Classroom Policies/Procedures

Light and Life Christian School

Pre-School & Junior Kindergarten Program

Policies and Procedures

Affiliation

Light and Life Christian Pre-School is a ministry of Light and Life Christian Fellowship and is a non-profit organization.

Light and Life Christian Pre-School is a member of Association of Christian Schools International.

Light and Life Christian School is licensed under the State of California Department of Social Services.

Our facility number is:________________________________________________________

Philosophy and objectives

The primary purpose of Light and Life Christian School shall be to provide children and young people an excellent academic education within the framework of Biblical beliefs and principles.

We strive to help develop the whole child-ACADEMICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY & SOCIALLY

Nondiscrimination Policy

Light and Life Christian Pre School admits students of any race, color , nationality, religion,sex, or ethnic origin. Light and Life does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin in its admissions policies or the administration of the school and its programs.

Hours of Operation

Light and Life Preschool is open 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Monday through Friday. We offer a half day program 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. and a full day program 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Enrollment

Enrollment at Light and Life is a privilege. The privilege of enrolling or re-enrolling at Light and Life is at the sole discretion of the administration. The violation of any provision of this handbook may result in the discontinuance of enrollment of a student.

Parental Cooperation and Communication with the School

Light and Life’s mission involves working with parents in the overall Christian education of students. On occasion this cooperation between school and home may become difficult. To avoid such situations, we require parents enrolling their children to affirmatively cooperate and support the school and its ministry with a positive attitude. While we are willing to accept constructive criticism, suggestions concerning ways in which the policies of the school might be improved, or information regarding problems of which they may not be aware, such criticisms should be made only for constructive purposes and shall be shared with the teacher, administrator, or person involved and not with your child or other parents or children. All communications should be done respectfully. It is never proper to be rude, abrasive, or to use language or conduct which would be insulting, embarrassing, or in opposition to Christian principles.

Administration Policies and Procedures

Registration is based on available space within the child’s developmental level. Developmental level is determined by the child’s chronological age and how the child fits into the academic and social framework of the school. Placement will be decided by the administration after a family meeting.

1. A meeting will be held with the school administrator and the parents to discuss goals, purpose, philosophy, school policy, and general information pertinent to both the child and the school.

2. Each child must present proof of proper immunization as stated in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1596.81, prior to enrollment. A physicians report form will also be required within 7 days of enrollment documenting the child’s physical ability to attend a child care center, that a TB test has been completed, and any special health needs that the child may have.

3. A registration packet must be completed which includes the following:

-Pre admission agreement

-Identification and emergency information

-Pre admission health history-parents report

-Developmental history of the child

-Physicians report

-Notice of parents rights

-Caregiver background check process

-Notice of personal rights

-Consent for medical treatment

-Parent questionnaire

-Emergency contacts

4. All school records are confidential and the property of Light and Life Christian Pre-School. If parents need to view to need to make copies of their child’s school records, they must submit a written request to the administration. Community Care Licensing has the authority to interview children or staff, and to inspect and audit child care center records without prior consent. Community Care Licensing has the authority to observe the physical condition of the children. Title 22 code #101219, section 101200(b,c).

Curriculum

Language- Circle time, share time, pictures, flash cards, puppets. Songs, activity centers

Cognitive- Manipulatives, science centers, cooking projects, blocks, activity centers

Creative- Art projects, art center, weekly dramatic play theme, cooking projects, playdough, music center, blocks

Social/Emotional Potty training, hygiene, group games, Bible stories, dramatic play, activity centers

Motor Skills: Manipulatives, outside play, art center, activity centers

Spiritual/Moral: Bible stories, songs, prayer chapel services, music class

General Health Policy

1. Because we are concerned about the well being of all the children, please keep your child at home if he/she is ill. It is imperative that we take all precautions to prevent sickness among the children and staff.
2. If your child has an outpatient surgical procedure done your child may not return to school for 48 hours with a physician’s release.
3. A child with any contagious disease may return to school only with a doctor’s release for the following but not limited to the following:
-conjunctivitis(pink eye)
-tonsillitis
-strip throat
-pin worm
-scarlet fever
-ear infection
-hand, foot, and mouth
-cloudy or green nose
-roseola
-measles
-mumps
-body rashes
4. A child with chicken pox may return to school only after all the lesions are scabbed and no new ones have formed within 7 days.
5. If a child is running a fever of 100 degrees or more, vomitting, diarrhea, or upper respiratory infection, the parents will be contacted and arrangements need to be made to have the child picked up.
6. If your child is at home with a fever, vomitting, or diarrhea, they can not come back to school for 24 hours.
7. The office must have a doctor’s note for any medication given to a child. This also included over the counter medication. The medicine must be in the original pharmacy container clearly labeled with the child’s name, doctor prescribing the medicine, type of medicine, and the dosage.It must include the measuring device and placed in a zip lock bag. Light and Life assumes no responsibility for any adverse effect or reaction to medication given.

                                  Signing in and out Procedure
1. In order to provide a safe learning environment it is imperitive that all children are signed in and signed out in the school roster daily. A responsible adult (18 years or older) needs to sign and write in the child’s arrival and departure times. If a child is not signed in or out, the State of California has the right to charge $50.00 for each day this occurs.
2. This is a legal document and your child may not assist you in filling in their name. Your child must not sign in or out for themselves.
3. Only those individuals on the child’s identification and emergency information form will be allowed to pick up the child. Unfamiliar persons must present a photo ID verifying their identity. To authorize release of a child to a person not listed on the identification and emergency information form a request by a parent to authorize release of a child must submit this in writing to the school administration with a parental signature. A phone call will not be acceptable.
4. Any school correspondence from the school to the parents will be placed in a file folder located outside the classroom. This must be checked on a daily basis.
                                  Student Conduct and Discipline
1. The purpose of discipline in a Christian School is to bring the student to a maturity in Christ so that he/she will exercise self control in the school, in the home life, in the church, and in every other area of life.
2. Our goal is to teach children to be responsible, to have compassion and respect for others(social responsibility), to do their best (task responsibility), and to do the right thing even when no one else is watching (personal responsibility).
3. Acceptable forms of discipline:
-Re-directing
-Talks/warnings in a respectful way
-Age appropriate time outs with supervision
-Taking away privilege
-Notes or calls home
4. Unacceptable forms of discipline
-Corporal punishment
-Grabbing or touching in a harsh way
-Verbally humiliating the child
-Yelling or screaming
-Anything that does not have adequate supervision
5 In the event that a child’s behavior presents a threat to other students, teachers, or even to her/himself, the parents will be asked to come pick the child up from school and the student’s enrollment may be discontinued.

                                Personal Needs of the Students
Junior Kindergarten-3 & 4 years old (potty trained)
JK students need to bring a crib size blanket & travel size pillow in plastic bag that will be taken home every Friday and returned washed on Monday.
JK students need to have a change of clothes at school at all times in case of a potty accident.
JK students are provided a snack and drink mid morning.
JK students need to bring a healthy lunch in a lunch box, daily.
JK students need to bring a small back pack, daily.
ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME.
Pre-School-2 & 3 years old (Not potty trained)
Pre- school students need to bring a crib size blanket & a travel size pillow in a plastic bag that will be taken home every Friday and returned washed on Monday.
Pre-school students need to keep a supply of pull- up diapers and wipes at all times,
only if potty training.
If your child is Potty Trainned they need to have an extra change of clothes in their cubbie at all times.
Parents will be charged $5.00 per day if diaper supply runs out.
Pre-school students will be given mid-morning snack,daily.
Pre-school students need to bring a healthy lunch in a lunch box with a sippy cup, daily.

ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME.