Vision Statement

It is our vision that graduates of Stoneybrooke Christian School have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, are intellectually prepared for higher learning, and demonstrate godly character and thinking in their daily lives.

Expected School Wide Learning Results

Stoneybrooke Christian School has set a high goal for our Expected School Wide Learning Results. Stoneybrooke will prepare its students to:

1. Become committed Christians who:
   • Develop and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
   • Increase their knowledge of God’s Word
   • Seek to spread the gospel to others
   • Are actively involved in a local church
   • Love others and seek to meet their needs

   John 8:32, John 13:34-35

2. Become lifelong learners who:
   • Are inspired to excel
   • Grow in wisdom
   • Acquire knowledge
   • Pursue truth

   Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 16:21

3. Become devoted to a healthy lifestyle:
   • Nurture and protect the temple of God
   • Pursue physical fitness
   • Develop an appreciation for God’s human creation

   1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1, Matthew 6:22

Core Values

We believe and are committed to:

1. A Biblical Worldview: That sees all of life through the context of scriptural truth. (Matthew 4:4, 2 Timothy 3:16)
2. A Biblical Philosophy of Education: That is biblically based and Christ-centered.
3. A Partnership with Parents: That places the school alongside parents and assists in the training of their children. (Ephesians 6:4)
4. Academic Excellence in Balance with Spiritual Growth: That places quality education in the wider context of spiritual maturity. (1 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 12:2)
5. The Evangelism and Discipleship: That ministers to our students and the families they represent so that the Gospel is not just a message received, but a way of life embraced and a belief that can be defended. (1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 John 5:13)
6. Worldwide Missions: That gives our student body an opportunity to participate with the spirit of God as He moves among the people of the world. (Romans 10:14-17, Matthew 28:18-20)
7. A Tangible Sense of Community: That connects our Stoneybrooke families in meaningful relationships furthering the spiritual growth of the entire family. (1 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 6:7-8)
8. The Development of the Whole Child: That encourages each student to be and do his/her very best, spiritually, physically, mentally and socially. (1 Timothy 4:7)
9. The Physical Safety and Well-Being of Each Student: That ensures a safe environment with careful attention given to the facilities, transportation vehicles, student rapport and campus safety. (Psalm 4:8)
10. The Professional Growth of our Staff: That provides plentiful resources and opportunities that encourage the entire staff to grow and develop as professionals. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
11. Equipping Tomorrow’s Leaders: This will give our students the opportunity to develop and use their God-given gifts and talents to the best of their ability and to understand that servant leadership is best modeled by Jesus Christ. (Matthew 25:21, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13)

Doctrinal Statement

1. Stoneybrooke believes the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 20:31, Matthew 25:35)
2. Stoneybrooke believes that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14)
3. Stoneybrooke believes in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:20-21, John 10:30-38, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 3:22, Philippians 2:9, Revelation 19:11-12)
4. Stoneybrooke believes that for salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. (Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 10:9-13, 1 John 1:9)
5. Stoneybrooke believes the Lord Jesus Christ died for men’s sins according to the scripture, and all who believe in Him have the forgiveness of sins through His blood (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7). We believe an individual becomes a child of God by being born of the Holy Spirit by the word of God through a personal faith in Jesus Christ. (John 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 3:16)
6. Stoneybrooke believes in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Romans 8:16, Galatians 4:6, 1 John 3:24, 1 Corinthians 3:16)
7. Stoneybrooke believes in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (Hebrews 9:27, 2 Peter 2:9, Revelation 20:12, Psalm 96:13)
8. Stoneybrooke believes that heaven and hell are definite places (Matthew 25:46, Acts 7:49, John 14:2-4, Hebrews 11:10).
9. Stoneybrooke believes in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (John 14:23, Ephesians 5:30, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Deuteronomy 14:2)

Biblical Principles

Stoneybrooke Christian School’s Biblical role is to work in conjunction with the home, to mold students to be Christ-like. Of necessity, this involves the school’s understanding and belief of what qualities or characteristics exemplify a Christ-like life. (Exodus 20:1-17, Mark 12:29-31, Ephesians 4:1)

The school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or discontinue enrollment of a student if the atmosphere of conduct within a particular home or activities of the student are counter to or in opposition to the biblical lifestyle the school teaches. Students and parents may not advocate a lifestyle or actions that are inconsistent with the school’s biblical lifestyle statements. (Ephesians 5:15, Matthew 5:13-16, Daniel 12:3)

A biblical lifestyle is defined as a life spent in pursuit of the behavioral and spiritual standards clearly stated in the Bible and maintaining those same standards. While acknowledging that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God,” (Romans 3:32) there is a diligent, obedient pursuit of living in accordance with the scriptures (1 John 1:6-7, 2:3-6, Ephesians 5:15).

It is Stoneybrooke’s sincerely held biblical belief that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as either male or female and that these two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

“Biological sex” means the biological condition of being male or female as determined at birth based on physical differences or when necessary, at the chromosomal level.

A parent member or student who openly and unrepentantly rejects his/her biological sex, either in or out of school, is rejecting the image of God within that person. Such behavior constitutes a person’s failure to adhere to his/her commitment to abide by the behavioral standards in the bible as reflected in the school’s policies and sincerely held religious beliefs established by the school. That behavior would be cause for removal from the school for the student.

Regarding the use of the facilities: Members of that biological sex shall only use parent or student restrooms and locker rooms that are designated for that biological sex. (Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4, Titus 2:11-14, 1 Timothy 1:9-12)

Stoneybrooke believes that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity. (Mark 12:28-31, Luke 6:31) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitude toward any individual (staff, parents, or student) are to be repudiated because they are not in accordance with the redemptive attitude of the school and do not reflect the full counsel of scripture.

Admission Policies

The school has a racially nondiscriminatory policy and shall make no distinction in its admission policy or education services on the grounds of race, color, national or ethnic origin. Admission to Stoneybrooke Christian School is obtained by online application and personal interview. After reviewing the information, the administrator will decide if admission is appropriate. Enrollment of children in Stoneybrooke Christian School is a privilege, not a right. Parents must understand that continued enrollment and re-enrollment of their children is dependent on their support of the school, its staff, and its policies.

All Junior Kindergarten students must be 5 years old between June 1 and December 31. Students may not be enrolled in Junior Kindergarten if they have turned 5 years old before June 1 or after December 31.

Birth certificates and physician’s reports are included in the application process for kindergarten children. Pupils who have behavioral problems or who are significantly limited in academic ability will not be accepted.

Birth Certificates

All Stoneybrooke students are required to have a certified copy of their birth certificate on file in the school office by the first day of school.

Immunizations

Stoneybrooke is complying with the California law regarding immunizations. Senate Bill 277 says parents can no longer refuse to vaccinate their children in public or private schools based on their personal opposition.

Under the law, private or public childcare centers, preschools, elementary schools and secondary schools cannot admit children unless they are immunized against 10 diseases. Students admitted at ages 5-6 years, entering Kindergarten are required to have these immunizations:

In order to prevent the spread of disease, should there be a case of a communicable disease like measles, identified within the school community (among students or staff), all non-immunized or partially immunized students will be excluded from school for a specified quarantine as recommended by the state.

School Records

As per the laws of the State of California, parents have the right to access their student’s records. If parents wish to view their child’s records, they should feel free to stop by the office and see the principal on site.

If parents wish to have documents copied from the student’s file, they must make a request in person at the school office. The office staff will make every effort to accommodate requests as soon as is possible. The California Educational Code allows for a 5-day period of time to fulfill the request.

Guidelines For Accepting Special Needs Students

While it is Stoneybrooke’s desire to continue to serve a wide range of elementary and junior high students, it seems appropriate to outline some general guidelines for the school’s response to an ever-increasing demand for special services.

These precious children require additional attention and suitable programs. In order to serve them properly and balance the school’s attention towards the other students, it seems appropriate to establish the following:

Parents will provide:

1. Complete documentation of the issues associated with the child’s specific needs. These include but are not limited to any formal or informal IEP materials, school records, testing results and/or treatment history.
2. Professional diagnosis of any follow-up notes from medical personnel familiar with the child’s needs.

The student will be:

1. Interviewed by administration and the potential classroom teacher.
2. Carefully evaluated (to include academic testing).
3. Observed for 1-2 days either in their prior school or in a classroom at Stoneybrooke.

The school will:

1. Document all expressed needs on the Preliminary Interview form at the time of the first entrance interview.
2. Meet with the parents after the formal observation period and discuss the results.
3. Submit all findings for committee review. This committee will include administration, teacher and other appropriate Stoneybrooke staff (SSP teacher).
4. Inform parents of administration decision regarding enrollment and outline any specific stipulations of enrollment.

It is acknowledged that Stoneybrooke is neither structured, staffed, nor resourced in such a way to appropriately serve all potential students in south Orange County. However, this policy will allow a reasonable response to a growing demand for Christian education from families with special needs children.

Financial Obligations

A non-refundable application fee is payable with the student’s application. Tuition is due on the date chosen when setting up your FACTS account, and a late charge will be assessed in accordance with our tuition and fee schedule. Tuition payments begin in August and conclude in May or June of each school year depending upon the 10- or 11-month plan selected. A $25.00 charge will be made for all returned checks. Actions will be taken to dismiss from school any student(s) with accounts that are more than one month delinquent.

All textbooks are the property of Stoneybrooke Christian School and must be returned at the conclusion of the school year or upon leaving the school. Should textbooks not be returned, parents will be responsible for the cost of replacing the books.

Students are responsible for payment of textbooks or library books that are damaged or lost within the course of the school year. Students’ tuition accounts will be billed for the cost of replacing the book(s).

A non-refundable re-enrollment fee is due in February. As a convenience for parents, this fee is payable in two installments.

Although the expense for regular field trips is included in your tuition, the cost of spring trips and Junior High retreat are not and are the separate responsibility of parents. The entire cost of spring trips will be billed in equal installments prior to the departure of the trip and will appear on your tuition bill. Due to various trip dates, some trips will be payable in four to eight monthly payments. The Washington DC trip (8th grade) and Sacramento trip (4th grade) fees are paid directly to our tour vendor. Parents must register on the tour website and set up payments to the vendor.

If a student is unable to attend a spring trip, the parent is responsible for any expenses not reimbursed by the trip vendor.

In cases of separation or divorce, each parent is solely responsible for any and all charges incurred for the benefit of his or her child(ren). Should the parents desire to split payments of that account, they may do so between themselves and then remit payment in full to Stoneybrooke. Only one account will be opened for each family.

Automatic Re-Enrollment

Stoneybrooke will automatically re-enroll every student unless the parent directly indicates in writing (letter or email) that the school should release the spot for the following school year.

If the school does not hear from the parent by the designated date, the assumption will be made that the child is re-enrolling and the school will then “save a seat for them.” The parent will be responsible for the entire re-enrollment fee.

Re-enrollment fees will automatically be billed to students’ accounts in February and March of each school year and are non-refundable. The school will assume that the first dollars received in those months should be applied to re-enrollment.

