SCPS
Handbook
for Students and Parents
2015-2016
We are Savannah Christian Prep
Developing the whole person to the glory of God
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCPS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADMINISTRATION
CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERS
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................1
SCPS LOWER SCHOOL..................................................................16
SCPS MIDDLE SCHOOL..................................................................27
SCPS UPPER SCHOOL....................................................................34
HONOR CODE OF CONDUCT......................................................42
DISCIPLINARY CODE OF CONDUCT............................................44
DRUG TESTING POLICY..................................................................46
POLICY GOVERNING OFF-CAMPUS CONDUCT.........................48
ACCEPTABLE TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY...................................48
STATEMENT ON BULLYING AND HARRASSMENT..........................51
ATHLETIC POLICIES.........................................................................53
SCPS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Bill Daniel, Chairman
Mrs. Joan McLeod
Mr. Barry Deal
Mr. Raymond Padgett
Mr. Jim Emery
Mr. Danny Pinyan
Mr. Danny Falligant
Mr. Chad Reese
Mr. Carl Kleeman, III
Mrs. Cindy Robinett
Mr. Donald Martin
Mr. Elmo Weeks
Mr. Jamie McCurry ‘92
Mr. Andre Wickham
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. David Pitre, Interim Headmaster Mrs. Ruth Rushing ’69, Daycare/Preschool Director
Mr. Mike Crosby ‘81, Middle School Principal
Dr. Ruth Ann Palmer, Lower School Principal
Mr. Ashley Barnwell, Upper School Principal
CHATHAM PARKWAY CAMPUS
MAIN NUMBER: 234-1653
Fax for all Chatham Parkway: 234-0491
Dr. David Pitre, Interim Headmaster
Mrs. Carol Bowman, Executive Secretary
Mrs. Mary Redding, Business Manager
Mrs. Inger Prescott, Tuition Bills/Payments
Mrs. Judy Crapse, Accounts Payable Ms. Amy Patrick, Administrative Asst.
Mrs. Debbie Fairbanks ‘81, Dir. of Admissions
Ms. Wendi Patrick, Director of Marketing /PR
Mr. Rick Tindol ’89, Director of Technology
Mrs. Darlene Tyler, Director of Advancement
Upper School Office
Mr. Ashley Barnwell, Principal
Mr. Wade Wright, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Dianne Threat, Secretary
Mrs. Pat Webb, Office Assistant
Mrs. Beth Sasser, Counselor Mrs. Charita Hardy, College Counselor
Daycare/Preschool Office
Mrs. Ruth Rushing ‘69, Director Mrs. Leah Nelson, Secretary
Lower School Office
Dr. Ruth Ann Palmer, Principal
Mrs. Suzette Sprinkel, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Cindy Burnsed ’94, Counselor
Mrs. Audrey Reynolds, Secretary
Mrs. Shari Wilson, Assistant Secretary
DERENNE AVENUE CAMPUS
MAIN NUMBER: 355-2693
Fax for all DeRenne Avenue: 352-7397
Lower School Office
Dr. Ruth Ann Palmer, Lower School Principal
Mrs. Cindy Burnsed ’94, Counselor
Mrs. Ellen Ellington, Asst. Secretary
Middle School Office
Mr. Mike Crosby ‘81, Principal
Dr. Linda Roberts, Asst. Principal/A.D.
Mrs. Stacy Pietrocini, Counselor
Mrs. Janet Pigott, Secretary
Mrs. Linda Sims, Office Assistant
DeRenne Avenue Campus Physical Address:
2415 E. DeRenne Ave.
Savannah, GA 31406
Chatham Parkway Campus Physical Address:
1599 Chatham Parkway
Garden City, GA 31408
Mailing address for both campuses:
P.O. Box 2848
Savannah, GA 31402-2848
Web Address:
www.savcps.com
INTRODUCTION
This handbook is divided into four sections. The General Information section and the School Policies
pertain to all grade levels. The remainder of the handbook is divided into sections pertaining directly
to the lower, middle and upper schools.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Savannah Christian Preparatory School admits students of any race, color or ethnic origin to
all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students
at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs,
and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Vision Statement
Savannah Christian Preparatory School seeks to glorify God by partnering with families, churches and
the local community in educating future generations through Christ-centered training, application
and example.
A committed, competent, creative faculty and staff will educate students as rigorous thinkers with
a rock-solid foundation of biblical values. Students will love and pursue truth, recognize beauty in
all its forms, live virtuously, think and problem solve logically, read insightfully, write incisively, speak
persuasively, be physically fit and serve wholeheartedly. As practicing servant leaders, students will
be equipped with the moral strength, the spiritual discernment and the academic integrity to impact
society through responsible, effective Christian living.
Mission Statement
To develop the whole person to the glory of God.
History, Structure and Governance
SCPS is a coeducational, nondenominational, independent day school founded in 1951
by the late Rev. and Mrs. George Akins. The school has grown from eight high school
students to more than 1,200 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 on two different
campuses. In addition, a Day Care and Pre-School program is available.
SCPS is a nonprofit, tax-exempt school divided into four divisions: day care and pre-school
(infants-Preschool), lower school (PK-5), middle school (6-8) and upper school (9-12).
The responsibility for the operation and direction of the school as a whole belongs to the
headmaster, Mr. Roger Yancey. A principal or director heads each division. Together
they work with the headmaster to ensure a well-functioning and purposefully educational
environment.
SCPS is not affiliated with any church or denomination, although it does position itself as a
member of the Christian community.
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ACADEMICS
SCPS exists to provide a college preparatory education within a Christian worldview context
to students who meet our admission requirements.
Accreditation and Memberships
SCPS is a member of the Georgia Independent Schools Association.
SCPS is accredited by AdvancEd (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and holds
membership in the Georgia High School Association.
Faculty
Faculty members at SCPS are selected with great care. Each is academically qualified to
teach in his or her assigned teaching area and meets state certification requirements. All
faculty members must profess to the following statement of faith:
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus
Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried: he
descended into hell; the third day he arose again from the dead; he ascended
into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from there He
shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy
universal church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection
of the body; and the life everlasting.
Curriculum
For an overview of each division’s curriculum, please refer to appropriate section of this handbook.
Grading System Grades PreK-5:
S
Satisfactory W Working Toward Mastery N
Needs Improvement U
Unsatisfactory 80-100
73-79
70-72
69 and below
Grades 2-5 will also use the following scale for the 5 core subjects:
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
73-79
D
70-72
F
69 or below
Grades 6-12:
Grade Percentages
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
73-79
D
70-72
F 69 or below
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Grade Reports
Report cards are issued at the end of each nine-week period. Lower school parents are sent student
papers weekly or daily, depending on the grade.
Honor Lists
Placement on honor lists is determined by quarterly grade point averages as listed on the report card.
Requirements are as follows.
Headmaster’s List: End-of-Year Headmaster’s List: High Honor Roll: End-of-Year High Honor Roll: Honor Roll: End-of-Year Honor Roll: 96 average or above with no grade below 90
96 average or above with no grade below 90 and student must have been named to the Headmaster’s List for EACH of the four quarters.
90 average or above with no grade below 80
90 average or above with no grade below 80 and student must have been named to the Headmaster’s List and/or the High Honor Roll for EACH of
the four quarters.
87 average or above with no grade below 80
87 average or above with no grade below 80 and student must have been
named to the Headmaster’s List and/or the High Honor Roll and/or the Honor Roll for EACH of the four quarters.
Middle School students must also have a satisfactory conduct grade to be named to any list of honors.
In Lower School, students in Grades 3,4 and 5 are recognized for honors. For Headmaster’s List, they
must have an ‘S’ in all classes, ‘S’ in Conduct and an overall ‘S’ in Study/Work Habits to be eligible for
Headmaster’s List.
For Honor Roll and High Honor Roll, students may have an ‘S,’ ‘W,’ or ‘N’ in the following areas: Timed
Tests, Written Expression, Handwriting or Keyboarding. However, they must have an ‘S’ in all other
classes, in Conduct and an overall ‘S’ in Study/Work Habits.
A ‘U’ in any area, for the quarter, disqualifies a student for Honors recognition.
Homework
It is the philosophy of SCPS to assign meaningful homework in reasonable amounts. Students are encouraged to study each subject daily, whether or not written work is required. Daily study habits lead
to better grades and prevent the need to “cram” the night before a test.
Sometimes students may need guidance getting started on an assignment, but students should be
responsible for their own homework assignments. If the parent does the entire assignment or helps to
such an extent that the work does not reflect the student’s knowledge, the teacher will not know the
true level of the child’s understanding of the material.
Questions regarding homework should be initially directed to the teacher making the assignment.
Extra Credit
In Middle and Upper School, at the discretion of the teacher, a student may be given extra-credit work
if he has handed in all required work or at least is making an effort to fulfill regular requirements. Lower
School does not give extra credit work, with one exception. At the teacher’s discretion, extra credit
may be given for Challenge Spelling words.
Standardized Testing
Please refer to the appropriate school section of this handbook.
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Textbooks, Workbooks and Supplies
Textbooks are school property and are to be returned to the subject teacher at the end of the year.
When a textbook or workbook is lost or must be replaced, the student will be assessed the current
cost of the book. If the book is found, the money will be refunded. To help minimize damage, textbooks must be covered at all times.
Lower School students will submit an activity fee at the beginning of each school year to cover
classroom activities and materials which are specialized to that grade level. It will also cover
admission fees to most field trips planned for the year and some preplanned special activities.
Academic Dismissal
The administration reserves the right to dismiss students who fail to meet the school’s academic
standards. Reentry of students dismissed for academic reasons is subject to the following guidelines.
1.
The dismissal will be for a minimum of one year. Students may reapply at the end of that year but not for their senior year. Students dismissed for academic reasons may be reconsidered for re-entry by the Principals.
2.
Students must submit a formal application and pay fees required of a new student.
3.
There must be no evidence of disciplinary problems during the interim of nonattendance.
4.
Students must achieve a satisfactory score on the admissions test administered by SCPS.
5.
Students must achieve satisfactory grades during the interim of nonattendance and, for upper school students, be on track for graduation.
6.
During the interim of non-attendance, the student must have attended an accredited school or accredited home school program.
7.
The student’s discipline record at SCPS must have been satisfactory.
Support Services
Academic Assistance
All SCPS teachers are available at least one day per week for tutoring. Students will be advised of
each teacher’s tutoring schedule.
Tutoring is for students who are putting forth good effort to meet all regular requirements in a class. It
is not designed to substitute for inattention and/or nonparticipation in class or to remediate for skills
missed at a previous grade.
Should a student fall behind in a subject, tutoring from an outside source may be recommended.
Counseling and Guidance
SCPS counselors are available to help students with spiritual and personal counseling, planning a
program of study, making college and career choices, initiating necessary program changes and
interpreting testing results.
Conferences
Upper School and Middle School Parent/Teacher Conference Day will be in January. Please check
the school calendar for the exact date. Lower School teachers will be available for conferences at
the end of Quarter 1 or as needed. Teachers will usually contact parents to discuss problems and
concerns as they occur. However, parents and students are encouraged to arrange conferences
to discuss any areas of concern. Please refer to the appropriate school section for procedure on
arranging conferences.
Parents should check the school’s information grading system weekly for student progress.
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Learning Differences
Students are required to meet the following qualifications to be considered for the Learning Support
Center:
• Must meet the standards for admission to SCPS and be accepted into the school before
being considered for the Learning Support Center.
• Have an educational/psychological evaluation that is no more than three years old
at the time of acceptance into the Learning Support Center. This evaluation must be
administered by a private licensed psychologist or by a school psychologist in the local
public school system and contain academic recommendations outlining what the student
needs to be successful in the classroom. School staff will review student progress and
recommendations in the psychological evaluation to determine if the student will be best
served in the program.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Regular school attendance is required by law and is necessary for good scholarships. Georgia state
law allows 10 absences per semester.
Hours
The school day for Chatham Parkway Lower School begins at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 2:45
p.m. The school day for DeRenne Lower School begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m.
If Lower School children are not picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal, they will be taken
to After Care. The Morning Program that is available to PreK and Kindergarten children
dismisses at 12:15 p.m. The school day for Middle School begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:00
p.m. The school day for Upper School begins at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. All students
should be picked up at 3:00 p.m. unless they are involved in activities that begin immediately
(within 30 minutes) after school.
Absences
If a student leaves school before noon (LS 11:30) on a full school day, he is counted absent. For a
Middle School and Upper School student to be counted as present at school, he must be present
for four complete periods of class. To pass for the semester, students must not be absent more
than 10 days. In Middle School and Upper School, roll will be checked during each class period. In
particular, the Upper School attendance policy states:
A student is allowed 10 absences per semester. A student with more than 10 absences receives
no credit for the semester or course. These absences do not include extended illnesses, which are
defined as illnesses requiring absences of two or more consecutive days supported by a doctor’s
note. If a student is absent one day with a doctor’s note, that day is one of their 10 allowed
absences. Absence from a class due to a field trip or other school function is excused and does not
count as one of the 10 allowed absences. Absences due to family vacations or church trips will be
counted as part of the 10 allowed absences. A student must be in school for four full periods to be
counted present for the day. Early-out seniors must be in school for three full periods to be counted
present for the day. To have perfect attendance, a MS and US student must be counted present for
each day and must not be tardy.
Court related absences may be excused at the discretion of the principal. In addition, absences due
to family funerals may be excused at the discretion of the principal.
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Early Dismissal
A note from a parent is required for all students who leave campus before regular dismissal;
otherwise, leaving school grounds during school hours is prohibited. A note is also required when it
is necessary for someone other than a parent to pick up a student; the note must list that person by
name and phone number. ALL notes should be given to the office at the beginning of the school
day, and the student or parent or parent designee must sign out at the office before leaving school.
Parents are requested not to sign out students early unless it is absolutely necessary. Every effort
should be made to schedule doctor and dentist appointments outside school hours.
Students who become ill during the school day should report to the school secretary to call their
parents for transportation home. Students may not stay on campus if they are sick.
On half days the Middle School will dismiss at noon. The Upper School will dismiss as per specific
published schedule. The Lower School will dismiss at 11:45 to help alleviate vehicular congestion on
the campuses.
Leaving the Classroom
Each student is expected to be in his scheduled class with all necessary materials at the appropriate
time. No student is to be out of the classroom without written permission or a hall pass from the
teacher. No teacher will excuse a student from another teacher’s class. Lower School students must
have permission to leave the classroom and must walk with a partner or responsible adult when
going from one building to another.
