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Transforming hearts, minds, and futures

TOP FIVE REASONS Table Contents 3
TO CHOOSE PACIFIC POINT 3
Contact Information 4
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS School Administration  5
School Facts and Philosophy 6
• Christ Centered Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) 7
Statement of Faith 8
• Adaptability towards Admission Criteria 9
child’s education needs Admission/Enrollment Process 10
Withdrawal Polices 11
• Smaller class ratios for 12
individual attention 13
both in and out of the Campus Policies and Procedures 13
classroom JH/HS Class Placement 15
Attendance Policies 17
• Excellent private Academic Policies 18
education without a Food Service Policies 19
commute Extended Care Program 20
Extracurricular Activities 22
• Family oriented Student Conduct Policies 24
Student Dress & Appearance Policies 27
Student Discipline Policies 29
Health and Safety Policies 30
Textbooks 32
Giving to Pacific Point Christian Schools 33
Fundraising 34
Scrip/Retail Partners 36
Parent Participation 37
Handling Problems, Offenses and Complaints 38
Reporting of Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment
Business and Financial Policies

Welcome to the Pacific Point Contact Information
Christian Schools family. We are
so happy you have joined us! Pacific Point Christian School Junior High & High School
District Office & Elementary
Pacific Point Christian Schools was founded as an 2220 Pacheco Pass Hwy.
educational ministry of South Valley Community 1575-A Mantelli  Dr., Gilroy, CA  95020 Gilroy, CA 95020
Church in Gilroy. Our non-denominational school Main Office (408) 847-7922 Office (408) 847-0111 Fax: (408) 547-0147
exists to provide a high quality Christian education, Business Office Fax: (408) 847-3003 Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Preschool through 12th grade, to the Santa Clara, Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Closed weekends and holidays
San Benito, and Monterey Counties. Pacific Point Friday Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Christian Schools began in 1995 and continues to Closed weekends and holidays Extended Care JH/HS
provide academic excellence with a strong spiritual
foundation. Extended Care Elementary 6:30 A.M. to 7:40 A.M. Morning Hours
3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Afternoon Hours
Morning Hours 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M.
Superintendent While a student at Pacific Point: Afternoon Hours 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Shanda Adams Preschool

1. Your child will learn to be ctiamriengin, as modeled 8095 Kelton Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020
by a caring staff that invests each child, Office (408) 310-7910
discovering their learning styles, their strengths Office Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Closed weekends and holidays

and their challenges. Each student will learn to
respect one another, as modeled by our staff.
School Administration 
2. Your child will learn to be caamlepaudse.rMbaonthy
in the classroom and on the
leadership opportunities are available at Pacific
Point Christian Schools and we gently encourage Superintendent Academic Counselor
students to lead courageously.
Shanda Adams Mrs. Daphne Montenegro
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in character and learn to take responsibility for
their actions and strive to be strong morally and Principal District Office Administrator
academically.
Sergio Montenegro Laurie Mattocks
4. Your child will learn to be a asscshigonlamr eanntd will [email protected] [email protected]
learn the satisfaction of an well
done and on time. They will advance in reading, K-5 Principal District Office Manager
writing and mathematics, as well as the sciences,
Amanda Riley Amy Graves
[email protected] [email protected]

the arts, technology and physical education. Preschool Director

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Christ and what it in [email protected]
today’s world.

The Pacific Point Christian School staff and I are
honored to partner with you. We are excited about
the future God holds in His hands.

Faithfully in His service,
Superintendent Shanda Adams

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School Facts and Philosophy Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Mascot Colors Verse Pacific Point Christian School students are at the top of the CLASS:
Caring Leaders, Accountable Scholars and Steadfast disciples of Christ!
Pacific Point Lion Purple, Black, Grey and " Don’t let anyone look
White down on you because you Students who are… Caring
are young, but set an 1. seek to improve the lives of those within their sphere of influence.
example for the believers 2. share their God-given gifts and talents by serving others.
in speech, in conduct, in 3. model character that demonstrates Christ-like attitudes and traits.
love, in faith and in purity."
I Timothy 4:12 Students who are… Leaders
1. accept positions of leadership and influence.
The philosophy of Pacific Point Christian Schools is built on the understanding that Jesus 2. work well with people and foster good relationships.
Christ is the Son of God and Savior of the world.  While the primary responsibility for
children’s growth and care rests upon the parents (Deuteronomy 6:5-9), Pacific Point Students who are… Accountable
Christian Schools partners with parents in educating and nurturing students’ minds 1. work independently with little need of supervision.
and hearts for use in God’s kingdom now and in the future. Christian teachers simply provide 2. accept responsibility for their actions.
positive reinforcement of biblical and family values and teach all subject areas from a biblical
world view. Pacific Point honors the Bible as the true, reliable, complete and authoritative Students who are… Scholars
Word of God. 1. demonstrate academic excellence.
2. are critical thinkers with the ability to problem solve and make wise decisions.
It is the philosophy of this school organization to use instructional strategies that 3. develop good study habits.
build on the students' strengths and bring out their natural gifts. Students are taught to
think creatively about solving academic and social problems in ways that reflect Students who are… Steadfast disciples of Christ
respect and personal responsibility. Our goal is that each student will acquire knowledge with 1.understand the necessity of being born again by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
wisdom and understanding while enabling them to develop a strong Christian character, an (John 3:16).
ability to work well with others, and a heart for serving those in need. 2. understand Christian life depends upon fellowship with God through Bible study,
Christian fellowship and prayer (Acts 2:42).
It is our hope that when students graduate from Pacific Point Christian Schools they will be 3. can share and defend their faith with others across the street and/or around the world.
at the top of the CLASS: that they will be Caring, Leaders, Accountable, Scholars, and 4.understand the Bible as the source of absolute Truth, maintaining a Biblical world-
Steadfast disciples of Christ. By this we mean: caring in that they seek to improve the lives view.
of those within their sphere of influence; leaders by working well with people and fostering
good relationships; accountable by learning to work independently and accepting The Biblical and philosophical goal of Pacific Point Christian Schools is to develop students
responsibility for their actions; scholars by demonstrating academic excellence; and steadfast into faithful disciples of Christ who demonstrate a Biblical lifestyle. On occasion, the
disciples of Christ by understanding the necessity of being born again by receiving Jesus Christ atmosphere or conduct within a particular home may be counter or in opposition to the biblical
as Lord and Savior (John 3:16). lifestyle the school teaches. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, sexual immorality,
homosexual orientation, or inability to support the moral principles of the school. In such cases,
Christian education also provides a platform to share the gospel message with the unsaved student Pacific Point Christian Schools reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission
or parent, answering the call of the Great Commission to go into the entire world. Leading a of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student. (Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:17)
student or parent to Christ is the greatest opportunity to which the Christian educator can strive.
Since God has not restricted the ministry of His church to people of any one race, color, Mission Statement
national or ethnic origin and it is the desire of Pacific Point Christian Schools to share the Pacific Point Christian Schools’ mission is to be a Gospel-centered, mission-focused school
gospel of Jesus with all people, Pacific Point Christian Schools does not discriminate on the district that partners with parents in educating and nurturing students’ minds and hearts for use
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. in God’s kingdom now and in the future.

The philosophy of Christian Education for Pacific Point Christian Schools shall be the Vision Statement
guiding tool to apply biblical principles to teaching practices. All philosophies of subject, To provide high quality Christian education, preschool through twelfth grade, to the south-
policies of the school, curriculum materials and teaching methods shall conform to the county area.
Philosophy of Christian Education. The School Board and staff members must understand and
apply the Philosophy of Christian Education in their decision making in Board meetings and in
their daily work for Pacific Point Christian Schools. Employees shall be committed to fulfilling
the principles outlined in the Philosophy of Christian Education in every reasonable way.

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Statement of Faith Admission Criteria

The Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21) Pacific Point Christian Schools is open to parents and legal guardians interested in securing a
The Bible is God’s Word to all men. It was written by human authors, who were under the Christian Education for their Preschool through Twelfth grade student(s).   It is our desire to
supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, it is without error in provide an environment where God is glorified in the conduct and integrity of our students.
the original writings, and is the complete and supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs
and living. Each year, Pacific Point Christian Schools will offer our presently enrolled students the opportunity
The Triune God (Mark 12:29; Matthew 28:18, 19; 2 Corinthians 13:14) to re-enroll in order to secure class placement for the upcoming school year.  After mid-February,
There is one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: we open enrollment to the community and continue enrollment until all classes are filled.  After a
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. class has been filled, an interest list will be opened for families desiring placement at Pacific Point
The Person and Work of Jesus Christ (John 1:1, 14, 18; 5:17, 18; 8:58; 10:30-33; Romans 3:24, 25) Christian Schools.
Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born
of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Admission of students to Pacific Point Christian Schools is based on many factors including
Further, he arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is now our High Priest past academic performance, academic testing, academic and personal references and a personal
and Advocate. interview.   After all steps of the application process have taken place, an administrator will
The Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3, 4; 2 Corinthians 3:18; John 14:16, 17; 15:26; 16:7-15) meet with the parents/guardians to discuss acceptance and placement of the student at Pacific
The Holy Spirit is equal in the trinity to the Father and the Son, thus making Him God. The Point Christian Schools.   Please note that Pacific Point Christian Schools does not have
ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and to convict men of sin, the resources to provide special programs for students with learning disabilities or severe
regenerate the believer, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and behavioral problems. Spiritual growth is a high priority at Pacific Point Christian Schools.
service. Bible is a part of our curriculum and biblical principles are integrated into all subjects and programs.  
The Nature of Man (Genesis 1:26; 3:1-17; Romans 5:12, 3:22, 23; Ephesians 2:12) Therefore, a student may not opt out of Bible instruction.
Man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and became alienated from God,
acquired a sin nature and incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death which is 1. The first step in the process to join our school family is to complete the Enrollment Application.   This can be
separation from God. accomplished one of two ways: online or by completing a paper form (which can be requested from the school
The Way to God (Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 3:24; 1 Peter 1:18, 19; 2:24; Titus 3:5, 6) office).  The Application must be submitted along with the application fee.
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his own sin and failure by self-
improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offering of forgiveness 2. Qualified applicants will be notified of their enrollment status based upon current openings.   Once invited to
can man experience justification and forgiveness of sin. continue the process, the applicant moves through Step II (additional paperwork and payment of the enrollment
The Second Coming of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Acts 1:11; John 14:1-4; Revelations 20:6) fee), Step III (testing), and Step IV (interview/admissions).
The Lord Jesus Christ will return to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. His return
will be personal, visible, and pre-millennial. The expectation of this, our “Blessed Hope,” has a The mission of Pacific Point Christian Schools is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ by providing
vital bearing on our personal life and service as believers. students an education based upon academic excellence and biblical values. We strive to follow
The Resurrection of the Dead (John 5:29; Mark 9:43-48; 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 9; Rev. 20:11-15; 21:1-4) biblical principles in all areas. Cooperation from the home is assumed. By enrolling their child(ren)
All mankind will be bodily resurrected. Everyone will either exist eternally in union with God in Pacific Point Christian Schools, parents agree to support the school in its financial policies,
through forgiveness and salvation or exist eternally separated from God by sin and self-choice. parental support expectations, and the school’s student behavior/discipline polices as articulated.
The Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 1:22, 23; Colossians 1:17,18; Hebrews 10:25) Pacific Point Christian Schools reserves the unconditional right to take disciplinary action,
The true Church of Jesus Christ is a spiritual organism made up of all persons who, through suspend and/or dismiss any student whose progress, conduct and/or whose parent’s/guardian’s
faith in Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit. This spiritual organism is called the conduct is considered by Pacific Point Christian Schools, in its sole and absolute discretion, to be
body of Christ of which Jesus Christ is the Head. In addition, all members of this spiritual unsatisfactory and/in violation of the mission of Pacific Point Christian Schools.
organism are directed by Scripture to associate themselves in local assemblies for the purpose
of edification and evangelism. Enrollment of children in Pacific Point Christian Schools is a privilege, not a right.   If any
The Sacraments (Acts 8:38-39; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 26:26-30; 1 Corinthians 11:24-32) individual chooses not to conform to our standards of conduct he or she will forfeit
God has given two sacraments for believers to share in. One is “Water Baptism” as a testimony this privilege.
of death to sin and resurrection to new life. The other is the “Lord’s Supper” which is a
memorial service, setting forth in a symbolic manner the life and death of the Pacific Point Christian Schools is a religious institution providing an education in a distinct
Lord Jesus Christ. Christian environment, and it believes that its biblical role is to work in conjunction with the
home to mold students to be Christ like. On those occasions in which the atmosphere or conduct
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the right, within its sole discretion, to discontinue enrollment of a student. This includes, but is
not necessarily limited to, living in, condoning, or supporting sexual immorality; practicing such
practices; or otherwise having the inability to support the moral principles of the school (Leviticus
20:13a, Romans 1:27, Matthew 19: 4-6).

Pacific Point Christian Schools strictly follows the principle found in Matthew 18:15-17 when
handling concerns or disagreements. Concerns or disagreements are to be shared only with the
person most directly involved. Then proceed up the chain of command as needed (Teacher,
Administrator, Principal, Superintendent, etc.).  Concerns or disagreements are not to be shared
with children or uninvolved persons.   For more information, please see Handling Problems,
Offenses and Complaints section of this handbook.

Non Discriminatory policy: Pacific Point Christian Schools admits students of any race, color and national origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and
activities made available to students in the school.  It does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of
its educational policies, financial aid, or in any other school administered program.

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Admissions /Enrollment Process Withdrawal Policies

ĚŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐWƌŽĐĞƐƐ ALL families who have previously been *New Enrollments for K-12 Withdrawing from School
3DFLILF3RLQW&KULVWLDQ6FKRROVLVRSHQWR awarded financial aid MUST complete this New Enrollment fee is: $425 It is our desire to remain fiscally
SDUHQWVDQGOHJDOJXDUGLDQVLQWHUHVWHGLQ application again. All financial aid and For all NEW Students and Returning responsible and to be good stewards of the
VHFXULQJD&KULVWLDQ(GXFDWLRQIRUWKHLU scholarships are only awarded on a yearly Students who previously withdrew financial commitment our families have
3UHVFKRROWKURXJK7ZHOIWKJUDGHVWXGHQWV basis. To be considered for the upcoming *This includes all familiess who withdraw made to their children’s education. As such,
,WLVRXUGHVLUHWRSURYLGHDQHQYLURQPHQW year, the FACTS Grant and Aid application from the school and then re-enrolled. All to maintain a sound operating budget,
ZKHUH*RGLVJORULILHGLQWKHFRQGXFWDQG MUST be filled out. families who do not pay the Re- Pacific Point has authorized a schedule for
LQWHJULW\RIRXUVWXGHQWV Financial Aid CANNOT be applied to either Enrollment Deposit will be considered Un- payment of tuition in the event an enrolled
(DFK\HDU3DFLILF3RLQW&KULVWLDQ6FKRROV Enrollment Fees or Re-enrollment fees. officially withdrawn from the school. student withdraws from the school during
ZLOOJLYHRXUSUHVHQWVWXGHQWVWKH Step 6: Enrollment - Once a family has been *New Enrollments for Preschool One the school year, or for the upcoming school
RSSRUWXQLW\WRUROORYHUWKHLUHQUROOPHQWWR accepted by the admissions team and notified Time Enrollment fee of $250 year.
VHFXUHFODVVSODFHPHQWIRUWKHXSFRPLQJ that a seat is available, they will need to *This includes all families who withdraw Withdrawal Schedule for the 2018-2019
VFKRRO\HDU$IWHU)HEUXDU\ZHRSHQ reserve their spot by paying a non-refundable from the school and then re-enrolled. School Year:
HQUROOPHQWWRWKHFRPPXQLW\DQGFRQWLQXH enrollment fee of $425 through FACTS All families who do not pay the Re- Date of Notification (Withdrawal Form
HQUROOPHQWXQWLODOOFODVVHVDUHILOOHG$IWHUD (parents have the option to pay $425 as a Enrollment Deposit will be considered Un- filled out and RECEIVED by the District
FODVVKDVEHHQILOOHGDQLQWHUHVWOLVWZLOOEH check). Enrollment fees will not be prorated officially withdrawn from the school. Office)
RSHQHGIRUIDPLOLHVGHVLULQJSODFHPHQWDW for late applicants. Re-Enrollment Process: Quarter 1-25% of the Tuition is due
3DFLILF3RLQW&KULVWLDQ6FKRROV Step 7: Financial Agreement - The final step Step 1: Priority Re-Enrollment (for Quarter-50% of the 2018-2019 Tuition is
$GPLVVLRQRIVWXGHQWVWR3DFLILF3RLQW is to enroll in FACTS. A student/family is not Existing Students and Siblings) Fill out due
&KULVWLDQ6FKRROVLVEDVHGRQPDQ\IDFWRUV considered fully admitted until all their Emergency Card - Parents need to fill out Quarter 3-75% of the 2018-2019 Tuition is
LQFOXGLQJSDVWDFDGHPLFSHUIRUPDQFH information has been entered into FACTS an emergency card for EACH child due
DFDGHPLFWHVWLQJDFDGHPLFDQGSHUVRQDO and “Finalized” by the Business Office. returning. Emergency Cards and Quarter 4-100% of the 2018-2019 Tuition
UHIHUHQFHVDQGDSHUVRQDOLQWHUYLHZ7KH Failure to do so will dismiss all preceding enrollment payments need to be submitted is due
DGPLVVLRQVVWHSVDUHOLVWHGEHORZ)DLOXUHWR steps. to the Business Office before February 28. Please note: All student billing accounts
IROORZWKHSURSHUVWHSVZLOOKLQGHUWKH Financial Aid/Scholarship Considerations Anyone who has not filled out the must be paid in full before Pacific Point
DSSOLFDWLRQDQGHQUROOPHQWSURFHVV FIRST CONSIDERATION: Emergency Cards or made a payment will will release academic records/transcripts to
Step 1: Inquiry - (online, phone call, email, All Scholarships (does not include employee be un-enrollled. another school. Academic records may also
Open House, Shadow Day) and/or Schedule discounts) need to be submitted through Step 2: Pay Re-Enrollment Fee Parents be withheld for not returning library or
a school tour (optional) FACTS. First Considerations are will have the option to pay enrollment fee athletic equipment, and fees. Transcripts
Step 2: Application - Fill out an application DUE: February 16, 2018. all at once or make two payments in either and diplomas will be withheld if a senior’s
(online or paper copy). Pay the non- SECOND CONSIDERATION: cash or check (see the Enrollment info). account has not been paid in full by the last
refundable application fee (online is $55, For all FACTS Grant & Aid applications If a student has been un-enrolled from day of their academic year.
paper copy is $65). Assessments will not be submitted after February 16, 2018 and before Pacific Point and the family elects to
scheduled without a completed application March 31, 2018. return, the family will be considered a
and application fees submitted. THIRD CONSIDERATION: NEW Enrollee and will have to pay the
Step 3: Assessment/Interview - Schedule a For all FACTS Grant & Aid applications full registration fee of $425
testing. Be prepared to submit previous submitted after March 31, 2018, if/as funds
grades, test scores, any additional and are available
pertinent paperwork such as any IEPs, K-12 Re-Enrollment & Emergency Cards
recommendations, immunization records, First Re-Enrollment Deposit of $187.50 for
etc. PacPoint principals’ and/or directors EACH student returning and Emergency
will want to meet with you and your Card filled out with updated information
child(ren). DUE: February 28, 2018
Step 4: Admissions Decision - All applicants Re-Enrollment fee
are carefully and prayerfully considered. Second Re-Enrollment Deposit
Parents will either be notified in writing or The remaining $187.50 for EACH student
in person. DUE: March 31, 2018
Step 5: Financial Aid (optional) - Families *Total due for Re-Enrollment is: $375 (if
are able to request additional help through rolled over by February 28, 2018)
FACTS Grant and Aid, a third-party aid and Without deposit families are unofficially
assessment company. Applicants for the withdrawn from the 2018/2019 school year
upcoming school year may apply for and will need to pay the enrollment fee of
financial assistance after January 1, 2018. $425 or complete the Withdrawal Forms.
FACTS charges a $30 fee to process your
request. Applications received after March
31st will be processed as seats and funds are
available. Another Financial Aid option is
through BasicFund.org. This is a scholarship
program for new students entering K-12th
grade.

