Contents

Welcome………………………………………….……………………………………………………….2

Mission Statement/Philosophy…………………………………………………………………………………….3

History…….……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Goals of the School…………………………………………………………………………...………. 5 & 6

Admission Policies & Procedures………………..………………………………………………………….7

Who May Attend/Right not to admit…….…………………………………………………………………8

Child Abuse/ A Word to the students……………………………..………………………………………. 8

A Word to The Parents…………………......................................................................................................9

Covid-19 Regulations………………………………………………………………..………………….10-11

Financial Information………………………………………………...……………………………………12

Academic Information………………………………………………………………...………………  13-20

Device Use and Internet Policy……………………………………………………...…………………21-22

Attendance………………………..……………………………………………………………………23-25

Parent-Teacher-Student Conference/Reward System……………………………………………...……...26

Disciplinary Demerit & Merit Code System – JHS………………………………………………...……27-32

Discipline……………………………………………………………………………………………….33-36

Birthdays/Immunization………………………………………...……………………………………. 37-38

Accidents…………………………………………..………………………………………………………39

Home & School……………………………………………………………..………………………….…. 40

Guidance……………………………………………………….……………………………………….….41

Transportation…………………………………………….…………………………………………….…42

Breakfast and Lunch Program/School Property…………………………………………….……….…….43

Textbooks/Emergency Information………………………………………………………………….…….44

Field Trips/ Telephone Use ………………………………………………………………………………. 45

Transfer Students/ Personal Property……………………………………………………………….…… 46

Visitors/School Announcements………………………………………………..…………………………47

Withdrawal from school/Governing Statement…………………………………………………..……….48

Handbook Agreement ....………………………………………………………………….………………49

Welcome 

NORTHEASTERN ADVENTIST ACADEMY QUEENS CAMPUS - NAAQC

Success is a must!  Failure is not an option.

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Welcome to the Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus family.  May your stay be memorable and fulfilling.  We would like you to enjoy all that we offer and when you leave we hope you’ll be spiritually strong, academically solid, socially balanced, and physically equipped for your future.  The faculty, staff, community, board of trustees, and the Home and School are pleased that you have selected the Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus to educate your child for both now and eternity.  We consider this a privilege to partner with you to educate your child and encourage you to work together to establish a sense of awareness that every student is unique and talented to achieve academically and spiritually.

• Our desire for you and your child is to invest both your time and talents as you journey into this educational experience where your child (ren) will encounter academic heights, and establish a moral lifestyle, Christian principles and spiritual standards that will define who they represent.

• Welcome to the Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus, a place where your child will feel safe, develop their talents, while experiencing a divine encounter with God.

• This Student’s Handbook describes the rules and policies students need to know for participation in school life at the Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus.  Parents should read this Handbook with their children and be sure they understand and follow the rules and regulations described.

• The policies of this Handbook and the services offered by the school have been designed to protect the well-being of students and their rights to a quality education within the parameters of Seventh-day Adventist philosophy.

Mission Statement

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The mission of the Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus is to provide an educational environment of Christ-centered classes’ and activities that assist the home and the church in the development of responsible citizens for now and eternity.

Philosophy

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Seventh-day Adventists have a unique set of beliefs and children are taught to incorporate these beliefs into their lifestyles.  The Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus has been established to provide a Christian education for students in grades one through eight.  The school recognizes its responsibility to guide each student to develop a meaningful relationship with God, family, community, and the government.

Central to its philosophy is a belief in God as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and the recognition of man as a child of God and a steward of this world.  When sin entered the world, man lost his perfection and was cast out of Eden and lost the privilege of face-to-face communication with God.  The Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus mission is in part redemptive.  Through the means of Christian Education, it hopes “to restore in man the image of his Maker, to bring him back to the perfection in which he was created, to promote the development of body, mind and soul that the divine purpose of his creation might be realized. (Education-pp 15 &16)

Believing that God is the source of all true knowledge and that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” (Proverbs 9:10), the Northeastern Adventist Academy emphasizes the need to see the hand of God in all areas of study – in the humanities, because history is really His story, in science, because all science speaks of Him who set in operation the laws governing our world.  Faith is integrated with learning across the curriculum in fulfilling the mission to provide an educational environment of Christ-centered classes and activities that aid the home and church in developing genuine Seventh-day Adventist Christian youth.

History

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Through the untiring efforts of pioneers such as Mrs. Isabelle Bass and Mr. Austin Channer, the Linden SDA School opened in 1959 with nine students in four grades, a principal and one teacher.  By the second year, the enrollment had risen to forty students in eight grades, during the ensuing years, the student body has steadily increased and today the school has an accommodation of 225 students.

The following principals have served the school:

Mr. Frankie Lawton                        -        1959-1964 (5 Years)

Mr. William Douthard                        -        1964-1965 (1 Year)

Mr. Louis Matthews                        -        1965-1975 (10 Years)

Mr. Arnold Corbier                        -        1975-1977 (2 Years)

Mr. Carney Bradford                        -        1977-1980 (3 Years)

Mrs. Elise G. Hall                        -        1980-1981 (1 Year)

Mr. Laurent Servius                        -        1981-1996 (15 Years)

Mr. Rufus Small                        -        1996-1997 (1 Year)

Mrs. Gwendolyn Wesley                -        1997-2000 (3 Years)

Dr. Beverly Cameron                        -        2000-2005 (5 Years)

Mr. George Coke                        -        2005 - 2009 (4 Years)

Mr. Grafton B. Jones                        -        2009 - 2011 (2 Years)

Dr. Delrose Patterson                        -        2011 - 2014 (3 Years)

Dr. Laurene Richards-Usher                -        2014 - 2022 (9 years)

Mrs. Gladly Grant                        -        2022 -  2023 (1 Year)

Mrs. Ann Guy                                -        2023 - Present

The school was formerly located at 172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, and relocated to its present site the school was relocated to its present site, 137-01 228th Street, Laurelton, New York 11413 in 1981.  Its motto is, “Education for Now and Eternity.”

Goals of the School

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The following goals have been developed by the Department of Education through the North

American Division, in collaboration with the Atlantic Union of Seventh-day Adventists the Journey to Excellence.  In accordance with this philosophy, each student at the Linden Seventh-day Adventist School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus will learn:

                                         management.

Aesthetic Appreciation         Develop an appreciation for the beautiful, both in God’s creation and in human expression, while nurturing individual ability in the fine arts.

Career and Service                           Develop a Christian work ethic with an appreciation for the

                                         dignity of service.

