Haili Christian School

Haili Christian School

Handbook for Students & Parents

Grades Kindergarten – 8th

Haili Christian School

190 Ululani Street

Hilo, Hawaii 96720

2009-2010

"A Heritage of Faith - A Legacy of Love"

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.”

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!

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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.

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.

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.

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. (Psalm 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.

Parents who decide to enroll (or re-enroll) their child in Haili Christian School are providing an education, which is openly committed to a biblical worldview.

We are committed to providing a Christian foundation and a quality education built on God's Word. At Haili Christian School we believe that the only way a student can understand his place in the world is by understanding and acting upon what the Creator says about Himself and His creation.

Ø Man is part of the creation but unique in that he alone is created in God’s image. God allows man to choose whether or not he will have a relationship with Him

Ø Because of sin, man lost his ability to have an abiding relationship with God

Ø God supplied the means for re-establishing that relationship through His Son Jesus Christ

Ø It is impossible to please God unless we have faith in Him. (Hebrews 11:6) Faith is acting on His promises

Ø Regeneration is the spiritual change brought about in man by the Holy Spirit, by which he becomes the possessor of a new life by faith in Jesus Christ. True meanings and values can be ascertained in the light of His person, purpose and work

Ø God has revealed Himself in a general way in His universe and in a specific way in the Bible

We believe that God is sovereign in all the curricular disciplines. Therefore, decisions relating to what is presented in our courses and how it is presented are guided by God’s view of the world as presented in the Bible. For example, the basis of the order of math and our ability to understand math principles is that God created order rather than it's happening by accident. In science, we find evidence of a Creator: in history, we find evidence of His intervention in the affairs of men.

Ø The home, the church and the school should complement each other, promoting the student’s spiritual, academic, social and physical growth

Ø God has given differing abilities to each student. It is the teacher’s responsibility to challenge each child according to his ability and to seek to teach him at his academic level

The student’s home, church and school experience and training should be a preparation for life, a life of fellowship with God and service to man.

Ø To teach that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth to die for our sins

Ø To teach that growth in the Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through reading the Bible, prayer and service

Ø To teach the application of biblical ethics and standards of morality to every part of life

Ø To teach the student to manifest fairness, courtesy, kindness and other graces

Ø To teach the student to get along with non-Christians and with Christians who hold differing views

Ø To teach the student to apply himself to his work to fulfill his various responsibilities

Ø To teach the student to think for himself and to stand up for his personal convictions in the face of pressure

Ø To teach the knowledge and skills required for future study for occupational competence

Ø To teach our American heritage and the current problems facing our country and the world

Ø To show the student his present civic responsibility as a citizen of Heaven and a citizen of our nation

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.

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.

As a parent / legal guardian of a child involved in a program of Haili Christian School, I agree to abide by and follow the rules and guidelines below.

(Cell-phone use by students is prohibited. HCS teachers will have access to a cell-phone in the event of an emergency or

PARENT/ LEGAL GUARDIAN DRESS CODE AGREEMENT

(Excursion chaperones; volunteers at school sponsored events)

No messages on clothing that may be construed as negative or offensive but not limited to against any ethnicity, gender, or other specific group.

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.

The students of Haili Christian School may have supervised access to the Internet and electronic mail (e mail). This access as instructed and pre-approved by the teacher, will enable students to explore assigned databases, libraries, and exchange messages with Internet users throughout the world. Our goal is to guide our students in navigating the Internet for beneficial purposes and to eliminate the possibility of accessing materials that may be illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive. Our highest priority is to see God honored in all we do.

Access privileges to the network will be given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. In turn, granting students this responsibility provides occasion for them to act on the truths of God’s Word planted within their hearts. All students must comply with the following guidelines and obtain parental permission in order to access the Internet and to use electronic mail. Internet use will be supervised by the teacher.

Internet / Email accounts may be used for educational purposes only. Authorized users must act responsibly and respect Haili Christian School’s spiritual, academic, and technology goals.

Violations will result in disciplinary action according to the HCS Discipline 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.

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

The school maintains the right to refuse admission to students not meeting the school’s academic requirement, or for their lack of willingness to meet the code of conduct of the school.

Haili has a widely varied daily program. There are joint activities, but grouping is according to the child’s own age level. Activities that encourage self-expression and creativity and teacher-planned projects touching fields of science, music and art, family and community life are a prominent part of a child’s program. Outdoor activities and field trips are scheduled each year.

Athletic as well as service ministry opportunities include basketball, volleyball, track, after-school intramurals, and a children's performing choir.