When a student needs to see the principal or counselor, the proper procedure is to report to the
assigned class, obtain permission from the teacher and then report to the school office.
Truancy
SCPS will not be responsible for any student who is absent from school or class without permission.
Truant students may be suspended or expelled.
Tardiness
Each student is expected to be in his scheduled class with all necessary materials at the appropriate
time. See page 20 for Lower School, page 30 for Middle School, and page 40 for Upper School tardy
policies.
If a student is late for school for any reason, he or his parent must sign in at the school office before
the student may report to class. As with early dismissals, every effort should be made to schedule
doctor and dentist appointments after school hours. A late bus does not constitute a tardy mark on
the student’s record.
Each principal will handle consequences for unexcused tardiness.
Make-Up Work
The student is responsible for making arrangements with teachers to make up work missed because
of absences. See each school for their respective policies.
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STUDENT LIFE
The SCPS Administration will be the final authority in the interpretation of student conduct and
the implementation of any disciplinary action.
General Conduct
Codes of Conduct and Other Policies
At the appropriate grade level, students and parents are required to sign versions of the
following:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Honor Code of Conduct. (See page 42.)
Drug Testing Policy. (See page 46.)
Policy Governing Off-Campus Conduct. (See page 48.)
Acceptable Technology Use Policy. (See page 48.)
Statement of Bullying and Harassment. (See page 51.)
Athletic Policy. (See page 53.)
Re-enrollment Application or Application for Enrollment Student Pledge: “I will cheerfully maintain the prescribed standards of dress and conduct, including the wearing of proper uniforms and total abstention from use or possession of tobacco, drugs or alcohol on campus or at any school-related activity. In signing the application, I am giving the school assurance that I understand and will abide by these.”
Suspension
Suspension from school is the form of discipline used when other disciplinary methods have failed or
when the severity of the problem demands more action.
A suspension from school for violating a school rule is an unexcused absence. In Middle School and
Upper School for each day of suspension, a 2 point deduction/penalty per class/course/subject for
the current grading period will be assessed.
While the 2-point deduction will be recorded in each class, students are still responsible for work
missed.
A 1-point deduction will be recorded for each two days of in house suspension per class/course for
the current grading period.
General Regulations
Rules, procedures and consequences are established at the beginning of each school year in
every classroom. The classroom teacher generally handles discipline. In cases of serious or persistent
offenses, a student may be referred to the principal or assistant principal. Parents will be notified of
problems so that they can maintain a consistent response with the school.
It is the philosophy of SCPS that a student is responsible for his actions at all times while at school or
any school-related function; therefore, his conduct should bring credit to himself, his school and his
family. A strong emphasis is placed on each student’s adherence to Christian principles of behavior
in all situations. The faculty and administration ask that parents make certain students understand this
philosophy and the following guidelines. Multiple offenses involving any of the following will result in
suspension or expulsion.
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Cell Phone Policy
It is the intent of Savannah Christian Preparatory School to provide an environment that is free from
distraction. To that end, certain rules have been established that prevent the disruption of instruction.
The use of a cell phone during school hours is strictly prohibited. Cell Phones should be TURNED OFF
and left in the student’s vehicle [US] or TURNED OFF and placed into either the locker or book bag
and left there THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY [US & MS]. The only exception is teacher permission for
the cell phone to be used as part of classroom instruction. The school office will receive emergency
phone calls from parents and students will be allowed to make emergency phone calls from the
school office.
Cell phones in the possession of students during the school day will be collected by staff personnel.
On first offense, the phone will be collected, parent will be notified through Jupiter Grades and
phone returned to student. On the second offense, Parents will be required to retrieve the phone
from the school office. Students are responsible for their personal property. The school has no
responsibility or liability for damaged or lost cell phones. A third offense will be parent notification
and assignment of in-house suspension. All subsequent violations will result in out of school supension.
Should a student be observed with a cell phone during any testing session (whether or not the
student has completed his/her test), the student may receive an automatic zero on that test. The
school day is defined as beginning at 8:15 a.m. and continuing through 3:00 p.m. During these hours
the use of cell phones is prohibited.
NO ONE (Parents, Students, Staff, . . .) may use a cell phone while driving on campus.
Electronic Devices
Students may not have CD Players, iPods, and other Electronic Devices while on campus.
CD Players, iPods and other Electronic Devices seen or used during school hours will be collected
by staff personnel. Parents will be required to retrieve them from the school office. Students are
responsible for their personal property. The school has no responsibility or liability for damaged or lost
electronic devices.
On the second offense, the CD Player, iPod and/or other electronic device will be kept in the school
office for 30 calendar days at which time a parent will be required to retrieve it from the school
office.
Tablets, iPads and e-readers are permitted if the proper request form is returned and if teacher
permission has been granted. Registration forms are available upon request from the school offices.
Married and Pregnant Students
Married or pregnant students or students who have fathered children will not be allowed to attend
SCPS. Regarding Student Pregnancy: It is the school’s position that life begins at conception and that
life in the womb is a gift from God. Dismissal of a boy and/or girl from SCPS is not in reaction to there
being a baby, but rather as a consequence of the immorality of premarital sex.
Courtesy to Others
Students are required to speak respectively to adults and to use the customary “Sir” and “Ma’am”
in conversation with them. While at school, students are expected to address adults as Dr., Mr., Miss,
Mrs., Ms. or Coach.
Eating in Class/Gum Chewing
Eating in class is not permitted without authorization from the teacher. Students may not chew gum
while on campus, including during lunch.
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Fighting
Students will not show anger by striking or provoking another student. Students are also required to
keep their hands to themselves at all times. Fighting will result in suspension or expulsion.
Bullying, Hazing and Harassment
Bullying, hazing and harassment will not be tolerated. Please see page 51 for Statement on Bullying
and Harassment. These actions may result in suspension.
Property Damage
Parents are financially responsible for property damage, whether by accident or vandalism, to
buses, cars, buildings, school furniture and fixtures, etc. Property damage may result in suspension or
expulsion.
Public Display of Affection
Wholesome friendships are encouraged between boys and girls, but kissing, bodily contact or any
inappropriate public displays of affection will not be permitted during any school activity or on school
grounds.
Profanity
Students are expected to express themselves without the use of profanity, vulgar and/or obscene
language, or language offensive to others.
Respect
Students will show constant respect for teachers, staff members, other students, and visitors. A
teacher’s name may not be used in plays, themes or other written work. Insubordination and/or
disrespect toward teachers will result in suspension.
Students will show respect for personal and communal property. They are expected to keep
buildings clean and place trash in the trash receptacles.
Running in Halls
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion while in the halls.
Additional regulations not listed in this handbook may be issued at any time during the school year
by the principal, headmaster and/or Board of Trustees.
Discipline
The general policy and purpose of all disciplinary actions at SCPS is to correct the misconduct.
Disciplinary actions may include special reports, counseling, detention, work detail, suspension and
expulsion. Classroom discipline is mainly the teacher’s responsibility. However, there are times when a
student must be sent to the principal. The principal’s part in the disciplinary process is to reinforce the
teacher in correcting the student’s misbehavior.
Bus Rules
To ensure the safety of students, seats may have to be assigned. The following rules must be
observed. If a student fails to abide by the following, parents may have to provide their own
transportation.
Students will not:
1.
Sit on the floor and will not get up from their seats other than to exit the bus.
2.
Push, throw objects, yell, whistle, or make unkind remarks to other students or passersby.
3.
Open the emergency door except in case of an accident.
4.
Eat or drink on the bus or throw anything from the bus.
5.
Have guests ride the bus with them.
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Field Trips
All school field trips, overnight trips and out-of-town trips will be supervised by a sponsor(s). A student
must have written permission from their parents before they are allowed to go on any school trip. All
rules and policies pertaining to appropriate behavior must be obeyed while on school trips.
Uniform Policies
Because the personal appearance of each member of the student body reflects upon the entire
school, a prescribed uniform policy has been adopted for all students in grades Pre-K through 12.
Every effort has been made to be clear. If an interpretation is to be made, the school administration
will have the final say.
Suppliers
Approved suppliers will stock all approved styles and provide alterations.
A-1 Uniforms
Steve Kang, Owner
7601 Waters Avenue, Suite G
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 692-0711
(912) 255-1611
www.aoneuniform.com
Bahama Joes School Uniforms
Medical Arts Shopping Center
4755 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-6960
www.bahamajoes.com
Uniform/Scrub Source
Savannah Mall
(912) 927-4404
Nifty City Shopping Center
Bay St./Garden City
(912) 964-0531
Violations
Parents will be called immediately to bring the proper uniform for their child. For minor violations, a
discipline consequence will be issued.
Daily Uniform Reminders
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Boys must be clean-shaven.
EXTREME HAIR STYLES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Boys’ hair must be tapered so it does not touch the shirt collar in back. Boys’ hair should not touch the ears or hang down over the eyebrows.
Hair must be a natural color. “Unusual” hair coloring is not permitted.
No hats may be worn on campus.
Shirts must fit properly and be tucked in neatly at all times.
Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Lower school girls’ earrings should be simple studs or small gold or silver short hoops. No dangling earrings.
Students must wear proper uniforms on field trips unless the principal grants special permission.
SCPS outerwear may be worn inside the school building.
All uniform items should be checked regularly for rips, holes, stains and general appearance.
Only white t-shirts may be worn under uniform shirts. T-shirts worn under uniform shirts may not have any designs or writing on them. Long sleeved shirts may be worn under uniform shirts if they are the same color.
No Lower School students may wear make-up. For Lower School students, nail polish must be clear.
Visible tattoos or body piercing(s) (including temporary ones) are not allowed.
All students must wear proper uniforms when riding the bus.
Shoes must be worn in the proper manner.
Any student unable to wear uniform shoes for a medical reason will not be allowed to
participate in any athletic practice and/or contest as long as he/she is unable to wear
uniform shoes.
No more than two buttons (including the necktie button) may be left unbuttoned on a collared shirt (girls and boys).
Lower School girls must wear red uniform shorts under jumpers and skirts.
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Non-Uniform Days
All non- uniform days will be scheduled by the administration. This is a day to “dress up” or wear
nice casual clothes. The cost of coming out of uniform will vary. Money collected is used for special
student projects and fund raisers. The following guidelines will be followed.
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Clothing with slogans, pictures, patches or inscriptions that are inconsistent with the philosophy of SCPS is not allowed. The principal will determine whether an article of clothing is appropriate.
Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade may wear nice sweatsuits.
Shoes must be worn. Socks must be worn with all shoes except sandals and shoes without backs.
Lower School students may not wear shoes without backs.
Shoes with heels above 2” are subject to review by administration.
Only Lower School students may wear shorts, skorts or capris that are knee length. Short shorts running or excercise shorts and yoga or exercise pants are not allowed.
No baggy clothing may be worn.
Dresses and skirts should not be shorter than 5” above the knee.
Leggings may be worn with dresses.
Students may wear jeans on non-uniform days. Upper School students may not wear jeans on “dress up” days.
No t-shirts may be worn as outer garments (US & MS).
The stomach and midriff area must be covered. No low-cut blouses/shirts may be worn.
No sleeveless, lowcut, or open back blouses, shirts, or dresses are allowed in Middle School and Upper School. Lower School may wear sleeveless blouses and dresses. (No spaghetti straps, halter tops or tank tops please.) However, open backed blouses or dresses are prohibited.
No hip-huggers or low cut pants may be worn.
Clothing may not have holes, rips or tears.
Students who are improperly dressed may receive a discipline referral.
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Uniform Code for Outerwear
Middle School and Upper School students may only wear SCPS uniform outerwear on campus. Lower
School may wear Non-Uniform coats and jackets outside and when coming to and from school.
Sweater: Red cardigan with SCPS monogram embroidered on left chest*
Sweatshirts: Red with “SCPS” embroidered on left chest*
Red or Gray hooded pullover with “Savannah Christian Preparatory School”
appliquéd/embroidered on center chest*
Gray pullover with SCPS mascot embroidered on left chest. This sweatshirt may be purchased through the Booster Club.
NOTE: Black Hooded pullover/zip up sold by the Booster Club may only be worn as spirit wear. It may not be worn in the buildings.
Jacket: Red jacket with “Savannah Christian Preparatory School” embroidered on left chest and “Raiders” embroidered on back, right shoulder.*
NEW Black pullover/zip up with mascot embroidered on left chest*
NEW Red hooded pullover anorak with “Savannah Christian Preparatory School” embroidered on left chest
Athletic+:
Red “letter sweater” cardigan with SCPS letter affixed Red Varsity Jacket with SCPS letter affixed
Red Athletic Hoody**
Other Guidelines
Accident Insurance
The school provides accident insurance for all students. This is a secondary insurance policy that will
supplement a family’s insurance plan.
Change of Address
Please notify the secretary of the division of the school that your child attends of any change in
address, email address or phone numbers during the school year.
Fund Raising
Under no circumstances will students or parents be allowed to sell items on campus unless the fundraiser is sponsored by the school or a school-related organization.
Immunization Records
A current immunization record and health form is required for all students prior to the first day of
school.
Lost and Found
Books, clothing and personal possessions that have been found should be turned into the school
office. Students are encouraged to mark all their personal property with indelible ink.
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Lunch Tickets
The school is not responsible for lost or stolen lunch tickets. Refunds may be issued through the
Business Office until January 15.
Media Relations
At times, the school will solicit various media outlets (television, newspaper, etc.) for coverage of
school events and students. Parental consent will be obtained when someone asks to speak directly
with, photograph or film a student in grades prekindergarten through 8. Student consent will be
obtained for upper school students.
Unless otherwise notified in writing by the parents/guardians, parent and student consent will be
assumed for publication or announcement of individual or group accomplishments that do not
require students to be interviewed, photographed or filmed. Such announcements may include
items such as students’ names, parents’ names and student work. To deny permission, please write to:
Public Relations, SCPS, P.O. Box 2848, Savannah, GA 31402.
Publications and Web Site
SCPS publishes a web site, various directories, student handbook, calendar, and more online at www.
savcps. com.
Unless otherwise notified in writing by the parents/guardians, the school may use images of students,
their names, art work and/or writing in its publications and on its web site. To deny permission, please
write to: Public Relations, SCPS, P.O. Box 2848, Savannah, GA 31402.
Any student work published on the web site will appear with a copyright notice prohibiting the
copying of such work without express written permission. Requests for such permission will be
forwarded to the parents/guardians.
Medication
Students must leave medication with the school secretary at the beginning of the school day and
request it from the designated adult at the appropriate times. Authorization Form for dispensing
medication must be on file for each medication.