 Admission Policies and Procedures

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Admission Policy

 Although the Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus was established to provide a Christian Education for Seventh-day Adventist children in and around its community, the school also accepts students of other faiths and denominations, without prejudice to race and ethnicity.  Such students, however, must be of good character and pledge to adhere to the rules, regulations and standards set by the institution.

Student Services

 Department of Education, under the auspices of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, has established the students’ services assistance for students in the schools who are eligible for special education, speech pathology, counseling services and Title I Math and Reading.  Currently, the school is not equipped to facilitate extreme special needs students.  Students with disabilities and special educational and emotional needs are encouraged to seek admission elsewhere and be enrolled in programs where their needs can be met.

Admission Procedure

 The student grade placement is the decision of the placement committee which uses the following official documents: entrance exams, transcripts, and cumulative behavior records to determine if the student is a fit for the institution.  Transfer students are assigned provisionally until a final placement is made.

Requirements for Admission

1. Age: To enroll in the 1st grade, students must be 6 years old on or before December 31, or graduate from a recognized Kindergarten program,
2. Completed application form with the non-refundable registration fee,
3. Record of transcript or report card and assessment test results from previous schools,
4. Birth Certificate,
5. Character references,
6. Physical examination,
7. Immunization record
8. Proof of ability to pay tuition, and
9. Proof of Church members (applicable to Seventh-day Adventists only)

Who May Attend

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The Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus was primarily founded for Seventh-day Adventist youths.  The doors are also open for any student with genuine character and high principles, regardless of denominational affiliation, race, color or creed.  Even though we do not apply any religious test, it must be agreed by the students who are accepted into the Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy to pledge to abide by the rules, regulations and standards set by the institution in demonstrating reverence to the Word of God.

Right Not to Admit ____________________________________________________________________  

The Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy has the right not to admit or re-admit students who have had a history of misconduct and inappropriate behavior, or having failing grades.  Students with outstanding balances on their accounts may not be re-admitted.  Parents whose behavior is deemed in-appropriate toward any member of faculty, staff, principal, school board or school policies may also not be allowed to enroll their children at the school.

Child Abuse

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The faculty and staff at the Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus are considered mandatory reporters.  Suspicion of abuse to any of the students enrolled will be reported to Children’s Services.

A Word to the Students 

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Every student who enters the Linden Seventh-day Adventist School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus must read, agree and sign to obey faithfully the rules and regulations comprising themselves to sign the Honor Code of the school.  A student who signs and disobeys the Honor Code major regulations will be retained only at the decision of the faculty or disciplinary committee

It is imperative that the parents and students who are attending the Linden Seventh-day Adventist School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus must confirm in writing that they have read and agree to honor the information in the Student’s Handbook that explains what is expected from all students.  Unless they are willing to cooperate with the school’s Honor Code we will not accommodate such students.

A Word to the Parents ___________________________________________________________________

Parents are expected to be at the forefront of their student’s educational journey.  It is imperative that parents read carefully all the information and requirements established by the Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy in order to make an intelligent choice in regards to their student’s educational journey.  We encourage all parents to give full support to the faculty in upholding the standards of the school.  This is possible by encouraging your student to study hard, attend school every day, be on time, submit homework regularly, follow instructions given by the faculty, and participate in school functions.

The educational journey for a student is the most important experience that will last for the remainder of that student’s life.  Therefore, the collaboration that exists between the school and the home must reflect the care and interest in investing time to develop the character of the student in educating for now and eternity.

True education means more than taking a certain course of study.  It is broad; it includes the harmonious development of all the physical powers and the mental faculties.  It teaches the love of God, and is a preparation for the faithful discharge of life duties. Counsels to Parents, Teachers and Students, P. 64. 

Covid-19 Regulations

Complete Remote Students:

• Students must have a specific location in the home with wall background to keep out any scenery of the home.  The location must be quiet and conducive for learning, no virtual background.

• Students’ cameras must be on at all times, they must be in complete uniform.
• Students must not have any interruptions or distractions with family members trying to assist them with their work.

• Remember that your child is at school and it is unethical for parents or other family members to interrupt the student in class.

• Remote students need to log in back online after lunch for the afternoon classes.
• If students do not log in to their classes they will not receive credit for participation and it will be at the discretion of the teacher to allow the student to get the work done.

• Students must log in to all their classes based on their schedule for the day.
• Students will lose participation points if the teacher has proof that a family member is doing the student’s class work and homework.

• It is unethical for parents to invade the privacy of your child’s classroom.  The teacher needs adequate space and privacy to interact and engage your child in learning.

• Teachers will be deducting points, at their discretion, for students’ participation in classwork, if parents or family members are in the background prompting the students with answers.

• The teacher is taking your child on a learning journey, and it is important for the teacher to know how well your child is assimilating the learning experience. If you continue to give your child the answers and do the work for your child, you are disabling the ability of your child to become an independent learner. Please give the teacher his/her space to be an effective teacher.

• Parents, your task is to guide your child in collaboration with the teacher to enhance and empower your child to mastering and ownership of his/or her learning.

• The Remote students will only do the core subjects of which entail: Bible, Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Computer, as an elective.

• All complete Remote students must have all immunization records up-to-date before registering.

Blended Learning:

Blended learning requires students to be in the building for two days and three days for remote learning, and be guided by the following:

• The days when the students are in the building the students should be wearing:  a face shield, and a mask.  The student must have a charged device for class.

• Students must log in on time for class with the cameras open, for those who are in class remotely during the blended learning.

• Virtual backgrounds are unacceptable.

• Students must be in complete uniform and ready for class.

In-Person Learning:

Students who are doing in-person learning must be in school by 8:00 a.m. in complete uniform, a face shield, wearing a mask, and they must have a charged device for classes.  All students must observe the following:

• Students cannot decide to attend school online if they are doing in-person learning without a valid excuse.
• If a student cannot attend school for the day, the parent must call the school to inform the office or the teacher.  The only reason the student will be excused for not attending school is if the student is sick, then said student will be allowed to log in online.
• If the student is not in school and the parent did not call to inform the teacher, the student will not be allowed to be online.
• If the student had to attend school online due to sickness, in order to return to school in the building, the student must have a valid medical covid-19 clearance.
• Students cannot be switching back and forth with online and in person learning.  This is not allowed because it creates learning instability for the student and the student’s grades will be affected, unless the student has a valid excuse to switch. This excuse must be given by the principal after speaking with parents if the situation is valid, or the nurse if the student is medically cleared.

