WIXLIB

Conferences will be scheduled with parents by the administration to discuss theimportance of regular attendance. Behavior/citizenship/conduct will be affected. An“N” will be marked on the report card for attending school regularly with the 6thabsence.B. Tardiness (Preschool & Elementary) - See Middle School Addendum for MS tardy policyStudents in preschool and elementary are considered tardy after 9:00 am. (Middle School after 8:30am). Excessive tardiness should be brought to the attention of an administrator. Conferences will bescheduled with parents by the administration to discuss the importance of timely arrival. Behavior/citizenship/conduct will be affected.i.Excused/Unexcused TardyExcused tardy includes personal sickness, family emergency or road emergency. Ifa student is late to a class period due to being held up in a previous class period, it isthe student’s responsibility to obtain a note from that teacher for an excused tardy.Unexcused Tardy includes oversleeping, traffic problems, stopping for breakfast orleaving home late.ii.Excessive Tardy PolicyA maximum of 5 tardies (excused or unexcused) will be allowed per nine weeks.After 5 tardies the student will not qualify for perfect attendance. In addition, thereport card will be marked “N” for arrives to school on time, on the 6th tardy.C. Leaving School EarlyA child must have permission from his/her parent or the school administrator before leaving duringschool hours. Please attempt to schedule doctor appointments before or after school. A parent/teacherconference will be requested if a student continually signs out early from school, without priorauthorization from the administration. Excessive sign-outs will be brought to the attention of theadministration. The student’s citizenship grade will be affected.Early Dismissal from Middle School classes will follow the guidelines from the absence policy. Afterthe 5th absence from a class, the conduct grade will be lowered.Middle School families are encouraged to make appointments for students before/after school orduring Study Hall, which is each Thursday from 3:05-3:50 p.m.When a child does need to leave early, the child must be signed out of the school office and a staffmember will bring the child to the office. No child will be released to an adult until properidentification is made. If another person is picking up your child please send a note to the teacher orcall the Academy office before your child is picked up. Notes brought in by someone picking up thechild (other than the regular pick-up person) will not be accepted by the teacher.Parents are asked not to drop off late children or pick them up in the classroom.VI.4Drop-Off/Pick-Up ProceduresPreschool/Elementary

Students will be walked to the classroom between 8:45 am and 9:00 am. Students who arrive after9:00 a.m. must be walked to the Academy office to receive a tardy pass.Middle SchoolStudents should be in the classroom daily at 8:25 a.m. Students arriving after8:30 a.m. must walk to Academy office for a tardy pass. VII.Students, birth – 4 years old, should be picked up from the classroom at 1:30 pm. Parentsarriving after 1:40 pm must pick-up their student in the Extended Care.Students, Kindergarten – 5th grade, should be picked up from the classroom at 3:15 pm.Parents arriving after 3:25 pm must pick up their student in the Extended Care.Students in Middle School will be dismissed at 4:00 pm daily. Parents will pick up from thehomeroom classroom.If your child is attending our “Extended Day Program” he/she will be delivered to theExtended Day class by our staff. Parents will pick-up their student from the Extended Dayclass at the designated time agreed upon. All Extended Day students must be picked up by5:30 pm. (See Extended Care for more information)If another person is picking up your child please send a note to the teacher or call theAcademy office before your child is picked up. Notes brought in by someone picking up thechild (other than the regular pick-up person) will not be accepted by the teacher. No childwill be released to an adult until proper identification is made.Discipline ProceduresChildren thrive in a climate where they are respected, and clear guidelines are enforced as toacceptable and unacceptable behavior. At First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy, the followingdisciplinary practices are used: Teachers explain and review with the children age appropriate behaviors to use during a classsession.Children may be provided incentives such as praise, special privileges, a positive note home,a positive phone call made to parents, or an award given when appropriate behavior is shown.If a child chooses to misbehave, he/she is reminded in a positive and loving way of what isappropriate.When inappropriate behavior occurs, any of the following may be employed depending upon thenature of the behavior and the age of the child: Verbal correction by the adult in charge of the group.Removal from the group for a brief period of time (“time out”.)Referral to the Academy office for counseling and “time out”.Notification to parents for their assistance in correcting the inappropriate behavior.Discipline Referral (This will be placed in the student’s cumulative records).Suspension/Expulsion deemed necessary by the administration.Cell phones and ElectronicsCell phones or any electronic devices (Laptops, iPads, iPods, Nooks, Kindles, MP3 players, digitalcameras, video recorders, gaming devices, etc.) are not to be used or seen during any part of school orextended care and at no time in bathrooms, locker rooms, lunchroom or playground.5

