handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHOOL CALENDAR (2005-2006). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Congregation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

School History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Why a Lutheran School? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Philosophy of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Objectives of Concordia Lutheran School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

REGISTRATION POLICIES

Entrance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Application/Acceptance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Age Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Open Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Acceptance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GENERAL POLICIES AND INFORMATION

Academic Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Back To School Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before School Visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Board Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bus Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Change of Address or Telephone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Church Attendance and Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Classroom Parties/Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Computer and Computer Lab form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Criteria for Promotion/Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Damage of School Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Detentions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Discipline in the School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Discipline forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18

Dismissal of Students form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Dress Down Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Due Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Emergency Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

E.D.P. - Extended Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Grading Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Health Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Homework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

Honor Roll and ABBIT Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

In-school Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Interim Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Lunch Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Medication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Music Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Newsletters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Non-Discriminatory Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Parent/Teacher Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Parent Teacher League (P.T.L.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Record Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Report Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

School Closing Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

School Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

School Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-28

Service Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Student Extracurricular Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

Telephone Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tuition Payments and Other Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Visiting the School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

6700 Westbank Expressway – Marrero, LA 70072 620 Eliza St. – New Orleans, LA 70114

Plans for the Concordia Lutheran School were formulated in the latter part of 1963 when the Westbank Lutheran churches felt the need for a Christian day school. In February of 1965, the Concordia Lutheran School Association was formed. Plans were finalized to start the school with a kindergarten in the fall of 1965 at the site of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

At the beginning of the 1966 school year, Concordia moved to the Parish Hall of Salem Lutheran Church in Gretna, where it expanded to a K-8 school. The school returned to its original site at 6700 Westbank Expressway beginning with the 1978 school year. Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church continue to support the ministry of Concordia as an important means to provide Christian education for children on the Westbank.

Concordia Lutheran School meets the standards of the State of Louisiana and has been approved by the Louisiana Department of Education. Concordia was accredited in 1988 by the National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission. All the teachers are college graduates and are certified to teach in Louisiana. The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, or religion.

Many Bible passages point to the need for a Christian education. Among them are, "Train up a child in the way he should go. . . ." (Matt. 2:19). Nowhere can these directives better be carried out than in the Christian home. No one can better perform the task of Christian education than Christian parents.

Concordia Lutheran School exists to prepare children for life on this earth and life in heaven. Concordia assists parents in their task of educating their children in Christian principles by continuing to base their education upon the Word of God, which is taught and applied daily. Therefore, all subjects at Concordia can be taught within a Christian framework.

This is not a private school. We are a parochial school. We are an auxiliary of the Christian home and attempt to train each child to reflect his true nature as a redeemed child of God. Our desire and intent compels us to give every child a superior education in a Christian atmosphere.

We believe that Christian education, as pursued at Concordia Lutheran School, is the best and most complete education that Christian parents can provide for their children because:

a. in Christian education, parents and congregations, pastors, and teachers see each other as God's foremost creation, given definite spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical needs that can be effectively met in a Lutheran school setting.

b. time is available and provided for Christian instruction and for the impact of professional Christian teachers.

c. provision is made to cultivate Christian attitudes, Christian views, Christian motivation, Christian convictions, and Christian concepts of values in school and in daily life situations.

d. there is the opportunity to nurture Christian growth and bring the transforming power of the Word of God to bear on all phases of the child's life.

e. daily training in a Christian day school assists parents to "train up a child in the way he should go" and to "teach them to observe all things" whatsoever our loving Lord has commanded.

To this end Concordia and all who are involved in its program will view: (a) each child as God's foremost creation, who is both sinful and mortal; (b) each child as redeemed by God and worthy of His love and forgiveness; (c) each one needs to be led to repentance and nurtured in the Gospel; (d) each child as a responsible being, who has an obligation toward his/her Lord, his/her fellow creatures, and himself/herself.

Each child is a redeemed child of God and is the central focus of our learning process at Concordia. In our educational program we strive to recognize and meet each child's individual needs so that he/she may develop to his/her maximum potential. Our program strives to provide a variety of learning experiences that will meet the child's needs while nurturing the development of a positive Christian viewpoint and quest for knowledge. The interaction within the whole school environment will help the child function in an ever-changing world.

It is our belief that the one cardinal objective of education, to which all others point, is to develop devotion to God as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, whose love for us moves us to show our love for Him in every act, thought, word, and desire of our daily life. With this as our main objective Concordia will:

1) assist the home in the development of Christian doctrine and Christian life for their children. Thus each student at Concordia will have the opportunity to:

a) develop a growing knowledge and trust of the Triune God through the study of Holy Scriptures

b) develop an increased ability to apply God's Word to his/her life as an active member of the body of Christ

2) provide a complete, unified education for each child. Here Concordia will especially help each child develop not only mentally, but socially, emotionally, and physically as well.

2) acquire competency in basic mathematics including basic operations, geometry, numeration, and measurement

5) develop an appreciation and awareness of the family, neighborhood, region, state, nation, and world

1) realize and accept all other children of God as their equal - regardless of race, creed, or socio-economic level

1. Beginning in 2006-2007, a child is to be four by Sept. 1 to be admitted to Pre-Kindergarten.

2. Beginning in 2006-2007, a child is to be five by Sept. 1 to be admitted to Kindergarten.

3. All new applicants in grades 1-8 must take placement tests or provide recent achievement test scores to determine their level of achievement.

5. All applicants must fill out bus and emergency cards and have these and a current health record, birth certificate, and previous school records on file in the school office before the child begins classes.

All fees and tuition for 1^st Semester must be current in order to be eligible to register during the Priority or Preferred Registration period.

Priority Registration for currently enrolled students only will be offered Jan.1 – 15, 2006.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE PREFERRED REGISTRATION DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Listed below are items of information concerning Application for Admission into all classes (Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade) at Concordia Lutheran School.

A) Beginning in 2006-2007, Pre Kindergarten students are to be 4 years old by Sept. 1

Any child may register for any opening in all classes till maximum is reached. A waiting list will then be established.

Upon completion of application and payment of Application Fee, applicants will be listed and considered in order of date of application.

Upon review of each Application by the Registration Committee a decision will be made on each applicant and a letter of notification sent within two weeks of the close of preferred registration and approximately every two weeks thereafter during open registration.

GENERAL POLICIES AND INFORMATION

In addition to regular class work, it is equally important for each child to learn to work independently. Each year we have either a Science Fair or Social Studies Fair. Students in grades 4-8 are required to present a project to the Science or Social Studies Fair at Concordia. Each project is to consist of 1) a notebook, 2) a working model, and 3) a backboard. These projects are to be investigative in nature, the original work of the student, and completed during the present school year. This year our Social Studies Fair will be held November 3 and 4. Awards will be presented on November 5 at the PTL Social Studies Fair luncheon.

