Last Update: 9-6-2016
2016-2017
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
Romans 12:6
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Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us
Last Update: 9-6-2016
Faith Lutheran High School2016-2017 Calendar
August 10 & August15
(7 pm)
Parent Orientation (School Uniform Ordering @ 5:30)
August 24
First Day of Classes – ½ Day
August 25-26
Student Orientation Retreat @ Dickson Valley
August 29
First Full Day of Classes
August 30
School Portrait Day
August 31
Meet the Teachers Night (7:00 – 9:00pm)
September 5
No School / Labor Day
September 26 – October 1
Homecoming Week
October 7
½ Day Teacher Institute (Morning Classes)
October 10
No School / Columbus Day
October 12
PSAT Test
October 21
First Quarter Ends (No Bus Service)
November 2
Parent Teacher Conference Night (6:30-8:30)
November 3
Late Start (10:00am)
November 6
Prospective Family Open House (1-4pm)
November 11
½ Day 8
thAnnual Gala (Afternoon Classes)
November 21-25
Institute Day, Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28
Classes Resume
December 5
Christmas Concert
December 19-December 21
Final Exams (No Bus Service)
December 22-January 4
Christmas Vacation
January 5-January 11
Winterim
January 12
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ndSemester Begins (8 period day)
January 13
No Bus Service
January 16
No School / Martin Luther King Day
January 23-January 27
Lutheran Schools Week (Morning Classes on Friday)
February 12
Prospective Family Open House
February 17
Half Day Classes / Staff Retreat (Afternoon Classes)
February 20
No School / Presidents Day
February 26
Prospective Family Open House (1-4pm)
March 10
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rdQuarter Ends
March 10-12
Spring Play
March 20
Practice ACT
March 21
Sacred Concert (7pm)
March 27 - 31
Spring Break
April 3
Classes Resume
April 13
Half Day / Maundy Thursday (Morning Classes)
April 14-17
Easter Break
April 18
Classes Resume/ Prospective Family Open House (7pm)
May 9
Pops Concert (7pm)
May 12-13
Jr/Sr Prom – Half Day (Afternoon Classes)
May 17
Honor’s Convocation (7pm)
May 20
Graduation 10:00am
May 24-26
Final Exams
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2016-2017 Bell Schedule
Mon, Wed
& Fri
Tue & Thur
Half Day
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7:11-7:56
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7:11-7:56
7:11-7:56
HR
8:00-8:10
HR
8:00-8:10
8:00-8:10
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8:13-8:54
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3
8:13-9:37
8:13-8:58
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8:57-9:38
9:01-9:46
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9:41-10:22
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9:40-11:04
9:49-10:34
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10:25-11:06
10:37–11:22
ACT
11:09-11:34 Ch
11:08-11:38
Lun = Lunch
Ch= Chapel
ACT= ACT Prep
Lun 11:37-12:06 Lun
11:42-12:08
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12:09-12:50 5
7
12:11-1:40
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12:53-1:34
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1:37-2:23
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1:38-3:07
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2:21-3:07
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PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK
The purpose of the Faith Lutheran High School (FLHS) Student/Parent Handbook is to assist in establishing an orderly Christian learning environment with everyone knowing the expectations and parameters while living as part of the family of FLHS. The rules, guidelines, and limitations are to be adhered to by all students regardless of grade level or age.
The Faith Lutheran High School Student/Parent Handbook does not contractually bind FLHS and is subject to change without notice by decision of Faith Lutheran High School’s administration. Admission to the school is a privilege, not a right, and admission for one school year does not guarantee automatic admission for future school years.
If parents and/or students have questions regarding school policies, please feel free to contact the school office for clarification.
STATEMENT OF FAITH Doctrine
Faith Lutheran High School is associated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and adheres to the beliefs of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), which is fully described at www.lcms.org.
Lutheran Schools are Christian Schools
One unique aspect of Lutheran education is that it includes the Christian faith and the Christian way of life in the educational process. Lutheran schools are based on a firm belief that for God to be at the center of one's life, He must also be made a vital part of the learning process.
Christ As Savior and Lord
We confess that Jesus Christ is our Savior from sin and the Lord of our lives. Since Jesus Christ is the beginning, center, and end for the confessing Christian, a school's Christian distinctiveness is validated by the confession of those who serve there that Jesus Christ is Savior and Lord.
Holy Scripture
As members of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) we believe, teach, and confess that all Scripture is given by the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit and that God is therefore the true Author of every word of Scripture. We acknowledge that there is a qualitative difference between the inspired witness of Holy Scripture in all its parts and words and the witness of every other form of human expression, making the Bible a unique book.
We therefore reject the following views:
That the Holy Scriptures are inspired only in the sense that all Christians are “inspired” to confess the lordship of Jesus Christ.
That the Holy Spirit did not inspire the actual words of the Biblical authors but merely provided these men with special guidance.
That only those matters in Holy Scripture were inspired by the Holy Spirit which directly pertain to Jesus Christ and man’s salvation.
That non-canonical writings in the Christian tradition can be regarded as “inspired” in the same sense as Holy Scripture.
That portions of the New Testament witness to Jesus Christ contain imaginative additions, which had their origin in the early Christian community and do not present actual facts.
Disciples of Christ
Faith Lutheran High School is a place where the Gospel is taught and disciples are made. We are distinctively Christian because disciples - fishers of men, women, and children - serve here. We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a male or female, and that these two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. We believe that God created marriage to be exclusively the union of one
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man and one woman, and that intimate sexual activity is to occur exclusively within that union.
Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct
The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Faith Lutheran High School’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Board of Directors is Faith Lutheran’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
MISSION STATEMENT
We share Christ’s love by equipping the Saints to be transformed both spiritually and intellectually by the Word of God.
Faith Lutheran High School exists to accomplish the following objectives:
Spiritual Development: to prepare students for Christian living through worship, evangelism, decision making, and Christ-centered programs
Academic Development: to prepare students for future scholastic and career opportunities through a challenging accredited school program.
Physical, Emotional, and Social Development: to provide students with opportunities to fulfill physical, emotional and social potential through a variety of academic and extra- curricular activities.
