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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 office@portercentre.com. 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 pta@portercentre.com.

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.

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