Coon Rapids Christian School - Coon Rapids Baptist Church

Parent and Student Handbook

REVISED 10/3/2012

Rev. 11/8/2012 Coon Rapids Christian School

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Coon Rapids Christian School

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

The history of our country shows us that the first schools belonged

to the churches, and therefore, total education was Bible-centered.

Our school is established on the principle of responsibility to assist

parents in the training and education of their children that they might

grow even as Jesus, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and

in favor with God and man,” Luke 2:52. This means that our children

must develop intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. True

education must conform to the ideals set forth in the Bible.

This school is a ministry of the Coon Rapids Baptist Church to the

glory of God, and as a ministry, has goals and objectives to be

fulfilled through a planned course of study coupled with the

cooperation of the home. Our program is designed to develop the

whole child (Luke 2:52).

To have “quality in the classroom” and “character in the student”

will mean an education that involves sacrifice. The church, the

administration, the parents, and the students will all sacrifice to bring

about quality education. We believe, “Christian education does not

cost, it pays.”

We want your child to enjoy finding God’s will for his or her life

while here at Coon Rapids Christian School (CRCS).



STATEMENT OF FAITH

As an integral and inseparable ministry of Coon Rapids Baptist

Church, Coon Rapids Christian School has as its statement of faith the

Doctrinal Statement of Coon Rapids Baptist Church. Copies are

available upon request.

STANDARD OF CONDUCT

Coon Rapids Christian School seeks to provide an environment

conducive to spiritual growth and development of young people who

are not yet mature Christians. The school also realizes that the home,

church, and school of the student must be in agreement and in

conformity to God’s Word to best provide for proper student spiritual

growth and development. In the light of this desire the following

Standard of Conduct has been adopted. In order to promote the

spiritual welfare of the student, the school expects each student,

parent, and staff member, whether at home, school, or elsewhere:

To refrain from cheating, swearing, smoking, gambling, dancing,

drinking alcoholic beverages, using or talking favorably about

narcotics and abusive drugs, or using indecent language.

To maintain Christian standards in courtesy, kindness, morality, and

honesty. To strive to be of unquestionable character in dress,

conduct, and every area of life (I Corinthians 10:31).

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

CRCS is in existence to assist the home in the training of children,

rather than to take the place of the home. While desiring to

supplement home training, the school must expect that parents will

fulfill their role as leaders in the lives of their children.

Generally, students are not accepted who have run away from

home, been arrested, have been previously expelled from a school, or



have used alcohol, narcotics, or tobacco in any form or abused drugs.

Such applicants will be reviewed on an individual basis. Married

persons or unwed parents are not accepted. A student may be

dismissed for violating any of the above prohibitions.

Students of Coon Rapids Christian School must agree to work

toward Christian character in dress, conduct, and attitude, maintaining

this standard in courtesy, kindness, language, morality, and honesty.

All new students are admitted on probation for the first six weeks.

Procedure:

1. Read this Handbook thoroughly and view “Presenting

Accelerated Christian Education” video. http://www.aceministries.com/curriculum/?content=presentingACE

2. Participate in an interview with the Administration, Parents and

Student.

3. Complete and return to the school office: ( = for each child,

for each family)

A Student Application or Application for Re-Enrollment.

A Standard of Christian Conduct. (for students in 4th thru 12th

grade)

Diagnostic Testing Fee. (new students not previously paid)

Confidential Student Health Information Form. (new students)

Pupil Immunization Form. (new students, updated for 4th and

7th grade

The Financial Information Sheet.

Parent/School Agreement

Enrollment / Re-Enrollment Fee (if not previously paid)

Computer Usage Fee.

4. Parents will be notified of acceptance.

http://www.aceministries.com/curriculum/?content=presentingACE



5. Diagnostic Testing will be at the convenience of the school.

6. Parents attend the Parents Orientation session

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Every parent is encouraged to participate in Parent Orientation and

Parent/Teacher Conferences. These are designed to promote good

understanding between parents (guardians) and faculty. Parent

Orientation night will be held the week before the beginning of

school. Parent Conferences with the Supervisor will be scheduled

following first and third quarters. Other conferences may be

scheduled as necessary.

