School Bulletin
THREE ANGELS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL
Journey to Excellence
Parent-Student School Handbook
2019-2020
Table of Contents
Philosophy and Objectives . 3
Nature of Man 3
Freedom 3
Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sense of Beauty and Rightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Restoration of Man 4
Source of Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Principles and Aims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Educational Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
School Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
School Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AJY (Adventist Junior Youth). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Prayer and Praise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
School Hours.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Attendance. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Absences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Absences (Pre-arranged). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Leaving the School Premises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dietary Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical Education Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standards of Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Academic Honesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Student Relationships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Pyrotechnics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Media: Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, software, video games, etc . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Media: Music, Movies and Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Internet Access Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Disciplinary Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Unacceptable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Personal Appearance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
School Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Child Protection Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Harassment/Bullying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Releasing a Child to Someone Other Than Parent/Guardian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Prescription Medicines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Severe Weather/School Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Student Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Non-discrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Children with Disabilities Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Organizations and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Home and School Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Written Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School Guide for Emergency Response . . . . . .17
Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..19
Admission Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Application Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Time to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..20
Withdrawal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..20
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Philosophy and Objectives
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School is a coeducational day school operated by Three Angels Church to provide a Seventh-day Adventist Christian education for its youth.
The Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School believes man and the universe to be the handiwork of a Divine Creator who guides and sustains all. With this as its philosophical foundation, the school endeavors to provide its pupils with an education that leads to a full commitment of their intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual resources to the service of God and man.
The prime purpose for the existence of the school is to provide a quality education in an atmosphere conducive to the development of the spiritual life of the students. The Christian philosophy, as taught in the classroom and which permeates all services and activities, shall preserve the distinctive personal quality of life and open to each student the development of a satisfying practical religious experience. The school encourages the maximum possible development of each student. It is the goal of the school to prepare for society individuals who are maturing Seventh-day Adventist Christians and who are productive and worthy citizens.
Recognizing God as the Source of all moral value and trust, Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School, in formulating an educational philosophy, is committed to Divine guidance as revealed in the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White, especially the books, Education, Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students; Counsels on Education, and Fundamentals of Christian Education.
Nature of Man
Basic to an Adventist philosophy of education is the concept of fiat creation. In the beginning God created man together with the domain for his existence, which includes time, space, and matter. It also includes cause-and-effect relationships which operate independently of the will of man. These relationships are central to a philosophy of education because they are the essence of the domain created for man. Belief in the rational nature of God’s creation provides man the basis for both learning and teaching.
Man is in the image of God. The making of man was God’s crowning creative act, and it is God’s plan that man participate with Him in the continuing development of human beings. Among those attributes of God which are most apparent to man and most apparent in man are Freedom, Love, Creativity, and a Sense of Beauty and Rightness.
Freedom
Man was created with a free will. This is of fundamental importance because it gives meaning to life and purpose to the exercise of man’s other attributes. Love, creativity, and a sense of beauty and rightness have a meaning because man has a free will.
As created by God, freedom for man means man can make choices with some advance knowledge about the nature of the consequences of his choices and that he is responsible for the results. Man’s freedom is limited to his domain of existence, and the rational nature of this domain makes it possible for him to reason from cause to effect.
Love
Love is a principle upon which should be based relationships between God and man and between man and man. It is through faith that these relationships are accomplished.
In giving man dominion over the earth and its creatures, God did not intend that man should have dominion over other men’s minds. One who loves his fellow man adapts his freedom to that fact, and, by the blending of love with freedom, respects the individuality of each person.
Creativity
God made man to think and to do. The exercise of man’s creative faculties is and will eternally be the primary means of occupying his time and expressing his individuality. Because creativity touches all aspects of life, responsibility should be a part of all creative actions.
Sense of Beauty and Rightness
Freedom, love and creativity not only come from God but also, properly used, lead back to God. A sense of beauty and rightness enables man to recognize significant milestones along this journey. Beauty gives meaning to creativity, for beauty in form, structure, and utility is the aesthetic goal of creativity.
A sense of rightness includes a sense of values. One aspect of the continuing development of human beings involves establishing within the individual a value system based on the word of God. This system provides a sense of what is worth doing and ability to recognize when it is done well.
Restoration of Man
Man has lost much of his freedom because he is subjected not only to the consequences of his own unwise choices but also the consequences of other’s action, especially to those of his predecessors.
