1. Welcome Letter		Section 1
2. Statement of Purpose		Section 2
3. Statement of Faith		Section 3
4. Study the Bible		Section 4
5. Admission to IHCS		Section 5
6. Registration		Section 6
7. Policy on Tuition and Late Payment		Section 7
8. Cafeteria & Playground		Section 8
9. Non Discriminatory Policy		Section 9
10. Pupil Admissions, Placement, and Withdrawal		Section 10
11. School Hours		Section 11
12. Report Cards		Section 12
13. Parent-Teacher Conferences		Section 13
14. Promotion and Retention		Section 14
15. Attendance		Section 15
16. Absence		Section 16
17. Tardiness		Section 17
18. Early Dismissal		Section 18
19. When to Keep Your Child at Home		Section 19
20. Illness at School		Section 20
21. Absence Recording		Section 21
22. Family Vacations		Section 22
23. Disciplinary Procedures		Section 23
24. Field/Class Trips		Section 24
25. Building and Grounds		Section 25
26. Health and Safety		Section 26
27. Dress Code		Section 27
28. Code of Student Conduct		Section 28

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Indian Hills Christian School. I count it a privilege to have your children entrusted to our care as we seek to train them according to God’s principles. It is our purpose in this handbook to outline some of your responsibilities as well as ours, in order that we might get a clear understanding of our philosophy and purpose.

Proverbs 2:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it”. Thus, we are in a training process of developing Christian character in a God honored environment while your child is in school.

This handbook does not attempt to itemize details or cover every infraction. However, we believe our standards and appearances must be above and beyond the standards of the world and should be based on God’s standards as specified in Romans 12:1- 2.

My door is always open. If you ever have unanswered questions or if I can be of any personal help or assistance, please feel free to call me.

In Christ,
Mark Aksterowicz

Principal

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Indian Hills Christian School exists as a ministry of First Baptist Church in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and as an extension of the Christian home for the purpose of training students academically, spiritually, physically and socially in a Christ honored manner. It is our goal to stress excellence in all areas through Bible centered instruction and examples. The curriculum is teacher directed and student centered, and emphasizes high academic standards, patriotism and self discipline structured in a Bible context. We consider Christian teachers to be the key in the whole process. Therefore, our teachers are committed Christians, well qualified to teach, and possess a genuine love for children.

Christian parents recognize the tremendous God-given responsibility of training up their children to please God in every area of their lives. Yet, they also realize that there are many influences upon the lives of their children other than themselves. Perhaps the greatest influence centers around their education. When the emphasis of the Christian home is not reinforced throughout the day, it is far less effective; when it is contradicted, as may be the case, real conflicts arise. It is for this reason we have gone to great effort and expense to provide a Christian education that excels in academic and spiritual instruction.

It is the sole purpose of Indian Hills to play a major part in the molding of the lives of the young people so that they will be spiritually and academically sound in leading a life that will honor and glorify the Lord.

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The Scriptures

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man. The Holy Scriptures, written by men controlled by the Holy Spirit, are inerrant and are preserved by God for English speaking people in the Authorized Version of the Bible. The Bible is the divinely authoritative standard for every age and every life.

The Godhead

We believe that there is only one living and true God existing eternally in three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit—equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct, but harmonious, functions in the great work of redemption. God is the absolute and sole creator of the universe, is inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and is worthy of all possible honor, praise, confidence, and love.

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person and that He is equal to and is of the same nature as God the Father and God the Son. To the unbelieving world, the Holy Spirit bears witness to the truth of the Gospel, and convicts of sin, of righteousness, and judgment. The Holy Spirit indwells, baptizes, seals, and sanctifies all believers at the moment of their salvation. He also endues, guides, teaches, witnesses, and fills all believers in response to confession of sin and yieldedness.

We further believe that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance) and permanent spiritual gifts are evidences of His indwelling rather than speaking in tongues or other ecstatic and spectacular demonstrations.

The Son

We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Spirit in a miraculous manner; born in Mary, a virgin, and that He is both the Son of God and God, the Son. As both God and man, He lived a sinless life, taught with authority, wrought mighty works, wonders and signs, was crucified and died as a penalty for our sins, and was raised from the dead bodily on the third day. He later ascended to the Father’s right hand where He is the Head of the Church, is interceding for the believers, is preparing an abode for His children, and from whence He is coming in the clouds to rapture His church immediately prior to the Tribulation and from whence He is coming again personally, bodily, and visibly to this earth at the conclusion of the Tribulation to set up His Millennial Kingdom.

