RedeemerLutheranSchoolKindergarten-5thGradeSchoolHandbook

TableofContentsSECTION1:FOUNDATIONSOFOURSCHOOL.............................................................................................1

MissionStatement...................................................................................................................................1

CoreValues...............................................................................................................................................1

Philosophy................................................................................................................................................1

StudentOutcomes....................................................................................................................................2

Spiritual...........................................................................................................................................2

Academic.........................................................................................................................................2

Character.........................................................................................................................................2

SECTION2:ADMINISTRATION....................................................................................................................3

Accreditation............................................................................................................................................3

BusTransportation–ConcordiaHighSchool...........................................................................................3

CancellationorDelay...............................................................................................................................3

ChangeofFamilyInformation..................................................................................................................3

Chapel.......................................................................................................................................................3

ChildAbuseandNeglectReporting..........................................................................................................3

ClassroomPlacement...............................................................................................................................4

Counseling................................................................................................................................................4

Curriculum................................................................................................................................................4

CustodyNotification.................................................................................................................................4

EmergencyDrills–Fire,Tornado,andLockdown....................................................................................4

Enrollment................................................................................................................................................5

FieldTrips.................................................................................................................................................5

GradingScale............................................................................................................................................5

Homework................................................................................................................................................6

Insurance..................................................................................................................................................6

Library.......................................................................................................................................................7

Non-DiscriminationPolicy........................................................................................................................7

ParentConduct…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

Parent-TeacherandStudent-LedConferences........................................................................................7

Parent-TeacherLeague............................................................................................................................8

ParticipationinSchoolSponsoredActivities............................................................................................8

PartnershipwithParents..........................................................................................................................8

Policy(Governance)Manual....................................................................................................................8

PoliciesNotCovered................................................................................................................................8

Promotion................................................................................................................................................8

QuestionsorConcerns/Grievance...........................................................................................................9

ReportCards.............................................................................................................................................9

SchoolHours............................................................................................................................................9

SearchandSeizure...................................................................................................................................9

SolicitandSelling......................................................................................................................................9

StandardizedTests...................................................................................................................................9

TuitionandTuitionAssistance...............................................................................................................10

Volunteers..............................................................................................................................................10

Worship..................................................................................................................................................10

SECTION3:ARRIVALANDDISMISSAL................................................................................................11

MorningArrival......................................................................................................................................11

AfternoonDismissal...............................................................................................................................11

SECTION4:COMMUNICATION...........................................................................................................12

Email.......................................................................................................................................................12

Face-to-Face...........................................................................................................................................12

OnlineTextbooks....................................................................................................................................12

RedeemerRattlerReader.......................................................................................................................12

RenWeb.com..........................................................................................................................................12

Phone.....................................................................................................................................................12

Remind101............................................................................................................................................13

SocialMedia...........................................................................................................................................13

TextMessage..........................................................................................................................................13

Website..................................................................................................................................................13

SECTION5:EXTRACURRICULARACADEMICACTIVITIES......................................................................14

EligibilityRequirements..........................................................................................................................14

PrivateSchoolInterscholasticAssociation(PSIA)...................................................................................14

ConcordiaSpellingBee...........................................................................................................................14

ScrippsSpellingBee................................................................................................................................14

SECTION6:FOODATREDEEMER.......................................................................................................15

HotLunchProgram.................................................................................................................................15

SnacksintheClassroom.........................................................................................................................15

SECTION7:HEALTHSERVICES............................................................................................................16

Disease/Illness........................................................................................................................................16

FirstAidandInjury.................................................................................................................................16

Immunization.........................................................................................................................................16

MedicalScreenings.................................................................................................................................16

MedicalAdministration..........................................................................................................................17

SECTION8:MUSIC.............................................................................................................................18

Choir.......................................................................................................................................................18

ClassroomMusic....................................................................................................................................18

SECTION9:STUDENTBEHAVIOREXPECTATIONS...............................................................................19

Attendance.............................................................................................................................................19

Absences.......................................................................................................................................20

Doctor’sAppointments.................................................................................................................20

Make-upAssignmentsandTests...................................................................................................20

Tardiness.......................................................................................................................................20

TruantorUnexcusedAbsences.....................................................................................................20

Vacations.......................................................................................................................................21

Bullying...................................................................................................................................................21

Definitions..............................................................................................................................................21

Responsibilities..............................................................................................................................21

PreventativeAction................................................................................................................................22

ResponsiveActions........................................................................................................................22

Retaliation..............................................................................................................................................22

FalseAllegations............................................................................................................................22

CafeteriaBehaviorExpectations............................................................................................................22

CellPhoneUse........................................................................................................................................23

DamagesandVandalism........................................................................................................................23

DisciplinaryInterventions.......................................................................................................................23

BehaviorDemerits..................................................................................................................................24

SaturdayDetention/In-SchoolSuspension....................................................................................24

SuspensionandExpulsion......................................................................................................................24

GrievancePolicy............................................................................................................................24

DrugTesting...........................................................................................................................................25

DressCodeGuidelines............................................................................................................................25

EndofDayCarLineExpectations...........................................................................................................26

HallwayBehaviorExpectations..............................................................................................................26

Harassment............................................................................................................................................27

NuisanceItems.......................................................................................................................................27

Weapons................................................................................................................................................27

SECTION10:STUDENTSERVICES........................................................................................................28

CounselingServices................................................................................................................................28

IndividualizedServicePlan(ISP).............................................................................................................28

PowerCenter..........................................................................................................................................28

ReadingInterventionProgram...............................................................................................................28

Section504Plan.....................................................................................................................................29

SECTION11:TECHNOLOGY................................................................................................................30

InternetAcceptableUse.........................................................................................................................30

SafetyFirstWhenOnline........................................................................................................................30

RedeemerLutheranSchooliPadContract.............................................................................................31

StudentandParentSignaturePage………………………………………………………………………………………………..33

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SECTION1:FOUNDATIONSOFOURSCHOOLMINISTRYMissionStatementThemissionofRedeemerLutheranSchoolistoleadchildrentoLoveJesus,LoveLearning,andLoveOthers.CoreValuesAsweworktocarryoutourMission,thefollowingCoreValueswillserveasourfundamentalworkingprinciples:†Christ-centered†Mission-minded†Disciple-developing†AcademicallyStrong†RelationalPhilosophyThroughthegraceofGodandthepoweroftheHolySpirit,thestudentsofRedeemerLutheranSchoolwillcontinuously:†GrowintheirfaithandreflectChristintheirdailylives.†BoldlyproclaimtheChristianfaith.†DemonstrateChristianattitudestowardothers.†Acknowledgethemselvesandothersassinners(Law)whohavebeenredeemedbyChrist(Gospel).†Worshipandprayfaithfully.†Experiencethepowerofprayer.†Practicethestewardshipoftime,talents,andresources.†ServeandrespectGodandothersintheirhome,school,community,andworld.†Honorourcountry.AllchildrenshouldstrivetoreachfullpotentialinallaspectsoftheirlivesbydevelopingaChrist-centeredfoundationofknowledgeandbasicskillsforlifelong,activelearninginanever-changingglobalsociety.†CriticalThinking†ProblemSolving†Accountability†Adaptability†Independence†Teamwork†Organizationalskills†Communication†CulturalAwareness†PhysicalFitness†Perseverance†PunctualityThefullpartnershipoffamilies,students,andteachersisimperativefortheimplementationofthisphilosophy.

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StudentOutcomesTheministryofRedeemerLutheranSchoolhasthehonorandresponsibilitytoequipstudentsinmanyfacetsoflife.Whiletherearemanyoutcomesofaquality,ChristianeducationinaLutheranschool,wehavenarrowedstudentoutcomestothreecategories:Spiritual,Academic,andCharacterleadership.SpiritualUpongraduation,studentswillbespirituallypreparedtonavigatetoday’sworldwithaChristianworldviewastheyproceedtothenextlevelofeducation.†EverystudentwillhaveanunderstandingthatJesuslovesthem.†Studentswillbecomfortableexpressingtheirfaithindifferentsettingsaccordingtotheirgifts.†Studentswillbeabletoeitherwriteand/orspeakprayers.†Studentswillexpresstheirfaithinsongandworship.†StudentswillgrowintheirstudyofGod’sWordandlearnstrategiestomakethisadailydiscipline.†StudentswillbeabletoevaluatedifferentsituationsfromaChristianworldview.AcademicUpongraduation,studentswillbeacademicallypreparedandconfidentastheypursuefurthereducation.†StudentswillseehowGodisintegratedintoalllearning.†Studentswillthinkandsolveproblemsusingbothcreativeandcriticalthinkingskills.†Studentswillread,writeandspeaktheEnglishlanguageeffectivelyforawiderangeofpurposes,includinginterpretationandanalysisofliteraryandinformationaltexts.†Studentswillknowandapplymathematicstoalevelofcompetencythatpreparesthemforhighschool.†StudentswilldiscoverbasicprinciplesandprocessesofscienceandhowtoapplytheseinadiscoveryapproachastheystudyGod’sWord.†Studentswillunderstandgeography,socialstudies,andhistoryandseeGod’shandinallourworldastheybecomeglobalthinkers.†Studentswillunderstandandappreciatethebasicconceptsoffine,visualandperformingarts.†Studentswilldevelopanappreciationofotherworldculturesincludingthestudyofanotherworld’slanguage.†Studentswillunderstandandapplycurrentandemergingtechnologiestoextendtheirpersonalabilitiesandproductivity.†Studentswillattainacademicachievementanddevelopessentialskillsandattributesnecessaryforcontinuousgrowthinlearning.†Studentswilldevelopskillsthathelpthembecomelifelonglearners.†Studentswithagapinachievement,skillsand/orattributeswillnarrowthegap.CharacterUpongraduation,studentswillbepreparedtoleadandloveasresponsibleChristiansinthisworld.†Studentswillbemission-minded.†Studentswillbedevelopedasleaders,collaboratorsandteamplayers.†StudentswilldisplayChristiancharacter.†Studentswillbeconfidentindividualswhochallengethemselves.†Studentswillberespectfulandcompassionatehumans.†Studentswillbehonestandethicalcitizenswhoactwithintegrity.†Studentswillbewell-roundedcommunitymemberswhoengageinthebroaderworld.†Studentswillunderstandtheirrights,rolesandresponsibilitiesasanAmericancitizen.†Studentswillbeservantleadersinthisworldbylivingouttheirfaith.

