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Physical LocationFirst United Methodist Church Education Building

2700 College AvenueSnyder, Texas 79549

325-575-0575

Mailing AddressSnyder Christian School

P.O. Box 510Snyder, Texas 79550

Web Address and Emailwww.snyderchristian.com

snyderchristianschool@gmail.com

Preliminary Parent/Student Handbook2012-13

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PLEASE TAKE TIME

is booklet will answer many important questions.As unresolved questions or problems arise, please callor come in. Of course, it is always best to rst discussclassroom problems directly with the teacher involved.is will solve most problems in the best way.(Mahew 18:15)

Tuition money received does not cover the expenseof operating the school. ere is a need for nancialsupport in the form of gi income from parents andfriends. Gis are tax deductible. Contributions should bemade payable to Snyder Christian School on a separatecheck from tuition.

SCHOOL HOURS

K-6th grades: Monday-Friday, 8:15a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Students should not arrive before 7:45 a.m. A late feeof $5 is charged if a child is not picked by 3:30 p.m.Aer that, the charge is $5 per child per 15 minutes.

WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather (snow, ice, etc.), SCSwill follow the SISD weather closing schedule. In caseof a two- hour delay, school will begin at 10:15 a.m.

NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Snyder Christian School admits students of anyrace, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights,privileges, programs, and activities generally accordedor made available to students at the school. It does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national andethnic origin in administration of its educationalpolicies, admissions policies, programs and otherschool-administered programs.

ADMISSION POLICY

1. Snyder Christian School (SCS) accepts applicantsfrom families that are dened according to thebiblical perspective that marriage is between amale and a female.

2. Students who are admied must agree to adhere tothe SCS Statement of Faith and all policies outlinedin the Parent/Student Handbook.

3. All applicants, 1st-6th grades, will be given an entranceexam. SCS requires that the applicant score at gradelevel or above to be admied. For those applicantswho score below grade level, further testing andassessment will be required in order to determineacademic placement.*

4. Admission is based on a combination of severalfactors: availability of space, application date, testing,interview and evaluation of prior school records.

5. Final acceptance is based upon the boards approval.

*Before testing, parent must provide most current report card.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, only infallible,authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15;2 Peter 1:21).

We believe that there is only one God, eternally existentin three persons Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis1:1; Mahew 28:19; John 10:30).

We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33), Hisvirgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Mahew 1:23; Luke 1:35), Hissinless life (Hebrews 4:15; 7:26), His miracles (John 2:11),His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3;Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9), His resurrection (John 11:25;1 Corinthians 15:4), His ascension to the right handof the Father (Mark 16:19), and His personal return inpower and glory (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11).

We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration bythe Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceedingsinfulness of human nature; and that men are justiedon the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christand that only by Gods grace and through faith alone

(John 3:16-19; 5:24; Romans 3:23; 5:8-9; Ephesians 2:8-10;Titus 3:5).

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and thelost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, andthey that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation(John 5:28-29).

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in ourLord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13;Galatians 3:26-28).

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spiritby whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live agodly life (Romans 8:13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19-20;Ephesians 4:30; 5:18).

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide SCS students with knowledge,character and Christ.

CORE VALUES

1. Christ-centered (I John 2:6, I Peter 3:15)

A superior Christian education presents the planof salvation to all. It is Bible-based, Christ-centered,and bathed in prayer. Modeling and teachinggodly leadership challenges students to use theirGod-given abilities to impact their homes, churches,and communities. e lives of our sta, the personalityof our campuses and the criteria which measure ourentire program, exemplies the character and integrityof Christ.

2. Legacy (Psalm 78:1-7, Deuteronomy 6:1-3,I Corinthians 3:2-3)

In order to preserve the Biblical heritage upon whichour school was founded, we encourage our studentsand families to pursue Biblical truth and values that

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will be passed to future generations. While watchingthe godly examples of Christian educators, throughthe immersion in Christ-centered curriculum, and withinvolvement in missions outreach, students are formingthe basis for their own personal legacy for the future.

