Any student cheating in any form will receive a "0" for the assignment and disciplinary penalty. The second offense of cheating may result in disciplinary action.
Note: Students should not be dropped off at school before 7:30 a.m. except for zero hour classes. All students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m. unless they are involved in an after-school activity or in Homework Remediation. Students picked up after 4:00 who are not participating in co-curricular activities or in Homework Remediation will incur additional charges.
Schedule Changes –Students may not drop, discontinue or add subjects without the permission of the guidance counselor. They are subject to the following conditions:
Schedule changes at mid-semester will be made only with written permission from the parents, teachers involved, and the guidance office.
Students will be allowed to arrange for an approved change of schedule during the first week of each semester.
A schedule change will not be permitted if it means undue disturbance of the class size balance between sections that are in place at that time.
Temple Christian School requires 30 credits for graduation. (Includes 4 credits in Bible. Students enrolling after their 9th grade year will not be required to make up missed Bible credits). Seniors must have satisfied the requirement for 80 hours of community service during their 4 high school years at Temple and meet all graduation requirements to participate in graduation ceremonies. (Transfer students are required to complete 20 hours of community service for each year they are enrolled at Temple.)
Every student enrolled in Temple Christian Schools is expected to complete community service hours every year in attendance. For elementary, these hours will be coordinated and directed by each individual teacher. For Middle school, drives will be organized and the students will participate by bringing selected items for donations. For high school, these hours will be organized by the Community Service Coordinator. These hours will be completed by performing services on and off campus. Community service hours will be recorded by the secondary office.
Realizing that service to our community is vital, Temple encourages students to participate on their own and with the school to serve others as Christ served others: unconditionally.
Temple Christian School offers four levels of diplomas: the Distinguished with Honors Diploma, the Distinguished Diploma, the Recommended with Honors Diploma, and the Recommended Diploma. The type of diploma earned by students will be indicated on their TCS transcript upon graduation.
To graduate with honors at the completion of high school, TCS students must have minimally met the following stipulations:
Student must meet the requirements of the Selected Distinguished Diploma Plan in addition to Bible every year while in attendance at TCS (30 credits) and:earned at least 10 credits with Honor's Status including: Bible 11, Bible 12, and Spanish III with honors designations
maintained an overall 3.5 average in all classes throughout their high school career demonstrated consistent adherence to the TCS Code of Conduct.
Student must meet the requirements of the Selected Diploma Plan in addition to Bible every year while in attendance at TCS (30 credits) and:
The same as the Distinguished Plan except only two credits of the same foreign language are required.
To qualify for valedictorian and/or salutatorian the student must have been enrolled for their entire junior and senior year at TCS. The senior class valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected from those students who successfully meet requirements for graduating with distinguished honors with the highest and second highest numeric averages. Additionally, potential valedictorian or salutatorian candidates must have consistently adhered to the TCS conduct expectations during their tenure at Temple Christian School (refer to the Student Handbook for more information).
Valedictorian and Salutatorian must provide, to the headmaster, a copy of their graduation speeches four days prior to Graduation Day.
Temple Christian Secondary Schools believe that homework is an integral part of the secondary school experience. The teacher is at liberty to give homework to aid the students in advancing their studies. Each student is required to complete his homework assignments on time.
Failure to hand in assignments the day due will result in 6th- 8th grade students being required to attend “Homework Remediation” from 3:10 until the missing homework is completed. Students will be allowed to notify parents of the required late stay as soon as an incomplete assignment is noted. If the assignment is not completed by 5:00, the student will be required to submit it upon arrival at school the following morning or be placed in “In School Suspension” until it is completed. The student will receive 80% credit for the assignment if it is turned in the next day and 60% credit if it turned in two days late.
Students may be placed on Academic Probation if homework problems persist. Students scheduled for “Homework Remediation” period who do not report as required may receive detention, suspension or expulsion. Students will be excused from required Homework Remediation only in the case of extreme emergencies and only with prior approval of the Principal. Homework Remediation is intended for incomplete homework only. It is NOT intended for projects, long term papers, etc. Incomplete is defined as having enough work not finished which would cause a failing grade.
High school students will be sent to Homework Remediation but will receive 50% credit instead of 80%. Any work later than one day for high school students will not be given credit but will still be required to finish. Freshmen will follow junior high Homework Remediation procedures the first semester of the year, but will then fall under high school rules the second semester.
Reinforcement – most students require review to master material essential to their educations progress.
Homework for secondary students should average no more than 20 minutes per subject each night for the average student. Special projects may occasionally require additional time. There will be no Wednesday night homework and no tests scheduled on Thursday so students are not tempted to stay home from church. Exception to this may be during 9-week and semester testing periods when Thursday testing may be necessary. Dual Credit students do not fall under the above homework or testing policies. Instructors will inform these students of specific requirements.
Students may qualify for selected honors classes. Space is limited and access to these classes is not guaranteed. Seven points will be added to The numeric average of students taking these classes. GPA in these classes is calculated on 5.0 scale.
To be admitted to an Honors Class, a student must have earned at least a 90 year average in the subject the prior year. To continue in honors courses, students must maintain a minimum of an 85 average.