School Pictures
Individual photographs are taken each year, usually during fall. Picture packages are available for
purchase.
Valuables
Valuables brought to school should be checked in with the office. In P.E., students should give such
items to the teacher to keep during class. Radios and technology devices (excluding cell phones)
will not be allowed on campus unless checked in at the office or permission has been granted by
school personnel. SCPS doesn’t assume responsibility for and cannot replace lost, stolen or damaged
property of students.
Visitors
All visitors, including parents, must check in with the school office before seeing students or visiting
classes.
Yearbooks
Each student will have an opportunity to purchase a school yearbook at a cost to be determined by
the journalism staff based on production costs. Students who order yearbooks after the deadline are
subject to an additional late order fee and will receive a yearbook on a first-come, first-served basis.
Autographs writtten in yearbooks are expected to be positive and supportive.
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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Tuition Assistance
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for all students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Students must be
in good academic standing and meet the behavioral standards of the school. The families of these
students must demonstrate financial “need.” These need-based awards are available through the
Victoria Jenkins Foundation and Georgia GOAL.
Victoria Jenkins Foundation
The annual valuation of the assets of the Foundation determines the amount of money available for
distribution and may vary each year. There are no awards of full tuition; awards generally are less
than 50% of “need.” Since family finances may change, families must apply each year and should
not expect to continue to receive aid nor the same amount. Families are expected to finance their
children’s education to the extent to which they are able.
There is no specific income level that qualifies a family for need-based aid; every case is individual.
The evaluation process considers income, amount of debt, type of debt, assets, and the number
of students in the family that are enrolled in tuition-based schools. The entire process is confidential.
Applications for financial aid are available in January for the following school year and can be
obtained through the admissions office. Applications completed after March 15 may jeopardize
inclusion in the financial aid awards. School and Student Service in Princeton, New Jersey, screens
the applications and determines family need. Information must be verifiable by income tax returns
and other information. If information furnished to School and Student Service is inconsistent with
income tax return, awards must be amended.
Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) Scholarships
A SSO candidate must have met application requirements to SCPS and have been accepted. They
must be a Georgia resident in Pre-K, Kindergarten or grade 1, or going into grade 2-12 coming from
at least one semester in a Georgia public school. Awards are determined by financial need, and are
based on the family’s most recent 1040 tax return and number in household.
Scholarships
The following merit based scholarships are available at SCPS Upper School:
Scholarship
Qualification
Amount
Academic
Scholarships
(renewable by
maintaining
B or better
academic GPA
and satisfactory
conduct )
Rising freshmen who have attended SCPS
for 6th, 7th and 8th grades, have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 95
through the fifth semester of SCPS Middle
School, and have a record of community and
school involvement; chosen by scholarship
committee.
SAT Scholarships
(renewable by
maintaining
B or better
acaademic GPA
and satisfactory
conduct)
Rising freshmen who have attended SCPS
for 7th and 8th grades, have taken the SAT
as 7th graders through the Duke University
Talent Identification Program, and received
a minimum combined score of 850 in Critical
Reading and Math*or state recognition
for Critical Reading or Math score; have
satisfactory conduct.
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Amount increases each year by the
same percentage increase as that of
the tuition increase.
•10% of tuition, with a score of 850-899*
•20% of tuition, with a score of 900-949
•50% of tuition, with a score of 950-999
•65% of tuition, with a score of 1000-1099
•75% of tuition, with a score of 1100-1199
•85% of tuition, with a score of 1200 (+)
Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment for the upcoming school year is usually held in December and January. All necessary
forms and fees are due by the re-enrollment deadline. Currently enrolled students and their siblings
are given preferential status until the re-enrollment deadline.
Re-enrollment is contingent upon continued acceptable academic and behavioral performance.
Re-entry of students dismissed for academic reasons are subject to the guidelines outlined in
Academic Dismissal on page 5. Students dismissed for disciplinary or behavioral reasons may not
reapply.
Release of Records
Before student information can be forwarded to a college or new school, a parental consent form
must be signed. The form will be sent to parents as soon as notification of moving is received.
One transcript is provided free to the student’s new school or chosen college. A charge may be
assessed for each additional mailing. Please notify SCPS if confidential information is to be forwarded.
Otherwise, only yearly grades and test scores will be forwarded.
Final transcripts are mailed in June when grades have been completed for the year. However, for
students applying for admission to a new school, a copy of the report card and test scores can be
mailed to the new school upon request as soon as all books are returned and all financial obligations
are met.
Withdrawal
When a student withdraws during the school year, a letter should be written to the school office
indicating the last date of attendance and reason for withdrawal. The student will receive a
withdrawal/transfer form. The school office will notify the business office of a student’s withdrawal.
(Please refer to the Financial Contract for Re-enrollment or Financial Contract for Enrollment for
policies.) The school office cannot release any grades, test scores, transcripts, etc., until all financial
obligations are met. All, if any, monies owed to a withdrawing family will be refunded in a timely
manner. Any unpaid balance is due upon withdrawal. When all books are returned and all financial
obligations are met, the student will receive their report card to take to the new school. Final
transcripts are mailed in June.
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Lower School
Information
and
Policies
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ACADEMICS Curriculum
The lower school curriculum places a strong emphasis on basic skills. Instruction at the Lower
School includes studies in language arts, math, science, social studies, health and safety, physical
education, art, music, Bible, Spanish, media and technology. The classroom atmosphere is one of
structure with flexibility.
The language arts program is taught in a block of time with emphasis on all communication skills. The
program strongly emphasizes phonics and integrates reading, spelling, vocabulary and grammar
with listening, composition, comprehension and dictation activities. Student writing is evaluated
throughout the year according to established standards. First through fifth grade students participate
in the Reading Counts program to stimulate reading.
The math program is designed to help students develop the ability to think intelligently with numbers.
It is a complete program heavily oriented toward skills, both computational and problem solving.
Memorization of math facts is required each year in first through fifth grades.
The science and social studies programs place emphasis on the world in which children live. The goal
is to use the natural curiosity of the child as a springboard for meaningful study and experimentation.
Field trips afford an excellent opportunity for broadening learning in these areas.
The technology program stresses familiarity with and exposure to the various uses of the computer.
The emphasis is on helping each student learn to use the computer as a tool in all areas of the
curriculum. Keyboarding skills are taught in third, fourth and fifth grades.
Learning experiences in health and safety, P.E., Bible, art, music, Spanish, media, and other areas
help round out the curriculum.
Teaching methods and materials are reviewed continually to ensure that they are serving Lower
School needs. Curriculum is reviewed annually to assess its relevance and effectiveness.
Standardized Testing
The Lower School administers the Stanford Achievement Test to Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
students every year. Third-graders also take the Otis Lennon School Ability Test. Pre-kindergarten
students are administered the KDI (Kindergarten Diagnostic Instrument)to measure their achievement.
Retention and Summer Work
Promotion and retention of students will be handled on an individual basis involving parents, teachers
and the principal. Students who fail a subject for the year, who fail to meet timed test standards
for the grade level, or whose work is consistently weak in one or more areas will be required to
have summer tutoring with a certified teacher or at an approved learning center. Completion of
this tutoring will be verified by submission of a Tutoring Form showing adequate progress prior to
the beginning of the next school year. Promotion to the next grade level will be contingent upon
completion of these tutoring requirements.
Student Work
Papers are sent home weekly in grades one through five and daily in pre-kindergarten and
kindergarten to give parents an indication of the quality of work their children are doing. Parents
should sign papers and return them the next day. Report card grades are not determined solely on
paper work but on other areas of classroom work and participation. Neatness is an important part of
daily class work.
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Learning Support Center
For an additional fee, a program is available at the Chatham Parkway campus for students in Grades
One through Five with special learning needs. The program is designed to help students who are
experiencing delays in gaining needed skills in Reading, Language Arts and/or Mathematics.
Medical Information
Restriction from School
Children who are running a temperature of 99.6 degrees or higher or who throw up will be sent home.
They should be fever free or not have thrown up for 24 hours before coming to school.
Serious Medical Condition
If a child has a serious medical condition, the following steps are necessary for the child’s safety. On
or before the first day of the school year, the office needs to be given:
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A statement by the doctor naming the condition (that will be placed in the child’s permanent record) ,
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A container with emergency medications and/or supplies that will be housed in the child’s homeroom classroom and
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Folders for the office, the classroom teacher and each resource teacher (10 in all) that
contain the following information:
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What the condition is (name and description),
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What activities or foods that could precipitate an attack (and should be avoided),
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A description of what constitutes an emergency situation,
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An action plan should the child experience that kind of emergency,
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Emergency contacts, phone numbers (physician, mother and father),
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List of medications currently being taken,
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Medications that may be administered should an emergency occur,
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The name of the preferred hospital and
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A copy of a current insurance card.
Medications
Medications should be given at home, whenever possible. (Please request timed release
medications when they are available.) If a medication must be given within the school day, the
parent is required to complete a form authorizing the school to administer it, along with dosage and
dispensing time. Medication must be sent to the school in the original bottle with correct dosage on
the label. A designated adult will dispense that medication as directed by the parent.
Summer Reading
All Lower School students will be required to participate in specified summer reading activities.
Information on requirements will be sent home with each student before the end of school each year
or to new students in June. Students may earn awards and special credit for exceeding the basic
requirements. Students are also encouraged to participate in the summer reading program at the
local public library.
Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled for the end of Quarter 1 or earlier, if needed. To
request a conference, Lower School parents should email the teacher directly or call the appropriate
Lower School office and leave a phone number for the teacher, who will return the call to set up
a mutually convenient meeting time. Parents are asked NOT to go directly to the classroom at the
beginning or end of the school day as teachers have other responsibilities at these times.
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Attendance Policies
Absences
Parents should email the teacher, stating the reason for their student’s absence by 9 a.m. The student
must bring a written excuse to the teacher when he returns to school. This is necessary for school
records, BUT does not negate the absence. The note provides necessary documentation for the
reason for the absence.
If a student must be absent for five (5) or more days for reasons other than illness, permission must be
requested in writing and granted by the principal.
Early Checkout
Full day students who are checked out before 11:30 (morning students before 10:15) will be counted
absent for the day. They will not be eligible for Perfect Attendance recognition at the end of the
year.
Make-Up Work
When desired, parents may request assignments to be sent home for their child. Requests must be
made before 9 a.m. and picked up after 3:05 p.m. to give the teacher time to gather the work during
her planning period. Under no circumstances should a parent disrupt the classroom by requesting
assignments directly from the teacher.
If an absence from school is known ahead of time, work may not be given until the student returns to
school. All work missed when a student is absent must be made up as soon as possible but no later
than within one week of the date of absence.
For extended absences, the teacher will provide a schedule of make-up assignments. It is the
student’s responsibility to return make-up work within the expected time frame. Lowered grades will
be given for work turned in after established deadlines.
Tardiness
The school day begins at 8:25 at Chatham Parkway (CP) and at 8:30 at DeRenne. Students are
counted as tardy if they are not in their rooms by that arrival time. Most outside doors will be locked
at 8:25(CP) and 8:30(DA) to provide a secure environment for the students and staff. Faculty and
staff supervise students on both campuses beginning at 7:50. Students who are dropped off before
7:50 will be placed in Before School Care for a fee at Chatham Parkway or not allowed to enter the
DeRenne Lower School building. Parents must sign in all tardy students and pick up a signed (by the
secretary or an administrator) Tardy Slip. The Tardy Slip must be delivered to the classroom teacher
for the child to be admitted to class that day. At CP parents must walk them to their classroom.
Students who are not signed in cannot be counted present for that day. A parent conference with
an administrator will be required for the child to return if their student has been tardy 5 or more times
in a semester.
At Chatham Parkway, if a child is not picked up by 3:00 he/she will be taken to After School Care in
the LS Gym and a $10 late fee will be assessed for each half hour this service is needed. If the child
is not picked up by 4:00, the late fee will be increased to $32. (A similar fee will apply at DeRenne,
but the child will be taken to the Lower School Office.) The Chatham Parkway and DeRenne Avenue
Morning Program students will be taken to their Lower School Office if they are not picked up by 12:25
and the $25.00 late fee will be assessed.
Attendance
Georgia state law allows no more than 10 undocumented absences per semester. Special provision
will be made in cases of extended illness, with supportive medical documentation.
Any student attending all 180 school days will be recognized for perfect attendance at an end-ofthe year assembly.
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STUDENT LIFE
Conduct and Discipline
General Regulations section beginning on page 7. Discipline at SCPS Lower School is based on the
school’s mission statement: Developing the whole person to the glory of God. To develop each
student to his/her highest potential, we work together with the parents to teach each student to
become a respectful, loving and obedient young person. We discipline because of our love for each
student. As Proverbs 3:12 states: The Lord disciplines those He loves.
Lower School Rules:
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12
Show respect to adults and students at all times.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Walk quietly in a straight line in the hallway.
Follow all uniform requirements.
Be responsible for your own actions.
Profanity and misuse of the Lord’s name are unacceptable.
Bullying will not be tolerated. Report it to an adult immediately.
Lower School Classroom Rules:
To speak, raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Do not interrupt another person.
Speak in an “inside” voice.
Listen carefully and follow directions.
Remain in your seat until permission is given to get up.
Sit in your chair with your feet on the floor.
Cafeteria Rules:
Enter and exit the cafeteria in an orderly manner.
Walk, do not run, in the cafeteria.
Speak quietly, talking only with others at your table.
Use good manners. Do not play with your food or take someone else’s food.
Remain seated until your teacher dismisses you.
Candy, soft drinks, tea or gum should not be brought in lunches.
Clear your place and the floor before you are dismissed.
Two students will remain behind to wipe off tables for the next class.
Parents who come to eat lunch with their child will eat at a designated “parent” table in the
cafeteria or outside at the picnic tables. One friend may be invited to join them, with the parent’s
and teacher’s permission.
Parents are asked to provide a daily snack for their student. Snacks should be nutritious, such as fruit,
vegetables, cheese and crackers, pretzels or popcorn.
Playground Rules:
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Do not push, shove or play-fight. Fighting can result in suspension.
Sit on swings one at a time. No jumping from swings.
Use both hands on the monkey bars. Do not hang by knees or pull people who are on the bars.
Use jump ropes for jumping only.
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Football and other contact sports are not permitted.
Sticks should remain on the ground and never thrown.
Do not bounce balls up against any building.
Play in sight of the teacher on duty.
Let an adult get a ball that goes over the fence.
Bus Rules:
All students must remain seated when the bus is moving and as directed by the driver.