Students may also have opportunities to participate in spelling and geography bees, the Lutheran High Academic Rally, etc. Some students may go on to school wide and state wide competitions.

Punctual and regular attendance is essential in obtaining a quality education. Personal illness, medical and dental care, which cannot be arranged outside of school hours and emergencies such as serious illness or death in the family, shall be the only valid reasons for excused absence. Excused absences shall be given the opportunity to make up work. If your child is absent one day DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE FOR ASSIGNMENTS. Students shall not be excused for any absence other than those listed and may be given failing grades in those subjects for days missed with no makeup work allowed. FAMILY VACATIONS DURING SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AND MAY BE TREATED AS UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. Teachers are not required to provide parents with assignments if students go on vacation during school time. Students participating in school approved activities which necessitate their being away from school shall be considered to be present and shall be given the opportunity for makeup work. Parents may make arrangements to pick up assignments for extended absences with the homeroom teacher.

Absences: Parents of students who are absent for any reason should call the school office between 9 A.M. and 10 A.M. to explain the reason for the absence. A written excuse should be presented to the homeroom teacher when the student returns to school. The State of Louisiana policy states that any student missing a total of 16 or more student days, both excused and unexcused, may not be promoted. Each elementary school student is required to attend a minimum of 160 school days per school year in order to receive grades.

Any student accumulating 16 or more student days of absences must show proof of extenuating circumstance based on the state criteria listed below:

8. For any other extenuating circumstance parents must make a formal appeal in accordance with the due process procedure

Please note: Regular scheduled doctor, dentist, or orthodontist visits will not be considered extenuating circumstances.

Students who are verified as meeting extenuating circumstances are eligible to receive grades. Students will not receive those grades until they are able to complete makeup work and pass the course of study.

Tardy: Students entering classrooms after 9 A.M. (except for late buses) until 9:15 A.M. are considered tardy.

Any student entering school after 9 A.M. (except for late buses) shall be checked in at the school office. An admit pass will then be issued by the office. No student should be admitted to class without an admit pass. On the 5th and 6^th tardy of any quarter the student will serve a one hour after school detention on the next scheduled detention evening. A charge of $2.00 per hour will be charged for each after school detention. On the 7^th tardy a Saturday detention will be issued and the normal proctor fee will be charged. On the 8^th tardy and each subsequent tardy, an in school suspension will be issued.

Partial Day Absence: If a student is checked out and is missing more than 200 minutes they will be considered absent a full day. If they miss more than 15 minutes and less than 200 minutes they are considered ½ day absent.

Check Out Policy: Students may be checked out after 3:15PM only in emergency situations.

Foreseen Absences: Foreseen absences due to vacations are strongly discouraged. Students miss important lessons on skills which are used to build on the development of other skills. However, at times there may be good reasons for a foreseen absence. Teachers, however, should be notified of these anticipated absences BEFORE the absences occur.

If an absence of a part of a school day is anticipated due to doctor exams, etc., the parent/guardian of a student should inform the student’s teachers of the anticipated absence. Tests and classwork should be completed according to the directions of the teachers the student would have had during his absence.

If an absence of a full school day or more is anticipated, the principal and the student’s teachers should be consulted one week in advance of the absence by means of a note from the parent or guardian containing a request and an explanation of the absence. The principal or homeroom teacher will give the foreseen absence form to the student which is to be signed by all of the student’s teachers with directions by each teacher on how and when the teacher wants all of the missed tests and classwork/homework to be completed. The student should then obtain his or her parent/guardian’s signature and return the fully completed form, signed by their parent/guardian, to the principal. Failure to follow this procedure could result in a grade of “zero” for work and tests missed.

Note: In order to receive perfect attendance a student must be in attendance every day without tardies, or absences.

Written excuses are required for non-participation in P.E. or recesses. Students with excuses may be sent to a supervised classroom.

If you have questions regarding this attendance policy please inquire in the school office at 347-4155.

Back To School Night will be from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Monday, August 15, 2005. This is an evening to pay tuition and other fees due at the beginning of the school year. A Back to School Fee Bill will be sent to all families. Some of the fees will apply to all students, other fees only to certain students, and some will be optional. Look over the Fee Bill and bring it with you on August 16. If you have any questions you may call the school office before that night and your questions will be answered. Parents may purchase P.E. uniforms and sweats, Bibles, lunch and /or milk tickets, Chapel T- Shirt, check on bus routes, and volunteer for the PTL events, and our Fair. Parents must fill out an Emergency Card and complete signature card on the back. This must be completed before entering the gym at Back to School Night. It must be on file in order to complete the registration requirements.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 17^th for grades PreK-8. (9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.)

Pre-K through 8^th grade teachers will contact all students prior to Back to School Night. This contact should foster a closer relationship between the home and school. All students will receive a home visit or meet with the teacher for a pre-arranged school visit. Parents are encouraged to attend Back to School Night.

In the interest of harmony and unity between Concordia Lutheran School, its staff/faculty, Board of Directors and parents, the Board suggests the use of the following guidelines for parents wishing to address the Board.

1. All parents are welcome to approach the Board of Directors of Concordia Lutheran School to voice concerns, questions or praise for any member of the faculty/staff.

2. It is requested that a minimum of two (2) weeks notice be given to a member of the Board prior to the requested appearance. It is further requested that the topic to be addressed at the meeting be mentioned at the time of such notification.

3. Any parent addressing the Board will be allowed to do so at the beginning of the Board meeting. The party(ies) addressing the Board will be allowed as much time as necessary to thoroughly address the issue at hand. However, once the address is complete, all non-Board members will be requested to leave the meeting and allow the meeting to proceed as usual.

4. No debates will be had nor will any decision(s) be made by the Board in the presence of a non-member. We feel it is vital to the harmony and unison of the School and its Board to handle all debates and make all decisions in the privacy of the Board and its members. Any decision(s) made will be announced to all parents simultaneously.

If you wish to contact a Board member for notification of an appearance request, please feel free to contact either the Principal or Administrator. The request will be relayed to the appropriate party.

All books used by the students are their responsibility. To help care for these books, each child is to be sure that all books have book covers on them by the first week in September. DO NOT USE STICKY MATERIALS TO COVER BOOKS (SUCH AS CONTACT BRAND PAPER, CONTACT BOOKCOVERS, ETC.) . This may cause damage resulting in book fines at the end of the year. Please be sure that your child keeps their books covered throughout the school year. Fines will be assessed on damaged, destroyed, or lost books.

School bus service is available to most of the students in grades K-8. All students who ride the school buses must follow the bus regulations:

2. No child other than Concordia students may ride the bus at anytime, except by special written permission from the Principal or Administrator.

