Employee Handbook 2017-18 - Bethany Christian

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EmployeeHandbook2017-18

1137ShadysideRoadOxford,PA19363

610-998-0877Fax:610-998-0253

www.bethanychrisitan.org

Summer2017

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ThePurposeoftheSchoolOurPurpose:ToinstructfuturegenerationstoloveGodandserveothersOurMission:WeseektoprovideanexceptionalacademiceducationthroughpartnershipwithourfamiliesinadiverseenvironmentthatintegratesbiblicaltruththroughoutallcourseofstudywhileequippingeverychildtoimpacttheirworldforChrist.OurCoreValues:

! AcademicRigor: It isourdesire toprovidethe finestpossibleChrist-centered,academicexperience foreachofourstudentsandtoencouragethemtoworkdiligentlyinalltheydo.

! Grace: It isourdesiretoreflectthecharacterand loveofChrist inallwedoand ineveryrelationshipwithoneanother,withstudents,withparents,andwitheverymemberofourcommunity.

! Outreach:ItisourdesiretosharetheloveofChristwithallfamiliesinourcommunityregardlessoftheirchurchaffiliation.

! Service:Itisourdesiretodevelopagenuineservant’sheartineverystudentsotheyin-turnwouldserveothersinChrist’sname.

! Integrity: It is our desire to equip and encourage our children to be honest and to display the strong moralprinciplesasrevealedintheOldandNewTestamentScriptures.

EducationalPhilosophy&WhatWeTeach:BethanyChristianSchoolreflectsineverywayaChristianphilosophyoflife. WeareaChrist-centeredschool. WehonorJesusChristas thephysicalEnablerandspiritualMotivator forpursuingknowledge. WeaffirmtheBiblical teachingthatmaniscreatedinGod’simage.Wetherefore,appreciateinquiringminds,thedesiretocreate,freedomtoexplore,andthewilltoachieveorderasexpressionsofGod’simagewithinus.Weseektostimulatetheseinternalmotivationalforcessothatourstudentswillfindtheireducationalexperiencestobegenuinelyfulfilling.TheScripturesTheBible,consistingoftheOldandNewTestaments,aretheinspiredWordofGodwithouterrorintheoriginalwritings,arethecompleterevelationofGodconcerningHiswillforthesalvationofhumankind,andarethesupremeandfinalauthorityforChristiansandtheonlyruleoffaithandobedience.GodThereisbutoneliving,sovereign,andtrueGod,whoisinfinitelyperfectandeternallyexistinginthreepersons:Father,Son,andHolySpirit,coequalinpowerandglory,eachhavingthesameattributesandperfections.HumanityHumankind,maleandfemale,werecreatedintheimageofGodwithreasonable(rational)andimmortalsouls,enduedwithknowledge,righteousnessandtrueholiness,tohaveintimatefellowshipwithGodandtoglorifyandenjoyHimforever.Therefore,allhumanbeingshavegreatdignityandvalue.Bytheirsin,however,ourfirstparents(AdamandEve)fellfromtheiroriginalrighteousnessandcommunionwithGodandtherebybecamespirituallydead.Beingtherootofallmankind,theguiltoftheirsin,andthepenaltyofdeath,wereimputedandconveyedtoalloftheirdescendantsatthatmomentandtheircorruptednaturesarepassedontousbyordinarygeneration.Thus,allofhumankindisseparatedfromGod,underHiscondemnationandwrath,andaretotallyunabletopleaseHim.Moreover,humankindcannotmeritinanyway,norcanitevenknowtheneedforsalvationwithouttheinterveningworkoftheHolySpirit.JesusChristJesusChrististrueGodandtrueman,onepersonwithtwodistinctnatures.HewasconceivedbytheHolySpiritandbornoftheVirginMary.HediedonthecrossasthesupremeandonlyacceptablesacrificeforoursinsandaccordingtotheScriptures,wasburied,andonthethirddayHearosebodilyfromthegraveandascendedintoheaven,whereHesitsattherighthandoftheMajestyonHighandforevermakesintercessionforHispeople.Thus,thereisnoothernameunderheavenwherebyhumankindcanbesaved.SalvationGodhasgraciouslyprovidedaplanofsalvationforfallenhumanityintheCovenantofGrace.Inthisplan,JesusChristhasbecomeourrepresentative,fulfillingthebrokenCovenantofWorksinAdamandinperfectobedience,andhavingtakenoursinsuponhimselfhasofferedhimselfasasacrificetosatisfydivinejusticeandtoreconcileustoGod.SalvationisthesupernaturalworkoftheHolySpiritandisbygracealone(SolaGratia),throughfaithalone(SolaFide),inChristalone(SoloChristo),asrevealedintheScripturesalone(SolaScriptura),tothegloryofGodalone(SoliDeoGloria).

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TheChurchWebelieveintheoneholy,universalchurch,whichismadeupofallbelieversofalltimeintheentireworld,ofwhichChrististhehead.Thevisiblechurch,whichistheBodyofChristinthepresentage,istheordinarymeansofthespreadofgospelandthebuildingupofGod'speopleinChrist.ParticularorlocalchurchesarethevisiblemanifestationsoftheBodyofChristthroughouttheworld,themembersofwhichincludebelieversinChristandtheircovenantchildren.WaterbaptismandtheLord'sSupperaresacramentstobeobservedbytheChurchduringthispresentage,thoughtheyarenottoberegardedasmeansofsalvation.LastThingsWeteachthepersonal,visiblereturnoftheLordJesusChristattheendofthispresentageatwhichtimehewilljudgetheworld.Webelieveinthebodilyresurrectionofthejustandtheunjust,theeverlastingpunishmentofthelostinhell,andtheeverlastingblessednessofthesavedinGod'sNewCreation.

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AllEmployees~ThefollowingexpectationsareforallemployeesatBethanyChristianSchool.Weseektobeacaring,Christiancommunityofservantscalledtopartnerwithparentsintheteachingandmentoringoftheirchildren.Infaithfullivingyouareexpectedto:

• SubscribetothedoctrinesoftheBasisofFaithastaughtintheHolyScriptureswithoutreservations.• BecommittedtoobeyingChrist,yourRedeemer.• ReflectthecharacterandloveofChristinallyoudo. • Demonstrateaservant’sheart.• Model,trainandencourageourstudentstobehonestanddisplaystrongmoralprinciples.• Modelbiblicalprinciplesinmakingchoices.• Practicelove,joy,patience,kindness,self-control,gentleness,faithfulness,andtruthfulnesstowardall.• BehumbleinspiritbutboldinChrist-likepractice.• Haveaclearunderstandingofthereformedfaithandagreenottoteachanythingcontrarytoit.• HavefaithfulchurchattendanceatalocalBible-believingchurch.• Havearegularandactivedevotionallife.• Believethatyourcalltoteachisnogreaterorlessthantheadministrator’scalltoleadoracustodian’s

calltoclean.• Refrain fromcriticizing students, colleagues,aides,parents, administrators,orboardmembers; gently

stopcriticismofothers.• Supportinpublic,inprivate,andinpracticeanydecisionarrivedatbythefaculty,AdministrativeTeam,

orSchoolBoard,despiteyourpersonalobjections.• Gossip in any formwill not be tolerated – it harms people, creates resentment, fosters division, and

impedesthepurposesofGod’sKingdom.Ongoinggossip,slander,orattemptstobedivisiveiscausefordismissal.

• Uselanguagethatbuildsothersupaccordingtotheirneeds,thatitmaybenefitthosewholisten(Eph.4:29).

• Follow theMatthew 18 principle of going directly to the personwhenever you have an objection ordisagreementwithhisorherwordsorpractices.

BPCMemberOpportunitiesAny position in the schoolmay be offered to a qualified Bethany Presbyterian Churchmember first. Anyoneoutside of BPC must be a professing Christian and have regular attendance at an evangelical church. TheAdministrativeTeamwillmakethefinaldecisiononallpersonnelmatters.All employeesmust have completed the required child protection screenings (PA Child Abuse Clearance, PACriminalBackgroundCheck,andFBIFingerprinting)andhavetheresultson-filewiththeschool.

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MandatedReporterAllschoolemployeesareconsideredmandatedreportersandassucharerequiredtoreportanysuspicionsofchildabuse.Ifyoususpectanyformofabusebecauseofbruises,comments,etc.,areportmustbemadetotheauthorities.PennsylvaniaDepartmentofPublicWelfarehotline:(800)932-0313DevotionsandPrayerTimeEmployees will meet for devotions on Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM in the music room. A schedule fordevotionleaderswillbepostedintheteacher’slounge.Twoadditionalprayertimesareestablishedafterschoolon Tuesdays in the lounge (whole staff) and Wednesdays (grade level groupings). All prayer concerns andrequests shared are confidential. Please continue to support each other with active prayers for the school,faculty,board,administration,andfamilies.EmployeeDressCodeAllemployeesshoulddresstoexhibitmaturityandmodesty.Classroom,beforecare,andaftercareaidesmaywearjeansormodestlengthshortsandsneakerseachday.Facultyandofficestaffmaywearshorts(ofmodestlength)forappropriateactivities,i.e.fieldday,fieldtrips.Nospaghetti-stringtanktopsorlow-cuttopsaretobewornbyanyemployees.Ifleggingsareworn,besuretohaveatoplongenoughtocoverthebottom/laparea.Teachersshoulddressprofessionallyandmodestlyatalltimes.BCSpoloshirtsandkhakipantsmaybewornanyday.Teachersareencouragedtoparticipatein“spiritdays”andmaywearjeansandsneakersonthesedays. EmployeeAbsences(seetheBenefitsPackagesbelowforeachstafftype)BethanyChristianSchoolexpectsitsentirestafftofaithfullywork/teacheachdayunlesstheybecometooilltowork/teach or have permission to attend professional development opportunities. Certainly there areemergencies that fitnopolicy.Employeeswho faceabefore-schoolorduring-schoolemergency thatcalls forthem to leave their position should contact theAdministrative Team for instructions.Asmuch as is possible,pleaseavoidmakingappointmentsduringtheschooldayunlessthereisanemergency.ForIllness:Aides

• PleasenotifyDaisey Ingiosiat610-563-8080or610-998-0297theeveningbeforetheabsence, ifatallpossible.Ifnot,atleastby6:30amofthatday.

