HAILI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF  

Board of Directors

Melvin Yamamoto, President

Marion Makaimoku, Vice President

Robert Meek, Secretary

Joyce Ahn

Jean Chang

Renee VonElsner

Alicia Hui

Pastor 

Rev. Brian Welsh 

Administrator 

Kim McCarty

Administration Office Hours:  7am – 5pm.

Phone:  808-961-5026

Fax:  808-933-1981  

Letter From the Administrator

  “Let no one look down on you because of your youth,

but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct,

in love, in spirit, in faith, and in your pure life.”

 – I Timothy 4:12 

 June 2008

Dear Students and Family Members:

 It is a joy for me to welcome you to Haili Christian School!  I am very confident that your experience at Haili will be a fulfilling one.  

My enthusiasm for Haili is genuine.  My love for God began at home and grew under the discipleship of many at Haili Congregational Church.  An employee of Haili Christian School for years and now Administrator, I have a deep and abiding affection for this school.  Haili is special!  

You have chosen well a School at which to begin and further your child’s education.  Not only am I convinced that you will profit from the rich resources of the School, but also that Haili will be an even better place because of your presence on our campus.  Each student brings unique gifts which enrich the lives of the entire campus community.

  Haili’s mission is to provide an outstanding education and to do so in the context of a Christian view of God and the world.  Haili seeks to educate its students on four broad dimensions: intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical.  Present here are the human, physical, and financial resources to deliver such an education with recognized excellence.   

As you are well aware, not all of a student’s time on campus is spent in the classroom setting.  There are numerous opportunities for physical and social development through co-curricular activities.  Community athletics, music, art, mission outreach, intramurals, are a few examples.  We have a dedicated staff to coordinate these activities in meaningful ways.  

Our greatest resource at Haili is people.  I believe you will find a competent and caring faculty and staff ready and able to assist your child in becoming all that God intends for him to be.  In addition they will build meaningful relationships with their peers in a variety of situations.

May our Lord fill your heart with joy and great expectation as we look forward to a new year in Christ Jesus.  See you in August!

Blessings to you,

Mrs. Kim McCarty

Administrator 

2008-2009 Celebrating 30 years of God’s faithfulness

  Haili Christian School's Mission Statement  

 Haili Christian School is a diverse community of learners with a rich tradition of excellence. We exist to ensure that each student reaches academic success, spiritual (Christian) growth and social responsibility by providing a sound Christian learning environment customized to each student's needs and aspirations.  

 We welcome your child to the Haili Christian Preschool family. 

We look forward with great anticipation to being involved with you in giving your child:

A knowledge and awareness of our loving Heavenly Father and Jesus, His Son, which will benefit now and on through eternity.

A solid foundation academically, the use of hands-on activities and learning centers which give teachers the opportunity to observe and interact with the children individually.

An opportunity to increase the skills of problem solving, thinking, reasoning, and creating—not just the skill of memorizing.  Opportunities for growth and stimulation in all areas of development: physical, language, social, emotional and mental.

An atmosphere of love, encouragement and acceptance that will provide an emotional security that builds self-esteem.

Experiences that allow for interaction and cooperation with their peers.

By providing for each child's needs in these early years, your child is off on the right step toward further success---in school and in life.  Thank you for the privilege of allowing us to have a part in your child's early years.

 Statement on the Handbook    

This Handbook provides parents and students with information regarding Haili’s policies and services.  This Handbook supersedes any prior handbooks.  The statements and policies in this Handbook do not represent any kind of contract between parents and Haili, nor do they create or confer any legal rights.  Haili Christian School needs to be flexible in order to keep pace with changing laws and requirements affecting and applicable to the goals and operations of Haili.  Because of that, this Handbook may be modified, suspended or revoked at any time without notice and without taking into consideration custom or prior practices.  Parents are encouraged to consult with the school’s administration if they have any questions about this Handbook, need an update, or need further information about a specific policy or rule discussed in this Handbook.  Parents are expected to be familiar with all information contained in the Handbook.  

