Evergreen Academy located in Evergreen, Colorado is a private school providing a Christian education for students in grades K

Conduct, Homework & Discipline

Evergreen Academy Mission is to

provide a challenging school experience

to build a caring community

to make the Gospel of Christ relevant to its community

Evergreen Academy Core Values

Each year we seek to:

Educate students to think with balance, discretion and wisdom.

Demonstrate real love, following Jesus' example.

Use fairness, flexibility and common sense in our decisions.

Face each challenge creatively and prayerfully.

Communicate honestly, graciously and effectively.

Maintain a sense of humor and perspective.

Persist in our own personal growth, through education, reflection and dialogue.

Statement of Faith

The Bible was inspired by God, contains no errors and is authoritative in our Christian lives.

There is only one God, and He exists in Three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Each person, because of their sin, needs salvation, and that salvation is only available through faith in Christ

Following Christ means living in His Life and following His commands through the grace of His spirit.

Conduct

Basic Standards of Behavior: Children are expected to maintain Christian standards in courtesy, kindness, honesty, modesty, morality, and respect. Older children are encouraged to be good role models and show responsibility for younger children.

Specific prohibited behavior: The following items will result in immediate disciplinary action: indecent language, the use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, possession of firearms and weapons, inappropriate touching and kissing, aggressive behavior or fighting, and dishonesty. Children that tolerate these prohibited actions in others may also be subject to disciplinary action.

Cell phones: Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones to school. The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited during all school hours, including lunch and breaks. Evergreen Academy can assume no responsibility for personal property or money brought to school. Students may use the school's phone by asking permission from the office. Parents may call the office and have messages delivered to students at any time. A first offense will result in the confiscation of the students cell phone. The student can then ask for their phone back at the end of the school day. Any future offenses will then prohibit the student from bringing the cell phone to school for the remainder of the school year.

Other Personal Electronics (including iPods, Gameboys, CD Players, etc): Students are discouraged from bringing personal electronics to school; the use of any personal electronics is strictly prohibited during all school hours; including lunch and breaks. Evergreen Academy can assume no responsibility for personal property or money brought to school. A first offense will result in the confiscation of the students electronic device. The student can then ask for their electronic device back at the end of the school day. Any future offenses will then prohibit the student from bringing the electronic device to school for the remainder of the school year.

Computer access: All classrooms have a computer and the school is networked. Regarding internet access, the school policy is that students access the internet in the presence of an adult. While firewalls are in place, none are fail proof. As such, internet access is restricted to items needed in support of academic projects and school approved websites.

Community Service: Helping children help others is an important part of their education. At Evergreen Academy, community service projects are oriented first to our local community and extend to the world at large.

Christmas Store/Sock It Away: In November, we begin our Sock It Away program, in conjunction with Bible lessons on giving. Sock It Away gives children a chance to earn money at home for the Christmas Store. The money is tracked in classroom bank registers. Children are also encouraged to give 10% of their earnings to the current year's national/international service project. In early December, children enjoy the fruits of Sock It Away by shopping for family and friends in the school Christmas Store. Parent volunteers help children wrap and label gifts. Children enjoy the special time of working to give a secret surprise to someone.

Scholastic Book Fairs: EA hosts two Scholastic Book Fairs during the school year, one in December and one in May. Through these fairs you can enrich your home library while helping Evergreen Academy acquire books: up to 50% of your purchases return to EA in free books.

Reading Buddies. Children in Middle School are assigned a reading partner in the kindergarten, first and second grades.

Homework & Special Projects

Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday in every classroom. Occasionally children will have weekend projects. Homework is a vital connection between home and school, reinforcing important concepts and keeping parents informed about their child's school work.

Students document assignments in their assignment books each day. Teachers check and initial books daily to ensure the student has accurately copied the assignment. Parents are required to initial homework notebooks daily. If your child has misplaced their notebook, you may purchase a replacement from the office.

Children in Kindergarten are expected to spend approximately 15 minutes each night completing homework assignments. Children in Grades 1-2 are expected to spend approximately 30 minutes each night completing homework assignments. Children in Grades 3-5 are expected to spend 30-60 minutes each night completing homework and middle school students should anticipate 45-90 minutes each night.

If your child routinely spends more than the expected time on homework, please review the following checklist:

Does your child have a quiet place for homework, free from distractions? (T.V. & radio)

Does your child have the necessary supplies?

Does your child have your attention and availability?

Does your child have a consistent time and place to do homework?

Discipline

The following will result in disciplinary action:

Violation of the published policies and conduct requirements

Homework infractions

Other appropriate actions, according to the judgment of the teacher and administrator

Damaging property of the school, its teachers or students

First Offense: Verbal warning
Second Offense: Playground detention
Third Offense: Demerit

The following are consequences of a demerit:

First Demerit/year: Miss one quarterly marking party

Second Demerit/year: (same offense) Miss one quarterly marking period party and special event

Third Demerit/year: (same offense) Miss one quarterly marking period party, special event and End of Year Ceremony.

Suspension and Expulsion are reserved for cases in which parents and children are unresponsive to above procedures or if the infraction is such that it justifies a greater response than above.

Helping Your Child Learn

Insist on your child's prompt and regular attendance at school.

Give proper attention to your child's health, personal cleanliness, and neatness of dress.

Provide a quiet place for study and homework, free from distractions.

Insist that your child bring home any communications from school.

Emphasize the importance of completing tasks at school and following the directions of teachers and other adults.

Take an active part in parent-teacher-school activities. Fulfill your service hour requirements early in the year.

Speak well of teachers and other adults in charge when you're with your child. When problems arise, tell the teacher or administrator about your concerns in private, not in front of others.