Home and Family Emphasis: to provide programs that emphasizes family values and promotes a close relationship between home and school.
Lutheran Community Emphasis: to provide a focus for the greater Christian Community and its Lutheran congregations for joint activities, sharing of resources, and programs, which promote and strengthen the unity of congregational actions.
World Community Emphasis: to provide class and school service projects that would enable students to grow in the awareness of world needs.
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PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
Lutheran secondary education is designed to develop the total abilities of the student in light of the teachings of the Holy Scripture. Its primary function is to nurture the faith and Christian life of the student by means of the Word of God. The atmosphere, instructional content, and social relationships are to be Christ-centered and lead individuals to a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for their responsibilities and privileges as a Christian citizen.
The Faith Lutheran High School Association is a cooperative member of a diversified system of education and is designed to transmit a view of life that is consistent with Lutheran doctrine and practice. We as Lutheran Christians believe that this is God’s world; that nothing is so important to man as to be in the right relationship with God; that upon this relationship depends man’s highest good in time and eternity. We believe that man’s relationship to man can only be correctly established in the light of his personal relationship to the Triune God. Because we believe that all individuals have been created by God and purchased by Christ, every individual is valued, loved and cared for.
Because of Christ’s compassion for us, we aspire to excellence. Because Christ’s love is modeled and witnessed by the staff every day, students grow in their knowledge and understanding of Christ’s love for them. Because the law and gospel are demonstrated in all aspects of the school’s programs, students internalize the message of God’s Word. This intentional, spiritual development in an academic setting allows students to grow not only in knowledge but also in wisdom, strengthening their faith to enter the world as Christian servants.
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PURPOSE OF A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION
Faith Lutheran High School is distinctively different! It is not satisfied with being just another school. Students at FLHS receive courses in the regular high school subjects plus religion in an environment where students and faculty function as the “Body of Christ”. This approach places a premium on quality education and stresses Christian attitudes. It fosters sincere concern for one another and useful service to all mankind.
Faith Lutheran High School serves congregations as one of the church programs of Christian education. It provides the conditions and occasions for the home and church to train young people in Christian living. It does not attempt to take young Christians out of the world but rather to put them into the world with Christ as the focal point in their lives.
Students, the objectives of FLHS are to have your faith in Jesus Christ strengthened and to assist you in being a responsible member of your church and our nation. When you enroll as an FLHS student, our objectives also become your objectives. If you are to gain the most from your high school experience, you will have to put forth the utmost effort in all of your classes and other activities. It will also mean daily hard work, diligent study, and regular prayer. The faculty and administration of FLHS stand ready to assist you in every way to acquire the best possible education for your life as a child of God.
Through a common bond in Jesus Christ, the student, teacher, and Board work together in an atmosphere allowing for maximum success in teaching and learning, counseling, and personal relationships. Programs in the practical arts and strong academic programs for college preparation will be available - all selected with the total development of the student as a primary concern.
This handbook is intended to help students and parents know FLHS. When numbers of students learn, play, eat and pray together every day, it is necessary that a system of organization be determined which will make the education process possible. This handbook is the answer to this need at Faith Lutheran High School. We ask that all parents and all students read and discuss it each year, even if it is familiar. Not only are you asked to read it, but to observe it.
It is our hope and prayer during this school year that our faith in God again will be reflected in our works and deeds as we work and worship together at this place.
* Students will schedule for an eight period school day - that may be eight classes, or seven classes and a study hall.
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ADMINISTRATION
The congregations of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod operate Faith Lutheran High School. These congregations elect delegates to represent them in meetings of the Association. The delegates will elect a Board of Directors and this Board is responsible for the proper administration of the school. The Board is strictly a policy-making organization of the Association. School Board meetings and Delegate meetings are open to the public. Occasionally, the Board will hold an executive session to discuss discrete matters such as student disciplinary action. The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school.
ADMISSIONS POLICIES
Faith Lutheran High School has been established to serve young people of McHenry County.
It admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all 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, student aid, and other administered programs.
Students must have satisfactorily completed grade eight and make application to enroll on forms from either the school office or the school’s website. Upon receipt of the application, Faith Lutheran High School will request records from the previous school, and determine through consultation with the applicant, the parents, and school officials from the previous school if Faith Lutheran High School is the school to best meet the student’s particular needs. This decision will be made by an admissions committee that consists of school administration and staff members. The student and the parent(s) will be asked to sign a covenant to validate a Christian perspective between the parents, the student and the school. A placement test is administered to all potential freshman students. Faith Lutheran High School discourages enrollment during the school year unless there would be a family relocation.
ALL Students who have already started 9th grade in a high school, home school, or international environment are accepted on a provisional status for their first four full academic quarters at Faith Lutheran High School. Throughout the provisional period, the student's academic and social progress will be monitored and evaluated, with a decision made as to the student's continued enrollment at Faith Lutheran High School. At any point during the
provisional period, the school administration reserves the right to expel a provisional status student for any reason. These reasons may include but are not limited to: lack of academic
progress, suspicion of alcohol or drug usage, disrespectful behavior towards staff members or peers.
Any student who applies for admission to Faith Lutheran High School who has received disciplinary action relating to drug usage must show himself/herself to be reformed through a full-time rehabilitation program with no new incidents for a minimum of 6 months before provisional admission into Faith Lutheran High School will be considered. Failure of parent or guardian to disclose any history of drug usage by their student will result in immediate expulsion and a loss of all payments made to Faith Lutheran High School.
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STUDY HALL AND FREE PERIODS
…the soul of the diligent is richly supplied (Proverbs 13:4)
As students gain academic experience, they also learn better study habits. Students who demonstrate the ability and maturity to study in a non-structured environment earn the privilege to choose a designated area of school to work on their studies. Students who have problems completing homework assignments are assigned to a supervised Study Hall.
To help with the adjustment to high school, all 9th graders and transfer students (under
certain criteria) are assigned to a Monitored Study Hall during their first quarter.
All free period students must check in for attendance with their assigned teacher at the beginning of their free period. After attendance is taken, free period students may remain in the study hall room or move directly to a designated free period area (student lounge, prayer room, cafeteria, or computer lab). Free period students are expected to stay in one area for the duration of the class period. Movement between areas should be limited. If bathroom/hallway wandering (as determined by the administration), the student will lose privileges.
