The EAGLE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a ministry of the Eagle Seventh-day Adventist Church, Eagle, Idaho. We are a non-profit organization in the State of Idaho. Our support comes from church sponsorship, tuition, and fees collected. Tax ID # 82-0365528

The EAGLE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN Preschool & Kindergarten are licensed by the State of Idaho, Department of Social Services, Central District Health Department, Eagle Fire Department and Planning and Zoning. We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and registered with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System.

Grades 1-8 are accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation and by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The mission of the Eagle Adventist Christian School is to provide an environment for social, scholastic, physical, and spiritual growth for children in preschool through eighth grade, by providing individualized instruction in a multi-grade setting, to prepare them to make positive moral choices as productive Christian citizens.
 

 VISION STATEMENT
To promote creative, innovative, educational and life experiences that apply to all areas of a student's education, life and eternity.

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To create a Christ-centered atmosphere in which students are encouraged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus through Bible study, prayer, and sharing. To help students become “thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men’s thoughts”.

The preschool is a service to the families and children of our community. Our goal is to have every child know that God loves them and they are special to Him and to us. We know that the greatest resource for tomorrow is the children of today. The development of today’s children is important, not only to them but to tomorrow’s society. 

Seventh-day Adventist education is dedicated to restoring in man the image of his Maker and to promote the development of body, mind and soul.  WE ARE SMOKE-FREE AND DRUG-FREE FACILITY.

 

The Eagle Seventh-day Adventist Christian School is operated to insure that youth receive a balanced physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, and vocational education in harmony with Christian standards and truth. A true knowledge of God, fellowship with Him in study and service, and likeness to Him in character are to be the source, the means, and the aim of education at the Eagle Seventh-day Adventist School.

*We believe that each person is specially created by God, therefore, is unique and of great value. We recognize the value of helping each child realize his/her own uniqueness.

*We believe that all children are potentially productive adults and are in need of development. Our program is designed to help the child develop his/her potential.

*We believe children need to grow and develop physically, emotionally, socially, mentally, and spiritually to become all God created them to be.

*We believe in giving each child the chance to share, show concern, and recognize his/her own feelings as well as the feelings of others and to take responsibility for his/her actions, either accidental or deliberate. We believe each child needs to learn limits of behavior, and discover how to function within those limits.

*We believe in encouraging each child to progress at his/her own rate of speed toward enriched experiences, self-discipline, and the ability to make choices. The motivation for his/her progress should come from within.

*We believe that children develop best by surrounding them with an atmosphere of Christian love characterized by respect and appreciation for each person and the wonders of God’s world.

Our goals are to provide a quality environment and program that is consistent with the highest standards that will help the growth and development of each child to his/her potential.

1. To protect the health of, and provide a safe environment for, the young child.

2. To provide an environment that develops the large and small muscle groups and total physical health.

3. To help the child learn good health habits.

1. To develop the feelings of competence and satisfaction in new skills.

2. To build a positive attitude toward his/her education now and for the future.

3. To help each child develop a sense of responsibility.

4. To stimulate the child’s curiosity and imagination and learn new ideas and concepts.

5. To encourage the child to understand and appreciate the world around him/her.

6. To teach the basic educational program (language, art, science, literature, numbers, and play) in a way young children can understand and learn.

1.      To learn to have love for others.

2.      To help the child learn about God and love Him, both by teaching and example.

1.      To develop a good self-image.

2.      To provide an environment where each child feels safe.

3.      To help the child express anger and tension in a socially accepted way.

4.      To help the child feel accepted by other children and teachers.

5.      To help the child learn to accept change and disappointment.

6.     To help the child understand fairness in relationship to everyone. 

INCLUSION
Eagle Adventist Christian Center in accordance with NAEYC Accreditation, embraces the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every young child and his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society.  “The content and implementation of the curriculum builds on children’s prior learning, is inclusive of children with disabilities, and is supportive of background knowledge gained at home and in the community”  NAEYC-NAECS/SDE position statement (2003).

1. The only persons allowed to pick-up a child are those whose names are indicated in the child’s records. If this person is unknown to our staff they will need to show identification before the child is released.

2. If for any reason the parents want someone else to pick-up their child we must have a note signed by the parent. This policy is absolutely necessary if the person is unfamiliar to our staff. The designated person will be asked to show a driver’s license or other proof of identity. If you are at work and unable to send a written note, it is imperative that you telephone the preschool director in advance of the pick-up time.

3. Each child must be signed IN AND OUT daily by the parent or authorized person. We are not responsible until the child’s presence is acknowledged by a teacher. The sign in/out sheets are posted at the front desk.