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Section2ADMINISTRATIONAccreditationRedeemerLutheranSchoolmaintainsaccreditationthroughtheLutheranSchoolAccreditationCommissionwhichiscertifiedbytheTexasPrivateSchoolAccreditationCommissionandisrecognizedbytheCommissionerofEducationoftheTexasEducationAgencyinaccordancewithTexasAdministrativeCodeTitle19,PartII,Chapter97,SubchapterA,#97.7Non-PublicSchools.Additionally,RedeemerisalsoaccreditedbyNationalLutheranSchoolAccreditation(NLSA)andhasreceived“excellent”recommendationsformanyconsecutiveyears.BusTransportation–ConcordiaHighSchoolConcordiaHighSchoolprovidesbustransportationfromtheirRoundRockcampustoRedeemerbeforeschoolandbacktotheircampusafterschoolasaconvenienceforRedeemerparents.Ifyouareinterestedinlearningmoreaboutthisservice,contacttheConcordiaHighSchoolofficeat(512)248-2547.CancellationorDelayRedeemerfollowsallweatherrelateddelaysandclosuresissuedbytheAustinIndependentSchoolDistrict.TheinformationwillbeemailedtoparentsthroughRenWeb,postedonredeemerschool.net,andonParent’sWebatRenWeb.com.Iftheschooldistrictinwhichyouresidepostponesschoolduetoinclementweatherorhazardousdrivingconditions,youshouldfollowthatschooldistrict’sinformation.Yourchildwillnotbecountedasabsentifsuchinstancesoccur.Localtelevisionandradiostationsmaycarryannouncementstothiseffect.ChangeofFamilyInformationParentsareaskedtonotifytheschoolofficeimmediatelywhenachangeofaddress,phonenumber,and/oremailoccurs.Thisallowsourschooladministrationandteacherstokeepourrosterandmailinglistup-to-date.Also,parents/guardiansareaskedtonotifytheschoolofficeifthereisachangeoffamilyrelationship,health-relateditems,immunizations,sickness,etc.ChapelElementaryschoolchapelistypicallyheldonWednesdaymorningat8:15a.m.Thisserviceisledbyindividualgradelevelstudentsorstaffleaders(teachers,pastors,administrators)andisdesignedtoprovideanage-appropriateworshipopportunityforelementaryschoolstudents.Onceamonth,at9:00a.m.,AllSchoolChapeliscelebratedwithstudentsingradesK-8.Offeringsarecollectedeachweektosupportvariouslocalandnationalorganizations.Parentsareinvitedtoattendallchapelservices.ChildAbuseandNeglectReportingChildabuseandneglectarecomplexproblemsandarenotconfinedtoanyrace,social,economic,orreligiousgroup.Variousformsofabusemayoccur:physical,sexual,emotionalabuseandneglect.InaccordancewithTexasLaw,itmandatesthatschoolstaffreportreasonablesuspicionofphysicaloremotionalabuse,emotionaldeprivation,physicalneglect,inadequatesupervision,orsexualabuseandexploitation.Proceduresandguidelineswillbefollowed,asable,toensureprompt,professionaltreatmentofthereportedcase.

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Ifyoususpectchildabusehasoccurredinourschool,tooneofourstudents,ortoanychildanywhere,call1-800-252-5400.ClassroomPlacementElementaryschoolstudentsareplacedinanenvironmentwheretheycanachieveacademicsuccessandbeassuredofaqualityChristianeducation.Theadministrationisentrustedwithmakingfinaldeterminationofclassroomplacementforeachchild.Thefinalplacementismadeafterconsiderationofacademicability,achievement,leadershipskills,classroomsize,boyandgirldistribution,behavior,studentpersonality,specialneeds,andotherpossiblefactors.Theteacher’sinputisinvaluableinunderstandingthechild.Norequestswillbeacceptedbyteachersoradministrationforstudentplacement.CounselingInsomeinstances,counselingservicesmayberecommendedthroughourschoolcounselor,teachers,ortheadministration.Referralsarealsogiventooutsideagenciesforstudentsneedingcounseling.Counselingquestionsshouldbedirectedtothechild’shomeroomteacherorschooladministration.CurriculumThecourseofstudyforelementaryschoolstudentsatRedeemerLutheranSchoolcomplieswiththestandardsoftheTexasDepartmentofEducationandtheTexasDistrictoftheLutheranChurch-MissouriSynod.OurFaithisactivelyintegratedineachcourseofstudyateachgradelevel.Theareasoflearningare: ChristianLiving:Biblestudy,memorywork,Christiandoctrine,stewardshipandworship; FineArts:Music,choir,andart;

HealthandDrugEducation:Sexeducation,nutrition,andotherareasprovidedthroughvariousclassroomactivities;LanguageArts:Readingskills,literature,writing,grammar,spelling,andhandwriting.Mathematics:Generalarithmeticinaddition,subtraction,multiplicationanddivision;PhysicalEducation:Motorskills,muscledevelopment,basicgames,andknowledgeofathletics;Science:Generalscienceaswellasscienceenrichment;SocialStudies:Home,community,History(TexasandUnitedStates),worldgeographyandcultures;Spanish:Basicvocablulary,grammarandliteracyisofferedtoallstudentsingradesK-5;Technology:Generalcomputerskillsandkeyboarding,MicrosoftWordandPowerpointPresentation,iPadappsforreinforcementandnewconcepts.

CustodyNotificationPleaseinformtheschoolofficeandteacher(s)concerninganyspecialparentalrightsandprivileges.Forthebenefitofthechild,acopyofthecourtorderedParentingPlanandanycourtorderedchangesormodificationsistobegiventotheschoolofficeforplacementinthechild’srecords.EmergencyDrills–Fire,Tornado,andLockdownFire,tornado,andschoollockdowndrillsarerequiredbystatelawandshouldbetakenseriously.Studentsareexpectedtocooperateandfollowteacherinstructions.Redeemerfollowsallstaterequirementsregardingthefrequencyofeachdrill.

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EnrollmentEnrollmentbeginsduringthemonthofJanuaryforallRedeemerparentswhohavechildreneligibleforschoolre-enrollment.Parentsofallstudents,returningandnew,mustconfirmregistrationonlineduringtheCompletionofEnrollmenttimes.Registrationfeesarenon-refundableandmustbepaidinfulltoguaranteeaspaceforthecomingschoolyear.Newstudentsmaybeenrolledbyfollowingtheenrollmentproceduresfoundonthewebsite.Parentsofnewlyenrolledstudentsmustpaythecompletedepositwhentheysubmittheirapplication.EachchildmusthavehadallTexasDepartmentofHealthrequiredimmunizationsbeforebeingadmittedtoRedeemerLutheranSchoolorhaveasignedaffidavitonfile.ForKindergarten,achildmustbefive(5)yearsoldonorbeforeSeptember1.Achild,whosesixth(6th)birthdayoccursonorbeforeSeptember1,mayenterGrade1providedthechildhassuccessfullypassedKindergarten.FieldTripsTherearetimeswhereelementaryschoolstudentsgooffsiteforexperientiallearning.Someexamplesofthismayoccuratamuseum,afarm,oranorchestrahall.Theparent’spermissiontotakechildrenofftheschoolgroundsforaneducationallearningexperienceisrequired.Parentswillcompletethepermissionformonlineduringenrollment.Theair-conditionedRedeemerLutheranSchoolbuswillbeusedtotransportchildren.Driversofthebusshouldprovidethefollowing–acopyofcurrentCommercialDriver’sLicenseandmustbeapprovedbyourBusinessManager.Whenthebusisnotavailable,privatevehiclesareused.Driverswhoarewillingtotransportindividualsotherthanfamilymembersintheirpersonalvehiclemustbeaminimumof25yearsofageandprovidethefollowingdocumentationtotheschoolofficeatleasttwodayspriortothetrip:1)CopyofvalidDriver’sLicense,2)Copyoftheirinsurancepolicydemonstratingaminimumliabilitylimitof$100,000/$300,000bodilyinjuryand$100,000physicalpropertydamageonvehicleand3)acopyoftheirdriverrecord(Type2)forourapproval(availablefromDPSoratwww.texasonline.com,(requiredeverythreeyears).Anannualaffidavitstatingthedrivingrecordhasnotchangedmustbesignedifanewdrivingrecordisnotyetdue.ParentswillingtoactaschaperonesonfieldtripsarerequiredtocompleteaBackgroundCheckApplication.Parentchaperonesmaynotbringotherchildrenfromtheirfamilyalongonfieldtrips.Chaperonesareexpectedtogivetheirfullattentiontothesupervisionofstudentsintherespectiveclassattendingthefieldtrip.GradingScaleRedeemerLutheranSchoolissuesreportcardsfourtimesayearasindicatedonthecalendar.Gradesaregivenonapercentagegradescale.Thefollowinggradingsystemisused:E=94-100 S+=79-80 U=Anythingbelowa60G+=89-93 S=77-78G=84-88 S-=74-76G-=81-83 N=61-73

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Thepercentageandlettergradeequivalentsareasfollows:100-90%=A89-80%=B79-75%=C74-70%=D69%andlower=FHomeworkHomeworkisrequiredwhennecessaryforthechild’sschoolprogress.Homeworkmayincludewritingreportsorreadingtextsorcurrentmaterialsforinformation.Wedonotwantachildtobeoverburdenedwithhomework.Webelieveeachstudentshouldhavefreetimeoutsideofschoolwork.Weencouragefamilyactivities,recreationalreading,freeplay,athletics,andotherpursuits.Ageneralhomeworkruleofthumbfollowsthisprinciple:astudentingrade1shouldhavenomorethan15minutes,astudentingrade2shouldhavenomorethan20minutes,astudentingrade3shouldhavenomorethan30minutes,astudentingrade4shouldhavenomorethan40minutes,andastudentingrade5shouldhavenomorethan50minutesofhomeworkonagivennight.Keepinmind,thisisaguideandmayvarydaytodayandstudenttostudent.Ifastudentisbringinghomealargeamountofwork,theparentshouldmakearrangementstospeakwiththeclassroomteacher.Ingrades3-5,consequencesforlateorincompletehomeworkareasfollows:Grade3 1Daylate–5%deductionandamessagehome

2Dayslate–15%deductionanda10minutetimeout 3Dayslate–30%deduction4Dayslate–NoCredit

Grade4 1Daylate–10%deductionandamessagehome 2Dayslate–20%deduction 3Dayslate–30%deduction 4Dayslate–NocreditGrade5 1Daylate–15%deductionandamessagehome 2Dayslate–30%deduction 3Dayslate–NocreditLateworkforlargerprojectswillvary.Teacherswilllisttheexpectationsonthedirectionsforlargerprojects.InsuranceRedeemerLutheranSchooldoesnotofferanyaccidentinsuranceforstudents.Itisadvisableandbeneficialforstudentstohavesometypeofaccidentcoverage.Moststudentsarecoveredthroughaparent’shomeoroccupationalmedical(oraccident)insurance.

