Table of Contents

Statements 1.1

Admissions Policy 2.1

Attendance Policy & Procedures 3.1

Academics 4.1

Athletic Eligibility. 5.1

Comprehensive Test Policy 6.1

Standards of Behavior 7.1

Virtue System 8.1

Uniform Code & Appearance 9.1

Discipline Policy & Procedures 10.1

General Concerns 11.1

Health & Illness 12.1

Hours of Operation & Student Drop-Off/Pick-up 13.1

Fundraising Policy 14.1

Library Policy 15.1

Computer/internet Policy 16.1

Home School Policy 17.1

Parent Participation Policy 18.1

Statements Section I

The purpose of Victory Life Academy is to provide an affordable, quality education that is based on Christian morals and principles. To fulfill this purpose, instruction is based on these principles:

1. The Word of God is God's truth.

2. The Word has its source in Jesus Christ. (John 14:6)

3. Every subject, whether scientific, historical, mathematical, literary or artistic, is taught with the consciousness that Jesus Christ is to be central in all living and learning.

Victory Life Academy's program of education is geared to meet not only the intellectual needs of the students, but also their spiritual, physical, and social needs. (Luke 2:52)

Victory Life Academy is an adjunct to viably assist Christian parents in fulfilling their divine responsibility to thoroughly train each child to obey God in every area of life and to make him or her a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Christian education differs from secular education. It is centered in the triune God and has the distinct goal of developing the character of Christ in the student. The ultimate purpose of Victory Life Academy is to provide quality education in a Christian atmosphere. VLA's program is geared to meet not only the intellectual needs of the student, but also his/her spiritual, physical, and social needs. Every subject, whether scientific, historical, mathematical, literary or artistic, is taught with the consciousness that Jesus Christ is to be central in all living and learning.

Victory Life Academy shall provide an environment, which encourages each student to discover his/her unique abilities, to develop those graces and skills demonstrated in the life of Christ, to achieve educational excellence in all disciplines, and to exercise his/her God-given gifts in the expanding opportunities of his/her Christian development.

The ultimate purpose of man is to glorify God. Therefore, VLA expects staff and students to reflect that image. VLA upholds the belief, in practical terms, that God is glorified when there is an atmosphere of understanding and where there is the fruit of Christ's Spirit (Galatians 5) constantly being cultivated. When God is glorified, it affects how one relates to others in his family, church, and community. It also affects one's lifestyle, behavior, and overall attitude toward God's authority structure in the world.

Victory Life Academy views itself as an extension of the Christian home, reinforcing the ideals, social norms, and beliefs of the Christian family. Christian Education is not confined to the classroom. It takes place in the Christian home, in the church, and in all of its institutions and educative agencies. It is therefore important that parents enrolling their children understand the nature and philosophy of Victory Life Academy. Victory Life Academy's ultimate purpose for existing can only be fulfilled as parents see and agree with the direction Victory Life Academy is leading their children.

Victory Life Academy's Statement of Faith is based on the scriptures as the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice, which is the creed of the church and proceeds with the following authoritative basics in clear focus.

Victory Life Academy is dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole child: physically, spiritually, and academically. In meeting the spiritual needs of its students, Victory Life Academy has established the following objectives:

Christian Education - God's Biblical command of all parents:

Accreditation: Victory Life Academy/Brownwood has come under the umbrella of Victory Life Academy/Durant which is a member in good standing of the Oral Roberts University Educational Foundation (ORUEF), and is fully accredited by the International Christian Accreditation Association (ICAA).

Admission: Victory Life Academy is a Christian School. Spiritual training is emphasized. Each student will learn Scriptures that clearly tell of God's plan of salvation. All students and parents should be willing to support the philosophy and standards of conduct mentioned throughout this handbook. Evidence should be seen that an honest effort is being made to provide Christian training in the home. Regular church attendance is encouraged. All applications are subject to the approval of the administration and taken on a space available basis.

Enrollment: Classes are offered for Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Enrollment is limited. Applicants will be considered in this order:

Enrollment and Insurance Fees: Non-refundable enrollment and insurance fees are due at the time the application is submitted for enrollment.

New Student: Due at time of enrollment.

Returning Student: Due at time of re-enrollment.

Testing: Students entering grades 1 through 12 will be scheduled for entrance testing. These tests assist in the placement of the student academically.

High School students must provide an official transcript of their grades.

6th - 12th grade students must submit a ½ page essay on, "Why I want to be part of Victory Life Academy."

6th -12th grade students must have three reference forms completed and returned.

Interview: Parents/guardians and student(s) will be interviewed by the principal. Victory Life Academy reserves the right to schedule an interview with a pastor should this be deemed necessary.

No student will be considered enrolled without completing the above enrollment process. Should it be determined by the administration that Victory Life Academy is not able to meet the educational needs of the student and is not able to enroll them, then the enrollment fee(s) will be refunded in full. Otherwise, all enrollment fees are non-refundable.

Grades According to Ages:

Pre-kindergarten – Child must be 4 years old by September 1 of enrollment year.

Kindergarten - Child must be 5 years old by September 1 of enrollment year.

1st Grade - Child must be 6 years old by September 1 of enrollment year.

Non-Discriminatory Policy: VLA admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan program, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Re-enrollment: Re-enrollment will take place during February/March of each year. Students who currently attend VLA will be given the first opportunity to re-enroll for the next year. Also, at this time, children who are current members of Victory Life Church will be given the opportunity to enroll for the coming school year.

Early re-enrollment for current students is necessary for those parents who would like to be assured of a space for their child. Packets may be forwarded to parents who are unable to make it to pre-enrollment. It will be necessary to complete the forms for each student who will attend and return them to the school office as quickly as possible. If the school does not receive a re-enrollment packet back from the parents, the administration will assume that the parents do not wish to reserve a space for their child.

Tuition & Fees Payment Agreement: Tuition is due the 1st day of the month. Parents sign a Parental Release & Agreement form at the time of enrollment and a Payment Agreement form yearly. These forms establish parental financial responsibility for payment of tuition and fees in a timely manner. VLA does accept MasterCard and Visa payment. Families whose accounts become delinquent may be subject to:

FACTS Tuition Management will send a reminder when an account becomes past due. FACTS will re-attempt on the next available withdrawal date (5th or 20th) . Late payments are subject to a late fee. The account is then turned over to the Victory Life Academy accounting department.

