Grade
School
Handbook
2009
– 2010
Academic
Year
(603) 893-4289
FOREWORD........................................................................................................................................................... 3
AFFILIATIONS AND STANDARDS..................................................................................................................... 3
MISSION STATEMENT......................................................................................................................................... 3
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION.......................................................................................................................... 3
PURPOSE................................................................................................................................................................ 3
OBJECTIVES.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
CURRICULUM....................................................................................................................................................... 4
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................ 4
REGISTRATION..................................................................................................................................................... 4
FINANCIAL POLICY............................................................................................................................................ 5
SUSPENSION (FINANCIAL)................................................................................................................................ 5
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................. 5
School Hours................................................................................................................................................... 5
School Calendar........................................................................................................................................... 5
Information and Telephone.................................................................................................................... 5
PICKUP................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Transportation.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Before/After School Supervision.......................................................................................................... 6
Attendance....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Absences and Tardiness............................................................................................................................. 7
Tardiness Policy............................................................................................................................................ 7
Dismissals.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Medications...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Medical Emergency Procedures............................................................................................................ 7
Chapel.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Dress Code for 2009 – 2010........................................................................................................................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................. 8
BOYS’ STANDARDS............................................................................................................................................. 9
GIRLS’ STANDARDS.......................................................................................................................................... 11
HAIR:..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Honor Roll - Grades 5-8............................................................................................................................ 15
Homework....................................................................................................................................................... 15
General CODE OF CONDUCT....................................................................................................................... 16
Standard of Conduct............................................................................................................................... 17
Discipline.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Personal Items.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Library.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Field Trip Policy............................................................................................................................................ 19
Procedure for Parental Concerns.................................................................................................... 19
The Matthew 18 Principle......................................................................................................................... 19
STUDENT SAFETY POLICY............................................................................................................................... 20
STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY..................................................................................................................... 21
COTE-CAVALLARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND.................................................................................................... 23
FOREWORD
The
Word of God clearly places the responsibility for the education of children on
the parents...bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord"
(Ephesians 6:4). To help parents fulfill
this responsibility, God has raised up Christian schools.
Your
willingness to follow God's command is evidenced by your decision to place your
child in
Welcome
to the
AFFILIATIONS AND STANDARDS
MISSION
STATEMENT
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Salem
Christian School exists to offer children in Preschool-8th grades a
quality education that is Christ centered and obedient to the Word of God. The basis of all school operations and
policies is the Word of God and all parts of the school are based on the
teachings of Christ as quoted from Scripture.
To this end,
PURPOSE
The
purpose of
OBJECTIVES
1. To teach that
God is the creator and sustainer of the universe and of man.
2. To teach that
the Bible is the authoritative word of God.
It is practical and important.
3. To teach that
the Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth to die for our sin.
4.
To teach the necessity of being 'born-again' by
the Spirit of God by receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
5. To teach the
dynamics of Christian living and the Spirit-filled life.
6. To teach the
application of Biblical ethics and standards of morality to every part of life.
7. To teach the
student to manifest fairness, courtesy, kindness, and other Christian graces.
8. To relate all
subject matter to Biblical truth.
9. To teach the
student to apply himself and to fulfill his various responsibilities.
10. To teach the
student to work independently and cooperatively.
11. To teach the
student to think for himself and to stand up for his personal convictions in
the face of pressure.
12. To develop
effective communicative skills in the student.
13. To develop
appreciation of the fine arts.
14. To develop the
creative skills of the student.
15. To teach
knowledge and skills required for further study and/or occupational competence.
16. To learn about
our American heritage and prepare the student for adult responsibility as a
Christian citizen of our nation.
CURRICULUM
A
variety of curricula is used in Grades 1 through 8. The curriculum is under continual review to
insure that it meets the standards of excellence we wish to maintain at
In
addition, classes in physical education, music, and art are taught at each
grade level.
Piano
and Guitar lessons are also available at an additional cost to students in
second grade and higher. The policy of
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The
Salem Christian School Committee has instituted the following admission requirements
for Grade 1 through 8. New students are provisionally accepted at
Currently
enrolled students must be reviewed and approved by the principal each
year. Those records reviewed which
indicate 'borderline' may be deferred to the school committee for final
resolution. A student will not be
admitted or allowed to remain in
REGISTRATION
An
application fee, which is non-refundable, must accompany the registration
card. All new students are required to
have up-to-date immunization records. A
birth certificate will be required for students entering Grade One. A release form signed for transcript from the
previous school will also be required.
FINANCIAL POLICY
1.
Salem
Christian School tuition is paid with one of three options, payment in full on
or before July 1, 2008, two installments ½ due on or before July 1, 2008 and ½
due on or before February 1, 2009 or monthly beginning in July and ending in
April. For the monthly installments, the total tuition amount is divided into
ten equal monthly payments. A late fee
of $25.00 is added to the account when payments are received 15 days late.
2.
The policy of
3.
All tuition must be paid in full by May 31st
of the current year, or students will not be permitted to continue to attend
school.
4.
Children will not be considered registered for
the next school year until all financial obligations from the preceding school
year have been met. This includes prior
tuition and application fees.
5.
6.
All payments should be made with the payment
coupons provided by the school.
7.
If a child leaves within the school year, the
portion of tuition related to books, materials, etc. is non-refundable.
8.
There are no monthly tuition refunds for
withdrawals after six weeks.
SUSPENSION (FINANCIAL)
Salem
Christian School Policy states that when tuition enters the third month in
arrears, students will not be allowed to attend classes until at least one
month’s tuition is paid. Payment must be
made at the school office with certified check, cash or money order. If balance is not paid in full, a meeting
with the school board will be required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
School Hours
Grades 1 – 8 8:45
A.M. -
3:00 P.M.
