PARENT/STUDENT 2014-15 HANDBOOK KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE WORD OF GOD ACADEMY PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION TO WOGA Message from the Headmaster ….…………………….. 1 Letter from the President …………………………….. 2 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education ..…….. 3 Vision Statement ……………………………………….. 4 Mission Statement ..…………………………………….. 4 Core Values …………………………………………….. 4 Educational and Objectives ……………………. 4 Statement of Philosophy ……………………………….. 5 SECTION 2- ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Notice of Nondiscriminatory Admissions Policy ……. 6
Homework ……………………………………………. 21 Makeup of Test/Class Work ………………………… 21 Parent Conferences ………………………………….. 21 SECTION 7 – CODE OF CONDUCT Code of Conduct …………………………………….. 22 Fighting ……………………………………………….. 22 Weapons ………………………………………………. 23 Toys, Etc. ……………………………………………… 23 ………………………………………………….. 23 Care of School Property ……………………………… 23 Discipline Records …………………………………… 23 Discipline Action Taken for Rules Broken …………. 24 ii SECTION 8 – COMMUNICATION Communication Between School and Home ………… 25 Conflict Resolution …………………………………… 25 SECTION 9 – DISASTER PLANS Disaster Plans ………………………………………… 26 Fire Drills ……………………………………………. 26 Tornado Drills ……………………………………….. 26 Lock Down …………………………………………… 26 Evacuation ……………………………………………. 27 Emergency Vehicles ………………………………….. 27 Emergency Closing of School ………………………… 27 Emergency Call Codes for Teachers ………………… 27 SECTION 10 – DRESS CODE Uniforms for 2014-2015 ………………………………. 28 Uniform Requirements ………………………………. 29 Word of God Academy Dress Code …………………. 29
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME Communication between school and home is vital to the success of students at WOGA. Central to the communication is the individual student website. The student website will provide information about grades, assignments, attendance, discipline, and other helpful information. The WOGA website: wogacademy.org will also provide information about upcoming events, changes, opportunities, and news. In addition, phone calls, notes and email may be used to communicate throughout the year. Teachers have mail boxes for personal messages or communication that is left for them at the front desk. CONFLICT RESOLUTION Parents are expected to support and uphold school policies. Without this cooperation and confirmation from the parents, a double standard exists between the home and school which is counterproductive to the student’s development and the school’s effectiveness. All new parents have signed a contract saying they will comply with the chain of command in working out any problems. If at any time misunderstandings develop between the school and the home, it becomes the obligation of both parties to resolve these misunderstandings in a Biblical fashion by going directly to the parties involved for clarification and explanation. Only after first meeting with the individual with whom a dispute exists should the aggrieved go to the individual’s supervisor. For example: if the parent of a student has a dispute with a teacher, the correct order of dispute resolution is as follows: A meeting with the teacher on any issue or misunderstanding to be resolved. If attempts to resolve the dispute or misunderstanding are unsuccessful, then a meeting with the headmaster of the school is the next step. The school confesses that although all teachers and staff are chosen for their Christian commitment and high ideals, this does not make them immune from error. All suggestions and comments from parents will be examined fully and are welcomed and encouraged for the overall strengthening of the school. Any parent who openly demonstrates to students or other parents a lack of support for school policies is undermining the school’s positive intent and thereby hindering its effectiveness. The school agrees to work closely with the parents in the education of child. This includes provision of competent teachers, a full and balanced curriculum, regular reporting, proper student supervision, and communication with the home. In full cooperation with the school, parents are expected to attend school meetings and actively support other school sponsored activities, knowing that parental participation is critical to the health and well-being of the school.