Parent & Students

Handbook
But they that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings as eagles;
They shall run, and not be weary;
And they shall walk, and not faint.

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Dear Parents,

Serving the Lord at Bible Baptist Christian School

is an eternally rewarding experience. We as
Christian educators are excited about the great
opportunity to work with parents to help train
up children in the way they should go (Prov.
22:6).
Scripture teaches that the value and structure of
home possess the primary responsibility of rais-
ing a child (Deut. 6). BBCS is ready and willing to
help in this responsibility. We need your support
in all that we do. The home and school must
work together by reinforcing biblical principles.
Our responsibility is to you, the parent, to the
student, and to God.
Please read the following pages of this handbook
carefully. When you fill out the application, you
are consenting that you will comply with every-
thing that is written herein. Keep this handbook
for future reference as a guide about any ques-
tion or concern about school practices and poli-
cies.
Mr. Jon Knoedler
In His Service,

Mr. Jon Knoedler

School Administrator

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 contents
1 | About
Leadership, Symbols, Verse, Alma Mater

5-7 | Purpose
Affiliations, Statement of Faith, Timeline

8 | Financial Information
Registration, Payment Schedule

9-17| General Information

Accreditation, Admission, Faculty & Staff

17-21 | Academic Information

Elementary Program, Secondary Program

22 | About Christian Education

Dr. Carl Herbster, Dr. Jim Berg

25-36 | Discipline Information

Policies, Dress, Elementary / HS Discipline System

37 | Agreement Policy
Agreement consented with Application

40-43 | Appendix
Email & the Internet, Music & the Ministry, Dating
2780 Mount Carmel Road
Hampton, GA 30228
770-946-4700
BBCSEAGLES.com

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 LEADERSHIP STAFF
Loren Regier, Senior Pastor
symbols
Jon Knoedler, School Administrator MASCOT: Eagles

Tim Lee, Financial Manager COLORS: Red, White & Black

SCHOOL BOARD
Jon Knoedler, Administrator
school verse
Loren Regier, President But they that wait upon the Lord shall
Renew their strength;
Doug Felten
They shall mount up with wings as eagles;
Bryant Trotter They shall run, and not be weary;
Randy Starr And they shall walk, and not faint.

ISAIAH 40:31

alma mater

about
MOUNT UP WITH WINGS
by Todd G. Scovill

Verse 1
Mounting up with wings as eagles, by faith, trusting God to provide;
Through the riches of love in Christ Jesus, all our need He will supply.

Chorus
Mount up with wings as eagles! Run the race, walk worthy of God;
Waiting only for His blessing, mount up with wings to God.

Verse 2
Fainting not, tho– often a-weary: wait thou on the strength of the Lord;
Daily power and wisdom He giveth, as we pray and trust in His Word.

Final ending
Mount up with wings to God, to God!

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purpose
Mission Statement: BBCS was founded to glorify God within a spiritual
atmosphere through academic excellence and through training in fine arts and
athletics.
Dr. Paul A. Kienel, a well-known Christian educator, has given a
very concise statement concerning the purpose of Christian affiliations
school education.
BBCS is a ministry of Bible Baptist
“Our number one responsibility, as the molders and Church and is a member of the
shapers of the next generation, is to inspire children to Georgia Association of Christian
Schools and the American
conform to the image of Jesus Christ, whom to know is
Association of Christian Schools, a
life eternal. The purpose of Christian school education national organization.
is to present to our children, as clearly as possible, the
truth about God, about life and living, and about our
world and everything in it and to present the Word of
God as the authoritative source upon which to build a
life that has purpose and meaning. In a nutshell, the
philosophy of Christian school education calls for an
educational process that puts the Bible at the center
and asks the student and the teacher to evaluate all
they see in the world through the eyes of God because
God is truth. All must conform to Him or it is not truth.
Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” John
14:6. In true Christian education, students learn to use
the Bible to evaluate all of life. The Bible is life—it is
the living Word—it is above every other book.”

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 statement of faith
WE BELIEVE the Bible is the very Word of God, verbally inspired, without error as originally given
of God, and our infallible and authoritative rule of faith and practice. II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21

WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ is the Second Person of the Triune God, became man by the miracle of
the Virgin Birth and is true God and Man in one Person. He gave Himself in death upon the cross for
the sin of the world. He bodily arose from the grave and ascended into Heaven. Isaiah 7:14;
Matthew 1:18-23; I Corinthians 15:1-4

WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ is our Advocate and Intercessor. He is coming again. Acts 1:11; I Timothy
2:5; 1 John 2:1-2

WE BELIEVE man is by nature and choice sinful and lost. Psalm 51:5; Isaiah 53:6; Rom. 3:23; 5:12

WE BELIEVE that God created mankind as male and female, and that marriage was instituted by
God for His glory and man’s good. The covenant of marriage is a sacred bond, joining one man and
one woman in a single, life-long union, as delineated by Scripture. When seeking application for
enrollment, if a conflict exists between the school’s stated biblical position and any legal standard
for marriage that is in opposition to the clear principles of Scripture, the school’s statement of faith,
mission, and biblical position shall govern. Matt. 19:4-6, II Cor. 6:14, Acts 5:29

WE BELIEVE that any attempt to change, or the refusal to conform to, one’s biological sex is sinful
and offensive to God. Genesis 1:26-28; Exodus 20:14, 22:19; Leviticus 18:6-23, 20:15-16;
Deuteronomy 27:21; Psalm 139:13-16; Matthew 19:4-6

WE BELIEVE salvation is by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. John 1:12; 3:36; Acts
4:12; 16:31; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 John 5:13

WE BELIEVE the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity, the divine Agent in creation,
revelation, and redemption. John 3:5-6; 1 John 5:4; John 14:17 Acts 1:8; Hebrews 10:15

WE BELIEVE in the Lordship of Christ.

WE BELIEVE in the importance of the local church.

WE BELIEVE in the separation of the church and state. However, this in no way implies that
government should not recognize and depend upon God.

A more detailed copy of our Statement of Faith may be secured through the school office.
Positional Statements may be found in the Appendix of this handbook.

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 1980 Dr. Norman Pyle founded Bible Baptist Christian School. BBCS began with twenty-
five students in kindergarten through grade two. The Lord indicated His leading by
providing two veteran teachers with years of experience. Pastor Norman Pyle served as
administrator for the first three years of its operation.
1983 As BBCS grew, it became evident that a full time administrator was needed. Mr.
Greg Jeffers served in that capacity for the next three years, and enrollment grew to one
hundred-fifty as a grade was added each year.
1985 With the beginning of a junior high, Pastor Pyle appointed a school board that
would set policy and give direction for the future while being accountable to Bible
Baptist Church. One of the board’s first acts was to seek a person of adequate training
brief timeline

and experience to lead the school as it grew.

1986 Timothy R. Lee, who held a Master’s Degree in School Administration and had
many years experience as a teacher and administrator, was chosen to be the school’s
administrator.
1997 The school completed its final year in Clayton County and relocated to Henry
County.
2000 Gymnasium construction was completed, and in 2018, air conditioning was added!
2002 The baseball field was completed, and the first home baseball games on the
property were played.
2003 Pastor Norman Pyle retired, and Pastor Brad Blanton was called as Senior Pastor of
Bible Baptist Church. Softball and soccer fields were completed, and the first home
softball games were played on the property.
2012 Pastor Loren Regier was called as Senior Pastor of Bible Baptist Church.
2014 Pastor Lee retires after twenty-eight years and Dr. Mark Cronemeyer was called as
School Administrator, having served as administrator in other schools for over 27 years.
2021 Dr. Cronemeyer follows the Lord’s leading to another ministry, and Mr. Jon
Knoedler takes over as administrator after teaching HS Math & Bible for six years.