MEDICAL GUIDELINES

A Confidential Student Health Information form must be filled out

and submitted to the school office. All students must have received

all vaccinations in compliance with the State of Minnesota School

Immunization law or have formally filed a legal exemption.

Students showing obvious signs of illness, such as sore throat,

elevated temperature, nausea, etc., should be kept home. When a

student is in need of medical attention the school will call the parent

or emergency contact and appropriate medical personnel. Students

must have registered normal temperature for 24 hours before they may

return to school.

Students requiring prescription medication during the school day

must have a physician and parent signed Authorization for

Administration of Prescription Medication at School form on file with

the school. All medications must be transported to and from the

school by a parent/guardian or by the student with parent/guardian

written attached authorization. All medication must be properly

labeled including directions, and turned in to the Supervisor. Students



are responsible to take their medication. Drugs containing Ritalin,

amphetamines, and other stimulants are not allowed in school. CRCS

does have a small supply of Over-The-Counter medications available

for students in grades 5 thru 12 only, dispensed by parental request

with an OTC authorization form.

Coon Rapids Christian School does have limited insurance on our

pupils. Our insurance is designed to be supplemental to your own

family insurance for accidental injuries. In case of injury during the

course of the regular school day, claims can be made against our

insurance in behalf of the costs that your insurance does not cover.

Settling of that, however, would be between you and the insurance

company. At all outings of the school, field trips, privilege trips or

athletic events, we accompany the students with adequate staff

supervision. Students should be cautioned by their parents to always

obey the rules laid down for each outing.



SCHOOL SUPPLIES

General supplies for all students:

Learning Center

Supply

Learning to

Read (K-1)

Elementary

(2-6)

Secondary

(7-12) Personal Bible KJV

#2 Pencils Two Two Two

Eraser X X X

Pencil Cup Pencil Box X X

Colored Pencils, Crayons, or

Markers

X X optional

Scissors (appropriate to age) X X optional

Kleenex X X X

Glue Stick X X

Standard Notebook Paper X X

Ruler X X

Blue or Black Ink pen X

Hand Calculator Senior High

=Personal Bible (King James Version, print size determined by

ability to read - one that can be kept at school)

The school office has some school supplies available for purchase.

ACCREDITATION

Coon Rapids Christian School meets the required criteria of Section

120 and following of the Minnesota Definition of a School, passed by

the Minnesota Legislature. By investigation and cooperation, the

Coon Rapids Christian School has been accepted and recognized as an

institution of educating Elementary and Secondary students by Anoka

Hennepin District #11.

Coon Rapids Christian School uses the Accelerated Christian

Education (ACE) curriculum. This curriculum is thoroughly

academically and biblically based. Registrars of colleges or

universities are interested in the academic merits of individual



students, not in the name of their school of graduation. Thus, they

evaluate each applicant’s academic aptitude through nationally

standardized tests. The instructional program of the Accelerated

Christian Education is designed and implemented to properly train

students who wish to continue their education beyond high school.

Students graduating from schools using the Accelerated Christian

Education program for the most part, register higher on nationally

standardized tests. Each year the school administers national

standardized tests and keeps the results on file which are available to

parents.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Each student attends Bible class throughout the week. Bibles are

required.

Chapel: Chapel service will be held one day a week. Pastors,

missionaries, evangelists, educators, who are members of Baptist

Churches will preach the Word of God. Special Chapels may be held

on other than regularly scheduled days as outside speakers are

available. Bible required.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Students of Coon Rapids Christian School must agree to work

toward Christian character in dress, conduct and attitude, maintaining

the standard in courtesy, kindness, language, morality, and honesty.



Boy-Girl Relationships

While it is realized that dating and courtship are important and do

play a vital part in young people growing up and establishing their

own home and family, it is the policy of CRCS that this is not part of

the educational process of the school. Therefore, while the students

are on the grounds for any school related purpose, a policy of no

physical contact between boys and girls (except as designated in

specific Phy. Ed. or related activities) shall be enforced. While on

field trips or school sponsored activities such as athletic games, this

rule shall also apply.

