FORWARD
The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint parents and
guardians with the program of Christian education offered here
at Trinity Lutheran School. We hope this book will help parents
and members become familiar with the policies and practices of
our school.
HISTORY
Trinity Lutheran School has been in operation since 1862. It
was founded by Immanuel Lutheran Church of St. Charles for
the benefit of its members living in the Prairie District northeast
of the city. The first school was built in 1862.
In 1875, the members of the Prairie District were given release
from Immanuel and were granted the privilege to build the
present house of worship.
In 1955, a new, two-room, brick school was dedicated on a
three-acre location about a quarter of a mile southwest of the
church. It continues to serve as our school facilities today.
When Trinity established sports teams, the tiger mascot and the
school colors of green and gold were adopted.
In 2003, a new multi-purpose building was constructed,
attached to the school building. It was dedicated in August of
2003.
CONTROL AND OPERATION
Trinity Lutheran School is a department of Trinity Lutheran
Church. Policies and activities are controlled by that body.
Supervision is vested in a congregational Board of Education
consisting of four lay people, the Sunday school superintendent,
the principal, and Pastor.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Trinity Lutheran Church and School” is . . . . .
“Settled between two rivers,
Showing the way to the Water of Life.”
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
Trinity Lutheran School is an institution that offers a “Christian
Education that deepens.” Like a river that deepens as one
moves in from its banks, our Christian education grows more
challenging as our faith matures and deepens.
Since Jesus says in Matthew 28:19-20a, “Therefore go and
make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
to obey everything I have commanded you,” we believe:
Christian education begins through the living waters of
Holy Baptism;
Christian education continues as a lifelong journey of
faith; and,
Christian education is a part of the total mission of the
church.
The flow of our education is channeled by the following
bedrocks of our faith:
We believe and teach that the Bible is the true Word of
God without error.
We believe and teach that we are saved by grace
through faith in Christ Jesus alone.
We believe and teach that Luther’s Small Catechism is
a brief, comprehensive, and true explanation of the
Word of God.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Therefore, our purpose is to educate each child in a Christ-
centered atmosphere, providing faith-integrated academics that
empower students to function with confidence in Christ through
all life’s situations.
GOAL STATEMENT
Furthermore, our goals are:
To teach children in a stimulating environment, offering
a variety of experiences and materials that develop
each child’s full potential in Christ;
To equip parents and guardians for their important role
in Christian education; and
To foster an environment where the church, school,
and family work together for a child’s total education.
ENROLLMENT POLICY
Trinity Lutheran School is a private church school for the
children of Trinity Lutheran Church, and, as space is available,
for the children of other parents or guardians interested in
securing a Christian education for their children. Applications
for enrollment are accepted and approved by the Board of
Education according to the following order of priority:
1. Children of Trinity Lutheran Church members.
2. Children of sister congregations of the Lutheran Church-
Missouri Synod.
3. Children of non-Lutheran parents or guardians who
attend Trinity Lutheran Church and Sunday School.
4. Children whose parents or guardians hold
membership in other denominations.
5. Children whose parents or guardians hold membership in
non-denominational churches.
6. Children whose parents or guardians are un-churched.
Students are accepted according to the following policy:
1. Applications for enrollment of non-member children new to
Trinity Lutheran School should be received by July 1.
2. All non-member children applying for enrollment at Trinity
Lutheran school for the first time may be requested to take
an admittance test administered by a member of the staff.
3. The enrollment of non-member students who have attended
Trinity Lutheran School will be reviewed annually prior to the
beginning of the new school year.
4. Applicants for first grade should attain the age of six years
by July 1.
With current staffing, we are not able at this time to enroll
children with extensive special needs. Enrollment decisions
pertaining to students with special needs will be made by the
Board of Education.
As consistent with our philosophy of Christian education
we hold that in addition to religious training during the
week, students are also expected to attend Sunday
school and worship services regularly.
TRANSFER POLICY
In addition to enrollment procedures, children who transfer to
Trinity Lutheran School from another school will be required to
complete an official transcript request form or present official
transcripts from a previous school.
Eighth grade second semester transfers are highly discouraged.
EXIT POLICY
Parents or guardians of students who will no longer be
attending our school will be requested to complete an exit
evaluation form for review by the Board of Education.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Trinity Lutheran School admits students of any sex, race, color,
and national or ethnic origin.
