| Academics at Mountain View Lutheran School We integrate our faith in all areas of curriculum study. Students attending Mountain View Lutheran School receive religious instruction in their classrooms and during chapel services. Our biblical references usually refer to the New International Version of the Bible. Information on the specific curriculum for each grade level will be available prior to the beginning of the new school year. A full syllabus for all subjects is on file and available in the school office. ACADEMIC PROBATION In order to ensure the success of all students and to facilitate cooperation between MVLS, students, and families, a student will be placed on Academic Probation if his or her Grade Point Average in Core Subjects (including Religion) is below 2.0. A student’s Academic Probation will be reassessed quarterly. If a student has met the requirements of his or her probation, and has a GPA of 2.0 or greater, he or she will be released from probation. However, if a student fails to meet the requirements of his or her probation for two quarters, and continues to earn a GPA of less than 2.0, the administration may choose to discontinue services to the student. Each child is God’s unique and precious creation. The teacher will employ appropriate strategies and interventions to meet the needs of individual students in the classroom. Students who meet the requirements of their Academic Probation and receive appropriate modifications in the classroom, yet fail to make improvements in GPA, may need additional resources or services provided to them. The family, teacher, and administration will make these determinations on a case by case basis. Students on Academic Probation will be required to: * Attend School Regularly Students must attend school regularly, and arrive to school “ready to learn.” A student on Academic Probation may not be absent more than five days in one quarter (see handbook page 9), and may not arrive to school tardy more than three days in one month (see handbook page 18). * Complete 100% of Assigned Work Students must practice the skills that they learn in the classroom. Therefore, a student on Academic Probation must complete and return 100% of assigned homework/class work. CLASS SIZE Policy: The following recommendations regarding class size are the result of awareness of existing policies, state regulations, financial realities and consideration for the mission and ministry of Mountain View Lutheran School. Kindergarten Classes: One (1) teacher for up to 15 students per class Grades 1-2: One (1) teacher for up to 19 students One (1) teacher and one (1) aide for 20-24 students per class Grades 3-5: One (1) teacher for up to 24 students APPOINTMENTS & EARLY DISMISSAL We recommend all appointments for your child be scheduled outside of school hours. If it is necessary for a student to leave school for appointments, a note should be sent to school and the student must sign out before leaving. Students who are leaving school early for any reason will need to be picked up in the office. This is done in order to minimize disruption in the classroom. If the student returns to school, he must sign back in. No child will be permitted to leave school without notification from the parent. This is necessary for the protection of your children. Early dismissal on a regular basis is not permitted. ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES When a child is absent, the parent must call the school between 8:15 and 9:15 AM for notification. Please send a note to school when your child returns explaining the absence. For excessive absence a doctor’s note is required. When a student is given antibiotics, the student must have the antibiotic medication for twenty-four hours before returning to school. Any child who is vomiting, has diarrhea, or a fever will be sent home. The Clark County Health Department is our resource for all health related issues, including exclusion of children from school due to communicable diseases. Nevada Education Reform Act of 1997 requires schools to determine a set number of days students must be in attendance before they can be promoted to the next grade. Students may be absent up to 20 days per school year before this requirement becomes a factor in promotion. **When your child is absent he/she has missed assignments. Please refer to homework policy on page 15 for the guidelines for completing those assignments. DEPARTURE/DISMISSAL All students must be picked up immediately after their school day, no later than 10 minutes after their school session. After waiting 10 minutes, the child will be taken to the Extended Care Program. The parents will be charged for extended care if they are not already enrolled for that day. For the safety of your child, no student will be released to any parent/guardian who is deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Parents who wait in the building for the close of the school session are asked to wait in the worship center. Please respect the teachers’ and students’ classroom time before, during and after school. Do not talk loudly outside the classroom doors. Faculty may not always be available immediately after school to talk with parents or arrange for missed homework. Please schedule a time when the teacher can give you their undivided attention. |
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