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LibraryTheRedeemerLutheranSchoollibraryoffersawiderangeoffiction,non-fiction,referencematerials,andperiodicalsforalllevels.StudentsingradesK-5haveascheduledtimeeachweektovisitthelibrary.AstudentinKindergartenmaycheckoutonebookperweek.Studentsingrades1-3maycheckouttwobooksfortwoweeksandmayrecheckbooksforanadditionaltwoweeks.Finesbeginafteraoneweekgraceperiod.Thefineis10₵perdayperbook.Whenastudenthasafine,thestudentwillnotbeallowedtocheckoutabookuntilthefineispaid.Anylostbookwillresultinareplacementcostfine.Non-DiscriminationPolicyRedeemerLutheranSchooladmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,nationalandethnicorigintoalltherights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheschool.Itdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,disability,nationalandethnicorigininadministrationofitseducationalpolicies,enrollmentpolicies,athleticpolicies,andotherschool-administeredprograms.ParentConductRedeemerparentsunderstandandsupporttherulesandpoliciesofRedeemerLutheranSchool.Parentsunderstandthattheschoolwillnottolerateprofanity,obscenityinwordoraction,oranytypeofharassmentfromstudentsorparentsthataredeemeddisrespectfulorharmfultoRedeemer’sstafforstudents.Parentswhobehaveinthismannertowardsastudentorastaffmemberwillbeaskedtoleavethecampusandmaybebannedfromthecampus.Redeemerparentsexpectourchild(ren)tocomplywithschoolregulations.Parentswillwithdrawtheirchild(ren)oraccepttheschool’srighttodismissthemiftheparentisunabletosupportthesepolicies,procedures,andrules.Parent-TeacherandStudent-LedConferencesParent-teacherConferencestypicallyoccurattheendofthefirstgradingperiod.ScheduleswillbearrangedfortheseconferencesandparentswillregisterforatimeslotonlinethroughSign-UpGenius.Theobjectivesofthisconferenceareto:

1. Promoteunderstandinginthehome/schoolrelationship;2. Strengthenthemutualinterestoftheparentandteacherinthechild’swelfare;3. Givetheparentinformationaboutthechild’sprogress;4. Assisttheparentandteacherinfindingwaystoworktogetherforthegoodofthechild.

Parentsareaskedtolimittheconversationtonomorethanfifteenminutes.Ifmoretimeisneeded,aseparateconferencetimemaybemade.InFebruary,aStudent-ledconferenceoccurs.Eachstudentmeetstogetherwithaparentandhomeroomteachertoshareandreflectonsuchthingsastheirstrengths,areasneedingimprovement,academicjoysandfrustrations,andsettinggoalsfortheremainderoftheschoolyear.Conferencesarelimitedtofifteenminutes.

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Parent-TeacherLeague(PTL)Thepurposeofthegroupistohelpthehomeandschoolworktogetherforthewelfareofthestudents.Additionally,thePTLprovidesfundraisingprojectsandfamilyactivitiestoenhanceourschoolministry.Parentsareaskedtohelpdirectthisgroupbyservingasanofficerofthegroupeitherbyvolunteeringorwhenasked.Thisorganizationchargesnodues,butitneedsthesupportofallparentsandteachersthroughtheirwillingnesstodotheirpart.ParticipationinSchoolSponsoredActivitiesElementaryschoolstudentsareencouragedandexpectedtoparticipateinschoolsponsoredactivitiessuchaschoirandclassevents.Theseeventsarepartofregularschoolprogram.Studentshavechoicesofmanyactivitiestoutilizeindividualtalents.Athletics(Grade5),choir,worshipservices,SpellingBee,PrivateSchoolsInterscholasticAssociation(PSIA)areexamplesofeventsandorganizationswhichareanimportantpartofoureducationalprogram.Excusesfromtheseeventsshouldbemadetotheteacherortothepersoninchargeoftheevent.PartnershipwithParentsThestaffofRedeemerLutheranSchoolstrivestoofferanexcellentChristianeducationtothestudentsentrustedinourcare.Eachstudentreceivessupport,encouragement,andinstructiontoliveoutthemissionofLovingJesus,LovingLearning,andLovingOthers.Theeducationalprogramoffersabalanced,comprehensivecurriculumthatstrivestopreparestudentsforsuccessnowandinthefuture.Redeemerprovidesasensitive,relational,caring,andsupportivelearningenvironment,whichaidsstudentsindevelopingpositiveself-esteemandself-worth.ThehomeisandalwayswillbethechiefagencyfortheChristianupbringingofthechild.OurschooldoesnotservetorelieveparentsoftheirGod-givenobligationandresponsibility.However,RedeemerLutheranSchoolexiststowalkalongsideparentsinthejourneytoraisetheirchildinamannerthatpleasesourLord,JesusChrist.Intheeventthatachild’sfamilydoesnothaveapersonalrelationshipwithJesus,itisourdutyandobligationtoprovideanopen,lovingrelationshipandaChristianwitnesstothechildandparents.TheteachersandstaffleadershiparereadytoassistfamiliesastheybegintotakethefirststepsofmeetingandwalkingwithJesus.Policy(Governance)ManualTheschool’soperatingpoliciesarecompiledinahandbookandareavailableuponrequest.TheSchoolBoardassiststheprincipalinevaluatingandrevisingpoliciesasneeded.PoliciesNotCoveredAnyschoolorclassroomprocedurenotspecificallydiscussedinthishandbookshallbelefttothediscretionoftheteachersand/oradministration.PromotionElementarystudentsarepromotedattheendofeachschoolyear.Ifpromotionisinquestion,aspecialconsultationwillbeheldwithteacherandparentstodiscussthesituation.Inconsideringpromotion,theteacherwillalwayshaveinmindwhatisbestforthechild.WeknowthatChristianprinciplesandlovewillpresideoverthisdecision.

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Studentsmayfailonesubject,otherthanlanguageartsormathematics,andpasswithanoverallpassinggradeinthecoresubjects.Ifastudentfailstwo(2)subjects,orifthestudenthasafailinggradeinlanguageartsormathematics,thenthestudentwillneedtosuccessfullycompletesummerschoolandverificationmustbegiventotheschoolofficebeforepromotionwillbegiven.Excessiveabsenteeismmayalsoaffectacademicpromotion.QuestionsorConcerns/GrievancePolicyInfollowingtheprinciplesofMatthew18,teachersandadministratorsarecommittedtocontactingparentswithin24hoursofaconcern.Parentswithquestionsandconcernsareencouragedtofollowthissameprinciple.Weaskthatthefollowingstepsbefollowedwithconcerns:

1. Voicetheconcernorgrievanceinpersontotheindividualinquestion.2. If,afterthispersonalconference,thepersonfeelsthattheproblemhasnotbeenresolved,

he/sheshalldiscussthematterwiththePrincipal.ThePrincipalmay,inherdiscretion,requestthattheconcernorgrievancebeputinwrittenformattofurtherfollow-upbythePrincipal.

3. IfthismatterhasnotbeenresolvedwiththePrincipal,thePrincipalshallforwardthewrittencomplainttotheSeniorPastor,andthepersonmayspeaktotheSeniorPastor.

4. Ifthematterisnotresolved,thewrittencomplaintshallbeforwardedtotheSchoolBoardChairman.TheSchoolBoardChairmanwillmeetwiththepersoninatimelymanner.TheChairmancantakethemattertotheSchoolBoardathis/herdiscretion.Theparentwillbeinformedwithin72hoursofadecisionrelatedtothatmatter.TheSchoolBoardChairman’sdecisionisfinal,andthematteristhenclosed.

ReportCardsHardcopiesofstudentreportcardsareissuedattheendofthefirstandfourthquarteroftheschoolyear.Throughouttheyear,parentsandstudentsshouldreviewRenWebfrequentlytomonitoracademicprogress.QuartergradesaregivenandpostedthroughRenWeb.SchoolHoursElementaryschoolhoursare8:00a.m.until3:15p.m.Studentsareallowedtogointotheirclassroomsbeginningat7:50a.m.andmaystayafterschooluntil3:30p.m.After3:30p.m.,studentswillneedtoberegisteredforExtendedCare.SearchandSeizureSchoolsmayconductreasonablesearchesthataremotivatedbyreasonablesuspicion;suchsearchmaybetargetedtowardaspecificstudentorgroupofstudents.Schoolofficialsmaysearchdesksorcubbies.Theschoolofficials,too,maysearchstudentclothingandbookbagif“reasonablesuspicion”exists.SolicitandSellingIntheinterestineliminatingwhatmaybecomeaschoolnuisance,nosolicitingorsellingofanykindofproductisallowedduringtheschooldayunlesspreviouslyapprovedbytheprincipal.StandardizedTestsStandardizedtestsareadministeredannually.Resultsofthetestingprogramhelpdetermineapossiblemodificationincurriculumandinstructiontechniquesaswellashaveanothergaugetobetter

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understandstudents’academicneeds.TheIowaTestofBasicSkills(ITBS)isgiveninthespringoftheyearforgrades2-8.TuitionAssistanceTuitionincludescostsofsalariesandbenefits,buildingoperatingcosts,books,andsupplies.FamilieswillbesetupthroughFACTStoautomaticallydraftfromresponsiblepayee’sbankaccountorcreditcard(additionalfeesapply).Tuitionmaybedividedintoten(10)equalpaymentsoccurringinJuly-JanuaryandMarch-May.FebruaryisthemonthEnrollmentFeesarepaidforthenextschoolyear.A$100discountisappliedtofamiliesthatpaytuitioninfullbyJuly1.Multiplestudentdiscounts(10%secondchild,25%thirdchildorsubsequentchildren)arealsoavailable.Registration/EnrollmentFeesarenon-refundable.ThefirsttuitionpaymentinJulyisalsonon-refundable.Finalreportcards,transferoftranscripts,orpromotionswillbewithhelduntiltuitionandfeesarepaidinfull.Additionally,astudentwillnotbeenrolledforthefollowingschoolyearuntiloutstandingbalancesforthefamilyhavebeenpaidinfull.AnystudentwithanunpaidbalanceorrelatedobligationstoRedeemerLutheranSchoolwillnotbeeligibletoattendanovernightfieldtrip.Familieswithspecialfinancialcircumstancesareencouragedtospeakwithadministration.Ourfinancialofficeand/oradministrationmonitorsthisandcorrespondswithindividualfamilies.ApplicationformsfortuitionassistanceareavailableonlinethroughFACTSandmustbecompletedandsubmittedwiththeappropriateprocessingfeesbythedeadline.

