2014-2015 SCCS Parent Handbook

7880 Walkers DriveStrathroy, ON N7G 3H4

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Transformative education of mind, body and spirit

2014-2015Parent

Handbook

Introduction .................................................................................... 4

History ............................................................................................. 5

SCCS Foundational Statements ..................................................... 6

Article Three of the Constitution .......................................................................................................... 6 Our Mission ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Our Vision ............................................................................................................................................. 9 OACS Affiliation .................................................................................................................................. 9

What is it? ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Why does it exist? ............................................................................................................................. 9

Educational Program ................................................................... 11

Philosophy of Christian Education...................................................................................................... 11

Educational Philosophy Summary Statement ................................................................................. 11

Philosophical Objectives of Education ............................................................................................... 12 Authentic Faith ................................................................................................................................ 12 Academic Excellence ...................................................................................................................... 12

Personal Responsibility ................................................................................................................... 12 Program of Instruction ........................................................................................................................ 13

Graduate Profile .................................................................................................................................. 14 Promotion and Retention .................................................................................................................... 15 Library and Media Resources ............................................................................................................. 15

Chapels ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Accelerated Reader ............................................................................................................................. 16

Tuition Information ...................................................................... 16

Tuition Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Tuition Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 17 Tuition Assistance ........................................................................................................................... 17

Delinquent tuition ........................................................................................................................... 17 Fundraising ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Charitable Tax Receipts .................................................................................................................. 18

Transportation .............................................................................. 18

Transportation Services ....................................................................................................................... 18 School Bus Discipline ......................................................................................................................... 18

Bus Routes .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Inclement Weather ............................................................................................................................... 19

Communication ............................................................................. 19

The Connection ................................................................................................................................... 19 The Community Connection ............................................................................................................... 19

Reporting Student Progress ................................................................................................................. 19 Report Cards ................................................................................................................................... 19 Parent-Teacher Conferences ............................................................................................................ 20 Test Envelopes ................................................................................................................................ 20 Conflict Resolution Procedure for Parents at SCCS ....................................................................... 20

Strathroy Community Christian School

OACS Appendix ............................................................................................................................. 22

General School Information ........................................................ 24

School Calendar .................................................................................................................................. 24 Instructional Day ................................................................................................................................. 24 Kindergarten Schedule: ....................................................................................................................... 24 Student Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................... 24

Discipline Policy ................................................................................................................................. 25 Dress Code .......................................................................................................................................... 26 Homework Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 26 Telephone Use ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Early Dismissal ................................................................................................................................... 28

Student Absenteeism ........................................................................................................................... 29 Student Vacation Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 29 School Supplies ................................................................................................................................... 29

School Pictures .................................................................................................................................... 29 Lost and Found .................................................................................................................................... 29 School Trips ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Money and Valuables at School .......................................................................................................... 29 Inside Footwear ................................................................................................................................... 30

Student Health ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Student Services & Activities ....................................................... 31

Intramurals .......................................................................................................................................... 31 School Sports ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Graduation .................................................................................... 32

Awards ................................................................................................................................................. 32

How to Get Involved ..................................................................... 33

Volunteer ............................................................................................................................................. 33

Introduction

Being a part of Strathroy Community Christian School is very exciting! This could be due to

having a dedicated staff that is willing to learn, excellent programs and extra-curricular events for

the students, a community that invests time, money and energy into the cause of Christian education

or even high marks from those who do quality control for our school. While all of these are true at

SCCS, the real excitement comes from living and walking in the way of the Lord.

The Holy Spirit is working in this school and the community which supports it. 1 Corinthians

2:9-13 states: “However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived

what God has prepared for those who love him’ but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit

searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man

except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the

Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we

may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak, not in words taught us by

human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.”

We firmly believe that God has prepared a way for this school so that we bring honour and

glory to His name. We are seeing God revealing His plan for SCCS and it is exciting to follow His

will in obedience. Not all events are always clear to us or seem like what is best from our eyes.

Abram was called to leave his country – he received very little information about his trip with

destination unknown – but he obeyed. Peter was called to walk on water – no flotation devices to be

found and only the impossible in front of him – but he obeyed.

It is my prayer that SCCS will continue to receive the blessings of the Lord through obedience.

There will be times when we don’t have all the information but it should not stop us from taking the

next step which God has laid out before us. This handbook is designed to give an overview of why

we exist along with some of the particulars about how SCCS functions. This information will help

develop partners within the parent community working toward faithful obedience to Christ.

Blessings,

Ken VanMinnen

Principal



History

Strathroy Community Christian School (SCCS) is an interdenominational Christian school

striving to serve the Strathroy community for God’s glory! In 1952, a group of five men began meeting

together to pray and plan for a Christian day school in Strathroy. Gathering thirty-five members, this

devoted group of Christians accepted the responsibility to instruct children in the understanding that

our world and everything in it belongs to God. Through the grace of God, a two-week summer course

focusing on the Bible, church history and geography was launched while plans for the day school were

prayerfully developed. In the basement of East Christian Reformed Church, John Calvin Christian

School opened its doors to a group of 57 students on September 7, 1955.

The following years brought many blessings to the school community. Enrolment has grown

from the original fifty-seven students to as many as 272 in 1972. Increasing enrolment brought about

changes in location, initially moving the John Calvin community to a facility across the street from its

first church home and then relocating to our present facility in 1996. Through this growth, we have

seen our annual school budget rise from $7,500 in 1955 to now over $1,000,000. The 2014–2015

student body is comprised of more than 210 children representing more than 25 churches. Students

attend our school not only from the local Strathroy-Caradoc community, but also are bussed from

communities such as Ilderton, Glencoe, Watford, Delaware and many points in between.

Many things have changed over the years, including our school’s name! What remains

unchanged is the teaching of Christ at the centre of everything and that God has a purpose for each

one of us in His world. May the grace of God and the devotion of our community of believers

continue to bring blessings to His school for many years to come.

It is our hope that this document will be a useful guide for you in order to better understand

the policies and procedures. Our goal is always to remain faithful to Christ in our teachings and how

we deal with one another within the Christian community.

SCCS Foundational Statements

Article Three of the Constitution

The basis of this Society is the infallible word of God as found in the Old and New Testaments and

confessed in the following Reformed Educational Creed:

1. CREATION

A) Creation of the Universe: God created the world. Nothing exists apart from Him. In spite

of sin, this world is still the object of His love and He continues to care for and sustain the

Creation so that nothing happens by chance. Christian education takes place in the context

of this belief and therefore, seeks to give full expression to the confession of a created

world.