School Calendar
The
school calendar will be similar to the
Information and Telephone
The
school office is open from
Parents
are welcome at school. However, when a
visit to the classroom is anticipated, please telephone the office first to
make an appointment
Parent
teacher conferences are scheduled as needed.
Conferences for all parents are scheduled in February. Both parents are expected to attend for the
benefit of their child. Please check
with the calendar for dates of special events during the school year, at which
time classrooms may be visited.
PICKUP
All classes are
dismissed at the rear of the building at
If you are in
the school and want to pick up your child, your child will be released through
the school office. You cannot pick up
your child from the teacher outside on duty unless you are in your car.
Transportation
Teacher
supervision will be provided for students until the last bus arrives. Any parent transporting children MUST be here
no later than
Before/After School Supervision
All Students
must be supervised when on school grounds.
Before School Supervision for Grades
K5-8 will be available from 6:30 am to 8:15 am.
(No child may be dropped off before 6:30 am.) The charge is $1.50 for every 30 minutes or
any part thereof from 6:30-8:00 am and $1.00 for the last 15 minutes or any
part thereof (8:00-8:15am). Any student
at the school after 3:15 pm will be assigned to After School Supervision (K5-8). After school supervision will be
available from 3:15-6:00 pm. From
3:15-5:45 pm, the charge is $1.50 per half-hour or any part thereof. From 5:45-6:00 pm, the charge is $1.00 for
the 15 minutes or any part thereof. (Reverts to AM rate.) Note: After 6:00 pm, a fee of $1.00 per 5 minutes
or any part thereof will be charged.
Attendance
The
State of
Attendance and
Homework Policy - For Extended Vacation Periods
Vacations
outside regularly scheduled times are discouraged by the school and are not in
the best interest of your child academically.
If, however, you choose to take your child out of school, the following
procedure must be followed:
·
A two week notice must be given prior to the
departure date.
·
When a vacation is taken while school is in
session, and that vacation exceeds one week, work will be given for the first
week only. All subsequent work will be
made up when the child returns to school.
Absences and Tardiness
This
quality must be taught at a very young age and consistently enforced throughout
the student's life. Parents who permit their children to be late or absent, or
who cause them to be late or absent, are reinforcing a very bad habit within
them.
Absences are excused if
the student is sick, there is a death in the family, the student has a doctor's
appointment, or for other reasons considered appropriate by the administration.
If your child is going to be absent, please call the school office prior to
Tardiness Policy
All
students should be in the classroom by
Any
student who is tardy will be subject to the following:
a.
Tardiness is excused for illness, doctor's and
dentist's appointments, and other emergencies (must have note from doctor).
b.
With the fourth and fifth tardiness per quarter,
the child will make up missed time for 15 minutes of a recess period.
c.
With the sixth and seventh tardiness per quarter,
the child will make up missed time for 30 minutes of the
d.
With the eighth, ninth and tenth tardiness, the
child will make up missed time for one hour after school.
e.
Children who are tardy due to a bus problem are
not subject to the above regulations.
Dismissals
A
student may be dismissed early if the parent, legal guardian or known designate
gives prior written notice, except in an emergency. He/she will need to come to the school office
to ask for the child.
Medications
Students
will not be allowed to bring medication to the school without written
permission from their doctor, or the prescription bottle with proper
instructions visible. The Office
Secretary will be notified and will be sure the medication is administered to
the child properly. The medication will
remain in the office while school is in session, and returned to the child when
school is dismissed.
Medical Emergency Procedures
If, as a result
of accident or illness, a student requires medical attention, the following
things shall be done: (Always if a student has injury to face, head the parent
will be contacted.)
- Notify the principal or
administrative assistant.
- Remain with the student until
relieved of the responsibility by the principal or designated alternate or
parent;
- The parents or guardians shall be
contacted immediately by telephone if at all possible. If the parent
cannot be reached, the emergency alternative should be contacted.
- In case the parent or other
designated person cannot be reached at once, the student should be kept
physically quiet until contact can be made. If there is any question
whatever in regard to moving the student to the hospital, call the
ambulance.
- If the parent or other designated
person cannot be contacted immediately in case of severe illness or
injury, and the family doctor cannot be reached or is unknown to school
authorities, the ambulance services of the Fire Department at
- The principal shall read this policy
and procedure to staff members at the beginning of each school year.
Chapel
Chapel Service
will be on Wednesday.
Students and faculty members are required to attend. Chapel promotes unity of the school by
meeting together as a group. See special
Chapel dress code requirements for Grade School students below.
Dress Code for 2009
– 2010
GENERAL INFORMATION
All kinds of jobs in today’s world
have a dress code! Salem Christian
School Committee has approved this dress code for students attending the school
and school functions.
The following SCS dress code
guidelines call for student dress that is conservative in style and
presentation. Students should dress
neatly, modestly, in clothes that are clean, in good repair, and fit properly
(not baggy, oversized or tight).
Jewelry is minimal. Please read
the guidelines carefully so you do not buy clothing for school that ends up
being unacceptable. Keep these pages as a reference throughout the year and
feel free to call the school office with any questions. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
There are a number of sources
available when looking for dress code clothing. Lands’ End School Uniform/Dress
Code Catalog is available in the school office.
The catalog may be helpful as it gives a visual of styles that are
acceptable and offers you an alternate purchase option should you choose to go
that route. If you do order from Lands’
End, be sure to give our school #9000-5494-1.
Lands’ End gives back a small amount from your purchase to the school.
Lands’ End sells some of their clothing locally through Sears. Walmart and some department stores also carry
uniform/dress code type clothing in the fall of the year.
In an effort to communicate with families and
students, communications concerning the dress code will be noted on Dress Code
Slips which are sent home to be signed.
Signing the slip indicates you have received it and read it. The signed slips should be returned to the
teacher on the next school day.