Education Program

Academic Probation and Retention / Failure Policy

Students who are not meeting Stoneybrooke’s minimum academic standards will be dealt with in the following manner:

Academic Probation

Standard: Recognizing the need for one to do his/her very best work (1 Corinthians 10:31), Stoneybrooke requires that a student work to his/her potential and maintain at least a “C” (2.0) average in his/her academic classes.

Subjects not considered academic include penmanship and enrichment classes. Bible will be considered an academic class.

Should a student not maintain a “C” average, he/she will be placed on Academic Probation the following quarter.

Procedure: If a student is placed on Academic Probation, he/she must improve to a “C” average the following quarter. While on Academic Probation the student will be monitored closely and will lose student privileges such as participation on a sports team, student council, etc., for a minimum of two weeks. Once the student can demonstrate a sustained improvement in their grades (a “C” average for a minimum two-week period) they may, with the administrator/teacher approval, be able to resume prior activities; however, they will still be on Academic Probation status for the remainder of the quarter.

Exclusion: A student who has an identifiable learning disability.

Retention/Failure

Standard: Students must pass each subject (achieving at least 60%) for three quarters in an academic year or he/she will fail that subject for the year.

Procedure: If a student fails (achieves below 60% for any two quarters) in two or more academic subjects in a school year, he/she has not met the standards, will fail that grade and therefore not be promoted.

Academic subjects include reading, spelling, language, math, history, science and Bible.

Exclusion: A student who has an identifiable learning disability.

The administration may make additional demands on students whose grades are below standard in one or more subjects for them to be promoted to the next grade.

Chapel Services

All students will attend chapel, appropriately designed for their grade level, on a weekly basis. Chapel attendance is mandatory. Parents are invited to attend our chapel services.

Students should wear the appropriate chapel uniform on Chapel days (please see our Student Dress Code).

Elementary Curriculum

Our curriculum concerns itself with the development of the whole child. We are offering a strong, basic education that includes a comprehensive enrichment program.

Bible is taught as a separate subject, as well as integrated throughout the entire curriculum. While stressing the fundamentals of the Christian faith, we teach from a non-denominational viewpoint.

Homework Policy

• 1st grade - 20 minutes
• 2nd / 3rd grade – 30 minutes
• 4th grade – 40 minutes
• 5th grade – 50 minutes
• 6th grade – 60 minutes

Grading Policies and Procedures

To provide for consistency in grading, the following policies and procedures have been established.

In Junior Kindergarten

1. Achievement

• M — Mastery of skills and concepts for this quarter
• G — Growing and developing skills and concepts for this quarter
• P — Practice required to progress in skills and concepts this quarter

2. Effort

• O — Outstanding
• S+ — Above Satisfactory
• S — Satisfactory
• S- — Below Satisfactory
• N — Needs Improvement

3. Attitude, Effort and Participation

Attitude, effort and participation are the primary determining factors of enrichment grades. Outstanding ability or knowledge of the subject may contribute to the grade; however, they are secondary factors.

• O — Student stands out from the class in attitude, effort and participation
• S+ — Student goes above and beyond satisfying the teacher’s expectations
• S — Student follows the teacher’s rules and satisfies their expectations
• S- — Student has difficulty following the teacher’s rules and satisfying their expectations
• N — Student has disruptive behavior and does not satisfy the teacher’s expectations

In Kindergarten and 1st Grade

1. Achievement

• M — Mastery of skills and concepts for this quarter*
• G — Growing and developing skills and concepts for this quarter*
• P — Practice required to progress in skills and concepts this quarter*

* Expectation levels for skills and concepts increase each quarter

2. Effort

Attitude, effort and participation are the primary determining factors of enrichment grades. Outstanding ability or knowledge of the subject may contribute to the grade; however, they are secondary factors.

• O — Student stands out from the class in attitude, effort and participation
• S+ — Student goes above and beyond satisfying the teacher’s expectations
• S — Student follows the teacher’s rules and satisfies their expectations
• S- — Student has difficulty following the teacher’s rules and satisfying their expectations
• N — Student has disruptive behavior and does not satisfy the teacher’s expectations

In 2nd-6th Grade

There is a three-fold system of evaluation:

1. Achievement: The extent to which the pupil has mastered the subject (indicated by an A, B, C, D, or F). Skill development areas are also to be noted.
2. Effort: The relationship between the pupil’s achievement and his/her ability to achieve, indicated by an (O) Outstanding, (S+) Above Satisfactory, (S) Satisfactory, (S-) Below Satisfactory or (N) Needs Improvement.
3. Habits and Attitudes and Character Development: A checklist of work and study habits, social development, health and safety, spiritual growth, etc.
4. Grade Level Skill Development: 1 = Exceeding, 2 = Meeting, 3 = Developing, NA = Not Applicable

In Junior High

Junior High teachers may employ many diagnostic tools to arrive at the grade a student receives on his/her report card. Some of these tools include tests, quizzes, homework, classroom discussion and participation, and seatwork. The quarter grade is based on the final percentage earned. Grades are assigned as follows:

A student’s effort and classroom decorum will also be noted on the report card. Homework policy for Junior High is not more than 70 minutes a night for 7th grade and 80 minutes a night for 8th grade, avoiding weekend assignments. However, 7th/8th grade students taking Algebra 1, Geometry, Spanish 1 and/or any Honors courses may expect up to an additional 20 minutes per course per night and receive assignments over the weekends.

Modified Educational Plan

If a student is receiving a formal modified educational plan (with academic modifications), they are ineligible for academic honors.

Academic Honors

1. For grades 2-6, two types of honors are to be reported.
   • Principal’s List – all “A” grades for the marking period (excluding Handwriting)
   • Honor Roll – all “A”s, no more than three “B”s (excluding Handwriting) and no “C”s.
2. For Junior High: Honor Roll is 3.5 to 3.9; Principal’s List is 4.0 (straight “A”s).
3. If a student is receiving a formal modified educational plan (with academic modifications), they are ineligible for academic honors.
4. Those students qualifying for academic honors will be acknowledged quarterly in the Stoneybrooke Admin Notes. Names of students receiving academic honors should be turned into the office by teachers in accordance with the schedule established at the beginning of the school year. For the fourth grading period, academic honors should be handed out at the class graduation or before the last day of school.

Junior High Curriculum

Stoneybrooke Junior High’s curriculum is designed to prepare each student for a successful transition to high school. The class offerings include:

• 7th and 8th grade Bible
• 7th grade World History and 8th grade US History
• 7th and 8th grade English and Grammar
• 7th and 8th grade Science (Life and Physical Sciences)
• 7th and 8th grade Math (7th grade Algebra 1 and 8th grade Geometry for those who qualify)
• 7th and 8th grade PE

Stoneybrooke Junior High also offers enrichment courses which may include Technology, Debate, Literature, Spanish, Study Hall and Yearbook. Additional courses may include Marine Biology, Praise Band and Violin.

Student Activities

Bus Transportation

The following rules must be observed on the bus:

1. Obey the bus driver and follow directions at all times.
2. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
3. Remain seated and face forward at all times while the bus is in motion. Keep yourself and all objects inside the bus.
4. Be courteous and considerate of others at all times.
5. Remain quiet while on the bus and silent at all railroad crossings.
6. Abusive or profane language or gestures will not be tolerated.
7. Do not chew gum, eat, and/or drink while on the bus.
8. Do not litter. Vandalism and destruction of property will not be tolerated, and costs will be billed to parents/guardians.
9. Do not play music on any device while on the bus.
10. Animals and insects will not be transported on the bus. Guide, signal and service animals are the only exception.
11. Glass containers or hazardous materials will not be transported on the bus.
12. Skateboards and/or body boards will not be transported on the bus.

Bus Safety

The bus driver conducts safety instruction in accordance with state regulations, each school year.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

The school bus is an extension of our school. Cell phones and all electronic devices are not permitted to be used by students while on the school bus. Students that do bring cell phones to school must have them turned off in their backpacks.

Hazardous Articles

State regulation requires that baggage or other objects carried on a school bus be safely secured or stored in a manner that will not result in passenger discomfort or injury. All aisles and emergency doors/windows must remain unobstructed. Students may only transport items that can be held on their lap so that every bus rider will have an adequate and safe place to sit. Parents and students may arrange for other transportation when large, bulky items must be taken to and from school.

Field Trip Policy

In order to maintain an equitable field trip program, the following guidelines shall apply to all grade levels:

1. Only one parent and/or legal guardian may be a chaperone.
2. The number of parents allotted to go on a field trip will be specified by the venue or the teacher (if the destination does not specify a certain number). We will always take as many parents as is deemed necessary for the safety of the children.
3. No other parent(s) will be allowed to attend with the students, even if they volunteer to drive their own auto and/or pay their own way.
4. It is never appropriate for those parents attending field trips to bring along siblings.
5. All students are to attend school field trips and spring trips via school transportation only. If the number of students on the bus exceeds the seating capacity, some parents may be asked to drive their own vehicles.
6. If, while driving their own vehicle on a field trip, a parent wishes to leave from the event and take his/her child with them, they must check out with their student’s teacher. This will NOT count as an early release provided that the estimated time of arrival of students back at school on the bus would be 2:15 pm (or later) at school. If the expected arrival time of the bus, back at school is earlier, his/her student will be charged with an “early leave” for that day. This helps us keep track of where each child is and whose care they are under in case of emergencies. This policy applies only to the chaperones on the field trip. Only the chaperone’s child will be allowed to leave with them unless a written notice from the non-family member’s parent(s) has been presented to the teacher prior to the trip.
7. In addition to the above-mentioned policies, all Junior High field trips are mandatory. Students are expected to go on every planned field trip. This includes the JH Ice Skating Day and the 8th grade Activity Day.

Field Trip Transportation

Transportation rules are as follows:

1. Loading the bus:
   • All students line up in a safe area well away from the bus
   • Load one student at a time
   • Students are to wear their seat belts at all times
2. Riding:
   • Students must remain in their seats with their back up against the seat back and their bottom on the seat
   • No turning around in the seat or leaning forward to talk with those in front or in back
   • Be courteous and considerate of others at all times. Abusive or profane language or gestures will not be tolerated. No touching, hitting or annoying those around you
   • Remain quiet while on the bus and silent at all railroad crossings. No singing or loud talking permitted
   • When the interior lights are turned on, all students will instantly be quiet
   • Do not litter. Vandalism and destruction of property will not be tolerated, and costs will be billed to parents/guardians
   • Do not play music on any devices while on the bus
   • The following items will not be transported on the bus: glass containers, hazardous materials, skateboards, body boards, animals or insects. Guide, signal and service animals are the only exceptions
   • Students will follow all the instructions given by the bus driver
   • No hands or arms hanging out of the windows
   • The bus driver will instruct students on whether they may put the window up or down
   • No food or drink or gum is to be consumed while on the bus
   • Students are NOT permitted to use any electronic devices (including, but not limited to cell phones, iPads, iPods, etc.) while riding the bus unless given specific permission by administration to do so
   • Any student riding the bus must be at least (5) years of age
3. Unloading
   • Students stand and disembark as instructed by the bus driver, being careful not to push as they unload
   • Students line up a safe distance away from the bus
   • CALIFORNIA LAW STATES: When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing (CVC §22454). If you fail to stop, you may be fined up to $1,000 and your driving privilege could be suspended for 1 year. If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway (two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.

