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High School and Middle School Handbook, 2008-2009

General Information

CAFETERIA

Landmark desires that every student eat lunch in order to do his best in school. Students may bring a lunch or participate in the cafeteria lunch program. The lunch program is provided and administered by Landmark.

Lunchroom rules :

  1. Lunchroom items may not be charged. Students should bring lunch money each day or purchase meal tickets. Meal tickets may be purchased directly from Landmark on registration day and/or in the mornings before school starts.
  2. Food and drink are to remain in the cafeteria or in the courtyard/picnic area outside the cafeteria hall.
  3. Each student is responsible to keep his area clean during the entire lunch period and to clean up after he is through eating.
  4. Students are to remain in the cafeteria or the courtyard/picnic area until the bell for class rings unless supervised by a staff member or a class meeting is being held.
  5. During lunch period students must have permission from a staff member to go to the restroom or their lockers.

Food brought from off campus--In order to support the cafeteria operations, it is not permitted for parents or students to bring meals on campus during breakfast or lunch for multiple students. Purchase of cafeteria meals is optional and each student may bring food for personal consumption at appropriate designated times. For birthday parties or special events dessert items, i.e., cake, cupcakes, etc., as approved by school principal, may be provided for a class, team, or event--but not complete meals, i.e., pizza, subs, etc. The cafeteria can provide these special food services to parents who want to organize a special event.

CELL PHONES

Cell phones will be permitted on campus but may not be used during the school day. They must be turned off and stored away. Cell phone use or ringing between 8:15 AM and 3:00 PM will result in the phone being confiscated and a reprimand will be given. There is a student phone available at the office for emergencies. Cell phones may be used after school.

CHAPEL

Chapel services are held on a regular basis. Chapel is a place where our students are encouraged and challenged in their walk with God through praise and worship music, drama, and dynamic speakers from both inside and outside the Landmark community. Typically middle school and high school chapels are separate and parents are invited to attend.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In order to serve you better, here is a review of some of our financial policies.

1. The Business Office will be your contact for all financial transactions and is open on school days and teacher work/staff development days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our summer hours are Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are closed on school holidays.

2. All tuition payments are due on the first of the month. All miscellaneous charges billed by LCS are due the month they are billed.
REMINDER: A late fee of $20.00 will be added to all accounts not current by the tenth of the month.

3. Please do not be offended by a reminder you will receive if we have not received your payment by the tenth of the month. We purpose to honor the Lord by paying our staff and all our bills in a timely manner. This in turn depends on your timely payments to us.

4. The following services may be withheld if your student's account is not current:

A. Class Attendance
B. Taking Exams
C. Report Cards
D. Attendance of Summer School
E. Transcript Requests

5. Miscellaneous Fees not posted on the Financial Information Sheet are listed as follows:

A. Locker Clean-Up Fee (if not cleaned by student at year end)-$15.00
B. Locker Damage Fee – based on amount of damage
C. Lost and Found is located in downstairs gym hallway – items not claimed in two weeks will be sold at a Lost and Found sale or donated.
D. You will be charged replacement cost for any sports uniforms or equipment not turned in at the end of that season.
E. PSAT and SAT test charges will be billed to your account. Teachers or counselors will notify you of the amount to be billed based on current charges to LCS by the College Board and are non-refundable if student fails to take the test. Students are required to take the tests at the grades designated below:
PSAT: 10th and 11th grade
SAT: 11th grade
F. An NSF check fee of $30 will be charged to your account for any returned check. If two returned checks are received on your account, you will be asked to pay by cash, money order or cashier’s check only.
G. After School Care is available. Brochures that include current fee schedule are available in the Elementary and Business Offices.
H. Damaged and lost books will be charged to your account at the replacement cost. There will be a $10.00 handling fee for lost books that are returned. This will be deducted from your credit or refund.
I. Field trips will be billed to your account as expenses are incurred by Landmark. Because LCS is obligated to pay in advance for field trips based on enrollment, your signed permission slip obligates you to pay for a field trip even if your child does not attend for whatever reason (i.e. sickness, family outing, choice). If LCS is eligible for and receives a refund of these expenses due to smaller than planned attendance, then you will receive a refund.
J. Landmark does accept credit cards as a form of payment on account. However, there will be a 2% surcharge added to each use to cover the costs associated with accepting credit cards. These amounts are not budgeted for and we pass along the associated costs to those who choose to use this service.

6. A senior's account must be paid in full prior to final exams, AP exams, and graduation practice participation. A note will be sent from the Guidance Office to inform parents of the due date for final payment.

