Parent-Student Handbook€¦ · c. Canons of Dort (1619); 3. Thirty-Nine Articles (1563); 4....

Parent-Student Handbook 2014-2015

Revised 08-2014 Parent – Student Handbook page 2 of 48

Vision

For our vision more fully stated, please view our vision document, available in the office.

By faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ, trusting in the Holy Spirit to lead us into and empower us for the works of righteousness which the Father has prepared for us from before the foundation of the earth:

1. We envision Providence Classical Christian Academy as a servant of Christian parents in the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical nurture of its students;

2. We envision our students’ parents fulfilling their covenantal responsibilities by taking an active role in our school’s mission;

3. We envision our students, taught in the truths of God’s creation and the Gospel of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life by Jesus Christ, going forth from the school and living lives of excellence, which glorify God;

4. We envision our teachers, committed to glorifying God and committed to the welfare of our students, teaching them in all truth, especially to love God and their neighbor as themselves;

5. We envision our curriculum setting a high standard of Christian academic excellence by means of the effective use of the classical liberal arts;

6. We envision our board of directors, thinking, dreaming, and planning in accordance with God’s will—always for His glory—and not just for the present task set before it, but always considering the generations to come of covenant children who will be students at the academy;

7. We envision our school being a beacon of learning, exemplifying the pursuit of excellence in all things for God’s glory, in our community, our state, our nation, and our world.

Mission

The mission of Providence is to teach students to know, reason, discern, and apply Truth using Scripture and the classical liberal arts, thereby assisting parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility of child training.

Christ-Centered

In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Providence seeks to do the following:

1. Emphasize the Gospel of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life by Christ Jesus. Every student is encouraged to discern, embrace, grow in, and rejoice in the personal relationship that God the Father establishes with sinners in Jesus (Matthew 19:13-15 and 28:18-20);

2. Teach all subjects as part of an integrated whole with the Scriptures at the center (2 Timothy 3:16-17);

3. Provide a clear model of the biblical Christian life through our faculty, staff, and board (Matthew 22:37-40).


Classical

In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Providence seeks to do the following:

1. Develop creative and critical skill in language and thinking through the trivium (see definitions below);

2. Encourage every student to develop a love for learning and live up to his academic potential;

3. Cultivate in the students an appreciation of what is true, good, and beautiful; 4. Provide an orderly atmosphere conducive to the attainment of the above goals.

Definitions

The trivium is composed of the language arts of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Traditionally, the trivium was part of the liberal arts of antiquity. These liberal arts were so named, because they were the learning of a free person, or perhaps better, the kind of learning that makes one free. Originally they numbered seven: the trivium as noted above and the quadrivium composed of the numeric arts of arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy. Together the trivium developed language and thinking skills, whereas the quadrivium cultivated the ability to discover and grasp the world in which we live.

Values

The education of Providence will exemplify the following values:

1. Truth: Because God has revealed himself faithfully to us in his Word, and because he created all things to reflect his character, we value truth, believing that truth is knowable and objective, and that all truth is God’s truth.

2. Love: Because God is love and love is the primary virtue by which all may know that one is a Christian, we value love, believing that love is our guiding virtue and principle in all things.

3. Holiness: Because we are to do all things as unto the Lord, all of life belongs to God, is set apart for his purposes, and is, therefore, holy; so we value holiness in life, believing that only a life which is lived for the glory of God is a life with meaning and purpose.

The value of holiness leads us to hold to two corollary values: 4. Beauty: Because beauty is an indispensable element of holiness—indeed, the Bible

describes holiness in terms of beauty - and because God’s Word sets forth an appreciation of beauty, we value beauty, seeking to inculcate its appreciation throughout the curriculum.

5. Excellence: Because the Lord’s holiness calls for our best efforts in all that we say, do, or think, we value excellence—in our studies, in teaching, in directing, in all things.

School Hymn

Non nobis, Domine, Domine Non nobis, Domine

Sed nomini, sed nomini Tuo da gloriam!


Not to us, Lord, Lord, Not to us, Lord, But to Your Name, but to Your Name

Give the glory! (Psalm 115:1)

School Scripture Verse

“Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the broken walls, Restorer of streets with dwellings” (Isaiah 58:12).

School Motto

Veritas, Caritas, Sanctitas (Truth, Charity, Holiness)

School Colors

Navy—Veritas (Truth)

Red—Caritas (Charity)

White—Sanctitas (Holiness)

Statement of Faith

Providence subscribes to the ecumenical creeds and the common elements of the following historical confessions as our primary doctrine:

1. The Augsburg Confession (1530); 2. The Forms of Unity:

a. Belgic Confession (1561); b. Heidelberg Catechism (1563); c. Canons of Dort (1619);

3. Thirty-Nine Articles (1563); 4. Westminster Standards (1646); 5. The London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689).

As a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS), Providence also subscribes to the ACCS statement of faith, which is found in that association’s by-laws (essentially, the first two chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith.)

In all of our classes, the teachings of Christian doctrine include the essentials of the faith as taught by the sixteenth century Protestant Reformation. Traditionally these essentials are summed up by the solas of the Reformation, namely that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone to the glory of God alone in accordance to the supreme authority of God as revealed in Scripture alone.

1. Sola Scriptura – The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the ultimate rule of faith and life;

2. Sola Gratia – Salvation is only by the grace of God, made available through the finished work of Christ on the cross and not by any merit in our own faith or works;


3. Sola Fide – Sinners are justified by God because of the atonement and righteousness of Christ Jesus received by faith alone, apart from human works;

4. Solus Christus - Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man;

5. Soli Deo Gloria – All of life is to be lived only for the glory of God.

Memberships

Providence is a full member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools.

Providence is a member of the American Classical League, an association of schools and educators involved in teaching Latin and Greek.

Providence is accredited by AdvancED.

Board of Directors

Mr. Dan Marcotte Chairman Permanent Member

Mrs. Courtney Doctor Vice Chairman Permanent Member

Mr. Thad Leach Secretary, Treasurer Member

Mrs. Katie Gordon Permanent Member (Sabbatical)

Mrs. Aimee Welch Member

Mr. Tom Egger Permanent Member

Dr. Patrick Egan, Dean Member, Ex Officio

Mr. Jonathan Mattull, Headmaster Member, Ex Officio

Parental Involvement

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Eph. 6:4

As a support and extension of the family unit, Providence considers the family to be of first importance to a child. God’s Word indicates that the family is the most important human institution He designed. Therefore, at Providence we are continually seeking ways to involve the parents, siblings, and grandparents of our students in the program of the school. Below are just a few options for participation:

1. Visit the school or class at a time agreed upon with the administrator and relevant teacher; 2. Assist in the classroom, regularly or periodically, as arranged with the teacher; 3. Act as a chaperone on field trips; 4. Serve as a story-reader, or offer your special talents as agreed together with the teacher;


5. With permission and arrangements from the teacher, present your vocation to the class or invite them to your place of business;

6. Share your experiences, trips, or vacations, as they may relate to an area of study in class; 7. Volunteer your help in the preparations for the many tasks related to the annual auction; 8. Help host class parties in the classroom; 9. Help monitor lunch and recess; 10. Attend all parent-teacher conferences (informal conferences may be held anytime at the

parent’s request); 11. Closely monitor and praise your child’s progress by reading all teacher notes and student

papers sent home; 12. Invite the teacher (or administrator) home for dinner.

Another avenue for involvement is to join our POPS group. POPS stands for Parents of Providence School and involves parents, teachers, friends, and grandparents who desire to uphold Providence in three ways:

1. Weekly prayer to praise and honor our holy God who has given us a heritage and responsibility to educate children to become a generation of leaders who will raise up the standard and rebuild a Christian foundation in all walks of life;

2. Hot lunch program; 3. Fellowship activities among the parents, teachers, grandparents, and friends of Providence.

Student Health Requirements

Providence strives to maintain a healthy, safe environment for all students and staff. As such, the following policies are in place:

1. Immunization Records: All students attending Providence must have on record with the school office either a current immunization record or an exemption statement, signed by a physician, before entering school in the fall. Providence follows the immunization requirements of the state of Missouri. Requirements can be found at their website: health.mo.gov. Standard immunization record forms may be obtained from the family doctor and a copy given to the school office. Each time a student receives an immunization from a health care provider, an updated immunization record must be provided to Providence.

2. Emergency Medical Form: This form is required to be on file in the Providence office for all students. This form is necessary if your child is ill or injured and requires medical attention.

3. Dispensing of Medication: Before the school will issue general medication (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.) to a student, Providence must receive written parental permission via the Emergency Medical Form. In addition, students may not keep any prescription medication at school in their lunch boxes or lockers. If a student must take prescription medication, he should bring it to his teacher with a note from his parents stating the dosage and how many days the prescription is to be taken. The medicine should be in a clearly marked container. The school will not dispense mood-altering drugs such as those given for depression, ADHD


etc. Parents or guardians may come to the school during lunch to give their child these medicines.

4. Fever & Contagious Illnesses: We ask that parents not bring students to school that are ill. Specifically, a student must be fever free without the aid of any fever-reducing medicine (e.g., acetaminophen, etc.) for 24 hours prior to re-attendance. If it is discovered that a student has not met this qualification, the parent will be asked to pick up the child to be removed from the premises. If a student becomes ill during the school day and Providence deems it necessary for the child to be removed from the premises, Providence will notify parents. The parent must pick up the student as soon as possible.

