2019-2020 Family Handbook
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2019-2020 Family Handbook Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville Matthews Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 704-849-9723, #2 Note: All policies contained in this handbook are contingent upon the approval of the Carmel Christian School Board. This is a “living” document and policies may be revised throughout the school year. The administration reserves the right to make exceptions to all policies for extenuating circumstances that are not written in this handbook Each Carmel Christian Family agrees to the policies contained in this handbook via signature on enrollment contract. Links are embedded throughout the handbook in order to provide more information for selected topics. “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 Table of Contents ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION Leadership School Board, Executive and Educational Leadership Teams 8 Mission and Vision Statements: Carmel Baptist Church, Our Mission, Our Vision 9 School Mascot and Seal, Accreditation and Memberships, School Verse 10 Statement of Faith 11 Carmel’s Philosophy of Partnering with Christian Parents 12 Expectations for Student & Parent Conduct: Reconciliation Principle 13 Discipleship Missions ES, MS, HS and Service Organization Projects 14 The Honor System The Honor Statement, Guidelines of Honor Grades 6-12: Definitions and Examples Carmel Honor System: Grades 9-12 15 ATTENDANCE OVERVIEW Enrollment 16 Probation: Academic Guidelines for Student Athletes & Performers 17 Extra-Curricular Participation, Academic Expectations for Students in School Plays or Musicals Probation: Disciplinary Reasons, Behavioral and IT Probation Suspension & Expulsion, Behavioral Probation, IT Probation Student Withdrawal 18 CARMEL CAMPUS Athletics & School Store Carline Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures On Campus Parking, Student Parking 19 Chapel: ES, MS & HS Drop-off of Personal Possessions and Homework Emergency Closing of School Extended Day Program 20 Field Trips Media Center Student Use of Automobiles Visitors and Guests 21 CONDUCT & BEHAVIOR Behavioral Guidelines 22 Bullying 23 Positive School Culture Co-curricular Events: Behavior Disruptive Activities 24 Gender Identification Policy Harassment Policy Reporting Harassment Sexuality Policy 25 1 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 Substance Abuse Twenty-four Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Policy STUDENT HEALTH Accident/Injury Report Allergies 26 School Procedure Additional Parent/Student Responsibilities 27 Additional School Nurse Responsibilities 28 STUDENT SERVICES: PATHWAYS Goals Parent/Teacher Conferences for Pathways Students SCHOOL & FAMILY COMMUNICATION 29 School Contact Information, Website & Media Follow Us, Carmel Parent, eNews, ParentsWeb, Posting or Distributing Information on Campus 30 School Calendar My Dynacal Calendars Teacher Classroom Webpages Social Media/Online Behavior Student 31 Faculty & Staff, CCS Employee SMS/Instant Messaging Communication with Students BUSINESS OFFICE 31 Curriculum Materials & Usage, Lunch Accounts, Report Card & Transcripts, Student Insurance DEVELOPMENT Support CCS, CCS Annual Fund, CCS Capital Campaigns, Student Fundraising TECHNOLOGY & RELATED POLICIES 32 eReader Policy General Technology Usage Guidelines for Students and Parents 33 Using a Computing Device Technology Health Tip Sheet for Parents Student Must Do’s Caring for the Computing Device: Carrying & Screen Care 34 Cyber Safety – Technology Guidelines for Students & Parents Cyber Safety Tips 35 Email and Social Media: Help Children Stay Safer Online Help Protect Children Against Inappropriate Content Electronic Email Usage Student Internet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 36 Educational Purpose, Limitations on Non-Educational Activities, Student Safety, Student Access to Internet Student Privacy Plagiarism & Copyright, The Disciplinary Process 37 Liability SAFETY AND SECURITY Yellow Lock Down Red Lock Down School Resource Officer: Reporting Requirements Reporting of Illegal Activity 38 2 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 Weapons Prohibited on School Property Threat of Mass Violence at School Making a False Report of Mass Violence on Educational Property Cyberbullying Disclosure of Private Images 39 