DISCIPLINE

Griping is not tolerated! If your child does come home complaining

about a policy or discipline, please follow this procedure:

1. Give the school the benefit of the doubt.

2. Realize that this complaining is quite possibility emotionally biased

and without all the information.

3. Realize that we have reasons for all rules and that they are enforced

without favor.

4. Support the Administration, and call us for all the facts.

When a student’s attitude or actions are not in accord with school

policies or principles, the student may be placed on probation or

suspension, or asked to withdraw. Parents / guardians will be called

for a conference. If the administration feels the situation does not

change, parents will be asked to meet with the Administration and

School Board for disposition of the discipline problem, which may

involve a request for the withdrawal of the student.

Coon Rapids Christian School is dedicated to the training of

children in a program of study, activity, and living that is Christ-

centered. The Scriptures teach, that “all things should be done



decently and in order” and we believe our students should be taught to

accept that God-given responsibility to walk honorably before all

men. Therefore, a discipline is maintained in the Learning Center

which is firm, consistent, fair, and tempered with love, good

judgment, and a genuine regard for the students. However, when a

disciplinary action becomes necessary, it is firmly carried out.

Discipline is a very important aspect of education, for unless a child

learns and practices discipline, he has not learned to live in harmony

with God. Likewise, the success of CRCS as a school effectively

training your children rests partially on effective control and

discipline.

Students are reminded that the Lord Jesus expects us to be

disciplined in all of life. (Romans 13:1a; Hebrews 13:17a; Proverbs

6:23; 10:17; 19:18; 22:15)

Demerit System

Coon Rapids Christian School believes that training in personal

discipline is essential to the full development of the individual. The

discipline system at CRCS is based on a demerit system and regulated

by the student’s Learning Center Supervisor. The particulars of the

demerit system will be dealt with each year at the Parent Orientation

meeting.

Learning-to-Read (K) discipline will be handled by the Supervisor

in consultation with the administrative staff. Elementary (1-6) and

Secondary Levels (7-12) will be on a demerit and/or detention system.

The following is a sample of the system.



Offense Number of Demerits

Violation of Academic Controls

Goal Setting Violations 1

Scoring Violation 1

Home Communications Forms 1

Goal Completion (per subject) 1

Violation of Dress and Grooming

Code

First Offense 2

Consecutive and Continuing Offense 4

Minor Violations of Conduct

Disturbance in Learning Center Up to 3*

Out of Seat Up to 3*

Throwing items in Learning Center Up to 3*

Notes between Students Up to 3*

Major Violations of Conduct

This covers such areas as disrespect,

dishonesty, disobedience, leaving

grounds without permission, foul

language, mistreatment of other students

or their property, horse play, harmful

practical jokes, fighting, destruction or

defacing school property, etc. (also

district bus violation reports)

#

* = at the Supervisors discretion

# = Special number of demerits will be determined by the

Administration depending on the circumstances

Persistent and/or purposeful violation of any part of the Academic,

Dress and Grooming, or Conduct Codes, may be constituted as a

major violation.



Four (4) demerits in a day result in a 30 minute detention after school

as assigned by the Supervisor. For each additional demerit, there will

be an additional 15 minutes added to the detention, When a student

receives detention, a “Detention Slip” will be sent home with the

student to be signed by the parents and returned the following

morning.

Students during the last two weeks of any quarter, who in the

opinion of the Supervisor take liberties with the demerit system, can

have their demerits applied to the next quarter.

Dress code and conduct demerit records will be kept on a quarterly

basis. When a total of 15 demerits have been recorded, the student

will be called in to have a conference with the Principal. Upon

reaching a total of 25 demerits, a parent, supervisor, and Principal

conference will be suggested in order to further discuss the problem.