Students who maintain a Free Period Privilege will be issued an ID, which must be worn and immediately visible during their free period. Students who do not have the ID will not be permitted to leave the study hall room. If a student has lost his/her ID, he/she will be required to pay a $2 replacement fee for the ID. If the free period privilege is lost, the student must turn his/her free period ID into the study hall teacher or the office. .
During Study Halls, students are only permitted to use their iPad to access e-books. No other electronic devices may be used in a Study Hall including laptop computers, music generating devices, cell phones, etc…. In order to gain the privilege to access any websites or non-schoolwork apps on the iPad or school owned PC, the Study Hall student must obtain permission from a teacher prior to coming to class. Students will be required to sign-in on an iPad/Computer usage sheet. If a student needs to use a computer, he/she may only use a school owned PC located in the Study Hall Classroom. No laptops usage is permitted. If it is discovered that the student has not been given permission to use an iPad or computer for class usage, he/she will lose further privileges (see chart below). More than one misrepresentation to a study hall teacher will result in complete loss of iPad and computer usage during Study Hall. Additionally, Study Hall students are not permitted to leave the room to go to the office or visit the Guidance Counselor.
Faith Lutheran High School students are reminded that Study Halls are for studying. Talking, eating and visiting create a poor study atmosphere and are not allowed. Study Hall students are not permitted to talk and they may not leave the classroom for any reason other than a short bathroom break or to consult with a teacher who has given prior approval for students to visit his/her classroom during that period. Students assigned to a
Study Hall will not be able to work in groups. If a Study Hall student is in a project group with a free period student during the same time will not be able to meet during that time. Thus, they will need to make arrangements to set up collaborative meetings during the class, lunch, before/after school or via FaceTime/Skype or other electronic means.
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The following criteria are used to determine student eligibility for free period.
Requirements for Monitored Study Hall Time Required to Earn Free Period Privilege*
All 1st Quarter Freshmen 1 Quarter with no more than 1
week on “missing homework” list 1st quarter transfer students with any grade
below a C on transcript or a grade point average below 2.5/4.0
1 quarter with no more than 1 week on “missing homework” list
Failure in a class in the previous quarter 4 weeks AND no more than 1 week on “missing homework list during the four weeks in Study Hall.
60.0% or lower grade in any class (grades checked every Monday)
4 weeks OR 1 week (5 days) if student adheres to extra Instruction time contract with class instructor (the grade must also be raised above 60%)
“Missing homework” list two consecutive weeks
Two consecutive weeks without being on the “missing homework” list.
“Missing homework” list three or more weeks in a quarter
10 school weeks with no more than 1 week on “missing homework” list.
Involvement in the following infractions during Free Period:
Leaving the building
Fighting
Vandalizing
Any infraction where the school administration has determined that the student cannot be trusted in an environment that is not under direct adult supervision.
1 day in school suspension PLUS 12 school weeks (60 school days)
monitored Study Hall OR
10 days loss of Open Lunch
Disruption of the school learning environment or excessive noise or rowdiness in designated areas or failing to pick up after oneself in free-period area.
5 days monitored Study Hall OR
2 Days loss of Open Lunch
Hallway and Bathroom Roaming (as determined by school administration)
5 days monitored Study Hall OR
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2 Days loss of Open Lunch Continual Hallway and Bathroom
Roaming (more than 1 hallway/bathroom roaming infraction)
12 Weeks (60 days) Monitored Study Hall
*Only school days during 1st and 2nd Semester are counted towards time needed to re-gain free-period privileges.
Loss of Privileges due to misuse of iPad during Study Hall
Misuse of iPad includes the following:
Misrepresenting or lying to Study Hall Teacher about having permission to use iPad from teacher or staff member
Playing games on iPad
Using Social Media or other non-school related websites or apps
Texting or emailing anyone other than an FLHS staff member.
Using an iPad for anything not related to work required for a Faith Lutheran or dual credit/online class.
1st Offense: 2 additional weeks of monitored Study Hall (if less than 4 weeks of Study Hall are required for the student) OR 2 Days loss of Open Lunch
2nd Offense: Total loss of
iPad usage during Study Hall for 1 week OR 5 Days loss of Open Lunch
3rd Offense: 1 month total loss of iPad usage during Study Hall OR 4 weeks additional monitored Study Hall (if less than 4 weeks are required for the student)
4th Offense: In School Suspension AND additional actions to be determined by school administration.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
Statistics have shown that participation in extra-curricular activities helps students to perform better academically, helps them to become well rounded individuals, and enables them to explore opportunities that they may otherwise have not considered. It is also an excellent way for students to make the most of their high school experience by forging relationships with peers. For these reasons, FLHS requires that all students participate in at least one FLHS sponsored extra-curricular activity each school year. Activities include athletics, clubs, drama, student government, etc….
A “School Club” is one whose membership consists exclusively of students of this school. As the need arises, new clubs may be formed upon procurement of a sponsor by the students and permission is granted by the administration.
A club shall be formed when there is genuine interest and a definite need for it. Students should not be merely "joiners", but should participate in the club's program. Each club should
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have responsible officers and fully formulated written objectives which are in harmony with the program and objectives of the school. Each club must have faculty representation or an approved adult volunteer representative.
Eligibility Standards
A student who fails a course in the previous semester is ineligible to participate in all extra-curricular activities for the first two weeks of the following semester. (Failed classes during the spring semester may be made up during the summer at an approved summer school or online course to reinstate eligibility for fall semester.) If a student withdraws from a class with a failing grade and a WF is denoted on his or her transcript, the student is ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities for two weeks immediately following the official withdrawal date.
ATTENDANCE
A. ABSENCES, TARDIES AND EARLY CHECK-OUTS
1. Absence means the non-attendance by a student in an approved regularly scheduled class or activity, regardless of the reason for such non-attendance. An exception is when a student participates in an approved activity (such as, but not limited to – field trip, academic competition or approved athletic event), he/she may be excused from school, counted present, and shall be responsible for any work missed during the time he/she is away from school.
2. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes each day. On the FIRST DAY that students return to school from an absence, parents should provide the school with a written note, email, or telephone call explaining the reason for the absence. The note should include the date(s) of the absence, the reason(s) for the absence, and the signature of the parent or of the doctor who treated the student. Notification must be provided within three (3) days of returning to school or the absence will be marked as unexcused.
3. Students who check-in late or check-out early must report to the school office and present a written note from their parent explaining their absence.
B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Students may be temporarily excused from school by the principal or designated staff member in the following circumstances:
Serious illness or hospitalization that would endanger the student’s health or the health of others, including maternity confinement and delivery;
Serious illness or death in the immediate family which would reasonably necessitate absence from school;
A scheduled medical, dental or eye examination;
Special and recognized religious holidays observed by the student’s faith;
Court orders or mandates by order of governmental agencies, including pre-induction physical examinations for the armed forces;
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Other circumstances where the parent or guardian makes prior arrangements with the principal for their child to be absent from school, i.e., college visits, serving as a legislative page, and other special family occasions.
A student whose parent or legal guardian is in military service in the U.S. armed forces or National Guard and such parent has been called to duty for or is on leave from overseas deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting will be granted up to 5 days of excused absences per school year to visit with his or her parent prior to the parent’s deployment or during the parent’s leave.
Absences will be recorded by half days. If a student comes to school between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., it will be marked as a half day absence. If a student comes in after 12:30 p.m. it will be marked as a full day absence.
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D. ABSENCE PROCEDURES 1. Documentation
When a student is absent, we request that parents notify the school office prior to 9:00 a.m.
Homework may be requested when the student returns to school.
Students who desire to document an absence as excused shall present an excuse via letter, email or parent/legal guardian telephone call within three (3) days of returning to school.
Undocumented absences will be treated as unexcused absences.
Documentation presented after three (3) days will not be considered.
A student absent for five (5) consecutive days must submit a medical excuse for absences to be excused. Any student found to have submitted an excuse falsely presented as being from a parent or guardian will be subject to school discipline. Absences covered by such false excuse will be deemed unexcused and no make-up work will be accepted. The principal or designee will determine whether or not an absence is excused, and may, at his/her discretion, require supporting documentation from doctor, dentist, clinic, court, funeral home, etc. in order to make this determination. The decision of the principal or designee with respect to the justification and validity of proffered documentation for an absence is final.
MAKING UP MISSED ASSIGNMENTS OR TESTS
Students shall be given a reasonable opportunity, not exceeding five (5) school days, to make up assignments or tests which were missed because of an excused absence from school. It is the student’s re sponsibility to arr a ng e to ma ke up w ork. Failure to
make up work after five (5) school days will result in a grade of 0 for assignments missed during an excused absence. This policy also applies to tests and quizzes.
A student is only permitted to participate in school-sponsored activities or sports when he/she has been present for at least half of the school day. If a student misses school on Friday (or the last day of school in a week), he/she will not be eligible to participate in weekend school activities or sports. Special consideration may be made for extenuating circumstances (i.e. funeral or catastrophic event).
If a student misses the morning of a school day, any test/quiz must be made up that day in the afternoon or after school. If a student misses the afternoon of a day of school, any test/quiz missed must be made up during study hall or after school on the next day the student returns to school.
All pre-arranged absences (i.e. vacations, college visits, etc…) need to be requested by parents in writing at least 2 days prior to the absence. If this in not done, make-up
privileges may be denied. The student must also get a Planned Absence form from the
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appointments and trips or vacations on school days may be necessary, but if they are not cleared first with the school, they will be considered unexcused absences. It is our hope that families will be able to work out family vacations so that students miss few or no school days. We require that during the last week of each quarter, students must be present to take tests, exams, and complete any of the quarter’s work. Students must turn in completed assignments on the day they return to school, unless permission is given by the teacher.
ABSENCES RELATED TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Students placed in in-school suspension or participating in school related or sponsored activities are considered to be in attendance at school. However, students are not permitted to participate in extra -curricular activities or athletics on the day o f a suspension. The date(s) of suspension are determined by the Executive Director/Principal. Absences resulting from disciplinary suspensions shall be excused for purposes of this policy, subject to the following requirements:
Make up of assignments, quizzes, tests, etc. that are both assigned and due during a period of suspension must be completed and submitted at the end of the day the suspension is served.
Work assigned prior to the start of a suspension and due during the suspension shall be accepted and graded if submitted by the suspended student on the due date.
Work assigned during a student’s suspension with a due date after the suspension shall be accepted for grading on the due date.
It is the student’s responsibility to get all classroom assignments during periods of suspension.
If the student is suspended from school during final exam period, the principal will make arrangements to allow the student to complete their exams.
PROCEDURES FOR EXCESSIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Students who accumulate an unacceptable number of unexcused absences may be expelled from Faith Lutheran High School. In such cases, tuition and fees will not be reimbursed. Excessive absences may jeopardize the earning of course credits.
School personnel (teacher/principal designee) will contact parent/guardian by telephone, concerning the reason(s) for absences, and will explain the procedure for documenting absences as excused, as outlined in Student Code of Conduct. The appropriateness for hospital/homebound should be discussed at this point.
School personnel (principal designee) will send an email to parent, including the total number of unexcused absences, and the school’s attendance policy.
Once a student accumulates 7 unexcused absences, the student will most likely be expelled from FLHS. Any tuition payments made to FLHS will not be reimbursed to the family or payer of tuition of an expelled student.
CONSEQUENCES FOR ABSENCES
A student absent more than 12 cumulative days (excused and/or unexcused) of school per semester will not receive credit for work passed during that semester. The denial of credit and/or retention may be appealed to the School Attendance Committee.
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TARDIES
Tardy means the failure by a student to be in their assigned classroom or instructional space at the assigned time without a valid excuse, or arriving at school after the morning tardy bell (check appropriate school’s bell schedule).
A student is allowed (4) tardies per 9-week period. Additional tardies shall result in the following:
Five (5) tardies to class (9-week) = 2 days Open Lunch or 1 week Free Period (if available)
Seven (7) tardies to class (9-week) = 4 days Open Lunch or 3 week Free Period (if available)
Nine (9) tardies to class (9-week) = In-school suspension AND 10 weeks free period.
