TABLEOFCONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Mission
Our Education
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Humanities
Philosophy of Bible
Philosophy of History
Philosophy of Literature
Philosophy of Art
Philosophy of Music
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Math
Philosophy of Science
OUR PROGRAM
Educational Schedule
Limiting Subjects On Curriculum
Struggling Learners
CULTURAL ISSUES
On Creation
On Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality On Gender On Marriage On Sexuality
On Sanctity of Human Life
STATEMENT OF FAITH
Apostle’s Creed
We hold to and teach 5 Solas of the Reformation
Sola Scriptura
Solus Christus
Sola Fide
Sola Gratia
Soli Deo Gloria
Secondary Doctrine
1 Age of the earth
2 Eschatology
3 Baptism
4. Cessationism & Non-cessationism
At Redeemer Classical School we celebrate the following Holidays:
Uniform Policy
Uniform Policy Violation*
Discipline Policy
Philosophy of Discipline
General Guidelines
Classroom Discipleship
Disciplinary Actions
Cheating and Plagiarism
Electronic Device Policy
Serious Discipline Situations
Re-Admittance
PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING
CONDUCT ITEMS
PRIMARY & SECONDARY WEIGHTED CATEGORIES
PRIMARY GRADING
SECONDARY & SECONDARY PREP GRADING
Assessment & Grading Protocol
Grading Communication
Expected Homework Load
PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT
HONOR CODE
Parent Honor Code
Secondary Student Honor Code
Internet Use and Social Media
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Lunch
Snacks
Administration of Medicines
Illness Policy
Government Agency Requests
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
Calendar
Arrival and Dismissal
Attendance
Tardies
Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement
Enrollment Process
TUITION
Tuition Assistance
EVALUATIONS
TheMission
Equippingstudentstoloveanddiscernthetrue,goodandbeautifulforjoyfulandfaithfullivingtothe gloryofGod.
WeareaChrist-centeredEducationintheClassicalTradition
OurEducation
CHRIST-CENTERED//JoyfulandFaithfulLivingtotheGloryofGod
AtRedeemerwebelievethattheLordJesusChrististheOneinwhomallthingsholdtogether(Col 1:17).Allthingswerecreatedbyhim,throughhim,andforhim(Rom11:36,Col1:16).Therefore,we believethatalleducationmuststartandendwithacalltobelieveinthegospelofJesusChristas revealedinGod’sWord Thecentralemphasisofeducationistohelpformstudentsintolearnersand loversofGod,disciplesofJesuswhodesiretolivejoyfullyandfaithfullyforthegloryofHisname We longtoseeourstudentsseeeverythinginrelationtotheexcellenciesoftheLordJesusChrist.
LivingintheLightofGod’sWord(Heb5:14)
EducatingtoFormDisciplesofJesusChrist(Matt22:37;Matt28:18-20)
RenewingMindstoShapeA ections(Rom12:1-2)
LeadershipthatModelsJoyfulandFaithfulChristianLiving(1Cor11:1)
CLASSICAL//LovingandDiscerningtheTrue,GoodandBeautiful “Classicaleducationcomesfroma2,400yeartraditionofteachingstudentshowtothink,notwhatto think(withanemphasisonvirtueandwisdom).Classicaleducationteachesstudentstogofromwhat isconcretetoabstractusingthetoolsoftheTrivium(grammar,logic,andrhetoric),whichtakes advantageofastudent’snaturalcapacityforlearning ClassicaleducationemphasizestheLiberalArts traditionandtheGreatBooksthatformedWesternCivilization
Classicaleducationtrainsstudentstoseektruth,beauty,andgoodness.EarlyChristians"baptized" ClassicalpedagogybecauseofJesus,theultimateexpressionoftruth,goodness,andbeauty. InChrist “arehiddenallthetreasuresofwisdomandknowledge”(Col2:3)and"thefearofTheLordisthe beginningofknowledge”(Prov.1:7). Itispreciselythiskindofeducationthathasproducedcountless leaders,inventors,artists,andtheologiansthroughouthistory.”1
1 Source = https://allsaintsclassical.com/academics
FoundationalTruths&EnduringTraditions.Aclassicaleducationisbasedongreatideas,great books(includingprimarysourceswhenpossible),foundationaltruthsandprinciples,andenduring traditionsandskills
EducatingtheWholePerson.Weeducatewiththewholepersoninmind(body,mindandspirit) andthereforeequipstudentswithdeeptheologyandexcellentacademicsforalloflife,nomatterthe vocationtowhichastudentiscalled(1Cor10:31),
RootedintheTrivium Classicallearningisrootedinthetrivium;thatis,grammar,logicand rhetoric.Thesearenotstagesofdevelopmentbutthinkingskillsthatstudentsmustengagetodeeply understandasubject.Whenwelearnanynewsubject,skill,ordiscipline,weapproachitthrough grammar,logicandrhetoricthinkingsothatwemovefromtheconcretetothephilosophical.The triviumallowsustoteachtheindividualstudenthowtothink,meetingthemwheretheyare, unconstrainedbytheirage Thetriviumalsoharmonizeswiththebiblicalconceptsofknowledge, understanding,andwisdom.
Grammar.Learningthefundamentalsofasubject.
Logic.Usingreasoningskillstomovetowardunderstandinghowthepartsofasubjectare relatedtooneanother
Rhetoric.Pouringoutknowledgetoteach,persuadeanddisciple.
EDUCATION//EquippingStudentswithaClassicalCurriculuminaChrist-centered Community CoreCurriculum
3-DayModel.RedeemerClassicalSchoolisdedicatedtothebeliefthatthecoreacademic studiesofmath,scienceandhumanitiescanbesuccessfullytaughtina3-daymodel.Allclasses willbetaughtoncampusTuesday-Thursday.MondaysandFridaysarehomedays,where parentshavediscretiontoprovideadditionalschoolwork,take eldtrips,orengagein extracurricularactivities.Inthismodel,newmaterialisnotexpectedtobetaughtathome; however,parentsareencouragedtohelpstudentspracticewhattheyhavelearnedthrough review,andfosterahealthy,consistenthomelearningenvironment.Thetwodaysathomewill beusedforpracticingandpreparing Youngerstudentswillpracticewhatthey'velearnedand astheygainindependenceintheiracademicstheywillbegintoprepareforthenextclass throughreadingandstudy.
PrioritizingFamiliesandtheLocalChurch.RedeemerClassicalSchoolpartnerswith parentsbyprovidingacoreclassicaleducation,wherecoreacademicsaredelivered,butfamily timeishonored TheBibleestablishestwoinstitutionsforthediscipleshipofchildren:the familyandthechurch.Asaschool,weexisttopartnerwithfamiliesandchurchesinthe educationofstudents,sowewanttohelpfosterhealthyfamilylifeandlocalchurch engagementforallofourstudents.