The School Committee has set up a progression
of consequences for dress code violations for students in the school. The
administration reserves the right to make final decisions on any dress code
questions and to make judgments preserving the spirit of the dress code on
issues not specifically mentioned here.
BOYS’ STANDARDS
HAIR:
·
Hair style should be conservative, cut neatly around the ear, off the collar and out
of the eyes, DEVOID OF RIDGES
·
Needs to be clean, neatly cut, combed and out of
the eyes.
·
No dyeing or coloring with streaks, etc. We do not advise dyeing or hair color changes
over the summer. However, should you
choose to alter hair color, it must be brought to standard by the beginning of
school functions.
·
No accessories such as hats, scarves, hair
wraps, feathers, or beads, etc.
·
Older boys should be clean-shaven.
Hair
that does not meet the standard needs to be cut, re-dyed to a natural color, or
otherwise brought to standard by the date on the notice. Detentions and in-house suspensions of up to
3 consecutive days and non-admittance to school may be issued as needed until
the hair meets the guidelines above.
SHIRTS: (Choose from: Polo shirts, full
turtlenecks, or dress shirts)
·
Cotton-type short or long sleeved heavier weight
polo shirts are acceptable.
·
Turtlenecks should be
heavier weight cotton full turtlenecks.
No mock turtlenecks, please.
·
Dress shirts may be any
plain color, any classic stripe or plaid. Plain, solid white or light gray
T-shirts/undershirts may be worn under shirts.
·
A small logo on shirts is fine.
·
All shirts must be tucked in and secured with a
belt at or just below the waist.
SWEATERS:
·
An acceptable collared shirt (polo, full
turtleneck, or dress shirt) must be worn under all sweaters and vests.
·
Sweaters and sweater vests are acceptable. This
includes long- sleeved cardigans, long- sleeved pullovers (crew or v-neck), and
vests.
·
Any color is acceptable. Multi-colors are fine.
·
Students may not wear heavyweight fleece
wear, any pullover or hooded fleece wear, jackets, coats, or sweatshirts in
class. In cool weather, students should
bring an acceptable sweater or acceptable fleece wear garment (during cold
season) to school to wear in the classroom.
POLARTEC/FLEECEWEAR: November 1st through April
Vacation
·
As an
alternative to a sweater, students may wear cardigan style polartec
vests or jackets from November through April vacation. Please note:
No fleece wear with hoods – no pullovers may be worn in
class.
PANTS:
·
Pants must be cotton/polyester or corduroy type
fabric dress pants and be of one color.
If the pants have a second colors, have a stripe down the side, are
gathered at the ankles, are denim or nylon material, they are not
acceptable.
·
Pants must fit properly, not be tight or
baggy/oversized.
·
Pants should be properly hemmed and not drag on
the floor.
·
Any solid color is acceptable.
·
Boys in grades 1-3 may wear pants with an
all-elastic waist without a belt.
·
Boys in grades 1-3 must wear a belt if the pants have belt loops.
·
Boys in
grade 4-8 must have pants with belt loops and a belt.
·
Pants should be belted so they are worn at the
waist or slightly below the waist.
ACCESSORIES:
·
Boys
have a “one” rule for jewelry. One ring
may be worn on each hand, one watch. One
necklace is allowed. No heavy, “overbearing” necklaces, please. A simple chain or one with a cross, e.g. is
OK. No bracelets or other jewelry,
including body piercing jewelry, is allowed.
No wrist bands, please.
·
Jewelry
and other accessories should not display objectionable, cultic or other symbols
such as jack-o-lanterns, peace symbols, yin-yang, or good-luck items, etc.
·
Writing
on the skin, tattoos, (including fake tattoos), and stamps are unacceptable.
·
COLOGNES
and other scents may not be worn.
·
Most
ties, socks, and belts are acceptable.
SHOES:
(Choose from: Regular
sneakers with socks, traditional sandals with backs, or dress shoes with
socks.)
·
No socks
are required with sandals.
·
No backless footwear is acceptable, due to
safety concerns.
·
Nonskid
soles are encouraged for safety at recess and inside the school building.
·
Students
should have shoes/sneakers/other acceptable footwear to wear during the day in
place of winter boots.
·
During
the cold season (Nov. 1 – April 30) indoor boots are allowed. (e.g. waterproof hiking boots)
·
No
“Heelies”, No crocs
SHORTS: (August – September 30 and May 1st
– End of school)
·
Must be
cotton/polyester fabric style dress shorts – no nylon, denim, etc.
·
Any solid
color is fine. No second colors, please.
·
Must be
worn with a belt unless Gr. 1-3 elastic waist.
(See guidelines for pants)
·
Length
must be below mid-thigh. (Fingertip method for shorts length is not
acceptable.)
·
On gym
days during the shorts season, red, navy, black, or royal blue (not gray!) gym
shorts may be worn all day IF they are in good condition and meet the length
standard. (See “Gym Uniforms” for a
description of acceptable shorts.)
CHAPEL DAYS:
·
Grades 1-5 boys wear dress code school clothing that is acceptable the other days
of the week. Shorts may be worn to
Chapel during shorts season.
·
Grades 6–8 boys need to wear regular knotted ties with the collared oxford dress
shirts mentioned earlier (not knit shirts). Shorts may NOT be worn on chapel days.
A
NOTE ABOUT JEAN/SPECIAL DRESS DAYS:
·
Jean days are informal dress days. Jewelry, and shoe standards remain
unchanged.
·
Jeans,
T-shirts (with appropriate pictures and writing), sweatpants and sweatshirts
are allowed. Below mid-thigh length shorts are acceptable during shorts season
·
Other
dress code guidelines of modesty and proper fit (no tank tops, no tight or
oversized clothing – no clothing dragging on floor) are still in effect.
·
Underclothing
must not show. Pant’s waistline must
fall at or close to the waist.
·
Clothing must be in good repair.
