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GENERAL INFORMATION Mission StatementVision Statement Philosophy. Creed. Administration. Staff Non-Discriminatory Policy. Role of Parents. Registration Priorities. Tuition and Fees. Registration and Tuition. Material Fees. Tuition Assistance. Emergency and Natural Disaster Updated Contact Information. Child Abuse Reporting Obligations. Immunizations/Medical Records. Illness. Medication - Authorization for Administering. Head Lice and Nits. AIDS Policy. Sexual Harassment Field Trips. Service Projects. Parents and Teachers Together (PATT) Hot Lunch Program Pets. Lost & Found Party Invitations and Gifts GENERAL INFORMATION Mission StatementAt Cross & Crown Lutheran School we provide a nurturing environment where children can experience the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ through challenging scholastic programs, trusting relationships, prayer, worship, and God’s Word. We are a ministry of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, whose mission is to invite, grow and serve our community. At Cross and Crown, we strive to nurture our students to become living examples of God’s love and grace. This educational experience will prepare them to challenge the world and change it for Christ our Lord. Cross and Crown Lutheran School utilizes a curriculum strong in academics and integrated with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to bring the Word of God into the lives of our students. We focus on the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social areas of growth, developing the skills and knowledge necessary to become capable, caring Christian citizens. We believe in one God who has been and is made known to us in three persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that God became a human in the person of Jesus, through birth from the Virgin Mary. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Savior who God promised through the ages. We believe His death on the cross was a sacrifice for our sins, and that as He rose from the dead, so shall we who believe. We believe the Holy Spirit is God present with us in our world, in our everyday life. We believe the Bible is God's inspired word to us through which He makes His Will and Grace known. Cross & Crown Lutheran School is operated as a non-profit community service organization under the Articles of Incorporation of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church. CCLS welcomes all children regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. The affairs of the school are governed by the Administrator and the School Board. The School Board consists of six non-salaried members derived from the membership of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church. The School Board establishes the policies and practices of the school. The Administrator is responsible to the CCLS Board for the administration and interpretation of the established policies and is further charged with implementing the school curriculum and managing the day-to-day affairs of the school. The Preschool Director assists the Administrator in the interpretation of the established policies, implementing the curriculum and managing the day-to-day affairs in the Preschool. staff. Staff members are all sensitive, mature Christians. Our classroom teachers are all credentialed graduates of schools of education. Our preschool teachers all meet the California State education requirements for preschool teachers. Most years we are fortunate to hire students from Sonoma State University as our support staff. Local high school students enrolled in the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) often volunteer in our preschool and elementary classrooms. Cross & Crown Lutheran 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 students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance, athletic and other school-administered programs. CCLS endeavors to act in partnership with parents for the benefit of the students. We believe the spiritual, academic, and moral growth of children to be a ministry that begins at home. As a school community, we invite parents and staff to constantly reinforce the importance of the relationship between parent, child, and school. As role models for children, parents and teachers realize that their example of effective partnership is vitally significant. February 1st Priority 1 Returning students, students who have siblings in CCLS, and children of CCLS/CCLC staff February 7th Priority 2 Members of CCLC February 14th Priority 3 Public Registration To maintain a Priority 1 status, the student/sibling must remain enrolled for the same school year. Returning students must continue to be enrolled students for the full school year to maintain their space for the upcoming year. If there are more equally qualified students in any priority than the space available, a lottery will determine who receives class placement. The school reserves the right to balance the boy: girl ratio in a class. Those not getting an immediate class placement will be put on a waiting list. Tuition and Fees Registration and Tuition Registration and tuition fees are set each year by the CCLS Board to project operating costs. Operating costs are paid solely from tuition fees. Registration fees are non-refundable. For new families, materials fees must be paid at the time of registration. For returning families, materials fees must be paid by May 1st, to hold a child's place for the upcoming year. All materials fees are non-refundable after May 1st. There will be a late fee of $25.00 per month charged for material fees paid after May 1st. Cross and Crown Lutheran School is not able to offer full-ride scholarships, but we do offer tuition assistance, on a limited basis, to those who qualify. Funds for tuition assistance are provided by the generosity of special people from our church and school family. The Edward E. Crumbley Scholarship was established by Barbara Crumbley in memory of her husband and is designated for church members only. Most of our tuition assistance funds may be applied for by any school family. Applications for Tuition Assistance are available in the school office and must be submitted by April 15 for the next school year. Families requesting tuition assistance must reapply each year. The Tuition Assistance Committee, consisting of two School Board members and the School Administrator, will review the applications. Parents will be notified of the results by the end of May. If funding permits, tuition assistance may be granted to parents who apply later in the year due to extreme and unexpected hardship. The granting of tuition assistance is kept confidential, and we ask that those receiving such assistance maintain confidentiality, as well. Information 1.Families who pay tuition for the full year in advance will receive a 5% (five percent) discount when payment is made by July 30, for the upcoming academic year. NOTE: Gifts and donations are tax deductible; tuition is not. 2.Church members receive a 5% (five percent) discount on their full tuition. 