Once the account becomes 20 days past due the parent/guardian will receive a phone call or email to inform them that if the account is not brought current within the next ten days, their student/students will be subject to a 3-day involuntary withdrawal. Students may be readmitted when the account is brought current.

If the account is not brought current or a satisfactory agreement made within 10 days of the involuntary withdrawal the student/students will be withdrawn from the school. Students may be readmitted when the account is brought current providing their space is still available.

Delinquency on outstanding balances for fundraiser amounts due, cafeteria bills, library fees, etc. may be subject to a late fee of $10 if not brought current within 30 days.

Report cards and records will not be released at any time until school accounts are brought current.

A charge of $25 will be applied to the student's account for checks returned for insufficient funds.

Withdrawal/Refund: Withdrawal should be initiated through the school office. No records will be released for any student until a release form from the school office has been obtained, all library books have been returned and outstanding library fines paid, all textbooks have been returned and all outstanding payments have been made. If a student withdraws during the school year, the remainder of book fees and enrollment fees are payable in full before records can be forwarded. Tuition payments made in advance may be refunded on a pro-rated basis when all withdrawal procedures have been completed.

Victory Life Academy considers good attendance habits a key part of the educational process. Research, as well as common sense, suggests better academic achievement for students who attend school regularly. In addition, punctuality and dependability are important traits to develop regardless of one's lifetime pursuits.

The Texas Education Agency requires that schools offer 180 days of school. VLA encourages parents and students to be diligent in adhering to the letter of the law as well as the spirit of the school attendance policy. The legal ages for compulsory school attendance are between the ages of 7 through the academic year in which the student becomes 16 years of age. There are legal and legitimate reasons for being absent, and parents should submit written excuses to school principals or other administrative designees who are responsible for monitoring and implementing attendance laws and policy.

Students who incur more than 10 absences during a semester may lose credit for that semester. After 6 absences, regardless of the reason, parents may be notified that the student may be in jeopardy of retention or loss of credit for the course.

Parent Notification: If a student is absent on any given day, parents are requested to notify the school office of this fact before 9:00 a.m. by phoning 325-641-2223. When the sixth (6) absence has occurred, the school may notify the parents, either by U.S. Mail, documented telephone call, or documented personal contact, that the student may not receive credit or may be retained.

Responsibility for make-up work lies with the student. The student is to go to the teacher to request assignments when returning to class and is responsible to turn them in on time. One day is allowed for each day absent.

Excused Absences: Absences will be excused for the following reasons:

Students may be excused for the following reasons, providing they have not, in the opinion of the principal, had excessive absences and are maintaining acceptable grades:

a. Aptitude and Achievement testing by outside agencies

b. Non-school instruction

c. Non-school clubs, youth, or other organizations' activities

d. Court subpoenas

Un-excused Absences: Absences with approval of a parent or guardian that are not listed under reasons for being excused will be un-excused. Examples: babysitting, vacations, working, or other personal reasons. Assignments missed during un-excused absences may not be made up without permission from the teacher. In order to make up missed work, students taking outside trips with parents must have advanced permission from the school and teacher (concerning assignments) unless it is a family emergency.

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Notification will be given to the parent/guardian when a student is in jeopardy of being reported to the district attorney for truancy. This will be either by certified mail or a documented phone call when the student has been absent one less of the maximum stated above.

Truancy means absence from school or class without knowledge and consent of parent or guardian and administration. Truancy is also an un-excused absence from school for all or part of a school day. Class work missed because of truancy may not be made up and may result in failure to earn a passing grade or possible removal from class for cutting. A student incurring an un-excused absence for truancy will be required to do extra work as assigned by the teacher.

Absences During Suspension: Absences occurring because of truancy or during the time that a student is suspended from school by the principal shall not be considered as excused

Students are not counted absent due to in-school suspension, but will be required to complete all assignments in order to receive credit. Any absences from school during in-school suspensions may require the student to serve additional days, until the required amount of suspension time has been served.

Unusual Absences: Excused absences for unusual opportunities, which are difficult to schedule during the regular school vacations, may be considered on an individual basis by the principal, provided the following criteria are met:

Partial Day Absences:

Pre-kindergarten - 8th Grades - Students who arrive after 8:15 a.m. and before 11:20 a.m. are considered tardy.

High School - Absences/tardiness are recorded for each period of the day. Students who are late to a class but arrive before it is half over are counted tardy. Arrival to a class after it is half over is counted as an absence for that class period.

Students who arrive after 11:20 a.m. are considered absent for the day.

Students who leave school before 11:20 a.m. are considered absent for the day.

Early Departure Procedure: Parent or authorized guardian must contact the school office. The parent/guardian must sign-out on the designated form listing:

Exceptions: Only students who are employed or concurrently enrolled at another institution will be allowed to leave during the school day and return for later classes.

Students attending college concurrent or on a work program may sign themselves out at the time pre-approved by the principal and must sign in upon return to school.

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Students who drive and have a legitimate reason to leave campus during the school day (i.e., doctor appointment, etc.) may sign themselves out, providing a note from their parent/guardian giving approval has been submitted. The student may then sign themselves back in upon return to campus.

Seniors enrolled for a.m. classes only may leave after their last class.

Seniors with pre-approved alternative schedules may sign themselves out through the appropriate office.

Seniors will be required to enroll in study hall or teacher's aid during periods where they are not enrolled in course work if they are to remain on campus all day.

Re-admit Policy: If a student is absent on a given day, upon returning to school he/she must bring a note to the school office stating the following:

1. Reason for the absence

2. Date of the absence

3. Signature of parent or guardian

The student will then receive an Admit, which must be signed by the teacher of each period the student was absent. Only after the student receives an Admit will he\she be re-admitted to class. The Admit form will be returned to the office and placed in the student's file.

Tardy Policy: All students are expected to report to all of their classes on time. Tardiness for students shall consist of late arrival to school in the morning or each class period. The tardy bell for the first period class rings at 8:00 a.m. Being on the grounds does not mean the same as being in class. If a student arrives late to school they are to report to the school office before proceeding to class.

The only allowable excuse for a student's being tardy is a doctor's or dentist's appointment, providing a doctor's note is submitted to the school office within 24 hours of the tardy.

No other reason for tardiness will be accepted unless specifically approved by the principal. It is the principal's discretion to excuse a tardy, but the parent/guardian must submit, in writing, within 24 hours of the tardy the reason the student was late to school. The school reserves the right to accept or reject any reason(s) other than a doctor's or dentist's appointment given for tardiness.

