delinquent
· A $100 service charge will be assessed if current tuition is not paid by June 30
· Parents must meet with the Finance Committee to make payment arrangements
· A collection agency may be used for delinquent tuition for previously enrolled children
· The Finance Committee may recommend non-acceptance of student with delinquent tuition
12:30 Lunch ends for grades 5K-5; Recess begins for grades 5K-5
·
Parent must inform school office of a child's
whole or partial day absence
·
Parents must provide reason for absence within
at least 30 minutes of the absence
·
Parents must when possible inform the office of
absences in advance
·
The student will be required to complete missed
work as designated by the teacher
· Generally, number of days absent will determine the number of days allowed to make up work
· Parents will meet with teacher if absences occur ten or more days in a semester
· Absences over 20% or more could result in grade level retention
· All communicable diseases must be reported to the school office as soon as possible
· All immunizations must be up-to-date as required by state law-Chapter 89
·
Forms must be completed for medical, personal or
religious exemptions
· School closing will be announced on WHBL, 1330 AM.
·
If the Sheboygan Public Schools close for
inclement weather, we will also be closed
· All students arriving late must report to the school office
· All students must remain in office until 8:30AM and not disrupt classroom devotions
· Simple tardy -student a few minutes late for the start of the school day or any class
· Three simple tardies will add up to a behavior detention
· Major tardy -student arrives after the 8:30 AM bell.
· Major tardy will require the missed time to be made up that day after school
· Age appropriate chapel services held each week for students, Grades K-2,Grades 3-5
· Once a month large-group chapel service is held for grade K-5
--(see Department Philosophy and Goals at School Web-site)
· Multi-grade grouping of students
· Scheduled twice a year for six sessions
· Topics are interest areas not usually covered in regular academic curriculum
· Led by teachers, parents, and presenters from outside the school
· Integrates academics with the reality of God's creation and life in the community
· Busses will be used for field trips farther than walking distance from school
· Chaperones are required when appropriate for the class size and grade level
· Signed permission slips required for all students to participate in field trips
· Parents will sign a general permission slip for walking field trips at registration
The following grading scale is used by the teachers in grades four through eight:
100 - 97 A 80 - 77 C
96 - 94 A- 76 - 74 C-
93 - 91 B+ 73 - 71 D+
90 - 87 B 70 - 67 D
86 - 84 B- 66 - 64 D-
83 - 81 C+ 63 - 0 F
· Communication between staff and parents is extremely important
· Parents should feel free to contact the child’s teacher with any concerns
· Family Directory lists teachers’ phone numbers and e-mail addresses
· Appointment should be made for longer discussions between teacher and parent
· Written report of each child’s progress is sent home at the first Mid-Quarter
· Mid-Quarter reports for all quarters will be sent home for Middle School students
· Report Cards sent home at end of each Quarter
· Parents expected to attend a Parent-Teacher Conference (15min) at end of 1st Quarter
· A graduation ceremony is held for the eighth grade students at the end of the year
· Each graduate will receive a Bible and diploma
· 7th grade students and parents will host a reception after the ceremony
· Multi-grade students will meet together some Fridays
· A staff member will facilitate the discussions and activities
·
Purpose - promote opportunity for spiritual
growth and develop student leadership
· Multi-grade groups meeting once per month for activities
· Staff members lead the groups and coordinate unity building activities
· Purpose - growing together in Christ, promoting school wide family atmosphere and providing leadership opportunities for middle school students
·
Students in grades 5-8 must participate
in our local Speech & Spelling Festival
·
Wisconsin Christian Schools
Speech and Spelling Festival held on a Friday in early
November; the location rotates among the Delavan, Racine, and Randolph schools
·
Selected students will be chosen for
participation in the WCSSSP
Music Festival - Middle School
· All students must participate in our local Solo and Ensemble Music Festival
· Wisconsin Christian School Music Festival is held in the spring of each year.
