Student Handbook

Elementary Grading

GRADING

Report cards are issued quarterly to keep parents informed of the students’ progress and development. In some classes the following alternative grading scale is used:

O-Outstanding; S -Satisfactory; NI-Needs Improvement; U-Unsatisfactory;  I-Incomplete; EX-Excused

Curriculum

The administration and faculty plan the curriculum using the fundamentals of reading, writing, and arithmetic, emphasizing phonetic reading, for the essential basis of all educational progress. There is a relationship between discipline in a school and the quality of education offered by the school; therefore, the school maintains high scholastic and discipline standards in a formal atmosphere.

Academic Support

Students who receive a failing grade or two or more Ds in any subject will be placed on academic support and will lose the privilege of participating in all extracurricular activities (athletic teams, drama teams, fine arts competitions, etc.) until the administration approves reinstatement. Students on academic support will also have other requirements placed on them by the administration to assist in creating better organizational or learning habits. (Students who are in a class that is preparing for a fine arts competition will be permitted to participate in the competition because their participation is part of the class grade and requirement. However, students wishing to compete in an individual competition that requires self-preparation will not be permitted to perform if they are on academic support or deemed ineligible by the administration.)

If grades improve, a student is removed from academic support; if not, the student remains on academic support until the end of the quarter. If a student remains on academic support for two consecutive quarters, that student shall be evaluated to determine whether the school program is suited to meet his or her needs.

Intervention and Enrichment

FBS is blessed to be able to offer students intervention and enrichment. To receive intervention, students must be either placed on academic support or have documentation supporting the need for intervention (e.g., an IEP or 504). Teachers will make a recommendation to the administration for students who would benefit from intervention or enrichment.

Secondary Grading

Report cards are issued quarterly to keep parents informed of students’ progress and development. In some classes the following alternative grading scale is used:

I-Incomplete; EX-Excused; CR-Credit; NC-No Credit

Faith Baptist School seeks to follow the guidelines God established in His Word for His people. First Timothy 4:12 says, “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.” The Bible stresses modesty in dress (1 Tim. 2:9; 2 Tim. 2:22) and encourages us to present our bodies as living sacrifices to God (Rom. 12:1–2). Our dress should identify us with Christ, not with the things of this world (1 John 2:15–16; Col. 3:16–17; Matt. 5:16). By God’s grace, may our appearance always glorify and please God.

In establishing a dress code, Faith Baptist School has chosen guidelines that both meet the above standards and are clearly definable. We recognize that garments that are slightly different than our dress code allows are not necessarily unchristian. However, just as a workplace has a dress code that must be followed by those who work there, our school has a dress code that is our institutional standard for those who attend.

Either the regular school dress code or the casual dress code is in force for all school events. This policy applies to normal school days, all special programs, sporting events, picnic days, festivals, field trips, graduation services, and other events on or off the school grounds and applies to all students, whether participating or observing. The administration reserves the right to determine what is acceptable or unacceptable in matters of appearance when enforcing the dress code.

General Dress Policies

1. Students should always be neat in their dress and unquestionably clean in their daily grooming. Dress/grooming should never be the cause of distraction in the classroom to the teacher, other students, or to the student him or herself.
2. Students will be counseled privately about any violations. For violations that cannot be remedied at school, parents will be contacted to bring in a change of clothing. Student drivers may be permitted to return home for another outfit after a parent has been notified. A student may not be allowed to return to class until a dress violation has been resolved. A tardy or half-day absence may be issued to a student for time away from class to make necessary changes. Missed work must be made up and will receive full credit.
3. Parents have the prime responsibility to send their students to school with correct dress and grooming. The dress code is designed to take the burden of proper dress off the shoulders of the faculty and administration and place it on parents and students.
4. The administration reserves the right to determine whether dress or appearance is appropriate and acceptable according to the established standards.

