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Regular
school attendance is required by law and is necessary for good
scholarship. A student’s
success is directly related to his/her attendance in school.
Parents are strongly encouraged to schedule their child’s
necessary appointments outside regular school hours.
Any student arriving late or leaving early must be signed
in/out by a designated parent or responsible adult.
We encourage all parents to recognize the value of
instructional time. We strongly discourage parents from taking their
student out of school for vacations, celebrations, business
appointments, etc.
Students
who are ill are expected to stay home. Parents and or guardians must
call the school office by
10:00 am
if their child
will be absent. If the
child has a fever, he/she must remain at home until there is no fever
for 24 hours. After an
absence of two or more days the parent/guardian may request a list of
the missed assignments to be completed at home. The child has two days
for every one day absent to complete all missed work.
Requests for missing homework must be made by
10:00 am
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by
10:00 am
can be picked up
in the office after
3:00 pm
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Excessive
Absences
A
student who is absent from class 10 times per semester will receive
parent notification. A student who is absent from a class 15 or more
times a semester may fail the class.
Tardies
Students
are expected to be punctual for every class. A tardy student disrupts
the class session in progress and misses valuable instructional time.
Therefore, it is the parent’s responsibility to see that the
student arrives on time to school. If a student is tardy he or she
must report to the school office BEFORE going to class. The secretary
will give the student a tardy slip to give to their teacher. Students
will not be permitted into the classroom without a tardy slip.
Three tardies in a quarter counts as one absence. Excessive
tardies may affect their citizenship grade. Middle School students
that receive three tardies in one quarter will be issued an after
school detention.
Cornerstone
recognizes outstanding effort and diligence by its students in the areas
of Academic Honor Roll and Conscientious Honor Roll. The Honor Roll
award requirement for the students is to maintain a 3.75 grade average
(cumulative) for the semester. The Conscientious award is given if the
student has received 90% of E’s listed under the section called Work
Habits/Effort.
Prescription
or over the counter medicine is never to be sent to school with a
student.
Parents must fill out a special form issued by the school, for medicine
to be administered at school. When feasible, students are responsible
for coming to the office to receive their medicine
Report cards are given quarterly (every nine
weeks), four times a year. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled at
the completion of the first quarter. Parents may request a conference
with a teacher at any time during the school year. Progress reports
are sent out about the fifth week of each quarter, indicating failure
or needed improvement in the students’ academic work or in
citizenship. This warning notice must be signed by the parent and be
returned to the teacher.
Grading Standard:
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A
90 - 100 %
Superior Work
B
80 - 89 %
Above Average
C 70 - 79 %
Average
D 60 - 69 %
Below
Average
F 59 % or below
Failing
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Cornerstone
awards certificates indicating outstanding citizenship and scholastic
ability. The Honor Roll award requirement for our students is a 3.75
grade average, cumulative by the semester. The Conscientious (citizenship) award is given if a
student has received 90% of E’s listed under the work habits
section.
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Cornerstone
Christian School is a closed campus. At no time may a student leave
the campus without permission from the school office.
Behavioral
Standards
Student
Expectations for Behavior
It
is our goal to assure that the environment of Cornerstone is safe for all
students and that Christ-like behavior is to be encouraged and developed.
It is a privilege not a right,
to attend
Cornerstone
Christian
School
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At
Cornerstone
Christian
School
everyone is to be
treated with respect. In our school we want to be sure that everyone who
is a part of school is happy to be here and has a chance to do their very
best while attending Cornerstone. Teachers
are to respect students and students are to respect teachers. Students are
also to respect each other. With the privilege of attendance at
Cornerstone, certain responsibilities must be met regarding student
behavior and demeanor. Though the standards listed do not address every
situation, it is hoped that they will provide
a general understanding of expectations for student behavior.
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Respect
and responsiveness to adults and authority is to be expected by all
students. Arguing or a disrespectful attitude is not acceptable at
any time.
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Verbal
or physical harassment to another student or adult of any nature is
unacceptable.
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Fist
fighting and inappropriate language is not tolerated and may be
cause for an immediate
suspension from school.
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Adhere
to and follow the Code of Ethics established for Computer/Internet
access at Cornerstone.
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Dress
code applies for all school activities, on or off site.
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Damage
of school property or other’s personal property will result in the
student being held responsible and or accountable to make any
necessary remuneration and can lead to expulsion from school. |
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Playground
and lunch rules are to be obeyed.