·
Pants with writing or pictures on the “backside”
are not acceptable at any time at Salem Christian School.
·
Please note:
It is unacceptable to wear inappropriate clothing to school (such as a
tank top) and cover it up with a zippered sweatshirt, etc. All clothing worn must be dress code acceptable.
GYM UNIFORMS:
·
Salem Christian School gym uniform T-shirts
(available through the school office) are required
for all students for gym class. (Sweatshirts are not required.)
·
Gym pants (sweat or nylon), (roomy fit) and
shorts must be plain red, plain navy blue, plain royal blue, or plain black in
color (not gray!), with any color stripes down the sides. Small company logos are acceptable.
·
A Salem Christian School sweatshirt (available
through the office) or a plain sweatshirt (red, navy blue, royal blue or black)
is acceptable attire for gym class.
No second color or pictures are allowed on the plain sweatshirts. Small
logos are fine.
·
During shorts season, gym uniform shorts below mid-thigh in length,
hemmed and in good repair may be worn all day at school on gym days. Shorts of acceptable length may be worn in
gym class all year, but students must put sweatpants back on to go back in the
classroom during the non-shorts season.
·
Sneakers must
be worn for gym.
·
Please label gym clothing with your student’s
name.
GIRLS’ STANDARDS
HAIR:
·
Hair styles should be conservative and neatly
cut.
·
Needs to
be clean, neatly cut, pinned back or combed out of the eyes.
·
No dyeing, highlighting, foils, or coloring with
streaks or glitter, etc. We do not advise hair color changes over the summer,
however, should you choose to alter hair color, it must be brought to standard
by the beginning of school functions.
·
No accessories such as hats, scarves, head bands
with scarf ends, hair wraps, feathers, or beads, etc.
Hair
that does not meet the standards needs to be cut, re-dyed to a natural color,
or otherwise brought to standard by the date on the notice. Detentions and in-house suspensions of up to
3 consecutive days and non-admittance to school may be issued as needed until
the hair meets the guidelines above.
TOPS: (Choose
from: Polo shirts, full
turtlenecks, or modest high-necked collared blouses (e.g. 1” from
the neck bone as a general guide)
·
Must be loose fitting and not pull across the
front.
·
Cotton-type long or short sleeved heavier
weight polo shirts with collars
are acceptable. Any color is acceptable.
·
Blouses must be
classic-style, plain colored, button up, cotton-type material and have
collars. Blouses with tails must be worn
tucked in with a belt if the pants have belt loops. The current fitted blouses,
made to be worn out are fine. With or
without a cami, blouses must be
buttoned to be high-necked.
·
Blouses are
needed on chapel days for students grades 6-8.
·
Parents might
wish to consider purchasing a plain white or plain pastel blouse as one is
often requested to be worn at school performances.
·
Turtlenecks must be
heavier weight cotton full turtlenecks. No
mock turtlenecks, please.
·
Tops must be worn so that no undergarments are
showing.
·
Must be long enough so that no midriff shows
even when hands are raised.
SWEATERS:
·
An acceptable collared top (polo, full
turtleneck, or collared blouse) must be worn under all sweaters and vests.
·
Sweaters and sweater vests are acceptable. This includes cardigans, pullovers (crew or
v-neck), and vests.
·
Any color is acceptable. Multi-colors are fine.
·
Students may not wear heavyweight fleece
wear, any pullover or hooded fleece wear, jackets, coats, or sweatshirts in
class. In cool weather, students should
bring an acceptable sweater or acceptable fleece wear garment (during cold
season) to school to wear in the classroom.
POLARTEC/FLEECEWEAR: November 1st through April
Vacation
·
As an
alternative to a sweater, students may wear cardigan style plain
polartec vests or jackets from November through April vacation. Please note:
No fleece wear with hoods – no pullovers may be worn in
class.
SKIRTS,
JUMPERS, AND SKORTS:
·
Must be cotton/polyester or corduroy type
material. No denim/nylon, etc.
·
Any plain, solid color or any classic plaid is allowed for skirts,
skorts and jumpers. No second colors,
please on solid color garments.
·
All must be A-line or pleated. Jean-style or straight skirts/skorts are not acceptable.
·
Length must be no shorter than 2 inches from the
floor to the hem of the garment when kneeling. (Exception is skorts during
shorts season-see below.)
·
Garments should be neither tight fitting nor
baggy.
·
Skorts that have become too short may be useful
for shorts season if they meet the shorts length standard on your child.
·
Skorts may be worn
all year if they are skirt length.
PANTS:
·
Pants must be cotton/polyester or corduroy type
fabric. If the pants have a second
color, have a stripe down the side, are gathered at the ankles, are denim or
nylon material, they are not acceptable.
Pants must fit properly, not be tight, or baggy/oversized.
·
Pants should be properly hemmed, and not drag on
the floor.
·
Any solid color is acceptable.
·
Must be worn with a belt IF the shirt is tucked
in and the pants have belt loops. No belt is needed if the top is worn out.
·
Pants should be worn at the waist or slightly
below the waist.
·
Should be modestly worn with some looseness in
the thighs and bottom!!!!
·
No low cut, hip huggers clothing is allowed.
ACCESSORIES:
·
Earrings Grades
1-5: Choose from: Small post earrings
(nothing dangling off them) or small hoop (no larger than 3/4”)
earrings.
·
Earrings Grades 6-8: Choose from: Posts,
conservative size hoops, dangling earrings up to 1 inch long, or two earrings in the ear lobe, one post and one other.
·
Other Jewelry: Girls have a “one” guideline for jewelry.
Students may wear one necklace, one watch, up to one ring on each hand and one
bracelet on each wrist. No other jewelry
is allowed including body piercing jewelry. No wrist bands, please.
·
Jewelry and other accessories must not display
objectionable, cultic or other symbols such as jack-o-lanterns, peace symbols,
and yin-yang, or good-luck items, etc.