· WCSMF includes judging of vocal, piano, and instrumental solos and ensembles
· WCSMF includes judging of choirs and bands followed by an evening concert of a mass band and mass choir made up of all students from six or more schools
· Choir and band members must participate in the WCSMF
· Participation is strongly encouraged in the individual or ensemble part of WCSM
· Each student will be scheduled for two Study Hall periods a week
· Purpose is for quiet individual study, will include time of keyboarding practice
·
Middle School students who do not complete their
homework will be assigned to
·
Begins 10 minutes after school dismisses;
students stay for the entire 35 minutes
·
Students may chose to attend on a regular or
spontaneous basis
·
Elementary students may attend
Standardized Testing
· Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given in the fall to students in grades 3,5,6,7
· Wisconsin Knowledge & Concepts Exam will be given in the fall to grades 4,8
· Purpose is for evaluation of student progress and the educational program of SCS
· Middle School schedule of tests posted by
Middle School teachers on calendar in hallway outside Room 3
· Updated at least weekly
·
Posted on school website under “Students”
· Students in grades 5-8 must participate in our local Writing Festival
· Students are encouraged to submit their entries for the Wisconsin Christian Schools Writing Festival; entries are due the third weekend of February
· A portfolio of each student's writing is maintained, Kindergarten through 8th grade
·
The portfolio is given to the students upon
graduation from SCS
· SCS has adopted a “Love and Logic” framework for student behavior and discipline
· Parent training will be made available for this approach
· Students may engage in any activity that does not cause a problem for another student or adult
· Goal is to train students to monitor their own behavior so that it is God-honoring
· School Policies apply to all school sponsored activities such as class trips, WI Christian Schools Festivals, and athletic events, unless modified by teacher
·
Plagiarism of any kind is not permissible
·
Gum at any time in the school building or on school
grounds is not permissible
Appearance
and Student Clothing
· Students should come to school each day dressed appropriately
· Clothing must be consistent with educational tasks and Christian values
· Flip-flops may not be worn because they are unsafe in the school environment
· Middle School students must have a pair of shoes for physical activity at all times
· Elementary students must have an “indoor” and an “outdoor” pair of shoes
· Students in grade 5K – 5 must wear boots and snow pants when snow is on the ground and/or when there is a snow hill on the playground
Elementary School Detention Policy
·
"In-school detention" to be served in
the Monitor room during
· Given to those who misbehave, are disruptive or fail to complete their work
· Conference with teachers, parents, and Administrator if the problem persists
Middle School
Detention Policy
· "After-school detention" to be served that day after school -generally 20 min.
· Given for inappropriate behavior
· Student will be given work tasks designated by teacher
· Students must call home to inform parents of detention
· Parents may request detention served the next day if conflicts with previously scheduled appointment of doctor, dentist, orthodontist, music lesson
· Skipping a detention will result in a double detention the next school day
· Letter will be sent home if three detentions in a 2-week period.
· Conference with parents, teacher, and Administrator if problem persists
·
In-school or out-of-school suspension may be
given if problem continues
Middle School Students Extra Curricular Activities Policy
· Provide value as a supportive element to the total educational process
· Parental help encouraged and needed to offer these activities for our students
· Activities should provide a learning experience for all students
· Activities should be a positive opportunity for Christian development
· Activities should provide understanding of competition, sportsmanship, teamwork
· Any student doing unsatisfactory academic work in class and showing an attitude of not trying to improve his academic skills will be removed from or allowed only limited participation in extra-curricular activities
· Academic eligibility will be determined by staff with administrative approval
· Students who do not follow school behavior guidelines during extra curricular activities could be removed from or allowed only limited participation
· Conduct eligibility will be determined by staff with administrative approval
· Fifth grade students and their parents will be introduced to instruments in the fall
· Fifth grade students are excused from class, usually on Wednesday mornings, for an individual or small group lesson with the band teacher
· There is an additional fee for participation in this program
·
Middle School Band students are required to
attend full band sessions:
·
Middle School Band students will have individual
or small group lessons scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings,
· There is an additional fee for participation in this program
· Students with at least a beginning knowledge in chess may participate
· The Chess Club meets most Fridays after school
· Students may also participate in various area Chess Tournaments
·
Formerly "Odyssey of the Mind"
·
Problem Solving based competition held in the
spring of the year
·
Multi-grade teams are led by parent volunteers
Interscholastic Sports
· Students in 7th & 8th grades may participate in County Soccer League in the fall
· Girls in 7th and 8th grades may participate in Parochial Girls Volleyball Leagues in the fall
· Students in grade 6 may take participate in Soccer and Volleyball if needed to complete the teams
· Basketball is available for 5th graders and 6th graders in the winter
· Students in 7th & 8th grades may participate in the Parochial Basketball League in the winter
· Students who participate in interscholastic sports must have a physical exam before participation
· Physical exams are offered at school in the fall of each year to fifth & seventh grade students
· One physical exam is required for two years unless otherwise required by a physician
· Exam forms may be obtained from athletic director or school office.