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All
students still on campus at
3:30 p.m.
must report to
Extended Care. |
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Chewing
gum is not allowed on campus at any time. |
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Electronic
games, IPOD’s, or CD players are not allowed on campus at any
time. Any item brought
to school will be confiscated and held in the office until a parent
can pick them up. |
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Cellular
phones are allowed but, must be turned off during school hours. All
calls made during school hours must be completed in the school
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All
school wear at CCS is to be reflective of our Christian values. Our
standards are designed to promote modesty, neatness and safety.
All uniforms must be purchased from SUE MILLS
or FRENCH TOAST. Each company provides a
detailed list of CCS approved choices.
No
other brands are acceptable.
At
all times CCS students are to be dressed in appropriate attire; whether on
campus or field trips. Students dressed inappropriately (not in the
correct uniform) will be removed from the classroom or activity. The
student will be asked to change their clothing to meet school standards.
If necessary the parent may be contacted and asked to provide the
necessary change of clothing.
When appropriate, if a dress code violation cannot be remedied, the
student may be placed on
in-house detention until a change of clothing is brought or the
student is taken home.
The administration reserves the right to decide the appropriateness
of any clothing issue.
Chapel Day
Every
Wednesday is Chapel day. On this day, boys must wear long pants and a
collared shirt. Girls must wear a jumper/skort or skirt with a collared
blouse/shirt.
Outerwear
Outerwear
for elementary students must reflect our Christian principles.
Inappropriate logos or graphics will not be tolerated. Colors of all
outwear must be consistent with our school colors (navy, white, yellow,
tan and light blue). The administration reserves the right to determine
the appropriateness of any logo or graphic.
Outerwear
for Middle School students (grades 6-8) must be plain, free from any
logos, writing or graphics. Acceptable
colors are navy, white, tan, yellow, and light blue.
The only exception is, class trip outwear (ie; sweatshirts
purchased from 6th grade camp, Catalina and
Washington
D.C.
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Specific
Requirements for Girls:
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Approved school uniform is to be worn as intended
by the manufacturer
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All clothes must fit properly. Pants must be worn
at the waist, cannot be altered to change the style. If worn with a
belt, it must be plain black without ornamentation
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Frayed dirty or ripped uniforms are not acceptable
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Only plain navy or white T-shits may be worn under
the uniform. Sleeves of the T-shirt may not extend below the “over
shirt”
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Length of dresses, skirts and skorts must be no
shorter than the fingertips when hands are placed at their sides
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Hair should be neat, clean, no colored or bleached
hair. No extreme hairstyles (administration discretion)
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Shoes must be worn at all times. Flip-flops and
open toed sandals are not permitted. No wheelies, high heel shoes or
boots, and shoes must have a back strap
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Socks or tights must be solid white, yellow, navy,
tan or gray
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No body piercing or tattoos; temporary or
permanent.
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No excessive jewelry or wristbands
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No make-up for grades K-5th.
Make-up at the Middle School level must be modest.
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Specific
Requirements for Boys:
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Approved school uniform is to be worn as intended
by the manufacturer.
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All clothes must fit properly. Pants must be worn
at the waist, cannot be altered to change the style. If worn with a
belt, it must be plain black without ornamentation
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Frayed dirty or ripped uniforms are not acceptable
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Only plain navy or white T-shits may be worn under
the uniform. Sleeves of the T-shirt may not extend below the “over
shirt”
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Hair should be neat, clean and moderate and natural
in color and must conform to the following length guidelines: above
the eyes, above or at the earlobes, and above the middle of the
collar of a dress shirt.
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No hats are allowed on campus
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Shoes are to be worn at all times. Flip flops and
open-toed sandals are not permitted. No slip on shoes. No wheelies,
and no boots.
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Socks must be solid navy, black, gray, white or tan
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No earrings or body piercing
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No tattoos: temporary or permanent
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No excessive jewelry or wristbands
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Middle School
P.E.
P.E. uniforms need to be purchased through the school office.
P.E. uniforms are to be worn during P.E. time only.
Students must wear appropriate athletic shoes (must lace and tie)
to every P.E. class. Students may purchase a plain navy sweatshirt and
sweatpants to be worn during the winter months.
Students who do not have the appropriate P.E. uniform or shoes will
be unable to participate in that days’ activities.
As a result the student will receive a zero for that days grade.
Dress Standard
Violations
All dress standard violations will be
referred to the office. If a dress standard may be remedied, the remedy
will occur and the student will return to class. If the violation can
not be remedied the student will stay in the office until suitable
clothing is brought or a parent arrives to take the student home. Middle
School students may be assigned a detention for a dress standard
violations.
Students
in the grades 1 – 8th are assigned textbooks according to
a numerical system.
