Jubilee Handbook AYE2027

TABLE OF CONTENTS​ Our Mission................................................................................................................................................3 Our Principles.........................................................................................................................................4 Our Faith......................................................................................................................................................5 Our Methods............................................................................................................................................ 5 Our Program............................................................................................................................................ 7 SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................................................................................7 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR......................................................................................................................................... 7 THROUGHOUT THE DAY............................................................................................................................................ 8 EDUCATION LEVELS........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Our Policies...............................................................................................................................................................9

Enrollment...........................................................................................................................................................................9 Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement......................................................................................9 Tuition........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Financial Aid....................................................................................................................................................................10 DRESS CODE...........................................................................................................................................................................10 ATTENDANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 HEALTH & WELLNESS......................................................................................................................................................11 CHILD SAFETY......................................................................................................................................................................12 ELECTRONIC DEVICES.................................................................................................................................................12 CHEATING & PLAGIARISM....................................................................................................................................... 12 HOMEWORK...........................................................................................................................................................................12 GRADING.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 DISCIPLINE.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE................................................................................................................................ 18 PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT.........................................................................19 Accreditation and School Governance.................................................................................... 19

Our Mission The Mission of the Jubilee School is to train students in a Classical Christian education, welcoming them into an atmosphere of conversation through well-curated works in skills-based classrooms toward a life of wisdom and wonder in service and love.

Dilige Deum, Dilige Proximum Love God, Love Neighbor To practice loving God and loving our neighbor might be a greater education than anything. To love our neighbor is to love the image of God. To love our neighbor we need to study and understand them. To know and love our neighbor is to know more about God and to learn more about God produces wisdom, and wisdom lived out, sacrifices for our neighbor.

Augustine of Hippo, On Christian Teaching

Our Principles Christ-Centered Education All teaching and learning is grounded in the person of Jesus Christ, “the true light which gives light to everyone” (John 1:9).

In gracious reliance on Him, we seek to foster a deep relationship with our Savior and to integrate faith into every aspect of education. Our ultimate commitment is not to any other method, system, or model but to Christ himself.

Classical education We draw on our shared cultural inheritance (the humanities) in order to learn how to learn (the liberal arts), rightly ordered to the love and worship of God and justly proportionate to the frame of students of all ages and abilities. In this way we seek to connect universal and timeless truths to our particular time, place, and situation. We look to our ancient, medieval, and modern predecessors, not out of mere curiosity, but as useful examples, warnings, and guides to living together in the world that God has made.

Care for the Whole Person We encourage holistic growth—spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical—in students as individuals and in the student body. Students are equipped to exercise their unique personhood in community, directing their gifts toward the service of God and others. We welcome students as they are into an atmosphere where they can be nourished in all disciplines.

Wisdom and Wonder We emphasize not only the acquisition of knowledge but an attitude of reverence and awe. We cultivate studiositas, the virtue of delighting in the truth and goodness of creation and of the Creator. The Bible teaches that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Prov. 9:10); the classical tradition professes, even by the light of nature, that philosophy or love of wisdom begins in wonder. God reveals Himself in his Word and world, and we seek to inculcate amazement, humility, and delight in investigating and discovering both sources of revelation. Applying wisdom, students utilize biblical principles, critical thinking, and moral discernment in their daily lives.

Service and Love “Love God, Love Neighbor” is more than a motto—it is a way of life. The biblical knowledge students gain in the classroom becomes real when they serve others with humility and joy. Through practical acts of compassion, they discover the true meaning of “neighbor” and learn that service is not simply a good deed, but an overflow of genuine love. A vibrant sense of community grows as students, teachers, and staff collaborate, honor one another, and step outside the walls of the school to meet real needs. Together, we live out our faith in action, reflecting Christ’s love to everyone we encounter.

Our Faith The Apostles’ Creed We believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.

He descended into hades. The third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.

Amen.

Witness to the World The Jubilee School believes that all human life is sacred and that we are created in the image of God and called to defend and protect that life. We believe there are two distinct sexes, male and female. Marriage between one man and one woman reflects the image and nature of God as described in Scripture (Gen. 2:18–25).