4. It is the policy of our Center not to release a child to a person under the age of 18 without written instructions from the parents.

K - Elementary students should begin arriving at school no earlier that 8:30 a.m. and should be picked up within fifteen minutes after school is out, unless arrangements are made with the teacher. Children remaining at school after 3:45 p.m. will be sent to the after school care and will be charged an after-school fee of $6.50.    Children arriving before 8:30am will be signed in to before-school care and charges $3.00.
 

Our school is open to eligible children on a non-discriminatory basis. No child will be excluded on the basis of race, gender, national origin, ancestry, or religious affiliation.

1. Any child who is three (3) years of age, and potty trained, upon admission is eligible for enrollment. 

2. The following forms musts be completed as REQUIRED by our center and the State of Idaho BEFORE the 
      child may attend school.

              a. Registration information/Contract form

              b. Medical/Developmental History

              c. Authorization and Release

              d. Permission Slip

              e. Financial Agreement       
              g. Photo-copy of immunization record, with all immunizations current as follows:

(we must have within two weeks of enrollment or waiver completed and signed)

                              DPT (four or five needed)

1. Kindergarten children must be at least 5 years of age on or before
                September 1. (birth certificate is required)

2. Immunizations must be current. (copy of immunization record required or waiver completed & signed)

3. A medical examination is required before entering school.

Must be 5 years of age before Oct. 1.

Special arrangements can be made in conjunction with our elementary teachers. Must be 6 years of age or

have completed Pre/Kindergarten or Kindergarten.

The Eagle Seventh-day Adventist Christian School welcomes students who desire a Christian education and are willing to support the principles and standards of the school. All students will be accepted only by action of the school board after formal application is completed.

All previous accounts must be properly arranged for before registration. (See financial section.)

A student must be a minimum of six years of age for first grade on or before Sept.1. It is highly recommended that parents consider the advantages of waiting until the child is seven to start him/her in first grade.

A new student will present his/her latest report card and may be required to take an achievement test for placement. Specialized academic needs will be addressed by the board in consultation with the teacher.

We must have an accurate record of home and work phone numbers, cell phone numbers, and place of employment for each parent. E-mail address would also be helpful. Please report, in writing, any change of address, phone numbers, student’s doctor, and phone number of people to contact in case of emergency.            

 

Many times parents forget to inform the school when changes are made concerning the above information. We would appreciate your cooperation concerning this very important matter; it may save critical time if the child is injured or becomes ill.

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This program is designed for the students that are interested in a half-day program. It includes creative arts and crafts, science observation, rhythm and music, prayer, Bible stories, sharing, story time, free play, and lunch. All half-day students should arrive by 8:30 a.m., and be picked up no later than 12:30. (A late fee of $2.50 will be charged after 12:45pm).We begin our structured program promptly at 8:45 a.m. Maximum ratio of teachers to students is 1/10. 

This program is planned to meet the growth and development needs of preschool age children. Our program includes creative arts and crafts, science observation, rhythm and music, prayer, Bible stories, sharing experiences, story time, free play, and other directed learning activities. Our school day also includes a required rest period. Full-day students may arrive by 7:00 a.m. All children will be given a rest-time daily at 1:00. Please send a small, lightweight blanket with the child’s name clearly marked for use at this time. Please take the blanket home to be laundered weekly.

This program is a half or full-day program designed to meet the growth and development needs of children five to six years of age. Students will learn the first concepts of school in reading, math, science, social studies, and music in hands on activities designed to meet their active learning styles. Throughout the morning, there are times of teacher directed learning as well as student initiated learning known as center time. Center time allows for individual exploration of the different learning areas presented at school. The class is Christ-centered with prayer, Bible stories, and Christian ethics a top priority. Maximum ratio of teachers to students is 1/20.

This program is designed for the student who has already had Kindergarten or who is older and is not quite ready to be in an academic environment for the entire day. Students meet with the first-grade teacher in the morning and the Kindergarten teacher in the afternoon. During the morning, students will work on phonics, pre-reading, math, Bible, and handwriting skills. They will be placed according to where they are academically, and progress from there. By the end of the year most students will cover between one-third - one-half of the skills normally taught in first grade. More advanced students may make greater progress. This program is only for those committed to attending pre-first and first grade in our school. In the afternoons the students meet with the Kindergarten class where their learning is more group and activity oriented. They will work on science, social studies, art activities, physical education and music. Even though they are with the Kindergarten class they will be working at more advanced level than the Kindergarten student.