ABUSE AND NEGLECT POLICY
All school personnel are mandated reporters of abuse and
neglect per Missouri state law 210.115, and are required by this
law to report any suspected abuse and neglect to the
child protection service of the local department of welfare or law
enforcement agency.
Definitions of abuse and neglect per Missouri state law:
“Abuse”, any physical injury, sexual abuse, or emotional
abuse inflicted on a child other than by accidental means by
those responsible for the child’s care, custody, and control,
except that discipline including spanking, administered in a
reasonable manner, shall not be construed to be abuse.
“Neglect”, failure to provide, by those responsible for the
care, custody, and control of the child, the proper or
necessary support, education as required by law, nutrition
or medical, surgical or any other care necessary for the
child’s well-being.
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RESOURCE OFFICER
Trinity Lutheran School has at their service a resource officer
who is employed through the St. Charles County Sheriff’s
Department. This officer will periodically talk to the students
about health and safety issues. This officer may also be
contacted to report any safety concerns.
CURRICULUM
A school curriculum consists of the sum total of any experience
that comes to the child through the school.
Our curriculum is Christ-centered and supports our philosophy
of Christian education. Therefore, our curriculum shall work to
improve the spiritual, mental, social, and physical well being of
each student. This is best expressed in Luke 2:52, "And Jesus
increased in wisdom (mental) and stature (physical) and in favor
with God (spiritual) and man (social)."
The Course of Study for Missouri Elementary Schools and The
Curriculum Guide for Lutheran Elementary Schools serves as
guides for goals, methods, and content of instruction.
Our curriculum consists of Religion (Bible study, catechism
study, and the study of church history), Memorization (Bible
verses, the chief parts of the catechism, prayers, and hymns),
The Language Arts (reading, spelling, language, and
handwriting), The Arts (music, drawing, and crafts) The
Sciences (mathematics, general sciences, health), The Social
Studies (geography, history, civics), and Physical Education. All
educational materials are selected by the staff and reviewed by
the Board of Education.
REGISTRATION FEE
Each student is required to pay a $250.00 registration fee,
which is used to help defray the cost of books and other
educational materials. The registration fee is due the day the
student is enrolled at Trinity for the new school term. This
registration fee is non-refundable.
Parents or guardians who would anticipate difficulty meeting
these payments are encouraged to request a confidential
meeting with the Board of Education to propose an alternate
method of payment.
Failure to pay the fees or to make the proper arrangements with
the Board prior to the start of school may result in denied
admission for the student.
Supplies such as pencils, notebooks, rulers, scissors, crayons,
PE shoes and attire, etc. must be brought by the students. A
supply list will be handed out by each teacher informing you
what needs to be brought the day school begins.
INSURANCE
Trinity Lutheran School offers an accident insurance program to
each student at a reasonable cost per year for school-time
coverage. This program covers all school activities, traveling to
and from school, and supervised school-sponsored activities
after school hours on or off the school premises. This insurance
coverage lasts for a period of nine months.
Full-time coverage is also available if desired. Full-time
coverage protects the child 24 hours a day for all accidents
anywhere and lasts for a 12-month period.
HEALTH PROGRAM
A complete health record of each student must be kept on file at
the school. State law requires that all children be immunized or
show proof of exemption from immunization against measles,
German measles, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, and Hepatitis B
before attending school. If you wish your child to be exempt
from the immunization requirements as stated by law, please
contact the school principal for a Physician's Medical Exemption
Form which will require a doctor's signature.
TUITION
Our congregation has made it a mission to fully support our
Christian day school program. Therefore, there is no monthly
tuition for children of Trinity Lutheran Church members. As
stated in this handbook, students are expected to attend
Sunday school and worship services regularly. Trinity’s Board of
Education, Board of Elders, and Church Council have defined
‘regularly’ to mean at least half of the Sundays in a school
grading quarter. Families of students who do not meet this
expectation, will be contacted, regarding their church
attendance situation, by the Board of Elders and the Board of
Education. If the attendance does not show improvement by
the end of the next grading quarter, the family will be considered
as ‘non-member’ status in regards to school tuition, and will be
expected to pay the non-member rate the following month.
All parents or guardians who are not members of Trinity
Lutheran Church are to make monthly non-refundable payments
of $300.00 for the first child enrolled, and $200.00 for each
additional child enrolled from the same family. Non-refundable
tuition payments are due the first day of each month school is in
session and are collected for a period of nine months.