IntegratedLearningandAges Fieldsofstudywillbeo eredschool-wideatthesametime eachday.Studentswillprogressatdi erentratesthroughlearninggroupsastheymasterthe material,allowingforstrongandweakstudentstolearnalongsideeachotherwithinthesame academicenvironment.
RootedintheScriptures[2Tim3:16]
JoyfullyTreasuringChristasourHighestAim[Matt13:44]
EquippedforaGod-centeredWorldview[2Cor4:5-6]
TheTriviumasaTrainingToolforDiscernment[Prov16:21]
AcademicRigorwithinaGraciousEnvironment[1Cor9:26-27]
VirtueFormationforFaithfulLiving[Prov16:16]
DepthandMasteryoverBreadthandExposure[Dan2:20-23]
AdvancingGod’sKingdomintheWorld[Phil2:9-11]
LimitedandDependentUponGod[Rom11:33-36]
Humanities
Humanitiesisthestudyofpeople(individualsandgroups)andtheircollectivethoughtsandopinions throughouttime. Westudybylookingattheheartandactionsofpeople,howtheyinteractwitheach otherandtheirpurposefulintentions. AtRedeemerwewillobservehumanitiesinevery eldofstudy, seekingtounderstandman’sintentionandseeGod’ssovereignty
PhilosophyofBible
WeseektoteachtheWordofGoddiligentlytothestudentsofRedeemer,totalkofitwhenwe sitinourclassrooms,andwhenwewalkthroughourhallways,andwhenweenterthe building,andwhenwedepart WewantourstudentstobeBiblically uent,thattheymight takeeverythoughtcaptivetotheWordofGod,andlearntorightlydividetheWordoftruth WewantstudentstoseetheirstoryinGod’sstory Atalltimes,studentsandteacherswilltreat theBibleasGod-breathed,inerrantandinallthingspointstoChrist. OurviewofScriptureis consistentwiththede nitionsrevealedinChapter1ofboththeWestminsterConfessionof Faithandthe1689LondonConfessionofFaith.
WewilltakeathematicapproachinChapelusingtheWestminster,Londo,andNewCityCatechism.
PhilosophyofHistory
HistoryshowsthepatternofhumanbehaviorandwitnessestothetruthofGod’sWordand hisgospel Studentsarechallengedtobuildathoroughknowledgeofthepast,informedby originalsources,inordertodiscernhowtolivefaithfullyinthepresent Thestudyofhistory showsmankind’sneedforaSaviorandGod’sfaithfulnesstoredeemandtransformthosewho trustinHispromises,whichareultimatelyful lledinChrist.
PhilosophyofLiterature
Literatureprovidestheopportunitytorecognizethehumanconditionthroughthepowerof story,andunderstandourroleinGod’sgrandstory Wedothisbystudying ction, non- ctionandsourcetext Inliteraturewearegivenauniquevantagefromanomniscient
perspectiveinthelivesofthecharacters–throughtheeyesoftheauthor Readingalsoprovides apositionofinnocencewhilegivingopportunityfordiscernmentthroughthetensionsoflife andGod’sauthorshipofredemption.Throughliteratureweareabletotrainskillsof discernmentandwisdom.Allchosenliteraturewillhaveanintentionalpurposetodevelopa God-centeredperspectiveinallthings.
PhilosophyofArt
ThroughthestudyofartweacknowledgeGodastheartisticCreatorandhaveawindow toobserveothertimesandcultures. GodmadeusinHisimageandgaveustheresources, desiresandabilitiestocreate. PeoplemirrorGodincreatinganddiscerningthatwhichis beautiful. Studentsarechallenged,throughartisticexpression,toimitateGod’s creationsotheymaybetterbringgloryandhonortotheCreator
PhilosophyofMusic
Musicisalanguage,fullofbeautifulemotions,communicatingtheunspokenandreachingthe soul Weaimfor studentstolearnthisbeautifullanguageandtoappreciateitsintrinsic components.Music,atitscore,consistsofnumbersandintervals,frequenciesandsound waves,allworkingtogethertocreaterhythm,harmony,andbalance.Therefore,musictheoryis anecessarypartofunderstandingtheconcreteandthenuance.Ouraimistoconditionour body,soul,andmindtowardsChristJesus.
PhilosophyofLanguage
LanguagewasinfusedintoCreationbyGodandtherebyhelpsustounderstandHim more.Languagehelpsuscommunicateclearly,andisapowerfultoolforconveying truth,goodness,andbeauty Englishgrammaticalskills,intheearlyyears,followedby Latingrammaticalskillsbuildthefoundationofthelogicnecessaryfordeep comprehensionofideas.Theeventualoutputiswrittenandoralrhetoric.Latinisan excellenttooltodevelopourunderstandingoftheconstructofwordswhileimproving ourEnglishlanguageoranyotherlanguageastudentpursues Languagelearning shouldbejoyfulastheskillofcommunicationishonedforthepurposeofdiscipling thenations.
PhilosophyofMath
GodisaGodoforder;mathematicsrevealsthatorder.Rightlystudied,itlaysafoundationformore complexthoughtaboutGodandtheworldinitsrevelationoftheabstractandtheconcrete.Students shouldseemathallaroundthem,throughoutcreation,thusmathcanbeenjoyabletostudents,and allowittobecomeabelovedsubject Asare ectionofGod'sorder,Mathematicsprovidesa foundationforthesciencesandthearts.Thisunderstandingcoupledwithmasteryprovidesstudents theopportunitytodiscoverthebeautyofmathineveryothersubject.
PhilosophyofScience
ScienceisthestudyofallthingscreatedforthepurposeofknowingTheCreatormorefully Webuild ourscienti cskillthroughexperimentationandobservationtorightlyknowandunderstandGod’s design.Wepursuetruthrelentlesslywithoutfearofcon ictbetweenGod’sWordandourdiscovery. Thescienti cskillspracticedallowsstudentstheopportunitytotestanddiscernwhatistrueandto applyittoallweknowanddoforthegloryofGod
OURPROGRAM
EducationalSchedule
RedeemerClassicalSchoolo ersa3-dayoption Studentsareplacedinlearninglevelsbasedprimarily ontheirreadingability Studentsprogressthroughtheselearninggroupsastheygrowintheirskills Becauseeachchildisuniquelydesigned,somestudentsmayprogressmorequicklythanothers. Our learninggroupmodela ordsbothdelaysandaccelerationsthroughthelearninglevels. Fieldsofstudy areo eredacrosstheschoolatthesametimesothatstudentscangototheclassthat tstheirlearning needs
LimitingSubjects
“ thegreatestservicewecandotoeducationtodayistoteachfewersubjects Noonehastimetodomore thanaveryfewthingswellbeforeheistwenty,andwhenweforceaboytobeamediocrityinadozen subjects,wedestroyhisstandards,perhapsforlife.”–CSLewis
OnCurriculum
AtRedeemerClassicalSchool,webelievethatcurriculumisatool,whichisessential,buttheteacher bringseducationtolifethroughuseofthattool.Assuch,inadditiontousingvariouscurriculaanda developedlistofskillsandobjectiveswewillobtainthemostquali edanddedicatedteachersas possible:teacherswhoexemplifyaloveoflearningandpointyoungstudentstoJesusChristthrough immersingtheirteachingingoodness,beauty,andtruth.