Man’s creativity is diminished since most of his actions and thoughts center on sustaining life rather than giving creative expression to the joy of living. Man’s sense of beauty and rightness is tarnished by the presence of the ugly and wrong. Sin and death make it apparent that man has chosen to live outside his original domain of existence, out of harmony with the Creator’s intent for him. The act of the will of man, which resulted in giving up much of the image of God, was followed by an act of atonement and restoration by Jesus Christ. By this atonement, God made it possible for man, again by an act of the will, to accept the restoration of this image.
Source of Knowledge
God is the source of true knowledge. He created man with an insatiable desire to search, discover, and describe. Man fulfills this compulsion by utilizing these aspects of his creativity in describing God and what God has wrought. But this activity of man is accomplished through faith and influenced by an aspect of God’s love for man, namely His communication with man by means of inspired writings, the Holy Spirit, nature, caring relationships, and experiences of life.
Since God is the source of all truth, that which is truth harmonizes with God’s intent for man, His creation for man and the restoration of His image in man.
Principles and Aims
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School conducts a distinctive educational program based on a comprehensive, selective curriculum designed to satisfy individual and corporate needs and interests. The school program is planned to provide for the integrated spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of young people who will:
1. Recognize that the harmonious development of their character, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is the most important in life.
2. Utilize the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White as the primary guides in discovering relevant and unerring principles for directing our lives.
3. Choose to be intelligent, committed Seventh-day Adventist Christians, internalizing a system of value consistent with Adventist beliefs.
4. Understand the mission of the church and accept personal responsibility for spreading the gospel throughout the world.
5. Serve God and mankind unselfishly.
6. Respect authority.
7. Meet appointments regularly and promptly.
8. Accept responsibility for their actions and decisions.
9. Have the basic skills necessary for coping with the experiences of everyday life.
10. Develop positive attitudes toward work and a pride in good workmanship.
11. Be able to live in the world as intelligent and responsible consumers. Be able to utilize various techniques for correct oral and written communication.
12. Recognize the importance of the family unit in Christian life and society and understand marital and parental roles.
13. Value their health as a sacred trust and adopt concepts and practices that contribute to optimal health including the pursuit of life-long physical activities.
14. Develop an appreciation of the order seen in the universe.
15. Have a wide range of information regarding careers and make tentative choices for their lifework.
16. Respect and seek to understand diverse cultures.
17. Develop a sense of beauty from the Christian perspective.
18. Understand the American democratic way of life and have a commitment to the principles of their country.
19. Have a variety of cultural experiences and respond in behavior appropriate to these.
20. Desire to pursue knowledge beyond completion of secondary education.
21. Develop positive interpersonal relationship skills.
22. Desire to be pure and peace-loving rather than contentious; considerate rather than thoughtless and demanding; reasonable rather than obstinate; straight- forward rather than devious or hypercritical; merciful rather than severe and heartless.
Educational Objectives
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School attempts to make available to its students a comprehensive curriculum to meet their individual and corporate needs and interests. Through the educational program, the school hopes to involve students in the investigation of current issues, to develop within students the various techniques for the improvement of both oral and written communication, to aid the student in an understanding of marital and parental roles and of the importance of the family unit in American life, and to introduce students to life-long activities for physical development and the use of leisure time.
As a church-related institution, the school has fundamental religious objectives. Specifically, the school endeavors to prepare students for service to God and to their fellow men, to engender in students attitudes of reverence for God and respect for authority, and to help students internalize a system of personal ethics and values consistent with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs.
The school tries to involve students in academic and spiritual aspects of the school program, to impress upon students the need for rules and the necessity for meeting established requirements such as attendance, punctuality, citizenship, and character development; and through all phases of the school program to acquaint students with the various processes of decision making and to impress upon them the significance of assuming responsibility for their decisions and actions.
This Seventh-day Adventist school reflects the beliefs of the Adventist Church that the home, the school, the church are partners in educating the youth mentally, spiritually, and physically. Character training plays a definite part in the total educational process carried forward in our school; and in our opinion, a part of character training is self-discipline and learning to conform to regulations. Additional information or regulations may be announced or published from time to time. Students will be held responsible for this additional information as well as all published rules which apply to the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School.