B) Life: Since we by nature are religious beings, we must ultimately choose for God or

against. Christians recognize and acknowledge that they are called by God to direct their

Heart and their whole being to the glory of God and for His service. Only through Jesus

Christ do we recognize God as Creator.

C) Mankind: We were created by God to be His image bearer, to enjoy covenantal fellowship

with, and to rule over the world in loving and obedient service. God called us to develop the

gifts of this world to the glory of His name and for the enjoyment of mankind. Therefore,

we are given a mandate to direct all our activities towards this purpose.

2. FALL

A) Sin: Sin is our disobedience to God’s law and the breaking of covenant with God. By

sinning, we estranged ourselves from God and brought a curse on ourselves and upon

creation, thereby distorting and twisting our office and task. As a result, we have become

corrupt in our hearts and blind in our understanding to the true meaning of life. In Christian

education we are called to help our children recognize the power of sin in their own lives, in

their areas of study, and in the world as they experience it.

3. REDEMPTION

A) Jesus Christ. We confess that Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man. Through His sacrifice

on the cross He has overcome the power of sin. He has redeemed this world and our lives and

has reconciled us to God. Through the word and the spirit Jesus Christ redirects our

understanding to rightly know God, ourselves, and the world. As citizens of His kingdom, we

are called to become Christ-like and to let His will be the standard for our lives in this world.

B) Bible. The knowledge of God and the world has been distorted by sin. God, in His grace,

has given us the Bible to reveal to us His work of Creation and the redeeming work of

Jesus Christ. God’s word, therefore, gives us truth by which the holy spirit enlightens our

understanding and renews our hearts. The Bible provides for Christian education the

foundational and guiding principles for the life of a school and its curriculum.


4. RELATIONSHIPS

A) Child: The child, entrusted by God to parents, needs nurture, correction and instruction.

Children of Christian parents share in the promises and demands of the covenant. Such

children should be educated in schools where God’s word provides the basis and direction

for all learning.

B) Parents: Parents have the primary and ultimate responsibility to nurture and educate their

children, and to raise them in the fear of God. Parents voluntarily delegate a degree of

authority in educating their children to the school and its teachers. Consequently, parents

must show vital interest and concern in the programs, and the organization and direction of

the school.

C) Community: One of the primary tasks of the Christian community is the upbringing of its

young members in accordance with God’s revelation. The establishment and promotion of

Christian education involves the whole Christian community. It is therefore the

responsibility of the community of believers to support parents in their endeavour to educate

their children in a Christian school.

D) Education: Education must equip the student for a life of service. The process and

development of education is a necessary activity by which one acquires knowledge,

cultural awareness and cultural skills. Christian education must help students discern

their God-directed calling, to grow in faith, understanding, and maturity.

E) The Christian School: The Christian school is an institution designated by the Christian

community to implement the goals and purposes of Christian education. The Christian

school reflects the Christian community in which it operates, while at the same time

giving leadership in the area of education.

F) Teachers: Teachers have been entrusted by the parents to exercise pedagogical

responsibilities. Christian teachers are expected to convey a Christian perspective in each

subject area and to convey a distinct Christian attitude in discipline and behaviour matters. As

Christian teachers they are to show a diligence to bring their life and teaching in conformity to

God’s revealed will and to set an example of Godliness.

G) Kingdom of God: Since this world is part of God’s kingdom where Satan has been allowed

to wield power, our culture and all our activities are ultimately directed towards either the one

or the other. Christian education seeks to help students discern the powers at work in our

culture and in their lifestyle, and it helps them to mould, shape and direct their activities and

culture to the glory of God.

H) Vocation: Christians are called to serve in the kingdom of God. They see their vocation as

a calling to develop their God-given talents and abilities. Christian education must help

lay the groundwork for future decisions in choosing a vocation. Children must be taught

that their learning is also a service in God’s kingdom.

I) Stewardship: The Bible calls us to be stewards of the earth. We may use the world’s

resources providing they are seen as gifts and are used in God’s service and in the context of

loving our neighbour. The child learns to develop a lifestyle which uses God’s gifts

prudently.

J) Instructional Program: The instructional program is based on statements of

principles regarding the concept and purposes of the school:

“The role of the Christian school (then) is to set up an educational program in

which everything that is taught or done will pass through these three screens:

(1) a scriptural philosophy of education from a reformed perspective.

(2) the approach of learning with a Christian view of the child as a child of God

and of the covenant with God.

(3) an estimate of the needs and characteristics of the contemporary society in

which children must live – in which they must serve, honour, and glorify their God.”


Our Mission Providing quality, Christ-centred education

Our Vision To provide outstanding, transformative education of mind, body and spirit

so that God will be glorified in the Strathroy community.

OACS Affiliation

Strathroy Community Christian School is affiliated with the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools.

Below is information which is helpful in understanding our relationship with this organization.

What is it?

The Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) is the oldest (1952) and largest independent school

organization in Canada. The board and staff are committed to the pursuit of quality Christian education

and consciously and prayerfully integrate Biblical principles into our educational theories and

practices.

The OACS represents a flourishing Christian education community in Eastern Canada made up of 70

schools and 11,000 students. The OACS is a member of Christian Schools Canada as well as the

Federation of Independent Schools in Canada. The board is made up of 10 members elected by the

membership at the annual meeting in November.

We are a non-profit corporation providing professional leadership and educational solutions to

Christian schools in Eastern Canada with offices located in Ancaster, Ontario.

Why does it exist?

OACS Organizational Philosophy:

The current Bylaws state that the OACS shall:

Promote the extension and improvement of Christian education.

Assist and advise various member societies and associations of Christian education on all matters concerning them.

Vision:

Building a flourishing community of schools responding to God’s call to integrate faith and learning—

and achieving excellence in education through effective Christian schools accessible to parents in each

community in Ontario.

Mission:

Advancing Christian education through services, products and advocacy.

Core Values: Transforming Education

The board and staff of the OACS are committed to a conscientious, diligent and prayerful integration of

biblical principles into our theorizing and practical programs as defined in our core values:

1. Human beings were created to worship God through the making of cultural goods that honour

His design for life.

2. The Word of God should shine in all learning activities.

3. All students are bearers of God’s image.

4. All human activities have a spiritual dimension which should be nourished and focused to

personal maturity.

5. Education is a vital social function embodied in schools, which should be free from domination by

state or church.

6. Standards of Excellence in governance, administration, instructional design, student

performance and professional development are identifiable and achievable.

7. Christian day schools make a vital educational contribution to the welfare of Canada’s mosaic

society; hence, choice of schooling should be public policy throughout Canada.

For more information about OACS please visit their website at oacs.org.