Spring Trip Policy

Our students in 3rd-8th grade have an opportunity to go on the following overnight Spring Trips:

1. Stoneybrooke will take an appropriate number of parent chaperones according to the needs of each Spring Trip.
2. Due to sleeping arrangements in grades 3rd-6th, parent chaperones must be the same gender as the student they are accompanying.
3. For the 3rd grade trip (Rawhide), the number of chaperones is limited. A parent of the same gender as the student attending the trip may put their name in the drawing to be a chaperone. Chaperones will be selected based on the order they are drawn. If selected as a chaperone, the office will contact you. Any parent above our allotted chaperone need, will be placed on a wait list in the order drawn. Only one parent per family can attend.
4. For the 4th grade trip (Sacramento), the trip is open to any parent of the same gender as the student attending the trip. Chaperones must register on the tour website. Chaperones should be prepared to room with their student and possibly 1-2 other students, who might not have a parent attending, or another parent and student of the same gender. Only one parent per family can attend.
5. For the 5th grade trip (Catalina), the number of chaperones is limited. A parent of the same gender as the student attending the trip may put their name in the drawing to be a chaperone. If selected as a chaperone, the office will contact you. Priority will be given to any parent that has not attended a previous trip with their student. Chaperones will be selected based on the order they are drawn. Any parent above our allotted chaperone need, will be placed on a wait list in the order drawn. Only one parent per family can attend.
6. For the 6th grade trip (Astrocamp), the number of chaperones is limited. A parent of the same gender as the student attending the trip may put their name in the drawing to be a chaperone. If selected as a chaperone, the office will contact you. Priority will be given to any parent that has not attended a previous trip with their student. Chaperones will be selected based on the order they are drawn. Any parent above our allotted chaperone need, will be placed on a wait list in the order drawn. Only one parent per family can attend.
7. For the 7th grade trip (Camp Oakhurst/Yosemite), one parent (either mom or dad) may attend (does not need to be the same gender as the student attending the trip). Parent chaperones are not guaranteed a seat on the bus and may be asked to drive separately or carpool with other chaperones. Chaperones will be lodging with other chaperones but must also be prepared to room with a group of students, if needed. Only one parent per family can attend.
8. For the 8th grade trip (Washington DC/New York), one parent (either mom or dad) may attend (does not need to be the same gender as the student attending the trip). Chaperones will be limited to the number of seats available on the bus. Seats are prioritized by staff, students, then parents. Once the registration deadline has passed, any parents still wanting to attend may be put on a waitlist. Students on the waitlist will always have priority to take a seat before a parent on the waitlist.
9. All medications for students attending spring trips must be in original pharmacy containers along with directions for dispensing, signed by the parent and authorizing Stoneybroke staff to administer.
10. If the school determines that a child has significant physical, social or emotional needs that necessitates one-on-one supervision, the parent will be required to attend the spring trip with his/her student.
11. In the event that swimming is available on a spring trip or other school sponsored activity, girls must wear either a one-piece bathing suit or a two-piece with a t-shirt or rash guard.
12. Junior High students are expected to go to Washington DC/NY for 8th grade and to Camp Oakhurst/Yosemite for 7th grade.
13. If a student is unable to attend a spring trip after confirming their attendance for the trip, parent(s) are responsible for any security deposits, cancellation fees, expenses, etc., not reimbursed by the trip vendor.
14. All students are encouraged to attend their spring trip unless there is a significant health issue. Those not attending the trip are considered absent. Assignments will be given to approximate the content of the trip.

Sports Program

Stoneybrooke is first and foremost an educational institution. Our goal is to aid students in striving to reach their greatest potential in their academic life. Sports are viewed as extracurricular activities which are meant to enhance the student’s athletic ability and allow for some friendly competition but are never to interfere with the academic process. Therefore, the following policy has been set forth to help ensure that the student’s grades to not suffer as a result of participation in after-school sports: all students must maintain a “C” average during the season their sport is being played, with no “F’s”.

If a student is not maintaining a “C” average with no “F’s” or has a significant drop in work turned in on a regular basis, he/she will be notified that they will not be allowed to participate in any further games until the deficiency is corrected enough to warrant further participation on the team. The teacher and an administrator will decide whether the student will be allowed to participate further.

The ineligible student may not participate in team practices and in no case are they allowed to accompany the team to a game on school time or in a team carpool. They will be allowed to have their picture taken with the team for the official team photo, although they were not eligible for part of the season.

A fee will be charged to the FACTS account for each student who plays on a sports team. The amount is assessed once for each sport to help offset the cost of uniforms, referee fees, etc.

Student Attendance

Absences

Students who exceed 20 absences (10% of the school year) may be asked to withdraw from the school.

Illness

When a child misses school due to illness, the school will provide make-up work within the following guidelines:

1. Please call the school office before 9:00 am in order for the staff to ensure assignments will be available in the office by 2:45 pm for elementary students and 2:30 pm for junior high students.
2. Parents or older siblings should arrange to pick up materials in the office. Check-out time is usually quite hectic and not a good time for the teacher to guarantee a smooth transfer of the material to an older child.
3. Remember, assignments given are provided as a best “guesstimate” of what will be covered by the child’s absence. It is not meant to be a guarantee that the child will be exactly where the class is when they return.
4. Students are allowed the number of days they are absent, to turn in missing assignments or make up any tests or quizzes missed. However, the sooner the assignments and tests are completed, the better the student can focus on the current work in the classroom.

Doctor or Dentist Appointments

Please make every effort to schedule all medical appointments for after school. Because classes for your child are at the same time each day, it can be a problem if your child has a number of appointments at the same time, i.e., orthodontist, speech therapy, etc. Please understand that an excessive number of absences from any class will affect academic performance.

Tardies / Late Arrivals

Elementary students are expected to be in line-up when the bell rings at 8:15 am and will be considered tardy at 8:25 am.

Junior High students are expected to be in class at 8:00 am.

To avoid an absence, a student must be in school at least four (4) hours of the school day. When tardy, go directly to the office for a “late slip.” In order to minimize disruptions to the classroom and ensure that students receive the full day’s worth of instruction and directions, the following policy will be enforced:

1. Upon receiving a fourth unexcused tardy within a quarter, the student will receive a morning recess detention. Upon the eighth unexcused tardy within a quarter, the student will receive a lunch detention. Upon the twelfth unexcused tardy within that quarter, the student will receive an after-school detention.
2. Excessive tardies beyond these guidelines will be brought to the attention of the administration and could result in the student being suspended from school for a day.
3. If a student is tardy due to a doctor or dentist appointment, a notice is required from the provider’s office in order to receive an excused tardy.
4. Additionally, it is a possibility that after there have been 12 tardies in any given quarter (a student will have accumulated three detentions), if there are any further tardies (at the 13th tardy) the student will serve an in-house suspension of one day. He/she will receive “0”s (zeroes) for any tests, quizzes or work missed that day.

Early Dismissals / Picking up a Student Early

To avoid an absence, a student must be in school at least four (4) hours of the school day. In order to minimize disruptions to the classroom and ensure that students receive the full day’s worth of instruction and directions, the following policy will be enforced:

1. If a student is checked out of school early (before the official end of school) the office will note the early checkout.
2. Upon receiving a fourth unexcused early dismissal within a quarter, the student will receive a morning recess detention. Upon the eighth unexcused early dismissal within a quarter, the student will receive a lunch detention. Upon the twelfth unexcused early dismissal within that quarter, the student will receive an after-school detention.
3. The parent or person picking up the student must first get a release form from the office to give to the teacher. The student will then be excused directly from the classroom. No one will be excused without a release form. *Please do not pick up your student just before dismissal.
4. If you return your student to class before the end of the day, it is necessary to stop by the office and “check in” your student for re-admittance.
5. In order for the early dismissal to be excused, we must receive a note from the medical provider’s office upon the student’s return to school.

Attendance Awards

At the end of each school year, annual attendance awards are given to students.

A “Perfect Attendance” certificate will be given to a student who never misses a day of school and has no more than one tardy or one early dismissal.

An “Attendance Award” certificate will be given to a student who has never missed a day of school and has had no more than three tardies or three early dismissals.

Planned Absences

Regular attendance is absolutely essential for successful schoolwork. Parents should be advised that when missed schoolwork is “made up,” all absences may negatively impact their child’s understanding of the material missed. Key concepts and other skills taught, as well as discussions in the classroom may be difficult to acquire from parents during a planned absence. It is often difficult for a teacher to provide a one-on-one tutorial setting to cover missed concepts.

With these difficulties in mind, please adhere to the following policy:

1. Parents must fill out a Planned Absence Request for Assignments form at least 5 school days prior to the expected absence. This will allow the teacher ample opportunity to discuss with the parent the student’s current academic progress and potential negative impact of a lengthy absence and provide the needed assignments. Please do not call the office and leave a message. The appropriate form must be submitted to the office. Copies of the form are available in the school office and on our website at www.stoneybrooke.com.
2. The assignments and worksheets provided are a best “guesstimate” of what will be covered in the student’s absence. It is not meant to be a guarantee that the child will be exactly where the class is when they return. Such variances are still the responsibility of the parents to cover. The school is not responsible to provide extra “study halls” or tutorial sessions when the absence is caused by a family vacation.
3. All missing work must be completed and turned into the teacher on the first day the child returns to school.
4. Any missed tests or quizzes must be made up within the first 5 school days of returning to school.
5. More than 15 absences (including absences due to illness) in a school year will be considered excessive. Students who exceed the 15-absence limit will receive “0”s (zeros) for all work, tests and quizzes missed for unexcused days thereafter. Tests and quizzes cannot be made up or taken in advance. Beyond that point, a conference with the parents will be scheduled to discuss the need for home tutors and/or the need for a written doctor’s excuse for each absence thereafter. Continued absences may result in the child being asked to withdraw from school. Students that exceed 20 absences (10% of the school year) may be asked to withdraw from the school.
6. Making up sections of the IOWA test when students are absent presents a difficult situation. If a student is not in school due to a planned absence during IOWA testing, the parents will be responsible to pay for the use of a proctor to administer parts of the test that were missed or the student will not receive a score in that particular section. Teacher’s daily schedules do not allow them ample time to administer missed portions of the test.

Student Conduct

Behavior

Stoneybrooke insists on an appropriate level of manners and etiquette. As part of the character-building emphasis, the school attempts to teach children proper respect for authority and mutual respect for each other.

The school makes a concerted attempt to allow the students to grow and develop in a wholesome atmosphere. Accordingly, their language and behavior are monitored. Inappropriate language, handholding, pairing off and the like are not permitted on campus or at school activities.

All school rules apply on all field trips and on school-sponsored events on the school campus and away from it.