Christian Fellowship The Jubilee School affirms “our common salvation” and desires “to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Many local church bodies are represented among our families, and we seek to encourage fellowship and cooperation where possible, being ambitious for peace among brothers. We believe that the community of Jubilee should reflect the love we have for each other because of the love that we have for our Lord and Savior.

Daily Life Together Primary and Secondary students begin their day with either Chapel or Exordium. Chapel is led by our Chaplain and consists of an opening call to worship, singing of a hymn, a homily, prayer, and a song of blessing. Exordium can be catechism questions, memorization of Bible passages, singing, prayer, a short exhortation, or a student or class recitation.

Our Methods Skills-Based, Inclusive Classrooms Learners of varied abilities, backgrounds, and needs engage collaboratively in supportive, age-integrated environments that champion mutual respect and collective growth.

Unified School-Wide Curriculum A singular academic framework, meticulously mapped and spiraled, ensures coherence and progression across all levels, preserving instructional continuity for siblings and families.

One school for the whole family We offer education for all of your children in one location with similar hours.

Mastery-Based Progression

Students progress on demonstrated competency in concepts and skills, promoting comprehension, personal ownership, and resilience. The curriculum offers a predictable sequence, and teachers are empowered to adapt according to the needs of students. Mastery is not perfection but the understanding of a particular skill or concept. We believe that this is very important as many concepts are foundational to understanding harder concepts.

Intimate Class Sizes Capped enrollment guarantees individualized attention, authentic teacher-student relationships, and personalized instruction to meet each student’s needs.

Thoughtful Curation of Artifacts Across disciplines, students encounter well-chosen examples of divine and human creativity, to enable them to engage with ideas, persons, texts, and other things through direct experience.

Making Connections Knowledge is best learned when we can make connections for our students. Less subjects and more integration happens in the classroom. This is seen in how we work hard to integrate history, literature, grammar, philosophy, theology, writing, and the arts.

Fewer Worksheets, More Conversation Busy work is not allowed in our classrooms. Teachers are encouraged to be in dialogue with their students bringing them into the conversation of the class. Worksheets are used sparingly and must accomplish the necessary repetition of a certain task.

Purposeful, Minimal Homework Assignments are intentional, limited, and designed to reinforce mastery while safeguarding sacred family time; high school and primary schedules align to keep households intact.

One-on-One Assistance

We have teacher’s aides who are trained to help students catch up or work on particular skills they are struggling with. Our TAs also work with students with special needs in a specialized pull out that caters to the learning level of the child.

Excellence in Teaching Faculty members are devoted Christian educators who mentor toward wisdom, ignite lifelong passion for learning, and shepherd students toward the true, the beautiful, and the good. Employing Socratic dialogue within literature-rich, idea-centered environments, teachers serve as curatorial docents—guiding through expertly selected works while welcoming students as active participants in intellectual conversations.

Lifelong Learning Students are equipped to become curious, self-motivated learners who pursue truth, embrace challenges, and seek God’s guidance throughout their lives.

Our Program SCHEDULE The Jubilee School offers a 4 day school week. This structure allows ample time for instruction and family time. Our school hours are 8:30-3:15 for full time students. Our 3 and 4 year olds class is held from 8:30-11:45.

Our school year begins the day after Labor day and ends the Thursday before Memorial day. We take three main holidays: Thanksgiving (1 week), Christmas (around 2 weeks), and Spring Break (1 week). We also take a long weekend for Easter.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR School Events Breaking up the year with fun activity filled days is essential. Here are a few examples of what to expect throughout the year. ●​ History day (October) - correlates with our history timeline. A few examples of what we have done in the past: St. Benedict’s Day, Living on the Prairie, and Reformation Day. ●​ Thanksgiving Feast (November - Grandparents only) - Grandparents are invited to join us as we celebrate and thank the Lord for all His blessings. ●​ Lessons and Carols (December) - Our students participate in performing instruments and vocal arrangements with Bible readings throughout that remind us of the reason for the blessed Christmas season. ●​ Literary Character Day (February) - students dress up as their favorite character from a classic book. You may meet Laura Ingalls or a friendly Hobbit on this fun day! ●​ And our big event of the year is our annual festival (April). Each class prepares a booth for this festival that is tied into what the students have been learning all year long. We have had Greek Olympics, Renaissance Faire, Civ Day, and American Decades.

