HARC Policies and Procedures

The policies and contract to sign and return are  HERE .

HARC Policies and Procedures for 2010-2011

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

1.  Students are to complete all homework as assigned and be prepared to turn it in to the instructor in class on the date due.

2.  Late assignments will not be accepted and the grade of a zero will be given to the assignment which is late.

3.  Students are expected to do their best on all work as well as manage their time in order to allow ample time for completion of assignments.

4.  Students who perform below 80% or at a C level will be placed on probation.  Parents will be notified by the instructor and a parent, teacher, student conference will be scheduled.  The student will be given one month to improve and during the probationary period, the instructor, parents and student will communicate weekly. Tutorial arrangements may be strongly suggested to the parents at this time and parents will be responsible for all costs involved with this action. If the student continues to exhibit poor performance, he or she may face dismissal from the class.

ABSENCES

1.  Attendance is taken at each class. Promptness to class is imperative and tardiness will be noted along with absences.

2.  Excused absences include illness or a death in the family or mission trips.  Instructors are to be notified as soon as possible.  Plans for make up work will be made between student, teacher and parent.

3.  Two unexcused absences are allowed during the school year.  Work that will be missed is still expected to be completed and turned in for grading, either before the absence occurs or at least by the date it is due. Students are solely responsible for obtaining assignments and communicating with the instructor about the absence and the assigned work that will be missed.

4.  Conditions of receipt of missed work are left to the discretion of the instructor.

ASSESSMENTS AND GRADES

1.  Tests are to be administered by the parent at home unless otherwise instructed.  The parent is to be present during the test and within visible range to monitor the testing procedure.

2.  Instructors will maintain records of all grades which will be reported to parents at the end of each semester. Since HARC classes are supplementary, it is the responsibility of the parent to assign semester and yearly grades.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Neither cheating nor plagiarism is allowed.  A first offense will be discussed with the parent and student without receipt of a grade on the assignment involved.  A second offense may result in student expulsion from HARC and denial of future enrollment.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

1.  Any teasing, horseplay, disruptive talking, inappropriate conversation or rudeness will not be tolerated. Repeat offenses will be brought to the parents’ attention.  Students are not to wander around the property, abuse the lavatory facilities, use the kitchen, hang out of windows, or use the library without permission. Lack of compliance will result in dismissal.

2.  Any student showing disrespect for any HARC instructor or Colonial staff member may be dismissed by HARC without a refund.

CAMPUS POLICIES

1.  Since Colonial Baptist Church graciously provides the facilities for HARC to hold classes for homeschoolers, each student is expected to respect all property on campus.  Use of any property such as telephones, computers, copiers, sound equipment, instruments or any other resources is strictly prohibited without first obtaining proper permission.

2.  HARC participants must enter by the covered entrance between the Worship Center and the Family Center which is door number 10; classes are held in the Children’s Center.

3.  HARC is a ministry of Colonial Baptist Church and it operates under the policies and Statement of Faith of the church. Parents and students who attend HARC are strongly encouraged to visit the church website, www.colonial.org, and read the Statement of Faith so that they will understand the  Christian  perspective and worldview from which we operate. Please note that all instructors agree to these policies and statements.

4.  Once students are on campus for classes, they must remain so until they are finished for the day.  Students are strongly discouraged from leaving campus in between classes. If a student must leave campus and return, a notarized note from the parent must be given to an instructor on the first day of class which is kept on file.

5.  Students will have a place for lunch between 11:45 – 12:20. This area is a study hall before and after lunchtime. Thorough cleaning of lunch trash is expected or lunch privileges will be suspended.

6.  Teachers will inform students of their policy concerning food and beverage in the classroom.

7.  Students who are on campus but not in a class must be in the study hall room.  This is a totally quiet space conducive for academic work.  Talking is not allowed.  If misbehavior occurs, a monitor will be hired at parents’ expense.

ATTIRE

DO NOT WEAR:

• short tops or low rise bottoms that expose skin around the middle area
• spaghetti straps or skimpy tank tops (minimum 2” shoulder strap width)
• sagging pants
• exceptionally tight or revealing clothing

The instructor is responsible for determining whether attire is appropriate or not.  Parents will be notified of any violation and the student may be asked to change or wear a lab coat all day.  No open-toed shoes are allowed in science labs. Solutions and materials are used in labs that can stain or ruin clothes so dress accordingly.  Lab coats will be provided.

FORMS ON FILE

Each student must have a completed Medical Release Form and Parent/Student Contract appropriately signed on file at Colonial Baptist Church.

PAYMENT

Families who have not paid full tuition for all classes will lose their right to participate in HARC. Students will be suspended and grades will be withheld until full payment is received and recorded.

No Refunds will be given after the day before orientation even if students are registered late.  Payments must be in full at time of late registration upon approval of the instructor and director.