Granger Christian School
2016-2017
Grades 6-12 Student-Parent Handbook
Mr.MarkWever,Principal
Mrs.MaryKane,AssistantPrincipal
Mr.JoshGalvin,AthleticDirector
52025GumwoodRoad
Granger,IN46530
574-272-5815
grangerchristian.org
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Grades6-12Student---ParentHandbook
2016-2017
Our MISsion
GrangerChristianpreparesstudentstoimpactthe
worldthroughaChrist-centerededucation.
Our Vision
GrangerChristianSchoolseekstobe:
Christ-Centered
Academically-Minded
Relationally-Focused
Excellence-Driven
inallthatwedo.
Monthly spiritual
themes
Aug./Sept.---Matthew22:37
IloveGodwithallmyheart.
October---Philippians4:8
IwillhonorGodthroughmychoices.
November---1Peter4:10
Iusemytime,treasure,andtalentwisely.
December---Colossians3:12---13
IchoosetosubmitmywordsandfeelingstoGod.
January---1John3:16
IhonorGodbyservingothers.
February---Philippians2:14---16a
IglorifyGodinmycommunityandtheworld.
March---1Corinthians6:19---20
IdisciplinemybodytoworshiptheLordthroughoutmylife.
April---Proverbs2:1---5
Iamalifelonglearner.
May---Colossians3:17
Iworkdiligentlytocompletemytaskswithexcellence.
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
CoreValues,StatementofFaith ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
PhilosophyofChristianEducation,PhilosophyofRules ................................................................................................................ 5
II. GeneralInformation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
OpenDoorPolicyandtheMatthewPrinciple,OfficeHours,SchoolStartTime,SchoolEndTime ............................................. 6
GeneralTrafficRules,TrafficFlow,StudentDrivers ......................................................................................................................... 7
WeatherAnnouncements,Lockers,Lunch....................................................................................................................................... 7
LunchroomRules,VendingMachines,SpiritualLife....................................................................................................................... 8
HallwayBehavior,StudentUseofTelephones ................................................................................................................................. 9
LostandFound,EmergencyGuidelinesandDrills .................................................................................................................................. 9
FieldTrips,ParentVolunteers,Fundraising,Visitors ..................................................................................................................... 10
III. AttendancePolicies.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
PartialDayAbsences,ExcusedAbsences, ........................................................................................................................................ 11
UnexcusedAbsences,ExcessiveAbsences,ExtendedAbsences,ReportingAbsences ................................................................ 12
Truancy,TardiesArrivingtoSchool.TardiesArrivingtoClass ...................................................................................................... 13
IV. Academics ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Textbooks, ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
AddingandDroppingClasses,OnlineCourses,HomeworkPhilosophyMake-upWork,LateWork,andIncompletes ............ 14
Cheating,Grading,GradeScale,StudentRecordsandTranscripts ............................................................................................... 15
HonorRoll,AwardsProgram,AcademicProbation,RetentionPolicy........................................................................................... 16
Withdraw,TransferStudents,AchievementandCollegePrepTests,Val/SalRequirements,InternshipsorWorkStudies .... 17
GrangerChristianGraduationRequirements ................................................................................................................................. 18
V. StudentLife ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
SchoolColorsandSpirit,Assemblies,MusicSelections,DressCode ...................................................................................... 19-21
DisciplinePolicy ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Infractions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
IllegalInfractions,Consequences ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
FridayNightSchool,Suspension ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Probation,Exclusion/Expulsion ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Withdraw,Changes,LockerSearches,InternetUsePolicy ............................................................................................................. 26
DigitalRecordingandSharing,Anti-BullyingPolicy ................................................................................................................ 27-30
VI. . StudentActivities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Athletics,ClassOfficers,BETAClub,Drama .................................................................................................................................... 31
SpringFling,NationalHonorSociety,SeniorTrip .......................................................................................................................... 32
StudentCouncil .................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
VII. HealthPolicies ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
InjuryatSchoolIllnessatSchool,MedicationPolicy,GeneralGuidelinesforVariousConditions ............................................. 33
ImmunizationPolicy,VisionandHearingScreening,HeadInjuriesandConcussions ................................................................ 34
VIII. OtherPoliciesandForms .................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Non-DiscriminationStatement,BringYourOwnDevice,AcceptableUsePolicyforStudents ............................................. 35-38
IX.
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
HomeSchoolPolicy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 38
HighSchoolBellSchedule ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
JuniorHighBellSchedule .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Curricular/Co-Curricular/ExtracurricularConflictResolutionProcess ....................................................................................... 40
AcceptableUseandStudentHandbookAgreement ....................................................................................................................... 41
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1. INTRODUCTION
WelcometoGCS!WearethankfultoGodthatHehasledyouhere.Weexisttopartnerwithyouineducating
yourchildren.OurschoolisdistinctivelydifferentbecauseweseektohonorGodineveryaspectofschoollifeas
weintegratebiblicalprinciplesintoeverythingwedo.Whileprovidingasolidacademiceducationtoprepare
youngpeopleforasuccessfulfuture,wealsoencourageeachchildtodevelopapersonalrelationshipwiththe
LordJesusChristandbeginajourneytoChristianmaturity.
OurCoreValues
InstillapassionforGod
CultivateaChrist-likecharacter
Pursueacademicexcellence
Developservant-leaders
Nurturetheschoolcommunity
StatementofFaith
AsaministryofGraceChurch,GrangerChristianSchoolisintegraltoandinseparablefromGraceChurchand
is,therefore,inagreementwithandboundbythedoctrinalpositionoftheChurch.Thispositionincludesat
leastthefollowing:
1. WebelievetheBible,containingtheOldandNewTestament,istheverballyinspiredWordofGod.Itis
inerrantinitsoriginallanguages,andthesoleauthorityforpersonalfaithandconduct.
2. WebelievethatthereisonetrueandlivingGod,Creatorofheavenandearth;andthatintheunityof
theGodheadtherearethreepersons,theFather,theSon,andtheHolySpirit.Theyareequalintheir
divineperfectionandexercisingdistinctbutharmoniousrolesintheworkofsalvation.
3. WebelievethatmanwascreatedbyGodinHisownimageandbywillfuldisobediencefellfromhis
highandholystate.Asaresult,allmankindaresinners,andbynaturecompletelyvoidofthe
righteousnessrequiredbyGod,inclinedtodoevil,andthereforeunderjustcondemnationtoeternal
punishmentwithoutdefenseorexcuse.
4. Webelievethatmanishelplesstosavehimself.ThatsalvationisagiftofGodreceivedsolelybygrace
throughfaithintheworkofJesuswhenhetookonHimselfoursinsindyingonthecross,thusexchanging
placeswiththebeliever.
5. Webelievethataswearesavedbygrace,wearetolivebygraceandnotunderthebondageofthelaw.
6. WebelievethatthedivinerelationshipestablishedinChristisaseternalandsureasthePersonand
promiseoftheSonofGodandWordofGod.
7. WebelievethatuponreceivingChristasSaviorbyfaith,theHolySpirittakesupresidencewithinthe
believerandthatHeneverdeparts.
8. Webelievethatsanctificationmeans“asettingapart”toGodinreferencetobelievers.Itinvolvesthree
aspects:
·ThemomentapersonbelievesheissetapartinChrist.
·Whilethebeliever’sstandingisperfectinChrist,hisstate(lifeonearth)isnot.Heistogrowto
becomemorelikeChrist.
·Thebelieverwill,atthecomingofChrist,becompletelysetapart;hisstandingandstatewillbe
oneandidentical.
9. Webelievethatthelocalchurchisagroupofcalled-out,baptizedbelieversbandedtogetherforthe
purposeofworshippingGod,forreceivinginstructionintheWordofGod,forfurtheringtheGospel
aroundtheworld,forobservingtheordinances,forprayerandforChristianfellowship.
10. Webelieveinthebeliever’sbaptism,whichistheimmersioninwaterofthepersonwhohastrusted
Christ,thusgivingtestimonythatheisidentifiedwithChrist.
11. WebelievethatChristiansaretoparticipateintheLord’sSupperbypartakingofthebreadandjuice,
whichsymbolizethebrokenbodyandshedbloodofChrist.Webelievethatthereisnosavinggraceinthe
elements,andthepurposeoftheLord’sSupperistoremembertheLord’sdeath.
12. WebelieveinthepersonalreturnoftheLordJesusChristandthatitwillbeintwophases.First,Hewill
returninthecloudsfortheRaptureoftheChurchbeforetheTribulationPeriod.Thenwewillreturn
visiblywithHimtotheearthattheconclusionoftheTribulationPeriodtosetupHisKingdom.
PhilosophyofChristianEducation
AChristianschoolwithabiblicalworldviewisaplacewhereeverydecision,individuallyor
collectively,isbasedonthefollowingprinciples:
1. TheBibleisinerrantandGod-inspired,thebasisofallTruthandknowledge,theonly
authoritativeWordofGod,andtheheartofthecurriculuminChristianeducation.
2. InChristianeducation,theremustberecognitionoftotaldepravity,humaninability,andthe
needforthesovereigngraceofGodingivinglifeandlightthroughapersonalrelationshipwith
JesusChrist.(Ephesians2:4,ICorinthians2:14)Inotherwords,manisnotinnatelygoodand,
therefore,wedon’texpectjusttotellstudentswhattheyshoulddoandexpectthattheywilldo
it.Wealsodon’tbelieveeducationcansaveorchangeapersonorsociety;onlyChristcando
that.Genesis8:21says,“Man’sbentisalwaystowardevilfromhisearliestyouth.”
3. ThepurposeofeducationshouldbetoglorifyGodandtoknowHim.Thismeansacquiringa
lovefortheLordthatencompassestheheart,mind,andsoul,beingabletosharethegospelwith
others,andequippingeachpersontoserveHimeffectively.Wearetodoourwork,whateverit
is,asuntotheLordandseeeachcontactasadivineappointmenttosharethecharacterofGod
andthegospelofgracewithothers.
4. ThisworldwascreatedandhasaGod-ordainedorder;itdidnotevolve. Humans,asopposedto
allothercreatures,wereuniquelyanddistinctlycreatedtohavearelationshipwiththeCreator.
Someofthequalitiesthatdifferentiateusfromtheanimalsaremorality,reason,creativity,and
self-worth.
5. Godisthecenterofhistory,andHewilldetermineitsultimateoutcome.Itislinear,notcyclical.
6. TheChristianmustderivehis/hervaluesystemfromthatwhichiseternal,theWordofGod,
ratherthanthatwhichistemporal.Therefore,apersonalknowledgeoftheLordJesus
Christisvaluedaboveallthings.
Inconclusion,thephilosophyofChristianeducationmustbeginandendwithChrist.
PhilosophyofRules
Thishandbookcontainsinformation,rules,regulations,andstandardsofcourtesythathelpus
achieveourmissionasaChristianschool.Webelievethatbiblicalprinciplesgivethreegood
reasonsforrules.
1. God’sCommands
A. SomeofourrulesarebasedoncommandsfoundinGod’sWord.
B. Proverbs7:1,2b–“Myson,keepmywordsandstoreupmycommandswithinyou.Keep
mycommandsandyouwilllive.”
2. GoodCautions
A. SomerulesarenotgivenintheBible,butaremadetoprotectusfromviolatingbiblical
rules.
B. Proverbs1:8–“Listen,myson,toyourfather’sinstructionanddonotforsakeyourmother’s
teaching.”
3. GreaterCommunity
A. Somerulesarenotnecessarilymorallawsbutareguidelinesforthegoodofsociety.
B. Romans13:1-6–givesauthoritytoinstitutionstomakesuchrules.
C. Proverbs8:15-“Byme(wisdom)kingsreignandrulersmakelawsthatarejust.”
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AllofourrulesatGCScanfindtheirfoundationinoneofthesethreeareas.Manyofthemfallinto
thelastcategoryinthattheruleswereestablishedforthegoodofthegreatercommunity.These
arebasicallyproceduralissuesforusthatbenefitthegreatermajorityofstudentsandfamilies.It
isourprayerthatbycombiningoureffortswiththehomeandthechurch,eachofourstudentswill
understandourreasonforrulesandthatallourpolicieswillhelpstudentsintheirjourneyto
becomemorelikeChrist.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
OpenDoorPolicyandtheMatthew18Principle
Weencourageyoutocall,email,orstopintotalktotheadministrationatanytime.Ifyouhave
questions,concerns,orideas,wewouldliketotalktoyou.Itisoftenthroughtheinputofastudent
orparentthatproblemscometolight,andwethencanworktowardssolvingthem.
WealsoencourageyoutofollowtheprinciplefromMatthew5and18--ifyouhaveaproblem
withanotherperson,godirectlytothatparent,teacher,orstaffmembertoexplainyour
concerns.Iftheissueisnotresolved,gototheprincipal.
OfficeHours
TheschoolofficeisopenMondaythroughFridayfrom7:30AMuntil4:00PMwhileschoolisin
session.Duringsummerbreakandin-schoolbreakssuchasspringbreak,andnationalholidays,
limitedofficehourswillbeavailableandwillbeposted.
SchoolStartTime
MiddleSchoolandHighSchoolclassesbeginat8:00AM.Studentsmayarriveasearlyas,butnot
earlierthan,7:25AM.Studentsingrades6–8whoarrivebetween7:25AMand7:50AMmust
reporttothecafeteria.Studentsaredismissedtogotofirstperiodat7:50AM.
ThefirstTuesdayofthemonthwewillhavea2-hourdelayschedule.However,parentsarestill
abletodropofftheirstudentsstartingat7:25AM.Pleaserefertotheappendixtoviewthe
variousdailyandalternateschedules.
SchoolEndTime
MiddleSchoolandHighSchoolclassesdismissforthedayat3:00PM. Pickup6th-8th grade
studentsatthefrontofthebuilding.Studentsnotpickedupby3:15PMwillreporttoAfterCare
andarerequiredtosigninuntiltheirnextactivityoruntiltheyarepickedup.Nostudentsmay
beinthebuildingwithoutadultsupervision.
GeneralTrafficRules
1. Pleasedonotgetoutofyourcarifyouareinthecarline.
2. Pleasepullupasfarasyoucansothatchildrencangetintocarsquickly.
3. Nocellphones
4. Noparkinginfrontoftheschoolatanytime.
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TrafficFlow
Thecarlinemovesonewayinfrontofthebuilding.Thecarlineflowsintwolanesinfrontofthe
churchandschool.TheleftlaneexitsonGumwoodRoadandtherightlaneexitsonBrickRoad.
1. Arrival/DropOff
A. Studentsingrades6-12shouldbedroppedoffattheschoolofficedoors.
B. Speedlimitis15mph.
2. Dismissal/PickUp
A. Studentsingrades6-12willbepickedupattheofficedoors.
B. Displayplacardonpassengerside.
StudentDrivers
1. StudentsmustfilloutaDriverRegistrationformandobtainaparkingpermitto
displayinthevehicle.
2. Studentsmaynotusetheirowncarsfortransportationtoandfromschoolactivities.
3. Studentswhodrivecarpoolsmustassumeresponsibilityforassistingelementary
schoolchildrenintothebuilding.