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Transportation Policies Pacific Point Pledges

Arrival and Departure Procedure:  Junior High and High School The following three pledges are recited daily:
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
When dropping off or picking up your junior high or high school student, please enter while “I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of
headed east on Pacheco Pass Highway by making a right turn into the first driveway. You may America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one
park by going right into the visitor parking lot or drop off students by utilizing the half circle nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice
drop off area. After dropping off your student please exit at the end of the half circle and make for all.”
a right turn only. Students may be dropped off between 7:40am and the start of school and must Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag
be in their classrooms and ready to start the school day by the time the first bell rings. Students “I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag, and to the Sav-
will be dismissed at the end of the school day and must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. for ior for whose Kingdom it stands. One Savior, crucified,
junior high students and 3:15 p.m. for high school students. Students arriving before or after risen and coming again with life and liberty for all who
the above hours will automatically be admitted to Extended Care and families will be billed believe.”
at the current hourly rate. Students will be supervised by a staff member at the pick up loop
until 3:15 p.m. each day. If you anticipate trunk usage or bulky items, please park instead of Pledge of Allegiance to the Bible
using the “drive thru”. This assures the line will run smoothly and students will not be in “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word; I will
between vehicles. Parents may also park and walk in to pick up their student at any time. See make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path,
map on page 8. I will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin
against God.”
Parking
Please park in designated parking stalls only. All drivers should use extreme caution when on
school property.

Bicycles
For your safety purposes, students may not ride bicycles to school.

Late Pick-up or Drop Off
Students arriving on campus after 8:10 a.m. for JH and 8:30 a.m. for HS must report to the
office – preferably with a parent – before going to class. They will need a tardy slip to enter the
classroom.

Junior High/High School Campus Map and Traffic Flow

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Campus Policies and Procedures JH/HS Class Placement

Classroom Hours School Phones Students will be placed in classes based on previous grades, subject specific diagnostic
Junior High regular Day: 8am- 2:25pm and tests and academic achievement tests; students will have the opportunity to choose from a
High School Regular Day: 8:20 a.m. to 2:45 Students are allowed to use the school variety of electives based on courses offered from the current junior high/high school course
p.m. Monday – Friday phone in emergencies only (illness, injury, catalogue.
Extended Care Junior High/High School: etc.). Students are not usually allowed to
Before School is open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 use the phone to call home for Junior High/High School Lockers
a.m. forgotten assignments, books or to make Each junior high/high school student is issued a locker and must provide a combination lock for
After School is open from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. after-school plans. Students must have the assigned locker.  The combination must be provided to the homeroom teacher and school
Closed Campus permission from the school secretary or secretary.  Locker guidelines:
For the protection of our students, a closed administration before using the telephone.
campus policy is always in effect on the Students are not allowed to have cell • I will not share my locker.
school campus and for all school activities phones turned on or carried on their person
unless specified. Students may not receive during school hours. • I will keep my locker locked.
personal mail, phone calls, messages, or Telephone
deliveries without parental permission and To avoid interrupting classroom • I will keep my locker clean inside and out.
administrative approval. instruction, all calls to teachers should
Once on campus, students may not leave be directed through the school office • I will report defacement or vandalism of my locker.
campus without proper authorization. first. You may leave messages 24 hours a
Students are only allowed to leave campus day. • I understand that all locker contents, personal and school owned, are
or a school activity with written permission Personal Visits my responsibility.
from their parents or legal guardian. If Our staff is here to serve you and meet
leaving before school is out, parent/legal your needs as much as possible. It is best to • I understand that no illegal or unauthorized contents may be stored in my
guardian must go to the office and sign out make an appointment and tell the nature of locker.
the student. the visit in advance so staff can be
Appointments prepared to help you. • I understand that Pacific Point Christian School is not responsible for
Parents must come to the school office and Lost and Found articles taken from or damaged in my locker.
sign their student out of school for an off All articles of clothing, personal possessions
campus appointment during school hours. and books must be labeled with the • If any school items are missing or stolen from my locker, I will pay for their
The office staff will then call for the student student’s name and/or initials. Lost and replacement.
to come to the school office. Upon returning, Found items will be placed in the Lost and
parents must sign his/her student back into Found. All items not reclaimed from the • I will forfeit locker privileges if any of the above statements are violated.
school. Lost and Found will be donated to charity
Visitors on Campus at the following times of year: during the • I understand my locker may be searched by school administration, without
All visitors and volunteers must check Christmas break, at the Easter break, and at the need of a search warrant and without the need of parental
in at the office when coming on campus the end of the school year. or student approval, at any time.
during school hours. Once signed in to our School Paperwork
Visitor’s Log, a visitor/volunteer badge When you receive paperwork from the
will be issued and must be worn while on school which requires your signature, please
campus. When leaving, please return to the follow-through with your student to be sure
office to sign out. Adult or minors who are the forms are returned in a timely fashion.
not Pacific Point Christian School students Telephone/Address Changes
are not permitted to loiter or be on the school Important: Please notify the district
property without proper permission. office right away if there is a change
To maintain safety and prevent distractions in your address, telephone number, email
from learning, visitors without a visitor pass address, or person to contact in an
will be asked to go to the office and check emergency. This is very important,
in. Guests and visitors are not allowed especially in the event your student
to participate in off campus activities or becomes ill or injured!
to associate with students without prior School Pictures
permission. There is no smoking anywhere Official school pictures will be taken in the
on campus, including the parking lots. fall. If your student is absent on picture
day, there will be an opportunity for
individual make-up pictures. Team and
group composite pictures are also
available each year.

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Attendance Policies Academic Policies

Attendance Pacific Point Christian Schools is committed to providing academic excellence from a biblical
Students are required to attend all assigned classes. Attendance is taken for each class. Pacific Point worldview. The materials, activities, events, and excursions that comprise the curriculum
Christian Schools is accountable to parents for each student throughout the school day, and is are judged according to their value in furthering the school’s Philosophy of Christian
required, by law, to keep a record of which students are not in attendance. According to the Education. Each item is evaluated as a whole and in light of the other influences that make up
California laws guiding private school attendance, a child is considered absent if they miss ½ day or the curriculum.
more during any school day (3 hrs. 23 min.).
The essence of Christian education is to train and equip students to reach their full potential
Absences both academically and spiritually, impacting our society towards godliness one student at a time.
Parents or guardians are to notify the school office ahead of time of any student absence. If advance
notice is not possible, call the office before 9:00 a.m. (You may call the school office during Course of Study
non-business hours and leave a voicemail message) The following absences are considered excused: The course of study at Pacific Point Christian Schools is composed of subjects selected to meet
illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, and funerals. If your child is absent more than the high standards and demands of biblical education, which prescribes that the individual be
four consecutive days due to illness, a written release from your child’s physician will be requested. "thoroughly furnished unto every good work", (II Timothy 3:16, 17).

A short-term Independent Study Agreement is available for absences of three or more Grading Scale & Points for Grades
days. Independent Study Agreement forms are available in the school office. Upon approval, the
teacher will provide appropriate school work for the student. Please allow five school days to process 97.45-100% A+       4.0 Report Cards
the request. Independent Study for vacation is considered an unexcused absence but has the advantage         3.7 First semester report cards will be sent
of keeping the student up on missed work. It is excused when used for illness, medical procedures/ 92.45-97.44% home after the conclusion of finals
hospitalization, family emergencies or funerals. 89.45-92.44% A- 3.3 week. Grades are also available on
87.45-89.44% B+       3.0 Moodle. The final report card is usually
If you are requesting make-up school work for a day your child is not at school, contact the office 87.45-87.44%          2.7 available one week after the last day of
before 9:00 a.m. Homework will then be available for pick up after school. For calls made after 9:00 79.45-82.44% B- 2.3 school and are available after all
a.m., there will be no guarantee that work will be available by 3:30 p.m., though efforts will be made 77.45-79.44% C+ 2.0 financial accounts are cleared.
to do so. 72.45-77.44% C         1.7 Achievement test scores, if available,
69.45-72.44% C- 1.3 are often included with the final report
Junior High/High School – Tardies 67.45-69.44% D+ 1.0 card. Final Report cards can be picked up
Attendance for Junior High/High School will be taken each transition period. Students arriving 62.45-67.44% at the District Office.
late for first period must report to the office for a pass to enter classes. Students are expected to 59.45-62.44% D         0.7 Progress reports for students are available
be on time for all classes, seated in their assigned classrooms with appropriate class materials. D- 0.3 to parents at the midway point each
Students who are more than 10 minutes late are considered truant and may not enter classrooms 0.00-59.44% F      semester. Parents are encouraged to
without a pass from the office. Habitually tardy students will be given a infraction. Students with regularly check Moodle to track
excessive tardies (more than 5 per year) will be disqualified from receiving a Perfect Attendance student progress throughout the school
award at the end of the school year. year.