3. Education and Learning (Colossians 3:23,Proverbs 22:6)

We strive to honor God through quality educationbased on a Biblical Worldview. Excellent instructionleads students to recognize their unique giedness, andstudents are encouraged to develop their God-giventalents. is education prepares students to eectivelyimpact the world for Christ.

4. Partnerships (Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:4-7)

According to Deuteronomy 6:4-7, God specically holdsparents responsible for the education of their children.e Christian family is Gods equipping ground forpreparing future generations to know and serve JesusChrist. e Snyder Christian School education involves,encourages, and strengthens students and parents as we

partner to meet educational and spiritual goals.

5. Servanthood (Mahew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8)

Servanthood at Snyder Christian School begins with theschool board and lters throughout the entire schoolorganization. e SCS sta strives to demonstrateservant leadership by exhibiting the compassion ofChrist. Interpersonal relationships among studentsmodel Christs love. (1 Corinthians 13)

Educational Priorities ofSnyder Christian School

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Snyder Christian Scool believes in:

Spiritual Salvation, Growth and Development

Students only hope of salvation is through thesacrice of Jesus Christ at Calvary. (Romans 3:23,6:23, 5:8 and Ephesians 2:8-9) A sequential and intensestudy of the character of God leads the student to anunderstanding and application of his purpose andresponsibilities in life which are his as a Bible-centeredChristian. (Ephesians 4:12)

Shared Home / Sool Responsibility

e parents have the primary responsibility for theirchilds education. erefore, a close home/schoolrelationship is vital. Open channels of communicationand involvement are extremely important for the totalwell-being of the student.

Christ-Centered Academic Development

Proverbs 2:1-7 is our basis for instruction. We areto stress in the order God has designed: 1) wisdom,2) understanding, 3) discernment, and 4) knowledge.

Aention to the fundamental subjects are presentedthrough a Christ-centered academic curriculum, thusequipping the student for his lifes ministry. SCSencourages academic achievement in keeping withthe God-given abilities of each child.

Social Development

Social development is a highly signicant aspect of

education. Relationships are the foundation of eectiveChristian modeling and are exemplied by Christianteachers and parents. Christ-centered values are taughtas the reference point for personal decision-making andapplied through daily interpersonal relationships.

Physical Development

Proper body care and development is emphasized inI Corinthians 3:16. Each student is led to an appreciationof the value of his body and its care, a temple holy untoGod, and its dedication to the praise and service of God.

Patriotism

e love of country from a Christian perspective

is taught and encouraged through music, academicsubjects, assemblies, and overall respect for the nation,its leaders, and our ag.

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

If you Have a Complaint

Express it promptly

Keeping it to yourself can cause ill feelings and frictionwhich decreases our eectiveness as Christians. Jesussays that we cannot properly worship or serve God ifthere is a disagreement between ourselves and someoneelse (Mahew 5:23-24). So get it out of your system.

Express it promptly.

Tell it to the right person

Complaints about school policy or operations should beexpressed directly to the school principal. Complaintsagainst specic individuals should be expressed rst tothe individual in question and should be expressed tothe principal only if you cannot work it out betweenyourselves or if you feel they should know about it.

Express it clearly

Make sure the person you are expressing your complaintto knows all the details of the situation, exactly whatyou are complaining about, and why. Misunderstandingof complaints can lead to further problems and needlesshard feelings.

Dont broadcast it

Express your complaint only to the person who shouldhear it. Unnecessary worry, harm, and hard feelingsresult when problems and dissatisfactions are expressedto persons other than those directly involved with theproblem, and an impression of disharmony is presented.

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Pray about it

Ask God to help you make your complaint in such a waythat it will result in the beerment of our school. Readand think about such passages as Ephesians 4:1-3 andColossians 3:12-13. Pray about it!

If You Overhear or are Told a Complaint

Express it promptly to the person who should hear it,

and only him.

