Student Handbook

2008-2009 Student Handbook

        

Code Of Conduct 

 

 “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do in all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”                                                                 Colossians 3:17

  

Attendance

  • Regular attendance in a college prep environment is essential. Please make every effort to make medical appointments before or after school.  
  • A parent must call the school office or email Heather Daniel (hdaniel@dbcs.org) no later than one hour after the beginning of school the day of an absence.   If we do not receive notice by designated time the student will receive an unexcused absence which will result in a zero in all classes missed.  
  •   Make-up work is only allowed for excused absences. No student is permitted to participate in any extracurricular activity who has not attended at least half the day.  
  • In order for a student to be counted present, they must be here until 11:30 or check-in by 11:30.  

Excused Absence

  • Excused absences are for illness, family emergency and doctors appointment (which require a doctors note).  
  •  In order for any other absence to be excused it must be cleared by the administration 3 days prior to the absence. Students must be in good standing for approval both academically and behaviorally.
    • A form is available in the office that must be signed by the parents, students and their teachers in order for the absence to be excused

Tardy/Early Dismissal

  • The tardy bell rings at 8:00am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am on Tuesday and Thursday. Anyone coming in after the tardy bell rings MUST sign-in the office and receive a tardy slip for admittance to class.   All students are responsible for any work missed.  A students must check in with each teacher whose class was missed.  
  • If a student needs to be dismissed early for any reason, the office must have parental permission, and the student must come and sign out through the office.  Otherwise this will be considered a “skip” and result in disciplinary action.
  • Exceptions to the absence/dismissal policies must be approved in advance.  

Discipline  

  • DBCS students are expected to conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner. Honesty, good character and respect for self and others are in keeping with the environment expected of our students.  

Substances

  • Tobacco, any controlled substance, or alcohol is NOT allowed and will result in suspension or possibly expulsion.  

 Electronics

  • Cell phones, ipods, or any electric devices will be confiscated if out of book bag or locker or heard at anytime during school hours, (8:00- 3:30 MWF; 9:00-3:30 Tu,Th) including lunches, PE, or Extra Help.   

Consequences

  • The administration reserves the right to use appropriate measures for any breach of conduct, including suspension and expulsion.

     

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2008-2009 DRESS CODE

Personal appearance reflects on the individual as well as the school. Therefore, it is required for the school to define certain expectations for personal appearance at David Brainerd Christian School. Students are expected to adhere to the following:

 

Pants:  Uniform pants and shorts must be light khaki or tan in color.  No cargo, painter, side zippers, corduroy etc. 

 

 

Belts:  Must be worn and visible with pants and shorts that have belt loops. (Predominantly black or brown only.) 

 

 

Shirts:  Polo shirts navy, white or grey with the DBCS logo and white long sleeve oxford only with DBCS logo.***Shirts must be tucked in at all times, all the way around.  Shirts must remain tucked in when student raised hands above head!

 

 

Undershirts: Solid white or DBCS colors with any polo being worn.  No writing on T-shirts.

 

 

Shoes:  Black, brown, or lace-up tennis shoes.  The dominant colors in the tennis shoes and shoelaces must be school colors (navy, grey, white, black).

-No Birkenstocks

-No backless shoes.

- No open-toed shoes

  Socks: Required and must be solid white, brown, black, blue or khaki and must be worn every day.

 

 

Skirts:  Navy or plaid uniform skirt (style sold at Educational Outfitters). No more than 3 inches from the middle of the back of knee. 

Leggings – Black or navy – ankle length, cotton or spandex only.  Only worn from November 1-March 31.

 

 

Chapel dress (Thursday):  White long sleeve oxford shirts only with uniform pants. 

            -No Shorts Allowed on Chapel Days!

            -Guys must have uniform tie (sold at Educational Outfitters).

-Girls MUST wear skirts. 

 

 

Sweatshirts:  Sweatshirts may be worn on Fridays only.  All sweatshirts must be school colors. DBCS logos ONLY or DBCS athletic logos on sweatshirts and jackets.

 

 

Sweaters:  Sweaters are navy or grey and must be worn over DBCS uniform shirt.  Sweaters must have the DBCS logo.

 

 

Jackets:  Navy, white, black or grey jackets only, DBCS logo or logo smaller than a credit card is permited.  Jacket trim must be DBCS colors.  Jackets with hoods are acceptable.

 

 

Hair:  Clean, well groomed. Color or style should not create a distraction. Guys: not below the earlobe and above the eyebrow; off the shirt collar. All guys must be clean shaven.

Students will be given 2 days to meet DBCS hair standards.  Students who do not comply with hair standards will not be allowed to return to school until requirements are met

 

 

Civilian Days:  Clothes must be clean and in good repair; length of shorts/skirts and shirt style appropriate for DBCS. No holes in pants or jeans.

Boys: Must be clean shaven.  Girls: No spaghetti straps or short tops. No mid-section showing.

 

 

 Other:  No hats or hoods on in the school buildings including civilian days. 

 

 

Consequences:   Uncorrectable violation of dress code will result in students being sent to the Dean of Students office until a parent can bring correct uniform clothing, as well as demerits issued.

Although we hope that students will exercise good judgment in regard to personal appearance, administration reserves the right to make decisions regarding appropriateness. 

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2008-09 Demerits

 

Demerits

 May include but not limited to
  • Gum (Not allowed in building)
  • Tardy to class at any time w/o teachers note or note from office
  • Drinks/food in class (except water)
  • Shirttail out
  • Food or drink in computer lab
  • Littering

Teacher’s discretion on other infractions

  • Classroom behavior
  •  Hallway behavior
  •  Language
  •  Breaking of classroom or school rules

If there is a dress code violation, please send the student to Dean of Student’s office following your class with a note. 

  • Violation is anything that is not correctible on the spot.                                                         .

Saturday School / Detention 

  

3 demerits in 2 weeks =Saturday School/Detention

  

If a student exceeds 5 demerits in a 2-week period, he or she will be suspended from school.

  

  • Beginning Saturday,  Sept 8, 2007
  • 8:00am - 11:00 am
  • Cost=  $10 for 1st Saturday School/Detention
  • $15 for 2nd Saturday School/Detention
  • $20 for 3rd Saturday School/Detention and Meeting with parents, Dean of Student
  • 4th= Suspension (Each semester)

                If a student is suspended he or she will receive a zero in any and all classes missed.

  • Saturday School will be in the classroom. 
  • Students will need to be in Chapel Dress.
  • Students will have an assignment given by the supervisor. 
  • This WILL NOT BE A STUDY HALL!

 

 

 

 

 

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