Mission Statement
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School will provide a quality Christian education that incorporates Christian principles, and fosters a harmonious development and commitment of the intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual resources to the service of God and man.
School Calendar 2019-2020
***Snow days will be determined by Wichita Public Schools. If they dismiss school and announce it on the radio and TV, Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School will dismiss school that day also.
See School Calendar on Calendar Page
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School Board
The Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School Board consists of following individuals:
Chairperson--Dr. Kevin Bryant
Vice Chairperson/Pastor–Birger Draget
Secretary/Principal–Allayne Martsching
Treasurer–Diane MacLachlan
Church Treasurer–Marvin Martsching
Deacon Representative–Wayne Bechtelheimer
School Operations
Every organization has its own unique characteristics, ways of getting things done, and system for keeping things in order. The following items are among the small but important details of life at Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School.
AJY (Adventist Junior Youth)
Every student is encouraged to move ahead with his AJY (the church’s scout program) class work with enthusiasm. Many items may be worked into the regular classes during the school year. The teachers cooperate with Adventurers, Pathfinders and parents to strive to have the entire class invested during the Investiture program usually scheduled for Spring. Children are encouraged to participate in the home room AJY meetings each week.
Prayer and Praise
Prayer and Praise is planned for each Friday morning. One of the pastoral staff conducts the time of singing, mission emphasis, and prayer.
School Hours
School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On Friday,
school closes at 12:00 noon.
Students are to enter school quietly upon arrival and go immediately to their desks. Students are not to leave the room without permission. They are not to arrive on the school grounds earlier than 15 minutes before the opening of school or remain more than 15 minutes after the closing of school except by special arrangement. There is to be no loitering on school grounds. The school will notify parents if pupils are detained after school.
Attendance
Because there is a clear connection between good attendance and success in school, and because regular attendance is a trait that employers value highly, we believe that it is our responsibility to help students develop habits of good attendance. For these reasons, the school has established attendance policies and procedures that are designed to encourage students to attend school regularly.
Attendance Policy includes:
1. Attending school each day and be on time.
2. Not missing more than 3 days of school per 9 weeks. 3 tardies =1 absence.
The exceptions will be:
1. Pre-arranged absences with the teacher’s prior knowledge and approval.
2. Prolonged illness–An absence of 3 days or more will require a doctor’s note upon the student’s return to school.
When a student has 2 total absences in 9 weeks. The teacher shall communicate with the student and his/her parent/guardian to determine the reason(s) for the excessive absences and/or tardies, ensure the student and parent/guardian are aware of the adverse consequences of poor attendance, and jointly develop a plan for improving the student's school attendance.
Students who do not comply with the Three Angels School’s attendance policy (in bold above) will not be allowed to continue enrollment at the school.
Absences (Pre-arranged)
It may sometimes be necessary or desirable for a student to be absent from school for the purpose of travel, urgent family matters, or prolonged illness. When absences are preplanned, all arrangements for make-up must be completed prior to the absence. Requests for arranged absences should be presented in writing to the principal, who, in turn, will notify the teachers.
Leaving the School Premises
Students who need to leave the school building during school hours must check out with the principal at the time they leave. Written permission must be presented at the time the student leaves.
Telephone
The telephone in the office is for business only. It will be used only for emergency calls for the students with permission of the teacher. Necessary calls to the school should be made before or after school hours if possible.
Dietary Policy
In harmony with God’s original plan, we believe in a healthful diet. Therefore parents of students are to furnish their children with lunches in harmony with the following guidelines:
1. A vegetarian diet.
2. Fruit or vegetable juices or milk are recommended. Caffeinated drinks or soda pop are not permitted.
3. Candy and gum chewing are not permitted. A “no gum chewing rule” is enforced in all classrooms, other sections of the building, and on the playgrounds.
Any school related function should follow the above dietary policy.
Note: Eating on the school grounds other than at lunch/meal time is not permitted.
Lunch boxes imprinted with words, symbols, or pictures which promote a lifestyle opposed to Christianity are, naturally, excluded from student use. This includes sports logos .
Physical Education Policy
Since truly good education promotes the development of the entire person, physical development is considered as important as mental development. Physical education, therefore is required at all grade levels, and all students are expected to participate. A signed waiver from a licensed physician will be required for any student who cannot participate due to a physical disability. The teachers may use their discretion in allowing a student to participate in any physical activity.