7. A reminder of additional fees previously listed on the Financial Information sheet is as follows:

Band/Chorus (1 time new student)

$110

Rental of school owned instrument

250

Senior Fee

200

Junior Fee

120
Photography Lab Fee (per sem.) 35

Beta Club/Nat'l Honor Society

25

Honors Chorus (Elementary School)

35

Parking

30

After School Care

Weekly $45/Sibling $35

Athletics (Fee & Transportation)

 

Class I

$300

Class II

250

Class III

150

Class IV

125

Bus Service

 

One student

$115/mo.

Family maximum

$175/mo.

Financial Aid

$15 LCS Processing Fee

Misc. Consumables

will be billed at cost

8. Your student may visit the school store and charge purchases to your student billing account. The maximum amount a student can charge at one time is $50. You may send a check with your student for purchases that exceed the $50 maximum.

School Store hours are:
Monday - 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Fairburn; closed for lunch 11:45-12:45
Tuesday - 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Fairburn; 2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - PTCC
Wednesday - 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Fairburn; 1:00-3:30 p.m. - Fairburn
Thursday - 7:45 a.m-9:45 a.m. - Fairburn; 2:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. - Fairburn
Friday - Closed

9. We greatly appreciate your support of this ministry through the gifts of your time and finances. We ask that any donations you make to the school be made by separate check. This makes it possible for us to be more efficient in our communication and reporting back to you.

10. Re-enrollment for the following school year occurs in February each year. Re-enrollment fees are due at the time your contract is returned to LCS.

We recognize that unusual circumstances can occur for our families. It is very important that you notify us when a problem impacts your ability to pay in a timely manner. Communication is essential. Failure to communicate with our office may result in your student being withheld from class. This is a highly undesirable situation that can be avoided through faithful communication.

FIRE/DISASTER DRILLS

Fire/Disaster drills are held periodically. Fire and disaster procedures are posted in every classroom. When the signal for a drill is given, all class activities will cease and the teacher's instructions must be followed immediately and silently.

HEALTH/MEDICAL INFORMATION/FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORMS

It is required that the school has a certificate of immunization and an eye/ear examination certificate on file for each student. The certificates may be acquired from your family physician or health center. It is imperative for the school to be advised of any serious or chronic health problems. This information is needed in our files so that we can be ready for any emergencies. All students that take medication of any type must have the Administration of Medication Release Form signed by a parent and a physician (if the medication is a prescription drug). These forms will be available in the respective school office. Students must check in all medication at the school nurse's office and come to the office for it to be administered. Students must not give any medications to other students. Teachers and staff (except as pre-authorized for coaches and trainers) may not dispense aspirin, Tylenol, etc., to students. Students must bring prescribed medication, aspirin, Tylenol, etc., (with their names on them) to the school nurse for the student's personal use. It is assumed that the medical information form will suffice as the field trip medical release form. The field trip permission slip will inform the parent of the cost and provide any details or relevant information about the trip.

School clinic policy on illness and returning to school after an illness

  1. If your student is running a fever please do not give them fever reducing medicine and send them to school. Your child must be fever free, (under 100) without fever reducing medicine for 24 hours before returning to school. If the clinic nurse determines your student has returned too early, you will be contacted and asked to pick up your student within an hour.
  2. If your child has a confirmed case of the flu he/she must stay home until they are fully recovered. Most confirmed flu cases require the student to be out of school for 4-7days. If the clinic nurse determines your student has returned too early, you will be contacted and asked to pick up your student.
  3. If your child is sent home with a questionable highly contagious illness/rash you must present a physician's note stating that he/she has been seen and doesn't have a contagious illness/rash; or he/she was diagnosed with a contagious illness/rash, has been treated by your physician and can return to school.
  4. If your student is vomiting, please do not send them to school.
  5. Please contact the school clinic if your child has been diagnosed with a highly contagious condition.
  6. All students must bring all medications (over-the-counter or prescription) to the clinic. The nurses will store the medication in the clinic cabinet for your student. Your student will be allowed to leave class and come to the clinic for his/her medication. All prescription medications must be in the original labeled prescription bottle, and a medication authorization form signed by a physician is required... Ask your pharmacist to provide you with a second labeled bottle. Under certain circumstances, a student with a life threatening condition (i.e. asthma, diabetes, or allergic reaction) may be granted permission to carry medication on his/her person. Such permission will only be granted in response to a written statement from the student's physician that such a need exists based on a life threatening condition, and a completed and signed authorization from the parent or legal guardian.
  7. All parents are asked to provide all available phone numbers where you can be reached during the day. If your child needs to go home we ask that you retrieve them within an hour of the time we contacted you. Please provide emergency contacts that live within the area of the school, and are able to pick up your child if you are not available.
  8. A student that comes to the clinic feeling sick, but not sure if he/she needs to go home, will be allowed to rest in the clinic for 30 minutes. If after 30 minutes the student has not improved, and the school nurse feels it is necessary for the student to go home you will be asked to pick your student up from school.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Landmark participates in the ALERTNOW Rapid Notification Service. This service allows us to send a voice message to ALL of our families on ALL of their contact numbers within minutes. Landmark’s service area encompasses many school systems; therefore, the school will determine the rescheduling or closing independently of those systems.
Landmark administration may also choose to post such announcements on WSB Radio (750 AM), WSB TV (Channel 2), 93.3 JOY FM, FOX TV(Channel 5), WXIA TV (Channel 11). It is the responsibility of the parent and student to listen to the official public information source for information pertaining to Landmark any time inclement weather occurs.