The elementary program is designed to allow each child to grow mentally and physically to reach their maximum potential. Our education is characterized by a commitment to achieving the highest levels of quality in every aspect of the school program. We promote respect for diversity while developing an individuals own strengths and building upon their weaknesses. Our multi-grade classes allow for more individual and small group instruction and makes it easier to meet the individual learning styles of the students. Exceptional students can progress more rapidly while students who need more help can get extra instruction. Our computer student ratio is about one computer for every 2 students. Each elementary room is equipped with a smart board to aid in instruction and reinforce student learning.

This program is designed for children whose parents are employed each day and need their child to be in a safe environment while they are gone. Before/After-school is a relaxed program designed for the child to have fun & interact with friends & have physical activity. Summer program is a camp atmosphere with crafts & field trips.

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ABSENTEEISM - Please notify the school if your child will be absent. Please keep your child home in accordance to our illness policy.

SUBSTITUTING DAYS - Substituting or making-up days are not allowed because of the limited number of children we are licensed to care for each day. (Credit days are available for preschoolers only; see preschool financial policies) 

EXTENDED ABSENCE WITHOUT NOTICE - If a child is absent from school for one week or more without notifying the school, the child will lose his/her place in school.

WITHDRAWAL - A two-weeks written notice must be given if the child is withdrawn. If this notice is not given, parents will be charged for those two weeks.

All elementary students are required to attend school 90% of the school year. A school year is set at 180 days. Each students is allowed a total of 9 absences per semester. Any student who goes beyond the stated limit will be required to do one or all of the following: 

Parents or guardians are requested to notify the teacher when a child is going to be absent.

 

All class work missed while the student is absent must be made up. (at the discretion of the teacher) 

 

No student shall be permitted to leave the school premises at any time during the regular school hours without a written request or phone call from parent or guardian. Students will not be permitted to leave the school premises with anyone other than those known to be the parent or guardian or those authorized by them.

 

We are closed the following days:

 Labor Day

Thanksgiving 
Christmas (2 weeks)

PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE close for two weeks in the summer every year

for maintenance and staff vacations. (1 week at end of school year, 1 week before school begins)
 

Be sure to keep all addresses and telephone numbers current in the child’s file. If the child is hurt or has an emergency situation, the following will be done: 1.   If the injury is not serious, simple first aid will be given.

2.   If the injury is serious or may require a doctor’s attention, the child will be taken to a local medical facility. If necessary, 911 will be called and the child transported by ambulance to the hospital. Every attempt will be made to contact the parent before transporting.                                                                                     

1. PLEASE, for the health of your child and others, DO NOT send them to school when ill.

2. Please phone the school if your child is going to be absent. 939-5544 (preschool), 938-0093
    (elementary).

3.  If a child should become ill while in school, the child's parent or guardian will be notified mmediately. 
    Any ill child will be separated from the other children as much as possible and made as comfortable as possible.  The teacher will make the final decision about continued care for the ill child based upon:
            Exclusion list (some diseases require exclusion-see list)
            Provider's ability to adequately care for the ill child AND the rest of the children
            Ill child' ability to participate in routine activities
            Increased risk of disease transmission
4. Parent or guardian will be notified to pick up the ill child within a specified time frame.
5. Please do not bring ;your child to school if she/he has had diarrhea, vomiting, and/or fever of 101 oral,
    102 rectal, or 100 axillary (armpit), accompanied by behavior changes or other sign's/symptoms or
    illness within a 24 hr. period.  It is important to have a back up plan such as a relative or friend who can
    care for the child if illness occurs.
6. Please notify the teacher if your child is diagnosed with or exposed to an infectious disease.
7. You will be notified if a child attending this school has been diagnosed with an infectious disease and
    given information when possible.  Health Department guidelines will be followed.

8. Children who are absent more than 2 days should see a physician.

 

If a child becomes overly tired or ill later in the day, the parent will be called and asked to pick up the child immediately.   In case the child is not allowed to stay in school, please accept the judgment of the director or teacher as final.                  

If your child has an allergy or is recovering from an illness, and is no longer contagious, but still requires medication, it may be given at school if:

Prescription medicine:           
      1. The medicine is in its original container, and

      2. The child’s name, dosage, times of administration, name of physician, and name of pharmacy are   
           properly labeled on the container.

Non-prescription medicine:   
      1. Must be in the original container

All medication must be given to the school nurse upon arrival in the morning. Medication is not to be put in your child’s lunch box.  Administering medications is the responsibility of the school nurse or trained personnel. 