Secondary students who fail a regular test (3 or 6 week tests) may be given the opportunity to raise the failing grade to no higher than an "70" by doing a re-test or project which shows mastery. Test corrections or tutoring will not be allowed to raise a test grade. Retests will be graded as all regular tests - deducting points beginning at 100 - but no grade higher than a "70" will be recorded for a retest on the student's record. Grades may be raised by retesting, once during a quarter. Should a student fail a retest, the higher of the two failing grades will be recorded. Students are not required to avail themselves of the opportunity to raise their grades through this means.
Students should go to their teacher and ask for make-up work as soon as they return from an illness. In case of an extended illness, the parent may view the assignment on TCS’s Renweb internet site. Parents without internet access may call the office to request make-up work for a student before 10:30 a.m. Assignments may then be picked up in the office after 3:00 p.m.
Exemption from semester testing is a privilege, not a right. math, English, science and Bible are core courses at TCS and students are not allowed to be exempt in these classes. Students may be exempt only from semester tests, not from mid-term (9 week tests.) Students in grades 6-12 will be exempt from any or all non-core subjects semester finals if they meet the following requirements:
A minimum of 85 average semester grade (average of 1st and 2nd 9 week grades) in all non-honors classes. A minimum of 90 average in all classes labeled as "Honors" and receiving the extra Honors grade points (+7).
May not have received more than 5 "Homework Remediation" assignments considering all classes together during the semester.
May not have received more than 5 unexcused tardies to any one class during the semester. (More than 5 to any one class disqualify a student from exemptions for all classes.)
May not have more than 5 absences per class during the semester or the test for that class must be taken.
Semester tests will be given over three days as scheduled by the administration. Testing periods will be 60 minutes in length.
Students exempt from any test are not required to attend school during that subject’s testing period.
If it is deemed necessary, the administration may exclude any student from test exemption due to disciplinary action.
Honor Rolls – Students who make an "A" grade in every subject will be listed on the "A" Honor Roll. Students with all "A" or "B" grades will be listed on the "B" Honor Roll. Because of the scheduling of award recognition ceremonies before school the final day of school, last quarter grades will be evaluated, and included in determination for this recognition, before the end of the 4th quarter. Conduct grades will not be considered in determining honor roll students.
Perfect Attendance – Any student who is in attendance each school day and is tardy no more than two times will receive a certificate of perfect attendance. Family days do count against a student's perfect attendance record.
Citizenship Awards – These are presented to students in grades 6-12 who display outstanding citizenship throughout the year. Students will be selected by the faculty and administration. Students must attend all year to be eligible for these awards.
Academic Awards – Awards are presented in the different academic areas to the students who excel in those areas. Students must have attended Temple Christian School for the entire year to be eligible for major awards.
Honorary Awards – These awards are the most coveted awards to be received by students at Temple Christian School. Outstanding boy and girl students are chosen secondary class. In addition, the staff chooses the School Award winners-the top boy and top girl at TCS. These awards are given to the upper grade boy and girl who most accurately picture the ideal Temple Christian School student. Such things as academics, athletic participation, school support, extracurricular activities, and spiritual interest will be considered in the selection of the winner.
Athletic Awards – Participation certificates are awarded for students in each sport. Special awards are given by the coaches to students who excel in a particular sport. The Eagle Awards are given on the varsity level to one boy and one girl who best exemplify a Christian athlete.
Secondary students (6th -12th grades) are required to purchase their own textbooks. Books may be purchased through any vendor you choose. MBS Direct is a vendor that the school works with directly. A link to their online store is available on the TCS website under Academics. All students are required to have their books on the first day of classes. E-Books are allowed unless noted on the Curriculum List. If you have questions about this list, please contact Mr. Miller at cmiller@tcseagles.org.
Please be sure to read the Calculator Information, this information pertains to all Math classes. Please remember that all secondary students must purchase their own textbooks.
All Temple Christian School secondary students must submit any written assignment of 3 pages or more to “Turnitin”. (www.turnitin.com) Turnitin is the leading academic plagiarism checker technology used by teachers and students. This service provides online plagiarism detection, and grammar check. In an era where pirating or theft of another’s work is quite common, Temple Christian School wishes to stress the importance of original work and academic integrity.
A student may only submit work through this plagiarism checker service one time within a 24 hr. period. It is wise for students to complete assignment with time to submit the assignment twice: submitting once to check their work to make corrections and the second time for submission of the assignment to the classroom teacher.
Courses will be included in the GPA and course credit shown on the transcripts that are taken at a community college for dual-credit.
Courses will receive honors credit, including all transferred AP credits (if credits are identified as AP on the transferring transcript).
Incoming transcripts with a non-compatible credit system may limit TCS’s ability to consider all value or provide adequate class rank or may not be put on the TCS transcript.
TCS students may not take exterior courses to advance beyond their grade level. The only exception to this rule is that the student who is not in the honors math class may, upon the approval of the administration, take classes that will allow him/her to enter honors math.
Transfer credit is given only for completed work. Transfer students who maintain an overall "C" average or better during their first semester at TCS will be able to transfer all grades at full value. However, if an overall "C" average or better is not maintained, a "D" will not be transferred.
Students are considered truant when they are absent from school or any of their classes without following the attendance guidelines. Students without passes who are out of class a portion or all of the period are considered truant. Truancy constitutes an unexcused absence. Disciplinary action will be taken.
Students are not to leave the school property during the school day, except in cases of early dismissal or after proper procedures are followed for checking out of school. A student who does not sign in or out, or does so without approval of the attendance clerk, will be considered truant from school and will receive an unexcused absence for each class missed. Exceptions to this are seniors and juniors who may periodically be granted off campus lunch privileges.