Admissions Statement

Providence admits only students who have at least one parent who is a professing Christian. Additionally, the parent(s) must read, agree to abide by, and sign the covenant commitments in the application package.

Parents and students applying for admission to Providence must complete an online application. The school will arrange for the applicant to take placement tests. The headmaster will also arrange for an interview with the parents and school board representatives.

Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs or other school-administered programs.

Learning Disabilities

We are committed to the belief that children of average academic abilities can thrive in a classical school. We welcome any student whose family wishes to join this community and who will make a commitment to its life and work. The crucial issue is not so much a matter of intellectual ability as it is intellectual desire.

We also believe that all children do not mature academically at the same rate. Children who struggle in the beginning years do not necessarily have a disability. They simply need more time to build the foundations and to mature. While most students do progress through the grammar school program at the “normal” rate, we do not consider it highly unusual for a child to be retained in a grade. Nor do we think that such retention harms the child. We believe that, if handled correctly by both parents and teachers, the child will benefit. We have never seen any permanent harm come from retention. We have seen much grief caused by pushing a child through who could have benefited from one more year of growth.

For children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability Providence will follow the following procedure.

1. Children who have been diagnosed as having a learning disability will be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards as all the other children in their grade level.


2. Children who have been diagnosed as having a learning disability will be given the same amount of individual instruction and encouragement as their peers.

3. Providence will not become a signatory party to any IEP. We make no guarantee that we will follow the instructions of an IEP and under no circumstances will we be bound by the requirements of an IEP.

Basic School Rules

1. Students are expected to cooperate with basic Christian standards of behavior and conversation.

2. There should be no talking back or arguing with teachers or staff. Prompt and cheerful obedience is expected. Requests from the teacher should not have to be repeated.

3. Students are not to chew gum while at school. 4. All electronic devices are to remain in the office or locker, turned off, and not used until

after school. 5. No weapons should be brought to school. 6. Students are expected to treat all of the school’s materials or facilities with respect and

care. This includes all textbooks distributed to the students. (Students will be charged for lost or damaged textbooks.)

*In the event that a parent desires such to be brought to school, written permission by the parent must be provided to the office, and the electronic device is to remain in the office or locker, turned off, and not used until out of the building after school.

Attendance Policy

This policy is designed to encourage regular student attendance at school. At school a student is exposed to various types of instruction. Because each class period should contribute significantly to the curriculum objectives of Providence, and because the instructional program is progressive and sequential, it is necessary to encourage student attendance in all prescribed classes. However, in recognizing the authority of parents over their children, we understand that parents may decide that it is in the best interest of their child not to attend school on a particular day.

1. A record of attendance for each student will be kept by the classroom teacher. The total number of days absent will be recorded on the student’s report card and on his high school transcript.

2. In the event a student is absent more than ten days during a quarter (for any reason), the student’s parents will meet with the headmaster and/or appropriate dean (and teacher(s) if necessary) to determine whether the student will receive a letter grade, or a grade of P (pass) or F (fail) on his report card.

Attendance Guidelines

Unplanned absences:

1. These are absences due to illness or family emergencies.


2. The parents should contact the school office no later than 9 a.m. of the day the student is absent.

3. Assignment Due Dates: An extension will be given. Due dates will be established by the classroom teacher.

4. In general, students must complete all work assigned during their absence. However, the teachers may, at their discretion, excuse the students from some of their missed assignments.

5. Students will receive full credit for submitting assigned work. 6. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was assigned. In the case of

extended illness, it is recommended that the parents contact the teachers directly in order to find out what assignments were missed.

7. If the parents wish to pick up student’s work after school they should come after 3:20 to do so.

Planned absences:

1. We gladly cooperate with families taking their children from school for vacations, etc. However, we expect that the school and teacher be notified ahead of time and that all missed work be turned in before the student leaves.

2. All assignments are due before students leaves for a trip. Only the headmaster or dean may make an exception to this policy at the request of the teacher, not the parent.

3. Students will receive credit for completing assignments only if they turn them in before they leave. In every other case the student will receive a zero.

4. Students are required to hand in all work even if they receive no credit. If a student does not turn in work that was missed while he was gone, he may fail the class.

Unexcused absences:

1. Students who are absent and whose parents do not contact the office will receive an unexcused absence.

2. All work missed during an unexcused absence will receive a zero.

Morning Drop Off – Grammar and Upper School

All students are to be dropped off on the west side of building by the handicap ramp between 8:00-8:10 a.m., or enter in the main entryway (door nearest the office). If parents need to stop by the office in the mornings, they should first drop their child(ren) off if at all possible, then park and enter.

Grammar students should walk into the cafeteria, where there will be a teacher on duty to supervise arriving students. Upon notice given by the supervising adult, all students are to be silent.

Upper school students should go to their locker to drop off their supplies and gather their first hour materials, and then they are to go immediately to their homeroom. Upper school students who are not present by 8:10 a.m. in their homeroom will be marked tardy. This is necessary in order to


fulfill our morning assembly routine which is an integral part of our community’s vision and experience.

Afternoon Pick Up

Each Grammar school family is assigned a family pick up number at the beginning of the year. Parents may drive through the pick up line or they may come into the building and pick their child up from the multi-purpose room, beginning at 3:10. Parents who use the drive through pick up line on the west side of the building should display their family pick-up number on the passenger side window of the car. The number will be called out, and student(s) will be sent outside to their cars. Parents who come into the building are asked to wait in line at the entrance to the multi-purpose room and give their family’s pick up number to the teacher on duty. Once the number is called, the student(s) will then come to the parent for dismissal. If a parent or upper school student needs to pick up their child/sibling while the student is in transition from the classroom to the multi-purpose room, they must first speak to the child’s teacher. This should be rare and only done when absolutely necessary. At no time is a grammar school student to be taken out of the line without the teacher’s prior knowledge. Providence students will only be released to a Providence family with a carpool number. If there are dangerous situations where we should not release a student, a parent should submit disallowed names to the Providence office.

Parents should make sure their students are picked up from school no later than 3:20. If a student is still at school at 3:20 and there is no line of cars waiting, the student will be sent to the office. Beginning at 3:30 parents will be assessed a fee of $10 per 10 minutes.

Upper school ends at 3:15. Students will be released when they have completed any chores assigned for the day.

Tardiness (Late Arrival)

The Lord teaches us that time is valuable, should be used wisely and not wasted. He commands us to redeem the time. When students are tardy, they not only waste their own time but also the time of the teacher and every student in the class. When a student comes in late it is very disruptive, and often the teacher will be tempted to go over announcements or class instructions again for the sake of the tardy student.

Leaving Campus

Parental request: If a student needs to leave school during school hours, a parent should notify the teacher by sending a note. They should not call the office. The student will be given permission to leave and his absence from class will be excused. All students leaving early must be signed out in


the office by a parent or guardian. If the student is returning to school, they must also be signed in by a parent or guardian upon their return.

If a student is to be picked up by someone other than someone in the Providence community, the parents should send a note to the teacher or call the office.

School Visits

Parents are welcome to visit the school during class sessions. However, they must call the office and set up the classroom visit. Visits should be scheduled several days in advance and should be approved by the teacher and headmaster and/or dean.

Alumni are allowed only if permission is granted by the headmaster at least one day prior to the visit.

Use of Student Image

Providence captures student appearances (using camera and video) at both on and off-campus school functions. Providence reserves the right to use these images in marketing, advertising, and other media. If a parent objects to this usage, he must provide written notification to this effect to the Providence office.

Fire Drills

We are required to conduct 10 fire drills each year. These drills are for the safety of staff and students and should not be taken lightly.

Smart Tuition Management

To help offset the monthly financial impact of the tuition (and reduce the number of man-hours spent in managing tuition collection), Providence is contracting with Smart Tuition Management to handle the collection of all tuition payments (but not fees or other costs). Parents will have the option of paying the tuition over 12 months, beginning July 1; or 10 months, beginning August 1;or quarterly (July, October, January, and April). They will also have a number of options on payment dates: 10th, 20th, or 30th (or last day of February). There is a nominal charge for this service.

Financial Aid

At Providence, we are doing everything possible to make quality education affordable for all our families by holding the line on costs. No one should decide that they cannot afford to send their children to Providence without first talking with the headmaster about financial options.

The deadline for applying for financial aid from Providence is April 1st.

Financial Resource Priorities for Funding Education


These are the resources we will examine with our families to help them finance their children’s education:

1. Available funds from family

2. Funds from relatives and friends

3. Assistance from local church

4. Providence scholarship monies (as they are available)

Deeds for Dollars

The board of directors of Providence has adopted a Deeds for Dollars policy for the school. We require each of our families to contribute either 50 hours of service during the school year OR pay a fee of $500 OR perform some of the work and pay a prorated fee for the remainder of the time at a rate of $10/hour.

