School Culture
Basic Rules and Expectations
Students are expected to treat the teachers, other students, and any other adults with respect and courtesy. Body language and speech are the primary indicators of this, along with cheerful obedience. The students will be expected to listen in class, pay attention in chapel, speak politely, etc. If common courtesy is used most problems will be eliminated.
The lower school students will require more direction and correction. Teachers should anticipate more oversight in that class.
Discipline Policy
If a discipline problem arises, the policy will be that the teacher addresses that problem with the student either in class or after class. The goal is for that to be the end of the matter. If a discipline problem arises outside of the classroom, such as lunch or chapel, any teacher or the administrator may correct the students. Students should anticipate correction and receive it with gratitude.
If a student has a consistent discipline problem that is not corrected after the teacher speaks to him, the teacher will notify the administrator who will then contact the parents. The parents and the administrator will then discuss how to proceed.
If student becomes disruptive in class and will not correct his behavior, they will be removed from the class and the parents will be called to pick them up. After that the parents and administrator will discuss how to proceed.
Dress Code
Our dress code is as follows. Clothing is a form of speech. How we dress communicates. We want our students’ clothing to say: I am here to honor Christ, by learning and not being a distraction to others while they learn.
Lower School
Boys: Blue or brown slacks, nice jeans or nice dress shorts (not cargo shorts) with a tucked in button up or polo shirt. No t-shirts or hats.
Girls: Nice jeans or slacks, dresses or skirts with a blouse (not a t-shirt). Skirts and dresses should be to the bottom of the knee. All tops should be modest.
The aim is to eventually have the all the girls at Christ the King in dresses or skirts. However, we realize this is short notice. We are also aware that the Lower School children will often play outside and do art projects. Their clothes will get dirty from time to time. So while skirts and dresses are preferred, for now we are allowing nice jeans and slacks for the Lower School girls.
Middle and Upper School
Boys: Blue or brown slacks with a tucked in button up or polo. Hoodies can be worn to school but must be removed when in class. No t-shirts or hats.
Girls: Dresses or skirts with a blouse (not a t-shirt). All clothing should be modest with skirts and dresses to the bottom of the knees. All tops should be modest.
Nice tennis shoes can be worn or dress shoes.
Vocational Days
The students will normally be working with their hands. In many cases they will need to wear clothing that will protect them, jeans, gloves, etc. They should expect to get dirty. The vocational teacher for both men and women will notify the students of what skill they will be learning and what clothing is required for that skill on a week to week basis.
Electronics Policy
Laptops are forbidden except for teachers.
A student may carry a cell phone but it can only be used for emergencies. It is not to be used at any time, including lunch. If a student uses a cell phone for something other than an emergency it will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes. If they know they will be absent they should notify the teacher ahead of time. The student is still expected to do the work for the class they miss.
If an emergency requires the student to miss the parent should notify the teacher or school administrator as soon as possible. The student is still expected to do the work for the class they miss unless there are extenuating circumstances.
If there is a weather emergency or other emergency that requires cancellation of the regular school day or the vocational school day parents will be notified the night before by the administrator through Slack. If there is a last second emergency, such as we are unable to use the building at the last minute, parents will be notified as soon as the school administrator knows.
Logistics
School Calendar and Academic Day
See:
- Semester schedule
- Vocational schedule (schedule for girls is forthcoming)
- Lower school day
- Middle school day
- Upper school day
Parking, buildings, and rooms
Forthcoming
Payment Information
See Costs
Parental Obligations
Parents, especially those of Lower School children, are encouraged to stick around and interact with other parents or sit in on class. However, should a parent need to leave during the day they are welcome to do so as long as they return in time to pick up their children.
There will be periodic meetings between all the parents and the administrator. Parents are encouraged to attend these meetings, as they will be a key time for feedback, questions, and notification from the administrator of any changes that might be taking place.
Part Time Students
Students can sign up for just the vocational days and not the regular school day. The cost is $20 per session along with any supplies they might need to purchase.
A Middle School or Upper School student is welcome to sit out a class if they have already taken it. For example, if a student has already taken Latin they can sit that class out. However, there is no reduction in tuition if a student does this.
Teacher resources
Teachers may ask parents and students from time to time to print some resources at home.
For other supplies, teachers may send reasonable reimbursement requests to Eric, or discuss with Peter if you have questions.
Transcripts
Students in the Upper and Middle Schools will be given grades per semester that they can add to their transcripts.