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POLICIES: GRADES K-5 ATTENDANCE 41 Check-in & Check-out Procedures, Early Dismissals Tardy Policy Family Trips 42 ACADEMIC POLICIES Communication: Parent/Teacher Parent/Teacher Conferences Biblical Integration Elementary School Curriculum Extra Credit Grades Homework Grades Homework During Holidays 43 Standards and Expectations for Elementary School Grading System Kindergarten – 2nd Grade, Third – Fifth Grades Make-up Work Report Cards and Weekly Grades 44 Standardized Testing Promotion Kindergarten Graduation, Elementary School Summer Reading 45 Summer School Grades STUDENT LIFE 45 Birthdays Cafeteria Cell Phones 46 Classroom Parties Electronic Device Policy Lost and Found Media Center: Check-out Limits, Policies 46 Snacks STUDENT UNIFORM POLICY: K-5 General Information Prohibited Clothing Items 47 Student Appearance Uniform Vendor Girls Uniform Options Boys Uniform Options 48 MIDDLE SCHOOL POLICIES: GRADE 6-8 ATTENDANCE 51 3 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 Check-in & Check-out Procedures, Early Dismissals Tardy Policy Student Tardies (Class-to-Class) 52 Family Trips ACADEMIC POLICIES Communication – Parent/Teacher Parent/Teacher Conferences Biblical Integration Middle School Curriculum Electives 53 Class Rotation Middle School House System Homework Homework During Holidays 54 Standards and Expectations for Middle School Middle School Exams Extra Credit Grading System Honor Roll 55 Report Cards & Weekly Grades Standardized Testing Duke Tip Program Summer Reading Summer School Promotion 56 STUDENT LIFE Birthdays Cafeteria Cell Phones Electronic Device Policy Lockers 57 Media Center: Check-out Limits & Policies Snacks Windy Gap Retreat STUDENT UNIFORM POLICY General Information Prohibited Clothing Items 58 Student Appearance Uniform Vendor 59 MS Uniform Options HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES: GRADES 9-12 ATTENDANCE 62 Check-in & Check-out/Early Dismissal Procedures Make-up Work After an Absence Assignments and Tests: Late Arrivals 63 Medical Leave of Absence 4 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC POLICIES Curriculum Graduation Requirements Mastery Learning for Standard Level Classes 64 Course Selection Electives Honors and Advanced Placement Courses Dropping/Adding a Course 65 Sevenstar Academy World Language Requirement Homework During Holidays Late Work High School Exams Exam Exemptions AP Exams 66 Special Testing Issues Failing a Course Supplemental Learning & Credit Recovery Courses Repeated Through an Appropriately Accredited Institution Parent/Teacher Communication Teacher Feedback Teacher Office Hours 67 Test Calendar High School Grading Scale Class Rank Honor Roll Senior Cords Standardized Testing 68 Summer Reading Summer School 69 Transcript Release Requests HIGH SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL PRINCIPLES Behavior Guidelines Cafeteria Policy 70 Junior & Senior Lunch Disruptive Activities Conduct Infractions for High School Disciplinary Consequences Community Service Detention Saturday School 71 Suspension & Expulsion STUDENT LIFE 72 Birthdays Cell Phones Crew Program Dances 5 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 Driver’s Education 73 J-Term Lockers Service Program Snacks Windy Gap HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE 74 High School Dress Code for Young Women: General Appearance High School Dress Code for Young Men: General Appearance 75 Unique Dress Code Situations 76 Dress Code Alignment ANNUAL SCHOOL EVENTS, CLUBS, VOLUNTEERS & PTF LIST OF ANNUAL SCHOOL EVENTS 78 CLUBS ASSOCIATIONS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 79 VOLUNTEERS AND PTF 80 6 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 All School Information Carmel Christian School admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship program and athletic and other school administered programs. 7 ©2019 by Carmel Christian School “Tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done”. Psalm 78:4 Leadership School Board Members Chad Bryant, Chair [email protected] John Capell [email protected] Eric Fletcher [email protected] Anne Jordan [email protected] Patrick McCrory [email protected] Renee Ratcliffe [email protected] Sara Reynolds [email protected] Andrew Riebe [email protected] Robert Russell [email protected] Daniel Sanders [email protected] Hugh Shannon [email protected] Stephanie Spies [email protected]