SCHOOL POLICIES

Arrival Time: 
Arrival for all A.M. classes is 8:15 a.m. 
A student is considered tardy at 8:20 a.m.

One Hour Delay Schedule:                                                                                                                          PDO: 8:15 a.m.                                                                                                                    A.M. Preschool:  9:15 a.m.- Noon
P.M. Preschool:  12:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.                    
Elementary:  9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Listen to WOWO, WBCL or STAR 88.3 on the radio or watch channels 15, 21, 55 or 33 on TV for delay or cancellation information.
 

Two-Hour Delay Schedule:                                                                                                                         PDO: 9:15 a.m.
A.M. Preschool:  10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
P.M. Preschool:  1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Elementary:  10:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Listen to WOWO, WBCL or STAR 88.3 on the radio or watch channels 15, 21, 55 or 33 on TV for delay or cancellation information.

Drop-Off / Pick-up Line:
Drop-off for children is available in front of the school doors from 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.        The Principal will be there to greet the children as they come into the building. Staff will be avaliable to help insure your child finds the right classroom if needed. Do not park in the front spaces entering into the school building, that area is reserved for drop off and pick up only. If you desire to bring in your child please park in the center lot and walk your child in the building for safety purposes. After school pick-up will work in much the same manner. The pick-up line will be marked by teachers and cones to signify the pick-up areas. Please pull forward to those designated areas and remain in your car as a teacher will assist your child into your vehicle. If you desire to get out of your car and pick-up your child personally please park in the center lots and come into the lobby.

Tuition and Fees Payment:
Non-refundable registration fees are due at the time of registration.  Tuition fees are due by each month as described in the JOYFUL Response contract, a company which handles our tuition collection through automatic bank account withdrawals. If you desire your acount to be handled through billing other than automatic withdraw then fees may apply. A discount of 5% will be given for full prepayment of tuition. Other discounts may apply for early registration in the spring.

Dress Code:
A dress code is in effect for the school day and for any school-sponsored activity outside of school hours.

Elementary Dress Code (Monday through Thursday):
Shirts:  Short or long sleeved Oxford or dress shirts/blouses in any color or white
             Short or long sleeved polo shirts of turtlenecks
             Our Hope logo collared polo shirts or t-shirts
             Boys must have a collar on any short-sleeved shirt.
             Girls may wear collarless shirts; they should have a modest and appropriate neckline.

Jumpers/Skirts/Skorts/Shorts/Pants/Slacks:  These are acceptable in any color.  Dark blue jeans are also acceptable.  Length should be at least mid-thigh.

Sweaters/Sweater Vests/Sweatshirts:  Cardigan, V-neck sweaters or sweater vests may be worn.  Shirts, as specified above, should be worn underneath sweaters or sweater vests.  Sweatshirts that have the Our Hope logo or any color are also acceptable. 

Preschool Dress Code and Elementary Fridays:
Tops, blouses, shirts and dresses must have sleeves.  If a shirt is worn over a sleeveless top then at least one button on the shirt must be buttoned.

Blouse or sweater necklines need to be suitably modest.

Stomachs must not be visible when the student's arms are raised straight up above the student's head.

Sunday best clothes are not suitable for the regular school day.

Pants that fall down or which drag on the ground should be belted so that they stay up.  Otherwise, they should be avoided.

Shorts and skirts are to be at least as long as the fingertips when arms are held at the side.

Caps, hats, coats, snow boots and any other outdoor apparel are not to be worn in the building.

Snap pants should not be worn.

Clothes that are ripped, torn or frayed due to excessive wear should not be worn.

Footwear:
Non-marking soled shoes are required.  Sandals or Crocs are not permitted due to school and playground safety reasons.  An extra pair of non-marking soled shoes may be left at school.