Class Change Policy for Dropping Classes or Changing Schedules. This policy is effective 2 weeks after the start of each semester. Fall: September 20th, 2011 & Spring: February 13th, 2012
Change of student schedule (High School): A student may not change his/her schedule after the first two weeks of the semester without special approval. Any change of schedule after the first day of class must be approved by the Principal. A schedule change may be made after the deadline for withdrawal if the change is initiated by an academic advisor, teacher, or principal. A schedule change form must be signed by the parents, teacher, and principal before a course is officially dropped or added. If a class is dropped during the 2-week drop period and no other class is added, tuition will be adjusted to the appropriate part-time rate. Please note: After the first two weeks of each semester, a $75 accounting fee will be applied to a schedule change that requires any type of accounting change of your payment plan. This fee is listed on the fee schedule. Please note: if a class is dropped after the 2-week period and no other class is added, tuition will not be adjusted to compensate for the class that is dropped.
Course Dropped: Zero credit will be given for the course dropped. If a course is dropped during the 2-week drop period, no record of the class will be posted to the student's transcript. If the course is dropped after the 2-week drop period, the course will be recorded on the student's transcript with one of two possible grades. 1.) The student holding a "C" or better grade at the time of withdrawal from a course will receive a "W" as the grade on their transcript.
Telephone & Other Electronic Devices: Cell phones are to be turned off and stored when in the school building. Cell phones will be temporarily confiscated from students who disregard this policy or who cause a distraction of any kind with their cell phone. Cell phones may be used outside the building or with a staff member’s permission to meet special needs. Parents who must reach their child during school hours may call the school office and a message will be taken to the student. Students will not be called out of class except in cases of extreme emergency.
IPods, electronic games, or any other personal electronic devices are to be kept in the student’s locker during school hours. If they are displayed while school is in session, they will be confiscated for a period of time to be determined by the teacher/principal. These devices may be used before or after school but IPod music may not be shared among classmates. IPods will be temporarily confiscated if music is shared.
Student Dress & Appearance Policy: Students are to dress in a way that is consistent with the mission and curriculum of the school and that will not interfere with the school's learning environment. The general guidelines for student clothing is understood to be clothing that is clean, modest, and appropriate for student activities and surroundings. Knowing that our culture today broadly defines the meaning of "modest and appropriate," Horizon Christian Schools shall rely on the following in applying these guiding terms during school hours and activities.
Dress Code: General Principals: Clothing should be clean, modest and appropriate for student activities and surroundings. Shoes must be worn at all times while at school. A final determination as to the appropriateness of clothing, if a question should arise, will be made by the Principal. The authority extends to any activity sponsored by or related to the school.
Students shall not wear: Clothing that advertises or promotes the use of alcohol, tobacco or drug products, or that displays or implies sexually suggestive words or pictures. Clothing that advertises groups that promote values or philosophies that are contrary to our Christian beliefs or clothing that is provocative, including but not limited to, halter or spaghetti strap tops, undershirt tank tops, short skirts that go above mid-thigh when seated, and articles of clothing that reveal midriff, cleavage, legs more than four inches above mid-knee, or buttocks. Appropriate undergarments shall be worn but not visible. Sleeveless/cap sleeve shirts with modest necklines and modest tank tops will be allowed.
Interpretation of these guidelines will depend on the student's age; nevertheless, modest is the objective regardless of age. Articles of clothing, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs or other objects, which are commonly considered evidence of membership or affiliation with gangs, or that threaten the health or safety of any person, including the wearer. And shoes with wheels are not allowed.
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