Three occurrences of unexcused tardiness shall count as one un-excused absence, and parents will be notified when this occurs. Habitual tardiness may result in excessive absences, which could lead to loss of credit or retention.

Class-to-Class Tardiness: Excessive tardiness may be subject to the disciplinary process.

Academic Expectation: Victory Life Academy is not a permissive academic program. This means that the student will need to organize and regulate his/her time in order to achieve success. Students should earnestly give themselves to their studies as they will need to later in their life's work. Good study habits begin with the proper attitude in the heart in receiving schoolwork "as from God" and doing it "as unto the Lord."

The student has the major responsibility to participate in school in a manner that demonstrates respect for others, respect for his/her studies and respect for the Lord and His desires to develop the student into a positive, happy person. Proper attitudes and conduct within the classroom, during athletic competition, and at school activities are expected at Victory Life Academy.

Christian Honor Student Association (CHSA): This program encourages Christian character, leadership, high scholarship, and Christian service among VLA's high school students. To qualify students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher, be nominated by their teacher(s) on the basis of service, leadership, and character, and approved by the administrative committee. Inclusion in the Christian Honor Society is maintained on a yearly basis.

CHSA members yearly choose a community service project to be completed during the school year. A photo album is made of project activities and sent to Oral Roberts University for participation in a nationwide contest with other Christian schools.

Conduct Grades:

1 = Excellent

3 = Needs Improvement

2 = Satisfactory

4 = Unsatisfactory

Dual Credit: Students must meet state requirements and qualify for college entrance before they will be allowed to take classes off campus.

Seniors:

Seniors will be allowed to have dual credit (both high school and college credit) for the following core classes:

a. Government – Course can be taken at VLA or college. Only one semester required.

b. English – College Composition I and Composition II for English IV

c. Math – College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, etc.

Credits will only be given semester for semester. College courses will not be considered weighted grades unless it is an honors class.

All college courses will be entered on their high school transcript and the grades will be figured in their overall GPA and will be considered in class ranking.

Juniors:

Juniors must take core classes on campus. If they meet state requirements and qualify for college entrance, they may take evening, summer or concurrent classes.

a. Concurrent classes will only be allowed with academic advisor's approval and if the college scheduling matches VLA's schedule.

b. Juniors must have a 23 ACT score or have a 3.5 GPA to attend a regional university.

c. After qualifying for admission, students must have a 19 ACT subject area score to enroll in a college course in the corresponding subject area.

Grade Reports: Report cards are issued on a six-week basis with report cards being issued one week

following the close of the grading period.

Grade Values: Teachers determine the goals of instruction for their courses and evaluate pupil's achievement accordingly. The letter grade a teacher assigns a pupil represents that teacher's estimate of how well the pupil has met course standards. Victory Life Academy's Number/Letter Scale:

A = 90 - 100 C = 70 -79 F = Below 60

B = 80 – 89 D = 60 - 69 I = Incomplete

Credit will be awarded on a semester basis. All incomplete grades should be made up within two weeks of the end of the grading period.

Graduation Requirements:

Curriculum for the high school level is based on the Texas Education Agency requirements to enter a university in the State of Texas. A student must acquire 24 credits in high school in order to graduate.

Core classes for high school consist of the following:

Units Required = Subject

2 = Bible (Exceptions for transfer students only)

4 = English

3 = Math

3.5 = Social Studies

3 = Science

.5 = Economics

1.5 = Physical Education

.5 = Health

6 = Electives

Students will be required to take all classes in sequence (i.e., English I, II, III and IV).

No allowances will be made for early graduation (3 years).

Homework:

1. Philosophy:

a. Anyone who hopes to achieve academic excellence must understand homework is a vital part of academic growth. Victory Life Academy is committed to providing all of our students with the tools necessary for academic as well as spiritual success.

b. The amount of homework that is necessary depends upon the particular courses being studied and the student himself. Homework is an extremely important part of any skill-building subject. Math, science, foreign languages, spelling, and vocabulary all involve building basic skills that are essential for continued development. Slacking off in any skill-building process is very costly,  if not disastrous. On the other hand, the student who practices diligence in the lifelong process of problem solving and memorization reaps benefits that can scarcely be counted. Parents who have questions regarding the homework level for their child(ren), are encouraged to visit with the appropriate teacher or principal.

2. Late Work:

a. Daily Assignments: Must be turned in at the time specified by the teacher (this includes class assignments due at the end of the hour). A grade of zero may be given if the work is not turned in on time.

Extended Daily & Special Assignments: Extended Daily assignments are assignments given on one day and due two or more days from the assignment date (i.e., assigned on Monday and due on Thursday). Special Assignments include term papers, projects, etc. These assignments must be turned in at the time specified by the teacher. A grade of zero may be given if the assignment is not turned in at the specified time.

3. Assignments During Absences:

The student is responsible to get all make-up assignments upon returning to school.

Students will be given one day for each day's absence to make up the assignment.

Exceptions for late work based on extenuating circumstances may be made by the administration.

Honor Roll: The Honor Roll is posted in the office area approximately two weeks after the grading period. Requirements for Honor Roll are as follows:

Progress Reports: Progress reports are released midway through each grading period. Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled at this time to discuss the student's progress. It is very important that parents attend these conferences.

Testing – Stanford Achievement Test: In the spring of each year, K-5 through 12th grade students are administered the Stanford Achievement Test.

Valedictorian & Salutatorian: The High School valedictorian and salutatorian are chosen on a grade point average based on six and one half semesters in high school: 9th, 10th, 11th and first semester of the 12th grade. The Middle School valedictorian and salutatorian are chosen on a grade point average based on four and one half semesters in middle school: 6th, 7th, and the first semester of 8th grade. For graduation ceremonies, two honor students will be selected to deliver speeches and a third selected to deliver a prayer. These students will be voted on by the administration based on their class rank, leadership, character and school attendance.

Grading Scale:

A - 90 - 100 (4.00)

B - 80 - 89 (3.00)

C - 70 - 79 (2.00)

D - 60 - 69 (1.00)

F - 0 - 59

Texas Law was passed this past year stating all students entering High School in the 2007/2008 school year and thereafter will be required to have 26 credits upon completion of High School.