Additional tardies to class (9-week) = Principal’s discretion
ATHLETICS
An invitation is made to all students who meet eligibility requirements to try out for the school teams.
FLHS is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and is governed by its constitution and by-laws. Faith Lutheran High School is a member of the Northeast Athletic Conference (NAC) and participates in co-op with Alden-Hebron High School in football, baseball, and softball.
The main objectives of athletics at FLHS are stressed are as follows:
That the student recognize the human body as a gift of God to be used to His glory and people’s happiness.
To cultivate such traits of Christian character as leadership, courage, loyalty, cooperation, self-discipline, and sportsmanship.
To gain recreational experience and skills for a God-pleasing use of leisure time in adolescent and adult life.
To maintain mental, emotional and physical fitness.
The following eligibility standards for school sponsored athletics must be maintained.
To be eligible to participate in school sponsored athletics, a student must be passing all classes.
A student who fails a course in the previous semester is ineligible to participate in all extra- curricular activities for the first two weeks of the following semester. (Failed classes during the spring semester may be made up during the summer at an approved summer school or online course to reinstate eligibility for the first two weeks of fall sports.)
If a student withdraws from a class with a failing grade and a WF is denoted on his or her transcript, the student is ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities for two weeks immediately following the official withdrawal date.
If a student has a failing grade in any class at 3:08pm on Monday, he/she is ineligible to participate in any games or matches for the next 7 days.
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If a student has a failing grade in two classes at 3:08pm on Monday, he/she is ineligible to participate in any practices, games, or matches for the next 7 days.
If a student has a failing grade in any class for three consecutive weeks, he or she loses the privilege to practice and/or compete for the remainder of the current season of the sport that they are participating in.
Academics supersede athletics and extra-curricular activities. If a student is assigned to the Program for Assistance with Homework and Research (PAHR), he/she may not be able to participate in practices and competitions.
Athletic participation is strongly encouraged and is a graduation requirement for all students. Students earn 0.25 credits for completing a full season on an approved FLHS athletic team.* If a student participates for four full seasons in the same sport, the student will earn an additional .5 credit or a total of 1.5 PE credits. Currently, FLHS requires 1.5 credits in PE for graduation. Students can earn up to and no more than 1.5 total PE credits for participation on an approved FLHS athletic team. Some IHSA sports may not qualify for a PE credit. Please contact the athletic director in writing to verify if your sport qualifies for a PE credit.
*This rule applies only to new students entering FLHS in August 2016 for the first time. Students enrolled prior to January 2016 earn 0.5 credits per sport.
AUDIO / ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Phones may be used before and after school, and during lunch. Otherwise cell phones must be turned off. All violations of this policy, including the handling of a cell phone (at any
time) in a classroom, bathroom, or locker room as well as the use of a phone at the stude nt’s loc ke r w ill result in c onfis catio n of t he c ell pho ne fo r a mi ni mu m of t hree (3 ) day s. It can be retrieved only by a parent or guardian.
Students are not permitted to use or wear audio equipment and/or accessories during the school day. (i.e.: iPods, MP3 players, earbuds, headphones, electronic games and toys, etc.). Some teachers may permit the usage of this equipment in study halls and certain classes. If any of
these items are seen at any time during school hours (except during lunch or in a specific class where permission has been given), they will be confiscated and returned after a minimum of three (3) days.
Foreign Exchange students are permitted to use personal translating devices during their first quarter of study at FLHS. The translators for school must only be translators. No cell phones, may be used. Students are responsible for providing their own translating device. Personal translating devices may also be used in class for quizzes and exams except for vocabulary tests only with the teacher’s permission. After their first quarter of study, students will no longer be permitted to use electronic translators, but may use paper dictionaries.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICY
Through effective education, good cleaning methods, proper supervision of all teaching areas, coordination between McHenry County Public Health officials, the faculty and administration, in the monitoring of programs we will provide a healthy atmosphere for students
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to grow.
AIDS and HTLV III:
Understanding that children infected with AIDS need to be cared for and educated in Christian settings and in order to provide for the welfare of all students of FLHS including the student infected with the disease (AIDS) or the virus associated with the disease (HTLV-III), we shall follow this procedure:
Each student reported to be infected with the disease or the virus shall be evaluated on an individual basis.. The evaluation shall be conducted by a team composed of the parent/guardian, the student's physician, a local health department representative, the student's pastor and chaired by the principal.
The evaluation team shall consider the following factors:
Clinical condition of the student
Risk of others in the classroom to the student
Risk of the student to others in the classroom
The team shall make recommendation to the Board of Directors (based on current evidence, casual student contact as would occur among school children appears to pose no risk for transmission of AIDS or HTLV-III).
The team shall conduct a review of each case it has considered prior to the beginning of each new school year and at other times deemed appropriate by the administration.
COMPLAINTS & GRIEVENCES
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. (Matt: 18:15)
When a student and/or parent has complaint about a teacher or staff member, we request that the issue be brought directly to the person with whom the disagreement or misunderstanding has occurred. If the issue cannot be resolved between a teacher/staff member and the student/parent, the issue should be brought to the attention of the executive director. If you believe the executive director has not adequately addressed the issue or if you have cannot resolve an issue with the executive director, the Chairman of the FLHS School Board should be contacted.
COMPUTERS AND iPADS
Computers: School staff will monitor every student’s use of school computers and
iPads when on school grounds. Students will be issued a password, and it should remain private. Any work/activity from that user name will be the responsibility of that student. Students are expected to use school computers and iPads for school activities only. Inappropriate sites include, but are not limited to, chat rooms, games (unless directed by a teacher), social networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc…), explicit or adult sites, etc. Absolutely no downloading of programs, music, games, or videos on the school network is permitted at any time.
Inappropriate Computer Use: Consequences for inappropriate use of school
computers: first offense results in a one-week suspension from all computer use. Subsequent offenses will result in a nine week suspension of computer use. If a user name/password has been compromised, that student needs to notify school staff immediately. The computer lab will be
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used only with faculty supervision. Computers will be available for student use in select classrooms.