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to livea life worthy of the calling you have received. Becompletely humble and gentle; be patient, bearingwith one another in love. Make every eort to keepthe unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.Ephesians 4:1-3

erefore, as Gods chosen people, holy and dearlyloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with eachother and forgive one another if any of you has agrievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord

forgave you. Colossians 3:12-13

If a Complaint is Made To or About You

Understand the problem

Make sure you know exactly what the complaint isand why it is being made. Ask the person making thecomplaint, if necessary.

Give it prompt attention

Talk to the person who is complaining about you, or,if necessary, the principal, as soon as possible. Try toagree on an eective solution to the problem as soonas possible. is will show your concern and desire tocooperate and will stop the problem from geing biggeror worse. Give it prompt aention.

Make it into a growth experience

Instead of taking oense at the complaint, realize thatsomeone has pointed out something that can help you togrow as a Christian. Solomon says many times that thewise man is one who can accept and learn from counsel,reproof, and/or instruction. Learn from your mistakeor from what has displeased the complainer. Make it agrowth experience.

Pray about it

Ask Gods wisdom in solving the problem and His helpin puing the solution into eect. Pray that all maywork out for the good of the school and for the goodof His kingdom. Pray for the person who complainedabout you, and ask God to help you love them more.Above all, pray about reconciliation.

Parents should go directly to the teacher if a problemarises with their child.

If the maer remains unresolved, it should then be takento the principal. Upon request, unresolved maers maythen be appealed to the board who has nal reviewwithin the school. It is very important that the chainof authority be followed in such cases. is is the clearbiblical standard of Mahew 18:15-17.

Administrative andFinancial Information

POLICIES RELATING TOTUITION / FEES ACCOUNTS

1. Registration fee: $300 due at time of registration.

2. Annual tuition: $4,500Discounts available (only one discount per child): 4% if tuition is paid in full by August 1. 10% for second child enrolled in SCS. 12% for additional children enrolled in SCS. 30% for children of SCS teachers.

3. Your total annual tuition is paid out over a 10 monthpayment plan (August-May). e rst payment is dueAugust 1.

4. Tuition accounts are due on the rst of each month,delinquent aer the tenth. A $40 late fee is charged toall accounts not received by the tenth of each month.

5. Tuition accounts must be kept current. Studentswhose accounts remain delinquent may be suspendedfrom the classroom as of the rst school day of thefollowing month.

6. Tuition payments may be mailed to or dropped o atthe school oce. Please do not give tuition payments

to your childs teacher. If you pay with cash, pleasebring the correct amount. Change is not available.

7. Do not include miscellaneous costs such as yearbook,school pictures, school trips, etc. with your tuitionpayment. Separate checks are required.

8. More than two insucient checks returned from yourbank may result in your account being put on a cashonly basis.

Miscellaneous Fees

Expenses for eld trips, yearbook, school supplies, andschool uniforms are not included in the Registration Fee.

Textbooks

e cost of replacing lost or severely damaged textbookswill be paid by the student.

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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVEINFORMATION

Health and First Aid

Texas Law requires all students aending private or publicschools, and childcare facilities to have immunizationagainst vaccine preventable diseases. It is SCS policy thatstudents not meeting minimum vaccine requirements beexcluded from school unless Exceptions for Compliance isled in the oce. If the Exemption from ImmunizationsAdavit is led in the oce it must be the original copy.Currently enrolled students who have been notied of adelinquent immunization must have proof of receivingthat immunization within 30 days of notice or that studentwill be excluded from school until the immunization isreceived. Students to SCS must provide proof of receivingthe required vaccines before being allowed to enroll inschool. A copy of the Texas Minimum State VaccineRequirements for Students may be obtained through theoce or on www.dshs.state.tx.us.

Students who are ill must be kept home from school.Students should not aend school if they have hada temperature within the past 24 hours. (No fevermedication and fever free for 24 hours.) If a student hashad emesis in the past 24 hours they should remain athome for 24 hours following the last emesis. Studentswho arrive at school with an illness will be sent home.Parents will be asked to pick up a student who becomesill at school.