 Our Founder

The Reverend David Awai Kauka Ka’apu        1923-1979

Haili Christian School opened its doors in September of 1978 to 2 teachers and 13 students.  Inspired to reach children and families in our community with the joy and saving grace found in a relationship with Jesus, the Reverend David Ka'apu put together a team of educators and supporters to carry out the mission of Haili Christian School.  Today we celebrate God's faithfulness through the years and rejoice in the growth He continues to provide. 

Through education and personal relationships our students will discover how great our God is and how vast His love for them.  It was the prayer of our founder that God would enable the leadership and staff of Haili Christian School to live lives “worthy of the gospel of Jesus”, in the witness of His love, and in humility be examples for children to follow. 

Relying completely on God’s strength, we offer an excellent education and the saving knowledge of the Word of God; our aim is to teach young people to live as they learn. 

THE PARENT – SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP 

A parent-school partnership develops when both parent and school commit to working together.  As between a husband and wife in a healthy marriage, cooperation and communication between the parent and the school are vital.  The school is committed to communicate regularly to the parent about the student's progress.  Parents are also encouraged to initiate contact with the teachers.  Haili cannot accomplish its purpose without the cooperation of the home in regard to the guidelines established for our students. 

God has given parents the responsibility for the discipline and instruction of their children.  They are to train each one diligently in God's truth.  (Ephesians 6:4: Deuteronomy 11:18-21) 

Parents who select Haili Christian School give our faculty and staff authority to teach and train their children.  The school assists parents in teaching truth to their children and in training them according to biblical standards.  (Psalms 34:11: Luke 6:40) 

All instruction at Haili is related to the Word of God.  We intend to teach every subject from a Biblical perspective to provide the viewpoint, general background truth, and principles for interpreting the facts encountered in the study of any subject. 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 

The Haili Christian School Preschool program includes a plan of activities that address children's needs and promotes their independence. The plan contains activities and exercises that help children to develop social, motor, language, and thinking skills. Haili Christian School diligently works beyond a “custodial care” classroom environment.  Our program also provides a variety of experiences designed to encourage exploration and problem-solving, and an awareness of how diverse and wonderful God’s world is beyond the home.

 SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

v     Wonder and appreciation of God's creation.

v     An awareness of God, His love, His goodness.

v     Recognition of prayer as a two-way conversation between God and the child.

v     Personal relationship with Jesus who lives and loves each one of us.

v     Discovery of the Bible as the "special book, which tells us of God and Jesus.

v     Habits of Christian living:  awareness of right and wrong, appreciation and respect of others and desire to help.

 MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

v     Increase attention span and memory.

v     Increase vocabulary and reading skills.

v     Learn to follow directions and to do tasks.

v     Enhance creativity and imagination.

v     Exposure to questioning and problem solving.

v     Knowledge of calendar, seasons, holidays.

v     Clearly state name, phone number, and address.

v     Arouse curiosity leading to a desire to learn.

v     Ability to express own ideas through art, speech, drama, and encouraged creativity.

v     Familiarity with such things as books, records, musical instruments.

 EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

v     Growth in trust and security as shown by willingness to let Mother and Father go, trusting parent's promise and routine return.

v     Increased self-confidence as shown by ability to meet new situations.

v     Develop self-control.

v     Develop positive self-concept.

v     Understanding and acceptance of self and others. 

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

v     Development of large and small muscles leading to coordination.

v     Awareness of physical growth.

v     Awareness of safety and health habits. 

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

v     Learning to communicate with others.

v     Express consideration and appreciation through the use of good manners.

v     Learn to share.

v     Learn to listen and listen to learn.

v     Respect of authority. 

MEET OUR STAFF

Our teachers all have at least an early Childhood Education Certification or a Bachelor's Degree.  Our teachers and aides have all had special training or experience with young children.  These all have a genuine love and understanding for children and are committed to the growth and development of your child.