Guidelines for iPad Usage: 1. Stick with the Class
When iPads are used in class for a specific purpose, students must be in the correct app and following along with the class. Students who enter into different apps or goof around with the iPad will lose the privilege of using the iPad and will then be left to observe a partner making use of the iPad for the remainder of the class.
2. Sound
Unless a student is specifically using the sound for class, the sound switch on the iPads should always be switched to mute. If headphones are available, students must plug in the headphones prior to turning off the mute switch.
3. Respect the Files of Others
When using the iPads, students are not permitted to wreck, use, or read the files of others without permission.
4. Use of the Internet
Students have access to the internet at all times. Specific sites are blocked by the school filtering system. If a student is browsing inappropriate websites or websites that are not related to school work, the student will not be permitted to use his/her iPad for the remainder of the class period. If this becomes a continual problem, further disciplinary action will be taken, which may include heavily restricted usage in all classes and/or other actions deemed appropriate by school administration.
5. Specific Sites and Apps Not Allowed at School
Students are not permitted to use social networking apps or personal while at school unless given specific permission by the teacher in charge of the classroom or area where the student is using the iPad.
6. Use of the Camera and Photo Booth Apps
The Camera app and Photo Booth apps are off limit to students unless they are being used for a class.
7. When the iPad becomes a Distraction
Free time use of the iPad cannot be allowed to distract students who have homework from their work. If a staff member feels the iPad is becoming a distraction for the user or people sitting near the student, the staff member has the right to ask students to put it away for the remainder of the class.
8. Care of Leased iPads
Students are not permitted to place stickers or deface a school-owned iPad with permanent markers. A $35 cleaning fee will be assessed. All students leasing an iPad must purchase insurance from the school. There is a $50 deductible for all claims and the policy only covers a maximum of two claims per school year. After the second insurance claim, the student is responsible for 100 percent of the repair or replacement cost. Accidental coverage does not cover situations where students throw/slam an iPad or playfully hide a device in an unseen area and damage occurs.
9. Returning Leased iPads
Students will be given the option of buying their leased iPad from the school at market value that is determined by FLHS. If the student chooses to return the iPad, the original Apple cable and
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student’s account. No secondary market charges will be accepted
COOPERATION IN CHRISTIAN LIVING
As members of Faith Lutheran High School, students are expected to adhere to the basic principles of Christianity as outlined in God's Word. Students at FLHS conduct their lives as Christians because it is God's will and because the love of Christ compels one to do so (2 Cor. 5:14). As one grows in faith and love, his Christian behavior grows accordingly. We want others to see “that we have been with Christ” by attitudes and actions. To this end, the following is a code of behavior:
o Loud talking or boisterous acts are out of place in and around the building.
o Willful disobedience, disrespect, and defiance of authority will not be tolerated.
o Students are not to leave the premises during school hours unless there is written permission from a parent or the principal.
Public displays of affection (PDA) are out of place and inappropriate, however, quick hello or goodbye hugs are appropriate.
PDA is defined as a display of affection that causes embarrassment to those around you, includes:
rubbing and touching out of place laying down together
kissing sitting on laps
Cursing, poor choice of language, slander and lying are out of place in the life of a child of God.
Smoking or intent to use tobacco products, use of alcoholic beverages, and/or illegal drug use are not permitted on or around school premises at any time. This applies to any school sponsored activity.
Destruction, loss, and breakage of school property and books must be paid for immediately by the student or students responsible. This includes the defacing of desks or other furniture.
Consider the feelings of others in all relationships when talking directly with one another or when communicating indirectly through the use of technology (texting, Facebook, etc…). Work toward school unity.
Items considered harmful to Christian living or school policy as deemed by staff members will be confiscated.
Cheating is out of place in the life of a Christian student. Cheating may result in homework, test, or quarter grade failures. Further disciplinary action may also occur.
Those who are not constrained by the love of Jesus in behavior make it necessary to have a disciplinary measure which will help control conduct. The disciplinary consequences are:
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DETENTION: arriving prior to school under adult supervision
LOSS OF OPEN LUNCH Eating silent lunch under adult supervision
LOSS OF FREE PERIOD Assignment to a silent, supervised study hall
SCHOOL SERVICE: working at school under staff supervision
PROBATION: a testing or trial of a student's ability to meet certain requirements, usually lasting one semester
SUSPENSION: dismissal from school or class. The parents must properly reinstate their child as a repentant Christian school citizen if he/she is suspended.
EXPULSION: permanent dismissal from school or class.
This usually means loss of credit for the term.
Students expelled from Faith Lutheran High School are banned from all future school activities including home athletic events held at Immanuel Lutheran Church/School or any other “home” venue. Expelled students are not permitted on the school campus and will be treated as trespassers on private property unless accompanied by a parent or in special cases when arrangements have been made with a school administrator.
CHRISTIAN COURTESY
“But fruit of the Spirit is, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,- control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
The love of Christ compels us to show to one another the same love that he shows towards us. It is our hope that students will keep this in mind when interacting with one another.
BE FRIENDLY - to students, teachers, and visitors. BE THOUGHTFUL - of other's feelings, needs and rights. BE TACTFUL - in words and actions.
BE HELPFUL - wherever needed.
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A separate Academic Handbook is available on the school website which contains information on course work, scheduling and graduation requirements.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
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is required. In situations where the damage has been intentional, the student will receive school consequences beyond restitution. Please note that automatic fines are imposed for the following acts due to the long term, continual damage caused by gum and improper use of drains:
Gum chewing will be treated as an act of vandalism. Any student found chewing gum will be fined $10 and must serve a single, two-hour cleaning detention after school within one week of the violation.
Disposal of anything other than a “clean” liquid into drinking fountains or urinals will result in a $100 fine. Unclean liquids include any liquid drained
from a container with food in it, such as Ramen, vending machine/microwave meals, and leftover meals from home.
DANCES/SOCIALS
Dances are school-sponsored activities, therefore all school policies apply. Dances are to begin no later than 8:00 p.m. and end no later than 12:00 a.m.
