Guidelines For Elective Classes

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0a0285a1erlcgo.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>H.E.A.R.T.H. Inc.</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="H.E.A.R.T.H. 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The first day of classes, each teacher needs to make their class aware of the HEARTH </div> <div> Standards of Conduct and any class-specific rules.  These standards must be adhered to </div> <div> for the student to be able to participate.  </div> <div> 2. If a child does not adhere to the standards or their behavior is disrupting the class the </div> <div> teacher may give the child one warning. If the disruption is injurious or severe, the </div> <div> student may be removed from the class immediately and taken by the hall monitor/class </div> <div> coordinator, to call their parents. If a parent is not available. The student will remain </div> <div> outside the class, under the supervision of the hall monitor or another responsible adult.  </div> <div> 3. Second offenses require parental notification.  </div> <div> 4. The teacher may opt after the second offense (or the first, if the offense is severe) one </div> <div> of the following solutions:  </div> <div>      a. Require that the parent or a responsible teen sibling attend the class with the </div> <div> child.  </div> <div>      b. Suspend the child for the following week.  </div> <div>      c. Expel the child from class. No refund is given in such cases. </div> <div> 5. The teacher should make an effort to notify the parent of each child's progress or needs, </div> <div> periodically, either by note, phone call, or conversation in person.  </div> <div> 6. The teacher will do well to remember to praise good behavior and hard work. While </div> <div> talent is admirable, we want to encourage all students to do their best, and not frustrate </div> <div> the efforts of those with less natural ability. Specific praise and specific suggestions are </div> <div> more helpful than general approval or disapproval.  </div> <div> 7. Teachers may opt to give a certificate of completion or a grade at the end of classes. </div> <div> The teacher should make any requirements for grades or certificates known to the parents. </div> <div> Teachers are encouraged to provide proof of completion when possible, as this aids </div> <div> homeschooling parents in building a portfolio for their child.  </div> <div> 8.  Teachers are encouraged to ask parents to volunteer/assist in the class as needed. </div> <div> 9.  If a child withdraws from the class after the ten week session has begun, refunds may </div> <div> be given to the parent in whole or in part, at the discretion of the teacher.  (Refunds may </div> <div> not be possible if materials have been purchased or the class size is reduced so that it </div> <div> otherwise would have been canceled. </div> <bR> <div> GENERAL GUIDELINES  </div> <div> 1. The teacher needs to arrive early enough to have their classroom set up before students </div> <div> arrive.  </div> <div> 2. All requirements on the part of the student and/or parent must be clearly </div> <div> communicated.  </div> <div> 3. If the teacher is unable to attend on a given week, they must provide a substitute, or let </div> <div> the students/parents know that the class has been canceled. If a sudden emergency or </div> <div> illness arises the morning of their class, the teacher needs to contact the coordinator </div> <div> to let them know. </div> <div> Classes may be scheduled in the week or two following the session, but the class </div> <div> coordinator must be notified as soon as the need for this is apparent, so that the church </div> <div> may be reserved.  </div> <div> 4. The teacher must also adhere to the HEARTH Standards of Conduct and may never </div> <div> verbally abuse, humiliate or physically discipline a child. Physical restraint may be used </div> <div> as a last resort to keep the child from hurting himself or others.  In such cases, the class </div> <div> coordinator should be called upon to assist.   A child may be picked up and removed from </div> <div> the classroom if they refuse to leave when told to. Confrontation must be without malice.  </div> <div> 5. The teacher needs to be aware of any impairments such as poor vision, or hearing, and </div> <div> take these things into account when communicating with the child. Information about any </div> <div> special needs would be on the registration form, turned in the first day of classes, These </div> <div> should be reviewed by the teacher, and kept on-site, by the coordinator. </div> <div> 6. Teachers need to leave their classroom in as good condition as they found it.  </div> <div> 7. Parties involving food must be held in the auditorium/kitchen area, or outside. Make </div> <div> sure the area is cleaned up afterward. Paper plates, etc. for such events should be paid for </div> <div> by the teacher or donated by the students/parents.  </div> <div> 8. All funds needed for the class are to come from the fee charged at the beginning of the </div> <div> session. No additional HEARTH monies are allocated for this purpose.  </div> <div> 9. If you have trouble with the heating/cooling levels, please notify the hall monitor or </div> <div> class coordinator. Do not adjust these yourself or allow the students to do so.  Do not </div> <div> allow children to operate any of the church's equipment.  </div> <div> 10. The upstairs is off limits to HEARTH students.  </div> <div> 11.  No explosive, flammable or toxic materials should be used in the building.   </div> <div> 12.  In an effort to avoid any appearance of evil, when having a private conference with a </div> <div> young child or a student or teacher of the opposite sex, please keep the classroom door </div> <div> open. </div> <div>  </div> <div> PARENTS GUIDELINES </div> <div> 1.  Know the Standards of Conduct, read them to your children, and be aware of any </div> <div> additional classroom rules. </div> <div> 2.  Make sure the teacher is present before you leave your child unattended at classes. </div> <div> 3.  Provide full contact and medical release information (including any allergies) for each </div> <div> of your children, to each of their teachers. </div> <div> 4.  If you are leaving a young child on the premises, let the teacher know if an older/</div> <div> responsible sibling is in the building.  If there isn’t one, give the teacher the phone </div> <div> number at which you may be reached. </div> <div> 5.  Parents are expected to make themselves available to the teacher and to assist their </div> <div> child in areas of difficulty. </div> <div>  6.  To sign up for classes by the deadline, and to make payment in full to the teacher, no </div> <div> later than the first day of class. </div> <div> 7.  Check on your child’s progress and behavior.  Be willing to assist if needed. </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>