In the area of LANGUAGE ARTS, the child’s ability to communicate is improved upon or developed in the expressive and receptive skills. Phonics, reading, language, writing, and penmanship are covered.

In the area of MATHEMATICS, the child not only learns to count and write numbers, but he begins to learn all the concepts of mathematics and to develop the inquiry process, problem-solving, computation, and use of the metric system.

The SOCIAL STUDIES program gives the child an opportunity to understand the complex world into which God has placed him. With this knowledge he develops more desirable attitudes towards others in a positive Christian manner.

The SCIENCE program reinforces biblical teachings of God’s handiwork in the creation of the world. It further develops his inquiry processing skills.

In the field of FINE ARTS, both visual and aural, a child develops an appreciation of all things beautiful by feeling, seeing, hearing, touching, and smelling.

The MUSIC program involves listening to many kinds of music and developing their understanding and appreciation of it. The program also develops the child’s ability to perform music expressively and creatively.

Finally, we turn to the development of the child’s physical being, and in the PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH AND SAFETY program, we teach him to appreciate his body and to care for it.

Ø 5 year-old kindergarten – children who are 4.8 years of age by September 1^st.

Ø A current TB (tuberculosis test) is required by the State of Hawaii before entrance into school

All parents are asked to sign the Statement of Faith (HCS form 2) indicating you are aware of what we as a school believe and are willing to have your child taught the same.

Ø A registration fee is required upon enrollment and should accompany the registration forms. THIS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE (see Tuition Policy)

Ø The Administrator will interview students and parents and review the HCS handbook with them prior to entrance of the child in the school.

Ø Children entering the elementary grades will be given an evaluation test and will be a part of the orientation.

At the discretion of the Administrator, a student may be admitted after the beginning of school and at the semester break.

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 assure enrollment for the following school year. (see Tuition Policy)

Parents should notify the school of withdrawal in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of withdrawal. One 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 for the final installment. If payment is in arrears, you will be invoiced for the amount owing. The school may retain report cards and student’s file until accounts are current.

Students must be present and on time each day that school is in session. For the safety of your child and for preparation time for teachers, we request that children not be dropped off earlier than 7:30 A.M.

The school day begins at 8:00 A.M. each day and ends at 2:15 P.M. MTTHF and at 1:15 P.M. on Wednesdays.

In case of an absence, parents are asked to call the school office by 8:10 A.M. giving notification of the student’s absence and reason for the absence. A signed excuse should be sent to the child’s teacher when the child is absent from school. If the absence is foreseeable, a note should be sent in advance. The parent is responsible to see that the school is notified.

Ø Severe illness in the immediate family which necessitates the presence of the student

All other absences will be considered unexcused. If there are frequent unexcused absences, the parent will be called by an administrator.

Parents are asked to arrange appointments, private lessons and vacations around the school schedule so that absences are limited to illness, bereavement and family emergencies.

A reasonable amount of time, as determined by the teacher will be allowed to make up work missed because of an excused absence.

In the event the absence is unexcused, the student will be able to take any missed test ahead of time if the teacher is notified in writing two (2) weeks in advance of absence.

Students who need to leave school during their scheduled class time must have an adult sign them out on a roster in the office and the student may sign in upon returning to school.

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:

· 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

Ø The remaining 9 installments are due on your selected due date of each month thereafter beginning August 2009 and ending April 20010

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

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

v The school reserves the right to dis-enroll-any child when it is deemed that to do so will be in the best interest of the school and the child.

Discipline is essential to a safe environment that is conducive to learning. The following policies, expectations, and procedures are designed to make all students aware of the rules and responsible for their behavior. To accomplish this goal, parents/guardians, teachers, and administration must work together. Parents/guardians are encouraged to request a conference with teachers to discuss academics, attendance, or other concerns by calling the school office at 961-5026. Our ultimate goal is self-discipline. We want our students to behave because they know what is right.

When unacceptable behavior occurs, the staff has prepared their students for the consequences.

Rules are posted in classrooms and reviewed as often as necessary. Staff members take steps to determine what actually happened, when, by whom, where, how and why. Students involved are given the opportunity to explain their points of view.

5. Possession of radios, laser pens, gameboys, playing cards, sport or trading cards, skateboards, razors, DVD and CD players, IPods, MP3 players, pagers, and cell phones.