StrugglingLearners
RedeemerChristianSchoolaimstoteachstudentsofallabilitylevelsthroughsolidChristian instructionandmaterials.Teacherswillmaximizetheuseofacuratedcurriculumandcreatea structuretoadvancelearnersindividuallyatanappropriatepace
Thetimingofacademicprogressshouldnotbeacriticalmeasurementofsuccess Whilemaximizinga child’sabilities,eachstudentwillbeencouragedtopursuehis/herGod-giventalentsandprogressasfar asheorsheisableregardlessofage. Therefore,wewon’tfollowarbitrarytime-boundgradesfor placement
AcademicandbehavioralaccommodationsmaybemadeattherecommendationoftheEducation Council,whoreviewsdiagnosticinformationand/orcircumstances.Concerningbehavioralissues,we willnotusethechild’sconditionasanexcuseforsin.Decisionswillnotbeautomaticaspertherequest ofaparent.Professionaladvice,prayers,andconsultationwithinvestedpartiesallowstheschoolto makethebestdecisionforthestudentandtheschoolcommunity
Wedesireto:
● Provideourstudentswithawell-ordered,consistent,environment.
● HelpourstudentsseewhotheyareinthecontextofGod’sworld.
● Teachourstudentsclearcommunicationanduseclearcommunicationintraining.
● Coachourstudentsinlovingtheirneighborsthroughstructuredactions
● Guideourstudentsthroughasmuchacademicmaterialastheyarecapable.
CULTURALISSUES
OnCreation
“Hehasmadeeverythingbeautifulinitstime.Also,hehasputeternityintoman’sheart,yetsothathe cannotfindoutwhatGodhasdonefromthebeginningtotheend” Ecclesiastes3:11
RedeemerClassicalSchooldoesnotteachaDarwinianormaterialistictheoryoftheuniverseinwhich animalsandhumansevolvedfromasinglebiologicalorigin.WeteachwhattheBibleclearlyintendsfor ustounderstandandprioritize:
Godcreatedallthings
Godcreatedallthingsgood
Godcreatedallthingsaftertheirkind
Godcreatedmankindmaleandfemale
Godcreatedmankindtowork,create,steward,andcarefortheworld
Godcreatedmankindtobefruitfulandmultiply
Goddeclaredthatallpurposesofcreationwouldbesubjecttofrustrationduetosinandthepromise offutureredemption
Throughoutchurchhistory,however,therehasnotbeenaconsensusofhowtode necertainwordsor interpretcertainpassagesinthecreationnarrative(asitpertainstotheageoftheEarthandGod’s processofcreation).Fordevelopmentalandacademicreasons,RedeemerClassicalSchool ndsitmost helpfultoteachyoungstudentsayoung-earthcreationstorywhilechallengingolderstudentsto considerotherhistoricalpositionswithcharityandscrutiny.
OnGender,Marriage,andSexuality
RedeemerClassicalSchooliscommittedtotheinfallibilityoftheChristianScripturesinallmattersof faithandlife.OuraimistobealignedwiththetruthoftheBibleevenwhenthatmeansbeingoutof alignmentwithwhatisconsideredpopularorculturally-acceptable.Moreover,especiallyasitpertains tothestatementsbelow,RedeemerClassicalSchoolstandsonScripturaltruth
OnGender
WebelievethatGodwonderfullyandimmutablycreateseachpersonaseithermaleorfemale,bothin biologicalsexandingender Thesetwodistinct,complementarygenderstogetherre ecttheimageof God(Gen 1:26–27)
OnMarriage
WebelievethataccordingtotheBible,marriagehasonlyoneappropriatemeaning:theunionofone manandonewomaninaholyrelationshipintendedtobeexclusiveandlifelong(Gen.2:18–25).We believethatGodintendssexualintimacytooccuronlybetweenmenandwomenjoinedinmarriage(1 Cor.6:18and7:2-5;Heb.13:4).
OnSexuality
WebelievethatparticipatinginorapprovingofanyformofsexualactivityforbiddenintheBible (includingunmarriedsex,adultery,homosexualorbisexualbehavior,andpornography)issinfuland o ensivetoGod(Matt 15:18–20;Rom 1:24–32;1Cor 6:9–10)
OnSanctityofHumanLife
WebelievethatallhumanlifeissacredandcreatedbyGodinhisimage.Humanlifeisofinestimable worthinallitsdimensions,includingpre-bornbabies,theaged,thephysicallyormentallychallenged, andeveryotherstageorconditionfromconceptionthroughnaturaldeath Wearethereforecalledto defend,protect,andvalueallhumanlife.(Ps.139). Webelievethisisthestartingpointforall discussionsrelatedtothesanctityoflife(e.g.,abortion,euthanasia,war).
STATEMENTOFFAITH
AllFamiliesatRedeemerClassicalmustbeabletoa rmtheApostle’sCreed. Parentsmustalsoagreeto havetheirchildrenbediscipledunder the 5SolasoftheReformationandtheConfessionsofthehistoricChristian Church.
Apostle’sCreed
IbelieveinGod,theFatheralmighty, creatorofheavenandearth
IbelieveinJesusChrist,hisonlySon,ourLord, whowasconceivedbytheHolySpirit andbornofthevirginMary. Hesu eredunderPontiusPilate, wascruci ed,died,andwasburied; hedescendedtohell.
Thethirddayheroseagainfromthedead Heascendedtoheaven andisseatedattherighthandofGodtheFatheralmighty. Fromtherehewillcometojudgethelivingandthedead.