Faculty• PleasenotifyDaisey Ingiosiat610-563-8080or610-998-0297theeveningbeforetheabsence, ifatall

possible.Ifnot,atleastby6:30amofthatday.• Makeprovisionbefore8:00amforthefollowingtobeinthehandsofthesubstituteteacher:

" Anup-to-dateseatingchart." Clearinstructions,includingtimeestimates,forwhatistobetaughtforeachsubject(lessonplans)." Locationofallnecessarymaterialsandbooks." Adescriptionofplannedactivitiesandhomeworktobeassigned." Enoughcopiesofallhandoutsforallsubjects." Specific instructionsabout supervisory responsibilities for thatdayand schoolproceduresneeded

(dismissalduty,afterschoolclubparticipants).• Instructthesubstituteteacherbypaperorconversationto:

" Takestudentattendanceandsendtotheofficeforcomputerinput." Be sure to leavea reportofwhatwasaccomplished, classmanagementproblems, andanyother

helpfulinformation.• Uponyourreturntoschool,filloutaSickDay/PersonalDay/ProfessionalDevelopmentSlipandgiveitto

theAdministrativeAssistantfordocumentation.

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FirstAid• Teachers - Check the medical portal on RenWeb for student health conditions and allergies. Notify

specials teachers andaidesof thehealth conditions andallergiesof your students so they are awarewhenteaching/monitoringthem.

• Assiststudentswithminorachesandcomplaintsintheclassroom(scratch=bandaid,sorethroat=drinkofwater,lightbump=icepack,headache=resthead).

• Pleasesendstudentstotheofficeifastudentbecomesinjured,ill,oryourattemptstocomfortdonotsucceed.Pleasesendanotestatingwhatiswrong.

• Formore serious injuries, call theoffice andask forhelp.A staffmemberwill come to your room toassistthestudent.Theparentswillbecontactedbyofficestafforadministration.

• Report any questionable circumstances (facility hazard, unusual visitor) to the Administration Teamimmediately.

• Takeallofthefollowingprecautionsinhandlingpossiblepathogentransmission:" Treatallbloodandbodyfluidscontainingbloodaspotentiallyinfected." Usedisposablegloveswhentreatingastudentwhoisbleedingorhasbreaksintheskin." Washyourhandsbeforeandaftertouchingthestudent." Disposeofallcontaminatedwasteinapprovedcontainers." Useafreshbleachsolutionorotherapprovedcleanerforcleaningbodilyspills.

Medication

• Anymedicationtobegivenduringschoolhoursmustbekeptintheofficealongwithpermissionforittobegiven.Wediscouragegivinganymedicinenotabsolutelynecessary.

• Children’snon-aspirinandcoughdropsareavailableintheoffice.AllmedicationwillbeadministeredbyofficepersonnelaftercheckingRenWebforparentalpermission.

Yearbook

• Ayearbookwillbepublishedeachyear.• Thereisacameraavailableintheschoolofficeforyoutotakepicturesofschoolactivities.• Pleasecheckwithfrontofficestaffforcameraavailability.

Holidays

• BCSfocusesontheChristianreasonforeachholiday.! ReformationDayisthefocusofOctober31st.! ThefocusofChristmasisChrist’sbirth.! ThefocusofEasterisChrist’sdeathandresurrection.

BuildingSecurity

• Officestaff,faculty,beforecare,aftercare,andselectclassroomaideswillbegivenakeytotheschoolbuilding.Donotlendthekeytoanyone.Makesurebuildingdoorslatchandarelockedbehindyouatalltimes.

• Theofficeandbuildingarealarmed.Teachers-Ifyouplantoworkinyourclassroomoutsideofnormalbusiness hours (7am-6pm), please check with the Facilities Manager, John McGinnes 484-477-7501,first.

• Pleasebe sure thebuildingdoors latch andare lockedafter youenter in themorning andwhen youleaveattheendoftheday.

• Besuretoturnofflights,closeandlockwindowsinclassroomsbeforeleavingfortheday.• Theheatandairconditioningarepreset. Ifyouneedtoadjustthetemperature,pleaseonlygoupor

downafewdegrees.Ifyoubelieveyourroomtemperatureisconsistentlyuncomfortable,pleasenotifytheoffice.

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StudentAgeRequirementsAchildmustbethreeyearsofagebyAugust31stofthecomingschoolyeartoenterpre-school3,fouryearsofagebyAugust31stofthecomingschoolyeartoenterpreschool4,andfiveyearsofagebyAugust31stofthecomingschoolyeartoenterKindergarten.AnyexceptionswillbeattheAdministrativeTeam’sdiscretion.PlaygroundRules1.Respectyourself,others,andtheequipment.2.“Dountoothersasyouwouldhavethemdountoyou.”3.Whenthewhistleblows,freezeandlistenfordirections.4.Donotplayballagainstthewindowsideofthechurch.5.Usetheequipmentforitsintendedpurpose.6.Atthewhistle,lineupwithyourgradetocomeinside–quietly.JuryDuty*Jurydutywillbehonoredandpaidfullsalaryforallmissedschooldays.*Thisdoesnotapplytohourlyemployees.

• NotifytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationassoonasyouareawareofthedatesandtimesyouwillbeunavailableforworkduetojurydutyorwitnessingatatrial. GiveacopyofyoursummonstotheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.

• If theExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationdetermines that your absence for jurydutywould causeahardship on the school, a letterwill bewritten requesting release. If this request is granted, youwillreceive a copy of the notification. If the request is not accepted, provide a copy of your notice ofselectiontotheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.

• Theschoolisresponsibleforobtainingasubstituteduringyourabsence.• BethanyChristianSchoolwillmaintainnormalbenefitsandsalarywhileyouserve;however,anymoney

youreceiveforcompensationforservingasajurymemberortrialwitnessmustbegiventotheschool.Moneyyouarepaidasareimbursementfortravel,parking,etc.isyourown.

OfficeStaff~The Office Staff is responsible to support the learning environment and make it possible for education tohappen. Eachmember of the office staff has a specific job as outlined in their job description. Questions,concerns,schoolneeds,etc.,shouldbegiventotheadministrativeassistantorreceptionist.He/shewillforwardtotheproperpersonnelforconsideration.TheadministrativeassistantisresponsibletotheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration;he/shecannotaccommodateallpersonnel requests. OfficepersonnelwillbeevaluatedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.ClassroomAideResponsibilities~Aide’sresponsibilitieswillinclude,butnotbelimitedtothefollowing:

• Beavailableforthestudentsandteacher.Anyunfinishedclassroomtaskscanbecompletedlater.• Assist inpreparingthe learningenvironment,settingup interestcenters,helpingputuportakedown

bulletinboards,andpreparingneededmaterialsandsupplies.• Beaninfluentialpartofthechildren’seducationalexperience,helpingtoshowGod’slove.• Donotdiscusschildrenorclassroomactivitieswithparents.Thisistheteacher’sresponsibility.• Beresponsibleforthechildrenontheplaygroundduringassignedtimes.• Donotbeonyourphoneexcepttocheckforthetime.Keepyourphoneonvibrateorsilentsoitdoes

notdistractstudentsintheclassroom.• Supervisetheclassroomiftheteachermuststepoutoftheroom.• Accepttheresponsibilityofcaringforstudentsinthehallways,lunchrooms,playground,andinformally

beyondtheschoolday.Supportallschoolrulesforlunch,hallways,chapel,playground,etc.

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• The maintenance of discipline in the school is essential to an effective learning climate and is theresponsibilityofteachers,administrators,aidesandstudentswiththesupportofparents.

• Attendallrequestedmeetings,programs,conferencesandtripsorstayatschoolifnecessary.• K-8aidesreceivea20minutebreakmidmorningatatimeagreeduponbytheteacherandaide.

MorningDutiesforK-8Aides

• BeforeCarestartsat7:00am.Ondutyaidesshouldbeinthegymby8:00am.• Aides shouldmill around the gym supervising studentsduring this time.Pleasedonotbeon yourphone

excepttocheckthetime.• Allstudentsareexpectedtowaitinthegymuntil8:20am.Studentsshouldremainseatedandtalkquietly

amongstthemselves.Speaktostudentswhoarenotfollowingthisrule.• Nochildmaycometotheclassroomuntil8:20am.Thisincludeschildrenofemployees.• Aideswillwalkstudentstotheclassroomsstartingat8:20am.LunchDutiesforPreschoolandMiddleSchoolAidesRoutinely, all classes (Preschool – 8)will eat in their classrooms.Middle School studentsmay use the tablesoutside,weatherpermitting.Aidesmonitorpreschoolandmiddleschoollunchperiods.TeachersingradesK-5monitorstudentlunchperiods.

! Preschoollunchstartsaround11:15! GradesK-2lunchfrom12:00–12:30! Grades3-5lunchfrom12:30–1:00! Middleschoollunchandrecesscombinedfrom11:20-12:00

RecessDuties*Pleasebeatthedesignateddoorpromptlyandleadthechildrenoutside.*Pleasedonotstandandtalkatlengthtootheraides.*Donotbeonyourphoneexcepttocheckforthetime.*Takesomefirstaiditems(bandaids,woundcleaner)andicepackstodistributeforminorscrapesandbumpsduringeachrecess.

