Salem Christian School

Grade School

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2007 – 2008

Academic Year

SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

101 School Street

Salem, New Hampshire 03079

(603) 893-4289

 

 

 

 

 

FOREWORD................................................................................................................................... 3

AFFILIATIONS AND STANDARDS............................................................................................. 3

MISSION STATEMENT................................................................................................................. 3

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION.................................................................................................. 3

PURPOSE........................................................................................................................................ 3

OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 3

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............................................................................................ 6

Transportation...................................................................................................................... 6

Before/After School Supervision.................................................................................. 6

Attendance............................................................................................................................... 6

Absences and Tardiness..................................................................................................... 7

Tardiness Policy.................................................................................................................... 7

Dismissals.................................................................................................................................. 7

Medication-Medical Emergencies................................................................................. 7

Chapel.......................................................................................................................................... 7

Uniform Dress Code.............................................................................................................. 8

2007 – 2008 UNIFORM STANDARDS......................................................................................... 8

   GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................... 8

   BOYS’ STANDARDS.............................................................................................................. 8

GIRLS’ STANDARDS.......................................................................................................... 11

SYSTEM FOR GRADING............................................................................................................ 14

Honor Roll - Grades 5-8.................................................................................................... 14

Homework............................................................................................................................... 15

General CODE OF CONDUCT............................................................................................... 16

Standard of Conduct....................................................................................................... 16

Discipline.................................................................................................................................. 17

Personal Items...................................................................................................................... 18

Library...................................................................................................................................... 18

Field Trip Policy.................................................................................................................... 18

Procedure for Parental Concerns............................................................................ 19

STUDENT SAFETY POLICY....................................................................................................... 19

STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY............................................................................................. 20

COTE-CAVALLARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND............................................................................ 22


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 Salem Christian School, a Christ-centered, Bible-based environment.

 

Salem Christian School is the educational outreach of First Baptist Church.  Our staff and teachers are committed Christians who have been called by God to serve in this ministry.  They are dedicated to help you 'train up a child in the way he should go...'  (Proverbs 22:6)

 

Welcome to the Salem Christian School family.  Our prayer is that this will be a year of blessing and growth in the life of your son or daughter.

 

AFFILIATIONS AND STANDARDS

 

Salem Christian School meets the requirements of the State of New Hampshire for private schools.  All teachers meet state certification requirements.

 

Salem Christian School of First Baptist Church, 101 School Street, Salem, New Hampshire, is under the jurisdiction of the School Committee, which is voted on by members of the church.

 

Salem Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and the Granite State Christian Schools Association.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

Salem Christian School shall support the mission of First Baptist Church by providing the children of our congregation, as well as others in the community, a superior education academically, spiritually, and socially in a Christ-centered, Biblically based environment.

 

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

 

Salem Christian School exists to offer children in K-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, Salem Christian School provides an environment that is wholly Christian and joins with parents as they endeavor to raise their children in a Christ-like manner.

 

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of Salem Christian School is to provide a sound academic education, integrated with a Christian view of God and the world.

 

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 Salem Christian School.  Curriculum guides are available in the school office.

 

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 Salem Christian School states that your child’s school tuition must be up-to-date for students to be involved in any school-sponsored extra-curricular activities (such as guitar, piano, bowling, etc.).

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

The Salem Christian School Committee has instituted the following admission requirements for Grade 1 through 8.   New students are provisionally accepted at Salem Christian School after an interview with the principal.  At that time the applicant is required to submit a copy of the most recent report card.

 

Currently enrolled students must be reviewed and approved by the principal each year.  Those records reviewed which indicate 'borderline' may