2015 2016 RBCS Handbook by Valerie

The Bridge Builder By Will Allen Dromgoole (This poem speaks of each generation‟s responsibilities to its successors.) An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep, and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fears for him; But he turned, when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide.

RIVERVIEW BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL A Ministry of Riverview Baptist Church 4921 W. Wernett Pasco, WA 99301 Revised for 2015-2016

“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You’re wasting strength in building here; Your journey will end with the ending day, You never again must pass this way; You have crossed the chasm deep and wide— Why build you a bridge at the eventide?” The builder lifted his old, gray head: “Good friend, in the path I’ve come,” he said, “There followeth after me today A youth, whose feet must pass this way. This chasm, that has been naught to me, To that fair haired youth may a pitfall be. He too must cross in the twilight dim; 28 Good friend, I am building that bridge for him.”

Student’s Handbook Dr. John Paisley, Senior Pastor Dr. Ken Griffin, Administrator 1

Riverview Baptist Christian School (Since 1970)

4921 W. Wernett Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-2021 (509) 547-4564 Dr. John Paisley, Pastor Dr. Ken Griffin, Co-Pastor/ Administrator School Colors

Red & White School Verse: Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. I Cor. 15:58 School Mascot: Razorback School Flower: Red Rose

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STATEMENT OF FAITH & PURPOSE Riverview Baptist Christian School is a ministry of Riverview Baptist Church and is established primarily to educate the children of RBC families. The children of families outside the church may attend RBCS if they meet the appropriate requirements and are approved by the Pastor & Principal. Guidelines for this are detailed in the admissions policy section of this handbook. Each student should know and understand the basic tenets of our Christian Faith. A brief summary of the Statement of Faith of the Riverview Baptist Church of Pasco, Washington is as follows: 1. We believe that the Old and New Testaments are divinely inspired word for word. We accept the Textus Receptus manuscripts, from which came the King James Bible. The King James Bible is God‟s inspired Word for English speaking peoples and is the only Bible which will be used in scripture memorization, Bible study and Bible reading. 2. We believe in the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) 3. We believe in the fallen nature of man and his just condemnation because of sin. 4. We believe in the Eternal Security of the Believer. 5. We believe that Jesus Christ, eternally existing is the only begotten Son of God, born of a virgin, and is true God and true man. 6. We believe in and practice the two ordinances of Baptism by Immersion and the Lord‟s Supper. 7. We believe in the prominence of the local and visible church. 8. We believe in a literal Heaven and a literal Hell. 9. We believe in the honoring of civil government. 10. We believe in the personal, imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

11. We believe that parents are primarily responsible before God for the rearing of children and that RBCS is an extension of the parents „ value system for the purpose of 3 the education of the child.

Enrollment Information Admission Policies Riverview Baptist Christian schools are open to students of any race, color or ethnic group so long as they qualify under the following guidelines:

My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 It’s all a Matter of the Heart! We must teach our children to love the Lord with all their hearts. We must set the supreme example by loving Jesus and being faithful in serving Him! Life is not just following a set of rules but building strong relationships, first with the Lord Jesus Christ and then with our families.And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

1. Families of RBC have priority in the admitting of students at RBCS. 2. Students from families who are not members of Riverview Baptist Church may be admitted to RBCS under the following conditions: a. In grades K through 6, potential students are from families where at least one parent is a born again Christian, attending a Bible believing church in the area. b. In Grades 7-12 at least one parent must attend a Bible Believing Baptist Church of like convictions. The student must have a recommendation of their pastor. c. Non-Member applicants must be approved by the administration.

Be a Parent who : Takes Time with their Child! Supports School Administration! Shows Acceptance, & Approval ! Prays daily for their children!

3. Application packets (including registration forms) must be filled out in their entirety. 4. All Students must be living with their parents or legal guardians. A student moving away from home may not attend RBCS.. 5. All parents MUST sign a “Parent‟s Pledge Contract” and “Corporal Punishment” form. Students 7th grade & up must sign a student pledge! 6. Attending Riverview Baptist Church is a PRIVILEGE and not a right! The school has the right to refuse admission or dismiss any student who, in the opinion of the administration, does not fit into the Spirit and purpose of RBCS!

Be a Student who: Honors their Father & Mother! Gives their best effort in everything! Brings Glory to God by their actions! Seeks to do the Will of God!

