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Why do We Maintain a Christian Day School?
God, in the book of
Deuteronomy,
tells us, "These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your
hearts. Impress them on your children."
Solomon, through inspiration of the Holy Spirit, admonishes parents with these words, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Christ, in the New Testament, tells His followers, "Feed my lambs;" and the Apostle Paul says, "Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." From the above passages it becomes apparent that we have a definite responsibility, as parents, to God to do all within our power to see that God's children, of whom we are merely caretakers, receive the fullest measure of training possible in the Word of God. The training of God's children rests upon the parents, especially fathers, and the Christian congregation. The congregation has established and maintains a Christian day school in carrying out its responsibility. The school is also set up to aid the parents in any way possible to carry out their personal obligation in the Christian training of these children. However, the school is not a substitute for the parents. Your example in Christian living, including devotions and church attendance, will greatly influence the lives of your children in relation to their Lord.
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| What is the Aim of Christian Education?
Every teacher must have a
philosophy
of life and education in which he believes and by which he will attempt
to guide his own life and the lives of his pupils.
There are two basic philosophies which man can accept. He has either a world-centered philosophy or a Christ-centered philosophy. The world-centered educator will strive toward developing the idea that man, through his ingenuity and resourcefulness, must attempt to improve the world in which he lives. The ultimate result is a form of salvation through morality and good works. The Christ-centered educator will strive toward developing the idea in the child that man, from Adam, is a condemned sinner, and that the only hope in the face of this basic truth is to trust solely upon Christ, his eternal Savior, for salvation. His faithful acceptance of this salvation by grace through the power of the Holy Spirit will instill in his heart a deep love for his Redeemer, and as a result, a Christian love for his fellowman.
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| What Are the Purposes of Christian
Education?
The purposes of Christian education are: Table of Contents |
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| The Curriculum
The pupils receive
instruction in all
subjects required by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the
State
of Wisconsin. These include the following: Language,
reading,
spelling, science/health, mathematics, penmanship, social studies,
music,
art and physical education.
Religious instruction includes: Bible history, catechism instruction, Luther's life, and our synod’s operations and history. Daily devotions and prayer are also major parts of the pupil's training in religion. Memorization of passages, the six chief parts of Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, and hymn stanzas give the pupils the armor by which they can defend themselves against the forces of the devil.
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| Report Cards
Report cards are issued
four times
during the school year. If you would like to check your child's
progress
at any other time, consult with your child's teacher.
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| Parent/Teacher Consultations
Consultations between
parents and teachers
are scheduled after the first report card is sent home.
Additional
conferences may be arranged at other times during the year.
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| Academic Policy
St. Luke's expects it's
students to
perform in the classroom at a level commensurate with the ability God
has
given them. Teachers will contact the parents if the student’s
performance
is below their ability level.
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| Testing Program
In addition to the tests
prepared by
the classroom teachers and the testing services provided by the
textbook
companies, our school makes use of national tests recommended by our
Commission
on Parish Schools of the Wisconsin Synod. These tests are
administered
to students in 3rd and 8th grade.
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| Church Attendance & Bible Study
Parents and children of our
Christian
day school should maintain regular church attendance. No one
should
feel that five days a week is enough or too much religion.
Attending
Sunday morning services, Sunday School, or other special services
trains
children to be faithful church-goers and Bible students when they
become
communicant members so that they might always treasure God's Word and
worship
him publicly. Our Lord would have us "Remember the Sabbath Day by
keeping it holy." He pours out His grace during the worship
services
for all who hear his word.
In addition, the entire family has the opportunity to attend either Sunday School or Bible Class between services on Sundays. Here we can study God's Word together. Parents, especially fathers are important examples in showing love for God's Word by hearing and studying it regularly.
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| Enrollment Policy
Children of our
congregation,
who are five years old on or before September 1st, may enter
kindergarten
at the opening of the fall term. Children, who are four or three
years old on or before September 1st, may enter the four year old or
three year old preschool program. A meeting can be arranged among
the parents, teacher, and the principal concerning questions of the
child's
readiness.
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| Nondiscriminatory Policy
St. Luke's
Lutheran School
admits students of any race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin to
all
rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made
available to the students at school. It does not discriminate on
the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin in
administration
of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school-administered
programs.
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| Students Not of Our Fellowship
For non-members, not of our
fellowship,
parents must agree that their child(ren) will come under our spiritual
care before the child(ren) are admitted to our school. This means:
We reserve the right to refuse
admittance or terminate the child(ren)'s enrollment at any time for
disciplinary
or religious reasons.
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| Tuition: Non-Members
When space is available,
tuition students
will be admitted to our school. The cost of tuition for one year
is as follows:
The above tuition does not
include book
rental fees or religion books.
All tuition for the current year is to be paid in full at registration. Other arrangements may be made with the Lutheran School Committee. |
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| Fees: Book Rentals and Supplies
All books are provided on a rental basis. The fee is as follows:
All fees for the current year
are to be
paid at the beginning of the semester. Students with unpaid fees
will not be enrolled unless arrangements for payments are made with the
Lutheran School Committee. Finanicial aid is available upon
request.