Students are held accountable for behavior outside of school that negatively impacts the student body and the godly atmosphere the school seeks to maintain. Additionally, each Junior High student will sign a behavioral contract with the administration each year.

Discipline

Our school teaches respect for authority, property and the rights and privileges of others. Discipline basically is the responsibility of the teacher in charge. Serious discipline problems are sent to an administrator who will administer necessary corrective measures. Disobedience and disrespect are dealt with promptly and firmly.

We want to promote and secure the development of positive, healthy self-esteem. The teachers demonstrate kind and loving reinforcement techniques. Our desire is to correct attitudes and stimulate good behavior, not to punish the student. The discipline system, however, contains some negative consequences as well as positive: time outs, after-school detentions, extra writing assignments, etc., are regularly utilized to assist with the desired change in behavior.

In some cases of serious behavior problems, the student may be suspended from school for one or more days. If suspended, the student will receive a “zero” on all homework due and quizzes on the day(s) he or she is absent. All homework must be made up and turned in within one day after the suspension so the teacher will be assured the student is continuing to keep up with the class assignments. If a test falls on the suspension day, a grade no higher than a “F” (50%) will be given when the student takes a test. All regular school days on suspension will count as absences.

Suspension MAY be given for the following reasons:

• Repeated disrespect for authority (teacher, teacher’s aide, etc.)
• Repeated failure to turn in homework/assignments
• Repeated failure to come prepared for class
• Physical aggression, violence, threat of violence or physical intimidation
• Gambling
• Lying to a staff member
• Cheating
• Bringing any type of weapon or explosive to school
• Harassment (sexual or physical)
• Inappropriate touching or signs of affection
• Drug, alcohol or tobacco use
• Bullying

Suspensions may be given in one of two ways: in-house or out of school. For an in-house suspension the student will be required to stay at school in a designated area (not in their own classroom) and complete all assigned work. He/she will be given time for restroom breaks and lunch, but they will not be allowed to join other students until after the regular school day is completed. For an out-of-school suspension, the parent will be called and will be expected to come and pick up the student from the office immediately. In-house and out-of-school suspensions are viewed as equal in regard to a decision to expel the student.

In some circumstances, where repeated discipline has been given and the behavior for which the student has been disciplined has not changed, an expulsion may be the last option. If expelled, the student will be dismissed from school immediately and all outstanding fees, tuition, etc., are to be paid in full. All textbooks and school materials shall be returned immediately, or an invoice will be sent to the parent to cover the missing material.

If, in the opinion of the administration, a student’s continued presence is undermining the mission, purpose or philosophy of the school, the parents may be asked to withdraw the student in lieu of expulsion.

Stoneybrooke Christian School Junior High Student Commitment

I recognize that it is a privilege to attend Stoneybrooke Christian School, and agree:

• To have a cooperative and respectful attitude at all times (Eph. 4:28-32)
• To abide by the school’s dress code
• To be respectful of and participate in the spiritual life on campus (Heb. 13:7, 1 Thes. 5:12-13)
• All school rules apply on all field trips and on all school-sponsored events on the school campus and away from it

I will refrain (on and off campus) from:

• Damage against the physical property of the school
• Smoking, drinking, gambling, drugs
• Inappropriate boy/girl relationships
• Physical violence
• Profanity/Inappropriate language
• Bullying of any kind
• Sexual harassment

I understand that the privilege of attending Stoneybrooke Christian School can be removed should any of the above items be violated or if in the opinion of the administration my continued presence is considered not to be in the best interests of the school.

The 432 Plan

Rooted in Ephesians 4:32 which says to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you,” lies the kind of atmosphere that Stoneybrooke Christian School strives to maintain. Stoneybrooke believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment and works hard to create an atmosphere of respect and mutual kindness towards one another.

Definition of Bullying: Bullying is a pattern of unwanted, unfair aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves real or perceived power imbalance. This is the behavior that is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time. Stoneybrooke recognizes that not all inappropriate behavior is bullying.

Bullying behaviors include the following:

• Attacking someone physically or verbally
• Stealing or damaging another person’s things
• Ganging up on someone
• Teasing someone in a hurtful way
• Spreading rumors or untruths about someone
• Leaving someone out on purpose, or trying to get other kids not to play with someone
• Sexual harassment (refer to Sexual Harassment Policy)

Definition of Cyber-Bullying: Cyber-bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Students and Stoneybrooke will do the following things to promote kindness and prevent bullying:

• Treat each other with kindness and compassion
• Refuse to bully others
• Refuse to let others be bullied
• Refuse to watch, laugh, or join in when someone is being bullied
• Try to include everyone in play, especially those who are often left out
• Report bullying immediately to an adult

Administration, teachers and staff at Stoneybrooke will do the following to prevent bullying and help children feel safe at school:

• Closely supervise students in all areas of the school and playground
• Watch for signs of bullying and stop it when it happens
• Respond quickly and sensitively to bullying reports
• Investigate all reported bullying incidents
• Educate their students on bully prevention

Intervention Steps: The following steps will be taken when dealing with incidents:

• Following the report of an incident, a clear and precise account of the incident will be investigated and recorded by interviewing all concerned parties involved
• Parents of both the victim of the bully behavior and the student accused of bully behavior will be kept informed during the entire process
• Every effort will be made to restore relationships that are kind and respectful, based on Biblical principles

Students who have been a target of bullying behavior will be supported by:

• Making every effort to put an end to the bullying behavior
• Offering an immediate opportunity to discuss the experience with a staff member of their choice
• Reassuring the student that being bullied is not their fault
• Offering continuous support
• Restoring self-esteem and confidence

Students who have bullied will be helped by:

• Discussing what happened
• Discovering why the student is behaving this way
• Establishing the wrongdoing and the need to change
• Informing the parents to help change the attitude and behavior of the student

Depending on the severity and the frequency of the offense, the following disciplinary steps can be taken: Official warning to cease offending, detention, exclusion from certain areas/activities on school premises, suspension, and expulsion.

Summary: As long as a man has a sinful nature, sin will continue to manifest itself into school life. Stoneybrooke is no exception to this and recognizes that conflict can and will take place between students over the course of the year. Students are taught and encouraged to make every effort to resolve conflicts between each other peacefully and with kindness. Forgiveness and restoration should take place based on Biblical principles. Not every conflict between students needs the attention of an adult nor should be considered bullying. However, when this process fails or becomes repetitive in nature, Stoneybrooke has set in place this 432 Plan to make it clear that bullying/cyber-bullying is never okay nor will it be tolerated at Stoneybrooke. Stoneybrooke expects students to be kind and respectful.

Student Sexual Harassment Policy

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, and harassments, including sexual harassment. This school is prepared to take action to prevent and correct any violations of this policy. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination or expulsion.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

“Sexual harassment” means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, digital or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions:

• Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an individual’s academic status or progress
• Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of academic decisions affecting the individual
• The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment
• Visual conduct such as leering, making sexual gestures, displaying sexually suggestive objects or pictures, cartoons or posters; including all forms of digital sexual harassment
• Verbal conduct such as making or using derogatory comments, epithets, slurs and jokes
• Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic verbal commentaries about an individual’s body, sexually degrading words used to describe an individual, suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations
• Physical conduct such as touching, assaulting, impeding or blocking movements

Employee-Student Sexual Harassment

Employee-student sexual harassment is prohibited.

What to Do If You Experience or Observe Sexual Harassment

Students who feel that they have been subjected to conduct of a harassing nature are encouraged to promptly report the matter to one of the school officials designated below.

Students who observe conduct of a sexually harassing nature are also encouraged to report the matter to one of the school officials below. All complaints will be promptly investigated.

Where to Report Sexual Harassment

The following individuals are specifically authorized to receive complaints and to respond to questions regarding sexual harassment:

Confidentiality

Every effort will be made to protect the privacy of the parties involved in any complaint. However, the school reserves the right to fully investigate every complaint, and to notify a student’s parent/guardian and appropriate government officials as the circumstances warrant.

Protection Against Retaliation

It is against the school’s policy to discriminate or retaliate against any person who has filed a complaint concerning sexual harassment or has testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation proceeding or hearing concerning sexual harassment.

Procedure for Investigation of the Complaint and for Taking Corrective Action

When one of the designated school officials receives a complaint, he or she shall immediately inform the principal. The principal will direct an investigation. If the investigation confirms the allegations, prompt correction actions shall be taken. The individual who suffered the harassing conduct shall be informed of the corrective action taken. In addition, any employee or student found to be responsible for sexual harassment in violation of this policy will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or termination. The severity of the disciplinary action will be based upon the circumstances of the infraction.

Employee Code of Conduct

Employee Interactions with Students

The following is a compilation of all the written policies regarding employee interaction with students from the Staff Handbook. These are being provided for parents to be in compliance with CAB 500.

Classroom Environment

1. Encourage friendliness
   • Take an interest in the children’s outside interests
   • Tell of some experience you have had that might interest them
   • Share confidence – indicate that you might have had the same experience, that you have felt the same way at times and might have behaved in the same manner
   • However, be careful not to continually burden your students or their parents with the stresses or burdens of your life
2. Be friendly to the children
   • Welcome them in the morning and acknowledge their leaving
   • Ask them what they did over the weekend…what their ambitions are. Be interested in their personal lives
   • Chat during recess and after school with the child who needs special attention. Talk about things of interest to him/her
3. Help children to make friends if they don’t know how
   • Encourage them to become expert in some skill valued by the group – academic, manual, artistic, sports, etc.
4. Notice the appearance of children
   • Comment on a nice color scheme, a new dress, a new hairdo, an outstanding necktie, new socks, clean hands, hair neatly combed, etc. Let them know that you notice their appearance
5. Remember the absent child
   • If a child is absent for several days, call his home or send an attractive get-well card to him
   • Welcome the child back when he returns. Indicate in as many ways as possible that he is needed and is missed when he is absent
   • If the absence is due to illness of some member of the family, supply comfort
6. Take an interest in the apparent isolate
   • Make him a helper, not just one who performs manual duties but one with responsibilities, which show him that you have confidence in him
   • Find an interesting book for him to read or a worthwhile project for him to pursue
   • Help him join in games and parties, to become a member of various committees
   • Change the seating occasionally so that the favorite seats may be shared
7. Welcome newcomers to the class
   • Ask someone to be a “big brother/big sister” to the new child
   • Have someone show him/her around the school, introduce him/her to the other children, explain school routines, help him/her become acquainted
8. Be careful of the pronouns that indict. Avoid such statements as:
   • YOU are the ONLY ONE to hand in a paper late
   • YOU are the ONLY ONE with dirty hands
   • YOU are the ONLY ONE who is always noisy
   • YOU NEVER try to do things right
9. Handle pupil suggestions carefully
   • Listen to them. Respect their point of view. Make something of their contribution, no matter how small
10. Recognize questions and give careful answers
    • Provide an atmosphere where children may raise questions that bother them
    • Never minimize or ridicule any sincere question
    • Do not be afraid to say “I don’t know.” Say it and then assure the pupil that a serious effort will be made to find the answer
11. Exchange of gifts
    • There is to be no student-to-student gift exchange during Christmas, nor should students of the opposite sex exchange or give gifts at any time

Discipline

Teachers are expected to submit to the administrator a detailed discipline policy sheet outlining your classroom’s rules as well as the positive reinforcers and negative consequences your plan to use.