The accumulation of 40 Demerits will result in two consecutive days

of in-school suspension, and a $1 fine for the fortieth demerit and each

demerit thereafter. At the accumulation of 50 Demerits the fine will

increase to $5/demerit and at 60 the fine will thereafter be

$10/demerit. Throughout this process the Supervisor, Principal and

School Board as always are willing to meet with parents and students

to resolve the problem. We would remind parents that if they choose

to remove their student that ALL STATE COMPULSORY

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY.

After 20 actual school days from the date of removal of the student,

the parents may make application to have the student re-enrolled in

the School, which application will be considered by the School Board

and the Administration.



Detention Clarification

The time available for serving detention will begin at 2:15 p.m.

and last for up to 45 minutes, or longer at the Learning Center

Supervisor’s discretion. Detention to be served greater than 45

minutes may be carried over to the next assigned detention day. If

students on detention misbehave, additional detention time will be

assigned for the next assigned detention day and another detention slip

will be sent home.

Merit System

Any week that school is in session at least 4 days, students with

less than 40 Demerits, may have 2 demerits removed from their record

if they did not receive any demerits during that week. Students must

be in attendance the full week. This applies only to removal of

demerits.



Dress Code

No aspect of Christian testimony is more obvious than the matter

of appearance. The way an individual grooms himself is in fact a

statement about what values he holds dear, what attitude he wants to

portray to those around him, and with what segment of society he is

anxious to identify himself.

The Bible commands Christians, “be not conformed to this world”

(Romans 12:2). The Christian must be concerned that, by his

appearance, he is identified with Christ not the world.

The dress code at Coon Rapids Christian School is based on four

Biblical principles concerning appearance.

1. Modesty It should be easy for Christians to understand the

importance of modesty from such passages as I Timothy 2:9, 10.

Modesty in dress is an indication of godliness, while immodesty

reveals a worldly attitude. The Bible tells us that “Man looketh on the

outward appearance, but God looketh on the heart.” (I Samuel 17:7).

God knows your spiritual condition by your heart, but man can only

see the physical body and how it is attired.

2. Appropriateness The students’ clothing should reflect not only

modesty, but also appropriateness. A sharp professional appearance is

appropriate for the school environment.

Students who are well-groomed have a better self image. Behavior

actually improves. When a student looks sharp and neat he will tend

to act that way; a sloppy appearance tends to foster undisciplined

character. Appropriate clothing encourages responsible behavior. As

a result of feeling well-dressed, students tend to concentrate more on

academics. A sloppy, untidy appearance has a negative effect on

student attitude and achievement.



3. Sanity The term sobriety (I Timothy 2:9) speaks of saneness,

soundness of mind, self-control. Fashions often tend toward the

bizarre but believers ought always to be characterized by self-control

(Holy Spirit control) and Biblically balanced thinking.

4. Humility Many times fashions become a means of self

promotion. The individual who can better afford a fine wardrobe

develops a contemptuous attitude toward those who cannot, and then

uses his fashionable attire to reinforce his feeling of superiority.

Keeping these four Biblical principles in mind, the Coon Rapids

Christian School staff will enforce the following dress code. We

reserve the right to pass judgement on any attire which we feel

detracts from the spirit of the aforementioned Biblical principles.

Boys

Pants should be “Docker” type pants. Belts must be worn with

pants designed for belts. No faddish pants (draw string, multiple

pockets or zippers, baggy, etc.) are to be worn. No blue or black

jeans will be allowed. All pants must be clean and in good

condition.

Collared, full button-up shirts, polo shirts, or turtle neck shirts are

allowed. All shirts must be properly buttoned with shirt tails tucked

in. Students also may wear sweaters or sweatshirts with collared

shirts underneath. Shirts with inappropriate words or pictures are

not permitted.

All boys are to wear socks that cover the ankle and shoes that are in

reasonably good condition. Secondary boys are not to wear sport

shoes, sandals, or “work/hiking boot” type shoes for academic

Learning Center activities. Sport shoes will be worn only for

physical education or sport activities.

Non-medical necklaces, non-medical bracelets, and any earrings

(body jewelry) are not allowed.