Activities chosen for school excursions are suitable for ages, levels of maturity, experience, capabilities, and natural propensities for mischief.  Careful supervision during out-of-school activities is paramount, as such excursion activities often involve unusual risk.  Qualifications of all teachers (first aid/ special activities) involved with the excursion are current.

 Statement of Understanding for Parents

Enrollment at Haili does not automatically ensure success for your child.  The child must accept the major responsibility for wanting to learn and working hard.  The role of the school is to assist students to achieve their highest potential.  This is accomplished by providing the setting for formal learning: classrooms, staff, materials, equipment, facilities and other students.

Your partnership is very important.  Your love, encouragement, and belief in your child’s ability to learn can make the critical difference.  The Board of Directors and Administration ask you to meet the following expectations: 

·         Attendance – Make sure your child is in school on time every school day unless an illness or emergency prevents this.  Please call the office before 8:15am on the day of absence to inform the school of an illness or emergency that prevents school attendance.  Therefore, requests for other types of absences are strongly discouraged.  Parents should plan family vacation during regular school vacation times. 

·         Interest in Work – Know what your son or daughter is studying and talk with your child about what he or she is doing in school.  Provide quiet study time and place for regular completion of homework assignments.

·         Support for Involvement in School Activities – Show an interest in and support the involvement of your child in co-curricular, athletic and extracurricular activities in which he or she may participate.  This may take the form of actively participating in parent booster groups or volunteering to assist the school activities.

·         Communication with the School – Contact your child’s teacher and the Administrator when problems begin to arise (early warning).  Parent’s calls and/or visits are always welcome.

·         Keeping Informed – Attend meetings, read handbooks, letters and other correspondence from the School.

·         Reviewing Student Progress – Study informal notes, mid-quarter reports, and report cards.  Discuss them with your child.  If you have questions, contact your child’s teacher.  Also, parent conferences are held twice a year and your attendance is expected.

·         Enforcing School Regulations – Take responsibility for helping your child understand and follow school rules.  Reading and discussing the Student/Parent Handbook with your child may prevent many problems and misunderstandings.

·         Enforcing Dress Code – Enforcement of the dress code begins at home.  Please be sure that your child leaves home properly attired.

Parental Authority Policy 

It is the policy of Haili Christian School to remain a neutral party in parental disputes concerning the care or custody of their child.  To do this, Haili Christian School requires legal documentation to determine who has parental authority to make decisions regarding the education, health, safety and welfare of a child.  Such documentation will be held in the student’s record.  The Haili Christian School staff will determine legal parental authority based on the entire legal document.  Any unrelated parental issues will be crossed out.

Child Protection Policy 

Haili Christian School complies with the Child Abuse Law, the Child Protective Act and Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.  To the extent permitted by these laws, Haili Christian School strives to balance the rights of students with the rights of parents, family members and legal guardians.

In compliance with the Child Abuse Law, the Administration, faculty and staff are required to report any suspected child abuse or neglect they believe has occurred or is at substantial risk of occurring to the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the police.  Staff are required to treat all matters with confidentiality, only revealing information to those who have a genuine need to know about the specific matter.

Under the law, if a child is being investigated for possible abuse or neglect, the DHS or the police can interview the child without the parent’s consent or presence.  Parental consent is not required.  If however, DHS or the police want to interview a child during an investigation concerning another child, parental consent is required before any interview can proceed. 

Haili Christian School staff verifies the identification and the legal documents granting a change in custody for anyone claiming to be a foster or permanent custodian, a Guardian Ad Litem, or a representative of Child Protective Services or similar agency if these people seek information about a student or try to instruct staff in matters which conflict with the rights of the last-known legal guardian. 

It is Haili Christian School’s general policy to inform parents or legal guardians if their child is receiving special awards or recognition for academics, athletics, attendance, citizenship etc.  However, if a child has been placed under foster custody, parents or legal guardians are only informed if such notification is approved by the agency with foster custody.

ADMISSION STANDARDS

Haili Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Age requirement:

a.                   3-year-old Pre-school children who are at least 2.8 years of age by September 1^st.

b.                  4-year-old Kindergarten children who are at least 3.8 years of age by September 1^st.