SCS reserves the right to send any student home who,in our opinion, would hinder or aect the health of anindividual or class group.

Medication Guidelines

All medications must be kept by the teacher unlessother arrangements have been made by the parentor guardian.

All medications must be brought to school in theoriginal container. Prescription medication must beproperly labeled by a registered pharmacist. If a childrequires an inhaler, the parent will need to provideone to be kept in the childs classroom, dependingon arrangements set up between the teacher andthe parent. e inhaler must be labeled with theprescription authorized by the physician. e inhalerwill accompany the student to P.E. to be used in case ofemergency during activities then returned to the teacher.

A Medication Request Form, signed by the parents orlegal guardian, is required before medication can begiven to a student. is will include all students usingor carrying an inhaler.

e school will provide simple rst aid and administerthe prescription drugs authorized by a physician and

non-prescription drugs authorized and provided by theparent. Students may not take a medication withoutpermission (Medication Request Form) from the parentor guardian.

Students are not allowed to carry medication on theschool campus. If it is necessary for students to takemedication during school hours, parent must bring themedication to the teacher to make arrangements for

administration.

Withdrawal From School

Should you decide to withdraw a student during theschool year, please notify the Elementary school Oce.A verbal notice to your childs teacher is not acceptable.A parent/guardian is required to ocially withdraw astudent by signing a Parent Authorization to Withdrawform.

Families using the ten-month payment option may have aBalance Due or a refund (depending on account status)at the time of withdrawal.

Parenting

PARENT MINISTRY

SCS was founded on the premise that parents are thechilds primary teachers and should be involved in thechilds ongoing formal education. Never before has therebeen a greater need for bridging the communicationgap between the school and the home. SCS encouragesparental involvement in our school through manyavenues.

PARENT PARTICIPATIONParent involvement is an essential part of the studentseducation at Snyder Christian School.

Each parent is required to do the following:

1. Observe your child in the classroom for one houreach semester.

2. Aend the August orientation meeting.

3. Aend two parenting classes during the school year.

Parents will sign in at the parenting class and/or classesthey aend and they will sign an observation sheet in

the school oce. is will be the schools record of yourfulllment of parenting requirements.

Failure to complete the parenting requirements for theschool year will result in not being allowed to register forthe following year. Should a diculty arise, a conferencewill need to be made with the administrator.

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Example

Example

Snyder Christian School was founded on the premise that parents are their childs primary teacher and shouldbe involved in their ongoing formal education. Under guidelines, parents are required to participate in thefollowing areas:

________ 1. I have read the Statement of Faith of SCS and agree that my child will be taught according to thesescriptural guidelines.

________ 2. I agree to come for a conference and administer discipline if I am called (according todiscipline guidelines.)

________ 3. I agree to observe my child one hour per semester in the classroom. (If there is more than one child,each parent must observe a total of one hour not one hour per child.)

________ 4. I agree to meet all parenting requirements.

_____ All Parent Orientation (August)

_____ Parenting Classes (minimum: two per year)

________ 5. I agree with the philosophy of SCS that parents are the primary teachers of their children.e school and home join hands to train a child in the way he should go Proverbs 22:6.

________ 6. I understand the policy of coordinated dress for SCS and agree to adhere to this policy.

________ 7. I understand the complaint procedure of SCS and I agree to follow the principles of Mahew 18.________ 8. I understand if I do not meet the above parenting requirements my child may not remain

enrolled at SCS.

________ 9. Media:

_____ YES, SCS may use pictures of my child in any manner or publications supporting SCS.

_____ NO, SCS may NOT use pictures of my child.

I have aended the SCS Parent Orientation. I have heard the explanation of the above mentioned areas.I agree with the statement of faith, philosophy, guidelines, and parenting requirements of SCS. Snyder ChristianSchool Board reserves the right to dismiss a family whom they consider to be philosophically in conict withthe school.