IbelieveintheHolySpirit, theholycatholic*church, thecommunionofsaints, theforgivenessofsins, theresurrectionofthebody, andthelifeeverlasting.Amen. *thatis,thetrueChristianchurchofalltimesandallplaces
(TakenfromLigonierMinistry)
SolaScriptura
TheologymustbeScripturallygrounded.God’slife-givingspeechrevealstousHissalvationandcalls ustofaithandrepentance.Wewereoncedarkness,butnowwearelightintheLord(Eph.5:8).Satan blindsthemindsofunbelievers,lesttheyseethelightofthegospelofthegloryofChrist(2Cor 4:4) YettheGodwhocommandslighttoshineoutofdarknessshinesinourhearts,givingusthelight“of thegloryofGodinthefaceofJesusChrist”(2Cor.4:6).GodalwaysdoesthisbytheSpiritworking throughtheWord.TheHolySpiritistheAuthorofScripture,andHespeaksthroughScripture(Heb. 3:7).TheScripturesteachuseverythingthatweneedtomakeuswiseforsalvationthroughfaithin Christandtobethoroughlyequippedforeverygoodwork(2Tim 3:15–17) Thisiswhythosewho donotspeakaccordingtotheruleofScripturehavenolightinthem(Isa.8:20).YetwithouttheSpirit, eventheScripturescannothelpus.Wearedeadintrespassesandsins(Eph.2:1–2),ourmindsand heartsaredarkened(Eph.4:18;Rom.1:21),andweneedsomeonetoraiseusfromthedeadandturn onthelights(Eph 5:14) IfScriptureissu cienttomakeuswiseforfaithandlifeinChrist,then ScripturealonecanbeourguidetowalkingwithGod.Everythingelseisbothuselessandsuper uous. YetwemustbebornoftheSpiritinordertoseeGod’skingdom(John3:5).OnlythroughtheSpirit workingbyandwiththeScripturesinourheartscanwewalkinthelightwiththeGodwhoislight(1 John1:7)
SolusChristus
TheologymustbeChristfocused.WeshouldbelieveeverythingScriptureteachesusbecauseitisGod’s Word(John8:47).ChrististhemainpointoftheBible,andthewholeBibletesti estoHim(John 5:39;Luke24:27;1Peter1:10–12).WithouttheSpirit,wecouldnotreceiveGod’stestimonyin Scripture;withoutChrist,evenGod’swordscannotsaveus TheologyisChrist-focusedbecauseno onecomestotheFatherapartfromHim(John14:6)andbecausetheSpiritseekstoglorifyHimfor oursalvation(John16:8–14).JesusistrulyGodandtrulyman.HealonecanreconcileGodandman, killinganimosityandcreatingfriendship(Gen.3:15).TheFatheriswellpleasedwithHisSon(Mark 1:11),andHeiswellpleasedwithusonlywhenweareintheSon(Eph 1:6) JesusalonecansaveHis peoplefromtheirsins(Matt 1:21)becauseHealoneistheirProphetrevealingtothembyHisWord andSpiritthewillofGodfortheirsalvation;HealoneistheirPriestwhoo eredHimselfasasacri ce tosatisfydivinejusticeforthem;andHealoneistheirKingwhosubduesthemtoHimself,rulesand defendsthem,andrestrainsandconquersallHisandtheirenemies(WSC24–26).Thereisno fellowshipwithGodapartfromChrist,andwecountallthingslosscomparedtotheexcellenceofthe knowledgeofChristJesusourLord(Phil.3:8).
SolaFide
Theologymustbefaithdriven.Withoutfaith,itisimpossibletopleaseGod(Heb.11:6).Likethe emptyhandofabeggar,faithreachesouttoreceiveChrist.Byfaith,webelievethatHewhohas promisedisabletoperformthatwhichHepromises(Rom 4:21) Godwillful llHispurposes,butif wedonotbelieve,thenwewillnotbeestablished(Isa.7:9;45:17).FaithhasnomeritbeforeGod.We
arejusti edbyfaithwithouttheworksofthelaw(Rom.3:28).Wearenotsavedbygoodworksbutare savedforgoodworks(Eph.2:8–10).KnowledgeofChristthroughScripture,assenttothesetruthsin ourminds,andSpirit–wroughttrustfromourheartscharacterizesavingfaith Welivebyfaithinthe SonofGodwholovedusandgaveHimselfforus(Gal.2:20).
SolaGratia
Theologymustbegrace-saturated.Ifwearesavedbyfaith,thenwearesavednotbyworksbutbygrace alone(Rom 11:6) GraceisGod’sgenerousdispositionbywhichHelavishesuswithgoodthingsthat wedonotdeserve EverythingwereceivefromGodisbygrace,fromourdailybreadtothe nal resurrectionofourbodies(Ps.145:8).ThegraceofGodisvestedinChristandHealonegivessaving gracetothosewhomtheFatherpitiesinHismercy(Ps.103:13).ThisiswhytheApostlePaul’sletters begin,“GraceandpeacetoyoufromGodtheFatherandfromtheLordJesusChrist”(2Cor.1:2;Gal. 1:3;Eph 1:2;Phil 1:2) TheHolySpiritteachesusthroughScripturethatsalvationisbygracealone becausesalvationisbyfaithinChristalone.Graceisnotasentimentalidealeadingustoignoreour sins,notcaringhowwelive.“ForthegraceofGodhasappeared,bringingsalvationforallpeople, trainingustorenounceungodlinessandworldlypassions,andtoliveself-controlled,upright,and godlylivesinthepresentage,waitingforourblessedhope,theappearingofthegloryofourgreatGod andSaviorJesusChrist,whogavehimselfforustoredeemusfromalllawlessnessandtopurifyfor himselfapeopleforhisownpossessionwhoarezealousforgoodworks”(Titus2:11–14).
SoliDeoGloria
TheologymustbeGod-dominated.EachofthethreepersonsoftheTrinitysavesusinharmonious unityinawaythatleadstoworshipallthreedivinepersons WehavefellowshipwiththeSoningrace, withtheFatherinlove,andwiththeHolySpiritinstrengthandcomfort(2Cor.13:14;Acts9:31). Becausewehavenothingthatwehavenotreceived(1Cor.4:7),weshoulddoallthingsinthenameof theLordJesusChrist,givingthankstoGodtheFatherthroughHim(Col.3:17).WelivebytheSpirit andkeepinstepwiththeSpirit(Gal 5:25) IfweshouldlivetoGod’sglory,thenshouldwenotlisten totheSpiritspeakinginHisWord,receivingGod’sgracethroughfaithaloneinChrist,alltoGod’s gloryalone?