Early Release Non-standard grades may be issued for
Parents are to inform the office ahead of time (by note, email or phone call before 9:00 a.m.) if graded classes in special situations:
their child needs to be picked up before regular dismissal time. During school hours a child will be High School Honors Courses will be
released only to parent(s) or legal guardian, unless the school has been given written notification (by weighted higher for their Grade Point
parents) for someone else to pick up the child. The parent, or authorized person, must come to the Average.
office and sign the daily student log sheet when picking up the child. Do not go directly to the INC = Incomplete is issued when
classroom. For safety reasons, photo identification may be requested. circumstances beyond a student’s control
that prevent the completion of a course by
Once the student is signed out, the student will then be called out of class to meet you in the office. the end of the grading period. Under these
circumstances, a teacher may issue an
Medical/Dental Appointment “INC” for semester work with the
When a medical or dental appointment must be made during school hours, and if it is in the morning understanding that the student will make up
prior to the start of school, please call the office to inform the staff that your child will be work within a specified time frame and
coming to school late. This will ensure that the student will not be marked absent (for the entire complete the course or the “INC” grade
day) when morning attendance is taken. Remember to have the student report to the office when will be converted into an “F”.
returning to school. Before office hours, parents may call the school and leave a voice message. NG = Under extenuating and special
circumstances an NG (no grade) may be
Extended Vacations issued (which can only be determined on
We ask parents not to remove students from school for early or extended vacations. Teachers can an individual basis.)
make some accommodation regarding homework and tests, but students will not benefit from the
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Academic Policies Food Service Policies

Chapel Students may bring a lunch from home as an option. Lunch boxes may be any color and we
In addition to Bible study, students attend chapel service once a week (Wednesday) at the JH/ ask that parents use wisdom in selecting only lunch boxes with characters that are not
HS as follows: offensive to the Christian faith.
Junior High:10:45-11:30 am High School: 12:10-12:55 pm
All students are expected to act respectfully in the sanctuary. Family and friends are encouraged Lunch Time Rules
to attend chapel services. All students are to clean up their own eating area before being dismissed by their teacher or
Junior High/High School Homework yard duty. All litter is to be disposed of in the trash can. In the event of a spill or dropped
Homework will vary by grade level but roughly should be about 1 – 1.5 hours per night for Junior food that a child cannot clean up, he or she is to notify a supervisor or maintenance staff
High students. person to help. Students are to finish eating before being dismissed from their assigned lunch
Late Work – All Junior High students: when a student has an excused absence due to illness or the areas.
like, the student will receive one extra day from the returning school date to submit all homework
assigned during the absence. For all other late work, please refer to teacher syllabus. Students with special health or dietary needs and/or food allergies should make them known
Late Work – Second semester, eighth grade and all high school students: In preparation for to the school office and Food Service, regardless of whether they purchase lunch or not.
local high school requirements, late work will be accepted only at the next class session after it Accommodations will be made for students with severe food allergies upon request.
is due with a deduction of possible points (see teacher syllabus). After that, the student will
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one week after the due date but with a 10% deduction of possible points. By implementing this
plan, we hope to better prepare our students to be timely with assignments and to help them
with the transition into high school.
Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled on an "as needed" basis. Conferences may be
requested by the parents or by Pacific Point Christian Schools at any time. If you need to meet
with your child’s teacher to discuss any problems concerning your child, please make
appointments with the teacher.
Awards
Each month at chapel services, C.L.A.S.S Awards are given to students for displaying godly
character traits during the previous week. Pacific Point Christian Schools recognizes those
students whose achievements, citizenship, performance and behavior are of an outstanding
nature. We will attempt to notify parents of an upcoming award.
At the end of the year, academic awards will be given to 3rd - 12th grade students for grade point
averages covering the full year. These awards will be presented as follows:
Honor Roll: 3.00-3.59 GPA | Principal’s List: 3.60-3.89 GPA | Superintendent’s List: 3.90-4.00 GPA
Presidential Awards: upon completion of 5th & 8th Grade
Requirements for Promotion and Graduation
A grade point average of 1.3 (C-) is required before students may be promoted from one grade
to the next.
Administration may deny or place conditions upon the re-admission of any student who is
failing to meet the school’s promotion or graduation requirements. Opportunities to meet
the academic requirements may be extended to failing students by placing them on academic
probation.
Academic Probation
Effective with the fourth quarter of the previous year, if a student remains on academic
probation for two consecutive quarters or three of the four school quarters, he or she may
be asked to withdraw or not be invited back to Pacific Point Christian School for the following
school year.

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Extended Care Program Extracurricular Activities

The Extended Care Program is a before and after school program available to Pacific Point Field Trip Policy
Christian Schools. Elementary is between 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Point Christian Schools encourages each class to schedule educational field trips. These
during regular school days. Hours vary on non-school days. trips are designed to enhance your student’s education by adding ‘hands on’ experiences that go
beyond what is taught in the classroom. Field trips not pertaining to curriculum are rare. A notice
Junior High/High School before and after school supervision is between 6:45 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. and and permission slip will be sent home prior to every field trip; this notice must be completed and
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. signed by a parent before a student will be allowed to participate. If the parent does not wish the
student to attend a field trip, an alternative placement will be made at school and assignments
The program offers a structured environment which includes: free play, arts and crafts, organized will be given.
sports, and homework time.
For safety and insurance purposes, only approved adult chaperons and students of the designated
While in Extended Care, students are not allowed to roam the grounds or the buildings class may attend field trips. Siblings and guests are not allowed to attend field trips. All drivers
unsupervised. Students may assist a teacher or other staff member elsewhere on campus only are required to have the following on file: an approved Pacific Point Christian Schools Drivers
after checking into Extended Care and only after the attending adult has notified Extended Care Application, a copy of their current driver’s license and a copy of current insurance coverage on
personnel. Only authorized person(s) will be allowed to pick up a student. A photo I.D. may be the vehicle being driven. These files must be kept current. Persons wishing to serve as chaperons
required to retrieve a child from Extended Care. must sign a field trip form that explains the responsibilities of a chaperone. If a parent wishes to
drive their own child on a field trip instead of using transportation provided by the school,
For safety reasons, elementary students not picked up by 3:20 p.m. on regular school days will be parent must complete a Transportation Waiver available on the front office.
placed in Extended Care and charged accordingly. Students not picked up by 6:00p.m. will be
charged an additional fee of $1.00 per minute to their Extended Care account. Insurance Requirements are as follows:

If you will be unavoidably late, please call as early as possible. Elementary Extended Care phone: All volunteers drivers must have full coverage $300,000. The school requires volunteer drivers
(408) 221-4868. to have a minimum amout of liability. 1) $100,00 liability for bodily injury per person. 2)
$300,000 liability per incident for bodily injury for all vehicle occupants.3) $50,000-$100,00
Extended Care Accounts liability for property damage.
Families are billed monthly through their FACTS accounts.
After-school Activities
Pacific Point Christian Schools seeks to help students develop their God-given talents
and abilities in a broad and comprehensive range of areas. The school offers a variety of after-
school activities for student participation. However, we do encourage parents and students to
discuss the importance of maintaining balance between academics and after-school activities,
family times and church responsibilities. Each class activity has been pre-screened and each
activity has been approved by administration. Additional participation fees will be charged
accordingly.

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Student Conduct Policies Student Conduct Policies

The School Learning Environment God Glorifying Relationships/Public Displays of Affection
Pacific Point Christian Schools believes it is crucial to provide for a Christian education in an While Pacific Point Christian School wishes to encourage the development of appropriate
environment that supports, respects, and nurtures Christian values and beliefs. Therefore, the relationships, we also desire they be glorifying to God. It is important that
school maintains the right to improve the learning environment for each student by making students’ companionship be broad enough to enable them to have a variety of social
changes in a student’s interaction with the school’s staff, facilities, academic program. contacts with many members of the opposite sex. For this reason, we encourage frequent
Pacific Point Christian Schools is zealous about the Christian character growth of its social times of fun, recreation, and fellowship. Exclusive relationships can be harmful not
students as reflected in their conduct. Christian self-government is a high priority and only to the couple involved, but also to those they may be excluding. At Pacific Point
standard at Pacific Point Christian Schools. The policies outlined are designed to instruct Christian Schools we partner with parents in developing biblical based relationships and
students in the proper management of themselves, their property, and their liberty. Therefore, strongly encourage parental involvement in helping train and educate students in this area
the school maintains the right to improve the learning environment for each student by (Proverbs 22:6, “Raise them up in the way they should go and when they are old they will not
directing positive interaction with the school’s staff. depart from it”).
All student conduct can be summed up as described in our three Basic School Rules:
To encourage proper conduct, Pacific Point Christian Schools upholds these guidelines:
1. Do your best. Students commit to refrain from public displays of affection. This includes kissing, sitting on
2. Do what’s right. another student’s lap, sitting closely for an extended period of time, extended embracing or
3. Treat others as you want to be treated. holding hands at school, in the parking lots and at school related activities. Students commit to
All students are expected to respect and promote the desire for a Christian education by being refrain from inappropriate “play” or physical contact which may be interpreted as sexual in nature.
a positive influence within the school community and learning environment. In some extreme Students commit to refrain from visiting campus areas that are off limits and/or unsupervised in
circumstances, a student may be asked to withdraw or an alternative learning arrangement may search of privacy. Students commit to refrain from practices that Scripture forbids, such as sexual
be implemented in order to provide that student with the proper learning environment and/or to relations outside of marriage and homosexual behavior. Should improper relationships develop,
maintain the proper learning environment for others. the students involved will be counseled. Should they continue, parents will be notified and a
Our goal should always be to obey the Scripture that says, “And whatever you do, whether in conference may be held to correct the behavior. If there is any doubt whatsoever whether an
word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” activity is right for a couple, it should be avoided. (Romans 14:23). An unmarried couple should
(Colossians 3:17 NIV). In the best interest of the entire school community, certain guidelines of avoid activity that tempts them toward sex or that gives an appearance of immorality.
conduct must be maintained by all students of Pacific Point Christian Schools, both on and off
campus, so that we might all live and work happily together. Cell Phone Policy
General Guidelines for Student Conduct
1. Practice courtesy and consideration in your association with teachers, school employees, Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school provided they adhere to the
following guidelines:
fellow students and visitors. Respect their person and property (See Ephesians 4:28-32). Cell phones must be turned off from the time the student steps on the campus in the
2. Respect the authority of teachers, administrators, and staff members, and treat them 1. morning until pickup time. Only with specific prior permission from the teacher can a

courteously, respectfully, and obediently as unto the Lord (See Hebrews 13:17 and 1 cell phone be used at drop off or pickup time.
Thessalonians 5:12-13). 2. Cell phones must be kept in student’s backpack and may not be in their hands, in their
3. Abstain both on and off campus and at all times from the use and/or possession of pockets or anywhere on their person.  Junior High students are to keep their cell phone
alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs, and pornography as well as gambling and other in their assigned locker.
undesirable practices that are generally recognized to be harmful to health and Christian 3. Cell phones may not be used in class or anywhere on campus during instructional hours.
character (See 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 4. To avoid confusion, all student communication with parents must be done through the
4. Abstain from profanity and vulgar or abusive speech, actions, pictures and drawings. Such school’s system during the regular school day.
speaking and acting is harmful to others and is certainly not appropriate or conducive to 5. Cell phones can be confiscated for abusing this privilege. If the phone is taken away, it is
your moral and spiritual development (See Ephesians 4:29). to be given to the parent with a verbal warning that a second abuse of privilege will result
5. Leave annoying or dangerous items such as knives, water pistols, lighters, and matches in not allowing the student to have a cell phone at school.
at home.
6. Do your own work - do not give or receive help on tests or homework unless the Electronic Device Policy
teacher has granted this privilege on a particular project. Your record should reflect Laptop computers and electronic devices, iPods, iPads, cell phones and eReaders may be
your individual effort. Since honesty is a Christian virtue that should be displayed by all brought onto campus only with prior permission and supervision from the teachers or
students, we consider cheating a serious offense. During a test, a quiz, or an exam, it is administration. Electronic devices may only be used for instructional and educational purposes,
your responsibility to avoid every appearance of cheating. All books and papers must be not for private entertainment. Permission is not granted to access the Internet or for any other use
out of sight. No talking is allowed. In fact, talking during a quiz or a test may be dealt not described in this policy. All risks of loss or damage are assumed by parents.
with in the same manner as cheating.
7. Avoid plagiarism, which is also a serious offense. The definition of plagiarism is “the use Inspections
of another writer’s ideas, word, image, or creation without giving the author proper Students, student belongings, and student possessions may be subject to reasonable inspections,
credit for them.” searches, and seizures as determined by school administration to ensure compliance with school
8. All school rules apply on field trips and on all school-sponsored events both on the school rules and policies. Confiscated items shall only be released to parents through the school office.
campus and away from it. Confiscated o r L ost a nd F ound i tems t hat a re n ot c laimed b y t he e nd o f e ach q uarter w ill be
9. Keep within the boundaries set by the school. Blacktop areas are used only with a yard deemed abandoned.
supervisor or designated adult present.
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Student Dress & Appearance Policies Student Dress & Appearance Policies