All children in Preschool, Full day, Kindergarten and Elementary programs will be included in a yearly musical program in December. In May, Grades 1-8 have an end-of-the-year program and graduation. Preschool & Kindergarten have another program. These are part of our curriculum and children are expected to attend.

Preschool conferences are scheduled in the first & third quarters. K-Elementary conferences are scheduled following the first quarter grading period. Other conferences and visits to your child’s classroom may be scheduled at parent or teacher request. We encourage parents to become interested and involved in their child’s education. Parents are encouraged to meet privately with teachers at any time by appointment to discuss their child’s progress.

This organization functions within the areas of fund raising, educational and informational programs for parents and others. A fund-raising dinner is held each fall involving the whole school. Parents and or guardians of students are encouraged to support and participate in the Home and School organization. The mission of the Home and School is to promote harmony of home, school, and church.

Remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and students should come to school with a

supply of energy to last them till lunch. We encourage parents to send a healthy lunch. Parents are encouraged to limit sugar, no carbonated/caffeinated beverages, and send a balanced meal. Hot lunches and lunch supplements are provided as per calendar schedule.  Milk is also available.
 

For safety reasons we cannot allow glass containers. Please do not send hard candy, gum, or caffeinated drinks. Every afternoon we provide a healthy snack. Snack will be from at least two food groups (no meat/fish). Snack may consist of fruit, vegetables and dip, crackers and cheese, popcorn, granola, etc.
Because it is our belief that the vegetarian lifestyle is the most healthful, no meat will be served to the students at school.   

Parents are welcome to bring birthday treats to be served after lunch. We would encourage the possibility of bringing healthy treats to share. (You may see the teachers for ideas of healthy treats.) Please give the teachers advance notice in case we have more than one birthday on that day. We hope you will join us for this special occasion.

Many educational benefits are derived from planned field trips. Your child is well supervised, and care is taken for safety. Most trips will be by bus and parents are encouraged to attend when possible. These trips are usually local and low cost.If trip is taken in private cars, Car seats/booster seats are required if your child is six years old or under. Parents need to supply the car seats. Those attending or driving must have a volunteer form on file with the school. (Please call cell numbers as listed on sign-in sheet to contact us while on a field trip.) (All bus drivers are required to have a commercial driver's license. The bus is emergency/first aide equipped.) Emergency, insurance information, and field trip permission is present with each field trip as well as readily available for use.

 

Children should be responsible for taking their own coats, sweaters, lunch boxes, blankets, etc., directly to/from their cubby/locker, etc. Children should be taught that care of these items are their own responsibility.

PRESCHOOL: Please do not send toys from home. The school is well equipped with the necessary toys for the planned learning activities. Toys may be brought for "share time", but will be required to be kept in their cubby during the rest of the day. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

ELEMENTARY: It is allowable to bring toys from home if they fit in a back-pack. On Fridays, you may bring remote control cars. Sharing is an important part of learning. Therefore, students are expected to share any toys they bring, so please send only toys they are willingly to share.

The school is not responsible for damage to personal property or lost articles. The staff will make every effort to ensure that personal property is not abused or lost.

 It is our desire to foster a sense of community between home and school. Therefore, we will keep you informed of current information and events through memos and/or newsletters. These will be sent home with the elementary children or placed in the Preschool & Kindergarten folders.

The teachers will put written observations of your child in their observation book and their report cards as to developmental milestones and happenings in their school day. Feel free to write any comments or questions in their book. You as the parent are the one who knows your child best. We want to keep each other informed to make their learning process the best possible experience for them.

Parents are welcome to visit our school. In fact, it is our desire to have every parent schedule a time to come into the school and share about family with the children. If both parents work full-time we would appreciate your allowing us to schedule a field trip to visit your office. 

Phones will be used at the teacher’s discretion. Teachers and students should not be called during school hours, except in case of emergency. The teachers will contact parents or designated person in case of an emergency at school. Electronic devices are not to be at / or exchanged at school. (ie. CD players, cell phones, video players, game boys, etc. or media that is played by them. If brought to school, they must be turned in at the front office at the beginning of the day and will be able to be picked up when the student goes home.) 

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The school is a closed campus. This means that visitors to the campus should be by appointment only. (Parents are welcome and encouraged to join their child for lunch, if desired. Please let the teacher know so that food and/or space is made available) Students will not leave the campus during the school day without permission. At the end of school a reasonable attempt will be made to make sure students leave with appropriate people. Anyone not ordinarily picking up students should expect to show photo ID and may have that ID copied. If you need to send students by other means please call the school or send a written note. Students should make arrangements to go home with other students before the day it happens. Written notes should be received from parents. Our doors are locked for the safety of your children. Each family is issued a security card. (Additional cards $5, Key fobs, $10) The keypad code is changed periodically and new codes listed in the newsletter. Please notify us immediately if a card is lost or stolen. If you arrive and the school is dark, please wait for a teacher to arrive. The alarm system must be disarmed by staff within 15 seconds.