Regular School Dress Code

Boys

Shirts

• Must have a collar that turns down and is turned down
• Must be buttoned appropriately
• Must be tucked in and allow a belt to be visible at all angles
• Must not have words or pictures, except for palm-sized (or smaller) approved logos
• Must not be worn over T-shirts with visible pictures or words
• Must not be PE shirts
• Must not be overly baggy or sizes that are clearly too large
• Must not be women’s style clothing
• Must not be hooded

Pants

• Must be business-cut pants, Bugle Boy- or Docker-style casual slacks, or corduroy slacks
• Must be worn with a belt
  • Exception: Grade 2 and under may wear pants with drawstring/elastic band without a belt if they are the desired style.
• Must not be shorts, blue jeans or denim material, army fatigues, wind pants, warm-up pants, sweatpants, or cargo pants.
  • Exception: Elementary boys may wear jean-style pants if they are clean and without extreme fading.
• Must not have holes or frays
• Must not be excessively baggy/long crotched or be tight fitting/low riding
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not have writing, except for palm-sized (or smaller) approved logos
• Must not have outside expandable pockets on the front or back. Flat pockets are fine.

Boys’ Miscellaneous

• Footwear must attach at the toe and heel (no flip-flops or clogs) and must be neat, clean, and in good repair. Croc-style shoes are not acceptable for regular school dress.
• Sweaters, sweatshirts, and quarter-zips may be worn when in line with the general look of the dress for the day (regular school dress or casual day dress) and when worn over a regulation shirt.
• Outdoor attire (hats, coats, jackets, outdoor vests, scarves, sunglasses, etc.) is not to be worn in the classrooms. Exceptions made for spirit week or special dress-up events.
• Turtleneck shirts or sweaters may be worn in place of a regulation shirt if it is full and not a mock turtleneck.
• Camouflage and tie-dye print (covering the entire article) are not permitted for regular class dress. Items that have accents may be acceptable. The administration reserves the right to deem anything inappropriate for class dress.
• Tattoos (temporary or permanent) and body piercings are not permitted. Any permanent piercings or tattoos existing before enrollment need to be covered and will be taken into consideration for an acceptance or re-enrollment decision. Writing on bodies is also not permitted.
• Jewelry, outside of watches, wristbands, and class rings, is discouraged. Items may be asked to be removed at the administration’s discretion.

Boys’ Hair

• Must be neat and clean
• Must not interfere with the eyes at any time
• Must not hang over the collar or ears
• Must not have sideburns longer than the middle of the ear
• Must have no extreme colors, spikes, or other extreme styles, including extreme variations in length
• Must have no designs or tufts shaved into it

Boys’ hair should be cut regularly before it becomes unkempt and shaggy. The student shall be responsible for maintaining his hair and shaving within the standard without the faculty or administration having to press the issue. Should a student be requested to get a haircut, he will be issued a hair code reminder and given appropriate time to comply as determined by the administration. If he does not comply within the specified time, further action will be taken. Mustaches, beards, and excessive peach fuzz are not allowed; students must be clean shaven. Extreme and unnatural hairstyles or colors will result in immediate suspension until an acceptable style or color can be attained or the administration deems appropriate.     

Girls

We understand that modest styles may at times be difficult to obtain because the fashion industry has different values than we do; however, a sincere effort must be made to adhere to the following guidelines:

Blouses/Dresses

• Must be unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must have sleeves that cover the shoulder and extend toward the elbow
• Must cover the back to the natural neckline
• Must be buttoned appropriately
• Must have necklines that are no lower than straight across from the top of the armpit
• Must be long enough to stay tucked in when the arms are raised or to overlap a skirt or pants when the arms are raised
• Must have “designer ease”: A student should be able to pinch one inch up and down her shirt’s sides without causing the material across the shirt’s front and back to become visibly taut and rippled
• Must not be tight or formfitting but have visible slack in the bust and stomach area (i.e., visibly “blousy” from the bust line down)
• Must not be overly baggy or sizes that are clearly too large
• Must conform to all other regulations if worn under an unbuttoned sweater or overshirt or under a transparent blouse (camisoles or tank tops are considered undergarments)
• Must not have writing or pictures, except for palm-sized (or smaller) approved logos
• Must not reveal undergarments, including straps (through or outside the garment)
• Must not be a t-shirt which lends to athletic or men’s-style clothing
• Must not be hooded

Skirts/Dresses

• Must be unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must touch the kneecap when a student is standing and wearing the skirt naturally, regardless of what is worn underneath
• Must be hemmed (i.e., no frayed edges)
• Must be secured with a pin if the skirt is a wrap-style
• Must not have writing or pictures, except for palm-sized (or smaller) approved logos
• Must not be tight, formfitting, low riding, or clinging
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not have inconsistently faded material
• Must not have holes or frays
• Must not have additional pockets on the legs
• Must not have slits that open above the knee (if so, must be sewn to close at the knee)