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 financial information
REGISTRATION
Automatic re-enrollment for current families
takes place in the middle of March. All
current families who withdraw after the
automatic re-enrollment date will be
refunded $150 of the $250 enrollment fee
that was automatically charged to the
account. Beginning March 1, enrollment is
open for new students. New students’
registration is due with application and
testing. This is a non-refundable fee.
BEFORE & AFTER CARE
Before-care hours: 6:30 a.m.—7:45 a.m.
After-care hours: 3:20 p.m.— 6:00 p.m.
Before Care and After Care are available to
help parents who need this service. The fee
schedule is available in the school office.
Before Care charges begin for arrival earlier
than 30 minutes before classes begin. After
Care charges are billed for any pick-up more
than 15 minutes after the end of classes.
There are additional charges for any pick-up
that is after the closing time for After Care.
For families who have children involved in
sports, all siblings not involved in sports need
to be picked up once school dismisses in
order to avoid any charge. For siblings
involved in sports practices that end at
staggered times, free aftercare will be
provided upon the conclusion of earlier
practices until the oldest sibling’s practice
has concluded.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
All tuition will be paid through the FACTS
Tuition program unless payment is made in
full by July 1 to BBCS. This system requires
A current list of fees may be secured from the school office or downloaded from the school website at bbcseagles.org.
DISCOUNTS
Parents or guardians who have current
custody of students may apply for a singular
discount. These discounts are posted on the
tuition fee schedule on our website.
LATE PAYMENT
Late fees are charged for late payments.
These fee amounts are available in the
school office.
NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS
Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will
result in a financial penalty. Cash payments
may be required for future payments the
year this occurs.
DELINQUENCIES
Parents have 30 days from the date of
invoice to pay school accounts before being
considered past due. If a past-due account is
not brought up to date within 30 days, the
student may be suspended from school and
his seat given to a student on a waiting list.
An account must be paid in full before a
student can be re-enrolled for the following
school year or before records, report cards,
or diplomas can be released. Students also
may not be permitted to take final exams if
accounts are past-due.
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 general information
17 | Accreditation
17 | Additions & Corrections
10 | Admission Requirements
11 | Admission Procedures
14 | Articles Prohibited
15 | Asbestos & Lead Notice
16 | Athletic Program
13 | Attendance Requirements
17 | Charitable Giving
12 | Christian Americanism
16 | Communicable Disease Policy
11 | Contacting Teachers
15 | Electronic Devices
14 | Emergency Evacuation
11 | Faculty & Staff
15 | Lost & Found
15 | Lunch
11 | Parent-Teacher Conferences
12 | Parental Responsibility
15 | School Office
12 | Snow Closing
14 | Student Transportation
14 | Withdrawal-Dismissal

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 admission requirements
Bible Baptist Church and Christian School has a nondiscriminatory policy and, therefore, shall not
discriminate against members, applicants, students, and others on the basis of race, color, or
national or ethnic origin.
Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Bible
Baptist Christian School does not discriminate in its employment practices or in the administration
and dissemination of its programs and services.
The mission statement of BBCS states that BBCS exists to assist parents in the academic and
spiritual training of their children. This partnership can only be successful to the degree that there is
mutual understanding and cooperation in the carrying out of school policies. We understand that
you may not agree with every BBCS policy as it is written, but we ask that you support the teachers
and administration by helping your child to abide by the policies found in this handbook and by
reinforcing at home decisions made at school. The administration reserves the right to final
interpretation of policy and may make modifications to policies if necessary at any time in the
school year.
All new and transfer students will be expected to take an entrance examination. Based on several
factors such as a student’s age, aptitude, and accomplishments, he will be placed in the grade best
suited for his potential achievement.

senior admission policy

BBCS desires an opportunity to train and discipline young
people to serve the Lord and make a positive impact upon
All students applying for society for the glory of God. The administration and school
PRE-KINDERGARTEN board believe attendance at BBCS is a privilege, not a right.
It is our policy to deny new enrollment to rising seniors
must be four years old with the following exception: “The senior applicant may be
by September 1. enrolled if his family has moved into the area and is
transferring from a school of like faith and practice. The
By the same date, family must attend Bible Baptist Church or a church of like
KINDERGARTNERS faith and practice. The student must be able to meet the
academic requirements and receive a positive
must be five years old, and recommendation from the administration of the school
FIRST GRADERS previously attended. Each applicant may be allowed
admission based upon a review by the administrator and
must be six. decision by the school board.” Home-schooled students,
wishing to receive a diploma should apply for admission
and be enrolled by the beginning of their junior year.
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 admission procedures
form interview testing status
Secure an application A set time will be A set time will be As soon as all
for admission from our arranged for the arranged for entrance admission
website online. parents and students testing. Please allow procedures have
Complete the form and to meet with the approximately one been completed,
submit online with the administrator. hour for testing parents will be
registration fee. Clarification of policies procedures. notified of
Applications will not be and curriculum, etc., admission status.
processed unless will be discussed at this
accompanied by time.
registration fee.

faculty & staff

Faculty and staff members are born again, dedicated Christians. The teachers possess the
personal, spiritual, and academic skills necessary to work with your child. All teachers at BBCS
are certified by the Georgia Association of Christian Schools.

Parents may contact their child’s teacher by note, parent/teacher

email or calling the school office. Please do not call
teachers at home unless it is at their request!
conferences
contacting teachers

In addition to the regularly scheduled

Parents should stop by the office to secure a Visitor’s parent-teacher conferences, other
Pass before going to a classroom. conferences may be scheduled as
needed. Parents wishing additional
PLEASE, DO NOT GO DIRECTLY conferences are encouraged to
TO THE CLASSROOM! contact their child’s teacher.
The only exception would be during designated
school parent/teacher conference days or other
events designated by the administration. Please,
do not go with your child to the teacher’s room
in the morning. Talking to teachers in the morn-
ing delays that teacher from very important prep-
arations for the day. Also, do not try to talk to
your child’s teacher during dismissal. This could
result in a delay of the dismissal process.

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 parental responsibility
As educators, we realize that we are only an outreach of the home and the parents. Parents have the
God-given privilege and responsibility to rear their children in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord.
To this end, parents expect teachers to do their part in the molding of their child’s life, and we accept
this great responsibility. However, we also expect parents to help their child in the home environ-
ment in order that their child can do his best work in school.
Parents can help the school and serve the Lord by partaking in certain activities, serving on com-
mittees, and helping in other areas in which they have abilities.
We must work as a team, hand-in-hand in the light of God’s Word, in order that Proverbs 22:6 might
be realized. The responsibility of the parents is found in the following Scriptures.
Ephesians 6:4
how you can help
1. Pray for the entire staff daily. Proverbs 29:15

2. Set a godly example in the home. Deuteronomy 6:7

Deuteronomy 31:13
3. Cooperate with the teacher in matters of discipline.
Timothy 3:4

4. Use your God-given talents to make our school the best it can be.
Proverbs 22:1

5. Develop good habits in your child such as health, manners, Proverbs 28:7
character, working habits, personality, etc.
Psalm 1:1
6. Make sure your child is punctual to all school functions whether it
is the daily schedule or a special occasion. Proverbs 19:27

