Cornerstone Wesleyan Church

4304 S. Oak St (Merriam)

Albion, IN 46701

(260) 693-3746

Revised August 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome

Opportunities for Christian

Education

Statement of Purpose

Church Affiliation

Statement of Faith

A.C.E. is

Accreditation

Christian Patriotism

Pledges

Standard of Conduct

In Summary

Admissions Policy

Admissions Procedure

Attendance Policy

Illness

Truancy

Late Arrivals

Visitors

School Tuition Schedule

Tuition Payment Plan

Withdrawal Policies

Dress Code

Courses of Study

Graduation Requirements

Honors Diploma

College Preparatory Diploma

General Diploma

Vocational Diploma

Grading Scale

Learning Center Procedures

Discipline

Opportunities for Earning

Merits, Demerits, Detentions, Suspensions

Academic Probation

Homework

Extra Curricular Activities/Outings

Sports Team

What to Leave At Home

Progress Reports

School Delays and Closings

Fire and Tornados

Parents are Welcome

Lost and Found

Birthday Treats

Student Driving Privileges

Medications

Lunches

Physical Contact

Searches for Suspicion of Illegal or Unauthorized Materials

WELCOME

We believe children are unique and learn in different ways. We also believe that education that is not from a Biblical basis is not true education. We appreciate the opportunity to assist in the education of your children.

In order to provide one of the best materials available,

works through Accelerated Christian Education based in Nashville, Tennessee

.

So that your trust may be in the Lord.

I teach you today!

-Proverbs 22:19a

Opportunities for Christian Education

The objective in building a private Christian school is to obey the Scriptural imperatives of Deuteronomy 6:5-7,

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk to them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

A Christian School is an extension of a Christian home in training young people in a Christian environment. Attendance at Cornerstone is a privilege and not a right. The goal is not to reform but to train Christian children in Godly principles. This school stands without apology for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the highest standards of morality and Christian behavior.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We strive to:

help parents train up a Godly generation to the glory of God.

help students reach for excellence, developing their full potential in the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical areas of life. (Luke 2:52)

teach Biblical principles for all areas of life.

encourage self-discipline in study and learning so that students have the skills to discern Truth from error and be independent thinkers, able to stand for what is right.

help each student put their faith into action, causing that faith to become an integral part of everything they do.

Listen, my sons, to a fathers instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. - Proverbs 4:1

CHURCH AFFILIATION

body annually elects from its membership a School Advisory Council. The School Council meets as needed to offer advice and support to the school staff.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We believe the Father is the Source of all that exists, whether of matter or spirit. With the Son and the Holy Spirit, He made man in His image. By intention He relates to people as Father, thereby forever declaring His goodwill toward them. In love, He both seeks and receives repentant sinners.

We believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, truly God and truly man. He died on the cross and was buried, to be a sacrifice both for original sin and for all human transgressions, and to reconcile us to God.

Christ rose bodily from the dead, and ascended into heaven, and there intercedes for us at the Fathers right hand until He returns to judge all humanity at the last day.

We believe in the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father and the Son, truly and eternally God. He is the Administrator of grace to all mankind and is particularly the effective Agent in conviction for sin, in regeneration, and in glorification. He is ever present, assuring, preserving, guiding, and enabling the believer.

We believe that the books of the Old and New Testament constitute the Holy Scriptures. They are the inspired and inerrant Word of God. We believe that they contain all things necessary to salvation.

We believe that by the grace of God every person has the ability and responsibility to choose between right and wrong. Individuals were made morally responsible for their choices. But since the fall of Adam, people are unable in their own strength to do the right. This is due to original sin, which is not simply the following of Adams example, but rather the corruption of the nature of each mortal, and is reproduced naturally in Adams descendents. Because of it, humans are very far gone from original righteousness, and by nature are inclined to evil. They cannot of themselves even call upon God or exercise faith for salvation. But through Jesus Christ the grace of God makes possible what humans in self effort cannot do. It is bestowed freely upon all, enabling all who will to turn and be saved.

For the Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword- is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path - Hebrews 4:12

Repentance is prompted by the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit. It involves a willful change of mind that renounces sin and longs for righteousness, a Godly sorrow for and a confession of past sins and longs for restitution for wrongdoings, and a resolution to reform the life.

Repentance is the precondition for saving faith, and without it saving faith is impossible. Faith, in turn, is the only condition of salvation. It begins in the agreement of the mind and the consent of the will to the truth of the gospel, but issues in a complete reliance by the whole person in the saving ability of Jesus Christ and a complete trusting of oneself to Him as Savior and Lord. Saving faith is expressed in a public acknowledgment of His Lordship and identification with His church.

We believe that God not only counts the believer as righteous but that He makes him righteous, freeing him from sins dominion at conversion; purifying his heart by faith and perfecting him in love at entire sanctification; and providing for his growth in grace at every stage of his Spiritual life. This enables him through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to live as a victorious life.

