Middle
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................................................................................................................................... 3
CURRICULUM................................................................................................................................ 4
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................... 4
REGISTRATION.............................................................................................................................. 4
FINANCIAL
POLICY...................................................................................................................... 4
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
Medical Emergency Procedures....................................................................................... 7
CHAPEL.......................................................................................................................................... 8
DRESS CODE FOR 2009 – 2010....................................................................................................... 8
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 8
BOYS’ STANDARDS...................................................................................................................... 8
GIRLS’ STANDARDS.................................................................................................................... 11
System
for Grading............................................................................................................... 14
Honor
Roll - Grades 5-8....................................................................................................... 14
Homework................................................................................................................................. 14
General
CODE OF CONDUCT.................................................................................................. 15
SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL...................................................................................................... 16
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT................................................................... 16
MIDDLE
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT..................................................................................... 18
MIDDLE
SCHOOL CONDUCT STANDARDS.............................................................................. 19
Discipline................................................................................................................................... 20
Personal
Items........................................................................................................................ 21
Library....................................................................................................................................... 21
Field
Trip Policy..................................................................................................................... 21
Procedure for Parental Concerns............................................................................... 21
The Matthew 18 Principle................................................................................................... 21
STUDENT SAFETY POLICY......................................................................................................... 22
STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY............................................................................................... 23
COTE-CAVALLARO
SCHOLARSHIP FUND............................................................................... 25
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.
This responsibility and willingness to follow God's command
is evidenced by placing your child in
Welcome to the
AFFILIATIONS AND STANDARDS
Salem Christian School of Centerpoint Community Church, 101 School Street, Salem, New Hampshire, is under the jurisdiction of the School Committee, which is voted on by members of the church.
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 six through
eight. The curriculum is under constant
scrutiny to insure that it meets the standards of excellence we wish to
maintain at
In addition, classes in physical education, music, art and computer are taught at each grade level.
Piano and Guitar lessons are also available at an additional
cost. The policy of
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Salem Christian School Committee has instituted the
following admission requirements for Grade One through Eight. 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 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. -
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 January. 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 must 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.
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 9-1-1 should be enlisted;
- 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 Middle 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. Wal-Mart
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.
SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
We desire to see the fruit of the Spirit
develop in our students. Students are
required to sign this Code of Conduct on a separate sheet when school opens in
the fall.
LOVE
Students will be
encouraged to grow in their love and respect for God and others.
Jesus said “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your mind.”
(Matthew 22:37)
·
My love
for God will be exemplified in respectful and reverent behavior during Chapel,
devotions, prayers, and classroom Bible classes.
·
At no
time will I take the Lord’s name in vain.
JOY
It is our goal at
SCS that students desire to know God and the joy that comes from Him. The atmosphere of the school will be one of
joy.
“I have no greater joy than to hear
that my children are walking in truth.” (3 John 4)
·
I will
strive to bring joy to my parents and my teachers by learning to be righteous
and wise.
·
I will
seek to bring joy to other students.
PEACE
We want all our
students to find inner peace, which comes from a sense of self-worth found in
Jesus.
“Let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of
one another.” (Romans 14:19)
·
I will
not “put down” other students in any way.
·
I will
look for ways to “build up” other students and to be at peace with each other.
PATIENCE
An extremely
important life-skill is conflict resolution.
“Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for
the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.” (James 1:19-20)
·
I will
not resolve conflict through physical force
·
I will
learn to cooperate with my fellow students and ask staff to help when
necessary.
KINDNESS
Students must look
out for the needs of others and put others’ needs above their own.
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe
yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)
·
I will
not steal or destroy the property of others.
·
I will
demonstrate compassion and kindness toward others.
·
I will
show care and concern for others in my speech and actions.
GOODNESS
Students should
exemplify a pure lifestyle.
“Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all
goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.” (Eph. 5: 8-10)
·
I will
not use any profane or obscene language or gestures as well as not using
written or printed material which is inappropriate.
·
I will
not use illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
·
I will
not cheat on any of my work and will be honest and trustworthy.
·
I will
comply with the SCS dress code.
·
I will
live a life of sexual purity.