Boys are to keep hair trimmed in a conventional haircut, which

includes a neat trim on the sides, top and back, so that it does not

touch the collar, the ears, or the eye brows. No faddish or extreme

hair styles will be permitted such as bowl cuts, shaved heads, hair

colors, spiking, etc. Boys should be clean shaven with side burns

trimmed at mid-ear. No beards or mustaches are allowed.

The dress code for chapel days will be dress shirts and neckties. No

sweatshirts, polo shirts, or turtlenecks.

Girls

Necklines must be very conservative and blouses must be kept

modestly buttoned (no skin is to be exposed below three finger

widths from the collarbone). Clothing made of sheer or clinging

material will not be allowed. Blouses are to be distinctively

feminine. Tops with inappropriate words or pictures are

unacceptable. No more than two layers are allowed with all tops

reaching at least to the waist. Midriff tops are not allowed (tops

that expose skin at the waist when arms are extended over the

head).

Skirts and dresses must be no shorter than the middle of the knee

and no longer than the ankles. They must fall away from the body

and not follow the body contour. They must also have hems, and

not ragged edges. Slits must be no higher than the middle of the

knee. Pants are not allowed.

At the discretion of the parents, girls may utilize ladies apparel

slacks or pants for that measure of warmth and comfort when the

student’s parents feel the winter weather warrants the same. The

following guidelines are to be observed:

1. Ordinary ladies apparel slacks or pants worn to and from school

must be worn under the skirt, not over, nor instead of.

2. Snowsuits or quilted snow pants may be worn, and can be worn

over dresses or skirts.



Either of the above (1 or 2) will be permitted during break or lunch

time for recreation out-of-doors during winter weather. On school

outings and winter phy-ed., the wearing apparel will be at the

discretion of the School Administrator.

Shoes should be in reasonably good condition, with heels no higher

than two inches. No flip-flops or sandals between the toes are

allowed. Elementary girls are to wear socks, or tights. Secondary

girls are not to wear sport, or faddish shoes for academic Learning

Center activities.

All girls’ hair must be clean and neatly combed so that it stays out

of the eyes at all times. Hair style fads such as unusual hair

coloring, extreme styles, etc. will not be allowed. No make-up is

allowed for elementary girls except lip gloss. Jewelry and

cosmetics should be used in moderation in Secondary Learning

Center. All earrings should measure no larger than a quarter.

Multiple earrings will be considered a fad, and will not be

permitted. An earring may be worn only in the ear lobe (no body

jewelry).

The dress code for Chapel Days will include dress, skirt or jumper

with dressy, feminine blouse or sweater, no t-shirts (tees), no blue

jean skirts, no sweatshirts or hoodies.

All students

Clothing depicting TV, movie, or cartoon characters or scenes is

considered inappropriate.

As part of the dress code, personal hygiene is very important.

Students are to bathe regularly (daily is strongly encouraged). Older

students should use deodorant daily. Hair should be washed and must

be neatly combed. Any fad (tattoos, etc.) that in the opinion of the

Administration detracts from the Christian and orderly environment of

the Learning Center will not be permitted.

Chapel dress will be required for all students at all special

programs (Fall Program, Spring Program, Awards Program,



Graduation, etc.). All students are to wear well kept dress shoes.

Nylons are required for High School girls and suit jackets are

encouraged for High School boys at all special programs

GENERAL

Griping will not be tolerated at any time.

We request that any student supplies, including lunch boxes,

notebooks, folders, etc., not depict TV, movie, or cartoon scenes or

characters. Supplies with inappropriate words or pictures are not

permitted.

If any church or school property is marked on or defaced, the

offending student will be required to replace it. Any deliberate

damage or defacing to church property will result in a charge to

parents for time and material to make repairs or replacements.

The following items are not permitted on school grounds at any

time, will be confiscated if found and could result in expulsion: guns,

matches, lighters, cigarettes, knives, and fireworks and can result in

expulsion.

Radios, recording devices, CD players, electronic devices, cell

phones, electrical appliances, reading material, gum, game cards, toys,

and sleds may also be confiscated unless prior approval has been

given by the Supervisor. Confiscated material can only be retrieved

by parents.

