A-Ok Awards

Students who are caught making good choices on campus will be recognized with an A-Ok award. The students submit these
awards to the raffle drum in the school office. On Wednesdays during chapel, a number of A-Ok Awards will be drawn and read
to the students, and special awards will be issued.
Principals Kids
Every other week, a student is selected by teacher to be sent to the principals office for special recognition as the Principals
Kid. The principals kids from all grade levels will enjoy a treat with the principal while discussing ideas to improve our
school.
School Spirit Class Points
Students are encouraged to show their school spirit. Rewards will be given to the class when 100 points are earned. Students can
earn points by lining up properly, earning the Chapel Champs award, class participation in monthly READ-A-MILLION and
participating in special dress-up days and school activities.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
In an effort to create a safe and loving learning environment where all students can be productive, the following school
expectations have been established and will be promoted and enforced by faculty and staff in all classrooms and school
related functions as they apply:
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Expresses the love of Christ

Arrives to class prepared, attentive, and on-time
Gives best effort
Listens and responds to others in fairness and love
Exhibits school spirit
Shows love and respect for people and property

In addition to the above listed behavior expectations, students are to obey the following school procedures at all times, including
off campus school-related events. Refer to Discipline Policy for consequences.
Gum chewing and/or sunflower seeds are not permitted on campus.
Students must remain in their assigned play areas during recess and lunch.
Students and parents are not permitted in the classroom at any time, including before and after school, unless a teacher or
supervisor is present.
All students will be responsible for the protection and preservation of school property including facilities, playground
equipment, textbooks, computers, and other instructional materials. Parents may be responsible for the replacement cost
of damaged or lost school-issued materials.
Fighting and horse play are strictly prohibited. (Refer to Discipline Policy)
Students are to keep their hands, feet, and all other objects to themselves. Red Hill Lutheran School enforces a strict
hands-off policy.
All forms of harassment including but not limited to bullying, teasing, and name-calling are prohibited.
Refer to Playground Conduct.
BILLING
Refer to Tuition or Daycare.
BUS CONDUCT
Students are expected to follow the school behavior expectations at all times (Refer to Behavior Expectations). In addition,
while traveling on the bus, students will adhere to the following standards:
1. Students must remain in their seats facing forward at all times.
2. Head, hands, and arms must remain inside the bus at all times.
3. Students will refrain from throwing any articles outside of the bus.
4. Students will talk in quiet to normal conversation levels; there will be no yelling or screaming.
Failure to follow these rules may result in the loss of bus riding privileges as well as other disciplinary actions.
CHAPEL
Chapel is held every Wednesday morning in the Sanctuary from 8:35 to 9:30 a.m. for students in Grades K-8.
Students are expected to wear the following chapel uniform every Wednesday (Refer to Dress Standards):
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CITIZENSHIP
Outstanding Citizenship
Students in Grades 6-8 may earn an Outstanding Citizenship Award by showing outstanding effort in following the Eagle
Expectations. Classroom behavior, attendance (tardiness), and playground behavior during the trimester will all be taken into
consideration. Citizenship demerit points may be given for behavior issues resulting in discipline reports (Refer to Discipline
Policy).
Guidelines for earning an Outstanding Citizenship Award in a Trimester:
Middle school students will earn a work habit and citizenship grade from each core and specialty class. Work habit grades will be
based on effort, timeliness of work, turning in homework, class participation and preparedness for class. Citizenship marks will be
based on overall behavior in class as stated in the Eagle Expectations and the middle school classroom management policy. The
following criteria will be used for the Outstanding Citizenship Award:
Students must earn 9 out of 10 E grades in citizenship.
There may be no work habit or citizenship grade lower than a S-.
Students must not have more than 5 citizenship demerit points during the trimester.
Please note the infractions listed below and their corresponding point values:
Discipline Report: 2-5 points each
Dress Code Violations: 3 points each
Detention (Before school, during lunch or after school): 5 points each
Principals Visit: 3 points each
Suspension: 10 points each
Tardy (Periods 2-7): 2 points each
Students must not receive more than 30 citizenship demerit points to maintain enrollment eligibility status. The following
consequences may result should a student receive more than 30 Citizenship Demerit points:
Probation
Ineligibility to participate in after school sports and ASB
Loss of all Extracurricular Activities
Suspension
Expulsion
The classroom teacher for students in Grades K-5 will determine citizenship marks. Attendance (tardiness), playground and
classroom behavior as well as any disciplinary reports issued in the trimester will be considered.
CLOSED CAMPUS
Red Hill has a closed-campus policy to ensure the safety of our students. Students may not leave the school grounds during the
regular school day without being signed out at the school office by an authorized adult. Should the student return prior to the end
of the school schedule, he/she must report to the school office to be signed in by a parent or adult guardian.
Parents should send a note to the classroom teacher to notify the teacher in advance when a student will be leaving school
early.
Parents must report to the school office to sign out their child. To avoid classroom disruption, parents should NOT go directly
to the classroom to pick-up their child. The office will call the classroom teacher to send the student to the office.
All students arriving before 8:00 a.m. will be signed in to Daycare. Daycare rates apply. Students may not be on campus
unsupervised (Refer to Arrival or Daycare).
Elementary students (Grades K-5) remaining on campus after 3:00 p.m. will be signed in to Daycare. Daycare rates apply
(Refer to Daycare).
Middle School students (Grades 6-8) remaining on campus after 3:15 p.m. will be signed in to Daycare and Daycare rates
apply (Refer to Daycare).
COMMUNICATION
Communication is a top priority at Red Hill. Parents should always feel free to contact the classroom teacher
with questions or concerns regarding student progress. Should a concern or problem arise, please contact the
person involved directly before discussing it with administration or any other person. Should the issue not be
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satisfactorily resolved, please contact the Principal to schedule a conference. This model of communication is outlined in Matthew
18, and fosters mutual respect, trust, and accountability. The goal of communication is to address and resolve problems and
concerns directly without creating additional ill feelings and mistrust.
Various methods of communication at Red Hill are as follows:
Telephone Calls: Teachers may be contacted between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. each day through the school office. During school
hours, the office will connect phone calls directly to the teachers voicemail so parents may leave a message. Teachers will return
calls during a preparation period or after school. Please DO NOT call the classroom extensions directly as calls disrupt
instruction. Calls will be returned by the end of the next school day.
E-mail: Teachers and Staff may be contacted via e-mail. E-mail addresses can be located through the school website at
www.redhillschool.org or by calling the school office.
Weekly Newsletters: Every Monday (or the first day of the week), the office will post a classroom newsletter on the school
website. These should be posted at home and referred to daily to compare with the student Agenda. These newsletters will
include the weekly Bible Memory Verse, spelling words, daily assignments, pending tests and assignments, school activities
reminders, and planned activities for the near future.
Weekly Reminder: Every Monday (or the first day of the week), the office will email the Weekly Reminders to the family email
address. This email will contain pertinent information about upcoming events.
Student Agenda (Grades 1-5)/iPad Calendars (Grades 6-8): The Agenda serves as a valuable daily communication tool.
Assignments and important information will be recorded daily in each class. Parents are to review the Agenda and sign in the
appropriate space. Parents should write notes to the classroom teacher directly in the Agenda and should check for notes from the
teacher. The Study Skills grade on the student report card (Grades 1-5) includes an Agenda grade for neatness, accuracy, and
completeness (Refer to Agenda). Middle School Students will record assignments on their iPads.
Weekly Progress Reports: Weekly reports may be sent home or requested each week for the following reasons:
Scoring below 70% in any subject
Two or more missing assignments in any one class
Needed improvement in Citizenship or Work Habits.
RenWeb: RHLS uses a data base management software called RenWeb to compile student information such as family account
records, grades, attendance, and announcements. To view information, parents and students may log on to www.renweb.com. Our
school identification is RHLS-CA. To create a private password, follow the prompts. The password access will enable one to view
personal information. This helpful tool facilitates school-home communication. Information will be updated in a timely manner.
Parents are encouraged to review their childs information frequently.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Refer to Conferences.
Office Telephone: Office phones are not available for student use except for emergency situations. Forgotten homework,
transportation arrangements, parent signatures or sports uniforms are not considered emergency situations.
Classroom telephones are not for student use.
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled in the fall to discuss student progress and goal setting with the homeroom
teacher. Parents should make every effort to attend the conference, as they are designed to promote partnership
between the parent and the teacher. The parents, teacher, and/or principal may request additional conferences
whenever the need may arise.
CONFISCATED ITEMS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
With the exception of Middle School iPads, electronic devices of any kind are not allowed on campus during school hours. These
include but are not limited to the following: Ipods, MP3 players, CD players, electronic video games, beepers, and lasers. These
devices, if brought on campus, must be checked in to the school office when the student arrives to school. The student may
retrieve them at dismissal.
Students may bring a cell phone to school for safety reasons provided the phone is stored in the students backpack and not
seen or heard while on campus. Phones taken out of the backpack will be confiscated. Red Hill Lutheran School is not
responsible for lost, missing, or damaged items.
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Objects necessary for a class activity must be accompanied by a written note from the appropriate teacher and may require
approval by the principal. Red Hill Lutheran School is not responsible for lost, missing, or damaged items.
No personal play equipment or toys may be brought to school without permission from the classroom teacher or Daycare staff.
Electronic devices brought to school and not checked-in to the school office will be confiscated. Confiscated items can only
be retrieved from the school office by a parent/guardian. Unclaimed confiscated items will be discarded on the last day of
school.
CONTENT STANDARDS
The California Content Standards and CA Common Core Standards provide detailed guidelines on what students should learn
during their respective grade level. The teachers at Red Hill Lutheran School are thoroughly familiar with their grade level content
standards to ensure that they are taught during the course of the school year. All new textbooks that are purchased are on the stateapproved list of curriculum. The Standards are posted on the California Department of Educations websites at www.cde.ca.org
and www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
The curriculum is comprised of a variety of leading publishers approved by the state of California that provide students with an
exciting and comprehensive scope and sequence that meet the Content Standards (See Content Standards). Thematic units that
emphasize meaningful hands-on activities are important components of the curriculum. In addition, effective communication
skills in the areas of speaking and writing are a major emphasis. Our primary grades (K-2) focus on phonemic awareness as a key
element in learning to read. All subjects are taught from a Christian perspective and are integrated with Biblical truths and
principles. Instruction emphasizes exploration and application to real-life experiences.
In addition to the core classes of Math, History/Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts/Reading, we also offer the following
Specialty Classes:
Computer Science: Our extensive computer lab hosting 26 networked computers provides each student with the
opportunity for hands-on learning instruction. Multi-media production and the application of a variety of leading
software are emphasized.
P.E.: Physical fitness and skill development are emphasized along with group games, cooperation, and good
sportsmanship. Students in Grades 1-8 participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program.
Music: Music is an important component in our curriculum. Music theory and appreciation, development of voice and
singing confidence, and instruments such as recorder, violin, clarinet, flute are offered in age-appropriate classes. Middle
school students may choose to participate in Praise Band, Concert Band or Handbells as an elective.
Visual and Performing Arts: Music and Performing Arts emphasize the development of coordination and gross motor
skills so that students learn how to express themselves through physical movement, theater, and drama. All students will
participate in music along with the visual arts.
Middle School Electives: Middle School students have the opportunity to individualize their schedule by selecting
various courses that include Handbells, Praise Band, Concert Band, Art, Drama, Spanish, and Study Skills etc. With
input from the teachers, the Principal will make the final decision regarding class placement. Grade point average,
citizenship grades, and grade level seniority will be taken into consideration when assigning classes. Parent approval
by signature for elective selections is required. Elective choices are an annual commitment. Changes will typically not
be made mid-year.
Spanish: Spanish is offered to all students in K-5 twice a week and to Middle School students as an elective class. This
class is taught through auditory, visual, and hands-on activities, and includes a study of Spanish culture as well as
language.
DANCES
There will be two to three dances throughout the school year for Middle School students (Grades 6-8). Dances are typically held
after school from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Parents are invited to chaperone.
MS Dance Attire:
All Free Dress Day standards apply.
No make-up is allowed.
Girls may wear dresses with spaghetti straps that are deemed modest and appropriate by teachers and
administration.
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DAYCARE
Our quality before and after-school daycare offers a variety of activities through our Enrichment Programs including League
Sports. (Refer to Sports Programs*). These extracurricular enrichment classes are grouped into sessions of approximately 7-13
weeks per session. (Rates vary according to the number of weeks in the given session). Advance registration with payment is
required for enrollment. Some Enrichment classes may require an additional supply fee. Please note that space is limited in
some enrichment classes; sessions will not be reserved without payment.
DAYCARE HOURS: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 - 6:00 p.m.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES: 3:15 4:10 p.m.
DAYS: Monday through Friday. Please note that daycare is available on minimum days for the regular monthly daycare fee.
Vacation Camps (Conference Day Camp, Thanksgiving, and Easter) may also be available for a fee provided there is adequate preregistration. There will be no Christmas Camp offered for this year. There are no Enrichment classes on minimum days.
SIGN-IN AND SIGN-OUT PROCESS: All students must be signed in and signed out of daycare. An authorized person named
on the emergency/application form or a RHLS middle school sibling must sign out students in Grades K-5 at the RED
COMPUTER CART in front of the daycare room. Please call or send a note to the school office if your child will be picked-up
by a person other than those named on the emergency/application form. Your child will not be released to any person
without your permission. Students not signed in, not signed out, or not signed out with a pick up time will be charged for
three hours (the maximum number of daycare hours 2:45 6:00 p.m.).
If a student is participating in after school enrichment classes, the responsible person signing out MUST use a signature
and print the exact pick-up time. If this is not done, daycare charges will apply.
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (Grades K-5):
Elementary students (Grades K-5) arriving before 8:00 a.m. must be signed in to daycare and daycare rates apply (Refer to
Arrival).
Elementary students not picked-up by 3:00 p.m. will be signed in to daycare and daycare rates apply (Refer to Dismissal).
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (Grades 6-8):
Middle school students (Grades 6-8) arriving before 8:00 a.m. will be signed in to daycare and daycare rates apply. Students
may NOT be on campus unsupervised before 8:00 a.m. Middle school students may sign themselves and their younger
siblings in to daycare (Refer to Arrival).
Middle school students not picked-up by 3:15 p.m. will automatically be signed in to daycare and daycare rates apply (Refer
to Dismissal).

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DAYCARE PLANS:

1 payment of:

9 payments of: (Sept 1st May 1st )

PLAN A. Before School Care

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

$720/year

$80/month

PLAN B. After School Care

3:00 PM 6:00 PM

$1,500/year

$167/month

PLAN C. Before & After School Care

7:00 AM 8:00 AM
2:45 PM 6:00 PM

$2,220/year

$247/month

Note: Drop-In as needed $8.00 per hour, with no pro-rated

hours. Billing for drop-in daycare will be posted to your
account by the 3rd of the following month, and are due by the
5th of the month.

DAYCARE PLAN rates DO NOT include fees

for AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
CLASSES, SPORTS, Conference Day Camp,
Thanksgiving Camp and/or Easter Camp.

Two payment options are available for Plan A, B, or C :

ONE Payment Option: The full amount is due September 1.
NINE Payment Option: Daycare is paid monthly, over a 9 month period, which begins in September and ends in May.
Child must be signed in and out of RHLS daycare program with full signature.
Child must be picked up by 6:00 PM or parent will be billed a late charge of $15.00 per every 15 minutes, per child after 6:00
PM with no cap.
Children are expected to follow the same rules regarding behavior, dress code, and cell phone/electronic game use as stated in
the RHLS handbook.
If there is a behavior/discipline problem with child in daycare, parents will be notified. If behavior/discipline continues to be a
problem, he/she may be removed from daycare at the discretion of the daycare director.
Daycare rates DO NOT include fees for AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES, SPORTS, Conference Day
Camp, Thanksgiving or Easter Camps.
To terminate enrollment in the daycare plan, parent must notify the school office in writing 30 days prior to withdrawal. There
will be no refunds after April 1. There are no partial month refunds for midyear withdrawal.
Once withdrawn from the daycare plan, student is ineligible to re-enroll in a plan until the following school year. All daycare
fees for the remainder of the current school year will be charged at the drop-in rate of $8.00 per hour.
Drop-In Daycare: Occasional use drop in rate is $8.00 per hour (billed in one hour increments only) and will be assessed on
the last day of the month. Please note that the billing date on the account does not reflect the days of drop-in daycare use. This
is simply the posting date for the month. Drop-In daycare fees will be posted on the third of the month and are due by the fifth
of the month. Please note that daycare privileges may be revoked for non-payment.
Students picked-up after 6:00 p.m. will be billed a late fee of $15.00 per every increment of 15 minutes late. Payment is due
in the office by 4:00 p.m. within two business days. Daycare privileges may be revoked for non-payment or after the second
late pick-up occurrence in a given trimester.