We believe that the certainty of the personal and imminent return of Christ inspires holy living and zeal for the evangelization of the world. At His return He will fulfill all prophecies made concerning His final and complete triumph over evil.

We are the clay, you are the potter; We are all the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8

We believe that the Scriptures clearly teach that there is a conscious personal existence after death. The final destiny of each person is determined by Gods grace and that persons response, evidenced inevitably by a moral character which results from that individuals personal and volitional choices and not from any arbitrary decree of God. Heaven and its eternal glory and the blessedness of Christs presence is the final abode of those who chose the salvation which God provides through Jesus Christ. Hell with its everlasting misery and separation from God is the final abode of those who neglect this great salvation.

The Wesleyan Church abhors the trend to ignore Gods laws of chastity and purity, and vigorously opposes public acceptance of sexual promiscuity and all factors and practices which promote it. We maintain the Biblical view of human sexuality which makes the sexual experience, within the framework of marriage, a gift of God to be enjoyed as communion of a man and woman, as well as for the purpose of procreation. Sexual relationships outside of marriage and sexual relationships between persons of the same sex are immoral and sinful. The depth of the sinfulness of homosexual practice is recognized, and yet we believe the grace of God is sufficient to overcome both the practice of such activity and the perversion leading to its practice.

We believe that In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. We believe in the literal six day creation as stated in the Scriptures.

We seek to recognize and preserve the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and so are opposed to the use of induced abortion.

When doctrinal issues come up which may not coincide with The Wesleyan Church, our intent will be to direct those students to their individual churches for clarification. However, we will not permit any doctrine contrary to that of The Wesleyan Church to be promoted at Cornerstone.

Be DOERS of the Word and not hearers only.

-James 1:22a

Accelerated Christian Education is. . .

...is an ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY program that combines the traditional one-room school with completely individualized, diagnostically prescribed, high-tech learning. Outstanding results are demonstrated in more than 7,000 schools, One government contract, thousands of home educators in 135 countries, by over 1 million children.

is TRADITIONAL and UNAPOLOGETICALLY BIBLICAL

Biblical values and concepts considered foundational to productive living are taught throughout the curriculum in such a way as to become life-shaping influences.

is DIFFERENT because our philosophy of education is different. A.C.E. did not get its philosophy of life or education from the state mentality and then add Bible and a Christian teacher. A.C.E. BEGINS with Biblical foundations: Gods unique purpose for every individual, the individuality of each person, and the accountability of every individual on a personal basis toward God.

is CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Students develop spiritually through daily devotions with their teachers, weekly chapels with the Pastor, occasional special guest speakers, as well as Godly character traits and Scripture emphasis throughout each PACE.

Every student is expected to attend their own home church EACH week with their family.

ACCREDITATION

Accreditation by a state governmental agency is an administration mechanism designed as an attempt to attain uniform education for all children in government schools. It was established as a governmental means of causing local public school district to meet what the state educational agencies determined to be the minimum academic and facility standards for all schools. Accreditation teams, therefore, investigate and approve or disapprove facilities and curriculum according to criteria developed by secular education administrators who may or may not be Christian.

Accreditation of a private school is not necessary in the state of Indiana. Students graduating from a non-accredited school are accepted at colleges and universities. The academic merits of the individual student, not the name of the school of graduation, is of interest to the registrars of such institutions. They evaluate each applicants academic aptitude through nationally standardized tests and their own entrance tests. A list of hundreds of colleges and universities world-wide who have accepted A.C.E. graduates is available.

All our full-time teaching staff are Christians actively seeking to live a consistent Christian life according to the Scriptures. They are committed to the spiritual growth and educational growth of every child. They are trained and certified by Accelerated Christian Education Ministries, the educational system we work through. Teachers annually attend Educators Conventions to receive updates and to improve their skills.

CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM

We place emphasis upon the greatness of Americas heritage and sacrifices of her heroes.

PLEDGE TO THE BIBLE

I pledge allegiance to the Bible,

Gods Holy Word.

I will make it a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path.

I will hide its Words in my heart that I might not sin against God.

PLEDGE TO THE CHRISTIAN FLAG

I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag

and to the Savior for which it stands:

One Savior,

crucified, risen and coming again

with life and liberty for all who believe.

PLEDGE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the

and to the republic

for which it stands;

One nation, under God,

indivisible,

with liberty and justice

for all.