·
Writing on the skin, tattoos (including fake
tattoos), are unacceptable.
·
Perfumes and other scents may not be worn.
·
Grades 1–5 are not
permitted to wear MAKE-UP.
·
Grades 6-8 may wear
natural-looking MAKE-UP that enhances the appearance and does not draw
attention to itself such as mascara, foundation, and blush. NO eye shadow or eyeliner.
·
Most socks, tights, and belts are acceptable.
SHOES: (Choose from: Dress shoes
with socks, regular sneakers with socks, and traditional sandals with backs.)
·
No socks are required with sandals.
·
(No Crocs or croc type shoes, please). All shoes must fit snugly around the foot.
·
No backless footwear is acceptable, due to
safety concerns.
·
Nonskid soles are encouraged for safety at
recess and in the school building.
·
Heels may be no higher than 2 1/2 inches.
·
Students should have shoes/sneakers/ other
acceptable footwear to wear during the day in place of winter boots.
·
During the cold season (Nov. 1 – April 30) suede
type indoor boots are allowed.
SHORTS/CAPRIS: (August – September 30 and May 1st
– end of school)
·
Must be
solid color cotton/polyester style dress shorts or solid color
cotton/polyester style dress capris.
No nylon, denim, etc.
·
Any solid
color is acceptable. No second colors, please
·
Must be
worn with a belt if shorts/capris have belt loops and top is tucked in.
·
Shorts
length must be below mid-thigh. Skorts
that have become too short for the regular season may be worn during shorts
season as long as they meet the below mid-thigh length standard.
(Fingertip method for shorts length is not acceptable.)
·
On gym
days during the shorts season, red, navy blue, black, or royal blue (not gray!)
gym shorts may be worn all day IF they are in good condition and meet the
length standard. See “Gym Uniforms” for
a description of acceptable shorts.
·
No
shorts, capris, pants, sweats, etc. are allowed with pictures or writing on the
“backside”.
CHAPEL DAYS
·
Grade 1-5:
Girls may wear regular dress code clothing that is acceptable the other days of
the week. Dress code shorts may be worn
to Chapel during shorts season.
·
Grades 6-8: Girls should wear a dress code acceptable
blouse on chapel days with a dress code skirt, jumper, skirt-length skort, or pants.
Shorts season length skorts
A NOTE ABOUT
JEAN/SPECIAL DRESS DAYS:
·
Jean
days are informal dress days. Jewelry,
make-up, and shoe standards remain unchanged.
·
Jeans,
T-shirts (with appropriate pictures and writing), sweatpants and sweatshirts
are allowed. Capris and below
mid-thigh shorts are acceptable during shorts season. (August – Sept. 30
and May 1st – end of school).
·
No
low-cut, hip hugger style clothing is allowed anytime.
·
Underclothing
must NOT show.
·
Tops
must be high necked as on other days and long enough to completely cover
midriff, even when hands are raised.
·
Other
dress code guidelines of modesty and proper fit (no tank tops, tops lower than
1 inch when measured from the collarbone, no tight or oversized clothing) are
still in effect.
·
Please
note: It is unacceptable to wear
inappropriate clothing to school (such as a tank top) and cover it up with a
zippered sweatshirt, etc.
·
Clothing
must be in good repair.
·
Pants
with pictures or writing on the “backside” are not acceptable at any time at
Salem Christian School.
GYM UNIFORMS:
·
Salem Christian School gym uniform T-shirts
(available through the school office) are required
for all students for gym class. (Sweatshirts are not required.)
·
Gym pants (sweat or nylon), (roomy fit) and
shorts, must be plain red, navy blue, royal blue, or black (not gray!) in color
with any color stripes down the sides.
Small company logos are acceptable.
·
A Salem Christian School sweatshirt (available
through the office) or a plain sweatshirt (red, navy blue, royal
blue, or black (not gray!)) is acceptable attire for gym class. No second color or pictures are allowed on
the plain sweatshirts. Small logos
are fine.
·
During short season, gym uniform shorts, below mid-thigh in length,
hemmed and in good repair, may be worn all day at school on gym days. Shorts of acceptable length may be worn in
gym class all year, but students must put sweatpants back on to go back in the
classroom during the non-shorts season.
Capris sweatpants that meet gym color and stripe standards are OK during
shorts season.
·
Sneakers must
be worn for gym.
·
Please
label gym clothing with your student’s name.
SYSTEM FOR GRADING
Grade One and
up will be graded as follows:
|
Grade |
Percent |
Grade |
Percent |
|
A+ |
97-100 |
C+ |
77-79 |
|
A |
94-96 |
C |
74-76 |
|
A- |
90-93 |
C- |
70-73 |
|
B+ |
87-89 |
D+ |
67-69 |
|
B |
84-86 |
D |
64-66 |
|
B- |
80-83 |
D- |
60-63 |
|
|
|
F |
0-59 |
- Transitional
First children are graded as follows:
E-Excellent, S-Successful, N-Needs Improvement.
- Students
in Gr. 1-3 are graded E, S, and N for Special Subjects. Grades 4-8 will receive letter grades
for Special Subjects.
- There will
be no formal grading for kindergarten classes. Conferences are held midway through the
school year.
Honor Roll - Grades 5-8
A
student, from fifth grade up, must have an average of 90% (A-) or above to be
on the Honor Roll. Any child with an
average of 87-89 will receive an Honorable Mention. Any grade below 70% will automatically
exclude a student from the Honor Roll.
Each year, students will be awarded an honor certificate when they make
the Honor Roll. After each quarter an
honor roll is compiled according to the following standards:
High Honors
Students
who average 94 - 100%
Honors
Students
who average 90-93%
Honorable
Mention
Students
who average 87-89%
Art, Music, Phys.