The Devil

We believe that Satan (Lucifer) was once perfect and enjoyed heavenly honors, but through pride and ambition to be as God, fell and took with him a host of angels. He is now the malignant prince of the power of the air and the unholy god of this world. Satan is man’s great tempter, the enemy of Christ, the accuser of the saints, the father of lies, the author of all false religions, the lord of the Antichrist, and the author of all powers of darkness. He is, however, destined to final defeat at the hand of God’s Son and to the judgment of an eternal hell—a place prepared for him and his angels.

The Depravity of Man

We believe that man was created in complete innocence in a perfect environment, but of his own volition, transgressed God. The result of Adam’s sin is not only physical death and spiritual death (separation from God for eternity) for all mankind, but the fall also endowed upon all mankind a sinful nature. Therefore, all people are sinners, not only by constraint, but by choice, and are unable to regain their former position of innocence, and are under just condemnation without defense or excuse before God.

Salvation

We believe in immediate positional sanctification at the moment of salvation, whereby God eternally sets the believer apart as belonging to Him by redemption and places the believer into the family of God as children, joint heirs with Jesus Christ. We are made partakers of God’s holiness in the process of progressive sanctification that begins at the new birth and is carried on in the heart of the believer as he yields his life to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, through the Work of God, surrendered will, prayer, watchfulness, and self-examination. Ultimate sanctification will be the portion of every believer when finally in the presence of the Lord, the soul and spirit will be united in the resurrected body; complete and free from every trace or effect of sin and rebellion.

Separation

We believe in a three-fold doctrine of separation encompassing: (1) the separation of the believer from all worldly practices that may dishonor Jesus Christ, that contradict biblical instruction, or that might damage the testimony of the individual believer or the church, (2) the separation of the local church from all affiliation and fellowship with those individuals or organizations that deny the verities of the faith, and (3) the separation of church and state.

The Eternal State

We believe that the souls of believers do, at death, immediately pass into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven and there remain in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at the rapture of the church, when the body and soul will be reunited and will be in glory forever with Him.

The souls of unbelievers, at death, immediately pass into conscious torment in hell until the final judgment at the Great White Throne, when the body and soul will be reunited and cast into the Lake of Fire; not to be annihilated; but to be punished with an everlasting separation from the holiness, glory, power, and love of God.

The Church

We believe in the Church—a living, spiritual body of which Christ is the Head and in which all regenerated people in the dispensation are members and that those who are truly born again are baptized by the Holy Spirit into a vital union with Christ and into the universal Church which is His Body and Bride. The local church is the visible expression of the Body of Christ and is a congregation of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, scripturally baptized, and associated by covenant for worship, teaching, evangelism, edification, observance of the ordinances, and fellowship. The mission of the local church is to make individual disciples, baptize them, and teach them. The local church has the absolute right of self government, free from the interference of any earthly hierarchy of individuals or organizations. The offices of the local church are pastors (also called elders, bishops, pastor-teachers) and deacons. The local church is the center of God’s program for this age.

The Ordinances of the Church

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances to be observed by all believers until His return—baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism is a part of the believer’s obedience to Christ and involves immersion once in water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem of our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, and our identification with the Savior in death to sin and resurrection to new life—a public recognition of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Baptism follows a public confession of the believer’s salvation and is a prerequisite to church membership. The Lord’s Supper (communion) is a memorial service in which the elements of bread and the fruit of the vine symbolize the body and blood of Christ, reminding the believer of the love of God. Participation in the Lord’s Supper is only for those who are members of this local church (or churches of like faith and practice) and is always preceded by careful self-examination.

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Bible study is recognized at IHCS to be of fundamental importance and is a required subject for all students. It augments the work in English, History, and Social Studies. Without it a student can hardly be called educated, in the true sense. The Bible gives the best light for this life and the only hope for the life to come. There is no other book that can so enrich the minds and hearts of men as “The Book of Books”.

The knowledge of the Bible is one of the greatest educational assets any man can have in addition to the moral and spiritual values resulting from the study. Character development is the most important work of a school. No other course offered in this school affords such great opportunities for laying the foundation for a good and sound character.

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IHCS welcomes qualified students for instruction In grades Pre-kindergarten (age 4) through sixth grade. Students in grades 1-6 are admitted to school upon completion of a satisfactory record of precious work. The Administration reserves the right to contact the student’s previous school if the situation so warrants.

Except otherwise provided in this policy, no student will be permitted to remain in school for more than fourteen (14) days unless the student presents written evidence satisfactory to the person in charge of admission, that the pupil has been immunized by a method of immunization approved by the Department of Health pursuant to O.R.C. 3701.13. (Any extenuating circumstances to this policy will be left to the discretion of the Administration.)

