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SCHOOL ANTHEM
As we look to God to show us the way,
Please help us learn the truth we pray;
We seek wisdom in all we do and say,
We seek your guidance as we work and play;
Oh Lord be the centre of our school always
As we seek knowledge, truth and understanding
Chorus
Centre for knowledge,
Centre for truth,
We raise our anthems high;
Integrity and honesty,
Our virtues we proclaim,
At Porter’s Centre,
Centre for knowledge
We diligently seek to learn the truth,
We must be persistent while we’re in our youth;
Lord open our eyes and minds to receive
All we will learn and come to believe,
May you be the one our teacher be,
As we seek knowledge, truth and understanding.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
PCFK’S primary purpose is to provide a Christian
education for its students. The Centre desires to see
each child reach his/her full potential spiritually,
emotionally, physically and academically. We
operate as an extension of the home. We believe in
working closely with the home to train the ‘whole’
child.
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Porter Centre bases its operating policies upon the
following principles:
1. Proverbs 22:6 – Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
2. Education should provide individualized instruction and interaction by maintaining a low student teacher ratio.
3. Education should motivate and challenge students to achieve their highest potential.
4. Education stimulates creative and active minds, awakens a desire to learn, strengthens the ability to communicate and teaches critical thinking.
5. Education is a lifelong process of intellectual, ethical and physical growth.
6. Education enables children to acquire knowledge and values needed to become successful members of the workforce and fulfilled individuals within society.
7. Education is a shared responsibility of the school community consisting of parents, students and teachers.
8. Educational practices should be based on current and well-informed research.
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PCFK CHARACTER STATEMENT Porter Centre for Knowledge perceives character to be the complex set of traits that determine a person’s moral and ethical actions; it is a personal commitment to all that is good. This commitment should be displayed at all times. We have identified, and strive to instill in our students, the following elements of good character that we believe are central to life: CHRISTIANITY Porter Centre for Knowledge is a Christian school, grounded firstly in the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord. We therefore expect the associated Christian qualities and adherence to the Christian lifestyle to be demonstrated. DEDICATION We expect students to be committed to their responsibilities and duties, to perform them enthusiastically, and to the best of their ability. RESPECT Students must treat others, and themselves, with dignity. We expect our students to display a courteous regard for the feelings of others and to display an understanding that all human life is equally valuable. This should lead to an acceptance of differences within the community. TRUST - Our students should embody the WORTHINESS characteristics of honesty and reliability. They should be loyal in word and deed. RESPONSIBILITY This includes fulfilling our obligations to each other, to the school and our country. This often requires perseverance, restraint, discipline and leadership. CARING Students must develop a sense of compassion, showing true understanding of, and
sympathy for, the conditions and needs of others. They must be kind, considerate, forgiving and helpful. CITIZENSHIP We believe patriotism to be a pillar of character education. Students should develop an appreciation for, and honour, national symbols. They should also begin to develop an understanding of civic responsibility. GOOD MANNERS Good manners and courtesy are important characteristics of an educated individual. These should be displayed daily in the speech and deportment of the entire school body.
PRINCIPLES OF CHARACTER:
• Your character is defined by what you do, not what you say or believe. • Every choice you make helps define the kind of person you are choosing to be. • Good character requires doing the right thing, even when it is costly or risky. • You don't have to take the worst behavior of others as a standard for yourself. You can choose to be better than that. • What you do matters, and one person can make a big difference. • The payoff for having good character is that it makes you a better person and it makes the world a better place.
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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
Welcome to Porter Centre for Knowledge, a
school community of 135 students which prides
itself in having an excellent family atmosphere.
Our school was founded in 1999 as a home
school with three families. Through the years
God has blessed our effort in working closely
with each family to develop rounded students.
We recognize the importance of working as
partners with parents to ensure a positive and
successful school experience. Communication
of goals and progress is a priority.
We are a pre K-6 school with a maximum group
compliment of 15 students per class. With such
ideal teacher/student ratio, students are
guaranteed greater individual attention. This also
allows the teachers the benefit of knowing their
students holistically.
Character development is fundamental, and as
such, there is a strong emphasis on Christian
education. We use the Abeka as our core
curriculum. A variety of opportunities for
learning is available through Music, Character
Development, Foreign Language, Art and
Physical Education.