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A LONG STANDING POLICY… A Student of Riverview Baptist Church may not participate in any public school sports during the regular school year. To do this would, in our opinion, go directly against why we have a separated Christian School. Summer leagues and programs are left to the parents‟ discretion but RBCS does not support participation in any of these. While other schools may allow this and while government schools may allow this policy, Riverview Baptist Christian School does NOT ALLOW this practice for it‟s students. This includes25 the “Running Start” program as well. 23

General Demerit Guidelines 1. Demerits may be issued by any staff member or volunteer. 2. Demerits are due at 8:30 a.m. on the third day after the demerit is issued. 3. The Demerit slip must be signed by a parent or guardian. 4. Any Demerit that is not turned in on the due date and time be comes doubled and the student is placed on “In-School Suspension” until the demerit is completed properly. 5. Students not completing the demerit during the In-School Suspen sion time will not be allowed back in school until the work is totally and properly completed. Any classes missed results in an unexcused absence. 6. Demerits must be written in legible cursive writing with an ink pen (same color). 7. Demerits must be written only by the student receiving them. 8. Demerits make a student ineligible until completion. 9. Any effort to “cheat” in completing of the demerit will result in swats. 10. At the end of a quarter, all demerits will be removed and count starts over. BUS DEMEANOR Students riding the Ben Franklin Transit System are under the direction of their parents. However any student who is “kicked off” the bus will be expelled from RBCS also!

Corporal Punishment Policy Believing that spanking a child is a scriptural discipline when administered with love, a child may need to receive a spanking for misbehavior as outlined in the handbook under the discipline section. The following scriptures give us the guidelines for loving discipline of our children. Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, 20:30,23:13-14,29:15 and Hebrews 12:5-6. If a spanking becomes inevitable the following procedure will be followed: 1. The child will be talked with and will know exactly why they are being spanked. 2. The child will not be restrained in any way. 3. A child will be paddled by the principal with another adult staff member (preferably of the same sex as the child) present. 4. No more than 3 swats will be administered. 5. The child will be prayed with and encouraged to DO RIGHT the next time. 6. A note will be sent home with the child to be signed by the parent 24 and returned with the child on the following day. 7. Records of the spanking are kept in the school office. 22

Financial Policies 1.

Current tuition rates can be obtained by calling the Riverview Baptist business office during office hours at 509-547-2021.

Registration and first month‟s tuition must be paid before entering school. A student may not register if an outstanding balance from the previous year is due. Likewise, a student may not enroll in summer school if the school bill from the preceding year is unpaid.

Each month‟s tuition is due on the 5th of each month. After the fifteenth of that month a late fee of $25 will be charged. There will be a $25 charge for checks returned to us from the bank due to non-sufficient funds.

If the school bill is unpaid for 45 days and arrangements have not been made with the principal the student will be financially withdrawn and not allowed to attend classes until the bill has been paid in full.

Tuition for RBCS is based on a school-year rate, but is divided into ten equal installments for the parents convenience. The first installment is due on the first of September and the last is due on the first of June. Book and pace charges will be added to the bill each month.

Parents will receive a bill each month. However, should a billing be delayed or lost it is still the responsibility of the parent to see that the installment is paid.

Graduating Seniors must remit their final (June) payment, together with all fees, before they can receive their diplomas. A graduation fee of $25 for seniors and $20 for kindergartners will be billed in January and must be paid before commencement.

Report cards or records of credits are not released until all payments and fees have been paid.

If a student has attended one day of a given month, he is responsible for payment of the entire month‟s tuition.

10. Money is Ministry and when we all do our part financially, the ministry can flourish and be that which the Lord would have it!

The SCHOOL BILL is not a lesser bill and should not be set aside. It should be paid first, right after the tithe. The school bill is NOT your tithe. Please help us 5 meet our financial obligations and endeavor to have a great testimony financially for the Lord! 3

GENERAL POLICIES ABSENCES Attendance habits, which are established during the first school experience, tend to follow the child throughout his/her schooling. While we recognize that the student belongs to the parent, good character dictates that a person, especially a child, needs the structure and regularity of regular attendance. Any absence will require that a note be brought from home explaining the reason for the absence. A student must be in class for a minimum of 25 minutes in order to be counted present for that class. EXCUSED ABSENCES Absences are “Excused” if the student is sick, if there is a death in the immediate family, or a vacation trip is planned at least one month in advance and plans reported to the principal. The student will have full “make-up” privileges for work missed. He will be allowed one day for each day missed up to three days to get his make up work and tests completed. Work which is not completed and turned in will be assessed a grade of “0”. A total of 25 absences per year will prompt consideration by the administration to see whether the student will be allowed promotion to the next grade or held back. In some cases a student may be dismissed from school for excessive absences. *** In HIGH SCHOOL a total of 5 or more total absences in a given class in a quarter will result in 5 points off for each class grade for that quarter. . In the case of sickness, if a student has a note from his doctor, his grade will not be affected. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Absences from school for reasons other than those stated above will be considered “Unexcused”. Students bear the responsibility of informing parents of class tasks due, such as tests, quizzes or homework. Any tests, quizzes, projects, etc. due that day will receive a grade of “64”. A student with an unexcused absence must bring a parental note to the school office explaining a reason for the unexcused absence. Excessive unexcused absences will certainly hinder the student‟s success in school and may result in dismissal from the school. TARDINESS 1. A child is tardy if he/she is not in her place when the first bell signaling the beginning of the class period sounds. 2. A Student who is tardy must report to the office and receive a pass before going to class. Failure to do this results in demerits. 3. NO TARDINESS IS CONSIDERED EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED!! 4. A Tardy is considered an infraction and the third infraction, for any reason results in a demerit. 6 5. A student who is more than twenty minutes late for a class is counted absent from that class. 4