Parents or guardians will receive a $75.00 discount for the
school year if the tuition for the entire school year is paid in
advance of the new school term. If tuition is paid for the year, it
is refundable for the months after disenrollment. The $75
discount will be deducted from the amount refunded.
Parents or guardians who anticipate difficulty meeting the
monthly tuition payments are encouraged to request a
confidential meeting with the Board of Education to propose an
alternate method of payment.
Failure to meet payments or to make proper arrangements with
the Board of Education may result in denied admittance for the
student(s) for the following school year, and/or final transcripts
and report cards will be held until payment has been submitted.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
To best support learning, it is vital that the child attend school
regularly. A record of attendance is kept annually and is then
entered on the student's permanent file. All absences will be
recorded on an hourly basis.
Should a child become ill at school, we will notify the parent or
the designated emergency contact. A child will be sent home if
he/she is vomiting, has diarrhea, or has a temperature of 100.0°
or higher.
If your child must be absent from school due to an illness or
family emergency, please call the school prior to
8:30 A.M. If your child misses three or more consecutive days
due to illness, a physician's excuse is required the day the
student returns to school. All classroom work from the days
they were absent must be completed. Promotion of any student
absent from school for an extended time must be approved by
the Board of Education.
When you must take your child out of school during the day,
please inform us a day in advance so that your child may have
the assignments for the time he or she will be absent.
TARDINESS POLICY
School doors will open at 8:10 A.M. Students should not arrive
before 8:10 A.M. unless prior arrangements have been made
with the principal. Students are tardy when they are not sitting
in their seats ready for class when the bell rings at 8:30 A.M.
Therefore it is suggested that your child arrive prior to 8:25 A.M.
so that students have time to prepare for each day. Cases of
habitual tardiness will be reviewed and dealt with by the Board
of Education. A record of tardiness is kept and is recorded
annually and becomes part of the student's permanent file.
GRADING PERIOD & SCALE
The school year consists of 178 days, divided into four quarters.
At the end of each quarter report cards will be given out to show
student progress. At the end of the first and third quarters,
parent-teachers conferences will be scheduled.
Teachers may request a meeting with the parents or guardians
anytime throughout the year.
If parents or guardians wish to call a conference with a teacher
to express concerns, the parent should schedule an
appointment for the after-school hours in order to discuss
matters more thoroughly.
Standardized achievement tests are given annually and
cognitive ability tests are given four times during the child's eight
years of attendance. A cumulative record is kept for every
Trinity student.
The following grading scale will be used for all core curricular
areas of study (Reading, Language, Spelling books and tests,
Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies):
A+ ~ 100% C+ ~ 77% - 79%
A ~ 95% - 99% C ~ 74% - 76%
A- ~ 90% - 94% C- ~ 70% - 73%
B+ ~ 87% - 89% D+ ~ 67% - 69%
B ~ 84% - 86% D ~ 64% - 66%
B- ~ 80% - 83% D- ~ 60% - 63%
F ~ 59% and below
The following grading scale will be used for all non-core
curricular areas of study (Religion, Memorization, Handwriting,
Computer Applications, Spanish, Music, Art, Physical
Education, and Work Habits):
E – Excellent G – Good S – Satisfactory U –Unsatisfactory
THE REFERRAL PROCESS
The required steps in the process of identification of students
with special needs are described in this section. The steps are
(1) screening, (2) implementing alternative intervention
strategies, (3) referral and screening review, (4) notice and
consent for evaluation, (5) evaluation and diagnosis, (6)
Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and
review.
All students are given standard vision and hearing screenings
during the course of a school year. If a learning problem is
suspected other developmental screenings may be used in
these areas: health and motor, cognitive, academic, speech
and language, social, emotional, or behavioral. If a teacher
suspects a special need, the parents or guardians will be
notified.
After the results of the screenings, alternative intervention
strategies would be implemented by the teacher. These are
modifications made to the student's regular learning program in
attempts to remedy the area of educational concern.
Teachers will document the various strategies attempted and
the progress of the learner.
All formal evaluations and diagnoses will be performed by
Special Lutheran Services or by the public school district in
which the student lives. If warranted an IEP will be developed
by a team consisting of the parent(s), the student (optional),
teachers, principal, diagnosticians, and any other professionals
that would impact the learning of the child. The IEP will be
implemented and followed during the course of the school year.