Dress Code Standards for JH/HS logos, slogans, pictures promoting Additional Dress Code for Female Students: • No off the shoulder dresses
Students at the JH/HS do not wear uniforms drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual imagery, • As a general rule the length of all • Dress length may be no longer than
but follow a dress code. Students should seek rebellion against authority, gangs, or shorts, skirts, and dresses should be no
to honor Christ at all times, and the matter anything that is contrary to Christian more than 5 inches from the top of the the heel of your shoe (due to tripping
of their appearance is no exception. Student standards may not be worn/brought to kneecap when standing or sitting. This hazard)
dress should show respect for themselves, school. standard applies to dresses, skirts, and • Dress style shoes should be worn and be
their families, and their school.(For you • Sweatpants, workout pants/shorts, and shorts worn with leggings. comfortable enough to climb stairs
were bought with a price; therefore glorify pajamas may not be worn. Only school • Spaghetti straps and low cut shirts are
God in your body and in your spirit, which logo sweatpants are allowed. not permitted. Straps must be at least Dress Code Violations:
are God’s- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). • Body piercing or tattoos (permanent or 2” wide, and cover bra straps. No low If a student is out of dress code during the
Please ask these questions when selecting not) are not allowed. Students are to cut necklines that expose cleavage on school day they will receive an infraction.
clothing and hairstyles: refrain from body piercing and tattooing tops or dresses. No midriff tops or tops In addition, teachers and administration will
while attending Pacific Point Christian with clingy fabric. Modest clothing is work with the student to resolve the issue
• Is it modest? Schools with the exception of pierced stressed. as promptly as possible so the student may
• Might my appearance be disruptive by ears for girls (maximum of 2 piercings • Acceptable underclothing must be worn return to class. The student will be required
per ear). Post or small dangling style (including bras). Undergarments must to change clothes, or put on “loaner” Pacific
calling attention to myself? allowed for earrings, or ¼” gauge not be visible at any time. Point Christian schools’ clothing. Students
• Does my appearance identify with a maximum. • Females may wear well-maintained will then be responsible to wash and return
• Students may not write on their body fingernail polish with the exception of the borrowed item(s) the following day. If the
counter-cultural group or rebellious with ink, markers, etc. black fingernail polish. clothing is not returned, the cost of the item
element of society? • Students entering Pacific Point • Lightly applied make-up may be worn will be billed to the student/family account.
• Am I setting a higher standard for Christian Schools who already have modestly. Students will not be allowed to attend class if
myself in speech, life, love and purity? body piercing(s) other than a girl’s ears they are out of compliance with Pacific Point
(1 Timothy 4:12) are required to remove them while on Additional Dress Code for Male Students: Christian Schools dress code.
Respect for our Christian values and campus and at all school sponsored • Facial hair will be allowed as long as it If a student is out of dress code more than
appropriateness is required: activities. Covering piercings with a is neat and trim. once on the same day, or becomes a habitual
All decision concerning compliance with patch or Band-Aid is not sufficient. • Muscle shirts, undershirts, or tank tops offender, he or she will be considered willfully
the dress code will be at the discretion of the Tattoos are to remain covered at all are not allowed to be worn alone (over disobedient and further consequences will
faculty and administration. Should there be times. a sleeved shirt is permitted). All shirts result. Such consequences include: the
questions regarding the dress code, parents • Hair should be neat and clean. must have sleeve. Cutoff sleeves are not student may be sent home, lunch cleanup,
are encouraged to call the school prior to • Hats, beanies, baseball caps, hoods, allowed detention, etc. Administration reserves the
clothing purchases o hairstyle changes. and head coverings are not to be worn right to determine the appropriate modest
Parents, please familiarize yourselves and indoors (including chapel). Student Dress Code for Semi-Formal/ attire for each individual situation.
your student(s) with following the dress • Sunglasses must not be worn indoors. Formal Events: Junior High/High School PE Uniforms:
code and thinking aligned with dressing to • Additional Dress Code for Female The following guidelines should be
assure they meet the dress code standards. Students: considered while choosing your student’s Junior High/High School students are
• As a general rule, the length of all attire for the event. In addition, for some required to dress out for PE class. All
• Clothing must be neat, clean, modest shorts, skirts, and dresses should be events, the event coordinator may request a students are required to bring a clean PE
and of proper size and fit. Excessive mid-thigh. picture of the outfit prior to the event in order Uniform to school on the set date given out
loose fitting or form fitting clothing is • Spaghetti straps and low-cut shirts are to give final approval. by the instructor. PE uniforms consist of a
not permitted. not permitted. Straps must be at least 1” Gentlemen: gray Pacific Point PE t-shirt and purple
wide and cover bra straps. As modest Pacific Point athletic shorts. During cold
• Clothes must not have holes that show clothing is stressed, no low-cut • Dress slacks weather, Pacific Point sweatpants may be
skin or undergarments above the necklines that expose cleavage on tops • Collared shirt (tie and jacket optional) worn. It is recommended that each student
appropriate level for shorts (mid-thigh). or dresses, midriff tops, or tops with • Dress shoes or boots (no athletic shoes) have two sets of PE clothes, each article
clingy fabric will be permitted. Ladies: must be labeled with the student’s last name.
• Proper footwear is to be worn at all • Acceptable underclothing must be worn • Dress, pant suit, or long skirt Dressing out for PE is a part of the PE grade.
times for safety purposes. Slippers are (including bras). Undergarments must • Dress length must meet current dress PE shorts must not be longer than the bottom
not allowed. Platform shoes and high- not be visible at any time. of the knee and may not be higher than 5
heels (greater than one inch) are not • Lightly applied make-up may be worn code inches from the top of the kneecap when
permitted. Athletic shoes are required modestly. • Dress straps must be a minimum of one standing.
for PE classes. Flip flops are permitted • Yoga pants, leggings, jeggings, and All articles of PE clothing must be neat and
for high school students only. form-fitting pants may be worn with inch width cleaned on a regular basis. They must not be
modest shorts, skirts, dresses, and tunics • Spaghetti strap, strapless, or backless torn, baggy, frayed, or show excessive wear.
• Any clothing, jewelry, backpacks, that cover to the mid-thigh. Socks and athletic shoes are required for PE.
binders, book covers, pins, etc., with • Facial hair will be allowed as long as it dresses must be worn with a jacket at ALL
is neat and trim. times
• Undershirts are not allowed to be worn
alone. Cutoff sleeves are not allowed.

