Calvary Christian School Policies & Handbook 2009-2010

ENROLLMENT POLICIES
SPECIFIC POLICIES

1. Currently Enrolled Families-First priority for enrollment will be given to currently enrolled families. This includes our preschool families in child care. After a deadline for currently enrolled families to respond has passed, any available positions will be offered to the general public. To reserve a spot, the $50 non-refundable registration fee will be due.
2. New Families-New families enrolling at Calvary Christian School will have additional requirements, including academic records from the previous school, an interview with the Director/Assistant Director, a completed New Student Application. Subsequent testing may be required.
3. The birth date cut off for Kindergarten & 1st grade entrance will be September 30th. The school reserves the right to make decisions based also on social/emotional readiness and maturity.
4. Calvary Christian School reserves the right to disenroll or refuse enrollment based on disciplinary problems or academic performance. In addition, Calvary Christian School reserves the right to promote or decline promotion to the next grade level as determined by overall academic performance. See the Calvary Christian School Handbook for clarification on discipline policies, which will be strictly enforced. We expect full parental cooperation in the discipline policies of the school.
5. In the event of admission mid-month, tuition will be pro-rated for that first month of enrollment. The book and material fee will be due in full. The technology fee is prorated at the rate of $23.00 per month, regardless of what day in the month the student starts.
6. For Kindergarten and all new students, a copy of the most up-to-date immunizations is required upon registration. Enrollment may only be granted on a provisional basis (with a follow up plan) for students who do not meet these Department of Health regulations. Once the provisional period ends, the immunizations need to be completely up to date or the student will need to be disenrolled.
7. All new students will be subject to academic screenings. As applicable, information about social/emotional behavior may be gathered from former teachers and parents. We will enroll children that we feel will benefit from being in our school program and also those we feel we can serve effectively.
8. We will need at least one week’s written notice in the case of a child’s withdraw from Calvary. Parents are responsible to fulfill all financial obligations before leaving. In the event of withdrawal mid-month, there will be no partial refunds of the month’s tuition. All fees are non-refundable. If a student attends any part of the month, full tuition is due for the month, regardless of the withdrawal date. Failure to meet financial obligations before leaving will lead to the student’s academic records being retained until the account is paid in full. This also affects our graduation policies. When giving written notice of withdrawal, we will also require a record release form from the new school. In order to assure continuity of education, we are required to report a child’s withdrawal from school to the School District Superintendent of the school district in which the child lives.

SPECIFIC POLICIES
(These will be more fully outlined in the Handbook)

1. Tuition covers the school program only. Additional fees apply for Before and/or After Care.
2. Lunch and AM snack may be packed or purchased through meal tickets (see current rates). When packing snacks and lunches, we strongly recommend bringing healthy foods that will boost your child’s “brain power” for learning, rather than sugary snacks.
3. Children attending the school program only must arrive no earlier than 8:30 and leave promptly at 3:45 or use school district transportation. If a student is not picked up by 4:00 PM, the student is automatically sent to After Care and the daily drop in fee of $10.00 is charged, unless scheduled for Before and after Care or Short Care - see appropriate child care section.
4. All children enrolled in Calvary Christian School will wear a uniform as designated by the school. We will expect each student to be obedient to the uniform policy. A “Uniform Clarification” form will be sent home as needed for infractions of the uniform policy.
5. Regarding inclement weather, families should listen to WBCB 1490 AM, CBS 3, or NBC 10 (TV and online) for inclement weather closings. Christian School may typically be closed or delayed whenever Pennsbury School District is closed or delayed. Bus transportation will also be affected by individual districts' inclement weather schedules.
6. Parents/guardians are responsible for filling out absence or tardy cards for each absence or tardiness. These must be returned to school within 3 school days. Absences and tardiness are a part of the permanent school record. A child is marked absent any time he or she is not physically present in the school. It is imperative that students come to school on time and stay for the length of the day to receive the maximum benefit from instruction. We trust that parents will partner with students to make punctuality a priority. All lateness and early dismissals need to be logged by parents in the office.
7. Children may not bring toys or personal items to school unless clearly requested by the teacher. The school will not be responsible for any items brought in from home. We recommend that all outerwear, lunch boxes, etc. be labeled with your child’s name to avoid misplaced items. All personal items are the responsibility of the student. Electronics, including cell phones and music players, if brought to school, are stored in the office during the day.
8. It is our desire that parents and teachers enjoy a warm, communicative relationship. To this end, all questions and concerns regarding the classroom should be directed to the teacher first via a note, email, or phone call. We expect that parents participate in the parent-teacher relationship in a professional manner. Parents need to agree to abide by and support all policies and rules and respect teachers in all areas. Failure to cooperate in this manner can be grounds for disenrollment.
9. We warmly invite parents to school and PTO meetings, functions, and events. Calvary Christian School believes that it is the role of the parent to instruct the child in the ways of the Lord, and that we are here to partner with you in this process. As such, we strongly encourage parental participation in all events of Calvary Christian School. During the regular school day, parents must drop off and pick up at the designated ares. Parents are not permitted to walk up to the classroom during the school day.
10. Conferences are conducted twice per year. Report cards will be given out 4 times per year with interim reports at the mid-way point in the marking period.
11. Every parent is required to submit an emergency form and update it every 6 months or when changes occur. Additionally, every child must have a current physical upon enrollment (as mandated by Pennsylvania Department of Health). Thereafter, updated health assessments are required for entering grades kindergarten, 1 and 6. Each child MUST have up to date immunizations. It is the parents’ responsibility to provide the school with any and all updated information. For Kindergarten and all new students, a copy of the most up-to-date immunizations is necessary to be given upon registration. Enrollment may only be granted on a provisional basis for students who do not meet these Department of Health regulations.
12. Only the individuals noted on the emergency contact form are permitted to pick up your child. It is the parents’ responsibility to keep that information updated.
13. Calvary Christian School will administer standardized tests each year to Kindergarten, Third Grade, and Fifth through Eighth grades. Results will be shared with parents in a timely manner once they are scored by the proper outside agencies.
14. Transportation is provided by some local school districts with the exception of Morrisville and Bristol Borough districts. Children are eligible for transportation if they live within a 10-mile radius of the school. Initial transportation requests will be handled through the Calvary Christian School office and must be submitted to us no later than May st via the Bus Transportation Form. Once your schedule has been established, all problems and questions regarding transportation, should be handled directly through the appropriate public school transportation department.
15. This agreement is subject to change with one week’s written notice.

Calvary Christian School is licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

Calvary Christian School grants admission to students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.