 

If an emergency or natural disaster occurs the school will make every attempt to care for children until the situation can be resolved. You will be called and notified as soon as an emergency occurs at our facility and be asked to pick up your child as soon as possible. Parents are asked to send in an emergency kit for each child at the first of each year. Please include in a one-gallon ziploc bag, a letter from you for encouragement, pictures of family, a toy, snacks, comfort foods, and emergency numbers and anything else that you feel would help your child in this situation. (emergencies may include fire, flood, chemical spills, electrical failure, water failure, etc)

The children will be taken to the church in case of an immediate emergency. If the church is not a safe place due to the nature of the emergency, we have made arrangements with Eagle Early Learning Center at Ballantine & Floating Feather to house the children. Their number is 939-3344.  

Computers are used in the classroom and students are expected to use them responsibly. This means they will respect the ownership of material on the web and not count it as theirs. It means they will refrain from going to locations without permission and report to the teacher when problems occur.

Standards of conduct, as exemplified in the life of Christ, are upheld at the Eagle Seventh-day Adventist Christian School. Respect for school, fellow students, and God, should be the purpose of each student in observing the regulations of the school and realizing that these regulations and standards have been established for successful guidance in education. Regulations adopted and announced by the faculty or school board are as binding as those printed in this bulletin. 

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances or requests or other conduct of a sexual nature which is offensive. It can be spoken, written, or physical behavior. It includes, without limitation, offensive pictures, graffiti, jokes, gestures, unwelcome flirtation or propositions, unnecessary or inappropriate touching.

 

If submission to offensive sexual conduct is made a condition of academic status, progress, benefits, honors or activities, it is sexual harassment. Sexual harassment also occurs when the offensive behavior or material creates a hostile school environment. It should be noted that false accusations are themselves a form of sexual harassment.

 

Incidents of sexual harassment should immediately be reported to school authorities for appropriate action. Students who sexually harass others are subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Employees who engage in sexual harassment are subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Reporting Procedures: Students who have experienced sexual harassment shall report the incident to school authorities as soon as possible. If the harassment is between students, the students shall report the incident to a teacher or principal. If the harassment comes from an adult, the student should report the incident to the principal or another responsible adult.

Idaho and Oregon State laws require teachers and day care personnel to report to appropriate authorities if they have reason to believe a minor in their care has been the subject of, or is in circumstances that would subject the minor to abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Failure to report is a misdemeanor on the part of the teacher or care-giver. The report must take place within a 24 hour period and the report should be to the local child protective services. The local principal and conference superintendent shall be notified. In making this report confidentiality will be maintained to the extent reasonably possible under the circumstances.

Idaho law (Idaho Code 18-8327 and 18-8414) prohibits the Eagle Adventist Christian School & Child-Care Center, from employing, using as volunteers, or allowing any person on the premises who is registered or required to be registered under the sex offender mandatory registration requirements of Idaho law. The only exception to this prohibition is that such person shall be allowed to drop off and pick up that person's own child or children. If you are presently registered or required to be registered under Idaho sex offender mandatory registration requirements, you must adhere to these restrictions and you have a duty to notify us so that we can assist you in meeting these restrictions. 

Students involved in the following practices will jeopardize their privilege of attending.

We strive to provide an environment that is happy and safe from dangers and unnecessary stress. If a problem

develops that is detrimental to the well being of the child involved, or the other children in our care, the parent

may be asked to remove the child from school.

1.   Physical punishment, humiliating or frightening techniques are not used; nor is punishment associated in with rest, isolation, toilet training, or withholding of food.                                         

2.  Problems are prevented or handled in the following ways:

          b. Reinforcing positive behavior

          c. Using natural consequences for their behavior

          d. Quiet time if the child can’t cope with the situation; or needs time to calm down

Whenever in the judgment of the faculty and the school board the student’s connection with the school is no

longer profitable to himself or his influence is detrimental to others, he may be dismissed from school.