Competitive sports is not part of our school program.
Visitors
Parents are invited to visit the classrooms; however, prior arrangements are to be made with the teacher.
Standards of Student Conduct
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School maintains standards of conduct which reflect the spiritual heritage of Seventh-day Adventists, and it interprets the presence of the student on campus as evidence that he/she has chosen this school because of the way of life it espouses. Admission is a privilege that entails acceptance of individual responsibility for honor, integrity, and self-discipline. The use of tobacco, alcoholic beverage, the misuse of, or trafficking in, narcotics or other drugs, gambling, dancing, profanity, vulgarity, pornography, or engaging in improper associations are not allowed. Other specific items are given below.
Playground
The playground will be used at designated times and will be shared by different groups of children.
1. The outside areas designated for play are the only areas students are to be during the play times.
2. Students should not remain in play areas or use any play equipment during either arrival or departure times. Any exceptions need to be pre-arranged with the teacher and the principal.
3. Playground supervisors will monitor all activities to insure safe play conditions at all times.
4. Playground supervisors will be the interpreters of that which is safe and unsafe. Children are to obey all teachers and others who have been designated as playground supervisors.
5. Chronic offenders of playground rules are to be reported to the teacher and/or principal.
6. Throwing of snowballs is not permitted, except in designated areas, at designated times under the supervision of a teacher.
Academic Honesty
A student involved in academic dishonesty (cheating in any form) may not receive credit for the classwork in which he/she is dishonest. It will be at the teacher’s discretion as to whether the student will be allowed to repeat the work. A letter of censure may be sent to the student, and the parents will be informed.
A second instance of dishonesty in the same class or any other class will result in loss of credit for the classwork in which the dishonesty occurred. A letter of censure will be sent to the student, and a conference between the teacher, the student, the parents, and the principal must be conducted.
The student who is involved in any further dishonesty will be suspended until the School Board can take further disciplinary action.
Student Relationships
While students are encouraged to study and play together, boys and girls are not allowed to become a “couple.” Such male-female relationships distract from the study program and allow premature attitudes to develop among the students, therefore, any indication that dating or coupling off is occurring will be addressed by the faculty. If thoughtful discussion, diligent study, and group counseling cannot bring a proper balance, further action will be taken. This could include probation or dismissal.
Electronic Equipment
Personal radios, tape players and recorders, CD players, as well as other electronic equipment may be brought to school only with prior permission from the classroom teacher.
Pyrotechnics
The possession and use of fireworks or similar materials is not permitted. Any violation of this will make the student subject to state and local laws governing their use or possession.
MEDIA: Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, software, video games, etc.
The philosophy of all media should be true and in harmony with the teaching of the Bible and the church. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy---meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8. Parents should “supply their place (home) with books that will help the youth to put into their character building the very best material---the love and fear of God, the knowledge of Christ.” (CT), p. 133. All media should have sound ethical and moral principles, and furnish good food for the mind. It should add strength to the intellect, conscious thoughts, and imagination.
MEDIA: Music, Movies, and Drama
Music holds a special place in our academic program. Music has a wonderful power to influence for good, and we hold our standards high in this area. We realize that families and students have varied tastes in music and come from different cultural backgrounds. However, we would desire for the students that attend Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School to choose music to listen to that will represent the Christian perspective (See Philippians 4:8 and 1 Thessalonians 5:22) in every way. In order to fulfill this standard, their minds need to be free from secular rock, gospel rock, jazz, rap, blues, and any other form of music that would not lend itself to an influence for the highest good.
In regard to movies and drama, God has revealed in His Word the deep value He places on the unique individuality of each person. Acting and drama often encourage a person to pretend to be someone they are not and thus distract from the genuine personal identity and honest character expression. In addition, the unnatural influence and false excitement created by theatrical performances tends to undermine the objective of glorifying God in all activities. Because of the principles stated above, we desire for the students that attend Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School to not fill their minds with the movies and drama of the world that would distract them from a genuine Christian experience.
MEDIA: The Bible tells us that “by beholding we become changed,”. To make wise choices in all media is to shape our character and the way in which we think about God and our relationship to Him. Students are to refrain from discussing their media choices while on the school campus.