3.Families with more than one child enrolled will receive a 5% (five percent) discount on the younger sibling’s tuition. Sibling discounts can not be combined with the church member discount. 4.Tuition is to be paid using Simply Giving automatic withdrawal. 5.Tuition is for the school year. For convenience tuition is divided into equal monthly payments due by the 1st of each month (August 1, 20XX). Payments are delinquent on the 10th of the month (August 10, 20XX). There is no tuition refund for illness, family vacation or suspension. 6.Parents whose payment is returned by their bank for insufficient funds will be assessed a $25.00 return fee. This will appear on their account. 7.Students whose tuition is more than one month past due may be denied participation in school. Families suffering hardship are invited to submit in writing to the CCLS Board a request for special consideration. This written request must be received before their tuition becomes two months past due. 8.Families with past due accounts will be imposed a $25 late fee per month. Payments not received by the 10th of the month are considered past due. These late fees will be cumulative based on the number of months past due. The School Board maintains the right to impose a mandatory tuition automatic deduction (autopay) for families with accounts over 60 days late. Additionally, at the discretion of the Board and based on circumstances, these families may be required to prepay or pay in advance the tuition for the trimester or for the whole year. 9.All tuition and fees must be paid in full by the last day of the school year for a child's registration to be valid for the upcoming year. 10.Seriously delinquent accounts at the discretion of the CCLS Board, will be subject to forwarding to collection agencies or pursued through other legal means. 11.Withdrawal of a child for any reason requires a one-month advance notice in writing. Tuition is required during the notification period whether the child attends school. Students who withdraw prior to the first day of school will be charged for August. 12.Upon registration, enrollment is from the 1st day of attendance through the last day of the school year. 13.All checks written are considered cashed as of the end of the school day received. No post-dated checks are accepted. 14.Checks can either be written out to Cross & Crown Lutheran School or CCLS. Please note in the memo what the check is for: field trip, daycare, etc. Separate checks are needed for CCLS and CCLS PATT. 15.CCLS does not provide end of the year daycare statements for tax purposes. Your invoices are your proof of daycare services. Our tax ID# is 94-1682208. 16.There will be a late fee of $25.00 per month charged for material fees paid after May 1st. 17.Unless stated otherwise both parents are responsible for all tuition and fees incurred during the school year.\ Parents are notified immediately of serious injury or sudden illness that occurs during school hours. For this reason, it is necessary that you notify the school office when there is a change of phone number or persons to be contacted when you cannot be reached. It is understood that enrollment at CCLS confers upon the school the obligation to select emergency care providers in the absence of our ability to reach the parents, and that no liability would attach to such a decision when the parents cannot be reached. In the event of a natural disaster, turn your radio to KSRO 1350AM for emergency information. We will follow the direction of the Cotati-Rohnert Park School District as to the opening or closing of the school. CCLS has developed a disaster preparedness plan to be used in the event of a major emergency. Our staff has been trained in first-aid, CPR, and emergency procedures. Our buildings are all up to code and inspected annually to maintain a safe environment. The welfare of your child is our primary concern. In all emergency situations, children will be kept at school under staff supervision until they are released to authorized persons, unless evacuation is ordered to a civil defense area. Parents must inform the school at once of any changes to the information contained on the registration card or Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700) form. In accord with California law, school staff are obligated under penalty of fine and jail term to report the reasonable suspicion of physical abuse, emotional abuse, emotional deprivation, physical neglect, inadequate supervision, or sexual abuse and exploitation. The clear intent of the law, based on the seriousness of the crimes listed above, is to mandate that a report of reasonable suspicion of abuse be made. CCLS staff will make such reports in the best interests of the affected child and do not, once reasonable suspicion is established, have any legal alternative except to make the report to the proper authorities for their investigation and review. Students entering our school for the first time must bring an immunization record of at least