· The 7th and 8th grade girls and boys basketball teams participate in the Wisconsin Christian Schools Tournament
· Usually held the third Friday and Saturday in February
· The site alternates between the areas of Waupun-Randolph and Sheboygan-Oostburg
· When the games are played in the Waupun-Randolph area it is necessary for the team members to stay overnight
· Christian Fellowship is one of the goals
· Policy of our school is to require team members to stay overnight with the families of the Waupun-Randolph area
· Likewise, when we host the tournament in our area, we expect our families to host the student athletes from the other areas of the state
· Exceptions to this policy require the approval of both the Athletic Director and Administrator
· Middle School students may participate in the Lakeland College Math Meet
· Usually held the second or third Thursday in November
·
Teams are made up of maximum of four 8th graders
and a minimum of one 6th
· Parent committee organizes special reading projects for students such as "Book It", "Read to Succeed", and reading lock-ins.
· Read to Succeed rewards students who read for 600 or more minutes in six weeks
· Book-It rewards students who reach an assigned reading goal for each month, October through February
·
A “Reading Lock-In” evening event is held in
early Spring for K-5th grade students
Student
Fund Raising Activities
·
Magazine
o Sponsored by the School Board/Administration
o Early September is the time to renew or purchase new magazines
o Students in grades 5-8 participate by selling magazines
o Forty percent of the sale is profit that goes into the Student Activity Fund
· Clean Up Our World
o Sponsored by the School Board/Administration
o Held on a Saturday each spring
o Students, grades 1-8, solicit donations and pledges for picking up trash from area sites
o Proceeds go to the Student Activity Fund.
· The Student Activity Fund is used to pay for student bus transportation on field trips, technology needs, athletic needs, and for other student related activities.
· Our extended day program is designed to provide students with a safe, enriching, and homelike atmosphere when they are not attending classes
· Enrollment in the extended day program is provided for students in the three-year-old preschool classes through fifth grade.
· The extended day house (Sonshine House) has same schedule as our regular school calendar.
· Students may also attend extended day on days they do not have preschool
·
Before School Care begins at
· Parents must enroll in this program in the school office at the beginning of each quarter session of school (August, October, January, and March)
·
In Case
of a School Delay:
·
If
normal operating hours for the Sonshine House are after school resumes,
students can begin attending at their scheduled time.
·
Children
normally scheduled in the Sonshine House on the day of a delay may begin
attending when school resumes, normally 10:15.
·
Both
morning and afternoon 3k and 4k classes are cancelled in the event of a delay.
·
Aftercare
will not be affected by a delay.
·
If
school is cancelled, the Sonshine House is also cancelled.
· Each Wednesday a newsletter, referred to as the Blue Note, containing school information is emailed to parents
· Parents may request to have the Blue Note sent home as a hard copy each week
· Fire Drills are executed monthly
· It is important that students are familiar with all the proper fire exits in the school
· If a particular exit is blocked by smoke or fire, students, following teacher direction, will need to find a different way out of the building
· Students must move out of the building in a quiet, orderly fashion
· A “lockdown” is used when a suspicious individual(s) is in the school building or on the school grounds and appears to be a threat to the students’ health and safety
· When students are informed of a “lockdown”, they must report to the nearest, most convenient school personnel and follow their directions
· All teachers and staff personnel have been instructed in lockdown procedures
·
Tornado Drills are conducted periodically
·
An alarm will be a series of staccato bells
·
Students must take cover in the basement with
special care exercised in using the stairs
· Each spring our students' grandparents are invited to visit the school for a morning
· Our students present a program for them and invite them to their classrooms
· Grandparents are provided with refreshments and lunch
· Hot lunch is served three times a week
· Students must purchase a meal ticket in advance
· Food from hot lunch must not be taken out of the gym
· Students must bring a sack lunch on other days or if they do not have a meal ticket
· One half pint container of 2% white or 1% chocolate milk is available each day for students in full-day five year old kindergarten through eighth grade
· Milk is served at lunch time
· Milk must be paid for annually or at the beginning of each semester
· Ordinarily, the school will not resist or interfere with a non-custodial parent's involvement in school related affairs, or access to the child or the child's records, unless the school is presented with a court order, or comparable legal document, which restricts such involvement or access.