SecondaryDoctrine
In addition to subscribing to Redeemer’s Statement ofFaith,alladministrationandsta (Boardmembers, administrativesta ,andteachers)mustsubscribetoeithertheWestminsterConfessionofFaithortheThe1689 Baptist Confession Theirsubscriptionmustbeeitherbywrittenstatementorbyoraltestimonybeforethe Board
Inmattersofsecondarydoctrine,Redeemeradministratorsandteacherswill:
1. Encourageandchallengestudentstothinkandbediscerningonallmattersaccordingtothe truthofGod’sWord
2. Fosteraclassroomenvironment,especiallyatthesecondarylevel,oflove,respectandcharity amongstudents
3 Beencouragedtocharitablypresentthevarioussidesofasecondaryissue
4. SeektomaintainunityamongourstudentsandfamiliesaccordingtoourStatementofFaith and Westminster Confession of Faith or the The1689BaptistConfession andbynotteaching secondary doctrines as primary and not disparaging secondary doctrinal beliefs that are contrarytotheirpersonalconvictions
5. Encouragestudentstoseekthesupportandinstructionoftheirparentsandtheirlocalchurch
Thefollowinglistisnotexhaustivebutrepresentssomeofthesecondarydoctrinediscussionsthatmay occur(mainly)atthesecondarylevel:
1.Ageoftheearth
WereadGenesis1-3fromtheframeworkofanorthodoxChristianperspective Wewillteach fromtheperspectiveofaliteral24hourdaybutwillopenthediscussionupinsecondaryyears, wherewewilldiscussotherorthodoxviewsasviableinterpretations.
2.Eschatology
WewillteachabouttheimminentreturnofJesusandthatthedeadwillberaisedtoeternallife oreternaljudgment. Thiswillexpand,inthesecondaryyears,todiscussionofthreeheldviews of eschatology: *historical premillennialism, *amillennialism, and *partial preterist postmillennialism.
*Historic Premillennialism: a non-literal interpretation of the trials described in Revelation,thisviewholdstotheimminentreturnofChristafteraperiodoftribulation withafollowingageofpeacewhereSatanisbounduntilrightbeforethefinaljudgment.
*Amillennialism:themillenniumissymbolicandrepresentsthetimeofChurchgrowth that is spiritual rather than physical. Jesus' imminent return will occur after a “millennium”ofpeoplecomingtoChrist.Therearevariousaspectstotimingheldwithin thisview.
*Postmillennialism: Satanwasboundatthecross,themillennialperiodisaperiodof timeratherthanaliteralthousandyears. Duringthismillenniumthegospelwillspread “totheendsoftheearth”untildeathisthelasttobeconqueredandputunderJesus’feet, whentheearthwillbetransformedinthe“blinkofaneye”withJesus’imminentreturn ThisviewholdsthatmanyoftheNewTestamentpropheticpassageswerefulfilledbythe fallofJerusalemin70AD.
3.Baptism
Weholdthatbaptismisnotsalvi c ItisthewashingwithwaterinthenameoftheFather,the Son,andtheHolySpirit;itsigni esandsealsouradoptionintoChrist,ourcleansingfromsin,
and our commitment to belong totheLordandtohischurch(NCC,question44).Inthe secondaryyearswewilldiscussthetwomainpositions,credobaptism*andpaedobaptism*,asa viable,orthodoxbelief
*Credobaptism:Thispositionteachesthatbaptismisasignofabeliever’sfellowshipwith Christ in his death and resurrection and should be administered to those who profess repentancetowardGodandfaithinandobediencetoourLordJesusChrist Believer’sare tobebaptizedinthenameoftheTriuneGodbyimmersioninwater.
*Paedobaptism: This position teachesthatbaptismisasignandsealofthecovenantof grace Immersion into waterisnotnecessary,butisrightlyadministeredbypouringor sprinklingwateruponthepersoninthenameoftheTriuneGod.Infantsofoneorboth believingparentsaretobebaptized,notforsalvation,butsothatthepromisedgraceofGod isexhibitedandconferredbytheHolySpirittosuchasthatgracebelongsto,accordingto God’sownwillandinHisappointedtime.
4.Cessationism&Continuationism
Wewillteachthatthe“HolySpiritisGod,coeternalwiththeFatherandtheSon,andthatGod grantshimirrevocablytoallwhobelieve”(takenfromNewCityCatechismquestion36)and thatHeisthebeliever’sHelperwho“convictsusofoursin,comfortsus,guidesus,givesus spiritualgiftsandthedesiretoobeyGod;andheenablesustoprayandtounderstandGod’s Word.”(takenfromNewCityCatechismquestion37)Inthesecondaryyearswewilldiscuss thetwomainpositionsconcerningthegiftsoftheSpirit,cessationism*andcontinuationism*,as aviable,orthodoxbelief
*Cessationism: Cessationism is the view that the“miraclegifts”oftonguesandhealing have ceased that the end oftheapostolicagebroughtaboutacessationofthemiracles associated with that age. Most cessationists believe that, while God can and still does performmiraclestoday,theHolySpiritnolongerusesindividualstoperformmiraculous signs.2
*Continuationism: Continuationism is the belief that all the spiritual gifts, including healings,tongues,andmiracles,arestillinoperationtoday,justastheywereinthedaysof the early church. A continuationist believes that the spiritual gifts have “continued” unabatedsincetheDayofPentecostandthattoday’schurchhasaccesstoallthespiritual giftsmentionedintheBible.3
AtRedeemerClassicalSchoolwecelebratethefollowingHolidays: 1. Christmas
2 Taken from: https://www gotquestions org/cessationism html
3 Taken from: https://www.gotquestions.org/continuationism.html
Thanksgiving 3. Jesus’death-GoodFriday
4 Jesus’resurrection-EasterSunday
UniformPolicy
UniformPolicyLink
UniformPolicyViolation*
Iffacultynoticesadresscodeviolation,theywillinformadministrationthroughaDressCodeViolationForm(via ClassReach) Adesignateduniformleadwilldetermineifthenoticeshouldgohometoparents After4 dresscode violationnoti cations,ano cevisitwillfollow SubsequentdresscodeviolationswillrequiretheHeadofSchooltotreat theviolationsaso cevisitsinaccordancewiththedisciplinepolicy SeriousDisciplineCases
DisciplinePolicy
PhilosophyofDiscipline
“Nodisciplineseemspleasantatthetime,butpainful Later,however,itproducesaharvestofrighteousnessandpeaceforthose whohavebeentrainedbyit.”–Hebrews12:11
RedeemerClassicalSchoolrecognizesthatthepurposeofdisciplineistodevelopourfellowshipandloveforGodand neighbor(Mark12:30-31) Disciplineisnecessaryfordiscipleship Tothisend,disciplineisnotmeanttosimplymodify outwardbehavior,buttotrainthehearttoloveJesus
Wealsorecognizethatmaintainingawell-disciplinedclassroomiskeytolearning Webelievethat“Knowledgewithout virtueisdangerous.”Therefore,encouragingvirtuousbehaviorthatstemsfromtheheartisasimportantasencouraging excellenceinmathandgrammar Ayoungstudent’sbehavior,attitude,andphysicaldispositionshouldcontribute positivelytotheclassroomenvironmentandRedeemerClassicalSchool’svalueofshapinggodlycharacter.