9. Do not mar or deface the bus in any way. Pupil's parents will be held responsible for damages.

12. Get on and off the bus only at your designated spot: student must have a parental note signed by the Principal or Administrator if they wish to get off elsewhere.

Should any pupil persist in violating these regulations, it shall be the duty of the driver to notify the Principal or Administrator. If after due warnings and punishments, violations persist, the Principal or Administrator shall then suspend the student from riding the bus.

Should the conduct of a pupil on the bus endanger the lives or morals of other students, and the offending student fails to cease such conduct, it shall be the duty of the bus driver to put the offender off the bus immediately and then report his action to the Principal or Administrator.

Any complaints regarding bus service not specified in the above regulations should be reported promptly to the Principal or Administrator. We want to provide your children with the best, safest transportation possible.

Any change of address or telephone number must immediately be given to the school office or homeroom teacher. It is important for the school to be able to contact a parent or guardian at all times.

Since the religious instruction and the program of the school are part of a Christian home, it is important that all students attend worship services regularly and faithfully with their family. We encourage each family to attend worship together. Students will be recognized for faithful church attendance at the end of each quarter in addition to the perfect attendance recognized at the end of the year. Worship attendance will be taken on the first day of the school week by each homeroom teacher.

Chapel service is held weekly for all grades. Parents are cordially invited to attend these services. A schedule will be sent home soon. At these services offerings are received weekly and designated for some charitable purpose.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (6700 Westbank Expressway, Marrero) and Trinity Lutheran Church (620 Eliza St., Algiers) invite you to worship with them. Church services are:

Good Shepherd - 10:00 A.M. each Sunday with Sunday School at 8:45 A.M.

Trinity – 8:30 A.M. &11:00 A.M. each Sunday with Sunday School at 9:45 A.M.

Several classroom parties will be held during the school year. A PTL Party Fee of $35.00 per student is due at Back to School Night. The fee will be kept in the school account with the room mother setting and keeping a budget for all the class parties. No other fees for parties or teacher gifts will be assessed during the year. This fee does not include Field Trips or Special Activities. This does not include 8^th Grade Graduation activities. Parents attending parties must get a pass from the school office. (Simply attending a party does not qualify as service hours.)

At the end of the school day on party days an announcement will be made from the office informing, parents that they may escort their children from the school premises.

Concordia has developed a computer system and network that gives our students access to the modern world of technology. Besides the computer lab located in the resource room of the school, students also have access to computers in their classroom. All the computers in the school also have access to the Internet. Concordia tries to make these computers and the information that can be obtained through them available to as many students as possible in a responsible manner. Both faculty and students alike must share this responsibility. In order to do this, all users must sign a “Computer Usage and Internet Access Permission Form” prior to access to the school computer system.

This agreement involves parental consent: “I hereby grant permission for _______________________ to be allowed to participate in classroom activities, which involve use of the computers and computer network of Concordia Lutheran School. This also includes permission to participate in classroom

activities, which involve the accessing of the Internet. I understand that although the Internet in general provides a vast resource of material that serves an educational purpose, it is possible to access material that may be considered inappropriate. I also understand that the Internet is an open network that is not self regulated. I further understand that students accessing the Internet will be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult conducting supervised activities. I hereby acknowledge that any use of telecommunications services for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene purposes, or in support of such activities, is prohibited and that violators will be held accountable and will be subject to disciplinary measures. I understand that Concordia Lutheran School Association assumes no liability for the content of any advice or information acquired over the Internet, or any cost or charges incurred from this advice or information.”

It also has a student contract: “I, ____________________, pledge to follow these rules while using the computers and the Internet at school. If I break these rules, I agree to the following consequences:

1^st Offense – Loss of privilege to use the computers and Internet at school unless individually supervised by an instructor for two weeks.

2^nd Offense - Loss of use of the computers and Internet at school for the remainder of the school year.

I will never give out personal information such as my home address, telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my teacher’s permission.

I will tell my teacher immediately if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.

I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my teacher.

I will always treat people online with respect and treat them, as I would like to be treated.

I will not reply to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do, I will tell my teacher right away.

I will not search for any inappropriate sight on the Internet. If one is accidentally found, I will immediately terminate access to the sight and tell my teacher about the event.

I will honor the Acceptable Use Policies for computer and Internet usage of Concordia Lutheran School:

A. Reading, Mathematics, Language, Science, Social Studies, Religion, Spelling, P.E.

All scores will be recorded using the school grading scale as stated in the handbook. (See Grading Scale) If a student's semester average does not meet the criteria stated above, the following remediation is to be followed.

A. Failure of any semester of a promotional subject would cause conditional promotion of the student. Only four semesters of any promotional subject or combination of promotional subjects may be remediated. The remediation would consist of 15 hours of tutoring per semester per subject and conducted by a certified teacher. The remediation must be properly documented before promotion will result. We strongly recommend that tutoring begin immediately.

B. Any student who receives an F (63 or below) in the fourth quarter of any promotional subject will be required to receive 10 hours of tutoring conducted by a certified teacher.

C. A student will not be promoted if he/she is required to have more than 60 hours of tutoring or remediation in any combination of promotional subjects.

The Principal and teacher(s) concerned will review all conditions and failures placed on a student.

The curriculum of Concordia is designed to give each child a balanced education recognizing its mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs. In keeping with this function, all subjects are taught in the light of God's Word. All subjects are taught to instill Christian principles of conduct, citizenship, and love of others.

The student's parents must reimburse the school for the student's willful or irresponsible damage to school property. School property is not to be defaced, marred, or damaged in any manner. Parents will be billed for the amount of damage.

The homeroom teacher will be responsible for sending the written notice and collecting same. Detentions will be served on Thursdays. Parents will receive written notice informing them about the reason for the detention and date to be served. Written notice must be returned the next school day. Failure to return the notice will result in a lunch detention that day. Students will serve the detention on the next scheduled detention day. If the detention is not served on the first school assigned day, the student will serve the next detention plus a one-day in-school suspension. Detentions will be served until 4:30PM for grades PreK-8 and a mandatory fee of $2.00 per hour of detention will be charged. After 4:30PM students will be sent to EDP and parents will be responsible for any additional charges.

STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PICKED UP PROMPTLY AT THE END OF A DETENTION WILL BE SIGNED INTO E.D.P. AND WILL BE CHARGED ACCORDINGLY.

The goal at Concordia is to develop within each child a Christian set of values. These values will develop a Christian self- discipline, which the child will carry through life. All classroom rules and playground regulations are designed to foster this goal, as well as to provide for a safe learning environment, well-maintained classrooms, and a Christian atmosphere. Your support of these rules and policies is vital.