House System Secondary students also participate in our House system. Each student is placed in one of three houses. There are two competitions: The Talon Tournament and The Gauntlet Games. We have an annual feast and an end-of-the-year formal. We also have multiple events such as the Christmas decorating party. Houses are encouraged to seek out service opportunities in the community.

History for all The whole school walks through history in a four-year cycle. Our school year is filled with history days and festivals that reflect the time period we are all learning about.

1.​ Ancient: We begin with Creation and work our way to the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ while exploring Ancient civilizations.

2.​ Medieval: We begin with the early church and end with the early Reformation.

3.​ Modern: Shakespeare begins our third year. We discuss the Kings of England through the World Wars and end with Technology and the war on terrorism.

4.​ American: We take another year in modernity but put more of a focus on American history and geography.

THROUGHOUT THE DAY Primary Prep

The primary prep has large blocks of time for exploration and learning. The Gathering Circle is a time of teacher directed learning using story-telling, book reading, and singing. Our 3 and 4 year olds are in the classroom for the morning hours and then our 5 year olds receive more focused instruction in the afternoon.

Primary

Each Primary level class has large blocks of time to integrate reading of quality books with grammar, nature, and history lessons. Music classes and Motor lab break up the day with purposeful movement. Primary math classes are held at the same hour in order to place students in the math class most helpful for their stage of learning.

Secondary

Secondary is broken up into three sections. Secondary 1 (Junior High), Secondary 2 (Freshmen and Sophomore), and Secondary 3 (Junior and Senior).

We offer multiple Junior High and High School maths and sciences. Our Secondary students begin their Latin studies and all participate in our Secondary Choir.

EDUCATION LEVELS Students are placed in learning groups based on their reading and writing ability. Students progress through these learning groups as they grow in their skills. Because each child is uniquely designed, some students may progress more quickly than others. Our learning group model affords both delays and accelerations through the learning levels. Math and Humanities classes are offered at the same time across the primary levels so that students can be placed in the class that best fits their abilities

Our Policies Enrollment All children are welcome to apply for admission; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or religion. Our statement of faith, mission, and vision are clear: our aim is to disciple students, teaching them all that Jesus commanded.

Children diagnosed with a learning disability are welcome to be a part of The Jubilee School so long as they can meet, or be assisted to meet, the discipline standards of the classroom, discussions, and daily routine.

Students applying for admissions should have a desire to receive this form of education. We do not mind assisting parents in fostering this desire, but the student needs to at the very least be “willing to be made willing” to be discipled.

Enrollment Process 1. Request an interview by calling the school or filling out the online form.

2. An Admissions interview will be conducted.

3. Parents fill out an application.

4. Assess the student to place in the appropriate classes.

Based on the assessment, the child will be placed in class or put on a waiting list.

5. Parents sign the tuition agreement.

6. Enrollment is complete.

Part-time Students The Jubilee School desires to assist as many students as possible, but the structure of the school necessitates a community of students working together. For this reason, The Jubilee School will not take part-time students unless unique circumstances are involved.

Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement The Jubilee School admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Tuition SEE COMPLETE TUITION & FEE SCHEDULE HERE.

Financial Aid Financial aid may be requested but families are strongly urged to seek assistance from their family, churches, and friends prior to seeking financial aid. We are partnering in education with families and we are run solely on private funds, therefore every dollar not collected in tuition is a dollar that must be raised through donations. The best advocate for their child is the parent and family. But, we also don’t want finances to be the reason a family does not attend The Jubilee School. Therefore financial aid may be offered under certain circumstances of extreme need. Multi student aid may be available under specified circumstances. Families will need to apply for financial aid through a privately shared link. Financial aid will be discussed through a committee appointed by the Board.

DRESS CODE The way we dress is a form of “rhetoric” and communicates a message. We want enough variety within our dress code to allow for practice in this while also clearly communicating our academic environment. Our dress code simplifies student attire, and streamlines variety towards esprit de corp.

When a student arrives at school dressed outside of the dress code, we will check to see if we have any dress code approved clothing at the school. If we do not, we will contact the parents and them to bring appropriate clothing in for the child.