1. The ultimate goal of all discipline is self-control or self-discipline. Children are not naturally capable of self-discipline; therefore, all teachers should continuously strive to develop it in their pupils.
2. The keynote of disciple is effective teacher planning which keeps pupils so wholesomely occupied that no time for unwholesome activities can enter the day’s program.
3. To discipline well, be yourself, for disciplining is an individual thing. Try other teachers’ techniques but use only what best fits your own unique personality.
4. Be friendly but do not play for popularity.
5. Establish firm limits. They are absolutely necessary for the security and efficient functioning of a group. Don’t feel guilty about them.
6. Be consistent in all aspects of classroom activity. This is essential if proper order conducive to learning is to exist and growth in self-control is to be evidenced in the pupils.
7. Look for causes of undesirable behavior.
   • Is the work too easy?
   • Is the work too hard?
   • Is the child accepted or rejected by the group?
   • Is the problem basically a home problem?
   • Do I need more information about the child?
   • Am I tired, tense, rushed, upset?
   • Do I talk too much?
8. If the behavior of a child is undesirable:
   • Ignore it at the time, if it is unimportant
   • Go quietly to the child and speak to him
   • Give him a job or errand to do that diverts his interest
   • Give the child the idea that HE is accepted even though his BEHAVIOR may not be accepted

   Important: be careful not to overdo:

   • Sending the children from the room as punishment
   • Sending them to the principal’s office
   • Making them take a special seat
   • Sending them to another teacher’s room
   • Refusing to talk to them for a period of time
   • Requesting other children not to talk to them for a time
9. Remember that behavior is caused. Seek to work through the problem with the pupil. An understanding rather than a punitive attitude on the part of the teacher will go a long way toward solving the difficulty.
10. Do not spank or in any other way physically punish a child (pinch, slap, pull ears, etc.). Physical contact must be limited to hugs and handshakes!
11. If reasonable efforts to secure cooperation from a pupil fail, arrange a conference with the principal, after which the home may be contacted. If parents cannot provide a solution to the problems or if no other suitable solution can be reached, the principal may recommend that the child be withdrawn from the school.

Email and Texting

Staff members should have limited email contact with current Stoneybrooke students. If possible, that contact should be done through FACTS (available for grades 4-8). This will ensure parents have an opportunity to set FACTS parameters and be aware of all teacher-student communication. The subject of those emails should center around schoolwork.

If Stoneybrooke staff needs to respond to a student’s email outside of the FACTS program, they must copy parents with each email. Staff members are advised to use caution when emailing children who are not currently Stoneybrooke students; particularly those under the age of 18. Staff members are urged to have expressed permission from parents in order to communicate via email with underaged children.

Staff members are not to text Stoneybrooke students. Staff members are advised to use great caution when texting any children who are under the age of 18. Staff members are urged to have expressed permission from parents in order to communicate via text with underaged children.

Social Media Policy and Use of School Owned Computers

Staff members should have very limited email contact with Stoneybrooke students and should not have students on their social media accounts as friends. Any emails from or to students directly must be copied to one of their parents concurrently.

Regarding Facebook and Other Social Media Contacts

Staff members are advised to not have students (under the age of 18) on their social media without the expressed permission of that child’s parents. No Stoneybrooke staff member should ever be communicating on social media with anyone under the age of 13, regardless of their parent’s permission.

Student Medical and Health Issues

Medications

Medications, both prescription and over the counter, may be given at school when it is deemed absolutely necessary by the authorized health care provider or parent, that the medication be given during school hours. The California Education Code, Section 49423, allows school personnel to assist in carrying out the parent’s or an authorized health care provider’s written order. Designated non-medical personnel will be administering your child’s medication. Medication will be safely stored and locked or refrigerated if required.

The office (or teacher) is not authorized to dispense any medication (including Tylenol, cough drops, etc.) to a child without the authorized parent bringing in the required medication and filling out a “Medication Release Form” (available in the office) instructing school personnel on specifics. If the school is asked to administer any medication (any over the counter or prescription drug) on a regular basis, the parent/guardian will need to bring in a doctor’s note stating this need. Please see the office for details or any questions that you may have regarding dispensing medication.

If a student is going to need over-the-counter medications off and on during the school year (i.e. Pepto Bismol, aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) it will be the parent’s responsibility to provide that medication to the office personnel with the student’s name on it and the allowable dosage.

If a student is receiving any medication, it may be given at school only under the following conditions:

• It must be prescribed medication in the original pharmacy container with the doctor’s instructions printed on the container
• An appropriate measuring device must accompany all liquid medications
• Any tablets requiring partial doses (1/2 or 1/4) must be cut at home
• Written permission from the parent/guardian must accompany the medication

Communicable Diseases

Students will be screened daily. Students with fevers, coughs, vomiting or severe congestion will be sent home. Please notify your student’s teacher of any allergies.

Students cannot come to school if they have vomited more than twice in the preceding 24 hours.

Parents are required to promptly report any communicable disease to the school office. Some common examples are chicken pox, head lice, impetigo, measles, mumps, pink eye and ringworm. The California State Law requires that “the principal or other person in charge of any public, private or Sunday School to exclude therefrom any child or other person affected with a disease presumably communicable, until the expiration of the prescribed period of isolation for the particular communicable disease.”

We are committed to providing a strong, Christ-centered instructional program. Students admitted here shall be protected from influence negatively affecting their well-being and educational progress. Students with a communicable disease could affect classmates adversely, if such pupils are allowed to attend classes. Therefore, we will exclude student applicants who are currently infected with live (active) viruses or illnesses of a communicable nature.

Food Allergies

Stoneybrooke is not an allergen-free school (this includes, but is not limited to, the presence of peanuts, peppers, etc.).

Student Technology and Media

Cell Phones and Smart Watches

Cell phones are not permitted to be used by students from the time they are dropped off and until they are checked out of school. Students that bring cell phones to school must have them turned off and in their backpacks during school time. This includes all field trips and spring trips. Phones will be confiscated from students for: having them out of their backpacks, the cell phone ringing in class, or if the cell phone is in use anytime during the restricted time period. Confiscated phones may be examined for inappropriate content.

Students who need to call their parents during the day must get permission from the office and use the office phone. After school, students must get permission from the office or the teacher at check out and call with the adult present.

Smart Watches are not allowed.

Subsequent offenses will result in further discipline.

Cell phone violations during a spring trip may result in a suspension on the first offense.

Personal Electronic Devices for Elementary Students

Students may not have portable electronic equipment at school. The only exception is a personal EReader (approved by the teacher) that does not have internet connectivity.

Electronic readers which enhance learning can be utilized. The following rules will be in force for these types of devices:

• The school will not be held liable for damage or loss to any electronic devices brought to school.
• The school is not responsible for content that may be on the device. The teacher or administrator has the right to check all content on the device at any time for appropriateness.
• Students may not bring any personal electronic device which has the capability to access the internet.
• Students will not be allowed to use these devices on break or during their lunch period. If permission has been granted, they may be used in after-school daycare as a reader only (not to play games).
• Students may not access or share with others any inappropriate content residing on their device.
• Students are not to attempt to use the device in any way to cheat or otherwise wrongfully gain answers or information that is required for class for themselves or others.
• If a student does not follow the guidelines, their privilege to bring the device to school may be revoked at any time by an administrator and further disciplinary measures may be taken.

Chromebook User Agreement for Junior High Students

Having a 1:1 Chromebook program is a great privilege that gives students immediate access to an infinite amount of information and the ability to create movies, art, slideshows and many other types of projects. It’s the school’s goal to host a safe network environment using firewalls, web content filtering and MDM software that limits the exposure of the devices to harmful content on the Internet.

There is no replacement for wisdom and sound judgement as Stoneybrooke students are held to high standards with their Chromebook usage and specifically the content that is uploaded and downloaded from the device. With that in mind, Stoneybrooke students shall agree to abide by the following rules and guidelines.

• I will bring the Chromebook to school fully charged every day. Junior high classes require students to have access to their Chromebook throughout the day. Stoneybrooke will provide loaner Chromebooks, when available, but on a very limited basis to students.
• I will charge the Chromebook at home, not school. Students will be issued a wall-charger with the Chromebook which should be kept at home. The Chromebook’s battery should last throughout the school day with a full charge, therefore wall-charging or using the Chromebook while plugged into the wall will not be allowed at school. *Students may bring their own portable battery charger to use at their desk.
• I will protect and care for the Chromebook. It is required that students provide a case or cover for the Chromebook. Leaving the device in a backpack unprotected will likely cause damage to it during transport. *The case should fit an 11.6” Chromebook.
• I will not cause damage to the Chromebook. Students will be held responsible for any intentional or accidental damage they cause to the Chromebook. Likewise, if the device is lost or stolen, replacement will be at the student’s expense.
• I will not decorate or alter any part of the Chromebook. Adding stickers or writing of any kind on the Chromebook is not allowed and might result in repair or replacement fees.
• I will use the Chromebook at school only in designated places for student learning. Chromebooks should be used primarily in class or, as directed by the teacher, in appropriate places such as the library or sanctuary. Chromebooks should never be used in the restroom.
• I will use the Chromebook responsibly, accessing websites and apps only as directed. The Chromebook will run GoGuardian content filtering software to protect students both on and off campus. Regardless, students should be mindful to only visit appropriate websites and apps.
• I will allow software and apps to update regularly as directed by the Stoneybrooke IT staff. Students may not remove or circumvent any management settings or software established by the school and should report any problems with the device.
• I will use discretion and only share appropriate content with others. Students will have many opportunities to share content with others for group projects and assignments. This should be done with the teacher’s direction and guidance.
• I will only take photos or videos of teachers or students with their permission. Students will use the Chromebook cameras for a variety of projects and assignments. If others are being recorded it must be done with their knowledge and permission.
• I will use the Chromebook responsibly and honestly to complete projects and assignments. Students should not make any attempt to use the Chromebook to cheat or otherwise wrongfully gain answers or information that is required for class for themselves or others.
• I will use school email responsibly and as directed by the teacher. All students have access to a school Google account which allows for email communication and other collaborative tools. Students will not have access to personal email on student Chromebooks.
• I will not use the Chromebook to access social media. Students may not access social media sites such as, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or SnapChat.

If a student does not follow the above guidelines, their Chromebook privileges may be revoked at any time by an administrator and further disciplinary measures may be taken.

Photograph and Media Policy

To recognize the great work our students do, Stoneybrooke Christian School occasionally publishes students’ names, photographs and achievements in our school publications or posts them on the school’s website. The school might also videotape student performances and activities or release general details about students’ achievements to local newspapers, television and radio stations. This information may also become available to the general public through electronic means.