· The school will not "choose sides" between parents
· A non-custodial parent may not take custody of a child or remove the child from school premises, unless the parent presents either a written court order, or a written authorization signed by the custodial parent, which permits such custody
· If the actions of parent(s), custodial or non-custodial, become disruptive to the operations of the school, the school has the right to restrict access by such parent(s) and to take other reasonably necessary action
· The school will accept consent only from the custodial parent, for student activities which require parental consent, unless authority to grant consent is given to the non-custodial parent by a court order or comparable legal document
· Each fall the board will arrange an Open House for parents, teachers, and friends
· Each spring the board arranges an Open House for all prospective families
· The Sheboygan Christian School Association Newsletter is distributed quarterly.
· School Pictures are usually taken in September or early October
· Information is sent home prior to Picture Day
· Students who wish to receive pictures must bring their money on that day
· Pictures are taken of all students, whether they purchase or do not purchase pictures
· Pictures of all students are kept in the student’s cumulative file
REGULATIONS
·
School doors open at
· Grades K-5 must use the east entrance
· Grades 6-8 use north entrance
· The south entrance is locked at all times, visitors will need to use the doorbell
· Generally students should not be at school before 8:00 AM
·
The playgrounds are not supervised before
· All students walking or bicycling must cross the street at the Safety Patrol corners
· After arriving, students must remain on the school grounds until dismissal
·
Middle School students may enter the building
before
· Middle School Room 3 is the designated quiet study room before school
· Middle School Room 2 is the designated group study or social room before school
· Middle School students may be in the gym with teacher supervision
· Middle School students may not loiter in the hallways
· Students should wear helmets and know and obey all safety rules
· Wheeled devices must be walked while on the school sidewalk or school playground
· All bikes must be properly parked and locked to the bike racks
· Rip sticks, scooters and skateboards must be carried into school upon arrival and not used until departure
· Privileges will be denied with three reported violations
·
Classroom,
·
All computer or Internet use must be consistent
with SCS values and behavior
·
Computers may be used only with teacher
supervision
·
Printing may be done with teacher permission and
for school use only
·
Students may not change any of the icons or anything
pre-set on the computers without teacher permission (Automatic detention for
Middle School students)
·
Computers may not be used to access social net-working sites
·
Middle School students may use their school
e-mail account to transfer their own work between home and school
·
Computer and Internet use will be monitored and
could be denied to any student
· No digital devices (i.e. Gameboys, iPods, cell phones, etc) may be used at school or school sponsored events
· If desired for after school use, the device must be kept in the student’s backpack
Dismissal Procedures- end of school day
· If student leaves school during the day, parents must sign them out in the office
· Students who leave must sign in when they return to school
· Middle School students may exit to parking lot when dismissed at end of day
· Students aged 5K – 5th must be supervised to parking lot at end of day
· Parents can enter the building themselves and pick up their child
· Parents can arrange for other parents to pick up their children
· Parents can arrange for a middle school student to walk their child to their car
·
Students who walk home must meet after school at
the
·
Safety Patrols will walk all students to the
intersection of Geele and
·
One Safety Patrol will proceed with some
students to
· All those with rip sticks, scooters etc. must be walked to corners with patrols to cross
· All those riding bikes must walk to the Patrol Corners to be crossed
·
Bus students must meet outside the
Loading and
Unloading Students from Cars
·
Load and unload ONLY on school side curb
·
Do not use the north lane of
·
Do not drop children off on
·
·
Parents picking up 3K-4K students must remove
their cars from the playground parking lot by
·
Parents using the playground parking lot to pick
up students after school should not park before
Lockers -
· All students will be assigned one locker for their use
· No organizational devices should be put in lockers
· Books are to be stored vertically -lockers will be checked weekly
· No food in open containers, no open liquid drink containers
· Only sport bags may be placed on top of lockers during school hours
· Back-packs will be stored in place designated by Homeroom teacher
· Band instruments will be stored in place designated by Homeroom teacher
· Boots ARE NOT to be placed in the lockers
· Anything left overnight on top of the lockers will be confiscated
·
Pictures in lockers must be consistent with
· Items are not to be left on the locker room floor at any time other than class or sports practice times
· Items that are not kept in the lockers will be confiscated and students will need to pay a fine before getting the items back
Lunch Room
Behavior Guidelines
· All food must be eaten in designated areas or taken back home
· No throwing of food will be allowed
· Students must keep their hands off other people's food
· Students must sit while eating
· Students must use an indoor voice while in the lunch room
· Students are not permitted to use the refrigerator or the freezer in the kitchen
· Only middle school students (grades 6-8) are permitted to use the microwave ovens
· Students may not use the dishes and table service from the kitchen
· Plastic spoons will be available if needed
· Students will assist in clean-up as designated by the teachers
· Elementary students are to go outside during recess except during inclement weather
· Middle School students must go outside or to the gym as directed by staff