Ed. and Computer will be counted as a grade toward the Honor Roll. A student who has received a grade lower
than a "C" in Art, Music, Phys. Ed., and Computer will be
disqualified from the Honor Roll.
Homework
Homework
will be used to enrich the school experience, to reinforce learning by
additional practice and application
of objectives within a lesson, and to foster student initiative and
independence. The instructional staff
will assign homework when it can be of benefit to the student and is assigned
within the following limitations:
1.
Homework is assigned to supplement a lesson
following a careful explanation and definition of the task.
2.
Homework will be constructive in nature and
directly related to the course of study.
Assignments that emphasize drill, encourage creativity, and require
critical thinking are encouraged.
3.
Homework will be assigned with due consideration
to the need for students to have adequate resources available to complete the
task, the variety of home environments for study, the need and desirability of
adequate time for other activities, and the expectations of other staff
members.
4.
The amount and difficulty of homework will
increase with the maturity and grade level of each succeeding year.
5.
Students will receive timely feedback concerning
the quality of the homework assigned.
6.
Parent participation in the learning process is
encouraged, and therefore, there should be communication concerning homework
between the school and the home. Parents
are encouraged to maintain home conditions favorable to study, to encourage
proper study habits, and to assist whenever appropriate.
7.
A homework notice will be sent to the parent
when assignments are not completed, not received, or have not met the standards
set by the teacher.
8.
Students will be expected to do missing or
incomplete homework during workroom which is held during lunch recess
(Mon.-Thurs.) or after school on designated days. When points are deducted for missing or
incomplete assignments, it will be indicated on individual homework notices.
9.
Homework for vacation periods will be limited to
reading and/or working on long term assignments. Assignments may be given to an
individual to assist in the mastery of a difficult subject area, or to complete
assignments due to absences.
10.
Suggested Time Allocations:
|
Grades |
Frequency |
Maximum Daily Amount |
|
1 |
One-Two x
week |
10-20 minutes |
|
2-4 |
Three-four x
week |
20-40 minutes |
|
5-6 |
Daily (inc.
weekends) |
30-60 minutes |
|
7-8 |
Daily (inc.
weekends) |
1-1 1/2 hours |
Remember, individual learning styles may
cause a student to use more or less time on a particular assignment. The above allocations are guidelines.
11.
Additional homework may be assigned to students
who are falling behind due to absences, vacations, or lack of attentiveness to
work during the school day.
General CODE OF CONDUCT
We
ask that the parent enroll their child with the idea that we will work with the
home, but we will not take the place of parents who have experienced difficulty
in fulfilling their roles. This is not a
corrective institution nor are we here to reform your child. All students begin the year with a six week
probationary period.
General
Guidelines
1.
Students shall obey and observe all rules and
guidelines set forth by the school.
2.
Students are to show respect at all times to
teachers, staff and volunteers while submitting to their authority.
3.
School property and personal property belonging
to others shall be respected while damage to school property is strictly
forbidden. Students shall keep the
school and church building and outside areas in a clean and orderly condition.
4.
Students shall respect the rights of others
while displaying kindness, consideration and Christian love to one another.
5.
Fighting, whether it be physical or verbal
yelling at each other or arguing with each other, will not be tolerated.
6.
Students shall follow the dress code at all
times and must always be neat and clean in their appearance.
7.
Students are not to display any inappropriate
physical affection or touching.
Classroom
Behavior
1.
Respectful, controlled, and obedient behavior
and speech are required of all students as set forth in Romans 12.
2.
Students shall maintain an attitude of reverence
at all times especially during devotions, prayers, Chapel and Bible class.
3.
All students shall keep their classroom neat,
desks organized, paper off the floor, remembering not to mark desks, chairs,
etc.
4.
No talking without the teacher's permission or
interrupting the class when someone else is speaking.
5.
No writing or passing notes, throwing objects,
chewing gum, or eating during inappropriate times.
6.
Students shall remain quiet and not interrupt or
participate in conversation when a visitor enters the classroom.
7.
All students must come to class prepared with
pencils, pens, notebooks, and needed textbooks.
8.
Cheating Policy:
Offenders will receive zeros on all papers and tests with no make-up
where he/she cheated, and/or receive up to three days in-house suspension. A parent/teacher/principal conference may be
scheduled. Our ultimate goal is to help
the student develop honesty as a virtue.
Standard of Conduct
All
of the activities of the Christian must be subordinated to the glory of God who
indwells us. In light of this principle,
1.
Students should maintain Christian standards of
courtesy, kindness, morality and honesty.
2.
Students are not to use profanity, indecent
language or gestures.
3.
We strongly recommend that
4.
Our desire is for
5.
Students must abstain from the use of illicit
drugs, tobacco, alcoholic beverages or engaging in activities which may be
immoral or may lead to immorality while he/she is a student at
6.
Students are not allowed to bring weapons to
school under any conditions. Weapons are
defined as knives, guns, (real or plastic), sharp objects, or other items that
are inappropriate to the school setting.
Violation of these areas will result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension, or, in the case
of #5 or 6, expulsion. Students are expected to abide by these
standards throughout their enrollment at
Discipline
Philosophy
We
believe that God's Word, the Bible, is the basis and standard for Godly living
and conduct. It is imperative that
students be directed to God's standards for behavior. Discipline is the training process of
teaching, admonishing, correcting, and re-teaching (2 Timothy
Teachers
will encourage the students to develop Christian character. Parent involvement
and support is integral. If after proper
instruction and counsel have been given, the student does not correct his or
her behavior, or if the behavior is serious in nature, the parents will be
notified via one of our school behavior notices. It is the responsibility of the parent to
sign this form and return it to the school immediately.
Detentions
Teacher
and principal may keep students after school for disciplinary reasons,
providing a 24-hour notice is given for the student to arrange
transportation. Parents will be sent a
detention form notifying them of the after school requirement. This notice should be signed and returned
immediately. If the notice is not
returned, the child will be assigned an additional after school detention, and
a phone call will be made to the parent to insure that the child has
transportation.