GeneralGuidelines
Disciplineisadministeredinlightofseverity,situation,andattitudeoftheindividualstudent Thekindofdisciplinemay bedeterminedbytheteachers,andifnecessary,Administration(e.g.,HeadofSchool)followingtheguidelinesbelow.Any disciplinaryactionmustbedoneinlovewiththehopeofrestoration
ClassroomDiscipleship
GodisaGodoforderandourteachersfosterthisorderthroughclassroommanagement(1Cor.14:33,40).Studentswill beaskedtobehaveinawaythatfostersrespectfortheirteacherespeciallyasitrelatestoloveforGodandtheirneighborsin class.Generalbehaviorsthatcanbecorrectedin-classinclude: Minorclassroomdisruption
Nuisancebehaviortoteacherorstudents
Inappropriateuseofclassroommaterial
DisciplinaryActions
Thedegreeofdisciplinedependsontheseverityoftheo enseandfallssomewherealong(butnotlimitedto)this continuum*thatconnectstothebehaviorthatwasmanifested Disciplinecanbehandledinclassbyteachersorinthe maino cebyadministrators. Disciplinaryactionscouldinclude:
● Verbalwarning (e.g.,student’sopportunitytoself-correct)
● Sittingoutofanactivity
● Acknowledgingo enseandmakingapologies(publico ensespromptpublicapologies,privateo ensesprompt personalapologies)
● Makingrestitution
● Changingoflocation(eg,desk/chairchange)
● Removingaprivilege(e.g., eldtrip,class,lunchetc.)
● CommunityService(eg,janitorialwork)
● Exertionofenergy(e.g.runningalap,pushupsetc.)
● Senthome(eg,earlypick-up)
● Parentalattendanceduringtheschoolday
● Disciplinehearing
● Suspension
● Expulsion
Alldisciplinaryactionswillbedocumentedinthestudent’s leandparentswillbenoti edofano cevisit.
CheatingandPlagiarism
Cheatingisde nedaslookingatanother’sworkwithouttheteacher’spermissionorcommunicatingwithanotherduring anexamwithouttheteacher’spermission
Plagiarismisde nedasusinganother’sworkwithoutacknowledgingandthankingthemfortheuse
Ifeithercheatingorplagiarismisnoticed,theassignmentorexamwillimmediatelyreceivea0 Parentswillbenoti ed A secondcheatingorplagiarisminfractionwillresultina*DisciplineHearing.
*ThedisciplinehearingconsistsofaminimumofthreedesignatedRedeemerrepresentativestoformadisciplinecouncil whosepurposeistomeetwiththefamilyandthestudenttomakeadeterminationofthebestresolutionforboththe studentandRedeemer.
ElectronicDevicePolicy
Useofpersonalelectronicdevices(i.e.,phones,smartphones,portablegamingdevices,smartwatchesetc.)bystudentsis prohibitedoncampus Suchdevices,ifbroughttoschool,mustbecheckedinatthestartofclassandmayonlybeusedby permission.
Useoflaptopsispermissibleforsecondaryacademicpurposesonlyunderthepre-approveddirectionandsupervisionofa teacher
A rstviolationofthispolicywillresultinimmediatecon scationofthedevice,tobereleasedtoaparentorguardian
AsecondviolationofthispolicywillresultinaparentconferencewithAdministration. Athirdviolationofthispolicywillresultinadisciplinaryhearing
RedeemerClassicalSchoolacceptsnoresponsibilityforuse,breakage,theft,orlossofphoneorotherpersonalitems
SeriousDisciplineSituations
Unbiblicalbehaviorswhichrequireadministrativeinvolvementnecessitatesparentnoti cation Dependingontheseverity oftheinfraction,studentsmayneedtobepickedupimmediatelyfromschoolandinsomecases,receivesuspension.For disciplinetobee ective,itisimperativeforteachersandparentstobehaveasateam Ifthiscan’tbeaccomplished,astudent mayneedtobeunenrolleduntilsuchatimeasanagreementcanbereached.
ASeriousDisciplineCaseoccurswhenastudentexhibitsextremeungodlybehaviorthatimpedesthecultureofthe school Examplesinclude(butarenotlimitedto): ExcessiveO ceVisits
Unrepentant,consistent,orseriousdisrespectofauthority Unsafebehavior–endangermenttothemselvesorothers MoralissuesthatstandincontrasttoScripture
IftheHeadofSchool hasdeterminedthatthestudent’swordsorbehaviorconstituteaSeriousDisciplineCase,the studentwillbesubjecttoadisciplinehearingbeforetheschoolboard.Thedisciplinehearingwillincludethestudent,the parent(s),theteacher(ifapplicable),theDeanofStudents,andschoolboardmembers Atthispointtheschoolboardwill determinethenecessarycourseofactionwhichmayincludesuspensionorexpulsionofthestudent.Tuitionwillnotbe reimbursedforsuspensionsorexpulsions
Re-Admittance
Shouldastudentwhowasexpelled,orwhowithdrewtopreventexpulsion,desiretobereadmittedtoRedeemerClassical Schoolatalaterdate,theywouldrequireadisciplinehearinginvolvingtheparents,teachers,andschoolAdministration TheDisciplineCouncil,inconsultationwiththeHeadofSchool,willmakeadecisionbasedonthestudent'sattitudeand circumstances
PHILOSOPHYOFGRADING
Gradingshouldtellastoryofachild’sprogressinlearning,andbecause,asChristians,webelievethateducation ofthewholemanisessential,RedeemerClassical usesbothacademicandcharactergradessothatparentscan seewhetherapoorgradeisasinissueoranacademicstruggle Reciprocallyparentscanseethatagoodgrade doesnotnecessarilyimplyrighteousness ForthisreasonRedeemerwillgivebothacademicgradesandconduct descriptionssothatwecantrulydisciplethewholechild
CONDUCTITEMS
PRIMARYGRADING
GoodUnderstanding
BeginningtoUnderstand
SECONDARY&SECONDARYPREPGRADING
Assessment&GradingProtocol
Humanities
Softgradingthroughouttheweekonvariouswritingandspeakingassignments
MagnumOpusforeachweekthatisgradedinthegradebook(maybewrittenororal)
Assessmentattheendofeachbookthatincludes:
Grammarsection
Logicsection
RhetoricSection
Mathematics
1*Hardgradeperweekofhomework/practicework
1Assessmenteveryotherweekasahardgrade
Science
1*Hardgradeperweekofhomework/practicework
1Assessmenteveryotherweekasahardgrade
Music&Art
1*Hardgradeperweekofhomework/practicework
1Assessmenteveryotherweekasahardgrade
Latin
1*Hardgradeperweekofhomework/practicework
1Assessmenteveryotherweekasahardgrade
*Hardgrade:afterpracticingthechildwillbeassessedonmasteryorimprovement
Reviewweekand nalsweekbeforeChristmas
Reviewweekand nalsweekattheendoftheyear
GradingCommunication
● GradeswillbecommunicatedthroughClassReach
● ConductitemswillbeenteredpriortotheFallandSpringParentPartnershipMeetings
● FallParentPartnershipMeetingswillbeheldonOctober19,20,&26th
● Teacherswillcontactparentsifastudentisstrugglingacademicallyorsocially
● PleaseuseClassReachasthebestwaytocommunicateimportantinformationwiththesta
ExpectedHomeworkLoad
AtRedeemerClassicalSchool,werecognizethatparentsareultimatelyresponsiblefortheeducation and ourishingoftheirchildren.Webelievethateducatorsarefacilitatorsandadvisorsasparents pursuethisimportantwork.