7. Pray, and then pray again.

Matthew 19:14

homeschool & hybrid

Hybrid Student Policy: For students who have attended BBCS full-time the previous school year, but currently seek only
limited involvement. Hybrid students who take at least three on-site classes are eligible to receive a BBCS HS diploma
with institutionally-verified and accredited transcripts for all non-BBCS classes.
Homeschool Student Policy: Available to students who have never attended BBCS, or have participated in the Hybrid
program for 1 yr. Homeschool students are not eligible to receive a BBCS diploma.
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Informational forms and further details can be obtained through our website or by calling the school office.
 attendance requirement
Absences
To gain the most from school, each student must attend regularly. Thus, attendance is taken daily and
reported to the office. Absences are excused if the student is sick, if there is a death in the family, if the
student has a doctor’s appointment, or for other reasons considered appropriate by the administration.
When a student is absent due to illness or another valid reason, a note must be given to the teacher on the
next school day after the absence has occurred. If a note is not brought, the absence will be recorded as
unexcused. More than 15 absences per semester may result in the student’s repeating that semester or grade.
Severe injury or illness with provision for ongoing instruction will be considered on a per-case basis.
Due to the educational value of taking exams, regardless of a student’s attendance or academic record,
students will not be exempted from taking final exams and must be present for them.

leaving school tardiness

Any parent coming during class time to
pick up his child for a doctor’s
appointment or other excused absence
should go to the office and not to the
student’s classroom. If a student must
leave school early, a written note must be
presented to the teacher no later than
the morning of the day the student is to
be excused. The school maintains a file of
all excuses. Excuses must always be in
writing, regardless of phone
communication. Additionally, any student
with a fever higher than 100.5, vomiting,
or diarrhea, will be sent home and
asked to return only after remaining
symptom free for 24 hours. Any
student who has a confirmed case of
head lice will be sent home
immediately to be treated. A student
may return to school only after they
have been treated, and must bring a
note from either a parent or family
doctor stating the time and type of
treatment applied. Additionally, an
infected student needs to be treated
at least once within the next two weeks
and bring an additional note of treatment.
closed campus policy
Attendance at school is required
from the time school begins until
official dismissal, regardless of the
number of free periods a student
may have. All visiting students must
seek permission from the
administrator prior to the day they
wish to visit school. Visitors must
follow all regulations concerning
dress code, electronic devices, etc.
School Hours
K4-6 grades
8:15 a.m.—3:05 p.m.
7-12 grades
8:15 a.m.—3:20 p.m.
Being late to school causes problems
for the student, secretaries, class,
and teacher. It is very important that
children be in school and on time
every day. A child will be considered
late if he is not in the classroom by
8:15 a.m. After that time, the
student must secure a late pass from
the office before going to class.
Students are allowed three
unexcused tardies per quarter. Each
additional unexcused tardy will be
counted as an absence and the
current tardy fee will be billed to the
student’s account. Continued
tardiness will necessitate a
conference with the parents and
administrator, possibly leading to
suspension or dismissal. Students in
grades 7-12 will also receive
increasing demerit penalties and may
lose driving privileges after five
tardies per semester.

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 articles prohibited
Cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs,
playing cards, knives, guns, explosives,
electronic devices, or magazines and books
not related to class work are not permitted on
school property. The student’s English teacher
must check the content of all outside reading
materials that are brought to school.
Students violating the weapons policy
will be permanently dismissed from BBCS
and may be reported to law enforcement
authorities.
student transportation
Students who drive to school must secure, in
advance, permission from the administration.
All students are to stay out of vehicles from
arrival time until departure. Once a vehicle is
parked in the morning, a student is not permitted
to return to it without permission from the
office.
Cars should be kept locked. Students are not
permitted to transport other students to or from
school without written permission from all
parents involved and the school administration.
Under no circumstances will couples be allowed
in cars.
withdrawal / dismissal
Withdrawal from school must go through the
school office. All tuition continues until the
withdrawal process is completed. Report cards
will not be issued to any student whose
account is not current.
Tuition is always paid one month in advance.
Tuition will not be refunded for August or an
advanced monthly payment. Parents will pay
half of any payment due at the withdrawal if
the withdrawal takes place prior to the
fifteenth of the month. After the fifteenth, the
total month’s payment must be paid. Payment
paid in advance for the whole year will be
refunded according to the above policy;
however, the discount will be voided.
emergency evacuation
The route to follow for emergency evacuation
is posted in each classroom. Students will be
assigned to turn out the lights and close the
doors. No talking will be allowed in the halls.
Students should go quickly to the designated
area, turn to face the building, and wait
quietly for the signal to re-enter. Re-entry
must also be in an orderly fashion. Students
are to leave books and personal items in the
school.
Special procedures will also be followed in the
event of severe weather. The severe weather
signal will be an intermittent signal. The fire
signal is a constant signal. BBCS has an
Emergency Management Plan that will be
reviewed each year. This plan includes a total
evacuation from our campus and lock-down
procedures in the event of a terrorist attack.
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 snow closing
BBCS may close school for inclement weather conditions when Henry County schools
close. Listen to local radio, television stations and schoolcast for this information.
Parents should always have an emergency plan for their children’s care in case school
is out early on snowy days.

lunch
Students may bring lunch or purchase lunch items from school. The available menu is
posted on our website, will be distributed at parent orientation, and can be found in
the weekly elementary folders.

asbestos & lead notice

All Bible Baptist facilities are asbestos and lead-free. BBCS is required by law to report
that our facilities are asbestos free and contain no lead-based materials. A file
containing a certified letter from Stroud & Company, the construction group that built
our buildings, is available for review.

school office
Lunches, messages, homework, books, and other items may be left in the school office
to be delivered to your child. If you wish your child to stay after school or meet you at
a different time, please call the office to make these arrangements. Students should
not ask to use the phone unless it is an emergency.

lost & found

BBCS provides a Lost and Found from which articles may be claimed; If these items are
not claimed, they will be disposed of as the administration deems appropriate. We
encourage students to mark all personal items brought to school, especially uniform
items such as sweaters and jackets.

electronic devices
Electronic devices guidelines must be read and signed by the parent and student
before the use of these devices will be permitted.
Cell phone usage without permission will result in the following: first offense- two
demerits, second offense– two demerits plus confiscation to the office for the
remainder of day, third offense– two demerits plus confiscation to the office requiring
parent pickup and a one month waiting period before being brought back to school.
Deliberate violations after the third offense will result in loss of privilege to bring the
device to school until the end of the school year, and an in-house suspension for the
student. Elementary students are not permitted to have cell phones or other
electronic devices at school.
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 athletic program
BBCS maintains an athletic program geared
towards building Christian character through
sports. The school competes with other Christian
schools throughout Georgia and in the GCAA.
Athletes must maintain a C average with no
failing grades and no unsatisfactory citizenship
grades in order to be eligible for competition.
Should a case of physical or verbal abuse occur
during an athletic event by a BBCS student-
athlete, the student may be subject to
consequential school discipline or demerits.
spiritual program
The most important element in the Christian
school is its spiritual emphasis. No single
feature constitutes this program.
Instead, the spiritual program is composed of:
 personal counseling
 weekly chapel services
 Bible courses for credit
 a wholesome Christian atmosphere
 occasional spiritual retreats and revivals

communicable disease policy

Whereas it is not the desire of BBCS to discriminate against any student, we are faced with the
challenge of providing a safe haven for those students entrusted to our care. We desire to protect
our students from the exposure to mortal illness as well as protect the ill student from becoming
infected by fellow students or others within the school family. We also recognize that BBCS is not
equipped to physically care for the needs of very ill students or those with a serious chronic
communicable disease.
Therefore, because we are moved with deep sympathy for both the sick and the well child, it will
be the policy of BBCS to deny admission to, or require dismissal from regular BBCS classes, any
child with a serious and continuing communicable disease until they have been medically
diagnosed as no longer carrying the communicable disease.
This policy is to apply to diseases such as, but in no way limited to, syphilis, gonorrhea, acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), etc. Students who test positive for antibodies of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or who are infected with AIDS Related Complex (ARC) are included
in this policy.
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of a student to inform the school of the student’s
infection by any serious and continuing communicable disease upon enrollment of a new student
or at the time of diagnosis for a current student.
In adopting this policy, BBCS recognizes that medical knowledge about serious communicable
diseases is rapidly changing. The school will, therefore, update the policy statement in light of
significant new information on such diseases.