8. Student who runs away from home or aids another student in running away from home. 9. Participating in Web sites deemed unacceptable. (My Space) 10. Willful disregard of the dress code. Receiving in excess of five (5) demerits in a quarter renders that student ineligible for extracurricular activities, including sports, for the remainder of the quarter or three weeks, whichever is longer. None of these lists is intended to be exhaustive. We realize that, should a person of questionable character desire to do so, he could easily discover some restriction or expectation not mentioned above and violate the intents and purposes of RBCS. Our desire is not that they merely obey the letter of the law, but that they more abide by the spirit of the law. Any student who is interested in “doing his own thing” will not be happy in the atmosphere of RBCS. But, the student who desires to become a part of the program in the spirit of enthusiastic participation will look back on his years here, thanking God for the opportunities he was offered. No one becomes spiritual by simply observing rules, however, we believe that the spiritually minded student will desire to abide by the rules and regulations established by God‟s ordained authority. A Junior High and High School student must express a desire to be here. NO ONE will be forced to attend unwillingly. The Administration of Riverview Baptist Christian School reserves the right to alter or amend its rules or regulations at any time.

Punishments for Demerit Violations (per quarter): One Demerit Two Demerits Three Demerits Four Demerits Five Demerits Six Demerits Seven Demerits Eight Demerits Nine Demerits Ten Demerits

-200 lines assigned -300 lines assigned -400 lines assigned -500 lines assigned -600 lines assigned and warning of penalty for 6th Demerit -Automatic spanking, becomes ineligible for sports or field trips. 700 lines or equivalent work assigned. In -School Suspension* Suspension from school for 1 day. Suspension from school for 3 days. Expulsion from school...Loss of Credit

* In School suspension is when a student must remain at his or her learning center desk and work on the discipline23 assignment. No outside classes may be attended and a score of “0” for that day is recorded (unexcused absence). 21

3. Bringing to school any weapon (real or fake). 4. Vulgar language, vulgar notes, vulgar gestures and the use of profanity. 5. Bringing or possessing vulgar literature is forbidden. Vulgar literature is defined as that which is coarse, morally crude, offensive, obscene or profane. 6. Listening to rock music or possession of rock music materials. 7. Stealing or possession of stolen goods. 8. Lying or any form of withholding the truth. 9. Skipping school or class or leaving campus without permission. 10. Members of the opposite sex may not touch each other in any manner, except in an obvious emergency. 11. Discussion of or bringing to school any witchcraft or satanic articles, books or activities. 12. Entering a building or classroom by any other means than an unlocked door. 13. Fighting of any nature or the appearance of fighting. 14. Being in an off-limits area with a member of the opposite sex.

Misbehavior that may result in suspension: 1. Willful or malicious destruction or defacement of school property , student‟s property or of teacher‟s property. 2. Having possession of any type of weapon that fires a projectile on school property or during school activities. 3. Conversation that involves threatening a student, staff member, or school property. 4. Attending, renting, or observing an “R” rated movie. 5. Pulling a fire alarm creating a false alarm or calling 911. 6. Excessive demerits where student shows no desire to obey. 7. Any type of association with pornography.

Misbehavior that may result in Expulsion: (At any time) 1. A student becoming sexually active (fornication). 2. Any homosexual acts. 3. Using, possession of, or selling illegal narcotics. 4. Drinking alcoholic beverages. 5. Smoking or possessing smoking materials or tobacco products of any kind. 6. If a student gets in trouble with the law or commits an act contrary to our Christian philosophy, that student will be expelled and cannot attend while legal charges are pending. All court dates or criminal charges pending against the student must have been settled. The student may apply for readmission at the end of the period of expulsion or at the end of the settlement. 22 an “X” rated movie. 7. Attending, renting or observing 20