4. Thespeedlimitis15mpharoundthebuilding.Violatorsmaylosetheprivilegeof
drivingtoandfromschoolattheprincipal’sdiscretion.
5. Anymisconductorfailuretoobeystaffondutydirectingtrafficbeforeorafterschool
mayresultinthesuspensionofdrivingprivileges.
6. Itisrequiredthatstudentdriversbeproperlyinsuredandthatparents/guardians
bearanyliabilityduetoanaccidentthatisincurredbythestudentwhileoperatinga
vehicleontheGCScampus.
7. Cellphonesareprohibited.
WeatherAnnouncements
Intheeventofinclementweatherorwhenschoolmustbedelayedorcanceled,GCSwill
communicateanannouncementthroughourschoolcommunicationsystem.Information
willalsobeprovidedtothefollowingradio/TVstations:WFRN(FM92.1or96.9),WNDU
16,WSBT22,Fox28orABC57.
Lockers
1. Eachstudentingrades6-12isassignedalocker.
2. Inordertoavoidtheftordamagedproperty,studentsarenottoleavevaluableobjectsin
theirlocker.
3. Wemaintaintherighttoopenanylockerifnecessary.
4. Studentswillbeaccessedafeeforanydamagetoalocker.
Lunch
GCS’scafeteriaoffersahotlunchoptionforallstudents.LunchesareprovidedbyPHMandmaybe
orderedtwoweeksaheadoftimeforthenextmonth.Anemailnotificationwillbesentoutwhen
Sycamoreisopenforordering.LunchfeeswillbeautomaticallywithdrawnonFACTSattheendof
themonthordered.Nolateordersaccepted.Thecostforalunchandmilkis$2.50.Milkmaybe
purchasedalonefor$.50.
*Ifstudentshavespecialdietaryrequirements,pleasesubmitadoctor’snote.
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LunchroomRules
1. Foodmustbeeatenatthelunchtablesonly.Foodisnotallowedinthehallor
classroomsunlessauthorizedbyateacheroradministrator.
2. Studentsmustcleanuptheirownfoodarea.
3. Studentsshouldremaininthelunchroomfortheentirelunchperiodandmusthave
permissionfromstaffondutytogototherestroom.
VendingMachines
Studentsmayusethevendingmachinesduringlunchwithteacherpermissionandafter
school.Studentsarenottocarryopenpopbottlesanywhereinthebuilding.
SpiritualLife
1. Chapel
A. ThepurposeofchapelatGCSistoleadthestudentsinworship,instructtheminthe
WordofGod,andencouragetheirdailywalkintheChristianlife.Chapelsaredesigned
tobroaden,expose,andchallengestudentsviaawide-rangeofspeakersandavariety
ofexperiencesduringthecourseoftheyear.
B. TheGCSmiddleschoolstudentshavechapeleveryWednesdayfrom8:05-8:40AM,
withaspeakerfrom8:05-8:20AMandworshipfrom8:25-8:40AM.Highschool
studentswilljointhemforworshipfrom8:25-8:40AMandwillhaveaspeakerfrom
8:45-9:05AM.Theprogram,plannedbytheHighSchoolBibleteacherandthestudent
worshipteam,consistsofspeakers,videos,andrelevantprogramsthataregearedto
youngpeopleoftoday.Thereisalsoatimeofworshipledbytheschool’sworship
team.
2. Missions,MinistryandServiceProjects
Studentsatalllevelsareencouragedtoparticipateinmissions,ministryandamission
focus.Inthesecondaryschooltherearetwoareasoffocus.(1)Communityservicedays
areconductedduringourMissionTeamsprogram.(2)Allstudentsingrades9-12are
requiredtoperform25hoursofChristianserviceperyearinordertograduate.These
hoursmayconsistofserviceatchurchorinthecommunity.Theservicemustbedone
withoutpayorothercompensation.Suggestionsforserviceopportunitiesaregivento
studentsatthebeginningoftheschoolyear,alongwithaChristianServicetrackingform.
Studentsingrades9-12havetheoptionofcompletingtheircommunityservicehours
locallyorparticipatinginamissiontrip.Eachdayonamissionstripwillbeawarded8
hoursofcommunityservice.
Startinginthe2016-2017schoolyear,GCSwillbecoordinatinganannualmissionstripto
theDominicanRepublicoverSpringBreak.Studentsingrades9-12areencouragedto
raisethefundsnecessaryandparticipateinthisweeklongtrip,butthetripisnot
requiredforgraduation.Eachdayofthistripwillalsocountfor8hoursofcommunity
service.Studentsinterestedinattendingthetripshouldspeakwiththeprincipal.
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HallwayBehavior
1. Noeatingordrinkinginthehallways.
2. Norunning,jumpingorbehavingdangerouslyinthehalloronthestairs.
3. StudentsinGrades6-8arenotallowedinthehallswhileclassesareinsessionunlesstheyhave
ahallpassgivenbyateacher.
4. Astudentwhoishelpingateacherorotherstaffmembermovematerialsmayusetheelevator,as
longasheorshehasapass.
Failuretocomplywiththesestandardswillresultinalevel1offense.
StudentUseofTelephones
1. OutgoingCalls
Studentsmayusetheofficephonetocallhomeinanemergencyorwhentherehasbeenachange
inschool-sponsoredeventssuchasgames,practices,etc. Studentsmustobtainpermission
from a classroom teacher to use the office phone. Cell phones are permitted at school,
however,theymaynotbeusedduringschoolexceptwithpermissionfromateacher.
2. IncomingCalls
Messageswillbetakenanddeliveredthroughteachermailboxes.Studentsandfacultywill
notbecalledoutofclasstotakeacallunlessitisanemergency.Inmostemergencies,the
officewilltakeanumberwherethecallercanbereachedandthendeliverittothestudent
orfacultymember.
LostandFound
Misplaceditemsfoundaroundtheschoolwillbeplacedintheschool“lostandfound.”Theschool
“lostandfound”islocatedintheclosetoffthecafeteria.Itemsnotpickedupwillbecomethe
propertyoftheschoolanddonatedtocharityattheendofeachmonth.Itisrecommendedthatall
items(shoes,gymshirts/shorts,coats,hats,bookbags,lunchboxes,andotherpersonalitems)be
labeledwiththestudent’sname.
EmergencyGuidelinesandDrills
Theschoolregularlyconductsemergencydrills,whichcomplywithstatecodes.Allstudentsmust
participateandstrictlyobeyregulationsandprocedures.Eachroomhasasigndescribingtheexit
routetotakewhenthefirealarmsoundsandwheretogointhebuildingduringastorm.Thereis
tobenorunningortalking(insideoroutsidethebuilding)untilthe“allclear”isgiven.
“Lockdown”
Studentsaretocongregateinagroupawayfromwindowsanddoors.Technologydeviceswillbe
turnedoffandcollectedbytheteacher.Therewillbeabsolutelynotalking.Anystudentinthehall
mustimmediatelyentertheclosestclassroom.
“ShelterinPlace”
Classeswillcontinueasnormalbutdoorswillremainlockedandhallwaytrafficshouldbeheldto
aminimum.Nocommunicationdevicesshouldbeusedbystudents.
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FieldTripsandApprovedDrivers
Parentssignablanketfieldtrippermissionandmedicalreleaseformatthebeginningoftheschool
year.Theschoolofficemusthavethiscompletedformforthestudenttobeabletogoonthefield
trip.Ifemergencycontactinformationisdifferentonthedayofthetrip,itistheparent’s
responsibilitytoprovidetheupdatedinformationtotheschool.Afieldtripcommunicationwillbe
senthomewithstudentsgoingonafieldtriptoinformparentsaboutthetrip.Atravelmanifestis
leftintheschoolofficebeforedepartureshowingwhichstudentsaretravelingineachvehicle.
Ifprivatevehiclesareusedonafieldtriporasportsevent,aVolunteerDriverApplicationform
withavaliddriver’slicenseandproofofinsurancemustbeonfileintheofficeforeachdriver.
Driversmustfollowalltrafficrules. Theformasksforthefollowinginformation:
1. Explanationsofrecenttrafficviolations
2. Make,model,year,licenseplatenumber,andnumberofworkingseatingbeltsforeachvehicle
thatcouldbeusedtotransportstudents.AsofJuly,2005,childreneightyearsofageandunder
mustbeinacarseatandnottransportedinthefrontseatofvehicleswithairbags.
3. Nameoftheinsurancecompany,policynumber,andamountofliabilitycoverageprovidedinthe
followingcategories(minimumcoverageislisted):
A. Perpersonforbodilyinjurymustbeatleast$250,000
B. Perincidentforbodilyinjurymustbeatleast$500,000
C. Propertydamagemustbeatleast$100,000
D. Signatureanddateofpersonrequestingapprovaltodrive.
ParentVolunteers
Parentvolunteersareaveryvaluableresource,andvolunteeringisanimportantwaythatparents
canpartnerwithGCSintheirchild’seducation.Theyareaskedtosigninandoutatthefront
officeandwearschool-providedidentificationforsecurityreasons.Regularvolunteerswillbe
askedtocompletealimitedcriminalbackgroundcheck.
Fundraising
School-widefundraisershavepriorityoverallothermoney-makingeffortsintheschoolandare
approved/scheduledbytheprincipal.Fundraisersmayalsobeapprovedtomeetnon-budgetary
needsinareasofstudentactivitiessuchastheathleticdepartment,musicdepartment,yearbook
andindividualclasses.Allfundraisingrequestsfromindividualgroups,clubsandorganizationsat
thesecondarylevelmustfirstbesubmittedtotheprincipalforreviewatleasttwoweekspriorto
thestartoftheevent.Promotionalmaterialsshouldalsobepresentedtotheprincipalfor
approvalatleastoneweekpriortodistributionandclearlystatethepurposeandfinancialgoalof
thefundraiser.
Visitors
1. Adultvisitors
A. Alladultvisitorsmustregisterattheschoolofficeandaresubjecttoprincipalapproval.
B. Visitorsarelimitedtocustodialparents,legalguardians,out-of-townguestsofenrolled
students,familiesinterestedinattendingGCS,alumnioftheschoolandguestsinvitedby
ateacherorprincipal.Othersmaybewelcomebutshouldbeapprovedaheadoftimeby
theprincipal.
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C. Alumniandformerstudentsmayvisitonlyduringthelunchperiod.Theymustsigninand
outoftheofficeandmustgodirectlytoandfromthediningarea,unlessotherwise
approvedbytheadministration.
D. Allvisitorsmustfirstgototheofficetosigninandpickupavisitorbadge.Visitorsmust
returntotheofficetosignoutwhenleaving.
2. StudentVisitors
A. Allstudentvisitorsmustregisterattheschooloffice,andaresubjectto
principalapproval.
B. Visitstoclassroomsarelimitedtoprospectivestudentsandshouldbearrangedwith
theofficeinadvance.
C. Studentvisitorsareexpectedtodressappropriately.Theadministrationreservesthe
righttokeepastudentvisitorintheofficeareaduringavisitifthepersonisoutofdress
code.
D. Prospectivestudentsmayvisitaclassroomtoshadowacurrentstudentforalldayora
portionoftheday.
III. ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Attendanceisvitaltoasuccessfuleducationalexperience.Parentsalwayshavetherighttokeep
theirstudentoutofschool,however,theschoolhastherightnottoexcusethereasonforabsence
ifitdoesnotfitintothegenerallyacceptedcategories.Pleasecalltheschoolby9:00AMifyour
studentwillbeabsent.
Partial-DayAbsences
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5.
Arrivalisexpectedbetween7:30AM–8:00AM.
Ifastudentarrivesbetween11:00AM–12:25PM,heiscountedabsentone-halfday.
Ifastudentarrivesafter12:25PM,heiscountedabsentafullday.
Ifastudentleavesforthedaybefore11:00AM,heiscountedabsentafullday.
Ifastudentleavesforthedaybetween11:00AM–12:45PM,heiscountedabsentahalfday.
ExcusedAbsences
1. Personalillnessofastudentoradoctor’svisitwithdocumentation
2. Deathoremergencywithinthefamily
3. Courtappearance(withdocumentation)
4. Pre-approvedabsence
ThosewhowishtousetheiralloweddaysforfamilyvacationsmustrequestanExtendedAbsence
formfromtheofficeifthevacationwilltakethreeormoredays.(Forabsencesofoneortwodays,
pleasenotifyteachersandtheAttendanceSecretary)TheExtendedAbsenceFormmustbefilled
out,signedbytheparent,andapprovedbytheprincipalpriortothevacationsothatteacherscan
benotifiedandassignmentsmade.Studentsarealloweduptosixconsecutivedaysandnomore
thantendaysperschoolyearforafamilyvacation.Vacationdaysarecountedtowardsthe10-day
limitonabsencespersemester.
5. Pre-approvedcollegevisitationforjuniorsandseniors
Juniorsareallowedtwo(2)dayseachyeartovisitcollegecampuses.Seniorsareallowedthree(3)
dayseachyeartovisitcollegecampuses.Allcollegevisitdaysareconsideredexcusedabsencesas
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longastheschoolisgivenatleastfive(5)days’notice.Studentsarealsoencouragedtotake
advantageofotherdayswhenschoolisnotinsession(fallbreakinOctober,Thanksgiving,
Christmasbreak,springbreak,andin-servicedays)tovisitcollegeoptions.Studentsaretobring
backdocumentationfromthecollegevisittoverifytheirvisit.
6. Adverseweatherconditions(Studentslivinginschooldistrictsthatdelayorclosearenot
automaticallyexcusedifGCSdoesnotdelayorclose.)
UnexcusedAbsences
Anunexcusedabsenceisanabsencethattheschooldoesnotconsiderlegitimateorwhenthe
school’sattendancepolicyhasnotbeenfollowed.Allmissedschoolworkwillbeexpectedtobe
madeupwitha10%reductionofgradeperday.Thefollowingareexamplesofunexcused
absences:
1. Familyvacationsthatdidnotreceivepriorapproval,arenotwiththestudent’simmediate
family,orexceedthemaximumdaysallowedforvacation.
2. Anabsenceforwhichtheschooldidnotreceiveparentalcontactby9AM.
3. Sleepingin.
4. Disciplinewhichremovesastudentfromtheclassroom,suchasin-schoolsuspensionandoutof-schoolsuspension,areconsideredunexcusedabsences.
5. “Skipping”aclassisalsoconsideredunexcusedandisaseriousviolationofschoolstandards.
ExcessiveAbsences
Thereisalimitoftenabsences(excusedorunexcused)persemesterorperclass.Anystudent
whomissesten(10)ormoredaysofschoolpersemestermaynotreceivecreditforthesemester's
coursework.