Core classes for these students consist of the following:

Units Required Subject

2 Bible (Exceptions for transfer students only)

4 English

4 Math

4 Social Studies

4 Science

.5 Economics

1.5 Physical Education

.5 Health

6 Electives

Scholastic Eligibility: This section is based on the UIL/TEA Side by Side rules.

1. A student must have received a minimum grade of 70% in any core subjects counted for graduation in which he/she was enrolled during the last semester.

2. If a student does not meet the minimum scholastic standard, he/she will not be eligible to participate during the first six (6) weeks of the next semester he/she attends.

3. A student who does not meet the above minimum scholastic standard may regain his/her eligibility by achieving minimum grade of 70% in all subjects in which he/she is enrolled at the end of the six (6) week period.

4. The student enrolled for the first time must comply with the same requirements of scholarship. The minimum grades required for a preceding semester should be obtained from the records in the school last attended.

Scholastic eligibility for the student will be checked at the end of the third week of a semester and each succeeding week.

The student must have a grade of 70% or above in all subjects in which he/she is enrolled. Work should be of such character that credit would be entered on the records were the semester to close at that time. If the student is not at 70% or above in all subjects at the end of a week, he/she would be placed on probation for the next one-week period. If the student is still not at 70% or above in one or more classes at the end of his/her probationary week, he/she will be ineligible to participate during the next one-week period. The ineligibility period will begin with the first class on Monday and end on Sunday.

The student who has not attended classes 90% of the time for the semester is ineligible.

The student who has lost eligibility under this provision must have a grade of 70% or above in all subjects in order to regain eligibility. The student regains eligibility with the first class of the new one-week period.

The ineligible student who changes schools during a semester will not be eligible at the new school for a minimum period of three weeks. Eligibility may be regained by achieving the scholastic standard at the end of the three-week period.

In determining scholastic eligibility, incomplete grades will be considered failing.

One summer school credit earned in a Texas Education Agency accredited program may be used to meet the credit requirements for the end of the spring semester.

The student in ISS is considered to be ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity for the remainder of that one semester.

The school is not responsible for refunding entry fees of students that are ineligible or choose not to participate in the event or function.

Comprehensive Test Policy: Regular testing should be given throughout each six-weeks period and the semester. In addition, comprehensive tests will be given to all students in grades 6-12 according to the following guidelines:

Grades 6-8: The 1st and 2nd six-weeks, a comprehensive test worth only one test grade; the end of the semester, a comprehensive semester test worth only one test grade. At the end of the 4th and 5th six-weeks, a six -weeks test will be given, and a semester test.

Grades 9-12: Same as above except that the semester tests will count as 10% of the final semester grade.

The teacher must provide thorough review opportunities, i.e. students should keep each chapter or unit test in order to review for the comprehensive test; teachers should give out a review sheet guideline one to two weeks prior to the comprehensive test; teachers should review materials to be covered on the test in class as part of the class learning activities.

The comprehensive exams must cover curriculum objectives. Tests are not to be "just more busy work," they are to be an assessment of the students' retention and understanding of the course material presented. Comprehensive testing will also allow the teacher to assess whether the students are accomplishing set goals and objectives in each class.

Exams in grades 11-12 should deal more with comprehension and application of concepts rather than rote retention. Questions need to be pertinent to the objectives and not just opinions.

The teacher has full creative freedom on the type of testing done according to what method will be the best assessment of a particular class.

Comprehensive Test Exemption Policy: All students will be required to take 6 weeks test and semester exams regardless of the grade they hold in the class. This policy is instituted to prepare VLA's students for semester exams at the college level.

The students of VLA are expected to show forth the life of Christ in their behavior. Their attitude and actions both at school and away from school affect their educational process. If the administration becomes aware of unacceptable conduct on or off campus, the administration reserves the right to review the situation and circumstances, and confirmation of the unacceptable conduct (in the administration's sole judgment) may result in the termination of that student's enrollment.

The Bible is quite clear that the responsibility of teaching and training children lies with the parents. Victory Life Academy's responsibility is to assist the parents in their God-given responsibility to bring up their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. The school's responsibilities include establishing guidelines necessary for ensuring correct behavior in the classroom.

Expected Character:

Treat others as you want to be treated.

Obey authority.

Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflicts. "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established." (Matthew 18:15-16)

Relationships are encouraged by the school only in the purest sense of brother and sister relationship as outlined in I Timothy 5:1-2 (Amplified)."Do not sharply censure or rebuke an older man, but entreat and plead with him as you would with a father; treat younger men like brothers. Treat older women like mothers and younger women like sisters, in all purity."

Rules of Discipline: Students are to:

1. Be courteous and respectful of others.

a. Maintain a positive attitude towards self, teachers and fellow students.

b. Respect the person and property of others.

c. Behave respectively by keeping hands and feet to oneself.

2. Respect classroom procedures and instruction.

a. Behave in a manner, which does not disrupt the class or hinder the teacher from teaching or students from learning.

b. Refrain from excessive talking or playing in the classroom.

c. Remain seated unless teacher permission has been granted to leave their seat.

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3. Be prompt and prepared.

a. Tardiness is unacceptable behavior.

b. Come to class with required class materials.

c. Complete on time classroom assignments and homework.

4. Respect school property.

a. Move quietly in the halls, restrooms and cafeteria (no running).

b. Treat with respect school property and not damage school facilities.

5. Obey authority.

a. Respectively obey teachers and school personnel.

b. Promptly follow directions.

c. Obey school rules.

d. Dress according to VLA Uniform Code.

Prohibited Behavior Subject to the Discipline Policy:

● Gambling

● Showing disrespect

● Using profanity

● Having weapons on campus

● Cheating

● Fighting

● Vandalizing

● Using illegal drugs

● Using alcoholic beverage

● Using tobacco

● Conversations of sexual content

● Harassment/Bullying

● Any other behavior deemed inappropriate by the administration

The Virtue System is utilized with kindergarten through eighth grade students. Giving of virtues is a means by which teachers are able to reward appropriate and exceptional behavior. Specific guidelines for the awarding of virtues are posted and reviewed with the students. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with their virtues.