6. Possession of magazines, books, articles, DVD and CD players and the like which are not in direct use for classroom assignments

When a student is caught committing a level “1” offense, the staff member will use a teaching interaction to assist the student with understanding the problem and making a better decision in the future. A lack of effort to improve will result in a referral to the Administrator’s office. Three Level 1 offenses constitute a Level 2 offense.

4. Leaving class or school without permission of the teacher. (Note: notification of police will be necessary if student leaves campus)

5. Participating in any other serious offenses jeopardizing the safety and welfare of other students. This includes fighting, hazing, gambling, verbal physical or sexual harassment. (Note: these offenses could be cause for immediate dismissal)

6. Equipment and property damage (Note: Students are responsible for replacement costs)

9. Public displays of affection are considered inappropriate in the school setting.

When a student is caught committing a level “2” offense, the teacher or staff member will issue a discipline referral notice to that student.

The student will report to the office for a meeting with the Administrator. The teacher or staff member will notify the parents of the event in person, by phone or mail as soon as possible and are part of the communication process.

In the event of school property or equipment damage the student/parent will be charged with the repair or replacement cost.

(1^st) Level 2 offense: Meeting with the Administrator and parents by telephone or in person

2^nd) Level 2 offense: Meeting with the Administrator and parents and a 45-minute after school work detention

(3^rd) Level 2 offense: Meeting with the Administrator and parents and a full day suspension

(4^th) Level 2 offense: Meeting with the Administrator, parents and Board of Directors designee. Student faces possible expulsion

4. Terroristic threatening of teachers or students (notification of police will deem necessary in these cases)

5. Purposely pulling a fire alarm or creating a situation that endangers fellow students or staff

7. Possession of a firearm, knife, weapon, explosive, dangerous object, flammable object etc.

When a student is caught committing a level 3 offense, the teacher or staff member will escort student to the office. A meeting with student and parents will transpire. Student faces possibility of immediate expulsion.

The administration reserves the right to conduct locker, backpack, desk, and personal searches at any time

Any staff member can recommend detention to the Administrator. Students who receive more than four (4) detention notices per semester will be placed on suspension.

Detention may include but not limited to custodial work after school or during the lunch recess period.

Suspension is invoked until a parent/school conference has taken place. As a rule, a suspension will not exceed three school days prior to this conference. Suspension means exclusion from school for a specific period when the violation is deemed to be serious in nature.

HCS Dress Code applies to all on & off school campus events including but not limited to: excursions, sports events, fund raising events, potlucks, service projects, awards programs, outreach activities etc.

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

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

Students must have - mandatory: (1) Royal blue collared shirt or other designated colored shirt to be used for excursions and other student events.

· Must wear loose fitting uniform t-shirts and polos purchased through Haili Christian School. 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.

· Hats, skull caps, bandanas are prohibited during any school event or session without prior authorization. Jacket or sweater hoods are not to be worn by students while on campus.

· 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.

· Minimal jewelry is allowed. Single necklace, single bracelet, single ring. No large hoop earrings (hoops no larger than a quarter size). Dangling earrings must not exceed a length of one (1) inch.

· Inappropriate jewelry include: Inappropriate symbols, dog-like and tribal collars, visible body piercing (other than ears), gangster chains.

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, skirts and dress lengths are to be just above the knees (below fingertips with arms at their sides).

Slippers may be worn in preschool and kindergarten. Precautionary measures suggest footwear must not exceed 1 inch in height. Please send an extra set of permissible clothes with your child’s name plainly marked on each item.

Rubber slippers are not acceptable footwear except on designated “swim days” or for a valid reason. A note stating reason for rubber slippers is required. Precautionary measures suggest footwear must not exceed 2 inches in height.

All swimsuits must be modest. Girls are required to wear one-piece bathing suits. Suits are only to be worn during actual swimming activity. Bathing suit tops may not be worn under uniform shirts. Slippers may be worn at the beach or the pool.

The Administration reserves the right to make the final decision concerning any questionable student dress or appearance. A student who is in violation of the dress code will be suspended to the office, counseled and directed as to the appropriate attire for a given situation. Parent will be notified and asked to bring a change of clothes to the office. Student will remain in office until uniform standard is met. Student will be responsible for all missed class work.

A lack of effort to adhere to the policy will result in a referral to the Administrator and the problem will be treated as a Level “1” offense. (See discipline policy)

For Music, Art, Computers, Swimming, etc. the following grading scale may be used:

The faculty of Haili Christian School believes that homework can be an essential part of the academic program of the school. Its purpose is to extend, supplement, and strengthen the student’s school experiences.