1. 5daysmissed=lettertoparents
2. 8daysmissed=2ndlettertoparents
3. 9daysmissed=conferencewithadministrationandparents
4. 10daysormoremissed=8AM–3:00PMSaturdayschoolforeachdaywith$80costtoparents
5. Incasesofextendedillnessorinjury,anappealmaybemadetotheschooladministration.
ExtendedAbsencesPolicy
AnExtendedAbsenceformmustbecompletedwheneverastudentwillbegoneforthreeor
moreschooldays.Theformsareavailableintheoffice.TheExtendedAbsenceFormmust
befilledout,signedbytheparent,andapprovedbytheprincipalpriortotheextended
absencesothatteacherscanbenotifiedandassignmentsmade.Studentsareallowedupto
sixconsecutivedaysandnomorethanten(10)daysperschoolyearforafamilyvacation.
Familyvacationdaysarecountedtowardstheten-daylimitonabsencespersemester.
ReportingAbsences
Pleasereportabsencesbycontactingtheschoolofficebefore9:00AMat574-272-5815.
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Truancy
1. Everythirdunexcusedabsencewillbeatruancy.Unexcusedabsencesarecalculatedby
semester,andtruanciesarecalculatedannually,notbysemester.
2. Astudentwhoskipsschoolorleavestheschoolcampuswithoutpermissionforanylength
oftimeisautomaticallyconsideredtruantforeachdayskipped.
3. Truancywillbedisciplinedinthefollowingmanner:
A. 1stTruancy:Parentconferencetodiscussthechild’sabsences,nextlevel
consequences,andoneIn-SchoolSuspensiondayassigned
B. 2ndTruancy:Parentconferencetodiscussthechild’sabsences,nextlevel
consequences,andtwoIn-SchoolSuspensiondaysassigned
C. 3rdTruancy:ParentconferencefordeterminationofthreedaysIn-School
SuspensionorExclusionfromGCSfortheremainderofthesemester.Ifthechild
hasin-schoolsuspension,parentswillbenotifiedofnextlevelconsequences.
D. 4thTruancy:ExclusionfromGCSfortheremainderoftheschoolyear.
TardiesArrivingtoSchool
Anystudentarrivingbetween8:00AM-11:00AMwillbeconsideredtardyfortheday.
Morningtardieswillbeexcusedwithwrittendocumentationfromamedicalprovider.
Tardieswillresetatthesemester.Unexcusedtardieswillbeaddressedinthefollowing
manner:
A. 4UnexcusedTardies:Parentreceivesawrittenletterfromtheprincipalthatmust
besignedandreturned
B. 7UnexcusedTardies:Parentreceivesasecondwrittenletterfromtheprincipal
withanadditionalreminderoftheschool’sexpectationsforarrivaltime.The
principalwillalsomakeverbalcontactwiththeparent.Theprincipalwilldecide
whatdisciplinaryactionwillbetaken.
C. 10UnexcusedTardies:Thestudentandhis/herparentsmustmeetwiththe
principaltoexplainanddiscussthetardies.
TardiesArrivingtoClasses
Every4arriving-to-classtardieswillresultinaFridayNightSchoolfrom3:15-5:00PMat
thecostof$10.Tardiesareresetatsemester.
IV. ACADEMICS
Textbooks
1. GCS textbooks are provided to its students through the annual book fee.All
textbooks,consumableandnon-consumable,areandremainthepropertyoftheschool.
2. Studentsareresponsiblefortheirtextbooks.Amisusedtextbookthatisdamaged
beyondnormalusewillresultinfinesorreplacementcostsbeingpassedontothe
student.
3. A textbook adoption committee may be appointed by the principal (composed of
teachers,administration,friendsoftheschool,andparents)thatwillscreenpotential
textbookstodeterminehowcloselytheyalignwithGCS’sphilosophyandobjectives.In
addition,thescopeandsequenceofeachseriesisconsideredalongwithalistofother
criteria. As a Christian schoolitistheboard’spreferencethatChristiantextbooksbe
usedwheneverpossible.
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AddingandDroppingClasses
1. Studentsmaynotaddaclassafterthe1stweekofthesemester.Exceptionswillbe
madeonlyfortransferstudentsorrecommendationsmadebyafacultymember
withapprovalfromthesecondaryprincipal.
2. Astudentmaydropaclasspriortothebeginningofthefifthweekofthesemester.If
thestudentdropstheclassbeforeorbytheendofthefourthweekofthesemester
aWP(withdrawpassing)willbegiven.Ifdroppedanytimeonorafterthefirstday
ofthefifthweekofthesemester,aWF(withdrawfailing)willbenotedonthe
permanentrecord.
3. Studentsmaynotdropaclasswithoutaddinganotherclass.
4. Arequesttodropaclassmustbeinitiatedbytheparent/guardiantothe
administrationandhaveadministrativeapproval.
OnlineCourses
1. GCSwillnotendorseorapproveonlinecoursesthatconflictwiththephilosophy
andobjectivesoftheschool.
2. Onlinecoursesmaybetakentomakeupforadeficiencyinrequirementsfor
graduation,forpersonalinterest,orforenrichment.
3. AnonlinecoursemaynotbesubstitutedforthesamecourseofferedatGCSifthe
studentcantakethecourseatschool,unlessauthorizedbytheprincipal.
4. Allonlinecoursesarecontractedandpaidforbythestudent.
HomeworkPhilosophy
Homeworkisanimportantaspectoftheeducationalexperience.Itreinforcesthelessons
coveredinclassandcanbringthehomeandschoolclosertogetherbyfacilitatingparent
understandingoftopicstaughtatschool.Homeworkshouldassistandimprovelearning,as
wellasstrengthenskillsandunderstandinggainedintheclassroom.Itallowsteachersand
studentstocovermorecontentandtofosterstudentinitiative,independence,studyhabits,
andresponsibility.Testsandprojectsareweighedmoreheavilythanadailyassignmentby
allteachers.Thefollowingprincipleswillbeobservedregardinghomework:
1. Allhomeworkassignmentsaredueatthebeginningoftheperiod.
2. Ifastudentisabsent,itishis/herresponsibilitytofindoutwhathe/shemissed.
ParentsshouldcheckSycamoreforthestudent’sassignments.
3. Parentsareencouragedtocontactteachersregardinganyproblemstheir
studentisexperiencingincompletingassignmentsontime.
Makeupwork,Latework,andIncompletes
1. Students are allowed a make-up day for each absence up to five days. Special
circumstances, prolonged illness, etc., may require more time. An appeal to the
administrationforapprovalisnecessary.
2. Lateworkmustbecompletedandsubmittedinordertoshowcompetency.Any
studentwhoismissingworkwillreceivean“Incomplete”forthecumulativeclassgrade
untiltheassignmentiscompleted.Assignmentsnotcompletedattheendofthegrading
periodwillreceivethescoreofazero.
3. Anexcusedpartialdayabsenceonthedayofapre-assignedtestisnotanexcuseto
postponethetest.Forexample,ifthetestisgiveninthemorningandthestudenthasan
excusedabsenceforthemorning,theteachercanstillrequirehimtocompletethetest
beforethedayisover.
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Cheating
Allworkshouldbeoriginalworkdonebythestudentandshouldonlybesubmittedfor
oneclass.Anyinstanceofcheating,includingplagiarism,willresultinazeroforthat
workand,dependingonthesituation,couldresultinafailinggradeforthecourse.
Disciplinaryactionmayincludeasuspensionand/oraparentalconference.
Grading
1. Academicprogressisreportedtoparentsonaquarterlybasis.Parentscanview
gradesatanytimethroughSycamore.
2. Ingrades9–12,thefirstandsecondnine-weekgradeseachcountas40%andthe
semesterexamcountsas20%ofthesemestergraderecordedonthepermanent
records.
3. GCSusesthreesystemsforreportinggrades.
A. Anumerically-basedfour-pointgradingsystemforestablishingthequarterand
semestergradesingrades6-12.Thisgoesonthequarterlyreports.
B. Aletter-basedscaleisusedtoindicatethecategoriesofexcellent(A),good(B),
average(C),poor(D),andfailing(F)ingrades1–12.Thisgoesonthequarterly
reports.
C. AGPA(GradePointAverage)isusedinthecomputationofsemesterand
cumulativesemesteraveragesforhighschoollevelclassesofferedforcredit.
GCSGradingScale
APandCollegeGradingScale
Letter
Grade
Percentage
GPA
Letter
Grade
Percentage
GPA
Letter
Grade
Percentage
GPA
A+
97-100
4.0
D+
67-69
1.2
A+
97-100
5.0
A
93-96
4.0
D
63-66
1.0
A
93-96
5.0
A-
90-92
3.8
D-
60-62
0.8
A-
90-92
5.0
B+
87-89
3.4
F+
0-59
0
B+
87-89
4.0
B
83-86
3.0
F
0-59
0
B
83-86
4.0
B-
80-82
2.8
F-
0-59
0
B-
80-82
4.0
C+
77-79
2.5
C+
77-79
3.0
C
73-76
2.0
C
73-76
3.0
C-
70-72
1.8
C-
70-72
3.0
StudentRecordsandTranscripts
1. Studentcumulativefoldersarekeptintheschoolofficeinfireproofcabinetsandarefiledbygradelevel.
Theycontainthestudentapplicationformsfromeachyear;medicalrecordssuchasimmunizations,
physical,andinjuryreports;testingrecords;cumulativeattendanceandacademicrecords,and
disciplinereports.
2. Legalguardiansmayhaveaccesstohis/herchild’srecordsafterawrittenrequesthasbeensubmitted
toandapprovedbytheschoolprincipal,unlessprohibitedbycourtdecisionorstateorfederallaw.
3. Socialworkersmayhaveaccesstoastudent’srecordswithsignedparentalorprincipalapprovaland
inaccordancewithstatelaw.
4. Norecordsaretransferredtoanotherschooluntilawithdrawalformiscompletedandallfinancial
obligationstotheschoolarepaidinfull.
5. Transcriptsforseniorsaresentfreeofchargetocollegeswhereastudenthasapplied.Whenthe
studentgraduates,acompletetranscriptwillbesenttothestudent’sacceptedcollege.
6. Anytimeateacherorparentbecomesawareofachangeofaddress,phonenumber,worknumber,or
otherpertinentinformation,itshouldbesenttotheschoolofficeassoonaspossible.Current
informationisnecessaryforthecareandprotectionofastudentinanemergency.
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HonorRoll
1. HonorRollrequirementsarefiguredonfiveormorecoredisciplineswhichincludeallacademic
subjectsthatmeet5daysaweek.Requirementsare:
A. NogradebelowaC(2.0),eveninsubjectsthatarenotusedtocalculatethehonorroll.
B. Noremainingincompletesforthesemester.
C. Theaveragegrademustbe2.9orabove(norounding).
2. HighHonorRollrequirementsarefiguredonfiveormorecoredisciplineswhichincludeall
academicsubjectsthatmeet5daysaweek.
A. NogradebelowaB(2.9),eveninsubjectsthatarenotusedtocalculatethehonorroll.
B. Noremainingincompletesforthesemester.
C. Theaveragegrademustbe3.6orabove(norounding).
AwardsProgram
Secondarystudentswillberecognizedduringtheawardschapelattheendoftheschoolyear.
Eachteacherwilldeterminethecriteriaandrecipientsoftheirawards.
AcademicProbation
Basedonquartergradesforgrades6-12,studentsmaybeputonacademicprobationandbe
unabletoparticipateinextra-curricularactivitiesbasedonthefollowing:
1. Athleticeligibility
AcademicsareavitalpartofbeinganathleteatGrangerChristianSchool.EveryathleteatGCSis
astudentfirstandthenanathlete.WechallengeourathletestohonorChristineveryareaof
theirlivesandacademicsareamajoraspectoftheirlives.Duetothefactthatweviewacademics
inthisway,wehavesetsomepoliciestoholdourathletesaccountable.
A. ThePointSystem:Eachstudentwillbeallowedtoreceivethreepointsbeforebeinggivena
mandatoryconsequence.Pointsaregivenforreceivinglowgradesinclasses.Ifathleteshavea
Dinaclass,theywillbegivenonepoint,andiftheyhaveanF,theywillbegiventwopoints.
Whentheirpointstotalupto3orgreater,athleteswillnotbeallowedtopracticeorplayin
games.However,westillmandatethattheycometopracticewiththeirhomeworkforclasses
wheretheystruggle.Oncetheyareatpractice,theywilltalkwiththecoachandfigureoutagoal
forwhattheywanttohaveaccomplishedbytheendofpractice,andthentheywillworkon
theirhomeworkthroughoutpractice.
B. SteadyDecline:Ifathletesaredeclininginoneormoreoftheirclasses,buthavenotyet
reachedthreepoints,thecoachmayhavethemsitonthesidelinesforapracticeandworkon
theirschoolworksothattheydonotreceivethreepoints.ThisPolicyisapreventivemeasure
andisleftcompletelyuptothecoach’sdiscretion.
2. Probation:IfastudenthastwoD’soroneF,heorsheisineligibleforotherextra-curricular
activities,including,butnotlimitedto,theworshipteam,yearbook,studentcouncil,classofficer
positionsordramaclub.
RetentionPolicy
Itwillbetherightoftheschooltoretainastudentinaparticulargradeifitisdeterminedtobein
hisorherbestinterest.Aretentioninformationpacketwillbefilledoutandexaminedbythe
principal,parents,andappropriateteachingstaff.Thefinaldeterminationwillbemadebythe
administrator.Parentsaretobegivenamplenoticeduringthecourseoftheyearthatthe
student’sachievementand/ordevelopmentareofconcern.Ingeneral,retentionwillbe
consideredmorereadilyinthelowergradesthanintheuppergrades.
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WithdrawalfromGrangerChristianSchool
Inordertoproperlywithdrawfromschool,theparents/guardianshouldnotifytheadministration
inperson,ifpossible,orbyletter.Aftertheschoolhasbeennotified,awithdrawalformwillbe
issuedaskingtheparents/guardianstocompleteanexitsurvey.Iftherearemissingitems,suchas
textbooks,librarybooksandathleticuniforms,thatneedtobeturnedin,aswellasfines,charges,
andpaymentsthathavenotbeenpaid,theguardianwillbecontacteddirectly.Norecordswillbe
transferreduntiltheschoolbillhasbeenpaidandallschoolpropertyhasbeenreturned.
TransferStudents
Students(homeschooloranyotherschool)whotransfertoGrangerChristianSchoolareheldto
thesamecreditrequirementsascurrentstudents.TheonlyexceptionisBibleclass,inwhichpast
creditsmissedwillnothavetobemadeup,butwherestudentsareplacedinthegrade-levelclass
andarerequiredtotakeBibleuntilgraduation.
AchievementandCollegePrepTests
ISTEPtestsaregiveningrades3–8,andtheNorthwestEducationAssessments(NWEA)are
administeredtogradesK–8.Forcollege-entrytests,GCSprovidesschedules,registration
information,teststudybooksandpersonalhelpintheclassroomwithrelatedtestinsights.Test
resultsarerecordedinthestudent’spermanentrecord.
1. PSATtests-administeredatGCS.
2. ScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)andAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)-takenat
designatedsites.