All fees from the previous school year must be paid in full before registration for the new school year. Report cards and transcripts will be held back until full payment is made. |
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Pre-School Rates
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| Care of Books
Each textbook
should be
used with care and not abused. Children should treat books as if
they were their own. No writing in textbooks is allowed. If
books are damaged by
improper use, parents will be responsible for paying for a
replacement.
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| Attendance and Absenteeism
A written or
verbal excuse
from the parents must accompany any absence from school. Excuses,
which are valid, are: illness on the part of the child and death in the
immediate family. We would appreciate it if doctors' and
dentists'
appointments would be made outside of school time. Absence from
school
does not excuse the student from his work. ALL WORK MUST BE MADE
UP.
Attendance at special school functions, such as Christmas services,
when
the children sing in church, field trips, school musical, closing
service, etc. is also required.
When the students are scheduled to sing in a particular church service, the students have prepared to sing by practicing as a class thoughout the school week. Therefore, it is important that the students attend the service to sing praises to their Lord and to give glory to our Savior, Jesus Christ. If a student is unable to attend a service in which their class is scheduled to sing, please notify the teacher as soon as possible.
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| Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is not
allowed at
school during the school day. If students have chewing gum at
school
during extra-curricular activities, they should remember to dispose of
the gum in a proper manner.
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| Bus Behavior Policy
When a written bus incident report is given to the principal the following steps will be taken:
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| Dress and Personal Appearance
Children should present
themselves
in a neat, clean manner that is appropriate for a child of God.
Outdoor clothing that is suitable for the season and activity should be worn at all times. Children must wear boots and snow pants if they wish to play in the snow during the winter. Shorts may be worn during warm months. Summer tops worn by girls should also be appropriate as a child of God. Tops with narrow straps should only be worn with an additional shirt beneath it. Tops should also be long enough to cover the midriff during regular school activities, including physical education. Makeup applied at home may be worn in moderation. Parents, your help in monitoring the amount of makeup worn will be greatly appreciated. No makeup, perfume, or hair spray is allowed at school or at school sponsored events. Teachers will take away any makeup, perfume, or hair spray that is brought to school.
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| Mission Projects
Throughout
the school year the children have an opportunity to learn about and
contribute
to one of our synod's world or home missions, a Lutheran high school or
college, or one of the agencies of the synod. On occasion
special offerings may be taken to send to a specific missionary
family.
Children are asked to bring their mission offerings on the last day of
each school week.
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Daily Schedule
The doors of the building
will be opened
at 7:30 AM, prior to the arrival of the first buses. We ask that
no children come before that time. When the children arrive in
the
morning, they are to enter their classrooms immediately and use for
study
the time remaining until classes begin. We ask that parents who
call
for their children would do so promptly at 3:15 PM (11:15 AM for
kindergarten).
Normally, most children will be eating their lunch at school. However, by request of parents, children who are within walking distance of school, may go home for lunch, but they must return by the time classes resume. Children who eat their lunch at school will not be permitted to leave the grounds except by written request of the parents. If parents wish to have their children go somewhere other than home after school, or if they want their children to be picked up by someone else, a note should be sent to the child's teacher. No bus transportation can be given without a note from the parent for those children who do not normally ride the bus, or if a child is riding a different bus. The note should state with whom the child is traveling, dated, and signed by the parent.
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| Guidelines for Bicycles
Students who choose to ride their bikes to school, should enter and exit the parking lot on the south side. Riding bicycles in the parking lot before, during, or after school is not allowed. Bikes are to be parked in the bike rack by the garage. |
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| Computer Policy
No student will be allowed to use school computers without a signed parent permission form. All computer use must be teacher approved, and the school computers are not to be used for personal use. Only authorized adults may use the office computer for church business. |
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| Emergency School Closing
In case weather conditions
make it
necessary to close school, such announcements will be made over KFIZ-AM
& FM. Listen for "Oakfield Schools - public & parochial"
in the announcement. That message will include St. Luke’s.
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| School Discipline
St. Luke's Lutheran School
is a Christian
day school. It is therefore understood that the Word of God
is to be the supreme rule at our school, and that all discipline is to
be shaped in accordance with this norm.
It is the aim of the staff and the Lutheran School Committee to function as a team with the parents to nurture the spiritual, physical, and academic growth of each child. Therefore it is vital that communication between home and school be encouraged. When problems with student behavior arise discipline becomes necessary. The severity of the incident will determine the starting point and order of the steps taken. Possible consequences range from verbal reminders, loss of recess, and time outs, to expulsion in extreme cases.
Step 1: The teacher will correct the misbehavior as needed. |
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| WLA Spring Track Meet
All St. Luke’s students are
encouraged
to participate in the WLA Track Meet. Students in grades 5-8 have
the option of participating in a minimum of 2 events at the Track Meet,
or remaining in school to complete assigned work.
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