Pants

• Must be unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must be khakis-style, dress-pants style, or slacks
• May be any color
• Must not be capris or shorts (ending at the bottom of the calf muscle or higher), blue jeans or denim material, army fatigues, wind pants, warm-up pants, or sweatpants, regardless of being worn under a skirt
• Must not be tight, formfitting, low riding, or clinging
• Must not be leggings
• Must not be predominately made of spandex or any other formfitting material
• Must not be denim material of any color
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not be overly baggy or sizes that are clearly too large
• Must not have any writing or pictures, except for palm-sized (or smaller) approved logos
• Must not have holes or frays
• Must not have additional pockets on the legs

Girls’ Miscellaneous

• Hair must be clean and neat with no extreme styles or coloring
• Footwear must attach at the toe and heel (no flip-flops or clogs) and must be neat, clean, and in good repair. Croc-style shoes are not acceptable for regular school dress.
• Noticeably excessive makeup is not permitted
• Tattoos (permanent or temporary) are not permitted. Any permanent tattoos existing before enrollment need to be covered and will be taken into consideration for an acceptance or re-enrollment decision. Writing on bodies is not permitted.
• Sweaters, sweatshirts, and quarter-zips may be worn when in line with the general look of the dress for the day (regular school dress or casual day dress) and when worn over a regulation shirt.
• Outdoor attire (hats, coats, jackets, outdoor vests, scarves, sunglasses, etc.) is not to be worn in the classrooms. Exceptions made for spirit week or special dress-up events.
• Camouflage and tie-dye print (covering the entire article) are not permitted for regular class dress. Items that have accents may be acceptable. The administration reserves the right to deem anything inappropriate for class dress.
• Girls may wear up to two pairs of matching earrings in the ear. No other body piercing is allowed. Earrings may not be excessive; no bars or gauges are permitted. Any extra piercings existing before enrollment need to be covered and will be taken into consideration for an acceptance or re-enrollment decision.

Casual Dress Code

Casual clothes are permitted for designated activities and events at Faith Baptist School.

Shirts

• Sweatshirts, T-shirts, and other shirts are permissible.
• Must be unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must be loose fitting
• Must be long enough to overlap slacks and show no skin, even when a student is active
• Must have necklines that are unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must not be pajamas or intended as an undergarment
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not be tank tops or sleeveless shirts
• Must not have worldly advertising (all pictures/words and a shirt’s general appearance must be acceptable)

Pants

• Slacks, jeans, wind/sweatpants, cargo pants, knee-length shorts, or capris are acceptable
• Must be unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must be worn pulled up
• Must not be tight, formfitting, low riding, or clinging
• Must not be predominately made of spandex or any other formfitting material (i.e., no leggings)
• Must not be pajamas or intended as an undergarment
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not have holes
• Shorts must touch the kneecap when a student is standing and wearing the shorts naturally

Footwear

• Must be appropriate for the occasion (e.g., sneakers for athletic events)
• Must be neat and in good repair
• Must not be flip-flops, clogs, or any other style not attached at the toe and heel, though Croc-style is acceptable if attached at the heel

Miscellaneous

• Hats may be worn in the building for casual days, though they may be requested to be removed during class time.

Afterschool Dress

No student will be permitted to change from school clothing into work or play clothing after school unless permission has been granted by the administration. Permission must be obtained for each occasion.

Students attending school events are to follow the dress code most appropriate for each event, whether they are active participants or not. (Students should follow at least the casual dress code when attending sporting events.) Students may be asked to change or to leave these events if the administration believes that an outfit violates school policy.

Athletic Team – Practice Dress Code

Athletic casual clothes are for all practices for the extracurricular teams of Faith Baptist School, not for class dress on game days.

