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Schedules:
• Our school day runs from 7:40 a.m. until 2:10 p.m. A morning recess is taken from 9:30 until 9:50. Lunch break is from 11:30 until 12:15.
• Pizza will be served for lunch on every other Wednesday of each month. The Harmony Helpers arrange hot lunches for the students and staff on the alternate Wednesday of each month. See the Harmony Helpers section of the handbook for dates and more information.
Cancellations:
• If inclement weather should occur, HCS will always follow the decision of the Albert Lea School District (District 241). If Albert Lea Area Schools cancel, we cancel. Watch KAAL Ch. 6 in Austin or KTTC Ch. 10 in Rochester for Hollandale Christian School’s cancellation. (Also listen to KATE-1450 AM, 104.5-KJLY and listen for Albert Lea Schools, District 241.)
• If school is dismissed during the school day, students will be sent home on the buses. If students are concerned about where to go, we will call a parent or other designated person. If you anticipate the possibility of an early dismissal, please instruct your children on where they are to go, so as to eliminate unnecessary phone calls.
Dress:
• Students are expected to come to school clean and well groomed.
• Shorts are allowed on hotter school days. However, they must be of acceptable (modest) length.
• Half-shirts, halter tops, etc., are not acceptable school wear.
• Shirts, caps, or shorts with monograms, patches, or slogans advertising alcohol, tobacco, or anything inappropriate in a Christian school environment are not allowed.
• Students must have separate tennis shoes for use in the gym and classroom. These shoes are not to be worn outside either at school or at home.
• Students must wear rubbers or boots when the ground is snow-covered.
• Student names must be sewn or stamped on each item of outdoor clothing as well as shoes, boots, and lunch pails.
• Articles in the lost and found that are not claimed at the end of the year will be donated to a charitable organization.
Behavior/Discipline:
•Swearing or vulgar language will not be tolerated at school.
• Running in the halls, on the sidewalks, and in the classrooms will not be allowed.
• Snowball throwing is not allowed.
• Students may have to stay after school for disciplinary reasons, if needed. Parents will be notified.
• The teachers and principal of the Hollandale Christian School do not spank or use other forms of corporal punishment.
Arrival and Departure:
• Students MUST NOT arrive at school before 7:30 a.m. unless they ride the bus.
• Pupils may bring books and supplies to their classroom, but then must go outside until the bell rings. • Bus students should not go outside prior to 7:25 a.m.
• Students must be picked up from school as soon after the school day ends as possible, but no later than 2:30 p.m. If schedules make it necessary for children to be picked up after this time, other arrangements for childcare must be made. In the event of an emergency, contact the school and the students will be allowed to stay past the 2:30 p.m. deadline.
• School buses have the right-of-way in the west parking lot. until the buses have arrived. To avoid traffic and to provide a safer environment for your children, please use the east lot for before school drop-offs and after school pick-ups by car. If you pick your child up in the west parking lot, he/she will be kept in the building until the buses have left the lot, and then dismissed.
• Bicycles are to be stored in the bike rack during the school day.
Absences:
• If your child is ill, you must contact the school that morning, informing them of the reason for the absence.
• If a student becomes ill during the day, the parents or another designated person will be contacted. Students will not be sent home unless parents have been notified.
• Excused absences are granted for sickness, family emergencies, medical appointments that cannot be scheduled for non-school hours, and travel by pre-arrangement. Please contact your child's teacher.
• If students are absent from school due to reasons other than illness or funeral, they may be provided with some of their assignments before the vacation starts. This work must be completed before the student’s absence or the student will receive an “F” on the uncompleted work. The remainder of their assignments will be given to them the day of their return and must be completed within 3 school days upon their return. Any work that is not completed in this time frame will receive a 0%. Teachers will not be held accountable for work to be completed due to changes in curriculum while the student is absent. Parents will be asked to sign the HCS Attendance Policy Contract to signify their agreement with this policy and their responsibility to help their child (ren) complete all assignments. A copy of the HCS Attendance Policy Contract is available in the office if you wish to review it.
Chapels:
• Chapels are held each Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend if they so desire.
Parent/Teacher Relationships:
Questions and complaints arise inevitably in any school. They should be handled courteously, politely, and promptly. The following steps for handling a parental complaint or question about a teacher are an application of the Biblical injunction recorded in Matthew 18: - The parent meets privately with the teacher to seek resolution, with a spirit of reconciliation. - The parent meets with the teacher and the principal to seek resolution with a a spirit of reconciliation. - The problem is presented to the Education Committee. The Education Committee calls upon the parties involved as seems warranted, all in the spirit of reconciliation. - The problem is presented to the entire School Board. The Board calls upon the parties involved as seems warranted, all in the spirit of reconciliation. - The principle underlying this procedure is clear: answer the question or complaint at the lowest level possible.
• The steps for handling teacher complaint about a parent are exactly the same as those given above.
• It is our hope and prayer that together we can be sensitive to and understanding of each other and work harmoniously for the Lord and His school.
Supplies:
• The school provides paper for the children. Students must bring all other supplies. Supply lists are handed out at registration.
School Visits:
• You are encouraged to visit your child's classroom sometime during the school year. Please contact the teacher several days in advance, and plan to limit your visit to one-half hour.
Milk:
• Students may purchase either 1% white milk or skim chocolate milk for lunch. Milk must be purchased quarterly. Order forms are sent home with the students at the beginning of each quarter.
Pizza:
• A pizza lunch may be purchased twice a month. This lunch is optional. Your child may bring his/her own lunch on those days if desired.
Phone Use:
• Students may use the school phone for an emergency with permission of a teacher or the principal. Phone calls regarding going to a friend's house, or other personal reasons will be strongly discouraged. Please help us keep phone lines open for official business and emergencies.
• If you need to call school during the day, please limit calls to break times. Phone calls during the day interfere with 7th and 8th grade classes. Personal phone calls to students will not be allowed, except in the event of a serious emergency. If necessary, a message can be delivered to your child. Our secretary's hours are daily from 12:15 - 2:30 p.m., so please try to limit non-emergency calls to the school to the afternoons.
Field Trips:
• The classrooms will take field trips. The Boys and Girls Club will cover some of the costs (transportation, admission, etc.). Remaining costs are paid by the students and collected by the classroom teachers.
Medication:
• Tylenol is available for students when necessary, if approved by parents. Parents are urged to avoid sending medications to school with students unless absolutely necessary. Distribution and administration of medication is at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Tylenol will not be given out unless absolutely necessary.
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