In this day and time with the technology that is available to everyone, there is absolutely no way for the school to ensure that specific student photos do not appear on the school’s website, classroom teacher’s web pages, parents’ web pages or related sites that could contain student photos for parent/grandparent downloading. Stoneybrooke will not identify photos of specific students by their last name without parent permission.

The school administration and staff will go to great lengths to protect students’ identities for obvious reasons, but it is impossible to guarantee that photos of individual students would not appear electronically on various sites that the school has no control over.

Video Recording of Student Productions

While Stoneybrooke does not enforce a policy for video recording during student productions, i.e., musicals, graduations, chapels, etc., we do ask that as a courtesy to those seated around you, that you please be sensitive to the viewing of others while filming.

Internet Use

Internet User Agreement

Since Stoneybrooke is expanding its use of technology, an outline of student’s expected behavior seems appropriate. Although Stoneybrooke will make use of appropriate firewall systems, it is the student’s responsibility to abide by the policies and procedures of our program. A student should strive to be a testimony for Jesus Christ both in person and on the Internet. As such, the following conditions apply for use of the Stoneybrooke Christian School’s computing facilities and access to the Internet:

Student Expectations:

1. Students will respect the privacy of themselves and others. In light of personal safety:
   • Students will not post personal contact information about themselves or other people
   • Students will not send and receive personal email
   • Students will not agree to meet with someone they have met online without their parent or guardian’s approval
   • Students will immediately notify the teacher, the network administrator, or other school employee about any message received that is inappropriate or makes one feel uncomfortable
2. Students will respect the integrity of Stoneybrooke Christian School’s computing systems. Students shall not intentionally use programs that damage or alter the software on Stoneybrooke Christian School’s network. If a student is responsible for a computer becoming infected with viruses or worms, they will be held liable and disciplined as necessary. In addition, hacking, piracy, compromising network security tampering with hardware or software, or vandalism of computer equipment are serious offenses which will result in a minimum of immediate suspension of all network privileges. Students will not download or install any software to any computer without the express permission and under the direction of the System Administrator. This included software brought from home or other outside resources.
3. Students will respect the legal protection provided by copyrights and licenses.
4. Students will respect the finite capacity of the system and limit its use so as not to interfere unreasonably with the activity of other users.
5. Students will respect the procedures established to manage the use of the system.

All students should be aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources could be a violation of local, state, and federal laws. Violations can and will lead to prosecution at the discretion of Stoneybrooke Christian School, or community, state or federal authorities.

Users may not:

1. Install software onto the Stoneybrooke Christian School computer network.
2. Send or receive messages that indicate or suggest adult, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, or inappropriate language, or intentionally visit websites that promote any of this material.
3. Intentionally alter or deface other users’ files without the user’s permission
4. Use the network or its computers for commercial or for-profit purposes.

The Internet: Moral and Ethical Issues

Inappropriate Material: While acknowledging that inappropriate materials exist, Stoneybrooke will do everything we can to actively avoid them. Even though the school utilizes robust filters and fire walls in its network, unfortunately, we cannot weed out all the materials that are unacceptable for students, so it should be clearly understood by all students that access to such material in any form is strictly forbidden. The network is designed to achieve and support instructional goals, and any information that does not support classroom learning is to be avoided.

Plagiarism and the Internet: The dictionary defines plagiarism as “taking ideas or writings from another person and offering them as your own.” The student who leads readers to believe that what they are reading is the student’s original work when it is not, is guilty of plagiarism, and will receive the appropriate discipline for dishonest work.

In order to utilize Stoneybrooke’s access to the Internet, an agreement must be made between the school and the student and the parent or legal guardian.

Stoneybrooke Christian School does not have control of the information on the Internet, although they have gone above and beyond to provide prudent and available barriers. Other sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. Stoneybrooke Christian School believes that the benefits to educators and students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any disadvantages of access.

The student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) must understand that student access to the Stoneybrooke Christian School network is being developed to support the schools’ educational responsibilities and mission. The specific conditions and services being offered will change from time to time. Stoneybrooke Christian School makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the network or Internet will be error-free or without defect. In addition, Stoneybrooke Christian School does not assume liability for:

1. The content of any advice or information received by a student from a source outside Stoneybrooke Christian School, or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeing or accepting such advice.
2. Any cost, liability or damages caused by the way the student chooses to use his/her time.
3. Any damage you may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. Stoneybrooke Christian School will not be held responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system.

The student’s use of the Stoneybrooke Christian School computer network must be consistent with the school’s philosophy and mission.

1. The student will not use the Stoneybrooke Christian School computer network for illegal purposes.
2. The student will not use the Stoneybrooke Christian School network for personal business.
3. The student will not use the Stoneybrooke Christian School network to transmit threatening, obscene, or harassing materials. Stoneybrooke Christian School will not be held responsible if the student participates in such activities.
4. The student will not use the Stoneybrooke Christian School network to interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms or viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network.
5. It is assumed that information and resources available via the Stoneybrooke Christian School network are the private property of the individuals and organizations that own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of these rights. Therefore, the student will not use the Stoneybrooke Christian School network to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information.

Student Dress Code

Stoneybrooke students wear uniforms every school day unless a special dress day has been announced.

Uniforms can be purchased through a local Uniform Store, Uniforms4U. They are located at 31531 Rancho Viejo Rd #103, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, Phone (949) 488-2616.

Modesty in dress is one of the reasons that the dress code came into existence. Students should adhere not only to the dress code but also to the spirit of the code. Pants (boys and girls) need to be worn at the hip level so as not to allow any undergarments to be seen when sitting down or bending over. It is inappropriate for students to wear clothing to school (the uniform or casual clothing) which would allow other students to view these under garments or bare skin.

Dress Standard (Grades K-6)

Stoneybrooke Uniform Days

Stoneybrooke uniforms are worn daily unless noted otherwise. Uniforms cannot be altered by cutting, etc., so as to diminish the uniform look.

Boys

• Uniform Shirts: Polo shirt with the Stoneybrooke logo purchased from Uniforms4U in red, white or blue.
• Uniform Bottoms: Khaki or navy blue pants or shorts, purchased from Uniforms4U.
• Polo shirts do not need to be tucked in. Pants are to be worn at the waist (hip bone) level.
• Any T-shirts worn under the uniform shirt must be white only with no logo/printing that can be viewed through the uniform polo shirt or oxford shirt.

Girls

• Uniform Shirts: Polo shirt with the Stoneybrooke logo in red, white or blue or white Peter Pan collared blouse (K-3). Must be purchased from Uniforms4U.
• Uniform dresses and jumpers (K-3 only): Polo dress in navy blue or red, jumper in plaid. Must be purchased from Uniforms4U.
• Uniform bottoms: Skirt (available in plaid), skort (available in plaid, navy or khaki), shorts (navy or khaki), long pants (available in navy). Must be purchased from Uniforms4U.
• Skirts, jumpers and skorts may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee while standing (parents, please monitor the length of clothing). Skirts, jumpers, skorts may not be altered to make them shorter.
• Modesty shorts must be worn under all skirts, dresses and jumpers. Undergarments must be appropriate for a Christian elementary school. A high degree of modesty must be maintained when students are changing for PE classes (1 Peter 3:3-4).

Stoneybrooke Chapel Uniform

Stoneybrooke Chapel Uniforms are worn every Thursday unless Chapel is not scheduled for that day; in that case, students would wear their daily uniform.

Boys

• Grades 1-6 Chapel Uniform: Boys must wear long pants (must be purchased from Uniforms4U), an oxford shirt (white or light blue) and an appropriate tie or bow tie that coordinates with the shirt and pants. Oxford shirts must be tucked in.
• Kindergarten Chapel Uniform: Boys must wear long pants (must be purchased from Uniforms4U) and an oxford shirt (white or light blue). A tie is not required for kindergarten boys. Oxford shirts must be tucked in.
• Shorts are not allowed on chapel days.

Girls

• Girls K-6 Chapel Uniform: A polo shirt or Peter Pan collared blouse (K-3) worn with a skirt, jumper (K-3), or skort, or the Polo Dress (K-3), may be worn. All items must be purchased from Uniforms4U.
• Long pants and shorts are not allowed on chapel days.

Stoneybrooke PE Uniforms

PE Uniforms must be purchased from Uniforms4U and consist of a Stoneybrooke PE Shirt and PE shorts or sweats.

• All students in Grades 2-6: Stoneybrooke PE shirt (not a spirit wear shirt), PE bottoms and laced athletic shoes.
• All students in K-1 do not change out to PE clothes. Those students wear their regular school uniform and laced athletic shoes.

Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days

On Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days (the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month), everyone will be allowed to wear Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear as follows:

• Approved Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear T-Shirt (purchased from our online spirit wear store or from Uniform Exchange) or official Stoneybrooke Track shirt
• Approved Stoneybrooke Baseball hat (purchased from our online spirit wear store)
• Shorts (mid-thigh or longer)
• Jeans (any color) are acceptable
• Students are required to wear their school uniform should they choose not to participate in Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear days

Sweatshirts and Jackets

• Official sweatshirts with the Stoneybrooke logo are available for purchase through our online spirit wear provider
• Only Stoneybrooke sweatshirts or Stoneybrooke jackets may be worn in the classroom
• Sweaters and sweatshirts must be either plain white, plain navy blue or plain red. If the sweater or sweatshirt has any type of logo, wording or graphic it is not allowed to be worn. Official Stoneybrooke sweatshirts are the only logo sweatshirts allowed.
• Outerwear (jackets and coats) does not have to be purchased from Uniforms4U and may only be worn outside. Any other jacket or hoodie made from “sweatshirt” material, is not considered a jacket or coat and is considered a sweatshirt.

Shoes and Footwear

All Students

• Laced athletic shoes (no slip-ons) are required for participation in PE for students in grades K-6.

Boys

• Socks are to be worn at all times. They may be white, black or a plain color that matches the polo shirts. Socks should be no longer than mid-calf length.
• No clogs, slippers, boots or sandals are allowed to be worn. Rubber rain boots may be worn on rainy days. Cowboy boots may be worn for special “dress-up” days such as Western Wear Day. A boot is defined as any footwear which covers the ankle other than athletic footwear such as high-top gym shoes.

Girls

• Girls in JK – 4th are required to wear socks every day. Socks must be solid colors of white, black, navy or red.
• Girls in 5th-6th grade are not required to wear socks. If socks are worn, they must be solid colors of white, black, navy or red.
• Tights or leggings may be worn in solid colors of white, black, navy or red.
• No clogs, slippers, boots or sandals are allowed to be worn. Rubber rain boots may be worn on rainy days. Cowboy boots may be worn for special “dress-up” days such as Western Wear Day. A boot is defined as any footwear which covers the ankle other than athletic footwear such as high-top gym shoes.
• No high-heeled shoes or “kitten heeled” shoes (including high heeled/kitten heeled tennis shoes and/or kitten heeled leather shoes) or similar styles are to be worn.