At PCFK academics are important to us, but it is
not chief. We believe our most important goal
is to produce individuals of good character who
display a passion for knowledge and an
appreciation of their civic responsibilities, along
with a humanitarian spirit. Martin Luther said it
most brilliantly in his 1948 speech at Morehouse
College when he said, “Intelligence and
character is the true meaning of education.” We
at PCFK understand that to mean that when we
develop in our students, the traits
aforementioned, good academics will come as a
matter of course. That is why we have spent a
great deal of time crafting our Statement on
Character, which you will read later in this
handbook.
We have a dedicated staff of teachers who are
highly qualified and eager to participate in the
development of your children.
Welcome and thank you for choosing PCFK. We
look forward to a mutually rewarding
relationship.
Barbara Kerr-Thompson
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ADMISSION POLICY
Based on the rigours of the curriculum pursued, the
school is best suited for average and above-average
students. Admission is based upon
recommendations from staff, parents or other close
associates of the Centre. Referrals from known
educational psychologists are also considered,
depending on the academic potential of the student.
At the discretion of the Principal, students with mild
learning difficulties (which can be addressed
through minimal additional support) may be
accepted. Students with significant learning or
developmental difficulties cannot be admitted, as
the Centre does not possess the resources to
adequately assist these children. (Students who are
admitted, but who are later assessed as having
serious learning challenges beyond the scope of the
Centre, will be recommended to transfer to an
institution that can better facilitate their
development).
Each prospective student will be tested to
determine his/her placement. The Centre reserves
the right to place students according to their ability,
and not on the basis of age.
Promotion to higher grades is not automatic, but is
performance-based.
REQUIREMENTS
On the day of the interview, parents should submit:
a. a recent copy of report/assessment of student
b. immunization card
c. birth certificate d. a recent passport size photograph
Parents must give clear reasons for choosing PCFK.
A $1,000.00 registration fee must be paid at the
time of registration and is non refundable.
Upon acceptance, new student’s fees become
payable immediately. The space is not guaranteed
until the payment is received by the Centre.
AGE:
K2 : must be two (2) years old by October 31 of
the current school year
K3 : must be three (3) years old by October 31
of the current school year
K4 : must be four (4) years old by October 31 of
the current school year
K5 : must be five (5) years old by October 31 of
the current school year
Gr. One :must be six (6) years old by October 31 of
the current school year.
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FINANCIAL POLICY
TUITION
Tuition fees become due one week before the first
school day of the term (with the exception of new
students, whose fees become payable upon
acceptance). Fees are to be paid to the Centre’s
account using the voucher provided (this is normally
included with the end-of-term report from the
previous term). Bank vouchers can be obtained
from the office.
The Centre reserves the right to withdraw its
services for any balance that remains unpaid after
the first two weeks of any term.
Students who have attended school one day or
more will NOT be refunded tuition fees.
Regardless of the time of acceptance, full tuition
fees are payable. (fees NOT prorated)
The Centre accepts personal cheques for payments
of non-tuition expenses at the office. There will be a
$500.00 charge on all returned cheques. If one
cheque is returned, the account will be strictly on a
cash basis.
CAPITAL FUND
Upon confirmed acceptance, all new families are
required to pay a one-time fee of Fifteen Thousand
Dollars ($15 000.00) to this Fund. This development
fund has been instituted to assist the Centre in its
continued improvement.
ACADEMIC POLICY
The school uses the ABEKA as its core curriculum for
all subjects, except Social Studies, where the local
curriculum is used.
The ABEKA curriculum is a Christian based
curriculum with a traditional approach to learning.
It lays basic foundations for academics, and builds
on it throughout the grades. There is a logical and
orderly way in which all academics is introduced.
Much emphasis is placed on reading, based on the
belief that children are what they read. As such, the
curriculum uses Christian character-building reading
materials from the very beginning. Phonics is
employed as the most logical, orderly way to
introduce reading to children.
Constant review is built in, which allows students
multiple opportunities to learn the concepts at work.