Internet Access Agreement
Each student using the Internet will have a signed Internet Access Agreement Form before being allowed to use the Internet. The agreement form states:
The Internet can connect students to much useful information stored on computers around the world.
While students have access to the Internet:
1. They will use it only for educational purposes.
2. They will not look or participate in anything that is illegal, dangerous, offensive
or opposed to the Adventist values of this school.
If a student accidentally comes across something that is illegal, dangerous or offensive, they will:
Clear any offensive pictures or information from the screen, and immediately, quietly, inform the teacher.
A student will not reveal home addresses or phone numbers.
A student will not use the Internet to annoy or offend anyone else.
A student will understand that if the school decides a rule is broken, appropriate action will be taken. Any activity not in compliance with these rules may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Student Discipline
Discipline at Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School is seen as being redemptive. The purpose of discipline is threefold:
1. To reveal the character of God.
2. To restrain unacceptable and harmful practices.
3. To encourage a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
The object of discipline is the training of the child for self-government. He/she should be taught self-reliance and self-control. At the foundation of this process is the student’s recognition of the necessity for faithfulness in minor matters. To attain this goal, a school must develop an effective method of responding to small infractions, neither over reacting nor ignoring them.
Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary actions of the administration and faculty normally fall into the following categories based on the seriousness of the infraction:
1. Warning: Cautionary admonition, usually given verbally.
2. Censure: Reproof for an infraction, with a copy sent to parents.
3. Probation: Disciplinary status indicates a student may be dismissed for continued or repeated misconduct without further action by the faculty or board.
4. Suspension: Exclusion from the school for a limited period by the principal.
5. Termination at the end of the quarter: Actual dismissal by the board but with permission to complete courses in progress provided the student’s conduct is acceptable during the interim.
6. Dismissal: Immediate exclusion from Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School for an indefinite period of time.
Usually a censure or other negative item in a student’s citizenship record will not affect the recommendation forwarded to the Admissions Committee or other institution if that particular item is an isolated, out-of-character development with no recurring pattern in combination with other citizenship problems. Probation, suspension, and dismissal are of major significance, however, and are, as a rule, included in the citizenship recommendations forwarded to any institution to which the student applies.
Unacceptable Items
As previously dealt with in the “Standards of Student Conduct” section, some items are not to be brought to school. Such items will be taken from the student, and may–at the discretion of the principal–be returned to the parents. In addition to the specifics listed, it should be understood that any item which promotes attitudes, practices, or values which are incompatible with Christian principles is unwelcome on our campus. Please notice that items of this nature will be confiscated, but will not be returned. Unfortunately, this latter category includes many modern toys, which often feature themes of violence, crudity, immodesty, or spiritualism.
Personal Appearance Standards
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School’s criteria for personal appearance include neatness, modesty, appropriateness, cleanliness, simplicity, and general appearance. (Please see Deuteronomy 22:5; Testimonies volume 1, pages 6, 132, 459 and volume 4, page 684.) Wearing clothes and hairstyles that emphasize the unique and sacred identities of our young men and women while maintaining modesty is an important principle.
Appropriate school clothing incorporates both a refinement which avoids the fads of worldly fashion and a practicality which is fitting for school activities such as recess. What our students wear not only makes a statement about themselves to others, but it also reacts on the mind and self-image of the wearer.
Christian modesty and simplicity do not include noticeable make-up or nail polish, or any type of jewelry such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings. Medical alert identifications, however, are acceptable.
Clothing imprinted with words, symbols, or pictures which promote a lifestyle opposed to Christianity are, naturally, excluded. Because sports logos represent many things (and many attitudes), the school board requests that families provide clothing, coats, jackets, or hats without sports logos for their children to wear to school.
Christian simplicity includes hairstyles which will not draw attention to the wearer. This includes well-groomed, neatly styled hair, and natural hair color. To ensure gender identity, boys will wear their hair no longer than the bottom of the ear lobe and girls will wear their hair longer than the bottom of the ear lobe. We ask that hats not be worn in the school building.
For health and safety reasons, thongs, sandals, slip-on shoes without a heel, and bare feet are not allowed.
School Uniforms
School uniforms are to be worn by all students on all school days until the student leaves the campus and at all school functions unless otherwise announced. Uniforms may be purchase at Parker School Uniforms (650 North Carriage Parkway #145, Wichita, 316-687-4634), or various other stores including Sears, Penney’s, Burlington Coat Factory, Walmart, Target, Goodwill, Dollar General, and Kohl’s.