Detention
Schedule
Detentions
may be issued for any conduct violations including, but not limited to, the
following reasons:
A.
Appearance/dress code violations
B.
Breaking school policy
C.
Vulgar language
D.
Refusal to cooperate with any teacher or staff
member
E.
Fighting
F.
Cheating
G.
Incomplete class/homework
Discipline
Procedure
During
the first quarter, the first offense is often a verbal warning affected by
factors such as age, newness to the school, and teacher discretion.
If
there is need for more discipline, it will be done as follows:
1.
Behavior Alert (3 times unless offense is
serious).
2.
Grades T1-4 -Detention Slips (3 times -
Grades 5-8 - Detention Slips (3 times
-
3.
Parent conference with teacher and/or principal
when necessary.
4.
In-House suspension or home suspension and
conference with principal.
5.
Meeting with School Committee.
6.
Possible expulsion.
In-House
Suspension - usually held
in another classroom away from peers and others, but under the supervision of a
teacher, usually the Assistant Principal.
Home Suspension - occur by decision of the Principal when
situations are unresolved, chronic, or of a serious nature. On any given day of suspensions, quizzes and
homework grades may not be made up and will be entered as zeroes. Tests or major projects may be made up;
however, 15 points will be subtracted from the grade received. Suspensions are considered absences.
Expulsions
Any
student possessing or passing, promoting or using drugs at any time, including
the summer, will be expelled from
Any
student using or possessing alcohol, tobacco or engaging in sexual immorality
at any time, including summer, may be expelled from
Any
student who continually displays a negative attitude, poor conduct or conduct
deemed to be unbecoming to the cause of Jesus Christ and
Personal Items
No cell phone, electronic
games, walkmans, stereos and devices are allowed in school. Everything brought in must be checked by the
classroom teacher. The judgment of the
teacher and/or principal is final. Thank
you for your cooperation.
Library
The
Colleen Doucette and Rev. Michael Narkun Memorial Library is available for
instructional use and recreational reading for the children at
Field Trip Policy
Children
are encouraged to attend ALL field trips because they are an opportunity to
enhance the classroom experience. They
also provide a time to exhibit Christian behavior in an alternative setting.
However,
if a child is unable to participate due to extenuating circumstances (i.e.,
illness, etc.) an appropriate make-up assignment will be given by the classroom
teacher when it is deemed necessary.
Procedure for Parental Concerns
We
are here to help you educate your child/ren.
The proper procedure for handling problems is to go to the teacher
first. Notify Mr. Long (603-893-4289) only if your situation is not
resolved. If you feel you need further
assistance, you may contact the Chairperson of the School Committee.
The Matthew 18 Principle
We, at
In summary, “The
Matthew 18 Principle” requires that parents talk to the teacher about student
problems. If unresolved at the
two-person level, the matter prayerfully and in an orderly fashion moves upward
in the school organizational structure.
Jesus, in His
perfect wisdom, knew we would need instruction for these situations and
provided this wisdom in the verse Matthew 18:15-17. When differences of opinion cause conflict,
it is Salem Christians School’s policy to practice “The Matthew 18
Principle: Using this Scripture passage
as our guide we have listed the appropriate steps that are to be taken by
students, parents, teachers, and staff in the event of misunderstanding or
disagreement:
- Keep the matter confidential. “With his mouth the godless
destroys his neighbor...”(Proverbs 11:9a).
Only share the problem with those directly involved, in an effort
to ensure confidentiality.
- Keep the circle small. “If your brother sins against you,
go and show him his fault, just between the two of you” (Matthew
- State your concern clearly and
concisely. “...tell him his fault...”(Matthew
- Be forgiving.
“If he listens to you, you have won your brother over” (Matthew
18:15b). This implies that once the
matter is resolved we should wholeheartedly forgive and restore the person
whose fault has offended us.
As
mentioned earlier, most problems are resolved at the two-person level. Forgiveness and restoration are the normal
and happy conclusions. However, there
are unfortunate times when an individual will not “hear” you or will openly
disagree with your version of the problem.
The next step is:
·
You
and the other individual should go together to share the matter with the school
principal.
·
“...take
one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the
testimony of two or three witnesses’” (Matthew
A
Christian school is a ministry of Christ’s name. Everything that is done in the
context of the school must be done His way. Satan would love to destroy the
normal flow of friendships and peace found in Christian school education
through gossip and slander. But if all
of us follow Christ’s way of “The Matthew 18 Principle,” the Christian
education experience for students, parents, teachers, and staff will be one of
consistent harmony. “Finally, all of
you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be
compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8).
STUDENT SAFETY POLICY
It
is the goal
Any
parent/adult/visitor on
If
a student is approached by any school parent/guardian and the student’s
physical or emotional well-being has been jeopardized, the following actions
will be taken:
1.
Immediate notification of the incident to the
child’s parent(s)/guardian(s) by the principal.
2.
A meeting will be conducted by the principal
with those involved to document what occurred.
3.
The principal will report incident to School
Committee.
4.
The School Committee has the right to suspend
the student and/or the parent/guardian of the student from school grounds
and/or any school related activity.
5.
If a second offense occurs, the student(s) of
the parent/relative will be expelled from
If
a student is approached by an adult not affiliated with the school and the
student’s physical or emotional well being has been jeopardized, the following
actions will be taken:
1.
Immediate notification of the incident to the
child’s parent(s)/guardian(s) by the principal.
2.
If the person is a stranger, the police will be
notified and the necessary steps taken through the police department.
3.
If the person is anyone other than the
parent/guardian of the student, a meeting will be conducted by the principal
and those involved to document what occurred.
4.
The principal will report incident to the School
Committee.