Virtual Chapel Sessions:

• Chapel sessions are related to Bible class and this is done on every Friday morning.  All students are required to attend chapel, and have their cameras on.  Teachers will be taking attendance.  All students should have their cameras on.
• All Parents you are welcome to the Chapel, a place where we worship and pray together with our students.
• All students must be in uniform, and all attendees in the family must be dressed appropriately.
• Each class is responsible on a weekly basis for chapel.

Very Important:

Student Devices:

• Devices will be provided for each student at school.  Personal devices remain at home for student to work on at home so his/her classwork and homework can be submitted.  The students and teachers are not allowed to exchange papers or share school supplies.

Financial Information _________________________________________________________________  

Tuition & Fees Policy

Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus is a private school supported mainly by the tuition paid by parents whose children are in attendance.  The school depends on the prompt payment of tuition and fees to be able to meet its monthly obligations.  Adherence to the following policy is therefore crucial to the operation of the school.

1. Tuition is due and payable in advance, not in arrears.  Tuition must be paid at the beginning of each period depending on the payment plan selected by the parent (s).  There are four (4) tuition payment plans.  This information is included in the application packet.

2. A late fee will be added to all outstanding balances as of the 11th of each month.

3. A warning letter will be issued to parents whose accounts remain outstanding thirty (30) days after the due date.

4. Children of parents whose accounts are still in arrears after they receive a letter of warning may be asked to be withdrawn from class until the account is paid in full, or an acceptable payment arrangement is worked out with the Business Office or the Finance Committee.

5. Accounts that are more than ninety (90) days past due will be subject to legal collection proceedings and the parent (s) will be asked to withdraw the student (s) from the school.

6. All other fees are to be paid upon receipt or when incurred.

Academic Information 

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Curriculum

The Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy follows the curriculum guides outlined by the North American Division and the Atlantic Union Education Department in conjunction with the New York State Education Department.

Course of Study for Grades 1 through 5

Fine Arts

• Choir
• Drama
• Instrumental
• Private Music Lessons
• Orchestra
• Praise Dance (After School)

Core Subjects

• Bible
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• English Language Arts
• Spelling & Phonics
• Handwriting
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing

Electives

• Computer
• Music
• Physical Education
• Foreign Language (Spanish/French)

Course of Study for Junior High 

Grades 6-8

Fine Arts

• Choir
• Drama
• Private Music Lessons
• Orchestra
• Praise Dance

Core Subjects

• Religion
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• English Language Arts
• Reading Comprehension

Additional Electives for Junior High

Physical Education (Health, Sports)

Foreign Language (Spanish or French)

Apparel Design & Art

Grading System

 A progress report will be made available to the legal parents of each child at the end of each marking period.  An interim report is also provided after the fourth or fifth week of each period.  Each report card is a record of the student’s progress in each subject area.  It tells how the child is doing in school.  Students are graded based on their performance in the following:

(1) class work

(2) homework

 (3) tests

 (4) quizzes

 (5) projects and

 (6) class participation.

Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

2436:07

         Elementary schools should use Student Progress Reports.  Through these reports information will be provided regarding the student’s progress in the subjects, attendance, citizenship, and social relationships.  Letter grades are the accepted means of reporting academic progress in the conventional school curriculum.

A -        Elementary Grades K-2 will use one of the following grading scales.

I  -        Achieves objectives and performs skills INDEPENDENTLY

P          PROGRESSING toward achieving objectives and skills

NT-        NEEDS more TIME to develop

Or

        E – Excellent

        S -  Satisfactory

        N – Needs Improvement

        B.        Grades 3-8 will use the five letter grades – A, B, C, D and F.  Pass (P) or Fail (F)

 may be used for noncore subjects.  Core subjects are Bible, Mathematics,

 Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.

2440:07        Secondary Grade Reports (Including Junior Academy)

                        Letter grades – A, B, C, D, F and I (incomplete) normally will be used in Grades 9-

                        12.

2448:15        Grade-point Average System (Grading Scale)

 The four-point system is used to determine the grade-point average.  Pluses and minuses may be used.

2452:09        Timely Reporting of Grades

                Student Progress Reports must be distributed within five school days after the

                 close of each nine-week period.

2505:08        Eighth Grade Completion Requirements

                Students may completion Requirements in one of the following ways:

                A.         Diploma

                        The student has demonstrated competence in the core subjects:

                        1.        Bible/Religion

                        2.        Language Arts

                        3.        Mathematics

                        4.         Science/Health

                        5.        Social Studies

2424:19

A.        Elementary

        Minutes may be adjusted to ensure mastery of needed skills:

Elementary Suggested Daily Minutes Per Subject - Minimum

*Language Arts includes Reading, Writing, English, Spelling, and Handwriting

Elementary Suggested Weekly Minutes Per Subject – Minimum

*Language Arts includes Reading, Writing, English, Spelling, and Handwriting

Students in 5th grade must successfully earn a 2.5 GPA and pass all the core subjects in order to graduate and move on to Junior High School.

Honor Roll

 In keeping with the philosophy of the school system and its commitment to excellence in education, academic achievement is recognized through the establishment of honor roll for students.

Graduating Honor Student

        The conference board of education has the discretion to establish a policy regarding whether or not a valedictorian and salutatorian of a graduating class may be designated.

If academic honors are recognized, they must follow the classification below:

Highest Honors:                3.90-4.00

High Honors:                        3.75-3.89

Honors:                        3.50-3.79

These cumulative averages are calculated using the grade-point scale found in Code 2448.15

NEC Additional Internal recognition is also made as follow:

*Honorable Mention: 3.25-3.49

*Honorable Mention is NOT part of the code book.  It is a local recognition that is used within the Northeastern Conference.

NEC Category Weights:

The categories below are being used across all of our schools.

Category                                Weight

Participation                                5

Homework                                10

Quiz                                        10

Tests                                        15

Portfolio/Project                        15

Classwork                                20

Final Exam                                25

Testing

Standardized tests are administered to students as required by Atlantic Union Conference.  Each school in the Northeastern Conference administers the MAP Test Growth as a part of the assessment program.  Students are tested in several academic areas including, Mathematics, Reading and Language Usage.

The test is done in the fall, winter and the post test is done in the spring.  The purpose of the testing program is to monitor student growth and academic achievement.  The results of these tests are used to identify student’s strengths and weaknesses in each academic area, and to use data to drive the instruction.  Also, the test results are used to determine the effectiveness of the educational programs and how they can be improved.

The results of these standardized tests are discussed with parents during Parent-Teacher Conference.  A copy of these results is kept in each student’s file and a copy is given to the parents and the teacher.