Discipline is handled in a caring, concerned manner both by the classroom teacher and administration of Concordia. Unacceptable behavior and repeated breaking of rules and regulations cannot be tolerated both for the sake of the student breaking the rules and that of the whole school community. A Discipline Policy has been written to let the student and their parents know what cannot be tolerated, as well as the consequences of the action. Depending on the misbehavior, its severity, and whether the behavior is repeated, certain punishments are given. Consequences may involve conferences between the student and teacher and/or Administrator, phone calls or conferences with parents, separation within the classroom, denial of privileges, lunch detentions, behavioral detentions, isolation from the classroom and other students, spankings on the buttocks, suspension both in school and out of school of various duration, and as a last resort, expulsion from school. Due process procedures have been set up to insure fairness. (Toys, comic books, cigarettes, matches, lighters, squirt guns, radios, CD players, video games, etc., should not be brought to school as they generally cause problems. These items will be confiscated if brought to school unless they are part of a class activity or project. The items can be returned either at the end of the year or when one parent accompanies the child to ask for its return.)

NO GUM CHEWING! No food or candy is to be eaten outside of classrooms or lunchroom.

The decisions of School Personnel are final. Written Notices of Behavior are for your information, not your approval. Each parent and child will sign a behavioral contract.

ACCEPTANCE OF A CHILD FOR ENROLLMENT AT CONCORDIA IS AN INDICATION THAT THE PARENTS WILL SUPPORT THE POLICIES OF DISCIPLINE.

As you know, the Board of Education at Concordia Lutheran School desires that every student be afforded the opportunity for positive academic growth. I believe the following Classroom Discipline Plan will allow for such an atmosphere and also will be in the best interest of your child, so that he or she may receive the quality Christian education you want for them. Therefore, this plan will be in effect at all times.

To encourage students to follow the classroom rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior with: POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES

2nd time Turn card to blue -Time out - 10 minutes in classroom or 10 minute loss of recess

3rd time Turn card to red - Lunch Detention - Notify Parent either by call or written notice

In any nine week period, on the 5^th and 6^th red and/or out-of-pocket, a child will receive an after school detention.

On the 7^th and 8^th red and/or out-of-pocket, a child will receive an in school suspension. Any additional reds or out-of-pockets will be addressed on an individual basis.

Any child on Special Behavioral Probation must be accompanied by a parent on all Field Trips during the probation period.

We will be discussing this policy on the first day of school, and throughout the first few weeks. I would appreciate it if you would review the plan with your child, then sign and return the form below at Back to School Night, August 15th. I need your help in this important matter. I will be communicating with you frequently throughout the year to keep you aware of your child's progress. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact me at any time.

To encourage students to follow the classroom rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior with: POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES

Good behavior calls to the parents, lunch with the teacher, a letter mailed home, "mini" parties, verbal and nonverbal praise, stickers, reward certificates, extra center time, raffle system.

Turns of the card are accumulative for each quarter. At 15 turns of the card, the student will serve an after-school detention. After-school detentions will be issued after each additional five turns of the card.

SEVERE CONSEQUENCES: fighting, vulgar language, cheating, flagrant disrespect, stealing, criminal offenses, continued misbehavior, (5th step)

3. Appropriate action taken (detention, Saturday morning detention, spanking, in school or out of school suspension, expulsion)

We will be discussing this policy on the first day of school, and throughout the first few weeks. I would appreciate it if you would review the plan with your child, then sign and return the form below at Back To School Night, August 15th. I need your help in this important matter. I will be communicating with you frequently throughout the year to keep you aware of your child's progress. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact me at any time.

Behavioral grades for 2^nd & 3^rd graders will be based on the following criteria. Students may earn an Excellent if they turn their card less than 8 times and do not have any blues or reds during the quarter. These students will be listed on Good Behavior. A Satisfactory will be recorded for students who turn their card 8-20 times and have 5 or less blues and/or reds. If students turn their card more than 20 times or have any combination of 6 or more blues and/or reds, an Unsatisfactory will be recorded. To be on the Abbit Honor Roll, a student must have either an Excellent or a Satisfactory in conduct. As our students mature and grow they are expected to become better skilled at self-discipline. We feel it is important to establish clear goals for students and to remind them that they are in control of their choices. There is nothing wrong with satisfactory, but we would like all students to work towards achieving excellent classroom behavior. Our hope is that through positive rewards and appropriate consequences, poor habits will be broken and students will gain a sense of positive self image through their successes. It is important for all students to be successful at following directions and using self-control and discipline. Our society needs individuals who are capable of mastering their behavior and standing for positive and appropriate actions.

At Concordia we hope to plant seeds of both academic and behavioral strength and cultivate their growth as these young people mature, grow, and become responsible young people in our communities. Thank you for your help and support as we work together preparing these young people to reach their goals and achievements in life through academic and behavioral standards.

As you know the Board of Education at Concordia Lutheran School desires that every student be afforded the opportunity for positive academic growth. I believe the following classroom plan will allow for such an atmosphere and also will be in the best interest of your child, so that he or she may receive the quality Christian education you want for them.

3. At the beginning of each class, go directly to your seat and be prepared for class

To encourage students to follow the classroom rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior with positive rewards, verbal praise, stickers, stamps and other miscellaneous means. In addition to these daily encouragements, any student who receives less than 3 marks during a quarter will receive an invitation to a specially planned event. These events may be dress down day, special recognition, extra recess time, ice cream or other treats.

If a student chooses to break a rule, the following steps will be taken. Please note that marks earned by misconduct will not be erased until the end of the quarter. We hope that students understand that the continual earning of marks will result in severe penalty.

*ACADEMIC DETENTION 5^th-8^th will be issued for failure to return packet on Wednesday. Academic Detention may also be issued for incomplete work or to make up tests.

*AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION - After school detentions will be served in the detention room. Detentions begin promptly at 3:30PM and will end at 4:30PM. Students will serve the detention on the next scheduled day and a mandatory fee of $2.00 per hour of detention will be charged. If the detention is NOT served on the first school assigned day, the student will serve the next detention plus a 1 day In School Suspension. The student will use all or part of this detention time to develop a plan of action to improve his/her behavior and avoid further consequences. Parents will receive written notice of the detention and date to be served. Detention hall will be supervised by a faculty member.

**SATURDAY MORNING DETENTIONS - Saturday morning detentions will begin promptly at 8:00AM and end at 11:00AM. This detention will include a work detail that the student will be responsible to complete satisfactorily and a $5.00 proctor fee will be charged. This detention will be monitored by a faculty or staff member. Any student who does not serve a scheduled Saturday detention will receive an out of school suspension the following Monday.

***IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION – The student will be separated from his/her homeroom class. All written assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. will be given to the student. The student will lose recess privileges and the benefit of classroom discussion and lectures for the day.