Boys:
Slacks–navy, black, khaki, gray (no jeans, cargo or zip-off pants)
Shirts–knit collared–hunter green, red, white, or navy (no designs, insignia, or strips)
Sweaters/sweatshirts–plain--red or navy
Shoes–plain athletic
Girls:
Skirts, skorts or (jumpers for grades 1-4)–navy, black, khaki, gray (below the knee and no slits)
Shirts–knit collared–hunter green, red, white, or navy (no designs, insignia, or strips)
Blouses–(jumpers for grades 1-4)–white collared
Sweaters/sweatshirts–plain–red or navy
Slacks for PE/recess–navy or khaki
Leggings, tights, socks
Shoes–plain athletic
Field Trip Days–khaki and red
Choir Performances
Girls–Black skirts (below the knee) with white collared shirts/blouses and black shoes
Boys–Black slacks with white collared shirt and black shoes
Child Protection Policy
As mandated by the Kansas law, teachers and administrators who have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect shall make an oral report immediately (to be followed by a written report) to the State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services or law enforcement agencies.
Harassment/Bullying
Students have the right to receive respectful and fair treatment. Harassing, intimidating or offensive conduct will be subject to discipline including suspension or expulsion. Harassing, intimidating and offensive conduct shall include, but shall not be limited to jokes, gestures, demeaning comments, name calling, drawing pictures. This includes that which is or can be implied to be of an offensive sexual nature. Students who have been harassed or bullied shall promptly report such incidents to any staff member. A falsified report shall subject the offending student to appropriate disciplinary action.
Releasing a Child to Someone Other Than Parent/Guardian
Children will be released only to properly identified persons who have been listed by the parent/guardian. The names of persons who may call for the child and other information must be kept current by the parent. It is the parent’s responsibility to inform the teacher of any change in the child’s normal routine.
Prescription Medicines
If it is necessary for a student to take medicine during the school day, it must be left with the teacher. Proper labeling and identification should be evident. The medicine then will be available through the teacher at the prescribed times.
Severe Weather/School Closing
Severe weather may require the closing of school. Parents and students are requested not to call the principal or faculty with regard to school closing but to listen to the bulletins issued on Wichita radio and TV. Watch for the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School listing. Parents must make provision for the supervision for their children if schools are closed early due to inclement weather or other emergencies. If, in your opinion, the weather in your area is unsafe for driving, you as the parent can decide not to bring your students to school. However, please call the school office to let us know that you will not be coming due to weather, so that we may excuse the absence.
Student Insurance
All students of Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School are covered by student accident insurance. Detailed information is available at the school. If an accident at the school or on a school sponsored activity occurs, the parents will be notified. Each child must have a consent form on file so he/she may be treated in an emergency.
Non-discrimination Policy
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and other school-administered programs.
Children with Disabilities Policy
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School is a private Seventh-day Adventist school within the Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists school system. As such, it does not discriminate in accepting students based on gender, color, or national origin. Since it is a Seventh-day Adventist school, its prime mission is to serve the Seventh-day Adventist community. It will, however, accept students who are not Seventh-day Adventists, but who are willing to conduct themselves in keeping with the standards outlined in the Student Handbook.
Since Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School is a small school with limited resources, at times, it may not be possible to accept students with various disabilities. It should be understood that the non-acceptance is not from a lack of desire to be of help, but rather a lack of qualified personnel or other resources to give the disabled student the best education and care possible.
In instances of a student who is or has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHA), Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School will consider acceptance of the student under the following conditions:
1. The student must be evaluated by a psychiatrist and/or the Sedgwick County Mental Health office to verify to the school the nature and extent of the disorder.
2. If the student is to be medicated as part of an ongoing treatment program, the student, the parents, and the school must fully cooperate in the treatment program both during school hours and outside school hours. The student must not knowingly, with or without the parents’ knowledge or consent, consume foods or substances with would tend to minimize the effects of the medication.
3. There must be an ongoing cooperation and communication between the parents, the school, and the physician/counselor for the purpose of continued monitoring and evaluation of the student’s progress.
4. If the student becomes uncooperative in the treatment program and/or becomes continually disruptive in the school and classroom, he/she will be asked to withdraw from the school and seek education elsewhere.