REPORTS Students receive three official reports per year (December, March and June), on which are placed an effort grade, an achievement grade, the final examination score (upper school only) and the teacher’s comment. The final achievement grade is comprised of 50% class work, class tests, homework, etc. and 50% final exam score. A mini-report is also issued every half-term. In the second term, a profile of the student (which replaces the report for that term) is presented to the parents, during a conference, at which time the parent and teacher will devise and agree on a strategic plan to boost areas of weakness and enrich areas of strength. Upon implementation, both
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parties must hold to the strategy while observing whether or not improvement is occurring. The Centre will issue an official report once, after which copy reports will incur a cost of $200.00. GRADING SYSTEM Grades and scores are as follows:
Grade Percentage Range
A + 97% - 100%
A 93% - 96%
A - 90% - 92%
B + 87% - 89%
B 83% - 86%
B - 80% - 82%
C + 77% - 79%
C 73% - 76%
C- 70% - 72%
D + 67% - 69%
D 63% - 66%
D - 60% - 62%
F below 60%
Students in the YELLOW zone are considered to be operating at an average level. These students will be required to attend free help classes (either in the mornings 7:00 – 7:30a.m. or in the afternoons 2:30 – 3:00p.m.) to improve their performance. Students in the ORANGE and RED zones are operating below average. If after one term of help classes, other interventions, and parent/teacher consultations, there is not sufficient upward movement, the student will be recommended for outside assessment. The assessment will then guide the further steps to be taken. Students who are in the ORANGE and RED zones (and who have not been assessed as having severe
learning difficulties) will be worked with in a systematic way for one academic year. During this year, there is be a monthly parent/teacher conference to continuously monitor progress, and re-calibrate strategy. If the student still cannot achieve levels above these zones, then it will be the recommendation of the Centre that the student transfers to an institution with curriculum and facilities better suited to his/her needs. KEY
Inc Incomplete
O Outstanding
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
Im Improving
N Needs improvement
I Works independently
TG Needs some teacher guidance
DS Direct and frequent teacher support
NC Not currently independent
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHOOL HOURS Kindergarten (2-5 year olds) - 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Elementary (grades 1-6) - 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
ARRIVAL
Students are not allowed (unaccompanied) on
campus before 7:00 a.m. Supervision begins at 7: 00
a.m.
Students should proceed to the classroom
unaccompanied by their parents. Elementary
students arriving after the start of school should
wait at the designated point until they are allowed
in.
Once inside, the student should go to the office with
a note from the parents stating the reason for
tardiness, before being allowed to go to the
classroom. Late students will not be allowed in class
until the end of the first session.
DISMISSAL / PICKUP AUTHORIZATION
Students should be picked up promptly at the end of
the school. Ideally, students should be picked up by
3:00p.m.: teachers are officially off-duty beyond
that time. No student should be on the school
grounds later than 3:45p.m, with the exception of
extended school days, and where parents have
made prior arrangements with teachers. If a
student is not picked up by 3:45p.m., the student
will be taken to Kiddies & Early Childhood
Development Centre, 29 Windsor Avenue, Kingston
5 to await pickup. This will be at the parent’s
expense.
The school will NOT release students to
unauthorized persons. Please ensure that the office
has information regarding persons who are allowed
to pick up your child. If parents are divorced or
separated and one parent is NOT allowed to see or
pick up the child, we MUST have on file a certified
copy of the court order of final judgment.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of a hurricane or stormy conditions, or
any other phenomena considered dangerous, PCFK
will close school until normality returns. Parents will
be notified either by telephone or the media.
During the normal rainy season all students are
expected to turn up for school.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCFK desires to maintain a healthy school
environment. The term communicable disease shall
mean an illness which arises as a result of a specific
infectious agent which may be transmitted either
directly or indirectly by a susceptible host or
infected person or animal to other persons. Any
member of the school body having a disease which
is reasonably suspected to be a communicable
disease shall be temporarily excused from school
during the period of crisis. Upon return to school
such persons should bring along evidence from a
medical doctor verifying that the period of
communicability has passed.
Communicable diseases include, but are not limited
to:
Dengue
Measles
Mumps
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Pink Eye
Ring Worm/any other contagious skin
rashes
Small Pox
Typhoid Fever
Influenza
UNIFORM POLICY
GIRLS
- Skirt or skort (navy blue or khaki)
- Blouse (white, or pastel shades of yellow,
blue or beige)
BOYS - Tailored shorts or pants (navy blue or khaki)
- Blouse (white, or pastel shades of yellow,
blue or beige)
SHOES/SOCKS
- Black or brown shoes, with navy blue or
brown crew socks. Ankle socks are not
allowed.
CREST
- The crest should be worn on all school shirts
(including polo shirts) and should be sewn
on the left pocket.
P.E. GEAR
- P.E. gear must be bought from the Centre.
Students are required to wear the correct
gear on all P.E. days. P.E. gear must only be
worn on the day a student has P.E.
