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School Handbook
SECTION I: PARENT OBLIGATIONS
All parents should understand that students are admitted ONLY of the following conditions are met:
1.Parents grant permission to the school authorities to discipline their children using necessary methods including, but not limited to, corporal punishment. The method of discipline used by the school authorities shall be at the discretion of the school authorities. Parents agree that they will cooperate and discipline in the home (Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15).
2.Parents agree that if students should become involved in difficulty, have a problem with any student or faculty member, they will in no case complain with other parents. This will be handled in a prayerful spirit through the teacher(s) and administration. Any questions, comments or problems should be handled through the teacher(s) prior to going to the principal or administrator. Going to any outside source, organization or group without first working through the school’s chain of command is a violation of Scripture and, therefore, against school policy. (I Chronicles 15:11; Luke 18:1; Colossians 4:2).
3.Parents agree that their children will abide by all school rules and policies. The dress code must be met by all students.
4.Parents agree to meet their financial obligations to the school. This includes tuition, fees, etc. (II Kings 4:7; Romans 13:8).
5.Parents understand that the school does not maintain any policies of liability insurance on students and that insurance for injuries occurring during or as a result of all school activities and events must be covered under the parents’ policies.
6.Parents understand that they are responsible for all information in this handbook. Changes may occur from time to time. Written notification will be made available to parents about changes.
SECTION II. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Article 1: CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
A lifestyle that reflects Christian principles stands out in today’s crowd. At the Winton Place Baptist Academy, we have standards of conduct and dress that feel should be a part of the students’ mode of living. Our standards are simply to uphold the Biblical principles upon which our school was founded.
Article 2: BOY / GIRL RELATIONS
The Winton Place Baptist Academy provides opportunities for boys and girls to cultivate friendships with the opposite sex. In some instances, these associations will deepen into more than passing friendships. This is both natural and expected. However, all such friendships must be handled in a responsible manner. Public displays of affection such as hand holding and other physical intimacies will be considered in poor tasted and will not be tolerated.
Article 3: CHAPEL AND ASSEMBLIES
Chapel and assemblies will be an important part of the spiritual educational program of Winton Place Baptist Academy. Each chapel / devotional period will consist of prayer, Bible reading and singing. The following guidelines will be used:
A.Attendance is required of all students.
B.Each student will demonstrate proper courtesy to the speaker or group leader.
C.There will be NO unnecessary talking, distracting of others, or disturbances.
D.Students will not be allowed to study during the chapel or assembly period.
Article 4: SUSPENSION
Any student who disobeys and breaks the rules so seriously that they must be suspended will receive a three to ten day dismissal from school. Upon returning to school, the student must apologize to the school staff and the student body with his / her parents’ present.
Article 5: PHYISCAL EDUCATION
Physical education is a required subject and NO student will be excused from the course without a physician’s written excuse.
Article 6: STUDENT INJURY
The staff of Winton Place Baptist Academy will attempt to exercise responsible judgment for the care of students in the case of physical injury. In those cases, where an injury appears to be serious, we retain the right to seek professional help, including ambulance, doctor or emergency room services. Parents will be responsible to pay for the services obtained on the child’s behalf.
Article 8: TRANSPORTATION
Primarily due to cost of liability factors, the Winton Place Baptist Academy does not provide transportation to and from school. Assistance will be given to establish “car pools.” Any other cooperative effort of parents to facilitate the transportation of students will be welcomed.
Article 9: TELEPHONE CALLS AND MESSAGES
All telephone calls and messages to students or teachers must be directed to the school office. No Student or teacher will be called out of class except in the case of an emergency.
Article 10: SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Such activity that comes to the knowledge of the school will be investigated. If proven true, such activity will result in immediate expulsion with no possibility of re-instatement.
Article 11: LOST AND FOUND
Please label all clothing, lunch boxes, supplies, games, toys, etc., as this will expedite the search for the rightful owner. All items found should be turned in to the office. Lost items that are not claimed by the end of the year will be given away.
Article 12: MEDICATIONS
Parents are asked to consider the potential danger of having students bringing in medication(s) to school. The school recognizes that medications are justified in chronic health conditions and short term acute health conditions, but no medication will be administered without the written request of a parent and / or directions of physician.
Article 13: PARENT VISITS
Parents are always welcome to visit the school; however, pre-school age children and visiting school age guests are not permitted to visit classes. Parents who plan to visit a classroom should inform the school office of their intentions by a note or a phone call. It should be noted that visitors will be expected to adhere to modest apparel.
Article 14: SCHOOL COLORS AND MASCOT
The official school colors of the Winton Place Baptist Academy are red, white and blue. The school verse is II Timothy 3:15. The school’s mascot is the eagle.