Therefore, any student initially entering school:

1. Must present a birth certificate or comparable certificate and:
   
   
2. Be immunized against or be in the process of being so immunized for the following:
   
   
• Diphtheria
• Polio myelitis
• Rubeola
• Rubella (German Measles)
• Pertussis
• Tetanus
• Mumps

No student who begins kindergarten, shall be permitted to remain in school for more than fourteen (14) days unless the student presents written evidence satisfactory to the person in charge of admission that the pupil has been immunized by a Department of Health approve method of immunization against hepatitis B or is in the process of being so immunized. (Any extenuating circumstances to this policy will be left to the discretion of administration.)

Parents should be advised that failure to complete the required immunization in a timely manner is basis for excluding students from school; parents should be further advised re-admittance will not take place until proof of additional immunization is submitted. (Extenuating circumstances will be left to the discretion of the Administration.)

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Applications for registration must be filled out and returned with your registration fee, as indicated on the rate schedule. The school policy is to make no refunds of registration fees, unless the application is not accepted by the Administration.

Tuition Rates for 2007-2008
Before May 1- Registration:	Pre-School $50.00	K-6 $100.00
After May 1- Registration:	Pre-School $70.00	K-6 $140.00
(4th Child registration is free)
Grade / Child	Year	Per Month / 11 Months
Pre-School (3Half Days)	$1034.00	$94.00
Pre-School (3Full Days)	$1595.00	$145.00
Kindergarten 1/2 Day	$1397.00	$127.00
Kindergarten - Sixth Grade
1st Child 2nd Child 3rd Child 4th Child 5th Child	$2409.00 $2090.00 $1771.00 $550.00 FREE	$219.00 $190.00 $161.00 $50.00 FREE

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We seek to maintain a testimony of good stewardship in faithfully meeting our financial obligations to the business community and to our own staff. Your faithfulness in making punctual payment of your tuition is greatly needed and appreciated.

All payments are due on or before the 15th of each month. If the payment is not received by the 15th a late fee of $10 will be added. If the payment is not received by the 25th of the month an additional $10 late fee will be added.

If the payment is not received by the last day of the month including any incurred late fees, you must contact the school office to set up a plan for paying your tuition or withdraw your child from IHCS.

All checks must be made out to Indian Hills Christian School. Payments can be made in the school office or mailed to:

Indian Hills Christian School
878 Commercial Ave. S.W.

We also do not recommend sending payments in with your child as in the past these payments have been misplaced or lost. If you choose to make your payments through your children please realize it is at your own risk and not the responsibility of your child’s teacher.

Payments cannot be placed in the FBC offering as this is a separate account. Also please do not combine your tuition payment with other payments such as lunch, field trips, etc.

Tuition may be paid in the following manner:

• One full payment
  
• Eleven monthly payments beginning August 15th.
  

Students attending one day or more of any period, will owe the full period’s tuition.

No report cards will be issued, transcripts, birth certificate, or immunization records sent at the end of the school year until payment in full is received for all tuition, late fees, dues, and fines.

The registration form and fee are due at the time you register your child. (Students in Kindergarten must also have their immunization form and birth certificate at the time of registration.

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We offer our students a hot lunch each day.
The prices are:

Lunch	$2.00		Lunch Card	$20.00 (ten lunches)
Milk	.25		Milk Card	$2.50 (ten drinks)
Extra	.50		Extra Card	$5.00 (ten extra portions)

Tickets, individual lunches, and drinks must be purchased from your child’s teacher.

Lunch periods at IHCS are “closed” which means all students are required to eat in our cafeteria with the following exceptions:

1. A student is picked up by his/her parent and signed out in the office.
   
   
2. A student is picked up by an adult with prior written permission from his/her own parent and signed out in the office.
   
   
3. A student is approved, by the office, to walk home to his/her own house for lunch. A written note from the parent is required and the student must sign out upon leaving and sign in upon return in the office each day.
   
   
4. No hot food (McDonalds, Subway, etc.) can be brought in to students.
   
   
5. Parents may come and eat lunch in the school with their student.
   

Cafeteria Rules

1. All students will remain in the cafeteria until dismissed by the cafeteria monitor.
   
   
2. No running or line cutting.
   
   
3. Use good manners at the table. This includes during clean-up.
   
   
4. Talk quietly when given permission.
   
   
5. Upon dismissal, students are to walk with their class to their designated areas for recess.
   

Playground rules

1. All students are to walk to the playground area. No running across back parking lot.
   
   
2. Students in grades 3-6 are permitted to bring skateboards and scooters but must wear a helmet and protective gear at all times.
   
   
3. No toys with sharp objects are permitted at school at any time.
   
   
4. The duty teacher reserves the right to take away any item deemed to be unsafe. The teacher’s decision is final.
   
   
5. All students are expected to go outside for recess when weather conditions are suitable. If a student is required to stay inside for recess for more than one day a doctor’s note is needed.