All school property including student lockers, backpacks and

offices and their contents may be subject to random inspection

without notice.



All trash is to be placed in appropriate receptacle.

All pop cans are to be deposited in Pop Can receptacle by the pop

machine. No cans of pop may be taken from the school lunch room

except at the Supervisor’s discretion.

All language and conversation should glorify the Lord.

There is to be no verbal or physical confrontation between students.

Eating is permitted only in designated areas. Students are not

permitted in the Learning Centers before or after school without

Supervisory permission.

Any student who checks out Phy-Ed equipment is responsible to

return it or pay for it. Except for daily individual permission and

scheduled activities, no equipment is to be checked out after school.

Off Limits:

1. Teacher’s files, desk, etc.

2. Yellow, “family” envelopes

3. Other students’ offices

4. In classroom without staff present

5. In school and staff offices without staff present

6. Activity Center Storage Room

7. All church facilities except where authorized

8. Church-family mailboxes

Music and Literature

Only music approved by the Administration is permitted.

Instruments are to be played only in designated areas or supervised

music classes. All music, vocal and instrumental, as well as all

literature must be approved by the School.



Parties

Parents will receive notification from the Supervisor or

Administration for all school sponsored parties.

Visitors

Students, with prior permission from the Administration, may bring

friends who are interested in CRCS. All parents must first check in

with the school office and must adhere to the school dress code if

entering the Learning Center for any extended time. Note: Anyone

who is not a member of the student body or staff will be considered a

visitor.

Student Council - (Jr. High. and Sr. High.- also Upper Elementary)

A Student Council may be appointed to work with the School

Administration to promote school activities.

Computers

Students’ use of computers is to be restricted to academic

assignment and/or privilege break use, and then under expressed

permission and responsibility of the Learning Center Supervisor.

Only under extenuating circumstances will students be allowed to

operate computers after school hours, and then only if a Supervisor is

present.

Transportation

Students are to stay out of and off all vehicles from arrival until

departure. All bikes and cars are to be locked and in designated areas

at all times. Students driving to school will use the south entrance off

of 111th Lane, and stay in the south parking lot.

Students are required to depart from school by their established

mode of transportation unless a note or other direct communication

from the parent authorizing alternate departure has been given to the



School. We will be supervising the student’s departure from our

school, but we will not be responsible for any willful deviation on the

part of the student.

Detention

Students on detention will be picked up by their immediate families

unless the office has been informed by the parents of other

arrangements.

Telephone

The church phone is to be used only for official church and school

business, and emergencies. Accordingly, students are forbidden to

use the school phone or personal cell phones, except with permission

from the supervisory staff and the school office. Usage of the phone

will be limited to the entrance wall phone.

Bad Weather

If the school is to be closed due to bad weather or if the school is to

be dismissed early, an announcement will be made over WCCO Radio

or KSTP-TV. If Anoka Hennepin District #11 is closed or delayed

because of weather, we will do likewise

Special Closings

Parents will be notified by phone or notice.



ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM

Each spring an Annual Awards Program will be held to recognize

students for the awards and achievements they have earned throughout

the year. These awards include medals and certificates for various

areas of achievement.

All students and parents are expected to attend all programs

of the school which includes the Christmas Program and Annual

Awards Program. All secondary students (grades 7-12) are expected to

attend Graduation exercises.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

It is the policy of CRCS that every student must participate in the

required Phy. Ed. course unless they have a doctor’s written excuse.

Phy. Ed. Dress

Boys will wear athletic shoes and the official CRCS athletic shirt

and shorts, (sold through the school office). Sweat shirts and/or sweat

pants may be worn over the regular gym uniform for outdoor

activities.

Girls will wear athletic shoes and the official CRCS athletic shirt

and shorts (sold through the school office) or green knee length

culottes. Sweat shirts and/or sweat pants may be worn over the

regular gym uniform for outdoor activities.

Phy-Ed clothing is to be loose fitting, in good condition and clean.

It is recommended that students purchase an official CRCS sweatshirt

for cooler weather. Students may wear other equivalent phy-ed

clothing for called team practices.



Not having proper attire may result in dress code violation.

INCENTIVES

Progress Reports

The grading system and Progress Reports are designed to give a

true indication to parents of their student’s progress.

100% - 94% A

93% - 88% B

87% - 80% C

79% - 70% D

Below 70% F

The Progress Reports are given to the students to present to their

parents after each nine week period. Fourth quarter Progress Reports

will not be issued to students whose accounts are not paid in full.

Honor Roll

Parents are encouraged to support their child’s efforts to reach

Honor Roll. The requirements for each quarter are as follows:

1. At least three stars in each subject: Math, English, Social Studies,

Science, Word Building (With a minimum of 15 PACE’s)

2. A qualifying total PACE Test average:

“A” Honor Roll - 94% or higher

“B” Honor Roll - 88% - 93%

3. At least a “C” average in each non-ACE class.

4. Each of that quarter’s monthly Scripture passages memorized.

Notes listing what each student still needs to make Honor Roll each

quarter are sent to every parent 3-4 weeks before the end of the

quarter.

Honor Roll Activities

Following each of the first three grading periods a special Honor



Roll Activity may be planned by the Supervisor for those students on

Honor Roll. The students will be responsible for whatever cost is

incurred.

Field Trips

Along with their studies, students may have field trips during the

year. These field trips, while a source of enjoyment for the students,

are primarily designed to be learning experiences and students may be

asked to take notes and tests over the trip. Students are expected to go

on field trips as a regular part of the school day with their Learning

Center. The only reasons for not participating are illness or finances

(if financial, please contact the school as soon as possible). Non-

attendance at school on the day of a scheduled field trip will be

marked as an absence. Students must at all times follow school rules.

The testimony and standards of Coon Rapids Christian School must be

upheld at all times. Each trip is supervised by staff and adult

volunteers, and students should learn, as an outgrowth of the

experience, how to maintain self-control and gracious deportment at

all times. Students are to adhere to the Dress Code on each trip.

The facility and employees where the outing is being held must be

treated with respect. If at anytime a student fails to follow these

standards or demeans the testimony of the school, in the eyes of the

staff or school board, the student will lose the privilege to attend the

next field trip. For end-of-the-year Scripture Award trip offenses,

disciplinary action will be determined by the Administration. If a

student loses the privilege of attending a field trip, arrangements will

be made for the student to stay at school. A student showing up at a

field trip site in disregard to the penalties given will be a candidate for

suspension or dismissal. Any expenses incurred on Privilege and

Field Trips will be the responsibility of the student.



EMERGENCY DRILLS

Fire: Students will be instructed as to how and where to proceed.

Severe Weather: At the advent of the severe weather season,

students will be instructed how and where to proceed to areas of

maximum safety.

ATTENDANCE

The school office should be notified of a student’s absence as soon

after 7:45 as possible. A school answering machine is available

before working hours (phone the school at (763)755-1278. When

students return to school following an absence, they must bring a

written excuse, signed by parent or guardian, if previous contact has

not been made.

Students arriving after the start of school must use the front

entrance. Demerits will be given for unfulfilled Learning Center

responsibilities. Excessive tardiness will result in a conference

between the parents and Administration.

Once students arrive on school property they must not leave

without permission. Parents that are picking up their students before

the end of the school day must notify the office ahead of time.

For a planned absence, a note should be presented prior to the

student’s leaving. The responsibility for all academic work missed

during any absence rests with the students and the parents.

Doctor and dental appointments, music lessons, and other

obligations should be made after school whenever possible.



Arrangements should be made in advance by the parents with the

Supervisor for any absences other than sickness and emergency.

ATHLETICS

Athletics are an integral part of the educational program we have

devised to develop each CRCS student to his full potential

intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially (Luke 2:52).

Keeping our bodies fit is an act of worship. “Present your bodies a

living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.” (Romans 12:1). We must

present our very best to God.

Athletics are character building. As a member of a team a student

learns cooperation, courtesy, and responsibility to others. In practice

he learns perseverance and self-control.