3. EndcourseassessmentsforAlgebra1andEnglish10-administeredatGCS.
4. WIDAACCESSTest-administeredannuallytoallEnglishLanguageLearners.
5. ACCUPLACERtest-anadditionaltestthatidentifiedstudentsarerequiredtotake.
Valedictorian/SalutatorianRequirements
1. InordertobeconsideredforValedictorianorSalutatorianofagraduatingclass,astudentmust
attendtheschoolforatleast6semestersduringhighschool.
2. AnycreditstransferredintotheschoolwillbecalculatedonGCS’sgradingscaleandapplied
towardtheaggregateGradePointAverage.
3. ThestudentswiththetoptwoGradePointAverageswillearnthetitleofValedictorianand
Salutatorianrespectively.Shouldtwo(ormore)studentshaveequalGPAs,anaveragecalculation
ofpercentagesofallcoursestakenforhighschoolcreditwilldeterminethetoptwoplaces.Inthe
eventthatthepercentagesaretiedtothreeormoredecimalplaces,theschoolwillreservethe
righttonameCo-ValedictoriansorCo-Salutatorians,ifdeemedappropriateandnecessary.
4. TheannouncementofValedictorianandSalutatorianwillbebaseduponstudentstandingafter7
semestersofhighschool.Intheeventthatastudent’sacademicperformanceseverelydeclines
duringthe8thsemester(springsemesterofsenioryear),thentheschoolwillreservetherightto
nameanalternateValedictorianand/orSalutatorian.
InternshipsorWorkStudies
1. Studentsinterestedinaninternshiporworkexperienceduringschoolhoursmustfilloutan
applicationfoundintheprincipal’soffice.
2. Studentsmustarrangetheirschedulewiththeprincipalandfillouttheproperformthatrequires
signaturesfromthestudent,parentsofstudent,andemployerorschoolofficial.
3. Studentsmusttakeaminimumoffourclassespersemesterandmaintaina2.0gradepoint
averageandmayperiodicallyhavetosubmitawork/schoolverificationupdate.
4. Employersmaybecontactedtoverifyemployment,orstudentsmaybeaskedtosubmittheir
timesheetsforreviewandapproval.
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5. GrangerChristianSchoolGraduationRequirements
College Preparatory Diploma
Total Credits Required
Bible
College Preparatory Diploma with Academic Honors
55 Credits *
(see additional requirements)
50 Credits *
8 Credits
8 Credits
4 Years of Bible
English/Language Arts
4 Years of Bible
8 Credits
8 Credits
English 9
English 10
English 11
Speech & Creative Writing
Math
English 9
English 10
English 11
Speech & Creative Writing
8 Credits **
8 Credits **
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra
II
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus or Finance
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus or Finance
Science
6 Credits
6 Credits
Biology
Chemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth Science or Physics
Social Studies
6 Credits
6 Credits
U.S. History
Government & Economics
Geography or World History
Foreign Language
PE/Health
U.S. History
Government & Economics
Geography or World History
4 credits
6 credits
Same language
Same language (see alternative option below)
3 Credits
3 Credits
Physical Education
Health
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Health
1 credit
2 credits
Options include but are not limited to: Art
Drama
Photography
Worship Team
Options include but are not limited to: Art
Drama
Photography
Worship Team
*Thetotalcreditsspecifytheminimumrequirementsforgraduationwiththerespectivediploma.TheGCSscheduleprovidestime
foradditionalelectivestobetakenduringthehighschoolyears.Studentsarestronglyencouragedtotakeadvantageofthe
opportunitytoacquireadditionalelectivecreditsbytakingamorerigorousorchallengingclassschedule.
**IfAlgebraIistakenineighthgrade,itmaybecountedtowardfulfillingtwomathcredits,butamathcoursemustbetakeneach
yearinhighschool.
***GeneralPreparatoryDiplomaisnotencouragedbutcanbeofferedwithaminimumofforty-eight(48)earnedcredits.
****Studentsarerequiredtohaveonehundred(100)hoursofcommunityservicetograduate(25hoursperyear
attended).
¤
¤
¤
¤
CollegePreparatoryDiplomawithAcademicHonors–AdditionalRequirements
Gradepointaverageof3.5orhigher
Nosemestergradelowerthana72.0%
Earnsix(6)creditsofthesameforeignlanguageorfour(4)creditsintwodifferentforeignlanguages
Completeone(1)ofthefollowing:
Four(4)creditsintwoAPcoursesandtakethecorrespondingAPexam
Six(6)transferablecollegecreditsthroughadualhighschooland
collegecreditcoursesSixcollegecreditsthroughthe“REACH”or
similarprogram
AcombinationoftheAPandcollegecreditoptions(i.e.,2APcredits/APexamand3collegecredits)
SATcompositescoreof1750orhigher(minimumscoreof530oneachsection)ORACTcompositeof26or
higherwithcompletewrittensectionFour(4)creditsinIBcoursesandtakecorrespondingIBexams
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V.
STUDENT LIFE
SchoolColorsandSchoolSpirit
Schoolcolorsarered,blackandwhite.Theschoolmascotisaknight.SchoolspiritatGranger
ChristianSchoolmeansthatChrist-likecharacterwillbeexhibitedbyeachandeverystudentand
parentinschool,atallextra-curriculareventsandatallschoolactivities.
Assemblies
Specialassemblieswillbeperiodicallycalledbytheschooladministration.Allstudentsand
facultyarerequiredtoattend.Studentsarenottoleaveschoolduringchapelorspecialassemblies
withoutpriorpermission;appointmentsshouldbescheduledforotherdaysandtimes.
MusicSelections
TheintentofmusicistoglorifyGod.Therefore,musicplayedbefore,duringorafterschool,
includingatco-curricularandextra-curricularevents,mustmatchtheeducationalobjectivesand
philosophyofGrangerChristianSchool.
DressCode
1. Philosophy
Theschoolcommunityisonethatencompassesmanyindividualsfrommanydifferent
familiesandviewpoints.Werecognizethatdressstandardsandtastesvaryamong
individualsandchurches.ThepurposeofthedresscodeatGrangerChristianisto
encourageasuitabledegreeofmodestyandappropriatenesswhilepromotingaclimateof
hardworkanddiligence.
Inanefforttoprovideguidanceinrelationtomodestyandappropriatenessofdress,GCS
hasprovidedthefollowingguidelinesforappearance.Wedesiretoallowfortheexpression
ofwholesomeindividualitybalancedbysensitivitytotheconvictionsandpreferencesof
others.Werecognizethatadheringtotheseguidelinesmayinvolvetemporarilysetting
asidepersonalpreferenceforthesakeofthelargercommunity.Theschooladministration
reservestherighttomakepolicychangesbaseduponcurrenttrendsandtomakevalue
judgmentsconcerningstudents'appearance.Ineverysituationweaskthatextremesbe
avoided.
2. Guidelines
A. Neatness
Allclothingmustbeingoodrepair.Noholes,ripsortearsarepermittedunlesstheyare
neatlypatchedorrepairedontheoutsideorinside.Noexcessivefrayingispermitted.
B. Modesty
Topromotemodesty,studentsmustrefrainfromwearingtightfittingorsheergarments
orclotheswhichexposeunderclothing.Blousesortopswithopenbacksorlownecks,
andshirtsthatexposethemidriffwhenstandingorsittingarenotpermitted.All
clothingstylesmusthavesleeves.Sleevelesstopsanddressesmayonlybewornundera
toporsweaterwithsleeves.Nostretchpantsorleggings(unlessleggingsareundera
skirtordressofappropriatelengthtotheknee)arepermitted.Thehemlinesofdresses
andskirts,aswellasslitsindressesandskirts,aretoreachnomorethan2”abovethe
kneewhenstandingandkneeling.
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C. Appropriateness
Clothing,jewelry,etc.withlogos,messages,orsymbolsmustbeinharmonywiththevalues,
policiesandstandardsoftheschool.Clothingmustnotcommunicatemessagesorsupport
groupsthatareinoppositiontotheBibleorabiblicalworldandlifeview.
Theremaybespecialoccasionswhenstudentsareasked,atvarioustimesduringtheschool
year,towearspecialdress.Certaingroupswillsponsorspecialeventsandnotificationofthe
dresswillbemadeaheadoftime.Thisisconsistentwithwhatstudentswillfindlaterinlife
andwefeelthisisagreatopportunitytoreinforcetheconceptofappropriatedress.
3. AdditionalPersonalAppearanceIssues
A. Thestylingofthehairshallreflectgoodgroomingandmoderationinrespecttocurrent
trends.
B. Unnaturallycoloredhairisnotpermitted.
C. Aboy’shairmustbeofconservativelengthandnottouchtheeyebrowsorshirtcollar.
Ponytailsarenotpermitted.
D. Well-groomedandneatlytrimmedbeardsarepermittedforboysatadministrativediscretion.
Studentswithfacialhairnotmeetingtheserequirementsmaybeaskedtotrimorshave
immediately.
E. Girlsmayhavepiercedears.Nootherpiercingispermittedonthefaceorbodyforboysor
girls.
F. Tattoosarenotpermitted.Studentsenrollingwithtattoosmusthavethemcoveredatall
times.
G. Boysmayonlywearthefollowingtypesofclothes(red,blackorwhite):collaredshirts,knit
shirts,sweaters,t-shirts,sweatshirts,dressslacks(blackorkhaki),khakis,shortsandblueor
blackjeans.Monday-Thursdaypolosmaybered,blackorwhite(schoolcolors).T-Shirtsand
sweatshirtsmustbered,black,whiteorgraywiththeGrangerChristianSchoollogoor
symbolsassociatedwithGCS(schoolname,knight,etc.)OnFriday,anycolormaybewornas
longasitisassociatedwithspiritwearornormalcolorsasstatedforMonday-Thursday.
H. Girlsmaywearthefollowingtypesofclothes(red,blackorwhite):dresses,skirts,blouses,
sweaters,t---shirts,sweatshirts,dressslacks(blackorkhaki),khakis,capriswhichfallbelowthe
knees,andblueorblackjeans.Noteallclothesmustmeettheneatness,modestyandappropriateness
guidelinesaspreviouslystated.Monday-Thursdaypolosmaybered,blackorwhite(schoolcolors).Tshirtsandsweatshirtsmustbered,black,whiteorgraywiththeGrangerChristianSchoollogoor
symbolsassociatedwithGCS(schoolname,knight,etc.).OnFriday,anycolormaybewornaslongas
itassociatedwithspiritwearornormalcolorsasstatedforMonday-Thursday.
I. Shoesmustbewornatalltimes.Elementarystudentsmaynotwearsandals.Secondary
studentsmaywearsandalswithabackstrap(noflipflopsorslides).
J. Outdoorwear,jacketsandcoats,hats,sunglassesandbandanasarenottobeworninsidethe
schoolbuilding.
4. AfterSchoolDressCode
A. Neatness,modestyandappropriatenessapplytoafterschoolactivitiesaswell.
B. Shortsmustbelongerthanthetipsofthewearer’sfingerswhenarmsarestraightathis/hersides
whilestanding.
C. Girls’blousesortopswithopenbacksorlownecks,andshirtsthatexposethemidriffwhen
standingorsittingarenotpermitted.
5. ChoirandBandDressCode
7thand8thgradegirlsneedasolidblack,ankle-lengthskirtorpalazzo(loose-style)slacks,a
whiteshirtorblouse(tuckedin),andblackshoesforconcertsorcontests.7thand8thgradeboys
shouldwearblackslacks,awhitecollaredshirt,aplainordarktieanddarksocksandshoes.
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6. P.E.AthleticTeamsDressCode
A. Studentsingrades4-12changeforPEclassesandwillwearaGCST-shirtandblack
meshshorts.(T-shirtsaresoldthroughtheschoolwebsite.)
B. Shortsmustbelongerthanthetipsofthewearer’sfingerswhenarmsarestraightat
hisorhersidewhilestanding.
C. Studentsmustbringanextrapairofgymshoestobeusedonlyonthegymnasiumfloor.
D. Uniformsforeachsportaredeterminedbytheathleticdirectorandmaybewornon
gamedayswhendirectedbythecoach.
7. DressCodeViolationConsequences
A. Theadministrationreservestherighttodetermineifastudent’sappearanceis
inappropriateinanymanner.
B. Ifastudentchoosestobeoutofdresscode,thestudentwillnotbepermittedtoreturn
toclassuntilproperlyattired.Inaddition,thethirdviolationwillbedealtwithasa
Level1disciplineoffense.Anystudentrefusingtochangeintoappropriatedress,and
thusmissingclasstimeduetothischoice,willundergothesameconsequencesfor
skippingclass/school.
C. Studentswhosehairisoutofdresscodewillbegivenfivecalendardaystocomplywith
thestandards.Studentswhofailtocomplywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionofa
Level1offense.
DisciplinePolicy
1. Goals
ThefundamentalgoalofGrangerChristianSchoolistopresentaChristianeducationalprogramto
studentsandaChrist-likemodeltothecommunity.Inlightofthesegoals,lifestyleisanimportant
consideration.StudentsenrolledatGCSandthestaffmemberswhoworkhereareconsideredto
berepresentativesoftheschooltwenty-fourhoursaday,sevendaysaweek.Attimesschool
consequenceswillbeappliedforbehaviorthatoccursawayfromschoolpropertyandoutsideof
schooltime.(Someexamplesarelying,cheating,stealing,substanceabuse,anyotherillegal
activityorsexualimmorality.)
2. Expectationsintheclassroom
A. Bepunctual(inclassandseatedwhenthebellrings).
B. Beprepared(cometoclasswithallnecessaryitemsandassignments).Eachtimestudentsare
notfullypreparedwithrequiredmaterial,theteacherwilldealwiththemasstatedinthe
individualteacher’sdisciplineplan.Theteacherhastherighttocountstudentstardyiftheydo
notcometoclasspreparedandneedtogototheirlocker.
C. Participate(takenotes,beinvolvedindiscussion,respondwhencalledupon,etc.).
D. Haveproperposture(avoidputtingfeetondesksorchairseats,tippingchairs,sittingondesk
topsorputtingheaddownasifsleeping).
E. Talkinclassonlyatthedirectionoftheteacher.(Donottalkoutorviolatethetimeofothers).
F. Bottlesofwater(nopop,coffee,tea,etc.)maybeusedinclass.Asmallsnackmaybeeatenif
approvedbytheteacher.
G. Studentsshouldtakeanappropriatebooktoreadforindividualenjoymentineveryclass.
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Infractions
1. ReprimandandWarningInfractions
A. Manyinfractionsofanintentionalorunintentionalnatureorinfractionsofaminornaturecan
andshouldbehandledbygentlereprimand.Onlywhensuchinfractionsbecomerepetitiveor
defiantshouldtheybehandledinafirmerway.TheseshallberecordedbythePrincipalasa
verbalwarningonastudent’sbehavioralrecord.
B. Awarningisnotonlyareprimand,butalsoaformalnoticeofconsequencestofollow,should
theinappropriatebehaviornotbecorrected.TheseshallberecordedbythePrincipalasa
writtenwarningonastudent’sbehavioralrecordandcouldresultinaLevel1infraction.
C. Infractionsofthisnaturemayincludebutarenotlimitedto:gumchewing,havingglassor
plasticbottles(containinganythingotherthanwater)oraluminumcansincarpetedareas,
beinginthehallwithoutpermissionandbringingbookbagsinclassrooms.