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IHCS recruits and admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, as long as they are in agreement with the school’s statement of faith, it’s philosophy and objectives, and can meet and maintain established levels of academic achievement.

In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in administration of it’s educational policies, scholarships, loans, fee waivers educational programs and athletics/extra–curricular activities. In addition, the school is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency ordered.

IHCS will not discriminate on the basis of race, color or ethnic origin in hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel, as long as they are in agreement with the school statement of faith, its philosophy and objectives, and can meet and maintain established levels of academic achievement.

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Admissions

1. The parents or guardians of a prospective student must state in writing that they have read and are in agreement with the school’s policies and recognize that their children will be educated in accordance therewith.
   
   
2. The principal and classroom teacher will conduct an interview, if the situation so warrants.
   
   
3. Each applicant is to give evidence of potential academic success in the school’s program based on past records and entrance test.
   
   
4. All immunization records and physical examinations must meet state and local health requirements so that the student may be in attendance.
   
   
5. Prospective pre-kindergarten students must be four years of age by August 15th of the school year.
   
   
6. Prospective kindergarten students must be five years of age by August 15th of the school year.
   
   
7. Prospective first graders must be six years old by August 15th of the school year and have successfully completed an approved kindergarten program or found to be developmentally ready for grade one. (S.S. 140, Section 3321.01e.)
   
   
8. The Administration will determine the admissibility of a student based upon the recommendation of the principal and classroom teacher.
   
   
9. Families will be accepted in the order of date of receipt of application and registration fee except in the case of faculty member’s children who will be given preference over others because of school needs.
   
   
10. The Administration does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the administration of its admission policies.
    
    

Placement

1. Grade placement shall be accepted for pupils transferring from any school in the state of Ohio, which is in compliance with chapter 3301-35 of the Administrative Code of Education and from any out-of-state school approved by a state department of education or the equivalent for school attended in a foreign country.
   
   
2. Incoming students in grades 1-6 whose grade placement is in question will be administered the reading, mathematics, and language section of the Standard Achievement Test and shall attain an average or better rating within five months of actual grade placement. In addition, the student will be given an interest survey, a creative writing assignment, and an oral reading screening.
   
   
3. If the student in grades 1-6 does not satisfactorily meet the standards set forth above, the school reserves the right to place the student with the class that represents the student’s academic development, but not necessarily the chronological age group. The student may also be placed on academic probation for a time deemed necessary by the classroom teacher. The probation could be up to, but not exceeding, one grade period.
   
   

Withdrawal

1. Arrangements for withdrawal must be made in advance at the school office.
   
   
2. All students must go through a “check-out” procedure in which overdue school work is submitted, all loaned textbooks are turned in, and all school property is returned to the school.
   
   
3. All financial obligations to the school must be paid in full before records will be released.
   
   
4. School records will be transferred upon receipt of parental permission, which must be given in writing.

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Students are to arrive at school between 8:00-8:10 a.m. If it is necessary for a student to arrive earlier than 8:00 a.m. permission must be obtained from the principal.

All students are to be picked up promptly after school. Pre-kindergarten must be picked up by 11:45 and students in grades K-6 must be picked up by 3:35 or a late fee of $10.00 per family will be charged.

Students are expected to leave the school grounds immediately after dismissal.

If your child is going to ride home with someone other than normal you must notify the teacher by note in the morning. Unless it is an extreme emergency please do not call the school in the afternoon and arrange different transportation.

*****Students are not to be dropped off or picked up at the back door of the building. Parents needing to enter the building during school hours are to park at the side of the building. *****

Detentions will he held each Thursday from 3:20 to 4:00 p.m. A parent or guardian must sign out student(s) assigned detention no later than 4:00 or they will be charged a late fee.

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IHCS distributes report cards, to the student, at the end of each nine week period. If a student is having difficulty in any subject prior to the end of the nine week grading period the parents/guardian will receive a written or verbal notice from the classroom teacher.

The last report card will be sent home with the student on the final day of school.

The final grade card will not be issued to students with outstanding fees.

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Parent-Teacher conferences are held at the end of the first and third nine weeks. A notice will be sent home by the classroom teacher indicating the day and time for the conference. Parents are required to attend each conference unless otherwise specified by the classroom teacher. The conference is an important part of each child’s educational development.

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IHCS recognizes that the personal, physical, social, educational and spiritual growth of children will vary and that they should be placed in the setting most appropriate to their needs at the various stages of their growth.

IHCS will move each student forward in a continuous pattern of achievement and growth that is in harmony with his/her own development.

In practice, this means that the school:

1. Assures that each child’s placement is appropriate for him/her so that his/her growth potential is translated into successful forward progress at all times.
   
