Preschool through 8th
Grade
Boring,
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION:
Boring,
Telephone:
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Before/After-School Care:
Accredited with
Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist
Schools, College and Universities. Inc.
National Council for Private School Accreditation
Table of Contents
Staff............................................................................................................................................. 4
School Calendar ......................................... ............................................................................... 5
Philosophy/Mission Statement ................................................................................................... 7
Accreditation .............................................................................................................................. 8
Organization and Government ................................................................................................... 8
Responsibilities of Students ....................................................................................................... 8
Responsibilities of Parents ......................................................................................................... 8
Responsibilities of Teachers ....................................................................................................... 9
Schedule of Fees ........................................................................................................................10
Before/After School Program ....................................................................................................11
Before/After School Policy........................................................................................................12
After School Arrangements .......................................................................................................12
Admission Polices .....................................................................................................................12
Admission Procedures ...............................................................................................................13
HVJA Financial Policy ..............................................................................................................14
Scholastic Standards ..................................................................................................................15
Dress Code ................................................................................................................................16
Student Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................................................................16
Bullying Policy .........................................................................................................................17
Asbestos ....................................................................................................................................17
Attendance ................................................................................................................................18
Attitude .................................................................................................................................... 19
Bicycles .....................................................................................................................................19
Bus Regulations ........................................................................................................................19
Cumulative Records ..................................................................................................................19
Directory, Yearbook and Grading Papers .................................................................................20
Drivers .......................................................................................................................................20
Drop-off and Pick-up ................................................................................................................20
Early Dismissal .........................................................................................................................21
Electronics ................................................................................................................................21
Faculty Worship .......................................................................................................................21
Field Trips ................................................................................................................................21
Gum ..........................................................................................................................................22
Home and School Association ..................................................................................................22
Internet Acceptable Use Policy .................................................................................................22
Lost Articles ..............................................................................................................................22
Lunch ........................................................................................................................................22
Medical Emergency Procedure .................................................................................................23
Medication at School ................................................................................................................23
Music .........................................................................................................................................23
Personal Belongings ..................................................................................................................24
Pets ............................................................................................................................................24
Possession of Firearms/Weapons ..............................................................................................24
School Phone .............................................................................................................................24
School Hours .............................................................................................................................24
School Closures .....................................................................................................................24
Skateboards/Rollerblades ......................................................................................................25
Visitors ..................................................................................................................................25
Volunteers .............................................................................................................................25
What’s Happening .................................................................................................................25
Guiding Principles .................................................................................................................25
Grievance Policy ....................................................................................................................26
Interpretation and Enforcement of Regulations ....................................................................27
Changes to Student Handbook………………………………………………………….…..27
STAFF
Mrs.
Holley Bryant Principal
Mrs.
Debra Maxted Vice
Principal, Physical Education
Mr. B.J.
Christensen Jr.
High, Grades 7/8
Mrs.
Judy Denis Grades
5/6
Mrs.
Cecelia Twing Grades
3/4
Mrs.
Fran McVicker Grade
2
Mrs. Fae
Haffner Grade
2
Mrs.
Heather Fowler Grade
1
Mrs.
Tamma-Lynn McGinnis Kindergarten
Mrs.
Sarah Emery Preschool
Mrs.
Kathryn Schaffer
Music
Mr.
David Huckaby Technology
Mrs.
Mary Cooper Art
Mrs.
Glenda Jones Secretary
Mrs.
Kari Olson Treasurer
Mr.
Bruce Twing Maintenance
Director
Ms.
Rosemary Loum Librarian
Mrs. Tylene Metzker Before and After Care Director
HVJA—SCHOOL CALENDAR—2008-2009
Back to School Night K-4th
First Day of School (
No School 29
Labor Day (No School) 1
Magazine
School Pictures 10
School Open House
ITBS Testing 6-24
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (No School) 2
Field Day 3
In-service Day (No School) 10
End of First Quarter 17
Second Quarter Begins 20
Pastor Appreciation Luncheon 22
Fall Festival 26
Fall Week of Prayer 27-31
Veteran’s Day Chapel 11
Thanksgiving Vacation (No School) 26-Dec. 1
Music Program
Skate Party
(Early Dismissal) 19
End of Second Quarter 19
Christmas Vacation (No School) 22-Jan. 6
Classes Resume 7
Third Quarter Begins 7
Ski/Snowboard Program Begins 14
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ski/Snowboard Day 22
Ski/Snowboard Day 28
Ski/Snowboard Day 4
School Auction 7
Ski/Snowboard Day 11
President’s Day (No School) 16
Special Person’s Day 20
Open House/Curriculum Fair 5
Friendship Basketball Tournament 8-9
End of Third Quarter (
Spring Break (No School) 23-27
4th Quarter Begins 30
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (No School) 1
Spring Week of Prayer 6-10
Teacher
Inservice (No School) 20
Round-Up Day 21
Choir Festival Grades 7-8 23
Jr. High Career Day 29
Jr. High Banquet 30
Teacher Appreciation Week 4-8
Memorial Day
Spring Music Program 28
Palette to Palate Art Show 4
Field Day 5
8th Grade Graduation 9
Last Day of School/End of Fourth Quarter (
The staff believe that effective learning can be
accomplished only through the combined efforts of the church, home, and the
school. Every teacher is dedicated to the task of supporting these three
institutions, which have been ordained by God. We seek the prayers and
cooperation of every parent and church member in providing an education that
will help each student to become an effective citizen of this country and a
candidate for heavenly citizenship.