***BEHAVIORAL PROBATION - Any student who receives 15 marks will immediately be placed on behavioral probation for four weeks. Continued misconduct will result in the following:

Any student placed on behavioral probation will not be allowed to represent the school in athletic events of to participate in extra-curricular activities, including field trips, school dances, or student organization. We would expect to see marked improvement in order for the student to remain at Concordia.

We encourage students to think about their classroom behavior. We expect students to take responsibility for their actions. It is the student's responsibility to take control of his/her behavior and act appropriately.

SEVERE CONSEQUENCES - There are some behaviors that will result in more intense measures due to the nature of the behavior. Flagrant disrespect to authority, fighting, improper language, lying, willful destruction of property, stealing, truancy, or any criminal offense will carry its own set of consequences. The severity of the behavior may result in consequences ranging from marks added to the daily chart to expulsion from school. These consequences will be communicated to the child and the parent at the time of issuance. A record of severe consequences will be maintained by the office. Repeated occurrence of behavior that requires severe consequences will result in expulsion.

Immediate expulsion will occur if a student brings a weapon or an illegal substance to school or he/she threatens or physically harms a teacher/staff member.

Students should not have in their possession pocket knives, radios, tape players, disc players, headphones, video games, beepers, weapons of any kind, or other paraphernalia. These items will be confiscated by the teacher and only returned to the parent. Items used for learning purposes may be at school only with the permission of the teacher.

Please read this policy carefully. Students should fully realize that any member of the school faculty or staff has the authority to correct misconduct at any time. We need your help in this important matter to develop within our children the self-discipline necessary to function in our society. We ask you to help them to take responsibility for their actions and to improve themselves through self examination and wise choices. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact me at any time.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THE POLICIES WITH MY CHILD. ALSO, AS EVIDENCED BY HIS/HER REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE AT

AND REGULATIONS ENFORCED BY THE SCHOOL AND AFFIRM MY SUPPORT IN THEIR IMPLEMENTATION EVER MINDFUL THAT MY CHILD’S ACTIONS REFLECT ON HIM/HER,

MY FAMILY AND THE SCHOOL. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT MY CHILD IS RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS/HER ACTIONS.

B. Emergency dismissal: Students will be dismissed as buses or parents arrive to take them home.

Transportation Forms: Each family will complete the attached Student Transportation Form. It is important that all information is complete and accurate. This form must be returned at Back to School Night on Mon., Aug.15.

Bus Students: All students riding either JP Bus will assemble in the gym. Students will be assigned a seating area and will wait quietly for the bus. Any students not picked up by 3:45 PM will be sent to EDP until the bus arrives. The bus students will not be charged for EDP.

Walkers: Students who live in the immediate vicinity of school may, on a permanent basis, walk home from school with the signed permission of their parents. (go to school office for a form)

Car Riders/Carpool: Dismissal will take place at 3:30 PM. Students will be escorted to the gym and will be assigned to a seating arrangement. Each family will be assigned a number. Students will be picked up from the rear of the school through the apron of the gym on Wallace St. (The route for parents to line up is as follows: Enter the pickup line on Berger St. – located one street west of Westwood off the expressway, turn right on Progressive St., right on Magnolia, left onto Wallace to pickup point. Cars are not to enter the pickup line from Westwood, St. Ann, Oak, or Bertucci. Please report any cars that attempt to turn into the line from these streets. Any one observed entering the line improperly will not have their children released to them until they follow proper procedure. It is recommended that you either turn left at Francis and go down to Fourth St. or continue east on Wallace all the way down to Garden, make a right, and then enter the expressway. This will get you beyond where the elevated expressway comes down and make your entrance on the expressway much easier. Do not turn around and come back to the west on Wallace.) As the car pulls forward the child or children in that car/carpool will be called. If there is a delay the driver may be asked to pull up. Each family will be issued two placards; one must be placed on the passenger side windshield. If the sign is not visible the child will not be released. You will be instructed to park along the fence, remain in your car and at 3:45 P.M., enter the school campus, proceed to the gym and sign the child out with the EDP person on duty. Please turn off ignition while you are waiting. (Note: EDP charges will begin at 3:50 PM).

EDP: Students who are normally in EDP will be escorted to their designated place. They will remain seated until cards are pulled for afternoon EDP. All students remaining after 3:50 P.M. will be charged EDP fees.

Traffic Pattern for Dismissal: Parents will enter the pick-up line on Wallace at the rear of the school. Pick-up will occur outside the rear of the gym. Once the car is loaded the driver will continue down Wallace and may choose to turn towards the Expressway or towards 4^th St. at the corner of Francis and Wallace. Drivers will not be allowed to travel through the school lot or make a U-turn on Wallace. All traffic for Concordia will proceed in one direction flowing from Westwood to Francis. No one may park along the back street of the school. All students must be loaded into the vehicle from the passenger side on Wallace St.

Each family will receive two placards to be used in the car of their choosing. If a placard is lost or must be replaced, a $5.00 replacement fee will be charged. It is the family’s responsibility to make sure that the driver for that day has the placard posted in their car. Please see Car Riders for details if placard is not visible. A tag will also be placed on the school bag of each student with the corresponding number. This will help insure that the child is placed in the correct car.

Parents may not congregate in areas of dismissal. If you choose to walk in and sign out your child at 3:45 PM you must park in the Good Shepherd lot and remain in your car until 3:45 PM.. Please be courteous and do not block other drivers or block the driveway. Parents may not enter the school campus until 3:45 PM for sign outs. We encourage all parents to use the car rider/carpool line to avoid waiting until 3:45 PM.

In the case of a person who regularly picks up at carpool who has misplaced the placard or if there is an emergency pick-up where the family must send someone else, the person must wait until 3:45 PM and use the procedure for signing a child out. The person’s name must be listed on the transportation form and they should present proper ID for pickup.

Shorts: standard khaki school uniform shorts. Shorts may be worn August 17 through October 31 and April 1 through May 31

Shoes: COMPLETELY WHITE OR BLACK TENNIS (no other color may be present, including logos) or dark, leather soft-soled shoes (must have non-scuff soles)

Socks: white (solid white – no logos) crew socks must have a minimum of a 3 inch cuff. No ankle socks. Socks must have a minimum 3 inch cuff

Girls: Skirt: regulation plaid skirt (knee length when standing) (Skirts may be purchased at Kajan Uniforms on Barataria Blvd. or J&L Uniform on Stumpf Blvd.)

Pants: long standard khaki school uniform pants may be worn November 1 through March 31. Belt must be worn with pants. No cargo pants.

Shoes: COMPLETELY WHITE OR BLACK TENNIS (no other color may be present, including logos) or dark, leather soft-soled shoes (must have non-scuff soles)

Shirts and blouses are to be tucked in with boy’s belts and girls waistbands visible at all times. Skirts and Pants must be worn on the waist. Boys are to wear a belt at all times. If a T-shirt is worn under school shirt it must be white or a gray P.E shirt.