! Preschool:morningfrom10:30-11:00,afternoon2:00–2:45withteachers! Kindergarten–2:morningfrom10:00-10:15,afternoon12:30–1:00! Grades3-5:recessfrom12:00-12:30! Middleschool:lunchandrecesscombinedfrom11:20-12:00

CustodialStaff~ThecustodialstaffandFacilitiesManagerareresponsibleforkeepingthebuilding/groundscleanandneat.Theyare responsible tomake certain the schoolmeets PAHealthDepartment standards. Theymustwork closelywiththeadministrationandBoardtokeeptheschoolsafeandanenvironmentconducivetohealthylearning.Routinelythereshouldnotbeinteractionwiththestudents,butnottothedegreethatcustodialstaffisunableto complete their job responsibilities. The head of the church trustees and the Executive Director ofAdministrationwillsetprioritiesforthesestaff.TheFacilitiesManager’sperformancewillbeevaluatedbythehead of the church trustees aswell as the Executive Director of Administration. The FacilitiesManagerwillevaluateanypart-timecustodialstaff.FacultyResponsibilities~ClassroomBasics

• Pleaserefertoyourcontractforspecificresponsibilitiesanditemsofimportance.• Youareexpectedtoparticipateinmonthlystaffmeetings,in-serviceprograms,parent

conferences/meetings,andrecommendedtrainingprograms.

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• Teachersmustchecktheirmailboxseveral timeseachday.Alwayscheck first thing in themorning,atlunch,andbeforeyourleavefortheday.Checkyoure-maildailyduringtheschoolweek.

• Modeldisciplineinyourroomandtheschoolbybeingwell-preparedforclass,keepingawell-orderedroom,andusingyourauthorityasateachertohelpchildrenlearn.

• Modelandestablishaclimateofloveandcare.Expectstudentstoberespectfultoyou,otherteachers,andclassmates.

• Speaktostudentsinarespectfultoneofvoice.Donotcriticizestudentsinfrontofothers. • Seektoknowallyourstudents’interestsgifts,fears,hopes,familycircumstances,andbestmethodsof

learning.Keepthisprivate.• Beginclassespromptly;engagestudents’attentionquicklybyconnectingthe lessontostudents’ lives,

andkeepstudentsontrackwithaclearoutlineandpersistentmonitoringofyourclassroom.• Helpstudentslearnself-disciplinethroughappropriatecorrecting,coaching,mentoring.• Insistthatstudentsaddressyouandrefertoyourcolleagueswiththeordinarytitlesofcourtesy: Mr.,

Mrs.,Miss,etc.• Accepttheresponsibilityofcaringforstudentsinthehallways,classrooms,playground,andinformally

beyondtheschoolday.Supportallschoolrulesforlunch,hallways,chapel,playground,etc.• PleasebesuretocompleteaSickDay/PersonalDay/ProfessionalDevelopmentSlipwhennecessaryand

giveittotheAdministrativeAssistantfordocumentation.

Curriculum• Curriculum for gradesK-8 includingmusic, art, gym, Spanish, and technologyhavebeenmappedand

arranged for your grade/subject. Please use the materials that have been selected for yourgrade/subject.

• Teachers new toBCS should notmake anymajor changes to the curricular resources until they havetaught that grade/subject for at least one year and have received approval from the Director ofEducation.

ClassroomPreparationTeachersatBethanyChristianSchoolwillusethefollowingguidelinestomeasuretheirpreparation:

• K-8teachersshouldarriveby8:00,preschoolteachersshouldarriveby7:45.• Studentswillleavethegymandheadtoclassesbeginningat8:20.• Beinyourclassroombeforethestudentsarriveandgreetingthemastheyenter.• Haveallhandouts,extraequipment(computers,maps,pencils,supplies),andfurniturereadybeforethe

studentsarrive.Donotsendstudentstotheofficeforextracopiestobemadeunlessitisanemergency.Donotcopymaterialstoofarinadvance.

• Classshouldbeginat8:30am.• TakeattendanceonRenWeb.• DocumentalllatestudentsastardyonRenWeb.• Pleasesendabsencenotestotheofficesotheycanberecorded.Allabsencesareconsideredunexcused

unlessawrittennoteispresentedbyparent/guardian.• Bepromptreturningfromlunchandpreptimes.• HomeworkmustbeinputtedonRenWebforgrades3-8andupdatedaschangesoccur.• LessonplansmustbesubmittedonRenWebeveryMondayby12:00noon (For3-day teachers,12:00

noonTuesday.).• Blogsmustbemaintainedandup-to-dateregularlyforgradesK-5.

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InstructionalPlanning• LessonplansarerequiredtobeinputtedweeklyonRenWeb.• Useyourgrade/subjectcurriculummapasaguidewhileplanninglessons(K-8andspecials:music,art,

gym,Spanish,andtechnology).• Translatethedesiredstudentoutcomesintospecificobjectivesforlessonssuitabletotheageleveland

developmentneedsofyourstudents.• Planteaching-learningexperiencesthatconnectbiblicalprincipleswithGod’sworld.• Selectinadvancethemeansofassessmenttomeasurestudents’learningalessonorunit. • Notetheuseofbigideas,essentialquestions,desiredoutcomes,etc.inyourlessonplans. • Awell-planned,thought-outdaywillmakethingsrunsmoothly.Theseplansshouldbecompletetothe

extentthatasubstitutecouldcomeinandprovidestudentswithameaningful,usefulcontinuationoftheprogramthatisbeingpresented.

TeachingGuidelines• Openwithprayer.• Usethebeginningoftheclasstobrieflyreviewthepreviouslessonandtoconnecttheday’s lessonto

students’experiences.• Givecleardirectionsandwell-organizedexamplesandexplanations.• Useclasstimewellwithactivitiesthatengagestudents’attentionandhaveaclearpurpose.• Composeusefulanalogiestoconnectwhatstudentsarelearningtowhattheyhavealreadylearned.• Use clear, specific examples; accurate language; accurate, neat drawings; and frequent directive

language(next,second,notonly,but,also)tohelpstudentsseetheorganizationofthelesson.• Differentiateyourinstructionwhennecessarytomeettheneedsofallyourstudents.• Seektointegrateyourlessonswithtechnology–youareteachingstudentsfromthe21stcentury.• Usea varietyofmeans (questions,quizzes, journalentries, studentnotes) toassessunderstandingof

concepts.• Beforetheendoftheclass,provideasummaryforstudentsofthelesson’stheme.• Assignanyhomeworkforthefollowingday.

HomeworkGuidelines

• Explainhomeworkprocedurestoparentsatorientation/backtoschoolnight.• Homework must be available on RenWeb for grades 3-8. Update any changes made to homework

assignmentsinatimelymanner.• Write homework assignments on the board and give students a specific time to copy in assignment

books(usedingrades3-8).• Itisrecommendedthatyourequireassignmentbookstobesignedbyaparenteachevening.• Checkthatlastnight’shomeworkwascompletedandsigned(whererequired).• Make it ahabit togivenohomeworkor lighthomeworkonWednesdaysbecauseof churchactivities

thatevening.• Weekendsshouldbefreewhenpossible,althoughspellingorstudyingforatestmaybenecessary.• Aguideforhomeworktimesareasfollows:

Timerecommendedforhomeworkassignments* GRADE TIMEPERDAY

1–2 10-20minutes3–4 30-40minutes5–6 50-60minutes7–8 70-80minutes*Moretimeisaddedwhenprojectsorunitstudyisassigned.

• Homeworkshouldbeusedforreinforcementandpractice.Itshouldnotbegivenforthesakeofhavinghomework.Consistencyingivingitoncertainnightsenableshabitstodevelop.

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• In order for parents to effectively support their child in the completion of their homework practices,pleaseremembertosupplystudentswithappropriatestudyguidestohelpthemprepareadequatelyforassessments(quizzesandtests).

• Communicatewith parents if a student is not consistent in the completion and return of homework.Workwiththeparentstodeviseasolutiontotheproblem.

WritingGuidelines

• Shareguidelinesandyourexpectationsforstudentwritingwithparentsatorientation/backtoschoolnight.

• Alwaysmodelgoodwritingpractices.Alwaysencourageandexpectthebestofeachstudent.• Donotallowsloppy,poorlywrittenworktobesubmitted.Requirethatworksubmittedisnotfoldedor

mutilated in any way. It teaches responsibility as well as neatness. Return work if not acceptable.Requireittoberedone.

• Encourageandpermitwordprocessingofwrittenassignmentswithstudents.

Cheating/Plagiarism• Defineplagiarismforstudents(grades3andabove)andannouncethroughouttheyearthatitwillnot

beaccepted.• Definecheatingandannouncefrequentlythroughouttheyearthatcheatingwillnotbeaccepted.• Dealwitheachcaseimmediatelyandconsistently.• Cheating/plagiarismshouldresultinazerograde.• Ateacherwhoallowscheating/plagiarismbybeinglaxornegligentmaybeconsideredincompetent.• Inordertolimitopportunitiestocheat:movearoundtheroomduringaquiz/test,besureallbooksand

papersareoutofreachandoutofsightbeforeaquiz/test,andusecoversheets.StudentWorkandGrading

• Sharespecificsregardingstudentworkandgradinginformationwithparentsatorientation/backtoschoolnight.

• Teacherswillchecktheworkeachstudentcompletes.Feedbackonworkandassessmentswillbegiventhatencouragesstudentgrowth.

• TeachersforgradesK-8andspecials:music,art,gym,Spanish,andtechnologywilluseachievementoflearningobjectivesoutlinedinourcurriculummapasaguideforgradingstudentwork.

• Wherepossible,userubricsforgradingstudentworkandprojects.Newthisyearingrades4-8,teacherswilldifferentiateprojectrubricstoincludethreelevelsofachievement.