Article 15: FIELD TRIPS
Parents will normally be invited to participate in field trips, but it should be understood that the supervision of the students is the responsibility of the teacher and they will retain full right to exercise authority in the administration of supervisory and disciplinary measures.
Article 16: FIRE DRILLS
Throughout the year, there will be unannounced fire drills. When the fire alarm sounds, all persons in the school building will file out in a quiet and orderly fashion. All doors must be shut, lights turned off, and absolutely no talking will take place. Teachers are to bring their student attendance book. Each student is to remain with classmates at all times. All classes will have an assigned exit through which they are to pass. A signal will be given to re-assemble in the classroom.
Article 17: HEALTH RECORDS
Students entering the school are to present a certificate of immunization. The following immunizations are required by the order of the Health Department: Polio, Measles, DPT, and Mumps. In most cases, immunization certificates can be obtained through the local county nurse or your family doctor. A copy of the student’s birth certificate also must be on file.
Article 18: ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
If a pupil becomes ill during school hours, the student may be excused to go home by the Administrator or Assistant. Before the pupil is excused, however, a parent will be contacted by the school office. For this reason, it is important that the school has the correct home and work telephone number of both parents.
Article 19: TRUANCY
Truancy is defined as an absence without the knowledge and consent of the parents and / or the school staff. This would include leaving school without permission before the end of the day or staying out of any scheduled class without permission. Such action will not be tolerated.
Article 20: EARLY DISMISSAL
Checking out of school early is strongly discouraged. Parents should try to schedule all medical appointments after school hours. However, if it is necessary for a child to be taken from school before dismissal, a request must be made in writing to the school office. Parents must go to the school office to pick up their child. No student will have permission to leave unless accompanied by his / her parent or guardian. If it becomes necessary that someone other than the parent or guardian is to pick up a child, please notify the teacher by phoning or sending a note ahead of time.
Article 21: TARDINESS
It is important that students always be on time to school and to class. By being prompt, the student is demonstrating self-discipline and responsibility. Self-discipline in this area is not only important for proper academic achievements, it is essential for the development of personal habits that are characteristic of success and good citizenship in every walk of life. Each student is expected to be in the classroom when the period begins. All students must come prepared with the materials needed for class.
SECTION III: BASIC ACADEMIC MATTERS
Article 1: ACCREDITATION
Accreditation by state or regional governmental agency is an administrative mechanism designed to ensure uniform education for all children in secular schools. Accreditation was established as a governmental means for determining whether minimum academic and faculty standards were being met by secular tax-supported schools. Winton Place Baptist Academy has not sought accreditation by any governmental agency reasons:
A. Winton Place Baptist Academy is not interested in using textbooks adopted or approved by the state. Many of those textbooks are developed by secular authors who reject fundamental Christian principles and, therefore are saturated with “humanistic” values.
B. Winton Place Baptist Academy will not be bound by state curriculum or teacher certification requirements that often interfere and are contrary to those of Christian education standards.
C. Winton Place Baptist Academy believes it is unreasonable for parents to withdraw their children from a government school with its academic and moral ills and place them in a private institution with the same curriculum methods and objectives. To accept the secular school and their accrediting criteria as our standard would be leave no viable alternative available to Christian parents.
D. Accreditation of a Christian school is not necessary for a graduate who wishes to enroll in a college or university. The basic criteria for college admission are student aptitude and achievement as determined through nationally standardized tests. The instructional program of the Winton Place Baptist Academy is designed and implemented to allow its graduates to stand on their own academic achievements and merits.
Article 2: ENROLLMENT POLICY
All decisions concerning the admission and enrollment of a family into the school will be made by the Administration. Details of the enrollment procedure are developed by the School Administrator or Assistant. The enrollment procedure is as follows:
A. Carefully reading the handbook by the parents and the student.
B. Attending an initial parent orientation designed to communicate to parents what is expected if accepted into the school.
C. Parents scheduling an interview with a school official and / or admissions committee; the student should also attend the interview.
D. Parents will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of the student’s registration by the School Administrator or Assistant.
E. Completing all forms in the “Registration Packet”.
F. Parents making the necessary financial arrangements required by the school.
G. School arranging a schedule for testing and placement of each student.
Article 3: ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is the responsibility of the student and parent to create the habit of being punctual and regular in attendance. Faithful attendance is necessary for maximum benefits. Legitimate absences include:
A. Personal illness, injury or doctor appointments that cannot be scheduled after school hours.
B. Illness in the immediate family that requires the student’s presence.
C. Death in the family.
D. Absences with prior approval from the school office.
There are two ways in which to communicate notification of an absence:
A. A note from an authorized person explaining the absence must be presented to the school following the absence.
B. A phone call by one of the parents to the school office on the day of the absence or on the return day. In such cases, a note does not have to be sent when the student returns.