Organizations and Activities
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School activities sometimes extend beyond the normal hours of the school day, and beyond the confines of the school property. Examples of this include:
Home and School Association
Home and School Association meetings are for the purpose of promoting a firm bond between the home, the school, and the church. Meetings will be announced in advance to assist you in planning for your children’s participation and for your support.
Field Trips and Transportation
Field trips and out-of-school activities of an educational nature are encouraged. Students will usually be assigned follow-up activities and should make plans to come prepared so they can participate properly. Appropriate attire for the occasion–if other than the field trip uniform–will be announced.
Any driver providing transportation for a school field trip must have vehicle insurance in accordance with Kansas state law. A copy of proof of insurance must be on file at the school. In addition, the vehicle must be in good repair and have a seat belt for each occupant. Smaller students are not to be in front seats with an air-bag. Kansas state law requires all children up to age 6 to ride in a federally approved car seat or booster seat that is appropriate for the child's age, height and weight.
Programs
To express our appreciation to parents, patrons, and community for their faithful and continued support, public programs will be presented occasionally during the year. These may be combined with special Open House occasions or other school-sponsored projects.
Written Communication
In order to keep the parents and friends informed, TASKS–the weekly newsletter and progress reports are sent home on a regular basis. Significant activities and coming events are included.
Admission Information
Admission Policy
Admission to Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School may be granted irrespective of the applicant’s race, color, or national origin. Inasmuch as the school is sponsored and mainly financed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the majority of its students are members of that confession. However, no particular religious affiliation is required for admission. Subject to available space, applicants who meet the academic and character requirements of Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School and who express willingness to cooperate with the school’s policies and to adjust congenially to its religious, social and cultural atmosphere may be accepted. However, admission to Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School is a privilege and not a right, and may be withdrawn by the school at its discretion and in harmony with its mission, function, and procedures.
Application Procedure
To make formal application, write to:
Admissions
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School
4558 North Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67219
The application for admission forms will be sent upon request. These should be filled in and returned. All information and documents requested in the forms must be supplied before the admission procedure can be completed.
Admission Requirements
1. Recommended seven years of age to enroll in the first grade. (Kansas state law requires students entering Kindergarten be 5 by August 31.)
2. Submission of official evidence of a physical examination by a licensed physician for the first grade students, for all fifth grade students, and for all new students.
3. Submission of request for all previous elementary school records
4. Immunizations required by the State of Kansas. To avoid the spread of contagious disease, all students must show proof of immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus Influenzas b, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. State law requires parents to have their children immunized within ninety days after the opening of school. Those not meeting this requirement must be dismissed. Children can be immunized inexpensively by the County Health Department. Immunization records are expected to be kept updated on all students each year. All children aged five, on or before September 1, 1998 are to have completed (or be in the process of completing) the hepatitis B vaccination series. This is a school entry requirement in the State of Kansas.
Time to Apply
The preferred time to make application is four months prior to the expected date of enrollment. Applications will be processed upon receipt of all documents, and applicants will be notified promptly of action taken.
Registration
At the July/August registration, the registration fee is required for each student. Early registration may be done during the month of May with a $25 savings. Payment must be made at the time of registration. A 5% discount is provided for tuition which is paid in full at registration in July/August.
Anyone who cannot register at the July/August registration must make special arrangements with the principal ahead of time. Note: No registration can take place before or during school hours.
Any remaining balance of the previous year’s tuition must be paid before the time of enrollment, or arrangements must be made to pay the debt.
Monthly tuition fees must be paid promptly when due. If you are unable to meet your obligations, please contact the school treasurer to discuss the problem. If tuition accounts remain unpaid 30 days after the due date, the school will be forced to suspend the child or children from school until the account is paid. No transcripts can be mailed with an unpaid balance.
Application forms will be available for worthy student tuition aid. When such funds are available through contributions, the finance committee will decide which students are eligible for tuition aid.
Withdrawal Procedures
The principal and the school board chairman must be notified in the event of a student withdrawal. After withdrawal, a formal request must be made to the school board if re-admission is desired.
Fees
Tuition: Grades K-8 (10 months--First month payable at registration + 9 months September-May.)
1 Student $210
2+ $175
There is a 5% discount for tuition paid in full at the July/August registration.