   
2. Requires the recommendation of the classroom teacher for promotion or retention.
   
   
3. Requires that parents be informed in advance of the possibility of retention of a student at a certain grade level and not later than the third report period of the school year, if possible.
   
   
4. Assigns to the Administration the final responsibility for determining the promotion or retention of each student.
   

Students in grades 4-6 who fail 2 core classes (Reading, Language, Math, Spelling, History, Science, Health) on their final average will fail the school year. Remediation will be done through retention.

The promotion of a student to the next grade level is prohibited if the student has been truant for more than 23 days of the required attendance day of the current school year and has failed two or more of the required curriculum subject areas in the current grade. This prohibition shall be lifted if the student’s principal and the classroom teacher of any failed subject areas both agree that the student is academically prepared to be promoted to the next grade level.

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Attendance shall be required of all students enrolled in the school during the days and hours that the school is in session or during the attendance sessions to which he/she has been assigned.

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If a student is absent from school, the parent or legal guardian must call the school office by 8.15 a.m. to report the child as absent. The school number is 330-339-1041. If no call is made, the school will attempt to call you and the student will be considered truant. Requests for homework must be made by 8:15 a.m. It can be picked up in the school office after 3:00.

1. A note from the student’s parent or legal guardian is required for each absence within 24 hours of that absence. If no note is received the absence(s) will be marked as unexcused.
   
   
2. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE means a “0” shall be entered for all graded materials in each subject area for that day or day of nonattendance. An unexcused absence may also be an absence by consent of a parent or with a parent’s knowledge for a reason not acceptable to the school. (Example: music lessons, hair appointments, car trouble, over-sleeping, out-of-town)
   
   
3. Absences of 23 days, excused or unexcused, without a doctor’s note is considered unacceptable and could result in the student being retained at the present grade level.
   
   
4. A doctor’s note must include the following information:
   
   
• Student’s name (first & last)
  
  
• Date and time the student was seen by the doctor
  
  
• Exact day or days that the student can’t attend school
  
  
• Reason for non-attendance
  
  
• Doctor’s signature
  
  
5. The school reserves the right to verify any appointment that caused the absence from school.
   
   
6. Make-up-work: Some assignments cannot be completed at home. It is the student’s responsibility to check with each of his/her teachers when he/she returns to get any additional assignments. Make-up work should be completed in the number of days a student is absent.

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1. Students must physically be in class, ready to start the day, by 8:15 a.m. or they will be considered tardy.
   
   
2. Students who sign in after 9:15 will be considered absent one-half day’s attendance.
   
   
3. For every three unexcused tardies in a nine weeks grading period the student will serve after school detention.

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A student who must leave school before the scheduled dismissal time must bring a written note to the teacher by 8:15 a.m. This note must include the following information:

1. Student’s name
   
   
2. Reason for early dismissal
   
   
3. Time they will be leaving
   
   
4. Time they will return
   
   
5. Parent/Guardian signature

Parents/Guardians must sign the student out in the office. Students who are gone more than one hour will be marked one-half day absent.

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Do not send your child to school:

• With a fever. (Any temperature above 99)
  
  
• Until fever has been gone for 24 hours.
  
  
• Until they have been on an antibiotic for a least 24 hours.
  
  
• If they have vomited in the morning.

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If a student becomes ill at school, he/she should report to the teacher. The teacher will then send the student to the office and it will be determined if the illness is serious enough to call home.

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Arrive after 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.	TARDY
Arrive after 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.	1/2 DAY ABSENT
Arrive from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.	1/2 DAY ABSENT

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Family vacations are an acknowledged part of a student’s educational growth. We would encourage parents to make every effort to take their vacations during the summer; however, if the family plans a vacation during regularly scheduled school time, the following will be expected:

1. Parents are to notify the office in writing 3 school days in advance of the absence.
   
   
2. A parent, grandparent, or guardian must accompany the student on the vacation.
   
   
3. If a student’s parent contacts the school in writing 3 school days in advance of the vacation, and it is approved by the office, assignments can be given to the student before leaving. He/she is expected to have it completed and turned in by the day the student returns. All missed tests will be taken the day of return.
   
   
4. If no assignments are obtained prior to the excused vacation, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain all missed work the day he/she returns. This work will be due the next day. All missed tests will be taken the day they return.
   
   
5. When the student returns to class, he/she will not be excused from assuming full responsibilities on current work.

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Attendance at IHCS is a privilege and not a right. The Administration reserves the right to discipline or expel any student who, in the opinion of the Administration, does not fit into the spirit of the school regardless of whether or not he or she conforms to the rules and regulations of the school.

