CDS Handbook 2010/2011

Welcome

As we begin our fifteenth year at Central Day School, we ask you to join us in praying the Lord will continue to bless our mission of educating boys and girls in the reality of God’s world.  We offer our welcome, as well as our appreciation to you for being part of the Central Church Family.   

Our mission is to honor and glorify God and support the ministry of Central Church by providing an excellent education with a Christian foundation in a safe, encouraging environment. This statement serves as the benchmark by which all Central Day School policies are shaped and as the standard our teachers and staff are challenged to achieve.  It is our desire for parents and students to witness the validation of this mission in every area of school life.  

Central Day School provides an authentic Christian education where Biblical principles are integrated into every subject and aspect of a student’s school experience. The goal of Central Day School is for each child to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Our comprehensive approach to instruction includes every area of a student’s life – academic, physical, social, and spiritual.  The administration, teachers, and staff strive to provide love, acceptance and forgiveness, and, at the same time, establish an atmosphere of respect, order, and discipline following Biblical standards.  

We believe that Jesus Christ is real and that He has a specific purpose and plan for every individual.  We look forward to partnering with you to instruct and encourage your child to determine God’s will for his or her life.  It is our desire to provide an “education with eternal value.”             

“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Philosophy of Education - Central Day School Mission, Central Day School Beliefs,  Central Day School Objectives Purpose of Handbook Admission Policy Animals at School Announcements Announcements of Emergency Nature Attendance Policies - Policy regarding absences, Policy regarding make up work and missed tests, Returning to school after an absence, Procedure for early dismissal (for appointments, etc.) Campus Visitors Care of Books Cell Phones Challenged Materials Policy Change of Address, Phone, or Other Data Computer Usage Conflict Resolution Concern for Property Conduct Policies - Partnership Between Home & School, Behavior Expectations, Offenses Against Our School Community, Disciplinary Procedures Conferences Court Documents Deliveries Devotions and Chapel Dress Code Drop-Off and Pick-Up Policy Late Pick-Up Fee Elevators

Emergency Procedures Extracurricular Philosophy - Attendance for Extracurricular Activities Field Trips Fundraising Grading Policies - Academic Grading, Grading Scale, Honor Roll, Special Classes Grading, Retention, Report Cards Held, Conduct Grading Scale, Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior Homework - Guidelines, Time Frame, Coordination Health Immunizations Individual Health Plan (IHP Medication Policy Lockers Lost and Found Lunch Middle School Policies Parking on Campus Parties Phone Usage at School Policy Limits Program Attendance Privacy Release of Records Science Lab Sports Sick Child Policy Traffic Pattern & Vehicles on Campus Withdrawal Policy