Grievance Policy

Christ’s law of love commands us to live together in Christian unity (Psalm 133:1) so that the world will know that we are His disciples (John 13:34-35), so that we may build one another up in Christ (Ephesians 4:15-16), and, most importantly, so that His name might be glorified in all that we do (Colossians 3:17). However, living with the on-going consequences of the fall requires that we be both wise and innocent (Matthew 10:16) in our dealings with all men. Therefore, in keeping with the instructions of the Holy Scriptures, believing that they alone are our sole, authoritative rule of faith and life (2 Timothy 3:16-17), the board of Providence sets out the following policy on the handling of grievances of the parents of students at Providence.

Ephesians 5:22-33 teaches clearly that the Christian husband is the covenantal head of the Christian family. As the head, he represents his family to both the Lord and the world outside the home. While it is not always practical, nor, in certain circumstances, desirable, Providence recognizes that it is most in keeping with God’s law for the father to represent his family to the school in the event of a grievance.

Matthew 5:23-26 and 18:15 instruct us to first deal directly with the person with whom we have a grievance. We are to keep short accounts, not allowing the matter to fester or put down a “root of bitterness.” Parents or any member of our community having a grievance against any staff member, teacher, administrator, or board member should first go directly to that person and seek to resolve the issue. The following principles apply to one-on-one resolutions.

1. The main interest should be primarily coming to a common understanding and consensus, rather than placing blame. At no time is it necessary for a grievance to become a win-lose situation—through the grace of God it is possible for every grievance to be resolved as a win-win situation.

2. Care should be taken to listen actively and to try and understand the other’s position. Unless you can paraphrase back to the other what his or her view is, you probably haven’t understood his or her view.


3. Matthew 18:16-20 tells us that only if the grievance cannot be resolved on a one-on-one basis should someone in higher authority be brought in to facilitate resolution. In addition to the principles listed above, the following steps apply to resolutions beyond the one-on-one level.

4. In the event of a dispute with a teacher, the dispute should be brought to the attention of the headmaster and/or dean, who will arrange for a face-to-face meeting with all the parties involved.

5. In the event of a dispute with a non-teacher staff member, the dispute should be brought to the attention of the headmaster and/or dean who will make similar arrangements.

6. In the event of a dispute with either the headmaster or the dean, the chairman of the board of directors will provide facilitation.

7. If the above steps are followed and do not result in the resolution of the grievance, the matter will be referred to the board of directors, who may elect either to facilitate resolution either by acting as a whole in executive session, or by appointment of a commission of the board of at least three board members, none of whom should be interested parties to the grievance.

8. If this step does not resolve the issue, then the governing body of the parent(s)’s church may be called in to facilitate this matter. The decision of this body shall be considered final.

9. In addition to the above principles and steps, the following matters must be taken into consideration in handling every grievance.

10. An accusation against a teacher, staff member, headmaster, dean, or board member will only be considered if it is received from two or more first-hand witnesses (1 Timothy 5:19). Second-hand testimony can never be considered as a basis to bring a formal grievance.

11. Matters of opinion and scruple are not a sufficient basis for Christians to cease “dwelling together in unity” (Proverbs 18:1-2).

12. Contracts made between the parents and the school are covenants made before God and are to be held as sacred trusts (Matthew 5:33-37).

13. Just as it is the responsibility of the father to represent the family to the world and to the Lord, so it is the responsibility of the headmaster to represent teachers and staff members to the families of our students.


- GRAMMAR SCHOOL SECTION - Class Placement

The Providence administration is responsible for class placement of all students.

1. Class placement for new students:

a. All new student applicants are to be assessed regarding academic capabilities by Providence’s faculty member(s) as the primary means for determining class placement of the student. If results of this assessment warrant, the headmaster may arrange for additional testing to be performed at the parents’ expense.

b. Other diagnostic or academic results, scores on standardized tests, or grades from other schools may be taken into consideration.

c. Faculty assessment of a new student applicant and the administration’s placement decision are to be documented for the student’s office file and for the parents.

2. Class placement for kindergarten students:

a. A child must have reached the age of five years by September 1 of the fall in which he would be entering kindergarten.

b. All student applicants will be assessed before being placed in kindergarten. The following are some of the skills an incoming kindergarten student should have.

i. Able to say the letters of the alphabet;

ii. Able to identify common shapes;

iii. Able to identify primary and secondary colors;

iv. Able generally to stay in the lines when coloring;

v. Has some large and small motor coordination;

vi. Able to follow three verbal directions in sequence, e.g., “Go to the table, pick up the yellow crayon, bring it to me,”;

vii. Able to obey a verbal command immediately, regardless of the circumstances, with a good attitude, e.g., “Johnny, put down your pencil.”

3. Class placement for a current student found to have been placed wrongly:

a. Such errors are to be corrected by the administration as early in the school year as possible by:


i. Moving a student to a younger grade appropriate to his academic capabilities (but only after explaining the situation to the child’s parents); or

ii. Proposing to the parents of an accelerated student that they consider advancing him to a higher grade level at the appropriate time.

iii. In no case, however, may the established class size limit be violated for any class without prior approval by the school board.

Elementary Promotion or Retention Policy

The following four basic criteria are those upon which the headmaster (or the appropriate administrator) will base his decision to promote or retain a student:

1. Academic proficiency 2. Work ethic 3. Parental involvement 4. Class attendance

A student’s record need not be deficient in all four areas in order for that student to be retained. In fact, falling short of the standard in one criterion may be sufficient to retain a child in a grade. Specifics for these basic criteria will, necessarily, include subjective interpretations. Therefore, the official decision on promotion or retention is solely that of the headmaster (or the appropriate administrator) after consultation with the classroom teacher(s) and consideration of any other relevant information.

Parents will be notified by the child’s teacher(s) as soon as there appears to be serious prospect that he may not be recommended for promotion at the end of that school year. Such notification will generally be made before the end of the third academic quarter.

1. Guidelines for Academic Proficiency

It is incumbent upon the appropriate teacher that all due curriculum objectives, grading guidelines, and teaching requirements be faithfully executed. For example, the requirement that there be at least ten objective grades per subject area by which the quarterly grade is computed has a significant bearing on a complete and accurate assessment of a student’s success in that area. Too few grades can force the teacher to make a poor judgment call.

Classroom Grades

In general, a student is a candidate for being retained in grade if he has on his report card:

1. A total of two (2) or more U grades in any core subjects, not necessarily the same subject; or

2. A total of four (4) or more U grades on the report card; or 3. A final grade of I (Incomplete) in any subject.


An illustration of a possible exception to this guideline would be a student who does poorly in the early part of a year but does much better during the latter part of that year. On the other hand, a student whose proficiency slips to the U grade as the year proceeds is increasingly likely to be retained in grade.

Core Subjects:

Grades 1 and 2 Grades 3 through 6

Phonics/Spelling Reading/Literature Penmanship Math Grammar

Phonics/Spelling Reading/Literature Penmanship Math Grammar Latin (grades 4-6) Composition

Kindergarten to First Grade

In Phonics, the student:

1. Recognizes and sounds out all capital and lowercase letters, and 2. Masters all consonant and short vowel sounds, as well as the consonant blends presented

in the Providence kindergarten curriculum, and 3. Is able to blend words with short vowel sounds.

In Reading, the student:

1. Knows word families (i.e., rhyming words), and 2. Is able to comprehend a story and to order events in their proper sequence.

In Math, the student:

1. Recognizes numerals and knows number order from 0 to 20, and 2. Knows addition tables for 0 and 1, and 3. Is able to identify and make basic shapes, and 4. Knows and identifies patterns (e.g., ABAB, ABBABB, etc.), and 5. Recognizes penny and nickel currency and knows value of each, and 6. Is able to construct and read a graph.

In social skills, the student:

1. Listens and follows directions, and 2. Displays self-control.


First Grade to Second Grade:

1. Able to read silently and orally with adequate speed, correct use of phonetic skills, and fundamental comprehension.

2. Able to write complete sentences with neat lettering. 3. Able to add and subtract single digit numbers with at least 70% accuracy.

Second Grade to Third Grade:

1. Cumulative mastery of above requirements, plus: 2. Able to read fluently and independently, using books of a second grade level. 3. Able to write neatly and correctly identify the basic parts of a sentence. 4. Able to spell correctly with at least 70% proficiency. 5. Able to add and subtract two-digit numbers with at least 70% accuracy.

Third Grade to Fourth Grade:

1. Cumulative mastery of above requirements, plus 2. Satisfactory (70%) completion of curriculum objectives for this grade level.

Fourth Grade to Fifth Grade:


Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade:


Sixth Grade to Seventh Grade:


2. Guidelines for Work Ethic

It is necessary for Providence's students to demonstrate increasing responsibility for their schoolwork as they go up in grade level. Teachers will hold their students accountable, in various ways and at age-appropriate levels, to be prepared and supplied for class each day. Generally, younger students should require more parental involvement regarding school supplies and completion of homework than older students.

In every case, however, it is the student who will be accountable in class for:

1. Diligence (including preparedness), 2. Neatness of work and orderliness of possessions in classroom, 3. Thoroughness of effort, 4. Promptness (i.e., timeliness in completing assignments),


5. Responsiveness to instruction.

A student whose pattern of work demonstrates conscientious application of effort, care for the quality of presentations and classroom orderliness, attentiveness to completing tasks in a timely manner, and responsibility to follow instructions carefully has prepared himself for the next level of responsibility in a higher grade. Others may not, even students having all grades “C” (or “S”) or higher.