______________________________________________________________________________________________CHILDS NAME/GRADE

______________________________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE OF PARENTS

______________________________________________________________________________________________DATE

(To be signed by both parents, returned to the school oce and put in childs folder.)

Parenting ClassesTrain up a child in the way he should go; and whenhe is old he will not depart from it Proverbs 22:6.

Parenting classes are an educational opportunity forparents to explore a variety of issues facing todays family.

Observation

Observing ones child in a classroom seing can providethe parent with helpful insight into their childs world.Each parent is required to observe in their childs

classroom for one hour per semester (fall and spring)to fulll the mandatory parenting requirement. Beloware some helpful things to remember when observingyour child:

Please sign in on the classroom observation sheet theday and the hour you observe. (Remember that you mayvisit any time, but you should try to avoid testing times,the rst and last three weeks of school, the day before aholiday, and special event days.)

Observing a party does not count as classroomobservation.

SNYDER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS

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ere is a maximum of two adults allowed in theclassroom per hour.

Younger children are not allowed in the classroom.

ere should be lile or no conversation with otherobservers or the children.

Please take a seat in the back of the room.

Please do not sit next to your childs desk.

An appointment should be made if you wish to discussyour childs progress. Please refrain from conversingwith the teacher about your child during observation.It is very important that the teachers undividedaention be on the students.

Please turn cell phones to vibrate and leave theclassroom to talk.

Please remember to pray for your child and yourchilds teacher.

Things to Look for During Classroom Observation

What is your childs response to the teacher?

What is your childs response to other children inthe classroom?

Does your child prefer group activities or do they preferbeing alone?

Do you see areas of weakness in your childs academics?

Do you see certain areas of their life where you need tohelp them develop godly character qualities?

Is your child aentive?

Do they ask questions when they do not understand?

Does your child seem sleepy, tired, or dgety?

Does your child seem prepared for the days work? Is your child easily distracted?

Please realize that the earlier in the year that you observe,the more benecial it will be for your child. You maynd areas where you may help your child as you becomefamiliar with their world.

My child needs more rest.

My child needs more drill in math.

My child needs to be more organized.

My child needs to be more aentive.

My child needs to build more relationships with peers.

My child needs to learn to ask questions when theydont understand.

My child needs to have a beer concept of timesegments.

My child needs to have more practice in sports activities.

My child is doing great!

If, aer observing, you have questions concerning anyarea of the classroom, please feel free to contact yourchilds teacher.

Observation begins the third week of school. It isrecommended that you do not wait to observe until thenal week of the semester. You may not observe yourchild during Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) assessment.

LUNCHES AND LUNCHROOM RULES

Students will need to bring a sack lunch. e studentshave only thirty minutes for lunch. If you wish to visityour child during lunch, you must rst check in with theoce and obtain a name badge.

TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE/COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Student use of oce telephones is limited to importantor emergency calls only.

Cell phones, headphones, blackberries, MP3 players,

iPods, iPads, electronic readers, or any communicationdevices are not to be visible or used during school hours.

GENERAL SCHOOL RULES

Please read and discuss the following rules withyour child.

Restrooms are to be quiet and orderly. Please discusscleanliness and orderly conduct in the restroom.

Students are not allowed in the church buildingswithout permission. Please impress upon your childthat others are working in the church building andshould not be disturbed.

When a ball rolls onto the public access road, a teacheris to be notied to secure ball.

Discuss with your child the fact that teachers other thantheir own will be on playground duty. ey shouldrespect and obey them.

If your child is to ride their bike home or is allowed towalk home, you must ll out a release form which maybe obtained in the oce. is permission slip will bemade a part of their le.

Parking areas are o-limits to children. Students are towait with the teacher, away from the street parking lot.

Students are not permied to chew gum duringschool hours.

Firearms, knives, chains and any item considered aweapon are not permied on the school grounds,campus or school-related activity. A violation isgrounds for expulsion. Items will be conscated.

e SCS administration may conduct book bag searchesand personal item searches if reasonable suspicion ofwrongdoing exists.

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