• Beproactive inyourcommunicationwithparentswhenastudent isstrugglingacademically. Deviseaplanofactionwiththeparentsandcommunicateregularlyregardingtheeffectivenessoftheplan.Ifastudent continues to struggle, please fill out the proper paperwork to have the student assigned tolearning support/CCIUservices, recommendparents request testingat theirhomeschooldistrict, andshareyourconcernwiththeAdministrativeTeam.

• Indetermininganacademicgrade,teachersshouldnotdeductapercentagefordisciplinaryreasons.• Effort gradesare given forworkhabits and spiritual and social traits. Whena student struggleswith

obedience,honesty,respect,etc.itwillbereflectedwitheffortgrades.Becarefultoassignagradethataccuratelyreflectsstudentbehaviorandhabitsoftheentireschoolday.

• Ifateacherusesan“incomplete”grade,thestudentandtheparentsshouldbeinformedoftheworktobecompletedandduedate.Twoweeksaftertheendofthemarkingperiod,themarkbecomesafailureunlesstheteacherchangesthemark.

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Kindergarten, First & Second Grades are interpreted as follows related to acquisition of skills in academics,spiritual,andsocialareas(includingspecialclasses:music,art,gym,technology,andSpanish):

E=ExcellingP=ProgressingSuccessfullyG=GrowthDemonstratedN=NeedsImprovement

Grades3to8,lettergradesareinterpretedasfollows:A+ 98–100 C+ 80–81 F 63andbelowA 93–97 C 75–79 I IncompleteA- 91–92 C- 73–74B+ 89–90 D+ 71–72B 84–88 D 66–70

B- 82–83 D- 64–65Specials~Music,Art,Computer,PE,andSpanish(3-8),lettergradesareinterpretedasfollows:

O=OutstandingS=SatisfactoryN=NeedsImprovement

Retention

• Thefollowingcriteriaconstitutesretentioninthecurrentgradelevel:1. Afinalgradeof‘F’inatleasttwocoresubjectsasnotedbelow:

! grades3-5:math,reading,languagearts,socialstudies,scienceorBible! grades6-8:math,literature,composition,history,science,orBible

2. Afinalgradeof‘F’inonecoresubjectand‘D’intwoothercoresubjects.

• Attheendofthe3rdmarkingperiod,theAdministrativeTeammustbenotifiedregardinganystudentwho is exhibiting a danger of being retained. A parent/teacher conference will be scheduled, withattendance fromtheAdministrativeTeam, inorder todiscuss thenecessaryrequirements forstudentadvancement.

• Failingstudentsingrades1-7mustattendsummertutoringtopromotetothenextgradethefollowingschoolyear.Completionof50tutoringhourspersubjectfailedand25hoursforeachgradeof‘D’byaschool approved tutor are required. Promoting to the next grade requires passing an assessment atcompletionoftutoring.

• 8thgradestudentsmustpass literature,composition,math,andBible tograduate. Ifoneof these isafailure,thestudentwillneed50tutoringhourspersubjectfailedand25hoursforeachgradeof‘D’byaschool approved tutor. Advancing to 9th grade requires passing an assessment at completion oftutoring.

• Ifan8thgradestudentisretained,theywillnotbepermittedtograduatewiththeirclassorparticipateintheendoftheyearclasstrip.

HonorRollAfterthecloseofeachacademicquarter,eligiblestudentswillreceivethefollowingawards:

• Blue–AllA’sincoresubjectsandatleastan“s”inallspecialsclasses.NoThinkSheetsissuedduringthequarter.• White–AllA’sand/orB’sincoresubjectsandatleastan“s”inallspecialsclasses.Nomorethan2ThinkSheets

issuedinonemarkingperiod.AwardCriteriaThereareanumberofawardsthataregrantedtostudentswhoexhibitexceptionalqualitiesattheendoftheschoolyear.Thesearedescribedbelow:

• SpecialsAwards–PresentedtotwostudentseachingradesK-7forspecialsclassespresentedinanassemblyattheendoftheschoolyear.

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• AttendanceAward-TheawardisgiventotheK3studentwhomissesthreedaysorlessandstudentsK5–8whomissfourdaysorless.Preschoolstudentswhomissnodaysreceiveaperfectattendanceaward,threedaysmissedentitlesstudenttoagoodattendanceaward.Thisawardispresentedinanassemblyattheendoftheschoolyear.

• Distinguished Honor Roll - Students who received Blue Honor Roll for quarters one through three andcontinuetobeinexcellentacademicstanding.NoThinkSheetsissuedduringtheschoolyear. Thisawardispresentedinanassemblyattheendoftheschoolyear.

• Stewardship Award - This award is given to the student who best exemplifies what Bethany stands foracademically,socially,physically,andspiritually.Thisawardisgivenbytheteacher inclassorsenthomeonthelastschoolday.

• Endof theYearRecognitionAwards -Highlights each student’s unique gifts. This award is givenby theteacherinclassorsenthomeonthelastschoolday.

8thGradeAwardsPresentedatGraduation:

• LifetimeAchievementAward – This award is given to the studentwho has spentmore than 5 years atBethanyanddemonstratesspiritualleadershipandChristiancharacter.

• BethanyChristianSchoolAward–ThisawardisgiventothestudentwhobestexemplifieswhatBethanystandsforacademically,socially,physically,spiritually,andhasbeenwillingtostandupforhis/herbeliefs.

• BillandKittyJuneShepherdAward–Thisawardisgiventothestudentwhoconsistentlydemonstratesaservant’sheart.

• Academic Area Awards – These awards are given based on grade and effort in a particular subject andspecialsclasses.

ReportCards/Mid-termReports• KindergartenwillreceiveRenWebelectronicreportcardstwotimesayearinthesecondandfourth

quarters.• Grades1–8willreceiveRenWebelectronicreportcardseveryquarter.• Allareasofthereportcardmustbefilledincompletelyeachreportperiod.Commentsmustalwaysbe

included.Emphasizeeffortandcharacter.Ifthereareanyquestionsconcerningthis,pleasetalkwiththeAdministrativeTeam.

• Midterm reports will be sent electronically through RenWeb each quarter to parents of students ingrades3–8.

Conferences• Preschool through eighth grade classroom teacherswill hold conferenceswith parents inNovember.

Otherconferences/meetingswillbescheduledasneeded.• Thepurposeoftheseconferencesistodiscussstudentprogressinlearning,givesuggestionsforareasof

improvement,andcelebratestudentgiftsandstrengths.• Plan for conferences carefully by gathering samples of student work and completing a conference

informationsheettobeusedasaguideduringthemeeting.Theconferenceinformationsheetincludes:areasofstrength,areasofconcern,planofaction,andaspacetotakenotes.

• Conductconferencesinaprofessionalmanner.Ifyouthinkhavingadministrativesupportwouldbehelpfulataconference/meeting,pleaserequestit.

• Seekanevenbalancebetweentellingandlistening.Accepttheparents’commentswithinterestbutnotjudgment.

• Askquestionsthatleadparentstogiveexamples,andshowyourappreciationforlearningtheparents’dreamsandfearsfortheirchild.

• Befrankbutobjectivewithparentsaboutthechild’sprogressor lackof it inanyareaof learningthatconcerns you; relations with other children, work habits, character or personality features, physicaldevelopment,etc.Donotspeaknegativelyaboutotherstudentsintheclass.

• Communicate test scores, but be careful about making predictions or judgments about the child’sfuture.Ifyounoticeagiftortalent,however,communicatethattotheparents.

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• Bepreparedtoshareappropriatedatatosupportyourconclusions–“Defendyourpractice”.• Steer all parental criticism about the school, the administration, other students or other teachers by

quicklyadvisingtheparentstospeakwiththepersontheyhaveanissuewith(Matthew18).• If more time is needed, offer to continue the conversation later by telephone or during another

meeting.• Actquicklyandreportbacktoparentsregardingpledgesyoumakeaboutworkingwiththeirchild.

FacultyandParentCommunication

• BethanyChristianSchoolhasestablishedthispolicytoguideitsteachers:• AllstudentandparentinformationisavailableonRenweb.PleaseuseRenwebtosendemails.• Becertainyourwrittencommunicationtoparentsandstudentsisamodelofgoodwriting.Ifyouhave

anydoubts,haveacolleagueproofreadanotebeforeyousendithome.• Initiatecommunication toannounce toparents somespecialactorpracticeof their child thathelped

other students, which demonstrated fruit of the Spirit, or which showed superlative effort orachievement.

• Email or call parents if a student is frequently not finishing work, refusing to obey, or showinguncommonemotionalstress.

• Anemailorcallshouldbemadebeforeastudent’sparentsreceiveareportofaC–gradeorlower.• Alwaysbeprofessional,tactfulandkindwhencommunicatingtoparentsbyphoneoremail.• Pleaserespondtoparentemailswithin48hours.• Teachersarenotexpectedtoreturnemailsovertheweekend.

CumulativeRecords

• Theschoolshallmaintain,foreachstudentenrolled,regardlessoftheperiodofattendance,acompleterecord,includingacumulativeacademicandguidancerecord.

• Thesearekeptintheschooloffice.Attheendoftheschoolyear,youwillplaceacopyofeachstudent’sreportcard in thecumulative folder.Use theprintedreportcard to inputgradesandattendance intothecumulativefolder.Thepermanentrecordsareveryimportanttothepupil,parents,andschoolforyearstocome.Beaccurate.

• Permanent records are never to be taken from the office. They should never be shared outside theprofessionalrealm.

• Allmaterial in each student’s file shall be treated as confidential and shall bedirectly accessibleonlythroughtheprofessionalstaffoftheschool,theparentsorguardians,acourtofcompetentjurisdiction,ortosuchotherpersonsastheparent/guardian,oradministrationmayauthorizeinwriting.

• Allpsychologicalevaluationswillbekept ina lockedfile.PleaserequestthemfromtheAdministrativeTeam.Thisisrequiredbylaw.