When a student is assigned a seat on the bus, they must sit in that seat at all times.
Book bags and other personal items must be kept out of the aisle.
Pushing, shoving, throwing objects, yelling, whistling, or making unkind remarks to other students or
passersby will not be tolerated.
Students must not throw anything from the bus.
Eating and drinking on the bus are prohibited.
Students must not open the emergency door except in the case of an emergency.
Failure to abide by bus rules will mean that the student may have to provide their own transportation.
All incidences on the bus will be dealt with by an administrator.
Language
A student’s language should honor God and others. Bad language, profanity or misuse of the Lord’s
name will result in serious consequences.
Bullying
The Lower School defines bullying as repeated acts of unkindness. These include:
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verbal bullying (name calling, and teasing),
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physical bullying (hitting, pushing and kicking),
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emotional bullying (excluding or ignoring others) and
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cyber bullying (email, texts or other digital communication).
Bullying will not be tolerated. See School Policy on Bullying and Harassment, page51.
Consequences
Teachers will send home a Savannah Christian Prep Lower School Disciplinary Notice when serious
offenses occur. Resource teachers have an additional notice, titled Resource Teacher Discipline
Warning, that will go home to inform parents of discipline problems as they occur in their classes. The
SCPS Disciplinary Notice should be signed and returned to the office on the following school day. A
Resource Discipline Warning should be returned to the Resource Teacher who issued it. In cases of
serious or persistent behavior problems, a student will be referred to the principal or assistant principal.
Conduct of a dishonest nature (lying, cheating, stealing, forgery, plagiarism, fighting, etc.) will not be
tolerated and students are required to keep their hands to themselves. Reading Counts passwords,
Extra Math passwords, etc. may not be shared with another student; sharing of passwords is
considered an Honor Code violation.
Both forms, issued by any teacher or administrator, will be handled in the following manner with
academic consequences in cases where student work is involved:
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Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first grade and the first semester of second grade:
1st offense:
Warning; parent and principal are notified
Disciplinary notice or letter of explanation is sent to parents by the principal or
assistant principal
Zero on the assignment (where appropriate) 2nd offense:
Parent conference with principal or assistant principal
Student may be suspended for half of a school day
‘W’ in conduct for the quarter
Zero on the assignment (where appropriate) 3rd offense:
Parent conference with principal or assistant principal
Student may be suspended for a school day
‘N’ in conduct for the quarter
Zero on the assignment (where appropriate) 4th offense or more:
Parent conference with principal or assistant principal
Student may be suspended for 1 or more school days
‘U’ in conduct for the quarter
Zero on the assignment (where appropriate)
Third, fourth, fifth grades and second semester of second grade, the following will apply as appropriate:
1st offense:
Warning: parent and principal or assistant principal are notified
Disciplinary notice or letter of explanation is sent to parents by a LS administrator
Letter of explanation prepared by the student with apology to the teacher
Loss of one Non-Uniform Day privilege Zero on the assignment (when appropriate) 2nd offense:
½ day in-house suspension
Disciplinary notice or letter of explanation is sent to parents by a LS administrator
Letter of explanation prepared by student with apology to the teacher
Zero on the assignment (when appropriate)
Loss of one Non-Uniform Day privilege
W in Conduct for the quarter (ineligible for Honors List) 3rd offense:
1 or more days suspension (may be in-school or out of school)
Disciplinary notice or letter of explanation is sent to parents by a LS administrator;
conference held with parent
Letter of explanation prepared by the student with apology to the teacher
Loss of one Non-Uniform Day privilege
Zero on assignment (when appropriate)
‘N’ in Conduct for the quarter (ineligible for Honors) 4th offense or more:
1 or more days suspension (may be in-school or out of school)
Disciplinary notice or letter of explanation is sent to parents by a LS administrator;
conference held with parent
Letter of explanation prepared by the student with apology to the teacher
Loss of one Non-Uniform Day privilege
Zero on assignment (when appropriate)
‘U’ in Conduct for the quarter (ineligible for Honors)
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Students should be reminded that giving information during an assignment, whether it is graded or
not, is the same as asking for it.
Suspension
Suspension from school is the form of punishment used when other disciplinary methods have failed
or when the severity of the problem demands more action.
A suspension from school for violating a school rule is an unexcused absence. Students are still
responsible for all work missed. They will be allowed two extra days for each day of suspension to
make up all work missed. However, a 5 point deduction will be made for all assignments given on
that day.
A student who is suspended will not be eligible for Honor Roll, High Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List for
that quarter or for the year and will receive an ‘N’ or ‘U’ in conduct for that marking period.
Before- and After-School Care
On the Chatham Parkway campus, Lower School students may take advantage of before-school
care beginning at 6:30 a.m. and after-school care until 6 p.m.
On the Chatham Parkway campus, Lower School students may also take advantage of Extended
Carpool care provided until 4:00 p.m. If a student is going home with a child who attends Aftercare,
he/she will also be charged for the care.
Fees for before- and after-school care programs are collected monthly and are in addition to tuition.
Fees can be found on the current year’s Fee Schedule.
Parties
Class celebrations are planned four times during the year - Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and
the last day of school. Guidelines for these parties are given to room mothers at the beginning of the
year, and all parties are coordinated with the classroom teacher so that all selected activities will
be age-appropriate and follow the required procedures. Anyone wishing to participate in any way
in these events should contact his child’s room mother. No siblings or pets are allowed at parties or
other school activities during the school day including field trips and Georgia Day.
Parents kindly provide the refreshments for each of these occasions with direction given by the
teacher. Valentine’s Day and Easter celebrations are planned by the teacher with the assistance
of the room parent. Christmas and end-of-the-year parties are held during the last 45 minutes of the
school day. Parents are invited to attend and may take their children home after the party.
Students who would like to share a snack with their class on their birthday may bring a treat for each
classmate to have at snack time. Parents may not have a party at school as this interferes with the
academic activities planned by the teacher.
Parents are asked to be sensitive to the other students in the class when planning birthday parties
outside of school that do not involve everyone in the class. Invitations that do not go to the whole
class may not be brought to school. Also, arrangements to pick up small groups of children for parties
should be made away from school. It can be very hurtful to a student or small group to be left out of
a party and see a group leave together from school.
Book Bags
No rolling book bags will be allowed in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first or second grades.
Students in third, fourth and fifth grades may use rolling book bags, only if they are responsible for not
marking the floor in the hall. This privilege may be removed by the administration if it is abused.
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Animals at School
A personal pet or other animal may not be brought to school unless: 1) the teacher has given
permission and 2) it is contained in a crate or other secure container. We do not want to risk a child
being harmed by a frightened animal.
ARRIVAL, DISMISSAL and SECURITY
In an effort to make the Lower School a safe and happy environment for students, faculty and staff,
the following procedures should be adhered to without exception.
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When coming to the campus to bring a child after school begins, to pick up before the end of the school day, or to visit, parents and others must sign in at the office.
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Each student will have a designated and consistent drop-off and pick-up point. This will be designated in the Back-to School mailing from the Lower School. Siblings will be directed to go to the site of the other sibling. This change will be arranged with the student’s teacher. Parents will approve by signing an appropriate form.
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Students should not be dropped off behind the abandoned (old) Daycre Center at CP.
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Parents are encouraged to drop off students at their designated arrival site , for their grade level, each morning in a timely manner (between 7:50 and 8:20 Chatham Parkway/ 8:25 DeRenne. Students are considered late at 8:25 (Chatham Parkway) 8:30 (DeRenne).
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If a parent feels it is important to walk their child(ren) to the classroom, they may enter buildings before school to leave their child(ren). Please note that a conference with the teacher must be made by appointment. Parents should not remain in the halls with students who are waiting to go into the classrooms.
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students who are dropped off at Akins will walk to a designated classroom from 7:50-8:15 to be supervised while they wait for school to begin. All other students will sit in the halls outside their classrooms until it is time to enter the classrooms.
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At the end of each school day, students will go to assigned pick-up points or Aftercare with a designated faculty/staff member. No parent may go to the classroom building or walkway to pick up his or her child(ren.) Parents may not park and/or get out of cars and walk up to a pick-up point. Parents must come through the carpool line to get their child(ren). Students not picked up by 3:00 at Chatham Parkway will be placed in Aftercare and a $25 fee charged to the parents for this service. If a child is not picked up by 4:00, the late fee will be incresased to $30.45.
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Large group pick-up in a van or limousine should be done at the Eckburg parking area or off-
campus. These options will alleviate congestion during pick-up time.
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Students may not go to the Media Center after school until they are with their parent or have checked in with Aftercare to secure a library pass. The Media Center hours are 8:00-3:30. After parents have picked up their children at carpool, they may go together to the Media Center. Aftercare students must secure a library pass from aftercare before going to the Media Center.
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During the school day, students will not be allowed to go from one building to another without a partner or responsible adult.
UNIFORMS
Please see Daily Uniform Reminders page 10, Non-Uniform Day page 11, and Uniform Code for
Outerwear page 12 for additional guidelines.
Uniform Code Note: Every effort has been made to be clear; however, if an interpretation is to be
made, the school administration will have the final say. Reminder: An asterisk (*) indicates item must
be purchased from an approved supplier.
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Lower School BOYS
Pants
Khaki trousers with SCPS embroidered.*
Shorts
Khaki shorts with SCPS embroidered.* White socks must be worn with shorts.
Shirts
White, short- or long-sleeved, button-down oxford cloth. White* or red* short- or longsleeved knit shirt.
Vest
Belt
Shoes
Socks
Red V-Neck, sleeveless pullover with SCPS embroidered.*
Khaki D-ring belt with monogram*. Black, brown or navy belt. Belt must be worn witih
pants and shorts.
Black, white, gray, or navy low-topped tennis shoes with limited accent color (neon or
florescent accent color or characters such as Mickey Mouse, Spiderman, etc. are not
acceptable.) Brown Wallabees. Black or dark brown smooth leather penny loafers.
Saddle oxfords: Any solid or color combnation of white, black, brown, and cordovan.
Brown Sperry/Topsiders: Grades 3,4,5 only. Suede oxford “Dirty Bucs,” brown color only.
No shoes that mark the floor. PreK and Kindergarten: non-tying shoes only (slip-on,
velcro or buckle closures). Non-tying shoes are recommended for first grade.
Brown, black or navy socks. No logos. Solid white socks are to be worn with tennis
shoes. No logos, stripes, tennis socks or low top socks. All socks must cover the ankles.
Lower School GIRLS
Skirt
Jumpers
Skorts
Official uniform plaid* Skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the middle of
the knee. Skirts must be worn at the waist, not around the hips and must not be rolled at
the waist. Red uniform shorts* must be worn under skirts and jumpers.
Official uniform plaid* Jumpers must be no shorter than three inches above the middle of
the knee. Red uniform shorts* must be worn under jumpers and skirts.
Official uniform plaid* Skorts must be no shorter than three inches above the middle of
the knee. Skorts must be worn at the waist, not around the hips and must not be rolled at
the waist.
Pants
Black trousers* with Raiders embroidered. Khaki pants may no longer be worn.
Shorts
Black shorts* with Raiders embroidered.* Appropriate belt and white socks must be worn
with shorts. Khaki shorts may no longer be worn.
Shirts
White, short- or long-sleeved, with Peter Pan collar or button-down oxford cloth or
broadcloth. No oversized shirts. Solid white turtlenecks may be worn under long-sleeved
uniform shirt. White knit shirt* with SCPS monogram.
Vest
Red V-Neck, sleeveless pullover with SCPS embroidered*
Belt
Belts must be worn with pants.
Shoes
Socks
Black, white, gray, or navy low-topped tennis shoes with limited accent color (neon or
florescent accent color or characters such as Mickey Mouse, Spiderman, etc. are not
acceptable.) Brown Wallabees. Black or dark brown smooth leather penny loafers.
Saddle oxfords: Any solid or color combnation of white, black, brown, and cordovan.
Brown Sperry/Topsiders: Grades 3,4,5 only. Suede oxford “Dirty Bucs,” brown color only.
No shoes that mark the floor. Mary Janes: black or navy. No shoes that mark the floor.
PreK and Kindergarten: non-tying shoes only (slip-on, velcro or buckle closures). Nontying shoes are recommended for first grade.
Solid white socks. Black socks may be worn with pants. No logos, stripes, tennis socks,
low top socks or lace socks. All socks must cover the ankles. Black, white or navy tights.
and leggings are approved. Leggings must be worn with white or matching socks. White
or matching socks may be worn with tights.
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Personal Appearance
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Extreme hairstyles/haircuts are not acceptable. (Example: no “Mohawk” haircuts.)
Attachments, such as feathers, beads, or synthetic hair, are not permitted.
Hair must be a natural color. “Unusual” hair coloring is not permitted.
Boys’ haircuts must not touch the collar, the ears or the eyebrows.
Girls may not wear make-up. Only clear nail polish is acceptable.
Toiletries (perfumes, sprays, etc.) should not be brought to school.
Earrings may be simple studs or small gold or silver short hoops. No dangling earrings.
Necklases or athletic “Phiten” titanium necklaces should be worn under the shirt collar. No jewelry should present a distraction or hazard to the student.
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
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Students will be sent to the office to call parents, informing them of the violation. Parents will be asked to bring proper uniform. If the parent cannot come, the child will be given a uniform from the Used Uniform Room to wear for the day. Students will remove the make-up, colored nail polish or earrings. The student will forfeit the next Non-Uniform Day for uniform
non-compliance.
Second violation within the quarter: Loss of lunch with friends
Third violation within the quarter: Loss of recess and lunch with friends
Fourth violation within the quarter: Loss of all Non Uniform Days that semester and a ‘W’ in Conduct for that Quarter.
Extreme Weather Non-Uniform Guidelines:
If at 6:00 a.m. the temperature or the wind chill factor renders the temperature below freezing (32o), a
free Lower School Non-Uniform Day will be observed.
Field Trip Dress Code
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Students are to wear their Blue Ribbon t-shirts unless otherwise designated.
Jeans or uniform pants or uniform shorts may be worn, as designated by the teacher.
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Middle School
Information
and
Policies
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The curriculum consists of core courses in English, science, mathematics, social studies, Bible and
physical education. The Elective classes will be either nine or eighteen weeks in duration which will
run concurrently with both semesters of the school year. Additionally, as with all academic courses
at the middle school, students will be given a syllabus as well as a set of expectations which will clarify
the challenges and expectations for students. All middle school electives will count for GPA when
calculating for Honors in unison with the four core classes at each grade level. Therefore, all seven
classes will be taken into account when calculating for Headmaster’s List, High Honor Roll, and Honor
Roll.