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Educational Program

Philosophy of Christian Education

Educational Philosophy Summary Statement Strathroy Community Christian School is to provide an educational program that challenges

students to develop an integrated Christian world and life view. Biblical integration refers to our ability

to effectively understand and communicate God’s truth, as written in His Word, the Bible, in every

sphere of society and learning. At SCCS, we want to teach our students the intellectual and spiritual

foundations of our culture and to train them how to think critically. Therefore, we must equip our

students to understand and appreciate the humanities and to appraise the various forms of human

thought and expression from a Christian worldview. The foundation of all truth and learning is the

Word of God, and integration is not built on indoctrination, but on a deep and comprehensive

understanding of God and His Word. To think critically about old and new ideas, students must be able

to think theologically, judging all ideas by what they understand of God and His Word. The Bible is not

merely a part of our core curriculum; it is the means by which we see truth in all its applications.

SCCS encourages students to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing environment. The key

to achieving academic excellence is the teacher, who must be a mature believer in a dynamic

relationship with Christ, and who must possess the desire and ability to educate effectively. Teachers

must be academically able to use the curriculum as a tool and skillfully integrate their Christian faith

into their subjects. We believe that such a teacher can use both Christian and secular texts as tools for

learning if they provide important information and thinking skills. All truth is God’s truth. Christian

education involves training as much as it involves teaching, and at SCCS we minister to the mind, heart

and spirit of each child. After all our vision statement is To provide outstanding, transformative

education of mind, body and spirit so that God will be glorified in the Strathroy community. As valuable

as knowledge is, God has ordained that His truth is most meaningful and effective when it is imparted

from heart to heart, and from life to life.

Furthermore, SCCS is committed to the following educational principles:

1. Christian education had its foundation in the Creator-creature relationship taught in the Scriptures.

It is understood as a process in which a child’s personality is nurtured and his/her potential is

released by instruction in the truth of God, and human knowledge leavened by that truth.

2. The responsibility for education rests upon the parents (Deut. 6:6-9, Eph. 6:1-4). They may

delegate a part of this responsibility to an institution that is able to carry forward their God-given

task.

3. The child is regarded first of all as a spiritual-physical creature, created in the image of God,

capable of learning, knowing, obeying, and enjoying the truth of God’s Word and the laws of His

creation. He is also regarded as a social creature standing in relation to his fellow man, having

moral, intellectual, social and aesthetic needs. Since all children are created in the image of God,

no child shall be denied admission because of race, national or ethnic origin, colour or gender.

4. The curriculum of the Christian school is designed to provide excellent academic and spiritual

instruction in order to prepare children to take their place in the home, the state, and their

vocations or professions in a manner that is glorifying to God.

Philosophical Objectives of Education

Authentic Faith SCCS’ objectives in developing hearts impassioned to love God are to teach:

that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God, is the source for all truth, and is relevant,

practical, and important for today;

that God is the Creator and sustainer of the universe and of man;

that man is sinful by nature and lost without God;

that Jesus Christ is the only Son of God and the only means for our salvation;

that man can only know God and receive salvation and forgiveness by receiving God’s gift of

grace through faith in Christ alone; and

the necessity of knowing Christ personally and trusting in Him for all things.

Academic Excellence SCCS’ objectives in developing minds disciplined to think biblically are to:

expect and encourage a high level of performance from each student;

challenge each student to accept individual responsibility for his/her own academic progress;

teach students to work both independently and cooperatively;

develop the creative skills of each student;

develop an appreciation of the fine arts;

help the student develop effective communication skills; and

teach the student the knowledge and skills required for future academic experience

and for occupational competence.

Personal Responsibility SCCS’ objectives in developing hands prepared to serve are to teach the student

to manifest fairness, courtesy, kindness, truthfulness, and honesty;

to accept responsibility for his/her own actions and to discern clearly between right and wrong;

his/her responsibility to reach out to others by sharing his/her faith;

to apply biblical ethics and standards of morality to every facet of life; and

to develop a desire for wholesome physical and mental recreation.

* Used with permission from Naples Christian Academy – July 2012


Program of Instruction

The Program of Instruction at SCCS is unique in that it is distinctly Christ-centered. At SCCS, we

acknowledge that God is our ultimate authority and, through Christ we are called to bring Him honour

and glory, and to further His Kingdom in this world. To that end, SCCS provides Christ-centred

education through Biblical curriculum which:

Attempts to define the principles of a Christian world and life view in all areas of learning. This

comprehensive program will include the following areas of study - Bible, the Language Arts,

Mathematics, the Physical and Social Sciences, Physical Education, and the Fine Arts.

Shows progression from each grade and subject to the next and demonstrate the relationship

between subjects.

Recognizes the nature of a child’s growth and the developmental aspects thereof, and provide

for individual differences.

Helps the child develop into a mature citizen of God’s Kingdom in contemporary society.

Meets the educational requirements of the Province of Ontario.

Ensures each subject is taught through the lens of the authority of God’s truth in the Bible.

Isaiah 40:8 states, “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands

forever.”

In addition to the curriculum, SCCS is committed to creating a culture where the Holy Spirit is invited

to do His transformational work through:

Daily devotional time spent with God through Bible reading, singing and prayer. Connecting

with God daily deepens our reliance on Him. Deuteronomy 17: 19 encourages us in this

practice: “he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his

God”.

Modeling Christian standards of relationships. Jesus taught that we are to “Love the Lord your

God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your

strength... Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Mark 12:30-31). SCCS staff model Christian

conduct in their relationship to God, colleagues, parents, and students.

Time devoted to study the Bible as a core subject. Psalm 119:105 states, “Your word is a lamp

to my feet and a light for my path.”

Monthly theme-based chapel for all students. “Through Jesus, let us continually offer to God a

sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name” (Hebrews 13:15). Chapels include

times of singing, prayer, Bible reading, and sharing by teachers and students.

Memory work. Students in JK through grade 8 are expected to memorize scripture.

Deuteronomy 11:18a states, “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds”. We grow in

relationship with God by staying focused on his Word.

Providing opportunities to serve God through service to others. Students have

opportunities daily to serve others in the classroom and on the playground. 1 Peter 4:10

encourages us to serve, stating, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to

serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms”. Community

serving opportunities are offered as part of the educational program at SCCS.

Graduate Profile

Strathroy Community Christian School provide students with an elementary education that

integrates Christian faith, learning, and living into all aspects of life. Thus, at the end of a

student’s elementary education:

Students will have been taught that God claims them as His own; encouraged to respond

in faith and love to God and neighbours; and challenged to develop their commitment to

Jesus Christ in reliance on the Holy Spirit and the Bible. Students will have been exposed to the wonders, intricacies, and patterns of God’s

creation, in both nature and society; encouraged to explore and evaluate the diversity of

human knowledge and experience in science, the arts, literature, language, social

sciences, applied technologies, and physical activity; and enabled to develop both

creativity and discipline in full utilization of their God-given gifts.