2. LevelIInfractions
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Hallmisbehavior(running,excessivenoise,etc.)
Inappropriatedisplayofaffectionorphysicalcontactinboy/girlrelationships
Disrespect,disobedience,and/ordisruptivenessinclass(verbalornonverbal)
Inappropriatelanguageinspokenorwrittenformorobscenebehavior
FailuretoserveassignedFridaySchool
Failuretoobeyclassroomrules
Dangerousorinjurioushorseplay
Fourclasstardies
Threeviolationsforboy’sfacialhair,unauthorizedtechnologyuse,ordresscode
Inappropriateuseofsocialmediainsideoroutsideofschool(inappropriatelanguage,hurtful
comments,picturesorvideosthatconflictwithaBiblicallifestyleandcreateadisruptiontothe
schoolfamily)
3. LevelIIInfractions
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
Viewingorsharinginappropriatematerialontechnologydevice
Stealing,lying,gambling,skippingschool/classetc.
Leavingcampuswithoutpermission
Aggressivebehaviorsuchasrepeatedverbalinsultsorattacksonothers,publicizinghurtfulor
slanderousinformationaboutanyone
Useofateacher’soranotherstudent’spasswordoridentity
Damagingpersonalandschoolproperty
Showingwillfuldisobedienceand/orgrossdisrespect
Excessivedetentions/habitualdisciplinereferrals/patternofirresponsiblebehavior
Forgery(ofnotesorexcuses)
Cheating.Allworkshouldbeoriginalworkdonebythestudentandshouldonlybesubmitted
foroneclass.Anyinstanceofcheating,includingplagiarism,willresultinazeroforthatwork
and,dependingonthesituation,couldresultinafailinggradeforthecourse.
Thepossessionofanelectroniccigarette(generallyknownas“e-cigarette”)isprohibited.This
alsoincludesanyitemthatlookslikeorisrepresentedtobeanelectroniccigarette.
4. LevelIIIInfractions
A. Use,distribution,possession,influenceor“look-alikes”oftobacco,alcoholicbeveragesand/or
anyothercontrolledsubstances
B. Fighting
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C. Possessionofweaponsoranobjectwhichmaybeusedtocauseharmorthreatenharmto
others
D. Assault[verbal(athreattoinflictinjuryuponanotherperson),physical(wherethereisone
aggressor)orsexual]
E. Shoplifting
F. Hazing
G. Civilandcriminaloffenses
H. Activitiesoutsidetheschoolwhichhaveledtothearrestandconvictionbythepolice
I. Sexualmisconduct(NOTE:Incaseswheresexualmisconductissuspected,thestudentwill
immediatelybeplacedontemporaryexclusionstatusuntilthecaseisfullyreviewedbythe
Principalandfinaldeterminationscanbemade.)
J. Sendingordisplayingthreateningmaterial
K. Harassment(Harassmentisinappropriateconductthatnegativelyimpactsastudent’s
educational,physical,oremotionalwell-beingregardlessofintent.Thiscanbesexualorracial,
hazingorbullying.)
L. RepeatedLevelIIoffenses.
IllegalInfractions
1. DrugAbuse
Abusing,possessingorsellingdrugsmayresultinimmediateexclusion.Theproperlaw
enforcementauthoritieswillbecontacted.
2. Guns,Knives,OtherWeaponsandThreatsofViolence
Guns(fakeorreal),knivesorotherweaponsmaynotbebroughttoschooloranywhereonthe
schoolgroundsatanytime.Infractionswillbedealtwithimmediately.Anyprincipal,faculty
member,staffmember,parentorstudentwithknowledgeofthreat,possessionortheactualuseof
aweaponmustimmediatelyreportittotheadministrationwhowillcalllocallawenforcement
andremovethestudent(s)fromtheschool,pendingafullinvestigation.
Consequences
1. PointAccumulations
2.
3.
4.
5.
A. LevelI=1pointperoffense
B. LevelII=4pointsperoffense
C. LevelIII=6ormorepointsperoffenseorsuspension,probation,andpossibleexclusion.
Thesecondaryprincipalwillmaintainarecordofpointsaccumulatedforbehaviorinfractionsover
thecourseofaschoolyear.
Thefollowinglimitshavebeenimposedforpointaccumulationsforasingleschoolyear:
A. 12points=thestudentisplacedonbehavioralprobation.
B. 16points=thestudent’sstandingisreviewedbytheprincipalwiththepossibilityof
immediateexclusionand/orwithdrawalwithpossibledenialofre-enrollment.
Howpenaltiesareapplied:
A. LevelI:Foreachinfraction,FridaySchooldetentionwillbeassigned.
B. Level II:DetentionorIn-school suspension.(NOTE:Inseriouscases,whereoffenses are
repeated,theadministrationmayimposeprobation,suspension,orevenexclusion.)
C. LevelIII:Suspension,probation,andpossibleexclusion.
CorporalPunishment
GrangerChristianSchooldoesnotusecorporalpunishmenttodisciplinestudents.
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FridayNightSchool
1. StudentsareassignedFridayNightSchoolfrom3:15-5:00PMforexcessivetardinessoranylevel1
or2infractionofthebehavioralexpectations.Theywillbechargeda$10feewhichisdueatthe
beginningoftheFridayNightSchool.
2. Studentsneedtopaywithexactchangeoracheck.
3. StudentsmustreporttotheFridaySchoolroomontimetoreceivecreditforservingit.
4. StudentswhoareinFridayNightSchoolshouldbringschoolworkbutmayberequiredto
completeaserviceprojectaroundthebuilding.
5. Ifastudentdoesnotshowupforhis/herassignedFridayNightSchool,he/shewillowe$10for
thedetentionmissedandhe/shewillservethetimeonthefollowingFridaywithanadditional
$10due.Thestudentwillalsobecomeineligibletoparticipateinpractices,sportingevents,orany
otherco-curricularactivitiesuntilhis/hertimeisserved.
6. IfastudentreportstoFridayNightSchoolbutdoesnothavethe$10fee,he/shewillservethe
timeandmustpaythemoneytotheofficeinthemorningofthenextdayofschool.Thereisa10-
daygraceperiodfromtheassigneddetentiondatetohavethe$10turnedin.Ifthemoneyisnot
turnedinbythe10thday,a$5monthlyservicefeewillbecharged.
7. IfinagivenweekFridayisadayoffschool,FridayNightSchoolwillbeheldonThursday.Ifthere
isacancellationonaFriday,thetimewillbemadeupthefollowingweek.
Suspension
1. Howsuspensionsaregiven
A. Theprincipalmaysuspendastudentforuptotenschooldays.
B. Beforesuspensionthestudentwillhaveanopportunityforameetingduringwhich
he/sheisentitledtothefollowing:
1. Awrittenoranoralstatementofthechargesagainsthim/her.
2. Ifthestudentdeniesthecharges,asummaryoftheevidenceagainsthim/her.
3. Anopportunityforthestudenttoexplainhis/herconduct.
C. Whenmisconductrequiresimmediateremovalofastudent,thismeetingmustbeginassoonas
reasonablypossibleafterthestudent'ssuspension.
2. Howsuspensionsareserved
A. Unlessotherwiseindicated,suspensionswillbeservedintheschoolbuildingduringregular
schoolhours.
B. Eachdayofthesuspensionperiod,studentsaretobeescortedtotheschoolofficeat7:50AM
byaparent.
C. Studentswillbeplacedinisolationforthedurationofeachschooldayofthesuspension
period,underthesupervisionofanadultmonitor.
D. Studentsareexpectedtoinvesttheirtimeduringsuspensionincompletingassignmentsforall
oftheircourses.
E. Attheendoftheday,studentsaretobepickedupfromtheschooloffice.Secondarystudents
shouldbepickedupat3:10PMbyaparent.
3. Stipulationsregardingclassroomassignmentsduringsuspensionperiod
A. Dailyhomeworkassignmentsmadeduringthesuspensionperiodaredueonthedatespecified
bytheteacher.
B. Workassignedtothestudentbutnotcompletedreceivesazeroandmaynotbemadeup.
C. Long-termassignmentsthatcomedueduringthesuspensionperiodwillbeawardedfull
credit,ifturnedinontime.
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4. AdditionalstipulationsregardingsuspensionsforLevelIIorIIIoffenses:
A. Afterservingtheirsuspensions,studentsareplacedonbehavioralprobationforone semester.
B. Anystudentservingasuspensionisprohibitedfromattendinganyextra-curriculareventsuntil
hereturnstoschool.
C. AnystudentservingasuspensioninwhichthedayoftheSpringFlingfallswillnotbeadmitted
totheeventandnorefundwillbeissued.
Probation
StudentsmaybeplacedonDisciplinaryProbationbytheprincipaltogivethestudentan
opportunitytocorrecttheproblem.Theprobationperiodisfornineweeksornotmorethanone
year,andresultsinalossofparticipationinallpositionsoftrustandresponsibilityorextra-
curricularactivities(worshipteam,StudentCouncil,etc.).Athleticparticipationwillbe
determinedbyathletichandbookrulesastotheamountoftimeastudentissuspendedfrom
participation.ItbeginsontheMondayfollowingtheconferencewithparentsandstudent.Ifthe
studentdoesnotimprovetoasatisfactorylevel,hewillbeexcludedoraskedtowithdrawfrom
theschool.Somereasonsforprobationmightbethefollowing:
1. Continued,deliberatedisobedience
2. Anunchanging,rebelliousspirit
3. Continualnegativeattitudeandbadinfluenceonotherstudents
4. Seriousbreachofconduct,onoroffcampus,thataffectsthetestimonyoftheschool
5. Failureofparentstocomplywithdisciplinaryproceduresoftheschool
6. Insufficientacademicprogress
Exclusion/Expulsion
Astudentmaybeexcluded/expelledfromGCSafteranadministrativeinvestigationand
determinationiscompleted.Infractions,bothonoroffcampus,thatusuallyresultinexclusion
include,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:abusing,selling,orpossessingdrugs;repeatedly
committinganyinfraction;stealing;fornication;assaultorbattery;seriousviolationofanylocal,
stateorfederallaw;orpossessionofaweapon.Thefollowingprocesswillbeused:
1. Theprincipalwillinvestigateallallegationsorinformationregardingthestudentissue,
anddiscussitwiththestudent,providinganopportunityforthestudenttoadmitor
deny.
2. Iftheprincipalfindsthattheissueissevereenoughtowarrantexclusionorexpulsion,
theprincipalwillinformtheparentsinaconferencetoexplainthesituation.
3. Theprincipalwillsuspendthestudentupto10daysorexcludethestudent,asheorshe
determines.
4. Noappealprocesswillbeoffered.
Conditionsforreinstatement:
1. Reinstatementmaybeallowedbydecisionoftheprincipal.
2. Reinstatementmaynotoccurforafullnineweeksafterexpulsionandonlyatthe
beginningofasemester.
3. Conditionsforreinstatementincludethefollowing:
A. Anexplicit,formal,writtenrequesttotheprincipalfromthestudent,expressingan
earnestdesiretobereinstated.
B. Evidencethatthestudenthassoughtandreceivedcounseling,ifcounselingwas
stipulated.
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C. Evidencethatthestudenthasmaintainedanexcellentbehaviorrecordwhileaway
fromGCS.
D. EvidenceofasolidacademicperformancerelativetohisabilitywhileawayfromGCS.
E. EvidenceofarepentantspiritandChrist-honoring,obedientattitude.
Withdrawal
Insomesituations,theadministrationmayrequestthatparentswithdrawtheirchildfrom
GrangerChristianSchool.Sucharequestmayoccurwhenthestudent’sconductwould
otherwisewarrantexclusion.Iftheparentsorlegalguardiansrefusetowithdrawtheirstudent
uponrequest,thestudentwillbeexcluded.Onceastudentwithdraws,thestudentisnot
permittedonschoolgroundsoratanyschoolactivities.
Changes
AnychangestothesedisciplinepolicieswillbepublishedattheparentmeetinginAugustand
explainedtostudentsthefirstweekofschool.Theaboveproceduresmayvaryorstepsmaybe
skippedinsituationsofextremeactions,defianceorrebellion.Theprincipalreservestheright
toimmediatelyexpelastudentinanysituationthatwarrantssuchaction.
Lockersearches
1. Astudentwhousesalockerthatisthepropertyofaschoolcorporationispresumedtohaveno
expectationofprivacyin:
A. thatlocker
B. thelocker'scontents
2. Inaccordancewiththerulesofthegoverningbody,aprincipalmaysearch:
A. astudent'slocker
B. thelocker'scontentsatanytime
3. Alawenforcementagencyhavingjurisdictionoverthegeographicareahavingaschoolfacility
containingastudent'slockermayassistaschooladministratorinsearchingastudent'slockerand
thelocker'scontents
A. attherequestoftheschoolprincipal
B. inaccordancewithrulesofthegoverningbodyoftheschoolcorporation
InternetUsePolicy
Towhommuchisgiven,muchisexpected.Theinternetisawonderfultoolthatcangreatly
enhancethequalityoftheclassroominstructionatGCS.Italsocanbeadistractionandharmfulto
thestudentandtheeducationalenvironmentwhenmisused.Theseguidelinesaretoprotectthe
studentandthelearningenvironment.Thefollowingarenotpermittedwhileusinganyschool
computerorpersonaldevice:
1. Downloadingand/orinstallingsoftwareofanykindonanyschoolcomputer
2. Sendingordisplayingpornography,sexuallyexplicitmaterialorotheroffensive
messagesorpictures
3. Sendingordisplayingviolentand/orthreateningmaterial:advocacyofbomb-making,
terrorismculticritualsorsadisticpracticesorotherdangerousactivities,etc.
4. Usingobscenelanguage
5. Harassing,insultingorattackingothers
6. Damagingcomputers,computersystemsorcomputernetworks
7. Violatingcopyrightlaws
8. Usingothers’passwordsoridentity
9. Knowinglytrespassinginothers’folders,workorfiles(e.g.someoneforgottosignout)
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10. Usingthenetworkforcommercialpurposes
11. Usingemail,chatrooms,realtimemessagingofanykindduringschoolhourswhich
havenotbeenauthorizedbyateacher(suchasforsendingorreceivingon-going
schoolworkfrom/tohomeorparticipatinginclassforums)
12. Publicizinghurtfulorslanderousinformationaboutanyone
13. Using“Facebook,”“Twitter”andotherpersonalizedwebsites
14. Playingcomputergameswithoutauthorizationfromtheappropriateteacher
15. Accessing“proxy”websiteswhichlimitourschool’sabilitytomonitorstudentuseof
theInternet
16. Attemptingtofixorrepairamalfunctioningschoolcomputer
DigitalRecordingandSharing
Forthesafetyandwell-beingofallmembersofourGCSfamily,studentsmaynotsharepictures,
videos,ormessagesviaemail,messaging,socialmedia,etc.duringtheschoolday.Atalltimes
studentsmustnotshareorpostanypictures,videosormessagesthattheywouldn’tbewilling
tosharewithorposttotheirpastor,principalorparent.