Seniors are permitted 5 College Days per year. Juniors are permitted 2 college Days in the Spring Semester only. College Days should be pre-approved by the guidance counselor two weeks before scheduled day. Students must bring a note on university letterhead saying they visited that campus on that particular day. College Days may not be taken during 9-week testing or semester examinations.
The student has written approval from the principal and parents. The necessary form is in the guidance office.
The guidance counselor has ascertained that the student will have necessary courses and credits for graduation upon successful completion of enrolled courses.
When a student leaves, he/she cannot return to school that day except for a required, school-related activity or to provide transportation for a sibling.
A student who does not maintain the acceptable academic requirements will be placed on a three-week probation. At the end of the three weeks, his/her progress will be re-evaluated and the early release privilege may possibly be denied.
When a secondary student is tardy (unexcused) for the third time to the same class during a nine week grading period, a 30 minute detention will be assigned. On the 4th tardy during any 9 week quarter, a 45 minute detention will be assigned. On the 5th tardy, a 1 hour detention will be assigned. The 6th tardy to the same class will result in ISS for 1 day. (Semester test exemption will be lost at this time.) Additional tardies will necessitate a parent conference to determine the student's future status at Temple Christian. This section (a) applies to 2nd–8th period only.
Five (5) unexcused tardies to first period within a 9-week period will count as one (1) unexcused absence for class missed. Any student tardy to 1st period will also be fined $5.00 for every 5 tardies received in a 9-week period. Any student that receives more than 5 unexcused tardies to any one class during the semester will be disqualified from semester test exemption.
Note: According to school policy, five (5) unexcused tardiness or five (5) unexcused early dismissals count as one (1) unexcused absence for the class(es) missed.
Students that have excessive absences may not be able to attend field trips and or community service trips. This will be decided by administration.
EVERY person on the Temple Christian School campus MUST wear a lanyard and ID badge issued by Temple Christian School Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:15 PM (staff must wear them until 4:00). Colored lanyards and ID badges will be utilized to quickly identify the purpose of each person on the campus as follows:
In addition to identification, secondary students’ ID badges will provide access to selected security doors on campus during school hours (e.g. gym, cafeteria). These doors will automatically unlock during passing periods, but will be locked during normal class time. ID badges will be turned into the school at the end of the year.
If a student is wearing a jacket or other outerwear, the lanyard must be on the outside of the jacket or other outerwear and be visible.
Students who forget their ID badge will be issued a temporary ID from the Secondary Office and may be charged a dress code detention. Students must return the temporary ID to the Secondary Office before 4 pm. Temporary ID’s and lanyards not returned to the Secondary Office may be charged replacement cost. (see below)
Students are excused from wearing ID’s during classes where they present a hazard to student safety, i.e. during Science labs, SST, or PE classes. They should be properly secured during this time. This should always have principal approval.
The front and back of the ID Card and lanyard must remain plain and free of pens, stickers, markings, other photos, or other objects.
The ID Badge must be presented to any Temple Christian School staff member or person of authority with Temple Ministries when seeking student identification.
If a student checks out a temporary badge for 3 consecutive days they will be required to purchase a new badge.
If a student fails to return a temporary badge for 3 consecutive days they will be required to purchase a new badge.
It is the firm belief of Temple Christian School that spiritual growth cannot occur without serving others. This service is modeled from administration down to our youngest classes, and is an integral part of our academic model. High school students must accumulate at least eighty hours of community service hours to graduate and are given multiple opportunities throughout the school year as well as being expected to take initiative on their own. Students may begin accumulating hours the summer after their 8th grade school year. A year is defined as the last day of one school year to the last day of the following school year. (For example, 5/19/2017-5/25/2018) Community Service hours must be turned in within three (3) months of completion to be counted towards hours.Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year students must be current with their community service hours before they will be allowed to attend class in the Fall.
Except for Cook Children’s, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Operation Christmas Child, Mission Arlington and Springdale Elementary all other community service hours will be completed outside of school hours.
A total of 5 hours per year will be accepted for ministering in your church (playing in the band, helping in a Sunday school class etc.) and /or for Temple Christian School if no compensation is given. (Items listed in # 1 are counted separately).
Students not in school by 9:00 a.m. on the day of a scheduled co-curricular activity will be restricted from participation in that activity. Exceptions to this policy must have approval from the principal and AD.
Temple Christian School has established an outstanding record in athletic and co-curricular competition throughout its years of existence. Many league, district, state and national championships in football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, track; softball, cheerleading, academics, computer, music and other activities are part of the TCS heritage. In the past, TCS volleyball won a National Championship, and Fighting Eagles varsity cheerleaders have won national titles. The activities Temple Christian School sponsors are: football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, journalism, vocal music, concert band, fine arts, photography, musical drama, academics, and others as demand indicates. The Fighting Eagles compete in TAPPS and various other organizations.
Sports – Athletic teams are available to students in grades 6 through 12. Boys' teams compete against other schools in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Girls' teams compete in volleyball, basketball, track and field, softball.
Cheerleading – Cheerleading squads are chosen for junior high school and senior high school each spring. They represent Temple Christian School at athletic events and in cheerleading competition.