INTERNET USAGE

Landmark Christian School is committed to providing access to the Internet to enhance our students' opportunities for research and learning. Use of the Internet requires wise decisions and good judgment on the part of students. Even with our extensive security and blocking capabilities there is still a possibility of accessing objectionable material. Since computers are available for student use in the Library and in many classrooms, it is vital for parents to understand Landmark’s Internet Usage Policy. Permission for a student to access the Internet and E-mail at Landmark Christian School is dependent upon both the parent and student signing an Internet Authorization Form, indicating agreement with the following rules:

  1. The Internet usage in the Library Media Center is allowed with the permission of the staff or faculty member who is overseeing the class.
  2. E-mail is not allowed in the Library Media Center except to send academic information home, to another student or to a teacher; library computer use is for RESEARCH only ; NO GAMES allowed.
  3. No visitation to chat rooms will be permitted at any computer in the school.
  4. Inappropriate material will not be accessed for oneself or to show others.
  5. No student will transmit computer viruses or any other malicious programs.
  6. No student will intentionally damage or make changes to LCS computer equipment.
  7. No ordering of materials via the Internet will be permitted.
  8. No downloading of files may occur without the permission and assistance of the Media Center staff or classroom teacher.
  9. Internet usage in the Elementary and Middle/High School Computer Labs or classrooms is allowed with the permission of the classroom teacher.
  10. LCS reserves the right to log network use and to monitor file server space and Internet sites.
Use of the LCS Internet is a privilege. Inappropriate use of the Internet by a student will result in immediate termination of access, disciplinary action, and possible consideration of expulsion . A student's violation of the Internet policy may also result in the student being charged for any expense or costs incurred as a result of that violation.

MEDIA CENTER

Landmark's Library Media Center is designed to complement and enrich the curriculum. It contains not only books but also magazines, vertical files, music and reference CD's, videocassettes, and computers for electronic CD-ROM sources and Internet research. In addition to the main library area, which includes the checkout desk, there is a Junior Library with books, magazines and research files for the younger Landmark students.

Students may check out books for two weeks and renew them for additional 2-week periods. Notices regarding fines and overdue books will be distributed weekly to the student's homeroom or Bible teacher. Fines will be charged on books that are turned in late: 5-cents a day for the younger students, and 10-cents a day for all students grades 6-12. Replacement cost will be required of any student who loses material checked out to him. Because Landmark seeks to develop personal responsibility in our students, we require all library fines or lost book fees to be cleared at the end of each semester. Middle or High School students will not be allowed to take exams without clearance from the library; Elementary School students' report cards will be held until fines are paid.

The center will be open before and after school to allow students and faculty the opportunity to use its resources on a regular basis. The library staff is always glad to help students with research or to locate materials within the center. During regular school hours, students may come to the Library Media Center with a library pass signed by a teacher; entrance and exit times will be noted on the pass by library staff. Groups of students may be admitted by prior arrangement between the library staff and the teacher. If an entire class is scheduled, the classroom teacher will accompany them.

SELECTION OF MATERIALS

The director and the staff of Landmark's library media center seek to provide instructional materials which support the mission of our school, "to honor God through the pursuit of excellence in nurturing the spiritual, academic, physical and social growth of students." Furthermore, as stated in our Philosophy of Education, "As a Christian school, the entire educational program is dependent upon and directly related to the truths and principles put forth in the Bible." That program includes the books, magazines, vertical files, music and reference CD's, videocassettes, and electronic CD-ROM sources and Internet research availability which may be found in our library.