Exams
Exams are given at the end of each nine-week grading period. No student, under ANY
circumstances, will be exempt from any nine-week exam. Exempting students as a special privilege is
not permitted.
A student is expected to be present for all exams. Only illness or family emergencies are regarded
as legitimate excuses for an absence. In those cases, special arrangements may be made for
the student to make up the missed exam. Ball games, trips to the beach, vacations, etc. are not
legitimate reasons to miss an exam.
Honors
Academic honors are awarded each May during an academic honors program and an awards
chapel program. Special awards and citations are presented by the administration and faculty to
recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas.
Special Testing
Each year all middle school students take the Stanford Achievement Test and the Otis Lennon School
Ability Test. Students in grades six through eight are given math placement tests. Science and English
placement tests are given to rising seventh and eighth graders. Selected students in grade seven
participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program and take the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Eighth-grade Spanish placement tests are given to all seventh graders.
Failures
Any student who fails both math and English will be dismissed from SCPS. Any student failing three or
more units in one year will be dismissed from SCPS.
Summer School
Any student earning a grade lower than a 70 in English or math for the year is required to attend and
successfully complete summer school prior to advancing to the next grade. Private tutoring for 20
hours, by a professional in English or math, can also count.
If a student fails one subject (other than English or math) at the end of the year, it is strongly
recommended that he attend summer school. If a student fails two subjects (and plans to return to
SCPS), he must attend summer school. If a student fails three or more subjects, he will not be allowed
to return to SCPS. An exception may be made in cases where the student repeats his present grade.
Only a course that was failed during the school year may be made up in summer school. Summer
school credit will not be accepted for a course that was passed the previous year.
A student may not earn credit for more than two (2) courses in any summer school period. Any
student who fails both math and English cannot return to SCPS.
Evidence of successful completion of a summer school course must be officially provided to SCPS.
This must be accomplished prior to the student being allowed to attend classes for the subsequent
year.
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Students having difficulty prior to the end of a school year may confer with the principal about
returning to SCPS. A student may be permitted to repeat a grade if there is no history of behavioral
problems.
Conferences
Middle school parents should call the school counselor to arrange a parent/teacher/student
conference.
Learning Differences
Students with documented learning differences are eligible for extended time on major tests and
standardized tests. The guidelines established by the College Board and the American College
Testing Service are followed. The guidance counselor must have a psychological report stating the
particular differences, any medication that the student may be taking, and that the student would
benefit from extended time on tests. A copy of the full report must be available to the counselor
upon request. Administration of the test to diagnose the learning differences must have been within
the past three years.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Absences
In order to receive credit for a course, students must not miss more than ten (10) class sessions during
either semester or a combined twenty (20) class sessions during the year.
Parents are requested to notify the school office when they know in advance their child will be
absent. Parents need to provide documentation for all unexcused absences and medical excuses
when it applies.
Make-Up Work
It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with teachers to make up work missed because
of an absence.
On the third consecutive day of absence work missed may be made up in the following manner:
1.
If the student wishes to receive his assignments on the day missed, the parent must call the school before 9 a.m. Calls received after 9 a.m. cannot receive the teacher’s attention.
2.
When possible, assignments will be available in the school office at 3 p.m. and may be picked up by the parent or another student.
3.
If assignments are requested, they must be completed and presented to the appropriate teacher upon return to school. Normally, no additional time will be allowed to complete work that has been picked up from school; however, each individual teacher has the discretion to provide additional time if he or she determines it is appropriate.
4.
If assignments are not requested, an appropriate amount of time will be allowed by the teacher to make up assignments.
5.
Students are expected to make up work missed while serving suspension. Please see the guidelines under Suspension on page 30.
6.
Whenever possible teachers will arrange make-up work in advance for approved excused absences. Asking for advance work while taking school days for unexcused absences (vacations, etc.) will not be approved.
Tardiness
It is disruptive to the learning atmosphere to have class attention directed to a student entering a
class late. Students arriving late must report to homeroom if they arrive during homeroom period.
The school office will contact parents of students who are consistently late. If a student arrives after
8:45, or after the period has begun, they will be held until the next class bell. Reducing classroom
interruption is taken very seriously.
Signing a student out early from school is discouraged.
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Morning Drop Off
Safety and security of students is of utmost importance. Students should not be dropped off prior to
8:00am.
Early Dismissal
To protect instructional time, we discourage checking your child out after the beginning of 7th period.
Attendance Awards
A student must be present at least four full periods and have NO tardies to receive a perfect
attendance award. Early out seniors must be present at least three full periods and have NO tardies to
receive a perfect attendance award.
STUDENT LIFE
Conduct and Discipline
Please refer to the General Conduct portion of the General Information section beginning on page 7.
A goal of the middle school is to encourage independence and responsibility, which are
characteristics of the mature individual. An orderly atmosphere is necessary if learning is to take
place. Rules and procedures are established for the benefit of all students.
Students who persist in breaking school rules will be required to attend a conference with the principal
and the student’s parents. Further violation of school rules may result in more serious action.
Discipline
The Middle School uses a progressive approach to handling discipline issues Consequences may
include:
• student and/or parent conference
• detention (before, during, after school)
• time out
• in school or out of school suspension
• expulsion
Consequences are assigned by administration and are based on the student’s previous discipline
history and the nature of the discipline issue.
Suspension
Suspension from school is the form of punishment used when other disciplinary methods have failed or
when the severity of the problem demands more action.
A suspension from school for violating a school rule is an unexcused absence. For each day of
suspension, a 2 point deduction/penalty per class/course/subject for the current grading period may
be assessed.
While the 2 point deduction will be recorded in each class, students are still responsible for work
missed. Students will be allowed two extra days for each day of suspension to make up all work
missed.
Hazing
SCPS does not allow hazing or initiation of students in any athletic team, school club or organization.
Please see policy on page 51.
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Extracurricular Activities
When deemed necessary by the administration, permission forms and medical releases, among other
forms, must be submitted to the office in order to participate in a particular activity.
Mid-Year Eligibility
An athlete must maintain a passing average in at least 3 of the 4 core academic subjects for the
semester immediately preceding the activity in which the student desires to participate.
Activities/Clubs
Beta Club
The Beta Club is an honor and service organization with a prescribed selection process.
Peer Helper Program
The Peer Helper Program is a student service organization with a prescribed selection process.
Student Government
Officers and representatives are elected by the student body to represent the school.
Pep Squad and Cheerleaders
The Pep Squad is available to all sixth-grade girls in the fall. Rising sixth, seventh- and eighth-grade girls
may try out for the next year’s football cheerleading squad in the spring.
Math Quiz Bowl/Science Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl participation is an honor, requiring nomination by a student’s teacher and approval by the
quiz bowl coach.
Athletics
Sports teams include: boys’ football, basketball, soccer, cross country, and track; girls’ volleyball,
basketball, soccer, softball, and cross country. Coed teams include golf and tennis.
Marching Band
Seventh and eighth grade band students are eligible to participate in Marching Band. All seventh
and eighth grade students may try out for the Marching Band Color Guard.
Students entering middle school are issued a lock, which is returned at the end of the year. If the
lock is lost, students must pay a nominal fee to purchase a new one. Every student must pay a locker
rental fee each year. Bookbags will remain in lockers during school day.
Media Center
The middle school media center is open each school day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Should the media
specialist be assisting in other areas of the school or presenting a program in an individual classroom,
she will post a notice on the media center door indicating when she will return.
A student may check out two books at a time for a two-week period. A book may be renewed for
another two-week period, if presented for renewal. Students are charged a fine for each school day
a book is overdue. Students with outstanding fines for overdue books at the end of each grading
period will have their report card held until such fines are cleared.
Students are expected to observe the rights of others to study in a quiet atmosphere. Students who
abuse this right will lose the privilege of using the media center.
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Lockers
Social Activities
On occasion, the PTF, the Student Government, the BETA Club, the Athletic Booster Club, the Band
Boosters or the Arts and Academics Council may sponsor a social activity.
Students are to remain in the building during a dance. No pass-out tickets or stamps will be used at
dances. Alcoholic beverages, smoking and public displays of affection are not allowed at school
events.
Invitations to individual birthday parties, dances or other social activities may not be distributed at
school or through school channels.
Telephones
Telephone calls may be made to the school office, 355-2693, ext. 100, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. The office is not open on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Students will be called to
the phone only in extreme emergencies, and only messages of an urgent nature will be delivered to
students. Prior to dismissal of school, all students who have received a message will be called to the
office and given the message.
Cell Phone Policy
It is the intent of Savannah Christian Preparatory School to provide an environment that is free from
distraction. To that end, certain rules have been established that prevent the disruption of instruction.
The use of a cell phone during school hours is strictly prohibited. Cell Phones should be TURNED OFF
and left in the student’s vehicle [US] or TURNED OFF and placed into either the locker or book bag
and left there THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY [US & MS]. The only exception is teacher permission for
the cell phone to be used as part of classroom instruction. The school office will receive emergency
phone calls from parents and students will be allowed to make emergency phone calls from the
school office.
Cell phones in the possession of students during the school day will be collected by staff personnel. On first offense, the phone will be collected, parent will be notified through Jupiter Grades and
phone returned to student. On the second offense, Parents will be required to retrieve the phone
from the school office. Students are responsible for their personal property. The school has no responsibility or liability for damaged or lost cell phones. A third offense will be parent notification and
assignment of in-house suspension. All subsequent violations will result in out of school supension.
Should a student be observed with a cell phone during any testing session (whether or not the student has completed his/her test), the student may receive an automatic zero on that test. The school
day is defined as beginning at 8:15 a.m. and continuing through 3:00 p.m. During these hours the use
of cell phones is prohibited.
NO ONE (Parents, Students, Staff, . . .) may use a cell phone while driving on campus.
UNIFORMS
Please see Daily Uniform Reminders page 10, Non-Uniform Day page 11, and Uniform Code for
Outerwear page 12 for additional guidelines.
Uniform Code Note: Every effort has been made to be clear; however, if an interpretation is to be
made, the school administration will have the final say. Reminder: An asterisk (*) indicates item must
be purchased from an approved supplier.
PE Class - PE shorts and shirts can only be purchased from the middle school office.
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Middle
Middle School
School BOYS
BOYS
Pants
Khaki trousers with SCPS embroidered.*
Ties/
Bow Ties
Navy/red stripe* or Raider Tie to be worn November - February. Ties must be properly
worn with collar buttoned.
Shirts
White, short- or long-sleeved, button-down oxford cloth. White* or red* short- or longsleeved knit shirt. All knit shirts must have the SCPS monogram.
Vest
Red V-Neck, sleeveless pullover with SCPS embroidered*
Belt
Belts must be worn with pants.
Shoes
Penny loafers: black or dark brown smooth leather. “Dirty Bucs”: brown, suede only.
Topsiders: brown only. Saddle oxfords: Any solid or color combnation of white, black,
brown, and cordovan. Brown Wallabees. No ankle high shoes or boots.
Socks
Brown, black or navy socks. No logos, stripes, tennis socks or low top socks. All socks
must cover the ankles.
Blazer
Navy blue blazer with SCPS seal embroidered on left chest pocket.*
Middle School GIRLS
Skirt
Official uniform plaid*
Skirts must be no shorter than five inches above the middle of the knee. Skirts must be
worn at the waist, not around the hips and must not be rolled at the waist.
Skorts
Official uniform plaid* Skorts must be no shorter than five inches above the middle of the
knee. Skorts must be worn at the waist, not around the hips and must not be rolled at the
waist.
Pants
Black trousers* with Raiders embroidered.
Shirts
White, short- or long-sleeved, button-down oxford cloth or broadcloth. White knit shirt*
with SCPS monogram. All knit shirts must have SCPS monogram. No oversized shirts. Solid
white turtlenecks may be worn under long-sleeved uniform shirt.
Vest
Red V-Neck, sleeveless pullover with SCPS embroidered*
Belt
Belts must be worn.
Shoes
Penny loafers: black or dark brown smooth leather. “Dirty Bucs”: brown, suede only. Topsiders: brown only. Saddle oxfords: Any solid or color combnation of white, black, brown,
and cordovan. Brown Wallabees. No ankle high shoes or boots.
Socks
Solid white socks. Black socks may be worn with pants. Socks must be worn above the
ankle. No logos, stripes, tennis socks, low top socks or lace socks. White or navy tights.
Matching socks must be worn with tights or leggings.
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Upper School
Information
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Policies
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ACADEMICS
Please refer to Academic Program Book .
Student Aide
Student aide is a senior privilege. All seniors who forecast before August 1 will be placed first.
Again, serving as an aide is a privilege. Persons employing aides may refuse any student. If a student is refused, he must choose another elective. Students who do not adequately perform assigned
duties may be given a ‘U.’
Student aides will receive one elective credit for a full year. A student may not receive more than
one credit for serving as an aide. Student aide grades are not averaged into the overall grade point
average.
Learning Differences
Learning Support Services
Overview
The primary goal of the Learning Support Center (LSC) is to offer support to students who learn
differently so that they may develop into successful, independent, life-long learners. When students
experience success in the classroom, it builds self-confidence and develops a love of learning. The
goal of LSC is therefore, two-fold: (1) to provide support so that (2) academic independence can be
attained. In the LSC, this is accomplished through a framework of support.
The Learning Support Center at Savannah Christian Preparatory School was implemented to
address the needs of students with specific, documented Learning Differences and/or Attention
Deficit Disorder and to help these students learn academic strategies to enhance their educational
experience. The LSC is designed to provide academic support to the student and teacher through a
collaborative approach guided by the expertise of a learning specialist.
Qualifications
Students are required to meet the following qualifications to be considered for the Learning Support
Center:
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Currently be enrolled in Savannah Christian Preparatory School. New and returning students
who are referred to the program must meet this requirement. Applicants to the Learning Support
Center must first meet the standards of admission and be accepted into the school before being
considered for the Learning Support Center.
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Have an educational/psychological evaluation that is no more than three years old at
the time of acceptance into the Learning Support Center. This evaluation must be administered
by a private licensed psychologist or by a school psychologist in the public school system and
contain academic recommendations outlining what the students needs to be successful in the
classroom. School staff will review students testing results and recommendations in the educational/
psychological evaluation to determine if the student will be best served in the program.
Implementation
The LSC teacher implements the directives recommended in the required comprehensive
educational/psychological evaluation in accordance with school policies. The LSC teacher meets
with the students five days a week during a specified LSC elective class period. The LSC provides
Savannah Christian Preparatory School flexibility to work with students who need support. The goals
of the LSC are reached by focusing on accountability, study skills, test-taking skills and class review.
