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Curriculum

Bibles
Middle school students are asked to furnish a personal Bible for use in school. Bibles shall have cross references, a small concordance, and some maps. A translation (not a paraphrase) of personal choosing is acceptable. The NIV is recommended. It does not need to be a new Bible. Keep in mind that a student's Bible receives a lot of wear.

Homework
Assignments to be done outside of class are given at the discretion of the teacher. Normally, an assignment to be completed by the following day for a given class in the middle school will not take more than 30 minutes. In fact, most students will be able to complete assignments in allotted class time and during study periods. Additional help from teachers is available at lunch time or during study periods. Students are responsible to complete assignments on time and will be penalized grade-wise for failure to do so. Students who do not have assignments completed on time may be asked to stay in at lunch time or remain after school in order to complete assignments.

Make-up Work
Assignments missed because of absence are the responsibility of the student. During extended illness, arrangements should be made by the the student or parent to complete assignments at home, if possible. Arrangements for make-up work must be made before a pre-planned absence and students are expected to have work completed within three days upon return. For unplanned absences, students will be given a number of days equal to those absent to make-up work.

Media Center (Library)
The Media Center, located in the middle of the elementary building, is intended for the use of students in all grades and for the staff. The center contains books and magazines for enjoyment as well as resources for study projects. It also contains a computerized book location and check out system and has study areas for up to 25 students. Computers are available for student use in the Media Center under teacher supervision.

A quiet study atmosphere shall be maintained at all times. No talking is permitted by students when passing through the Media Center going to and from classes. Whispering shall be used by persons studying and working in the Media Center. Study carrels are available for independent study.

Library books may be checked out for a one-week (K-3) or two-week period (4-8). Magazines and some reference materials may be checked out for overnight only and must be returned to the Media Center before homeroom the following morning.

Students who have overdue books or magazines are fined $.10 (ten cents) per item per school day overdue. Reference books such as encyclopedias will cost $.25 (twenty-five cents) per day.

If a library book is lost, the student shall report it to the librarian immediately. If a book is not found after 4 weeks, the student will need to pay the cost of a replacement plus a $2.00 processing fee.

Physical Education
Students shall wear the prescribed clothing at school for P.E. classes. Theses guidelines shall be followed:

Elementary

• Shorts or slacks are preferable for girls.
  
• No black soled sneakers.

Middle School: All students must change into their P.E. uniforms, which consists of:

• School-designated shirt
  
• Sweat pants or school-designated shorts (girls may also wear culottes)
  
• Sneakers (no black soled sneakers).

Elementary students (K-5) have a physical education class two times each week. Middle school students (6-8) have a physical education class three times a week. Learning of skills and teamwork are emphasized A note from home is needed for a student to be excused from active participation in P. E. classes, however, the student shall report to class and participate in whatever ways possible.

Recess
Elementary students (K-5) normally have a noon time and an afternoon recess. Students need exercise and are expected to play out of doors unless the weather is inclement. Parents are encouraged to dress their children adequately for outdoor play. Students shall have a note from parents in order to be excused from normal recess activities. When going to and from recess, there shall be no talking or running in the buildings. Students are permitted to use rollerblades during recess only if an appropriate helmet is worn.

Textbooks/Supplies
Students are responsible to take proper care of textbooks. Textbooks are loaned for the year. The condition of each text is recorded prior to the distribution of books. Texts will be assessed for any damage beyond normal wear and tear of the book. This amount will be paid before the student receives the report card. All students are responsible to supply their own pencils, notebooks and paper. Middle School students are required to have covers on all textbooks and provide their own calculators.

Report Cards
Report cards are given four times each year. In Middle school mid-term progress reports will be given to students who are doing unsatisfactory work. A conference with the teacher is scheduled for each parent at the end of the first quarter. At the end of the third quarter another contact is made either by phone, note, or interview. The Stanford Achievement Test is given to all students in grades 1-8 prior to the end of the second quarter.

The grades given for the report card in grades 1-2 are O (Outstanding), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs improvement), and U (Unsatisfactory). A (+) or A (-) may be used with the S to help clarify a specific grade where applicable. Letter grades A, B, C... are used in grades 3,4,&5. Percentages are used in the Middle school, grades 6-8.

The normal grading scale for report cards in grade 3 through the middle school is as follows:

• 94 - 100% = A - Excellent
  
• 86 - 93% = B - Good
  
• 76 - 85% = C - Average
  
• 70 - 75% = D - Needs Improvement
  
• Below 70% = F - Unsatisfactory

Students and parents are encouraged to be in contact with teachers regarding any question on their progress.

RETENTION: A student may be retained in a grade or required to complete summer course work (for middle school) if the following conditions apply:

• Kindergarten -- Student has not mastered capital and lower case letters and numbers 1-20
  
• Grades 1-2 -- Student is achieving at 1/2 to 1 year below grade level in reading
  
• Grades 3-5 -- Student is achieving over 1 year below grade level in reading, language arts, and mathematics
  
• Grades 6-8 -- Student is failing two major subjects or four minor subjects (one major and two minor subjects)

Honor Roll

An academic honor roll is published each quarter for students in grades 6-8 based upon the following criteria: A student must receive all A's and B's, allowing only one C, and receive no more than two comments for improvement.