5.
The School Committee has the right to suspend
the person from school grounds and/or any school related activity for as much
time as the Committee deems necessary.
STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY
STUDENTS
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
The
· Physically
harms a student or damages the student’s property; or
· Has
the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or
· Is
severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening
educational environment; or
· Has
the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Nothing in this policy
requires the affected student to possess a characteristic that is a perceived
basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying, or other distinguishing
characteristic.
Harassment, intimidation or
bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendo’s,
demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks,
threats, or other written, oral or physical actions. “Intentional acts”
refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate
impact of the action(s).
This policy is not intended
to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views,
provided that the expression does not substantially disrupt the education
environment. Many behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying may still be prohibited by other school policies or
building, classroom, or program rules.
Counseling, corrective
discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to change the
behavior of the perpetrator and remediate the impact on the victim. This
includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a positive climate, and
support for victims and others impacted by the violation. False reports
or retaliation for harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitutes
violations of this policy.
The Salem Christian School
Committee is authorized to direct the development and implementation of procedures
addressing the elements of this policy.
Legal Reference: New
Hampshire R.S.A. 193F:3 (2006) (copy available in the school office)
STUDENTS
Prohibition of Harassment,
Intimidation, and Bullying **
Informal Complaint
Process: Anyone may use informal procedures to report and resolve
complaints of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. At the building level,
programs may be established for receiving anonymous complaints. Such complaints
must be appropriately investigated and handled consistent with due process
requirements. Informal reports may be made to any staff member, although staff
shall always inform complainant(s) of their right to, and the process for,
filing a formal complaint. Staff shall also direct potential complaints to an
appropriate staff member who can explain the informal and formal complaint
process and what a complainant can expect. Staff shall also inform an
appropriate supervisor or designated staff person when they receive complaints
of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, especially when the complaint is
beyond their training to resolve or alleges serious misconduct.
Informal remedies include an
opportunity for the complainant(s) to explain to the alleged perpetrator that
the conduct is unwelcome, disruptive, or inappropriate either in writing or
face-to-face; a statement from a staff member to the alleged perpetrator that
the alleged conduct is not appropriate and could lead to discipline if proven
or repeated; or a general public statement from an administrator in a building
reviewing the harassment, intimidation and bullying policy without identifying
the complainant, parent, guardian, or because the school administration
believes the complaint needs to be more thoroughly investigated.
Formal Complaint Process: Anyone may initiate a
formal complaint of harassment, intimidation or bullying, even if the informal
complaint process is being utilized. Complainant(s) should not be promised
confidentiality at the onset of an investigation. It cannot be predicted what
will be discovered or what kind of hearing may result. Efforts should be made
to increase the confidence and trust of the person making the complaint. The
school will fully implement the anti-retaliation provisions of this policy to
protect complainant(s) and witness(es). Student complainants and witnesses may
have a parent or trusted adult with them, if requested, during any initiated
investigatory activities. The principal or designated compliance officer
(hereinafter referred to as the compliance officer) may conclude that the
school needs to conduct an investigation based on information in their
possession regardless of the complainant’s interest in filing a formal
complaint. The following process shall be followed:
- All formal complaints shall be in writing.
Formal complaints shall set forth the specific acts, conditions or
circumstances alleged to have occurred that may constitute harassment,
intimidation or bullying. The compliance officer may draft the complaint
based on the report of the complainant, for the complainant to review and
sign.
- Regardless of the complainant’s interest in
filing a formal complaint, the compliance officer may conclude that the
school needs to draft a formal complaint based on the information in the
officer’s possession.
- The compliance officer shall investigate
all formal, written complaints of harassment, intimidation or bullying,
and other information in the compliance officer’s possession that the
officer believes requires further investigation.
- When the investigation is completed the
compliance officer shall compile a full written report of the complaint
and the result of the investigation. If the matter has not been resolved
to the complainant’s satisfaction, the school committee shall take further
action on the report.
- The School Committee Chairperson or
designee, who is not the compliance officer, shall respond in writing to
the complainant and the accused within thirty days, stating:
1.
That they intend to take corrective
action; or
2.
That the investigation is incomplete
to date and will be continuing; or
3.
That the school does not have
adequate evidence to conclude that bullying, harassment or intimidation
occurred.
- Corrective measures deemed necessary will
be instituted as quickly as possible, but in no event more than thirty
days after the written response, unless the accused is appealing the
imposition of discipline and the school is barred by due process
considerations or a lawful order from imposing the discipline until the
appeal process in concluded.
- If a student remains aggrieved by the
response, the student may appeal directly to the school committee by
requesting an appointment with said committee via the school office.
Students
will be provided with age-appropriate information on the recognition and
prevention harassment, intimidation or bullying, and their rights and
responsibilities under this and other school policies and rules at student
orientation sessions and on other appropriate occasions, which may include
parents. Parents shall be provided with copies of this policy and procedure and
appropriate materials on the recognition and prevention of harassment,
intimidation and bullying.
Legal
Reference: New Hampshire R.S.A. 193F:3 (2006) (copy available in the school
office)
COTE-CAVALLARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PURPOSE
STATEMENT
The
Cote-Cavallaro Scholarship has been established in memory of the mother of Mrs.
Mary Ann Cote’s (former SCS Principal), Jennie Cavallaro. Mrs. Cavallaro was born on
The
purpose of the scholarship is to reward children who display positive
Christ-like behavior both personally and academically. The scholarship (which will be one month’s
tuition for the following year) will be awarded annually at the Graduation
Program.
The
following criteria will be used by staff members who will vote by secret ballot
for the recipient each year:
1.
A student in Grade 5, 6, or 7.
2.
Evidence of Christian walk in student’s life.
3.
School success in relation to their potential.
4.
A student who has been at
5.
Child is eligible once during their SCS career.