Clubs and Organizations – Students are selected for membership in the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and community service. High School students may apply to be a member of the Christian Leadership Club. The members are chosen on the basis of leadership, Christian character, and Christian service.
Youth in Government – High school students may participate in youth and government sponsored by the YMCA. TCS students have received numerous local and state awards in this endeavor.
Christian Leadership Club – The TCS CLC consists of specially selected secondary students who wish to be leaders in the truest sense. The CLC serves the school and students in numerous ways, assuming responsibility for the day to day atmosphere of the school. Members must be willing to aggressively and openly stand for what is right in every situation. The CLC is involved in helping staff in the planning, staging and supervision of school activities for all grades; providing leadership for TCS. Special conditions and agreements are required for CLC members and their parents.
Transportation to and from Activities – Students participating in athletics or other activities are expected to ride the vehicles provided by the school. Drivers are licensed to operate these vehicles. After an activity or game is completed, students may leave to go home with their parents only. Athletic schedules are available at www.tcseagles.org.
Every activity has a two-week grace period before deciding to drop that activity. If a student drops an activity after the two week grace period, the following actions will be enforced: (a) Junior high may not participate in the next activity until the dropped activity has finished. (b) High school may not participate in another activity for a full calendar year from the time they dropped the activity.
Students must show proper respect for the authority set over them (Officials, coaches, directors, etc.). If a student’s attitude becomes unacceptable, his/her participation may be reviewed by committee.
All students must obey parking/driving rules at home or away. Students are never allowed to drive their vehicles down to the playing fields. They must park in the student parking lot.
Any student that is dismissed from or quits an activity forfeits his/her eligibility to receive an award.
All students must maintain a good academic standing in order to participate in an activity. A student with a failing grade for any 9-week period will be restricted from any contest, concert, game, etc. .The exception will be graded activities that have prior approval from the eligibility committee.
A student is considered to be ineligible on the day his/her nine week report or report card is issued with a failing grade on it. A student with failing grades may not participate until three calendar weeks have passed, and the grade has been brought up to passing. (See eligibility requirements.)
If a high school student is participating in the TCS sports program he/she must participate in an off-season class.
Choir and band rehearsals for the TCS Christmas and spring concerts and spring musical dress rehearsal will be on the school calendar. All other concerts and competitions will need to rehearse during scheduled class time or after school, coordinated through the eligibility committee.
All practices for sports and activities must be limited to scheduled rehearsal/practice time. Any variation from this schedule must be pre-approved by the eligibility committee.
Any state or regional level activity takes priority over non-state events. It is the responsibility of TCS to avoid conflicts with sports and other TCS hosted events.
Any conflicts within the TAPPS scheduled events that compete with another TAPPS event must be reviewed by the eligibility committee.
Students that receive more than 3 hours of detention in a 9-week period will be suspended from all activities that occur during the next three calendar weeks.
It is important to realize most of us have grown up in an atmosphere of athletic competition different from that in Christian schools such as TCS. As such, it is sometimes difficult to acclimate ourselves to the "strange" atmosphere of Christian athletics. One of our first jobs with new athletes at TCS is to "educate out" some of the attitudes and philosophy instilled in them by professional and other sports. We coach our young people to win and be winners, but, more importantly, to be Christians at all times.
Part of our philosophy of Christian athletics is that no opposing team is an "enemy" to be downgraded or harassed. We also teach that no official is ever doing anything but his best and, as one in authority, deserves our respect and obedience. Our young people must be taught that those in authority are to be respected at all times, not just when we agree with them.
No downgrading or yelling at or against the opposing team. Yell for ours but never against the opponent. Players are prohibited from "trash talk" to opponents.
No display of disagreement, at any time, for any reason, with official's decisions and no criticism of officials verbally, physically by expression, or in any way, for any reason, at any time, by any one.
Penalties for players violating these tenets include suspension or removal from the team. Our goal is for TCS teams and fans to be recognized as having the very best Christian sportsmanship. This is the highest tribute possible for the Christian character of our youngsters and the success of our program. It is far more important for the character development of our athletes than whether we win or lose. No athletic event ever played is worth risking a person's Christian testimony. We request from all our many loyal and invaluable supporters that you assume individual responsibility to adhere to the same guidelines as our students do. We request this both because it is the right thing to do; because it sets the right example for our youth; and because the leagues and Christian circles in which we play expect it of our fans and players if we are to continue to participate
One of the primary goals of TCS is to assure all students are progressing academically at a pace which would ensure their graduation with a comprehensive Christian education. Should a student fall behind in school work, the school feels the student’s full attention should be directed to bringing their studies up to satisfactory levels. Because of this the school enforces academic eligibility requirements for participation in all extracurricular activities.
A student must maintain academic eligibility to participate in any competitive athletics at any level; cheerleading; choir competitions or off-campus performances; band competition or performances which are off campus or are conducted in connection with any competitive event (i.e. performing at football games); Spring musicals; Youth in Government or similar competition; and competition or off campus performances or activities by any other extracurricular club, organization or activity (including such groups as NHS, NJHS, CLC, etc.). Eligibility requirements are not enforced on students leading or participating in chapel or worship services conducted on campus or on students attending field trips during the school day. (Managers or helpers in any area must also maintain eligibility).
Any student who fails one class at the end of a grading period will be suspended from competition or performance participation for three weeks. The student may continue to practice during this time.