The length of time that a student will need to spend on homework will vary from student and grade level to grade level. The amount of homework will be left to the discretion of the teacher.

¨ Plan with the student so that he understands and accepts the purposes of the homework and its benefit to him

¨ Make certain that instructions are clear and definite: that work is within the ability of the student that sources of interest have been discussed

¨ Be sure to understand fully what is assigned and how the teacher expects the assignment to be done

¨ Schedule time for homework, and do not permit anything to interfere with the time set aside for study

¨ Establish the habit of study at home and the responsibilities connected with taking a school assignment home and bringing it back completed

¨ Provide the necessary facilities, materials, and kind of home environment that will make it possible for your child to do his homework

¨ Guide, encourage, and help when necessary, but not to the point of doing the work for him

¨ Inform and discuss with the teacher problems arising from your child’s homework

The safe and efficient operation of the school requires cooperation from everyone involved in each school activity. Specific classroom guidelines are distributed at the beginning of each school year. In general, students are expected to:

¨ Be obedient and show respect toward all members of the school staff or those assigned by the staff to be in charge of them

Parents are asked to discuss with their children the following rules, which will ensure orderliness and safety.

¨ A student is expected to arrive before school starts (7:30 AM at the earliest), go directly to the gym, then be in his seat ready to begin upon entering his classroom

¨ Failure to have the required school supplies will be regarded as not having an assignment completed on time

¨ Permission to speak in class or leave one’s seat is requested by an upraised hand (without waving, calling out or making other noises to attract attention), unless special arrangements are in effect

¨ Items that are non-school related, such as toys, should only be brought to school for a specific reason agreed upon with the teacher. Items will be kept by the teacher until predetermined times. Any article which interferes with a student’s academic work is classified as a toy

¨ Students are to wait with their teacher until released to parents or to the After school Care Program

Due to the tender years of the students, there will be no academic probation as such. The teacher, Administrator and parents will discuss learning problems.

A student in grade 6 will be required to repeat current grade level if any of the following occur:

v Student receives an “F” in any two academic subjects as part of the semester grade point average

v Student receives and “F” and two “Ds” in any academic subjects as part of the semester grade point average

Please notify the school immediately of any changes in address or phone numbers. This includes a change both at home and/or place of employment and a change in cell phone numbers.

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 fun activities. The cost for regular ASC is $120.00 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 the office is notified by a parent. You may call and leave word with office personnel that your child should stay. The cost for occasional ASC is $15.00 per day and is to be paid on the day of service.

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.

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.

Haili Christian School offers opportunities for student interested in athletics. To be eligible, a student must maintain an overall 2.0 G.P.A. with no “F’s” in any subject and maintain satisfactory conduct. Satisfactory conduct would be at least a “C” grade average on the report card. Grades will be regularly checked throughout the period of participation. Participation will be based on the quarter before, as well as the quarter of participation. An athlete who is ineligible due to academics may not attend practice or participate in any games until such eligibility is restored.

Both parents and student athlete must agree to the Parent/Athlete Contract distributed at the beginning of each sport program. A student may be suspended from a team for misconduct in class or on the team. (See Parent/Athlete Contract)

Student-athletes are required to pay an annual $70 participation fee at the beginning of the student’s first sport in the academic year. The student may participate in additional HCS sport programs during the current school year without additional fees.

At the end of each quarter, awards are presented to students who have excelled or made great improvements in academics, leadership or athletics. Awards are also given to those who have exhibited character qualities the teacher and Administration wishes to honor. An assembly is held at the end of the year where yearly awards are presented to students from each class.

Chapels are generally held once a week. Music, Bible stories, and dramas, are frequently utilized in the worship and lesson presentations. Faculty or guest speakers challenge students to commit or rededicate their lives to Jesus Christ and to develop an intimate relationship with Him.

To ensure accountability and safety for the students, Haili operates on the basis of a closed campus. Students may not leave campus until the end of their curricular day unless they have parental and school approval. To ensure security and efficiency, a note is required from the parents stating reason for late arrival or early dismissal. Students dismissed early shall be picked up in the office and released into the custody of their parents or authorized adults only. Students are not allowed to wait for parents in parking lots.

A letter to the Administrator is required for children to have permission to leave the campus after school and walk to parent-approved destination.

We encourage communication between parents and appropriate school personnel. Haili has one period of mandatory parent-teacher conferences near the end of the first quarter.

The purpose of the conference time is to allow both the parent and the teacher to share one-on-one and communicate specific concerns.