For comfort in cold weather, dark green, navy blue or white sweaters or Concordia sweatshirts may be worn. For cold weather use, girls may wear sweatpants (green or white) or legatards (dark green, navy blue or white) under school skirts or jumpers or uniform khaki pants.

If a child is not dressed properly parents will be notified. That student will not be allowed in class until proper clothing arrives.

Belts may be borrowed for the day from the administrators office – use charge $1.00.

There is to be no deliberate writing on or destruction of uniforms for any reason.

Make-up and jewelry are not to be excessive or a nuisance. Should it be, the privilege of wearing make-up and/or jewelry will be forfeited by that person. Perfume/cologne, hair spray and aerosol deodorants, etc. should not be brought to school and will be confiscated.

Hair must be neat and clean. Noticeably chemically altered or treated hair will not be permitted. The school reserves the right to define what is acceptable. Boy’s hair should not be over the collar.

Male students are not allowed to wear earrings on school grounds or any school related activity. Girl’s earrings will be limited to 2 pair and must not be dangling.

Dress code infractions will result in a detention after the 3^rd offense. A Work Detention will be issued after the 6^th offense.

On any day the administration designates dress down day; all children must wear attire that is appropriate for a Christian school. Students may wear shorts on Dress Down Day from August 17 through October 31 and April 1 through May 31. All shorts must be MID-THIGH IN LENGTH and shirts must have a sleeve. Students may not wear flip flops. If a child is not dressed appropriately, the parents will be notified and expected to bring that child a school uniform immediately. Any child that enters school grounds dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in any other dress down day for the remainder of the school year.

If a parent has a problem or concern with a teacher they should first take up the issue with the teacher. If the issue is not resolved, the next step is to contact the Principal or Administrator. If the matter can not be satisfactorily resolved then the matter may be presented to the Concordia School Board. You must contact a School Board member by phone call or in writing and you may request permission to address the School Board at their next regularly scheduled meeting. If you wish to contact a Board member for notification of an appearance request, please feel free to contact either the Principal or Administrator. The request will be relayed to the appropriate party.

All parents must fill out an emergency card before school begins, which gives information to help the school contact you in the event of illness or injury to your child. Any changes of address or telephone numbers must be given as soon as possible. Student will not be allowed to attend class until emergency card is on file in the school office.

Concordia Lutheran provides before and after school care services for children enrolled at Concordia. Families desiring this service may register during Open House. Registration is $5.00 per family. Before school care is from 7:30 A.M. through 8:30 A.M. After school care begins at 3:30 P.M. and ends at 6:00 P.M. The rate for this service is $2.00 per child per hour or fraction thereof. Any student not picked up on time after a scheduled school activity will be signed into EDP and the parent will be charged accordingly. Any student not picked up by 6:00 P.M. will be assessed $5.00 for every 15 minutes or fraction thereof. Siblings of students involved in extra-curricular activities must either be supervised by a parent or sent to EDP. Fees must be kept current on a weekly basis. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Debra Sweeden.

Field trips require the permission of a parent. Students are also to share in the cost of transportation of each trip. Field trips are to be educational in nature. Parents are asked to help supervise to make these trips both rewarding and learning experiences.

(Siblings not currently enrolled in Concordia may attend field trips or parties at the teacher's discretion. Siblings currently enrolled in Concordia may not attend another class's party or field trip.)

If you would like to take a student home early he/she must be checked out through the school office.

A. Academic grades are an indication of how well your child is learning. The basis for your child's earned grade will be:

B. Conduct grades indicate how your child is behaving in the learning environment. The basis for your child's grade is:

It is very important that you adequately prepare for the next day’s task by completing all assigned homework. Homework is an important part of learning and is the responsibility of the student. Reinforcing the concepts learned during the day will insure the ability to grasp and understand what is expected of you. When students leave for the day they should make sure they have all the necessary books, notebooks, worksheets, etc. to complete their work. Students must use their planners to write down the day’s assignments and check off assignments and material before they leave the classroom. If a student has problems with homework, please speak to the teacher that issued the assignment. DO NOT CALL the office to request assignments. Assignments will not be sent to the office unless the teacher arranges with the parent to receive make-up assignments. Teachers are not required to provide students with assignments if they go on vacation during school time. Please see ATTENDANCE for more information.

Students in grades 1-3 who receive B's or better in all academic areas and satisfactory in conduct for a nine-week period are given ABBIT (A's and B's Because I Try) Awards and their achievement will be properly recognized.

Students in grades 4-8 who receive a B or better average in all academic areas with no more than 1 C, and no D’s or F’s and satisfactory in conduct for a nine-week grading period are placed on the Honor Roll and their achievement properly recognized.

Any student achieving Honor Roll or ABBIT for all 4 quarters of the school year will be given special recognition during the Awards Day Program at the end of the school year.

The student will be separated from his/her homeroom class. All written assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. will be given to the student. The student will lose recess privileges and the benefit of classroom discussion and lectures for the day.

All students are covered by a pro-rata school insurance policy. It is not a primary coverage. This policy covers each child while at school and during school related activities. It is also in effect while the child travels to and from school sponsored events. In the event of an injury, claim forms are available in the school office.

Mid-Quarter Efficiency Notices (Interim Reports) are issued to inform parents of the quality of student's progress. These will be sent home with the students once each nine-week period. The dates are:

Sept. 21, Nov. 30, Feb. 22, Apr. 26. These notices are to be signed and returned the next school day of their issuance.

Books may be checked out of the library for a one-week period. Each class will have at least one opportunity per week to visit the library for reading or reference time. Overdue books are subject to fine. Fines are also charged on damaged or lost books. Failure to pay fines or return books will limit a pupil's library privileges.

Our school participates in the Archdiocesan Hot Lunch Program. The price for lunch tickets is: PK&K = $25.00 for 20 lunches; 1-8 = $30.00 for 20 lunches; Reduced lunch = $8.00 for 20 lunches. A full lunch ticket must be purchased. No partial tickets will be sold (except at the end of the school year). All children will eat in the multipurpose room. Students have a choice of white or chocolate milk with their meal. Extra milk/juice may be purchased. Milk/juice tickets = $9.00 for 20 milks/juices/treats. (Prices are subject to change.)

If a student will arrive at school after 9:45 A.M. you must call the school office to order a lunch or your child must bring lunch from home. We will not be able to serve a lunch that has not been pre-ordered.