Exams and Testing:

Students are tested and assessed throughout the marking period.  At the end of every marking period, a comprehensive exam is administered from the core subjects and the elective classes.  These dates are scheduled on the calendar a satisfactory settlement of the student’s account is required before a student may take the end of the marking period examinations.  A student who is not financially cleared for exams must receive clearance in order to sit the test and receive credit.  If the students did not receive the proper clearance for the date set, the student will receive an “F” for the exam grade.  Complete formal uniform must be worn during test weeks.

Incompletes:

An “I” (Incomplete) is given when the student has a valid excuse for being unable to complete all the work given throughout the marking period to receive a satisfactory grade.  All incomplete work must be resolved within two weeks after the marking period is over.  If the work is not completed within the time given, the work completed will be used to determine the grade.

Academic Probation:

A student who is failing in two or more core subjects or whose GPA falls below 2.0, will be placed on academic probation. (Internal Academic Plan – IAP).  The parent of the student will be notified.  An outline academic plan will be given to parents to follow.  If the student does not show any improvement, the next step taken is to refer the students to student services for an academic assessment to provide the adequate service for students to succeed.  If the student does not improve then the student will not be promoted to the next grade.

2500 Graduation Requirements

2503:14        General Information

                Eligibility for graduation is determined by the student’s successful completion of the

requirements for graduation in accordance with the North American Division Standards.  Please see Code 2488:16.

                Students graduating from Grade 8 or academy must maintain satisfactory progress in

                 the following areas:

                A.        Academic

                B.        Citizenship

                C.        Attendance

 Students may complete the requirements in one of the following ways:

A.        Diploma

The student has demonstrated competence in the core subjects:

1.        Bible/religion

2.        Language Arts

3.        Mathematics

4.        Science/Health

5.        Social Studies

B.        Diploma with a Modified Accommodation Plan (MAP) or Individualized

Education Program (IEP)

The student has met the goals of his/her plan.

C.        Certificate of Attendance

The student has met attendance requirements

Eighth Grade Senior Class Privileges:

The eighth grade senior class deserves to enjoy some privileges because of their seniority in the school.  However, they will still be monitored and disciplined if necessary like other students.  The privileges are listed below, but not limited to just these:

• Class Trip;
• Awards Class Night, and
• Leadership positions

Seniors who accumulate demerits and are failing core subjects during their 8th grade journey will not be able to enjoy these privileges mentioned above.

Device Use and Internet Policy 

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Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to the following, which could result in suspension and expulsion: 

1. Selling or purchasing or viewing any illegal substance online. 
2. Accessing, transmitting, viewing or downloading pornography, obscene depictions, harmful materials that encourage others to violate laws through online entities. 

3. Transmitting or downloading confidential information or copyrighted materials 

• Uses that involve the accessing, transmitting or downloading of inappropriate matters on the internet, as determined by the school, local educational agency or other related authority. 

• Uses that involve obtaining or using anonymous email sites.  Uses that cause harm to others or damage to their property are unacceptable.

4. Deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users’ e-mails, files or data
5. Accessing another user’s e-mail without their permission, and as a result of that access, reading or forwarding the other user’s emails or files without that user’s permission.

6. Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network.

7. Using profane, abusive, or impolite language online

8. Disguising one’s identity, impersonating other users or sending anonymous messages.

9. Threatening, harassing, or making defamatory or false statements about others online.

10. Accessing, transmitting, downloading printing or creating offensive, harassing or disparaging materials.

11. Accessing, transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or programs, or in any degrading or disrupting any computer system performance.

12. Accessing, transmitting, downloading creating or printing large files, including “chain letters” or any type of “Pyramid” schemes.

13. Using a device computer to pursue “hacking” internal or external to the district, or attempting to access information that is protected by privacy laws.

14. Setting passwords on any device that does not belong to you.

15. Disclosing to other users or allowing other users to use someone else’s accounts.

16. Getting unauthorized access into someone else’s accounts or other computer networks.

17. Interfering with user’s ability to access their accounts.

18. Using social media for pornography, slander and/or bullying.

Disciplinary Actions for The Use of Devices and the Internet

• First Offense: student will receive a warning by Homeroom teacher and given three (3) demerits.  This infraction will be documented in the system (Ren-Web)

• Second Offense: the principal will be involved.  A called meeting with the parent, student, and the homeroom teacher to discuss the situation.  The student will receive a last warning followed by five (5) demerits.

• Third Offense:  The student will have in-house suspension.

Attendance

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By law, children from 6 to 16 years of age must attend school, regular attendance is necessary.

Each student is expected to attend school punctually and regularly.  Children who are frequently irregular in attendance or who are not punctual may be subject to disciplinary action by the classroom teacher or principal.

Notification/Consequences of Unexcused Tardy Behavior

1. It is the responsibility of the parents and guardians to review the attendance record of their child (ren) via the computerized student information management system. (SIS). All communication by the Linden SDA School via the student information management system is considered an official notification.

2. Three unexcused tardiness will be equal in weight to one unexcused absence.

3. At the end of fifteen unexcused tardiness, the student will automatically receive an F as a grade for the particular subject in which the student is tardy.

4. If the student is going to be tardy, the parents, guardians must send in an official written note for him/her to be excused.

5. Parents are responsible to call the school if your child is going to be absent

Notification/Consequences of Unexcused Absence (s)

1. It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to review the attendance record of their child (ren) via the computerized student information management system.  All communication by the Linden SDA School via the student information management system is considered an official notification.  (SIS)

2. One unexcused absence from class will result in the office calling and notifying parents that a notice will be placed in the student’s file.

3. At the end of eight unexcused absences the student will receive an F as a grade for classes within the marking period.

4. If the student is going to be absent, parents or guardians must bring in an official written note to be excused.

School Dismissal:

Parents/guardians who pick up students must make arrangements to pick up their students immediately at dismissal time.  The school will not be responsible or liable for students who are not picked up on time at 3:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, with a grace period to 3:30 p.m. and on Friday at 1:00 p.m. with a grace period to 1:30 p.m.  Students who are officially in after school must be picked up at 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and on Friday at 4:00 p.m.  Supervision of the students will be the responsibility of the school for those periods only.  If no contact is made with either parent, guardian or designated person, the school will contact the 105th precinct for students to be placed in their custody.  A report will be submitted to the principal and one will be placed in the student’s file.

Morning Arrival:

The normal school day begins at 7:30 a.m. for students who are participating in the breakfast program.  Classes begin officially at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and on Friday 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m.  We encourage our parents to please make proper arrangement for your child to be picked up at the designated pick up time.