We also believe that
We further believe that patrons of our school desire
and expect those who attend to follow the rules and regulations of the school
as detailed in this bulletin.
As a junior academy operating under the jurisdiction
of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,
- As our highest priority, we assist our
students in developing a saving relationship with God.
- We are committed to provide an environment
of unconditional acceptance for every student; to help each student reach his
or her full potential because he/she is uniquely created in the image of God.
- We recognize the Bible as the foundation
for our curriculum and the standard by which we attempt to govern our decisions
and activities.
- We teach Seventh-day Adventist beliefs that
are centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- We provide and nurture a safe, fun,
inclusive, quality educational environment that is developed around a balanced
curriculum.
- We thrive on innovation, excellence, and
diversity from our staff and students.
“To prepare people for a Christ-centered life.”
VISION STATEMENT
“
HVJA is
an accredited by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
and is an accredited member of the National Council for Private School
Accreditation in
HVJA is governed by a board of directors whose members are appointed by six Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Boring area. Each of these churches gives financial support to the school. These churches are:
Hood
View
The number of representatives from each church is dependent upon the church’s total membership. In addition to representatives from each church, other board members include the Principal, School Accountant, the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Educational Superintendent, a pastor from each constituent church and the Home & School Leader.
The board chairperson and vice chairperson are elected annually by the board from among these board members. Membership on the Personnel Committee and Finance Committee comes from the representatives sent by the churches to the board or from other individuals appointed from outside the board.
School Board meetings are held on a regular basis and
general sessions may be attended by guests.
Any item to be discussed at the Board meeting must first be brought to
the School Board Chair's and/or Principal's attention a week before the
meeting, so that it may be put on the agenda.
General Board minutes and a list of current Board members are available
in the office for public viewing.
Students of HVJA should be motivated by a sincere
desire for an excellent academic education in a setting of high moral
standards. Self-discipline should be the
goal of each individual student.
Field trips are an integral part of the learning
experience of HVJA. Students should
consider this a regular school day and uphold school rules and behavior
guidelines when on trips.
Responsibilities of Parents
In the formation of
character, no other influence counts so much as the influence of the home. Education, page 283.
The teachers at HVJA consider parents to be important "partners
in learning." You are the most influential people in your child's life
and the ones most interested in his/her well-being. Our work as teachers is infinitely more
effective when we have your cooperation and support. By working together, we can ensure an
excellent school year for your child.
Parents can aid their educational investment by
participating actively in the HVJA Home and School Association.
A child who is running a fever or whose condition is
contagious should be kept at home.
Meeting your financial obligations promptly enables
HVJA to operate on a sound financial basis.
Any child between the ages of 4 and 8 and between 40
& 60 lbs. is required by Oregon State Law to ride in a booster seat. Parents with children meeting these criteria
will be required to provide approved booster seats for any off campus
activities.
Any one driving on school grounds is to drive safely,
keeping a reasonable speed and watching for children. Do not leave children unattended in a running
car.
Responsibilities of Teachers
The teachers of HVJA are responsible for carrying out
the mission of the school by providing opportunities for students to develop
within a safe, Christian environment.
Teachers will work for the development of Christian
character in their students.
They will encourage high academic achievement,
motivating students through quality instruction, incentives and positive
reinforcements.
Teachers will expect all homework/class work
assignments to be completed neatly, accurately, and on time, thus enabling
teachers to evaluate the quality of student's work in a timely manner.
It is a teacher's duty to notify students and parents
of all school and classroom rules, and to enforce such rules fairly and firmly.
At all times teachers are to conduct themselves in a
professional Christian manner. When a
problem arises, teachers will first seek a resolution with the student. If the problem continues, the teacher shall
work with both student and parent.