Progress will be documented.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
The initial responsibility for discipline rests with the individual
student. Each student is responsible for their own words and
actions and is expected to demonstrate a high degree of self-
discipline. No physical violence or verbal abuse toward another
student will be tolerated.
When lack of self-discipline interrupts a learning situation, the
student will be subject to the consequences for each classroom.
The following will be enforced for the Lower Grade Room:
Trinity Lower Grade Expectations:
1. Be Respectful.
2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
4. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before talking or
getting out of your seat.
McDonald’s French Fry Behavior Management Program
-Each student will begin with 5 “fries”.
1. First Warning: Student will give up one of their ‘fries’ to the
teacher
2. Second Warning: Student gives up another fry and loses 5
minutes of recess
3. Third Warning: Another fry is given up, the student is asked
to sign the “Behavior Correction Log”, and misses 10
minutes of recess
4. Fourth Warning: Student will lose another fry and an entire
recess
5. Fifth Warning: The final fry is given up and the student will
conference with the Principal. Further consequences will be
discussed during or following their meeting.
Rewards:
In order to encourage students to faithfully complete homework
assignments, all students will be entered into the “Pizza Club”.
Students who get all assignments in on time in a one month
period will get to participate in a pizza party for lunch on the
special day the next month. Each month everyone will have a
chance to participate.
The following will be enforced for the upper grades:
Trinity Upper Grade Expectations:
1. Show respect to others. No disrespect towards an adult will
be tolerated.
2. Be attentive, cooperative, and participate in class.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects, to yourself. Don't invade
other's space. No physical or verbal abused towards others
will be tolerated.
4. Do your best work on all assignments, and have them
completed on time.
5. Planners are generally signed by the teacher on Fridays.
Students must have them signed by a parent by the first day
of the next week.
6. No running in the building; be quiet in the hallway and on the
steps.
7. Do not get out of your seat without permission.
In order to handle daily requests without interrupting
teaching, the following signals will be used:
1 finger - go to restroom or get a drink
2 fingers - talk quietly with someone
3 fingers - permission to move about the room
(sharpen pencil, get a book, throw
away trash, etc.)
Permission is not needed to put a completed paper in the
correct location.
8. Wear proper P.E. attire (extra soft-soled, non-marking
shoes, T-shirt, and shorts or long pants with elastic waist)
on Physical Education days.
(automatic detention point if not worn)
9. No electronic entertainment devices will be allowed during
school hours. (i.e. gameboys, walkman, etc.)
10. Wearing apparel that displays questionable material is
prohibited. Student will be removed from the classroom
and asked to change clothes. Also, refrain from
decorating items at school with questionable matter.
Remember-you are a light reflecting Christ's love.
11. No vulgar or profane language (directly to detention)
12. No weapons on school property. (Results in immediate
dismissal from school property with suspension and/or
expulsion at the discretion of the School Board)
Consequences:
A. Behavioral consequences:
1st offense - verbal warning
2nd offense – receive 1 point toward a detention
B. Late homework consequences:
- May be excused if teacher is approached by the student,
at the beginning of the day, stating they were in need of
assistance in order to complete the assignment.
- Student will receive 1 point toward a detention for each
late assignment.
- For each day that an assignment is late, the grade will
be dropped 7 points. All assignments are expected to
be completed, even if they are turned in late.
C. Unsatisfactory work consequences:
Any work that is turned in by a student in which a teacher
feels is unsatisfactory, may be requested to do again. The
student's grade will automatically be dropped 7 points.
Rewards:
Students will be allowed to put up 'bonus stickers' for
various positive tasks accomplished. (100%, memory work,
timed tests, etc.) A completed bonus chart (20 stickers)
may be redeemed for a 'prize' or to get out of an assignment
(the choice of assignment must be mutually agreed upon by
teacher and student.)
All students who receive 2 or less detention points for a six-
week period will be allowed to participate in a 'Friday Fun
Festival', consisting of possibly ordering out for lunch, extra
recess, a movie, etc.
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL DETENTION POLICY
1. A detention is scheduled on a Saturday morning or an
afternoon (3:30-5:00) of the following week to be
monitored by Trinity staff or an adult designated by the
Principal.