Hair

Boys

• There should be no extremes either in hair length, style or color (no ponytails, lines, designs, spikes or shaving of the hair).
• Coloring of the hair is not permitted (all or part of the hair). Any hair color applied during the summer must be completely gone by the first day of school or the student will not be allowed to attend class.
• Hair must be cut so that it is off the collar, out of the eyes, no longer than the bottom of the ear.

Girls

• There should be no extremes either in hairstyle or hair accessories. No coloring of the hair or shaving of the head is allowed.
• Coloring of the hair is not permitted (all or part of the hair). Any hair color applied during the summer must be completely gone by the first day of school or the student will not be allowed to attend class.

Jewelry, Hats, Sunglasses, etc.

Boys

• Jewelry: For safety and uniformity purposes, there should be no visible jewelry except for a watch, up to three bracelets and one necklace. Earrings are not allowed.
• Hats: May not be worn with the Stoneybrooke Uniform or on non-uniform days unless it is part of a theme day outfit (Western Wear Day, Crazy Hat Day, etc.) or class presentation. Stoneybrooke hats may be worn on Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days.
• Sunglasses (except doctor-prescribed) are not permitted except on special days as announced.
• No tattoos or body piercing is allowed.

Girls

• Jewelry: For safety and uniformity purposes, minimal and modest jewelry may be worn. This includes one earring per earlobe, a watch, one necklace and up to three bracelets are permitted. Long necklaces, hoop earrings, or any earring that extends past the earlobe may not be worn.
• Makeup of any kind should not be worn to school.
• Only clear nail polish or a French manicure is allowed to be worn at school.
• Hats: May not be worn with the Stoneybrooke Uniform or on non-uniform days unless it is part of a theme day outfit (Western Wear Day, Crazy Hat Day, etc.) or class presentation. Stoneybrooke hats may be worn on Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days.
• Sunglasses (except doctor-prescribed) are not permitted except on special days as announced.
• No tattoos or body piercing is allowed. One ear piercing per earlobe is allowed.

Non-Uniform Days

Boys

On non-uniform school days everyone will be allowed to wear non-uniform clothing as follows:

• Shorts (mid-thigh) or longer
• Shirts must be appropriate size and length
• Jeans (any color) are acceptable
• T-shirts (should have no inappropriate wording, graphics or political messaging)
• No undergarments should be visible

The following non-uniform clothing is NOT allowed:

• Baggy or extra-large clothing
• Fatigues
• Short shorts
• Tank tops
• Ripped, torn or shredded jeans
• Clothing with inappropriate or political messaging
• Pajama pants

Girls

On non-uniform school days everyone will be allowed to wear non-uniform clothing as follows:

• Shorts, skirts or dresses (mid-thigh) or longer
• Shirts must be appropriate size and length; do not need to be tucked in, but must cover the stomach at all times
• Jeans (any color) are acceptable
• T-shirts (should have no inappropriate wording, graphics or political messaging)
• No undergarments should be visible

The following non-uniform clothing is NOT allowed:

• Baggy or extra-large clothing
• Fatigues
• Short shorts or short skirts
• Jeggings or leggings worn as outer garments
• Tank tops, spaghetti strap tops/dresses, or off-the shoulder tops/blouses
• Ripped, torn or shredded jeans
• Clothing with inappropriate or political messaging
• Pajama pants

Scout Uniforms

If Scouts are participating in a chapel presentation that requires them to wear their Scout uniform to chapel, they must wear long pants to chapel with their uniform. If their meeting day falls on a chapel day and Scouts are dressed in their Scout uniform, boys must wear long pants to chapel and girls must wear a skirt to chapel. Official Scout pants may be worn or Stoneybrooke uniform pants may be worn.

Consequences for Dress Code Violations

• 1st offense – Verbal warning
• 2nd offense – Dress code reminder form sent home
• 3rd offense – Dress code reminder form sent home and 20-minute time out at lunch time
• 4th offense and following – Dress code reminder form sent home and 20-minute detention after school

Blatant and repeated disregard for dress code standards may be treated as a disobedience issue and require further disciplinary measures. These consequences will be in effect for students in Grades 1 through 6.

Boys Clothing (K-6th Grade)

All uniform items must be purchased from Uniforms4U. Only those items with a * may be purchased elsewhere or from our online spirit wear store.

Girls Clothing (K-6th Grade)

All uniform items must be purchased from Uniforms4U. Only those items with a * may be purchased elsewhere or from our online spirit wear store.

Dress Standard (Junior High)

Stoneybrook Junior High has adopted a unique dress code which is different from the elementary school’s dress standard. The purpose of this change was to create a unique sense of identity in the junior high program which will allow students to have more freedom in what they wear while still maintaining uniformity.

Stoneybrooke Uniform Days

Stoneybrooke uniforms are worn daily unless noted otherwise. Uniforms cannot be altered by cutting, etc., so as to diminish the uniform look.

Modesty in dress is one of the reasons the dress code came into existence. Students should adhere not only to the dress code but also to the spirit of the code. Pants (boys and girls) need to be worn at the waist (hip bone) level so as not to allow any undergarments to be seen when sitting down or bending over. It is inappropriate for students to wear clothing to school (uniform or non-uniform) which would allow other students to view undergarments or bare skin.

Boys

• Uniform Shirts: Polo shirt with the Stoneybrooke logo purchased from Uniforms4U in red, white or blue.
• Polo shirts do not need to be tucked in.
• Any T-shirts worn under the uniform shirt must be white only with no logo/printing that can be viewed through the uniform polo shirt or oxford shirt.
• Uniform Bottoms: Khaki or navy blue pants or shorts, purchased from Uniforms4U or denim style jeans. Jeans may be worn in the following colors: blue, black, grey, or khaki.
• Pants, jeans and shorts are to be worn at the waist (hip bone). They must fit properly (not excessively loose or tight) and may not be ripped, torn or shredded.

Girls

• Uniform Shirts: Polo shirt with the Stoneybrooke logo in red, white or blue. Must be purchased from Uniforms4U.
• Girls may wear a camisole underneath the polo shirt that sticks out underneath the shirt so long as it is both solid in color and material.
• Uniform bottoms: Jeans or denim capris (must extend below the knee while sitting down) may be worn in the following colors: blue, black, grey, or khaki.
• Jeans or denim capris are to be worn at the waist (hip bone). They must fit properly (not excessively loose or tight) and may not be ripped, torn or shredded.

Stoneybrooke Chapel Uniform

Junior high does not have a Chapel uniform.

Stoneybrooke PE Uniforms

PE uniforms must be purchased from Uniforms4U and consist of a Stoneybrooke PE Shirt and PE shorts or sweats.

• All students: Stoneybrooke PE shirt (not a spirit wear shirt), PE bottoms and laced athletic shoes.

Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days

On Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days (the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month), everyone will be allowed to wear Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear as follows:

• Approved Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear T-Shirt (purchased from our online spirit wear store or from Uniform Exchange) or official Stoneybrooke Track shirt
• Approved Stoneybrooke Baseball hat (purchased from our online spirit wear store)
• Shorts (mid-thigh or longer)
• Jeans (any color) are acceptable

Sweatshirts and Jackets

• Official sweatshirts with the Stoneybrooke logo are available for purchase through our online spirit wear provider.
• Only Stoneybrooke sweatshirts or Stoneybrooke jackets may be worn in the classroom.
• Sweaters and sweatshirts must be either plain white, plain navy blue or plain red. If the sweater or sweatshirt has any type of logo, wording or graphic it is not allowed to be worn. Official Stoneybrooke sweatshirts are the only logo sweatshirts allowed.
• Outerwear (jackets and coats) does not have to be purchased from Uniforms4U and may only be worn outside. Any other jacket or hoodie made from “sweatshirt” material, is not considered a jacket or coat and is considered a sweatshirt.

Shoes and Footwear

All Students

• Laced athletic shoes (no slip-ons) are required for participation in PE.

Boys

• Socks are to be worn at all times. They may be white, black or a plain color that matches the polo shirts. Socks should be no longer than mid-calf length.
• No clogs, slippers, boots or sandals are allowed to be worn. Rubber rain boots may be worn on rainy days. Cowboy boots may be worn for special “dress-up” days such as Western Wear Day. A boot is defined as any footwear which covers the ankle other than athletic footwear such as high-top gym shoes.

Girls

• No clogs, slippers, boots or sandals are allowed to be worn. Rubber rain boots may be worn on rainy days. Cowboy boots may be worn for special “dress-up” days such as Western Wear Day. A boot is defined as any footwear which covers the ankle other than athletic footwear such as high-top gym shoes.
• No high-heeled shoes or “kitten heeled” shoes (including high heeled/kitten heeled tennis shoes and/or kitten heeled leather shoes) or similar styles are to be worn.

Hair

Boys

• There should be no extremes either in hair length, style or color (no ponytails, lines, designs, spikes or shaving of the hair).
• Hair color should be natural (i.e. not tipping, no green, blue, platinum blonde, etc.).
• Hair must be cut so that it is off the collar, out of the eyes, no longer than the bottom of the ear.

Girls

• There should be no extremes either in hairstyle or hair accessories. No coloring of the hair or shaving of the head is allowed.
• Hair color should be natural (i.e. not tipping, no green, blue, platinum blonde, etc.).

Jewelry, Hats, Sunglasses, etc.

Boys

• Jewelry: A watch (smart watches not allowed), up to three bracelets and finger rings may be worn. Any necklace must be worn under the shirt. Necklaces and bracelets may not be oversized, i.e., made of large seashells or other materials that may cause a distraction or be dangerous. Earrings or studs are not allowed to be worn at school.
• Belts or wristbands: May be worn, but may not include studs or spikes
• Hats: May not be worn with the Stoneybrooke Uniform or on non-uniform days unless it is part of a theme day outfit (Western Wear Day, Crazy Hat Day, etc.) or class presentation. Stoneybrooke hats may be worn on Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days.
• Facial hair: Boys must be clean shaven. No facial hair allowed.
• Sunglasses (except doctor-prescribed) are not permitted except on special days as announced.
• No tattoos or body piercing is allowed.

Girls

• Jewelry: For safety and uniformity purposes, minimal and modest jewelry may be worn. This includes up to two earrings per ear lobe, a watch (smart watches not allowed), one necklace and up to three bracelets are permitted. Long necklaces, hoop earrings, or any earring that extends past the earlobe or ear may not be worn.
• Belts or wristbands: May be worn, but may not include studs or spikes.
• Makeup: “Light” make-up must be appropriate for school and should reflect good taste and good judgement. Girls may wear tasteful, appropriately colored nail polish (no black).
• Hats: May not be worn with the Stoneybrooke Uniform or on non-uniform days unless it is part of a theme day outfit (Western Wear Day, Crazy Hat Day, etc.) or class presentation. Stoneybrooke hats may be worn on Stoneybrooke Spirit Wear Days.
• Undergarments: Female students must wear undergarments which are appropriate for a Christian junior high school. A high degree of modesty must be maintained when students are changing for PE classes (1 Peter 3:3-4).
• Sunglasses (except doctor-prescribed) are not permitted except on special days as announced.
• No tattoos or body piercing is allowed. Two ear piercings per earlobe is allowed.