Parent-Teacherconferencesarescheduledasneeded Weencourageteachersandparentsto communicateregularlyabouthowthestudentisdoingandtoscheduleformalmeetingsasneeded.
TeachersmaybecontactedthroughClassReachoutsideofregularworkinghours.Whenaddressing anyconcerns,parentsshouldcopytheHeadofSchooltokeeptheschoolinformedofclassroom circumstances.Teacherswilldothesamewhenaddressingconcernsviaemailswithparents.
Ifyouhaveaconcernaboutcurriculumcontent,RedeemerClassicalSchoolpolicy,orphilosophy, communicatewiththeHeadofSchool Ifyouhavequestionsabouttheweeklyworkingsofa particularclassroom(e.g.,homeworkload),contacttheLeadTeacherthroughClassReach.Atnotime shouldanindividualstudent’sproblembeaddressedtonon-involvedparties.Inthegreatmajorityof cases,ifyouhaveworkedpatientlyandingoodfaith,withtheteacheranddirectors,youwill nda satisfactoryresolution
Pleasefollow Matthew18:15 todeterminetheproperorderofcommunication:“Ifyourbrothersins againstyou,goandtellhimhisfault,betweenyouandhimalone.Ifhelistenstoyou,youhavegained yourbrother”
HONORCODE
ParentHonorCode
IamplacingmychildasastudentatRedeemerClassicalSchoolbecauseIcareaboutmychildbeing educatedbothincharacterandinacademics Iunderstandthatmychildwillbeeducatedundera ChristianworldviewandthatlovingGodandneighborareprimarytenantsofRedeemerClassical School.IalsounderstandthattheresponsibilityofChristiannurtureisultimatelytheresponsibilityof parents(Eph.6:4,Deuteronomy6:7-9).Iunderstandtheimportanceofparticipationinalocalchurch andcultivatinganat-homespiritualenvironmenttotheraisingofmystudent(s)intheLord
PartoflovingGodandneighbormeansbeingontime,present,andrespectful. RedeemerClassical Schoolhasbeenverythoughtfulindevelopingaschoolschedulethatallowsforsolidfamilytime duringsummers,holidaysandvariousbreaks Forthisreason,Iunderstandthatschoolattendanceisa wayoflovingteachersandclassmatesandIwillensurethatmychildispresentandontimeunlessan
emergencyarises.Inthecaseofanabsence,Iunderstandthatitismyresponsibilitytocommunicate withtheteachersandmakeaplanfortheclasstimemychildwillmisswithoutputtinganexcessive burdenontheteachers Ialsounderstandthatpoorattendancemaycausemychildtofallbehind
IunderstandthataUniformPolicyisawayoflovingthosearoundusbyrespectingauni edand meaningfulrepresentationofourschoolculture,includingprofessionalism,modestyandourdistinct values. Iwillmakesurethatmychildfollowstheuniformpolicysothatthiscultureismaintained.
IunderstandthatmychildwillneedtosubmittotheauthorityofRedeemerClassicalSchoolfaculty andsta duringschoolevents IalsounderstandthatIwillbeultimatelyresponsibleformychild’s behaviorwhileatRedeemerClassicalSchoolandtherebywillfollowthedirectivesoftheschoolas outlinedbelow.
IfadisciplinenotegoeshomefromateacherortheHeadofSchool,IunderstandthatIneedtowork withmychildonchangingtheirbehaviorandaddressingtherootoftheissuesothatmychildlearnsto honor,andIwillencouragethemtoseekforgiveness.
Ifmychildcontinuestoincurinfractions,itwillbecleartomethatIneedtodealmoreseriouslyand consistentlywithmychild.Ialsounderstandthatmychildwillbedealtwithinaccordancewiththe disciplinepolicyoutlinedinthishandbookandthatIwillneedtomeetwiththeHeadofSchoolin casesofexcessiveo cevisitstoworkoutaplandesignedtocorrectmychild’sdisruptivebehavior
Ifmychildcontinuestoremainunresponsivetocorrection, Iunderstandthatmychildmaybesubject toadisciplinaryhearingasoutlinedbythedisciplinepolicyofthishandbook.Ialsoagreethatifmy childissubjecttoadisciplinaryhearingbeforetheschoolboard forexcessiveo cevisitsorforany extremeungodlybehaviorthatimpedesschoolculture,thatIwillabidebytheboard'sdecision Ifthe schoolboarddecidestosuspendorexpelmychild,IunderstandthatTuitionwillnotbereimbursed.
SecondaryStudentHonorCode
AsasecondarystudentatRedeemerClassicalSchoolIcommittothefollowing: Iwilldomybestinmyacademicsby
Submittinghomeworkontime
Preparingforexaminations
Beingpreparedforclass
Takingnotes
Keepinganorganizedbinder
Iwillbeanexampletoyoungerstudentsby
Beingrespectfultothoseinauthority
LovingthosearoundmeinthewayIdress,act,andspeak FollowingtheUniformPolicy anddressmodestly
Aidingthosearoundmewhoarestruggling
Beingwiseinmyrelationshipswiththoseoftheoppositesex IwillhonorGodby
Notgossiping
Notlying
Beingagoodstewardofmytimeandtheschool’sresources
IcommittopositivelycontributingtotheChristiancultureofRedeemerClassicalSchool.
InternetUseandSocialMedia
Studentsareheldtothesamestandardofbehaviorwhethertheyareoncampusoronlineathome Individualsagreetousethesetechnologicaltoolshonorablyandresponsibly.