The true teacher is not satisfied with second rate
work...It is his ambition to inspire his students with principle of truth,
obedience, honor, integrity, and purity -- principles that will make them a
positive force for the stability and uplifting of society. Education, page 29
SCHEDULE OF FEES
2006-2007
APPLICATION
FEE: Each new student
seeking enrollment at HVJA will be charged a $100 one-time, non-refundable
application processing fee. There is a
$50 reapplication fee for each returning
student when paperwork is turned in each year. Enrollment for returning students is
January-March. Open enrollment for all
students starts April 1.
ENTRANCE
FEES: (Includes workbooks, use
of textbooks, insurance, yearbook, art/science supplies, registration fee,
library fees, etc. Non-refundable once a child has attended class.)
The $50
reapplication fee can be applied toward entrance fees. If entrance fees are paid in full by June 30,
a $50 discount per family will be given.
2008-2009 Tuition
with SDA
Entrance
Fees Subsidized Rate
Kindergarten $305.00 $240.00
Grades
1-6 $460.00 $370.00
Grades
7-8 $505.00 $410.00
TUITION:
Tuition with SDA
2008-2009 Tuition Subsidized Rate
Kindergarten $305.00 $240.00
Grades
1-5 $460.00 $370.00
Grade
6 $480.00 $390.00
Grade
7-8 $505.00 $410.00
(2% discount on all registration fees and
tuition if paid by cash or check)
MUSIC: Band and/or Choir Included in Tuition
Piano/Instrument
Lessons Prices set by teachers
Instrument
Rental $12.00 to
28.00 per month (varies by instrument)
Milk
Ticket $8.00
(20 servings)
8TH GRADE GRADUATION: $60.00 (billed in spring)
ASB MEMBERSHIP: $25.00 per year (Grades 7-8)
OUTDOOR SCHOOL: $40.00 per student & parent attending
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GRADES 7-9): $8.00 t-shirt
$2.00
heart rate monitor chest strap
SWIMMING (GRADES 1-4): Cost
Preschool |
Rate |
With 2% discount |
Preschool Application
Fee
|
$ 50.00
|
No discount please
|
5 days a week
|
$230.00
|
$225.00
|
4 days a week
|
$225.00
|
$221.00
|
3 days a week
|
$215.00
|
$211.00
|
(Special accommodations are made by request)
(All fees
subject to change)
**
Before/After School Program
Available Scheduled
Hours
Preschool and Kindergarten after-school program
charges begin at
Grades 1 - 8 after-school program charges begin at
Rates: based on $3.50 per hour per student for pre-scheduled
blocks of time
|
Before/After-School Care |
Rate |
With 2% discount |
|
1 hour per week |
$15.19 |
$14.89 |
|
2 hours per week |
$30.38 |
$29.77 |
|
3 hours per week |
$45.57 |
$44.66 |
|
4 hours per week |
$60.76 |
$59.54 |
|
5 hours per week |
$75.95 |
$74.43 |
|
6 hours per week |
$91.14 |
$89.32 |
|
7 hours per week |
$106.33 |
$104.20 |
|
8 hours per week |
$121.52 |
$119.09 |
|
9 hours per week |
$136.71 |
$133.98 |
|
10 hours per week |
$151.90 |
$148.86 |
|
11 hours per week |
$167.09 |
$163.75 |
|
12 hours per week |
$182.28 |
$178.63 |
|
13 hours per week |
$197.47 |
$193.52 |
|
14 hours per week |
$212.66 |
$208.41 |
|
15 hours per week |
$227.85 |
$223.29 |
|
20 hours per week |
$303.80 |
$297.72 |
|
25 hours per week |
$379.75 |
$372.16 |
|
30 hours per week |
$455.70 |
$446.59 |
|
35 hours per week |
$531.65 |
$521.02 |
|
40 hours per week |
$607.60 |
$595.45 |
Before/After
School Care SINGE
All students $5.25 per hour per student
Before/After School Care PREMIUM HOURLY RATES
(Any hours used outside of the posted hours
of operation)
One student $7.00 per hour per student
Two or more students $5.25 per hour per student
Rate changes must be submitted in writing to the Preschool Director by
the 20th of the month prior to the requested change for appropriate staff
scheduling. Due to staffing
considerations, once purchased unused time will be nonrefundable and
nontransferable to another date.
Before-School Care
Students will not be permitted to enter the
school building before
All students who remain on campus at
Note: No HVJA student can remain on campus without
supervision from authorized adult supervisor.
Students may not leave the campus with anyone other than the parent or guardian without written permission from the parent or guardian or verified permission by telephone. Students are required to make any arrangements for going home with another student before coming to school. The school telephone is not to be used for this purpose.
ADMISSION POLICIES
Seventh-day
Adventist schools are operated primarily for the education and training of the
youth of the
It is the policy of the Oregon Conference of
Seventh-Day Adventist Schools to admit students of any race, color, religion,
gender, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Final action of all applications for
admission will be taken by the Admissions Committee.