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STANDARD OF CONDUCT

Since all families and students who attend

have acknowledged that they are Christians, it is expected. . .

that each student and family attend church each week. (Gen. 2:3, Ex. 20:3,8-11, Is. 58:13-14)

those students demonstrate a positive social witness by reframing from:

- all forms of gambling

(Rom. 14:21, I Cor. 6:12 Gambling violates the principle of Christian stewardship and the tenth commandment, is harmful to the individual in that it is emotionally addictive, is a poor example to others and pollutes our society)

• in any substance destructive to their physical, mental, and spiritual health such as alcoholic beverages, smoking, chewing tobacco, non-prescription drugs

(Prov. 2 0:1,

6:12, II Cor. 7:1, Eph. 5:18)

• swearing, using slang that alludes to swear words

( Ex. 20:7, Deut. 5:11)

• cheating, lying (Ex. 20:16)
• watching ungodly movies, TV shows, DVDs, video and computer games (Ps.101:3)
• immorality sexual relationships outside of

marriage, homosexual relationships

• immodest clothing
• bullying, teasing, name calling, harassing,

sexual inuendos (Eph.

; Gal.

-21)

Students are expected to act in an orderly and respectful manner, maintaining Christian standards of courtesy, cheerfulness, kindness, language, morality and honesty. They are expected to be friendly and helpful to each other, to staff, and to our visitors. (Gal. 5:22-25)

In a day of changing social attitudes we insist that young ladies and young men be polite. We appreciate appropriate responses rather than huh? or yea etc. Students are expected to address adults as Mr., Mrs., Miss, or Pastor as applicable.

Understanding that non-verbal responses can be disrespectful, students are expected to be polite and respectful with their non-verbal attitudes as well. Such conduct as arguing back or sarcastic addresses to those in authority, complaining, gossiping etc. is not acceptable. A critical, griping, and uncooperative attitude on the part of the student in reference to the regulations and rules of the school and their enforcement, is not acceptable. Students are expected to live by these Christian standards at school and away from school. Christian life is not a game, with one set rules for church & school and another for everyday life. It is a heart and life change of attitudes and actions covering all areas of life.

If an attitude of cooperation is not possible then the student may be asked to withdraw from the school program.

14.

IN SUMMARY

As a Christian,

I will not do or say anything to any other person which would cause physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual harm.

I will not do or say anything to myself which would cause physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual harm.

I will not destroy, deface, or disturb the church/school property or another persons property.

15.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

Because as a

we are an extension of a Christian home, it is important that both parents are Christians. It is expected that each family attends church together weekly and is striving to develop a Christian home where individuals are living a life-style that brings honor to Jesus Christ.

As a general rule, children above 6^th grade level will not be accepted if they do not want to come.

As a general rule, students will not be accepted if their projected graduation date is after the age of 18.

If there is a waiting list, students will be accepted in the order of the date the application is received.

Entrance is not based on IQ or achievement testing.

A child who has any of the problems listed will not be admitted unless the problem has been resolved to the satisfaction of the school administration:

-a juvenile offender

-has been involved in any level of

illegal drug use

-smokes or uses tobacco in any form

-has been dismissed or expelled from

another school

-is or has been married

-has run away from home

-is or has been involved in sexual

activity

Admittance to

is not a right but a privilege. It is our desire that every family enrolled consider the need for Christian education as a conviction. Often parents seek to enroll their children to remove them from a poor choice of friends, from the temptations of drugs, or to protect them from violence, or because the child is uncomfortable in the public school setting, or any number of other reasons. Although these reasons may be important, they do not constitute a conviction. Some exceptions made be made by the administration on an individual basis but priority will be given to families with a strong conviction for Christian Education.

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ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

1. Both parents should meet with the school Administrator for an interview. During this interview, parents will see the school in action when possible. The materials and general school policies will be explained.

1. Parents who wish to enroll in the school and meet the policies for enrollment will be given an enrollment packet of forms that need to be filled out and returned.

In the case of divorce, the birth parents, not the step-parents, must sign all legal forms unless all types of legal rights have been removed from one or both parents.

1. Students will be given a diagnostic

test to determine placement in the

school curriculum. Results will be

discussed with the parents.

1. The Pastors Reference form is

Completed and returned.

1. Parents must read the handbook, read and discuss it with their children. The entire family will sign the agreement form.

1. Parents agree to attend a Parent

Orientation shortly before the

beginning of school.

1. Re-enrollment in April and May

with priority given to those whose

tuition is paid in full. Re-enrollment is not an automatic right and is subject to the approval of the Administration.

17.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

School attendance laws are compulsory in

. By being enrolled at Cornerstone, we are responsible to require regular attendance of our students. To receive all the educational benefits offered, regular attendance is a must.

Parents should call the office before

anytime your child will be absent for the day or will be arriving late.

Parents should also send a written excuse stating the date of and the reason for the absence on the first day the child returns to school.

Examples of excused absence:

1. Personal illness or injury
2. Death or serious illness, injury in the immediate family
3. Dentist or Doctors appointments
4. UNAVOIDABLE family vacations
5. Other situations necessary, discussed individually

An excessive number of absences will result in the child being placed on Academic Probation. This means they will have no privileges until they are up-to-date in their PACE work. Extended illnesses or a family crisis will be taken into consideration if we are kept informed.

It is never wise for a student to miss several days for a family vacation. Please plan your vacations during the summer or during school breaks.