Tobeeligibleforupto50%assistance,applicationmustbesubmittedbyApril15 Tobeeligibleforupto35%assistance,applicationmustbesubmittedbyJune1 Tobeeligibleforupto20%assistance,applicationsaresubmittedafterJune1AnyapplicationssubmittedafterJuly31willbeconsideredonafirst-come,first-servedbasisusingwhateverlimitedfundstheremaybeavailable.VolunteersRedeemeralwayswelcomesadultvolunteersinmanysituationsbothinandoutsideourclassrooms.Toprotectthestudents,allvisitorsandvolunteersmustsigninbyscanningtheirdriver’slicenseintheschooloffice,andbegivenanamebadgetobeonthecampuswhileschoolisinsession.Weencourageparentstobeactivelyinvolvedintheirchild’seducationbyvolunteering.ThereareavarietyofwaysparentsmayassistatRedeemersuchasinthelibrary,PSIAcoaching,coaching,presentationsinclassrooms,andhelpingintheoffice.WorshipRedeemerLutheranSchoolisonekeyareaofministryofRedeemerLutheranChurch.AllfamiliesarewelcometoworshipatRedeemerLutheranChurch.Servicetimesareasfollows:

Thursdayat7:00p.m.(traditional)Sundayat8:00a.m.(traditional) 9:30a.m.(blended) 10:45a.m.(contemporary)

Teacherskeeparecordofstudentworshipattendancetomonitorandencourageregularchurchattendance.RedeemerLutheranChurchmemberfamiliesarerequiredtomeetattendancestandards,aminimumof50%,toqualifyformembertuition.

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SECTION3:ARRIVALANDDISMISSALMorningArrivalAsweallknow,Austintrafficcanbechallengingeachmorning.RedeemerLutheranSchoolisaregionalschoolwherefamiliestravelmanymilesdailytodropoffchildren.Withthisunderstanding,thefollowingmorningdropoffproceduresareofferedandshouldbefollowedforelementaryschoolstudents:

+Kindergarten-5thgrademaybedroppedoffinthecarpoollineatthefrontofthechurch.Thisisalongthefirelane.Pleasepullthroughasstaffwillopenthedoortoallowyourchildtoexit.+Ifyouparkandwalkyourchildinthebuilding,pleaseparkinthedesignatedspaces.Parkingisnotpermittedalongthecurb.+3rd-5thgrademaybedroppedoffalongthefirelaneonthebacksideofthegym.Noparkingisallowedinthisarea.Studentswillenterthroughthegymtogototheirclassrooms.+At7:50a.m.,studentsarereleasedtogototheirclassrooms.NoK-5thgradestudentshouldbedroppedoffpriortothistimewithoutaparententeringthebuildingwiththem.+Anystudentarrivingafter8:00a.m.shouldbebroughttotheschoolofficetoreceiveatardyslippriortogoingtoclass.

AfternoonDismissalTheschooldayforelementarystudentsendsat3:15p.m.Unlessstudentshaveafterschoolathletics,tutoring,instrumentalinstruction,afterschoolcare,oraschoolsponsoredclubactivity,allstudentsshouldbepickedupfromthedesignatedgradelevelpickupareas.

+Parentsmayeithercomeintothelobbyareatogreettheirchildorwaitinthecarlinefortheirchildtocomeouttothem.+Kindergarten-1stgradestudentswillbepickedupalongthefrontofthechurch.Pleasejointhecarlineclosesttothebuilding.Parentsmaystayintheircarandpullthroughorparkandwalkuptomeettheirchild.+2nd-3rdgradestudentswillbepickedupintheparkinglotonthesideofthechurch.Parentsmaystayintheircarandpullthroughorparkandwalkuptomeettheirchild.+4th-5thgradestudentswillbepickedupinthefrontofthechurch.Pleasejointhecarlineontheleftsideofthefirelane.Parentsmaystayintheircarandpullthroughorparkandwalkuptomeettheirchild.+Studentsmaywaitfortheirrideinthelobbyareauntil3:30p.m.Adultsupervisionisprovided.+Ifthestudent’srideislate,studentswillbesenttotheschoolofficetocalltheirride.+Studentsnotpickedupby4:00p.m.willbesenttoafterschoolcareandparentswillbechargedadrop-infee.+Parentswhoknowtheywillbelateduetounforeseencircumstancessuchasunusualtraffic,cartrouble,orotherfamilyemergenciesshouldcalltheschoolofficetonotifythestaff.Itmayberequestedthatarrangementsbemadeforanafterschoolcaredrop-in.+Pickupfromafterschoolcareisrequiredby6:00p.m.Latepick-upfeewillapplyafter6:00p.m.+Chroniclatepickupwillresultintheparentbeingaskedtoregistertheirchildfortheafterschoolprogram.+Studentsinafterschoolcareshouldbeintheafterschoolclassroomby3:20p.m.

Toensurethesafetyofourstudents,alldriversareaskedtorefrainfromusinghandheldcellphoneswhileontheRedeemerLutheranChurchandSchoolcampus.

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SECTION4:COMMUNICATIONEmailUsing email is a quick and easy way to communicate basic information or to have simple questionsanswered.Allmembersofourstaffareencouragedtorespondtoemailswithin24hours.Ifyouhavenotheardfromateacherwithin24hours,pleasere-contacttheteacher.Pleaseknowthatlengthyemailsarenot an effective way to communicate. For more serious concerns or questions, face-to-facecommunicationisalwaysbest.Face-to-FaceMuch of the required communication can be easily handled through email, textmessage, or phone.However, there are times when parents and teachers may wish to engage in a deeper level ofcommunicationthatrequiresaface-to-faceconversation.Allmembersofourstaffaremorethanwillingtospeakwithparents.Whentalkingwithteachers,pleasemakearrangementstospeakwiththembeforeschool,afterschool,orduringtheirpreptime.Tomeet with the assistant principal,Mr. Steven Jahnke, or the school principal,Mrs. CarolMueller,parentsmaycertainlytrytovisitwithoutanappointment.Ifeitheroneisavailable,theywillbemorethanwillingtotalkwithyou.Parentsmayalsoscheduleanappointmenttomeetwitheitheradministratorbycontactingthemviaemail.RedeemerRattlerReaderTheRattlerReaderistheofficialRedeemerLutheranSchoolelectronicnewsletter.ItispublishedandsentouttoschoolfamiliesonFridaywithnewsandinformationpertinenttoallschoolfamilies.Inaddition,anemailissenttofamiliesonMondaystohighlightspecificdeadlinesandcalendaritemsfortheupcomingweek.RenWeb.comRenWeb is a private and secure parents’ portal thatwill allowparents to view academic informationspecifictotheirchildren,whileprotectingtheirchildren’sinformationfromothers.Parentscanseetheirchild’sgrades,attendance,andhomeworkaswellasotherusefulschoolinformation.Teachersalsorecordlessonplansandweeklyassignmentsonthesubjectareastheyteach.Parentsmaycommunicatewithteachersandotherstaffonlinewhenevernecessary.Allthatisneededisaninternet-capablecomputer.RenWeb is an easyway for parents to keep up-to-date online. Once logged in for the first time andestablishingapassword,parentsandcancheckschoolandafterschoolcarebalancesandmakepayments(click“GotoFACTS”),updatefamilyinformation(e.g.,phone,address,emailchanges),anddownloadafamilyphoneandaddressdirectory(forthosewhochoosetobelisted).PhoneSpeakingwithstaffoverthephoneisagoodwaytocommunicate,althoughitmaybeverydifficulttoconnectwithateacherduringschoolhours.Teachersdonothavevoicemail,soitisgenerallyeasiertocontact the teacher via email. Phone calls during classroom teachinghours shouldbedirected to theschooloffice.Messagesaretypicallyreturnedwithin24hours.

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Remind101AnappcalledREMINDisusedtoinformparentsofspecificclassroomsofactivities,events,updates,oremergency notifications through phone text messaging or email. Parents will be asked to set thisnotificationsystemupontheirmobiledeviceatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Itisnotrequiredthataparentdownloadtheapp.SocialMediaThe official social media sites of Redeemer Lutheran School are found on Facebook, Twitter, andInstagram.Theyarelocatedatthefollowingaddresses:Facebook–facebook.com/redeemerschoolaustinTwitter–twitter.com/RedeemerSchoolInstagram–redeemerlutheranschoolaustinParentsand friendsofRedeemerLutheranSchoolareasked to respond toposted informationonoursocialmediasitesinawaythatrepresentsthemissionofRedeemerLutheranSchool–LoveJesus,LoveLearning,LoveOthers.Theschooladministrationhastherighttorevoke,block,deleteposts,orunfollowindividualsfromtheschool’ssocialmediasiteswhorespondinanunchristianmanner.TextMessageAfewteachersallowcommunicationfromparentsthroughthisformofcommunication.However,pleaseunderstandthatteachersmaynotbeabletorespondtotextmessagesuntilaftertheendoftheschoolday.Ourteachers’primaryresponsibilitiesbetween7:50a.m.and3:30p.m.arethechildrenentrustedtotheircare.Parentsneedingtoshareimportantinformationwithteachersshouldcalltheschooloffice.Theofficestaffwillthencommunicatetheinformationtotherespectiveteachers.WebsiteThe School webpages are embedded into the Redeemer Lutheran Church website. Simply logon toredeemer.net,clickontheSCHOOLtabORgodirectlytoredeemerschool.netandyouwillbeabletohaveaccesstorelevantschoolinformation.Someoftheinformationisstatic,notchangingthroughouttheyearwhile other information is dynamic, changing frequently throughout the year. Please check out thewebsiteoftentostayintouchwithcurrentschoolnews.