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 charitable giving
BBCS is a tax exempt, non-profit organization, which is recognized by the state of Georgia and
the IRS as a 501C(3) non-profit, religious, education organization. Gifts to the school, above
and beyond tuition and fees, are tax deductible. Donors may specify in the memo of their
check the program to which they wish to contribute.

accreditation additions & corrections

The Georgia Association of Christian Schools
accredits BBCS and certifies our facility. This
accreditation is accepted by the State of
Georgia. The instructional program of BBCS is
designed and implemented to properly train
students who wish to continue their
education beyond high school.
Should this handbook need additions or
corrections during the school year, copies of
the modifications will be made available on
our website. Please maintain this handbook
and any changes in a convenient place
throughout the school year.

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 academic information
23 | Bible
19 | Community Service
19 | Course Change
21 | Graduation & Planning
23 | Homework
22 | Honor Roll
20 | HS Grad Requirements
20 | HS Courses & Credits
22 | Makeup Work
23 | Promotion
22 | Report Cards
19 | Programs
23 | Testing Program
23 | Textbooks

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kindergarten
Students must be four years old by
September 1 to enroll in pre-
kindergarten (K4) or five years old
by September 1 to enroll in
kindergarten (K5) at BBCS. These
classes offer an enjoyable learning
program designed to provide
children with a good educational
foundation. K5 students graduate
with cap and gown, earning a
kindergarten diploma.. Although
both K4 and K5 are fun-filled
programs, they are not day care,
baby-sitting, or play school; and
students are challenged to learn
each day.
programs
elementary
At the elementary school level (grades
1-6), great emphasis is placed on the
basic fundamentals of education. A
strong phonics program produces
good readers; a mathematics program
using traditional methods provides an
excellent mathematical base;
penmanship, physical education,
computer, and music are taught on
the elementary level as well. Hard
work, concerned teachers, and
informed parents are the rule, not the
exception.
secondary
Our Christian high school (grades 7-
12) offers the high school student an
excellent academic education, as well
as the opportunity to participate in
music, sports, fine arts, and social
activities. A strong college preparatory
program is offered on this level with
encouragement for continuing post
high school Christian education.

community service
Students in grades 9-10th are required to have 10 hours of community service per school year in order to move
on to the next grade level. Students in grades 11-12th are required to have 15 hours of community service per
school year in order to move on to the next grade level. Homeroom teachers will be the community service
group leaders over their homeroom class, and be responsible for logging hours and organizing at least one com-
munity service activity that is outside of our campus. Students will be asked to attend this BBCS-sanctioned
event if they have not already met their hour requirement during the school year. Students may log a maximum
of 5 hours for regular BBCS events. A maximum of 5 hours may be logged for local church related events.

course change
No course may be dropped or added after the first two weeks of the school year. Regular programs and all in-
person classes will be assigned to all students until the eleventh grade when the state of Georgia allows dual-
enrollment options for both high school and college credit. Virtual courses are available on a limited basis due
to unusual circumstances, and also must have correlating content to a course that is currently offered in-
person. If a family or student strongly desires a course that is outside of the regular course offerings, these vir-
tual courses would incur an additional yearly fee of $900 per class. These virtual courses could be substituted
for regular, in person courses within the first two weeks of school, provided they meet transcript requirements.

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 HS grad
requirements
BBCS requires the successful completion of an academic program in excess of the requirements of the State
of Georgia to earn a College Preparatory Diploma. To earn this diploma, a student must accumulate 24
credits during grades 9-12, complete the SAT, and log the necessary amount of community service hours.
All students in grades 7-12 must follow the course of study recommended to them by the administrator. This
is to ensure that each student obtains as much as possible academically while at BBCS. Following the
recommended courses of study prior to the senior year will also eliminate problems of meeting graduation
requirements during the senior year.
Seniors are required to attend the senior trip which includes an educational trip as a spiritual retreat at The
Wilds Christian Camp & Conference Center in Brevard, North Carolina. Our goal is to graduate seniors who
are continuing to grow in the Lord by becoming Christ-like in their actions and attitudes.

HS courses & credits

English Language Arts 4
Speech 1
Science 4
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics/Anatomy
Mathematics 4
Algebra I
Algebra II
Applied Algebra I/II Geometry
Trigonometry/Calculus Electives
History 3
Government & Economics
World History & Geography
United States History
Foreign Language 2
Health, Safety, & P.E. 1
Computer or Fine Arts 1
BBCS required units: 24
Bible 4 State required units: 23
Elective Units 2

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graduation & planning
Credits earned determine the grade level of students in grades 9-12. However, a minimum of five major
courses is required each day, even if graduation requirements are met prior to the senior year. No
student will be permitted to graduate early.
BBCS offers commencement to students earning a college preparatory diploma or certificate of
completion. Seniors lacking credits may be permitted to march in commencement exercises, if prior
arrangements have been made to complete the credits in an approved summer program. BBCS cannot
be responsible for inconveniences caused if a senior fails courses during the last days of school.
Students who plan to attend college should contact the college of their choice to find out if there are
special admission requirements. Students need to plan their high school program with the
administrator to assure fulfillment of these college entrance requirements.
A valedictorian and salutatorian are chosen from the senior class based on highest cumulative GPA
through the third quarter of the senior year. If multiple students have a GPA higher than 4.10, then the
student with the highest numerical average and higher conduct grade will be named valedictorian.
Should a tie still exist, SAT scores will be evaluated. To be considered, a student must have attended
BBCS for a minimum of two of the four high school years.

Graduating Senior Work Scholarship - applications for BBC/BBCS summer work scholarships are
offered to graduating BBCS students in the amount of $15/hour. Student workers who are interested in
this opportunity must be attending members of BBC.

1. Students choosing to work for the church in the summer may earn up to $1,000 profit. If the
summer worker is considering enrolling at PCC, the college will match the funds up to $1,000
towards tuition that year. This essentially provides a "double your money" scholarship for the first
$1,000 dollars earned. Should a student desire summer employment beyond the initial $1,000
received, they can submit a request to the pastoral staff for additional hours.