Article 4: SCHOOL GOALS
A. To encourage students to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which manifests itself in knowing, loving, and fearing His authority (Proverbs 2:1-5; Matthew 22:36-37; Proverbs 1:7).
B. To develop an understanding of one’s unique responsibility to God and to one another (Philippians 2:1-4; I Corinthians 13:1-7).
C. To help students realize their capabilities and limitations and how to make the most of them toward growth and service (II Timothy 1:8-9; Ephesians 1:3-12).
D. To equip each student with the ability to communicate clearly, logically and effectively through reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
E. To encourage creativity and curiosity.
F. To encourage an appreciation of the arts.
G. To teach fundamentals of physical fitness, nutrition, and hygiene.
H. To teach the fundamentals of Bible, Literature, English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.
Article 5: REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS TO PARENTS
Reporting student progress is an important, yet difficult part of parent / teacher communications. The reporting process is meant to convey the amount of growth of each student. Several reporting methods will be utilized and in each case, the focus will be upon the individual not the group or comparison with the group.
A. Progress Reports: regular interim reports will be sent home for parents’ examination throughout the year.
B. Parent / Teacher Conferences: regularly scheduled conferences will be a part of the school’s reporting process. Parents’ must attend these conferences.
Article 6: FACULTY
All staff members of the Winton Place Baptist Academy have been carefully selected on the basis of their education, experience and integrity. The most outstanding requirements of the instructional staff are unselfish spirit of education to children; a belief that the Christian school ministry is their service to God, and a complete and personal acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Article 7: FACITILITES
The school represents a ministry of the Winton Place Baptist Church and is therefore privileged to use all of its facilities as needed. All activities of the school day will take place on the church premises unless parents are notified otherwise.
Article 8: HOMEWORK
It will not be the policy of the school to assign large amounts of homework. However, when homework is assigned, it will geared to the child’s ability and relative deficiencies. A Homework Assignment form will be sent home to explain the work and be signed.
Article 9: DISCIPLINE
A. Correction of Offenses. Teachers will generally be responsible for the conduct of students throughout the school day. Students should expect to be corrected by a teacher whatever they are guilty of any of the thoughtless acts that are not in the best interest of the school. In case of minor infractions, parents will not be contacted unless the teacher’s corrective action has proven unsuccessful, in which case, parents will be informed and involved. The Administrator or Assistant will generally be responsible for handling the more serious offenses. Parents will be notified of the nature of the offense and also the disciplinary action taken.
B. Disciplinary Action Alternatives. Disciplinary alternatives can be, but are not limited to, the following: Parent Conference, noon or recess detention, and work detail, non-participation in extra-curricular activities, paddling, and release to parent custody.
C. Corporal Punishment. The Winton Place Baptist Academy reserves the right to use corporal punishment for rebellion, major offenses or continued minor offenses. Swatting or paddling may be administered by a teacher, Administrator, or Assistant (Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13-14). Direct parental involvement will be used if at all possible.
Article 10: DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY
It is expected that all damage, even if accidental will be acknowledged by the person involved and a plan for re-imbursement made.
SECTION IV: DRESS CODE
All students from Kindergarten through 12th grade will be required to wear the blue and white dress code to school.
With NO EXCEPTIONS uniforms will be as follows:
BOYS:
Solid navy blue pants
Solid white dress or knit shirt (shirt must have a collar)
SOLID defined as completely, wholly of one color
Ties must be worn all day on Fridays
Hair is to be off the collar and above the ears. No spikes, bowls, zips, etc.
GIRLS:
Solid navy blue skirts or solid navy blue jumpers. Skirts or jumpers must be atleast to the knee.
SOLID defined as completely, wholly of one color
Girls may wear shorts under their skirts as long as they cannot be seen. This is strongly encouraged for our Elementary girls.
o No open- toe shoes are to worn. Gym shoes may be worn. They must be clean and laced up. Any accessories such as but not limited to, vests, sweaters, etc. must be SOLID NAVY OR SOLID WHITE.
o Hair should be clean and combed.
o ANY child coming to school out of uniform will be sent home with a note. The second time, parent(s) will be called to pick their child up or to bring proper clothes to school.
o Dress code violations will be at the discretion of the teachers or Administrator.
SECTION V: TUITION AND FEES
Due to the changing nature of tuition and other financial requirements, please see call the school office for specific information regarding all financial information.