A birth certificate is necessary for verification of child's birth date. 

The Health Card (Form 14) is required by the first day of school.  All immunizations must be up to date.  The results of a T.B. test given within the year prior to the date of entrance must be recorded on health card

The child should be enrolled for the entire school year

Completion of all school forms and tuition contract.  (All parents are asked to sign the Statement of Faith (Form 2) indicating that you are aware of what we as a school believe and are willing to have your child taught the same)

A registration fee of $150.00 is required upon enrollment and should accompany the registration forms.   THIS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.  (See Tuition Policy) 

Paid all book fees.  (See Book Fee Policy)

The Pre-school Administrator will interview parents and review the HCS Handbook with them prior to entrance of the child in the school. 

RE-ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

Re-enrollment forms are distributed in January to all students currently attending Haili Christian School.  These forms must be returned promptly within that month along with the registration fee to ensure enrollment the following year.  (See Tuition Policy) 

WITHDRAWAL PRIOR TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Parents should notify the school of withdrawal in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of withdrawal.  The 10^th installment will not be refunded if notice is not given.  Early withdrawal also changes the payment plan from 10 to 9 installments and increases the amount due per installment.  If payments are in arrears, you will be invoiced for the amount owing. 

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL TIMES

Opening Times:            3Pre and 4K    7:00 AM 

Closing Times:              3Pre                 2:15 PM or 5 PM        

                        1:15 PM Wednesday

                                      4K                 2:15 PM everyday except Wednesday

                                                            1:15 PM Wednesday

NOTE:   After school, the teacher will wait with the class for 15 minutes until the ride arrives.  After the 15-minute period is up, all remaining children will be taken to the After School Care Program.

 A late pick-up fee of $10.00 is due at the time of pick-up.

 SIGN IN:

You are required to sign your child in each morning.

3Pre and 4K    In classroom starting from 7:00 AM. 

SIGN OUT:

Children will be released only to those listed on Form 6 "Authorization for After School Pick-up".  Arrangements for someone other than those listed must be made in person ahead of time, except for emergency situations.

ABSENCES

In the event of an absence, parents are asked to call the school office by 8:10 AM. giving notification of the student's absence and reason for the absence.  If the absence if foreseeable, a note should be sent in advance.  The parent is responsible to see that the school is notified.  Excessive student absences will have an impact on the student’s overall performance and program achievement. 

TARDY POLICY 

Tardiness is the absence of a student in the classroom at the time the regularly scheduled session begins (8:00am).  The preschool day begins at 8:00 am preschool students are considered tardy at 8:06 am.  It is a reasonable expectation that in order for a learning activity to exist, each student must arrive to class on time (punctually).  A student who is tardy to class, not only places his own learning in jeopardy, but also interrupts the learning of other students.  

Students arriving after 8:05 are to report to the HCS office with parent for a Student Tardy Slip.  It is the parent’s responsibility to explain in writing any tardiness to school.  The slip will be given to the teacher upon entering the classroom or scheduled area of activity.  Failure to provide a written explanation will automatically be considered unexcused tardiness. 

Excused tardiness include:  a) student illness; b) medical appointment (doctor’s note is required for proof);  c) death in the family; d) previously approved school-sponsored event;  e) other individual student tardiness beyond the control of the parent or student as determined and approved by the administrator. 

Unexcused tardiness includes any tardiness that does not fall into one of the previous excused tardiness categories.

Although excused tardiness may not impact a student’s academic progress, unexcused tardiness in any academic quarter will follow these steps:

·         1^st tardy     Warning Issued

·         2^nd tardy    Warning Issued

·         3^rd tardy    Teacher will contact parent

·         4^th tardy    Letter will be sent to the parent;  Students with perfect attendance and more than three tardies will not qualify to receive the Perfect Attendance Award at the end of the quarter. 

·         5^th & 6^th tardy       Parent is required to attend a mandatory conference with the administrator or designee.  The conference is designed so that the school staff and parents can look at helping the student arrive at school on time.