2. Students in this program who are planning to attend PCC will have all their earnings set aside until
the $1,000 threshold is met. Applications for this work opportunity should be sent to Pastor Regier,
Tim Lee or Jon Knoedler by April 30.

credit recovery
For 7-12 grade students, no quizzes may be re-taken at any point during the academic year. For
cumulative tests, if a student scores less than a 60%, the student may retake the test one time, of
which that score will be averaged with their initial score to produce their final score. After a course is
complete, if a student’s final grade is between 60%-69%, a $100 fee will be charged and a credit
recovery packet issued. If the final course grade is less than a 60%, a $250 fee will be charged and the
student will be required to take the full course again through Ignitia or a similar online learning
program. For both of these recovery options, the payment and completion of the packet must occur
within the same semester window (summer, semester 1, semester 2), or a new packet and an
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 makeup work
Absent students must check with their teachers immediately upon returning to school to
make up all assignments missed. Students are allowed one day of grace for each excused
school day missed to make up work. Work not made up within this grace period will be
recorded as a zero, unless specific arrangements are made with the teacher.

progress Progress Reports are issued periodically to advise parents of a

student’s progress. These are available online through your child’s
reports FACTS account.
Grading is on a
percentage of
report cards
100% Each student is evaluated in the areas of academics and conduct
A+ 98.50-100
A 93.50-98.45
to give parents and students an accurate indication of the
A- 89.50-93.45 progress being made. The academic grade is based on grades
B+ 86.50-89.49 from homework, quizzes, tests, exams, class work, etc. It is left to
B 83.50-86.49
B- 79.50-83.49 the discretion of the teacher whether or not to return
C+ 77.50-79.49 assessments fully into student’s possession.
C 75.50-77.49
C- 73.50-75.49
D+ 72.50-74.49 The conduct grade for grades 1-6 uses the scale of Excellent,
D 71.50-72.49
Satisfactory, Needs Improvement, and Unsatisfactory. Grades 7-
D- 69.50-71.49
F 0-69 12 receive a percentage grade for conduct based on demerits.

honor roll
Honor rolls are compiled after each marking period. Students who have earned all As or all As
and Bs will be listed on the “A or Principal’s Honor Roll” or “A/B Honor Roll” respectively.
Students receiving poor conduct grades in any subject will be ineligible for the honor roll that
marking period.
Any incomplete on a report card, not made up by the time the honor roll list is due,
automatically disqualifies the student for the honor roll for that marking period.
BBCS is a member of the Georgia Association of Christian Schools Honor Society. Students in
grades 8-12 who meet the Honor Society’s requirements are eligible for nomination. Further
information will be given on this subject at the parent orientation.

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textbooks
All textbooks are included with tuition. Parents are responsible for replacing or paying for
textbooks which are lost and/or damaged beyond normal wear. The final decision
concerning the replacement of textbooks rests with the teacher and/or administrator.
Careful treatment of textbooks is a reflection of responsibility and a good attitude.

testing program
All students in grades K-12 take achievement tests in the spring of each year. BBCS uses the
Iowa Achievement Test to measure students’ achievements in English, reading, math,
science, and social studies. The Cognitive Abilities Test is administered to compare students’
ability levels with their performance on the achievement test.

Bible
Bible instruction is given every day. To ensure a unified memorization and Bible reading
program, each student in grades 3-12 is required to have his own King James Version Bible.

promotion
In grades K-6, a student’s report card will contain a notation as to whether the student has been
promoted or retained. Grades 7-8 do not accumulate high school credits, although the high school
report card form is used. Grades 9-12 will advance to the next homeroom grade, but the credits earned
determine actual academic grade level.

homework
Homework is a part of the BBCS academic emphasis. It should always be done neatly, accurately, and
on time. Homework should never be considered busy work; teachers assign homework for specific
purposes. To encourage Wednesday night church attendance, it is the school’s policy to reduce
homework on Wednesdays and limit the number of tests given on Thursdays.

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 about CHRISTIAN education
No words express the driving force
behind Christian education as emphatically
as the phrase, for the children. The
Christian school movement exists for the
children. Teachers teach, parents sacrifice,
and churches build classrooms for the
children. The Christian school’s purpose is
to guide children to academic maturity and
to seek to conform their minds to the
image of Christ. The children of today will
be the leaders of tomorrow. Sharpening
these young minds and building their
testimonies to influence the world for
Christ is the heart beat of Christian
education. The values taught and modeled
in the Christian school shine forth as a ray
of light in this modern world. An honest
examination of Biblical truth and of the
issues facing our society will lead to a clear
understanding of the necessity of Christian
education and why it is truly for the
children.
Dr. Carl Herbster
Former Administrator
What a privilege that God has called
us and equipped us to be God-loving, Word-
filled, ministry-minded disciple-makers—
’Labourers together’ with Him! We are
humbled by the responsibility and cry out
with Paul, ‘Who is sufficient for these
things?” How can we serve God acceptably?
How can we give Him the ‘reasonable
service’ of which He is worthy’…. As always,
God gives us clear teaching—sound
doctrine—that when ‘rightly divided’ will
allow each of us to stand before Him at the
Judgment Seat as ‘a workman that needeth
not to be ashamed’ (II Timothy 2:15)… Our
Part: We are to be ‘faithful farmers,’
planting and watering as God’s laws of
nature dictate and as God’s grace enables
us—practicing God-dependent self-denial.
God’s Part: He is the sovereign Lord of the
harvest, giving the increase as He sees fit.
Dr. Jim Berg
Former Dean of Students
Bob Jones University
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 discipline information
38 | Agreement Policy
28 | Attitude
35-36 | Demerit Scale
33-36 | Discipline Program
30-32 | Dress Code
26 | General Conditions
28 | Grounds for Dismissal
28 | Hall Rules
30 | Music
37 | School Records
29 | Student Interaction
29 | Off-Campus Expectations
37 | Restricted Areas
28 | Social Graces

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 BBCS is not a corrective institution. Consequently, we ask that you do not enroll your
child with the idea that we will reform him. We are here to work with the parents,
but not to take the place of parents who have experienced difficulty fulfilling their
role.

Students will not be accepted who have smoked habitually, run away from home,
been arrested, used illegal drugs, or are married. New students are admitted on a
probationary status for the first six weeks.
general conditions

Each student is expected to conduct himself

in a manner becoming to a Christian both on
and off the school campus.
Students are required to adhere to the school’s philosophy and Christ-centered
standards of Christian conduct whether on or off campus. Such standards include
abstinence from smoking, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, dancing, gambling,
profanity, pornography, rock music of any kind, and immorality. Students who violate
these standards may be given demerits according to the school’s demerit system.

BBCS is dedicated to the training of children in a program of study, activities, and

living that is Christ-centered. We believe that all things should be done decently and
in order, and that students should be taught to accept a God-given responsibility to
walk honorably before all men. Therefore, discipline is administered that is firm,
consistent, just, and tempered with love. BBCS will provide an environment
conducive to the spiritual growth and development of all. We feel that we would be
doing a disservice to the parent and the child if we did not correct wrong behavior.

BBCS faculty maintains standards of behavior in the classroom through kindness,

love, and genuine regard for the students. However, when disciplinary action
becomes necessary, it is firmly carried out, tempered by good judgment and
understanding.
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Students are reminded that the Lord Jesus Christ
expects us to be disciplined in all areas of life.
Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is
well pleasing unto the Lord.
COLOSSIANS 3:20

Obey them that have rule over you, and submit

yourselves.
HEBREWS 13:17

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light;

and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.
PROVERBS 6:23

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction; but

he that refuseth reproof erreth.
PROVERBS 10:17

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy
soul spare for his crying.
PROVERBS 19:18

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child: but the

rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
PROVERBS 22:15

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 grounds for dismissal
BBCS reserves the right to dismiss and or deny re-admission to students for
reasons that the administration deems fit.

This right may be exercised due to, but is not limited to the hall rules
following:
Horseplay or rowdiness is prohibited.
 Uncooperative spirit
 Chronic complaining Elementary children are not to talk in lines.

 Attitude incompatibility
No running, speed walking, or skipping.
 Rebellion towards discipline
 Lack of parental cooperation High school students are to use quiet,
conversational tones, and not congregate
 Chronic unexcused absence or tardiness at other’s lockers.

