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Excerpts from the HCS Handbook
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Heritage Christian School Dress Code 
(subject to change)
      The overall purpose of H.C.S.’s dress code is for students to appear well-kept and modest.
The dress code policy is designed to support the school’s mission and foster a Christ-centered academic environment. Students must abide by the dress code in school every day.
 
Physical Education- Athletic pants/athletic shorts may be worn. Girls’ shorts must follow the fingertip rule. Non-marking shoes must be worn in gym.

All students:  HCS polo shirts must be worn on chapel days, field trips, special occasions and fundraisers.

Boys- all grades
  • Denim, khaki or dress pants may be worn. No sweat pants or athletic pants allowed.
  • Pants must be clean and free of holes. They must fit correctly in the waist.
  • Tops must be clean and free of holes.
  • Collared shirts are NOT required.
  • Tops with Christian or Patriotic graphics and/or words are allowed all days.Encouraging and positive message only!
  • Tank Tops are NOT allowed.
  • Students may not wear flip flops or sandals.
  • Hoodies are acceptable, but hoods must be down inside the building.
  • Hair must be clean and well groomed.
  • No caps or hats of any kind allowed to be worn in school.
  • Facial piercings of any kind are not permitted
  • Tattoos must be covered
Girls- pre-k thru 6th
  • Denim, khaki or dress pants may be worn. No Yoga pants, sweat pants or athletic pants allowed, except during P.E. Leggings must be paired with a skirt, shorts, or knee-length top.
  • Pants must be clean and free of holes. They must fit correctly around the waist and be loose fitting thru the legs.
  • Shorts must not come above the fingertips when student is standing with hands to sides.
  • Skirts must not be more than 2 inches above knee caps.
  • Tops must be clean and free of holes.
  • Tops with Christian or Patriotic graphics and/or words are allowed all days. Encouraging and positive message only!
  • Collared shirts are NOT required.
  • Students may NOT wear flip flops or sandals.
  • Hair must be clean and well groomed.
  • No caps or hats of any kind allowed to be worn in school.
  • Hoodies are acceptable, but hoods must be down inside the building.
 Girls 7th-12th
  • Denim, Khaki or dress pants may be worn. No yoga pants sweat pants or athletic pants may be worn.
  • Leggings may be worn with a dress/skirt in lieu of tights or nylons. They may not be worn with just a shirt.
  • Skirts/dresses must not come more than 2 inches above knee caps
  • Shorts must not come higher than fingertips when standing with hands to sides.
  • Pants/skirts/dresses/shorts must be clean and free of holes. They must fit correctly and be loose in the legs.
  • Shirts must have a collar and be clean and free of holes.
  • Tops with Christian or Patriotic graphics and/or words are allowed all days. Encouraging and positive message only!
  • Collared shirts are NOT required.
  • Students may not wear flip flops or sandals.
  • Hoodies are acceptable, but hoods must be down inside the building.
  • Hair must be clean and well groomed.
  • No caps or hats of any kind allowed to be worn in school.
  • Tattoos must be covered
  • Ear piercings are allowed.
 
CONSEQUENCES
1ST VIOLATION- A violation note with a copy of the dress code attached, with violation highlighted will be sent home. Parents must sign and return the next day.
2nd VIOLATION- Parents will be called to bring acceptable clothing. Student will remain in office until clothing is brought. If parents cannot be reached, student will have wear dress code violation attire from office.
3rd VIOLATION- Will result in conference with Parent, Student and Administrator.
 
PHILOSOPHY
 
Every person who consciously makes a decision bases that decision upon a pattern of beliefs called a philosophy.
 
One's concept of truth, man, God, and purpose interact to provide a viewpoint by which all else shall be evaluated and interpreted. For the Christian whose viewpoint is centered in the Word of God, the philosophy of education is a Christ-centered, theistic worldview approach in which God is the key figure. The basic concepts of this Christ-centered philosophy of education are:
 
1. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He is in control of His universe at all times.
 
2. God is the source of all truth.
 
3. Man is by nature a sinner, separated from God, attempting to place himself at the center of all Creation, denying God His rightful place as "King of Kings and Lord of Lords."
 
4. Man's reconciliation of God can only be affected through his faith in the shed blood of Christ who died to pay the penalty for sin. This regeneration (salvation, born again, converted) by faith in Jesus Christ allows man to understand true values based upon His person, purpose, and work.
 
5. God has established three means of revealing Himself and His truth to man: Creation, the Bible and His Son, Jesus Christ. Creation, God's world, presents a general revelation of His character.
The Bible and His Son present a specific revelation of His character and truth, necessary for the working of His will in the lives of all who will accept his truth.
 
6. The education and training of a child are the parents' responsibilities in which the Christian school and the church should provide a complimentary function. The church and the school cannot replace the responsibility of the parent
 
7. The Christian home, school, and church should work together to promote spiritual growth, academic excellence, physical fitness, and social graces in the children. (Luke 2:52)
 
8. The teacher stands in the place of the parent (in loco parentis) as a figure of authority and discipline while the student is at school
 
9. The teachers have the responsibility to attempt to meet the needs of all children according to their individual ability.
 