The grading periods are the first nine weeks, first semester, and third nine weeks. Progress reports do not impact eligibility.
Grades are evaluated by the principal and/or athletic director three weeks after report cards are issued. If the student is no longer failing the class, eligibility is restored.
If, after the three week ineligibility period, the individual is still failing that class, he or she will be ineligible for one additional week. Eligibility will be restored if the student is no longer failing the class. In the event that the student is still failing the class, grades will then be checked at one-week intervals until the student is passing.
Any student who is ineligible due to grades or detentions cannot miss any classes or school days to attend a co-curricular event.
Secondary students attend chapel each Wednesday. All students are to bring Bibles to chapel. Students are to sit in their assigned sections. Students should take care of all restroom and personal needs before coming to chapel.
TCS has contracted with Lone Star Team Gear, 2223 W. Park Row, Arlington, TX 76013, to provide TCS uniforms. Lone Star Team Gear provides the only acceptable slacks and shorts for boys and girls and the only acceptable skirts and skorts for girls. Khaki, black and plaid are available in most garments.
TCS shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, required spandex and required jackets are sold through the school uniform school uniform store, Eagle Outfitters, located in the administration building.
The general rule to follow is that all students are to dress modestly and in a manner appropriate to the academic day. Students are not to wear clothing that promotes rock music, drugs, alcohol, immoral behavior, questionable movies, gangs, or anything using profanity. We appreciate your cooperation and support in these matters. Students or parents visiting during school hours should abide by the general spirit of these guidelines. Realizing no rules can cover all styles, the school reserves the right to evaluate any attire worn by a student. Parents and students should understand that students arriving on campus out of harmony with the TCS dress and appearance guidelines may be subjected to the following actions: warning, detention, requirement to correct the problem while on campus, requirement to return home to change, or confiscation of non-approved item. Parents should send a note if emergency circumstances cause the problem.
Slacks (Grabbing the slack material at the hip line, at least 1" of material should be able to be easily pinched away from the body)
Students may wear leggings that come below the calf in solid colors which include dark green, black, white, tan or gray.
TCS polo shirts green, gray or black (a detention may be issued to secondary students if their shirt tail is not tucked in during the school day.)
TCS uniform jackets, PE jackets, and PE pullovers purchased from the School Store are the only approved jackets and are to be worn over regular school attire during the school day. (8:00-4:00)
Hair should be cut above the ears and eyebrows and off the collar. Fad hairstyles or unusual colors are not permitted.
All boys are to be clean shaven, with the exception of 12th grade boys, who may wear small, neatly trimmed goatees.
Boys and Girls - Shoes and laces should be appropriate for daily wear and not designed to draw undue attention to the wearer. Dress style, athletic or loafer styles with enclosed toe and heel are acceptable. Boots may be worn with the school uniform. For safety reasons – because of stairs and loose surfaces – Flip-flops, house shoes, sandals or shoes with heels over 2" are not acceptable. (Since administrator's judgment determines the appropriateness of any style; if in doubt, it is recommended an administrator be consulted.)
In Season sports teams may wear their jersey, warm up shirt or other approved athletic shirt on Fridays only.
Current TCS Friday Shirts are acceptable for wear any Friday of the school year. These shirts feature the school's theme for the current year. Long sleeve shirts may be worn under these Friday shirts but must be solid color dark green, black, white, tan or gray.
Spirit Day - The first Monday of every month, students are allowed to wear any TCS tee shirt which was purchased through the school (ie. band, PE, SST, sports team, etc.).
Secondary PE Attire - For students in grades six through twelve, the only acceptable PE attire is TCS PE shorts, shirts, sweatpants, jackets and pullovers. These are purchased through the school uniform store. All girls must have the TCS spandex underneath PE shorts at all times.
Before major events, a copy of these guidelines will be sent home. A dress "viewing" by female staff may be scheduled before an event. Students not within guidelines may not be allowed to attend event.
Ladies should honor TCS in your choice of dresses. When choosing your dress please use the following guidelines:
Neckline & bodice should not be revealing or low cut. Halter or “v” cut necklines should be modest and no midriff should be showing. Sheer fabric should not be used to cover areas for modesty.
The back should come to the bottom of the shoulder blades or higher. Sheer fabric should not come below the shoulder blades.
No tennis shoes should be worn. (The only exception is TCS prom where Converse style shoes may be worn.)
Gentlemen should honor TCS in clothing choice. When dressing for events, please use the following guidelines:
Shirts should have a full button front. Ties are required for formal and are optional for semi-formal, but preferred.
No tennis shoes, street shoes, or sandals should be worn. (The only exception is TCS prom where Converse style shoes may be worn.)
Boys or Girls may either wear nice jeans, casual slacks or Lone Star Team Gear uniform shorts. Pants must not have holes, stains, or frayed edges. No baggy pants or shorts.
Boys may wear button-up shirts, collared pullovers, or sweaters. Hats may be worn when outside, but not in buildings. Nice tee shirts or sweat shirts are appropriate.
Girls may wear casual skirts or dresses that come to the top of the knee, nice jeans, or casual slacks. Girls’ tops may be button-up, pullovers, or sweaters. Nice tee shirts or sweat shirts are appropriate. Tops must cover midriff at all times. No low cut tops. Leggings may only be worn under knee length skirts or dresses. Leggings may not be worn as pants.