 Nonconformity to standards of conduct and grooming

Books left on the floor or in book bags will
be confiscated and placed in lost & found.
social graces
 Students are to respond to adults with respect.
 Students are expected to say yes sir, yes ma’am, please & thank you.
 Students should address adults as Mr., Miss, or Mrs.
 Each student should hold doors for others, allowing ladies and adults to go first.

attitude
If your child comes home complaining about a policy or discipline, please follow this
procedure:
 Give the school the benefit of the doubt.
 Support the administration and call us for all the facts.
 Realize that his or her report may be emotionally biased and without all the information.
When a student’s attitude is not in accord with school policies or principles, he will be
placed on probation, and parents will be called for a conference. If the administration feels
the situation has not changed within a reasonable time, the student will be asked to
withdraw.

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 student interaction
High school students are to keep a hands-off policy in regards to all students, regardless of
academic level or gender. No couples or mixed groups may be on any part of the school grounds,
indoors or outdoors, unless they are under the supervision of a school faculty member. Physical
contact between couples is prohibited before, during, or after school, and at any school function.
Each student is to be above reproach in his behavior toward both other students and guests at all
times. A student shall not be permitted to become engaged to be married while attending BBCS.

off-campus expectations
It is not the intent of BBCS to usurp the authority of the parents; however, it is assumed that,
when enrolling one’s child, at least one parent or guardian is in general agreement with the
spiritual direction and standards of the school. BBCS has a vested interest in the testimony
displayed by its students whether on or off campus. Each student is expected to conduct
himself in a manner becoming to a Christian both on and off the school campus. A student’s
testimony reflects upon his home, church, school, and, most importantly, his Savior. To avoid
any misunderstanding, BBCS has the following expectations of its students:
parties entertainment
Parties are not school-sponsored unless The movie industry often promotes immorali-
parents receive a notification from the ty, violence, blasphemy, vulgarity, indecency,
school. When students at BBCS invite other drug use, gambling, and an anti-Christian be-
students from BBCS to their own private lief system. Furthermore, to allow R-rated or
parties, parents should be careful to see many PG-13 rated movies or DVDs to be
that the guidelines listed under the Student viewed in the home is spiritually and morally
Interaction section of this handbook and detrimental. Therefore, we encourage parents
other school policies are not violated. to be extremely careful regarding the viewing
Failure to do so may result in the students’ habits of their children and the unsupervised
receiving disciplinary consequences at use of the Internet. Students should carefully
school. Parental cooperation in this area monitor their social media accounts, as inap-
allows us to be more consistent and propriate content that is posted, shared, or
reinforces biblical authority in the home even viewed will be susceptible to school disci-
and school. pline.

Discussion of inappropriate movies, videos, DVDs, web-

sites, or television programs is not allowed at school.
In the matter of entertainment, students are encouraged to follow the command of Philippians
4:8, to focus their thoughts on those things which are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good re-
port, virtuous, and praise-worthy.
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 music
BBCS believes that all music can be classified as either intrinsically good or evil. Music, like
language, is not amoral. Rock music is part of a godless society, which seeks to implant seeds of
rebellion in young people and glorifies immorality, drug use, and other vices. Such music is
therefore detrimental to the spiritual, moral, and intellectual well-being of a young person.
Listening to rock, or Christian rock music, will not be permitted on campus, at school functions,
or at parties to which other BBCS students have been invited. Parents are urged to cooperate by
not allowing their children to listen to such music in the home (Ephesians 4:29; 5:18-19; Titus
2:11-12).

dress code
No aspect of a Christian’s testimony is as obvious as his appearance. BBCS holds that Christians
should present themselves in a way that will please and honor Christ.
Appropriate clothing encourages responsible behavior. One’s personal appearance is an outward
manifestation of his inner attitudes. BBCS makes no apology for the fact that we use every means
at our disposal, including clothing regulations, to encourage students to think and act like ladies
and gentlemen. In this regard, parents have the primary responsibility of teaching their children
to live by the standards of Scripture.

Parents are responsible to send their children to

school with correct attire and proper grooming.
Uniforms are required in the classroom for all grades, except for special announced days. The
uniform requirements are outlined below. Regular uniform checks will occur during homeroom.
For all students, shirts that are designed to be buttoned must be buttoned, with no more than
the top button open. Body piercing and tattooing are not allowed.

elementary girls
Grades K4-3 are required to wear khaki or navy uniform jumpers or skirts to the middle of the
knee or loose fitting khaki, black, or navy uniform slacks or knee-length shorts (no cargo). Girls
in grades 4-6 may wear khaki or navy skirts to the middle of the knee as well as loose fitting
uniform-style khaki, black, gray, or navy uniform slacks or knee-length shorts (no cargo). All
girls are to wear white peter pan or white, red, black, or gray polo shirts with the BBCS logo.
elementary boys
Grades K4-6 are to wear loose fitting uniform-style black, khaki, gray, or navy pants, or knee-
length shorts (no cargo). Jean material is not acceptable. (4-6 grade students are required to
tuck their shirts in and wear a dark colored belt.) Shirts are to be white, red, black, or gray
polo style with the BBCS logo.

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high school girls
Grades 7-12 are required to wear khaki or navy uniform skirts to the middle
of the knee and white, red, black, or gray polo-style shirts with the BBCS logo.
Girls may also wear loose fitting uniform-style khaki, navy, gray, or black
pants (no cargo) every day except Wednesdays. Loose fitting is defined as
being able to gather at least one inch of material anywhere on the pants.
Guidelines for dresses for school banquets, programs, and graduation will be
announced prior to these events.
high school boys
Grades 7-12 are to wear loose fitting uniform-style black, khaki, gray, or navy
pants (no cargo) with a dark colored belt. Jean material is not acceptable. On
non-chapel days, shirts are to be white, red, black, or gray polo style with the
BBCS logo, fully tucked in.
footwear
Elementary and HS students are to wear school-colored athletic shoes (no neon or “attention-
getting” outsoles, laces, fabrics) or conservative-colored dress shoes that completely cover the
foot. Shoes that look like “foot gloves” are not permitted. Flip-flops or sandals may be worn to
athletic events but not to classes, lunch, chapel, or other academic activities. Girls may wear black,
brown, gray, or white boots year round. Socks must be a solid color that coordinates with the
uniform (no neon or “attention-getting” colors or designs) and must be visible above the shoe.
outerwear
7-12 students must wear the appropriate BBCS outerwear that is available from our uniform
providers. Elementary students may wear the same, as well as any other zip-up jacket/sweatshirt
with minimal graphics that is black, gray, red, or white. Hats for both boys and girls are not
allowed in the classrooms.
high school chapel
High school students will be asked to “dress up” on chapel days. Boys must come to school with
dress shoes, dark socks, uniform-style black, khaki, or navy pants, an undershirt, a collared dress
shirt (tucked in), and a conservative tie. Girls may wear boots or dress shoes, but not athletic
shoes to chapel.
athletic events
All P.E. and athletic practice shorts must come to at least the top of the knee when the student is
standing in a natural position. Practice uniforms and P.E. uniforms may be required. Details are
available in the school office. At general athletic events and other special activities designated by
the school at which such dress is appropriate, both boys and girls may wear loose-fitting shorts
that touch the knee, pants, or sweat pants. Leggings-only for girls are not acceptable.
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Both boys and girls may wear jeans, including those that are stone-washed and faded. Holes,
tears, or frays are not allowed, nor are skinny or tight fitting jeans. Styles with excessive bead-
ing, embellishments, slogans or large words will not be allowed. Students who abuse these
guidelines will be given one warning, and, then upon the second violation, will lose their privi-
lege to wear jeans at athletic events and special activities for the balance of the semester.
Demerit penalties or a star point loss for dress code violations will be administered.