2. Any student with unacceptable classroom behavior, or 4
detention points acquired in a week (Monday-Friday),
will be required to serve detention the following week.
3. Parents will be notified on Friday, with acknowledgement
of the notice to be returned the following Monday.
4. Any student serving a detention will not be allowed to
participate in school sponsored extra-curricular activities
for the week of the detention.
5. These detentions will be placed on the student's
quarterly report card, and will be kept as part of the
student's permanent record.
6. If a student has received three detentions in a quarter,
the third detention will result in an out-of-school
suspension. A joint meeting with the teacher, principal,
Pastor, and parent is required before the student may
return to school.
An out-of-school suspension shall consist of the
following:
a) one day of absence.
b) completion of all assignments and are due the day
the child returns to school.
c) a written plan of self-improvement presented to the
board of education.
d) a scheduled meeting with child, parent, and staff.
7. If a student's performance shows little or no
improvement following the suspension, the parents will
be required to meet with the Board of Education to
consider disenrollment.
SCHOOL CHOIRS
In addition to the regular music curriculum, Trinity Lutheran
School has two children's choirs. The primary choir consists of
grades one to four. The junior choir consists of grades five
through eight. The children will perform during worship services
throughout the year. A schedule of these performances will be
handed out on registration days so that your family can plan
accordingly. It is vital that every student participates.
The teachers would appreciate written notification at least a
week in advance if a student is unable to attend an event.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Each student is required to take part in physical education on a
regular basis unless excused. Please send written notification if
your child is not to take part in PE for some reason. If your child
is unable to participate for more than a week, a doctor's note will
be required.
All students are required to have a pair of non-marking rubber
soled-tennis shoes, T-shirt, and shorts or long pants with elastic
waistband to wear during every physical education class.
As part of the Upper Grade P.E. program, all students in grades
5-8 are required to participate in a track meet. With this in mind,
all students in grades 5-8 are required to have a current (less
than 1 year old) physical on file.
We believe physical education and activity is an important item
in our curriculum of developing the whole child.
COMPUTER USE POLICY
Parents and students will be asked to sign and abide by a
Technology Usage Policy Agreement at the beginning of each
school year.
DRESS CODE
Trinity Lutheran School requests students to give careful
consideration to how they dress and groom themselves. To
assist students, some general guidelines are given. Parents are
urged to carefully monitor the clothing worn by their students to
school.
1. Student dress is to be modest with the fabric and cut not
too tight or revealing, nor so loose fitting as to be
immodest.
2. Student dress is to be neat and clean. Torn or ragged
clothes are not appropriate.
3. While certain imprinted designs and verbal messages are
acceptable on clothing, there are some that are not to be
worn to school. Clothing imprinted with the following shall
not be worn: any clothing with messages that are sexually
suggestive, promote alcohol, drugs, anti-Christian, satanic,
or evil elements of society.
4. All clothing must be such that undergarments or bare
midriffs are not exposed during normal body movements
throughout the school day. A student should be able to sit
and raise their hand or lean forward without exposing
undergarments or skin. We expect students to maintain
the type of appearance that is not distracting to teachers
and other students. Some guidelines of things the school
will not tolerate are: halter or spaghetti straps (unless
covered by a jacket), midriff tops, sagging shorts/pants
below the waistline, pajamas, shirts displaying any kind of
drug, alcohol or tobacco products/paraphernalia are to be
worn. The principal always has the discretion of adding to
this list, if necessary.
5. Students should have a spare set of shoes at school, if
they choose to wear open-toed shoes to school. Flip-flops,
clogs, and other open shoes are not safe for recess.
6. Clothing should be appropriate to the weather to protect the
student’s health.
7. Jewelry: Any jewelry should be worn in good taste. Any
jewelry deemed bizarre or drawing attention to oneself is
prohibited.
8. Students are not to wear hats in school.
SAFETY DRILLS
Periodic drills will be held throughout the year for fire, tornado,
earthquake, and armed intruder
LUNCH PROGRAM
Trinity students are expected to bring a lunch from home for
every lunch period. A variety of juices and milk will be available
for students to purchase. Students have access to several
microwaves during the lunch period. A refrigerator is available
for temporary storage.
If a student forgets his/her lunch, he/she may purchase a lunch
from school consisting of a sandwich, chips, and a dessert.