Free Time in the Hotel - Boys & Girls may wear jeans, jogging pants, sweat pants, tee shirts, sweatshirts and knee length shorts. Leggings may not be worn as pants. Hats are permitted. Swimwear may be worn by both girls and boys; however, both boys and girls must wear a dark colored shirt over swimwear.
Boys or Girls may wear TCS issued sweatpants, PE sweatpants, PE shorts (girls must have TCS spandex shorts underneath PE shorts)
Field Trips – Classes at Temple Christian School enjoy the educational advantage of learning away from the school campus. Students enjoy field trips which enlarge their understanding of some phase of their class work. Field trips are designed to be educational, as well as recreational in nature. All students are expected to attend. However, students may be retained at school for disciplinary reasons. It is up to the discretion of the teacher/sponsor whether students will be permitted to take phones or other electronic devices on field trips. Students are responsible for keeping up with their personal devices. The teacher and or the school will not be held liable for lost, stolen or broken electronic devices.
Students that have excessive absences may not be allowed to attend field trips, this will be decided by administration.
Party invitations-Birthday or party invitations cannot be passed out at school unless they include all the girls or all the boys in the class.
Parties – Parties for grades 6 through 12 will be planned by the students through their class organizations.
Hot lunches, drinks, snacks, and ice cream are available daily, with the exception of Thursday, at an additional cost. Hot lunch may be purchased on a daily basis by students either with cash or an account set up through our commercial lunch provider.
Thursday is pizza day - Students may purchase pizza during their homeroom class. This is a fund raiser for our senior class and is not in conjunction with our commercial lunch provider. Students may purchase pizza with cash or check.
Students may bring lunch from home any day of the week. Note: students do not have access to microwaves or refrigerators.
Temple’s rapid increase in enrollment created a situation where a considerable number of older students remained on campus after regular staff went off duty at 4:00 p.m. In an attempt to assure adequate supervision for these students, provide as much "homework free" family time as possible for parents and students, provide quality time for completion of homework, and at the request of parents, TCS operates the SASS program (Supervised After School Study).
At 4:00 p.m. (30 minutes after school dismissal) any student in grades 6-12 remaining on campus who are not directly involved in co-curricular activities, specific instruction, or tutoring under the supervision of a staff member, or under the supervision of their parent or guardian, will be taken to the cafeteria. Students must go to SASS and not wait in other areas of campus to be picked up.
In the cafeteria, students will be supervised by a staff member while they work on that day’s homework or other activities. During this time, students will have access to drink, snack, and ice cream machines, if they so desire. Students will remain in the cafeteria until picked up by their ride.
Students who are in fifth grade and younger need to be off campus by 4:00 p.m. or go into a daycare situation.
SASS program will operate until 5:30 p.m. Students remaining after 5:30 p.m. will wait in the commons area and will not be directly supervised by a staff member. Parents should be aware of this.
Students entering the SASS program at 4:00 p.m. will sign in at the time they entered and will also sign out when they leave so accurate records may be kept. Billing will be on regular monthly bills.
SASS is not optional to students staying after 4:00 p.m. All students remaining on campus after 4:00 p.m. not involved in other activities must be in SASS. Students dismissed from athletics, music, etc. may wait for rides a maximum of 15 minutes before going into SASS.
The radio stations, WBAP 820 and KLTY 94.9, and TV stations Channel 5 and Channel 8, and Facebook will carry all school closing announcements due to inclement weather or other emergencies by 6:00 a.m., when possible. The most immediate source for school closing information is the school website. When it becomes necessary to dismiss during the regular school day, announcements will be made at once via the same stations. Please do not call staff members for school closing information.
TCS at times sponsors banquets or social events as part of the school program. TCS reserves the right to set acceptable standards of behavior, dress, and activity at any school function, including sporting events, banquets and socials. TCS may also limit visitors and guests to any school function.
Secondary Students will be dropped off and picked up at the main entrance to the gym. Secondary students with elementary siblings are permitted to wait after school in the front of the elementary building. Students are not to leave campus to be picked up at another location. Students picked up after 4:00 may incur additional charges unless they are involved in co-curricular activities. At no time may a student wait to be picked up without faculty supervision.
(The school follows its discipline procedures contained in this and other handbook sections. However, there are circumstances in which the school administration and/or board may determine, in their sole discretion, that it is appropriate not to follow progressive discipline steps. In cases in which a student has engaged in egregious, immoral, or other unacceptable behavior, the school reserves the right to suspend or expel the student immediately. Parents and students should understand any guidelines contained herein that are applicable to the off campus behavior of the students are expected of enrolled students at all times.)
All 6-12 grade students and parents must sign and agree to this Standard of Conduct before a student will be accepted. The basic underlying philosophy of Temple Christian School is that a Christian School should be Christian in every aspect of the word, including its students. Therefore, the students attending Temple Christian School in grades 6-12 are asked to sign a statement agreeing to basic Christian principles which have proved conducive to spiritual growth and development of young people.
The administration and faculty of Temple Christian School feels that the following activities are important in the lives of teenagers and are vital to well-rounded spiritual growth:
The administration and faculty of Temple Christian School feels that the following activities do not promote the spiritual growth of the students; therefore, each student must refrain from these activities, at all times, as long as they are enrolled in Temple Christian School. Students involved in the following practices may not be permitted to attend Temple Christian School.