Students will have been pointed towards a life of Christian discipleship; stimulated to

serve others; and prepared to live out their Christian commitment in all areas of life, as

participants in God’s redemptive work.

(Please refer to SCCS Policy #510 for full text)

Special Education at SCCS

The Bridge

Special education is a vital element of a successful school and is in integral part of learning

for all students – not just the ones directly associated to The Bridge. Part of the mandate of the

resource department is to help students and teachers develop strategies in order to maintain a

challenging and rewarding learning environment for each student. We place emphasis on

accountability and collaboration, which includes communication among those who support

students’ overall growth and development: students, families, educators, service providers and

community members. We believe access to general education opportunities is the right of

every student. We are dedicated in our efforts to provide the necessary supports for all

students to learn in their communities so they have the best opportunities to display their

growth.

The Bridge is a place where students come for support in their learning. We help to bridge the

gaps in their learning with what is expected in the classroom. We offer support for children with

a wide range of learning needs in a creative, respectful and encouraging environment. Our team

includes four full-time and one part-time Educational Assistants and two part-time Special

Education teachers. Together we work with students in The Bridge room or directly in the

classroom to meet their needs. We use technology and tools such as white boards and computer


software to provide individualized programs, reinforce concepts taught, and develop skills.

The Bridge staff work with their colleagues to develop strategies and programs to meet the

needs of our students through Enrichment, Differentiated Instruction, and Intervention. It is

their goal to encourage progress and help each child meet their potential.

Promotion and Retention

Each grade has standard achievement level which is determined by the local school, CTBS and

other achievement measurements. Students have a wide range of abilities and may progress at

different rates within each grade level. Adequate evaluation, including annual evaluation of

student performance, individual and school results of the CTBS, and/or other diagnostics tests,

is a prerequisite for both promotion and retention.

Retention: A failing grade in a core subject warrants consideration for having a student repeat a

grade.

When considering repetition, the teacher consults regularly with The Bridge, principal,

and parent(s)/guardian(s), with a decision guided by what will most benefit the student.

Considerations will include a possible Bridge/home study program.

Parents should be kept up-to-date concerning their child’s progress and should be

informed of possible retention by the time the second term report card is issued.

If possible, the student will not be retained more than once during their elementary

education.

Promotion: In situations in which students are promoted on a trial basis, the student’s

performance must be evaluated at the end of September to determine if the student should

remain in the promoted grade or be moved back to the previous grade. Experience has shown

that few struggling students benefit from promotion on a trial basis.

Acceleration: On occasion a student may be accelerated by one grade level. The following

will be considered before a decision concerning a student’s acceleration is made:

whether the student can be appropriately challenged in his/her current grade by

providing enrichment alongside the existing curriculum;

the student’s social maturity and ability to assimilate into a new peer group;appropriate

testing indicating the student’s ability to handle the work at the accelerated level.

consultation and agreement between the classroom teacher, resource teacher,

administrator, parent(s)/guardian(s), and the student (Please refer to SCCS policy #440 for full text)

Library and Media Resources

SCCS has been blessed with an extensive library for the enjoyment of all students. Students

access library resources as part of the weekly schedule and are asked to return borrowed

items within the scheduled time frame. The Christian library exists as an integral part of the

educational program at SCCS and is an extension of the classroom:

To provide resources for an inquiry-centred education, thus enriching the

student’s understanding of God’s creation and all of life.

To provide a collection of works using a combination of discernment and

balance, as well as cultural context, to foster the appreciation and

understanding of literature as a God-given human activity.

To provide the means and methods by which students can become life-long

independent learners prepared to live in a world where the Christian is surrounded by

the influences of the secular media.

(Please refer to SCCS Policy #138 for full text)

Technology in classroom settings:

The school is equipped with a full computer lab for student use which is integrated into regular

learning. Each classroom is also outfitted with Promethean boards to enhance curriculum

delivery, compliment individual learning strategies, and provide exposure to the utilization of

technology.

Chapels

Devotional chapels will be held generally on the first Wednesday morning of each month. They

will include singing and a short devotional time with school-related announcements. The aim

will be to make them worshipful, rather than entertaining. Parents and friends are invited to join

us in praise and prayer. Please refer to the school calendar and The Connection for dates.

Accelerated Reader

The Accelerated Reading Program is a reading comprehension program designed to encourage a

student’s love of reading at an early age. Beginning in Grade One, students are given goals each

term by their teacher to read books at their reading level. The books are all assessed point value

based on the reading level of the book. After reading a book, students take a comprehension

quiz using the classroom computer. Points are awarded based on the number of correct answers.

Students accumulate points toward their goal throughout the term. For more information on the

AR program and to view the AR book list, please go to www.sccs.ca.

Tuition Information

Tuition Policy

The Society of SCCS is committed to providing affordable Christian education to all parents or guardians wishing to have their children educated at SCCS. Tuition for 2014-2015 School Year

Junior Kindergarten only $2,856.25 Senior Kindergarten only $6,645.00 Jr. & Sr. Kindergarten $9,351.25 Family Rate with siblings attending LDCSS or PRC $10,275.00 Family Rate $10,975.00

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Tuition Schedule

Families enrolling their children at Strathroy Community Christian School must submit a

completed Tuition Payment Plan indicating the schedule by which they intend to pay the

associated tuition cost. Annual submission of a Pledge Form is a requirement of enrolment at

SCCS.

For returning families, this process occurs in the spring. Payment plans are distributed by

June 1 each year and are due June 15. Families who have not returned their Payment

Plans by June 15 will receive an e-mail as a reminder.

For new families, this occurs at the time of registration.

A deposit of $500 (to be applied to total tuition paid for the year) is required from each

returning family by July 31, and upon enrolment for new families, to guarantee their

child(ren)’s space(s) in SCCS classrooms.

SCCS does accommodate special payment arrangements for tuition payments from ‘split’ or

blended families.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance Forms are available from the Bookkeeper, Treasurer, and/or Administrative

Assistant. Applications for tuition assistance can be made at any time, however, those received

before June 30 for the following school year will receive preference for monies that are

available for disbursement. See Policy 224 for further information on the Tuition Assistance

Fund.

(Please refer to SCCS Policy #221A for full text)

Delinquent Tuition

All outstanding tuition from the previous school year must paid in full before a student may

begin each school year. In the event that outstanding tuition remains, a payment plan must be

approved by the Tuition Review Committee before a student may begin the school year at

SCCS.