Students are to arrive on school campus no earlier than one hour before school begins, which is 7:00 a.m.  The school will not assume responsibility for students who arrive before time.  There will be a grace period of ten (10) minutes to arrive to school.  The door closes at 8:10 a.m.

Students who are having breakfast will go to the gymnasium.

Grade 1 through grade 4 will assemble in the gymnasium

Grade 5 through grade 8 will assemble in the chapel

Excused School Absences:

• Medical Appointment,
• Death in the family,
• School-sponsored event on activity, previously approved,
• Other individual absences beyond the control of parents as determined and approved by the principal, and
• Student illness – medical note required, if student misses more than three (3) days

Tardiness:

• First and second tardy – classroom teacher warning,
• Third tardy – referred to principal – parents’ notification,
• Fourth tardy – Community service, and
• Fifth tardy – suspension

Note: Only traffic delays are considered a cause for excuse.  Oversleeping is not considered an excuse.

School Year

The school year for the students in grades 1 through 8 is programmed in accordance with the academic school year for the New York Public School System.  All public holidays that will be observed are the ones designated on the Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy’s calendar.  School usually begins the day after Labor Day and ends in June of the next year.  The exact date of closing is on the school calendar.

After School Contract

An after school contract must be signed by parents who will have their child (ren) participate in the afterschool program.  Ask for your afterschool application in the office with the afterschool fees information.

Parent-Teacher-Student Conference 

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A date is set aside three times yearly; at the end of the first, second and third marking period for parents, teachers and students to meet and discuss the child’s performance.  Additional conferences may be arranged by either the parent or the teacher as needed.  These conferences must be scheduled before or after school hours or during the teachers’ prep time.  Teachers are not permitted to conference with parents during instructional time.

Reward System 

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The Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus reward system is intended to recognize and reward positive student behavior.  The reward system consists of a frame of reference where students have the opportunity to accumulate 10 points per marking period for admirable behavior.

Areas of Reward

1. Perfect class attendance (No absences or tardiness to any class appointment);
2. Reverence in all religious services and during classroom to class room;
3. Following uniform policies; and
4. Consistent admirable behavior.

Types of Recognition

1. Principal Medallion received at the end of the marking period,
2. Principal’s pizza party,
3. Principal’s perks.

Disciplinary Demerit and Merit Code System

Grades 1-8

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Demerit Code

A student will receive a demerit for any disrespectful, rebellious, or disruptive behavior.  If a student receives any demerit, the teacher will fill out a student’s Demerit form which documents the incident.  This is done via SIS and is emailed to the parents.  Demerits accrue throughout the school year (September – June).  Demerits are not a punishment.  They serve as a record of the student’s conduct and as a communication tool to parents that their help is needed to correct their child’s behavior.  Students will be given a varying number of demerits depending upon the type and severity of the infraction.  Demerits may also be assigned at the indiscretion of the teacher in certain irregular cases not covered by the list.  The number of demerits for a specific offense may be doubled, tripled, or otherwise increased for successive violations or when the offense is deliberate and/or defiant.

Merit Code Reward

1. In order for a student to become eligible for a merit code reward, the student must not have any demerits for the month.

2. A senior student (8th Grade) who accrues over 100 demerits during a given marking period will not attend the senior trip.

The discipline for the accumulation of demerits points will occur in three sections.

Section I – Warning (1-20 demerits)

• Warning by home room teacher
• When a staff issues demerits the parent/guardian must be notified via email and phone call.  The staff must also notify the homeroom teacher.  The homeroom teachers must keep abreast of the situation.

Section II- Meeting with parents (20 demerits)

• Have a meeting with the parents and give last warning for suspension.  The accumulation of 25 demerits is equivalent to a day’s suspension.
• The homeroom teacher must create ways to motivate the students to refrain from getting demerits.
• After the student has served the suspension time for the 25 demerits.  The student will have the opportunity to start all over again.
• In the event that the student receives a 2nd suspension because of demerits pertaining to behavioral issues, that student will be placed on probation.  The administration will work out a plan to work with the parents to assist the student.  In some cases, the student may need behavioral intervention.
• Give the student opportunity to express in writing and verbal his/her version concerning the misbehavior before making the decision for suspension.
• Notify the student’s parent as soon as possible about the student’s suspension.
• The 3rd offense in reaching 25 demerits, the principal will ask the parents to withdraw the student from the school in order to keep other students to stay focused.

Demerit Infractions

The following are the demerits infractions that can be issued by the Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus and afterschool faculty and staff.

1. Demerit Infractions for: 

• Running and being loud in the hallways
• Uniform Code violation
• Eating in class
• Lack of classroom material
• Littering
• Papers sent home for signature not returned

2. Demerit Infractions for: 

• Constantly communicating while in class
• Unexcused tardiness in class
• Not keeping hands to self
• Visible cell phone

3. Demerit Infractions for: 

• Chewing gum in school and church
• Boisterous/disruptive behavior
• Taking someone’s belongings without permission
• Disrespecting peers verbally and in writing
• Loitering in the hallways and outside the building
• Lack of cooperation
• Sent to the office for misbehaving in class
• Talking or playing in the Chapel
• Appearance of cheating
• Inappropriate pictures/words on personal belongings or school property * 

4. Demerit Infractions for

• Profanity (cursing/swear words)
• Irrelevant behavior, disruptive behavior at Chapel/Worship Service
• Cheating home-work and class work  Skipping class, not reporting to class
• Insubordination (disrespect for authority)

5. Demerit Infractions for 

• Fighting *
• Food fight
• Horseplay
• Unauthorized class walkout
• Forging parent’s signature
• In locations that are off limits without appropriate supervision
• Inappropriate display of affection *

6. Demerit Infractions for 

• Cheating on test
• Plagiarism
• Lying
• Use or possession of harmful materials
• Bullying
• Committing robbery
• Causing or attempting to cause damage to school or private property

Grade 8 Class Officers

Seniors interested in serving as class officers must obtain and complete a petition form to run for office.  Students applying for an office should meet the following criteria:

1. Should have at least 3 years’ studentship at Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus.
2. Should be a student in good and regular standing, i.e. adhering to the rule and regulations of the school.
3. Should have no record of suspension or if there is, there should be evidence of change in behavior and conduct.
4. Should have outstanding scholastic achievements.
5. Should be able to represent the school and articulate its philosophy and practice.
6. Should be an active citizen of the school, i.e. participate in religious activities, fundraising, extracurricular activities, etc.
7. Should be able to command the respect of fellow students.
8. Should be an exemplary student.

Dress Standards 

The Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus has adopted a prescribed uniform for students.