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Student Discipline Policies Student Discipline Policies
Every student has a right to learn
in a Christian environment. A student’s infraction count is reset • Using any other method to get/ Students at Pacific Point Christian Schools
Teachers have the right to expect every semester. give test answers; will do the following things to prevent
student behavior to contribute bullying:
to the learning environment. Students • 3rd infraction= detention (one • Taking a test in part or whole to
and teachers share the responsibility to hour before or after school + use to give to others; • Treat each other respectfully.
maintain such an environment. $20 fine) • Refuse to bully others.
• Copying information from • Refuse to let others be bullied.
• 6th infraction = double a source without proper • Refuse to watch, laugh, or
detention (two hours before attribution;
School conduct is to be characterized or after school + $40 fine) join in when someone is being
by self-government. Teachers • 9th infraction = Saturday • Taking papers from other bullied.
will maintain an orderly learning school (3 hours on Saturday students, publications, or the • Try to include everyone in play,
environment supported by parents and and $60 fine) internet. especially those who are often
administration. The school seeks to left out.
develop a positive self-image in the • 10th infraction = parent meeting Violators of this policy will be • Report bullying to an adult
students, always disciplining in love. with administration disciplined on a case-by-case basis immediately.
When a student consistently makes • (consequence TBD) depending on the seriousness of the Teachers and staff at Pacific Point
inappropriate decisions in speech, violation, prior violations, and other Christian Schools will do the following
conduct or dress code, the school will factors. Disciplinary measures include, things to prevent bullying and help
work with the parents to bring about *Infractions reset each semester. but are not limited to, redoing the children feel safe at school:
change if the student is to remain in assignment, retaking the test, receiving • Watch for signs of bullying and
the school. Inside the classroom, each Immediate Disciplinary Actions: a failing grade on the project/test, stop it when it happens.
teacher has the freedom to implement Any one of these infractions could result in receiving a lower overall grade in • Respond quickly and sensitively
a fair, consistent discipline plan which suspension or expulsion. the class, detention, suspension, or to bullying reports.
allows for teacher preference and suits expulsion. • Investigate all reported bullying
the needs of the particular class. If any 1. Violation of classroom and incidents.
student continues to misbehave and school rules. Anti-Bullying Policy Consequences for Violation of the Anti-
exceeds the classroom discipline plan, 2. Disrespect or lack of Pacific Point Christian Schools Bullying Policy
they may be sent to the office with an consideration for others. Community is committed to making our • Depending on the severity and
Infraction. Once in the office, they 3. Disrespect of lack of school a safe and caring environment nature of the incident, Pacific
meet with the principal or principal’s consideration towards a teacher. for all students. We will treat each Point Christian Schools will take
designee. 4. Causing or threatening physical other with respect and refuse to tolerate one or more of the following
injury to another student or bullying of any kind, including cyber- steps when bullying occurs:
In the event of a confrontation between teacher. bullying. • Intervention, Warning, and
students, parents of the children 5. Damage, destruction, or taking Redirection: A teacher, principal,
involved, under no circumstances, of school property, or of another Definition or staff member will ensure
are allowed to interact with the other student’s property. Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It that the immediate behavior
students. The administrator or office 6. Violation of school perimeter happens when someone repeatedly stops and reinforce to the
staff will deal with all confrontations. and restricted areas, without hurts, frightens, threatens, or leaves student that bullying will
No parent(s) has the authority to immediate permission. someone out on purpose (exclusion). not be tolerated.  During this
question or attempt to question a student 7. The use of profanity or foul meeting with the student, the
or resolve the situation without the language. Bullying behaviors include the following: staff member will redirect the
presence of the administrator. Parents 8. Possession or viewing of vulgar • Hurting someone physically by student and come up with a plan
are discouraged from calling each other or pornographic material. hitting, kicking, tripping, or for success, in case they find
to resolve school related conflicts. 9. Possession of weapons is an pushing. themselves in a similar situation
Please report needed intervention to automatic suspension. • Using word, actions and/ in the future.
school administration immediately. or various means to threaten, • Notification of Parents: School
Anti-plagiarism/cheating policy intimidate or harass. staff will notify the parents of
Infraction Policy Students are expected to conduct • Stealing or damaging another involved students.  The parents
themselves honestly and with integrity person’s things. might be asked to meet with the
An infraction is a notice given to a in their work.  All forms of cheating and • Ganging up on someone. principal or other members of
student who has chosen to break a rule, • Tweaays.ing someone in a hurtful the school staff, including the
received an unexcused tardy (between plagiarism are prohibited.   Behavior • Using put-downs, such as student’s teacher.
classes) or has a dress code violation. that is unacceptable includes, but is not insulting someone’s race or
Support staff will keep track of limited to: making fun of someone for
a student’s infractions for each • Copying another student’s being a boy or a girl.
semester. Parents will receive homework; • Touching or showing private
notification once a student receives • Working with others on projects body parts.
more than 2 infractions. that are meant to be done • Spreading rumors or untruths
individually; about someone.
• Looking at or copying another Leaving someone out on
student’s test or quiz answers; purpose, or trying to get other
kids not to play with someone.

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Student Discipline Policies Health and Safety Policies

• Resolution with the Target of Required Records
the Bullying: The student may Pacific Point Christian Schools requires all entering kindergarten and first grade students to have
be required to write a letter a recent physical examination prior to entering. Students entering kindergarten must turn in a
of apology to the student who complete certificate of immunization. No student can attend class without having their health
was bullied.  Depending upon verification forms completed.
the nature of the incident, the
students involved may meet to New Immunization Law - effective July 1, 2011
help resolve the problem and All students entering grades 7 and 8 will be required to provide proof of having received a Tdap
ensure it does not happen again. booster immunization (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and a cellular pertussis vaccine)
prior to starting school in August. Beginning July 1, 2012, all students entering 7th grade will be
• Referral to School Liaison
of Gilroy Police Department Health Policy Communicable Disease / Condition
(GPD): The student may meet Students who become ill in class will be Pacific Point Christian Schools seeks to
with a School Liaison Officer allowed to rest in the office. If necessary, maintain a healthy school environment by
of GPD to help prevent future a phone call will be made to the parent(s) instituting controls designed to prevent
violations. to make arrangements for the student to be the spread of communicable diseases and
picked up. Please be sure to inform the conditions. The term “communicable
• Consequences: The student main office staff if any information on disease” shall mean illness or condition
may serve one or more days of your student’s Emergency Medical Form which arises as a result of a specific
detention during recess(es), or changes. infectious agent which may be transmitted
lose school privileges. Students should not be sent to school either directly or indirectly by a susceptible
exhibiting any of the following conditions host or infected person or animal to other
• Suspension: In cases of severe within 24 hours persons.
or repeated bullying, the student Any person with a communicable disease
may be suspended.  Pacific Point • Temperature above normal within the last or condition for which immunization
Christian Schools Discipline 24 hours is required by law or is available,
Policy provides for progressive shall be temporarily excluded from
discipline, which may include: a • Vomiting or diarrhea school while ill and during recognized
one day suspension, a three-day • Persistent headache or cough periods of communicability. Persons
suspension, and then expulsion. • Pinworm or ringworm with communicable diseases for which
• Head lice immunization is not available shall be
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• Infectious looking sores of the disease and circumstances warrant,
Please notify the school office if your the school may require an independent
student might have exposed other students physician’s examination of the person
to a verified communicable illness: Chicken to verify the diagnosis of communicable
pox, scarlet fever, strep throat, etc. The disease or condition and to recommend
office will then send home a letter with terms and conditions for that person’s
students to inform their parents of the presence on campus.
exposure.

Please notify the office if your child is When school is notified of a student having
injured, or requires special care when a communicable disease, their homeroom
returning to school, (i.e.: Excuse from PE.) classmates will receive an exposure
notice. Please review and follow all
Accident Reports precautions.
If a student gets hurt on school grounds, Head lice procedures:
staff If a student gets hurt on school Head lice are tiny insects that can get on
grounds, staff will determine if the child can people scalps.  Once there, they reproduce
be moved. If so, he or she will be escorted quickly, laying eggs (nits) and causing
to the office. The office staff will administer severe itching.
first aid and assess if the child may return If lice are detected, the parent/guardian
to the normal school function. If not, the will be notified to pick up their student
parent will be notified. An accident report and written instructions will be given to
will be sent home with the child containing the parent/guardian regarding the head lice
information about the incident to the best of procedure and treatment.   If nits only are
our knowledge. detected, the student will remain in school
and written instructions

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Health and Safety Policies Textbooks

regarding treatment and removal of nits will Code Blue Textbooks/Materials
be sent home with the student.  Retreatment Code Blue is used whenever administration Textbooks and other learning materials are assigned to each student to help them in their learning.
of lice is often necessary.  Please follow the feels concern for the safety of the students. Students are expected to take care of them, to protect them from the elements, and to return them
head lice treatment instructions carefully. Code Blue begins with an all-call in good condition. Care must be taken to keep textbooks dry and free of stray marks.  Parents
Head lice prevention: announcement or with authorized school will be responsible to pay for any damages caused by their student to school property. If damage
personnel coming to the classroom to give occurs beyond normal wear and tear, parents will be notified and billed appropriately.
• Please check your child’s scalp often that information. All classroom doors are
for nits and live lice locked and attendance is taken. Instructions Pacific Point Christian Schools takes the following position regarding books we make available
are given to students and they are assured to children:
• Instruct family members not to that they are safe.
share combs, brushes, hats and other School Grounds Our classroom libraries will provide the following:
personal items Students are not permitted to leave 1. Books which espouse spiritual values.
the perimeter of the school without 2. Material that reflects understanding and resolutions of situations rather than leaving open-ended
• Children may come back to school the permission of the staff or without thoughts in the reader’s mind.
after being treated for lice.   Only nits being signed out at the school office. 3. Reference material that will encourage student research.
that are within 1/4” from the scalp must See “Appointments”. They may use the 4. Wholesome recreational reading.
be removed blacktop parking area only with a yard
supervisor or designated adult present. In light of the above, our libraries will include books that:
Pacific Point Christian Schools reserves Personal Items on Campus 1. Model positive character traits.
the right to make all final decisions To prevent unnecessary disputes over 2. Will show conclusive results of actions whether positive or negative.
necessary to enforce this policy and to take ownership and possession, students 3. Will clearly draw the line between good and evil.
all necessary action to control the spread may not bring sports equipment (e.g. 4. Will NOT contain blatant and frequent objectionable language.
of communicable diseases and conditions basketballs), toys (including games, 5. May include humanistic influence in parts of the book when the major thrust emulates wholesome
within the school. playing or trading cards, handheld values.
Prescription Drugs/Medications electronic games, etc.) or playground
State law prohibits children from possessing equipment (e.g. jump ropes) to school. AcceleratedReader(AR)isacomputerprogramthathelpsteachersmanage and monitor
prescription drugs on campus. If a student Pacific Point will not be responsible for children’s independent reading practice. Students read books at their level and take
is to receive any medications during the lost or stolen items that are brought in quizzes on the computer, gaining points and recognition. This is a fantastic program that
school day including Tylenol (or other violation of this policy. Students shall encourages growth in comprehension and vocabulary, instilling the love of reading.
non-aspirin products)/cough and throat use the equipment provided by the school Parents can check the readability and interest level of a book by checking the Accelerated Reader
drops, the parent or guardian must bring during recess and lunch periods. resource website at www.arbookfind.com.
the medication to the office and complete Specific items not permitted:
a Request for Medication Administration While we encourage students to bring books from home to read for Accelerated Reading time,
form. The office will call in the student to • Skateboards, roller-skates and roller- we assume responsibility for insuring that students are reading books at school that fit the
take the medicine at the appropriate time. blades. above criteria. Books that do not fit the criteria are to be left at home. Quizzes are to be on
The medication should be in its original appropriate books only. If in doubt, please refer to good resources such as www.crosswalk.com,
container. Never send medication to the • Knives, slingshots, or other www.focusonthefamily.com, and others.
office or classroom with your child. weapons without the permission of
Sunglasses are permitted to be worn administration.
outside only, or when there is a medical
reason for having them. This list is to be used as a guideline and is
Physical Education Excuse not meant to be all-inclusive.
If it is necessary for a child to be excused Pets on Campus
from P.E. due to injuries or illness, a note To assure the safety and well-being of all
from his/her doctor, parent or guardian is on campus, we ask that all pets remain
required. Please give the note to the school off campus and outside school grounds,
office. If the excuse is more than a couple except for service dogs. Some students
of days, please include a doctor’s note. do have severe pet allergies. If you would
The child may be required to rest during like to request a pet visit on campus for
recess playtime as needed per health need. educational reasons, or for show and tell,
Fire/Earthquake Drills please consult with the classroom teacher.
Fire drills are conducted at regular If your child requires a service dog for a
intervals. When such a drill is underway, severe health condition, please contact
it is essential that students, staff and administration.
guests promptly leave the building by pre-
designated routes. Students are not to talk
during drills and will remain outside with
their teacher until the signal is given to
return to class.   In-class earthquake drills
are conducted once each semester.