SEE COMPLETE DRESS CODE POLICY HERE

ATTENDANCE The Jubilee School has intentionally set its vacations, schedule, and structure to allow important time for families. By registering a child in The Jubilee School, the parent or guardian is agreeing to this schedule and it is loving to the child’s teacher and community of students to be in attendance.

Emergencies and sickness arise from time to time; therefore students have 8 academic days within each semester for school absences without consequence to their credits unless pre-approvals are arranged. We ask that parents contact the secretary either by phone, email, or Classreach to let the school know when a student will be absent. Parents of Primary students are responsible for contacting teachers to find out about missed assignments or quizzes. Secondary students are responsible for contacting their teachers and making arrangements to make up assignments or take quizzes.

For prolonged periods of absence (to extend beyond the i academic days: Please get pre-approval from the Head of School.

Tardies A student who arrives later than 8:30 AM is considered tardy. Four unexcused tardies within a month will result in a parent email to remind them of the school starting time and the importance of having their child at school on time. After the sixth tardy in one month, the Head of School will ask for a parent meeting.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Lunch & Snacks Please pack snacks and lunches that do not have to be heated or refrigerated. Please alert us of any allergies your child has so we can accommodate as needed and alert other families (if the allergy is airborne).

We have a “No Share” policy due to students who have allergies and diabetes. We also do our best to make sure your child takes home any food they do not eat.

Please pack snacks and lunches that are healthy! Students really do struggle learning when they have empty carbs and sugar in their lunches. NO sodas please!

Health Records The Jubilee School should be notified of any severe allergies or health concerns. Our Primary Prep program is required to have a copy of immunization records or a signed waiver for each child. We do not collect these documents for Primary or Secondary students.

Administration of Medicines The Jubilee School administration is willing to administer any over-the-counter medication to the children in their care only with authorization from the child’s parent or guardian. We have Tylenol and Advil on hand along with basic first aid. We no longer provide cough drops.

Prescription medication can be administered only when the following conditions are met: 1. The medicine is brought to The Jubilee School in its original container by the parent and is delivered directly to the designated administrators. Under no circumstances should a child handle his or her medication.

2. A note from the prescribing doctor is provided that states dosage, frequency, and a list of possible side effects. Pharmacy-printed information may be accepted in lieu of a doctor’s note.

The Jubilee School reserves the right to refuse the responsibility of prescription administration for any reason. If this occurs, we will be happy to accommodate parent visits during the day for the purpose of medication administration.

Illness In consideration of your young student’s wellness and preventing the spread of illness to your child’s classmates and teachers, a student should be symptom-free a full 24 hours from the following before returning to onsite classes: ●​ Fever—Temperature of 100 degrees or above without the use of fever-reducing medication ●​ Vomiting/diarrhea ●​ Rash ●​ Persistent cough

CHILD SAFETY All faculty & staff receive criminal background checks every two years, and are required to participate in a Child Safety Course.

The “More Than Two Rule” of student/faculty gatherings is our standard protocol. During one-on-one pullouts, clear visibility will be maintained at all times through an open door or window.

Faculty may not initiate or facilitate any private or isolated types of communication with students that might be interpreted as unprofessional. All faculty communication with students shall be through the Messages system in ClassReach where parents are automatically copied.

Please note, that for the safety of our students, we will only allow those who are on our pick-up list to pick up your child at the end of the day. All families are given a family placard that must be shown when picking up your child. We may have teachers on duty that do not know who you are. If you misplace your family placard, please park in the front parking lot and come in to collect your children.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Use of personal electronic devices (i.e., phones, smart phones, earbuds (headphones), portable gaming devices, smart watches, etc.) by students is prohibited on campus. Such devices will be turned off and put in a basket on the secretary’s desk and available for pick up after school is dismissed.

The use of laptops is permissible for Juniors and Seniors for academic purposes only and under the pre-approved direction and supervision of a teacher.

A first violation of this policy will result in immediate confiscation of the device to be retrieved by the student at the end of the day. A note will be sent home to parents. Other violations of this policy may result in another meeting or a Board hearing.