Anti---BullyingPolicy
TheBoardofEducation,administrationandfacultyofGrangerChristianSchool,inpartnership
withparentsandtheirchurch,seektodevelopindividualswhoaregrowingtowardmaturityin
JesusChrist.ThismaturityisdemonstratedinthelifeofadisciplewhofollowsChristbyloving
God,lovingothers,seekingjustice,propellingoutwards,surrenderinghim/herself,pursuing
knowledgeandanticipatingafuturereunionwiththeirSavior.TheessenceofthisKingdom
orientationisshalom.ItisthewholenessandpeacethatGodoffers.Aswedevelopmaturing
disciples,werecognizethatweliveinafallen,brokenworldwhichstainsourdailyexperiences.
Therefore,weresolvetocreateacounter-culturalenvironmentthatisencouragingandconducive
tothegrowthoftheentireperson.Webattleagainstthe“survival-of-the-fittest”andconsumerist
mentalitythatpermeatessociety.
WeacknowledgethatChristdiedforrebelliousimage-bearers.Hediedforthemtobereconciled.
Hediedsothatrelationshipswouldbemaderight.ThroughHissacrificeontheCross,Hehas
accomplishedtherestorationofmanwiththeFatheraswellaswithoneanother.Eventhoughthe
meansofreconciliationhasbeenprovided,eachindividualisfreetoembraceorrejectthe
reconciliationthatChristoffers.Therefore,wemustacknowledgethatconflictisinevitable.Aswe
livethissideofHeaven,weembracetheministryofrestorationandreconciliation.Asweloveone
another,wewillbeunifiedinthepursuitofloveandjustice.Wepurposetolivelivesofholiness
thatbringotherstopeacewithGod(Col.1:19-20),peacewithothers(Rom12:18),andpeace
withinthemselves(Isa.32:17).Weknowthatinnerpeaceistheby-productofbeingrightwithGod
andothers.
1. Principles
A. WearemadeintheimageofGodthereforeeverypersonhasintrinsicworth,valueanddignity
andeachbelievershouldassurethatothersaretreatedaccordingly.
B. JesusidentifiedthemostimportantcommandmentistoloveGodwitheverythingandthe
secondistoloveyourneighborasyourself.(Matthew22;John13:34-35;Romans12:18).
Aggressive/harassingbehaviorisrebellionagainstGod’scharacterandcommand.Therefore,
studentandparentsshouldbeassuredthattheschooltakesbullyingseriously,andwill
supportvictimsandtheirfamilieswhenbullyingisreportedandverified.Bullyingwillnotbe
excused,permittedortolerated.
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C. Godhelpsustolearnhowtoloveothersthroughtheexampleandinstructionofgodlyteachers.
(1Timothy4:11-12). TheprimaryresponsibilitytomodelandteachhowtoloveothersasGod
commandsfallstotheparentsofchildren.(IJohn3:23;Deut.6:6-7;Eph.6:4).Therefore,we
expectparentstoequipchildrenwiththeappropriatetrainingandtoolstolivelivesofloveand
encouragementandthenholdthemaccountabletosuch.
D. ThroughtheScriptures,wearetaughtthatrelationshipsinevitablyinvolveconflict(Luke6:2728;James4:1-3).Someconflictiscausedbyoursinfuldesiresofselfishness,jealousy,greed,
arroganceandrivalry.Individualsmaybecomeresentful,sullenorangrywhentheydonotget
whattheywant.Sometimesthesearegooddesireswithsinfuldemands.Whenthishappens,
thedesirehasbecomeanidolorgodrulingtheirlives.Eachstudentcanexpectsuchsinful
behaviortobeconfronted.
E. HumilityandbrokennessareessentialtolifeinaChrist-centeredcommunityandwillbe
encouragedandexpectedofstaff,studentsandparentsalike.
F. Prideistherootofsin.(Genesis3;James4:1–12)
G. Godcallsindividualstooverlookminoroffensesasweloveoneanother(Proverbs19:11)and
toseekjustice(Micah6:8)
H. Individualscansininword,actionandthought.(Matthew5–7,Ephesians4-5)Bullyingissin.
I. Wordshavepowerandreflecttheconditionofone’sheart.(James3:1–12).Whenanother
personsins,thegoalofleadershipoughttoberestorationandreconciliation.Thisinvolvesa
Spirit-directeddiscerningoftheheart.Restorationinvolvesownershipofthesinfulbehavior,
acknowledgementofthehurt,askingforgivenessandrepentance.Loverequiresgentle
confrontationand/orafirmrebukeandcorrection.
J. Sometimesthecontextofrestorationmustbeoutsideofthestudentpopulationforthesafety
andhealthofothers.(Matthew18)
K. Prayeraccomplishesmuch.(James5:16)
L. Theobjectiveofthispolicyisnottomerelymaintainasafecommunitybuttodeveloponethat
istransformationalandlife-giving.
2. AChrist---CenteredApproach
Weunderstandthatitcanbehardforschoolleadershiptopinpointthespecificactsofbullyingas
theyusuallytakeplacebeyonddirectsupervision.Mostbullyingisdonebetweenclasses,in
hallways,onourplaygrounds,atlunchandbeforeandafterschool.Thiswillrequirevigilanceby
staffandthesupportofparentsinacompassionatepursuitoftruth.Therefore,
A. Allstaffwillleadbyexampleastheyseektoloveothersasimage-bearersofGodandwillteach
thataproperunderstandingofone’sselfisfoundintheiridentityinChrist.Weencouragethe
promotionofpositiveinterpersonalrelationsbetweenmembersoftheschoolcommunity.
B. Wewilltakeanactiverole.Everymemberofthestaffwill“sweatthesmallstuff.”Tacticssuch
asintimidation,harassment,physicalviolence,gossipandrumorsandverbalthreatswillnot
betolerated.Allinstancesofharassment,bullyingandhazingofstudentsareaviolationofthis
policy.Bullyingisaformofharassment.
C. Teacherswillbevigilantinwatchingforsignsofaggressivebehavior,bullyingandteasingthat
mightsurfacewithintheclassroom.Weexpectstudentstoconductthemselvesinamannerin
keepingwiththeirlevelofdevelopmentandmaturity.
D. Allincidentsthatarewitnessedbyfacultyandstaffmembers,orthatarereportedtothem,
musthaveawrittenrecordandbedocumentedusingthestudentinformationsystem.
E. Schoolleadershipwillpartnerwithparentstobringoutthetruthofeachsituationandcorrect
unacceptablebehaviorofstudentsparticipatinginanybullyingact.Thedevelopmentofan
atmospherethatencouragesstudentstogrowinself-disciplineandthedemonstrationof
genuinerespectforallpeoplemustbepursuedcooperativelybetweentheschoolandparents.
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F. Behavioroffcampus,whichincludesusingpersonalelectronicdevices,canbesubjectto
disciplinaryactions.Offcampusbehaviorverymuchhasaninfluenceofchildrenoncampus.
3. ProperReportingandResponse
A. Allbullyingincidentsshouldbereportedimmediatelytoastaffmember.Anystudentwho
believesheorshehasbeenoristhevictimofaggressiveorharassingbehaviorshould
immediatelyreportthatsituationtotheteacher,busdriver,playgroundsupervisororbuilding
principal.Thesereportswillbetreatedseriously.Inaddition,parentscansubmitanincident
reportviae-mailtotheprincipal.Thee-mailmustcontainthesendersnameandcontact
informationaswellasdetailedexplanationoftheincident.Complaintswillbethoroughly
investigatedbytheprincipal.Iftheinvestigationfindsthataggressivebehavioroccurred,it
willresultinpromptandappropriateremedialaction.Consequencesforstudentswhocommit
actsofviolence,includingbutnotlimitedtoharassmentand/orbullying,shallbeuniquetothe
individualincidentandwillvaryinmethodandseverityaccordingtothenatureofthe
behavior,thedevelopmentalageofthestudent,andthestudent’shistoryofproblembehaviors
andperformancebothatGrangerChristianSchoolandanydisciplinerecordpriorto
enrollment.ConsequenceswillbeconsistentwiththeStudentHandbook.Responsive
measuresaredesignedtocorrecttheproblembehavior,preventanotheroccurrenceofthe
behaviorandprotectthevictimoftheact.
B. Staffmemberswilldocumentallreportedbullyingincidentsandwillsharethemwiththe
principal.Theprincipalwillberesponsibleforacumulativerecordofincidencesand
violations.
C. Ifthesituationwarrants,parentsofbothvictimandperpetratormaybeinformedand
summonedtotheschoolforameetingabouttheproblem.
D. Thebullyingbehaviororthreatswillbeinvestigatedquicklyandfully,withbothvictimand
perpetratorinformedthatthebehaviorwill/muststopimmediately.
E. Theoneguiltyofthebullyingbehaviormaybeaskedtogenuinelyapologizetothevictim
seekingreconciliationandforgivenessfromthevictimand/or,ifthevictimprefers,willsigna
letterpromisingtoavoidallfuturenegativecontactwiththevictim.Becauseofthenatureof
harassment,certaintypesofharassmentwouldpreventaface-to-faceapology.
F. Theremaybearangeofpunitiveresponsesuptosuspensionorexclusionfortheperpetrator.
G. Aftertheincidenthasbeenthoroughlyinvestigatedanddealtwith,facultyandadministration
willmonitorbothstudents(includingregular“check-ins”)toensurethatbullyingdoesnot
resumeorreoccur.
4. Confidentiality
Everyreasonableeffortwillbemadetomaintainconfidentialityduringtheinvestigationprocess.
However,aproperinvestigationwill,insomecircumstancesrequirethedisclosureofnamesand
allegations.
5. Retaliation
Retaliationagainstanypersonforreportinganyaggressivebehaviororparticipatinginan
aggressivebehaviorisprohibited.Suspectedretaliationshouldbereportedinthesamemanneras
theallegedaggressivebehavior.Retaliationwillresultinseriousdisciplinaryaction.
6. FalseReports
Intentionallyfalsereportingofaggressivebehavior,madetogetsomeoneintrouble,isprohibited
andwillresultindisciplinaryaction.Theone“whocrieswolf”mustlearnthatthisbehavior
cannotbetolerated.
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7. Bystanders
Sincebystandersupportofharassmentorbullyingcansupportaggressivebehavior,theschool
prohibitsbothactiveandpassivesupportforactsofharassmentandbullying.Thestaffshould
encouragestudentstosupportstudentswho:walkawayfromtheseactswhentheyseethem,
constructivelyattempttostopthemandreportthemtothedesignatedauthority.
8. Definitions
Thefollowingdefinitionsareprovidedforguidanceonly.Ifastudentorotherindividual(s)
believestherehasbeenaggressivebehavior,regardlessofwhetheritfitsaparticulardefinition,
he/sheshouldreportitandallowtheadministrationtodeterminetheappropriatecourseofaction.
A. “Bullying”or“harassment”isdefinedasanygestureorwritten,verbal,graphicorphysicalact
(includingelectronicallytransmittedacts–i.e.internetincludingwebpagesandsocial
networkingsites,emails,cellphone,personaldigitalassistant,orwirelesshandhelddevice)
thatisreasonablyperceivedasbeingmotivatedeitherbyanactualorperceivedcharacteristic,
suchasrace,color,religion,ancestry,nationalorigin,gender,sexualorientation,gender
identityandexpression;oramental,physicalorsensorydisabilityorimpairment;orby
anotherdistinguishingcharacteristic.Bullyingmayalsooccursimplywhenthereisadiffering
balanceofphysicalorsocialpowerandaresultingmisuseofthatpower.Itmayincludebutis
notlimitedtothefollowing:inappropriateverbalorwrittencommunication(i.e.,sexualjokes,
derogatorycomments,name-calling,usingwordstoattack,threaten,orinsult,verbalracial
taunts,racialslurs,put-downs,extortionofmoneyorpossessions),visualconduct(i.e.,leering,
sexualgestures,suggestivepictures),andphysicalconduct(i.e.,touching,assault,impeding
passage,bullying,threateningconduct,pushing,tripping,exclusionfrompeergroupswithin
theschooloranysortofviolenceagainstavictim).
B. “Harassment”and“bullying”isconductthatmeetsallofthefollowingcriteria:
1. isdirectedatoneormorestudents;
2. substantiallyinterfereswitheducationalorspiritualopportunities,benefits,orprogramof
oneormorestudents;
3. adverselyaffectstheabilityofapupiltoparticipateinorbenefitfromtheschool’s
educationalprogramsoractivitiesbecausetheconduct,asreasonablyperceivedbythe
pupil,issosevere,pervasive,andobjectivelyoffensiveastohavethiseffect;and,
4. isbasedonapupil’sactualorperceiveddistinguishingcharacteristic(seeabove),oris
basedonanassociationwithanotherpersonwhohasorisperceivedtohaveanyofthese
characteristics.
5. “SexualHarassment”mayinclude,butisnotlimitedto:
a. Verbalharassmentorabuse
b. Pressureforsexualactivity
c. Repeatedremarkswithsexualordemeaningimplications
d. Unwelcomedtouching
e. Sexualjokes,images,posters,cartoons,etc.
f. Suggestingordemandingsexualinvolvement,accompaniedbyimpliedorexplicit
threatsconcerningone’sgrades,safety,job,orperformanceofduties
C. “Hazing”referstoanyactivityexpectedofsomeonejoiningagroup(ortomaintainfullstatus
inagroup)thathumiliates,degrades,orrisksemotionaland/orphysicalharmregardlessof
theperson’swillingnesstoparticipate.
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VI. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Athletics
1. GrangerChristianoffersvariousathleticopportunities.
A. MiddleSchoolBoys:soccer,basketball,golf
B. MiddleSchoolGirls:volleyball,basketball,soccer,golf
C. HighSchoolBoys:soccer,basketball,golf
D. HighSchoolGirls:soccer,volleyball,basketball,golf
2. Athleticsisviewedasaministryopportunity.Sportsmanshipandappearancearealsovery
importantinhelpingtheathletesrealizetheirresponsibility"toshowforthChristthrough
sports."
3. EligibilityforathleticscanbefoundintheAthleticsHandbook.
ClassOfficers
Electionsareheldinthe4thQuarterandmustbecompletedbeforeMay10th.Studentsinterested
inrunningforofficemustfilloutanapplicationandsubmitittotheirclasssponsor.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
President:writtenagendaforofficerandclassmeetings,overseeofficers’jobs. Oversightof
allcommitteesandfundraisers.Approvesquarterlyreportbeforeitgoestotheprincipal.
VicePresident:quarterlyupdatetoprincipalaboutprojectscompletedandintheworks
andafinancialreport,gathersinformationfromthesecretaryminutesandtreasurer
reports.Thisreportshouldincludeanyinformationonelementaryinvolvement.
Secretary:meetingminutestakenandsenttoofficersorclass.ProvideVicePresidentthe
necessaryinformationforthequarterlyreport.
Treasurer:getapprovalforfundraisers60dayspriorfromadministration,provide
treasurerreportforvicepresidentformonthlyreport.