Students enrolled in the LSC are expected to adhere to all standards set forth by Savannah Christian
Preparatory School, as well as meet the individual expectations set forth by teachers.
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Learning Support Teachers serve students by:
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Teaching students their individual learning styles
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Teaching students self-advocacy skills
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Teaching accountability
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Teaching test-taking strategies
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Teaching study strategies and time management
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Assisting with testing accommodations
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Interpreting educational evaluations for parents and teachers
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Maintaining communication with classroom teachers
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Providing updates to parents
Enrollment
Parents must sign a contract committing to a minimum of one semester. Information about fees is
available from the Director of Admissions, the school’s Guidance Counselor, or the Business Office.
Conferences
Upper School parents should call the appropriate school counselor to arrange a parent/teacher
conference. Because of security issues we ask that you not go directly to the teacher’s room. All
visitors must report to the office upon arriving on campus.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES Absences
A student is allowed 10 absences per semester. A student with more than 10 absences receives no
credit for the semester or the course and is issued a grade of 69. These absences do not include
extended illnesses, which are defined by SCPS as illnesses requiring absences of two or more
consecutive days supported by a doctor’s note. If you are absent one day with a doctor’s note,
that day is one of your 10 allowed absences. Absence from a class due to a field trip or other school
function is excused and does not count as one of your 10 allowed absences. Absences due to family
vacations or church trips will be counted as part of the 10 allowed absences. A student must be in
school four full periods to be counted present for the day. Early out seniors must be present three full
periods to be counted present for the day.
Court related absences may be excused at the discretion of the principal. In addition, absences due
to family funerals may be excused at the discretion of the principal.
The state of Georgia requires a certificate of attendance for a learner’s permit and a regular license.
A student must not have more than 10 unexcused absences the previous school year nor the
current school year when applying for the certificate. Please make sure all notes from doctors and
dentists are presented to the office personnel when you are tardy or absent. We ask that you give
us 24 hours to prepare the certificate since we have to check absences and have the certificate
notarized.
Skipping
Skipping school is an unexcused absence. If a student chooses to skip classes or school, he will
not be given the opportunity to make up any work missed while absent. Skipping may result in
suspension. There is no senior skip day.
Semester Exams
Students should not miss semester exams for any reason. Excuses for church trips, family vacations,
etc., are not accepted.
College Days - Seniors
Seniors are allowed two college days. They must obtain a form from the college counselor at least
two days prior to the visit and obtain all necessary signatures. The form should be given to the
college counselor upon returning to school. No college days are allowed after April 15th without
principal approval.
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College Days - Juniors
Juniors are allowed one college day. They must obtain a form from the college counselor at least
two days prior to the visit and obtain all necessary signatures. The form should be given to the
college counselor upon returning to school. No college days are allowed after April 15th without
principal approval.
Field Trips
Absence from class due to field trips or other school functions is excused. It is the responsibility of the
student to make up the work missed.
Tardiness
Students arriving late to upper school during the homeroom period must report to the designated
area. If they arrive after homeroom, they must sign the tardy register in the school office. Each
student is allowed four tardies per nine weeks. On the fifth and sixth tardy, the student will be
assigned work details. On the sixth tardy, the parent of the student will be contacted and informed
of the following consequences. On the seventh tardy, the student will serve a one-day In-House
suspension. On the eighth tardy, the student will receive a one-day suspension. On the ninth tardy,
the student will receive a two-day suspension. On the tenth and any subsequent tardy, the student
will receive a three-day suspension. Any student with seven tardies for two successive nine weeks
may be dismissed from SCPS after a final investigation.
Attendance Awards
A student must be present at least four full periods and have NO tardies to receive a perfect
attendance award. Early out seniors must be present at least three full periods and have NO tardies
to receive a perfect attendance award.
STUDENT LIFE Conduct and Discipline
Please refer to the General Conduct portion of the General Regulations section beginning on page 7.
Detention
Students may be assigned work details during the lunch break, after school, or on Saturdays as a form
of punishment. Students will be given 48-hour notice for detention. Students and their parents are
responsible for arranging transportation on the day of the detention.
Suspension
Suspension from school is the form of discipline used when other disciplinary methods have failed or
when the severity of the problem demands more action. A student who is suspended cannot participate in any on-campus or off-campus SCP Upper School function during the term of suspension.
A day of In-House suspension does not count as an absence from class. For each two days of InHouse suspension, a 1 point deduction/penalty per class/course/subject for the current grading
period will be assessed.
A suspension from school for violating a school rule is an unexcused absence. For each day of suspension, a 2 point deduction/penalty per class/course/subject for the current grading period will be
assessed.
While the 2-point deduction will be recorded in each class, students are still responsible for work
missed.
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Media Center
The media center is open each school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and during lunch to students
with a pass from a teacher. Students may check out as many books as desired. However, only three
books may be borrowed on the same subject. A fine is charged for each day a book is overdue.
Books are borrowed for a two-week period.
Reference and reserve books may be borrowed overnight. These materials are checked out at the
end of the school day and returned the following school day before first period. A fine is charged if
materials are returned late with no excuse deleting the fine.
Students are not allowed to take semester exams if they have outstanding fines.
Lockers
Every student must pay a locker rental fee each year. Students entering the ninth grade are issued a
lock and are expected to keep this lock until they graduate or leave SCPS. If the lock is lost, the student must pay a nominal fee to purchase another one.
Lunch
STUDENTS MAY NOT CHECK OUT TO LEAVE CAMPUS FOR LUNCH. Outsiders are not allowed to visit during lunch. Parents bringing lunches to school should leave them in the Upper School office.
Married and Pregnant Students
Married or pregnant students or students who have fathered children will not be allowed to attend
SCPS. Regarding Student Pregnancy: It is the school’s position that life begins at conception and that
life in the womb is a gift from God. Dismissal of a boy and/or girl from SCPS is not in reaction to there
being a baby, but rather as a consequence of the immorality of premarital sex.
Schedules
Regular
Period Begin
End
HR
8:25
8:35
1
8:40
9:25
2
9:30
10:15
3
10:20
11:05
4
11:10
11:55
5
12:00
12:45
Lunch 12:50
1:20
6
1:25
2:10
7
2:15
3:00
Chapel
Period
HR
1
2
Chapel
3
4
5
Lunch
6
7
Begin
8:25
8:40
9:25
10:10
10:40
11:25
12:10
12:55
1:35
2:20
Senior Privileges
End
8:35
9:20
10:05
10:35
11:20
12:05
12:50
1:30
2:15
3:00
Four privileges are recognized for seniors:
1.
Seniors are given preferential treatment in scheduling.
2.
Seniors may be given permission to leave under the early-out policy. Early-out is a privilege available to seniors who have earned enough credits in the ninth, tenth and eleventh
grades for graduation so that less than a full school day is required. A senior may leave after
sixth period with parents’ permission first semester. A senior may leave after fifth period with
parents’ permission second semester. In order to participate in a GHSA sponsored event,
students must take five courses.
3.
Seniors have special parking spaces.
4.
Early lunch release is allowed if the seniors can maintain proper noise control.
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Social Activities
Except with advance permission from the principal, non-SCPS students are not admitted to SCPS
dances. When an exception is made, the visitor’s name must be given to the sponsor in charge
before the dance. Students are to remain in the building during a dance. No pass-out tickets or
stamps are to be used at dances.
Sitting in cars, alcoholic beverages, smoking or public displays of affection are not allowed at school
events.
Extracurricular Activities
When deemed necessary by the administration, permission forms and medical releases, among other
forms, must be submitted to the office in order to participate in a particular activity.
At the beginning of the school year, students are made aware of extra-curricular activities including
clubs, groups, societies, athletic teams, and academic teams. Many have a prescribed selection
process and qualifications while some are open to the general student body. Activities often require
time outside of school hours.
Eligibility and Rules
1.
A student must adhere to the scholastic eligibility rules of the Georgia High School Association
(GHSA), which states that a student must maintain a passing average in five subjects for the
semester immediately preceding the activity in which the student wants to participate. In
addition, students who participate in these activities are expected to demonstrate superior
leadership and citizenship characteristics.
2.
A student must be present for four full periods on the day of an activity to be eligible to participate in the activity. (Early out seniors must be present for three full periods.) Medical and dental appointments and court appearances will be considered the only exceptions to
this requirement.
Hazing
SCPS does not allow hazing or initiation of students in any activity or athletic team. Please see policy
on page 51.
Automobiles and Motor Vehicles
All students driving to school must park their cars in the student parking lot. Each student will be
issued a parking decal that must be displayed at all times. There is a nominal cost for the decal. A
speed limit of 5 miles per hour will be strictly enforced. Cars parked in unauthorized areas may be
towed.
Cars are not to be used during school hours. No loitering is allowed in the parking lot before school,
during lunch, or after school. No one is allowed to ride in the back of a pickup truck.
UNIFORMS
Please see Daily Uniform Reminders page 10, Non-Uniform Day page 11, and Uniform Code for Outerwear page 12 for additional guidelines.
Uniform Code Note: Every effort has been made to be clear; however, if an interpretation is to be
made, the school administration will have the final say. Reminder: An asterisk (*) indicates item must
be purchased from an approved supplier.
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Upper School BOYS
Pants
Khaki trousers with SCPS embroidered.*
Ties/
Bow Ties
Navy/red stripe* or Raider Tie to be worn November - February. Ties must be properly
worn with collar buttoned.
Shirts
White, short- or long-sleeved, button-down oxford cloth. White* or red* short- or longsleeved knit shirt. All knit shirts must have the SCPS monogram.
Vest
Red V-Neck, sleeveless pullover with SCPS embroidered*
Belt
Belts must be worn with pants.
Shoes
Penny loafers: black or dark brown smooth leather. “Dirty Bucs”: brown, suede only.
Topsiders: brown only. Saddle oxfords: Any solid or color combnation of white, black,
brown, and cordovan. Brown Wallabees. No ankle high shoes or boots.
Socks
Brown, black or navy socks. No logos, stripes, tennis socks or low top socks. All socks
must cover the ankles.
Blazer
Navy blue blazer with SCPS seal embroidered on left chest pocket.*
Upper School GIRLS
Skirt
Official uniform plaid*
Skirts must be no shorter than five inches above the middle of the knee. Skirts must be
worn at the waist, not around the hips and must not be rolled at the waist.
Skorts
Official uniform plaid* Skorts must be no shorter than five inches above the middle of the
knee. Skorts must be worn at the waist, not around the hips and must not be rolled at the
waist.
Pants
Black trousers* with Raiders embroidered.
Shirts
White, short- or long-sleeved, button-down oxford cloth or broadcloth. White knit shirt*
with SCPS monogram. All knit shirts must have SCPS monogram. No oversized shirts. Solid
white turtlenecks may be worn under long-sleeved uniform shirt.
Vest
Red V-Neck, sleeveless pullover with SCPS embroidered*
Belt
Belts must be worn with pants.
Shoes
Penny loafers: black or dark brown smooth leather. “Dirty Bucs”: brown, suede only. Topsiders: brown only. Saddle oxfords: Any solid or color combnation of white, black, brown,
and cordovan. Brown Wallabees. No ankle high shoes or boots.
Socks
Solid white socks. Black socks may be worn with pants. Socks must be worn above the
ankle. No logos, stripes, tennis socks, low top socks or lace socks. White or navy tights.
Matching socks must be worn with tights or leggings.
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School
Policies
The SCPS Administration will be the final authority in the interpretation of student
conduct and the implementation of any disciplinary action.
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HONOR CODE OF CONDUCT
The Honor Code at SCPS is an agreement among members of the school community based upon
a love for God and respect for one another. The Honor Code consists of a statement of personal
integrity to which we commit to live in order to foster a Christian community that reflects Biblical
values, respect, individual self-discipline and good citizenship. The Honor Code also serves as the
means by which we hold one another accountable.
HONOR CODE STATEMENT
I pledge my honor that I will not lie, cheat nor steal, nor tolerate those who do. I also pledge my
honor that I will live by the rules and regulations of SCPS as set forth in the Honor Code for my own
good, welfare of the school community and for the glory of God.
Dishonesty
Conduct of a dishonest nature, such as lying, cheating, stealing, forgery, plagiarism, or falsifying or changing grades will not be tolerated.
Cheating is defined as either receiving or GIVING information on any assignment, test, quiz or exam, etc. without the express permission of the teacher.
Plagiarism is defined as
1.
Copying, word for word, all or part of another writer’s work without giving specific credit to that other writer and using quotation marks
2.
Copying the work of another writer, making changes here and there, but retaining the main idea and structure
3.
In fiction, using a plot invented by another writer, even though telling the story in one’s own words.*
A student should expect that plagiarized work will be detected. The consequences can be both personally and legally painful, including lawsuits by the original publishers.
*Adapted from Youth Georgia Authors’ Writing Exposition sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education
See Honor Code for Sanctions
All violations require parent notification and/or parent conference. During a conference when a
dismissal may result, a Honor Council will be present. The Honor Council shall consist of the principal
and at least one of the following: headmaster, assistant principal or the school attorney. The
guidance counselor may be present at the discretion of the principal. Following the conference, the
panel will decide what action will be taken. Notification of action to student and parents will be in
writing.
I.
A.
B.
C.
HONOR OFFENSES/DISHONESTY*
Cheating
1st Offense: Parent conference/zero on work
2nd Offense: Up to 3 days suspension/zero on work
3rd Offense: Dismissal
Stealing 1st Offense: Up to 3 days suspension/warning
2nd Offense: Up to 5 days suspension
3rd Offense: Dismissal
Lying
1st Offense: Up to 3 days suspension/warning
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2nd Offense: Up to 5 days suspension
3rd Offense: Dismissal
D.
Plagiarism
1st Offense: Warning/disciplinary action
2nd Offense: Up to 3 days suspension
3rd Offense: Dismissal
*Any student guilty of dishonesty shall be prohibited from participation in the Honor Society or BETA
Club and shall lose eligibility for Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and Headmaster’s List for the school year.
Effective with the class of 2017, any student committing two (2) honor code violations during the
course of his/her high school career at SCPS may not graduate with honors.
II.
CLARIFICATIONS
Suspension:
Students who are serving out of school suspension are prohibited from participating in any school
activities, including extracurricular activities such as dances, field trips, athletic contests, etc. For
each day suspended, 2 points will be deducted from the quarter grade. Students who are serving
in-house suspension are permitted to participate in extracurricular activities. For each two days of inhouse suspension, 1 point will be deducted from the quarter grade.
