DMCS Secondary handbook

DMCS Secondary handbook

Welcome to Des Moines Christian School! 7

Basic Information.. 8

ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION.. 8

BOARD MEETINGS. 8

HOME AND SCHOOL COOPERATION.. 8

MISSION STATEMENT.. 8

NOTICE OF NON‑DISCRIMINATORY POLICY.. 9

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS KEY.. 9

PHILOSOPHY OF DES MOINES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. 9

POLICY CHANGES AND CONCERNS. 9

PROTOCOL FOR THE RESOLUTION OF PARENT COMPLAINTS. 9

STATEMENT OF FAITH.. 11

INFORMATION AND POLICIES.. 12

ATTENDANCE POLICY.. 12

Excused /Planned/Unexcused Absences. 12

School Sponsored Activities Absences. 12

Student Absence Policy for Extra Curricular Activities. 12

Tardiness. 13

Tardy Policy. 13

Class Cutting. 13

Excessive Absences. 13

Leaving School Early. 13

ADDRESS CHANGES. 14

ADMISSIONS POLICY.. 14

BUS INFORMATION.. 14

Bus Evacuation Drills. 14

School Bus Discipline/Rules. 14

Consequences of Disobedience. 14

Transportation Policies‑Athletic Events/Special Activities. 14

CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL. 15

Winter Weather. 15

DISCIPLINE POLICY.. 15

God’s Command to Discipline. 15

The Purpose of Discipline. 15

Proper Attitude in Discipline. 16

The Source of Authority. 16

Areas of Control 16

Types of Action Requiring Discipline. 16

Steps in Discipline. 16

Types of Discipline to be used. 17

Consequences. 17

Respect 18

Rules/Regulations. 18

Plagiarism.. 18

Gym Rules. 19

Hall Passing Rules. 19

Restroom Rules. 19

Study Hall Rules. 19

DRESS STANDARDS. 19

Student Dress Standards. 19

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. 21

Emergency Calling List 21

FIRE DRILL EVACUATION PROCEDURES. 21

TORNADO DRILL PROCEDURES. 21

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. 21

Sports. 22

High School Sports. 22

Contests. 22

Secondary Honors. 22

SH Activities. 22

JH Extracurricular Activities. 23

Homecoming. 23

Prom.. 23

Student Government 23

Extracurricular Eligibility Policy Code No. 603.9. 23

Extracurricular Good Conduct Policy. 24

FIELD TRIPS. 24

GUIDANCE OFFICE. 24

HOMEWORK POLICIES ‑ Code No. 603.3. 25

HOURS OF SCHOOL DAY.. 25

ILLNESS OR INJURY.. 25

LUNCH AND MILK INFORMATION.. 26

Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program.. 26

Lunch Room Policies. 26

Tickets and Payment 26

MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES. 27

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES. 27

PARENT‑TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF) 27

PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SCHOOL. 27

PETS AT SCHOOL. 28

PHYSICAL AFFECTION.. 28

PICTURES FOR THE YEARBOOK.. 28

SEARCH OF STUDENT LOCKERS, SCHOOL FACILITIES. 28

VISITORS TO SCHOOL. 29

WITHDRAWAL. 30

Academic Information.. 31

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS For 9-12^th Graders. 31

SCHEDULE CHANGES. 32

Adding or Dropping Courses. 32

Procedure for Adding or Dropping Courses. 32

GRADING POLICIES. 33

Weighted Grading System.. 33

Grading Scale. 33

Marking System ‑ Progress Reports. 33

Marking System ‑ Report Cards. 33

Reporting/Parent‑Teacher Conferences. 33

Calculating Grade Point Average and Class Rank. 34

Valedictorian/Salutatorian. 34

National Honor Society. 34

Framework for Assessment 34

Grading Policies. 35

Honors for Academics. 36

Spiritual Assessment 36

MISCELLANEOUS. 37

ACT National Testing Dates. 37

Advanced Placement 37

Dual Credit for College and High School 37

Talented and Gifted Program.. 37

Building Your Future: 2005-2006 College Entrance Requirements. 38

College Prep Curriculum.. 39

Early Graduation. 39

Enrollment Requirements. 39

Extra Credit 39

Final Test Policies. 39

NCAA Eligibility. 39

Off Campus Resources. 39

Pass/Fail 40

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.. 41

Desired Attitudes. 41

COURSE GUIDE. 42

BIBLE. 42

Bible 9 - Basic Bible Doctrines. 42

Bible 9 - Bible Study Methods. 42

Bible 10 - Ethics. 42

Bible 10 - Christian World View.. 42

Bible 11 - Apologetics. 43

Bible 11 - Church History. 43

Bible 12 - Romans. 43

Bible 12 - Senior Seminar. 43

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY.. 44

Computer Application I 44

Computer Application II 44

Computer Graphics. 44

Computer Programming. 44

Accounting. 44

Audio Technology. 44

ENGLISH.. 45

AP Literature and Composition. 45

AP Language and Composition. 45

Media Productions. 47