ADMISSIONS POLICY
Gethsemane Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national or 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, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies or in the conduct of its athletic and other school administered programs.
Student enrollment will be accepted in the following order:
1. Baptized member of Gethsemane Lutheran School
2. Returning students of Gethsemane Lutheran School
3. Children from the community at large
NOTE: All children enrolling in Gethsemane Lutheran School must be properly immunized as required by State law. Parents must present legal proof of immunization prior to attending Gethsemane Lutheran School.
SCHOOL HOURS
School begins each day at 8:30 a.m. Students enter the classroom at 8:20 a.m.
K- 4th will be dismissed at 3:20 p.m. Mon-Thurs. and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Grades 5th – 8th will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten (4 year old) class meets from 8:30 - 11:00 A.M.
All students not participating in school sponsored extra curricular activities are expected to vacate the school grounds by 3:35 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made. Students remaining after 3:35 will be placed in the After School Care program and parents will be charged the appropriate fees. A school year calendar will be published and distributed to parents prior to the first day of school.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is a significant factor in the education of children. Absence creates a break in the sequence of learning. Parents should contact the school office if their child is absent. All absences must be excused in writing by the parent guardian and be presented to the teacher on the school day following the absence. ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN ABSENT 30 OR MORE DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE FACULTY AS TO WHETHER OR NOT HE/SHE SHALL BE PROMOTED. TEN TARDIES WILL BE COUNTED AS A DAY OF ABSENCE.
CHAPEL SERVICES
An important part of the life of the students and faculty as Gethsemane Lutheran School is the weekly worship conducted each Wednesday morning in the church. Parents and friends are cordially invited to attend and worship with us. A chapel offering is collected each week for special mission projects.
HOMEWORK
Homework consists of assignments not completed in school that must be done outside of school time. It gives parents an opportunity to observe the study habits of their children as well as their caliber of work. Homework can best be done in a quiet, well-lighted room that is reasonably free from interruptions. A regular time should be set aside for such work. While the primary grades will have some homework, the amount of time needed will depend upon the ability of the child, his study habits, and the grade level.
PARENT - TEACHER ORGANIZATION
The Gethsemane Lutheran Parent-Teacher Organization (P.T.O.) is organized to assist the Administration and teachers in promoting the welfare of students, and to foster better relationships and understandings between the home, church, and school. All parents are members of the Parent Teacher Organization. Parents are expected to attend regular meetings and participate in P.T.O. activities. Volunteer efforts by parents is always needed and greatly appreciated.
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents and teachers must establish a mutual understanding of the child’s progress in all area of development in order for the student to assess his/her own abilities. A mid-quarter report will be sent home each quarter to keep parents informed of the student’s progress in grades 4 - 8. Formal report cards are issued at the end of each quarter with the grades reflecting the child’s progress during the quarter period. Parents are REQUIRED to attend the scheduled parent-teacher conferences held at the end of the first and third quarter.
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 4 - 8 who achieve academic honors are recognized. Students achieving a 3.5 or higher grade point average are named to the GLS HIGH HONOR ROLL. Students who achieve a 3.0 or higher grade point average are named to the GLS Honor Roll.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline will be guided by God’s Word and administered in Christian love. In any case in which teacher is unable to obtain desirable behavior from a pupil, the parents will be notified. If this does not bring about the desired results, the Principal will become involved. If a desired change doesn’t occur, Gethsemane Lutheran School reserves the right to terminate a student’s enrollment.
STUDENT APPAREL
As a Christian school, we expect our students to show pride in both their appearance and manner of dress. Research also indicates that student dress often sets patterns for classroom behavior. Gethsemane Lutheran School has a Uniform Standardized Dress Code for the students in K - 8. Students must dress according to the Uniform Dress Code. If students are improperly dressed, parents will be called to bring appropriate attire.
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