Dismissal: A student who is dismissed shall not be permitted to re-enroll. A student who, with school
administration’s permission, voluntarily withdraws in lieu of dismissal, shall not be
permitted to re-enroll, but may be allowed to apply through the normal process for new
applicants. Voluntary withdrawals and dismissals must be in writing, signed by parent or
legal guardian.
Cheating: Making up work in any class is the responsibility of the student and must take place within three days from end of suspension.
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DISCIPLINARY CODE OF CONDUCT
The discipline code applies to students while they are on campus and at all school-related and
school supervised functions.
The Disciplinary Code at SCPS is an agreement among members of the school community based
upon a love for God and respect for one another. The Disciplinary Code consists of a statement of
personal integrity to which we commit to live in order to foster a Christian community that reflects
Biblical values, respect, individual self-discipline and good citizenship. The Disciplinary Code also
serves as the means by which we hold one another accountable.
All violations require parent notification and/or parent conference. During a conference when a
dismissal may result, a Disciplinary Council will be present. The Disciplinary Council shall consist of the
principal and at least one of the following: headmaster, assistant principal or the school attorney. The
guidance counselor may be present at the discretion of the principal. Following the conference, the
panel will decide what action will be taken. Notification of action to student and parents will be in
writing.
I.
DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS
A.
Disrespectful behavior
May be dismissed or suspended
B.
Disruptive behavior
1st Offense: Warning
2nd Offense: Suspension
3rd Offense: Dismissal
C.
Alcohol May result in dismissal
Breathalyzer test may be required
(Refusal to take the breathalyzer test will be deemed a positive result.)
Note: Bringing alcohol, the use of alcohol or being under the influence of alcohol on campus or at a school
event/activity is a dismissal offense. Savannah Christian Prep School also reserves the right to search any
property, including automobiles, brought onto school property and to a school event, regardless of location.
Any alcohol found in your locker, automobile, clothing, or other items under your control will constitute
possession. SCPS reserves the right to request alcohol testing on any student who is in violation of the discipline
policy.
D.
E.
Tobacco Drugs and/or drug paraphernalia May result in suspension
1st Offense: Dismissal
Note: Savannah Christian Prep School reserves the right to invite the Chatham Sheriff’s Department or other
Law Enforcement entity to visit at any time during the school year to search for drugs. It also reserves the right
to search any property, including automobiles, brought onto school property or at a school event. Any drugs or
paraphernalia found in your locker, automobile, clothing, or other items under your control will constitute possession. Bringing illegal drugs, the use of illegal drugs or being under the influence of illegal drugs on campus or
at a school event/activity is a dismissal offense. SCPS reserves the right to request drug testing on any student,
or on a student who is suspected of illegal drug use, or on a student who is in violation of the discipline policy.
Drug testing shall be done following a “chain of custody” as defined by the SCPS Drug Testing Policy. Testing will
be done at a facility of the school’s choosing.
F.
Vandalism of Property
1st Offense:
2nd Offense:
G.
Profanity or offensive language
1st Offense: 2nd Offense:
3rd Offense:
4th Offense: Warning and payment of damages or dismissal, depending on severity
Dismissal
Warning
Up to 3 days suspension/zero on work
Up to 5 days suspension/dismissal
Dismissal
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H. Harassment
II.
A.
WEAPONS
In accordance with Georgia statute, students who possess or are suspected of possessing a deadly weapon on school property or at school functions shall be reported to the
appropriate police authority and district attorney. Student may be suspended or dismissed from school depending on the results of the investigation.
1st Offense: 2nd Offense:
3rd Offense:
Warning/Up to 3 days suspension
Up to 5 days suspension
Dismissal
B.
SCPS requires the following commitments from students and parents/guardians:
a.
Student
1.
Agrees not to bring a gun or any weapon to school or to any school event.
2.
Will tell his peers and seek adult assistance when conflict situations get out of control.
3.
Will not carry another person’s gun or weapon.
4.
Will immediately alert an adult when he has knowledge or suspects that a gun or other weapon has been brought or will be brought on campus or to a school event.
b.
Parent/Guardian
1.
Will teach, including by personal example, their child(ren) about the dangers and consequences of gun and weapon use, and will keep all guns and weapons in a safe manner and away from their child(ren).
2.
Will support the school’s policies to maintain gun-free and weapon-free campuses and events.
3.
Will carry out their responsibilities to teach their child(ren) how to settle arguments
without resorting to violence, to encourage him/her to use those ideas when
necessary, and to follow school guidelines for reporting guns and weapons they may see to an appropriate adult.
III.
CLARIFICATIONS
Suspension: Students who are serving suspension are prohibited from participating in any school activities, including extracurricular activities such as dances, field trips, athletic contests, etc. For each day suspended 2 points will be deducted from the quarter grade. Students who are serving in-house suspension are permitted
to participate in extracurricular activities. For each two days of in-house suspension, 1 point will be deducted from the quarter grade.
Dismissal: A student who is dismissed shall not be permitted to re-enroll. A student who, with school administration’s permission, voluntarily withdraws in lieu of dismissal, shall not be permitted to re-enroll, but may be allowed to apply through the normal process for new applicants. Voluntary withdrawals and dismissals must be in writing, signed by parent or legal guardian.
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DRUG TESTING POLICY
SCPS reserves the right to request drug testing on any student, or on a student suspected of illegal
drug use, or on a student who is in violation of the discipline policy. In the event that Savannah
Christian Preparatory School finds it necessary to require a student to undergo a test for alcohol and/
or illegal drugs, the following chain of custody must be followed.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
From the time of request of the test until specimen collection, the student must be in the presence of a SCPS administrator or designee. The student should inform the administrator of any prescription or over the counter drugs that he is using, as these must be considered in the testing procedure.
The administrator or his/her designee will accompany the student, in the same vehicle, to the testing facility. Only SCPS approved laboratories may be used.
A specimen will be collected by the laboratory’s personnel following a proper drug testing protocol. At the time of specimen collection, chain of custody will be turned over to the testing facility.
The testing facility will follow proper specimen handling in regard to chain of custody.
Test results will be sent directly to SCPS from the testing facility to the requesting principal. The results will be held confidential.
Unexplained positive results will be grounds for dismissal. Refusal to submit to testing will be
regarded as a positive test. The student has the right to request confirmatory testing by alternative
methodology on a positive sample. SCPS will pay for the screening procedure. If confirmatory testing
is requested, payment is the responsibility of the student. Confirmatory testing will be done at the
same laboratory as the original screen and on the original sample, i.e. the sample that screened
positive.
STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY
Purpose:
The SCPS Student Drug Testing Policy is designed to protect and maintain the health and integrity of
our students as well as provide for a drug free and enhanced learning environment. This policy and
its procedures will allow SCPS to partner with its families to assist them in protecting their children from
the psychological and physical dangers of drug use.
Testing:
The Upper School Student Body and the Middle School’s Eighth Grade Students will be subject to
random drug testing during the school year on a schedule selected by the administration.
In addition, all Upper School students (Grades 9-12) competing on athletic teams will be drug tested
during their respective season.
Anonymity
In accordance with Federal Chain of Custody Guidelines for urine testing, it is imperative that urine
specimens be correctly assigned to the donor at the very beginning of the process. Accordingly,
the student, at the time of donation of a urine specimen, will write in on the donation form his or her
full name and date of birth, as well as his or her custodial parent’s or parents’ name or names and
specific contact phone numbers. This is to assure correct and completely confidential contact in the
event of a positive urine test. The student will then be asked to sign the form, attesting to the fact
that he or she has indeed provided the requested urine specimen in question. The urine collector
will also sign the form, signifying that that the donation and identification process for the specimen
has been correctly completed. Provision of parental contact numbers ensures the maximum
degree of confidentiality for the student and his or her family, since no phone calls to school staff will
need to be made to get parental contact or further student identification data. All urine test result
information will be reported to one and only one Designated School Representative, to be identified
by Savannah Christian to the testing Medical Review Officer and staff.
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Procedure – Student Body (8th – 12th Grade)
The testing of students will be conducted by a professional testing service selected by the SCPS
Administration. On a selected day for testing, a group of students will be selected in a random
manner by said testing service. The selected testing service will oversee the testing on the given day
with the support and assistance of the SCPS staff and faculty.
The testing service will complete the tests and report the results of the tests to the respective
Designated School Representative. On the day that a student is tested, a letter will be given to the
student to take home advising his/her parent(s) that he/she has been randomly tested on that day.
Procedure – Athletes (Upper School Only)
The testing of students will be conducted by a professional testing service selected by the SCPS
Administration. On the selected testing day, all student athletes on the selected team will undergo
drug testing. The selected testing service will oversee the testing on the given day with the support
and assistance of the SCPS staff and faculty.
The testing service will complete the tests and report the result of the tests to the respective
Designated School Representative.
Types of Test
The primary means of testing for SCPS will be urinalysis. SCPS reserves the right to use which ever test it
deems appropriate to the needs of the school.
As a minimum, substance testing shall be performed for amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine,
phencyclidine, and opiates. Other substances may be added to the panel by Savannah Christian.
Communication of Results
The parents of those students receiving a non-negative result will be contacted by the Medical
Review Officer to determine if donor has prescription medications that may produce a non-negative
result. If so, proof of the student’s prescription medication must be provided by the parents to the
Medical Review Officer so a verified test result can be confirmed. If a positive result is confirmed,
the Medical Review Officer will provide the appropriate documentation to the Designated School
Representative. Positive results will be communicated to the parent by the principal.
Refusal to take the Test
On the selected test day, the refusal of a student to take a drug test will result in dismissal from
Savannah Christian Preparatory School.
Consequences:
A Positive Test Result by a student will result in the following:
1.
2.
3.
Within one week of parental notification of a confirmed positive result, the student must be enrolled in a drug counseling program approved by Savannah Christian Preparatory School. [Cost of counseling will be the expense of the parents.]
Upon confirmation of a positive result, the student will be removed from all extra-curricular activities and a suspension from all such activities will run for 120 calendar days.
The student who receives the positive result will then subsequently be tested on a more routine basis for the next six months. If the student subsequently tests positive during said six month period, the student will be dismissed from Savannah Christian Preparatory School. [Cost of this testing will be the expense of the parents.
Refusal to undergo the above consequences will result in dismissal from Savannah Christian
Preparatory School. Adopted: 12/15/2006
Amended: 4/23/2015
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POLICY GOVERNING OFF-CAMPUS CONDUCT
Savannah Christian Preparatory School does not tolerate the use of drugs or alcohol or participation
in criminal activity, whether on campus or away from campus. While the Code of Conduct covers
conduct of students on campus or at school related events, the following policy defines disciplinary
action that shall be taken for certain misconduct while away from campus.
1.
Upon conviction of an offense involving the use or possession of alcohol, including, but not limited to, driving under the influence of alcohol, the student shall be placed on probation and required to attend counseling. Upon conviction of a second such offense, the student shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including permanent expulsion.
2.
Upon conviction of an offense involving the use, possession or sale of an illegal drug, including, but not limited to, driving under the influence of an illegal drug, the student shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including permanent expulsion.
3.
Upon conviction of any felony offense under the laws of the State of Georgia or any other state or territory, the student shall be permanently expelled.
4.
For the purposes of these provisions, the term “conviction” shall also include any admission or adjudication of guilt, including, but not limited to, any plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or a plea under the First Offender Act or its equivalent. “Conviction” shall also include a finding by the Juvenile Court that the student has committed a delinquent act involving any of the above offenses or any informal adjustment by the Juvenile Court involving any of the above offenses.
5.
A student arrested for and/or convicted of any of the foregoing offenses has an obligation to immediately report the arrest and/or conviction to Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Failure to report an arrest and/or conviction shall subject the student to probation up to and including expulsion.
ACCEPTABLE TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY
The following is a set of regulations that govern the appropriate use of the computers and computer
network at SCPS. While it cannot cover every aspect of computer use, it does address many of
the major concerns. This policy specifically details the expectation that all members of the SCPS
community use their computers and the network in a safe, responsible, respectful, considerate, and
appropriate manner.
I.
Hardware (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, microphone, headphone, network cabling, printer, scanner, camera, or other peripherals)
A.
Users should treat all equipment with respect.
B.
No one shall tamper with, treat roughly, or remove any piece of hardware or its cabling from its proper location.
C.
All users must comply with use guidelines and restrictions from time to time posted or distributed by the system administrator.
D.
All users should show proper care for all hardware items and cabling to minimize wear and tear on them and to leave them in good working order for their next users.
E.
Malfunctions or suspected malfunctions should be reported to the system administrator for immediate attention.
F.
No one should attempt to repair or modify any equipment without the direct supervision of the system administrator.
G.
Sound is to be disabled unless specifically authorized.
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II.
Applications and Software
A.
All installation of software is the responsibility of the division coordinator or system administrator
B.
Users shall:
1.
Not install any type of software to a computer or the server.
2.
Not attempt to introduce system-corrupting software, such as viruses, into any computer system or otherwise intentionally interfere with the operation of any system.
3.
Access only those applications made available to them by the system administrator.
4.
Not use or install unauthorized applications (e.g. games)
5.
Not change any settings on computers. This includes, but is not limited to, screen savers, wallpaper, fonts, display settings, printer assignment, etc.
6.
Not attempt to circumvent password protection or discover and use the password in order to gain access to the protected portion of the system. If a security loophole is discovered, it is the user’s responsibility to make the condition known to the system administrator and to avoid demonstrating it to others.
7.
Respect the need for security and confidentiality. The school will have information on the server that is not open to the public. Users are to make no efforts to bypass security systems and gain access to information not intended for them.
8.
Not attempt to alter, copy, transfer or remove any licensed software, including programs, applications, data, files, or fonts that are installed on any computer hard drives.
9.
Observe the terms of software license agreements and Federal and State laws pertaining to software copyrights.
III.
Disks, Files and Documents
A.
The work of individuals stored on floppy disks or saved on hard drives is considered to be private.
1.
Users shall not access, read, alter or copy work stored electronically without the permission of the owner.
2.
SCPS will consider unauthorized electronic copying or electronic theft to be offenses subject to the SCPS honor and disciplinary codes just as they would the copying or theft of information in written or other physical form.
3.
Work in progress in open documents is also considered the property of the creator.
B.
Outside disks shall not be introduced to any computer without permission from the system administrator.
C.
Students are not allowed to share disks unless they are working on a group school project and have received approval from the system administrator.
IV.
Internet and Other “On Line” Services
A.
The goal in providing Internet access to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence at SCPS by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication.