(Please refer to SCCS Policy #221A for full text)

Fundraising

A number of fundraising initiatives occur during the school year as a means to keep tuition

affordable and provide financial assistance for student activities. These fundraising activities

include:

Golf Tournament

Goods and Services Auction/Dinner

Spring Drive

Auxiliary events

In-house fundraisers

All families are encouraged to participate as we work together for the financial benefit of all!

Charitable Tax Receipts

Part of tuition is tax-deductible. The federal government has a formula for assessing part of

the tuition as a ‘fee for service’ per child, and allows the SCCS Society, as a non-profit

organization to issue a charitable tax receipt for the remainder per CRA memo IC 75-23. The

‘fee for service’ varies from year to year and is approximately $1,800 per full-time student.

Transportation

Transportation Services SCCS is pleased to offer professional transportation services for the benefit of our school

families. Students are bussed from several communities within Middlesex County including

Ilderton, Glencoe, Watford, Delaware and many points in between. SCCS strives to provide

students with a safe and positive bussing experience. To this end, a clear understanding of

priorities and procedures and strict rules of enforcement is necessary. The two major priorities

are:

1. Safety: This is always the number one priority at SCCS Transportation. Any actions

on the part of riders that threaten the safety of riders will be dealt with swiftly and

firmly.

2. Good Behaviour: This is also a very high priority. All riders using SCCS transportation

expect and deserve a completely safe journey as well as an entirely pleasant and positive

one. In order to insure that this happens, we are prepared to deal swiftly and firmly with

riders who show disrespect for fellow riders or people outside the bus.

School Bus Discipline On bus runs, the driver has full authority over his/her riders. If there is improper behaviour,

discipline begins with a warning. If that warning is heeded, no further actions are required. If

there is noncompliance with the rules or the driver’s instructions, the rider will be moved to a

seat near the front for a short or longer term. If there continue to be concerns, the school

Principal will be called in. Our bus monitor system, which employs the use of fellow students

reporting poor conduct to the drivers and principal, will also be active again this year as a means

for SCCS to maintain safety on the bus. SCCS reserves the right to take whatever action

necessary to find a positive solution, including assigning a rider a designated seat near the front

of the bus, a one- to three-day suspension of riding privileges or, in the case of ongoing concerns

or serious infractions, an indefinite suspension of riding privileges.

Please refer to policy #640 - SCCS Bus Policy & Procedure Manual for detailed information.

Bus Routes We will be running five buses of our own to transport all of our students. In the mornings, all

students of SCCS will be picked up by one of our five buses.

Please ask about current bus route information.


Just a few quick notes about busing this year: Later in September, your children will be receiving training on what to do in case of

emergency on the bus, much like the regular fire drills that the school does. This will be led by our Bus Coordinator.

If you have any concerns through the year to do with the buses, please contact the Bus

Coordinators (Mr. and Mrs. Joice) or the principal through the school office. Our phone chain has been replaced with a texting/website method. Please see below for

details.

Inclement Weather

Many of our parents receive text messages to be notified of bus delays. For those not using this

service it is your responsibility to check mybigyellowbus.ca, the school’s website at

www.sccs.ca or our Facebook page in order to be aware of busing issues for that day.

In the case of:

Early dismissal: all parents will be contacted in order to make arrangements for their

children.

A one- or two-hour bus delay: parents may not drop their children off more than 10

minutes before the rescheduled start of the school day.

A three-hour bus delay: school will ordinarily be cancelled. The only exception would be

in a special event situation; communication of this specific circumstance will be made

during the telephone network notification process.

Communication

The Connection The Connection is a weekly electronic publication provided via email each Wednesday to all

SCCS families and SCCS Society members. The Connection is the link between the Board,

administrator, staff, membership, students, and the home providing a wealth of information on

activities and events happening at SCCS. It provides specific information about the classroom

work each teacher has covered throughout the week to keep parents/guardians informed of

homework, assignments, and other student responsibilities. If you would prefer a paper copy of

the Connection, please notify the administrative assistant at the school office.

The Community Connection The Community Connection is a quarterly newsletter which showcases the talents of the

students as well as providing communication from committees serving the school and the

membership. The newsletter is a distributed to all parents, members and school supporters.

Reporting Student Progress

Report Cards November (last week) – First-Term Reports

http://www.sccs.ca/

March (Before March Break) – Second-Term Reports

June (Last day of School) – Third-Term Reports

The evaluation presented on the report card is based on the broadest sample possible of the

student’s achievements, such as the result from teacher made tests, quizzes, observations and

samples of student work.

The report card is one of the means of communicating the results of evaluation and it is

extremely important for parents to sit down with their children and review the report card

together.

The report card presents two forms of marks. The letter grade represents the student’s

academic achievement in a subject while the check mark system represents a student’s effort,

attitude, and aptitude for a given element within the subject. For further detail about the

report card refer to the parent’s guides to the report cards. The parents may keep the report

card, but must sign the envelope and send it back to school.

We believe that children make the best progress when home and school work together. We

encourage you to share your comments and observations with your child’s teacher. We seek

your active and prayerful support in our work here at SCCS.

Parent-Teacher Conferences December (All Parents) – First Week March (By Request) – End of the Month

Letters are sent home to inform parents of exact interview times. Parent-teacher interviews are

great times for both the teacher and the parent to learn more about each child and to celebrate

achievements and to make plans for improved learning. Any time you have concerns, however,

please contact the teacher involved.

Test Envelopes

Teachers will also regularly send student work home for parents to look over so that they are

aware of what is being learned in class and as a more regular update on student progress.

Conflict Resolution Procedure for Parents at SCCS

...the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate,

submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 (NIV)

One of the benefits of being part of a school community which is committed to Christ are the

shared core values between parents and school about the high moral standards and teaching

methods used in the education of students. Although we strive to live following the example of

Jesus Christ, conflict may arise between people within the school community (i.e. student and

teacher, teacher and parent). As a unified body under God, our shared values should provide the

basis for conflict resolution in the SCCS community. We are urged to respect authority


relationships (1 Thessalonians 5:12–13, Romans 13:1, 7, and Ephesians 6:7–8) and called to

respect each other out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 4).

In order to resolve conflict in a Christ-like manner, the following steps are to be used to ensure

actions by those in conflict are Biblically sound.

1. Try to get the whole picture. James 1:19 states, “ ...Everyone should be quick to

listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about

the righteous life that God desires.” As you’re attempting to discern the facts, consider

the possibility of misperception or short-sightedness in one’s account of an event.

Avoid assumptions, hasty conclusions, and impulsive actions. Proverbs 25:28, “Like a

city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” Prayerfully

consider your next steps. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, ... and it will

be given to him.” James 1:5.

2. Speak directly to the person(s) involved. Matthew 18:15 affirms this by stating, “If

your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you.

If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.” If the conflict originates in the

classroom, please speak with the teacher about your concern. The teacher will

document the concern and resolution.

3. The Bible speaks very clearly against gossip and speaking to inappropriate people.

The community-at-large should not be involved in your personal grievance. Ephesians

4:29 states, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what

is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who

listen.”

4. Speak with the principal about your concern. If you are dissatisfied with the

teacher’s response to your concern, raise the subject with the principal. If possible,

please notify the teacher of your decision to do so. The principal will also consult

with the teacher and may choose to call a conference with all parties involved to

facilitate a resolution. “All of you agree with one another so that there may be no

divisions among you and that you may be perfectly untied in mind and thought.” 1

Corinthians 1:10b. The principal will document the concern and resolution.

We earnestly hope and pray that few issues will need to go beyond step 2, as noted above. We

believe that if we follow Christ’s example of kindness, humility, and love, and surrender our

conflicts to God, He will lead us to a resolution.

Christ’s life was marked by love; similarly, as Christ’s followers, we are called to a life of love.

Ephesians 5:1-2 states, “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life

of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us”.

OACS Appendix

© OACS 2004 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 14 APPENDIX

1: The Parent as Advocate

APPENDIX 1: The Parent as Advocate

1. Principles

a. Christian schools are based on the premise that the relationship between home and school must

be a close one based on mutual trust. Christian parents have a high view of their calling as

parents and are therefore involved in all aspects of their child’s education and schooling. This is

good and necessary.

b. A child’s best advocate is an informed parent. There is no one who can do a better job

standing up for a child in need of special care than a concerned parent. This is also the

duty God has given to the parent.

c. Schools should help parents be good and responsible advocates for their children.

2. What is an advocate?

a. The parent is called to be an advocate for his or her children in the meaning that an

advocate is “a person who presents a case for, or speaks on behalf of, another.”

b. A child’s best advocate is an informed and assertive parent.

The parent is informed about:

the authority relationships in the school;

the policies and procedures that apply; and

the facts of the case that are the matter of concern.

A parent is neither passive, nor aggressive, but assertive:

An assertive advocate explains the right outcome and actively employs the right

skills to get to the desired result.

3. Cautions

a. There can be tension when there is a concern that a parent has about the treatment of

their child. The school should recognize this and help the parents to be good and

responsible advocates in appropriate ways.

b. A parent may not tell a teacher how to teach their child. The teacher is responsible to

the principal and school board, not to an individual parent or family.

c. A parent must act in the role of a parent, not in any other role he or she may hold in the

school or society. A parent who is a board or committee member may not use these roles

to be an advocate for his or her own child.

d. Board and committee positions are trust responsibilities undertaken on behalf of the

entire school society. The reputation of the school and of Christian education should

not be held hostage to a personal preference.

All involved in Christian school societies should separate their personal

preferences as parents from the best interest of the school as a whole.

Therefore, parents should not abuse a position on the board or a committee to push

their own personal views of education for the benefit of their own children.


4. Rights and Responsibilities of the Parent as an Advocate

a. Rights. The school recognizes that a parent has the following rights as an advocate for a

child.

Parents have the right and the duty to be advocates for their child. This is their

responsibility from God to their child.

The school recognizes parents’ right and duty to be an advocate for their child.

The school will deal with any concerns parents have about the treatment of their

child.

b. Responsibilities. The school will advise parents that they have the following

responsibilities as an advocate for their child.

They must act only as a parent would. They must not use their position as a

board or committee member, or any other official position they may have in

the school or society, to advocate for their child. They should become informed about any matters that relate to their concerns about

their child.

They must respect the teacher and principal and their authority. They must recognize

that the teacher is not responsible to the parent but to the principal and the board.

They must use only appropriate means to further the interests of their child.

They must be polite and courteous at all times.

They may use effective means to be a good advocate, including the following:

Know their child’s rights and responsibilities.

Know who the decision-makers are.

Ask questions until they get an answer.

Keep a complete record of all communications about their child, knowing

who said what when and why.

Ensure that they know the school’s plan for their child, including the goals,

objectives, and activities.

Be persistent in advocating for their child.

General School Information

School Calendar

The SCCS school calendar will be e-mailed to all families in early September and

uploaded to the website at the same time. Please place the important dates from this

calendar in your home.

Instructional Day

8:25 a.m. Classes begin

10:10 a.m. First nutrition break and recess

10:35 a.m. Classes

12:15 p.m. Second nutrition break and recess

12:55 p.m. Recess

3:10 p.m. Dismissal

Students are expected to bring a lunch and snacks to school which will be stored in the

classroom with the student’s belongings. Please note that we are a peanut sensitive school;

please refrain from sending food to school which contains or may contain peanuts. Thank you.

Kindergarten Schedule:

The Junior Kindergarten program is offered full days on Mondays and Wednesdays.

The Senior Kindergarten program is offered full days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Student Code of Conduct

As a Christian School Community, our standards for personal conduct both in and out of the

classroom should strive for excellence; 1 Corinthians 10:31 states, “Whatever you do, do it all for

the glory of God.” At SCCS, we expect that our students will display Christian qualities in their

attitude towards others and strive for excellence in their actions. The following school guidelines

will contribute to a pleasant and safe learning environment in which we can build each other up

for God’s kingdom work:

Students WILL:

participate in and show reverence during all devotional activities;

show respect for all adults at school;


obey all teachers at the school or at a school function;

treat each other as fellow image bearers of God;

only handle school equipment with the teacher’s permission;

treat school property with respect and care;

take care to walk in the hallways;

enter and exit the school without pushing or shoving;

remove their outside footwear when they enter the building;

take care to lower their voices when they are in the halls;

and MUST stay on the property of the school at all times and within the boundaries;

receive permission before the retrieving a ball outside of the boundaries;

report all injuries immediately to a staff member;

dispose of all garbage properly; and

line up promptly after hearing the bell at recess times.

Students will NOT:

take the Lord’s name in vain;

use inappropriate language or language that hurts others;

use their hands in aggressive or mean-spirited ways; and

work contrary to the mission and vision of the school.

Discipline Policy

At SCCS, we believe the key to proper discipline is restoration of relationship and working

toward future discipleship. When a student’s conduct warrants disciplinary action, it is the desire

of the school administration and staff to work toward healing and work with the student to avoid

repeat offenses. The following guidelines, taken from policy #604, Discipline, Suspensions, and

Expulsions, will direct discipline at SCCS:

1. The classroom teacher should handle the majority of school infractions promptly.

Punishment related to student offenses should involve activity that is productive to the

school environment, such as cleaning up garbage outside.