Boys 

Boys’ uniform consists of navy blue trousers (no jeans), white long or short sleeve shirts, plaid tie, navy blazer (grades 6-8) or navy sweater/cardigan, black shoes and black or navy blue socks. (1-5)

Girls 

Girls’ uniform consists of plaid jumper (grades 1-5), plaid skirts (grades 6-8), white blouse with Peter Pan collar, plaid continental tie, navy socks, tights or stockings.  Sheer stockings are not to be worn.  Skirts should be worn at the knees and not shorter.

Uniform decorum:

The school uniform represents the Linden Seventh-day Adventist School Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus and should be worn with pride and dignity.  Students should behave in a manner that best reflects Christian principles that would bring honor to the institution, Linden Seventh-day Adventist School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus

The uniform rules serve as a guide to help students present themselves ready for school in an appropriate manner.  Students must be within the uniform rules upon arrival for school until they leave the school grounds.  Once students are on the school grounds they should be in their school uniforms.  The rules for the school uniform are not meant to decide what is right or wrong, they are meant to avoid distraction and to help to promote a good decorum in the school and the classroom.  School uniforms should be clean, properly fitting and modest.  Students who do not adhere to the uniform decorum will be removed from class for the remainder of the school day if the violation is not immediately corrected.

Gym Uniform 

The gym uniform can be purchased at Ideal Uniform, located at 147 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, NY 11563, telephone # 516-354-8255.  An order form is included in the application and re-application packets.  Order forms can be obtained at the school’s office.

Athletic footwear, including sneakers, should not be worn to or from school during class time.

Unless special written permission is requested and granted, students are expected to be in full uniform when they enter and leave the school premises.

Dressing Down

From time to time students may be granted the privilege to dress down.  On these occasions they are expected to dress modestly.  They should not wear clothes that are tight or short or which have inappropriate writing or pictures.  If they wear inappropriate clothes to school, their parents will be called to bring other clothes to school for them.

Jewelry

Functional jewelry such as watches and tie tacks may be worn.  Articles such as earrings, medallions, rings, necklaces, beads, chains, ankle bracelets, and bracelets are not to be worn with uniform or at any school function, they will be confiscated.  

Grooming

Students are expected to be well groomed at all times.  They should be neat, clean and modest.  Lipstick, rouge, eye shadow, mascara and nail colorings are not to be used.  The hair should be groomed from home.  

Young ladies may not wear hair rollers while at school.  Black, red, white and beige hair accessories are allowed.  Young ladies are not allowed different color braids; it causes distraction among the students.  Young men are not to wear plaited or braided hair or any extravagant hairstyle.  They should not wear stocking caps, hats or caps inside the school building.  For young men who wear plaited or braided hair for religious purposes, a letter must be submitted by the parents explaining the religious belief that supports that hair style.

School uniforms should be worn to school-sponsored activities unless otherwise specified.  Other types of attire may be permitted for special activities when recommended.

“There should be no carelessness in dress – or inappropriate attire” (Education p.24)

Discipline

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At Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus we expect the best from our students and behavioral expectations are no exception.  Every effort will be made to stimulate students to worthy scholastic endeavors and consistent Christian living.  A student whose progress or conduct is unsatisfactory, or whose spirit is out of harmony with the standard and principles of the school, or whose influence is found to be detrimental, may be asked to withdraw or be recommended to the school board for dismissal. 

Discipline in the school environment is necessary for optimal learning to take place.  Each teacher will distribute a list of classroom rules that will further detail student expectations.  Students should promptly and respectfully follow the directions of the teacher.   If a student fails to abide by any of the rules, he/she will be subject to consequences.  If the behavior becomes a pattern of non-compliance, the student will be referred to the office for disciplinary action.

Faculty and staff are cooperatively responsible for the discipline of students at any place on the school grounds.  Students are subject to the direction of any and all members of the faculty and will be governed accordingly for the good of all concerned.  Situations occurring that are not specifically dealt with in this handbook will be handled on an individual basis.

In addition to the rules and regulation described in this handbook, every student is expected to comply with the standards of discipline adopted by the Northeastern Conference of Education and announced by the principal, and published.

Consequences for misbehavior or violation of rules include, but are not limited to the following:

Admonition by school staff 

Student conference                                                               Expulsion

Parent conference

Reprimand by appropriate supervisor

Exclusion from extracurricular activities and recess

Removal from classroom by the teacher

In-school suspension

Loss of privileges

Writing assignment

Referral to Guidance Counselor/Principal

Out-of-school suspension

Suspension & Expulsion 

Causes for suspension or expulsion include the following:

1. Causing, attempting or threatening physical injury or purposefully using force or violence upon another.
2. Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous objects. [without written permission of a certified school employee and concurrence by the principal, or principal’s designee] 
3. Possessing, using, selling, or being under the influence of a controlled substance, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.
4. Offering, arranging, or regulating the sale of any controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind and then selling or delivering the substance representing it as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind.
5. Committing robbery, attempted robbery, or extortion.
6. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or private property.
7. Stealing or attempting to steal school property or private property.
8. Possession or use of non-prescribed tobacco or products that contain tobacco or nicotine.
9. Committing an obscene act or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity.
10. Possessing, offering, or arranging or negotiating to sell any drug paraphernalia.
11. Knowingly accepting stolen school or private property.
12. Possessing an imitation firearm.
13. Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault or sexual battery on staff or a student.
14. Harassing, threatening, or intimidating a student who is a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding in order to prevent the student from being a witness or to retaliate against the student for being a witness.
15. Committing sexual harassment. [which is sufficiently severe or pervasive to have a negative impact upon the individual’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, or hostile, or offensive educational environment. 
16. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause an act of hate and violence.
17. Intentionally engaging in severe and pervasive on-going harassment, threats, and/or intimidation directed at a student or group of students which has the actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting class work, creating substantial disorder, and invalidating the rights of the student or group of students by creating an intimidating and hostile environment.
18. Making terrorist threats against school authorities or school property.
19. Students engaging in Social Media and sexting

NB: If a student is suspended three times within one school year, this student becomes eligible for expulsion.

Dismissal from school will be handled by the Disciplinary Committee and the School Board.

School Decorum

1. Students should walk quietly in the hallways or when moving from one class to another.  They should also walk on the right side in the hallways.
2. Students should use the restrooms, water fountains, etc., without running and making loud noises.
3. Students should not write on the walls, desks, or in textbooks, unless otherwise authorized.
4. Students should be orderly and conduct themselves in a dignified way at all times.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcomed advancement, request for favors and any other verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature.  Sexual harassment may include a wide range of behavior such as:

1. Jokes or remarks that are derogatory to members of the opposite sex.
2. Intentionally touching a person on the breast, legs or any part of the body that is considered private.
3. Displaying material that is sexually degrading in public settings where seeing it is unavoidable.
4. Obscene gestures
5. Being brushed up against in a sexual way.
6. Mooning and flashing.
7. Pressing someone to have sex in return for a favor.