Shirts

• Sweatshirts, T-shirts, and other shirts are permissible.
• Must be unquestionably modest and appropriate
• Must be loose fitting
• Must be long enough to overlap slacks and show no skin, even when a student is active
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Sleeveless shirts may be worn if they do not have gaping holes at the armpit or reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not be tank tops or have plunging necklines
• Must not have worldly advertising. (all pictures/ words and a shirt’s general appearance must be acceptable)

Pants

• Sweatpants, wind pants, cargo pants, and knee-length shorts are acceptable.
• Must not be tight, formfitting, low riding, or clinging
• Must be worn pulled up
• Must not reveal undergarments (through or outside the garment)
• Must not be made of spandex, stretch knit, or other formfitting fabrics
• Must not have holes or be threadbare/frayed
• Shorts must touch the kneecap when standing and worn naturally

Footwear

• Must be appropriate for the occasion (e.g., sneakers for athletic events)
• Must be neat and in good repair
• Students may wear flip-flops or clogs when traveling to and from practice and games

Miscellaneous

• Hair must meet class dress regulations
• Excessive makeup is not permitted
• Jewelry may not be worn during practices and games
• Tattoos (permanent or temporary) or writing on bodies is not permitted, exceptions may be made for face painting in relation to team spirit
• Any dress infractions may result in athletes being kept from participating in an athletic event

Athletic Team – Game Day Dress Code  

On game days, members of the athletic teams may wear an alternate shirt to promote team spirit. The shirt may be either a team travel jersey or spirit wear sold by the school. The members are not to wear jerseys or PE shirts. Pants/skirts are to remain within the regular class dress code.

Physical Education Dress Code     

Students in grades K–12 can purchase the designated PE shirt available in the school office. Certain other FBS T-shirts may also be acceptable. Solid gray or black loose-fitting shorts that touch the kneecap when standing and worn naturally are required. Cutoff sweatpants that touch the kneecap are acceptable; however, they must be properly hemmed. During cooler weather, students may wear solid gray or black sweatpants and sweatshirts. Tennis shoes and socks are necessary as well.

All students are expected to be prepared for their first PE class. Expect students to grow; begin the year with extra-long PE clothing and be prepared to replace outgrown clothing during the school year.

Performance Dress  

Students of FBS are often involved in at least one school program, if not multiple. Students will be asked to dress appropriately for these performances. By default, students are expected to wear dark dresses/skirts (girls) and white button-up shirts with dark pants (boys). The secondary will have choir attire provided for use in performances. If the theme of the performance calls for dress different than the default, information will be provided for what students are to wear. Noncompliance may result in the student being kept from participating in the performance.

Parents’ Dress

When parents visit school, assist on class trips, volunteer in the classroom, or attend any school activity, they are expected to abide by our regular school dress code. Parents attending athletic events, festivals, and other casual events should abide by the casual dress code. Out of respect for the school dress standards, parents are expected to dress in accordance with the casual dress code if they plan to get out of their vehicle when picking up children from school or visiting the office. Parents are expected to be in regular school dress in the hallways and classrooms.

Dress and Hair Code Violations

Students will be issued warnings for first violations of the dress and hair codes; each additional violation will receive a consequence. Dress code infractions such as arriving at school without a belt, leaving a shirt or blouse improperly tucked in or improperly buttoned, wearing jewelry improperly, and writing on the body will receive minor consequences but will not warrant a formal dress code reminder. Major offenses, such as unkempt hair, tight or revealing clothing, and improper dress level, will warrant a dress code reminder, which will involve parents.

Our Philosophy

The goal for Faith Baptist School, and thus for our discipline process, is to develop a student who is wise—one who sees life from God’s point of view. Our approach to discipline should be based on the fruit of wisdom (James 3:17; 1 Thess. 2:7–8).

As your child’s disciplining authority during the school day, we realize the importance of forming a scripturally sound policy that will result in a rewarding academic and spiritual education for each student. Your child’s training in the home, church, and school must be directed toward wisdom. Wisdom is viewing and reacting to life from God’s perspective.

The discipline process starts when a classroom teacher deals with a student to see whether he or she will respond to reproof. The teacher and administration show genuine love and concern for the student by counseling him or her. If a wrong attitude or action persists, parents are contacted and solicited for their help. More severe and additional means of disciplining will be used if these efforts fail.

The administration will be the focal point for evaluation of progress with all ongoing and major discipline matters of Faith Baptist School. The administration will ensure that the student in question moves through the disciplinary process and receives appropriate discipline; that is, the student is dealt with based on what he or she is, not on what he or she does.