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS Medical and dental appointments should be arranged so as not to interfere with classes. If this is not possible, excuses will be honored if an appointment slip is presented prior to the scheduled appointment at least one day in advance. PLEASE NOTE: Doctors appointments, hair appointments, dentist appointments, etc. may NOT BE MADE ON THURSDAYS DURING CHAPEL TIME. No student will be allowed to leave school before or during chapel, except for emergencies only. Demerits will be issued for unexcused Chapel Absences. A student MUST have a note from the parent or a call to the school office to leave school early. No student will be allowed to go home ill if there is nobody home! VISITING THE SCHOOL We request that all parents and/or visitors will report to the School Office before entering any classroom. A parent needing to talk with their child or teacher should stop by the office first, where a staff member will get the child or teacher out of class (if convenient). Parents should NEVER go to a class and discuss problems with a teacher right before, during, or right after school. Please schedule a time when the teacher is alone to discuss any problems. Alumni and/or graduated seniors will not be allowed on school property before, during, or after school hours to meet a student. Also, any alumni or graduated senior will NOT be allowed to show up at any field trip without permission from the principal. A graduating senior, after they leave for the day, will not be allowed back on school property unless they are picking up a brother or sister or returning for a scheduled practice or game. WITHDRAWALS Withdrawals from the school must be made IN PERSON through the principal and the school office. The student must obtain a withdrawal form from the school office and have it signed indicating that all books and supplies have been returned. All tuition will continue until the end of the month in which an official withdrawal form has been completed. Records will not be released until the withdrawal form is completed and all fees are paid. Students who are dismissed from Riverview Baptist Christian Schools will not be considered for re-enrollment during the school year. Parents must meet with the principal or pastor before enrollment will be considered for next year. A student who is withdrawn or dismissed will receive no refunds for that year. 7 We reserve the right to deny re-admission to any student who, for disciplinary reasons, has lost the privilege of attending Riverview Baptist Christian Schools. 5

HOME SCHOOL TRANSFERS Home school students may participate in some RBCS activities including, choir, orchestra, and sports. Some rules and guidelines apply. See the High School principal for an application to participate.

Learning without discipline is impossible. Because of this, Riverview Baptist Christian Schools has assembled and published a list of actions that are considered detrimental to a Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x;s testimony and are unacceptable behavior at RBCS.

A student must attend Riverview Baptist Christian Schools for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years prior to graduation to be eligible to be Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

In situations requiring corrective action to be taken with students, the administration will seek to make a decision based upon the following:

TRANSPORTATION When bringing students to school, parents should let them out in the designated area. Students who wish to drive to school must abide by the following rules which are in effect: 1. No student will be allowed to ride with another student without written permission from both sets of parents and permission from the office. 2. Parking is available for student drivers. Students will park in the designated area upon arrival at school and go directly to class. 3. Vehicles are off limits for all students during the day, unless the student has obtained permission to get something from the car. 4. Cars should not be operated in excess of ten miles per hour on church / school property. 5. We reserve the right to check any studentâ&#x20AC;&#x;s car or car driven by any student at any time during school hours. 6. Students who are not involved in after school church or school activities should be off the property within 15 minutes after they are dismissed. A charge of $15 per hour will be charged for after school care, with a minimum of one hour. 7. No student will be allowed to leave the school for lunch. Without permission. All students must remain on school grounds for lunch. 8. In the event of a field trip or games in which a student is participating, the student is required to ride to and from all activities on the activity bus. Special arrangements for return trips must be arranged and cleared ahead of time with the principal or pastor. 8 9. Students violating school regulations regarding the use of an automobile will be disciplined accordingly and may be denied permission for automobile use on the property. 6

1) We will use Godâ&#x20AC;&#x;s Word for direction and wisdom. 2) We will make reference to the established guidelines. 3) We will consider the attitude of the offender. 4) We will make every effort to keep parents informed of the action taken. The following misbehavior in the classroom or at any school activity will result in a penalty of one (1) demerit: 1. Unnecessary talking. 2. Unnecessary noise and disturbing others. 3. Passing, reading, or writing notes. 4. Throwing objects in the classroom. 5. Wrestling around in the classroom. 6. Chewing gum. 7. Eating in the classroom. 8. Having open cans or bottles in the lockers in the dome. 9. Going to cars without permission. 10. Working on unrelated materials. (Wasting time.) 11. Dress code violations. 12. Unprepared for class or P.E. (forgetting Paces or progress reports at home). 13. These attitudes and actions: sarcasm, worldly conversation, griping, insults, rudeness, teasing, bullying (especially of younger students) and name calling. 14. Not having a King James Bible in class and Chapel. 15. Being out of their seat or out of class without permission. 16. Throwing snow or rocks. 17. Reckless driving on campus (first offense). 18. Meddling with or taking another students property. 19. Being in an off-limits area. 20. Bringing an Ipod, cell phone, Mp3 player or I Pad without permis sion from the administration. (Any item brought without permission will be taken from the student and returned to the parent.) More serious misbehavior earns corresponding penalties: (3 demerits & spanking) 21 1. Cheating of any kind. 2. Disrespect shown to any staff member. 19