Any use of a cell phone or electronic device during school hours will result in disciplinary action. If astudent chooses to bring a cell phone or electronic device to school, it must be secured in the student’slocker or backpack and must be turned off (not silent or vibrate). If a student brings a cell phone orelectronic device to class or the phone rings or receives messages even while in a student’s locker orbackpack, the phone or electronic device will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. Confiscatedphones or electronic devices may be picked up by a parent after school with administrative approval.Students whose phones or electronic devices are confiscated more than once may lose the privilege ofhaving a phone or electronic device on school property.Use of a cell phone or electronic device during a test for any reason will automatically be consideredcheating and appropriate academic and disciplinary action will be taken at the sole discretion of theadministration.Outside CommunicationParents/family members are asked not to call/text the student during school hours. A text through thestudent’s iPad/phone is a distraction to their academic day. If you need to reach your student duringthe school day, please call the office at (813)689-9435.NOTE: An exception to this policy is the use of iPads in Middle School and only for school purposesas directed by the teacher. Please see section XVIII “Middle School Technology Agreement” for thespecific policy that applies to Middle School.NOTE: This is a general overview of our discipline plan. Corporal disciplinary action is not usedat any time. Consideration is always given to the age of the child and specific needs of each andevery child. Each parent will receive a copy of the discipline plan for their child’s classroom.VIII. AcademicsA. Student EvaluationsStudent evaluations will take place in the fall and spring of each year. This evaluation (check list) willbe shared with parents during fall and spring conference dates. Infants-2’s K3/K4 Elementary & Middle School Grading ScaleKindergarten – 2nd grade skills are graded as follows:E 90-100%S 70-89%N 60-69%U 59% or below3rd – 5th grade skills are graded as follows:A 90-100%B 80-89%C 70-79%N 60-69%U 59% or belowMiddle SchoolA 90-100%B 80-89%C 70-79%D 60-69%F 59% or belowI IncompleteWeighting of GradesElementary:Primary (Kindergarten-2nd)20% Daily Work/Homework/Participation35% Independent Classwork/quizzes45% Chapter Tests/Project/Written PublicationsIntermediate (3rd-5th)15% Daily Work/Homework/Participation40% Independent Classwork/general quizzes/check my progress/vocabulary/comprehensionquestions/RAZ kids/Language reviews/Craft Checks45% Tests: Subject Area Tests/Chapter Tests/Passage Assessments/Novel Tests/Published PiecesElementary (Specials: Art, Computer, Music, PE, Spanish)40% Classwork (Assignments started and completed in class: worksheets, group activitypapers, practice assignments.)40% Participation (Class involvement: discussions, sharing of work, group activities.)20% Projects/Tests (Summative Assessments: projects, performances, traditional tests.)6