DRESS-DOWN FRIDAYS
- Students are allowed to dress down on
Fridays. Jeans pants or skirts (regular length
applies) can be worn, along with plain polo
shirts (with the school crest sewn on).
Students are not allowed to wear flip-flops
or strapless shoes.
If a student arrives at school out of uniform, a
written note must accompany the student,
otherwise, the student will be sent home.
GROOMING
Hairstyles must be well-groomed and appropriate at
all times. The Centre does not permit designs cut
into hair, or hairstyles associated with trendy fads
(mohawks, etc.).
BOYS
Boys are expected to have their hair neatly trimmed,
and where applicable, hair should be cut above the
eyebrow, trimmed neatly on the sides, as well as off
the ears, and not be touching the collar.
GIRLS
Shoulder length or longer hair must be tied back.
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
The Centre employs a number of measures to deal with errant behaviour. The following list, though not all-inclusive, outlines some of the measures currently in use: CONFERENCES Certain offences/infractions may warrant conferences with the teacher, parents and the Principal. The aim of these conferences is generally to find solutions, and to assist the student in displaying behaviour in line with the Centre’s code of conduct.
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DETENTION Violations of minor school rules and regulations may result in detention. Detention is served on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. A student is expected to serve detention on the Wednesday immediately following the issuing of the notice of detention. Three (3) detentions in one term will lead to an automatic one (1) day suspension. IN-HOUSE SUSPENSION Students on in-house suspension will be required to attend school, but will not attend regular classes. The student will spend the day completing tasks/assignments in a designated room. After one in-house suspension is given, another offence will warrant immediate suspension. SUSPENSION Students may be suspended at the discretion of the Principal. Fighting incurs automatic suspension. EXPULSION In cases where students display extremely harmful or disruptive behaviour, The Centre will advise parents to permanently remove the student from the Centre.
SAFETY POLICY
The safety of the students and staff at PCFK are of vital importance. The Centre’s safety program includes monthly fire and earthquake drills, periodic assessments of the safety protocol, and our accident insurance program.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE All students and staff are covered by an Accident Insurance Policy provided by Sagicor. Students are covered whilst on the school premises and participating in or being transported to a school-sponsored activity under the direct supervision of a proper authority. FIRE DRILLS A fire drill is signalled by three sharp whistle blows. Students should immediately evacuate through their own doors using the established fire routes. Periodically, the students are reminded of the fire routes each class should take. EARTHQUAKE DRILLS An earthquake drill is signalled by three long whistle blows in a continuous cycle. The students should immediately:
TAKE COVER under desks or tables
FACE AWAY from windows
ASSUME ‘CRASH’ POSITION on knees, head down, hands clasped on back of neck or head covered with book
COUNT ALOUD TO 60 – earthquakes rarely last longer than sixty seconds and counting is calming.
The teacher should issue the order to take cover, also take cover for sixty seconds, then review evacuation procedures.
COMMUNICATION
GENERAL MEETING The Centre will convene a general meeting at least once per term to discuss matters of school-wide importance. The date of the meeting will be communicated to parents at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting. Parents may request from the
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office a copy of the agenda and the minutes of the last meeting. TERM CALENDAR At the beginning of each term, the Centre will make available to parents a calendar highlighting important events for the term. TEACHERS’ OPEN-HOUSE DAY This is the first formal meeting between parents and teachers. At this meeting, parents are addressed on general school policies and the curriculum content for that grade. PARENT MORNING/EVENING Parents are given the opportunity to view the teaching procedures as teachers demonstrate with students the various teaching techniques used. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES With its small teacher – pupil ratio, the Centre aims to provide quality individualized attention to each student. To this end, the parent-teacher conference is an important method of communicating about a student’s progress, needs and behavior. Individual conferences are calendared events. If a parent cannot attend at the scheduled time, the teacher should be notified and a new date arranged. A parent may also request a conference with a teacher should he/she find it necessary. Instructional time is precious; parents should not interrupt a teacher during class time to discuss any issue. If a teacher is available outside of class time, she may facilitate a meeting, otherwise, an appointment must be made if there is a need to speak with a teacher. WEBSITE The Centre’s website (www.portercentre.com) will be one of the major tools for the dissemination of
general information such as calendar events, meeting notices and current news. EMAIL From time to time, teachers may email parents regarding matters pertinent to their children. Parents may also email concerns to their child’s teacher. General queries may also be sent to the Centre at [email protected]. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Each teacher produces a monthly newsletter which informs parents of upcoming events, topics being covered and to be covered, and other information specific to the class. SMS Reminders of upcoming events, and emergency information will be sent to the cell phones of parents who opt for this service. PARENT TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (PTA) Parents are encouraged to actively participate in the PTA. The PTA supports the school through the many events it hosts throughout the year. Parents may direct their concerns, suggestions and feedback to their class representative or send them directly to the PTA Executive at [email protected].