Chaplain:lookforspiritualdevelopmentandoutreachfortheclass,assistinplanning
chapelsandtheNationalDayofPrayeractivities.
BETAClub
Drama
1. DramaClub
2. FallandSpringmusicals
3. Eligibility
A.Astudentmustmaintainatleasta2.0average,withnoFinanysubject,academicornon---
academic,toremaineligible.
B. Fallplayeligibilityisbasedupongradesfromthepreviousspringnine-weekgradingperiod.
Springmusicaleligibilityisbasedupongradesfromthesecondnine-weekgradingperiod.
DramaClubeligibilityisbaseduponthepreviousnine-weekgradingperiod.
4. Astudentmustbepresentfor4of7periodstobeeligibletoparticipateinextra-curricular
activitiesthatschoolday.ThesameistrueforFridayattendancebeforeextra-curricularactivities
onthefollowingSaturday.
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SpringFling
EachspringaSpringFlingisheldtohonortheseniorclass.Allstudentsingrades9-12are
encouragedtoparticipate.ThisisprimarilyanactivityforGrangerChristianstudents,however,
outsideguestsmayattend.Thefollowinginformationmaybehelpful:
1. Itmaybeheldattheschooloranotherlocation.
2. Dressfortheoccasionmayrangefromsemi-formaltoformal,butmustbemodestandin
goodtaste.Nicedressesandsuitcoatswithtiesareacceptable.
3. Banquetattiremustbesubmittedtoandapprovedbytheteacherinchargeonemonth
priortotheactualevent.Thedresscodewillbecloselymonitored.
4. Thereisnochargetostudentsintheseniorclassbecausethejuniorclasssetsaside
moneyfromannualfundraiserstopayforthebanquet.Theamountofmoneythatis
raisedtofundthebanquetshouldbesufficienttoallowsomeflexibilityandvariationin
thelocationofthebanquet.
5. Thejuniorsandtheirsponsorareresponsibleforoverseeingthepreparationsand
programforthebanquet,althoughthesecondaryprincipalhasfinalapproval.
6. Thejuniors,withthehelpoftheclasssponsor,mayplanrecreationalactivitiesfollowing
thebanquet.
NationalHonorSociety
StudentswhowishtojointheGrangerChristianSchoolchapteroftheNationalHonorSociety,
knownasTheTimothyChapter,mustsubmitanapplicationtotheprincipal.Theapplication
focusesonthefollowingfourareas:
1. Character:AssummarizedbyHebrews13:17,“Obeyyourleadersandsubmittotheir
authority...Obeythemsothattheirworkwillbeajoy,notaburden...”Afacultycounciloffive
membersreviewseachstudent’scharacter,whichisotherwiseNHSeligible,toseeifthey
meetthecharacterqualification.
2. Scholarship:Anyjuniororseniormeetsthescholarshiprequirementiftheyhaveacumulative
gradepointaverageof3.2orhigher.
3. Leadership:Applicantsareaskedtolistanyco-curricularandextra-curricularactivities,aswell
asanyleadershippositionsinschoolorchurchwithinthelast3years.
4. Service:Applicantsareaskedtolistanycommunityactivities,awards,andworkexperiences
withinthelast3years.
Thereisnolimittothenumberofmembers.TheTimothychapter’smaingoalduringtheschool
yearistobeactivelyinvolvedintheplanningandimplementationofacommunityservice/
ministryproject.Membersareencouragedtobeaserviceworkerwheneverpossible.
SeniorMissionTrip
Thepurposeoftheseniortripistocontinuethestudent’seducationalexperienceinthefollowing
fourareas:
1. Spiritual:Opportunitiesareplannedfordevotions,prayer,andchurchattendance
whenever possible.
2. Social:Realizingthisisthelasttimethisgroupofyoungpeoplewillbetogether,itshould
beatimeoffun.Recreationactivitieswillbeplannedthatareconsistentwithspiritual
principlesandGrangerChristianstandards.
3. Educational:Thetripwillbeacontinuationofthestudent’seducationalexperiences.
4. Ministry:RealizingthatChristiansshouldseektobeawitnessandtestimonyandhavea
positivespiritualimpactonpeople,sometypeofministryactivitywillbeincorporated
intothetrip.
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Thekeytoasuccessfultripisbalancingandblendingtheaboveelementstoprovidefora
meaningfulandmemorableexperience.Thesecondaryprincipalwillplantheitinerarywiththe
seniorclasssponsor,maketravelarrangements,andsecurethenecessarynumberofchaperones
(parentsandteachers)togoonthetrip.
StudentCouncil
Thestudentcouncilhasbeenestablishedtoteachandmodelleadershiptosecondarystudents.
Studentsinterestedinbeinginvolvedinstudentcouncilmustfilloutanapplicationprovidedby
thefacultyadvisorandreceivefivesignaturesofsupportingclassmatesofthesamegrade.
VII.
HEALTH POLICIES
Injuryatschool
Allseriousinjuriesshouldbereportedtotheschoolofficefortreatment.Theofficestaffwill
administeremergencyfirstaidandnotifyparents.
Illnessatschool
Ifastudentbecomesillduringschool,heorsheistorequestapasstocometotheoffice.The
schoolstaffwillcalltheparentsifitisdeterminedthatthestudentneedstogohome.Thestudent
isnottocallhome. Parentswillbenotifiedandexpectedtopickuptheirchildrenwhentheyare
runningatemperatureof100degreesormore.Thestudentmustbefreeofafever,vomiting,or
diarrheaforatleast24hoursbeforereturningtoschool.
MedicationPolicy
1. Allprescriptionmedicationmustbetakentotheofficeandwillbestoredinthesickroom.
Prescriptionmedicationsmustbeintheoriginalphysician’sorpharmacy’scontainer,labeled
withthephysician’sname,thestudent’sname,thenameofthemedication,theamounttobe
given,thetimetobegiven,andthedurationthemedicationistobetaken.Pharmacieswill
oftengive duplicatecontainersonrequestsothatparentscansendonlytheamountneededat
schooltotheschool.
2. Allover-the-countermedicationmustbetakentotheofficeandwillbestoredinthesickroom.It
alsomustbeintheoriginalcontainer.
3. Parentsmustsignapermissionslip(goldform)forallmedications.Informationshouldinclude
thenameofthemedication,dosage,timeandconditionforwhichthemedicationisneeded.
4. Jr.HighandHighSchoolstudentsareallowedtocarryemergencymedicationswitha
physician’spermit;however,thesemedicationsmustbekeptwiththestudentandnotstored
inlockers.Thestudentmustactresponsiblyincarryingmedicationorthepermitwillbe
revoked(i.e.notsharemedicationorleavemedicationunsupervised).
GeneralGuidelinesforVariousConditions
1. Pleasekeepyourchildhomewhenheorsheisill,forhissakeandforthesakeofothers.
2. Ifastudenthasatemperatureof100degreesormore,hasvomiting,diarrhea,orexcessive
coughinginthemorningheorsheshouldbekeptathome.Thestudentmustbefreeofafever,
vomiting,ordiarrheaforatleast24hoursbeforereturningtoschool.
3. Studentswhohave“pinkeye”(conjunctivitis),strepthroatorothercontagiousconditionsmustbe
treatedwithantibioticsfor24hoursbeforereturningtoschool.
4. Inmakingthedeterminationtoexcludeastudentfromschoolduetothepresenceofarash,
communicabilitytoothersisaprimaryconsideration.Avisit to the doctor may be necessary to
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determinewhetherarashiscontagious.Studentsreferredtoaphysicianfordeterminationof
communicabilitymusthaveaphysician’snotethatclearsthestudenttoreturntoschoolpriorto
oratthetimeofreturntoschool.
5. Parentsarenotifiediftheirstudentisfoundtohaveheadlice.Parentsmusttreatthestudent
accordingtoproductinstructionpriortoreturningtoschool.Thestudentwillbecheckedforlive
liceuponreturntoschool.Thestudentcanattendschoolduringtheinterveningweekandmustbe
freeoflivelice.Mostlicetreatmentsareatwo-treatmentsystem,7-10daysapart.Afterthesecond
treatment,thestudentwillberecheckedandmustbefreeoflivelice.Severaladditionalheadlice
checkswilloccurinthefollowingweeks.Classmatesandclosefriendsarecheckedforheadlice.
Alleffortisusedtomaintaintheconfidentialityoftheaffectedstudent.
6. Cutsandopenwoundsshouldbecoveredforthestudent’sprotectionaswellastheprotectionof
others.Ifwoundsaredrainingorwoundscannotbecovered,parentsmaybeaskedtokeepthe
studentoutofschooluntilthewoundcanbesafelycoveredorcaredfor.Onoccasion,avisittoa
physicianisnecessarytodeterminecommunicabilityofthewound.Studentsreferredtoa
physicianfordeterminationofcommunicabilitymusthaveaphysician’snotethatclearsthe
studenttoreturntoschoolpriortooratthetimeofreturntoschool.
ImmunizationPolicy
1. TheimmunizationpolicyfollowsthecodesandlawsestablishedbytheStateofIndiana.
2. Parentsorguardiansmustprovidetheschoolwithdocumentationofimmunizationandstudents
mustbecurrentwithimmunization.Documentationofimmunizationsconsistsofsubmittinga
photocopyofthestudent’simmunizationrecords.Thiscanbesubmittedtotheofficeordirectly
faxedfromyourphysician’sofficeorfromapreviousschool.
3. Indianalawprovidesexemptiontoimmunizationforreligiousormedicalobjection.Areligious
exemptionrequiresawrittenstatementsignedbytheparentobjectingtoeachimmunization.A
medicalexemptionrequiresaphysiciansignaturerecommendingexemptionbasedonamedical
condition.
4. Formsareavailableintheschoolofficeandmustberenewedeachschoolyearpriortothefirstday
ofschool.
5. Ifyourstudentrequiresacatch-upschedule,pleaseseetheschoolofficetocoordinatespacingand
schedulingofimmunizations.
VisionandHearingScreening--thisisstillinthedevelopmentphase
1. Theschoolwillcoordinatescreeningsforvisualacuityandhearingtestingduringeachschoolyear.
Aparentpermissionnoteisnotsentforthesetests.
2. Visualacuitytestingisconductedforallstudentsenrolledinthe1st,3rd,and8thgrades,andall
otherstudentssuspectedofhavingvisionproblems.
3. HearingtestsareconductedforallstudentsenrolledintheK,1st,4th,7th,and10thgrades,new
students,andallotherstudentssuspectedofhavinghearingproblems.
HeadInjuriesandConcussions
Anyheadinjurywillresultinanimmediatephonecalltoparentsexplainingthesituationand
currentsymptoms.PleasenotethatanEMSwillbecalledatanytimeiftheofficestaffdeemsthat
necessary.ParentswhoprefertogiveconsentforanEMStobecalledimmediatelyintheeventofa
headinjurymustsigntheEMSConsentformandreturntotheoffice.
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VIII. OTHER POLICIES AND FORMS
Non---DiscriminationStatement
ItisandshallbethepolicyandpracticeofGrangerChristianSchool,intheadmissionof
studentsandinthehiringofemployees,nottounlawfullydiscriminateonthebasisof
theapplicant’srace,color,gender,nationality,ethnicorigin,age,orhandicap.
AcceptableUsePolicyforStudents
TheguidingprinciplefortheuseoftechnologyandnetworksofGrangerChristianSchool
shouldalwaysbeforthepurposesintendedbytheministry,andinamannerthatglorifies
theLordJesusChrist.(1Corinthians10:31“…whateveryoudo,doalltothegloryofGod.”
Colossians3:17“Andwhateveryoudo,inwordordeed,doeverythinginthenameofthe
LordJesus,givingthankstoGodtheFatherthroughHim.”)
1. PersonalSafety
A. Youwillnotpostcontactinformation(e.g.,address,phonenumber)aboutyourselfor
anyotherperson.
B. Youwillnotagreetomeetwithsomeoneyouhavemetonlinewithoutapprovalof
yourparents.Anycontactofthisnatureorthereceiptofanymessageyoufeelis
inappropriateormakesyoufeeluncomfortableshouldbereportedtoschool
authoritiesimmediately.
5. Privacy
A. Emailisnotguaranteedtobeprivate.Networkorothercomputeruseorstorageareas
areandwillbetreatedasschoolproperty.Computers,filesandcommunicationsmay
beaccessedandreviewedbyadministrativepersonnel.
B. Youwillnotpostprivateinformationaboutyourselforanotherperson.
6. RespectforOthers
A. Youwillnotrepostamessagethatwassenttoyouprivatelywithoutpermissionofthe
personwhosentyouthemessage[unlessyouneedtodiscloseillegal,inappropriate,
orharassinglanguagetoyourteacher].
B. Youwillnotpostortypeinformationthatcouldcausedangerordisruptionor
engageinpersonalattacks,includingprejudicialordiscriminatoryattacks.
C. Youagreenottosendhatemailormessages.
D. Youwillnotharassanotherpersonbyapersistentactionthatdistressesorannoys
anotherpersonandyoumuststopifaskedtodoso.
E. Youwillnotpostprivateinformationaboutyourselforanotherperson.
7. InappropriateLanguageand/orContent
A. OnanyandallusesoftheInternetandyourdevice,whetherinapplicationtopublicor
privatemessages,youwillnotuseobscene,profane,lewd,vulgar,rude,inflammatory,
threatening,ordisrespectfullanguage.
B. Youwillnotusethecomputersystemtoaccessmaterialthatisprofaneorobscene
(pornography),orthatadvocatesillegalacts,violence,ordiscriminationtowardother
people.
C. Ifyoumistakenlyaccessinappropriateinformation,youshouldimmediatelytellyour
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teacheroranotherstaffmember.Thiswillprotectyouagainstaclaimofintentional
violationofthispolicy.
D. Yourparentsshouldinstructyouifthereareadditionalmaterialstheythink
wouldbeinappropriateforyoutoaccess.Theschoolfullyexpectsthatyouwill
followyourparents’instructioninthismatter.
8. InternetAccess
A. Youmaynotmakeuseofanonymousproxyserversorsitestobypassfiltering.
B. Youmaynotmakeuseofremoteaccesstoapersonalcomputerordevicefor
obtainingunrestrictedInternet.
9. SystemSecurity
A. You are responsible for your individual account and should take all reasonable
precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no
conditionshouldyougiveyourpasswordtoanotherperson.
B. Youshallnotpurposelygiveoutyourpasswordtoanyoneelse.Youwillkeepyour
passwordsecurebynottellingittoothers,bynotwritingitsomewherethat
someoneelsecancomeuponit,andbynotcreatingapasswordthatiseasilyguessed.
Bydefault,anyGCS-providedpasswordisyourstudentID,whichisanacceptable
uniquepassword.
C. Youagreenottopurposelyattempttoobtainthepasswordofanotherorlogonwith
anothermember’saccount.
D. Youwillnotdeliberatelyattempttodisruptthecomputersystemordestroydataby
spreadingcomputervirusesorbyanyothermeans.