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Giving to Pacific Point Christian Schools Giving to Pacific Point Christian Schools

The spirit of generosity at Pacific Point Christian Schools is remarkable. Caring parents, Goal: The goal of the Annual Fund is to raise Cash/Credit Card/Online Giving
grandparents, community sponsors, and friends have invested in the mission and vision capital to meet the gap between the school’s Checks should be made payable to Pacific
since the Pacific Point’s founding in 1995. This partnership and tradition of giving annual operating budget and tuition income. Point Christian Schools and submitted to the
enable Pacific Point Christian Schools to continue improving and excelling each year in Tuition typically funds 95% of the annual Business Office a t 1575-A M antelli Drive,
all aspects of private education: adding new academic curriculum, keeping pace with changes in operating budget leaving approximately 5% or Gilroy, CA 95020. To use a credit card,
technology, and challenging staff with professional growth opportunities. roughly $50,000 to be raised through donations visit the school’s website at
to the Annual Fund. www.pacpoint.net and click on the
There are three primary ways to give to support Pacific Point Christian Schools: the Annual Fund, “Giving/Online Donation” tab to give
major fundraising events and the SCRIP program. As tuition alone does not cover all the costs Participation: We ask all to give a gift, securely online. Contact the business office
incurred to the Pacific Point during the school year, Pacific Point Christian Schools seeks funds large or small. One hundred percent for further information.
to support and strengthen our existing programs. Family participation is expected at these events participation is critical to reach our goal! Corporate Match
in order to keep tuition and fees from soaring. Thank you in advance for your investment in the Each contribution is important because Check with your employer to see if your
mission of building a firm foundation through Christ-centered education. Your gifts, no matter every donation represents an individual or company participates in a matching gift
the size, will make an eternal difference in the mind, and spirit of the students at Pacific Point family who wants to see our school become program to double your gift.
Christian Schools! even greater in fulfilling its mission. Business Partnership/Advertising
This program allows business owners to
Annual Fund How is your gift invested? receive advertising benefits during
“Building our Future…one C.L.A.S.S. at a time.” 50-75% Academic Programs (technology, the school year including our website.
art, music, sports, library, scholarships, and Contact the development office for more
Why give to the Annual Fund?    field trips) information.
Because the Pacific Point is making a difference in the lives of kids! 25-50% Staff Support (staff training, Memorial Gifts
Our Annual Fund is an important financial resource with an immediate impact on students, professional development, staff emergency Memorial gifts provide opportunities to
faculty and staff. The Annual Fund is a fund of unrestricted contributions used to defray what assistance) leave a lasting memorial by investing in the
tuition does not cover. All tax-deductible gifts to the Annual Fund directly impact each current 5-10% Institutional Advancement lives of students. Contributions are made
student while ensuring quality Christian education for generations to come. Please give prayerful (development, advertising, marketing and by surviving spouses, relatives, friends,
consideration to what Pacific Point Christian Schools means to you now and what it can continue public relations events) associates, or classmates. In addition to
to mean to your family and our community in the future. honoring the memory of an individual,
Giving Levels $5,000+ these gifts also perpetuate his or her known
The Pacific Point depends on gifts to the Annual Fund from: Leadership Gifts: $2,500 -$4,999 interest in Pacific Point.
• Current and former school families Pastor’s Circle $1,000 -$2,499 Honorary Gifts
• Grandparents and other relatives Principal’s Circle Honorary gifts are made by alumni and
• Alumni and alumni parents C.L.A.S.S. Circle parents in honor of a particular faculty
• Administration, faculty and staff member, classmate, or person who has
• Local and nationwide businesses Sustaining Gifts: ​$500 - $999 played a special role in their lives or in the
• Friends P​ urple & Gray Club $​ 250 - $499 lives of their children. They may want to
Lions Club honor their child or family member to
Friend of Pacific Point $ 0 - $249 celebrate their life and show support for
Christian Schools Pacific Point Christian Schools. We will
acknowledge the gift and notify the family
Ways to Give or designee that a gift has been given.
We are thrilled to work with you in fulfilling
your desire to invest in God’s work at Pacific
Point Christian Schools! Donations are
100% tax-deductible and are essential to
Pac Point’s long-term growth and success.
All contributions are acknowledged
with sincere gratitude while maintaining
donor information in strict confidence.
Here are just a few gift options to
consider:

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Fundraisers Scrip/Retail Partners

In-Kind Donations technology at Pacific Point Christian Schools. Pacific Point Christian Schools earns money when you shop! Pacific Point Christian Schools
Pacific Point Christian Schools has ongoing The walk-a-thon had the added benefits of encourages each family to participate in any or all of these programs and to purchase $200.00
needs for various items such as new building awareness among students about the or more worth of SCRIP each month.
furniture, technology, and books, as well importance of health and physical fitness. The
as services such as landscaping, graphic read-a-thon encouraged students to start out eSCRIP:
design and printing. We welcome your the school year with an emphasis on reading. Register your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the eScrip program.
assistance in meeting these needs. May God This fundraiser involves all students, staff Participating merchants will make a contribution to Pacific Point Christian Schools based on
lead your heart as you consider a gift for and parent volunteers of the Pacific Point. By purchases made by you.
Pacific Point Christian Schools. meeting the school-wide fundraising goal,
students typically earn “Spirit Week” - a week • Qualifying Cards: Safeway Club Card, Chevron Card, VISA, MasterCard, American
Major Fundraisers of special themed free dress days. Express, Discover, Diner’s and Macy’s.
The Pacific Point’s Fundraising
Coordinator helps the school Spring Fundraiser • Go to www.escrip.com and use Pacific Point Christian Schools Group I.D. number
administration and Parent Teacher The spring fundraiser is by and large 137330962 to register.
Fellowship (PTF) group plan and Pacific P oint C hristian School’s largest
organize fundraisers that are necessary fundraiser of the year. In the past the • You may also obtain a form from our elementary school office.
to carry out the mission of our school. school has held large “Spring Gala” events
There are a variety of opportunities that included a formal dinner and auction Nob Hill “Something Extra” Card to participate in the Nob Hill scrip program, go to www.raleys.
available to be involved and every for adults only. Family participation is com, click on Something Extra tab, and follow steps to obtaining a card. Please designate your
member of the Pacific Point Christian encouraged in attendance and volunteerism. support to Pacific Point Christian Schools. Present your card to the cashier each time you shop
Schools community is invited to join in! and Nob Hill will donate a percentage of your purchases to Pacific Point.
Fireworks Booth
Each year the Pacific Point holds three As long as the City of Gilroy agrees, SCRIP Gift Cards: F amilies c an generate f unds f or Pacific Point Ch ristian Sc hools through
major fundraisers: a fall event (previous Pacific Point Parent Teacher Fellowship purchases of gift cards for everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, and even
events include a read-a-thon, bowl-a-thon will open its annual fireworks booth to gasoline. The gift cards may be purchased at the elementary school office and work just like cash.
and walk-a-thon), a spring event (previous sell “Safe and Sane” fireworks to the For example: You plan to go to Safeway today to spend $100.00. You would come to the school
occasions include a Spring Gala Dinner Gilroy community. Pacific Point office, write a check for $100.00 to Pacific Point Christian Schools and receive $100.00 worth of
Dance/Auction) and the 4th of July Christian School’s fireworks booth is Safeway Scrip cards. You make your purchase of $100.00 at Safeway using your Scrip cards and
fireworks booth. It takes considerable located at 7220 Monterey Ave in the Pacific Point earns a percentage of your purchase. It’s that simple!
effort on the part of many individuals to downtown Gilroy in the Little John’s
help raise funds so that Pacific Point Fine Jewelry parking lot across the street The history of Pacific Point Christian Schools is the story of a school built, supported and
Christian Schools can maintain its quest from the Longhouse Restaurant. The sustained through the collaborative generosity of all who have come to know and love it. We
for excellence and private school booth is open daily from 9:00am to hope that you will help us continue this legacy of generosity so we may continue to provide an
affordability for local families. The 9:30pm from July 1st through July 4th. outstanding Christian education program for the Gilroy community.
commitment of Pacific Point Christian We always need help staff ng our booth!
Schools’ families, friends, local businesses Stop by the school office and sign-up to For more information on the giving opportunities at Pacific Point Christian Schools, please
and community foundations provide us sell fireworks at our school booth contact the Business Office at (408) 847-7922.
the resources for today’s needs as well beginning May 1st. We offer Double HIS
as ensuring our school’s success in the hours when you volunteer on the 4th. These fundraisers are one of the many great ways to earn H.I.S. hours!
future.