3. Guidelines for Parental Involvement

By God’s design, parents are a child’s most important teachers. If a student needs extra measures of focused help and he receives it from his parents that will make a positive impact on him in the task of keeping pace.

In the situation of a ‘close call’ on promoting a student, evidence of past parental practices in providing academic help to their child will take on greater importance.

4. Guidelines for Class Attendance

In general, a student may be absent for twenty (20) scheduled school days each year and remain eligible for promotion to the next grade. Examples of possible exceptions to this limit are:

1. An extended illness, during which the student remains caught up with his schoolwork; or 2. Transfer to Providence from a school that does not forward attendance records.

Each student’s parents are responsible to be aware of their child’s standing as to school attendance requirements throughout the school year at Providence. The teacher will assist by including an attendance record on the report card at the end of each academic quarter.

Appeals

All appeals for diverging from or waiving the requirements of this policy are to be submitted:

1. Only by the parents or guardians of the student whose placement or promotion is at issue, 2. To the headmaster (or the administrator designated by the headmaster), and 3. In the form he stipulates.

The headmaster may seek whatever counsel he deems necessary to render a proper judgment.


Grade Reporting and Guidelines

Progress reports are sent home at mid-quarter for any student receiving below a C average. Report cards are sent home at the end of the quarter.

% Grade Meaning

100-98 A+ Excellent

97-94 A

93-90 A-

89-88 B+ Surpassing

87-84 B

83-80 B-

79-78 C+ Satisfactory

77-74 C

73-70 C-

69-0 U Unsatisfactory

O Outstanding

S Satisfactory

N Needs Improvement

Awards

Providence seeks to honor students who have performed exceptionally well academically and who have consistently displayed character traits in keeping with biblical precepts. Students are encouraged to acknowledge that it is the Lord who has given them the talents and grace that have enabled them to receive the award. Awards should be accepted with humility and thankfulness to God.

A Honor Roll

This is awarded to full-time students in grades 2-6 who have earned all A’s in a quarter.

A-B Honor Roll

This is awarded to full-time students in grades 2-6 who have earned no more than 2 B’s in a quarter.


Excellence in Academics Award

This is awarded to students in grades 3-6. Students who qualify for this award consistently exhibit excellence in all academic subjects and are able to apply what they learn in one subject area to all others. They demonstrate a love for learning and a curiosity about the world God has created.

1. In math, demonstrates careful accuracy 2. In reading, fluency and comprehension 3. In composition, creativity and logical argumentation appropriate for grade level 4. In spelling, accuracy in all written work at grade level 5. In handwriting, neatness in all written work 6. In grammar, accuracy in all written work at grade level

Servant’s Heart Award

This is awarded to students in grades 1-6. These students consistently seek to serve others. They are quick to offer help and meet needs without being asked.

Ant Award

This is awarded to students in grades 1-6. Proverbs 6:6-8 says, “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise; which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provides her meat in the summer and gathers food in the harvest.” These students consistently exhibit diligence in all their work, refusing to become weary in well doing. They joyfully do all that is required, many times without being told.

The David Award

This is awarded to students in grades 3-6. A student who receives this award demonstrates the following:

1. Hard Working - David, as a shepherd, performed many unglamorous tasks with a godly attitude. This student consistently works with determination, doesn’t complain, and is obedient.

2. Humble - Even after he knew he would be king, David waited upon the Lord and His time. He did not seek to thrust himself forward. This student knows his place before God and among other people, consistently exhibiting a servant’s attitude.

3. Honors Others - David honored Jonathan by seeking out and caring for his son Mephibosheth. In doing this, he kept his promise to Jonathan and refused to be bitter or frightened of Saul’s family. This student looks out for the interest of others, encourages others to excel, and rejoices with those who do.

Behavior Expectations and Discipline

Providence seeks to assist parents in their joyful duty of molding and shaping their children’s characters in accordance with biblical principles and godliness. We seek to do this in a variety of ways.


Our teachers and staff model godly character to the children in all interactions. They demonstrate by the way that they speak to their students and each other and by their nonverbal expressions and actions that godliness brings great joy and blessing. Furthermore, the teachers’ love and acceptance of the students creates in the students a love for the teacher and a desire to obey because of the relationship they have. This must be the foundation upon which godly discipline is built.

In the elementary grades each teacher develops his/her classroom rules. There really is only one expectation that we have of our students, namely, to obey all the way, right away, and with a good attitude. We have this expectation because we believe this is what God expects of us. Because the relationship children have with both parents and teachers is a model of the relationship they have with the Lord, we must expect this of them if we are to be faithful in the nurturing of our students. Furthermore, both teachers and students are honored when behavioral expectations are high and consistent. Because our teachers establish an atmosphere of love and acceptance and communicate clearly to their students what is expected, our students thrive and learning can go on unhindered.

When disobedience does occur, teachers follow the discipline plan they have established for their classrooms. These systems vary, but they all resemble a check system with progressively worse consequences. Typical consequences are time out for kindergarten, time missed from recess, note home, phone call to parents, etc. Students are given approximately four checks in a day before they are sent to the office to visit the headmaster. Almost all disobedience is taken care of between the teacher and the student, and if necessary the student’s parents. Rarely is a student sent to the office to visit the headmaster, and when he is sent it is because he has persisted in willful disobedience after being lovingly rebuked numerous times by his teacher and suffering other milder forms of correction.

Besides willful disobedience there are five other behaviors that the board has determined should result in an immediate office visit: disrespect, dishonesty, rebellion, fighting, obscene/profane language. Refer to the formal discipline policy for more information.

When a child is sent to the headmaster’s office because of disobedience, Providence does have a policy that gives the headmaster permission to use corporal discipline. The policy states that corporal discipline may only be administered if the parents have given their consent in writing and that only the headmaster may administer corporal discipline. It also clearly spells out the method by which corporal discipline should be administered. Furthermore, the corporal punishment policy only applies to students from kindergarten through the fourth grade.

Providence uses corporal discipline because we believe it is scriptural and the most loving way a child can be disciplined. Proverbs 19:18 says, “Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death.” Proverbs 13:24 says, “He that spares his rod hates his son, but he that loves him chastens him early.” Corporal discipline is swift, and it allows for immediate reconciliation and forgiveness between teacher and student. We have seen the blessings of hearts softened and relationships strengthened because of this policy, and we encourage parents to prayerfully consider signing the consent form in the application packet, an example of which can be found below. We do understand however, that a bond of trust must be formed between the school and parents for the parents to feel comfortable giving permission for their child to be disciplined in this way, and we are willing to work with parents in this matter.

Method by which all corporal discipline must be administered:

1. The headmaster will talk to the teacher to find out why the child was sent to the office. 2. The headmaster will talk with the child to make sure the child understands what he has

done wrong.


3. The Word of God will be used to show the child what God thinks about what he has done. 4. The headmaster will explain to the child that he will be spanked because God commands

that children be disciplined and says we must discipline if we love children. 5. He will reiterate that the spanking is done out of love and a desire for the child’s good. 6. After explaining these things, the headmaster will administer corporal discipline in the

presence of at least one witness. 7. Afterwards the child will ask forgiveness. 8. Forgiveness will be granted, and the child will be assured that the matter is over and will

never be mentioned or remembered again. 9. The headmaster and teacher will pray with the child. 10. Parents will be notified that their child has received corporal discipline as soon as

administratively practical.

We understand that many parents struggle with the use of corporal discipline. We would recommend the book Withhold Not Correction by Bruce Ray. We would also encourage parents to observe in the classrooms and talk to the teachers and headmaster about any concerns they might have. Again, our desire is not to drive any away by this policy but to promote an atmosphere of love and care for the child.

Corporal Discipline Agreement

We have read the above section of Behavior Expectations ____ Yes We give our permission for _________________________________________ to (First and Last Name of Student)

refuse our permission for ________________________________________ to

(First and Last Name of Student) receive corporal discipline in the manner outlined by Providence Classical Christian Academy. Reason for refusal

_________________________________ __________________________________

Father’s (Guardian’s) Signature and Date Mother’s (Guardian’s) Signature and Date


Discipline Policy

The type and amount of discipline (correction) will be determined by the teachers, and if necessary, the headmaster. The discipline will be administered in the light of the individual student’s problem and attitude. All discipline will be based on biblical principles, e.g., restitution, apologies (public and private), swift/painful punishment, restoration of fellowship, no lingering attitudes, etc. The vast majority of discipline problems are to be dealt with at the classroom level.

It is vital for parents and students to realize that maintaining an orderly atmosphere in the school and the classroom is critical to the learning process. As in all other areas of the education at Providence, love and forgiveness will be an integral part of the discipline of a student.

Office Visit: There are five basic behaviors that will automatically necessitate discipline from the headmaster (versus the teacher). Those behaviors are:

1. Disrespect shown to any staff member. The staff member will be the judge of whether or not disrespect has been shown.

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

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

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

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

During the visit with the headmaster, the headmaster will determine the nature of the discipline. He may give an “office strike” (formal citation). He may require restitution, spanking, janitorial work, parents’ attendance during the school day with their child, formal attire to be worn by the student to school, or other measures consistent with biblical guidelines which may be appropriate.