When leaving for a Doctors appointment, students must receive permission from their teacher before leaving the

.

An absence is considered unexcused if the absence was unnecessary or a student chooses to stay home rather than participate in a school outing.

Three unexcused absences will result in Academic Probation for one week.

18.

ILLNESSES

If a child contacts a contagious disease, parents should inform the school immediately.

Please do not send your child if they are showing signs of fever, sore throat, or nausea. These may indicate a contagious condition. Should a child become ill or injured during the day, parents will be called (or the emergency contact provided by parents) to make arrangements for the child to be picked up.

In the event of head lice, students must stay at home until they are clear. The school reserves the right to recheck a child before being allowed to return.

1000s CLUB CERTIFICATES

Students will not be allowed to use their 1000 Club certificates for a day off when they already have more than 5 days absent or are on Academic Probation.

1000s Club certificates may be used to erase an absence.

TRUANCY

A student is TRUANT when they willfully accumulate unexcused absences in defiance or parental authority and/or school authority. Accumulating more than 4 days unexcused in any 9 week grading period or 5 days in a semester will be considered truant and could result in a suspension or expulsion from Cornerstone. At the time, the public school system will be notified of the students truancy and expulsion.

19.

SCHOOL HOURS

School begins at

each morning. Dismissal is at

daily except for Wednesdays when dismissal is at

. Students should arrive no earlier than

and be picked up on time at dismissal. We do not have staff available for before or after school care.

LATE ARRIVALS

Students who arrive late to school will be issued a demerit. Students are considered late if they are not in their seats at

.

A detention will be issued for every 5 times tardy to make up for missed class time.

If unusual circumstances occur, parents may send a note of explanation to the teacher.

VISITORS

To insure the safety of the children attending

, all visitors, (anyone not connected to the school/church staff), must check in with the office.

Often a youth pastor or grandparent comes to eat lunch with a student. We ask that you secure permission ahead of time with the students teacher.

As always, parents are always welcome. This is not to limit your access but to insure your childs safety and to eliminate too much extra commotion.

20.

SCHOOL TUITION SCHEDULE

Learning-To-Read through Grades 12)

Oldest child..$1,800.00

Second child 1,500.00

Third and additional 1,200.00

NEW STUDENT

REGISTRATION AND TESTING FEE

Oldest child. 70.00

Second child.. 50.00

Third and additional.. 30.00

MATERIALS USEE FEE

Learning To Read 12^th 250.00

RE-ENROLLMENT FEE (April) 20.00

ACTIVITY FEE

Learning To Read - 12^th 100.00

$50 LATE ENROLLMENT FEE per student if enrolled after August 1^st.

10% discount on TUITION if paid by September 1^st

21.

TUITION PAYMENT PLAN

1. The 12 month payment schedule begins June 1^st with final payment being May 1^st.
2. The June payment is the Materials Use Fee. If there is more than one child in the family, please pay this fee for at least 1 child.
3. Total tuition charges and activity fees are divided equally over the remaining 11 payments.
4. Payments are due on the 1^st of each month. We reserve the right to add a $25 service fee each month on delinquent accounts.
5. Registration and testing fees are non-refundable. These are a one time fee.
6. Return check charges will be charged to the family.
7. When students enroll mid-year payments will be divided over the remaining months.
8. In cases of mid-year unemployment, prolonged illness or family emergencies causing payments to be delayed, we ask that you keep the school office informed of your situation. We will do our best to work with you.

WITHDRAWAL POLICIES

Parents planning to transfer their child to another school or withdraw them from

should present a written statement of their intentions one week in advance of the withdrawal. During that time all money owed to the school should be paid in full and any library books or classroom materials returned.

Likewise,

reserves the right, for any reason, to ask a student to withdraw with a one week notice. This provision is separate and apart from suspension or expulsion under the schools disciplinary policies.

Once a family has withdrawn from Cornerstone, they will not be allowed to return without special consideration from the School Advisory Council. Under certain circumstances, (for example: transfer for employment purposes), the administration and School Advisory Council may consider a request to re-enroll.

When a child is withdrawn, parents must have the records transferred to a new school or we are required to contact the school district for truancy.

When a student is ask to withdraw, is withdrawn by parents, or moves away, the school bill will be adjusted by the quarter with refunds on tuition only.

Material Use & Activity Fees are non-refundable.

22.