GRADING SYSTEM

SENIOR RECEPTION

The school‟s grading scale represents the teacher‟s evaluation of the progress of the student and his achievement. The following academic grading system has been devised for that purpose. Grade A+ A A-

% 100-99 98-95 94-93

Grade B+ B B-

92-91 90-87 86-84

Grade C+ C C-

83-81 80-78 77-75

Grade D+ D D-

% 74-72 71-68 67-65

Grade % F

64-0

Junior Class is responsible for the senior reception given after graduation. NIGHT SCHOOL On Tuesday nights beginning in October (Date to be announced) night school will be held. It runs from 6:30—8:00 and is held in the Upper Learning Center. Students who have failed a class in a given quarter must attend night school and accomplish a set amount of make-up work to remain eligible to participate in extracurricular activities including sports. A Fee of $3-$5 must be brought for this study time. SCHOOL SUPPLIES

PROGRESS REPORTS The school year is divided into four nine-week grading periods. Approximately every 15 days during each nine week period a progress report will be sent home with each student. The report will be for each student who has a grade below the “C” average or is behind in their pace work. These progress reports are to notify parents of the progress of each student, especially of those who are not performing at a passing grade level. This notice is to be signed by the parents and returned the next day. A quarterly report card will be issued for each student showing their current grades in all subjects. Appropriate action by the parents, either praise for a job well done, or encouragement to bring those grades up.

When choosing lunch boxes, book bags, notebooks, trapper keepers, or spiral notebooks, please keep the following in mind: 1. There MUST NOT BE any pictures of worldly cartoon pictures or movie personalities that exalt ungodliness and unacceptable behavior. 2. No rock, country or contemporary music stars. 3. Any toys brought from home with the permission of the teacher must meet the above guidelines. HOT LUNCHES AND SNACKS

HONOR ROLL Any student whose nine week grades overall average, including Physical Education, is a 93 or above, at grade level in Pace work, will be recognized as a Highest Honor Roll Student. Any student whose nine week grades overall average, including Physical Education, is an 85 to 92, at grade level in Pace work, will be recognized as a High Honor Roll Student. Any student whose nine week grades overall average, including Physical Education, with an 85 or above, but not at grade level in Pace work, will be recognized as an Honor Roll Student.

The students will be able to sign up for our excellent “hot lunch program.” The fee for this lunch program will be announced one week before school begins. Wednesday will still be Senior concession day and all proceeds will go to the senior class for a class trip at the end of the school year. Students will not be permitted to purchase snacks or pop from the vending machines until their lunch break. Parents and Grandparents are allowed and encouraged to eat lunch with their child. Please follow student dress guidelines.

DISCIPLINE AND DEMERITS Believing that discipline is necessary for the welfare of the student, as well as the entire school, the teacher is given the liberty of making and enforcing classroom regulations in any manner which they feel is in accordance with Christian principles and discipline set forth in Scripture. It is the desire of the administration to be of service to both the parents and 20 the students. RBCS expects full cooperation from both the student and parent in the education and discipline of the student. If at any time the school feels that the cooperation is lacking, the student may be requested to withdraw. 18

ELIGIBILITY FOR SPORTS AND FIELD TRIPS

(This pictorial display of acceptable and unacceptable men‟s hair lengths has been designed to portray the standard set forth in our handbook.)

Students MUST be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular sports and field trips. This rule pertains mainly to Junior High and High School, but may apply to others. A student becomes ineligible to participate when: 1. They receive a demerit. When the demerit is completed, the stu dent becomes eligible. 2. They receive a grade of “F” on a quarterly grade. This student is automatically ineligible for a minimum of 3 weeks. Eligibility may be reinstated if the student attends “Tuesday Night School”. There is an additional fee for this added class time. 3. They receive their 6th demerit in a quarter. They are now ineligible for the rest of the quarter or 3 weeks, whichever is longer. 4. Homework assignments missed exceeds that number allowed by a teacher. 5. When a student is suspended or expelled. 6. When a student misses three games or matches because of Academic ineligibility, they may lose the privilege of playing on that team for the rest of the season. “Three Strikes!” STUDENTS WORKING Juniors and Seniors who have their work caught up and are on schedule to graduate on time may receive permission to work during the afternoons (after 12:00 pm). This applies to actual employment with approval. SENIOR PRIVILEGES When a Senior has all his or her work completed, they may attend only their classes and Chapel. They may go home or to work. Seniors have same day testing privileges. SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS Scholarship students are privileged to be a part of RBCS. Each scholarship student will keep the following guidelines and disciplines: 1. Each will work a prescribed number of hours as assigned by the principal. 2. Each must maintain a 2.5 GPA or they will be dropped from scholarship program. 10

5. No necklaces allowed. No bracelets or pinkie rings allowed. 6. A belt is to be worn when pants have belt loops. 7. The administration and/or faculty reserves the right to determine if dress or appearance is not appropriate.