As a lunch or milk/juice is used, the teacher on duty will mark it off the ticket and will let the student know when another ticket should be purchased. If a student uses all of his/her lunches they may obtain only 2 I.O.U.'s until a new card can be purchased. Following the second I.O.U. a child will not be served a lunch until a parent is contacted. These IOU’s must be paid and a lunch ticket must be purchased before a child will receive another school lunch. Lunch tickets may be purchased in the school office any day of the week. Send the exact amount with your child if possible. We ask that you pay by check enclosed in an envelope with your child's name on the front.

Students not eating hot lunches may bring lunch from home. Glass bottles or carbonated beverages are not allowed. Parents are prohibited from bringing Wendy's, Pizza Hut, etc., lunches to students.

Medication will not be given to a child without prior parental consent. All prescription medications must be in the pharmacists labeled containers accompanied by a dated parental consent form or note. Medications must not be in a student's possession. Medications must be sent to the office.

A Medication Release Statement is included on the Emergency Card to be signed by parent/guardian regarding the administration of non-prescription medication. A first aid fee of $2.00 per child will be collected and will include the dispensing of Tylenol if permitted. This fee will be included on the Back to School Fee Bill. Parents will be notified if their child is taking non-prescription medications excessively.

Students have opportunities to learn and appreciate many types of music. An extension of our school music program is the Christmas program. All students in the classes involved in the Christmas program are expected to participate.

In an attempt to keep parents informed, we have established two methods of communications. Besides our weekly newsletter, we now have a web-based portal that parents and students may log onto through the internet. Fast Direct Communications will handle our portal. It may be accessed anywhere by any pc which has internet access. The Web address is www.fastdir.com/clsmarrero.

While there is a public section in the portal from which much information can be obtained, every parent needs to register on the portal to get to any private information. To do this, you must first obtain an activation code through the school office. Once you have this code, you will go to the website and complete the Parent Activation Registration. All parents will be given a screen name and password by Fast Direct via email. After you have received this information you may log on anytime and become an active participant. You also may change your screen name and password to make it more convenient for you to remember and also to make it secure. Once logged in you will be able to find a copy of our weekly newsletter as well as cafeteria menus, bulletin boards from each individual teacher, a school calendar that will not only list the general master calendar for the school year but also any up to the day changes to events and schedule due to weather or other necessary updates, progress reports and report cards. You may also communicate with the school office and your child’s teacher(s) through the portal. Messages sent to the office or individual teachers or staff members will be the first they see in the morning when they log on to the system. Financial information will also be available through the portal.

We will still issue our weekly newsletter. All children will be given a copy that will be issued on green paper and will go home with the students. Insist that your child bring it home. PLEASE READ ALL NEWSLETTTERS AND NOTICES. Note: Generally, notices and newsletters are sent home on Tuesdays with the student's packets. The packet, as directed by the homeroom teacher, must be signed and returned the following school day. Failure to return the signed packet may result in an after school detention.

Concordia Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the 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 administration of its educational and admission policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Should you have a concern or complaint, first discuss it with the Principal or Administrator.

These conferences are scheduled to discuss student progress, problems, and achievements. The intention is that we can be more effective if we have the full cooperation of the home. Two parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled. The first conference will be held on Oct. 31 at the end of the first quarter. Parents may call to schedule a conference with their child’s teachers or the teachers may request a conference to be scheduled. The second conference (required) will be held at the end of the semester on Jan. 18. One parent must be available for a 10 to 15 minute conference with the homeroom teacher.

Whenever you have a problem or concern you may meet with your child's teacher by calling the school office for an appointment. Parent/teacher conferences will also be used if a problem arises that requires immediate attention.

This organization provides opportunities for mutual growth and communication between home and school. The P.T.L. through its special projects provides for many "extras" which make learning interesting and fun. Check your school calendar for P.T.L. activities and meetings. You will receive 1 Service Hour for attending a P.T.L. meeting.

The P.T.L. dues of $50.00 per family are due at Back to School Night (August 15) and families are asked to pay for this separately on Back to School night. We are again planning the matching fund program with Thrivent Financial Services. Forms to be filled out for this matching funds program will be distributed with all other forms. Please fill these out as much as possible before the evening of Back to School Night.

The P.T.L. also voted to establish a $35.00 fee per child for classroom parties throughout the school year. This fee is also due at Back to School Night and should be paid in the same check as the P.T.L. dues. Room mothers are asked to budget all parties for the school year with these funds as well as teacher gifts.

Students new to Concordia will be placed on academic and behavioral probation for a 9-week period. This gives the school and family an opportunity to observe the child’s adjustment, behavior and academic ability. Probational status will be evaluated during the Parent Teacher Conference.

Any student exhibiting academic and/or behavioral problems during the school year will be notified in writing by the school office. Continued academic or behavioral difficulties may result in the student being placed on Academic Deficiency & Probation and/or Behavioral Probation.

This probation will identify specific goals that must be reached in order for the student to remain at Concordia. Each probation will be written on an individual basis for the best possible results. We will only be able to supply the student with the best education if we have full cooperation and assistance from both child and parent.

Any student PreK-8 may be placed on Behavioral Probation. Specific goals will be identified. Failure of the probation could result in movement to the Special Behavioral Probation.

This probation will identify specific goals that must be reached in order to remain at Concordia. These goals will be individually written for students in grades PreK – 3. Students in grades 4 - 8 should refer to the Behavioral Contract, which outlines in detail the number of steps and consequences.

This policy is adopted out of concern for the children involved. We need the full cooperation and assistance of both child and parent. If cooperation and progress is not made, it may become necessary to seek a different academic environment.

If a student is withdrawn or not returning for the upcoming year records will be released when: 1) All financial obligations have been met, 2) All academic works as of the date of withdrawal has been complete. If such work is not complete it will be recorded as zeros, 3) all disciplinary consequences have been fulfilled, both time served and payment of proctor fees. All requests for permanent records should be submitted to the office in writing 5 days prior to the date requested. The first copy will be at no charge. Any additional copies will be made at a cost of $2.00 per copy. Payment must accompany the request.

Report cards are issued once each quarter. Report cards/signature cards must be signed and returned to the homeroom teacher within the 2nd school day after receipt of report card.

In the event school is cancelled for flood, hurricane, etc., Concordia will be closed whenever the Jefferson Parish Public School System closes. Official information may be heard on WWL-AM (870AM) or on Channel 4 TV. If students are at school and transportation is not available, children will be held at school until parents can pick them up. All students will then be signed out through the school office.

School begins each morning at 9:00 A.M. and ends at 3:30 P.M. Students are to arrive between 8:30 & 9:00 A.M. Any child arriving before 8:30 A.M. or staying after school must be registered in E.D.P. and will be charged a fee.

Individual school pictures will be taken in the fall. Retakes will be taken at the discretion of the Principal. Additional pictures will be taken throughout the year. This will include class pictures, sports pictures and eighth grade graduation pictures.