There are three basic rules for dances:
Once someone enters the building, he/she must remain in the building. Once the student leaves the dance, he/she will not be allowed to return. The FLHS student is responsible for the actions of his/her guest.
Each guest must be registered in the school office at least one day prior to the dance. One guest is allowed per FLHS student.
Attendees must arrive at the dance within one hour of the scheduled starting time.
All dances shall have a minimum of four (3) chaperones (at least one must be a faculty member). Chaperones should be contacted and arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Their names must be submitted to the Student Council advisor and the principal. If chaperones have not been arranged, the dance will be canceled.
Guidelines for Dances:
No one below 8th grade or older than 20 years old (including alumni) is permitted to attend any dance at Faith Lutheran High School. Permission must be given by the FLHS administrator for guests who are not enrolled as a student at the time of the dance.
The dance dress standards are provided to promote a sense of Christian modesty and an environment that does not conflict with values of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for all attendees. Standards are based on the following factors: MODESTY, MESSAGE, SAFETY, LCMS BIBLICALLY BASED VALUES, and DISTRACTION. Students who wear overly revealing or indecent clothing will not be permitted into the dance. Students’ dress will be monitored upon entrance of the dance and throughout. If at any time a student is in violation of dance dress standards, the student will be immediately required to make necessary adjustments so that he/she is in compliance with the dress code.
Repeated dance dress code violations (2 or more) will result ejection from the dance and school property and a loss of privilege to attend the next dance. Students wishing to attend the dance wearing attire that may be considered outside of the guidelines should seek prior written approval.
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While the school dress standards apply to all school events, the following guidelines address standards specific to non-formal dances.
NOTE: Students wishing to attend the dance wearing a costume that may fall outside any of these guidelines should seek prior written approval from the office.
● Clothing (including costumes) and accessories may not promote any message, saying, or slogan that is contrary to the purpose, values, and standards of Faith Lutheran High School. ● Clothing and accessories must be in good taste and uphold our standards regarding modesty, message, safety, and distraction.
● Undergarments may not be exposed or visible.
● Clothing/costumes must conceal cleavage, sides, back, and midriff. Female students must wear camisoles or tank tops beneath clothes that are sheer, low cut, or short in length. ● Clothing and accessories may not reference alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or gangs. ● Clothing may not be immodest, revealing, or excessively tight.
● Spikes, rivets, or skull depictions on any articles of clothing, jewelry, or accessories are not permitted.
● Shorts must be mid-thigh in length and must fit properly (specifically not too tight). ● Shorts may not be cut-off or have excessively frayed edges.
● Spandex shorts may only be worn as an undergarment.
● The length of dresses and skirts must fall within 2 inches of the top of the knee when standing.
● Face painting is permitted at dances provided the student’s identity is easily recognizable. ● Only soft-sole shoes are permitted in the gym.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR PROM (AND PROPER ATTIRE AT FORMAL DANCES): No one younger than a sophomore or older than 20 years old (including alumni) is permitted to attend prom at Faith Lutheran High School. Sophomores must be accompanied by a junior or senior date. Because we are a Christian school whose beliefs are based on the doctrine of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (see “Statement of Faith) and because the Junior/Senior prom includes overnight lodging, students’ dates for prom must be of the opposite sex.
Permission must be given by the FLHS administrator for guests (sophomores and non FLHS students).
Because God calls us to be modest in our dress out of consideration for others and respect towards ourselves, all females, including non-FLHS students, must bring in and try-on their formal dress a minimum of one week prior to Jr/Sr P r o m for approval from appointed female staff members. If the dress is deemed inappropriate a different dress must be brought in and approved. If the approved dress is not worn at the formal, a baggy T-shirt and sweat pants will be provided or the student will be denied entry to the event and ticket money will not be refunded.
Males attending a formal dance are required to wear a full suit with a tie or tuxedo with dress shoes. Tennis shoes, jeans, shorts, and other casual attire are inappropriate for a formal occasion.
The following guidelines address standards specific to formal dances:
● Length: Long dresses are strongly recommended for Prom. Girls may wear dresses that are not floor length provided the length of the dress does not exceed 4” above the top of the knee and is not excessively form fitting.
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excessive cleavage.
● Backless Dresses: No backless dresses that plunge below the height of the belly button on the back; no abdomen or torso may be exposed.
● Slits: Slits may not extend above the length of fingertips when hands are at the side. ● Sheer Fabric: Any part of the dress comprised of sheer fabric constitutes the exposure of skin and can be used to enforce a dress standard violation.
● Undergarments: No undergarments may be exposed at any time
DRIVING PRIVILEGES
Driving on school property is a privilege and may be revoked at any time.
Drive slowly – 15 mph is the speed limit on campus.
Please do not squeal tires or draw attention as you drive.
Car stereos must be set to a reasonable volume. The stereo should not be audible five feet away from the vehicle.
Use common sense and be considerate of other drivers.
Students who drive to school may give rides to others but remember that their cars are to be used only for transportation to and from school and school activities. In some cases written permission from a parent/guardian will be required.
Students are not allowed to go to the parking lot during the school day without permission from the office.
Students are not to leave the premises during school hours unless there is written permission from a parent. Cars are to be parked upon arrival at school, vacated immediately, and not used again until time to leave at the end of the day.
Student’s vehicles are to be parked only in the designated student parking area.
Any vehicle parked on school property is subject to search at any time.
Per an agreement with the City of Crystal Lake, Immanuel Lutheran Church and surrounding homeowners, parking is NOT permitted in the neighborhood surrounding Faith Lutheran High School, and students and/or their parents may not solicit permission from Faith Lutheran neighbors to park in their neighborhood. Faith Lutheran is obliged to enforce this agreement by imposing disciplinary consequences for those students who do not abide by this agreement, which may include loss of parking privileges on campus or suspension.
Faith Lutheran does not assume liability for theft or damage sustained to vehicles in the use of its parking facilities.
Students may not loiter in the parking lot. Students may not go to the parking lot during the school day.
Vehicles should not have decals, stickers, license plates, license plate frames, or any drawings that convey a message contrary to the values, standards, and mission of Faith Lutheran High School. (This may include, but is not limited to skull & crossbones and Confederate flags.)