The following behaviors are reasons for IHCS to contact the parent and or exercise appropriate disciplinary measures such as detentions, suspensions or dismissal:

1. Disrespect to teachers or fellow students.


2. Disobedience to the faculty.


3. Dishonesty.


4. General disturbance of any kind such as talking without permission, writing notes, interrupting the class, running in the building.


5. Cheating of any kind.


6. Not completing assigned work.


7. Destroying or defacing property of the school.


8. Meddling in other student’s property.


9. Fighting.


10. Disorderly conduct.


11. Physical and verbal abuse including pushing, kicking, threatening, name calling, and any type of intimidation.


12. Not following procedures set forth by the teacher for classroom rules

When discipline is needed

Disciplinary procedures range from a student saying “I’m sorry” to dismissal from school. Apologies and the right of wrongs is always in order.

1. Privileges: Teachers may revoke certain in-school privileges as a means to correct the problem.


2. Disciplinary referral: Teachers may send written disciplinary referrals to the parent to enlist the parent’s help in correcting a problem.


3. Detentions:Detention will be held on Thursday afternoon from 3:20-4:00 p.m. Failure to show up for a detention will result in a double detention. Parents have the responsibility to see that their child is present and picked up when detention is over. Parents must come in and sign students out at the end of detention. Detentions may be given at the discretion of the teacher or principal. The following offenses will result in an automatic detention:
   
   
   1. three unexcused tardies or unprepared homework assignments within a grading period.
   2. disruptive behavior
   3. foul, abusive, or disrespectful language
   4. disobedience or disrespect to the school or teaching instructions
   
   
4. Suspension:If, in the judgment of the school Administration, detentions have failed to effect the necessary change in a student’s behavior, or if a serious offense is committed, a student may be placed on suspension. Suspensions will be from one to three days. Three detentions during a semester will result in a suspension. During a suspension students are to make up all work but will receive no credit for the work.


5. Expulsion:Students may be expelled from school or refused permission to return the following year if offenses are committed which threaten the safety, good order, or the spiritual and moral well-being of Indian Hills Christian School. Students who remain rebellious after counseling and other forms of discipline may be expelled. Any student whose life is, in the judgment of the Administration and board, a detrimental influence in the school, may be expelled. If parents cannot demonstrate the policies outlined then the sole judgment of the Administration is that the student be dismissed.

Referral to Local Police Authorities

Students who violate a criminal law are referred to local police authorities and subject to any action deemed necessary by the Administration. In addition, a report is filed in the school office of said incident.

School Property Search

The Administration reserves the right to search students, their backpacks, their lockers, and their desks when necessary for the maintenance of the educational process or to protect the health and safety, and welfare of other students and school personnel.

Parent-School Relationships

In order for IHCS to be effective, parents and teachers must work together. Though we are a private school, we will not be effective unless parents spend time with their children, helping them with their children, helping them with their homework and school projects.

The time spent by parents shows the student the value of education in a more effective way than anything the school can do.

The home cannot undermine the authority of the teacher by openly questioning the actions of a teacher, nor can the teacher undermine the value of the home by openly questioning the parent.

If parents have questions about a situation or a general concern, they should first make an appointment with the teacher to privately talk through the concerns. Unresolved problems will then be reviewed with the teacher and the Administrator. Parents must agree to follow this procedure, involving only those able to correct the problem, if they desire to be a part of the school. If parents need an appointment with the teacher they must call the school and not the teacher’s home.

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Teachers may deny field trips as a disciplinary measure. Any student receiving 10 or more Discipline Notices will not be permitted to go on his/her class trip.

Teachers reserve the right to choose parents to accompany all field/class trips. A list will then be turned in to the school office for final approval. Only students assigned to the class participating in the field/class trip will be permitted to go on the trip.

If students choose not to go on a field trip they must attend school.

NO SIBLINGS ARE ALLOWED TO GO ON FIELD TRIPS. FIELD TRIPS ARE A SCHOOL ACTIVITY AND ONLY STUDENTS AND DESIGNATED PARENTS MAY ATTEND.

ANY EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES TO THIS POLICY WILL BE LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

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Care of building

All school facilities are provided by the First Baptist Church and belong to the Lord. The buildings, equipment, and school property come from the sacrificial gifts and labors of God’s people. Everyone should endeavor to keep them looking neat and clean.

This is an encouragement to the people who give sacrificially to provide these fine facilities. In order to keep these facilities in good condition:

1. Put all trash in cans - not on the lawn, floor, or playground.


2. Help keep the property in good repair by never defacing or harming it.


3. Report anything that is broken, damaged, or lost.


4. Parents will be required to pay for damage caused by malicious destruction.

School Visitors

Visitors are always welcome at IHCS. Parents are encouraged to help in a variety of areas. In order to maintain a safe environment for each student each visitor must follow the guidelines:

1. All visitors must report directly to the school office and sign in.


2. No one is permitted to go directly to a student’s classroom for any reason.


3. If a conference is required with a classroom teacher it must be scheduled in advance. If a parent needs an emergency meeting with the teacher the parent must first report to the school office and the teacher will be called to the office for the meeting.