FIELD TRIPS
A number of field trips will be scheduled for all students
throughout the school year. In order to participate in these
outings, the student needs to bring a parent-signed permission
slip to their teacher on the day they are due. Students without
signed permission slip will not be allowed to go. Chaperones
are always needed and are encouraged to participate.
A spring trip is scheduled for the 6-8 grade students. Each year
the destination will alternate between Jefferson City, MO;
Springfield, IL; and Chicago, IL.
SCHOOL PARTIES
Three parties, Fall, Christmas, and Valentine's Day, are planned
for all students. Adults are encouraged to help with these
celebrations. Volunteers may sign up during the August PTL
meeting.
VOLUNTEERS
Whether visiting the library, taking spelling tests, being tutored,
or the like, students will work with volunteers often at Trinity
Lutheran School. TLS welcomes parents and friends to serve
voluntarily on a regular basis to assist the classroom teachers
and school to carry out its mission of “showing the way to the
Water of Life.” Routine duties will be assigned to a volunteer
and will be under the supervision of a staff person.
Volunteers are welcomed, appreciated, and expected to follow
the Volunteer Guideline listed below. It shall be the
responsibility of the TLS staff to review these and any other
guidelines with the volunteer.
1. Volunteers are to become familiar with TLS’s mission
statement and support it.
2. He/She will check with the classroom teacher or staff person
regarding appropriate times and activities.
3. Volunteers should dress appropriately.
4. Other than verbal requests, disciplining students shall be the
responsibility of the teacher or staff.
5. Volunteers shall model Christian behavior for students at all
times.
6. Confidentiality of student conduct or work shall be
maintained at all times. The classroom teacher will be
responsible fo reporting any necessary situations to the
parent(s)/guardian(s).
7. Volunteers are expected to inform the teacher or staff of all
seen or possible unsafe hazards. Student safety is a
priority!
8. All volunteers who regularly work with children will be
required to have a criminal background check.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Trinity Lutheran School is happy to provide an after school care
program on an as-needed basis for students of our school and
any Kindergarten siblings. Please contact the school to make
arrangements for your child as needed. After school care will
begin at 3:45 P.M. and will last until 5:45 P.M. Extra charges
will be assessed if your child is not picked up by this time. It will
be a semi-structured time for all students who stay later than
3:45 P.M. The cost is $2.00 per hour per child to be paid in
cash upon picking up your student(s). The adult in charge will
have access to emergency numbers.
CHAPEL SERVICES
Trinity Lutheran School will hold chapel services every Friday.
Normally, services will be held at school. We will have two
special worship services at church; one is the opening service
on the first day of school and the closing service on the last day
of school. Parents and guests are always welcome to come
and worship with our students.
As part of our Christian service and witness to the community,
Trinity students are encouraged to participate in worship at
Charlevoix Retirement Center the second Thursday of each
month that school is in session from 3:20 - 4:30 P.M.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
During the course of the school year an attempt will be made to
schedule various extra curricular events. For sports, the
number of students dedicated to a specific sport will determine
whether games can be scheduled with other schools.
Practices will be held throughout the course of a season. It is
vital that an athlete attend as many practices as possible to
narrow the risk of injury and widen the effectiveness of play. To
help in planning, please notify the coach as soon as possible if
a student will be unable to attend practice.
If uniforms, warm-up apparel, or other equipment is issued to
the student, it is expected to be returned to the school
laundered and in acceptable condition.
Eligibility
Trinity students must have the following to be eligible to
participate in practices or games:
1. Have a current physical on file in the school office.
(Physicals received in February of one year are good
through May of the next year)
2. Have a permission form signed by the parent and
athlete.
3. Attend school for at least 4 hours of school during
the day of the practice or game.
To be a participant in extra-curricular activities, a student must
remain eligible. That responsibility belongs to the student.
The following standards must be met in order to participate in
extra-curricular activities at Trinity:
1. Have all passing grades (no F’s on report card or
mid-term progress report).
2. Maintain a C average for subjects which receive a
letter grade. Eligibility determining grades are
checked at mid-quarters and at the end of the
marking period.
3. The athlete will not be able to play or practice for a
two-week period starting the Monday after the report
comes out. Ineligible athletes must raise deficient
grade(s) to eligibility standards in order to participate
once again.
4. When ineligible, the student may not participate in
any games or practices. However, the student is
encouraged to attend the game to watch or take
stats.