WITHDRAWALS
Parents seeking to withdraw a student should give the school a term’s notice. We ask that withdrawals that are as a result of unresolved issues with the Centre, be clearly stated in writing, to give the institution the opportunity to improve its service, and to facilitate its continued development.
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RE-ENROLLMENT
This process of re-enrollment is a yearly one. During the month of March, the Centre will send home a re-enrollment form for each student. This form is to be filled out and returned to the school to confirm your child’s attendance for the upcoming term. If the form is not returned by the first week of third term, the Centre will presume that the student is not returning; the space will therefore be made available to another student.
MEDICATION
Parents are asked to make arrangements with the office or the class teacher for students who are on medication (that must be administered at school). It is the policy of the Centre that a parent must be contacted and give consent before painkillers are administered to students.
CODE OF CONDUCT
In the interest of maintaining the core values of our school,
and allowing students to maximise their educational
opportunities, a Code of Conduct has been developed to
outline the responsibilities and expectations of the
members of the PCFK family. The demonstration of
respect for oneself and others, property, and authority is
expected.
PCFK recognizes that the majority of our students are self-
disciplined and that the corrective actions suggested by
this Code will apply only to a minority of students. We aim
to help students to learn to be cooperative, fulfilled citizens
while maintaining their own individuality. The school and
its agents will always seek to counsel students who do not
exhibit self-discipline, to ensure that the standard of
behaviour expected is clearly understood.
1. SHOW CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS AT ALL
TIMES
2. ATTENDANCE: We place a premium on attendance
for establishing the basis of quality learning and
evaluation. On the student’s return from any
absence, he/she is to bring a note of explanation to
the teacher, and arrange for missed assignments. In
case of lengthy illnesses, parents should advise the
school so that work can be provided for home study
where possible.
The school requires a daily record of students’
attendance. We will contact the
parents/guardians of any student who has not
arrived for school as a safety measure. Please
call us before we call you!
A student who must leave before 10:00a.m. is
considered absent for the day. If a student leaves
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after 10:00a.m., he is considered absent for half-
day.
Excessive unexcused absence may result in
dismissal from school.
3. PUNCTUALITY : Parents are encouraged to help
their children with punctuality. Tardiness is disruptive
to classroom procedures and will adversely affect a
student’s progress. A student who is tardy three times
in one week will not be accepted at school on the third
day. The parent will be asked to return and take the
student home. Parents may be called in for a special
meeting where excessive lateness is observed.
4. CAMPUS: Students must remain on the premises
during the school day, unless a written request from a
parent/guardian was sent and approved by the
Principal. In case of sickness, the student’s teacher
will telephone the parent/guardian if the student needs
to leave the premises.
5. LUNCH: Students may bring a packed lunch or
purchase lunch from the canteen. Lunch from
restaurants are NOT allowed to be brought in to
school.
6. SCHOOL UNIFORM: Students are expected to be
attired in clean, complete uniform ,as prescribed by
the Uniform Code, at all times when at school or at
functions where the school uniform is required.
7. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Physical Education is
compulsory; non-participation will only be allowed
upon the approval of a written excuse from a
parent/guardian. A doctor’s note is required for long-
term non-participation.
8. USE OF TELEPHONES: During school hours,
students may be permitted to use the office telephone
for emergencies only. Forgetting items, homework,
etc. are not emergencies.
9. JEWELLERY/MAKE-UP: An inexpensive watch may
be worn; girls may wear one pair of matching ear
studs or one pair of matching sleepers in the lower ear
lobe. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings or ear
studs. Make-up and fingernail polish are not allowed.
10. LYING/STEALING/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Stealing, lying, cheating, and other acts of dishonesty
may result in suspension/expulsion. Using notes or
other aids in a test, quiz or class assignment, or
copying from another student’s work, or responding in
any way to a student who is trying to copy from your
work, will result in a zero. Repeat offences may result
in suspension/expulsion.