Middle SchoolMiddle School ElectivesCore Subject Areas:25% Classwork: (Any in-class assignments, group work, practice activities.)20% Classwork: (Any in-class worksheets, assignments.)35% Participation: (discussions, playing, sharing of work, group activities)10% Homework: (Any out-of-class worksheets, assignments.) 40% Project/Test: (Any type of “final project” or formative assessment)5% Participation: (Group discussion, presentations.) Elementary/Middle School- A “Spiritual Foundation Inventory” will be shared with parentsregarding their child both in the Fall and Springeach25%ofQuiz:(Anyyear.type of formative assessment of student progress)B. Textbook/Curriculum40% Test: (Any type of summative assessment of student mastery)The curriculum is to be used as a foundation on which to instruct students. No subject matter from thecurriculum guide will be deleted without permission from administration. Additional resources may beused with permission from school administration. The teacher is encouraged to supplement chosentexts with his/her own material or other available material which is consistent with our philosophy.C. Guideline for HolidaysWe choose to magnify the Biblical reason for Christian holidays rather than the secular since somuch attention is given to the secular outside of school. During Christmas, Santa Claus will notbe discussed and will not be used as decoration in classrooms. Easter eggs may be used as anevangelical tool. The Easter Bunny will not be emphasized. First Baptist Brandon ChristianAcademy does not agree with nor promote the practice of Halloween and its familiar symbols(witches, goblins, ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, etc.) Magic, luck, dragons, and/or other occult or newage signs such as ying-yangs are prohibited.D. Report Card Calendar (Elementary– Middle School)Report cards will be issued at the conclusion of each grading period. There are four gradingperiods (quarterly) per school year.E. Student MaterialsTextbooks are the property of First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy. The instructional fee eachstudent pays covers the use of all textbooks, library books, and other instructional materials, as well asthe cost of workbooks, art materials, insurance, testing fees, and classroom supplies. If any books arelost or damaged during the school year, it is the parent’s responsibility to replace the book.F. Cumulative RecordsA parent may request to view their child’s cumulative records. This request will be honored in thefollowing manner:1.2.3.4.IX.Parent sets an appointment with the school principal or assistant principal to view records.Records may be viewed by parent with an administrator present.Record folder will not leave office area.Records may be copied by administration and provided to parents upon request.Dress CodeA. BoysInfants – 4 year olds Boys may wear shorts, jeans or pants.7

T-shirts or polo style shirts may be worn. T-shirts must have school appropriate wording and Logos. Skull and cross bones are not permitted.Elementary – Middle School Polo’s are to be worn everyday except for school spirit days. The colors are navy, gold, white,royal blue or gray. Polos must be purchased through approved school vendors. Khaki or navy pants or shorts are to be worn each day. They must be pleated or flat front pants.No cargo pants, skinny pants or joggers. A black or brown belt must be worn each day. Jeans or jean shorts may be worn with a spirit shirt on designated spirit days. If you do not wearyour spirit shirt you must wear a uniform. Jeans are to be loose fitting. No holes, rips,jeggings or skinny jeans. Jeans may only be worn on Fridays. Winter wear-School polo’s are to be worn every day, with the exception of spirit day, and thenspirit shirt with jeans may be worn. Turtle necks or long sleeved shirts may be worn under uniform shirts. Only white, navy oryellow undershirts may be worn. Jackets and sweaters are school uniform ONLY. Casual Wear-Once a month elementary and middle school students are given the privilege ofenjoying casual wear day, with the following guidelines: T-shirts may be worn. Appropriate wording and logos are permitted. Refrain from wearingshirts that would distract other students from learning. Sleeveless shirts are not permitted. Jeans and jean shorts (no holes), basketball shorts, and pants are allowed. Backpacks- rolling backpacks are not allowed, which the exception of a medical reason,approved by the administration. Boys will need to be clean shaven; no facial hair is permitted. No fade haircuts. Refrain from marking on body with markers, pens, and other writing utensils. Dress code violations will be issued to student after the 3rd infraction. Discipline Referral/Behavioral citation will be issued for repeated violations.Infants–Middle School Boys must wear soc

Brandon, Florida 33510 813-689-9435 www.fbbca.org The mission of First Baptist Brandon Christian Academy is to honor and serve Jesus Christ by providing academic and Biblical excellence for boys and girls while developing their faith in partnership with the home, the church, and the community.