girls grooming boys grooming

Hair must be maintained in a feminine and Hair must be trimmed on the sides and back to
appropriate manner. Unnatural colors or give a clean, neat appearance. Hair cannot
excessive coloring of the hair is not permis- overlap the ears, eyebrows, or shirt collar
sible except for dramas, skits, spirit week, when combed in those directions. Sideburns
or other designated activities. No make-up must not extend lower than the middle of the
of any kind is permitted for girls in grades ear, and each young man must be clean-
K-6. Girls in grades 7-12 are to be moder- shaven at all times. A maximum of 3-in hair
ate and conservative in their use of make- length is required, but shaggy or bushy
up. hairstyles are not acceptable even if within
Girls are not permitted to wear more than other hair guidelines given. Design, line, or
two earrings in each lobe. Earrings are not words are not to be written or cut in the hair
permitted above the ear lobe. No other or shaved in the scalp. Braids or locs are not
body piercing(s) is allowed, and excessive permitted. Boys are not permitted to color or
jewelry is not permitted. highlight their hair except for dramas, skits,
spirit week, or other designated activities.
Boys are not permitted to wear jewelry such
as earrings, bracelets (non-rubber), or
necklaces except for medical necessity.
uniform stores
Shirts with the BBCS logo must be purchased at Everyday Apparel or J & R Clothing. Uniform-
style pants and shorts (meeting BBCS length guidelines) may be purchased from Everyday Ap-
parel, J & R Clothing, Walmart, Kohl’s, or Target.
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 discipline program
Our desire is to develop students that are obedient, responsible, and strong in godly
character. A well-disciplined life will result in an effective and productive life.

elementary
BBCS has implemented a very helpful discipline program designed with the understanding
that children need rewards as well as consequences for their actions. We call this program
“The Star Point Program.” Certain major offenses (lying, cheating, stealing, fighting, and
disrespect) or an accumulation of minor offenses (three conduct checks in a day or five in a
week) result in the student losing a Star Point. Students who do not lose a Star Point enjoy
parties and special events at the end of each quarter. If a child loses a Star Point during a
quarter, he may not attend the Star Point Party for that quarter. In addition, if a child loses
any Star Points the entire year, he is not eligible for the end-of–semester Star Point party.

consequences for Star Point losses:

1st Star Point loss: The student cannot attend the Star Point Party at the end of that
quarter or at the end of the year, as stated above.

2nd Star Point loss: There will be a conference with the teacher and parent.

3rd Star Point loss: There will be a conference with the teacher, parents, and the
Supervisor.

4th Star Point loss: There will be a conference with the teacher, parent, supervisor,
and administrator, and the student will not be permitted to go on the next class
activity.

5th Star Point loss: The student will serve an in-school suspension.

6th Star Point loss: The student will not be permitted to attend off-campus activities.

7th Star Point loss: The student will serve an out-of-school suspension.

8th Star Point loss: The student will be placed on probation and may be ineligible for
re-enrollment to BBCS the next year.

9th & 10th Star Point loss: The student could possibly be dismissed per a decision
by the administration.

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It is important for parents to support our discipline system as we work together in training
your children! If a child cannot attend a Star Point Party, parents should not intentionally
keep them from school that day, pick them up early, or make a doctor/dentist appointment
for that day. Doing this undermines our discipline system and sends a message to your child
that there will not be a penalty for misbehavior.
If you have any issues concerning your child and the discipline system, please go to the
teacher first, then to the appropriate supervisor. Please refrain from discussing issues with
another teacher, parent, or staff member as this alleviates numerous problems.

high school
The high school discipline at BBCS is governed by a demerit system. A detailed list of
infractions and subsequent demerit penalties is listed in this handbook. Each demerit
received will reduce the student’s conduct grade by two percentage points. The accumulation
of 40 demerits will result in a one day in-school suspension. A three-day out-of-school
suspension will be given with the accumulation of 55 demerits. After 70 demerits, the student
will be denied continued enrollment at BBCS.

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Detention will not exceed 60 minutes on any given day and must be served on the day it is
assigned unless the student has an excused absence from school. There will be no exceptions
to this rule. Students participating in the BBCS athletic program will not be permitted to play
or travel in any games during a week that they have accumulated at least forty minutes of
detention.

}
Detention must be served and finan-
5 demerits = 40 minutes detention & $9 cial penalties will be charged to the
student’s account according to this
scale.

In-school suspension is for the

automatic suspension offenses

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duration of one day and may be given
 accumulation of 40 demerits for repeated offenses. Mandatory bib-
(in-school suspension) lical counseling sessions are given for
every student who serves an in-school
 accumulation of 55 demerits
suspension.
(out-of-school suspension)
 assault on another student
Out-of-school suspension is
for a duration of three days and re-
 pornography
sults in permanent exclusion from the
 smoking
GACS and ACHS Honor Societies. Work
 theft
missed during suspension must be
made up; however, the highest grade

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automatic expulsion offenses
permitted on missed work will be 50%.
 accumulation of 70 demerits
 assault on a staff member
If necessary, violators of some of
 immorality
these offenses may be reported to
 possession or use of alcoholic law enforcement authorities.
beverages, illegal drugs, or weapons
 violation of state or federal criminal
laws

Expulsion will be a joint decision between the administrator and the school board. A
student who has been expelled may not return to or visit BBCS or any school activities for the
rest of the school year unless given approval by the administrator and accompanied by his
parents. A student may not apply for re-enrollment until the following school year unless
granted special permission by the administrator and school board.
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Demerits for these common infractions are based on the following scale:
General offenses demerit penalty
 body art 2
 chewing gum 1
 cell phone usage w/o permission (See pg. 15 for multiple offenses) 2
 disorderly conduct 1
 dress code violation 1
 eating in class 1
 entering restricted areas 2
 horseplay 3-5
 inappropriate slang 2-5
 plagiarism 5
 running in buildings 1

demerit scale
 tardiness 1
 verbal bullying 2-5
Serious offenses demerit penalty
 assault on another student 40
 cheating 10-30
 dancing (inappropriately) 3-5
 defacing property 5-10
 direct disobedience 3-5
 Inappropriate media 5-20
 disrespect 3-5
 fighting 10
 forgery (note, test, demerit, etc.) 5-10
 immoral language 10
 inappropriate contact 5-10
 lying 5-10
 pornography 40
 profanity 10-30
 skipping class 5
 skipping school 25
 unacceptable music 5-10
 violation of transportation policy 10
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 restricted areas
Church and school equipment and facilities are off limits to students, except when authorized.
Other restricted areas include, but are not limited to: the main offices, office phones, teachers’
desks and files, vehicles in parking lots, and other students’ desks or lockers.

school records
Should Bible Baptist Christian School ever cease to exist, all school records and data will be
housed and stored at Bible Baptist Church. Should Bible Baptist Church cease to exist, the rec-
ords would be stored at a nearby, like-minded school.