· No loitering in the hallways or classrooms unless supervised by a teacher
· No snowball throwing without specific teacher permission and supervision
· Frisbees may be used on the playground only with direct teacher supervision
· Elementary students must choose one side, woodchip area or blacktop, and stay there for the entire recess time
· All play is finished when the bell rings; students must go indoors at this time
· Balls may only be bounced on the west (parking lot) side of the school building
· Roller-skating, in-line skating and shoe skating is permitted only on sidewalks
· School authorities will not tolerate any sexual harassment of students
· All contact between students, teachers, and other adult employees must be respectful
· Sexual harassment includes making unwelcome sexual advances, engaging in improper physical contact, making improper sexual comments, or otherwise creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational learning environment
· If a parent/guardian and/or a student has concerns about the nature of any conduct or physical contact by anyone at SCS this should immediately be reported to the administrator, teacher, or school board member
· School authorities will investigate all such reports
· Civil authorities will handle criminal charges
· Anyone found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, termination or criminal charges
· All such reports will be handled discreetly to maintain confidentiality in order to avoid embarrassment and to protect the student and/or parent/guardian making the report
· It should be understood that this school is required by law to report child abuse to the appropriate social agency which protects the rights of individuals in such cases
· Calls to teachers may be made at any time; a voice mailbox maybe utilized
· Important messages will be taken by the secretary and forwarded to teachers during school hours
· Parents may request important messages to be given to their children by the office
· Pupils must have teacher permission to use the room telephone for important calls
· Cell phones may not be used during the school day
·
No toys may be brought from home to be played
with during school hours
· Classroom visits by friends of students must be previously approved by the teacher and administrator
· Maximum length of visit - one full day
Notice of Presence
of Asbestos
·
Cardinal Environmental, Inc. has completed a comprehensive
3-year asbestos re-inspection and management plan for
·
This report is available for inspection during
normal business hours at the office of
·
Copies are available by contacting Cardinal Environmental,
Inc. at
· As a result of the inspection performed by Cardinal Environmental, Inc., asbestos-containing materials (ACBM) were identified and their condition assessed
· An ongoing operations and maintenance program which includes periodic surveillance and re-inspection has been implemented and will remain in effect until all ACBM has been removed from Sheboygan Christian School
These rules have been compiled so that this school may be utilized to the fullest by the Christian community as well as by the community at large. It must be remembered, however, that the primary purpose of this building is to educate the students of this school. Thus, the Board reserves first claim to the use of its own property.
· Application for use of building must be made at least ten (10) days and not earlier than four (4) months prior to use
· Request for equipment must be made at time of application
·
Building must be cleared by
Rental
Regulations for Building Use
· Rental charge for the use of the gym and kitchen for family/social gatherings is $60
· $25.00 deposit is required to reserve and hold a date
·
· Gym use for recreational purposes only will be $15.00 for the first hour and $7.50 for each additional hour
· All groups are required to have at least one responsible adult person in charge
· Children must be adequately supervised at all times
· All furniture and equipment must be left in good order and must be returned to its original location
· Play will not be permitted on the gym floor without proper gym shoes
· Damages will be paid by the renter for repairs, which are needed due to misuse
· Display booths and decorations must be erected in such a manner that will not be destructive to school property, and with the approval of the Administrator
·
All decorations shall be removed from the school
before
· There is no smoking allowed on the school premises
· Renters shall not assign, transfer, sublet, or charge a fee to others for the use of the building
· Alcoholic beverages are not to be served on the school premises
· The renter acknowledges his responsibility and will hold the school harmless from any and all fines, forfeitures, and penalties arising out of violation of the law; and the school shall not be held liable for damages and inconvenience caused by accident, breakdown, or malfunctioning of the facilities
· Renter agrees to hold the school harmless should damages occur to any of the users (including death) resulting through the use, operation, or possession of equipment and facilities
·
The Sheboygan Christian School Association is
the governing body of
·
It is incorporated under the laws of the State
of
· The Association is made up of all tuition-paying parents and other interested Christians who contribute annually to the Association
· The Association holds an annual meeting each May or June
· It elects 3 members each year to the Board of Directors, approves the tuition schedule and the general budget for the next school year, and deals with any other matters which may legally appear before it
· Members of the community can become annual members of the SCS Association by donating to the school a one-time contribution of $100 per year
· This membership allows voting privileges at all SCS Association meetings during the membership year
· The school board operates within a Policy Governance framework
· Committees are generally task orientated and appointed by the board as needed
· Standing Committees include:
o Building Committee - this committee is responsible for all phases of the proper care and maintenance of the physical plant and equipment of the school.