• Parents/guardiansshallhavetherighttoinspectandreviewanyandallofficialrecords,files,anddatadirectlyrelatingtotheirchildren,includingallmaterialthatisincorporatedintothecumulativefolder.

• Allrequestsbyparentstoviewtheirchild’scumulativerecordsmustbemadeinwriting.Accessshallbegrantedinareasonableamountoftime.

• Parentsmayrequestahearingtochallengeanyinformationfoundinafolder.• Therewillbenoreleaseofastudent’spersonal recordsunlesswrittenconsentofparents isonhand,

otherthanto:" staffmembersofschoolwhohavearighttothem;" officialsofotherschoolsinwhichthestudentintendstoenroll;(Verificationmustbereceivedthat

thestudenthasappliedforadmissiontothatschoolandthatourbillispaid.)" courtorlawenforcementofficialsiftheschoolisgivenasubpoenaorcourtorder;" certainfederal,stateandlocalauthoritiesperformingfunctionsallowedbylaw." Theadministration is responsible formaintainingandkeepingstudent files ina reasonablysecure

placethatisnotaccessibletofireortheft.

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Arrival• Thedoorwillbeopenat7amforbeforecare.• Allchildrenareexpectedtowaitwiththeirclassinthegymuntil8:20am.• Nochildmaycometotheclassroomuntil8:20am.Thisincludeschildrenofemployees.• Teachersshouldgreetthestudentsinawarmandlovingwayeachmorning.• Pleasecloseyourdoorat8:30A.M.Anyonewhoarrivesafterthatistardyandshouldgototheoffice

foralateslip.

Earlydismissal• Allearlydismissalswillbeat12:30P.M.(Thisisnecessarytocountasafulldayandforbusservice.)• Thetimewillchangeonlyifanemergencydictatessuch.• TherewillbenolunchperiodforK-5thonearlydismissaldays.IfHotLunchisscheduledwewilldoour

besttoserveittoall.Dismissal

• Studentsmustwaitintheirhomeroomclassroomduringdismissal.• Studentsmustbequietand listeningduringdismissalannouncements. Teachersmustbe listeningfor

dismissal announcements aswell. It is the teacher’s responsibility to keep students quiet enough tohear theannouncements. Ifachildmisseshis/herbus, theteachermayhavetocallhomeandmakearrangementswiththeparentifofficestaffisunavailable.

Make-upWork

• Sharespecificsregardingmake-upworkwithparentsatorientation/backtoschoolnight. • Mostoftheworkmissedbyastudent’sabsenceshouldbemadeup.• Giveareasonableamountoftimeforcompletionofthework,butexpectitback(usuallytwodaysgrace

foreachdaymissed).• Make up tests/quizzes as you can. Studentsmaymake up work, tests, or quizzes during their lunch

period.• StudentsmaybesenttotheDirectorofEducation’sroomtofinishhomeworkorclassworkduringtheir

lunchperiod.• Workfromanunexcusedabsencegenerallycannotbemadeup.TheteacherandAdministrativeTeam

havethefinalsay.

Discipline/StudentConduct• Sharespecificsregardingclassandschoolruleswithparentsatorientation/backtoschoolnight. • The maintenance of discipline in the school is essential to an effective learning climate and is the

responsibilityofteachers,administrators,aidesandstudentswiththesupportofparents.• Theschool’s firstobligation is thepreservationofa learningatmosphere in theclassroom. Individual

behaviorproblemsmustnotinfringeundulyuponateacher’stimeandattention,andtothedetrimentofotherstudentsinaclassroom.

• DefineresponsibleChristianbehaviorforstudents,includingguidelinesandconsequencesforpositiveandnegativebehaviorintheclassroom.

• Set clear andhigh expectations early in the year in each class for behavior and learning, and stick tothem.Helpallstudentstotakepersonalresponsibilityfortheirbehavior.

• Beproactive inyourcommunicationwithparentswhena student is strugglingbehaviorally. Deviseaplanofactionwiththeparentsandcommunicateregularlyregardingtheeffectivenessoftheplan.

Thedisciplineprotocolisasfollows:! Teacherswillhandledisciplineintheclassroom.Ingradespreschool–5,manyteachersusetheStaffof

Honor,oravariationofthestaff,asatooltoencouragepositivestudentbehavior. Usemethodsand

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strategiesthatworkbestforyourclass.Pleaselimittheamountoftimeoffofrecessto5minutesatthemostwhenusedasaconsequenceforpoorbehavior.

! ThinkSheetsareusedinpreschool-8tocommunicateundesiredbehaviorandtoencouragestudentsandparentstoimprovestudentbehavioratschool.Teachersmayuseemailandphonecallstodiscussnegativebehaviorsaswell.

! IfThinkSheetshavenoeffectonstudentbehavior, thestudentwill spendtimewithanadministratorduringthestudent’slunchperiod(lunchdetention).

! Parentsmaybeasked toattenda conferencewith the classroom teacherandAdministrativeTeam ifthereisnochangeinastudent’sunwantedbehavior.

! StudentsmaybesuspendediftheAdministrativeTeamfeelallattemptstochangebehaviorhavebeenexhaustedandhavefailed.

! Whenastudentissuspended,missedassignmentsandtestscannotbemadeup.! Ifthereisnochangeinbehaviorafterasuspensionisissued,arecommendationwillgototheBoardfor

expulsion.StudentDressCodeConcernsTeachersmustbeamodelforourdresscodeguidelines.Ifanystudentisoutofcompliancewithourdresscode,please speak privately to them in a kind and loving manner. Ask the student to go to the office to getappropriateclothing.Thefollowingisfoundintheparentstudenthandbook:

• Noracerbacktanktopsforboysorgirls;girlsmayweartanktopsbutstrapsmustbeatleast3fingerswide.• Allgirls’shirtsmusthavesleevesthatcoverallundergarments,shoulderstraps,mid-drifts,camis,andcleavage.No

sheer/seethroughclothingistobeworn. • Notightorshortclothing isacceptable–Allshorts/skirtsmusthavea7–9 inch inseam.Ahelpfulguidelinefor

shortsandskirts:Havestudentstandwithherhandsbyherside.Ifthetipofhermiddlefingerisatorabovethehemline,theshorts/skirtshouldbelongenough.

• Sweatpantsarepermitted,butmustnothaveripsand/orholes.• Noleggings,stretchpants,orform-fittingyogapantswithoutatunic,dress,cardigan,orshortsovertopofthem

coveringachild’sbottom.• Alltopsshouldbeabletobetuckedin.• Alljeansorkhakismustbewithoutripsand/orholes.• Pantsmustbewornatthewaistline.• Noearringsforboys.• Wemustalwaysbeabletomakeeyecontactwithastudent;hairmustnotinhibitthis.• Sunglassesmaynotbeworninthebuilding.• SneakersarenecessarytousetheplaygroundequipmentandRunClub.• NOJEANSforP.E.classes-Studentsmustwearsweatpantsorlooseelasticbandedshorts.Forphysicaleducation

class,boysandgirlsmusthavesneakers.Gympantsandsneakersmaybeleftintheclassroom.• Please do not allow your child to wear T-shirts with pictures or words that are inappropriate to a Christian

environment.• Ifanyadultspeakstoachildaboutinappropriateclothing,thechildmustcomplywithoutanargument.Theoffice

hassomelongshirtsandshortsavailableforstudentswhoneedtochangetheirattire.• Ifachild(boyorgirl)wearsahattoschooltheymustremoveituponenteringthebuilding.

Chapel&DevotionsBethanyChristianSchoolbelievesthatthepracticeofChristianpietybythecommunityofChristianswhostudyhereisimportantandhelpsfulfillthemissionofthisschool.Therefore,weseektodevelopinchildrenthehearthabit of the worship of God through prayer, Bible reading, and singing. Teachers foster these habits by thefollowing:

• Leadingthestudentsinprayer(orencouragingstudentstolead)atthebeginningoftheschoolday,inChapel,attheendofthedayandbeforetestsandprojects.Modelprayingaloud.

• Encouragingstudentstosuggest,beforeprayer,specificneedsorreasonsforpraise.

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• RemindingstudentstoofferthankstoGodeithercommunallyorindividuallybeforethenoonmeal.• LeadingchildreninsingingatspecifictimesorastheSpiritmovesduringinstruction.• Transparentlyrevealingtostudentsone’s individualneedtoprayorsing,bothduringtimesscheduled

forworshipandwhenonechoosesto(aslongasitisnotintrudingonothers).• ModelandrequireappropriatereverenceinChapel.• Chapel times are as follows: middle school at 8:40, Kindergarten through 5th at 9:10 (preschool is

welcome).AllschoolChapelbeginsat8:40.• Chapelwillbeheldinthechurchsanctuaryunlessnoted.• ThefollowingformathasbeencreatedforChapel: Pledges,Hymn/PraiseSong(s),Prayer,TheLord’sPrayer,

WestminsterCatechism,andPresenter.• TeacherswillbeassignedamonthtoseekChapelpresentersandleadtheservice.Speakersincludebut

arenotlimitedto:alocalpastor,missionary,youthleader,orleaderofaChristianserviceorganization.BibleclassBiblewillbetaughteverydaywiththeexceptionofWednesdayswhenChapelisheld.AtypicalBibleclassmayconsistof:

• Prayerrequests/Prayer(5minutes)• Pledges/Singing(5minutes)• BibleLesson(10-15minutes)• MemorizationofScriptureandCatechism(5minutes)

Theorder inwhicheachiscompletedisuptothe individualteacher.Timesareapproximate. Bibleshouldbeintegratedintoallsubjectareasaswell.Specials

• Classroomteacherswillbepromptingettingstudentstoandfromspecialsclasses.• Specialsteachersareresponsiblefordisciplinewhiletheyhaveaclass.Pleasedonotsendachildback

to the regular classroom for discipline. The classroom teachermay not be in the room and childrenshouldnotbeleftaloneatanytime.