No person shall park in an area posted or marked “Handicapped Parking” unless a valid handicapped placard, license plate, or handicap permit issued by the DMV is displayed on the vehicle. Handicapped Parking is regulated and enforced by the Crystal Lake Police Department. Faith Lutheran will not issue parking permits for handicapped parking.
Students are required to park in exactly one student parking stall. Students may not park in stalls designated for staff and visitors, which includes the parking row closest to the building and the south side near the dumpsters.
No person shall park or leave standing a vehicle which blocks a walkway, gate, or access point on Faith Lutheran campus.
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DISCIPLINE
PHILOSOPHY
Faith Lutheran High School follows a Biblical approach to discipline taking direction from Galatians 6.1-2, "My brothers and sisters, if anyone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right, but you must do it in a gentle way…help carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will obey the Law of Christ.”
Two principles emerge with reference to discipline:
Wrongdoing must not go unnoticed or unpunished.
It must be handled in a way that the wrongdoer is not "lost" but "gained". GENERAL GUIDELINES
When a student at Faith Lutheran High School fails to follow any of the set rules of the school, a consequence is given. This ties in with the philosophy that there need to be direct consequences with improper behavior. The severity of the consequence is determined by the offense. The school has the right to determine the level of the offense and to carry out the disciplinary action as it sees fit. Failure of a student to comply with the penalty given will cause further disciplinary action that is more severe in an attempt to get him/her to see the error of the
behavior.
NOTE: Any of these steps may be skipped or repeated as the administration individually
deals with students in an effort to lead them to see their error, repent, and be encouraged by the leading of the Holy Spirit to live Christian lives in accord with God's will for them.
Proper conduct applies to all students while they are at Faith Lutheran High School or Faith Lutheran High School sponsored activities. This pertains to the immediate building and grounds as well as locations where school activities take place.
EXPECTATIONS
We expect that students at Faith Lutheran High School will love God above all things and they will love their neighbor as they would themselves..
We expect that the students' life and work at Faith Lutheran High School will be a reflection of their love for God. Because of this, we expect that students will:
respect each other and those placed into authority by God
respect the property, the facility, and all its contents
respect one’s own property and the property of others
use God-pleasing language
use their possessions wisely
not abuse one’s self with tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or other controlled substances
respect and abide by all school procedures
respect the commandments of our Lord in His Word
BEHAVIOR RESULTING IN A DETENTION. LOSS OF FREE PERIOD, OR OPEN LUNCH PRIVILEDGE
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With most minor violations, students will lose their open lunch privilege. The “silent lunch” must be served during the next lunch period. So, if a student loses lunch privilege in the morning, he/she must report to the principal’s office on the same day at the beginning of lunch. If a student loses lunch privilege in the afternoon, he/she must report to the principal’s office on the next school day for silent lunch. Parents will be notified when students have lost the equivalent of more than two lunch privileges. The following is a list of most common reasons for losing open lunch privileges.
Dress code violation (first offense)
Reckless driving
Vulgar language
Disobedience and disrespect
Vandalism
Offensive materials
Irreverence
Inappropriate touching
Inappropriate text messaging or other use of electronics that causes a disturbance to the learning environment.
Other violations the faculty or staff sees as offensive and contrary to God's will.
BEHAVIOR RESULTING IN POSSIBLE IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION In-school suspensions will be administered after parent notification.
Fighting
Tobacco possession, use or suspicion of use on or off school grounds
Truancy
Cheating
Major disrespect
Continued referrals or violations of the parent/student handbook
Stealing
BEHAVIOR RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL
Drug or alcohol possession, use, or suspicion of use on or off school grounds
Possession of prescription medication on campus
Bullying (see bullying policy in Appendix)
Weapon use or possession
Repeated fighting Continued disrespect Repeated cheating Repeated truancy Repeated stealing Hazing
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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unless other consequences are specified in other areas of this handbook.. If there is still no compliance, more severe consequences will be enforced.
APPEAL PROCESS
If a student or parent wishes to appeal the disciplinary action, the first step is to contact the principal. If there is still concern, the final appeal will be brought to the Board of Directors. The Board's decision is final.
DRESS CODE
Faith Lutheran High School wishes to develop within its students a feeling for proper grooming and dress. Our school dress is similar to the attire that would be found in a conservative business with a casual dress code. Our goal is to “level the playing field” by creating an environment where students are not labeled by their dress (i.e.…poor v. rich). By wearing similar attire, students are recognized by their gifts, talents, and personality; not their clothing style.
If we look to Holy Scripture for a dress guideline that would be appropriate to the students and teachers of Faith Lutheran High School, we would look in vain. What would be considered appropriate in one culture may be lacking in another. Yet we look to Scriptures for guidelines for Christian living and find that moderation and dressing in a way so as not to draw undue attention to one's self are helpful guidelines. Personal appearance reflects self-esteem as well as school pride. With this, we will be very pleased with the bold, positive image Faith Lutheran High School projects to the entire community.
The responsibility for proper dress and good grooming rests with the individual and his/her parents. The principal shall have the final decision whether or not dress is appropriate as
school wear.
Arrangements have been made with a supplier for school dress. A day is scheduled at the beginning of the school year to fit on apparel and to place orders. During the year, apparel can be ordered online or through the school office.
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Faith Lutheran High School has a school dress (uniform) policy. Students are provided with a variety of clothing to wear that is acceptable to attend class. Non “school dress” apparel is not appropriate dress to be worn during the school day, i.e., sweat shirts, jackets/coats, etc. If a student comes to homeroom or class out of dress code, he/she will have a loss of privilege and the violation must be corrected immediately. For dress that is causing a distraction to the learning environment (as determined by school administration), the student will be sent to the office after which the student/parents will have the following options:
The student may be sold/rented appropriate clothing for which the family will be billed.
The student may be sent home to correct the problem after a parent has been contacted. Time spent out of the class in this manner will be treated as an unexcused absence.
In the event that a student refuses to change into appropriate attire, or a parent cannot be reached to remove a student from school to correct a problem with grooming or dress, the student will be placed in In-School Suspension.