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 I hereby agree, on behalf of the applicant, to accept all regulations of the school.
I hereby agree to authorize this school to employ such discipline as it deems
wise and expedient for my child.
I give my permission for my child to take part in all of BBCS’s activities, including
sports and school sponsored trips away from the school premises, and absolve
the school from liability to me or my child because of any injury to my child at
BBCS or during any BBCS activity.
I hereby pledge to pay my financial obligations to BBCS on the date due and
understand that late fees will be assessed when payment has not been made
within 30 days after invoice according to the current schedule available in the
agreement policy

office.
I understand that BBCS reserves the right to expel any child who fails to comply
with the established regulations and discipline, or whose financial obligations
remain unpaid 30 days after the due date. I understand that if this occurs, or if
he is withdrawn, the current month’s charges are due and payable and will not
be refunded if past the fifteenth of the month. Prior to the fifteenth , half will be
refunded.
I agree to uphold and support the high academic standards of BBCS by providing
a place at home for my child to study and by giving my child encouragement in
the completion of his homework and assignments.
I understand the standards of BBCS do not tolerate profanity, obscenity in word
or action, dishonor to God or the Word of God, or disrespect to the personnel of
BBCS.
In keeping with 1 Corinthians 6:1, I hereby agree that if I, or any member of my
immediate family, reach a point of disagreement on an issue of a non-criminal
nature with BBCS and/or its legal corporate entity, I will submit to a board of
conciliation, the members of which have been mutually selected by myself and
officials of the school, rather than take the dispute to a civil court.

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 appendix
40-43 | Positional Statements

Dress Standards
Email & the Internet
Music & the Ministry
Dating

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 dress standards
Our dress standards are based on four biblical principles:
And be not conformed to this world:
But be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1. Modesty refers to what is decent and proper; in dress, it means not calling attention to
or exposing the body (I Timothy 2:9). Men are tempted to lust by what they see (Mathew 5:28);
therefore, the caution is given to women concerning their dress. Clothing that is too short,
above the knee (the Old Testament emphasizes the importance of covering the thighs), too
tight, form-fitting, too low, revealing more than proper, does not meet the requirements for
modesty. The question for our dress should not be what is comfortable or stylish, but what is
godly.

2. Appropriateness refers to what is suitable or proper for a particular use or activity.

What is appropriate in one setting may not be in another. Uniforms, that would not be worn
otherwise, may be required for school or certain types of work (i.e. policemen, servicemen,
nurses, ball teams, etc.). Assuming that all clothing should first be modest, we understand
that some clothing that would be appropriate for gardening or recreation would not be
appropriate for church. Dress appropriate for jogging would not be suitable for the office.
Each Christian should be in the habit of offering to God his best, not just what is convenient or
comfortable. Thus, when coming to worship, a Christian should be mindful to wear the best
clothes he has. Notice the principle of Hannah, Samuel’s mother, in I Samuel 2:18-19. Hannah
wanted her son to learn to serve the Lord and made sure he was dressed appropriately.

3. Difference refers to the Christian differing from worldly fashions and styles. There are
styles that may be popular which characterize sloppiness, sensuality, suggestiveness, etc.
Believers are to be different from the world because they illustrate a different message of life
(Romans 12: 1,2). Proverbs 7:10 speaks of the “attire of a harlot.” Immoral women dress in a
certain way for a particular purpose. Christians should dress in a particular way to attract
others to Christ. In addition, Deuteronomy 22:5 teaches that men and women are to dress
distinctly. Unisex clothing or hairstyles encourage the anti-biblical idea that men and women
are alike.

4. Deference refers to yielding to the judgement or opinion of another with courtesy.

This is based upon Scriptures such as Romans 14 and I Corinthians 8. We defer or yield our
opinions and ideas to those who are in authority over us for the good of a weaker Christian or
our Christian testimony, to the glory of God. How we dress speaks volumes about our inner
character and our attitude to those around us, but, most of all, it shows the kind of reverence
and respect we have for our God and His Work.
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 email & the internet
PSALMS 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes:
I hate the work of them that turn aside. It shall not cleave to me.

We feel that it is vitally important for parents to be aware of what their children are viewing
and typing on the computer. No matter the age of the children, precautions must be taken to
prevent them from viewing and participating in things that will hinder their spiritual develop-
ment. We do not believe it to be unreasonable for parents to check their child’s email on a reg-
ular basis. Children’s passwords should be made known to parents. If a child has a password
that is unknown to the parents, the door is wide open to temptation. If a parent becomes
aware of an inappropriate email that is being received by their child from another student at
BBCS, the parent should report it to the administration immediately. To protect and restrict our
children is the God-given responsibility and privilege of every parent.

music & the ministry

EPHESIANS 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth,
but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

We believe the purpose of music in the church is not to entertain or to attract prospective
members or converts. Current trends within church music have been to accept music on these
terms, and in order to accomplish this, ministries have chosen to use styles of music that appeal
to the nature of the flesh.
We believe music should exalt the Lord, edify the saints., and evangelize the lost (Psalm 96:1-2;
Colossians 3:16). To propose anything short of this is to grieve the Holy Spirit and call into
question any tangible results.
We believe music is a MORAL vehicle and that certain styles of music cannot deliver a moral
message that would glorify a Holy God. This is primarily why we avoid what is produced in
Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). The CCM movement attempts to carry a moral message
(the lyrics that should appeal to the spirit) through an immoral vehicle (the worldly music that
appeals to the flesh).
The music corrupts any value found in the words and thus hinders the spiritual growth of the
believer. It is inappropriate to use ungodly vehicles to reach ungodly people. If we wanted to
change a person’s condition, we would not do so with those elements that contribute to his
current condition (Ephesians 5:1). One cannot change anything by adding more of the same.
We choose not to use music within our ministry that appeals to the flesh such as rock music in
all its varied forms, country and western, jazz, blues, etc. We also ask that those who participate
in our ministry leave their preferences at home and respect our position. We are certain that no
individual can go wrong while using the traditional, conservative music which we encourage and
promote.
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 dating
At Bible Baptist we realize that whether or not a teenager dates is a parental decision, but we
also believe it is our responsibility to give guidance based upon the experiences of daily dealing
with a large number of young people over the years. Although dating among teens may be the
socially acceptable thing to do, there are some serious concerns and consequences that should
be considered. It is for the reasons listed below that dating among teenagers is discouraged at
BBCS.
Dating fails to heed the command of Scripture to “flee also youthful lusts” (II Timothy 2:22),
since it presents the temptation to become physically involved. Such involvement is not only
sinful but often leads to tragic consequences such as jealousy, frustration, STDs, pregnancy,
and a ruined testimony.
Teen dating, even if it does not lead to physical involvement, can create a shaky foundation for
a future marriage. A teenager that goes in and out of dating relationships can become
emotionally unstable and fail to learn the importance of faithfulness to one person in marriage.
Dating during the high school years often leads to a poor choice of a marriage partner and an
early marriage before one can attend college or begin a career and before one is mature
enough for the responsibilities of marriage.
Dating brings a person under the influence of mainly one individual. This occurs at a time when
teenagers need to be responding to the influence of key individuals such as parents, teachers,
and pastors. People tend to take on characteristics of those with whom they spend the most
time.
Dating probably causes parents more fear and concern than anything else. If parents
understand the advantages of group activities over dating, they will be in favor of them and
greatly relieved.
Group activities allow teens, parents, and their pastors to develop wonderful relationships not
hindered by fear and circumstances that can wreck teens’ lives before they even have a chance
to find and follow God’s will. Group activities also allow teens to get to know a number of
people and learn to assess the character and personality of others.
Group activities help to prevent anyone from being left out or feeling insecure or unwanted.
Group activities relieve the distress of seeking or wanting dates and allow teens to relax and
enjoy the company of all the others in the school. Our purpose is to provide an environment
that will aid in the spiritual development and growth of young people and encourage them to
follow God’s will for their lives. Whether at school or a school related activity, we will stress
that school-sponsored activities are not dating outings.
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{ environment that will aid in the

spiritual development and growth of
young people and encourage them to
follow God’s will for their lives.
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are
just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good re-
port; If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.

and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

ROMANS 13:14

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

I CORINTHIANS 15:33

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

I TIMOTHY 4:12

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