Students, whether from a Seventh-day Adventist family or from the community, who are willing to develop attitudes, spiritual values, and mental abilities in keeping with the stated philosophy and objectives are encouraged to apply.
Preschool students must be three (3) years of age and fully potty trained by Sept. 1st of the school year they are enrolling. Kindergarten students must be five (5) years of age and first graders six (6) years of age by September 1st of the school year they are enrolling. Birth certificates must be shown upon registration.
Previous
accounts with
All new students are required to have a medical examination. Proper forms are available at the school as well as in most physicians’ offices. These should be presented to the school upon registration.
The
State of
HEP.
B - 3 doses (with certain
stipulations)
VARICELLA - 1
dose
Parents will be required to submit a form at the time
of registration indicating that the above requirements have been met. This record will be filed in the school
office and updated as necessary.
The premium for student insurance is included in the entrance fee. Limited coverage is provided for accidents while the student is traveling to and from the school, on the bus, and while engaged in school-sponsored activities. There is no coverage from loss of personal property. Accidents must be reported immediately to the office to qualify for coverage.
An Admissions Committee must approve all student applications prior to acceptance. This process will help determine if HVJA has the necessary resources to meet the academic, physical, and social needs of the prospective student and verifies that the student agrees to uphold the standards of the school. Returning students will be approved for re-admission based upon a completed re-application form and the recommendation of the current teacher(s). Prospective students will be approved after completion of the following steps:
1. Submission of completed application and processing fee.
2. Receipt of three (3) favorable reference forms.
3. Submission of academic records (i.e. most recent copy of standardized test results and grade report) for review.
4. Acceptable entrance test results.
5. Appropriate attitude and cooperation level at time of interview.
6. Proof of financial clearance from former school.
Applications for the new school year may be submitted anytime after January 1st. Completed applications of currently enrolled 1st thru 7th grade students and prospective Seventh-day Adventist students will be processed in the order in which they were received. After April 1st, all other applications will be processed in the order they are received, based on classroom availability and other terms of this policy.
A non-refundable $100 application-processing fee is charged for all prospective students and is payable at the time that the application is turned in. This fee covers the costs associated with testing and processing, and it must be paid in order to secure placement should a prospective student be on a classroom waiting list. The application-processing fee will be refunded only in the event that the application is not processed.
To maintain a quality education environment, the School Board has determined capacity limits for each classroom. In the event that a classroom reaches capacity, a waiting list for that classroom will be maintained. Applicants placed on a waiting list for a classroom will be processed in the following order:
1. Prospective Seventh-day Adventist applicants with siblings already enrolled.
2. Prospective Seventh-day Adventist applicants.
3. Prospective non-Seventh-day Adventist applicants with siblings already enrolled.
4. Prospective non-Seventh-day Adventist
applicants.
HVJA Financial Policy
Because HVJA must meet its financial obligations to its creditors, and protect its Christian Witness in the community, individual financial responsibilities need to be current. By enrolling a student at HVJA, the parent or guardian accepts full financial responsibility for the student’s tuition.
The appropriate entrance fee must be paid for all students prior to the beginning of each school year (see SCHEDULE OF FEES, page 7). Full application and entrance fees will be required for applicants’ applying after the school year has started. The entrance fee is non-refundable once a student has attended class at HVJA.
Tuition is based on a 9-month billing cycle. Statements are issued on the 25th day of the month and are due in full on or before the 10th day of the following month. There will be a 1% charge per month for any late accounts (90 days and over).
Students
who are not picked up from school by
The person(s) responsible for the family’s account must meet with the school treasurer and/or principal to make appropriate arrangements, in writing, if even one monthly payment cannot be made. Otherwise, HVJA reserves the right to dismiss any student whose account is more than 90 calendar days past due. All past accounts are required to be paid in full before a student can register for the upcoming school year. It should be noted that HVJA reserves the right not to transfer student records, final grades or give diplomas if there is a balance owed on the account.
The Finance Committee will review all accounts before starting collection procedures. Past due accounts, which cannot be collected, will be turned over to a collection agency.
Financial assistance may be available for members of constituent churches. Forms are available from the local church and should be returned to the local church. Financial assistance arrangements are to be made prior to school registration.
Scholastic Standards
Testing
As part of the North Pacific Union elementary school
system, HVJA administers the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills to each
student. The Cognitive Abilities Test is
administered to grades three through eight.
The results of these tests will be shared with the parents, but are
confidential and will be placed in the student's Cumulative Record, becoming a
part of his/her total scholastic record.