Sturdy shoes, such as tennis shoes, are the most desirable.  Clogs, flip-flops, plastic shoes, dress shoes and western boots are not conducive to active play and should be avoided. Girls need to wear opaque tights or play shorts underneath their dresses according to the weather and for the sake of modesty. We request that jewelry not be worn for safety and the potential loss of valuables. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather of the day and always provide a coat should the weather change.   The preschool tries to go outside every morning to play whenever possible. Children are not to wear super-hero type clothing to school. The name of your child should be clearly marked on all clothing, blankets, etc. All children need a change of clothing at school. Please place a complete change in a plastic zip-lock bag with their name clearly marked on the bag. This is necessary in case they have an accident or something gets spilled at the table. Please check from time to time to be certain the clothing we have is appropriate for the season.

Dresses must be long enough to come to the top of the knee and full enough to maintain modesty while sitting or standing.

 

Tops will be worn tucked into the skirt or pants, unless the tail is square cut or ribbed, indicating it was made to be worn on the outside. Words and designs will reflect positive Christian attitude.

 

Pants will be neat, clean and in good repair and will be worn at the waist. Girls may wear Capri pants. Boys may wear shorts below the knee. Over-sized pants should not be worn. Belts should be worn as needed.

 

Shoes and socks must be worn at all times. Students should wear non-marring tennis shoes that fit snugly. All other shoes are inappropriate. (Students are expected to be able to run and play in the shoes they wear.)

 

Hair should be neat, clean and well groomed, avoiding extreme styles.

    ·Sleeveless tops

    ·Plunging necklines

    ·Tight-fitting tops or pants

    ·Tops which expose the midriff when arms are raised above the head.

    ·Over-sized pants.

    ·Words or designs on clothing backpacks, lunch boxes, or notebooks etc. that do not promote positive    
       Christian attitudes, such as super heroes, etc.

    ·Shorts above the knee, sweatpants, or tight fitting pants (spandex pants, etc.)

Cosmetics: No noticeable cosmetics such as lipstick, colored lip balm, rouge, mascara, eye shadow, or nail color are to be worn.

Jewelry: Bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, anything except clear spacers for pierced ears, or other ornaments are not to be worn at school or any school functions or programs including but not limited to field trips for safety and the potential loss of valuables.

Hair: Any styles or color which attracts undue attention are not acceptable.

 

All students are charged a yearly registration fee, which is non-refundable. This fee covers part of the administration costs relating to registration as well as insurance and initial supplies.   After this fee is paid and application is approved, a spot will be held for your child in our school until the current school year begins. Pre-first - elementary students are charged a fee to help cover rental of textbooks and consumable books.

The premium for student insurance is included in the entrance fee. Coverage is provided for accidents while the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity, and on any field trip. Any accident must be reported to the teacher immediately to qualify for coverage. Claim forms are available at the school.

It is the purpose of the Eagle Adventist Christian School administration to keep the charges of the school as low as is consistent with good business practices. The rates are based on costs and are subject to change in the event of a marked increase in the cost of operating the school.
 

Registration fee:     $200 per child 
                                 (If $100 is paid by June 1 to reserve a spot, a 20% discount will be given)

Instructional Materials:             $60 per child 
Tuition:  (Aug. - May)              $3200/year  ($320/ month for 10 months)
Half-day Kindergarten             $2550.00/year divided into ($255/mo for 10 months.)
Pm Kindergarten -                  $14/day
(books & registration fees partially cover expenses related to the following:  workbooks & textbook fees not covereed by book fees, insurance, yearbooks, art supplies, office supplies, & processing fees)

 

A 10% per month discount rounded to the closest dollar amount for the second child beyond the first applicant. 

A 20% per month discount rounded to the closest dollar amount for the third child beyond the first applicant. 
A 5% discount is given for a yearly payment.

(If you are listed on the registration papers as referring person to our school, you and the new student will receive $100.00 off tuition at the beginning of the second month of enrollment)

The registration fee, and August's tuition are due on registration day. Those not able to meet the financial obligation should contact their local pastor or the chairperson of the Finance Committee. Ten monthly statements, August through May, including the first month’s tuition, and registration fee, are sent to those responsible for the student’s bill. Payment is expected by the due dates per payment schedule.  

Old accounts (accounts for the previous school year) must be paid before starting the new school year. Students with delinquent accounts may not be given a diploma or a transcript until the account is paid in full.
1.  Monthly payments are due and payable on the first school day of each month.  Accounts are conseidered delinquent if not paid by the 10th of each month.  If your account is not paid in full by the 15th of the month you will be charged a $25.090 late fee.  A SECOND FEE OF $25 WILL BE CHARGED ON THE 15TH OF THE NEXT MONTH IF NO PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.  If no payments have been made by the end of the second month, your child will not be allowed to return to school. (Special arrangements can be made to make regular payments at other times of the month.)
2.  A fee of $25.99 will be charged on all returned checks.  After the second returned check, fees must be paid in cash or money order.
3.  ALL paperwork must be completed and signed prior to the first day of shcool.