CHEATING & PLAGIARISM Cheating is defined as looking at another’s work without the teacher’s permission, or communicating with another during an exam without the teacher’s permission.

Plagiarism is defined as using another’s work without thanking them for the use. Plagiarism includes the use of Grammarly or other online tools to fix sentence structures of a paper and any copy/paste of AI content.

If either cheating or plagiarism is noticed, the assignment or exam may receive a 0. Parents will be notified. A second cheating or plagiarism infraction will result in an Education Council review.

HOMEWORK Purpose of Homework The primary goal of homework is to provide students with opportunities for repetition and reinforcement of concepts introduced in the classroom.

Balancing Priorities

We prioritize family time and recognize the value of extracurricular commitments, such as part-time jobs for Secondary students. As a result, homework assignments are carefully designed to be essential and minimal, avoiding any unnecessary burden. No homework is assigned over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Spring breaks.

Daily Reading Habit To foster lifelong reading habits, we have developed the following guidelines for daily reading: ●​ Primary Prep Kindergarteners will take home weekly reading booklets to reinforce sight words OR leveled phonics books. It is recommended that parents read aloud to their children nightly for 15-20 minutes and revisit these books three times a week. ●​ Primary A and B students should be reading daily from readers such as Step Into Readingbooks. On the weekend, a reading paper will be sent home for your child to read over the weekend. ●​ Primary C through Secondary levels will be sent home daily readings for the book they are reading in class. These books are purchased for your child to keep.

Daily Math Review Fluency with basic math facts is essential for building confidence and competence in more complex mathematical concepts.

When students can instantly recall these facts, they can focus on understanding problems rather than getting stuck on basic calculations.

Research consistently shows that one of the primary reasons students struggle with higher-level math is slow or inaccurate recall of foundational facts.

For students in Singapore Math classes, we strongly recommend just 5 minutes of daily fact practice. This short, consistent routine makes a significant difference in long-term retention and classroom performance.

Your child’s teacher will provide targeted resources aligned with current units—please use these materials daily. Even on busy nights, five minutes before bed or during breakfast can help solidify these critical building blocks.

Homework Principles ●​ Engaging and Purposeful: Assignments will not be laborious, monotonous, or constitute "busy work." Every task is intentional, focused on meaningful practice. ●​ Teacher and Parent Role: Teachers will ensure assignments align with these guidelines. Parents are encouraged to support a positive homework routine, such as a dedicated quiet time, while communicating any concerns to the school for adjustments.

Communication Teachers will provide detailed instructions for homework assignments, which will be sent home and posted on ClassReach for your convenience.

For primary students, parents are expected to contact their child’s teacher to arrange for the collection of any missed assignments due to illness or other absences.

Secondary students are responsible for obtaining notes from classmates or teachers and for coordinating with their teachers to schedule makeup tests or request extensions for homework assignments.

Pitfalls of Overextending on Homework & Creating Study Habits Spending more time than necessary on homework assignments is often driven by perfectionism, distractions, or poor planning. This excessive investment not only leads to burnout and diminished returns on learning but also encroaches on essential downtime for rest. Prolonged homework sessions can reduce productivity after a certain point, as mental fatigue sets in, turning what should be a focused 30-60 minutes per subject into hours of inefficient effort.

To combat this, cultivating good homework habits is key. Start by setting aside time on Friday and Monday mornings to work on assignments. Set clear boundaries: use timers to cap time on each subject. This builds discipline and prevents endless tinkering. Incorporate frequent breaks—such as 5-minute pauses every 25 minutes—to refuel the mind, boost concentration, and enhance retention.

All homework completion times are averages and vary by individual factors. Our teachers work together to make sure that assignments do not exceed the limits above but we recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We ask that you track your child’s patterns over a week to personalize limits.

What to Expect Primary A & B Should Not Exceed Reading and Math

30 min

Primary C-E Should Not Exceed Core reading

30 min

Weekend Reading and math

1 hour

Secondary 1 Should Not Exceed Coore Reading

45 minutes

Core Math

30 min

Weekend Reading, Math, Latin, Writing, Science

2 hours

Secondary 2 & 3 Should Not Exceed Core Reading

45 min

Core Math

30 min

Weekend Reading, Writing, Science, Latin, Music

3 hours

Missing Homework Any missing homework will be entered as a “M” in ClassReach. After the third “M” or third poor grade, the parents will be notified. The late assignment policy is 10% grade reduction the first day, 20% reduction the second day, and 1 percentage point for any day thereafter. A standing “0” will mean the assignment was never submitted.