o Finance Committee - this committee is responsible for reviewing monthly financials, recommending to the Board sources of income and how to obtain this income, and implementing board policy concerning delinquent accounts
o
Promotion Committee - its function is to
provide a program of action by which the cause of Christian education (and
· Special fund raising activities for the Board are coordinated by the Finance Committee, through a subcommittee
· Contributions for all drives are tax deductible
o
Loyalty
o
Special Drive - The Board is also responsible
for special fund drives such as building improvements, tuition assistance, etc.
· The Sheboygan Christian School Foundation actively seeks and invests funds for the benefit of the Sheboygan Christian School Association
· The Foundation Committee will seek such gifts from individuals and industry and invest these funds at the best rate of return available together with preservation and growth of principal
· Donations the committee seeks include, but are not limited to, cash donations, wills, trusts, revocable gifts, gifts of property, gifts of investments, and life insurance policies
· The committee is a sub-committee of the Finance Committee
·
The
o to promote the establishment of Christian schools
o to provide a medium for a united witness regarding the role of Christian schools in a contemporary society
o to assist its members to function more effectively in areas of promotion, organization, administration, and curriculum
o to administer appropriate programs for the economic well-being of member Christian school personnel
o to prepare, publish, and distribute instructional, promotional, and other materials, including periodicals for membership use
·
Our school participates in Christian Schools International's
annual Christian Education Week along with
· Usually held in April
· We jointly publish a devotional booklet for the week, share chapels, and look for ways in which Christian Education may be promoted
Christian
Educators Association
· SCS teachers are members of the Christian Educators Association
·
Members include about 1400
·
It holds a two-day convention for teachers in
the fall, Convention sites rotate among the cities of
· Christian Schools International is organized into 13 districts
·
Our school is a member of
· WI Christian Schools principals meet several times each year
· Under the direction of principals and teachers, they sponsor several district wide student activities
· Each March teachers of Wisconsin Christian schools come together at one of the member schools for a day long in-service meeting.
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The purpose of this organization is to promote
the welfare of the
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All parents of students enrolled in
· Parents with students enrolled in 5K – 8th grade are required to commit to serving on two or more fund raising committees or provide monetary support at registration time in an amount to be determined by the governing board
· At this time, the non-involvement fee is $1000.00 for families with children enrolled in 5K through 8th grade and $50.00 for families with children enrolled only in the 3K or 4K classes
· The governing board consists of nine members who serve a three-year term
· The organization is a part of the Sheboygan Christian School Association, which is responsible to the Sheboygan Christian School Board of Directors
· The Parents’ Club Constitution can be found at the end of this handbook
Parents’ Club
Fund Raising Activities
o
Apple Pie
o Children’s Only Shop held each December for the younger children
o Dinner/Auction – held each fall, dinner followed by a live auction
o
Flower
o Golf Outing – held each spring.
o Market Day – held monthly, is a food co-op program offering a variety of foods
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o SCRIP – on-going. Gift Certificates are purchased from various merchants, a percentage of the sale is given to the Parents' Club and a percentage is used as tuition credit, or designated for the school’s tuition assistance fund
o Tots-To-Teen Resale – held in the spring of each year, a resale of gently used children’s clothing
Serve Our School (SOS)
Volunteer Team
· The purpose of the SOS Team is to enhance the school setting for students and teachers
· Volunteers assist in the classroom, on the playground, in the lunchroom, or other roles as needed
of the
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Believing that it is our duty and privilege as Christian parents to provide Christian education for our children and believing that this can be accomplished by concerted action, we do hereby make and adopt the following articles of association, to wit:
The Society shall be known as the "Sheboygan Christian School Association."