SHOES Guidelines for shoes to be worn: K-6th Grade Girls: Casual shoes of conservative athletic shoes may be worn. No open toed shoes may be worn. White socks or solid color white, black, gray or blue tights will only be allowed. No other colors or prints will be allowed! K-6TH Grade Boys: Casual shoes or conservative athletic shoes may be worn. White or black socks may be worn. Please NO OTHER colors. 7th—12th Grade Girls: Casual shoes MUST be worn, no athletic shoes. The heel of the shoe must be no more than 1 1/2 inches high. A neutral or white nylon or tights must be worn. 7th—12th Grade Boys: A Casual shoe must be worn with regular black socks. No athletic shoes or white socks will be allowed. On Chapel days dress shoes Must be worn! Boys socks must cover the top of the ankle. For Physical Education classes Athletic shoes and white socks will be needed. Boots may be worn only if19 it snowing.! 17

LADIES P.E. ATTIRE Culottes may be worn for Physical Education only and must cover the knee. Appropriate color culottes are required, made from the pattern specified by the administration and may be purchased from “www.modestyinmotion.com.” Be sure to order early! Little Reminders... No baggy or oversized shirts or blouses, neither form fitting blouses that accentuate the body. Heavy sweaters, flannel shirts, and sweat shirts may not be worn in the classrooms. Approved Uniform sweaters and vests may be worn for warmth and comfort on colder days. Any clothes (i.e. leggings, spandex, etc.) worn under the uniform must not be visible under a dress or skirt. Please remember that we are not trying to get as close to the world’s attire as we can , but wish to glorify the Lord Jesus in what we wear. II. MEN The dress of young men is expected to meet Biblical standards in maintaining a good Christian testimony. The administration is concerned with maintaining a clear-cut Christian testimony; therefore, the standards of dress and hair are established accordingly and do not necessarily coincide with existing fashions, styles or fads. 1. Hair is to be neat, never shaggy or bushy. It must be cut so as not to touch the ears or collar of a regular collar shirt. It must not hang lower than one finger-width above the eyebrows in the front. Hair may be worn combed back, but must still pass the standards when combed straight down for hair check. Colored streaks and unnatural hair coloring in hair will not be permitted. Students who violate this will be suspended and possibly expelled. 2. No beards or mustaches will be allowed. Sideburns are to be no longer than the middle of the ear (opening of) and no shorter than the natural growth pattern allows. Students must be clean shaven at all times. 3. Boys in 7th thru 12th grades are not to wear tennis shoes in the classrooms. Wearing a dress shoe that can be polished is appropriate. 4. Hair must have order!!! Hair must not hang over the collar, ear or eyebrows. Routine hair checks will be conducted. Examples of the 18 pictured next: correct or incorrect hair cuts are

3. Each will be absent no more than 5 days per quarter. 4. They will be expected to get a substitute to cover their duties. 5. Each parent will be responsible for books, Paces, supplies and insurance. Scholarships are for tuition only. 6. The administration reserves the right to choose which worthy students will receive one of the limited number of student scholar ships. DESK DÉCOR A students office (desk) must have the following on the wall: Calendar, Star chart, Scripture pyramid and Progress chart and class schedule. Offices may be decorated to appear neat and pleasant. Photographs are allowed only of immediate family members in proper attire. No negative or offensive banners, posters or pictures are allowed. Offices are to be kept neat and clean. CELL PHONES Cell phones are NOT allowed in any learning center or classroom. Students should leave their cell phone at the office upon arrival to school. EMERGENCY EVACUATION The routes to follow for fire drills are posted in each classroom. Students will be assigned each hour to turn out the lights and close the doors. Students are to move quickly from the building in a straight line without talking, running, or crowding, going quickly to the designated areas. Stay with the class. Turn and face the building. Wait for the signal to re-enter the building. Teachers will call roll. Students are to leave books and personal items in the building. Special procedures will also be followed in the event of severe weather (tornados, etc.). BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS For information about school closing in inclement weather, listen to radio station KOLU-90.1 F.M. beginning at 6:30 a.m. If you are unable to receive this station, you may call your teacher to see if school is closed. Through our automated “One Call” program you will receive a call if school is to be cancelled or delayed for any reason. No call means school is running on time. FIELD TRIPS 11 during the school year. Parents will Field trips may be taken occasionally sign a field trip permission form sent home with their child. All students will travel as a class under school supervision. The dress code will be in effect when away on a field trip. 9