DETENTION POLICY
Detention may be held before school, during lunch, and after school. After-school detention may be held for up to one hour some
time between 2:45 4:10 p.m. for the following reasons:
Disruption (Repeated)
Defiance or disobedience
Inappropriate language or action
Public displays of affection
Horseplay
Disrespect or cruelty toward another person
Tardies (Four tardies in one trimester)
Dress Code Violations (Four violations per trimester)
Forgery or plagiarism
Spitting
Profanity
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Failure to adequately and consistently carry and write in the Agenda/Calendar
Failure to maintain book covers on school textbooks and store books in backpacks/lockers
Failure to maintain a neat and organized locker
Failure to return teacher-parent correspondence in a timely manner
Chronically unprepared for class
Other - as determined by the staff and approved by the Principal.
Students may not be admitted to after school detention without parent permission. Failure to attend detention ON TIME on the
scheduled day may result in an additional detention or suspension. Upon issuance of a fourth detention in a given trimester, the
student may be suspended for one day (in lieu of serving the fourth detention). Students may be suspended for each additional two
(2) detentions during the trimester. Students who are suspended more than two times may be asked to withdraw from school
as determined by the school board.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
In most circumstances, the following discipline process will be followed to enforce the Behavioral Expectations (EAGLE
Expectations outlined previously) and expectations of student conduct (Refer to Behavior Expectations):
1. Warning
2. Discipline Report, and/or Lose Recess/Free-Time, and/or Telephone Call Home
3. Detention and/or Visit to the Principal (Refer to Detention Policy)
4. Suspension (Refer to Suspension/Expulsion Policy)
5. Expulsion (Refer to Suspension/Expulsion Policy)
Students in Grades 6-8 will lose points from their Citizenship grade for disciplinary issues in a given trimester (Refer to
Citizenship). Please note the infractions listed below and their corresponding point values:
Discipline Report: 2-5 points each
Dress Code Violations: 3 points each
Detention (Before school, during lunch or after school): 5 points each
Principals Visit: 3 points each
Suspension: 10 points each
Tardy (Periods 2-7): 2 points each
We encourage and appreciate parents' support and involvement in disciplinary issues.
DISMISSAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Students must be picked-up at the following times, or they will be signed in to daycare, and daycare rates apply (Refer to
Daycare):
Grades K-5: 2:45 3:00 p.m. Students in Grades K-5 will be picked-up from their designated area. Students will be seated until
their parent/carpool person pulls forward to the designated location. A teacher or staff person will escort students to their car.
Students with siblings in middle school at Red Hill may wait at the lunch tables until their sibling meets them and escorts
them to their car for pick-up. Daycare rates will apply starting at 3:00 p.m. for K-5 students and 3:15 p.m. for middle
school students.
During inclement weather, students in Grades K-1 will remain in their classrooms, and parents will park and pick up their
child(ren) from the classroom(s). Staff will escort students in Grades 2-5 from the P.E. room and snack shack to cars. The
staff will attempt to group siblings in different grade levels to be picked up together.
Grades 6-8: 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Students in Grades 6-8 will be picked-up from their designated area.
During inclement weather, students may be picked-up from the covered lunch table area depending on the severity of the
weather.
It will be determined by administration 15 minutes prior to dismissal if the inclement weather dismissal procedure is in effect.
(Refer to the Inclement Weather Policy).
Minimum Day dismissal
Grades K-5:
12:00 p.m.
Middle School:
12:15 p.m.
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