Reporting Student Progress
Students will receive a progress report four times a
year. A student's progress is evaluated
by his/her daily participation, test scores, attitude, and success with school
assignments in light of his/her ability and effort. Teachers will inform parents of potential academic
problems.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents (or guardians) and teachers will meet to
review a student's progress at the end of the first and third grading periods.
Conferences outside these days may be arranged as necessary by contacting the
individual teacher and making arrangements.
DRESS CODE
In our dress, as in all things, it is our privilege to
honor our Creator. Students are
encouraged to choose clothing using guidelines of neatness, modesty,
cleanliness, healthfulness and appropriateness. It is expected that clothing
that is ragged or torn will not be acceptable.
Since parents largely control the clothing worn by the
students, their responsibility and cooperation in guiding their children in
these areas is greatly appreciated. It
is the prerogative of the staff at HVJA to determine whether styles of dress
and grooming are consistent with the standards of the school. These standards
apply for school attendance and related school functions.
1. Knee length shorts are allowed.
2. Shirts and/or blouses must modestly cover the wearer’s and should not reveal any mid-riff.
3. Adornments such as rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces are not to be worn by students while participating in any school function. Students who do will be asked to remove any item(s) of jewelry while part of a school function.
4. Gym clothes are not to be worn outside of PE classes. Pajama wear is not appropriate for daily school attire.
5. Extreme hair colors and styles are inappropriate and distracting to the school environment. Hoods and caps should not be worn.
6. Tank top straps should be a minimum of 2 inches wide (no spaghetti straps) and fit well under the arm.
7. Clothing must be neat and clean. Clothing and all school related materials, (notebooks, book bags, pencil boxes, etc.) should not display or promote non-Christian messages or graphics (i.e. alcoholic beverages, anti-Christian products, offensive language, illicit drugs, professional wrestling, rock groups, movie characters, tobacco products, etc.).
8. For health and safety reasons, students are required to wear shoes at all times while at school. Students must wear supportive, closed toe and heel athletic shoes in order to participate in Physical Education (PE), recesses, and intramurals. Cleated shoes or deep grooved shoes are harmful to the floors and are not permitted in the school building. Bedroom slippers should not be worn.
Students who do not dress according to the above guidelines will not be allowed to attend classes until appropriate attire is worn.
STUDENT SEXUAL
HARASSMENT POLICY
HVJA is committed to maintaining a learning
environment that is free of harassment.
The school prohibits the unlawful sexual harassment of any student by any
employee, student, or other person at school or at any school related activity.
Sexual harassment is defined as any type of offensive behavior with a sexual overtone that is unwelcome and makes a student feel uncomfortable. That behavior may be verbal, written or physical. It includes such things as sexually suggestive remarks, jokes of a sexual nature, offensive pictures, gestures, offensive notes or inappropriate touching. Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to school authorities as soon as possible so appropriate action may be taken. This may be reported to any teacher, or the principal.
In determining the appropriate response to students
who commit one or more acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying, school
administrators will consider the following factors: the developmental and
maturity levels of the parties involved, the levels of harm, the surrounding
circumstances, the nature of the behaviors, past incidences or past or
continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties involved
and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. It is only after
meaningful consideration of these factors that an appropriate consequence will
be determined and may include suspension and/or expulsion.
The school board prohibits retaliatory behavior
against any complaint or any participant in the complaint process. Information related to a complaint of sexual
harassment shall be confidential to the extent possible, and individuals
involved in the investigation shall not discuss related information outside of
the investigation process.
BULLYING POLICY
Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any gesture
or written, verbal or physical act that takes place on school property, at any
school-sponsored function or on a school bus and that is motivated by
any actual, or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion,
ancestry, national origin, gender, or a mental, physical or sensory disability
or by any other distinguishing characteristic.
This behavior will be considered harassment if a reasonable person should
know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of harming
an individual or damaging the individual's property, or placing an individual
in a reasonable fear of harm to his person or damage to his property or has the
effect of insulting or demeaning any individual or group of individuals in such
a way as to cause substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with,
the orderly operation of the school.
The principal and/or the principal’s designee are
responsible for determining whether an alleged act constitutes a violation of
this policy. In so doing, the principal and/or the principal’s designee shall
conduct a prompt, thorough and complete investigation of the alleged incident.
In determining the appropriate response to students
who commit one or more acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying, school
administrators will consider the following factors: the developmental and
maturity levels of the parties involved, the levels of harm, the surrounding
circumstances, the nature of the behaviors, past incidences or past or
continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties involved
and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. It is only after
meaningful consideration of these factors that an appropriate consequence will
be determined and may include suspension and/or expulsion.