It is each student's responsibility to have an adequate supply of all necessary supplies. Here is a list of material by grade level. Please be sure all items are marked for easy identification. P.E. uniforms and NIV Bibles can be purchased at Back to School Night.

5. 1 pack of paper plates 6. 3 sets washable broad tip markers-basic 8/10 colors

11.1 bottle of liquid soap (or refill) 12. 2 boxes of baby wipes (or large refills)

Snacks will be provided for your child. The fee is $20.00 for the first nine weeks and $15.00 per nine weeks for the remainder of the year. This fee also covers cups, napkins, plastic utensils, paper towels and Kleenex

5. School box (cigar box size school box) 6. Lunch box (unless you use lunch program every day)

11. 1 Large box of Kleenex 12. 1 small Elmer’s Glue & 10 glue sticks (no glitter)

17. 2 pocket folders 18. Crayola waterbase broad tip markers - 8 basic colors (2 sets)

1. NIV Bible (can be purchased at school) 2. 6 pocket folders without prongs (1 red 2 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 any other color)

4. 24 #2 lead wooden pencils-no plastic coating 5. 1 pack of colored pencils (8-10 colors)

6. 4 booksox book covers (l medium/3 large) 7. 4 oz. size Elmer’s white glue (no glue gel)

22. paint smock (old large shirt is fine) 23. 1 pack multicolored construction paper

24. washable Crayola Markers (8-12) 25. Flash cards for facts of Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

5. #2 pencils – 48 (wooden) 6. 10 pocket folders (no prongs-4 red, 4 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow)

13. 5 pks. wide rule loose leaf paper 14. plastic, see through shoe box size container for art supplies

13. combination lock (optional) 14. index cards (teacher will send home information first week of school)

18. Student Planner (Purchase at Concordia at Back to School Night) 19. 1 yellow highlighter

Please do not label folders and notebooks before school starts. Students will give pencils to teacher to be dispersed as needed.

NO COLLEGE RULE PAPER, LARGE OR PLASTIC PENCIL CASES, LIQUID CORRECTION FLUID, FELT TIP PENS, OR PERMANENT MARKERS.

7. Blue, & black ballpoint pens 8. 4 Pks wooden 24 #2 pencils (2 PK STAY AT SCHOOL)

11. Loose-leaf paper - ONLY WIDE RULE 12. 6 red pens (3 given to English teacher)

22. Student Planner (Must be purchased from Concordia at Back to School Night

7. Blue, red & black ballpoint pens 8. 4 Pks of 24 #2 pencils (2 PK TO BE LEFT AT SCHOOL)

24. Student Planner (Must be purchased from Concordia at Back to School Night)

7. Blue & black pens (2 given to teacher) 8. 2 dozen wooden pencils (6 to be given to teacher)

19. index cards (3x5) (Eng, Sci, So. Stud.) 20. small pouch for pencils (no box)

23 Student Planner (Must be purchased from Concordia at Back to School Night)

Each family of Concordia students will be assessed either 20 service hours or a fee of $200. It is the school's hope that no family will need to pay this $200 fee. Each service hour is valued at $10.00. Service hours may be performed anytime between May 16, 2005 and May 15, 2006. They include services performed such as help with painting, carpentry, helping out in the classroom or lunchroom, room mothers, driving for field trips, chairmanship of a fair booth, working shifts at Concordia's weekly bingo, or serving on the school board. This list is not inclusive and other projects or jobs will certainly be considered. The hope is to get all of our families involved with the school.

Submit hours on a form available to the school office. Hours must be submitted during the month performed or within the following month in order to be credited. This form must be signed by the person authorizing or supervising the activity and include date and time of service. If at any time during the school year you need a count of the total hours you have credited, call the school office and we will let you know within a short time. An assessment will be made after May 15, 2006 on any hours not served. Report cards and records will be held until the assessment is paid just as with any tuition, fee, or fine.

Concordia, with other Lutheran schools, participates in soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and track. These sports are generally open to students in grades 4 through 8 who meet the eligibility criteria. Students must maintain an academic average of 70 or above to be eligible. Students on Behavioral Probation will not be allowed to continue with their team until their probation is complete. Our goals are to enjoy the games, to learn teamwork, and to develop sportsmanship. The best team will always win regardless of the score. Girls may also try out for Cheerleading Teams.

Check the School Newsletters for dates of the seasons. Practices generally begin two weeks before the season. Please be prompt to pick up children or they will be placed in E.D.P. and charged a fee and registration if this has not already been paid.

Students will not be allowed to use the school telephone except in cases of emergency, out of regulation uniform, sickness, injury, or torn clothing. Transportation arrangements must be made before the student arrives at school.

Students may not have a cell phone in their possession during the school day. If the need arises for a phone to be brought to school it must be turned into the office.

Tuition Payments: Tuition accounts are to be kept current at all times. Tuition payments not paid by the end of the year will result in the withholding of the final report cards, transcripts of records, and acceptance for the up-coming school year. Do not send tuition payments with your child; bring them in person or mail them. For security purposes, please pay with money order or check.

For those families not financing tuition through ASI, payment of 1/2 tuition is due by August 15 and is considered delinquent on September 15. The second half of the tuition is due January 15 and is considered delinquent on February 15.

All tuition must be cleared by April 30 or students will not be allowed to attend classes until satisfactory arrangements have been made.

ASI payments two months in arrears are charged back to Concordia. Any payments charged back to Concordia are due immediately to the school (not ASI) and a $50 Charge Back Fee is assessed each time payments are charged back.

ASI payments not satisfied by April 30 will revert to Concordia and a $50 late fee will be added.

2. Other Fees: Application Fee is $100 per student and is payable when a child registers for Concordia. It is non-refundable. Student Fee is $250 per student and is payable within 30 days of acceptance into Concordia. Stated in the Acceptance letter is the date due and the terms under which a partial amount of this fee may be refunded. Insurance, textbook, workbook, and yearbook fees are incorporated into the Acceptance Fee. Each family will be assessed a $50 PTL Fee which is due by August 19. Each student will be assessed a $35 classroom party fee which is due at Back to School Night. Each family will also be assessed either 20 service hours or $200. See the Service Hour section for further explanation of Service Hours. Other items, which are not covered, include: gym clothing, school pictures, and field trips. You will be notified when these fees occur and are due.

Any late fees or delinquent payments are subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month.

For safety, any person entering the school area during the school day must first register in the school office. Visitors may only enter through the doors in the breezeway. A pass will be issued to you to allow your entrance into the classroom. No one will be admitted into the classroom nor will children be excused from the classroom to anyone without a visitor's pass from the school office. This includes parties and field trips. When leaving the school area after your visit, please check out in the school office.