Virtues may be earned by:

1 weeks without a mark on their Discipline Log (4th-8th Grades) 1

Test Scores - - 95% or better on any test taken 1

1 weeks of perfect attendance 1

1 weeks without a tardy 1

Clean and neat locker/desk when routinely checked 1

No daily reprimand 1

Special projects and grade appropriate situations Specified

Virtues can be redeemed for:

Reward # Virtues Needed

Grab Bag 20

Homework Pass 25

Cafeteria Voucher ($0.50 value) 35

Lunch off campus with teacher of choice (Dutch treat) 50

Philosophy: No aspect of Christian testimony is so readily obvious as is the matter of appearance. VLA holds that Christians should present themselves so that Christ would be pleased and honored.

Students who come to school without the proper attention to personal cleanliness, neatness or modesty of dress, will be asked to correct the situation before entering class. This may be accomplished on campus if possible; however, some students may be sent home to rectify the situation.

Boys should dress in a manner which reflects spiritual modesty, righteous character and masculinity. Boys are not to wear feminine clothing, earrings, or make-up.

3. Shirts: VLA prefers that all shirts have collars.

No sloppy, ragged shirts. Gym shirts, midriffs, tank tops, muscle shirts or mesh shirts.

4. Undergarments: Proper undergarments must be worn at all times. No undergarments shall be visible above the outside garments at any time.

5. Shoes: Proper footwear must be worn at all times. No flip-flops of any kind shall be allowed. VLA reserves the right to reject any footwear thought inappropriate.

6. Hair: Hair shall be clean, well-groomed and cut regularly. No facial hair is allowed unless permission is obtained in advance.

7. Jewelry: Should not be excessive and should be modest and in good taste. Body piercing shall not be allowed. Jewelry should not have emblems that are inappropriate and should not be a distraction in the classroom as determined by the teacher or administration.

8. No hats, caps or sunglasses are permitted to be worn inside the buildings.

Girls are to dress modestly, with decency and propriety (I Tim. 2:9) in a manner which enhances their natural inner beauty, femininity and righteous character.

2. Dresses, Skirts, Blouses and Shirts: Dresses or skirts with blouses which are clean and neat.

4. Undergarments: Proper undergarments must be worn at all times. No undergarments shall be visible above the outside garments at any time.

5. Shoes: Proper footwear must be worn at all times. No flip-flops of any kind shall be allowed. VLA reserves the right to reject any footwear thought inappropriate.

6. Hair: Hair shall be clean and well-groomed.

7. Make-up: Secondary students may wear cosmetics. If worn, make-up should be applied with great modesty, only to enhance the natural look. Excessive or extreme make-up must be removed upon request by the VLA administration.

8. Jewelry: Should not be excessive and should be modest and in good taste. No body piercing shall be allowed, with the exception of ear-piercing. Jewelry should not have emblems that are inappropriate and should not be a distraction in the classroom as determined by the teacher or administration.

9. No hats, caps or sunglasses are permitted to be worn inside the buildings.

VLA regards discipline from two aspects, foolishness and rebellion. Rebellion can be defined as resistance to or uprising against authority. It is dealt with by the principal. Foolishness can be defined as lacking good sense or judgment. It is usually dealt with in the classroom through the discipline system. Rebellion is generally dealt with immediately and a Discipline Report is written up and turned in to the principal at the time of the incident.

The discipline maintained at VLA is firm, consistent, progressive, fair and tempered with love. The faculty maintains standards of behavior in the classroom through kindness, love and a genuine regard for their students. However, when disciplinary action becomes necessary, it is firmly carried out with good judgment and understanding. Students are reminded that Jesus expects us to be disciplined in all areas of life.

Teachers, principals and/or the Pastor shall speak with or discipline students should they feel it necessary in the classroom or on the school premises whenever conduct has a tendency to degrade or lower the prestige of Victory Life Academy. Teachers shall use professional judgment in each situation. Each teacher is given the liberty of making and enforcing classroom regulations in the manner in which they feel is in accordance with Christian principles, administrative directives, and discipline as set forth in the Scriptures. As a Christian school, VLA must be very much aware of its image as an arm of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Rules of Discipline: Students are to:

1. Be courteous and respectful of others.

2. Respect classroom procedures and instruction.

3. Be prompt and prepared.

4. Respect school property.

5. Obey authority.

Consequences of Foolishness: Foolishness is generally dealt with within the classroom through Classroom Discipline Procedures.

1. When discipline is administered, consideration will be given to alternative methods to ensure that the most effective discipline is administered in each case. Alternative methods of discipline may include, but are not limited to, the following: (This list does not necessarily reflect an order or sequence of events to follow in disciplinary action.)

2. Noon Detention: Teachers may assign noon detention to a student for tardiness and uniform infractions. Students cannot be assigned more than two (2) days of noon detention for one offense. If a student skips noon detention an additional two (2) days will be added to their total. If they skip noon detention twice, during the six weeks period, they will be sent to ISS.

3. After School Detention: Teachers may assign after school detention to a student. The rest of the rules are the same as those that govern noon detention. After school detention will be served on Tuesday and Thursday.

4. Documentation and Parent Involvement: Each classroom teacher will document classroom disruptions and follow discipline policy. Parental involvement is crucial to maintaining a school atmosphere that fosters learning for all students.

5. Detention: Student behavior expected during detention includes sitting with feet flat on the floor and not talking. Parents are required to sign and return a Detention Notification Form stating the date, time and reason for the detention. Students may not serve detention without a signed form. Not returning a signed form or showing up late for detention may result in additional time spent in detention.

6. A student who serves three or more detentions in a six-week period will be required to attend a mandatory parent/student/teacher conference.

The rod of correction is administered to 6th to 12th grade students of the same sex as the person giving the discipline.

A student is not to be disciplined in front of other students.

Corrections are administered without anger.

Penalties are imposed when a student refuses to submit to the rod of correction.

Agenda Notebooks: Agenda notebooks may be issued to students at the beginning of the school year and are used for training in organizational skills and for a communication tool to parents. Agendas are also used as the students hall pass.

Alternative Activities: Each year students participate in field trips, activities, competitions, etc., which are designed to involve all or most of the students in a given class. Some of these activities require additional costs. If a parent is unable to afford the cost of a specific field trip, VLA will provide alternative in-house learning experiences for the student. Students best benefit from participation in alternative activities; however, VLA realizes that it is not always financially possible for each student to participate. If your child will be unable to participate in an alternative activity, please notify his/her teacher or school office as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Asbestos: VLA is an asbestos free facility.

Bullying: The policy of Victory Life Academy is to forbid bullying of any kind for the protection or our students and staff alike on any school property and/or any school event. Victory Life Academy is committed to maintaining an environment in which all individuals treat each other with dignity and respect. All forms of intimidation and harassment are unacceptable, and the school is prepared to take action to prevent and correct any violations of this policy.