The restrictions listed on the standard of conduct are not intended to condemn those who disagree, but they point out types of conduct which we feel would hinder the ministry of TCS.
Students are expected to abide by these standards for the entire period of their enrollment at TCS. Students who are not in harmony with TCS may be requested to withdraw. We do not accept or retain teenagers who do not want to attend TCS. All new students are admitted on 9-weeks probation.
During the pre-registration conference with a TCS administrator, students and parents should be prepared to discuss other aspects of applicant's lifestyle and background.
Parents should also understand that parental display of attitude or behavior detrimental to the atmosphere or function of Temple Christian Schools may be grounds for un-enrollment or dismissal of the student. It should also be understood that discipline involving any student except their own child cannot legally or ethically be discussed with a parent. The same legally mandated protection extends to matters involving school staff.
The “Eagle Honor Code” expresses the basic expectations of all students of Temple Christian Schools. An overview of such expectations follows. Students and parents should understand and agree that these basic principles (further explained in the School Handbook), will be enforced by the TCS Administration and the Christian Leadership Council.
RESPECT: I will at all times respect God. I will adhere to rules established by the school and governmental authorities. I will respect the property of others and do nothing detrimental to it. I will show respect for my instructors and school staff at all times and understand that disciplinary action will and should be taken should I fail to do this. I will respect and treat my body as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit and assure my appearance at school and all school functions will not only willingly comply with the dress code of TCS, but also reflect Christian modesty and values.
RESPONSIBILITY: I will assume leadership among my peers in setting an example of Christian responsibility. I will acknowledge the importance of academic work and its timely and accurate completion. I will willingly submit myself to the authority of TCS staff. I will realize my responsibility, as a Christian, to my God. I will strive to discover my God-given talents and use them for others. I understand attendance at TCS is a privilege – not a right, and as such, I will have and develop a spirit of pride in and loyalty to the school.
RELIABILITY: I will practice honesty in all matters of word and action. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I tolerate those who do. I will assure that my spoken word is such that all whom I may contact will come to trust and rely upon it.
RELATIONSHIPS: I will remember at all times that nothing except my relationship with God and my family surpasses in importance my relationship with fellow students and TCS staff. I will avoid harmful or derogatory gossip, name calling, threatening, bullying or hurtful criticism. I will never exhibit any prejudice toward any individual because of his or her gender, ethnicity or nationality, possible sexual orientation, physical or mental condition, or religious background, and will not use slang or other language, nor activities, designed to express prejudicial views. I will endeavor to lift up my fellow students. I will always be mindful of the importance of building a relationship of mutual caring and trust with my instructors.
RIGHTEOUSNESS: I will endeavor to always be a positive example in all areas of morality, service to others and faithfulness in church attendance. I understand morality encompasses, among its many areas; sexual behavior, avoiding profanity or vulgarity, and adherence to the high standards for Christians set by Jesus Christ.
Backpacks - All bags and backpacks must be placed in lockers when not being carried by students. Athletic bags may be put in another designated area if approved by coaching staff. Bags and backpacks must be of a size and configuration to fit into the lockers. Locker sizes in the gym are 12” wide 36” tall and 15” deep. Bags and backpacks will not be allowed in the lunchroom, chapel, or left on the gym floor or the gym balcony at anytime. Extra large athletic bags will be stored in locations that will be explained at student orientation.
Facilities and equipment - Students are expected to take care of school facilities and equipment Disciplinary action will be taken when students abuse the facilities or equipment. A student will also be expected to pay for repair or replacement of any facilities, or equipment he/she damages. Every secondary student is issued a locker with a lock. If students do not keep the lock on the locker and the lock locked, the student will be assessed a fine.
Phones and tablets - TCS permits secondary students to carry cell phones during the school day. Cell phones, tablets, and other devices should be used only between classes and during lunch. Middle School students may not have their phones or other devices during lunch. If a teacher sees a student with a phone, tablet, or other device at any other time, he/she should take the device and turn it in to Secondary office.
The office will give the student a fine, keep a log of offenses and submit the fine money to the High School office or the business office. Should such a device be taken from a student by a staff member the student may retrieve the device from the secondary office 7th period or later after paying a $25 fine for the first offense; $35 for the second offense, and $50 for the third and each one thereafter. The only exception to this policy is on school trips (see Field Trip paragraph in the Parent Information section). Other electronic devices used during class require teacher approval.
Head Phones, Earbuds, etc. - Students are not permitted to wear any type of headphone device during the school day. This includes during passing periods, in the classrooms or in the lunch room. The only exception to this is if a student is utilizing the headphones to complete class work and has permission from the classroom teacher.
“Facebook”, “Twitter”, “Instagram”, “Snapchat”, etc. - Information contained on any TCS student’s internet spaces such as “Twitter”, “Facebook” or any other similar public social networking website, or digital communication of any type (even sites blocked by the student) is the ultimate responsibility of the student’s parents. Any information on these websites that is confirmed by the TCS administration to be inappropriate, vulgar, disrespectful, or exhibiting non-Christian like values will be dealt with promptly.
Students should not take or post pictures or videos of TCS students, faculty, or staff without their express verbal or written permission. TCS is not responsible to access the evidence for the parent. However, if it is possible to do so in a timely fashion, the school will cooperate as much as possible if the parent requests it. Penalties for violation of school standards in these areas can involve discipline actions up to and including expulsion.