We believe that students should receive praise for doing their best

no matter what the final score is. This gives us the opportunity to

teach that God requires our best and expects our best. God does not

require us to be better than anyone else, but rather to do the best with

what He has given us.

We expect each student to honor God:

1) by playing hard regardless of the circumstances and never giving

up,

2) by showing respect for teachers, teammates, and opponents,

3) by encouraging rather than criticizing his teammates,

4) restraining himself from inappropriate reactions,

5) and by giving God the glory for his success.



LOST AND FOUND

At the end of each quarter, all unclaimed items will become the

property of the school for disposal. Articles left in undesignated areas

will be placed in Lost and Found. Articles may be claimed any time

by parents from the school office or students may claim them at the

close of school each week.

SCHOOL / PARENT COMMUNICATIONS

Family Envelope

To ensure that school communications are reaching the parents, each

family will be issued a (yellow) Family Envelope. This envelope will

normally contain communications coming directly from the school

office. The oldest student in the family at school will be given the

responsibility to carry the Family Envelope to and from school. This

envelope is not to be opened by the student and is to be given to the

parents as soon as possible upon arriving at home. One parent is to

sign the outside of the envelope along side the date sent home, and the

student must return it to school the following day. The signature on

the envelope signifies to the office that at least one parent has read the

contents of the envelope. Replacing envelopes will necessitate a

$1.00 charge.

Student Envelope

All students will have their own (white) envelope for notes concerning

them individually (i.e. Detention Slip, Demerit Slip, Dress Code Slip,

etc.). These Student Envelopes and slips must be signed and returned

the next school day. The envelopes will help in making students

responsible for their own personal notes, rather than putting that

burden on the oldest student in the family. There will be a $1.00 fee

charged for replacing an unreturned student envelope.



THE LEARNING CENTER

Each Supervisor will provide additional procedural information for

their Learning Center.

Literature and Resource Books

Approximately six (6) literature books will be read by a student in

a given year. To assist your students in building a good home library,

we strongly urge you to purchase these books the first time they

become a requirement. Parents will be notified of the cost. Resource

books may also be purchased through the school. The school

maintains a reference copy of all Literature Books for those who

choose not to purchase personal copies. Students may use these books

on school property.

Student Star Chart

Each student will be issued a Star Chart. There will be a $1.00

charge for a duplicate.

Retention of PACEs

Students are not allowed to keep completed PACEs. Some parents

are accustomed to buying and keeping workbooks that accompany and

supplement textbooks in conventional schools. However, in the

Accelerated Christian Education individual instruction program,

PACE’s are the core of the curriculum, prescribed according to

students academic needs. To allow copies to “float about” the school

community would increase the possibility of students acquiring

answers without having to experience learning through study and

activities. This would jeopardize the students’ education. Experience

has shown that completed PACE’s should not be given to parents or

students.



GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for graduation from CRCS normally begin in the 9th

Grade. A minimum of seven semesters of attendance are required

unless otherwise approved by the School Board, and 22 prescribed

credits are required for High School Graduation. These requirements

meet or exceed Minnesota Department of Education requirements. If

a student completes the required work before completing seven

semesters, they may take additional courses or apply for independent

study. A course must be completed before a credit is awarded. No

partial credits will be given for any courses.

Any student in his or her academic final year may complete

graduation requirements early. However, no student will be permitted

to stop formal attendance at CRCS during a semester (only at semester

break or at the time of Graduation). Any student who is permitted to

forego normal attendance at semester break, as noted above, will still

be considered a student until graduation, and will be responsible to

abide by the rules and discipline of CRCS, in appearance, conduct and

testimony.

CHURCH AFFILIATION

Parents and students are urged to regularly attend and belong to a

fundamental Bible-believing church.



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Clip and Return to School Office by the end of the second week of attendance.

Coon Rapids Christian School Handbook for Parents and Students

I have read the CRCS Handbook for this School Year, and certify that I, as parent(s) /

guardian(s), and my student(s) are familiar with and agree to the stipulations noted

therein.

Parent / Guardian Signature Date

Parent / Guardian Signature Date

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