1. Definition: What is bullying? In general bullying is the exploitation of a less powerful person, by an individual taking unfair advantage that is repeated overtime, and has a negative effect on the victim.

The seriousness depends on harm to the victim and the frequency. Bullying happens when someone with more power unfairly hurts someone with less power over and over again. Power may be, but is not limited to physical strength, social skills, verbal ability or another resource.

2. Bullying:

4. The Difference between Telling and Tattling: Telling is reporting if someone is doing something harmful on purpose. Telling is when you or someone else needs help, or when you are scared. Tattling (snitching, narcing, ratting) is trying to get someone in trouble, or trying to get attention for yourself.

5. A student or parent who has a complaint alleging sexual harassment or offensive, intimidating conduct of a sexual nature may request a conference with a school administrator or other appropriate authority. All complaints will be promptly investigated. Every effort will be made to protect the privacy of the parties involved with regard to any complaint.

Chapel: Chapel is one of the most important and exciting times at Victory Life Academy. Students meet once each week to worship and praise, and hear the teaching of God's Word. Attendance by each student is required. Pre-K through 5th grade participates in Elementary Chapel. The 6th through 12th grades participate in Middle and High School Chapel. Parents and/or guardians are always welcome to attend Chapel.

Closed Campus Policy: VLA has a closed campus policy, which includes all students. Students needing to leave campus during school hours must have parent/guardian permission and must be signed out/in by a parent/guardian when leaving or returning to campus during school hours.

Curriculum: Victory Life Academy uses a variety of curricula throughout the various grade levels. Curriculum is reviewed periodically to ensure that the needs of the student are met and also that college entrance requirements are met for the high school student. Adjustments to the curriculum will be made as deemed necessary to give each student the best Christian education possible.

FERPA Rights: Parents and eligible students of Victory Life Academy have the following rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the FERPA Policy approved by the Victory Life Academy Board of Education:

Fire and Tornado Drills: Regular fire and tornado drills are conducted throughout the school year. Evacuation and action plans are posted throughout the facility.

Field Trip Permission Slips: All students are required to have on file a Parental Release and Agreement Form, which gives permission for the student to participate in school field trips. All students desiring to attend school sponsored field trips must be passing all core subjects with a 70% or better and be in attendance 90%. Students that have three or more detentions in a six-week period will not be allowed to participate in field trips or off campus events. Students receiving ISS or OSS during a one-semester period will not be allowed to participate in field trips or off campus events during that semester period.

General Classroom Information:

1. Students are not allowed to bring radios, tape players, CD players, inappropriate material, magazines or televisions to school, unless granted permission by the administration.

2. Food and beverages are to be consumed only in designated and supervised areas.

Inclement Weather Closure: VLA announces all school closures on:

As a general rule, if the Brownwood and Early Independent School Districts are closed due to bad weather, VLA will also be closed. VLA reserves the right to close independent of the BISD/EISD because of students that travel long distances (i.e., Comanche, Rising Star, Bangs etc.).

Lunch: Students may bring their lunch or buy lunch from the school cafeteria. Cafeteria lunches are pre-paid weekly. Lunches may not be charged. Menus for the cafeteria are distributed to students and posted throughout the school. Microwaves and refrigerators are available. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join their child for lunch in the cafeteria. If a parent plans to eat lunch at school, they will need to place their order along with the students the previous Friday.

VLA is a closed campus and students who drive may not leave campus for lunch. Students may go off campus with a parent/guardian or teacher providing the parent/guardian signs the student in/out at the school office.

Parent Participation Policy: Communication between the home and the school is vitally important. To assure that open communication exists; VLA has a Parent Participation Policy, Page 18.1 of this handbook, which mandates that parents attend the Parent Orientation each August and meet the required number of participation points per semester. Parents are also encouraged to attend Parent/Teacher Conferences and PATRONS meetings.

PATRONS: Parents are encouraged to attend Parent/teacher meetings. These meetings are for the express purpose of helping parent to better assist their children to learn, mature and succeed at VLA.

Physical Education: K-5 through eighth grade students must participate in physical education and/or competitive athletics unless they have a medical excuse or physical disability. Parents may request that a student be excluded from physical education for medical reasons for up to three (3) days by sending a note to the P. E. teacher and/or class teacher and notifying the school office of this information.

All students must wear appropriate tennis shoes during physical education classes and during all athletic practices and events. Students are required to have a pair of appropriate shoes for each sports activity in which the student participates.

Student Information: Parents/guardians are responsible to keep the school office informed of changes of address, telephone numbers, place of employment of both parents, and the current name, phone number and address of the person(s) to be contacted in case of an emergency.

Sexual Harassment: No staff member or student will harass another employee or student in reference to sexual relations. Any harassment should be reported immediately to the principal or to another authority if the principal was involved.

Telephone Use: Students will not be called to the telephone except in the case of an emergency. The office telephones are for business and emergency use. Students should not receive or make personal calls on office phones.

Visitors: All visitors must check in at the office. Visitors include family members, potential students, and anyone who is not currently on staff or enrolled at VLA.

New prospective students to Victory Life Academy are also welcome to visit the school and classrooms. We ask that no friends of students visit the classroom or cafeteria.

Cell phones are to be turned off during school hours. In the event of an emergency, a student may go to the school office and ask to use his/her cell phone at the school office. Text messaging is not allowed during school hours for any reason.

1. First Offense: The wireless telecommunication device will be taken away from the student and turned into the school office to be picked up after 3:30p.m. In addition, after school detention will be assigned to the student

2. Second Offense: Parents will be contacted for a Parent Conference.

3. Third Offense: The student will given three days of Off Campus Suspension.

1. Parents are requested to comply with the following standards:

Seeing that their child gets adequate rest and sleep.

Ensuring that their child eats balanced meals, especially an adequate breakfast. Children cannot participate to their potential if they are hungry.

2. VLA staff will adhere to the following guidelines:

No student is to leave school because of illness or injury without obtaining permission from the principal and/or their parent signing the sign-out sheet posted in the school office.

Chronic Medical Problems: Victory Life Academy will accommodate students with chronic medical problems if such accommodations are within the ability of the school to give appropriate care for the student. Children with conditions such as asthma, food allergies or suffering illnesses of a more severe or contagious type may remain at the school if the administration determines that the child can be safely and properly cared for and does not place the health of others at risk.