4. Extra charges on the school bill must be kept current. (ex. field trips, etc) Payments to the bill will be credited to the extra charges first. Late payment fees will apply if the school bill is not paid.

PRESCHOOL FINANCIAL POLICY

In order to maintain a high quality of education, it is necessary that tuition be paid for the days your child is enrolled. Our teachers are hired on the assumption that each child will be in school on the days they are enrolled. If you keep your child home and payment is not made, our financial structure is upset. In order to be fair to parents and to protect our own financial structure the following policies have been set:

1.  The annual tuition is based on the total on-going costs of the non-profit center and can be paid in a yearly lump sum, by the semester, or monthly. (Yearly or semester payments are given a 5% discount.) If necessary, special weekly payments may be arranged for full-time students only. Our school is non-profit and self-supporting. Tuition is billed on a monthly basis. Parents need to keep a copy of their monthly billing for tax purposes. Our tax ID # is 82-0365528. Child care is tax-deductable, preschool only is not.

2.  You need to give the director a TWO WEEK WRITTEN NOTICE PRIOR to any change to your original contract or termination from school. Full tuition will be charged if a two-week advance notice is not received. Please fill out a schedule change form.

3.   There are no deductions for absences or illness. You may use any of your credit days for this. Regular fees, as per contract, will be charged. If you use more hours than contracted, additional fees will charged.

4.   After a preschool student has been in our school for 3 months, a full-time preschool student will receive 10 credit days to be used anytime during the year. This may be used at a holiday, vacation, or other days the school is closed or days you are gone. The fee will be credited to your bill in the next month as 
        $31.00 for a full day student, and $23.00 for a half-day student. Part-time students will be pro-rated for credit days as follows: 
                                           4 days/week student, 8 days/year (after 3 months)

                                           3 days/week student, 6 days/year (after 3 months)

                                           2 days/week student, 4 days/year (after 3 months)

5.   There will be a LATE PICK-UP CHARGE OF $1.00 for each minute you are late. All full-day children must be picked up no later than 6:00 pm for the months of March through October. During the months of November through February we close at 5:00 pm on Fridays only. Students who attend only the morning session must be picked up no later than 12:30pm. A Preschool late pick-up fee of $2.50 will be charged at 12:45pm. If this is a continual problem, a conference with the Director will be required and may be a cause for removal of the student from school.

6.  For the safety of the children it is IMPERATIVE that you SIGN THEM IN AND OUT EVERY DAY on the sheet provided. IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT SIGNED IN AND OUT EACH DAY, YOU CAN BE CHARGED FOR A FULL DAY OF CARE.

7.   A credit of 1 week's tuition will be given for referrals that stay a minimum of 3 months.
8.  Prices are subject to change.

 

PRESCHOOL FEES:
                    REGISTRATION FEE: $100/year

PRESCHOOL STUDENT                            FULL DAY STUDENT

     2---$184/mo                                                2---$248/mo
     (extra afternoon---$15)

*Price includes a 10% discount for full time, 5 day/week students)

          (Multiple child discount is 10% for first child, 20% for second child)

Extra days added will be charged as follows:

REGISTRATION FEE: $30 for public school students 
Offered only during regularly scheduled EACS elementary days (K- elementary)

Registration fee: $30 for public school students

Public School Days Off:
When public school is off and we are in session, there may be arrangements made to have childcare for your child. (This is only arranged if staffing is available.)  The fee is $24.50/day + the $6.50 normal after-school fee for a total of $31/day.

SUMMER FEES:

If you have a grievance, please follow the guidance in Matthew 18:15.--If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him – work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend. If he won’t listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, try again. 

Throughout the school year conflicts between teachers, students, and parents arise from time to time. The positive resolution of conflict promotes growth for all parties involved. These conflicts should be resolved with the principles of Christian behavior and courtesy in mind.

PRIVACY: Parents, teachers, and students deserve a fair hearing. This means you need to refrain from discussing the issue with others but instead take the necessary steps to solve the problem. Usually there is more than one side to an issue and when you know the whole story you don’t have to apologize for giving out only one side of a story.

PRINCIPLE: It is hoped that issues which cause conflict between students, teachers, and parents can be resolved at the earliest time and at the lowest level. Parents, students, and teachers are encouraged to discuss and attempt to resolve differences as soon as they are identified as such, and before they grow larger and become an obstacle to Christian interpersonal relationships.