PARENT CHAPERONES Parents are welcome to chaperone on field trips and other activities as they are needed. The school requires parents to follow the same standard of dress and conduct as is required of the students. CONDUCT ON SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIPS The same standard of conduct and dress required of students in school are also required of students on school sponsored activities. When a school vehicle is used to transport a mixed group of students to any activity, there must be two ADULT chaperones aboard. Separate seating will be required for boys and girls. A policy established by the school administration regarding the supervision of students on overnight stays away from school will be strictly followed to insure the safekeeping of all participants on such activities. HEALTH SERVICE Students will be expected to keep their medical records current. Parents are asked to cooperate with check-ups and examinations requested by the school. If a parent wishes to decline state mandated inoculations they will sign a release form upon registration. If a student must take medicine during the school day, that medication must be administered by the student, through the office, with a note from the parents. Teachers and staff cannot be held responsible for these duties. Please avoid medications unless absolutely necessary. Permission to give non-aspirin, Tylenol, or Pepto-Bismol may be given on the application form. First aid emergencies will be handled in the school office. LOST AND FOUND Riverview Baptist Christian Schools provides a lost and found center from which articles may be reclaimed for a fee of $1.00. This policy has been established in order to teach students responsibility for their personal possessions. Articles not claimed after thirty days will be disposed of at the discretion of the Administration. The school encourages students to mark all personal items brought to school. CARE OF PROPERTY Riverview Baptist Christian Schools are Godâ&#x20AC;&#x;s property. Respect for the appearance and care of our church/school is a part of our Christian testimony. Sitting on desks or tables, carving on and/or defacing desks or tables, eating in restricted areas, throwing things, littering, etc., are not permitted. Willful damage to, or destruction of church/school property will not be tolerated. All damage must, of course, be paid for, whether willful or accidental. All students are expected to immediately report destruction of school property! 12

5. Fingernail polish may be worn with discretion. The colors are to be clear, red, pink, or natural in appearance. NO radical colors, nail art, or nail piercing is permitted. 6. Slacks or shorts are never permitted. 7. Dress for any special occasion or banquet must meet the school uniform standards or will not be accepted. (Any type dress must be approved through the office.)

UPDATED DRESS UNIFORMS 2015

Preschool â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6th Grades:

Boys- Navy Blue slacks w/belt Monogrammed White or light blue polo (long or short sleeved) Monogrammed White or light blue oxford (long or short sleeved) Tennis shoes are appropriate. Solid color socks that match uniform. **Chapel Attire** Navy Blue slacks w/belt Monogrammed White or light blue dress shirt. (long or short sleeved) Dress shoes are required Girls- Plaid jumper Monogrammed White or light blue polo (long or short sleeved) Monogrammed White or light blue blouse (long or short sleeved) Tennis shoes are appropriate with socks matching the uniform. **Chapel Attire** Plaid jumper Monogrammed White or light blue blouse (long or short sleeved) Dress shoes are required No Makeup for girls in grades 1-6.

7th-12th Grades: Boys- Navy Blue slacks w/belt

Monogrammed White or light blue oxford (long or short sleeved) Dress shoes and solid color matching socks. (Covering the ankle) **Chapel Attire** Navy Blue slacks w/belt Monogrammed White or light blue dress shirt. (long or short sleeved) Must be wearing a necktie Dress shoes and black/navy crew socks are required Girls- Plaid skirt Monogrammed White or light blue blouse (long or short sleeved) Dress shoes and matching nylons/tights are required **Chapel Attire** Plaid/Navy skirt Monogrammed White or light blue blouse (long or short sleeved) Dress shoes and matching solid 17 color nylons/tights are required All Uniforms will be purchased from A + Uniforms through the school Contact person is Chrissy Garner 509-392-2399

We do request parents full cooperation in seeing that the assignments are completed. Repeated delinquent homework could result in a student becoming ineligible for sports, failing that class, or being expelled. UNIFORM DRESS CODE A student will receive a demerit for violation of any of the dress rules. If the problem cannot be corrected immediately, the student will not be permitted to attend classes and time missed is considered unexcused. A deliberate dress code violation will receive 3 demerits. Students may not be in any classroom, Learning Center, or gymnasium while in violation of the student dress code. A student found in violation will be sent to the office where a parent will be notified and asked to bring appropriate clothing to school. If they cannot, the student will remain in the office for the day and all classes missed will be unexcused, thus receiving an “O” for the day. Since dress has a direct affect on attitude and the building of character, Riverview Baptist Christian Schools believes it is necessary to dress appropriately and modestly at all times and not to follow worldly fashion and styles in clothing or hair. It is the school‟s firm belief that Riverview Baptist Christian young people must dress and act in a Christ-like example at all times in order for students to mature spiritually. Biblical separation is a vital part of the school‟s program. The following standards are to be met. Your fullest cooperation in seeing that your child keeps these standards is expected. I.