Injury and Insurance: All students attending Victory Life Academy will be covered by a basic accident plan.

Immunization Requirements:.

IPV – 4 doses 　

MMR – 2 doses 　

Hep B - 3 Shots K-12 　

Hep A - 2 Shots grades K-3 only 　

Immunizations not completed by the recommended age must be brought up to date.

If 4th DTaP/DTP & 3rd polio were given on or after 4th birthday, then the 5th DTaP/DTP & 4th polio are not required. Questions need to be referred to your health care professional.

Serologic confirmation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, Hep A, Hep B or varicella or serologic evidence of infection is acceptable in lieu of vaccine.

Immunization records must be on file with VLA before the student begins classes. Students

transferring from out of state will be allowed a thirty-day grace period for transfer of records. Children may be allowed to attend school if they have received the first dose in the series of any multi-dose vaccine, but must complete the series on schedule. It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that all medical records are up to date. If records are found to be delinquent in any way, this is sufficient cause for immediate suspension from school, pending the completing of said records.

Medical Release & Medication Policy: A medical release form must be on file in the school office before the student begins classes. This gives authorization for school personnel to obtain medical help for the student in case of an emergency in which the parent or guardian cannot be reached. Medications may be administered if the following criteria are met:

3. Students are not allowed to have prescription or non-prescription medications on their person unless pre-approved. Medicines must be left in the designated school office.

Special Needs: Children having special needs such as a physical handicap and/or learning disability will be accommodated at Victory Life Academy providing the academy is capable of doing so.

Hours of Operation: Victory Life Academy is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Supervision of students begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. Students who remain on campus after 3:45 p.m. will be taken to Victory Life Academy Child Care Center and parents will be charged an hourly fee.

Class Hours: Kindergarten through 12th grade students are in class from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Extended Care is available for students requiring before or after school care. Extended Care is provided by Victory Life Academy Child Care Center located inside the Academy Building). Extended Care packets may be obtained from the VLA office or call 325-641-2223.

Victory Life Academy was established with the purpose of providing choice of education to the families of the Brown County area. The goal of VLA is academic excellence in a Christian environment. Secondary to this aim is to keep tuition at a level, which is not cost, prohibitive to parents who desire the educational standards for their children, which VLA provides.

Tuition fees mainly cover teacher salaries, with much of the general expenses of the academy coming from other sources. Consequently, if VLA is to obtain additional items necessary for the school, such as playground and sports equipment, reference and library books, audio-video equipment, computers and software, etc., additional funds must be raised through school-sponsored fund raisers.

Fundraisers disburse the economic burden by expanding the base from which funds can be obtained (i.e., extended family, neighbors, co-workers, etc.).

Victory Life Academy fundraisers involve elementary, middle school and high school. There are two types of fundraisers held during the year. VLA-sponsored fund raisers in which the profits go to Victory Life Academy, and Class-sponsored fund raisers in which the profits go to the class to pay for school-approved class trips, class-sponsored events, etc.

All School Fund Raisers: VLA conducts all school fundraisers throughout the year. It is the goal of VLA that these fundraisers require no student door-to-door selling of items and that they provide a service/activity which benefits both VLA and the community. Parents are expected to participate in these fund raising efforts.

Class Fund Profits: Students are allowed to conduct additional fundraisers which do not directly affect the church/school body, (i.e., car wash, garage sale, etc.), with prior approval from the school administration.

Distribution of Class Funds Raised: Monies raised from class fundraisers will be used for the designated class project. Individual credit will be assessed by individual student participation in the fundraiser. (i.e., if a student does not participate in a fundraiser they will not receive credit for that fundraiser). Students who have low participation or no participation in class fund raisers and desire to take part in the class project may be required to supplement their percent of the cost personally.

Determination of Trip/Project Cost: If sufficient funds are not raised to cover the cost of the desired trip/project, then the trip/project will be lessened to meet the funds raised. (i.e., the length of the trip cut to two days instead of three, etc.) The only out-of-pocket cash students may need, above funds raised by their class, would be for their personal spending money if desired or in the case of individual non-participation as stated above.

It is the goal of Victory Life Academy to provide inspiring, wholesome and academically appropriate books for the library.

The professional staff of school media centers is concerned with the development of informed and responsible citizens. To this end, the American Association of School Librarians reaffirms the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association and asserts that the responsibility of the school media center is:

Primarily the librarian selects materials for the library resource center with input from the administration and teachers.

Library Material Selection Criteria:

Library Material Evaluation Criteria: The following criteria shall be considered in the selection of Library materials.

Inclusion of Donated Books and Materials: Donated materials are accepted with the understanding that they must meet the same selection criteria listed above as required for VLA purchased library materials.

The practice of donors purchasing new books or materials as library resource center gifts is discouraged, unless such items are purchased from an approved list provided by VLA. It is preferable that donors make monetary gifts for the purchase of books and materials since the school often receives a discount and can purchase more books for the same amount of money.

Donated books and other materials once accepted by VLA become the property of the VLA library.

Deletion of Library Materials: Worn or missing standard items will be replaced periodically. Materials that are no longer useful will be withdrawn from the collection.

Book Check-Out & Fines: Books may be checked-out for a two-week period. A fine of five cents per day (weekends and holidays included, with one day grace given) will be charged for overdue books replacement fee will be charged for lost library items. A book will be declared lost when it is 30 days overdue. Grades will not be released until all library fines are paid.

Computer and Internet access is available to Victory Life Academy students and faculty. In order to prevent misuse and abuse of this access, certain terms and conditions must be complied with for the protection of both the school and user. The following shall be adhered to by students and faculty:

2. Access is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use could terminate user privileges.

3. Access for the purposes of commercial, political, or advertising gain is not permitted.

4. Any exchange of defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, offensive, or illegal information is not permitted.

5. Any physical or electronic tampering with the system or any of its related software is prohibited.

6. All copyright laws must be respected and obeyed.

8. Monitoring of the systems used by school personnel will be permitted to insure compliance of the policy governing the use of the Internet.

The philosophy of Victory Life Academy is to assist Christian parents in fulfilling their divine responsibility to thoroughly train each child to obey God in every area of life and to make him or her a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

VLA provides quality education in a Christian atmosphere. However, the administration of Victory Life Academy recognizes that a traditional school setting is not the correct option for all students nor is it the family choice of many parents. Therefore, VLA recognizes the validity of home schooling and seeks to support parents who have chosen this form of education for their children.