 The tardy count begins anew with each academic quarter.

FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Registration Fee:           $150.00 (new student)

Re-enrollment Fee:       $ 100.00 (paid before January 31)

                                    $150.00 (paid after January 31)

Registration and Re-enrollment Fees are non-refundable.

Your Tuition Payment Agreement is your contract with Haili Christian School. 

The maximum number of tuition installments is ten. (10). 

(July—April of the following calendar year)

Tuition for families with two or more children is as follows: 

v     1^st child            full tuition

v     2^nd child            10% discount

v     3^rd child            20% discount

v     4^th child            20% discount

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

  v     Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments

v     The first installment is due by July 2008

v     The remaining 9 installments are due on your selected due date of each month thereafter beginning August 2008 and ending April 2009

v     Payment is considered overdue if not received by the 10^th day following due date at which time a 5% late fee will be added to the total due

v     Tuition discounts are applied with some restrictions

v     When tuition is delinquent beyond two months, a conference with the Administrator is required or student will be suspended until tuition is current

 Tuition is not refundable for the following: 

v     Absence due to illness

v     Vacation

v     Failure to notify school in writing 30 days in advance of withdrawal 

Tuition is refundable in the following situation: 

v     The school reserves the right to disenroll any child when it is deemed that to do so will be in the best interest of the school and the child.  When such action has been taken, tuition will be refunded as follows:

ü      50% in the first week of the month

ü      25% in the second week 

ü      No refund in the third and fourth weeks 

DISCIPLINE

We believe that discipline is essential for the development of the student as well as for the maintenance of an effective learning environment in the class.  Each teacher is responsible to provide the love, understanding, firmness, and discipline required. 

When a child's behavior is not proper, he / she is to be talked with individually, with the purpose of teaching self-discipline.  The goal is to redirect the behavior.  A time-out is given only when needed.  Parents will be contacted if problems are persistent. 

Should behavioral concerns persist, a teacher may recommend that parents authorize the Department of Health to conduct a behavioral screening.  The routine screening provides both parent and school (with parental consent) with helpful information about the student in determining how best to meet individual needs and provides suggestions of what the next step might be.  By itself, this screening does not identify problems in a child but rather; notes a child’s response and reaction to various stimuli and learning environments.  

In order to maintain an effective learning environment in the classroom, students must adhere to corrective discipline.  Persistent disciplinary concerns may result in the release of student. 

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS / DRESS CODE

The purpose of the uniform dress standards at Haili Christian School includes the following:

v     To promote neatness and modesty

v     To develop a concern for personal appearance

v     To provide an environment which is conducive to learning

v     To enhance safety during work and play

Dress Code Violations:

The Administration reserves the right to make the final decision concerning any questionable student dress or appearance.  A parent or other designee will be contacted should a student be in violation of the dress code.   The parent will be notified and asked to bring a change of clothes to the office.  A lack of effort by the parent to adhere to the policy may result in the release of the student.   

Label Clothing

Label all clothing with student’s name to prevent loss of clothing items. 

Students - Preschool

·         Must wear loose fitting uniform t-shirts and polos provided by Haili Christian School only.  Rolling or tying of uniform shirts are in violation of uniform policy.  Special needs and any alterations must be addressed to the Administration for authorization.  Length and fit of uniform must be in accordance with HCS dress code standards

• Must wear shorts; skorts; or pants; in accordance with HCS Dress Code standards and permissible styles and lengths. 
• Permissible colors of shorts, skorts, and pants are solid navy blue or solid khaki (beige) only.
• Required to have at least one t-shirt of the following designated color: 

(3Pre Students)  Royal blue   

(4K Students)     Red t-shirt

• Only on designated “Free Dress Days” will students be permitted to wear non-uniform attire that is in accordance with dress code standards.

• Blue jeans, faded (distorts color requirement) are prohibited.

Jackets / Sweatshirts/ Hats

·         Hats, skull caps, bandanas are prohibited during any school event or session without prior authorization.