The federal law requires a public announcement to be given to school patrons regarding any asbestos containing material (ACM) in your school. A certified asbestos inspector has checked HVJA for ACM. The report is in the school file. This document is available for those wishing to see it. The ACM in the school is located in floor tiles in the office area. Those floor tiles are under carpet and are in a non-friable condition so that they present no hazard to anyone at the current time. This area is checked at periodic intervals to ascertain any change in the material.
Absence: Regular daily attendance is required by the state as well as by the school. According to the state law, the only excused absences are for illness or death in the immediate family.
The school strongly discourages parents from planning vacations and/or other activities which will take children out of school. However, should an absence be anticipated, the parent must make arrangements with the office and teacher(s) a week in advance using the proper form. The classroom teacher(s) is not obligated to provide a student with the work that will be missed prior to the anticipated absence. Make-up work is due within one week of the absence. The teachers reserve the right to counsel with the parent if the anticipated absences will adversely affect the student’s grade. Students, who do not complete the make-up work assigned, jeopardize their grade in that class.
Tardiness:
Students who do not arrive in the classroom prior to the start of school at
Excessive Absenteeism
A student who is excessively tardy, or absent more
than 20% of the school days in any nine week period will be reported to the
school board and/or state attendance authorities. Any student absent more than 20% of the
school days in any grading period must petition the school board in
order to receive credit in the classes being taken.
Student Release during School Hours
Dismissal during school hours must be authorized by
the teacher. If for some reason a child
needs to leave school, the student must have a written note to that effect
given to the teacher prior to leaving.
Parents are asked to sign children in and out at the
office if taking them before the regular dismissal time.
Excuses from Physical Education and Recess
Parents who wish their children to be excused from
recess and physical education periods must send a signed note indicating the
reason and period of time for which the request is to remain in effect.
Bicycles may not be
ridden on the school grounds during school hours for reasons of safety. They should be locked when parked on
campus. Safe bicycle operation and
observation of traffic laws is required at all times and places. The school assumes no responsibility for
bicycles left on the premises.
BUS REGULATIONS
Students riding the bus
must abide by the posted
Students’ conduct outside of school hours not in harmony with the basic standards of the school may jeopardize their standing at the school.
Information contained in the student’s cumulative record is confidential and is not released without written permission of a parent or guardian. Oregon State Laws regarding protection of and access to the records are observed.
Parents or guardians have the right to review and propose amendments to records if so desired. Please make an appointment with the office if you choose to make any changes in your student’s records.
Parents or guardians of students transferring in from other schools must sign a request for release of records to HVJA at the time of registration.
When a student transfers to another school, grades will be forwarded upon request within ten days. However, student cum folders will be forwarded only upon written parental authorization given to HVJA.
By submitting an
application for enrollment, parents understand that student’s names and
addresses will be published in the school directory and student’s pictures will
be produced in the yearbook. Parents
wishing an exemption to the policy must notify the office upon registration. Students will be allowed, under teacher
supervision, to grade other student’s work.
Drivers
Most of the transportation for field trips will be provided for by one or more of HVJA’s buses. However, there are times when the buses may not be available and parent drivers are needed to provide transportation. Parents who are asked by a teacher to help provide transportation for a field trip will need to have completed and submitted a School Volunteer Information form and a Private Vehicle Transportation form prior to being authorized to drive for a school function.
DROP-OFF
Morning Drop-Off
Procedure (
You should enter the parking lot from the east (or first) driveway and exit from the west (second) driveway. As you come in, you’ll notice that there are yellow lines that divide the driveway in front of the school into four lanes and that a crosswalk crosses those lanes at the entrance to the school. Select any lane and pull forward to as close to the crosswalk as traffic in your lane will permit. Your child(ren) should immediately exit the vehicle and walk forward on the yellow lines toward the crosswalk and then walk over to the school entrance in the crosswalk. BEFORE you pull forward to leave, make certain that you look to your LEFT and to your RIGHT as well as in your rearview mirrors for any children that may be walking on the lines or in the crosswalk. PLEASE do not pull forward until all children are out of the crosswalk and safely away from your car. Tall trucks and SUV’s often hide smaller children, so always pull out SLOWLY and CAUTIOUSLY. Please go over this procedure with your child(ren) so that they can be safe. Caution them to NEVER run or zigzag through the cars. If you need to come into the school building yourself or your child(ren) are not ready to exit the vehicle immediately, please park in a parking space and if you must cross traffic do so only in the crosswalk, modeling the appropriate behavior to students. DO NOT leave your car parked in one of the drop-off lanes. Share this procedure with anyone who might be dropping off your children.