Thefollowingisnotpermitted:
● Sendingordisplayingo ensivemessagesorintimatepictures
● Usingobscene,vulgar,orprofanelanguage
● Harassing,tormenting,threatening,embarrassing,humiliating,insulting,orattackingothers
● Textingorsocialmediainteractionwithteachers(Teacherswillreportasocialmediamessage thatisreceivedfromastudent,thisisforthe“abovereproach”interactionsthatRedeemer ClassicalSchooldesires.)
ClassReachcommunicationispermittedforstudents,parents,andteachers
HEALTH&WELLNESS
Lunch
Studentswillbringpackedlunchestobeeatenintheirclassroomoroutsideiftheweatherpermits. Pleasepacklunchesthatdonothavetobeheatedorrefrigerated.Pleasealsoalertustoanysevere allergiesyourchildhassoweareawareofwhatemergencycouldarise Pleasekeepinmindthat healthyluncheshelpwithcognitivefunctioninchildren.
Snacks
Parentsarewelcometosendaneasytoeatsnack(werecommendanutritioussnack) for mid-morning. Wateristheonlybeverageallowedtoaccompanysnacks.
AdministrationofMedicines
RedeemerClassicalSchoolAdministrationiswillingtoadministerover-the-countermedicationto thechildrenintheircareonlywithauthorizationfromthechild’sparentorguardian. Prescription medicationswillbehandledonacasebycasebasis,pendingourabilitytoaccommodatetheneed
RedeemerClassicalSchoolreservestherighttorefusetheresponsibilityofprescription administrationforanyreason.Ifthisoccurs,wewillbehappytoaccommodateparentvisitsduring thedayforthepurposeofmedicationadministration
IllnessPolicy
Inconsiderationofyouryoungstudent’swellness,inaddition,preventingthespreadofillnesstoyour child’sclassmatesandteachers,ayoungstudentshouldbesymptom-freeafull24hoursfromthe followingbeforereturningtoonsiteclasses:
● Fever-Temperatureof101degreesorabovewithouttheuseoffever-reducingmedication
● Vomiting/diarrhea
● Pleasedonotsendchildrenwithhighlycontagiousillnessessuchasstrep, hand/foot/mouth,orpinkeye(tonameafew).
GovernmentAgencyRequests
RedeemerClassicalSchoolvaluesourparentpartnershipandassuchwewillnotifyparentsofany interactionwithagovernmentagencysuchaschildprotectiveservices,asitrelatestoyourchild. Ourpolicyisasfollows:
● Parentswillbenoti edandtheirpresencerequestedpriortoagovernmentagencybeing allowedtointerviewachildduringschoolhours.
● RedeemerClassicalSchoolwilldoitsbesttoholdupthispolicywithanygovernment agencybutcannotbeheldliableifwearenotabletogetaholdofafamilyorifthe governmentagencyuseslegalforcetodemandtheinterview
ACADEMICSCHEDULE
Calendar
TheAcademicCalendarislocatedonourwebsite.
ArrivalandDismissal
Studentsareabletoarrivebetween8:30- and8:45AM. Studentsmustbepickedupbetween 3:15-3:30PM
A newillbeimplementedifthereisearlyarrivalorlatepickup Consistentearlyarrivalorlatepick upwillconstituteameetingwiththeHeadofSchool.
Attendance
RedeemerClassicalSchoolhasintentionallysetitsvacations,schedule,andstructuretoallow importanttimeforfamilies. ByregisteringachildinRedeemerClassicalSchool,theparentor guardianisagreeingtothisscheduleanditislovingtothecommunityofstudentstobeinattendance Emergenciesorimportantfamilytimearise fromtimetotime;thereforestudentshave6academic days*withineachsemesterforschoolabsenceswithoutconsequencetotheircreditsunless pre-approvalsarearranged. WeaskthattheAdministrationbenoti edassoonaspossibleforany absences Astudentthatsurpasses12days,oratotalof6daysinasemesterwillbesubjecttoan EducationCouncilreviewwhichmayresultinretention, apaidtutoringsupplementrequired,orthe studentnotbeinginvitedback.
Forsickness: pleasenotifytheHeadofSchoolthroughtheClassReachformprovided
Forprolongedperiodsofabsence(toextendbeyondthe6 academicdays) pleasegetpre-approval fromtheHeadofSchool
*Emergencysituationswillobviouslybetakenintoconsideration.
Tardies
Astudentwhoarriveslaterthan8:45AMisconsideredtardy.Fourtardieswithina monthwill constituteaparentemail.A5thtardywillresultinano cevisit.Subsequenttardieswillbetreatedas
o cevisitsinaccordancewiththedisciplinepolicy.
Anti-DiscriminationandADAStatement
RedeemerClassicalSchooladmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,nationalorigin,andethnicorigininall rights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsatthe school.Itdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,andethnicoriginin administrationofitseducationalpolicies,admissionpolicies,scholarshipandloanprograms,and athleticandotherschool-administeredprograms
ChildrendiagnosedwithalearningdisabilityarewelcometobeapartofRedeemerClassicalSchoolso longastheycanmeet,orbeassistedtomeet,thedisciplinestandardsoftheclassroom,discussions,and dailyroutine
Studentsapplyingforadmissionsshouldhaveadesiretoreceivethisformofeducation.Wedonot mindassistingparentsinfosteringthisdesire,butthestudentneedstoattheveryleastbe“willingtobe madewilling”tobediscipledthroughaClassicalChristianeducation
EnrollmentProcess
GeneralInquiry
FamilyInterviewRequest
AdmissionsInterview
Assessmentofstudent Application
Enrollment
TuitionAgreement
TUITION
TUITIONGUIDE
TuitionAssistance
WeuseanapplicationsystemcalledBeneFAQfor nancialaid. Afamilywillpaya$35applicationfee andtheTuitionAssistanceCommitteewillusetheinformationprovidedbyBeneFAQtodetermineif
nancialaidwillbeawarded. Alltuitionassistancewillbeacquiredthroughdonations,pleasedoyour besttodiscussyourneedswithyourchurchandfamilypriortoapplyingfor nancialaid
EVALUATIONS
Teacherswillevaluatestudentsregularlyforthepurposeofassessingskillandknowledge Teachersareevaluatedunannouncedthroughouttheyear. Theadministrationwillbeassessedperiodicallybythesta Parentswillevaluatetheschoolannually.
Disclaimer
Thereadershouldtakenoticethatwhileeveryeffortismadetoensuretheaccuracyoftheinformation providedherein,RedeemerClassicalSchoolreservestherighttomakechangesatanytimewithoutprior notice Parentswillbenotifiedofanychangestothehandbookthatoccurduringthecurrentacademic year.RedeemerClassicalSchoolprovidestheinformationhereinsolelyfortheconvenienceofthereader and,totheextentpermissiblebylaw,expresslydisclaimsanyliabilitywhichmayotherwisebeincurred.