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SECTION5:EXTRACURRICULARACADEMICACTIVITIESEligibilityRequirementsStudentswishingtobeinvolvedinextra-curricularactivitiesmustmeetaminimumstandardintermsofgradesandconduct.Anextra-curricularactivityisdefinedasonethathasmeetingsoutsideofthe7:50a.m.–3:45p.m.schoolday.Studentswhowishtoparticipatemustkeepa70%orhigheraverageinallclasses.Ifastudentfallsbelowthisaverageona9-weekreportcardormid-termreport,theywillnotbeallowedtopracticeorparticipatewiththegroupforaminimumofthreecalendarweeks,beginningwiththeMondayafterthegradeisissued.Ifastudent’sgradeisabove70%afterthisthree-weekperiod,thestudent can be declared eligible to participate againwith the approval of the teacher (who gave thegrade),parent,andactivitysponsor.StudentsplacedonprobationwillbenotifiedbytheAthleticDirectoror the administration if they are ineligible to participate. To participate in an after-school activity, astudentmustnothavemissedmorethantwohoursoftheschooldayonthedayoftheactivity.PrivateSchoolsInterscholasticAssociation(PSIA)With19contestcategoriescoveringawiderangeofdisciplinesin59academiccontests,PSIAprovidesanexcitingopportunityforprivateschoolstudentsthroughgrade8toengageinacademiccompetitionwiththeirpeersthroughoutthestateofTexas.PSIAremainsthemostcomprehensiveacademicextracurricularprograminthenationforstudentsingrades1-8.Practicesmaybeheldduringthelunchhourorbefore/afterschool.DistrictcompetitiontakesplaceinthemonthsofFebruaryorMarch.StudentsfinishinginthetoptwoinDistrictintheireventmoveontoStatecompetitionheldatTexasChristianUniversityattheendofAprilorbeginningofMay.ConcordiaSpellingBeeThreeelementaryschoolstudents ingrades3,4and5earntheright torepresentRedeemerLutheranSchoolastheycompeteattheConcordiaHighSchoolSpellingBeeinJanuary.StudentsfromsixAustinareaLutheranschoolscompeteinindividualandteamcompetition.ScrippsSpellingBeeThreeparticipants fromeachgrade levelmaycompete in the schoolwideScrippsSpellingBeeheldatRedeemerinJanuary.TheschoolchampionadvancestorepresentRedeemerintheareacompetitioninFebruary.

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SECTION6:FOODATREDEEMERHotLunchProgramRedeemerLutheranSchoolstudentsenjoythemealsprovidedbyL&LCatering inAustin.L&LCateringprovidesschoollunchesforprivateschoolsintheGreaterAustinArea.Theyoffermanyoptionsandworkwith the school staff and administration to create balanced meal plans. They have the backing ofnutritionist-inspiredrecipesthatarekid-friendly,balancedandnutritious.L&Lpridesitselfonusingfreshproducepurchasedatlocalfarmer’smarketsandusingwholesome,non-processedingredients,suchaschickenbreasts.Mostoftheirdishesaremadebyhand,fromscratch.The2017-18priceforlunchisbasedongradelevel.Kindergartenis$4.50.1st-4thGradeis$5.25,and5thgrade is $5.75. It is preferred that student lunches be ordered monthly. Student lunches may bepurchasedweekly.Ifachildforgetstobringfortheday,alunchmaybepurchasedforthedayatthewalk-inrateof$6.50.SnacksintheClassroomElementaryschoolstudentsmaybringasnackforamid-morningbreaksoaslongasitdoesnotbecomeadistractiontofellowstudentsand/orteachingandlearningtakingplaceintheclassroom.Weencouragestudentstoselecthealthyproteinsnacks,agranola/fruitbar,orfruit/vegetableitems.

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SECTION7:HEALTHSERVICESDisease/IllnessRedeemerLutheranSchoolstrivestoguardthehealthofallstudents.Tohelpminimizethespreadingofdisease,achildshowingsignsofillness(sorethroat,lowgradefever,rash,etc.)shouldbekepthomeuntiltheconditioniscorrected.Thesameappliestochildrenwithaseverecoldorcough.Childrenwhodonotfeelwellathomebeforeschoolarerequestedtostayhomefortheentireschoolday.Studentswhovomitoverthenightormorningshouldnotattendschool.Studentsmustbefever-freefor24hoursbeforereturningtoschool.Ifachildbecomesillatschool,thechildwillbetakentotheschoolnurseforinitialisolationandevaluation.Parentswillbecalledtopickuptheirchildforthefollowingconditions:feverof100.4orgreater(orally),vomiting, diarrhea, chicken pox, pink eye, untreated head lice and ringworm, impetigo, and othersuspectedcommunicablediseaseaslistedintheTexasDepartmentofHealthchart.Whenreturningtoschoolfromacontagiousdiseaseorillness,adoctor’spermissiontoreturntoschoolisstronglyencouraged.FirstAidandInjuryRedeemerenjoystheblessingofaschoolnurseoncampusduringschoolhours.Thenursewilladministerfirstaidincasesofminorinjuries(cuts,scrapes,bruises).Seriousorquestionableinjurieswillbereferredtotheparent(s)immediately.EMSandthechild’sparent(s)willbecalledforlifethreateninginjuriesorillnesses.ImmunizationStatelawprescribescertainimmunizationsbegivenatvariousages.WhenachildisenrolledatRedeemer,theirparentsmustshowthatthechildhasbeenimmunizedorthatacurrentmedicalorreligiousobjectionisonfile.Parentsarerequestedtoprovidetheschoolwithcompletedimmunizationrecordspriortothebeginningoftheschoolyear.MedicalScreeningsRedeemer Lutheran School provides the following required medical screenings for middle schoolstudents:Vision and Hearing Screening – Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 3, and Grade 5 and new students toRedeemerwillhaveavisionandhearingscreeningdonebyournursesatnocost.ScoliosisScreening–StudentsinGrade5willreceiveascoliosisscreeningatnocost.Anystudentwhodoesnotmeettheminimumstandardsonanyoftheabovescreeningswillberequiredtobeevaluatedbyaprofessionalandsubmitthesignedverificationtotheoffice.If parents prefer these screenings bedoneby the child’s physician,we ask that awritten and signedverificationbythedoctorbesubmittedtotheoffice.

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MedicationAdministrationTexaslawrequiresthatmedicationbeadministeredbytheschoolnurseordesignee.Studentsshouldnotbeinpossessionofanymedication.Thefollowingguidelinesmustbefollowed:

1. Medicationmustbetheoriginal,labeledcontainer.2. Asignedanddatednotemustbeattachedfromtheparentindicatingthetimeandamountof

medicationthatshouldbeadministered.3. Theamountadministeredcannotexceedtherecommendeddosage.

Non-aspirin, over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol or Advil, can be given when needed, ifpermissionisgivenbyphoneorwithawrittenorelectronicsignature.

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SECTION8:MUSICChoirsChoirrehearsalstakeplaceonceaweekforstudentsingradesK-5.Choirsareseparatedintothreegroups:Kindergarten/Grade1,Grades2and3,andGrades4and5(JVChoir).Rehearsalsfocusonvocaltechnique,listening,andlearningtosinginparts.Thechoirsperforminaconcertattheendofeachsemester.ThechoirsfrequentlysingatscheduledSundayworshipservices.Singing inRedeemerworshipservices isawaywehonorandpraiseGodalongwithgivingbacktothechurchfamilywhosupportsusfinanciallyandinprayer.Theeffortsofthestudentsanddirectorarebestrepresented and appreciated when the entire choir is present. When school choirs are part of theRedeemerworshipservice,Redeemerchurchmemberchildrenareexpectedtoattendandchildrenwhohaveotherchurchhomesarestronglyencouragedandinvitedtoparticipate.ClassroomMusicElementarystudentsattendmusicclassesonetimeeachweek.Theylearntheconceptsofmusicthroughsinging,moving,listeningandplayinginstruments.ThesekeyconceptsaretaughtthroughinstructionintheOrffandKodalyapproaches.Classesshowcasetheirworkduringeveningperformanceswhichtakeplaceacoupleoftimeseachyear.Studentsalsolearntoreadandcomposemusic.Variouscomposersstylesofmusicarestudied.

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SECTION9:STUDENTBEHAVIOREXPECTATIONSAtRedeemerLutheranSchool,wedonotthinkoftheterm“discipline”asmeaningpunishment,butratherastheteachingofself-control,Christianattitudes,orderliness,efficiency,andresponsibility.Therefore,ourteacherswilldealwithstudentsinaccordancewiththeteachingsandphilosophiesofChristJesus.Theteacherswilltolerateactionsacceptableforcertainareasofgrowth,redirectnegativeactionswherenecessary,andfinally,stopanyunacceptablebehaviorsthatinterferewiththelearningprocessofothers.Studentswillbeledtounderstandthatforhappyliving,itisnecessarytoloveourLordfirst,toloveoneanotherasbrothersandsistersinChrist,andtoserveandrespectoneanother’srightsandprivileges.Theteacher,guidedbyGod’sWord,accomplishestheenforcementofdiscipline.Ourteacherswilltakemeasuresintheclassroomtoensurethattheatmosphereremainspositiveandeducational.Iftheteachercannot obtain acceptable conduct and cooperation froma student, then the teacherwill report suchdisobediencetotheparentsofthestudent.Themost importantoutgrowthofadisciplineplan is theunderstanding thatboth theparentand theteacherhaveamutualinterest–thesuccessofthechild.Anongoingcommunicationlinkbetweentheparentandteachercanhelpguidethestudentthroughasuccessfulschoolyear.ScriptureshapesandsupportsourSchoolDisciplineGuidelines.BelowareBibleversesuponwhichtheseguidelinesarebuilt.Colossians 3:12 – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves withcompassion,kindness,humility,gentleness,andpatience.Hebrews12:7-11–Endurehardshipasdiscipline;GodistreatingyouasHischildren.Forwhatchildrenarenotdisciplinedbytheirfather?Ifyouarenotdisciplined–andeveryoneundergoesdiscipline–thenyouarenotlegitimate,nottruesonsanddaughtersatall.Moreover,wehaveallhadhumanfatherswhodisciplinedusandwerespectedthemforit.HowmuchmoreshouldwesubmittotheFatherofspiritsandlive!Theydisciplinedusforalittlewhileastheythoughtbest;butGoddisciplinesusforourgood,inorderthatwemayshareinhisholiness.Nodisciplineseemspleasantatanytime,butpainful.Lateron,however,itproducesaharvestofrighteousnessandpeaceforthosewhohavebeentrainedinit.Romans12:2–Donotconformtothepatternsofthisworld,butbetransformedbytherenewingofyourmind.ThenyouwillbeabletotestandapprovewhatGod’swillis–hisgood,pleasingandperfectwill.Philippians 4:8– Finally, brothers and sisters,whatever is true,whatever is noble,whatever is right,whateverispure,whateverislovely,whateverisadmirable–ifanythingisexcellentorpraiseworthy–thinkaboutsuchthings.AttendanceRegular attendance is a vital factor in any student’s academic progress. The responsibility for suchattendancerestswiththeparent.NotificationofabsencesareREQUIREDtobeinwritingorbyatelephonecalltotheschooloffice.