If for any of the above or other reasons, a student receives an office strike, the following accounting will be observed within either half of the school year. For the first two office strikes, the student’s parents will be contacted and given the details of the visit. The parents’ assistance and support in averting further problems will be sought. A meeting with the student’s parents and headmaster will follow the third office strike. The student will also be required to serve at least a three-day suspension. Should the student receive a fourth office strike, he/she will be required to serve at least a five-day suspension. After the fifth office strike, the student will be expelled from school.

Note on expulsion: The Providence board of directors realizes that expelling a student from school is a very serious matter and should always be carefully dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Forgiveness and restitution are fundamental to our total discipline policy. However, should a student and his parents not be able to eliminate behavioral problems before a fifth office visit, the student will be expelled.


Serious Misconduct: If a student commits an act with such serious consequences that the headmaster deems it necessary, the office-strike process may be bypassed and suspension or expulsion imposed immediately. Examples of such serious misconduct could include: acts endangering the lives of other students or staff members, gross violence, vandalism to the school facilities, violations of civil law, or any act in clear contradiction of scriptural commands. Students may be subject to school discipline for serious misconduct which occurs after school hours.

Re-admittance: Should the expelled student desire to be readmitted to Providence at a later date, the board, or its delegated committee, will make a decision based on the student’s attitude and circumstances at the time of reapplication.

Uniform Policy 2014-2015

Providence requires all students to wear the uniforms described in this document during school hours and for most school activities.

Why Uniforms at Providence?

Student uniforms...

Testify to the value of the vocation of student

Reflect order and beauty

Foster a sense of community

Encourage students to stand out through their ideas, not their appearance

Demonstrate respect for authority

Emphasize the continuity of the K-12 education

General

All clothing worn by students at the school or at school-sponsored functions must be neat, clean, and pressed as required. Students must be clean and neatly groomed. At all times, the students are to present a modest appearance that does not call undue attention to their physical appearance. The headmaster or his designee shall be the final arbiter as to whether or not any particular student meets the requirements and spirit of this policy.

Modesty

The principles that guide our dress code are those of modesty, decorum, respect, and consideration for others. Students should dress with those principles in mind. Modest clothing does not draw attention to one’s self; it glorifies God by reflecting truth, beauty, and goodness.

Hair


Boys and Young Men: Hair must be clean, neatly groomed, and a natural color. The hair should not extend below the bottom of the shirt collar and should be kept cut well above the eyes. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the student. Sideburns should be neatly trimmed. Mustaches and beards are not permitted. Students must present a clean-shaven appearance.

Girls and Young Women: Hair must be neatly groomed and a natural color. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the student.

Jewelry and Accessories

The wearing of jewelry or other ornamentation (including those worn in the hair) should be discrete, tasteful, and not cause undue attention to the student. Boys and young men may not wear earrings. Accessories such as sweat bands, hats, scarves, gloves, crazy socks and shoes, etc. may not be worn with the uniform.

Grandfathering Existing Items

For three years (until the 2017-2018 school year) the following items, in good repair, can be substituted for the comparable uniform item:

K-3 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid jumper (at the knee or longer)

4-6 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid skirt or jumper with bib removed (at the knee or longer)

7-12 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap)

K-6 boys Famously Yours navy/red plaid tie

7-12 boys white button down oxford, any vendor

7-12 navy polo shirts

Shoes and Boots

Students Dress Everyday

K-6 Girls Black closed-toe, flat dress shoes

Predominantly neutral comfortable closed toe shoes OR tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots

K-6 Boys Plain black dress shoes Predominantly neutral comfortable closed toe shoes


7-12 Young Ladies Black closed-toe, flat dress shoes

Black closed-toe, flat dress shoes OR tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots

7-12 Young Men Plain black dress shoes Plain black dress shoes

Predominantly Neutral Comfortable closed toe shoes

Comfortable, closed toe shoes may be athletic shoes or school shoes such as Girls’ Mary Jane or Boys’ Moccasin (see Land’s End uniform shoes for examples.)

Predominantly neutral means that most (at least 80%) of the visible shoe is a neutral color.

Neutral shoe colors are brown, black, navy or gray. Additionally, girls may consider white a neutral shoe color.

No neon.

Laces must be a neutral color.

Croc-style shoes, high tops, character tennis shoes, light-up shoes, or shoes with all-over glitter, sequins, sparkles or patterns such as plaid, camouflage, stars, rainbow and the like are not to be worn with the Providence uniform.

Athletic shoes are required for PE class.

Other Uniform Details

All students are required to have a Dress Uniform. Dress Uniforms may be worn on any school day.

K-6 girls are required to wear bike shorts under their skirts or jumpers unless they are wearing tights or leggings.

4-12 girls and young women are required to wear a camisole or undershirt under their white blouses.

In very cold weather, K-6 girls may wear sweatpants with no ankle elastic for recess.

Spirit wear, including hoodies, may only be worn for recess or after school hours, not in the classroom.

4-6 skirt length requirement is at the knee or longer

o When the student is standing, the skirt hem must touch some part of the kneecap.


o This is a bit shorter than the upper school requirement, allowing fast-growing girls to get more wear out of their uniforms.

o This applies to any grandfathered skirt or K-3 jumper.

7-12 skirt length requirement is at or below the bottom of the knee cap

o When the student is standing, if you can see the kneecap, the skirt is too short.

o This applies to any grandfathered skirt.

The Lands' End pin-point no-iron oxford for boys and men is the shirt included in the uniform policy. Please note that if you purchase this shirt, it will require ironing. Though crisp and comfortable once pressed, it is not a truly no-iron shirt.


- Upper School Section - Academic Program

High School Graduation Requirements

Definition of a credit at Providence

1. 1 Credit is awarded for a course that meets at least 85 hours in a semester (e.g. daily for 1 period).

2. 0.5 Credits are awarded for a course that meets at least 42 hours in a semester (e.g. 3 days a week for 1 period).

3. 0.25 credits are awarded for a course that meets at least 18 hours in a semester (e.g. 1 day a week for 1 period).

4. Senior thesis project is worth 0.5 credits

Credits to be earned in grades 9-12

To graduate from Providence Christian Academy, a student must earn at least 45 credits. They must also earn the following minimums in each department:

Course Credits

Humanities (Literature & History) 16

Rhetoric 2

Mathematics 6

Science 6

Languages 6

Theology 2

Arts (Drama, Music, Drawing, etc.) 1

Physical Education 1

Thesis 0.5

Students who are transferring to Providence from another school or home school may receive credit for work completed previously when Providence receives sufficient documentation of their work. In order to qualify for transfer credit the work must be of similar nature, i.e., similar course objectives and similar time of study.

Students who are transferring to Providence from another school may petition for a waiver of individual graduation requirements. The petition will be submitted to the board for review and decision.


Curriculum

7th grade 8th grade 9th grade

Theology Old Testament Survey New Testament Survey Theology 1

Literature Ancient Classical European / English Ancient and Medieval

History Ancient Classical European / English Ancient and Medieval

Math Introductory Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry

Science General Science Logic Biology

Composition / Rhetoric

Progymnasmata Progymnasmata Rhetoric 1

Language Latin 1 Latin 2 Latin 3

Arts Chorus, Art, Drama Chorus, Art, Drama Chorus, Art, Drama

10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

Theology Theology 2 Theology 3 Theology 4

Literature (combined with History form the Humanities curriculum )

High Middle ages - Late Reformation

Enlightenment - America’s Founding

Modernity - 20th Century

History High Middle ages - Late Reformation

Enlightenment - America’s Founding

Modernity - 20th Century

Math Algebra 2 Pre-calculus Calculus

Science Chemistry Physics Adv. Physics – Astronomy

Composition / Rhetoric

Rhetoric 2 Rhetoric 3 Rhetoric 4 / Senior Thesis

Language Latin 4 Greek 2

Arts Chorus, Art, Drama Chorus, Art, Drama Chorus, Art, Drama

Hallmarks of our academic program:

Humanities

Providence provides rigorous training in history and literature in a format that encourages integration of the humanities through discussion and writing. Along with emphasizing the logic and


rhetoric of the aforementioned content areas, the humanities class ties in cultural, religious, and philosophical ideas relevant to the scope of the class.

Classes are structured as a round-table seminar discussion, in which all of the students are expected and encouraged to participate. While there are periodic lectures, the seminar format is designed to train the students in rhetorical skills and therefore there is much opportunity for discussion. The content for the class is derived overwhelmingly from primary documents, so that the students are grappling with ideas as they were originally presented.

Essentially, Providence’s humanities classes challenge students to absorb and interpret information in context, digest that information, make connections with other subject areas and previous knowledge, and then present the result of their labors in a creative and effective manner.

Logic

There are few things a young teenager likes to do more than convince you of his point of view. Students at this stage are naturally predisposed to love argumentation. Our eighth grade logic class takes full advantage of this natural bent and introduces the student to sound logical principles. The logic class studies formal and informal logic.

Rhetoric

Rhetoric, the art of speaking and writing in a winsome, persuasive way, is studied formally in high school. Students get much practice both writing and speaking as they study through Aristotle’s Art of Rhetoric, Cicero’s

Senior Thesis

The capstone of our program is the senior thesis. Under the supervision of the teacher, students choose a topic, write a thesis, and then defend that thesis before the faculty.