To simplify things, your child could have the examination when you visit the doctor for immunization boosters before kindergarten. The Physician's Report (a school form) needs to be filled out and signed by the doctor as a permanent record in your child's school file. State regulations require that each student have a California Immunization Record in his/her school file. This is filled out by the staff using the immunization record that you bring when the child enters school. To attend Cross and Crown Lutheran School, your child’s Immunization Record must show the date for each required shot. If you do not have an Immunization Record, or your child has not received all required shots, call your doctor to schedule an appointment. If a licensed physician determines a vaccine should not be given to your child due to medical reasons, submit a written statement from the physician for a medical exemption for the missing shot(s), including the duration of the medical exemption. A personal beliefs exemption is no longer an option for entry into childcare; however, a valid personal beliefs exemption filed with a child-care facility before January 1, 2016 is valid until entry into the next grade span (transitional kindergarten through 7th grade) and may be transferred between child-care facilities in California. For complete details, visit www.ShotsforSchool.org. Returning preschool students need a yearly physicians report and returning elementary students need only to have immunization records kept current. If the student has received any immunizations during the summer, or if there is any additional information that should be listed on the health report, please bring dates and/or information to the school office. Illness A student can only benefit from their school day if they are physically well enough to participate in both indoor and outdoor activities. Please consider the well-being of your child's classmates and our staff when deciding whether to send your child to school. A student with signs of illness will be sent home. ILLNESS EXCLUSION GUIDELINES EXCLUDE CHILD FROM DAY CARE OR SCHOOL IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EXIST: 1. Elevated temperature: Oral above 99.6 degrees F. 2. Thick, foul-smelling, bloody, or purulent drainage from wounds, nose, eyes, or ears. 3. Coughs interfering with sleep, causing vomiting, or spitting up of mucous. 4. Persistent pain, including earaches, stomach pain, pain on urination, or injured limbs. 5. Parasitic infections such as lice, pinworms, or scabies. 6. Vomiting or nausea within the last 24 hours. 7. Diarrhea within the last 24 hours. 8. Fever within the last 72 hours. 9. Sore throat. 10. Rashes that itch are blister-like, weeping, and/or accompanied by a stiff neck, enlarged glands, or any of the above. 11. FOR POSITIVE COVID INFECTION (per CRPUSD guidelines): ·STAY HOME FOR 5 DAYS UNTIL YOUR STUDENT TESTS NEGATIVE. WHEN THEY RETURN TO CLASS, STUDENT SHOULD WEAR A MASK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5 DAYS. LET THE SCHOOL KNOW IF YOUR CHILD TESTS POSITIVE SO CLASSMATES’ PARENTS CAN BE TOLD OF A POSTIVE COVID CASE IN THEIR CLASS. The California Education Code provides for any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for her/him by a physician provided the school received: 1. A written statement from the physician detailing the method, amount, and time schedule the medication is to be taken. 2. A written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school assist the pupil in the matter set forth in the physician's statement. 3. Medication must be in an appropriately labeled prescription container. All medications for elementary students must be turned in at the office. Medications for preschool students must be turned in to the Preschool Director. We will only administer medication for severe allergies or conditions. Cross & Crown Lutheran School has adopted a policy regarding head lice and nits based on the following State of California revision: As of 9-2-2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their recommendations and issued position statements reflecting the management of head lice. Based on an analysis of scientific and medical evidence, it is their position that children with live head lice are not contagious. Therefore, to minimize the disruption of the educational process, they now recommend that students with head lice be allowed to remain in school until the end of the day. The following steps will take place regarding head lice and nits at Cross & Crown Lutheran School. Parents will be notified. Students with live lice will be sent home at the end of the day. Students who have been treated may return to school. When deemed necessary, CCLS will conduct head checks. In accord with guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the U.S. Public Health Services, CCLS has developed the following policies regarding students or staff who are found to be infected with Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS) or AIDS-Related Complex (ARC). 1. Any decision regarding the type of educational service to be provided to a student based on the presence of the AIDS/ARC virus must be made in consultation with the student's physician, the student's parents or legal guardian, Administrator, CCLS Board representative and public health personnel. 2. Every precaution will be taken to protect the confidentiality of records, files, and other information about the HIV status of the student or staff. 3. Decisions regarding the type of educational and care setting for a student infected with the AIDS/ARC virus should include the behavior, neurologic development, and physical condition of the student. 4. For most infected school-age students, the benefits of an unrestricted environment should be given priority in the decision-making process. 5. For the infected preschool child and some neurologically handicapped students who lack control of their bodily secretions or who display abnormal behavior, such as biting, and those students who have uncovered lesions, a more restricted environment is advisable until more is known about transmission in these settings. The State of California Assembly Bill #2900 requires that all education institutions have a written policy on sexual harassment. Cross & Crown Lutheran School (CCLS) recognizes that sexual harassment can cause embarrassment, feelings of powerlessness, loss of self-confidence, reduced ability to perform schoolwork, and increased absenteeism or tardiness. To promote an environment free of sexual harassment, the Administrator or designee shall take appropriate actions such as removing vulgar or offending graffiti, establishing site rules, and providing staff in-service or student instruction and counseling. Teachers shall discuss this policy with their students in age-appropriate ways and shall assure them that they need not endure any form of sexual harassment. The CCLS Board shall not tolerate the sexual harassment of any student by any other student or any school employee. Any student or employee who is found guilty of sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action. The CCLS Board encourages students and staff to immediately report any incidence of sexual harassment to the Administrator or designee. The designee shall promptly investigate each complaint of sexual harassment in a way that ensures the privacy of all parties concerned. In no case shall the student be required to resolve the complaint directly with the offending person. Pursuant to law, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: (Education Code 212.5) 1. Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an individual's employment, academic status, or progress. 2. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting the individual. 3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the individual's academic or work performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or work environment. 4. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the school. Other types of conduct which are prohibited in the school, and which may constitute sexual harassment include: 1. Unwelcome sexual flirtations or propositions. 2. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature. 3. Graphic verbal comments about an individual's body. 4. Sexually degrading words used to describe an individual. 5. Display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures in the educational environment. 6. Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the school's sexual harassment policies. Classroom field trips are an important part of our program at CCLS. They provide parents an opportunity to be directly involved in their child's education. Leave the siblings at home: Field trips are designed to reinforce what the students have been studying in class. Be a model: Chaperones should model good behavior by listening to and following the rules indicated by the field trip, field trip destination and the teacher. Drivers are expected to adhere to all CA state driving laws regarding seat belts, cell phones, navigational equipment etc.. Keep the schedule: Field trips are carefully orchestrated, with set times for arrival, departure, lunch, and events. It is important that all the chaperones follow the schedule precisely. Focus on the children. It is important you stay focused on keeping your group of students together and on task. Remember that the field trip is a learning opportunity for the class, not a family outing. Additional Stops: Drivers may not make additional stops for ice cream, lunch, etc., and due to dietary restrictions & food allergies, no additional food is to be supplied by drivers. Car Seats: Parents are required to provide their child’s car seat/booster for compliance with the State Law which states: Any child under the age of eight must be secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system and ride in the back seat of a vehicle. All drivers for CCLS field trips must have their CDL and Registration on file in our office. Drivers who do not, will be allowed to drive their child only. CCLS/CCLC will not be responsible for accidents that may occur during this time. Drivers: CCLS must have a copy of your CDL, auto registration and auto insurance coverage at least 5 days prior to the trip date. Permission: The teachers will send home a permission slip prior to the field trip. This includes all the important information. No child may attend a field trip without returning the permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Car assignments will be determined by the classroom teacher. Service projects are an important part of our religion curriculum. We at CCLS believe that young children need to be given the opportunity to know that their efforts can have a positive effect on the lives of others. We hope to empower them to feel that they can make a difference in the world. Our projects benefit apolitical, nonprofit, or Christian organizations. All students are expected to participate. For the year 2023-24 we will be collecting money to support the work of Valley of the Moon Children's Shelter, the shelter where children removed from their homes for safety purposes are taken for safe haven. The CCLS PATT is incorporated through Cross & Crown Lutheran Church and operates under by-laws approved by the School Board of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church and School. CCLS Parents and Teachers Together (PATT) is a parent teacher organization formed to benefit all students of Cross & Crown Lutheran School. The CCLS PATT meetings are announced well in advance. Officers are elected at a general meeting. There are no membership dues. Parents of children in the school and teachers are encouraged to take an active part in the PATT by attending meetings and offering their time and services. CCLS PATT has fund-raisers during the year including hot lunch days for students and staff. With money earned from these projects, the CCLS PATT has been very generous with their financial support to the school. PATT meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Hot Lunch Program The Hot Lunch program is run by parent volunteers and benefits CCLS programs. Order forms are sent out with a due date for return. Participation is voluntary. Preschool students enrolled in the Extended Day programs may order hot lunch. Pets are not to be brought on campus unless the visit has been prearranged through the office. Please mark all personal items. The lost and found for elementary and middle school is located outside the classrooms in a bin labeled “Lost and Found”. Small articles may be claimed from the school office. Preschool lost and found is located outside of the preschool rooms. Several times throughout the year leftover articles will be given to charity. We cannot be responsible for lost personal property. Party invitations and gifts are not to be exchanged in classrooms, on school grounds, or at school-sponsored activities. |
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