DRESS CODE

SHOWING RESPECT FOR GOD, OTHERS and OURSELVES

GIRLS

CLOTHING

• dresses, skirts are encouraged and should be at least knee length
• splits in skirts must be no higher than the knee
• dress slacks or nice jeans are permitted
• Capris and crop pants are allowed September and May; flip flop type shoes are permitted on Fridays during this time.
• clothing should fit properly and not be too baggy or too tight
• blouses should be modest: no halter, tank tops, spaghetti straps or low revealing necklines
• no writing on pants or shirts in suggestive places or improper sayings
• no pants with snaps up the side
• no bare skin where someone else should not

touch

SHOES

- because of a variety of activities throughout the

school day, athletic type shoes are preferred

- sandals should have heal straps

• flip flops types reserved for Fridays in September and May not because they are immoral but because of the noise. Imagine 10 pair of feet flip flopping down the hall!
• no black soles for physical education

EARRINGS

- Small earrings are preferred over large dangly ones

HAIR

• feminine styles; out of the eyes; no extremes
• hair color changes are not encouraged but, if done, should be natural colors only

HATS

• please, no hats or bandanas in the building

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DRESS CODE CONTINUED

BOYS

CLOTHING

• Shirts with collars are preferred
• T-shirts are allowed; negative pictures and sayings are not allowed
• Dress slacks and nice jeans (no holes)
• Jeans should fit properly; not oversized or baggy or tight like athletic wear
• no earrings
• no pants with snaps on side

SHOES

• because of a variety of activities throughout the school day, athletic type shoes are preferred.
• no black sole shoes for physical education

HAIR

• no longer than the top of the collar
• sides should be no longer than the top of the ear
• no tails or extreme styles
• bangs trimmed and out of the eyes
• faces should be clean shaven

HATS

• no hats worn in the building

We are not here to impress one another with the latest styles. Most of us can not afford them anyways. We want the students to be dressed comfortably and in a way that honors God, is not offensive to others, or does not give a false impression of the type of person they are.

The manner in which we dress is a reflection of our testimony as a Christian.

Cornerstone staff reserves the right to determine what is appropriate dress.

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COURSES OF STUDY

The early education curriculum consists of a reading readiness program. Students learn phonetic sounds for each letter of the alphabet, Christian character traits, memory verses, and complete PACE work in Math,

, Science, Social Studies, English and Creative Writing & Literature.

Elementary and Junior High students continue through each grade level in Math, English, Social Studies, Science,

and Creative Writing & Literature. Animal Science and Bible Reading are just two of the enhancement courses available for those who excel and need additional work.

Children enjoy music, physical education and art experiences as time permits and staff is available. Students also participate in Christian Service projects and field trips.

The following graduation requirements show the many courses available for those working at the High School level. All students are encouraged to work for a College Preparation Diploma.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(For those entering 9^th grade and younger 2005)

HONORS DIPLOMA

All PACES at 1097 and above

CORE SUBJECTS

MATH Minimum Credits

8

Algebra I 2

Geometry 2

Algebra II 2

Trigonometry 2

ENGLISH 8

English I 2

English II 2

English III 2

English IV 2

SOCIAL STUDIES 8

World Geography 2

World History 2

American History 2

Civics/Economics 2

SCIENCE 8

Biology 2

Physical Science 2

Chemistry 2

Physics 2

Etymology 2 2

Bible 6

New Testament 2

Life of Christ 2

Proverbs 2

NON-CORE SUBJECTS

Keyboarding 1

Computer 2

Speech 1

Music 1

Foreign Language 4

Health 1

Physical Education 2

Elective 1

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS 54

PLUS: -

-94% average;

-a score of at least 22 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT

80 hours minimum of Christian service

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COLLEGE PREPARATORY
DIPLOMA

CORE SUBJECTS Minimum Credits

MATH 6

Algebra I 2

Geometry 2

Algebra II 2

ENGLISH 8

English I 2

English II 2

English III 2

English IV 2

SOCIAL STUDIES 8

World Geometry 2

World History 2

American History 2

Civics/Economics 2

SCIENCE 6

Biology 2

Physical Science 2

Chemistry/Physics 2

ETYMOLOGY 2 2

BIBLE 6

New Testament 2

Life of Christ 2

Proverbs 2

NON-CORE SUBJECTS

Keyboarding 2

Computer 2

Speech 1

Music 1

Foreign Language 2

Health 1

Physical Education 2

Electives 3

TOTAL MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS 50

PLUS:

80 hours minimum of Christian Service

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GENERAL DIPLOMA

CORE SUBJECTS Minimum Credits

MATH 6

Algebra I 2

Geometry 2

Math Elective 2

ENGLISH 8

English I 2

English II 2

English III 2

English IV 2

SOCIAL STUDIES 8

World Geography 2

World History 2

American History 2

Civics/Economics 2

SCIENCE 4

Biology 2

Physical Science 2

ETYMOLOGY 2 2

BIBLE 6

New Testament 2

Life of Christ 2

Proverbs 2

NON-CORE SUBJECTS

Keyboarding 1

Computer 2

Speech 1

Music 1

Physical Education 2

Electives 5

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED 46

PLUS:

80 hours minimum of Christian Service

28.

VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA

(Some PACEs may be below 1097)

CORE SUBJECTS MINIMUM CREDTS

MATH 6

36+ PACEs as diagnosed

ENGLISH 8

48+ PACEs as diagnosed

SOCIAL STUDIES 8

48+ PACEs as diagnosed

SCIENCE 6

36+ PACEs as diagnosed

(including Health)

WORD BUILDING 4

As diagnosed

(Etymology where possible)

BIBLE 4

New Testament 2

Bible elective 2

NON-CORE SUBJECTS

Keyboarding 1

Computer 1

Physical Education 2

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED 44

PLUS:

80 hours minimum of Christian Service

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GRADING SCALE

% SCALE LETTER SCALE GPA

98-100% A+ 4.0

96-97 % A 4.0

94-95 % A- 3.7

92-93 % B+ 3.3

90-91 % B 3.0

88-89 % B- 2.7

86-87 % C+ 2.3

83-85 % C 2.0

80-82 % C- 1.7

79% and below is failing

LEARNING CENTER OPPORTUNITIES

Students earn privileges according to their achievement, attitudes and actions.

Level A Responsibilities

1. Complete equivalent of 2 PACEs per week
2. Maintain academic balance
3. Accumulate no more than 45 minutes of detention the previous week
4. Be current with monthly/quarterly Scripture
5. Attend at least 1 Sunday church service

Level C Responsibilities

1. Complete equivalent of 2 PACEs per week
2. Maintain academic balance
3. Accumulate no more than 30 minutes of detention the previous week
4. Be current with monthly/quarterly Scripture
5. Present a 5 minute oral or written report on an area of interest (or teacher assigned project) -monthly
6. Attend 2 church services per week. At least 1 must be a Sunday service.

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Level E Responsibilities

1. Complete equivalent of 2 PACEs per week
2. Maintain academic balance
3. Accumulate NO detention time the previous week
4. Be current with monthly/quarterly Scripture
5. Read and report on an approved literature book (or teacher assigned project) -monthly
6. Participate in some type of Christian Service
7. Attend 3 church services per week. At least one must be a Sunday service.

Christian Service

The purpose of Christian service is to help students to develop eyes to see and ears to hear the needs of people around them. We dont consider helping with regular chores at home or sharing candy with a friend as examples of things that qualify. Christian service is going out of your way to help meet a need without being told. For example: helping

A Sunday School teacher pass out papers or clean up the room after Sunday School; baking cookies for a neighbor; offering to baby sit for a neighbor with small children.

DISCIPLINE

Biblically, discipline is the parents responsibility. The parents may delegate the responsibility to the school during school hours but the primary responsibility lies with the parents. This is why it is vitally important for the parents and school to cooperate when it comes to disciplining a child. When parents respect the authority of the school staff, students will respect the staff as well.

Discipline is what is done FOR a student, not what is done TO them. It is preventative action. Training a child for Christian leadership requires consistency in love with discipline

This school is not a correctional institution. Therefore, a child should not be enrolled with the idea that we will reform him/her. We are here to work with Christian parents who are establishing a Christian home. We are here to complement the parents efforts, not become a substitute for godly training by the parents.

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The students should behave in a Christian manner. Griping will not be tolerated. If your child comes home complaining about school staff or discipline, please follow these procedures:

1. Give the staff the benefit of the doubt
2. Realize your childs objectivity of the situation may be biased and not include all the information
3. Realize that the school has reasons for the rules and procedures and that we strive to be fair
4. Support the administration and call for all the facts

This school is dedicated to training children to live Christ-centered lives. We believe our students should be taught to accept responsibility for their actions and to walk honorably before men.

We realize that children are not perfect and grow by learning, often learning the hard way. Discipline is not pleasant but hopefully will be beneficial and produce positive results.

OPPORTUNITIES

FOR EARNING MERITS AND DEMERITS, DETENTIONS, OR SUSPENSIONS

Students earn merits for positive behavior and following the classroom procedures. For example, they might earn merits for a 100% on a PACE test or perfect attendance for the quarter, Scripture verses learned or earning the 1000 Club.

A Merit Sale is held once a month and students may buy things in our Merit Store with those merits. Donations of Merit Sale items are greatly appreciated. Items may be new or slightly used. High School level items are especially appreciated.

Students also earn demerits for misbehavior or not following procedures. Teachers do not GIVE demerits, the students EARN them. Some actions that earn a demerit might include leaving their office without permission; chewing gum or eating candy in the

; causing a disturbance; improper scoring violations; negative put-downs or attitudes toward another student or staff; sleeping; or not returning a homework slip. This is not a complete list.

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Three demerits and a student earns a 30 minute detention; four demerits earns a 40 minute detention; five demerits earns a 50 minute detention. After a detention is served, Demerits are never carried over to the next day and forgiven each evening. Each day begins with a clean slate.

An automatic detention is earned when a student begins working a Self Test without permission; talking at the test table; cheating on PACE work; arguing or being disrespectful towards the teacher of other staff; using a cell phone during school hours without permission; swearing or inappropriate talk; destruction of personal or school property; continued disobedience in any area.

When the student serving a detention has other students in the family, the parents need to come at the

dismissal time and be responsible for those children.