Fall Fundraiser

Typically an “-a-thon”, the Fall Fundraiser
is a school-wide fundraiser where student
participants raise money by collecting
donations or pledges for reading books,
knocking down bowling pins or walking laps.
The past few years the purpose of the Fall
Fundraiser has been to raise funds to improve

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Parent Participation Parent Participation

P.T.F. - Parent/Teacher Fellowship HIS Hours Facts
P.T.F. - Parent/Teacher Fellowship • Please use only the HIS Hours forms, which has the proper information on it.
The Parent Teacher Fellowship (P.T.F.) provides an avenue for parental involvement in the • Grandparents’ (and other relatives’) time may also be counted toward family hours.
school. The P.T.F. meets quarterly during the school year. Often classes or grade levels give • Money spent while working on projects cannot be converted to hours.
a brief presentation. Meetings are usually at 6:30pm at South Valley Community Church or • Please do not request or expect the PTF Board, Project Leaders, teachers or office staff to be
the Pachecho Pass Campus. The P.T.F. helps the Pacific Points Fundraising Coordinator responsible for tabulation or recording your hours.
organize fundraisers and allocates money for school projects using the funds from the • The school department heads and the principal make the final decision as to which projects
Fireworks Booth. The P.T.F. is a vital part of the school organization and provides are credited for work hours.
invaluable information to our school families • Work credit hours cannot be credited for attending school functions, in which your student is
H.I.S. Hours - Hearts in Service involved, such as parties, Open House, concerts, etc. (unless you were specifically assigned
Our Parent Participation Program is called HIS (Hearts in Service) Hours. Pacific Point to work on the set up, clean up, planning or preparation for the event). Merely attending the
Christian Schools believes it is important for all parents to become involved in the event does not count towards volunteer hours.
education of their students. Parental involvement enhances the educational program of the • Work credit hours cannot be received for your individual time in helping with fundraisers
school. Our Parent Participation Program, in addition to giving our parents the opportunity to such as: selling candy, magazines or gift-wrap. However, counting money, tabulating results,
become involved, helps our budget by reducing the level of expenditures through parental time distributing the orders to school, making posters and flyers, obtaining prizes for school, and
and service contributions. The Parent Participation Program also helps to equitably distribute other pre-approved work related to the fundraiser can count toward the requirement.
school-related tasks among the whole school community. Grandparents and extended family
may also contribute hours. Parental Involvement Suggestions 19. Game Day
1. Parent/Teacher Fellowship (PTF) 20. Game Day Barbecue Lead
The following is a description of the HIS Hours program and a brief outline of Board and Project Leaders - Five parent 21. Hospitality
responsibilities. Each family with student(s) attending Pacific Point Christian Schools is volunteers, (president, vice president, 22. PTF Hostess
responsible to contribute a minimum of 30 hours per year of time or services to projects for secretary, fundraising coordinator, and 23. Honor Roll Breakfast
the benefit of the school community. Single parent families are responsible for contributing 15 treasurer), and those who lead various 24. Grandparents Day
hours of service. Each family at Pacific Point Christian Schools has the option of paying a school activities. 25. School potlucks, staff luncheons
$300 ($150 for single parent families) flat fee instead of working the 30 hours per year. This 2. Pay a flat fee of $300 in exchange of the 26. Ice cream socials
option cannot be combined with hours worked. yearly 30 HIS hours. 27. School parties
3. Room Mothers/Room Fathers 28. Back-to-School Night
The work requirement must be met for the current year. HIS Hours are counted from July 1st 4. Teacher helpers 29. Open House
to June 30th each year. Parents are responsible for recording HIS Hours worked on a HIS 5. Field trip chaperons 30. Science Fair (Junior High only)
Hours form, which are available in the main office. Once the 30 HIS hours have been 6. Teach something you have knowledge 31. Spelling Bee
completed, the HIS Hours form must be turned into the main office. It is our expectation that about (rocks, profession, language, 32. PTF meeting attendance
each family will complete their work hours, as this is beneficial to the school and keeps tuition animals) 33. SCRIP coordinator and assistant
as low as possible. 7. Workdays (painting, gardening, and 34. Office help
repairs) 35. Fireworks booth (Bonus HIS Hours on
* PTF Board Members and PTF Project Leader positions satisfy the required 30 hours and 8. Parent committees, fund raising,
those positions may continue to earn His hours unrelated to their project. For overnight promotion and programs July 4th)
field-trips such as history camp, science camp and Washington DC trip, a maximum of 8 hours 9. Vocational/Professional work 36. Assist with Chapel set up and/or tear
a day or 40 hours for the entire week can be submitted for His Hours. 10. Tutoring programs
11. Summer workday - (getting ready for down.
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12. Build props for Christmas musical 38. Lost and Found -or- Uniform Closet
13. Prepare costumes and assist with
costumes for Christmas musical organizer
14. HIS Hours coordinator 39. Class /School Event Photographer
15. Arts Attack coordinator, prep or
classroom teacher
16. Thanksgiving Feast (coordinator,
assistance, helper)

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Handling Problems, Offenses and Complaints Reporting of Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment

As Christians, we are commanded to walk in unity and harmony with God and each other Reporting of Child Abuse
in our association as a school family. Problems sometimes arise in relationships over the course In accord with the state law and school policy, school staff is obligated under penalty of fine
of a school year that could give cause for disunity. At Pacific Point Christian Schools, we see and jail term to report the reasonable suspicion of physical abuse, sexual abuse or child neglect.
problems as opportunities for communication and resolution. In this very serious and legally narrow area, the school will not contact parents in advance of
making a report to authorities. School staff will make such reports in the best interest of the
If you have been offended in some way, always begin by finding out just what was communicated affected child and do not, once reasonable suspicion is established, have any legal alternative
(Matthew 18 Principle). The Bible tells us to first believe the best of one another in love. Effective except to make the report to the proper authorities for their investigation and review.
communication means that we maintain a good report and get to the heart of problems quickly.
We are to go to the person most directly involved FIRST, not to discuss it with those not involved, Reporting Sexual Harassment
and thereby open the door to potential gossip, mistrust, division, and defamed character. This school is committed to maintaining an academic environment in which all individuals treat
each other with dignity and respect, and which is free from all forms of intimidation, exploitation
For the welfare of each child and his or her education, as well as for the continued health and and harassment, including sexual harassment. This school is prepared to take action to prevent
growth of Pacific Point Christian Schools, we are commanded by Christ to resolve any conflict, and correct violations of this policy. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline,
offense, or hurt by applying His Word. Frequently when an individual does not deal with a up to and including termination or expulsion.
problem or offense scripturally, the relationship spirals on a downward course toward disunity.
What to do if you experience or observe Sexual Harassment
The Matthew 18 Principle: based upon Scripture Students who feel they have been subjected to conduct of a harassing nature are encouraged to
If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. promptly report the matter to one of the schools designated officials.
If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others
along,so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses’. Students who observe conduct of a sexually harassing nature are also encouraged to report the
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church matter to one of the school’s designated officials. All complaints will be promptly investigated.
treat him as a pagan or a tax collector. Matthew 18:15-17 Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion.

Steps for Resolving Problems and Offenses Where to report Sexual Harassment
1. Remember that God has providentially placed each person at Pacific Point Christian Schools The following individuals are specifically authorized to receive complaints and to respond
for eternal growth and instruction; therefore, building healthy relationships is preeminent in to questions regarding sexual harassment:
the educational process. Mrs. Shanda Adams, Superintendent of Schools
2. Choose to believe the best of everyone, building relationships on a sacred trust and the bond Mr. Sergio Montenegro, 6-12 Principal
of Christian love. Mrs. Bree Kuyat, Preschool Director
3. Lovingly and prayerfully apply the biblical principles of unity and positive communication. Mr.s. Amanda Riley K-5 Principal
4. Do not entertain gossip or complaints, knowing they are sinful and withhold the blessings Additional information, including examples and definitions of sexual harassment, is available
and favor of God. in the main office with advance notice.
5. Choose to speak a good report of everyone in order to uphold the integrity and reputation
of all. Confidentiality
6. Deal immediately with problems when they arise, no matter how insignificant they appear. Every effort will be made to protect the privacy of parties involved in any complaint.
7. Prayerfully go first to the source of the misunderstanding. However, Pacific Point Christian Schools reserves the right to fully investigate every
8. Deal with problems in private with only the person(s) involved. complaint and to notify a student’s parent/guardian and appropriate government officials as
9. Privately seek a higher authority if the problem is not resolved. At Pacific Point Christian the circumstances warrant.
Schools the correct procedure is to first contact the teacher or staff member with whom you
have concerns. If this approach does not resolve the problem, contact the department head Protection from Retaliation
or next up the line. Contact the school principal, then the superintendent before contacting It is against Pacific Point Christian Schools policy to discriminate or retaliate against any
the School Board. The School Board is to be contacted as a last resort when all other means person who has filed a complaint concerning sexual harassment or has testified, assisted or
of communication have failed. participated in any manner in any investigative proceeding or hearing concerning sexual
10. Forgive quickly, apply mercy, and see each person fresh each day. Believe God for total harassment.
restoration in the relationship and walk in brotherly love.
11. If there is still no resolution to the problem, the formal written Grievance Procedure may be Pacific Point Christian Schools | www.pacpoint.net | (408) 847-7922 37
initiated. Information on this procedure is available in the main school office.

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Business and Financial Policies

Tuition and bills are paid through FACTS Delinquent Accounts
Installment payments Accounts must be paid in full by the 1st of the
Pacific Point Christian Schools offers three following month in order for the student to
payment plans for tuition: remain in school. Students with delinquent
accounts will not be issued quarter grades,
A - One installment due September 1st nor will they be permitted to begin classes
and recieve 3% discount. the next quarter (or the next school year),
until the balance is paid in full.
B - Two installmen ts due September 1st Pacific Point reserves the right to require
and February 1 st payment in advance from families who are
repeatedly delinquent on their account.
C -Monthly installments of 12 Late Charges and Returned Checks There
payments due and payable the will be a late charge of $25.00 for each
1st-10th of the month beginning in installment paid after the 10th month.
August and ending in July. Payments There is a $20.00 service charge for all
submitted late are subject to a $25.00 returned checks.
late charge. School Supplies
Students are required to have their supplies
Refer to the Tuition and Fee Schedule ready by the first day of school. A
brochure for amounts. Tuition accounts description of supplies required for each
must be paid in full by the 1st of the class is available in the main office or on
following month in order for the student to the school web site: www.pacpoint.net.
remain in school.
There are no reductions to charges for Information contained in this handbook
suspension or extended absence if the is subject to change without prior
student remains enrolled. notice. The contents are published for
Fees and Charges general information only and shall not
In addition to tuition, registration, certain constitute a binding agreement on the part
fees and charges for damaged books and of Pacific Point Christian Schools.
textbooks, charges for materials and other
expenses will be billed as they are incurred. afaIrfnreeyyeaostuochochofoaonvltteahpceoatlntihcyhyeaqnsoucdrehbsooptoiorolkanocsftfioicrcreee,g.acproldenaicnsegernafiennegyl
These will be billed through FACTS.
FACTS sends out reminders through
email, USPS, or text messages.
Family Accounts
Each family is assigned an account that
is broken down into tuition and
incidentals. As charges are accrued, the
FACTS account will be charged.
Remaining positive balances at the end
of the school year will be carried forward
to the next school year. However,
families with negative balances at the end
of the school year will not be allowed to
begin a new school year until he amount
owed is paid in full.

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