Shakespeare in a week

What better way to train students in the art of rhetoric than a Shakespearean play? Each year students in grades 7-12 come together to produce just that. They construct a set, block and memorize lines, prepare concessions, and create publicity -- all of which culminates in a Friday night and Saturday afternoon performance.

How long does such a production take? One week. While it is true that lines are assigned in the fall, and line drills are conducted throughout the winter months, the bulk of the preparation is done in just six days. These are six days of intensive work as students dive headfirst into the culture and spirit of Shakespeare, learning not only the language and vocabulary of Shakespeare but important tools that will enable them to be successful rhetoricians whatever their vocation.

The Etiquette Banquet

Students in seventh and eighth grades experience a night of elegant dining. This dinner, hosted by a family of the community, is an opportunity for the students to practice the arts of conversation,


proper dining, and other social graces. In preparation for this night, the students attend several classes that are designed to train them in how to use the tools of etiquette.

Extracurricular Opportunities

Fall Retreat

Each fall students in grades 7-12 and teachers take a two-day retreat. Old friendships are strengthened and new ones are made. Teachers and students have the opportunity to interact in a non-academic setting, forming relationships that will prove invaluable throughout the year.

Other opportunities that have been available:

Student Council Yearbook Chess Club Debate Club

Basketball Volleyball Cross Country Student Newspaper


Grading / Tracking / Reporting

As a general guideline all assignments should be graded. The purpose of an assignment is always to help the child grow and this growth can only take place when the teacher gives feedback about what was done correctly and what was not.

Grading Guidelines

Percentages and Grade Equivalents

% Grade Grade Point Meaning

100-94 A 4.0 Excellent

93-91 A- 3.7

90-88 B+ 3.3 Surpassing

87-84 B 3.0

83-81 B- 2.7 Satisfactory

80-78 C+ 2.3

77-74 C 2.0 Poor

73-70 C- 1.7

69-68 D+ 1.3 Failing

67-64 D 1.0

63-61 D- 0.7

60-0 F 0.0

Academic Probation

During the current school year, students are required to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Students who fail to attain a cumulative 2.0 GPA at the end of any quarter will be placed on academic probation for the next quarter.

A student on academic probation will not be allowed to participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities.

Students may become eligible for extracurricular activities again by raising their GPA to at least 2.0 by the end of the probationary quarter, or by special permission of the dean.


If at the end of two or more consecutive quarters the student's cumulative GPA has not risen to at least a 2.0, the upper school dean may recommend to the board to expel the student. The board will solicit a written communication from the student and request a meeting of the student and parent(s) with a subcommittee of the board. The board, in consultation with the headmaster and upper school dean will make the decision whether or not to expel the student.

Incomplete Grades

An incomplete is a temporary grade given in a subject for which the student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, was unable to complete all the required coursework by the end of a school quarter.

When, due to circumstances beyond the control of the student (as determined by the teacher in consultation with the parents of the student), a student is unable to complete all required coursework within a school quarter, an incomplete grade (I) is indicated for that subject on the student’s report card.

The teacher will establish a course completion contract with the student, indicating when the incomplete work is to be made up. In no event will the period of the contract be longer than one additional quarter.

If the student fails to complete the work by the end of the quarter, the I will be changed to an F (failing), regardless of what the student’s average was for other work in the quarter for which the I was assigned.

In extraordinary circumstances (such as a prolonged illness), provisions other than those indicated above may be allowed, subject to the approval of the headmaster.

New Student Grade Placement

The Providence administration is responsible for placement of new students:

1. All new student applicants are to be assessed regarding academic capabilities by Providence’s faculty member(s) as the primary means for determining class placement of the student. If results of this assessment warrant, the dean may arrange for additional testing to be performed at the parents’ expense.

2. Other diagnostic or academic results, scores on standardized tests, or grades from other school may be taken into consideration.

3. Faculty assessment of a new student applicant and the administration’s placement decision are to be documented for the student’s office file and for the parents.

Upper School Promotion

Students will be promoted and/or retained in a class or grade according to the following guidelines:


Per Class Promotion/Retention (e.g. from Rhetoric 1 to Rhetoric 2)

Students are:

1. Promoted unconditionally when:

1) The student has at least a 2.0 (C) GPA in the course, and

2) The teacher or headmaster/dean does not have a reasonable objection to his advancement.

2. Promoted conditionally (conditions will be developed by the teacher and the dean) when:

1) The student has a GPA lower than 2.0 (C-) in the course, and

2) The teacher and headmaster/dean recommend that the student be advanced.

3. Retained when: Neither of the above conditions is met.

Per Grade Promotion/Retention (e.g. from 9th grade to 10th grade)

Students are:

1. Promoted unconditionally when:

1) The student has at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; and

2) No teacher nor the headmaster/dean has a reasonable objection to his advancement.

2. Promoted conditionally (conditions will be developed by the teacher and the dean) when:

1) The student has a cumulative GPA lower than 2.0; and

2) All teachers and the headmaster/dean recommend that the student be advanced.

3. Retained when: Neither of the above conditions is met.

Note: With conditional promotion, specific conditions will be developed by the teacher(s) and the Dean.

Late Assignments

All homework is due on the date indicated by the teacher. Work that is handed in late will have 10% per day late deducted from the assignment’s final grade.

The teacher may give the assignment a zero if it is more than one day late and he/she must give it a zero if it is more than three days late.


Secondary Academic Honors and Awards

Honor Rolls

Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 GPA, no grade below a B-

Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 GPA, no grade below a C-

Cum Laude: 3.50 GPA, no grade below a C-

Dialectic Awards (Grades 7-9)

The David Award (Given to one student in grades 7-8)

Hard Working David, as a shepherd, performed many unglamorous tasks with a godly attitude. This student consistently works with determination, does not complain, and is obedient.

Humble

Even after he knew he would be king, David waited upon the Lord and his time. He did not seek to thrust himself forward. This student knows his place before God and among other people, consistently exhibiting a servant’s attitude.

Honors Others

David honored Jonathan by seeking out and caring for his son Mephibosheth. In doing this, he kept his promise to Jonathan and refused to be bitter or frightened of Saul’s family. This student looks out for the interest of others, encourages others to excel, and rejoices with those who do.

Ruth Award (Given to one 9th grade girl)

Given to the young lady who does not follow the secular culture or give in to peer pressure, but follows the Lord in serving others and placing godly character over seeking popularity, keeping her needs second in submission to the needs of her family and others.

Caleb Award (Given to one 9th grade boy)

Joshua 14:8 and 14 Caleb was one of two faithful spies who was able to enter the promised land. He is commended for following the Lord God of Israel fully. He assisted in caring for Israel, served faithfully, and God promised he would receive the land he had scouted. This award is given to the young man who stands up to the giants of peer pressure and culture and faithfully walks with his God. In receiving this award, by God’s grace he is exhorted to continue as a faithful servant in the kingdom, patiently following God’s leading in his life.

Excellence in Academics Award (Given to one student in grades 7-8)


This student consistently exhibits excellence in all academic subjects and is able to apply what he learns in one subject area to all others. He demonstrates a love for learning and a curiosity about the world God has created.

In math, demonstrates careful accuracyI

n reading, fluency and comprehension

In composition, creativity and logical argumentation appropriate for grade level

In spelling, accuracy in all written work at grade level

In handwriting, neatness in all written work

In grammar, accuracy in all written work at grade level

Academic Excellence Department Awards

Academic awards are given to the student who have achieved the highest grade point average in a specific area. These awards recognize the student who has diligently completed his work with an attitude not inconsistent with the school’s vision and goals. In order to receive these awards, students must have grades of at least 90%. They must also have attended Providence for 50% of the time the award covers.

Awards may be given in the following disciplines and grade levels:

Latin 9th Grade

Bible Survey 8th Grade

Greek 11th Grade

Science 11th or 12th grade

Dialectic Humanities 8th Grade (Includes Literature, History, and Logic)

Rhetoric Humanities 12th Grade (Includes Humanities, Rhetoric, and Theology)

Logic 8th Grade

Mathematics 11th or 12th Grade

Rhetoric Awards (Grades 10-12)

Ruth Award (Given to a 12th grade girl)

Given to the young lady who does not follow the secular culture or give in to peer pressure, but follows the Lord in serving others and placing godly character over seeking popularity, keeping her needs second in submission to the needs of her family and others.


Caleb Award (Given to a 12th grade boy)

Joshua 14:8-14 Caleb was one of two faithful spies who was able to enter the promised land. He is commended for following the Lord God of Israel fully. He assisted in caring for Israel, he served faithfully, and God promised he would receive the land he had scouted. This award is given to the young man who stands up to the giants of peer pressure and culture and faithfully walks with his God. In receiving this award, by God’s grace he is exhorted to continue as a faithful servant in the kingdom, patiently following God’s leading in his life.

Joshua Award (Given to a 12th grade student who has been at the school more than 2 years)

Given to a young man who exhibits the quality of leadership. In Joshua 1:6 the Lord exhorted Joshua to be strong and courageous. Joshua was faithful to God’s command and led the people of God to subdue the Canaanites. This award is given to the young man who leads others in the ways of God.

Discipline Policy

The vast majority of discipline problems are to be dealt with at the classroom level. If a teacher is unable to resolve issues with a student, however, then the following policy will be used.