Faith Baptist School has established a set of guidelines that govern the school’s operation. These guidelines reflect a certain lifestyle that is a by-product of the school’s philosophy. The school welcomes parents and students whose philosophy and lifestyle are like those of Faith Baptist School. When the home and school have the same objectives, there is little room for misunderstandings.

From time to time, however, situations may arise that reflect students’ questionable lifestyles and attitudes. These situations, when unchecked, may become a detriment to the school’s general welfare. Maryland code provides schools the right to search students, their automobiles (when on school property), and their lockers. Faith Baptist School will exercise this right, if necessary.

Any exception to the outlined discipline procedures and penalties can be initiated by the administration and approved by the school board.

Our Practice

At Faith Baptist School, there are three general areas that may warrant disciplinary action: academics, behavior, and philosophy (lifestyle). At the elementary level, discipline in these three areas involves the teacher’s evaluation of progress more than the administration, but the administration may become involved in situations of repeated or serious offenses at the teacher’s request. Because high school’s structure involves several teachers, the administration is the central evaluator of student discipline matters in high school to maintain consistency and fairness.

Academics

All students shall be expected to do their best in all subjects.

Elementary and secondary students who repeatedly fail to complete homework assignments and who show no sign of effort will be referred to the administration for further disciplinary action.

Faith Baptist School has four grading periods. Students who receive an F or three Ds in any subject during any grading period will be placed on academic support.

A student placed on academic support will lose the privilege of participating in all extracurricular activities until the student is reinstated by the administration. Students on academic support will be evaluated for a required course of action to address the specific needs. The student is removed from academic support when improvement is seen, and approval is given by the administration. If not, the student remains on academic support until the end of the quarter. If a student remains on academic support for two consecutive quarters, the student shall be evaluated to determine whether the school program is suited to meet his or her needs.

Behavior

It is impossible for teaching or learning to take place in a classroom unless good order is maintained. Students are reminded that they must adhere to a code of good behavior not only for their own benefit, but for others’ benefit as well.

Elementary Behavior System

At the elementary level (grades K4–6), students are required to:

• conduct themselves in an orderly manner;
• relate to others courteously;
• obey the rules of the classroom;
• show the utmost respect toward all authority;
• refrain from bringing gum, toy pistols, guns, knives, magazines, firecrackers, comic books, and trading cards to school;
• refrain from bringing toys to school, except at predetermined times set by the teacher;
• refrain from complaining about school rules, personnel, and other issues (griping will not be tolerated);
• refrain from lying, cheating, fighting, stealing, and using profanity (these offenses will be dealt with according to our philosophy of discipline).

To help develop and maintain a consistent discipline system for classroom control for all elementary grades, the ClassDojo system is used. Although ClassDojo is not a perfect system, we have integrated Biblical principles with it to encourage proper behavior. The system is based on the three Rs—reward, reminder, and remorse.

• Reward. We are taught in God’s Word that good behavior and right living will be rewarded. The reward system helps teach the student the same things about his or her classroom behavior.
• Reminder. All of us make mistakes, and children, especially, tend to forget. The reminder tally is used to train students in good behavior. Whenever a violation of the rules occurs, students are given a reminder tally.
• Remorese. When students have been reminded of poor behavior too many times, further action must be taken. Therefore, tally limits have been set, and students who exceed these limits must be dealt with. This system provides a way for FBS to teach students self-discipline.

We trust that as you study and learn about this plan, you will understand that it gives your child’s teacher an effective way of controlling students. We also hope that this plan will bring about a uniform discipline code throughout our school to avoid any inconsistency among teachers.

This discipline plan is succeeded very nicely and consistently by the discipline system for grades 7 through 12. The school’s discipline system gives the student a consistent plan in which misbehavior is dealt with from kindergarten to grade 12.

Elementary Discipline Procedures

Below is a list of elementary disciplinary procedures. Obviously, they are modified according to the severity of an offensive behavior and the age of each child. The purpose of each procedure is to bring about a change of behavior; the procedures are not simply punitive in nature. They are devised and applied to discourage unacceptable conduct. Not all procedures may be appropriate for every child. And although they are listed below in order of severity, they may not be used in this order. Certain behavior may require more serious disciplinary action, such as suspension or expulsion on the first offense.

The elementary disciplinary procedures are as follows:

1. The teacher speaks with the student.
2. The student is denied privileges or activity time or both.
3. The teacher consults with the parents.
4. The administration speaks with the student or parents or both.
5. The student is suspended for a time determined by the administration.
6. The student is expelled from Faith Baptist School.

