Here are frequently asked questions by parents and our responses.
1. How do our teachers handle transition times to keep the classroom moving?
Answer: clear signals, timers, routines, and engaging activities effectively help keep students focused, organized and moving gradually towards the given goal.
2. Do the Teachers and Administrators ask what is important to parents/guardians?
Answer: Yes, our teachers and administrators often seek to understand what is important to parents, aiming to foster a strong partnership that benefits our students and their future.
3. What are the school hours?
Answer: School Hours are 7:00 am – 2:30 pm while Aftercare Hours are 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
4. Are parents allowed in the classroom?
Answer: Yes, parental involvement in the classroom can be beneficial for students, parents, and teachers, fostering a stronger connection between home and school and leading to improved academic outcomes, better behavior, and a more positive learning environment. .
5. How much homework is typical?
Answer:
– Elementary School (Grades 1-5) student given at least 10-20 minutes of homework per night.
– Middle School (Grades 6-8) student given at least 30-60 minutes of homework per night.
– High School (Grades 9-12) student given at least 60-120 minutes of homework per night.
6. How often do students have P.E.?
Answer: Instructional Physical Education is included in our curriculum for two hours per week.
7. What is the discipline policy?
Answer: When a child misbehaves in school, our teachers and school staff employ a range of strategies, from simple warnings and redirection to more formal interventions like detentions, counseling, or suspension, depending on the severity and frequency of the behavior.
8. What the school’s bullying policy?
Answer: Any student who engages in bullying may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Students are expected to immediately report incidents of bullying to the principal or designee.
Students can rely on staff to promptly investigate each complaint of bullying in a thorough and confidential manner.
9. How does the school ensure the safety and well-being of my child?
Answer: We implement a comprehensive approach, including security measures, a supportive environment, counseling services, and regular safety drills to prepare for emergencies.
10. How are grades determined?
Answer: Grades are determined primarily based on a student’s mastery of the material presented in “PACEs” (Packets of Accelerated Christian Education), with a passing score of 80% or higher required to move on to the next PACE.