• Aidesmayberequiredtogotosomespecialswithsomeclasses.RecessAideswillmonitorrecessunlessnoted.

! Preschool:morningfrom10:30-11:00,afternoon2:00–2:45withteachers! Kindergarten–2:morningfrom10:00-10:15,afternoon12:30–1:00! Grades3-5:recessfrom12:00-12:30! Middleschool:lunchandrecesscombinedfrom11:20-12:00

LunchKindergarten – grade 5 teacherswillmonitor student lunch in the classroom.Middle School studentswill bemonitoredbyaidesandmayusethetablesoutsideiftheweatherpermits.K-8teacherlunchbreaksareduringstudentrecesstimes(seeabove).Preschoolteacherseatfrom11:30–12:00whileaidesmonitorstudents.StudentLunchSchedule:

! Preschoollunchstartsaround11:15! GradesK-2lunchfrom12:00–12:30! Grades3-5lunchfrom12:30–1:00! Middleschoollunchandrecesscombinedfrom11:20-12:00

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ExtraDutiesTeachersareaskedtoperformthefollowingdutiesforthebenefitofall.

# Devotion Thursdays – Each teacher grades Kindergarten – 8, including specials, and office staff whoworkonThursdayswillbeassignedadateordatestoleadfacultyandstaffdevotions.

# DismissalDuty–TeachersK-8willbeassignedabout9weeksoftheyeartoassiststudentsintocarsattheendoftheschoolday.Pleasereporttothefrontoftheschoolbuildingimmediatelyaftercarridershave been dismissed during your assigned weeks. Specials teachers will have specific dismissalassignmentsfortheschoolyear.PleaseseetheAdministrativeTeamforyourassignment.Preschool3and4full-dayteacherswillmonitortheirclassesduringcardismissalinthegymandassistasable.

# ChapelWednesdays–ClassroomteachersK–8willbeassignedonemonthof theschoolyearwheretheywill organize presenters and lead the service. Presenters include but are not limited to: a localpastor,missionary, youth leader, leader of a Christian service organization, or special Christian-linkedassembly.

FieldTripGuidelines• PleasefilloutanOffCampusTripRequestFormandreturntotheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration

forapproval.Onceapproved,theadministrativeassistantwilladdthetriptothelargeofficecalendarwhiteboard.

• Completethefieldtriplogintheofficewithpertinentinformationincaseofanemergency.• BesuretosendhomeFieldTripPermissionFormsforparentstosignandreturn.• Ifyouneedacheckforyourfieldtrip:filloutaCheckRequestForm,attachtheinvoice,andreturnto

theExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationforapproval. • NotifythehotlunchcoordinatoratleastamonthbeforeyourtripdateifitfallsonaThursday.• All chaperones, who are responsible for children other than their own, must have all 3 required

background checks and clearances. Please check with the office to see what parents qualify tochaperone.

• Eachteacher is tohaveatripbag(located intheoffice)containingtissues,papertowels,plasticbags,etc. Inaddition, takea listof studentsattending the trip,andmost importantly, trippermissionslipslisting emergency phone numbers. Be sure you know the school telephone number in case ofemergencies:610-998-0877.

• A cell phone should be taken on the trip. If you do not have a cell phone, advise the office soaccommodationscanbemade.

• Pleaseremembertopraywithyourstudentsbeforeleavingforatrip.• Theteacherinchargemusttakeanaccuratestudentcountbeforeleavingschool,beforedepartingthe

placeofthetrip,anduponreturningtoschool.• Parentsmayridethebusunlessthenumberexceedsthemaximumcapacity.Siblingsarenotpermitted

toridethebus.• Adults,includingteachers,shouldbespreadthroughoutthebus.• All students in the class are to ride thebus to the field trip location. Dependingon the locationand

specificcircumstancesofsomefieldtrips, theparent/guardianmaysign-outastudentanddrivethemhome.

• Priorwritten permissionmust be obtained for any parent/guardian to drive another child that is nottheirown(ex.awaysportsgames,trips).ADriverResponsibilityForm,locatedintheoffice,needstobecompleted.

Visitors/ParentHelpers

• Allparents,whohavechargeoverchildrenwhoarenottheirown,musthaveall3requiredbackgroundchecks on file in the office. This includes readingmoms, Run Club volunteers, and lunch volunteers.Parentswhoare just visiting the classroomandwhowill notbe left alonewith childrendonotneedtheirclearancesonfilewiththeoffice(ex.classparties,attendinganassembly,etc.).

• Theteacheristheauthorityintheclassroomandmustbepresent.

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• Parentsarewelcome in theclassroom;however, ifaparentwould like tospeakat lengthabout theirchild’sprogress,pleaseaskthemtoscheduleameeting/conference.

• Parents(andallothervisitors)mustwearavisitor’sstickerorlanyardobtainedintheoffice.SafetyDrills

• Teacherswillbeforewarnedwhenthefirstfiredrillistotakeplace.• Therewillbenonotificationafterthefirstdrill.• Evacuationplans shouldbepostednear thedoorof each room; teachers should spend time the first

weekofschoolexplainingtotheirclasstheproperproceduresfordrills.• Practicedrillprocedureswithyourstudentsseveraltimesbeforetheyoccur.• Variousemergencydrills(LockDownandSevereWeather)willbeheldthroughouttheyear.

Supplies

• Asupplyrequestformwillbeprovidedneartheendoftheschoolyear.Pleasefillitoutandreturntotheoffice.Youwillfindextrasuppliessuchastape,markers,etc.arekeptintheoffice.

• Alaminatingmachineislocatedintheteacher’slounge.Someofficestaffandaideshavebeentrainedtousethelaminator.Pleaseaskforassistancethefirsttimeyouusethelaminator.Onlyschoolitemsmaybelaminatedunlessgivenpermissionforotherthings.Onlylaminatethoseitemsyouarecertaintouseagain.Besuretoturnoffthelaminatorwhenfinished.

ClassroomMaintenanceNeedsIfyouhaveamaintenanceneedinyourclassroom,pleaseemailtheDirectorofEducationwithadescriptionoftheneed.ItwillbereviewedandadecisionmadewhetherornotitisforwardedtoourFacilitiesManager(JohnMcGinnes).PleasedonotsendyourrequeststoJohndirectly.FacultyContracts

• All facultycontractsshallbeonanannualbasisandforoneyear. A letterof intentwillberequestedfromeachfacultymemberinthespringpriortotheissuanceofacontract.

• In order for each faculty member’s contract to be renewed, eachmember will be evaluated by theAdministrativeTeamandapprovedforrehire.

• Contractsaretobereturnednolaterthanfourteendaysfollowingthedateofissuanceunlessotherwisespecified.Contractsnotreturnedwithinthistimeframemaybeconsidereddeclined.

• ReleasefromacontractwillonlybeconsideredafteraninterviewwiththeAdministrativeTeam.• Allfacultycontractswillbeforatwelve(12)monthperiod.• Allotheremployeesreceivelettersofemployment;eachisforoneschoolyear.• Any staffmemberplacedonaPerformance ImprovementPlan (PIP)due toa specificarea inneedof

improvementwillnotbeeligibleforanypayraiseforthefollowingcontractyear.ContinuingEducationAsof2/99 theBoard requires faculty to takeat leastoneprofessionalcoursewithina three-yearperiod.TheBoardwill supplyup to $1,000per year for coursework. TheAdministrative Teammust approve all courses.ThisisnotavailabletofirstyearteachersatBethanyChristianSchool.

• PleasebesuretocompleteaProfessionalDevelopmentSlipbeforetakinganoff-siteclassorworkshopandturnintotheAdministrativeTeamforapprovalanddocumentation.

EVALUATIONANDTERMINATIONofCONTRACTEDFACULTY Evaluation:

• All faculty members will be evaluated on an annual basis in order to improve the teaching/learningprocess.

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• Theevaluationprocessmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto:informalclassroomwalkthroughs(lessthan10minutes),formalclassroomobservations(30-45minutes)observationsatstudent/parentconferencesorparentmeetings;generalcompletionofday-to-dayresponsibilitiesandoverall levelofprofessionalismandspiritualmaturity.TheAdministrativeTeamreservestherighttoobserveanyteacherwithoutpriornotification.

• AsummativeevaluationwillbepresentedneartheendoftheschoolyearduringaconferencewiththeAdministrativeTeam.

Termination:

• Ateachermaybeterminatedforprofessionalincompetence.TheAdministrativeTeamshallinformtheteacher of unsatisfactory service, giving areas where improvement is needed. After a sufficient andreasonable time, if thematterhasnotbeen remedied,awritten statement shallbe submitted to thefacultymember.ThefacultymembermayrequestaninterviewwiththeBoard.

• Termination of employment may also result from immorality, conviction of a felony, illegal use ofnarcotics,neglectofduty,seriousdeparturesfromtheDoctrineofFaithtaughtintheHolyScriptures,oraconsistentattitude that isdeemeddisrespectful, insubordinate,orunprofessional towardsstudents,parents,employees,oradministration.

• Gossip,slander,andanattitudethatfostersdissensionamongsttheBCScommunityengagedinbyanemployee member will be confronted by administration (Matthew 18) and expected to stopimmediately.Ifbehaviorsuchasthiscontinues,terminationmayresult.

EmergencyDismissalProcedures

• TheofficestaffwillsendamessageviaBlackboardConnectsystemandsendanemailtonotifyfamiliesoftheemergencydismissal.

• Theofficestaffwillcoordinatetransportationforallstudents.• Buseswilldismissfirst,followedbycarriders.ThereisnoaftercareonEmergencyDismissaldays.• Afterall studentsaregone,andonasignal fromtheAdministrativeTeam,personnelwill leave in the

orderofdistanceandhealth(seebelow).NooneistoleavethebuildinguntiltheAdministrativeTeamdismissesthem.

