Middle
School
Handbook
2007
– 2008
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...................................................................................................................... 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
2007 – 2008 UNIFORM STANDARDS............................................................................................. 8
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 8
BOYS’ STANDARDS.................................................................................................................. 8
GIRLS’ STANDARDS................................................................................................................ 11
System
for Grading............................................................................................................... 15
Honor
Roll - Grades 5-8....................................................................................................... 15
Homework................................................................................................................................. 15
General
CODE OF CONDUCT.................................................................................................. 17
SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL...................................................................................................... 18
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT................................................................... 18
MIDDLE
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT..................................................................................... 21
MIDDLE
SCHOOL CONDUCT STANDARDS.............................................................................. 22
Discipline................................................................................................................................... 23
Personal
Items........................................................................................................................ 24
Library....................................................................................................................................... 24
Field
Trip Policy..................................................................................................................... 24
Procedure for Parental Concerns:.............................................................................. 25
STUDENT SAFETY POLICY......................................................................................................... 25
STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY............................................................................................... 25
COTE-CAVALLARO
SCHOLARSHIP FUND............................................................................... 28
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 Salem Christian School, a Christ-centered, Bible-based school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The purpose of Salem Christian School is to provide a sound academic education, integrated with a Christian view of God and the world.
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.
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 Salem Christian School.
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 Salem Christian School states that your child’s school tuition and fees must be up-to-date for students to be involved in any school-sponsored extra-curricular activities (such as guitar, piano, bowling, etc.).
The Salem Christian School Committee has instituted the following admission requirements for Grade One through Eight. 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 be deferred to the school committee for final resolution. A student will not be admitted or allowed to remain in Salem Christian School who does not agree and cooperate with the overall purpose, program, and Code of Conduct.
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.
Salem Christian School is dependent on tuition income and gifts to sustain its operation and must pay for teachers' salaries, rent, text books, supplies, etc., from its own resources. Therefore, it is imperative that each family make every effort to meet their tuition payments on time.
1. Salem Christian School tuition is paid with one of three options, payment in full on or before July 1, 2007, two installments ½ due on or before July 1, 2007 and ½ due on or before February 1, 2008 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 $15.00 is added to the account when payments are received 15 days late.
2.
The policy
of Salem Christian School states that your child’s school tuition must be
current before registering for extra-curricular activities (such as guitar,
piano, bowling, etc.) Tuition payments
must also be kept up-to-date.
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. Salem Christian School uses FFNA (Family Financial Needs Assessment), an independent agency, to determine eligibility for financial aid. If you find yourself in need of tuition aid, FFNA application forms can be picked up in the school office. The completed forms and required fees must be returned directly to FFNA prior to April 20th.
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.
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.
Grades 1 – 8 8:45
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The school calendar will be similar to the Salem public schools. “No School” bulletins for inclement weather are under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of Schools for Salem public schools. Announcements are made for Salem Christian School on radio stations WCCM (800 AM), and WBZ (10.30 AM), and on WMUR-TV, Channel 9.
The school office is open from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. when school is in session. The school phone number is (603) 893-4289. Students will be permitted to use the school phone for emergencies only. Staff devotions are daily from 8:15-8:30 AM. This time is important to us; we pray for the families of our school and for each other. If your child is ill and will be absent from school, please call the school office after 8:40 AM. The school's answering machine is also on 24 hours a day.
Parents are welcome at school.