Bay Pines Lutheran School - Parent Teacher League

Our children will be taught always to be thankful that God has chosen them to be His own and to show their love for their Savior through proper Christian conduct.
"This is love for God: to obey His commands." (I John 5:3)

The children will be expected to show Christian love and kindness toward all pupils in the school and toward everyone with whom they come in contact in their school life. This requires that they conduct themselves in a manner that will not interfere with the work and play of others.

DISCIPLINE
If the principal suspends a student, the suspension will be in force for three full school days, and all makeup work must be completed outside the classroom within one week, though no credit shall be given for this work.

The school reserves the right to dismiss any student due to lack of cooperation on the part of the student or parents. The final action on dismissal or expulsion is the responsibility of the Education and Services Committee.

All agents of public and private schools have an obligation and legal responsibility to report any misconduct by instructional personnel, and school administrators which affects the health, safety or welfare of a student. Be a leader and Report any Misconduct.

DRESS CODE
Because Bay Pines Evangelical Lutheran School is a Christian school and is located on church property, students should appear clean and modestly dressed at all times.

TRANSPORTATION
It is expected that the parents will provide transportation for their children. However, names will be shared so that car pools can be formed.

ABSENCES
The school should be informed when children will be absent because of illness or family need.

SCHOOL HOURS
Doors open at 7:45 a.m. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Noon lunch periods are staggered to allow as much use of facilities as possible. All children are dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

Students may not leave the school grounds during school hours or while engaged in supervised school sponsored activities without written permission.

AFTER-SCHOOL-CARE POLICY
A. Children that are picked up by independent after-school providers must notify the school that such organizations have permission to remove your child from the school. Bay Pines assumes no responsibility for the children after they leave the premises.

B. Students will remain under teacher supervision until authorized transportation arrives or until 3:30 p.m.

C. The after-school care program of our school operates during days in which school is in session and runs from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Information pertaining to this program may be obtained from the office.

REPORT CARDS
Students in grades K-8 receive 9 week report cards.

PARENT-TEACHER CONSULTATIONS
At the end of each grading period, parents will be given the opportunity to consult with the teachers concerning the progress of their children. The scheduling will be mutually agreed upon.

PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS
Meetings of the Parent-Teacher League shall be arranged for the months of September, October, February, April and May. The meetings provide opportunities for enhancement of our school through parent activities as well as the opportunity for parents to grow in their knowledge of education opportunities within our school.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
The school is open for your visit any time during the academic year. Advance notice is appreciated.

TELEPHONE
Teachers will permit use of the school phone only when they deem it necessary.

HEALTH
All students must have a compete physical (HRS-H form 3040) on file prior to the beginning of school. Records of immunizations: 5 DPT, 4 TOPV (Polio), 2 MMR, 1 Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b), Form HRS 680

7th grade students must have upon entry completed the following: Hepatitis B Series, Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster, and a second dose of Measles vaccine (preferably MMR vaccine).

If a child should become ill while at school, or the immediate care of a physician is needed, we will try to contact the parents informing them of this fact. In the event of an emergency, the principal will see that the child receives immediate care.

The following policy has been adopted by the Education and Services Committee (11-4-80) regarding head lice.

1) That if lice or nits (eggs) are found on a child's head, the child will be removed immediately from the classroom, the parents will be asked to come and get the child, and they will be given instructions about proper treatment.

2) That the child will not be readmitted to school until the principal inspects the child's hair and finds it clean of all lice and nits.

3) That the principal will repeatedly inspect the child for a week after re-admittances

INSURANCE
Bay Pines Lutheran School requires all students to participate in the Student Accident Insurance Program, offered through our school upon entry in the school. Fee to be paid upon registering your child, so that your child is covered from day one.

RECESS
Outdoor play during the daily recess periods is encouraged for its contribution to physical health. If for reasons of illness a child must remain in the classroom, please inform the teacher of this. The children will play outside at the teacher's discretion.

BICYCLES
Bicycles must be placed in the rack and locked immediately upon arrival.

It Is the sincere prayer of the administration and staff of Bay Pines Lutheran School that our Christian educational program serves to the glory of the Savior and for the eternal benefit of our children.