4. Teachers are not to be contacted at their home unless it is an extreme emergency. If the school office is closed a message can be left on the school’s voice mail and it will be forwarded to the teacher.

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It is the adopted policy of IHCS that student health and safety shall be safe-guarded by an organized program of health services designed to identify pupil health resources for students. The following components shall make up the organized program of school health services:

1. Student immunization records:
   
   
   1. Health records will be kept on file in the school office for each student. An immunization record showing compliance with Ohio Revised Code will be included in the student’s health record. The school will make this record available in writing to the pupil’s parent or guardian upon request.


2. Emergency medical authorization 33313.712:
   
   
   1. Upon admission of a pupil to IHCS, and annually thereafter, the parent or legal guardian shall complete an emergency medical authorization form. Stated form will be on file with the teacher.
   
   
   2. In the event of an emergency, medical forms shall be presented to the hospital or practioner rendering treatment.
   
   
   3. Emergency procedures shall be posted in classrooms and appropriate areas of the school facility.
   
   
   4. Fire drills shall be conducted monthly; tornado drills shall be conducted monthly during the months of March through May.
   
   
3. Supervision of school grounds, and other facilities:
   
   
   1. Students will remain within the specified playground boundaries during outside play. Students requesting early entrance to the building must receive permission from the playground supervisor.
   
   
   2. Parents are responsible for providing a safe arrival and departure for each child.

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The Bible commands the Christian to do “all to the glory of God”. (1 Cor. 10:31) In today’s society this command has special reference to the fact that God may be honored or dishonored by our personal dress and grooming. “In all things, hold fast what is good, abstain from every form of evil”. (1 Thes. 5:21, 22) The Christian is to have a regard for things that are pure...of good report...of virtue...and praise.” (Phil. 4:8)

IHCS believes these commands have a practical application to the dress and grooming of students. God is glorified when we dress and conduct ourselves in good taste and with modesty. God is glorified when our dress is appropriate for the occasion, and free from distracting or offensive peculiarities or extremes. In this regard, parents have the prime responsibility in teaching our students to live by the standards of scripture. Parents are responsible to send their children to school with correct dress and grooming.

We believe there is also a relationship between appearance and the attitude with which a student approaches learning. It is important that one’s mode of dress be conducive to maintaining an atmosphere, which will enable the school to achieve its educational goals and ultimately bring glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Dress Code for Girls

1. Hair should be combed in a manner so that it does not cover the eyes and must be clean and well groomed. Hair dyed bright or unusual colors or fashioned in an unusual manner is not acceptable.


2. Tank tops and sheer clothing are not permitted. Seamed sleeveless shirts and dresses will be permitted providing that they do not expose any undergarments. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not one and the same. Sleeveless is defined as a shirt that the material in the shoulder touches the base of the neck as well as the outer shoulder.


3. Neat and clean wind pants are permitted as long as they are not tight fitting or translucent, and are worn at the proper length. No tear away wind pants.


4. Dresses, skirts, and skorts may be worn if they are to the knee and fit properly.


5. Shorts may be worn during gym class but must not be worn back into the classroom.


6. Bare backs, bare midriffs, and low-cut tops are not permitted. Clothing must continue to touch the waistline when arms are raised.


7. Sunglasses, hats, bandannas, and headbands may not be worn inside the building.


8. Proper footwear is required at all times. No cleats or flip-flops. Sandals worn without socks are not permitted.


9. Clothing that has tears, cuts or holes are not permitted.


10. Students must be clean and well groomed.


11. All pants should be worn at the appropriate height to stay over the waistline and not be oversized or have the appearance of being oversized, the length of which, unrolled, does not permit the pants to be walked on. No wording on back of any pants.


12. Wallet chains, chains, or jewelry which are perceived by the Administration as a potential weapon will not be permitted.


13. For students with lockers: coats and jackets must be able to fit in lockers and are not permitted in the classroom.


14. No t-shirts or shirts that have the appearance of being oversized. Oversized is defined as having a length no more than mid-thigh or 8 inches above the knee (whichever is shorter).


15. Piercing of the body will be limited to the ear. Earrings may not dangle due to safety reasons.


16. Capri pants may be worn the entire year.

Dress Code for Boys

1. Hair should be combed in a manner so that it does not cover the eyes and must be clean and well groomed. Hair dyed bright or unusual colors or is fashioned in an unusual manner is not acceptable.