Sexual harassment is a serious offense.  Anyone who is found guilty, after thorough investigation, will be sent to the Disciplinary Committee for disciplinary action, which could include expulsion.

Bullying

Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things to have power over another person or a form of habitual aggressive behavior that is hurtful and deliberate.

Bullying includes:

1. Hitting, kicking or pushing someone or even just threatening to do it.
2. Stealing, hiding or ruining someone’s things.
3. Making someone do something that he/she doesn’t want to do.
4. Name calling or teasing.
5. Saying or writing nasty things about someone.
6. Refusing to talk to someone.
7. Spreading lies or rumors about someone.
8. Offensive electronic communication.

Suspension:

1.        Suspension days are defined as days when students are not in school while school is in

         session. When a student is suspended, the parent may be asked to pick the child up

          within two hours.  Students who are placed on suspension will not receive class

         assignments for credits.

2.        After a suspension a student will revert to zero points from the accumulation of fifteen

        Demerits.  This rollback is not merit-based; it is a change in the demerits’ sections.

3.        The students will begin the school year with zero demerits, however, any demerits that

         were accrued during the last two weeks of the previous year, it will be assessed to the

         students’ record for the new school year.

Disruptive Behavior:

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a consistent manner that reflects the goals and values of the Linden Seventh-day Adventist School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus, and to the community at large.  Students are a representation of the school regardless of where they are.  If students are engaged in inappropriate behavior outside of the school, the school holds the right to take appropriate disciplinary actions.  Students must stay away from offensive behavior such as: fighting, profanity, loitering, insensitive gestures, and lack of respect.  Anything that seems like disruptive conduct occurring on the way to and from school or from a school-sponsored event, is cause for discipline.

 Birthdays

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The faculty and staff are happy to recognize students’ birthdays.  However, because their learning time at school is very important, birthday parties may be held only during lunch break.  If students want to have a party for their teacher, this too must be done at lunchtime.   All students in the child’s class should be included.

Immunization

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A student must be fully immunized against certain diseases.  The immunizations required are: diphtheria, rubella (measles), rubella mumps, tetanus, influenza type B, poliomyelitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and varicella (chicken pox).  The school nurse can provide information on age appropriate doses or an acceptable physician validated history of illness required by the Department of Health. (Covid-19)

Proof of immunization may be personal records from a licensed physician, public health clinic with a signature or rubber stamp validation.  Students will not be accepted in the school without immunization.

If a student should not be immunized for medical reasons, the student or parent must present a certificate signed by a U.S. licensed physician stating that, in the doctor’s opinion, the immunization required would be harmful to the health and well-being of the student or any member of the student’s family or household.  This certificate must be renewed yearly unless the physician specifies a lifelong condition.

Illness 

If a child shows symptoms or complains of illness at home, parents should not send him/her to school.

While at school, if students become too ill to remain in class, their parents will be contacted to pick them up.  Parents should notify the principal and the student’s teachers in writing if the child has a chronic illness or disability that could require emergency treatment.

Contagious Diseases

The classroom teacher will refer students who exhibit symptoms of contagious illness to the office.  School office personnel and the school nurse will consult to determine whether the student can remain in school.

Medication

[As a rule, the school does not dispense medicines.  If students must take medicine at school, the parent/guardian should bring the medicine and administer it himself or herself].  Parents must complete medical consent to have the school nurse administer any medication to the student.

Students should not bring medicine to school.  However, students with an asthmatic condition are permitted to keep an inhaler in their possession if there is written permission from the parent/guardian to do so.

 Covid-19:

As a rule, if any student is presenting Covid-19 symptoms in school, the parents should be called immediately to pick up that student.  If the parent is not available at the moment, the child should be placed in a designated room until the parent is able to pick up the child.         

If child is ill, please don’t bring them to school!  Be mindful that we want to keep all students healthy/safe.

Accidents 

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If an accident occurs involving a student, every effort will be made to contact the parent of the child and action will be taken at the parent’s direction.  If a parent cannot be contacted, school officials will take whatever means necessary to preserve the health of the child.

Parents of any child with health problems that might cause a health emergency should notify the school of the problems and the procedures that would need to be followed should the child become ill at school.

Accident Insurance

Students are covered with insurance on the way to and from school.  Under this policy, parents will pay for medical care if they have full medical coverage.  The school will assume responsibility, either partially or fully, depending on the coverage parents possess.

Home and School

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The Linden SDA School/Northeastern Adventist Academy Queens Campus has an active Home & School Association.  All parents who have children in the school are members of the Association.  The purpose of the Association is to advance the cause of Christian education at home, in the school and to develop Christian character in all its members and their dependent children.

The Association is devoted to:

1. An earnest, well directed study of all principles, purposes and application of Christian education in the home, the school and the church.
2. Establish in the home the atmosphere of love and discipline, of Bible study, prayer and family worship and of systematic, progressive instruction to develop the child’s whole being.
3. Bring the school ever more fully into harmony with the principles of Christian education in the spirit, content and method.
4. Work to the end of enrolling every SDA child in the church school.
5. Assist in providing the school with the necessary equipment to enable it to meet the highest standards.
6. Furnish social and educational opportunity and satisfaction to the members of the church and the community through programs, social activities and group services.

Parents should check the correspondence from the school for dates when Home & School meetings will be held.

Procedures for addressing concerns:

The procedures to be followed to address the concerns of students and parents are:

1. Make an appointment with the child’s teacher to discuss the concern.
2. If necessary, request an appointment with the principal.
3. Refer the matter to the chairperson of the school board.  The chairperson will determine whether the discussion at the school board level is necessary.

Guidance

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Throughout the student’s school life, careful attention is given to their physical and emotional health, spiritual welfare, social interests, recreation, and daily scholastic program.

Spiritual Activities:

Staff devotion each morning sets the spiritual tone for the school day.  Students also begin their day with worship in their classroom.  The teaching of Bible knowledge follows this.  Each day ends with a prayer.

Besides devotion and Bible classes, the school conducts a weekly chapel service where students can fellowship and learn about various social, civic, spiritual and cultural issues.

Two weeks are set aside each year, one in the fall and the other in the spring for spiritual emphasis, reflection and prayer.  During these two special weeks, students are given the opportunity to commit or recommit their life to the Lord.  The school makes provision to facilitate students who desire baptism.