2. Repeat offenses require teacher contact with the student’s parent(s) for discussion.

3. Major offenses, such as fighting, disrespect of teachers, bullying, destruction of property, or willfully working against the mission of our Christian school, require the involvement

of the principal and the parent(s). Restoration is to be the goal, but repeated or severe offenses will be dealt with promptly and may result in school suspensions. (An in-school suspension involves the student spending the day in school, but removed from their

regular classroom. Assignments related to regular classroom activity are to be provided to the student by the classroom teacher.)

4. When the administration and the board agree that a student’s repeated violation of the SCCS Student Code of Conduct will interfere with quality, Christ-centred learning of

other students, the student will be expelled from the school.

5. Intentional or careless behaviour, resulting in broken or damaged equipment and/or property, will result in incurred costs being charged to the student responsible and their

parents.

Dress Code

As a Christian School community, what we wear should be reflective of our desire to be Christ-

like in all aspects of living. To ensure the connection between our hearts and outward

appearance, parental cooperation is encouraged to ensure that our students are dressed in an

appropriate manner at SCCS.

Clothing should:

1. Be appropriate for the weather and activity.

2. Be modest, in that it does not call attention to the body. This call for modesty disallows:

shirts that are low-cut, strapless, have spaghetti straps, or tops that show the

student’s midriff, halter tops;

shorts or skirts that are too short. Skirts must come down to just above knee and

shorts must have an inseam longer than 5";

shorts must be mid-thigh in length and skirts must be at least 2" from the knee

when sitting down;

excessively tight clothing; and

clothing which does not properly cover undergarments.

3. Be in good taste. All clothing that is worn at SCCS should avoid messages,

advertisements, suggestive slogans, objectionable logos, or promote groups that are

contrary to the message of Christ. Wearing a hat, hood or toque is not permitted in the

school building (except on designated hat days).

If a student’s clothing is determined to be inappropriate, the student will:

Be given appropriate clothing to wear; or

Be asked to cover the offending message; or

Have parents called, requesting that appropriate clothing delivered to the school.

Homework Guidelines

Over the years, the word homework has been associated with many negative thoughts and

feelings. Students would rather play or watch T.V. after school. Many students are busy in at

least one after-school program during the week. Parents are very busy themselves and they

don’t always want to get after their children to finish their homework at the end of the day.

While all of the above points are valid, homework still has an important role to play in our

school community’s life. In order for homework to be a more positive experience it should not

be given out indiscriminately. It would also be helpful if parents and teachers were guided by

the following four points which give a rationale for student homework.

Re-enforcement – It is common for a student to understand something new right after it

was taught only to have that skill or knowledge forgotten by the next day. When a teacher

sends some work home whose goal is to re-enforce what has been learned in class we


have an example of good homework. New, unlearned material should not be sent home

because this may just cause improper learning.

Habit – Habits are often seen in a negative light and this is unfortunate. The habit of

brushing our teeth before bed or reading the Bible after you wake up are great habits. In

the same way regular time at home doing homework establishes good habits in students.

When these habits are built upon early in life a student has an easier time adjusting to the

amount of homework required in later grades.

Size of the Curriculum – As more and more material has been added to the curriculum

it has become increasingly difficult to cover everything that needs to be learned by

students. The school day is simply too short. As a result, homework helps students to

cover the necessary components of the curriculum.

Positive Parent/Child Relations – Many studies have clearly proven that when a

parent knows what their child is doing at school that child will do better at school.

Homework can be a very positive action when parents become involved and informed

with the learning that is going on at school.

With the above in mind, teachers and parents are encouraged to follow these grade specific

guidelines.

Kindergarten

Time: 10–15 minutes a day.

Activities: Parents can read to their child before bed, encourage colouring, or

reviewing some of the letters that are being learned in class. There

is also a limited amount of memory work done at this grade.

Grade 1 to Grade 2

Time: 10–20 minutes a day, four days a week.(Depending on the

amount of work that is not finished in class)

Activities: There are frequent reading booklets sent home in these grades that

should be read by the child to the parent more than once. Memory

work, spelling tests, and addition and subtraction facts are also

regularly occurring items that should be reviewed and practised at

home. Students can also start to read toward their teacher

determined Accelerated Reading goals.

Grade 3 to Grade 4

Time: 15–25 minutes a day, four days a week. (Depending on the


Activities: In these grades students will have memory work and spelling tests

almost every week. Along with this students will have to study a

little bit more for unit review tests and do frequent math fact drills

at home to speed up the amount of math work that can be finished

in class. Students should also have a regular time set aside at home

to read a book. In grade 4 students have the additional

responsibility of practicing the recorder.

Grade 5 to Grade 6



Activities: Besides the regular memory work, spelling tests, unit tests, and

reading that students should be doing at home, students in grade 5

and 6 will start to see regular amounts of math homework being

sent home in order complete all of the assignments. Projects

become a little larger at this grade level and time is given in class

but some time will likely be needed at home in order to get

everything finished.

Grade 7 and Grade 8



Activities: Much of what is true for grade 5 and 6 remains true but grade 7

and 8 students need to realize that the number of subjects,

teachers, and material covered increases in these grades. The

work load required does become greater and part of this is in

anticipation of the amount of homework that will be required of

the students when they enter high school. The student who gets

much of their work done at school should still expect some

homework and parents are strongly encouraged to ensure that

their child is working at some school work for the

recommended length of time.

Telephone Use

Students are discouraged from using the school phone other than for emergency or

necessary calls. We request your co-operation in this matter.

Students may not call home to ask for forgotten skates, lunches, hockey equipment,

instruments, homework, projects, etc.

Parents who wish to discuss any matter with teachers on the phone are encouraged to get

in touch with the teacher before 8:25 a.m. or between 3:25 and 3:50 p.m.

Early Dismissal A student who is to leave the school earlier than the regular dismissal time is required to have

a note from their parent or guardian. The school is hesitant about dismissing students by

telephone requests. Parents picking up students are asked to report to the office. The secretary

will then contact the classroom to inform that teacher that you are here to pick up your child.

This policy has been established to ensure your child’s safety and welfare and this will also

cause less disruption for the class.


Student Absenteeism When a student is absent, parents/guardians are expected to contact the school by telephone or

note. All students are responsible for “catching up” on work missed during their absence.

Encourage your child to contact their teacher for assignments that were missed. A home study

procedure is in progress and will be made available once completed.