Minor Offense Recording

The following action may be taken when any teacher addresses a violation of the basic school rules, student etiquette guidelines, or other discipline concern:

The teacher will sign a discipline citation.

The student must log the violation into the discipline log in the dean's office. Each offense will be worth 1 point. Failure to log the violation on the day of the citation will result in a second entry and a second point.

The student will fill out his name, date, teacher name, and offense.

Students will be expected to communicate the offense with parents.

Upon reaching five cumulative points, the student will be called to the dean's office.

Office Visit

If a student is sent to the dean’s office, either for having received five points in the discipline log, or for any serious misconduct, then the dean will observe the following policies.

The student’s parents will be called in a timely manner.

The student and the dean will attempt to resolve the issue verbally.

The student’s parents will be asked to be asked to distribute punishment they believe will be just and effective.


If the dean, the student, and the student’s parents fail to resolve the issue within a reasonable amount of time, and the student continues in his misconduct, then the dean may choose to administer further disciplinary measures. These measures include, but are not limited to:

Assignment of extra-curricular work (e.g. cleaning the coat rooms)

In-school suspension/detention

Out-of-school suspension

Expulsion.

Note on suspension: Providence realizes that suspension is a serious punishment and will attempt to work with students and parents so that students have ample opportunity to avoid suspension. Of course this will not always be possible, please review the note on serious misconduct below.

Note on expulsion: The Providence board realizes that expelling a student from school is a very serious matter and should always be carefully dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Forgiveness and restitution are fundamental to our total discipline policy. However, should a student and his parents not be able to eliminate behavioral problems, the student will be expelled.

Note on serious misconduct: It is possible for a student to commit an act with such serious consequences that suspension or expulsion must be imposed immediately. Examples of such serious misconduct could include: acts endangering the lives of other students or staff members, gross violence, vandalism to the school facilities, violations of civil law, etc.

Note on re-admittance: Should an expelled student desire to be readmitted to Providence at a later date, the board, or its delegated committee, will make a decision based on the student’s attitude and circumstances at the time of reapplication.

Basic Upper School Rules

All upper school students should be aware of, and are expected to adhere to, the following list of school rules.

Students are expected to cooperate with basic Christian standards of behavior and conversation.

There should be no talking back or arguing with teachers or staff. Prompt and cheerful obedience is expected. Requests from the teacher should not have to be repeated.

Weapons are not allowed on the school grounds.

Students are not to chew gum while at school.

Students are not allowed to use personal electronics (music players, gaming devices, etc.) during school hours. Computers and other such devices are allowed only by permission of teachers or the dean, and only for school-related purposes.


Students are allowed to bring cellular phones to school, however they must remain off and in the student’s locker or in the office until after-school hours.

Students will be held responsible for damage done to school property, including textbooks. Actual replacement or repair costs will be assessed.

Displays of affection are not permitted at school or school activities.

Students may not write on the classroom boards without permission of the teacher.

Students must store school items in their lockers. They may not store backpacks or other materials on the floor of the locker area.

Class Preparedness

Students should not bring backpacks to class.

Students should not borrow supplies from another student.

Students should not go back to their lockers to get needed supplies after class has begun.

It is the student's responsibility to write down his assignments.

Parents may request the teacher's assistance by asking the teacher to to check a student's assignment sheet and sign it if it is properly filled out. Teachers should comply with this request. However, it is not the teacher’s responsibility to ask to see the student’s assignment sheet or to write the student’s assignments down for him. The student must bring the sheet immediately after class to the teacher for his signature. Teacher’s need not feel obligated to sign an assignment sheet at the end of the day or at any time other than immediately after the class period.

Attendance Policy

This policy is designed to encourage student attendance at school. A student is exposed to various types of instruction at school. Because each class period should contribute significantly to the curriculum objectives of Providence, and because the instructional program is progressive and sequential, it is necessary to encourage student attendance in all prescribed classes. However, in recognizing the authority of parents over their children, we understand that parents may decide that it is in the best interest of their child not to attend school on a particular day.

1. Teachers should keep a record of absences and tardies for each student. Homeroom teachers are also required to record attendance and tardies in RenWeb.

2. A student must complete final exams before a semester grade will be given. A student who is absent during a final exam will receive a grade of I (incomplete) in the pertinent course until the missed exam is completed.

Tardiness


1. Teachers will begin class promptly on time. This means that the student should be completely unpacked, seated at his desk, and ready to give the teacher his full attention before class begins.

2. If a student is not in his room and seated when the teacher begins class, he will be marked tardy.

3. Excessive tardiness will be addressed using the discipline guidelines outlined in the Discipline Policy.

Absences

Unplanned absences:

1. These are absences due to illness or family emergencies.

2. The parents should contact the school office no later than 9 a.m. of the day the student is absent in order to have the absence excused.

3. Assignment Due Date: Students will have no more than half the time they were absent to complete all assigned work. Specific due dates will be set by the teacher.

4. Students must complete all work assigned during their absence. However, the teachers may, at their discretion, excuse the students from some of their missed assignments.

5. Students will receive full credit for submitting assigned work.

6. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was assigned. In the case of extended illness, it is recommended that the parents contact the teachers directly in order to find out what assignments were missed.

Planned absences:

1. We cooperate with families taking their children from school for vacations and other family functions. However, please notify the teachers and school ahead of time and the students must make arrangements with their teachers to complete work that will be missed.

2. Teachers may, at their discretion, excuse the students from some of their missed assignments.

3. Students will receive full credit for completing assignments as directed by the teacher.

Unexcused absences:

1. If the school is not informed of the absence by 9 a.m. the day of the absence, the absence will go unexcused.

2. All work missed during an unexcused absence will receive a zero.


Leaving Campus

Parental request: If a student needs to leave school during school hours, a parent should send a note with the student. The student should show the note to both the teacher and the office personnel and then sign out in the office. If the student is returning to school, they must also sign in upon their return.

Student request: If a student wants to leave school during school hours, he must receive permission from the dean. He will give the student permission to phone their parents and request their permission to leave school. If the student’s parents approve, he will be given permission to leave and his absence will be excused.

Seniors may leave the campus for lunch or study halls. Juniors may leave for lunch only. The following procedure is to be followed:

The school must have a signed permission slip from the parents giving their student permission to leave campus.

If the student is getting a ride from someone else, there must be a signed permission slip from the parents giving their permission for that student to ride with that driver.

Students may not loiter on the parking lot.

Students must sign out individually before leaving and sign in when they get back.

Students should realize that this is a privilege and not a right. They should treat it as such.

Student Etiquette and Behavior

Proper etiquette is an expression of respect. This falls into three broad categories:

1. Respect for the institution of education.

This means that students will treat the physical property of the school carefully. This includes not abusing or vandalizing things, walking and remaining quiet in the hallways, cleaning up after themselves, etc. More importantly, however, this means a proper reverence for the ideas and people that we are studying. Students are should recognize the great privilege they have in learning and thus act, speak and dress maturely at all times.

2. Respect for other students.

Of course students should respect the rights and property of other students, but they should also respect each other’s great need to learn and grow. Students will not distract each other in class or belittle or pick on each other.

3. Respect for faculty.


Students should respect the rights, property, and authority of the faculty. This includes submitting to their judgment and discipline at all times, speaking respectfully, and obeying promptly.

Uniform Policy 2014-2015

Providence requires all students to wear the uniforms described in this document during school hours and for most school activities.

Why Uniforms at Providence?

Student uniforms...

Testify to the value of the vocation of student

Reflect order and beauty

Foster a sense of community

Encourage students to stand out through their ideas, not their appearance

Demonstrate respect for authority

Emphasize the continuity of the K-12 education

General

All clothing worn by students at the school or at school-sponsored functions must be neat, clean, and pressed as required. Students must be clean and neatly groomed. At all times, the students are to present a modest appearance that does not call undue attention to their physical appearance. The headmaster or his designee shall be the final arbiter as to whether or not any particular student meets the requirements and spirit of this policy.

Modesty

The principles that guide our dress code are those of modesty, decorum, respect, and consideration for others. Students should dress with those principles in mind. Modest clothing does not draw attention to one’s self; it glorifies God by reflecting truth, beauty, and goodness.

Hair

Boys and Young Men: Hair must be clean, neatly groomed, and a natural color. The hair should not extend below the bottom of the shirt collar and should be kept cut well above the eyes. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the student. Sideburns should be neatly trimmed. Mustaches and beards are not permitted. Students must present a clean-shaven appearance.

Girls and Young Women: Hair must be neatly groomed and a natural color. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the student.

Jewelry and Accessories


The wearing of jewelry or other ornamentation (including those worn in the hair) should be discrete, tasteful, and not cause undue attention to the student. Boys and young men may not wear earrings. Accessories such as sweat bands, hats, scarves, gloves, crazy socks and shoes, etc. may not be worn with the uniform.