Transportation

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The Office of Pupil Transportation through the Department of Education provides bus passes for eligible students in accordance with eligibility guidelines.  Students with bus passes may travel on the city buses or trains.

Yellow bus services are also provided.  The school can apply for these services on behalf of parents who wish to have them.

Bus Conduct:

Bus drivers have complete charge of students riding the bus and will report misbehavior to the appropriate authority.  Loud talking, rowdiness or unruly behavior, fighting, bullying, physical or verbal assaults, disrespectfulness to the driver, or any act that might endanger the lives of the others, will not be tolerated.

For the safety of all students who ride the bus, students are expected to obey the following rules.

1. Students must use only the bus and stop assigned to them.
2. Students may not enter or leave the bus at any place except the student’s regular bus stop.
3. Students must stay in their seat while the bus is in motion.  Students may not reserve seats.
4. Students must keep the center aisle of the bus clear at all times.  Items such as book bags must not block the center aisle.
5. Students must obey all bus safety rules and the directions of their bus driver.
6. Students are not allowed to transport balloons, flowers, glass containers, or animals (dead or alive, including insects) on the bus.
7. Students are not allowed to consume food or drink on the bus.
8. Students must not litter on the bus, throw anything out of window, or cause damage to the bus.

Breakfast and Lunch Program:

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Breakfast and Lunch Program:

The school follows the council of Ellen G. White “I was instructed that the students in our schools are not to be served with flesh foods or with food preparations that are known to be harmful.” Counsels on Diet and Foods, Page 403.

Parents are asked to provide your students with healthy snacks and lunch.  Please refrain from providing your child’s lunch packs with flesh foods.  

Lunchroom Rules:

1. Quietly enter the lunchroom in a straight, single line.
2. Quiet, polite conversation is permitted while eating.
3. Exercise good table manners

4.         Clear table after eating.

 This is a nut-free school.  Please do not send any lunches with nuts.

School Property 

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Damage to school property is to be reported immediately in order to prevent additional damage, and increase in the cost of repairs.  Students will be required to pay for repairing damages that they have accidentally or intentionally done.

Textbooks

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Textbooks are the property of the school and are loaned to the students to be used during the school year.  They are expected to handle the books that are given to them with care, to keep them in good condition and return them at the end of the school year.  Students will be charged for lost or damaged books.

Emergency Information: 

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It is critical for the school to be able to contact parents at any time students are at school.  The school must have the parent’s current address, home, business and cell phone numbers.  Emergency contact persons and their telephone numbers.  Emergency contact persons and their telephone numbers are needed in case a parent cannot be reached.

This information is required at the time of registration and whenever a change occurs with the parent’s address, telephone number or emergency contact information.

Field Trips

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Classroom teachers schedule educational field trips to nearby locations throughout the school year.   These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the curriculum and to introduce student to the resources of the community.

Parents will receive notices of field trips in advance of the scheduled trips and will be asked to sign a field trip permission slip.  School field trip fees are non-refundable since the cost of the trip is determined by the number of students who express a desire to participate.

Students who choose not to go on field trips must stay at home on the day of the trip.

Telephone Use 

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The telephones located in the classrooms and offices are not for student use.  The office phone may be used in case of emergency.  Students are allowed to a special telephone in the office at appropriate times according to classroom schedules.  Parents who wish to communicate with their children during school hours may call the school office and leave a message.

Cellular Phone:

Students must not be seen with or using cellular phones during school hours.  If they or their parents wish to communicate with each other during school hours, they should use the office phone.

 The phones will be taken away and placed in the possession of the principal.

Students’ cell phones must be powered off the moment the student enters the building until the end of the school day and the student leaves the building.

The school does not assume any responsibility for damaged phones, lost or stolen after confiscation.  Once cell phones are confiscated, the phones will only be returned to parents.  Cell phones must not be used for classroom devices in the classroom.

Transfer Students

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Prior to admission, a transfer student must provide an authentic copy of his or her academic transcript and disciplinary record from school previously attended.  A student may be admitted conditionally if the name and address of the school last attended and authorization to release all academic and disciplinary records to the school administration are provided.

 Personal Property 

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The school assumes no responsibility for damage to property, or stealing of books, clothing, musical instruments or other personal property left by anyone on school premises, including lockers, either during or after school hours.

Students are encouraged to pay attention to their possessions.  They are advised to avoid carrying large sums of money to school.

Students are not permitted to possess such items as cell phones, pagers, radios, CD players, tape recorders, iPods, camcorders, DVD players, cameras, electronic devices or games at school, unless prior permission has been obtained from the principal.  Without such permission, teachers will confiscate the items and turn them into the principal’s office. Items that are confiscated may be held until the end of the school year or until parents come to claim them.

Visitors

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Parents are encouraged to visit the school for conferences and school activities.  If parents would like to eat lunch with their child/children at school or would like to sit in their class they must notify the teacher and the principal before doing so.  Students should not bring relatives or friends to school as spend-the-day visitors.

All visitors entering the school building during school hours must be dressed appropriate.

All visitors must sign in and must wear a visitors’ badge while in the school or on the campus.

All visitors must wear a mask upon entering the building, and must be sanitized and have their temperature taken.

School Announcements 

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During bad weather and school emergencies, close of school or school delay, announcements will be made on:

1. 1010 WINS radio and its website www.1010wins.com 
2. Eye Witness News WABC TV Channel 7 or its website www.7online.com 
3. Instant Alert System
4. Text Message

Withdrawal from School

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When a student is withdrawn from school during the school year, a parent/guardian must complete withdrawal procedures through the school office.    At the time of withdrawal, student must return all textbooks, library books, and other school-owned items.

Those items not returned must be paid in accordance with school system rules.  Payment of school-related expenses for which the student is responsible, such as tuition, lunch charges must be completed at the time of withdrawal.  When possible, the school should be given ample notice prior to the student’s withdrawal.

Governing Statement 

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The school reserves the right to actions that may supersede statements or policies published in this bulletin.  Students and their parents are responsible to know the regulations outlined in this school bulletin and for all written and publicly announced regulations made subsequently.

HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

I, _________________________________, hereby testify that I have reviewed the student

                          Name of Parent

handbook for school expectations from cover to cover with my child and agree to adhere to all the rules outlined therein.

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Parents’ Signature

I, _________________________________, hereby testify that my parent has reviewed the

                        Name of Student

 student handbook for school expectations from cover to cover with me and I agree to adhere to all the rules outlined therein.

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Student’s Signature