LADIES 1. Hair must be clean and neatly styled. NO fads such as unnatural color streaks through the hair is allowed. Hair must be natural color. NO beads braided or placed into the hair is allowed. 2. Make-up (for High School, 7th grade and up) may be worn only with discretion. Lipstick that is dark in color, such as black, brown, purple, grape, etc., will not be allowed. This will be considered in violation of dress code. 3. Make-up should be put on at home. Putting on of make-up during school hours will NOT be allowed. The sharing of perfumes during school hours will NOT be allowed. 4. Jewelry may be worn, but NO dangling earrings larger than 1” are allowed. No more than one earring in each ear may be worn. Earrings are to be worn only in or on the lower bottom lobe. Thumb rings are 16 not allowed. Necklaces or any not allowed. Ankle bracelets are jewelry will not be allowed over the uniform. 14

SCHOOL OFFICE Parents are requested to make all calls to the office as brief as possible. Parents may bring items by the office to be delivered to the student. PLEASE DO NOT GO TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASS TO DELIVER ANY ITEM. Calls dealing with student‟s sickness or emergencies will be made by school personnel. Students will not be allowed to call home unless office approval has been given. The phone in the school office or in the church is not for public use and may be used only by those given permission by the Administration. A parent needing to talk with the teacher should make an appointment through the school office. PLEASE DO NOT go to the teacher before, during, or after class or church services.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY Reading Readiness, Bible Memorization, and Math Readiness are some of the skills learned in the five-year-old kindergarten. The total reading program is based upon a phonics approach. The elementary program is designed to develop learning skills in all subject areas, including daily instruction in Bible. All students are required to have a King James Bible. Participation in the regular Chapel program is a part of our curriculum. REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION All students in grades seven through twelve must follow the course of study recommended to them by the Administration. This is to insure that each student will be effectively trained academically while at Riverview Baptist Christian Schools. Twenty Three credits are required for graduation as well as taking the ACT or SAT college entry testing prior to graduation. Following the recommended courses of study will also eliminate the problem of meeting graduation requirements during the senior year. NO STUDENT will be allowed to graduate before his/her time. There will be NO early graduations or skipping grades or double promotions here at Riverview Baptist Christian Schools. No student will be allowed to start K-5 early. The cut-off date is the first full day of school. 13

No Senior will be permitted to march in commencement exercises or go on senior trips who has not completed all of their required class and Pace work. ALL SCHOOL BILLS pertaining to graduating students must be paid in full prior to graduating! Students MUST have taken the ACT or SAT Collegiate test to receive a diploma from RBCS. This test may be taken as a Junior, Senior, or both.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Minimums for a High School Diploma at RBCS) Course

Credits English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mathematics (Algebra I required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (Geometry, Algebra II or Business Math or Advanced Math) Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4½ Government & Economics (1 credit) World Geography (1 credit) United States History (1 credit) Washington State History (1/2 credit) World History (1 credit) Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Biology Physical Science Chemistry Physics Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Personal Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………….1/2

Electives Foreign Language (Spanish I & Spanish II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Keyboarding (10th grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Computer Literacy I & II . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Choir (grades 7-12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Health ( For girls unable to participate in PE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Proverbs…………………………………………………………...1 Nutrition Science………………………………………………….1/2 Missions…………………………………………………………...1/2 TOTAL CREDITS Required for Graduation= 23 Academically Challenged Students From a young person’s acceptance as a 9th grader through the end of 12th grade a student must achieve the equivalent of 12 paces per subject per year required. If an academically 14 of work they may challenged student cannot reach this level achieve a Vocational Certificate by completing through pace 96 each subject

A recommended course of study for each grade level is listed below: NINTH GRADE Bible I English I Algebra I Physical Science World History P.E. Choir PE

TENTH GRADE Bible II English II Biology Algebra II U.S. History Typing Spanish I Choir PE

ELEVENTH GRADE Bible III English III Geometry Math or Accounting Government Chemistry Personal Finance Choir PE

TWELFTH GRADE Computer Lit II English IV Physics Advanced Math Orchestra Economics/Civics Spanish II PE Choir Approved Elective courses through ―Red Comet‖ are offered at RBCS. There are ―On Line ― courses HOMEWORK Homework is a vital part of Riverview Baptist Christian Schools academic emphasis. It should always be done neatly and accurately, and be presented on time. Homework should never be considered as “busy work.” It will be given by classroom teachers for specific purposes. Each student will be required to complete the assigned homework. Incomplete homework will result in a grade of “0.” Because of church, it is the policy of the school that teachers do not give homework on Wednesdays. In keeping with the spirit of this rule, only pre-assigned quizzes will be given on Thursdays.

Homework is given for several reasons: FOR PREPARATION: Students profit most from classroom explanations and discussions when preparatory reading assignments are given. PRACTICE: Following classroom explanation and illustration, home work is given so that the material will be mastered.

FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS: Book reports, compositions, special 15 research assignments, and projects are some of the activities that are frequently the subject of homework attention. 13