B.
The use of the school’s Internet connection is a privilege, not a right.
1.
Failure to abide by any of guidelines could result in cancellation of Internet access.
2.
Any administrator, faculty member, or staff member may request the denial of a student’s network privileges.
C. The following guidelines will be employed while using technology belonging to SCPS.
1.
The user accepts personal responsibility for any information obtained through the school’s Internet access.
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2.
The e-mail system is to be used only for the exchange of appropriate information.
a.
There are to be no emotionally charged, derogatory, or otherwise inappropriate exchanges on the e-mail system.
b.
Users may not give out personal information such as names, addresses or phone numbers of themselves or others.
3.
Internet is to be used for scholarly research and as a means of obtaining needed information. Users shall not access information that is inappropriate (e.g. – pornographic materials, vulgarity, gambling, militant or extremist materials, etc.). The school administration will make the final determination on such appropriateness.
4.
Chat rooms, instant messaging, and the use of the Internet to play computer games are prohibited, unless specifically authorized by the system administrator.
5.
Students may not access their personal on-line services or web-based e-mail using the school network.
6.
Material obtained through research on the Internet and then used in academic work is to be properly documented and credited. Note: Since some material is unique to the Internet and can disappear overnight, documentation might necessitate the printing of a hard copy.
7.
Users may not violate copyright laws of the United States. If you have any questions about what constitutes a violation, please see a member of the computer department.
8.
Users may not engage in illegal activities while using the Internet.
V.
Disclaimer
The Savannah Christian Preparatory School strives to maintain the highest moral and ethical
standards. SCPS makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services it is
providing. SCPS will be held blameless of any infraction of local, state, federal, or international law
advanced by those parties signing this agreement. Civil liabilities are the sole responsibility of the user
and his/her guardian, with all transmissions or communications being the sole property of the user
unless written authorization accompanies the transmission. SCPS reserves the right to terminate a
user’s access rights without prior notification.
This policy in no way precludes the United States federal copyright law. Unauthorized copying of
licensed software is a direct violation of the United States federal copyright law. This includes any
programs, applications, databases, fonts, and any other materials covered by copyright. In general,
any programs and software not clearly marked for redistribution should be viewed as proprietary and
treated accordingly.
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Statement on Bullying and Harassment
Savannah Christian Preparatory School is committed to providing a school environment free from
bullying. It has, therefore, developed clear anti-bullying policies and procedures to combat bullying
and bullying behaviors. We also recognize that all young people should feel safe when reporting
incidents of bullying or bullying behaviors.
Bullying is considered unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power
imbalance. Bullying may take many forms. However, all bullying behavior has the following in
common:
•
it is deliberately hurtful;
•
it is repeated, often over a period of time;
•
it is difficult for the target of the bully to defend himself against the negative behavior.
Bullying can be divided into the following –
PHYSICAL
Assault, pushing, shouldering, elbowing, tripping, slapping, kicking, hair pulling, unacceptable
touching (including that of a sexual nature), throwing missiles, blocking i.e. preventing movement
through an access point, pinching, stabbing, burning, spitting or any other form of physical activity,
including hazing, that makes another person feel threatened or intimidated.
VERBAL
Racist, sexual, homophobic words, any words used in a sexual or aggressive manner designed to
hurt or be offensive, comments about size, appearance, odor, clothing, academic or other abilities,
home life, social circumstances, financial circumstances, spreading rumors or any other comments
designed to be hurtful or to intimidate. Furthermore, name calling, incitement, making comments
about a person’s country or culture or appearance, commenting on parents, spreading rumors will
be considered verbal bullying.
WRITTEN
Any insults contained in note-passing, threatening letters, graffiti, defacing any property belonging to
another individual.
INTERFERENCE WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL
Theft, extortion, vandalism, defacing of property, blackmail or any other activity designed to
intimidate or hurt.
PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESSURE [SILENT BULLYING]
Rude gestures, lying, slander, passing or starting rumors, name calling, or any other activity designed
to intimidate or hurt an individual.
CYBER BULLYING
Emailing or text messaging about a person or to a person, spreading rumors, defacing or corrupting
work electronically.
*While many of the above bullying behaviors in the school context may be defined as bullying, some
may be defined in the wider context of the law as being threatening behavior, criminal damage,
theft, assault, etc. It is the right of parents and pupils in these cases to file a complaint with the local
law enforcement.
Harassment includes inappropriate conduct or postings by email and/or on social networking sites.
This also includes the use of cell phones in texting, sending and/or receiving inappropriate texts or
inappropriate pictures.
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Any use of electronic communications/internet at or away from school, which reflects negatively
on SCPS, SCPS’ faculty, staff or students will result in disciplinary action. Any student’s posting on the
Internet must reflect the qualities, behaviors and moral conduct expected of an SCPS student.
Savannah Christian Preparatory School recognizes that all pupils have the right to feel safe and
secure when they come to school. Students should also feel safe when reporting incidents to
members of staff without fear of reprisal. It is important that the school’s anti-bullying policy be
administered proactively, fairly and consistently to all students.
Students have the right to:
•
be able to tell a teacher about any incident of bullying without fear of being regarded as a tattle-tale.
•
know that all complaints will be treated seriously and acted upon in accordance with the practices agreed on by the whole school community.
•
feel protected against the bully and his intentions.
•
feel safe and secure.
•
be able to walk around the school site without fear of anything or any person.
•
expect politeness from others.
•
be respected by others,
Students who feel they are being bullied in school are encouraged to TALK TO SOMEONE. Don’t
listen to the bully when he states that you will be in trouble if you talk. You aren’t doing anything
wrong – THE BULLY IS! Savannah Christian Preparatory School will act promptly whenever an incident
of bullying is reported.
While behavior at times and other places than school or school events is an individual and parental
responsibility, behavior that impairs the testimony of the school cannot be ignored. Therefore,
students (of whom we are aware) who engage in behavior outside of school that brings discredit
to themselves and the school will be held accountable by the school and may be suspended or
dismissed. Although the school’s intent is not to monitor conduct off campus, SCPS students will be
expected to act in a manner that brings credit to themselves, their families, the school and our Lord.
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SCPS ATHLETIC POLICY
Savannah Christian Preparatory School serves the dual mission of Christian preparation for life and
academic preparation for college and university success. Succinctly stated, our mission is to develop
the whole person to the glory of God. Co-curricular programs such as athletics, cheerleading,
drama, band and chorus provide opportunities for our students to develop physically, emotionally,
intellectually and spiritually. Excellence in the fields of academics and co-curricular activities should
be viewed as mutually beneficial.
The concern of our Athletic Department for nurturing the well-being of its student-athletes, therefore,
is in keeping with SCPS’s reputation for excellence and integrity. Since the Administration directs its
coaches to be aware that academics are primary, it encourages them to monitor student-athletes’
academic success and to find effective means to assist them in their academic pursuits. Successfully
integrating academics with athletics is the ultimate objective. However, such an objective does
not deter the Athletic Department from setting the highest athletic goals for itself. Such high
standards enrich student life and increase the visibility of our academic programs, too. Thus, mutually
supportive programs of excellence in both academics and athletics benefit the student, faculty,
administration and alumni of Savannah Christian Preparatory School.
Policies and Expectations for SCPS Athletes and Parents
1.
SCPS Athletes will abide by the school’s honor code and discipline policies.
2.
SCPS Athletes will represent their school to the best of their ability both on and off campus (which includes refraining from the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and profanity).
3.
SCPS athletes will attend all practices and contests. When this not possible, they will notify their coaches immediately.
4.
SCPS athletes will adhere to specific team policies/expectations as indicated by their coaches.
5.
SCPS athletes will meet the attendance requirements to remain eligible for contests.
6.
SCPS athletes are encouraged to finish their commitment to one SCPS sport before they begin another. A student who wants to participate in two sports during the same season must petition the Athletic Department for approval.
7.
SCPS athletes and parents will pledge to demonstrate the best sportsmanship possible; they will respect themselves, teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and fans.
8.
SCPS athletes and parents will maintain a positive, “team first” attitude.
9.
SCPS parents will respect the “chain of command” if they have problems with coaches. First, see the coach. Then, (if applicable) the head coach of the program, then the athletic director, then the principal, then the headmaster.
10.
SCPS coaches are committed to maintaining a well-rounded and competitive athletic program. In a school our size, multiple-sport athletes help us reach this goal. SCPS coaches are united in supporting in-season sports over out-of-season sports and school teams over non-school teams. Our athletes are encouraged to participate in multiple sports for SCPS rather than specializing in one sport for twelve months.
11.
We understand the commitment necessary to be a member of SCPS athletics. We will do our best to support the policies and expectations listed above:
These athletic policies may not supersede or replace any policies established by the GHSA [Georgia
High School Association] or SPAL [Savannah Parochial Athletic League].
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For Athletics and Events
SCPS Heat Policy
In complliance with the Georgia High School Athletic Association’s ruling for schools to have
a heat tolerance policy, Savannah Christian Prep follows the GHSA statewide policy.
Georgia High School Association Heat Policy
1. BY-LAW 2.67 – “Practice Policy for Heat and Humidity
1. BY-LAW 2.67 – “Practice Policy for Heat and Humidity
Schools must follow the statewide policy for conducting practices and voluntary conditioning workouts in all
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must times
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sports
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beginning
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and distributed
all players
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beginning
of
each
season
and
distributed
to
all
players
and
their
parents
or
guardians.
The
policy
shall
follow
modified guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine in regard to:
modified guidelines
of the
American
Medicine
in regard
to:
1. The
scheduling
ofCollege
practicesofatSports
various
heat/humidity
levels
1. The scheduling of practices at various heat/humidity levels
2. The ratio of workout time to time allotted for rest and hydration at various heat/humidity
2. The ratio of workout time to time allotted for rest and hydration at various heat/humidity
levels
levels
3. The heat/humidity level that will result in practice being terminated
3. The heat/humidity level that will result in practice being terminated
A scientifically approved instrument that measures Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) reading must be
A scientifically
approvedtoinstrument
Wet Bulb
Globe
Temperature
(WBGT) reading must be
utilized
at each practice
ensure thatthat
the measures
written policy
is being
followed
properly.
utilized at each practice to ensure that the written policy is being followed properly.
WBGT READING
WBGT
READING
UNDER
82.0
UNDER 82.0
82.0 -86.9
82.0 -86.9
87.0 – 89.9
87.0 – 89.9
90.0--92.0
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OVER 92
OVER 92
ACTIVITY GUIDELINES & REST BREAK GUIDELINES
ACTIVITY
GUIDELINES
&separate
REST BREAK
GUIDELINES
Normal activities
--Provide
at least three
rest breaks
each hour of
Normal activities
at least
three
separate
rest breaks each hour of
minimum
duration--Provide
of 3 minutes
each
during
workout
minimum
duration
of 3 minutes
each during
workout
Use
discretion
for intense
or prolonged
exercise;
watch at-risk players carefully;
Use discretion
intense
or prolonged
exercise;
watch
players
carefully;
Provide
at leastfor
three
separate
rest breaks
each hour
of aat-risk
minimum
of four
minutes
Provide
at
least
three
separate
rest
breaks
each
hour
of
a
minimum
of
four
minutes
duration each.
duration each.
Maximum practice time is two hours. For Football: players restricted to helmet,
Maximumpads,
practice
time isduring
two hours.
For Football:
players
restrictedmust
to helmet,
shoulder
and shorts
practice.
All protective
equipment
be
shoulder pads,
and shorts during
practice.
protective
equipment
mustseparate
be
removed
for conditioning
activities.
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sports:
Provide
at least four
removed
foreach
conditioning
For
all minutes
sports: Provide
rest
breaks
hour of a activities.
minimum of
four
each at least four separate
rest breaks length
each hour
of a minimum
of four
each
Maximum
of practice
is one hour,
no minutes
protective
equipment may be worn
Maximum
length
of
practice
is
one
hour,
no
protective
equipment
during practice and there may be no conditioning activities.
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mustbe
beworn
20
during
practice
and
there
may
be
no
conditioning
activities.
There
must
be
20
minutes of rest breaks provided during the hour of practice.
minutes
of rest
breaks provided
during the
hourpractices
of practice.
No outdoor
workouts;
Cancel exercise;
delay
until a cooler WBGT
No outdoor
workouts; Cancel exercise; delay practices until a cooler WBGT
reading
occurs
reading occurs
GUIDELINES FOR HYDRATION AND REST BREAKS
GUIDELINES
FOR involve
HYDRATION
AND REST
BREAKS
1.
Rest time should
both unlimited
hydration
intake (water or electrolyte drinks) and rest without any
1. activity
Rest time
should
involve
both
unlimited
hydration
intake (water or electrolyte drinks) and rest without any
involved
activity
involved
2. For football, helmets should be removed during rest time
2. The
For football,
helmets
should
be be
removed
during
restand
timenot in direct sunlight.
3.
site of the
rest time
should
a “cooling
zone”
3. When
The site
the restreading
time should
be86:
a “cooling zone” and not in direct sunlight.
4.
theofWBGT
is over
4. When the WBGT
reading
is
over
86:
a. ice towels and spray bottles filled with ice water should be available at the “cooling zone” to
a. aid
ice the
towels
and process.
spray bottles filled with ice water should be available at the “cooling zone” to
cooling
aid
the
cooling
process.
b. Cold immersion tubs must be available for practices for the benefit of any player showing
b. early
Cold immersion
tubs
must be available for practices for the benefit of any player showing
signs of heat
illness.
early signs of heat illness.
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
1. PRACTICE: the period of time that a participant engages in a coach-supervised, school-approved
1. PRACTICE: the period of time that a participant engages in a coach-supervised, school-approved
sport or conditioning-related activity. Practices
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sport or conditioning-related activity. Practices are timed from the time the players report to the
field until they leave.
field until they leave.
aid the cooling process.
b. Cold immersion tubs must be available for practices for the benefit of any player showing
early signs of heat illness.
DEFINITIONS
1. PRACTICE: the period of time that a participant engages in a coach-supervised, school-approved
sport or conditioning-related activity. Practices are timed from the time the players report to the
field until they leave.
2. WALK THROUGH: this period of time shall last no more than one hour, is not considered to be a
part of the practice time regulation, and may not involve conditioning or weight-room activities.
Players may not wear protective equipment.
PENALTIES: Schools violating the heat policy shall be fined a minimum of $500.00 and a maximum of
$1,000.00.
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The Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent day school
for students in grades prekindergarten through twelve. In addition, a Day Care and Pre-School program is
available. SCPS admits students of any race, color or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.