·         Zippered jackets may be worn as permissible attire as weather conditions dictate.  However, jackets must be in accordance with HCS Dress Code standards and cannot replace uniform shirt.

·         Non-HCS sweatshirts are prohibited attire.

Jewelry/ Tattoos/ Hair

·         Minimal jewelry is allowed.

Single earrings only.  Hoop earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are prohibited.

·         Inappropriate jewelry include:  Inappropriate symbols, dog-like and tribal collars, visible body piercing (other than ears), gangster chains.  Haili Christian School will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged jewelry.

·         Tattoos (temporary or permanent) are prohibited  (This is an ongoing effort to limit classroom distractions)

·         Hair should be clean and neatly groomed.  Long hair should be secured so not to hang in front of student’s face. 

 Note:  Haili Christian School will not be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged jewelry.

HCS DRESS CODE:  “Free Dress” Days:

Clothes (including hats), which advertise liquors, cigarettes or having suggestive, negative, or sacrilegious comments, will not be allowed.  Hats, ski caps, bandanas, wrestling t-shirts and oversized “grunge” wear or clothing that expose under-garments will not be allowed. 

Girls may not wear shirts that leave the midriff bare or partially so.  When a girl lifts her hands and arms above her head as far as she can reach, no skin must show around the waist.  In keeping with our policy of modest dress, girls may not wear spaghetti straps, halter or tank tops with straps less than two inches wide, and see-through or mesh shirts

Shorts may be worn by boys and girls.  Shorts, skorts and dress lengths are to be just above the knees (below fingertips with arms at their sides).  

Preschool Footwear

Slippers may be worn.  Precautionary measures suggest footwear must not exceed 1 inch in height. As a precautionary measure, please send an extra set of permissible clothing with your child's name plainly marked on each item.

Extra Change of Clothing

Please have an extra change of clothing available for classroom use.

Please label each article and enclose it in a Ziploc bag with your child's name.

PROGRESS / EVALUATION

Progress reports are made at the end of each semester. 

Parent / Teacher conferences will be held in during the first two days of school and between the 1^st and 2^nd quarter.  Any other conference times are to be made through the school office.

BALANCED PROGRAMS

Young children need programs that are balanced in many ways:

1.                   Exploration and discovery balanced by teacher directed activities.

2.                   Individual activities balanced by group activities.

3.                   Creative arts balanced by the content fields.

4.                   Listening balanced by being listened to.

5.                   Vigorous play balanced by less active play.

6.                   Large muscle activities balanced by small muscle experiences.

7.                   Firsthand experiences balanced by vicarious experiences.

8.                   Outdoors activities balanced by indoors activities.

9.                   A balance between the four phases of development, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual.

10.               A balance of proper nutrition.

                                         Early Childhood in Illinois:  Focus on Kindergarten. Ill USA

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            CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

       If a child lives with criticism

He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,

He learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule,

He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame,

He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with encouragement,

He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,

He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness,

He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,

He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval,

He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,

He learns to find love in the world.

Dorothy Law Holte

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

ADDRESS CHANGE

Please notify the school whenever there is a change of address or telephone number.  This includes a change both at home, cell, and / or place of employment. 

AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

You may register your child in the ASC program on:

1. A regular basis.  Your child will go directly to the ASC program each day and may remain there up until 5:00 PM.  The program provides time for homework, play, snack and crafts.  The cost for regular ASC is $100.00 per month paid by the 1^st of each month.

2.      An occasional basis.  Your child will go to the ASC program only on the days when you call and leave word with the office that you child should stay.  The cost for occasional ASC is $10.00 per day and is to be paid on the day of service. 

Forms for the above programs are available in the school office. 

ALLERGIES

Any child with allergies must have a written explanation of the type of allergy and what is to be done in the event that the child has a flare-up of this problem.

Peanut butter and peanut related foods are prohibited.

Food allergies, especially peanut allergies are becoming a serious issue for many families.  An accidental casual contact with peanuts or even inhaling small amounts of peanut particles can cause a severe allergic reaction and even death for those who suffer from this condition.   