11. FIGHTING, KICKING, SHOVING and SLAPPING:
These and any other form of physical abuse will result
in immediate suspension/expulsion. Play-fighting,
throwing of stones, sticks, etc., also constitute fighting.
12. HOMEWORK: Homework must be submitted at the
designated time. At his/her discretion, the teacher
may apply a penalty for late submisisions.
13. VANDALISM: Any property (school or another
student’s) that is vandalised must be replaced or
repaired by the student (or his/her parents/guardians).
Other relevant consequences may also be enforced.
Vandalism may also result in suspension/expulsion.
14. GUM: The possession of chewing gum on the school
premises is NOT allowed. Repeat offenders will be
severely disciplined.
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15. FOOD: There is to be no eating or drinking during
lesson time. Students are not allowed to eat in the
office.
16. DRUGS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES: The use,
possession (including empty bottles or cans) or sale of
alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, or any other controlled
substances, any paraphernalia associated with these
substances, or the misuse of any substance will result
in immediate expulsion.
17. FIRE SAFETY: The use of any flame (eg. a match,
lighter, candle, etc.) is not allowed on the premises
except under class supervision by a teacher.
18. INSOLENCE, PROFANITY, VULGARITY &
UNTRUTHS: These will not be tolerated. Students
engaging in such will be severely disciplined.
19. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Electronic equipment is
prohibited on the premises, except on special days
approved by the school. Except on approved days,
radios, tape recorders, tapes, CD players, Ipods,
gameboys, Nintendos, PSPs, etc. ARE NOT
ALLOWED. Lasers and laser pens/pointers are also
prohibited. Additionally, all cameras, camcorders, and
battery-operated toys and games should be left at
home. Any electronic equipment brought to school
may be confiscated.
20. CELLULAR TELEPHONES: Students are NOT
permitted to take cellular telephones to school. Any
cellular telephone brought to school will be taken from
the student and returned to the parent/guardian at the
end of the term. Repeated violation may result in
other disciplinary measures.
21. WEAPONS: The use or possession of any weapon,
or facsimile of a weapon will result in suspension or
expulsion.
22. EXTRAS: Water pistols, water balloons, and fireworks
of any kind will be confiscated and the student may
face disciplinary action for possessing them.
23. COMPLICITY: If you are present when any of the
school rules are being violated, you may be found
guilty of complicity, for which the punishment may be
the same as those who are directly involved. This
means that a student is responsible for what is
happening around him/her, whether or not he/she is
the main perpetrator. At the very least, a student who
witnesses deviant behaviour should notify a teacher
immediately.
24. POSTERS: No student may distribute or post any
poster, invitation or letter without the approval of the
Principal.
25. LOST & FOUND: Any items found in the school area
are to be handed in to the office. Society depends on
its members to ensure that the rightful owners of items
get lost items returned. If something is lost, please
enquire at the office; however, the school accepts no
responsibility for lost or stolen items. We urge all
students to label their belongings.
26. HARRASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION: Diversity offers
a special opportunity for students to learn and practice
understanding, tolerance and compassion. Impinging
on the well-being or violating the rights of others is
totally unacceptable. Any incident involving sexual or
emotional harassment, racial, religious, or ethnic
intolerance, physical abuse, intimidation or threats will
be dealt with as serious disciplinary matters.
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27. STUDENT COUNCIL: Elections are held each
year to choose a council of students who will lead
student activities and build school spirit. A
President, Secretary, and Treasurer will be
elected from among upper school (Grades 4 – 6)
students, and a representative from each class
(from Grade 1 to Grade 6) will be chosen to
assist.
28. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL: Visitors are
welcomed at PCFK and must begin their visit at
the office. Instructional time is valuable, and as
such, visits will be planned so that teaching is not
interrupted.
29. CLASSROOM SIT-INS: Parents are welcomed
to sit in the classroom of their child and observe.
To ensure the comfort of the parents, and also to
prevent an over-crowded room, we ask parents to
inform the school at least two (2) days in advance
of such a visit.
30. COMMON SENSE – USE IT AT ALL TIMES
THE ABOVE CODE IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. ANY
STUDENT IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE SCHOOL
RULES WILL BE DISCIPLINED AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE ADMINISTRATION. ANY CONDUCT OR
BEHAVIOUR WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE
CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES OF THE SCHOOL WILL
RESULT IN SWIFT AND APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE.
PCFK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISMISS, AT ANY
TIME, STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO MAINTAIN THE
STANDARDS EXPECTED.