E. Youwillimmediatelynotifyateacherorthesystemadministratorifyouhave
identifiedapossiblesecurityproblem.Donotlookforsecurityproblems;thismay
beconstruedasanillegalattempttogainaccess.
F. Youwillavoidtheinadvertentspreadofcomputerviruseswhendownloadingsoftware.
G. Youshallnotintentionallydownloadanyvirusesortoattempttocircumventantivirusprotectionprograms,orintentionallyattempttodegradeordisruptthe
schoolcomputernetwork.
H. Youagreetouseextremecautionwhenopeninge-mailattachmentsreceivedfrom
unknownsenders,whichmaycontainviruses,emailbombs,orTrojanhorsecode.
I. IfyoubelieveyoucanidentifyasecurityproblemontheInternetorothercomputer,
youmustnotifyasystemadministratororteacher.Donotdemonstratetheproblemto
otherusers.Donotuseanotheruser’saccountorshareyouraccount.Doingsowill
resultinthelossofprivilegesforbothparties.
10. RespectingResourceLimits
A. Youwillusethesystemonlyforeducationandcareerdevelopmentactivitiesand
limited,highquality,self-discoveryactivities.
B. Youwillnotdownloadlargefilesunlessabsolutelynecessary.Ifnecessary,youwill
downloadthefileatatimewhenthesystemisnotbeingheavilyusedandimmediately
transferthefilefromthesystemcomputertoyourpersonalcomputer.
C. Youareresponsibleforobtainingpermissionforpersonalprintingandpayingthe
appropriatecosts.Parentsshallbeultimatelyresponsibleforallsuchcosts.Parents
shouldmakesuretheirchildrenunderstandthecostsofprintingunnecessary
material.
D. Youwillnotpostchainlettersorengagein“spamming”(thatis,sendingan
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annoyingorunnecessarymessagetoalargenumberofpeople).Youwillsubscribe
onlytohigh-qualitydiscussiongroupmailliststhatarerelevanttoyoureducation
orcareerdevelopment.
E. Youwillnotusethecomputersystemoryourdeviceforcommercialactivities,
productadvertising,politicallobbyingandextensivepersonaluse.
F. Youmustobtainpermissionofsupervisingstaffmemberorteacherbefore
downloadinglargefilesorinstallingprogramstoacomputer.
G. Youmaynotusetheschoolnetworktoparticipateinlivepublicchatrooms.
11. IllegalActivities
A. Youwillnotattempttogainunauthorizedaccesstothisoranyothercomputer
systemorgobeyondyourauthorizedaccessbyenteringanotherperson’saccount
numberoraccessinganotherperson’sfiles.
B. Youwillnotuseoursystemtoengageinanyotherillegalact,suchasarrangingfora
drugsaleorthepurchaseofalcohol,engagingincriminalgangactivity,threateningthe
safetyofaperson,etc.
C. YoushallnottransmitorknowinglyreceiveanymaterialsinviolationofanyUnited
States,StateofIndianaorschoolregulation,policyorlaw.Thisincludes,butisnot
limitedto,thefollowing:copyrightedmaterial,threatening,harassing,
pornographic,obscene,orprofanematerial,materialsrelatedtotheillegaluseor
manufactureofrestrictedsubstances,defamatoryordiscriminatorymaterialor
materialprotectedbytradesecret.
12. Accountability
A. Studentsknowinglyviolatingthetermsofthispolicyoragreementwillbedealtwith
accordingtothestudentdisciplinepoliciesoftheschoolandsuchactivitiesmayresult
interminationoftheiraccount/accessand/orexpulsionfromschool.
B. Studentsandparentsagreetocooperatewiththeschoolintheeventoftheschool
initiatinganinvestigationofastudent’smisuseofhis/heraccesstothecomputer
networkandInternet,whetherthatuseisonaschoolcomputeroronanother
computeroutsidetheschool’snetwork.
C. Theuseofthenetworkisaprivilege,notaright,andmayberevokedifabused.The
userispersonallyresponsibleforhisorheractionsinaccessingandutilizingthe
school’scomputerresources.
D. Studentsareresponsibleforanymaterialtheyproduce.
E. YouwillnotplagiarizewordsthatyoufindontheInternet.Plagiarismistakingthe
ideasorwritingsofothersandpresentingthemasiftheywereyours.
F. Youwillrespecttherightsofcopyrightowners.Copyrightinfringementoccurswhen
youinappropriatelyreproduceaworkthatisprotectedbycopyright.Ifawork
containslanguagethatspecifiesappropriateuseofthatwork,youshouldfollowthe
expressedrequirements. Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyoucanuseawork,you
shouldrequestpermissionfromthecopyrightowner.Directanyquestionsregarding
copyrightlawtoateacher.
13. Liability
A. StudentsandparentsagreetoholdGrangerChristianSchoolanditsemployees
harmlessfromanyandallloss,costs,ordamagesresultingfromtheuseauthorized
underthisagreement,including,butnotlimitedto,anyfeesorchargesincurred
throughpurchasesofgoodsorservicesbytheuserovertheelectronicnetwork.
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B. Theschoolmakesnoguaranteethatthefunctionsortheservicesprovidedbyor
throughthesystemwillbeerrorfreeorwithoutdefect.Theschoolwillnotbe
responsibleforanydamageyoumaysufferincluding,butnotlimitedto,lossofdataor
interruptionsofservice,orcomputerviruses.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforthe
accuracyorqualityoftheinformationattainedthroughorstoredonthesystem.The
schoolwillnotberesponsibleforfinancialobligationsarisingfromunauthorizeduse
ofthesystem.
ConsequencesforFailuretoObserveThisAgreement:
Theuseofschoolequipmentisaprivilege,notaright.Thisprivilegemayberevoked,ifabused,
andmaysubjecttheindividualtodiscipline,civilpenalties,and/orcriminalpenalties.Theuser
ispersonallyresponsibleforhis/heractionsinaccessingandutilizingtheschool’scomputer
resources.Agoodruletofollowistoneverview,send,oraccessmaterialswhichyouwouldnot
wantteachers,parentsorsupervisorstosee.
Therangeofconsequencesformisuseisasfollows:
1. Verbaland/orwrittenwarning.
2. LossofPrivilegesforaperiodoftimedeterminedbytheadministrationandappropriateto
theoffense.
3. Progressivedisciplinaryactionaccordingtothecodeofstudentconductforstudents,
includingpossiblesuspensionand/orexclusion.
4. Criminalprosecutionorcivilpenalties.
IX.
APPENDIX
HomeSchoolPolicies
GrangerChristianSchooliscommittedtohelpingandassistinghomeschoolingparents
wheneverpossible.Thefollowingpoliciesapply:
1. Parentsneedtofollowproceduresoutlinedbytheadministrationinordertoapplyfor
studentadmissiontoclassesortoparticipateinco-curricularactivities.
2. Homeschoolfeesareestablishedbytheschoolboardeachyear.
3. GCSdoesnotloanouttestingorcurriculummaterialstohomeschoolparents.
4. Homeschoolstudentsmayparticipateinfieldtripsandotherspecialactivitiesaslongas
theyprovidethefollowing:
A. awrittenpermissionslipforthatactivity
B. anemergencymedicalreleaseformonfileintheschooloffice
C. asignedwaiverofliabilitythatwillbearthecostofpersonalinjuryexpenseand
notholdtheschoolliableforanydamages
D. thecostorfeepaidfortheactivity
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HighSchoolandJr.HighSchoolSchedules
JuniorHighandHighSchool
JuniorHighandHighSchool
DailySchedule
2-HourDelay
(Mon,Tue,Thur,Fri)
(Mon,Tues,Thur,Fri)
Homeroom–10:00–10:05
Homeroom---8:00–8:10
Period1–10:10–10:40
Period1-8:15–9:05
Period2–10:45–11:15
Period2–9:10-10:00
Period3–11:20–11:50
Period3–10:05–10:55
Lunch–11:55–12:20
Period4–11:00–11:50
Period4–12:25–1:00
Lunch–11:55–12:20
Period5–1:05–1:40
Period5–12:25-1:15
Period6–1:20–2:10
Period6–1:45–2:20
Period7-2:15–3:00
Period7–2:25–3:00
HighSchoolChapel
JuniorHighChapel
(Wednesday)
(Wednesday)
Homeroom---8:00–8:05
Homeroom---8:00–8:20
Chapel-8:05–8:40
Chapel-8:25–9:05
Homeroomn–8:45–9:05
Period2–9:10-10:00
Period2–9:10-10:00
Period3–10:05-10:55
Period3–10:05–10:55
Period4–11:00-11:50
Period4–11:00–11:50
Lunch–11:55–12:20
Lunch–11:55–12:20
Period5–12:25-1:15
Period5–12:25–1:15
Period6–1:20–2:10
Period6–1:20–2:10
Period7-2:15–3:00
Period7-2:15–3:00
JuniorHighandHSChapel
2-HourDelay-Wednesdays
Homeroom–10:00–10:05
Chapel–10:10–10:40
Period2–10:45–11:15
Period3–11:20–11:50
Lunch–11:55–12:20
Period4–12:25–1:00
Period5–1:05–1:40
Period6–1:45–2:20
Period7–2:25–3:00
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Curricular/Co---Curricular/ExtracurricularConflictResolutionProcess
GrangerChristianSchoolexistsfirstandforemosttobringglorytoourgreatGod.Colossians3:23callsustowork
hardatallthings,becauseultimatelywearedoingthosethingsforChrist,andnotforourselves.ThisScripture
makesitclearthatanythinglessthananall-outeffortdoesnotpleaseGod.Wethereforeexpectexcellenceinall
aspectsofourschool-fromouradministrators,teachers,coachesandstudentsalike.Wealsobelievestrongly
thatwhenastudentcommitstobeingapartofsomething,theydonotdosoflippantly,buttheycommittoitwith
allthattheyhave.
Withthatbeingsaid,weunderstandthatinaschooloursizetheremaybeinstancesinwhichastudenthasmore
thanonecommitmentatthesametime.Wewilldowhatwecanintermsofschedulingtoavoidsuchconflicts,but
whentheseconflictsdoarisewewanttobepreparedforit.Wemustconsiderwhatisbestbothfortheschoolas
wellaswhatisbestforthestudent.Herearesomegeneralguidelinesasthesesituationsarise:
1. SchoolEventsvs.Non---schoolEvents
Schoolsponsoredeventsoractivitiestakepriorityovernon-schoolsponsoredeventsoractivities.
Exceptionsmaybemadetothispolicy-atthediscretionoftheadministration-forspecialfamilyorchurch
events.Ifanexceptionisnotgiven,thecoachorsponsoroftheschoolsponsoredevent“may”withholdthe
nexteventfromthestudent’sparticipation.Whetherornotanexceptionorconsequenceisapplied,school
personnelwillfocusoncontinuingtoloveandsupportthechild,andnotpressurethechild’sorparent’s
decision.TheschoolwillfollowIHSAArules,andwhereitapplies,willimplementanyrequired
consequences.
2. SchoolPerformancesvs.SchoolPractices
Performances/gamestakepriorityoverpractices/rehearsals.Forexample,ifastudenthasabandconcertat
thesametimeasabasketballpractice,thestudentisexpectedtoattendthebandconcert.Thesearewhatwe
considertobe“unequal”schoolevents,andinthesesituationsthestudentisexpectedtoattendthe
performance/gameoverthepractice/rehearsal.
3. SchoolPerformancesvs.SchoolPerformances
Ifastudenthasmultiple“equal”events(i.e.morethanoneschoolsponsoredperformance/game/event
ormorethanoneschoolsponsoredpractice/rehearsal)onthesameday,theywillbeexcusedfromone
ofthoseactivities.Inthesecases,thestudent,alongwithhisorherparents,willdecidewhicheventthey
willattend.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytospeakdirectlywithbothofthecoaches/teachersinvolved,
wellinadvanceoftheconflictdate,toinformthemofhis/herdecision.
4. CurricularorCo---curricularPerformance/Eventvs.ExtracurricularPerformance/Event
Aperformance,oreventthatistiedtoaclassroomgradewilltakeprecedenceoveranextracurricularevent
orpractice.Forexample,abandstudentwhoisreceivingagradeasapartofhis/herperformance,andwho
participatesinasport,wouldbeexpectedtoattendaneveningconcertperformanceoverattendingthe
athleticgameorpractice.Anexampleofacurriculareventwouldbethatstudentswouldbeabletoattend
thejunior/seniortripwithoutconsequencefromtheextracurricularteamthattheyareinvolvedwith.
FinalNote:Theprincipal,orhisdesignee,willretaintheauthoritytomakeanexceptiontothispolicy,based
onanunexpected,uncontrollableorunforeseenevent.Anexamplemightincludeastudentthathasa
fineartsperformancethatwasplannedbeyondasportseason,butthesportmadeittopostseasonplay,such
asaregionalorsemi---stateevent,creatingaconflict.
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Acceptable Use and Student Handbook Agreement
Thefollowingpageisthestudentandparentagreementtocomplywiththestudenthandbookand
acceptableusepolicythatmustbesignedandintheschoolofficeonorbeforethefirstdayofschool
Pleaseprintthispageandreturntotheschoolofficeonorbeforethefirstdayofschool.
Studentname(pleaseprint)________________________________________
Grade_________
StudentAgreement(grades6---12ONLY):
IunderstandandwillabidebythetermsoftheParentStudentHandbookandtheAcceptableUsePolicy.Ifurtherunderstand
thatanyviolationoftheregulationslistedisunethicalandshouldIcommitanyviolation,myaccessprivilegesmayberevoked,
andschooldisciplinaryand/orappropriatelegalactionmaybetaken.
StudentSignature:
Date:
Parent/GuardianAgreement(ofstudentsingrades6---12ONLY):
AstheparentorguardianofastudentatGrangerChristianSchool,IhavereadtheParentStudentHandbookestablishedby
GrangerChristianSchool.Iunderstandandagreethatmystudentwillbeheldaccountablefortheruleslisted.
ParentsandguardiansneedtobeawarethatarelativelysmallportionofinformationavailableontheInternetmaycontain
defamatory,inaccurate,abusive,obscene,profane,sexually-oriented,threatening,raciallyoffensive,orillegalmaterial.The
schooldoesnotcondonetheuseofsuchmaterialsandwillnotallowtheuseofsuchmaterialsinschool.Theschoolwill
diligentlyusefiltersasneededtoeliminatesuchmaterialsfromournetwork. However,itisimpossibletorestrictaccessto
everycontroversialitem. EvenwithaproperlyfunctioningInternetcontentfilteringsystem,itmaystillbepossibleformy
childtoaccesssomeobjectionablematerial.
Astheparentorguardianofthestudentsigningabove,IhavereadtheAcceptableUsePolicyforstudentuseestablishedbythe
GrangerChristianSchool.Iunderstandandagreethatindividualsandfamiliesmaybeheldliableforviolations.Iunderstand
thatsomematerialsonthecomputerorInternetmaybeobjectionable,butIacceptresponsibilityforguidanceofcomputeror
Internetuse,settingandconveyingstandardsformysonordaughtertofollowwhenselecting,sharing,orexploring
informationandmedia.
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