Firstgrouptobedismissed:• Thosewholiveatagreaterdistance.• Thosewithhealthormobilityissues.

Secondgrouptobedismissed:• ThosewholiveoutsideoftheOxfordarea.

Finalgrouptobedismissed:• Thosewholiveclosesttotheschoolandadministration.

FullTimeAdministrationBenefitsPackage(IncludesAdministrationTeam,Development,Finance,andOfficeStaff)1. Full-timeemployeesaredefinedasworking30ormorehoursperweek.

a. Theregulardutydayis8:00amuntil4:00pmMondaythroughFriday.Thesehoursextendoneweekafterschoolendsandbeginoneweekbeforeschoolstarts.

b. Full-timeadministrationwillreportonregularin-servicedaysandattendallstaffmeetings.c. Dutyhourswillendat1:00pmonscheduledhalf-days.d. Thesummerofficehoursarefrom9amuntil4pmMondaythroughFriday.Acoverageschedulewillbe

createdbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.e. Full-timeemployeesareeligibleformedicalanddentalbenefits.ContactExecutiveDirectorofAdministration

forcurrentplanandcost-sharingdetails.f. Full-timeemployeesareeligibletoparticipateinthe403b.

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2. Full-timeemployeesmustparticipateinthepensionplanmanagedbyChristianSchoolsInternational.3. Full-timeemployeesaregrantedannualsickleaveequivalenttothenumberofhoursworkedperweek,plus8hours(6

daysequivalent).Atthebeginningoftheschoolyear,sickleavenotusedfromlastyearcanaccumulate,nottoexceedtheequivalentofoneyear’sallowance.

a. Forexample,iftheemployeeworks40hoursperweek(5fulldays),he/sheisentitledto48hoursofsicktimeineachschoolyear(6daysequivalent).

b. Forexample,iftheemployeeworks40hoursperweekanddidnotuseanysicktimelastyear,theemployeecanstartthenextyearwith96hoursofsicktime(12daysequivalent).

c. Onceallsickleaveistaken,anyothersickleavewillbeconsideredpersonalleave.Ifallpersonalleaveistaken,anyadditionaltimeoffwillbeunpaid.

d. Sickleavecanbeusedtotakecareofsickimmediatefamilymembers(parents,spouse,children)orforemployeeorimmediatefamilymember’sdoctor’sappointments.

4. Full-timeemployeesaregranted16hoursperyearofpersonalleave(2daysequivalent).ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Personalleavedoesnotaccumulate.PersonalleavemaynotbetakenonRaceDay,Grandparent’sDay,oraroundamajorholiday(Thanksgiving,Christmas,orEaster).

5. Full-timeemployeesaregrantedpaidsummerleaveasoutlinedineachindividual’scontract.ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Summerleavedoesnotaccumulateandmustbetakenduringthesummermonths.

a. Summerleaveisoutlinedasthenumberofweeks.Thisisdefinedascalendarweeks,notdaysofworktime.b. Ifsummerleavetakenexceedssummerleavegranted,personaldayswillbeusedfirst,thentheremainderwill

beunpaidleave.6. Full-timeemployeesaregranted16hoursperyearofbereavementleave(2daysequivalent).Thisleavecanonlybe

takenforimmediatefamilymembers(parents,spouse,children)orsiblings.ThistimemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Bereavementtimedoesnotaccumulate.

7. Full-timeemployeesaregranted24hoursperyearofprofessionaldevelopmentleave(3daysequivalent).ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Professionaldevelopmentleavedoesnotaccumulate.

8. Full-timeemployeesaregrantedannualdisabilityleaveequivalenttothenumberofhoursworkedperweekplus8hours(6daysequivalent).ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationandcanbeusedonceperyearforunavoidablelong-termabsences.Disabilityleavedoesnotaccumulate.

a. Allremainingsickandpersonalleavemustbetakenfirst,thendisabilityleave,thenunpaidleaveforupto12weeksoftotalleave.After12weeks,theemployeemustreturntoworkorresigntheirposition.

b. Ifonunpaidstatusforanyreason,employeeswillbeinvoicedforanypaycheckdeductions(includingmedicalordentalpremiums,403bparticipation,tuition,musiclessons,donations,etc.)

c. Disabilityleavecanbetakenformaternity,convalescence,surgery,orothermedically-prescribedleaveunderadoctor’scarefortheemployeeoremployee’simmediatefamily(parents,spouse,children).Again,thisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.

9. Tuitionabatementisofferedtofull-timeemployeesat50%.a. Full-timeemployeescannotapplyforfinancialaidorEITC.

10. Everythreeyears,upto$1,000.00willbeavailabletoreimburseafull-timeemployeeforcontinuingeducationcoursework.CourseworkandreimbursementmustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.

a. Employeesmusthaveatleastonefullyearofsenioritybeforeapplyingforreimbursement.b. GradesmustbefurnishedtotheExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationwithin1monthofclasscompletion.A

classgradeof“B,”equivalentorhigherisrequiredfor100%reimbursement.Aclassgradeof“C”orequivalentwillresultina50%reimbursement.Anyclassinwhichthegradereceivedislowerthan“C”willnotbereimbursed.

c. IftheemployeeterminatesemploymentatBethanywithinoneyearofreimbursement,theywillberequiredtopayback50%ofthereimbursement.Thiswillbegarnishedfromtheirfinalpaycheck.

11. Full-timeemployeesqualifyforfreeaftercareonthedaystheyareregularlyscheduledtowork.

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12. Re-registrationfeesarewaivedforemployeesifre-registeringwithintheyearofemploymentduringtheearlyregistrationperiod.

13. Employeespresentonphotodaywillreceiveonefreebasicphotopackageperyearandemployees’childrenwillreceive50%offphotopackageorders.

14. Employeesreceive50%offhotlunch.Thisdiscountcannotbetransferredtochildren.15. BethanyChristianSchoolisanon-profitorganizationanddoesnotpayintounemploymentcompensation.

BenefitsPackage—FullTimeFaculty(IncludesFull-timePreschoolTeachers,andElementary/MiddleFaculty)1. Full-timeemployeesaredefinedasworking30ormorehoursperweek.

a. Theregulardutydayis8:00amuntil3:30pmMondaythroughFriday.b. Full-timefacultywillreportonregularin-servicedaysandattendallstaffmeetings.c. Dutyhourswillendat1:00pmonscheduledhalf-days.d. Full-timeemployeesareeligibleformedicalanddentalbenefits.ContacttheExecutiveDirectorof

Administrationforcurrentplanandcost-sharingdetails.e. Full-timeemployeesareeligibletoparticipateinthe403bandAFLAC.

2. Full-timeemployeesmustparticipateinthepensionplanmanagedbyChristianSchoolsInternational.3. Full-timeemployeesaregrantedannualsickleaveequivalenttothenumberofhoursworkedperweek,plus7.5hours

(6daysequivalent).Atthebeginningoftheschoolyear,sickleavenotusedfromlastyearcanaccumulate,nottoexceedtheequivalentofoneyear’sallowance.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

a. Forexample,iftheemployeeworks37.5hoursperweek(5fulldays),he/sheisentitledto45hoursofsicktimeineachschoolyear(6daysequivalent).

b. Forexample,iftheemployeeworks37.5hoursperweekanddidnotuseanysicktimelastyear,theemployeecanstartthenextyearwith90hoursofsicktime(12daysequivalent).



4. Full-timeemployeesaregranted15hoursperyearofpersonalleave(2daysequivalent).ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Personalleavedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

5. Full-timeemployeesaregranted15hoursperyearofbereavementleave(2daysequivalent).Thisleavecanonlybetakenforimmediatefamilymembers(parents,spouse,children)orsiblings.ThistimemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Bereavementtimedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

6. Full-timeemployeesaregranted22.5hoursperyearofprofessionaldevelopmentleave(3daysequivalent).ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Professionaldevelopmentleavedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

7. Full-timeemployeesaregrantedannualdisabilityleaveequivalenttothenumberofhoursworkedperweekplus7.5hours(6daysequivalent).ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationandcanbeusedonceperyearforunavoidablelong-termabsences.Disabilityleavedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.


b. Disabilityleavecanbetakenformaternity,convalescence,surgery,orothermedically-prescribedleaveunderadoctor’scarefortheemployeeoremployee’simmediatefamily(parents,spouse,children).Again,thisleavemustbeapprovedbytheHeadofSchool.

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c. Ifonunpaidstatusforanyreason,employeeswillbeinvoicedforanypaycheckdeductions(includingmedicalordentalpremiums,403bparticipation,tuition,musiclessons,donations,etc.)

8. Tuitionabatementisofferedtofull-timeemployeesat50%.

a. Full-timeemployeescannotapplyforfinancialaidorEITC.9. Everythreeyears,upto$1,000.00willbeavailabletoreimburseafull-timeemployeeforcontinuingeducation

coursework.CourseworkandreimbursementmustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.a. Employeesmusthaveatleastonefullyearofsenioritybeforeapplyingforreimbursement.b. GradesmustbefurnishedtotheExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationwithin1monthofclasscompletion.

Aclassgradeof“B”equivalentorhigherisrequiredfor100%reimbursement.Aclassgradeof“C”orequivalentwillresultina50%reimbursement.Anyclassinwhichthegradereceivedislowerthan“C”willnotbereimbursed.

c. IftheemployeeterminatesemploymentatBethanywithinoneyearofreimbursement,theywillberequiredtopayback50%ofthereimbursement.Thiswillbegarnishedfromtheirfinalpaycheck.

10. Full-timeemployeesqualifyforfreeaftercareonthedaystheyareregularlyscheduledtowork.11. Re-registrationfeesarewaivedforemployeesifre-registeringwithintheyearofemploymentduringtheearly

registrationperiod.12. Employeespresentonphotodaywillreceiveonefreebasicphotopackageperyearandemployees’childrenwill

receive50%offphotopackageorders.13. Employeesreceive50%offhotlunch.Thisdiscountcannotbetransferredtochildren.14. BethanyChristianSchoolisanon-profitorganizationanddoesnotpayintounemploymentcompensation.

BenefitsPackage—PartTimeFacultyandPartTimeAdministration(SalaryorHourly)(IncludesPart-timePreschoolTeachers,Part-timeElementary/MiddleSchoolFaculty,andPart-timeAdministrativeStaff)1. Part-timeemployeesaredefinedasworkinglessthan30hoursperweek.Tobeeligibleforanybenefits,employees

mustworkaminimumof15hoursperweek.a. Theregulardutydaywillbeoutlinedineachindividual’scontract.b. Scheduledin-servicedayswillbedutydays.c. Attendanceisrequestedatallstaffmeetings.d. Part-timeemployeesarenoteligibleformedicalordentalbenefits.e. Part-timeemployeesarenoteligibleforpensionparticipationunlesstheywerefull-timeatonetimeand

grandfatheredintotheplan(seeFull-TimeBenefitsformoreinformation).2. Part-timefacultyandadministrationaregrantedannualsicktimeequivalenttothenumberofhoursworkedperweek,

plusthehoursequivalenttoonedayofwork.Atthebeginningoftheschoolyear,sicktimenotusedfromlastyearcanaccumulate,nottoexceedtheequivalentofoneyear’sallowance.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

a. Forexample,iftheemployeeworks12hoursperweek(3halfdays),he/sheisentitledto16hoursofsicktimeineachschoolyear.

b. Forexample,iftheemployeeworks12hoursperweekanddidn’tuseanysicktimelastyear,theemployeecanstartthenextyearwith32hoursofsicktime(16hoursfromlastyearplus16hoursforthisyear).



3. Part-timefacultyandadministrationaregrantedthenumberofhoursworkedperdayperyearofpersonaltime(1dayequivalent).ThistimemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Personaltimedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

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4. Part-timefacultyandadministrationaregrantedthenumberofhoursworkedperdayperyearofbereavementtime(1dayequivalent).Thisleavecanonlybetakenforimmediatefamilymembers(parents,spouse,children)orsiblings.ThistimemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Bereavementtimedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

5. Part-timefacultyandadministrationaregrantedthenumberofhoursworkedperdayperyearofprofessionaldevelopmenttime(1dayequivalent)toattendprofessionalconferences,seminars,classes,orworkshops.ThistimemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.Professionaldevelopmenttimedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.

6. Part-timefacultyandadministrationaregrantedannualdisabilityleaveequivalenttothenumbersofhoursworkedperweek,plusthehoursequivalenttoonedayofwork.ThisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministrationandcanbeusedonceperyearforunavoidablelong-termabsences.Disabilityleavedoesnotaccumulate.Thisleaveonlyappliesduringtheschoolyearwhenschoolisinsession.


b. Disabilityleavecanbetakenformaternity,convalescence,surgery,orothermedically-prescribedleaveunderadoctor’scarefortheemployeeoremployee’simmediatefamily(parents,spouse,children).Again,thisleavemustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.

c. Ifonunpaidstatusforanyreason,employeeswillbeinvoicedforanypaycheckdeductions(includingmedicalordentalpremiums,403bparticipation,tuition,musiclessons,donations,etc.).

7. Tuitionabatementisofferedtopart-timefacultyandadministration.a. Calculatethehoursworkedperweekdividedby37.5(afull-timeworkweek)andapplyingthispercentage

tothefull-timeabatementpercentage(50%).b. Ifemployeeworks3daysperweekor22.5hours,thisisequivalenttoa60%workweek,entitlingthe

employeeto30%tuitionabatement(60%of50%).c. Employeesareinvitedtoapplyforfinancialaid,butthetotaltuitionabatement(employeediscountplus

financialaid)cannotexceed40%oftuition.8. Part-timefacultyandadministrationqualifyforfreeaftercareonthedaystheyareregularlyscheduledtowork.9. Re-registrationfeesarewaivedforemployeesifre-registeringwithintheyearofemploymentduringtheearly



BenefitsPackage—PartTimeHourly1. Part-timeemployeesaredefinedasworkinglessthan30hoursperweek.Tobeeligibleforanybenefits,employees

mustworkaminimumof5hoursperweek.a. Dutyhoursareoutlinedineachindividual’scontract.b. Part-timeemployeesarenoteligibleformedicalordentalbenefits.c. Aidesarehiredforthedaysschoolisinsessionandwillnotworkorbepaidforplannedorunplanned

schoolclosures.ExceptionisAllStaffIn-serviceandNewStudentOrientationinAugustpriortoschoolstarting.

2. Sicktimeforpart-timehourlyemployeesisunpaidtimeoff.3. AllpersonaltimeisconsideredunpaidandmustbeapprovedbytheExecutiveDirectorofAdministration.4. Tuitionabatementisofferedtopart-timehourlyemployeesatthefollowingrates:

a. 5%forthosewhoarescheduledtoworkbetween5and10hoursperweeki. 2-dayor3-dayperweekaftercareaides

b. 15%forthosewhoarescheduledtoworkbetween10and15hoursperweek

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i. 3-dayperweekelementaryaides,morning-onlypreschoolaides,4or5-dayperweekaftercareaides

c. 25%forthosewhoarescheduledtoworkmorethan15butlessthan30hoursperweeki. 5-dayperweekelementaryaides,5-dayfull-daypreschoolaides

d. Employeesareinvitedtoapplyforfinancialaid,butthetotaltuitionabatement(employeediscountplusfinancialaid)cannotexceed30%oftuition.

5. Re-registrationfeesarewaivedforemployeesifre-registeringwithintheyearofemploymentduringtheearly



MEDIATIONANDBINDINGARBITRATIONLanguageinemploymentcontracts:I agree to attempt to resolve differences or conflicts by following the Matthew 18 principle, the biblical pattern ofaddressing the conflict in private withmy employer,my administrator, or a coworker, consistent withMatthew 18:15.Should the issue remain unresolved with my employer, I agree to be bound by the following mediation and bindingarbitrationagreementinanattempttoresolvetheseissuesandbringreconciliation.MediationandBindingArbitrationAgreementThepartiestothisagreementareChristians,andtheybelievethattheBiblecommandsthemtomakeeveryefforttoliveatpeaceandtoresolvedisputeswitheachotherinprivateorwithintheChristiancommunityinconformitywiththebiblicalinjunctionsof1Corinthians6:1–8,Matthew5:23–24,andMatthew18:15–20.Therefore,thepartiesagreethatanyclaimordisputearisingoutof,orrelatedto,thisagreementortoanyaspectoftheemploymentrelationship,includingclaimsunderfederal,state,andlocalstatutoryorcommonlaw,thelawofcontract,andthelawoftort,shallbesettledbybiblicallybasedmediation.Ifresolutionofthedisputeandreconciliationdonotresultfrommediation,themattershallthenbesubmittedtoanindependentandobjectivearbitratorforbindingarbitration.Thepartiesagreeforthearbitrationprocesstobeconductedinaccordancewith“RulesofProcedureforChristianConciliation”(“Rules”)containedinthePeacemakerMinistriesbookletGuidelinesforChristianConciliation.Consistentwiththese“Rules,”eachpartytotheagreementshallagreetotheselectionofthearbitrator.Thepartiesagreethatifthereisanimpasseintheselectionofthearbitrator,theInstituteforChristianConciliation(hereafterICC),adivisionofPeacemakerMinistriesofBillings,Montana(406-256-1583),shallbeaskedtoprovidethenameofaqualifiedpersonwhowillserveinthatcapacity.Consistentwiththe“Rules,”thearbitratorshallissueawrittenopinionwithinareasonabletime.Thepartiesacknowledgethattheresolvingofconflictsrequirestimeandfinancialresources.Inanefforttofullyencourageand implementabiblically faithfulprocess,BethanyChristianSchool agrees topayall feesandexpenses,whichmayberequiredbythemediator,caseadministrator,and/orarbitrator,relatedtosuchproceeding.Theissueoffinalresponsibilityforsuchcostswillbeanagreedissueforconsiderationordeterminationinthemediationorarbitration.Thepartiesagreethat they will endeavor to exchange information with each other and present the same at any mediation, or, if toarbitrationpursuanttothe ICCRulesofProcedure,withthe intent tominimizecostsanddelaystotheparties.Theywillseektocooperatewitheachotherandmayrequestthemediator,caseadministrator,and/orarbitratortodirectandguidethepreparationprocesssoastoreasonablylimittheamountoffact-finding,investigation,anddiscoverybythepartiestothatwhich is reasonably necessary for the parties to understand each other’s issues and positions, and to prepare thematterforsubmissiontothemediatorand/orarbitratortoinformthemediatorand/orarbitrator.Inaddition,thepartiesagreethat intheeventofarbitration,theywilluseasinglearbitratorwhoisexperiencedintherelevantareaof lawandfamiliarwithbiblicalprinciplesofresolvingconflict.Thepartiestothiscontractagreethatthesemethodsshallbethesoleremedyforanycontroversyorclaimarisingoutoftheemploymentrelationshiporthisagreementandexpresslywaivetheirrighttofilea lawsuitagainsteachother inanycivilcourtforsuchdisputes,includinganyclassactionproceeding,excepttoenforcealegallybindingarbitrationdecision.Thepartiesacknowledgethatbywaivingtheirlegalrightstofilealawsuittoresolveanydisputebetweenthem,theyarenotwaivingtheirrighttoemploylegalcounselattheirownexpensetoassisttheminanyphaseoftheprocess.

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Employee Handbook 2017-18 - Bethany Christian