Remember, we are ambassadors for Christ and representatives
of our school. Good sportsmanship is a necessity from
coaches, players, and fans to make each event a success.
PARENT - TEACHER LEAGUE
During the 86-87 school year the Parent-Teacher League was
officially organized. The purpose of the league is to foster
communication between teachers and parents for the benefit of
the children and the school in areas of mutual concern. Any
parent or guardian having children enrolled at Trinity Lutheran
School, as well as any communicant member, of Trinity
Lutheran Church, may become a member of this association.
The League will meet at least four times each year within the
months of August, October, January, and April.
TIME SCHEDULE
School doors open at 8:10 A.M. Parents or guardians of
children arriving earlier than this will need to make
arrangements with the principal. School begins at 8:30 A.M.
and ends at 3:30 P.M.
The third Friday of every month is reserved for staff meetings.
Therefore, school will dismiss at 12:00 P.M. Please make
arrangements with our After School Care Program
representative(s) should your child need care on those days.
Please refer to the After School Care Program section of this
handbook for more information.
Trinity practices a closed campus policy. No child will be
permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day
without teacher permission. All guests and visitors must check
in at the office.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP POLICY
Upon arriving at school, students should be dropped off at the
red front doors. Those doors will be locked for the day at 8:30
A.M. Any students arriving after 8:30 must be dropped off at the
front office doors and must check in at the office before going to
class.
When a child is to be picked up during the school for a doctor’s
appointment, dentist appointment, etc., the parent must write a
note or call to let the office know when the child is to be picked
up, by whom, for what reason, and when or if the child will
return to school. The person picking up the child must come to
the office to get the child.
If anyone other than a child’s parents will be picking them up
after school, the parent must notify the school by phone and/or
in writing before the child will be allowed to leave with them. All
drivers must back into a space on the right side of the building.
Students will be dismissed at 3:30 from the playground door
when their ride arrives. Students must be picked up no later
than 3:45 unless prior arrangements have been made.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
(FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20
U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects
the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all
schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the
U.S. Department of Education.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their
children's education records. These rights transfer to the
student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a
school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the
rights have transferred are "eligible students."
• Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and
review the student's education records maintained by
the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of
records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is
impossible for parents or eligible students to review the
records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
• Parents or eligible students have the right to request that
a school correct records which they believe to be
inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to
amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has
the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the
school still decides not to amend the record, the parent
or eligible student has the right to place a statement with
the record setting forth his or her view about the
contested information.
• Generally, schools must have written permission from
the parent or eligible student in order to release any
information from a student's education record. However,
FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without
consent, to the following parties or under the following
conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
• School officials with legitimate educational interest;
• Other schools to which a student is transferring;
• Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a
student;
• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on
behalf of the school;
• Accrediting organizations;
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued
subpoena;
• Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety
emergencies; and
• State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice
system, pursuant to specific State law.
Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information
such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date
and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance.
However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about
directory information and allow parents and eligible students a
reasonable amount of time to request that the school not
disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify
parents and eligible students annually of their rights under
FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter,
inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper
article) is left to the discretion of each school.
For additional information or technical assistance, you may call
(202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the
Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
Or you may contact us at the following address:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
BOARD OF EDUCATION
(Due to elections, the board is subject to change in January.)
Mike Wilson - Chairman 636-946-4801
Mick Goslin 636-947-0684
Heather Sanchez 636-916-5996
Greg Wehmeyer 636-250-3642
Cindy Wehmeyer - Sunday School Superintendent
e-mail: cwehmeyer@trinityorchardfarm.org 636-250-3642
FACULTY
Esther Loeffler - Principal/Teacher 636-250-3172
e-mail: eloeffler@trinityorchardfarm.org
Kathy Chapin - Teacher 636-240-0919
e-mail: kchapin@trinityorchardfarm.org
Rev. Doug Gaunt - Pastor 636-916-0086
e-mail: dgaunt@trinityorchardfarm.org
Lisa Broeker – Teacher Assistant 636-250-3282
e-mail: lbroeker@trinityorchardfarm.org
Carla Rutledge – Counselor 636-300-1697
e-mail: sncrutledge@msn.com
Deputy Sheriff Tom Ban – School Resource Officer
e-mail: tban@ofsd.k12.mo.us 636-250-5406.