ILLNESS

v     Parents are expected to keep a child home from school that show symptoms of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and undiagnosed skin eruptions.  A re-admit slip is required from the doctor after childhood diseases such as chicken pox, etc.

v     Should the child become ill during school hours, he will be cared for in the office.   We will follow instructions as given on Emergency Form 3.

v     If a child contracts a contagious disease or has head lice (ukus) or mites, Haili Christian School must be informed immediately so other parents can be notified.  A label from a lice killing shampoo is required a proof of use in cases of ukus.

MEDICATION

Should your child need prescription medication, follow this procedure:

v     Fill out a school form to authorize administration of prescription medication

v     Send medication in original container with prescription label

v     If pill, send correct amount.  If liquid, send right size spoon or medicine dropper.

Medication must be brought to the office, left there until the time it is to be taken, and administered in the office only.  The school shall not be responsible for any medication taken or administered at the school.  Haili Christian School will not administer non-prescription medications of any kind.  This included Children's Tylenol and the like.  To avoid the possibility of choking, cough drops cannot be taken by students during school hours.

INJURIES

In case of accidental injury, your instructions on Emergency Form 3 will be our guide in such a situation.

CHAPEL

Chapels are generally held once a week.  Faculty and guest speakers lead them.  Students are challenged to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and to develop an intimate relationship with Him.  Parents are welcome to attend. 

DISENROLLMENT

The school shall disenroll any child who, after a reasonable trial, as determined by the teacher and administrator, demonstrates inability to participate in or benefit from the planned activities of the school or whose presence if detrimental to the group.   

EVACUATION

In the event of fire; broken gas main or other such disaster that mandates a campus evacuation, your child will be safely escorted to our evacuation destination at the              St. Joseph Church facility located at 43 Kapiolani Street, Hilo (right above Haili Church on Haili Street and below the Lyman Museum).  

Student medical needs will be adhered to at the evacuation destination site and student families will be contacted according to the Student Emergency Form on file.

FUND RAISING POLICY  

HCS hosts two major fundraisers per year.  Fundraising profits directly support the current budgetary needs including student programming and operational costs.

In case of fundraising campaigns, we will not exploit staff or students.  Any participation in these campaigns will be purely voluntary.  There will be no negative consequences for those who do not participate

INSURANCE

The school provides secondary insurance coverage for our students.  A flyer will be sent home describing this insurance supplement. 

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

Lost and found articles will be kept in a central spot near the school office.   Any article not claimed at the end of the year will be subject to disposal by the school. 

LUNCH

A nutritious lunch must be supplied daily by parents.  Hot lunches may be purchased during the mornings in the gym kitchen. The Hawai'i State Nutritional Requirements include meat (or alternate), vegetable, fruit, bread and milk for lunch.  Lunch should be just the amount your child can eat.  Teachers will encourage students to finish what is sent.  To avoid distracting the class, please send the lunch with your child when he comes to school.   In the event a child is without lunch, the office will contact parents. 

Peanut butter and peanut related foods are prohibited. 

RELEASES

Whenever it becomes necessary for your child to be picked up during school hours, he will be released into the custody of his parents or authorized adults only.  To ensure security and efficiency, please send a note with your child stating the reason for release.  Parents must sign child out of classroom. 

RELEASES OF INFORMATION

Due to confidentiality laws, we will not release any student information to anyone unless we have written authorization from parents. 

REST PERIODS

Rest period for preschool and kindergarten students only are scheduled daily.  Students are required to rest quietly on sleeping mats with only permissible rest period items.     Sleeping mats, blankets, and pillows must be marked with child's name and are sent home each Friday for cleaning and should be returned Monday with your child. 