If a student meets with a discipline supervisor but then shows no improvement in behavior, the school will contact the student’s parents immediately to have the student picked up and taken home, where the parents can deal with the child. The student cannot return until the next day. When the student returns, he or she must bring a note indicating that the matter was dealt with. The student will not be permitted back in school until the parents have taken care of the matter. This plan places the ultimate responsibility of final discipline on the parents so that they can exercise their own disciplinary actions.

Secondary Discipline System

Demerit System Overview

The demerit system is a guide for secondary students (grades 7-12). The primary purpose of the demerit system is to have a method of documenting unfavorable behavior patterns or character traits in students. Demerits are not intended as a form of punishment; rather, they serve to highlight areas of undiscipline in a student’s life. Our hope is that this awareness will encourage the student to reflect, make positive changes, and take intentional steps toward personal growth.

1. Discipline Goals

Our desire is for students to grow in self-control and discipline so they may effectively serve God. Scripture teaches that self-discipline is developed both through example and through imposed discipline. With this in mind, a clear framework for discipline has been established to support our students in their growth. Our goals within this framework are:

• To establish standards that, while they may please everyone, clearly uphold the principles of God's Word.
• To cultivate an environment marked by decency and order, where students can thrive academically and grow spiritually.
• To implement institutional standards that are firmly rooted in Scripture and its guiding principles.
• To provide a consistent and fair system for evaluating student behavior.

2. Merit System

The merit system serves as a tool to monitor and encourage student behavior. It is designed both to recognize positive conduct and to address areas needing correction. Each student begins the marking period with 50 merit points. When a student misbehaves, demerits are issued, and corresponding points are deducted from the merit balance. If a student’s points fall below 50, they may begin earning back one merit point for each week they go without receiving additional demerits. At the end of the year, students who consistently maintain a high merit balance will receive special recognition.

3. Demerits Offenses

• Students earn demerits for failing to meet conduct standards. 
• Teachers and staff may recommend demerits; however, final decisions rest with the administration.

Demerit Levels and Penalties

The following table lists examples of infractions that result in demerits. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and demerits will be given at the discretion of the administration. 

Detention

One tool available as a disciplinary action to help students mature and take responsibility is detention. To discourage behavioral difficulties, any teacher or the administration may assign a student to remain after school (twenty-four-hours’ notice will be given). In detention, a student may be required to do academic or physical work, as directed by the teacher or administration.

The purpose of detention is to discipline a student and help him or her develop. For this reason, we expect parents to fully support the school in this effort.      

No student may be excused from a detention because of transportation problems. Advance notice is given so that a student may make alternate arrangements for transportation home. Detention must be served on the day assigned. A student will not be excused for music practice, athletic team practice, or other extracurricular activities.

Suspension

At the administration’s discretion, a student may be suspended from school for as short a time as half a day to an indefinite period. Suspension is utilized when serious problems have arisen. It is vital that the home cooperate in any suspension so that the penalty will have its intended impact. Students are expected to use time at home during suspension for study purposes. Some suspensions may be in-house (served at school).

All work missed during a suspension must be completed and submitted on time for full credit. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all assignments and due dates. If he or she fails to do so, any uncompleted work will be recorded as a zero. Each day of suspension is one unexcused absence.

Expulsion

A student will be expelled from school for flagrant misconduct, repeated offenses, or exhibition of rebelliousness that indicate that the student (and possibly the home) is not in harmony with the school’s objectives. An expelled student may not return to FBS until the next school year. This penalty also applies to students who are withdrawn at the administration’s request. A waiting period of two semesters is generally required before re-enrollment is considered. Outside of isolated incidents, expulsion will be considered for students who receive three suspensions within a school year.

Upon a student’s expulsion, the school assumes no responsibility or obligation in assisting the student to finish academic work or enter another school program beyond the normal transfer of academic records

When expulsion is necessary, the administration will call for a final conference with the school board and parents. The parents may accept the school’s decision and withdraw their child from school. The school record will then bear the fact that the parents withdrew their child from Faith Baptist School. Should the parents refuse to accept the school’s decision, they will be informed that their child will be expelled from school on that day. The school record will bear the fact that the student was expelled from Faith Baptist School.