An automatic suspension is earned after a student has three detentions in one week; participating in a fight; smoking or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages or any drug not prescribed by a physician on or off school property; bragging about, discussion, and/or promoting ungodly movies, videos, music, video games, pornographic type materials, gang participation, homosexuality, fornification those things that unhealthy, immoral, ungodly or anti-God in attitudes, behavior, and activity.

Three suspensions in one school year will result in a parent conference and possible dismissal from

.

Suspensions issued will be a 5-day in-house or 3 day out of school suspension as decided by the administration.

These are guidelines. Appropriate action will be taken as deemed necessary by the staff for each individual situation.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Students who do not complete the equivalent of 3 PACEs in each subject in a 9 week period will be placed on Academic Probation in order to help them get back on balance, and will last until their work is up-to-date.

Academic Probation means that the student looses all privileges and stays after school for 30 minutes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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Parents and students must understand that there is a minimum amount of work that must be accomplished each year for a student to stay on track for graduation. Falling behind only a couple PACEs during one 9 week period, adding another couple each grading period, quickly adds up to a 5^th year of High School in order to graduate.

The minimum amount of work is 3 PACEs per subject each 9 week grading period. Some exceptions are made for students with special learning needs.

1000 Club certificates may not be used while on Academic Probation.

When the student on probation has other students in the family, parents need to come at the regular dismissal time and be responsible for those children.

HOMEWORK

The responsibility for learning is placed on the student. A teacher can quote or explain information to a child but the child must take responsibility to be a learner in order for there to be measurable achievement.

No student should need to take home academic work. Reasonable goals for each subject are set daily by the student and reviewed by the teacher. Occasionally a student may not complete their goals for the day. In that case, they may need to take home work.

When this happens, a HOMEWORK SLIP is filled out listing the pages that need to be completed. The homework is the students responsibility to complete. Parents are not responsible to help with the homework unless that is necessary. Instead parents should encourage the child to be responsible and complete the work without continual prodding. The HOMEWORK SLIP should be signed by the parent and returned the next school day. If students continually have more than a couple pages perhaps one or two days a week, you can be sure that they are not working diligently during the school hours.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/OUTINGS

Activities are planned to enrich the students school experience and broaden the scope of their world. These field trips are open to students who have earned at least A privilege and usually take place on Fridays. Privilege outings are meant as an incentive to help students keep on track and not meant as a punishment for those who might not have privilege.

The Activity Fee covers most outings. A schedule of activities and information concerning the details will be included in the weekly and monthly newsletter. We do not leave the school grounds without parents first knowing the details of the outing.

Students will be transported in the school bus and/or staff and parents vehicles. Parents are informed of outings and are always welcome to go along and help with a small group of students. Exceptions would be if tickets were required and purchased ahead of time and extra seats were not available.

SPORTS TEAMS

When sports teams are offered, a student must be working in Academic Balance and up to date in their work in order to participate.

PLEASE LEAVE THESE AT HOME

For the benefit of developing positive social skills and interaction with other students, we ask that all personal headsets, cell phones, ipods, mp3s, hand-held games and other electronic equipment stay at home unless special permission is granted. This eliminates the need for our policing the music or type of games being played.

We do not allow trading cards, reading books, games which involve witch craft, casting spells, or similar occult activities. As Christians we should seek only the guidance of the Holy Spirit and so we stay away from all forms of spiritism, such as the occult, witchcraft, wiccan, astrology and other similar practices. By providing these on a childs level we are opening the door for more serious involvement later. (Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:6; Deuteronomy 18:10-14; Galatians 5:19-20)

We also will not allow the students to play games that are normally used for gambling. Gambling violates the principle of Christian stewardship and the tenth commandment, is harmful to the individual in that it is emotionally addictive, is a poor example to others, and pollutes the moral climate of society. (Ex.20:17; Romans 14:21; I Corinthians 6:12)

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PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress Reports are issued each nine weeks. The report is designed to give parents a true indication of the students progress.

Parent/Teacher conferences are schedule the week following the end of the first nine weeks. Parents are encouraged to request other conferences whenever questions or concerns arise.

CONGRATULATION SLIPS are sent home in the Communication Envelopes weekly when tests have been taken.

HONOR ROLL

Pastors Honor Roll is earned by students with a 94-100% average who are working in Academic Balance.

Teachers Honor Roll is awarded to students with an 88-93% average and who are working in Academic Balance.

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SCHOOL DELAYS AND CLOSINGS

Our school delays and closing are announced only on WBCL radio, 90.3fm. WBCL also has a WEB site with a complete list. (wbcl.org) At this point, we do not have this information available on our website but plan to in the future. When we do, announcements will also be posted there.

On the radio, be sure to listen closely for

in Merriam. There are other Cornerstones in other areas, please listen for

.

Please understand, rarely will we close or delay even when other schools call for one. Public Schools must make these decisions early. Our families are coming to school (without a delay) about the time the public school buses go out and begin their routes after a 2 hour delay.