TYPICAL DAY'S SCHEDULE 

3 Pre & 4K Schedule:

            7:00                 School opens for early arrivals

            8:00                 School day begins

            8:10                 Circle Time (Bible)

                                    Learning activities

            11:15               Lunch

            12:00               Nap

            2:00                 Wake up

            2:15                 Dismissal  (Wed. 1:15)

 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 

Sharing:            On occasion there will be "Sharing Time".  Teachers will notify parents of the time a favorite toy, pet, or friend, etc. may be brought to class.  Toys from home are to be brought ONLY on those occasions.  Toys with sharp points, edges, etc are definitely not permitted in school.  Teachers will take them away until child goes home. 

Field Trips:       Taken periodically through the year.  We encourage parents to join us whenever possible.  There will be a small fee for students to cover the cost of transportation. 

                        To promote safety and heighten the overall learning experience during any designated “off-campus” activity, a parent/guardian or responsible adult designee may be required to accompany a particular student.  It will be the responsibility of the parent/ guardian to adhere to the requirement to allow for student participation.    

SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

THE DAVID A.K. KA'APU MEMORIAL FUND

Partial scholarships are available from the David A.K. Ka'apu Memorial Fund for all students enrolled at Haili Christian School.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need only.  Applications are available during the month of February and are screened by the Scholarship Committee.  

Contributions to the David A.K. Ka'apu Memorial Fund are graciously accepted and welcomed in order to sustain the fund. 

STORM AND DISASTERS

In the event of a major storm or disaster, parents are asked to use good judgment as to their children's welfare.  Also, they should stay turned to local radio news KBIG; KWXX; KPUA; for any announcements regarding closure of school due to storms and other disasters.

SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY LAW IN ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HAWAII SCHOOLS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed or partially enclosed areas open to the public, including both public and private educational facilities. Smoking is also prohibited within a presumptively reasonable minimum distance of 20 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed or partially enclosed area where smoking is prohibited.   HAW. REV. STAT. §§ 328J-1 to 328J-15 (2006).

HCS rules prohibit all tobacco use by any person on the school campus, including non-school events held on campus during non-school hours; at school-sponsored events and activities held off-campus; in transporting HCS students to school functions and events. 

PHONE CALLS

Children will be called to the telephone during school hours only in case of emergency.

Personal messages will not be taken in the school office except in cases of emergency. 

TEXTBOOKS

With a few exceptions, textbooks are purchased from a Christian publisher, the ABEKA Book Corporation in Florida.  Parents then purchase our textbooks.  The administration and board of directors approve all teaching curriculum.  All textbooks are evaluated on it content, presentation and support materials, in addition to its philosophical base. 

TRANSPORTATION

The school does not provide for transportation to and from school, except perhaps for planned excursions.  Parents are expected to obey all parking lot rules and regulations and to drive safely al all times. 

VISITING THE SCHOOL

The school welcomes adult visitors.  For the security of our students, all adults who come on campus must first check in at the school office, except those who regularly help in the classroom.  To minimize disruption in the classroom, younger brothers or sisters may not accompany the adult visitor during the visitation time. 

CONCLUSION

Our school was founded in 1978 under the direction of Rev. David A.K. Ka'apu.  His vision was to provide an affordable Christian education for East Hawai'i children.  Our students have many opportunities not only to learn what the Bible teaches, but also, to know it's Author, Jesus Christ, personally and follow Him as Lord of their lives and Saviour from their sins, as He directs them from His Word. 

Haili Christian School is an exciting place to be!  Our teachers and staff are of high caliber.  They demonstrate a great and genuine love for children.  They have lives that reflect years of good training in teaching and working with children, as well as years of maturing in their personal walk with Jesus Christ.  We have, as a result, a loving, happy, safe, and well-ordered environment where students thrive. 

We are a team here to serve your family.  We want to know how we can serve you better.  Let us know by phone, letter, e-mail, or come in for a friendly chat.  May God bless you as you walk with Him. 

 HUGGING

 Hugging is good medicine.

It transfers energy and gives the person hugged

An emotional lift.

 You need four hugs a day for survival.

Eight for maintenance, and

Twelve for growth. 

Scientists say that hugging is a form of communication

Because it can say things you don't have words for. 

And the nicest thing about a hug

Is that you usually can't give one,

Without getting one!