The purpose of the Society is the maintenance of a Christian school in which the Word of God permeates all instruction and activity. All instruction must be in harmony with the basis and object of the Society. To that end, instruction will be in accordance with Article III and directed toward the ultimate end that our children may worthily occupy their places in society, church, and state.
No substantial part of the activities of the Association shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Association shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidates for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the Association shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on: (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions which are deductible under section 170(c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
The
basis of the Sheboygan Christian School Association is the infallible and
inspired Word of God, the Holy Bible, interpreted according to the Reformed
Standards. (The Belgic Confession, The
This organization, formed for educational purposes, in carrying out that purpose is committed to the following educational principles:
(1) Christian education has its foundation in the Creator-creature relationship taught in the Scriptures. It is understood as a process wherein a child's personality is formed by instruction in the truth of God and human knowledge leavened with that truth.
(2) The responsibility for education rests upon the parents (Deut. 6:6-9, Eph. 6:1-4). They may delegate a part of this responsibility to an institution which is able to carry forward their God-given task. The authority of the teacher in discipline and character training is derived from the fact that he stands in loco parentis; and the teacher, under the Board's supervision, derives authority in subject matter from faithfulness to the laws of God in Special and general revelation.
(3) The child is first of all a spiritual-physical being, created in the image of God, capable of learning, knowing, and obeying the truth of God's Word and the laws of His creation. He is at the same time a social being standing in relation to his fellow man, having moral, intellectual, and emotional needs.
(4) The curriculum of the
A. Any person is eligible for membership in the Association who:
1. Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, expresses belief in the infallibility of the Scriptures, and lives in a manner compatible with his profession and belief:
2.
Agrees that Articles II and III of this Constitution shall govern instruction
in the
3. Is eighteen years of age or older; and
4. Either:
a.
Is a parent or guardian of a child attending the
b. Contributes to the support of the school, as stipulated by the Board of Directors.
B. Applicants for membership must sign a statement confirming their agreement with and acceptance of the above conditions. A final decision on their admission as members shall be made by the Board. Membership shall not be denied because of race, color, or national origin. Membership shall be personal and may not be assigned or transferred.
C. No part of the net earnings of the Association shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Association shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article II hereof.
ARTICLE V -- MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
A. General Meetings
The annual School Society meeting shall be held in the month of May or June. The meeting shall be opened and closed with prayer.
Amended
May 1994
1. Agenda:
A new budget for the ensuing year shall be proposed for adoption. The election of Board members shall be held. On the first ballot for election of Board members a majority vote shall be required to be elected. On the following ballots a plurality is sufficient for election. In case of a tie vote, another balloting will be held. In the event of a second tie, a final decision will be made by lot. Such other business as the Board shall desire to present for consideration.
2. Parliamentary Procedures:
All motions must be carried by a majority vote, namely, one more than half of the members present. In all cases where a parliamentary procedural question arises and no specific rule applies, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern.
Amended
June 1993
B. Special Meetings
Upon written request, 10% of the membership may compel the Board to call a special meeting of the membership. Such a request shall set forth the items to be considered at such special meeting and such meeting shall be presented to the Board in person by one or more of the petitioners. The Board shall hold such special meeting within 20 days of its receipt of the request. Notice of such meeting shall be given in the same manner as used for general meetings.
ARTICLE VI -- ENROLLMENT & TUITION
A. Enrollment
Enrollment shall be open to children of all faiths regardless of race, color, or national origin, whose parents accept as the foundation of their child's instruction the Basis and Principles of Article III and who pay the tuition charges established by the Board.
B. Tuition
Tuition is payable in accordance with a fixed schedule determined by the Board. Those unable to comply herewith are requested to work out appropriate alternate arrangements with the Board.
1. In case the Board decides that circumstances make full payment of the tuition impossible, temporary arrangements shall be made.
2. In the event any member fails to pay tuition regularly without notifying the Board and giving acceptable reasons, the Board shall have the authority to refuse children of such persons from attending classes until satisfactory arrangements have been made.
ARTICLE VII -- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall consist of nine (9) members.