TCS reserves the right to conduct random drug testing of any and all high school students throughout the year. Student and athletic leaders and CLC members are always tested throughout the year. Other high school students are tested on a randomly selected basis.
Any student suspected of using illegal drugs may be requested to undergo specific drug testing for any or all illegal drugs. Parents will always be contacted in such cases. (Parents are not contacted prior to routine random drug testing.) Refusal to undergo said testing is grounds for dismissal from school.
Should the student take and pass the specific test, all costs will be paid by the school. Should the student fail either the random or special drug test and the student or parents question the results, they may request the same sample be re-tested at a medical facility at the parent's expense. Under no circumstances will the student be allowed to submit a new sample for re-testing. Any student testing positive for drug use may be expelled from Temple Christian and may be referred to legal authorities.
The following guidelines are listed for those students who wish to drive a motor vehicle to school or to school functions:
Upon arriving on campus students are not permitted to leave again until the end of their school day.
Students will not leave campus in their vehicles at any time during the day without permission. (Medical or dental appointments should be scheduled at the beginning or end of the day if possible.)
Students may park only in designated parking spaces in the west parking lot. If these areas prove inadequate, additional spaces will be provided. Do not park on grass, on the opposite (trailer park) side of the gym lot barriers, next to the cafeteria, or in any undesignated space. Observe all signs.
All students and staff parking vehicles on the TCS campus during the school day must apply for and display a TCS Parking Permit. The permit is available in the high school office. A fee of $5.00 will be charged to students for the permit. Any vehicle without a visible permit will receive a fine of $10.00.
Vehicles parked in non-designated areas, parked illegally, or on campus without a permit may be subject to a $25.00 parking fine. Lots will be checked regularly.
Remember, TCS has a closed campus policy. Once you leave your vehicle you may not return until the end of the school day. Athletes should leave their cars parked on the regular lot during practices. Do not drive to athletic areas.
With elementary students around on all areas of the campus, it is important a strict 10 MPH campus speed limit be observed at all times. No "peeling out" or reckless driving will be tolerated.
Violations of speed limit or reckless driving rules will be assessed $10.00 for first violation, $25.00 for second (and a 2-week suspension of driving privileges) and $50.00 for third (and suspension of driving privilege for the remainder of the year).
Detentions-Detentions for disciplinary, dress code violation, or academic purposes are not designed to be convenient for the student or the student's family. They provide a teaching opportunity for the student to learn that his/her behavior and responsibility affects not only himself but also the family and others. Detentions cannot be served on Tuesday mornings.
Detentions will be assigned for the following morning for secondary students. Elementary detentions will be served after school. Failure to serve an assigned detention may result in a student being withheld from classes.
Detention is served in the morning before school for secondary students. A student serving a 15 or 30 minute detention must be in detention by 7:30. A student serving a 45 minute or 60 minute detention must be in detention by 7 am.
Fine System-TCS uses a fine system for certain minor violations or problems. All fines are $1.00/$5.00 except those for unapproved possession of electronic devices (phones, iPods, etc.) which begin at $25.
Items brought to the Lost & Found that have a student's name on them will be returned to the student. Your bill will be charged $1.00 per item returned, each time it is returned. Items without names will remain in Lost & Found until Friday. Every Friday, uniform items without a name will be given to the uniform store to be resold. All other non-uniform items will be donated to Eastside Ministries.
Electronic devices will be confiscated if used by a student or it is a disruption of class in any way during school hours (including incoming calls), and fines must be paid for devices to be returned. Habitual violation or disruption during confiscation may result in devices not being returned. This decision will be at the discretion of the administration. Electronic devices may be allowed on certain off campus field trips at the discretion of trip sponsors. Electronic device use may be allowed at other specified time as determined by the school administration. Electronic devices taken up during the school day may not be picked up until the end of the school day. Electronic devices taken up in the elementary department should be picked up from the elementary office at the end of the school day. They may be returned when student pays a $25 fine for the first offense, $35 for the second offense, and $50 for third and any additional offenses. Elementary students may not have cell phones at any time.
Five dollar fines are issued for: chewing gum, excessive tardiness, unlocked lockers/locks not on lockers, and certain other violations. (Parking and reckless driving fines are more, see Student Vehicle Policies)
Students receiving more than three fines during any one semester may receive additional penalty. On the fourth offense, a student may receive a one hour detention and an administrator may call the parents. If a fifth fine is received, the student may be placed in in-house suspension for one day. The student may make up work for 80% credit.
Fines are recorded on the parent’s Renweb account. Parents may also be notified by email. Students are required to sign fine forms.
In-School Suspension – Students in ISS are separated from their classmates and put in supervised isolation. Students are allowed to do their work being missed in class, but only receive 80% credit for work completed. ISS disqualifies a student from semester test exemptions.
Out-of-School Suspension – Students in OSS are not allowed to attend class on campus, or function in any extra-curricular activity during the suspension period. OSS days are treated as unexcused absences and work missed cannot be made up. OSS disqualifies a student from semester test exemption.
The Lost & Found is located in the Secondary Office. Items brought to the Lost & Found that have a student's name on them will be returned to the student. Your bill will be charged $1.00 per item returned, each time it is returned. Items without names will remain in Lost & Found until Friday. Every Friday, uniform items without a name will be given to the uniform store to be resold. All other non-uniform items will be donated to Eastside Ministries.