GRADING Grades at The Jubilee School do not in any way reflect the immeasurable worth and value of each child made in God’s image, but rather an accurate reflection of the quality of work in a given field of study at a given time. At The Jubilee School, grades serve three basic purposes: 1. To help students improve.

2. To determine the best placement level for a young student's academic ability.

3. To provide a just and legitimate means of holding students accountable for the quality of their work. Grades provide a widely understood means of communicating progress and achievement to parents and other parties such as college entrance boards or other schools to which the young student may transfer.

We have established a balanced and objective grading system based on these values.

Individual Grades The Jubilee School will use a unique method of grading that ensures students have time to “practice” before they receive a grade. Therefore regular “feedback” grades, or “soft grades,” on new concepts will be internally kept while grades that affect overall standings will be recorded in our software for transcripts. Consistent with educating the whole child, both attitude and effort will be considered within our grading systems.

Group Project Grades Group projects are a part of coursework and it should be expected that grading of these will not be individualized because we believe that character in community reveals the heart. Because The Jubilee School cares even more about the heart than the academics, group projects allow teachers to see where character work is needed, and since we are preparing students for life, not just college, character in Christian community is integral to “Loving God and Loving Neighbor.”

Failing and Retakes Retakes will be left to the teacher’s discretion. A student who has simply failed for a lack of understanding may be given another opportunity to prove their understanding after further practice. A student who neglected their studies and therefore failed, may not be given a retake opportunity.

If 20% of the class fails a test or a quiz, the teacher will review the material with the students and retest.

We understand that some students may struggle with taking a formal test. We use different methods to determine mastery of a particular concept. We may test the child orally, one-on-one, or with whiteboards.

If a student fails an entire course, the student, parents, and teacher will meet with the Education Council to determine the best course of action for the student. Circumstances, understanding of directions, and effort will all be taken into consideration.

Eight weeks into each semester is our Grade Alert Day. If you child is failing a class, the teacher will be emailing you to let you know. We will work with parents to help students gain ground on their grades in hopes to encourage them to be diligent and love what they are studying.

DISCIPLINE We recognize that maintaining a well-disciplined classroom is key to learning. We believe that “knowledge without virtue is dangerous.” Therefore, encouraging virtuous behavior that stems from the heart is as important as encouraging excellence in math and grammar. A young student’s behavior, attitude, and physical disposition should contribute positively to the classroom environment and The Jubilee School’s value of shaping godly character. Our rule is simple for maintaining this disciplined atmosphere: “love your neighbor as yourself.”

The Jubilee School uses a structured discipline plan for the classroom while varying the consequences based on the frame of the child and the parent’s input. Although our method of helping students reach the standard of “loving God and loving our neighbor” may be different, the standard remains.

Office Visit There are five basic behaviors that will automatically necessitate discipline from the Head of School (versus the teacher).

Those behaviors are the following: 1. Blatant disrespect shown to any staff member.

2. Dishonesty in any situation while at school, including lying, cheating, and stealing. 3.

3. Rebellion (i.e., outright disobedience in response to instructions).

4. Fighting (i.e., striking in anger with the intention to harm another student).

5. Obscene language, including taking the name of the Lord in vain.

Discipleship We expect our classrooms to be an orderly and calm environment and we ask our teachers to mentor their students in godly habits. Loving behavior is modeled and Scripture is used for teaching, correction, and training in righteousness (I Tim 3:16).

The student's teacher will give a verbal warning and words of encouragement. If the student disobeys this verbal warning then the student's name will be written on the whiteboard. This is not to shame the child but to give them a chance to change their direction. If the student continues to disobey then the teacher may send the student to speak with the Head of School. In the event that a child is uncooperative, a parent may be called to help.

The goal of our discipleship policy is to: ● Direct towards godly behavior and walk alongside parents to nurture their children. ● Help show the student how sin affects relationships and the importance of restoration. ● Use of consequences to help direct a student to make better choices.