The purpose of the materials selected for our library, therefore, is to assist and enhance the overall curriculum at Landmark. These educational materials must support our educational programs and meet the individual needs of our students. Using Scripture as our plumb line, we also recognize the need to provide our older students with a broader range of materials on controversial issues, so they may learn to handle the complexity of our society's problems while still under the guidance of their teachers and parents. For our younger students, we strive to select from the many excellent materials that are non-controversial.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION

In selecting these materials, the library staff primarily seeks recommendations from the faculty, who are on the front lines of our curriculum implementation. Our staff also appreciates input from students and parents, as we desire to provide a wide range of materials in a variety of formats and at all levels of difficulty. The final approval for material selection rests with the Director of the Library Media Center , who establishes the necessary procedures deemed appropriate.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The following questions are asked when materials and recommendations are considered:

  • Will it be of value to the teachers?
  • Does it contribute to the overall curriculum?
  • Will it be interesting to the students?
  • Does it edify?
  • Will it cause distress or disapproval?**
  • Does the author/creator promote a non-biblical worldview?**
  • Is the information valid, current and appropriate?
  • Does it demonstrate excellence?
  • Is it age-appropriate for its topic and manner of presentation?

**Since Landmark is a non-denominational school, we seek to uphold the common foundations of our Christian faith and strive not to cause another to stumble. Hence, we shall purposely avoid the selection of materials that disturb or offend brothers or sisters. Through the years, we have discerned it best to avoid materials for younger children that highlight Halloween, the imaginary Santa, the dark side of magic, as well as those which encourage disrespect or contain unseemly behavior or inappropriate topics.

Each of these questions is considered, and the material is evaluated as a whole. If a teacher, staff member, parent or student question any item that is selected, that opinion is valued and considered; we have procedures in place to evaluate such a "challenge."

Our desire is to serve the Landmark family, always remembering that . . "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."(Proverbs 1: 1, 7)

PREFECTS

Prefects are senior leaders who exemplify an honorable lifestyle and are committed to Landmark's goals, values, and mission. They are responsible for overseeing a specific area of the Landmark community for the sake of increasing student involvement and ownership by the student body.

STUDENT AUTOMOBILE AND PARKING POLICY

Student car registration is an effort to control traffic and protect students' property. A car registration is required of every student who drives to school. Registering a vehicle includes filling out a registration form and submitting it to the Middle and High School Office with the appropriate registration fee. The student will then receive a parking permit. All students will be assigned parking places in designated areas beginning with seniors, then juniors, and lastly sophomores, until all spaces have been issued. 

Once students leave their cars upon arrival at school, they are not to go back to their cars without permission unless they are ready to go to practice or leave school for the day. Students are not permitted to park their cars on campus unless assigned a specific parking place by the Middle and High School Office . The speed limit on campus is 5 mph at all times. Please obey all traffic regulations and follow established traffic patterns. Students are not to play music on their car radios, tape players, etc., on campus at a volume that allows it to be heard outside their car.

Remember: Driving at LCS is a privilege that may be lost.

STUDENT LOCKERS

Each student is issued a locker to store and protect his/her personal belongings. Lockers are to be kept closed and locked at all times. If a student damages or loses a lock, the student will be charges the cost of replacing a serial Master lock. Students are responsible for all lost items. In order to promote neatness at LCS, book bags or gym bags that are too large to fit in the locker must be placed in the classroom with the teacher's permission. All loose items left in the hall will be collected and taken to the lost and found . The Fire Marshall will not allow book bags or other items, which may block the hall during a fire to remain in the hallways.

TEXTBOOKS

All textbooks are rented from the school as part of the tuition fee. They must be handled with care, covered and be kept in good condition. They should be kept mark-free except for the student's name in ink in the space inside the front cover. Students must reimburse the school for any textbook damage or loss (replacement price) for which they are responsible. Some textbooks are consumable and will be purchased by the student so that they may have the freedom to write in their own text. These fees will be billed to the student's account.

VISITORS

Visitors are welcome on campus. All visitors must sign in and obtain a visitors badge from the main office. Visitors are to abide by all the school rules (including appropriate dress). Anyone not abiding by school policy will be asked to leave campus. Students' guests must be cleared in advance in the Middle and High School Office and upon arrival must obtain a guest pass from the administration to attend classes.

The following are policies pertaining to visitors:

  1. Prospective students must have permission from the Admissions Director to visit classes once. There may be some extenuating circumstances which would necessitate a prospective student being allowed to return for a second class visit. Friends of present students will not be allowed to visit classes, or visit during lunch without special permission from the principal.
  2. A student's pastor, youth pastor or director, college-age sibling, or parent may visit during lunch, but should stop by the MS/HS office to get a visitor's pass.
  3. Alumni may visit during lunch or may visit a teacher during that teacher's free period (at the teacher's discretion), but must obtain a visitor's pass from the MS/HS office upon arrival on the campus. Alumni should not visit during class unless they have been invited by the teacher for a special classroom presentation.
  4. Any exception must be approved in advance by the Administration.

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