2. Neat and clean wind pants are permitted as long as they are not tight fitting, or translucent, and are worn at the proper length. No tear away wind pants.


3. Shorts may be worn during gym class but must not be worn back into the classroom.


4. Sunglasses, hats, bandannas, and headbands may not be worn inside the building.


5. Proper footwear is required at all times. No cleats or flip-flops. Sandals worn without socks are not permitted.


6. Clothing that has tears, cuts or holes are not permitted.


7. Students must be clean and well groomed.


8. All pants should be worn at the appropriate height to stay over the waistline and not be oversized or have the appearance of being oversized, the length of which, unrolled, does not permit the pants to be walked on. No wording on the back of any pants.


9. Wallet chains, chains, or jewelry which are perceived by the Administration as a potential weapon will not be permitted.


10. For students with lockers: coats and jackets must be able to fit in lockers and are not permitted in the classroom.

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The items in the Code are applicable to misconduct by a student that occurs off of property owned or controlled by IHCS but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by IHCS and misconduct by a student that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a school official or employee or the property of such official or employee and all students when properly under the authority of school personnel during a school activity, function, or event on property owned, rented, or maintained by IHCS or property owned, rented, or maintained by another party. Additionally, the provisions of the Code shall apply to students if the prohibited act(s) takes place while on properties immediately adjacent to school property, within the line of sight of school property, on school transportation, or if the act affects the operation of the school.

This Code shall also be inclusive for the right to exercise authority and for personal and property protection of administrations, teachers, librarians, substitute teachers, teacher aids, monitors, authorized volunteers, tutors, secretaries, cooks, custodians, bus drivers, visitors, or other authorized school personnel.

Violation by a student of any one or more of the following rules of conduct may result in disciplinary action(s), which may include detention, parental contact, referral to legal authorities, emergency removal, disciplinary removal, suspension, expulsion, or permanent exclusion.

1. Activity that changes or alters any student or staff records: Activity that changes or alters any student or staff records; both written and electronic.


2. Assault, assault and battery: Assault, assault and battery, or threat thereof to any school personnel, other student, or visitors.


3. Cheating: Unauthorized use of any information from any source to improve academic performance (plagiarism, cheating on a test or assignment).


4. Damage, destruction, defacement or vandalism: Damage, destruction, defacement, or vandalism of school property or private property on school premises.


5. Detrimental behavior: Any form of behavior which is detrimental to a proper school and/or school activity atmosphere.


6. Disruption of school: Disruption of school by use of violence, force, coercion, threat, harassment, noise, or disorderly conduct. This shall include use of same to incite others toward acts of disruption.


7. Dress code: Violation of school policies pertaining to dress and appearance.


8. Failure to pay tuition: Failure to pay tuition promptly and all other related charges.


9. False alarms: False alarms including fire and/or bomb threats.


10. Falsely reporting incidents: The act of falsely reporting incidents, making accusations, or giving false information to school personnel.


11. Falsifying: Falsifying in writing the name of another person, times, dates, grades, addresses, or other data on school forms or correspondence directed to the school.


12. Fighting: This shall include inciting and/or encouraging others to fight.


13. Intimidation: Subjecting other students to pranks, harassment, or humiliation causing mental or physical harm.


14. Immoral act: Commission of an immoral act.


15. Insubordination and/or disobedience: Insubordination and disobedience in refusing to comply with directions of school personnel.


16. Knife: Possession of a knife and other acts regarding knives prohibited by the Administration. Knife, for the purpose of this policy, is defined as a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade or edge. Knife does not include scissors or other similar tools determined by the Administration to be necessary in the school setting.


17. Leaving school property: Leaving school property or assigned area prior to specified dismissal time without official permission.


18. Misuse of school property: To use equipment, materials, or supplies without permission or in a manner for which the item was not intended.


19. Misconduct toward a member of the Administration or employee: Misconduct by a student that regardless of where it occurs is directed at a member of the Administration or employee or the property of such official or employee.


20. Repeated offenses or flagrant violations: Repeated offenses or flagrant violation of any school rules or accepted standards of school behavior.


21. Tardiness: Repeated tardiness to class or school.


22. Theft: Theft of school property or equipment, of personal property of any school personnel, or of another student or visitor, including property at a school-sponsored activity.


23. Throwing of an object: Unauthorized throwing of an object.


24. Truancy: Staying out of school without permission.


25. Unauthorized touching: Unauthorized touching includes hitting, grabbing, pushing, pinching, etc.


26. Use of profane, indecent, or obscene language or message: Profane, indecent or obscene language or messages, written or verbal; directed toward school personnel or students. This includes use of obscene gestures, pictures, or signs.


27. Violation of state student mandates: Violation of state student mandates, including, but not limited to required immunizations.