Logos School

1 Logos School Parent / Student handbook 2012-2013 Logos School Student/Parent handbook 2012-2013 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION School Goals .. 3 Statement of 4 Secondary Doctrine 4 Vision Statement .. 5 School History and 5 Educational 6 Athletic 6 Aesthetic 7 Music 7 What do we Mean by Classical?.. 8 Boarding 8 Part-Time Students .. 8 Learning 8 9 Lost Tools of Learning 10 Parent Involvement .. 11 Student Health 11 Guidelines for Keeping Sick Children II. ACADEMICS Elementary Curriculum 12 14 Elementary Promotion 15 Secondary 16 Junior High Promotion High School Graduation 19 Grading 20 Academic Probation (secondary).. 20 Eligibility for Extra-Curricular Activities (secondary).

2 20 21 Honors and 22 Senior Course 23 III. DISCIPLINE Basic School 24 Social Media 24 Student 25 Student 25 Secondary Discipline 26 School Uniform 27 Attendance 29 Grievance 30 IV. OTHER INFORMATION Extra-Curricular 31 School Sponsored 38 38 Graduates & 38 Logos School Student/Parent handbook 2012-2013 Page 3 Logos School GOALS "A Classical and Christ-centered Education" CHRIST-CENTERED In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Logos School seeks to: A. Teach all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with the Scriptures at the center (II Timothy 3:16-17) B. Provide a clear model of the biblical Christian life through our staff and board (Matthew 22:37-40) C. Encourage every student to begin and develop his relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 19:13-15) CLASSICAL In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Logos School seeks to: A.

3 Emphasize grammar, logic, and rhetoric in all subjects (see definitions below) B. Encourage every student to develop a love for learning and live up to his academic potential C. Provide an orderly atmosphere conducive to the attainment of the above goals Definitions: Grammar: The fundamental rules of each subject Logic: The ordered relationship of particulars in each subject Rhetoric: How the grammar and logic of each subject may be clearly expressed Logos School Student/Parent handbook 2012-2013 Page 4 STATEMENT OF FAITH The following is the foundation of beliefs on which Logos School is based. They are also the key elements of Protestant Christianity that will be unapologetically taught in various ways through all grade levels.

4 The substance of these statements is that which will be considered primary doctrine in Logos School . Secondary or divisive doctrines and issues will not be presented as primary doctrine. When these types of doctrine or issues arise, they will be referred back to the family and local churches for final authority (see Secondary Doctrine Policy). 1. We believe the Bible alone to be the Word of God, the ultimate and infallible authority for faith and practice. 2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is omnipotent; that is, He can do all things. He is omnipresent; that is, He is present to all creation, and has under His immediate authority all things which are in Heaven, in the earth, and under the earth.

5 He is omniscient; that is, He knows all things. He readily exercises His power which is present everywhere, and to Him there is nothing that is impossible or unknown, that is, He knows what has been from eternity, what now takes place everywhere, and what will be to all eternity. 3. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. 4. We believe that, for the salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. 5. We believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone.

6 6. We believe that faith without works is dead. 7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. 8. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved to the resurrection of life, and they that are lost to the resurrection of damnation. 9. We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. SECONDARY DOCTRINE POLICY This policy applies to all Logos teachers in their capacity as teachers at Logos . Secondary doctrine: Doctrinal issues which are not addressed in the Logos School Statement of Faith 1. Classroom discussion of secondary doctrine should be on an informative, non-partisan level. Teachers must be careful not to speak to the students in a manner that would cause offense to the parents.

7 2. Presentation of all sides of an issue is encouraged. 3. The teacher should encourage the students to follow up any questions they have with their parents and pastor. Logos School Student/Parent handbook 2012-2013 Page 5 School HISTORY AND GOVERNANCE Logos School opened its doors in September of 1981. It represented the concerted efforts and convictions of primarily three individuals: Doug Wilson, Shirley Quist, and Larry Lucas. Their goal was to provide high-quality Christian education for children. These three people were Logos School 's first and founding board of directors. Tom Garfield was hired in January, 1981, to be Logos School s administrator. Logos (which means "word" in Greek) began with eighteen students in rented facilities at the Paradise Hills Church of God.

8 Primarily through word-of-mouth the School grew quickly. Parents still say they are most pleased with the dedicated, loving staff members, the smaller class sizes, and the consistently high level of academic and biblical encouragement their children receive. As the School expanded in size and scope, much thought was given to curricular improvement. At the elementary level, the math, reading, science, and other areas of the program are continuously reviewed and upgraded to qualitatively increase the learning of the students. For example, in 1985 the teachers revised the entire reading program to make it entirely based upon high quality children s books, vs. relying on any basal or primer series. The results have been very satisfying.

9 Consistently, the Logos Elementary School classes score in the top 20 percent, or better, of national norms on national standardized tests, given annually to all Logos students. The School moved to 110 Baker, a former roller rink, after extensive prayer, fund-raising, and remodeling, in November of 1987. Subsequent improvements have included the addition of carpeting, a well-equipped library, two portable classroom units, adjoining property, and in February of 1999, the completion of a multi-use, gymnasium/stage facility. In 1990, Doug Wilson, a founding board member and teacher in the School , wrote a book entitled Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning. The book recalled how, over its ten year history at that time, Logos School had attempted to follow the classical, Trivium model, as described by Dorothy Sayers in her 1940's article, The Lost Tools of Learning , published in the National Review.

10 Doug s book, published on a nation-wide scale, produced so much interest in the classical approach that several Logos staff members helped form the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS). This organization continues to offer annual national conferences and practical assistance to forming and growing ACCS schools. One of the first schools to be accredited by ACCS, Logos is a charter member and annually sells many of its administrative and curriculum materials to these schools and other people around the United States, as well as having its staff train other teachers and administrators. The Logos School Board of Directors and the administration are planning and praying toward further growth of the School , both in facilities and the scope of the program, as more families become convinced of the necessity and advantages of a classical, Christ-centered education.