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AbsencesSchooladministrationrecordsstudentattendancepatternsthroughouttheschoolyear,notingfull-dayandpartialdayabsences,aswellasanylatearrivals(tardy)orearlydeparture.Suchinformationwillberecordedonstudents’officialattendancerecords.School administration shall assume leadership for all matters relating to school attendance. As theschool’s“attendanceofficer”,theassistantprincipalisobligatedtoreportonandfollow-uponsuspectedcases of habitually absent, tardy, or truant students. Such administrative actionwill be based on theavailableevidenceandfactsforeachindividualcase.Ahighabsenteeismratewillresultinadministrativeactionthroughtheschooloffice.Studentsmustbeinattendanceatleast90%ofthedayseachsemestertoreceivecreditfortheschoolyear.Lessthan90%attendancemayresult inthestudentnotbeingpromotedtothenextgradelevel.Parents may appeal this decision by following the Appeals Process that considers extenuatingcircumstancesandwhetherthestudentcompletedmissedwork.Ifastudentarrivesmorethanone(1)hourlateorleavesformorethanone(1)hourduringeitherthemorningor afternoon, he/shewill be counted absent for one-half day.Exceptionwouldbe awrittenmemofromadentistordoctorwhenthechild’sappointmentwasscheduledduringregularschoolhours.Doctor’sAppointmentsIfadoctor’sappointmentisscheduledduringtheschoolday,weencourageparentstoscheduleitatthebeginningorendofaschoolday.Anoteshouldbeobtainedfromthedoctor’sofficeandsubmittedtotheschoolofficeuponthestudent’sreturn,orthefollowingmorning.Make-upAssignmentsandTestsAstudentwhowasabsentwillbeallowedonedayforeachdayabsentplusoneextradaytomakeupworkandtests.Make-upworkforpre-plannedabsencesmustideallyberequestedatleastoneweekinadvanceoftheabsence.Make-upworkforpre-plannedabsencesisdueonthedaythestudentreturnstoschool.TardinessStudentsareexpectedtobe intheirclassroomsby8:00a.m. Ifastudentarrivesafterthestartoftheschoolday,he/shewillbecountedtardy;or,ifastudentmissesone(1)hourorlessfromanypartofaschoolday,itwillbecountedasatardy.Inorderforastudenttoreceiveafullday’scredit,he/shemustbepresenttheentireday.Five(5)tardiesequalone(1)absencepernine(9)weeks.Anotemustbesentwiththestudentexplainingwhythestudentwaslateortheparentmustsignthestudentintotheoffice.Onsevereweatherdayordayswhen thereare serious trafficproblems,asdeterminedby theschooladministration,nostudentswillbecountedtardy.Ifastudentischronicallytardyinspiteofthehomeroomteacher’seffortsatcorrection,thestudentwillbereportedtotheadministrationwhowillconferwiththeparents inaneffort tocorrect thematter.Everytardywillberecordedonastudent’sreportcard.TruantorUnexcusedAbsencesStudents must have written or verbal permission of a parent or legal guardian to leave school.Accumulatedunexcusedabsencesortruancywillresultinadministrativeaction.

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VacationsWeunderstandthatlearningisnotsolelyconfinedtotheclassroom.Absencefromschoolforsometypesof vacationsoffers unique cultural advantages for the student.However, any extendedabsence fromschoolmayleadtoacademiclosstotheabsentee.Thislossismuchgreaterwithsomestudentsthanwithothers, so vacation absencesmust be treated with attention to the needs of the individual student.FamiliesareencouragedtousethetimesRedeemerhasdaysoffofschoolforvacations.However,shouldextendedvacationsoccurduringtheschoolyear,parentsmustassumefullresponsibilityfortheacademicprogress of their children. The student must get all assignments they will miss on vacation and theassignmentsneedtobeturnedinthedaytheyreturnfromthevacation.BullyingRedeemerLutheranSchool iscommittedtoprovidinga learningandworkingenvironmentthat is freefrombullying.TheatmosphereatRedeemershouldbesuchthatall individualsandgroupsaretreatedwithrespectanddignity. It shallbeaviolationof thispolicy foraRedeemerstaffmember,volunteer,parent, or student to bully another person physically, verbally, or relationally. Redeemer will takepreventative steps to discourage bullying from occurring. The schoolwill treat allegations of bullyingseriouslyandwillreviewandinvestigatesuchallegationsinaprompt,confidential,andthoroughmanner.A charge of bullying shall not, in and of itself, create the presumption of wrongdoing. However,substantiatedactsofbullyingwillresultindisciplinaryactionbeingbroughtagainsttheallegedbully.Definitions

1. The State of Texas defines bullying as a “means engaging in written or verbal expression orphysicalconductthatwillphysicallyharmanotherstudentorstudent'sproperty,orispersistentenoughtocreateanintimidatingorthreateningeducationalenvironmentforastudent.”

2. “Staffmember”includesanypersonemployedatRedeemer.3. “Redeemerfamily”includesanyoneassociatedwithRedeemer,includingstudents,parents,staff

members,volunteers,extendedfamilymembers,andotherinterestedparties.4. “Schoolactivities”includesclasses,recessandbreaktime,beforeandafter-schooltimethatthe

student isunderschoolsupervision,extraandco-curricularactivitiessponsoredbytheschool,regardlessofthelocation.

ResponsibilitiesAllfaculty,staff,students,andparentswillbeissuedthemostcurrentversionofthispolicywithinthefirstthirty(30)daysofthenewschoolyear.MembersoftheRedeemerfamilyareexpectedto:

1. ConductthemselvesinwaysthatcontributetothepositiveenvironmentatRedeemer.2. AvoidactivitiesthatmaybeconsideredbullyingasdefinedbytheStateofTexas.3. Immediately inform people engaged in bullying activity that their behavior is offensive and

unwelcomeatRedeemer.4. Reportallincidentsofbullying,regardlessoftheageorpositionoftheallegedbully,topeoplein

positionsofauthorityatRedeemer.5. Partnerwithothers toprovidea systemof communicationand support forpositivebehavior,

valuingdifferencesandpromotingsensitivitytoothers.6. Immediatelystopbehaviorthatisdeterminedorperceivedtobebullying.

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PreventativeAction1. Teachers will establish classroom practices and integrate elements into the curriculum

intentionallydesignedtocreateanenvironmentfreefrombullying.2. Staff members will monitor situations and conditions where bullying is more likely to occur,

includinglunchbreaks,recess,andclassroomexchanges.3. Staffmemberswillmonitorpersistentcasesofallegedbullying,maintainingconfidentialityand

sensitivitytowardthesituation.4. All members of the Redeemer family will be encouraged to accept and embrace diversity,

demonstratingsensitivitytoothers.5. TeacherswillvisuallydisplayremindersofRedeemer’scommitmenttomaintainingabully-free

environment(i.e.banners,signs,posters,etc.).6. The policy administrator in conjunctionwith the School Boardwill develop and implement a

bullyingpreventionplan.7. Thepolicyadministratorwilleffectivelycommunicatethebullyingpreventionplan.

ResponsiveActions

1. Thosewhobelievetheyhavebeensubjectedtobullyingshouldreporttheincidenttothepolicyadministrator.Studentsmayreporttheincidenttoanyadultorstaffmemberwithwhomtheyfeelcomfortablediscussingthesituation.Theadultshalldocumentandreporttheincidenttothepolicyadministrator.

2. Staffmembersshallinvestigateallegationsofbullyingpromptlyandthoroughly,maintainingstrictconfidentiality.Thepolicyadministratorshallbeinformedofallbullyinginvestigationsandmaybeincludedintheprocessifnecessary.

3. Staff members shall determine and/or substantiate allegations of bullying by interviewingbystandersasappropriate.

4. Upondeterminingand/orsubstantiatingbullyingbehaviorsasdefinedbytheStateofTexas,thepolicyadministratorwillinformthepersonconductingthebullyingthatthebehaviorisoffensiveand unwelcome at Redeemer and must stop immediately. The policy administrator shalldocument the incidentanddetermineanappropriate consequence.Repeatoffendersmaybesubjecttosuspension/expulsion.

5. The policy administrator shall notify the complainant, the alleged bully, and their parents (ifapplicable)whentheinvestigationiscomplete,informingallindividualsinvolvedofthefindingsoftheinvestigationandrecommendedcourseofaction.

RetaliationRetaliationagainstanypersonwhoreportsallegedbullyingbehaviorsorassistswithaninvestigationwillnot be tolerated. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisals, orharassment.FalseAllegationsFalseallegationsintentionallyleviedagainstanotherindividualwillnotbetolerated.CafeteriaBehaviorExpectationsElementary school teacherswill provide supervision for students eating in the cafeteria. Students areexpectedto:

1. Usenormalconversationvoices2. Keepconversationspositive3. Appropriateuseoffoodandutensils

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4. Remainseatedwhileeating5. Usegoodmanners6. Throwawaytrash,recycleplasticandaluminum,placeutensilsinacontainerandtrayontheshelf7. Maintainacleanareawherestudentseat.

CellPhoneUseCellphonesarenottobeusedbystudentsbetweenthehoursof7:45a.m.and3:30p.m.Theyarealsonotallowedinbeforeandafterschoolcare.Phoneswillbeconfiscatedandreturnedattheendofthenextschooldayfora$25fee(donatedtothemonthlychapelofferings).DamagesandVandalismAllof thematerials,equipment, facilities,etc.,belong to themembersofRedeemerLutheranChurch.Misuseorabuseofthesefacilitiescreatesagreaterexpenseinmaintenanceandupkeepforeveryone.Thisexpenseiseventuallypassedalongtotheowners(parents).Itisourdesirethatafeelingofownershipwoulddevelopwhereallofthestudentswouldtakeagreaterprideintheirschoolandtreatthesefacilitiesandmaterialswithgreatrespectandcare.Anyunnecessaryhardusageordamagetobooks,tables,chairs,oranyschoolpropertyorequipmentwillnotbetolerated.Replacementorrepairofanyitemandthecostoflaborapplicableistheresponsibilityoftheparentand/orchild.Theprincipalinconsultationwiththeteacherwillmakejudgmentonallsuchmatters.Failuretopayfordamagemayresultinsuspensionfromschool. Bathroombehavior is closelymonitored. Failure to follow appropriate bathroom conductwillresultindisciplinaryaction.DisciplinaryInterventionsBecauseeachstudentisunique,thebestinterventionsforeachdisciplinesituationwillvary.Disciplinaryinterventionsmayresultinsomeofthefollowingactionsbeingtaken:BehaviorDemeritsBehaviorDemeritsmaybegivenforsuchsituationsas:

1. Studentisrepeatedlynotontask2. Studentisrepeatedlynotfollowingdirections3. Studentisbeingrudeand/ordisrespectful

ConsequencesforDemeritsbygradelevelsareasfollows:Grade3 Grades4and5Nameonboard=5MinuteTimeOut NameonBoard=Warning√= 10MinuteTimeOut √= 5MinuteTimeOut√√= 15MinuteTimeOut √√= 10MinuteTimeOut√√√= OfficeReferral √√√= OfficeReferral√√√√=AboveConsequenceandPrincipal’sDiscretion √√√√= ParentConferenceGrades4and5CumulativeBehaviorDemeritsConsequencesfordemeritsaccumulatedthroughanineweekgradingperiodare:5Demerits–Phoneorpersonalconversationwithaparent8Demerits–Meetingwiththeteacher,parent,andstudent10Demerits–OfficeReferral

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SaturdayDetention/In-SchoolSuspensionSaturdayDetentionorIn-SchoolSuspensionmaybeassignedforanyofthefollowing:

+Cheatingontests,projects,andwritingassignments(includingplagiarism)+Profanity(written,spoken,gestured,etc.)+Fighting+Threatsofviolence+Vandalism

DetailsofSaturdayDetention:

+SaturdayDetentionisfrom8:00-10:00a.m.+Thefeerequiredfromparentsis$20.00.+Parentsaretobringtheirchildtotheschoolofficeby8:00a.m.+Thestudentmustbringhomeworkorabooktoread.+Theparentsmustcometotheschoolofficeat10:00a.m.tosigntheirchildout.+Lateparentswillbeassesseda$1.00chargeforeveryminutetheyarelateafter10:00a.m.+IfastudentisunabletoattendthescheduledSaturdayDetention,aparentmustcalltheschoolofficebynoononFridaytoreschedule.Studentsnotshowingupatthescheduledtimewillbeassesseda$20.00feeandmustpayanadditional$20.00feefortherescheduleddate.IfastudentreceivesasecondSaturdayDetention,itmayresultinassistingaSaturdaymorningworkcrewoncampus.

SuspensionandExpulsionIfadisciplinaryproblemcontinues,orifaseriousproblemarisesrequiringimmediatesuspensionfromtheschool,aconsultationofthestudent,parent(s),andschooladministrator(s)isrequired.Thestudent’sreturn to school will be determined as a result of the consultation process. The conditions of theprobationary return will be outlined upon return. If the problem still continues, the principal mayrecommend thechildbeexpelled fromschooland immediately contact thechairmanof theBoardofEducationoftheaction.

In thecaseof flagrantmisbehavior, the schoolprincipalmaybegin theprocessatany level, includingrecommendationofexpulsion.Parentswillhavetherighttotheappealprocessusingthegrievancepolicystatedbelow.Finally,theschoolwillnotusecorporalpunishmentonastudentforanymisbehavior.GrievancePolicyIfaparenthasaconcern,theyareaskedtocontacttheteacherorstaffpersonfirst.Thefollowingprocedurewillbeusedtodealwithconflicts.ConcernsoriginatingfromparentsregardingamemberofthefacultyorstaffshallbedealtwithfollowingthephilosophyfoundinMatthew18,asfollows:

Step1:Voicetheconcernorgrievanceinpersontotheindividualinquestion.

Step2:Ifafterthispersonalconference,thepersonfeelsthattheproblemhasnotbeenresolved,he/sheshalldiscussthematterwiththePrincipal.ThePrincipalmay,inherdiscretion,requestthattheconcernorgrievancebeputinwrittenformatforfurtherfollow-upbytheprincipal.

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Step3:Ifthismatterhasnotbeenresolvedwithprincipal,theprincipalshallforwardthewrittencomplainttotheSeniorPastor,andthepersonmayspeaktotheSeniorPastor.

Step4:Ifthematterisstillnotresolved,thewrittencomplaintshallbeforwardedtotheSchoolBoardChairman.TheSchoolBoardChairmanwillmeetwiththepersoninatimelymanner.TheChairmancantakethemattertotheschoolboardathis/herdiscretionParentwillthenbeinformedwithin72hoursofadecisionrelatedtothatmatter.TheSchoolBoardChairman’sdecisionisfinal,andthematteristhenclosed.

DrugTestingRedeemerLutheranSchoolstrivestoprovideanenvironmentfreeofdrugs,includingalcoholandtobacco.Thereis,therefore,anemphasisonpreventinguseofthesematerialsbyprovidingaccurateinformationabout them to students and parents. Any student involved in the use, sale, or distribution of drugs(includingalcoholand tobacco)oncampus,orat school sponsored functions, is subject tooneof thefollowing:

1.Suspensionwithprofessionalcounselingrequiredbeforereadmissioncanbeconsidered.2.Expulsion

ThePrincipalandtheBoardofChristianEducationwillconsiderthefactsofeachcasetodeterminewhichdisciplinaryactionistaken.Redeemerdoesnotrequiredrugtestingofstudentsduringtheenrollmentprocessandwedonottestrandomlyafterenrollmentiscomplete.However,RedeemerLutheranSchoolretainstheresponsibilitytoassurethatstudentsaredrugfree.Tothatend,ifsubstantiatedevidenceispresentedtotheleadershipofRedeemer,a studentmaybe required toundergodrug testingbyaqualifiedmedicalofficer.Oncerequired, the student may be placed on a temporary suspension until conclusive results are madeavailable.Iftestingisnotcompletedwithinthetimeframeprovided,thestudent’scontinuedenrollmentwillbereviewedbytheschoolprincipalandBoardofChristianEducationortheirappointees.DressCodeGuidelinesTheSchoolBoardandfacultybelievethatauniformdresscodeisdesirablesincethedressofstudentsreflectswhatRedeemerLutheranSchoolrepresents.Ouremphasisisonneatness,goodgrooming,andgoodtaste.Studentsareexpectedtoavoidextremesthatattractundueattention.Researchhasshownthatappearanceandgoodgroomingimproveastudent’sgeneralbehaviorandstudyhabits.Shirts RedeemerPolo

OxfordShirtTurtleneckPeterPanBlouse

+Poloshirts(White,Navy,HunterGreen,Red)musthaveRedeemerLogoembroideredonit–PurchasedfromParkerSchoolUniforms+Shirtsmustbetuckedinatalltimes.+Turtleneckshirts,polos,andblousesmaybewornunderthejumpers.+Turtleneck/undershirt colors (may beworn under polo shirts): White,Navy,HunterGreen,Red (neednot tobepurchased fromParkerSchoolUniforms)+OxfordShirtcolors:WhiteorLightBlue(doesnotneedtobepurchasedfromParkerSchoolUniform)+Peter Pan Blouse color: White (does not need to be purchased fromParkerSchoolUniform)

T-Shirts&Sweatshirts

RedeemerThemeShirt&RedeemerSweatshirt

+Students may wear the current year’s Theme Shirt on Fridays or onteacher-designatedfieldtripsonly.

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+StudentsmaywearRedeemer-sponsoredSweatshirtsandHoodiesoverschooluniformshirts.

Slacks&Shorts +PSU-styleSlacks+PSU-styleShorts+PSU-styleCapriSlacks+NoDenim/JeansFabrics

+Colors:Navy,orKhaki+Flat-frontorpleated+Slacks&shortsaretobewornatthewaist–NOlow-rise/hiphuggers+PocketsshouldresemblePSU(NOCargo-styleshorts)+Shortsmustbenomorethan5”(front&back)fromfloorwhenkneeling

Skirts,SkortsJumpers&Tights

Blue Plaid Jumpers andSkirts from Parker SchoolUniformPSU-styleSkirtsPSU-styleSkortsTights/Leggings

+Allplaidclothing(jumpersandskirts)mustbepurchasedfromPSU+SkirtColors:NavyorKhaki(mustresembleParkerSchoolUniform)+SkortColors:NavyorKhaki(mustresemblePSU)+Skirts,SkortsandJumpersmustbenomorethan5”(front&back)fromfloorwhenkneeling+JumpersmustbewornwithRedeemerapprovedshirtunderneath.+SolidWhite, Navy, Red, HunterGreen, or Black tights/leggingsmay bewornunderskirts.

OuterGarments +Redeemer-sponsored Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Jackets,Windbreakersmaybewornoverschooluniforminclassroomsifthestudentiscold.Oncoldweatherdays,heaviercoatsmaybewornoutsidebutnotinclassrooms.+CardiganSweatersinsolidNavy,Red,White,Black,Green,Grey,orBrown(does not need school logo) may be worn in classrooms over schooluniformshirts.+NavyfleecejacketwithRedeemerlogofromParkerSchoolUniformsmaybeworninclassrooms.

Shoes&Socks +Shoesmust be athletic or closed-toe dress shoes/boots with heels nomorethan2”inheight.NOCrocs,Heelies,orSandalsmaybeworn.+Studentsmustwearsocks.Socklengthmayrangefromankletokneehigh.

Accessories +HairAccessories:Maybewornaslongasitisnotdistracting+Jewelry: For student safety, only small studs or hoop (no larger thanquarter-size)earrings;onlysmallclose-fittingnecklaceswillbepermitted.Bodypiercingswillbelimitedtotheears.+Noheadcoveringofanytypewillbeallowedinbuildings, includingbutnotlimitedtohats,caps,bandanas,hoodie/jackethoods,andsunglasses.

BodyArt&Hair +Hairshouldbewellgroomedandkeptoutofeyes.Allhaircolormustbeanaturalcolorandnotcreateadistraction.+Bodypiercingswillbelimitedtotheears.+Tattoosandbodybrandingwillnotbepermitted.