A. Term:
Each Board member shall serve for a three year term. In order to provide for orderly retirement, the terms of office shall be staggered so that three members are elected each year. Members whose terms expire are not eligible for re-election for at least two years.
B. The Board shall meet at least once a month. Five members shall constitute a quorum. These meetings shall be opened and closed with prayer. Upon written request of at least three Board members, the President shall be required to call a special meeting of the Board within a week. The Executive Committee is authorized to call Board meetings whenever it deems it necessary. All motions shall require a majority vote to be adopted.
C. The Board shall carry out the following duties:
1. Determine school policies in harmony with the constitution and in accordance with Society decisions.
2. Select a principal and teaching staff who are qualified to carry out the educational program and policies of the Society and determine their respective salaries.
3. Devise ways and means for obtaining the necessary funds for operating the school and determine how these funds shall be disbursed.
4. Propagate the cause of Christian education in the community.
5. Appoint out of its membership such committees as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties. Such appointments shall be made annually by the president of the Board.
6. Support the teachers in matters of discipline to maintain an orderly atmosphere for education.
D. All members of the Board shall be required to sign a statement indicating their unconditional agreement with Articles II and III of this Constitution.
Amended June 1988
Amended January 1996
E. All members of the board shall be professing Christians and a majority of the board members must be from Reformed churches.
Added January
1996
Amended
February 2001
ARTICLE VIII -- OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES
At the first meeting following the annual meeting of the society, the Board shall elect the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall constitute the Executive Committee.
Amended June 1993
A. President: It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Board and of the Association, and to enforce the provisions of the constitution. The President is an ex officio member of all committees and shall be notified of all meetings.
B. Vice-President: The Vice-President shall assist the President whenever possible in the discharge of his duties. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall take his place.
C. Secretary: The Secretary shall take care of the official documents of the Society; he shall conduct all correspondence, and enter into the records of the Society the minutes of all meetings of the Society and Board after they have been approved.
D. Treasurer: The Treasurer is entrusted with the Society's funds and makes all disbursements. All monies received by him shall be deposited in the name of the Society in a bank approved by the Board, and no disbursements shall be made except by check. All payments shall be made with the approval of the Board. The Treasurer shall report regarding the finances of the Society at the monthly meeting of the Board and at the stated meeting of the Society as herein previously defined.
E. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer: The Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall assist the Secretary and the Treasurer whenever possible in the discharge of their duties. In the absence of the Secretary or the Treasurer, the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall take his place.
A. Appointment:
The principal and teachers shall be appointed by the Board after a careful consideration of their spiritual, academic, and physical qualifications, as well as their scriptural orientation. Preference shall be given to graduates of Christian colleges that are in agreement with the Basis Article (III) of this constitution.
B. Conduct:
All members of the teaching staff must declare their unconditional agreement with Articles II and III of this constitution. The Board shall have the authority to dismiss a teacher who proves to be unfit for the work because such teacher's instruction or personal life conflicts with the basis and purpose of the Society.
C. Principal:
The principal shall be available to the Board for such counsel and advice as it may request. He shall also keep the Board informed on a regular basis as to the status and activities of the school.
ARTICLE X -- SCHOOL OPERATIONS
A. Course of Study:
A course of study outlining the work for each grade shall be prepared by the principal in collaboration with the teaching staff. After approval by the Board, such course of study shall govern all instruction in the school.
B. School Term:
The school term shall be determined by the Board and such holidays and vacations as may be decided upon by the Board shall be allowed.
ARTICLE XI -- DEVOTIONS DURING THE SCHOOL SESSIONS
An effort will be made to provide to each child a meaningful devotional experience on a daily basis. Such devotional period may include prayers, scripture reading, and Christian music as may be appropriate for the age level involved.
Prayer in the life of a Christian is of primary importance, and to cultivate this recognition, all school days shall be opened and closed with prayer.
The Board of Directors shall maintain Christian discipline and shall exercise the authority to expel a student when necessary.
ARTICLE XIII -- DISSOLUTION OF SOCIETY
Upon the dissolution of the Association, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all liabilities of the Association, dispose of all of the assets of the Association exclusively for the purposes of the Association in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) as the School Association shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of Sheboygan in which the principal office of the Association is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, a said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members in attendance at any regular meeting of the Society provided that two weeks previous notice has been sent to each member stating the desired change. The substance of Articles II, III, and XIV of this constitution are not subject to change.