FAITHFULNESS
A sense of
responsibility in the little things is so important because it will mold the
students’ future character.
“Well done, good and faithful servant!
You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of
many things.” (Matthew 25: 21)
·
I will
strive to discover my God-given talents and gifts, to develop those abilities
fully, and to devote those talents and gifts to a lifetime of learning, serving
and honoring God.
GENTLENESS
Jesus is our example
of how to deal with others in gentleness and humility.
Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle
and humble in heart.” (Matthew 11:29)
·
I will
show respect for authority and submit myself to the teachers, administration
and staff of SCS.
·
I will
not back talk or defy authority and will respond to authority with gentleness,
and humility.
·
I will
speak courteously with all adults.
SELF-CONTROL
Every Christian
should strive for self-control in all areas of his/her life.
“We take captive every thought to
make it obedient to Christ.” (2
Corinthians 10:5)
·
I will
control my behavior in class so the learning environment is not disrupted.
·
I will
follow all classroom rules and any other directions from staff.
·
I will
uphold this code not only in school but at school activities outside school.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
The primary purpose of
SCS seeks to provide an environment that is of highest standards both academically and spiritually. In order to achieve this, we require that students abide by a code of conduct. Every student begins the school year with a six-week probationary period. Our goal is to instill a mindset of leadership, service, and responsibility in our older students. With this goal in mind, the following Middle School Code of Conduct (Grades 6,7, 8) has been established.
MIDDLE
SCHOOL CONDUCT STANDARDS
Student misconduct is categorized by Type I and Type II behavior. Type I behavior is less serious but still inappropriate and unacceptable. Type II behavior is considered serious. Any violation in either category will be subject to discipline as deemed appropriate by the administration.
Type I behavior will result in reprimand, detention after school, suspension or other form of disciplinary action.
Type I Behavior
Includes:
1. Inappropriate behavior or conduct on school property or at school events.
2. Classroom/school disturbances/disrespect/insubordination.
3. Dress Code violations.
4. Inappropriate physical contact between students or public display of affection.
5. Miscellaneous violations deemed unacceptable by administration, faculty and staff.
6. Obscene, profane or vulgar speech or gestures.
7. Use of electronic devices; i.e., game boys, phones, pagers, lap tops, hand held video games, CD players, Walkman radios, TV.
Type II behavior will result in suspension and/or expulsion, and potential reporting to the proper authorities.
Type II Behavior
Includes:
1. Smoking and Chewing Tobacco - Students must abstain from the use, possession, transfer, delivery, or sale of smoking or chewing tobacco products on school property or at any school related event.
2. Drug and Alcohol - Students must abstain from the use or possession of drugs, alcohol, or illegal substances and is strictly prohibited on school property or at school-sponsored events. Students are also prohibited from the excessive us of prescribed over-the-counter medications.
3. Fighting/Physical Attack - Any act involving hostile bodily contact in or on school property, or going to and from school, including any activity under school sponsorship.
4. Theft - Disregarding the rights and property of others by taking something that does not belong to you on school property or at school-related events.
5. Weapons - The transportation to school and/or possession of items on school property or at school-related events that may pose a threatening, harmful, or life threatening situation to fellow students or staff is strictly prohibited.
6. Excessive detentions or behavior problems.
7. Vandalism - Destruction or damage of school, church or others' property while on school grounds or at a school related event is prohibited.
8. Conviction of a crime - If a student is convicted of or found guilty of a crime committed off school property, the school may take disciplinary action based on the nature of the offense, past record of offenses, and student attitude.
9. Cheating, falsification, forgery - Offenders will receive zeros on all papers and tests with no make-up where he/she has cheated. Parents will be notified and a parent/teacher/principal conference will be scheduled.
All students and their parents in Grades 6,7, and 8th will be required to review and sign a Jr. High Student Code of Honor which will serve as a contract between the student and the school and insures that all parties involved understand Salem Christian's School's Jr. High Code of Conduct and the consequences of violation of that code.
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 1-4 -Detention Slips (3 times - noon recess)
Grades 5-8 - Detention Slips (3 times - 3:00-4:00 p.m.)
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:
A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
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.
E.
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.
F.
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.
G.
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.