EndofDayCarLineExpectationsTheschooldayendsat3:15p.m.Studentsleavingforhomeattheendoftheschooldayshouldbepackinguptheirbelongingsandfollowingtheirteachertotheirrespectivepick-upareanolaterthan3:15p.m.Allstudentsshouldbepickedupnolaterthan3:30p.m.Anystudentwhoisnotpickedupby3:30p.m.willbeaskedtogototheschooloffice.Parentswillneedtocomeintotheofficetopickuptheirchildandsignthemout.Studentsnotpickedupby4:00p.m.willbesenttoafterschoolcareandparentswillbeassessedachildcaredrop-in fee. If thestudent’s ride is consistently late, thechildwillneed tobeenrolled inRedeemer’sAfterSchoolCareprogram.HallwayBehaviorExpectationsAll students are asked to do the following during their transition periods from room to roomon thecampus:

1. Walkinthehallwaysoronthesidewalks

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2. Respectfellowclassmates’personalspaces3. Useanindoorvoicewhenhavingconversation

HarassmentRedeemerLutheranSchoolwillnottolerateanyharassmentofanypersonrelatingtotheperson’srace,color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. The term “harassment” includes, but is notnecessarilylimitedtoslurs,jokes,orotherverbal,graphic,orphysicalconductrelatingtoanindividual’srace,color,sex,religion,nationalorigin,age,ordisability.ItisalsothepolicyofRedeemerLutheranSchoolthatanyunwelcomesexualadvance,requestforsexualfavors,orotherverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnatureconstitutessexualharassment.Cyber-bullying/harassment takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includesdevices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablet, as well as communication toolsincludingsocialmediasites,textmessages,chat,andwebsites.Examplesmayincludemeantextmessagesor emails, rumor sent by email or posted on social network sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos,websites,orfakeprofiles.Punishmentmayvaryallthewayuptoanexpulsion.NuisanceItemsItemsbroughttoschoolthatarenotpartofthenecessaryorrequiredschoolsuppliesormaterialmaybeconsidereda“nuisance”andmaybeconfiscatedbytheteacherifusedatinappropriatetimes.Studentsarestronglydiscouragedfrombringingtoschoolitemsofsignificantvalue.WeaponsStudents possessing items which may pose a danger to students and staff (guns, knives, matches,fireworks,etc.)willbereferredtoadministration.Consequencesmayincludesuspensionorexpulsion.

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SECTION10:STUDENTSERVICESThestudentpopulationofRedeemerisbecomingincreasinglydiverse,especiallyintheareaofacademicperformance. No longer do we have “cookie cutter” or “one-size-fits-all” students who all basicallyperformatthesamelevel.Inordertomosteffectivelyreachasmanystudentsaspossible,specialservicesmustbeprovided.Redeemerisblessedwithaspecializedteacherinelementaryschooltoassiststudents,teachers,andparentsinthisarea.ThispageoutlinestheservicesthatRedeemerLutheranSchoolisabletoprovide.CounselingServicesListedaresomeofthecounselingprovidersthathavebeenusedbystudentsandfamiliesovertheyearsatRedeemer.Wehavereceivedfavorablefeedbackontheservicesprovided.Contacttheschoolofficeifyoudesiremoreinformation.

AustinStoneCounseling—412-961-5575

AbundantLifeCounselingServices—512-285-5100

BradMason,LPCChildandFamilyCounseling

-LicensedProfessionalCounselor

-LicensedSpecialistinSchoolPsychology

-LicensedPsychologicalAssociateIndividualizedServicePlan(ISP)ItmaybecomenecessaryforsomestudentstoreceiveanIndividualizedServicePlan(ISP).ISPstypicallyoutlinespecialmodificationsnecessarytoencourageand/orfacilitatethesuccessfulprogressofstudents.OurteachersworkwithlocalpublicschoolpersonnelorprivateeducationalpsychologiststocreateandimplementISPs.ISPgoalsaremonitoredbyclassroomteachers,ourspecializedteacherinthisfield,andareupdatedonayearlybasis.ISPsarethenon-publicschoolequivalenttoanIndividualizedEducationPlan(IEP).NoteverystudentwithanIEPcanbeservicedthroughRedeemerLutheranSchool.PowerCenterPower Center exists to provide additional intervention for struggling students and helps carry outmodificationsforstudentswithlearningdifferences,orsuspectedlearningdifferences.Forallstudentsenrolled,interventionwillbecateredtothestudentwiththeinputoftheparentandclassroomsubjectteacher.Thisservicecomeswithanadditionaldollarcost.Toqualify,studentsingrades3-5musthaveadiagnosedlearningdisability.ReadingInterventionStudentsinK-2ndgrademaybeidentifiedbytheirteacherasneedingadditionalhelpindevelopingintoastrongreader. Redeemerprovidesassistanceforthesestudentsbasedonteacherrecommendations.ThenumberofstudentsislimitedtoallowthestudentswhoneedthishelptoreceiveadequatetimewithourReadingInterventionist.

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Section504PlanSection 504 Plans are awarded to some students whomay have physical disabilities or a diagnosedlearningdisability. 504s are similar to ISP’s in that individualmodifications andgoals aredetermined,implemented,andmonitored.Onemajordifferenceisthatpublicschoolpersonnelarenotinvolvedwith504s.504sarethesoleresponsibilityofRedeemer’sstaff.

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SECTION11:TECHNOLOGYInternetAcceptableUseRedeemerLutheranSchoolispleasedtoofferstudentsaccesstotheInternet.TheInternetisanessentialtool for our current society. It helps students and teachers communicate and collaboratewith otherindividualsandgroupsaroundtheworld,andsignificantlyexpandstheiravailableinformationbase.TheInternetisatoolforlifelearning.FamiliesshouldbeawarethatsomematerialaccessibleviatheInternetmightcontainsomeitemsthatareillegal,defamatory,inaccurate,orpotentiallyharmful.Inaddition,itispossibletopurchasecertaingoods or services via the Internet, which could result in unwanted financial obligations for which astudent’s parent/guardianwould be liable.We as Christians need to guard against improper use andinsteadbewitnessestoshareourfaithbyproperuseoftheseresources.WhileitisRedeemer’sintenttomakeInternetaccessavailableinordertofurthereducationalgoalsandobjectives,studentsmayfindwaystoaccessothermaterialsaswell.EventhoughRedeemerinstitutestechnicalmethodsorsystemstoregulatestudents’ Internetaccess, thosemethodswillnotguaranteecompliancewithRedeemer’sInternetAcceptableUsePolicy.Thatnotwithstanding,RedeemerbelievesthatthebenefitstostudentsofaccesstotheInternetexceedthedisadvantages.Ultimately,however,parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that theirchildrenshould followwhenusingmediaand informational sources.TeachersatRedeemerwill guidestudentstoChristianstandardsinInternetusage.ThestudentandhisorherparentmustsignourInternetAcceptableUseAgreementandiPadContractpriortousingtheInternetresourceintheschool.ThisdocumentwillbekeptonfileatRedeemerLutheranSchool.SafetyFirstWhenOnline

1. Neverpostyourpersonalinformationsuchasyourcellphonenumber,address,orthenameoftheschool.

2. Considergoingthroughyourcurrentsocialnetworksandremovinginformationthatcouldputyouatrisk.Thisinformationonlineisavailabletopeoplewhomyoudon’tknow.

3. Protectyourfriendsandfamilybynotpostingnames,ages,phonenumbers,addresses,orschoollocations.

4. Refrainfrompostingschedulesofupcomingactivities.5. Thinkbeforeyoupostphotos.Onceposted,theyareinpublicdomain.Besureallphotosare

appropriateinnature6. Don’trevealpersonalinformationthroughphotossuchaswhereyouliveorwhereyougoto

school.7. Neverpostaphotoofsomeoneelsewithoutpermission.8. Nevergiveoutyourpasswordtoanyoneotherthanaguardianorparent.9. Becarefulofrelationshipsdevelopedonline.Youdon’treallyknowwhotheotherpersonis

online.Never,underanycircumstance,meetsomeonealoneinpersonwhomyouhaveonlymetonline.

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iPadStudentsinGrade5maybringtheiriPadtoschooleveryday.iPadsandotheraccessoriesmaybeconfiscatedbytheschoolforbreakingtherulesinthefollowingcontract.ThestudentwillbeallowedtoclaimtheiriPadattheendofthefollowingschooldayfor$25.Thismoneywillbeputintheofferingfortheschool.RedeemerLutheranSchooliPadContractIwill

1. TakecareofmyiPad.2. KeepmyiPadsafebyputtingitawaywhennotinuse.3. TreatmyiPadasadelicatepieceoftechnology.4. ProtectmyiPadbyonlycarryingitwhileitisinitscase.5. NotloanmyiPadtootherstudents.6. Respectotherpeople’siPads.7. BringmyiPadtoschoolfullycharged.8. KeepfoodandbeveragesawayfrommyiPadsinceitmaydamagethedevice.9. UnderstandthatnoiPadsareallowedatlunch.10. OnlyusethestudentwirelessandwillusetheInternetappropriately.11. UsemyiPadinwaysthatareappropriateanddemonstratemyChristianintegrity.12. NotrespondtoMessageoriChatinschool.13. UseAirPlaywithteacherpermissiononly.14. Emailwithteacherpermissiononly.15. Useonlyappropriatepicturesasscreensaverssothattheydonotrepresentanythingthatwould

beagainstmyChristianfaithorRedeemerLutheranSchool’srulesandpolicies.16. Notusemycameraorvideoinappropriately,forexample,inthebathroomorchurchlobby.17. UnderstandthatmyiPadcanbeinspectedbyteachers,principals,orstaffofRedeemeratany

time.18. Notify a teacher immediately if I come across inappropriate information while I am doing

research.19. Notswipethescreenorhitthehomebuttontomovefromascreenasateacherapproaches,and

Irealizethepunishmentwillbeanautomaticlunchdetention.20. NotifymyteacherandparentsimmediatelyifmyiPadislost,stolen,orbroken.Irealizemyfamily

isresponsibleforanycosttofixorreplacemyiPad.21. TurnmyiPadwiththe“Appleup”anytimetheteacherrequeststhis.22. MutethesoundonmyiPadunlesspermissionisgrantedforinstructionalpurposes.23. Notrecordtheclassroomwithoutspecificpermissionfromtheteacher.24. NotdootheractivitiesonmyiPadsuchasgamesormusicorotherthanprovidedbytheteacher.25. Maintainstorage,updates,andback-upmyfiles.26. NotuseUPNserversatanytimeoncampus.27. WhenmyiPadbreaksormalfunctions,IwillhavemyiPadrepairedwithinoneweek.28. Most importantly, I will remember relationships are far more important than becoming

consumedwithtechnology.

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Iagreetothecontractsetforthintheabovedocument.Disciplinewillbehandledonanindividualbasis.WhenaniPadisconfiscated,itwillbereturnedattheendofthefollowingschooldaywitha$25fee.StudentName(PleasePrint): StudentSignature: Date: ParentName(PleasePrint): ParentSignature: Date:

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RedeemerLutheranSchoolParent/StudentHandbookAgreement

2017/2018SchoolYearThis is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of Redeemer Lutheran School’s Kindergarten-5th Grade Handbook. My child and I have read the Handbook, and we agree to comply with and support the policies stated within.

Parent Signature: _________________ Date: _____________

StudentSignature:_________________Date:____________Grade:________________Teacher:____________________________Pleasereturnthissignedanddatedformtoyourchild’steacherbyMonday,August21,2017.