Student Vacation Guidelines Forms are available at the office. They must be filled in when taking students away from school

time for holidays for an extended period of time. Parents are encouraged to plan holidays around

the normal vacation time periods throughout the school year.

School Supplies The school supplies all exercise books and textbooks. The parents or guardian shall

provide the following materials for each grade level:

K – 4: pencils, rulers, and erasers are supplied by the school.

Gr. 5–8 students supply their own pencils, pens, rulers, and erasers.

Gr. 6–8 begin to use binders for some subjects. They will supply their own

binders, paper, calculator, and geometry set.

School Pictures Class pictures usually are taken in early September. There is no obligation on parents to

purchase any pictures, but each child will receive a class picture at no charge. Graduation

pictures will be taken in May.

Lost and Found Lost and found articles will be placed in a bin in the hallway. We have found that many

students leave clothes at school when they change for phys. ed. or when the weather gets

warmer during the day. Please check with your child to make sure they are bringing their extra

clothing home with them. Any unclaimed articles at the end of the school year will be donated.

School Trips Parents will be notified well ahead of scheduled class trips about the time, location, and cost of

the trip. Busses will be used for all classes with students under the age of eight and any trips

where it is impractical to have volunteer drivers.

Chaperones are usually required but there is usually a limit to the number of chaperones

needed per trip. The teacher in charge will determine who will be coming on a first contact

first come basis or by way of a draw. It should be noted that chaperones are not to take any

other children with them on the class trip.

Money and Valuables at School Students are discouraged from bringing money to school unless it is needed for specific

purposes such as school trips, fund-raising sales, or book clubs. With the recent change in our

culture to more people owning personal electronics like iPods and cell phones it is important to

remember the school’s policies regarding the use of these devices. The school is also not

responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal electronics.

Inside Footwear All students are required to have an extra pair of shoes for indoor wear. Students are not allowed

to wear outside shoes inside the school. We request your co-operation in providing your child

with indoor shoes with non-scuffing soles that can also be used for phys. ed.

Student Health Each year a health concerns list is compiled to make the staff aware of any students in the school

with any type of physical or medical limitations. This information is vital. It allows the teachers

to accommodate students within the classroom setting and makes us aware of any health

problems a student may have. If your child has any health concerns, please contact the office in

September or at any time during the year when a new concern arises so that we can update our

records and share this information with the appropriate staff.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit provides hearing, dental, and vision screening during the

school year some of the primary grades, along with a comprehensive immunization program for

all students in Middlesex County of which the school nurse has varying degrees of involvement.

A. Immunizations

The Immunization status program gives parents the opportunity to update their

child’s immunization status by receiving the required immunization shots if

you so desire.

B. Head Lice

All of our students are checked for head lice during the year by a group of parent

volunteers. Any student who is found to have head lice will need to be picked up from

school and begin the process of delousing. A hand out will be provided.

C. Illness

Parents are encouraged to keep their children at home when they appear to be ill.

When students become ill at school, parents will be contacted. Emergency numbers

will be used if parents cannot be reached.

D. Medication

For safety reasons, students should not leave any medication in their desks or back pack.

All medication should be left with the secretary in the front office. All prescribed

medication must be delivered to the front office by a parent. The school is not permitted

to administer medication without proper notification from parents.

E. Injuries

Students should report all injuries to the teachers on duty or the office so that proper

first aid can be administered, insurance claims can be validated, and future accidents

can be prevented. General policy requires staff to notify the office for the proper paper

work to be followed. Parents will be contacted if the injury is deemed serious enough.


F. Student Information Sheet

By September of each year, or earlier, parents will receive a Student Information Form.

Please read it over and fill in the required information. We require an emergency phone

number in case of an emergency. It will also give your child permission to participate

in extra-curricular activities, field trips, and intramural sports. You will be notified

throughout the year when special events take place, but will not be required to send in

signed forms for each separate event.

Student Services & Activities

Intramurals Student participation is encouraged in Intramural sports activities at SCCS. Presently we offer:

1. floor hockey

2. soccer

3. volleyball

4. mini-sticks

School Sports Students participate in a number of sports with Thames Valley District School Board and the

Woodstock District Christian School Association. Please refer to the school website, www.sccs.ca for information about the scheduling of these events and student eligibility.

Throughout the year, SCCS participates in the following sports activities:

1. Badminton

2. Basketball

3. Cross Country

4. Hockey

5. Soccer

6. Track and Field

7. Volleyball

Activities

Students at SCCS have many different activities to choose to participate in. Please refer to the

school website, www.sccs.ca, for more information about the following activities:

Battle of the Books

Chamber Choir

Grandparents & Grand Friends Day

Food Drive

Servant Hearts in the Classroom

Musicals

Pedal for Hope

Praise Team

Ready, Set, School

Strathroy-Caradoc Christmas Parade

Terry Fox

http://www.sccs.ca/

http://www.sccs.ca/

Touch-a-Truck

Graduation

Awards At the end of grade 8 there are a number of awards handed out to the students of our graduating

class. Some of the awards are handed out at the graduation dinner and some will be handed out

at the evening graduation ceremony. They are as follows:

Honour Student – Presented to the student that achieves the highest academic

average in all subjects over the whole year.

Bible Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in this subject.

English Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in

this subject.

History Award – Presented to the male and female student with a high average and

interest in this subject.

General Proficiency Award – Presented to the male and female student with the

highest overall average.

Citizenship Award – Presented to the male and female student who use their gifts to lead

positively and create a more positive school.

Athletic Award – Presented to the male and female student athletic ability and

positive team leadership skills.

Most Improved Students Award – Presented to the student who has improved the

most over the school year. Improvement may involve student attitude, grades, or a

combination of the two.

French Award - Presented to the student with a high average and interest in this subject.

Geography Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in

this subject.

Science Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in this subject.

Perseverance Award – Presented to a hard-working student, one who uses their God-

given ability to their best.

Music Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in this subject.

Art Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in this subject.

Math Award – Presented to the student with a high average and interest in this subject.

Christian Service Award – This award is given to the SCCS graduate who best

exemplifies characteristics of service, diligence, honesty, integrity, skill and hard work.

Discipleship Award – This award is given to the SCCS graduate who best exemplifies

an appreciation for people, willingness to stand up for their faith, sensitivity to the

oppressed and a strong desire to see justice.


How to Get Involved

Volunteer Presently the school has a number of volunteers. Volunteers help individual teachers,

particularly at the primary level, and assist in the Resource Room on designated days. If you are

interested in becoming a volunteer at SCCS, please call the school office at 519-245-1934.

2014-2015 SCCS Parent Handbook

Documents

Transcript of 2014-2015 SCCS Parent Handbook