These books are “lent” to the student for the school year.
The student is responsible for the maintenance of the textbooks. The
textbooks are to be covered
and well maintained throughout the school year.
Books damaged or lost may be assessed a replacement fee to be
paid by the student. All fees must be paid before the last report card
of the year will be mailed home to the student.
Library books that student
borrows must be returned when due or a fee may be assessed. If a library
book is lost a student may be asked to pay for the replacement.
Homework is designed to enhance
and further develop a student’s education. The length of the time
spent on homework will vary as the student progresses through the
grades. Homework is assigned with the expectation that it will be
completed and returned to the teacher. Failure to complete and turn in
assigned homework or class assignments may result in classroom
discipline or detention.
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Food
and drinks are to be consumed at the tables only |
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Games are “open” for any one who desires to
play. |
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Students are to remain at the lunch tables for a 15
minute eating period before dismissal to the play area. |
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Students are to clean lunch area and request
permission to leave the lunch area before dismissed at lunchtime. |
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Throwing any items at the lunch table or while in
the sandbox is not permitted. |
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Students may not run or play tag in the sand area. |
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Travel in one direction on the bars, one at a time.
Students may not sit, or climb on or around the top of the bars. |
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Students are to go down the slide ONLY in a seated
position and ONLY one student at a time. |
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Students are not to sit at the bottom of the
slide. |
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No running in the lunch table area. |
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Ball playing only during class hours and after
3:30
p.m.
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Balls must be no smaller than a 6-inch rubber ball. |
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Only balls made to be kicked are kicked. |
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Footballs and or football games are only allowed if
supervised. |
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Use the jump ropes correctly. |
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No climbing on the poles or fences |
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At the conclusion of play all balls and equipment
must be in the proper storage container. |
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Bicycles may not be ridden on campus at any time.
Students riding their bikes to school must walk their bike from the
street to the bicycle rack. All bicycles must be locked. Students
must wear a helmet while riding the bike to and from campus. |
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Skates,
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Lockers
All
Middle School Students will be assigned a locker. The maintenance of the
locker is the responsibility of the student. The student must provide
the office with the combination of the lock before a locker will be
assigned to the student. The
student will have access to
the locker at class breaks and after school only. Students may not go to
the locker area before school begins each day.
The purpose of discipline is to
guide and direct learning. The primary goal of discipline is to
develop self-discipline and self-control in a student’s life.
Attendance at Cornerstone
Christian School is a privilege. If a student exhibits a continual
refusal to cooperate with the school it can and may result in the
students’ suspension or expulsion from the school.
The Administration retains the privilege
of disciplining a student by omitting steps if deemed necessary.
Fighting, disrespect inappropriate language and dress code violations
all have the potential of leading to immediate discipline procedures.
Elementary
Discipline
Grades K
through 5 shall use a colored card system for tracking classroom
discipline. Each colored card shall represent the following:
Procedural Steps:
Step
One - Classroom Level:
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Green Card =
Good |
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Light Green
Card = 1st Warning |
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Yellow Card =
2nd Warning |
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Red
Card = 10
minute recess detention |
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Black
Card = Office visit (see Step
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Step Two - Office visit
shall consist of:
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First Visit = Sent home |
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Second Visit =
Sent home / lunch detention |
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Third Visit = Sent home / full day
recess detention |
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Fourth
Visit = Sent home and official suspension posted in student’s
records (length of suspension follows Suspension Guidelines).
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Middle
School Discipline Program
Grades
sixth through eight utilizes a “three strikes system.”
This system works as follows.
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1st warning-
Student will have their name put on board |
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2nd warning- Student will have a check
put by their name |
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3rd warning-
Student will have a second check put by their name and will
be issued an after school detention
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Cell Phones
Cellular
phones are allowed on campus. However, all calls made with cell phones must
be made from the school office. Cells
phones must remain turned off and in a backpack throughout the school day.
Failure to adhere to this policy can result in the cell phone being
confiscated and held in the office until a parent or guardian can pick it
up. All calls placed by students must be done in the school office.
Electronic Equipment and Toys
Electronic equipment is not allowed on
the campus. This list is not inclusive but does include no radios,
pagers, CD players.
Children are not allowed to bring toys to
school. Toys brought for designated classroom sharing must be kept in
a paper bag/carrier while the student is on the playground.
Attendance Books
Daily Schedule
Discipline Dress
Standards Dress Standard
Violations
Honor Roll and
Conscientious Lockers
Medications Playground
Rules PE Rules Report Cards
Student
Behavior Telephone
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