After-School
Pick-Up Procedure (
In
the afternoon, parents usually start arriving for pick-up between
If
your child is not picked up by
Early Dismissal on Fridays
All students
in grades 1-8 will be dismissed at
ELECTRONICS
MP-3 Players, iPods, Radios, tape players, walkmans, electronic games, pagers, and other such devices are not to be brought to school or on field trips. Any of this equipment found will be taken and returned at the discretion of the teacher or principal.
Please note that we
will have our answering machine on during this period from
Signed permission slips will be required for all off campus activities. Some field trips may require the help of parent volunteers to supervise HVJA students. Parent volunteers should not bring siblings along who are not in the class involved with the field trip and should avoid activities (i.e. conducting non-school related private business via cell phone) which could detract them from the role of supervising students.
Due to the damage gum does to the school’s equipment and floors, gum chewing is not permitted at school. Students who habitually chew gum at school may be fined.
HOME
The Home and School Association is made up of parents
and school staff who may want participate in its function. Every parent and
staff is encouraged to actively participate in the Association.
The Home and School is a volunteer group of parents and
faculty/staff that functions like many other schools’ Parent-Teacher
Association (
Internet Acceptable Use
Policy
Students and parents will be required to sign the HVJA
Acceptable Use Policy form before a student is allowed to access the
Internet at school. Further details
outlining this policy are detailed on the form.
The
school will not be responsible for personal property left in the school
building or anywhere on the school premises, including student lockers. Check
with the office “Lost and Found” if any article is misplaced. All unmarked items left at school will be
taken to the
Students are asked to bring wholesome lunches. Any drinks containing caffeine are not allowed. Children should not share their lunch out of respect for others dietary preferences and possible food allergy problems.
Hot Lunch is available for purchase on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Little Angels Catering Company offers low sugar, balanced meals for grades K-8. Tuesday and Thursdays students can purchase pizza from the 8th grade. The menu for each month will be attached to the newsletter at the beginning of the month, can be obtained from the office or is available on the website. Prices are as follows:
Small - $2.75
Large - $3.25
A
beverage is not included. There are no
seconds. Hot lunch will start on
If your child forgets their lunch and does not wish to purchase hot lunch, the office keeps pre-warmed self-serving cans of Tomato and Mushroom Soup that can be charged to their monthly bill. Milk is also available and can easily be purchased from the office in advance.
There are microwaves in each classroom. Please include any napkins, plates, bowls, or eating utensils that may be necessary.
Before you bring or send foods or treats, etc. in for classroom parties, birthdays or other occasions, please check with your child’s classroom teacher.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
If a student is injured or becomes ill at school,
he/she will be cared for temporarily by the teacher, and the parent will be
notified. Teachers will render simple
first aid only. If emergency medical
attention is necessary, the student's family doctor will be called and/or the
student will be taken to this doctor or to the emergency room at the hospital.
The incident will be documented and filed in the school office. Remember, it is important to your child's
well being that the teachers know the name, address, and telephone number of
your family doctor, as well as where to reach you. Teachers may not diagnose a health condition
or give any internal medications, including aspirin.
If a student needs to
take medication during school hours a form needs to be filled out by the
physician and parent. These forms can be
obtained from the school office.
MUSIC
Professional and experienced music instructors are on the school staff. Instrumental lessons are offered in private and group sessions. These lessons will be billed at the end of each month.
Classes offered include: Junior High Choir, Junior High Band, Elementary Choir, Elementary Band, and Classroom Music in Grades One through Four.
Seventh and Eighth grade students are required to participate in at least one of the school’s music programs (band or choir) in order to meet their music requirement. Students are required to attend the scheduled music performances. As Band and Choir are performance classes, a child’s participation in the performances is a portion of what make up the student’s grade.
To begin
or drop a music lesson, Band or Choir, students must present a signed
permission slip from their parent to the office or teacher. Registration is not
a guarantee of a lesson time. Priority is given to returning students who have
registered and then order of registration by date.
Personal Belongings
HVJA is not responsible for personal belongings
brought to school. If a student chooses
to bring personal play equipment, he/she will be expected to share it with
other students. All items should be
marked with the student's name.
Pets
Due to health regulations and possible student
allergies, any animals brought into the school must first be cleared by the
classroom teacher and/or Principal prior to the animal being brought on the
premises.
The possession of firearms, weapons, fireworks, and matches is prohibited. Toys of these descriptions are also prohibited. In addition to other disciplinary actions, these items will be confiscated.
The telephone in the office is for school business only. Neither students nor teachers will be called from class except in an emergency. If needed, messages may be left with the Secretary. Whenever possible, changes in transportation should be made before the student comes to school.