A “cut” is an absence that has not been authorized by the parent or the school. Work missed during a cut may not be made up. This includes tests. In the case of "cutting" class the police will be contacted if truancy has occurred.

The school shall dis-enroll 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 is detrimental to the group.

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.

Taken periodically through the year. We encourage parents to join us as indicated by the teacher. There will be a small fee for students to cover the cost of transportation.

The Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct and Dress Code Agreement must be signed by all adult chaperones and volunteers.

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.

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.

Parents are expected to keep a child home form school who shows symptoms of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or undiagnosed skin eruptions

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

¨ If a child contracts a contagious disease or has head lice (ukus) or scabies, Haili Christian School must be informed immediately so other parents can be notified. A label from a lice killing shampoo is required as proof of use in cases of “ukus”. Please note: teachers and staff are sensitive to the feelings of your children and great care will be taken so not to embarrass any child or families affected in these situations.

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

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

Campus “lock-down” procedures are used in situations involving dangerous intruders or other incidents that may result in harm to persons on campus. In a “lock-down” procedure students and staff are moved quickly and safely to the nearest enclosed building and are locked in. Student and staff accountability begins and the campus remains quiet and secure until an “all clear” signal is given by administrative staff.

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

A nutritious lunch must be supplied daily by parents. 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.

We will be implementing a Lunch Service this year using local vendors, independent of the NSLP. Menus will be sent home at the start of the school year. The amount for each lunch ordered is $4.00.

¨ If pills, 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 includes children’s Tylenol and the like. To avoid the possibility of choking, cough drops cannot be taken by students during school hours. Non-prescription medications must be administered to student by parent or legal guardian during school hours.

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

Report cards and comment sheets will be sent home at the end of each quarter, unless otherwise indicated. The purpose of report cards is to give parents an accurate indication of the progress or lack of progress achieved by their children.

Report cards and comment sheets must be signed and returned as soon as possible. There will be a $10.00 fee charged for each lost report card.

Rest periods are scheduled daily for Kindergarten students. Please note the classroom supply list for details regarding type of sleeping bags recommended. Sleeping bags are sent home each Friday for cleaning and should be returned Monday with your child. Whether or not a student sleeps, he is instructed and encouraged to rest quietly during the daily rest periods.

Partial scholarships are available from the David A.K. Ka'apu Memorial Fund for qualified families with children registered in the 4K-8^th grades 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. As a recipient of this scholarship fund you may be required to help as a volunteer in a designated school function.

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

With permission of the parent and teacher, snacks may be purchased (limit 4) in the administrative office only during scheduled breaks. The purchase of snacks is prohibited during 11 AM-12 Noon daily. Snacks may also be purchased with correct change from the administrative office after school hours. A student may lose the privilege to purchase snacks at any time due to conduct or other student violations.

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

Unnecessary use of the telephone by the children will not be permitted. 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.

The use of cellular telephones is prohibited during school hours. Cell phones must be checked into Administration office upon morning arrival and may only be retrieved at the time of leaving campus. Any violation will result with the confiscation of the cellular telephone. The telephone will only be returned to the parent or guardian one time. If it is confiscated a second time it will be held until the end of the school year.

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).

With a few exceptions, textbooks are purchased from a Christian publisher, the ABEKA Book Corporation in Florida. Parents then purchase necessary textbooks from the school. Several titles may be bought and sold used. The administration and board of directors approve all teaching curriculums. All textbooks are evaluated on its content, presentation and support materials, in addition to its philosophical base.

The school does not provide 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 at all times. Parents are to drop or pick-up their children in designated parking areas.

After school, teachers will wait 15 minutes with students in designated areas until ride arrives. Older children with brothers or sisters in the preschool will join younger sibling and wait for ride. After 15-minute period is over, all remaining students are then taken to the After School Care Program.

The school welcomes adult visitors. Adult visits must be scheduled by the student’s teacher. For the security of our students, all adults who come on campus must first check in at the school office, to receive an “HCS Guest” lanyard to be worn visibly while on campus.

To minimize disruption in the classroom, younger brothers or sisters may not accompany the adult visitor during the scheduled visitation time.

The responsibility to educate the leaders of tomorrow is a monumental one. The task before each parent is tremendous. You may feel confident that the faculty and support staff of Haili Christian School is committed to instilling character building qualities into the life of each student:

Our teachers and staff are evangelical Christians, committed to Christian education and prepared and eager to minister to children. They are professionally trained, certified, and committed to drawing out the fullest potential in each student.