ALWAYS take into consideration your location and the roads where you live. Please use your parental prerogative when making decisions about road conditions. We ask you not just to take a 2 hour delay because another school does but we want you to feel free to do so if you are concerned about driving. Please call if you will be coming late.

FIRE AND TORNADO

The school has an emergency bell that is used in case of fire or tornado.

In case of fire, students leave the building in single file through the closest exit door away from the fire. Students line up in the front yard of the parsonage and remain there until all students are accounted for.

In case of tornado warnings, students go to the parsonage basement until the warnings are past. If there is not time to go to the parsonage, students will be taken into the boys and girls rest rooms and the hallway immediately outside the rest rooms.

Students are instructed of emergency procedures at the beginning of the school year and participate in occasional drills.

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PARENTS are always

WELCOME

At

CORNERSTONE

Because the primary responsibility of training your child belongs to the parents, we encourage you to visit the

and volunteer to help. Parents/Teachers Conferences and Fellowship Nights are planned for you. We know youll want to participate.

LOST AND FOUND

The Lost and Found for the school is operated from the office. Please check for missing jackets, gloves, hats, lunch boxes etc. before assuming they were stolen.

(It is very helpful for you to label your childs coats and lunch boxes with their name. Students often have similar items as their classmates and can accidentally take the wrong one) At the end of the school year, left over items will be given away.

BIRTHDAY TREATS

Students may bring a treat to share on their birthday. Please let your teacher know what and when you plan to come. We enjoy the opportunity to make your child feel special. Those with June and July birthdays can schedule a un-birthday date and bring a treat to share. August birthdays can be celebrated at the beginning of the school year.

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STUDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES

Driving a vehicle to school is a privilege that may be denied. Safety on our school property is a priority. Excessive speed or loud noise (engine, exhaust, radio, stereo, etc.) will result in this privilege being revoked.

Students are not allowed in their vehicles during school hours without permission. Others students are not allowed in other students vehicles.

Students are not allowed to transport other students without written permission from both set of parents.

requires a permission form be signed by parents before a student is allowed to drive onto school property.

If your student driver will be arriving late to school, we ask that the parents call the school to let us know.

MEDICATIONS

Should a parent find it necessary to send medications for their child the following is needed:

- medications should be prescribed by a physician

- the medications should be in the original container bearing the pharmacy label including date filled, physicians name, directions for use and childs name.

Aspirin, Tylenol, cough syrup and other home remedies should have the students name written on the label.

A form giving parents permission to allow the student to take any medication prescribed or over the counter must be signed and kept

on file with the office. All medications will be kept and administered by the Office.

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LUNCHES

Cornerstone students bring their lunches from home each day. We have microwaves they may use. School staff members do not prepare meals for the students. Unfortunately, we do not have adequate refrigerator space for lunch boxes. If food needs to stay cool, please use insulated bags and ice packs.

Wednesdays have been PIZZA DAY at Cornerstone. On Tuesdays, students may pay for and order a personal pan pizza for Wednesdays lunch.

does not provide silverware, napkins, plates or cups for students. Please send the things they need.

We do our best to find the owners of silverware, lunch boxes etc. when they are left behind. Anything left is disposed of or given away at Christmas break and the end of the year. To help us, please put the childs name on their lunch box and send disposable silverware.

BREAKS

As weather permits, we will take a morning break outside. Students may bring snacks but are not allowed to purchase pop except after school.

PHYSICAL CONTACT

Expressions of affection can and often does draw undue attention to the participants when in a public setting. Such displays consequently have no place whether at school or school functions. The administration and staff feel this creates a poor image of our student body and school. Appropriate action will be taken with those students who do not use good judgment regarding such displays.

When necessary, the 6 inch rule will be enforced.

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SEARCHES FOR SUSPICION OF ILLEGAL OR UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS

In most every school there are those students who not only push the limits where rules are concerned, they prefer to violate them when they can. This often occurs when the student brings to school items which are prohibited, such as weapons and drugs. The school administration reserves the right to search the students person and belongings in the event the school suspects the student possesses an unapproved item. All parents and students should realize that such searches may be done without the students or parents permission and that registration at

constitutes parental consent for such searches. These searches include anything on the school property automobiles, backpacks, purses, pockets, desks, etc.

The obvious things that are not approved would be guns, knives, or anything that could be used as a weapon. It is impossible to make a complete list of things that could be included in this area. A pocketknife for one might be a weapon and for another a tool to do his chores. Therefore, the school administration reserves the right to decide if any item is considered dangerous depending on the situation.

Students are sometimes wonderfully creative when it comes to irritating those in authority. Students act like lawyers in training, looking for conceivable loopholes. The absence of an item above should not be considered tacit permission for the student to bring something to school.

The school reserves the right to require a student to be checked for drugs. Parents would be notified and pay for any expense incurred.