Non-Uniform Days

Boys

On non-uniform school days everyone will be allowed to wear non-uniform clothing as follows:

• Shorts (mid-thigh) or longer
• Shirts must be appropriate size and length
• Jeans (any color) are acceptable
• T-shirts (should have no inappropriate wording, graphics or political messaging)
• No undergarments should be visible

The following non-uniform clothing is NOT allowed:

• Baggy or extra-large clothing
• Fatigues
• Short shorts
• Tank tops
• Ripped, torn or shredded jeans
• Clothing with inappropriate or political messaging
• Pajama pants

Girls

On non-uniform school days everyone will be allowed to wear non-uniform clothing as follows:

• Shorts, skirts or dresses (mid-thigh) or longer. These items should not be hiked up or rolled up to make them shorter.
• Shirts must be appropriate size and length; do not need to be tucked in, but must cover the stomach at all times.
• Jeans (any color) are acceptable
• T-shirts (should have no inappropriate wording, graphics or political messaging)
• No undergarments should be visible (straps, etc.)

The following non-uniform clothing is NOT allowed:

• Baggy or extra-large clothing
• Fatigues
• Short shorts or short skirts
• Jeggings or leggings worn as outer garments
• Tank tops, spaghetti strap tops/dresses, or off-the shoulder tops/blouses
• Ripped, torn or shredded jeans
• Clothing with inappropriate or political messaging
• Pajama pants

Consequences for Dress Code Violations

• 1st offense – Verbal warning
• 2nd offense – Dress code reminder form sent home
• 3rd offense – Dress code reminder form sent home and 20-minute time out at lunch time
• 4th offense and following – Dress code reminder form sent home and 20-minute detention after school

Blatant and repeated disregard for dress code standards may be treated as a disobedience issue and require further disciplinary measures. These consequences will be in effect for students in Junior High.

Boys Clothing (Junior High)

All uniform items must be purchased from Uniforms4U. Only those items with a * may be purchased elsewhere or from our online spirit wear store.

Girls Clothing (Junior High)

All uniform items must be purchased from Uniforms4U. Only those items with a * may be purchased elsewhere or from our online spirit wear store.

General School Policies and Procedures

Birthday Parties

If parents wish to pass out birthday party invitations at school, they must include all the students in the child’s class. If it is an all-girl or all-boy party, then just make sure that all of that gender is included. If parents choose to be more selective, they must mail out invitations and be careful not to allow the child to announce the selectivity at school. Not being invited to these parties and knowing it can be a very hurtful thing for other children.

Classroom Parties

The social life of students is an important aspect of the educational process here at Stoneybrooke, and parties are a part of that social interaction that bring us together as a community. There are parameters to the planning, so parties don’t become more sophisticated than they need to be. These guidelines are in place to make the teacher’s job and the parent planning easier.

The following guidelines must be adhered to for all class parties (end of the year, birthday, etc.):

• Parties are to be NO LONGER than 90 minutes long TOTAL (party days and times may be assigned to grade levels during “peak” party times). Parties may not be tied into lunch times or recess periods. Birthday parties are to be held at the end of the school day for the last 20 or so minutes at the picnic tables, weather permitting.
• Accouterments should be SIMPLE. Snow cone machines, clowns, tiki torches, elaborate games or carnival booth type activities should not be a part of the celebration.
• Teachers MUST ALWAYS preview party plans and okay activities in light of these guidelines. Parent party committees need to abide by the printed guidelines.
• Siblings are discouraged from attending class parties.
• Classes (other than 6th and 8th grade for their Activity Days) are not allowed to go off campus for parties during school hours.
• Students should never be asked/required to bring gifts to give to other students.
• The teacher should not be involved in any organized collection of money that may be given to him/her as a gift. If parents wish to collect money for a teacher, they may solicit parents but NO amounts may be suggested at any time and the teacher may not have a collection container in the classroom.

The goal is to have fun but not to be overly elaborate with the planning.

Chewing Gum

Students are not to chew gum on campus or on school trips unless otherwise allowed.

Disaster Preparedness Plan

The school’s disaster preparedness plan provides for the welfare and safety of the students and staff of Stoneybrooke in the event of a severe earthquake or other major disaster. Stoneybrooke has established a method of evacuation of the school following such an occurrence and has stockpiled sufficient supplies to care for the entire school family for three days should there be a need to stay at school. The plan is the result of a continuing commitment to the need for readiness and meets the legal requirements of state law.

Emergencies Defined

An emergency is an unforeseen happening or state of affairs requiring prompt action such as: fires, earthquakes, advanced stage smog alerts, bomb threats, active shooter, hazardous spills/dumpsites, winds, floods, prolonged rains, civil disturbances, utility failures, airplane crashes and train derailments, nuclear power plant accident, enemy or nuclear attack.

Preparation of the School

The school has a comprehensive Disaster Plan manual which is maintained both in the emergency storage container and in the school office. Emergency supplies are stored in the emergency storage container on-site, within the administration building, and individual supply backpacks are in each classroom. The school will practice several drills throughout the course of the year including: Monthly Fire Drills, Evacuation Drills, “Duck and Cover” Drills, Active-Shooter Drills, and Lockdown Drills. Hazard assessments of interior and exterior portions of all buildings and grounds include: proximity of toxic, flammable, corrosive, chemically reactive or radioactive material, proximity of high voltage power lines and gas lines, interior fixtures (windows, bookcases, shelving, pictures, etc.), and stability of water heaters.

On an annual basis, parents will be given a small card to carry in their wallets that contains the name, address and phone number of our sister schools to which we would evacuate in certain circumstances.

Following an earthquake, all systems of communication that are dependent on electrical power or telephone lines may be partially or totally disrupted for several hours or days. If phones are operative, the office staff will monitor the release of children and have updated information available to parents. If local calls and/or cellular phones are not available, but outgoing long-distance calls are possible, we will set up and out-of-state message center through:

For a more detailed procedural version of Stoneybrooke’s Disaster Preparedness plan, please visit the school’s website at www.stoneybrooke.com under My SB, Downloads.

Exchange of Gifts

There is to be no student-to-student gift exchange during Christmas nor should students of the opposite sex exchange or give gifts at any time.

Extended Day Care

An extended day care program is available to our students in grades K through 8th. The program is supervised by qualified personnel and provides a morning quiet time and an afternoon recreation time and study hall for older children. Day care hours are:

Mornings: 7:30 am - 7:45 am and 7:30 am - 8:45 am on Late Start Days

Afternoons: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Friday

There is no charge for morning daycare, 7:30 – 7:45 am, Monday through Friday, on a regular school day.

Daycare is charged at the rate of $9 per hour or any portion thereof on Late Start Days (7:30 – 8:45 am), 3:30 – 5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, and 2:30 – 5:00 pm on Friday. Students must be signed out by a parent or guardian. Daycare charges will be added to the next month’s statement. The daycare clock will be considered the official time for check-in and check-out procedures and charged calculated based on that time.

Charges will be calculated and assessed according to our tuition and fee schedule.

We must insist that children be picked up no later than the end of day care (5:00 pm). There is a penalty charge of $1.00 per minute for pick-ups after the designated end time.

Important: For the safety and security of all children, each child entered into day care must be signed “out” on a daily basis by the parent or accompanying adult with a signature and time of departure. If a child in day care is not signed out in this manner, the charge for that afternoon will be calculated until the designated end time of day care.

Guidelines for Relating to Divorced or Separated Parents

Under normal circumstances Stoneybrooke communicates with one set of parents. If, however, because of divorce or separation, the school needs to extend its communication to more interested parties, the following guidelines should be helpful:

• Whenever possible the school encourages all interested parties to attend the same Parent/Teacher Conferences in the fall and spring.
• In cases of separation or divorce, each parent is solely responsible for any and all charges incurred for the benefit of his or her child(ren). Should the parents desire to split payments to that account, they may do so between themselves and then remit payment in full to Stoneybrooke. One account will be opened for each family.
• The school will send only one bill to the “enrolling parent” who is fiscally responsible for the student’s tuition and fees. (The “enrolling parent” is defined to be the person who enrolled the student and is responsible for all bills).
• Additional copies of school-wide materials are available online.
• Requests can be made to your child’s teacher to be added to his/her electronic newsletter list.
• In lieu of a specific court order, the “enrolling parent” stipulates who may or may not pick up their child(ren) on all appropriate forms.
• Assuming there are no legal restrictions, divorced and/or separated parents are welcome to attend field trips and spring trips provided their names are selected through the normal Stoneybrooke procedures.
• In the event of a separation or divorce, the “enrolling parent” will need to provide the school with a copy of the latest court order to ensure that we do not inadvertently release the student to the other parent at the wrong time. Student “authorized pick up” cards and emergency cards will need to be filled out by the new enrolling parent and only those persons whose names appear on the cards will be allowed to take the child from the premises. Every effort will be made to abide by the court order.
• Any points of contention between separated or divorced parents need to be worked out by the parents without involving the teachers or administration.

Home/Mobile Phone Numbers

The school will release home/mobile phone numbers to other parents if they have opted to share this information.

Lost and Found Articles

Articles found by teachers and pupils should be turned in to the “Lost and Found” (check with the office for the location). Articles not claimed within a reasonable period of time will be donated to Uniform Exchange or disposed of.

Lunch and Snacks: Grades K-8

Generally, students may either bring their own lunch or purchase lunch provided through the hot lunch program sponsored by our parent organization. Order directly from their website at Choicelunch.com. Please pack a healthy lunch with a nutritious snack for morning break and/or afternoon day care. Avoid sweets and chips for snack times. On rainy days the children will eat in their classrooms and their lunch recess will be shortened so teacher assistants may cover all the classes.

If a child forgets a lunch, the teacher will ask other students in the class to share with them that day. The office will not call home.

Our Facilities

We are proud of our school buildings and property and strive to maintain them with excellent care. Should a child damage or destroy furniture, fixtures or any school property, above and beyond normal wear and tear, his or her parents will be financially responsible for repairing or replacing the damaged item.

Parental Involvement

The school strongly encourages parents to be involved in their child’s classroom. Formal conferences are held in the fall and optional conferences are held in the spring. Please feel free to make an appointment to see your child’s teacher any time before or after school during the year.

Stoneybrooke has a parent organization (SPO), and parents may get involved on a volunteer basis. SPO organizes and runs an annual carnival as well as other school events and activities. They also facilitate the Meet the Masters art program.

The school also provides an enjoyable family atmosphere and has planned several family events throughout the year. Please make plans to attend.

Personal Items Brought to School

The school does not assume responsibility for any personal items brought to school in the event of loss or damage.

Toys, collectibles, cards, cars or games may not be brought to school for playing, giving away, trading or selling. Students in daycare may bring appropriate personal items for play past 4:00 pm.

Pledge to the Bible

Each morning all students will repeat the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Pledge to the Bible, which is “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God.”