Students who are home schooled may participate in classes and extracurricular activities, provided the following criteria are met:

Students must go through the same enrollment process as all other students.

Designation must be made of the classes/activities desired.

Enrollment is allowed only as space is available, with full time students receiving priority.

Costs involved:

a. Enrollment Fee (Includes achievement testing if desired.)

b. Per Class Book/Supply Fee (does not apply to competitive sports)

c. Per Class Facility Fee

d. Per Class Tuition for Core Curriculum Classes

e. Per Class Tuition for Elective/Co-curricular Classes

f. Competitive Sports Fee to be Paid Per Sport in Grades 5 – 12

Communication between the home and the school is vitally important. To assure that open communication exists, VLA has a Parent Participation Policy which mandates that parents attend the Parent Orientation each August and meet the required number of participation points per semester.

At the beginning of the school year, each family will be issued a coupon book for each semester. Parents are required to accumulate and record 15 points per semester. Students are not eligible for reenrollment until required parenting points are met or payment of $10 per point is submitted.

Each family is required to participate in one of three options:

Committee Chairperson: Serves as chairperson for one of many committees. Example: Teacher Appreciation, Box Tops, Penny Drive, Food Committee, Scholarship Letter Mailout, Library etc. (See attached list.)

PTO President: (Parent/Teacher Organization) Coordinates PTO activities with the administration and organizes parent education meetings.

Room Parent Coordinator: Conducts a Room-Parent Orientation and at least five monthly meetings throughout the school year.

Room Parent: Serves as the communicator/liaison between administration/teachers and the families in their respective classrooms. Attends the Room-Parent Orientation and monthly Room-Parent meetings. These meetings are REQUIRED. Disseminate information to the classroom families as needed. Coordinate two traditional classroom parties, field trips, teacher appreciation activities and other miscellaneous activities.

School Website: Maintains the school website of upcoming events and information.

Public Relations: Responsible for getting pictures and school information to local newspapers and other reporting agencies. Collection of VLA items from newspaper articles with date and newspaper name. Possibly writing of short articles covering school events.

Office Volunteer: Assists in the school office with answering phone, filing etc. under the supervision of the school secretary.

Lunch Coordinator: Organizes lunch servers and ticket taker. Prepares a weekly lunch count to be submitted to caterer by Monday morning.

Uniform Consignment Coordinator: Responsible for organizing and managing re-sale of used school uniforms.

Sports Booster Coordinator: Organize a sports booster organization.

Athletic Coach: Help organize and coach a sports team at VLA

18.1

Parents volunteer for specific jobs by which points are earned. The following is a list of opportunities to fulfill parent participation hours throughout the school year.

1. Participation in weekend work-day (2 scheduled per semester)

2. All day field trip with responsibilities

3. Meet fundraising goals

4. Serve on a committee

5. Design and prepare a monthly Hallway Bulletin Board

6. Assist photographer on picture days

2. Attend Parent/Teacher Conference

3. Attend Family Education Class

4. Attend PTO meeting

5. Send food for teacher appreciation events

6. Sporting Events (work concession, work door, assist in clean-up, etc.)

1. Attend Chapel

2. Lunch with child

3. Assist with class party

4. Send student requested items for special events

5. Volunteer (2 pts. per hour)

Coupons should be signed off at completion of job.

An authorized leader must sign off for points.

It is responsibility of the parent/guardian to return completed coupons to the office. Coupons are to be placed in the Participation Box in the office.

The parent/guardian must make sure coupons are legible with first and last name so credit may be given.

Coupons must be turned in by the last day of the school year for credit.

The parent/guardian is responsible for the payment of all incomplete or un-worked points at the rate of $10 per point.

Jobs performed must be described to earn proper credit.

One book of 15 coupons can be used each semester.

This option allows parents to make payment to fulfill their parent participation. Payment of $150 per semester or $300 for the year may be made to Victory Life Academy in lieu of service.

Parent Participation Agreement: Each year parents/guardians will be required to complete the Parent Participation Agreement form.

18.2

Coordinator: Responsible for the weekly collection, counting, cutting and submission of labels.

Organizes contests between classes to promote student participation. Distribution of prizes to the winning class and to the student submitting the most labels, either weekly or monthly. Distributes Kroger Cards to parents

Committee Member: Assists the coordinator in the various activities of the committee.

Coordinator: Oversees the planning and implementation of VLA's Fall fundraiser.

Committee Member: Assists the coordinator in working with parents and staff members.

Coordinator: Oversees the planning and implementation of VLA's Spring fundraiser.

Committee Member: Assist the coordinator in working with parents and staff members.

Coordinator: Organizes food for events such as back-to-school teacher luncheon and teacher appreciation luncheons, etc. Responsible for calling people on this committee to bring items for these events.

Committee Member: Performs various duties delegated by the coordinator.

Coordinator: Works with librarian to organize book fairs, National Library Week, etc.

Committee Member: Assists the library committee coordinator.

Coordinator: Coordinates the classroom penny drive to raise funds for playground equipment. Submits ideas for participation incentives. Collects pennies weekly and takes to the bank for counting. Awards prizes to the winning classes.

Committee Member: Assists the coordinator in the penny drive.

Coordinator: Responsible school mail-out preparation including stuffing envelopes and sorting envelopes by zip code. Responsible to submit announcement for inclusion in the church overhead, bulletin and school newsletter.

Committee Member: Assists the committee coordinator in preparing the mail-out.

Coordinator: Organizes plans teacher appreciation events throughout the year.

Committee Member: Assists the committee coordinator.

18.3

Coordinator: Responsible for communicating with administration in order to compile a list of jobs to be completed during work-day. Duties include calling committee members and overseeing performance of jobs on work-days, etc. At least two work-days per semester should be scheduled.

Committee Member: Assists the coordinator in organizing the work-day.

Coordinator: 15 Credits = Partial Credit Position

Committee Member : 5 points per committee service = Partial Credit Position

Coordinator: Responsible planning snacks for three days of achievement test in the spring. Includes purchasing the snacks (paid for by PTO) and delegating workers to set-up, serve and clean-up snacks each day.

Committee Member: Assists the coordinator.

Coordinator: Responsible for submitting the records of students who participate in and achieve the required reading time for the 600 Minute/Six Flags program.