Grandfathering Existing Items

For three years (until the 2017-2018 school year) the following items, in good repair, can be substituted for the comparable uniform item:

K-3 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid jumper (at the knee or longer)

4-6 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid skirt or jumper with bib removed (at the knee or longer)

7-12 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap)

K-6 boys Famously Yours navy/red plaid tie

7-12 boys white button down oxford, any vendor

7-12 navy polo shirts

Shoes and Boots

Students Dress Everyday

K-6 Girls Black closed-toe, flat dress shoes

Predominantly neutral comfortable closed toe shoes OR tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots

K-6 Boys Plain black dress shoes Predominantly neutral comfortable closed toe shoes

7-12 Young Ladies Black closed-toe, flat dress shoes

Black closed-toe, flat dress shoes OR tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots

7-12 Young Men Plain black dress shoes Plain black dress shoes

Predominantly Neutral Comfortable closed toe shoes


Comfortable, closed toe shoes may be athletic shoes or school shoes such as Girls’ Mary Jane or Boys’ Moccasin (see Land’s End uniform shoes for examples.)

Predominantly neutral means that most (at least 80%) of the visible shoe is a neutral color.

Neutral shoe colors are brown, black, navy or gray. Additionally, girls may consider white a neutral shoe color.

No neon.

Laces must be a neutral color.

Croc-style shoes, high tops, character tennis shoes, light-up shoes, or shoes with all-over glitter, sequins, sparkles or patterns such as plaid, camouflage, stars, rainbow and the like are not to be worn with the Providence uniform.

Athletic shoes are required for PE class.

Other Uniform Details

All students are required to have a Dress Uniform. Dress Uniforms may be worn on any school day.

K-6 girls are required to wear bike shorts under their skirts or jumpers unless they are wearing tights or leggings.

4-12 girls and young women are required to wear a camisole or undershirt under their white blouses.

In very cold weather, K-6 girls may wear sweatpants with no ankle elastic for recess.

Spirit wear, including hoodies, may only be worn for recess or after school hours, not in the classroom.

4-6 skirt length requirement is at the knee or longer

o When the student is standing, the skirt hem must touch some part of the kneecap.

o This is a bit shorter than the upper school requirement, allowing fast-growing girls to get more wear out of their uniforms.

o This applies to any grandfathered skirt or K-3 jumper.

7-12 skirt length requirement is at or below the bottom of the knee cap

o When the student is standing, if you can see the kneecap, the skirt is too short.

o This applies to any grandfathered skirt.


The Lands' End pin-point no-iron oxford for boys and men is the shirt included in the uniform policy. Please note that if you purchase this shirt, it will require ironing. Though crisp and comfortable once pressed, it is not a truly no-iron shirt.

Miscellaneous Policies & Procedures

Textbooks

Students will be loaned textbooks at the beginning of the year. If a student damages a textbook, he will be charged according to the amount of damage.

Learning Disabilities

Definitions:

Severe Learning Disability: Any condition in a potential student which would require a separate classroom, program, and staff in order to provide the educational services desired by the parents, e.g. Down’s Syndrome, blindness, etc.

Learning Disability: Any condition in a potential student which does not require a separate classroom, program, and staff in order to provide the education services desired by the parents, e.g., hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Syndrome, Dyslexia, etc.

Policy:

1. Children who have been diagnosed as having a learning disability will be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards as all the other children in their grade level.

2. Children who have been diagnosed as having a learning disability will be given the same amount of individual instruction and encouragement as their peers.

3. Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Providence will not become a signatory party to any IEP. We make no guarantee that we will follow the instructions of an IEP and under no circumstances will we be bound by the requirements of an IEP.

Controversial Subject Policy

Objective: To establish a policy that helps Providence to respect the convictions of parents and teachers in various academic and/or sensitive subject areas, while at the same time maintaining our goal of teaching all subjects in the light of a comprehensive Christian worldview.

Scope: This policy applies to all teaching staff in the course of their teaching duties. It does

not apply to teaching staff on their own time. Definitions: Controversial subject: a subject which Christian families and churches commonly

consider divisive or very sensitive, whether or not the introduction of the topic was planned by the teacher or brought up by a student.


Policy: If, in the course of teaching a class, a teacher sees that a subject has arisen which

he/she has good reason to believe is controversial or obviously of a sensitive nature and discussion of that subject will not help him/her achieve the goals set for that class in the curriculum guide, then the teacher will not allow class time for the discussion of the topic at all.

If a subject arises which the teacher has reason to believe is controversial and/or of a sensitive nature, and the discussion of that topic will help achieve the goals set out in the curriculum guide for that subject, then the teacher will do the following: 1. As necessary, instruct the class on the responsibility of Christians to be

charitable in debate. 2. Instruct the class on their responsibility to honor the teaching they have received

from their parents on this subject. 3. As appropriate (i.e. pertinent to the stated goals of the class), direct the

students' attention to informed sources on each side of the subject concerned. This may be done in a variety of forms, such as, a research paper, guest speakers, reading differing authors, etc. Strongly encourage the students to become knowledgeable of the most widely held views on the topic.

4. Refrain from pursuing tangents or other unplanned subject matter that will lead to a possible mishandling/poor teaching of controversial subjects.

Due to the extremely sensitive and intimate nature of human sexual relations, discussion and instruction on this topic generally will be limited to human reproduction in biology, literature, and will use biblical principles and references, as they arise in appropriate class contexts. The dean will notify parents in advance when subjects of sexuality or other controversial subjects will be presented or discussed. The teacher is to remember that according to Scripture and the goal of Providence, he/she is serving as a role model of a mature Christian adult to the students. As such, teachers are never to enter into an adversarial debate with student(s) on controversial subjects within a classroom setting. Even though the teacher may hold strong personal convictions regarding the subject, in light of this policy and sound teaching practices, he/she is to encourage a gracious and scholarly attitude in the students.

For Your Information

Tracking Academic Progress

Midway through each quarter, teachers are required to provide progress reports to students whose grade is C or lower. Some teachers provide progress reports for all students, but that is not required. Of course, students will also receive report cards at the end of each quarter. Please feel free to also contact your child’s teacher(s) by a visit before or after school or an email anytime you would like to check on your child’s progress. Many teachers will also send home notes with students when they miss a significant assignment or number of assignments. These notes and their


frequency are not mandated, so please feel free to contact any teacher and work with them in communicating about your student.

Class schedule

Unlike the grammar school, upper school students change classrooms and teachers each period. There are seven periods in a day with five-minute breaks between each period. A schedule of classes and locations will be provided at the beginning of each year during orientation and on the first day of school.

Homerooms

All students are assigned to a homeroom on the first day of school. For the remainder of the year, they should proceed to their homerooms when they arrive at school in the morning. At 8:10 a.m., students will attend our morning prayer. Things to keep in mind:

All students should proceed as quickly as possible to their homerooms after arriving at school.

The morning homeroom time is often used by the homerooms to prepare for competitions, give news, pray, etc. It is a good idea to try to arrive at school by 8:00 a.m.

Students are tardy if they arrive in their homeroom after 8:10 a.m.

Students should bring materials needed for their first class to their homerooms and morning prayer. They will proceed to their first class immediately following prayer.

Lockers

Depending on availability most students will have a locker for their use throughout the year. Upper class students are given preference in locker selection. Only locks provided by Providence will be allowed; students may not bring their own locks. Locker assignments and locks will be given during orientation.

Mark Twain Festival

This school-wide event culminates in a raft race. The rafts are constructed by homerooms and for the month prior to the race many homeroom teams meet outside of school to construct their rafts. Students may ask their parents to help by providing supplies, space for raft construction, transportation of the raft, etc.

Upper School Retreat

Early during first quarter, all students are required to attend our Thursday-Friday overnight retreat. Students leave from school and return before the end of school the following day. Drop off and pickup times are as normal. You will get a suggested packing list at the beginning of the year, but in general students will need to bring everything they need including toiletries and bedding.

Play Week


This is an exciting and exhausting week with no classes for anyone. Instead, every student gets a job or a part and they spend the entire week focusing on that responsibility.

You will need to buy a script. Details will be provided early in the year.

Dress code is casual and modest all week: students will need to purchase a special drama t-shirt a few weeks prior to the play.

Play week starts on a Friday, which is a half day with noon dismissal.

Wednesday usually runs long (5pm) for cast members only. Also, Wednesday is vintage drama t-shirt day; seventh graders can simply wear their current (and only) drama shirt, or borrow an old one from an upper class student.

The Friday of the first performance is also a noon dismissal. Stage crew is not required to attended during the day, but are asked to come the following Monday to help take down the set.

All students, regardless of their jobs, are required to attend both Friday and Saturday performances.

Final Exams

Final exams are held at the end of each semester. These exams are cumulative and are worth 20% of the semester grade.

Finals are held on the last four days of the semester.

All days of finals are half days. Please plan on making appropriate arrangements for your children.

Physical Education

Students are asked to bring appropriate clothing for P.E.: shorts, tennis shoes, etc. Please take care that your student is dressed modestly. Shorts should be loose fitting and the length should be half way down the thigh. Avoid form-fitting T-shirts.

How to get information that you missed

If you were unable to attend a meeting or announcement, there are few ways to get the information you missed.

Visit the website: www.providencestl.org. We keep this updated with all the latest news and handouts, please consult it often.

Read the Friday ePack. Most important news is in the emailed Friday newsletter.

Call the office.

Date post:	20-Jun-2020
Category:	Documents
Upload:	others
View:	2 times
Download:	0 times

Parent-Student Handbook€¦ · c. Canons of Dort (1619); 3. Thirty-Nine Articles (1563); 4....

Documents