10. The Christian is to be in the world, but not of it. As Paul stated, “be not conformed (pressed) into the mold of this world.” However, the Christian must share in his responsibility as a citizen to guide and direct society according to the will of God. (Romans 12:2a)
 
11. In order to be different from the world, one must be “transformed by the renewing of the mind” a primary function of Christian education. (Romans 12:2b)
 
12. The primary preparation of a person through his experience in the home, church, and school should be for a life of fellowship with, and service to, God; a combination which will affect his fellow man.
 
13. The Spirit filled life in the only life which is pleasing to God and produces spiritual fruit for both here and for the hereafter. This life involves the reality of personal fellowship with God through His Word, prayer and service.
ADMISSION
 
PROCEDURE
1. Obtain registration packet from school office.
2. Return completed application with registration fees.
3.  Parents will receive a phone call or written notification of acceptance or denial.
 
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Students enrolling in kindergarten or the first grade must have reached, or will reach, the
respective age of five or six by Sept. 15th of the year enrolled.
 
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Heritage Christian School, 510 Wall Street Court, admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accord or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.
 
REGISTRATION
Registration costs for grades Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth grade are subject to change.
These may be obtained through the school office for any given year. It is required with the enrollment application and is non-refundable, unless the student is not accepted for enrollment. These fees are used for enrollment costs, books, materials, and membership fees in the Association of Christian Schools, International.
 
TUITION
Please set up a tuition payment schedule through the office. The payments are due the first of each month and delinquent by the 30th. Accounts in arrears will be assessed a $25.00 late fee.
 
LATE TUITION PROCEDURE
The financial committee understands that there may be certain circumstances or specific hardships that may have contributed to late tuition. As a result, to avoid late fees, please complete a letter of explanation as well as stating any payment changes you would like to temporarily request. By communicating and working together we can resolve this issue.
 
30 days past due $25.00 late fee on invoice statement; secretary sends
60 days past due $50.00 (2 months) late fee on invoice statement; secretary sends and Administrator contacts
 
90 days past due $75.00 (3 months) late fee on invoice send statement; Board member to follow up, present situation and recommendation to the board.
 
120 days past due Administrator follows recommendation from the board. Possible recommendations:
 
. Children can no longer attend school
. Tuition adjusted and signed contract must be strictly followed
. Send account to CFI collection agency
 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The finance committee in conjunction with the official board determines financial assistance. Those seeking financial assistance must fill our financial aid forms, which can be acquired from the administrator or the office. Aid is determined by family income and special circumstances. Those receiving financial aid are required to help in areas of need at the school; from helping in the classroom, to janitorial or maintenance work, to any other areas of service that are deemed necessary at the school.
HIGH SCHOOL
 
HCS desires all Christian children to receive a full Christian education from preschool through graduation from high school. 
Heritage will provide 9th-12th graders a Christian school/homeschool  “hybrid” so that our students can graduate with a high school diploma and an education that prepares them for college.  Current HCS students are preferred for our high school program.  New students will go through a thorough application process before acceptance.  This high school program is not for every student.   Our high school fits best for students who are capable of working independently and are self-motivated to do their assignments.

Most high-school subjects will be self-paced and facilitated by a classroom teacher.  The type of secondary program offered, largely depends on enrollment numbers and the individual goals of each student.

The parents, student, administrator, and a classroom teacher will personalize each high school student’s curriculum.  Electives will be chosen based on their post-graduation goals and the student’s interests. 

Most students will receive 28 credits at graduation.  Usually this translates to 7 credits per year, for 4 years.  Credits will include 4 credits in each of the 4 core classes: English, math, science, and social studies; 2 credits in Spanish; 2 credits in PE; and a half-credit in health.   A major goal of the secondary program is to prepare each student for college. 

Graduation requirements: 
  • 28 total credits for college-bound students and the goal for every HCS graduate
  • 24 minimum credits for a basic high school diploma
English:  4 credits
Math:  4 credits (non college-bound: 3 credits…one must be Algebra I)
Science:  4 credits (non college-bound: 3 credits)
Social Studies: 4 credits (non college-bound: 3 credits; must include 1 credit U.S. History. ½ credit government, and ½ credit economics)
Spanish: 2 credits (must be consecutive years)
Bible: 4 credits (at least 1 to graduate from HCS; prefer 1 credit for every year attending HCS)
PE: 2 credits
Health:  ½ credit

Electives: Electives will be chosen based on the individual’s strengths and interests.  The amount of electives should be enough to fill up the 28 credit requirement=7 total credits per school year.

*Private music classes and sports may be taken under consideration for high school credit.                                     
                                  
**Parents are encouraged to enroll their teen in a summer driver’s education class. HCS will accept this class and give ½ credit as an elective.

***Seniors who have their driver’s license may chose to take some classes at Gillette College for dual credit.  The entrance exam and cost for the class is the responsibility of the student and his parents.  Planning for this should begin in the spring of their junior year.  HCS will grant ½ credit for each semester course at GC.  Tuition at HCS may be adjusted to reflect classes not facilitated by Heritage instructors.
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****Juniors are required to take the ACT test in the spring of their junior year.  This gives time for re-takes in their senior year, if they wish to improve their score.  Registration for the test and information about the ACT can be found at www.actstudents.org .  Heritage Christian School’s code for registration online is:  510153.  HCS will receive a copy of the test results for our records.