Some students may need more attention and so we will create a plan to help the student be successful.

Discipleship and Communication The teacher of a student who is struggling to obey in the classroom, may reach out to the parents to discuss the behavior. If a child comes to the office, the Head of School will send an email, call, or text parents letting them know what the student was sent to the office for.

Excessive Office Visits As noted above, the purpose of the discipleship policy is to shape godly character in the student. If it becomes apparent to the Head of School that the student’s character is not improving over time and/or is becoming worse to the detriment of the school culture, the Head of School will meet with the parents and they will come up with a plan to resolve the issue.

The Head of School will also meet with the parents in cases where the student exhibits a lack of repentance or lacks interest in attending The Jubilee School.

The Head of School may, at his/her discretion, allow for additional meetings with the parents if the previous discipleship plan to help the student was unsuccessful. To help the parents understand their child’s behavior, they may be required to sit with the student during a part, or all, of the school day. If the Head of School determines that the student’s behavior issue still cannot be corrected through the discipleship plan(s) generated by the meeting(s) with the parents, then it will be considered a “Serious Discipline Case”.

Serious Discipline Cases A Serious Discipline Case occurs when a student exhibits extreme ungodly behavior that impedes the culture of the school. Examples include (but are not limited to): 1. Excessive office visits 2. Unrepentant, consistent, or serious disrespect of authority.

3. Unsafe behavior—endangerment to themselves or others.

4. Overt moral issues including (but not limited to): a. Inappropriate touching b. Substance abuse c. Illegal activity If the Head of School has determined that the student’s words or behavior constitute a Serious Discipline Case, the student’s parents will be contacted and the student will be subject to a discipline hearing before the school board.

The discipline hearing will include the student, the parent(s), the teacher (if applicable), the Head of School, and school board members. At this point the school board will determine the necessary course of action, which may include suspension or expulsion of the student. Tuition will not be reimbursed or waved for suspensions or expulsions.

MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE The Jubilee School seeks excellence by assessing and gaining feedback on our teachers, our students, and our administration.

Administration The Head of School is evaluated by the School Board at the end of each school year. The Secretary and other office staff are evaluated annually by the Head of School.

Teachers We want our teachers to become “master” teachers and as such we invest in their further education through various classes, training, and enrichment. We also hold them to a high standard to ensure excellence in academics.

1. Teachers submit an Academic mapping to their Dean before school begins.

2. Teachers submit weekly lesson plans to their Dean that follow the objectives for their class.

3. Teachers meet weekly with Deans or Head of School to discuss classroom management, time management, student progression, and training.

4. Teachers are evaluated twice a year by the Head of School. Frequent class visits are performed by the Head of School and the Deans.

Students Teachers are asked to assess often to determine if their students are understanding the concepts and skills being taught. This is done through use of whiteboards, narration, and collaborative discussion. Primary levels will have a minimum of two formal assessments and a final per semester. Secondary classes must have a minimum of two formal assessments or writing projects and a final per semester.

School There will be at least one annual survey to allow parents to give feedback on how the school is doing.

PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT At The Jubilee School, we recognize that parents are ultimately responsible for the education and flourishing of their children. We believe that educators are facilitators and advisors as parents pursue this important work.

Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled as needed. Teachers give opportunities in October and February to meet with parents and discuss the progress of their child but please feel free to contact your child’s teacher when you have questions or concerns.

Teachers are asked to send out a weekly email letting parents know what is being taught in the classroom. They are also encouraged to contact parents when their child succeeds at learning a particular skill that was difficult for them or when they have gone above and beyond in caring for another student.

Please work directly with your child’s teacher if you have a question in regards to what happened in the classroom, grades, homework, etc.

Please contact the secretary if you have financial, calendar, or volunteer related questions.

Please contact the Head of School if you have tried to contact a teacher and have not gotten a response or you have a concern with the school’s policies or culture.

Accreditation and School Governance While there is not an accrediting body for this school year, we will seek excellence through constant assessment of our practices and pedagogy.

The Board of Advisors consists of members whose function is to oversee that excellence is maintained and that our mission is fulfilled.