Preschool
Kindergarten
Grades
Friday
Grades
Students
should not arrive before
If it necessary to close school because of weather or emergency conditions, the principal will notify the following radio and TV stations between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m.:
TV Channels 2, 6, 8,
& 12 Radio: KXL 750
&
If in doubt, there are a number of other ways to find out the status of HVJA on snow days:
· HVJA’s website, www.hvja.org
· Flash News, www.flashnews.net.
· The voicemail at the school will state any changes if necessary.
The
principal will use the
Skateboards or roller blades are not permitted on the school grounds for reasons of safety.
Parents and other appropriate adults are welcome to
visit the school. All visitors, including parents, must register at the
office and receive a “
Volunteers
All volunteers who will be supervising children, must complete a Volunteer Information Form, which facilitates a background check. . This screening must be completed before an applicant can serve as a volunteer. These forms may be obtained at the school office. Individuals who have committed physical or sexual abuse may not volunteer for any school-sponsored activity.
WHAT’S
HAPPENING
In an effort to keep parents and students up to date on the school’s happenings and information, the office puts out a weekly newsletter called the “What’s Happening”. It is sent home with each student, usually on Thursdays. You can also pick up the most recent copy in the office at anytime or go online to HVJA’s website (http://www.hvja.org) for the current issue.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Parents should consider the school's disciplinary
policy as an extension of the parents' own efforts to form their children into
self-disciplined and well-balanced individuals.
Students should consider the school's disciplinary policy as protection
of their individual rights and as an aid to becoming a self-disciplined person. The more self-discipline a student practices,
the less external discipline will be applied by the school.
Behavior incompatible with the mission of HVJA is not
permitted. This includes, but is not
limited to: roughhousing in school building or on the playground (pushing,
kicking, hitting, or jumping on one another): excessive noise in the classroom
or running inside the building; disrespect for people, materials, equipment, or
buildings; abusive or foul language or behavior; and the failure to respond to
teacher correction in the classroom or on the playground.
Severe misbehavior such as: fighting, endangering the
safety of another student or staff, willful destruction of property, defiance
of authority, or engaging in obscene words or gestures will result in an
in-school detention and/or suspension or dismissal from school.
HVJA is a drug free, tobacco free, and weapon free
campus. Abuse will result in immediate
suspension.
Other principles include reading good, wholesome
literature, having a positive attitude toward self and others, integrity (doing
what is right even if no else is watching), being responsible for one’s own
actions, prompt and regular attendance and striving to live the principles of
good health, which include not possessing or using tobacco, narcotics, or
alcoholic beverages.
In the event of insubordination, rebellion, or
repeated severe misbehavior, a teacher may suspend a student immediately from
the classroom. The principal may issue
an out-of-school suspension.
Dismissal of a student from school rests solely with
the School Board. Every reasonable
effort shall be made, in unity with the parents, to regain a disciplined
student's cooperation.
A student is considered subject to school discipline
from the time he/she arrives at school until the time he/she leaves school, as
well as at all school functions.
Grievance Policy
If misunderstandings, disagreements, or problems do
arise, the following conciliation procedure, based on Matthew 18 and 1
Corinthians 6, is followed for resolving these
issues.
Step One - Teacher:
The parent should first talk with the teacher involved and attempt to
resolve the problem on an informal basis.
Step Two - Principal:
If the problem is not resolved, the parent then asks the school
principal to help resolve the problem on an informal basis. (This step would be
skipped if the teacher is also the principal.)
Step Three - School Board Chairperson: If the problem
is not resolved on the school level, the parent then contacts the school board
chairperson who will attempt to resolve the problem on an informal basis.
Step Four – Grievance Committee: If no resolution is attained, the matter can be presented to a Grievance Committee comprised of the School Board Chair, the constituent church pastors, and the principal.
Step Five - School Board: If the problem is still not resolved, the
school board chairperson will convene a formal meeting of the full school board
to attempt to resolve the problem. The
parent will explain the problem in writing and attend this meeting. When such a meeting takes place, the Superintendent
of Education must be notified.
Step Six - Superintendent of Education: If the problem is not resolved by the school
board, the parent then contacts the Superintendent of Education and explains
the problem in writing. The
Superintendent of Education attempts to resolved the problem by meeting with
the parents, teacher, principal, and school board chairperson.
Step Seven - K-12 Board: If the parent is not satisfied with the
results of the preceding step, the matter shall be referred to the Oregon Conference
K-12 Administrative Body and its duty appointed committee which deals with such
matters. Their decisions shall be
considered to be final.
Don't Let Each Other Talk About Each Other!
Interpretation
The School Board has designated the Principal
responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of all school standards,
policies, procedures, and regulations.
All regulations adopted by the faculty and/or School Board and announced
to the students have the same force as the published handbook.
CHANGES TO STUDENT HANDBOOK