PROCEDURE: The procedure to be followed in resolving conflict is based on Christian courtesy and is designed to focus on resolution and coming to an agreement. These are the five levels to follow:

            2. Discussion of the issue between the parent and teacher. This level of discussion may be initiated by the parent or teacher. The student may or may not be present, depending on the situation. Focus on resolution of the problem.

            3. If the issue is not resolved at level 2 arrange for a conference with parent, teacher, and principal present. The student may or may not be present. A parent, teacher, principal/director, or student may initiate a conference at level 3.

            4. If the issue is not resolved to the satisfaction of all parties at level 3, request a meeting with the school board chairman and the principal/director. A reasonable time will be set as early as possible following the request. This meeting includes parent, teacher, principal/director, and school board/preschool committee chairman. The student may or may not be present, depending on the situation.

            5. The final request is a written request to the school board. The request will be a written, brief statement of the problem and the resolution sought (or wished for). The school board may or may not allow the parties to be present at the meeting. The school board is the final authority in most cases. (It will normally be addressed at the next monthly meeting of the school board.)

 

INTENT: This policy is designed to assist parents, teachers, and students in discussing problems and concerns at an early time in order to avoid the negative consequences of poor communication. Ultimately the child will benefit most from his or her education if these guidelines can be followed:

            1. Attempt to focus on resolving the issues.

            2. Remain calm during the conference.

            3. Listen, without interrupting, to the other’s point of view.  Each party should be given a chance to
                   speak their opinions.

            4. Remember that compromise is essential, and probably no party will get 100% of what he or she 
                   believes.

            5. Keep your sense of humor! 

            6. Support the decision to which you agree following the conference.

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 EAGLE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL

AUGUST             22-25                Teachers' Inservice Days              
                            23-27                CLOSED - Teacher Work Week
                            29                      4pm - Ice Cream Social Open House / Registration
                            30                      School Begins 
                                                                                       

SEPTEMBER        6                       CLOSED - Labor Day (All school)
                                                                                               

OCTOBER            7                      School Pictures – 
                                                                9AM, PRESCHOOL GROUP PICTURE

                               5-22                Elementary Testing Weeks

NOVEMBER         1,2                    Parent/Teacher Conferences     
                                                       (Elementary only early release - 1:15pm) (Afterschool Open)

                               3-5                   NAEYC Conference 
                                                           (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
                                                           Preschool and Child Care CLOSED
                               23                    6pm - All School Thanksgiving Dinner
                               24                    All School Early Release, 1:15pm
                               25-26              CLOSED - Thanksgiving Vacation (All School)
                               

DECEMBER           3,4                  Eagle Country Christmas-Live Nativity
                               11                    All School Christmas Program - 
                                                            (10:45am in School Gym)

                               17                    K-elementary early release, 1:15pm  (Afterschool Open)
                               20                    CLOSED for Christmas Vacation  (All school)

 

JANUARY              3                     School Resumes
                                14                   End of 2nd quarter                               
                                17                   K-8 CLOSED Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Preschool/Child Care Open)
                                25                   Ski Days - Elementary (tentative)

FEBRUARY           1,8                    Ski Days - Elementary (tentative)

                               21                    K-8 CLOSED President's Day (Preschool/Child Care Open)

                               22                    K-8 CLOSED Teacher's Inservice - 
                                                             (Preschool/Child Care Open)                                                                 
 

MARCH                 7-11                School Spirit Week
                               16                    Visitation Day (Bump-up Day)

                               18                    End of 3rd qtr.
                               18                    K-Elementary Early release  (dismissal 1:15 p.m)  (Afterschool Open)
                               21 - 25            CLOSED - Spring Break (All School)
                                      PLEASE NOTE:  THIS IS NOT THE SAME DATES AS PUBLIC SCHOOL

APRIL                    3                       Social Studies Field Trip (Required attendance) K-8th grade
                                                               Oregon Trail Museum, Baker City, OR
                              4,5                     Parent/Teacher Conferences (as arranged) 
                                                              (School open)

                              11-15               Outdoor School (Elementary 6th grade only)
                              11-17               Week of the Young Child
                              17                     Spring Art/Music Program & Fundraiser 
                                            

MAY                        1                    Pathfinder Fair
                                 3                    Track & Field Day (Elementary)
                                15                   All School Picnic
                                16-20              Upper Grade Study Tour (tentative)
                                30                   Memorial Day 
                                31                   Preschool Graduation - 6:30 pm

                                3                     Last Day of School 
                                6- 10              CLOSED - Summer Break
                                13                   Summer Camp Begins 

 
JULY                       4                    CLOSED - Independence Day