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NEW PARENT ORIENTATION

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION. 2014-2015. History and Purpose. To help our new parents feel welcomed, wanted, and worthy while equipping them to become active contributors to the school community as they serve Jesus Christ. Overview. Review of important terms and traditions

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NEW PARENT ORIENTATION

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  1. NEW PARENT ORIENTATION 2014-2015

  2. History and Purpose To help our new parents feel welcomed, wanted, and worthy while equipping them to become active contributors to the school community as they serve Jesus Christ.

  3. Overview • Review of important terms and traditions • Review of school’s conflict resolution policy • Introduction to Veracross and Volunteer Hub • Review of important events in the master calendar • Introduction to PTF and Athletics Booster Club • Breakout sessions with division principals

  4. Glossary School Divisions: Lower School – PK-5thgrade Upper School – 6th-12th grade Classical School Divisions: School of Grammar (Elementary School) – PK-5th grade School of Logic (Middle School) – 6th-8th grade School of Rhetoric (High School) – 9th-12th grade

  5. Glossary Advancement Team: The department that is responsible for admissions and enrollment management, marketing, communication, and development (fundraising). The department is currently comprised of the executive director of advancement (Carmen Hamilton), director of admissions (MichiIshimura), admissions coordinator (Sheryl Belloni), advancement coordinator (Sherry Pendleton), and communications coordinator (Suzanne Farrell).

  6. Glossary Athletics and Fine Arts Conferences: TAPPS– Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (high school) AIPL – Austin Inter-Parochial League (middle school)

  7. Glossary Annual Fund: The school-wide voluntary gift appeal to enhance the people, programs, and property of the school. Tuition and fees cover mission-critical items. Annual fund dollars enhance and enrich the mission.

  8. Glossary Biblical Worldview: Seeking to understand our world, relationships, and issues based on God’s word, the Bible. One of the distinctives of a Christ-centered, Classical education. “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” –C.S. Lewis

  9. Glossary Block Schedule: Upper School classes meet on alternate days for approximately 90 minutes per block.

  10. Glossary Board of Trustees: The group of individuals responsible for governing the school. The board is entrusted with: • interpreting and guarding the mission, • serving as ambassadors, • establishing policy, • providing the necessary resources to fulfill the mission of the school. Currently, the board is comprised of 13 members.

  11. Glossary Chapel : All of our students participate in weekly chapel for a time of worship, prayer, and teaching. Upper School: Mondays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Lower School (K-5): Tuesdays, 8:00-8:45 a.m. Preschool: Wednesdays, 8:10-8:45 a.m.

  12. Glossary Door Dads: All dads (or granddads) are invited to greet students as they arrive at school during morning carpool. Assistance with backpacks, car doors, school doors, and a friendly greeting is a great blessing to our students.

  13. Glossary Ecclesia: A gathering of 2nd--5th grade students in the 3rd Floor Auditorium beginning at 7:45 a.m. Students recite pledges, share prayer requests, review Shurley grammar chants, and sing history timeline songs.

  14. Glossary Educational Support Services (ESS): This department provides academic support and enrichment programs for students who qualify. For more information, visit www.HillCountryChristianSchool.org/academics/educational-support-services/.

  15. Glossary Evening of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: An evening in March in which students showcase their accomplishments in the visual and performing arts.

  16. Glossary Family Knight Socials: PTF-organized socials at local restaurants, intended to promote fellowship and a sense of community.

  17. Glossary GATE: Gifted and Talented Enrichment is a fee-based enrichment program that provides opportunities for qualified students to work with similarly gifted students on special projects that extend their learning by cultivating their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

  18. Glossary Head Master: The chief executive officer of the school who oversees the day-to-day operations of the school. The term head master is derived from the old English boarding schools where teachers were called masters and the lead teacher for the school was the “head master.”

  19. Glossary Homeroom : Required for all Upper School students, homeroom is a Wednesday and A-Friday block. Homeroom block will consist of study hall time, group discussions, instruction of study skills, etc.

  20. Glossary Knightly News: Our weekly email newsletter that is sent to all families on Tuesday afternoons. This is our primary tool to communicate important announcements, information, and upcoming events.

  21. Glossary Knights of Celebration: In late May, the Lower School gathers to celebrate the end of school. Students receive a portfolio of their work from their classroom teacher...

  22. Glossary Knights Realm: The all-school quarterly newsletter that contains events, information, and photos from various grade levels.

  23. Glossary Knight Under the Stars: Our annual fundraising banquet that formally kicks off our Annual Fund drive. This year’s event is scheduled for September 27, at the U.T. Golf Club in Steiner Ranch.

  24. Glossary PTF: Parent-Teacher Fellowship is an auxiliary organization comprised of current parents who are dedicated to developing a positive and welcoming climate for all parents while assisting the faculty, administration, and school board in meeting school needs.

  25. Glossary Sixth Grade Exploratories: Quarterly fine arts electives for all 6th grade students. Students will rotate through Digital Arts, Studio Art, Theatre, and Music, one per quarter.

  26. Glossary Sodalitas: The Lower School history club that enriches and enhances the study of history and encourages students to explore history more in-depth.

  27. Glossary Veracross: Our school information system that connects teachers, students, parents, and administrators. Veracross enables parents to view grades, student schedules, and directories.

  28. Glossary Volunteer Hub: The online tool families use to sign up for various volunteer opportunities throughout the school. Visit www.hccsaptf.volunteerhub.com to get started.

  29. Conflict Resolution As a Christ-centered community of learners, we are committed to handling concerns, complaints, and conflicts biblically (see Matthew 5:21-24 and 18:15-17). In doing this, we will be affording ourselves the opportunity to allow God to work to resolve the concern and to help us overcome the awkwardness and fear in the resolution of differences.

  30. The Problem • We profess to believe God’s Word as our standard for life, yet we address problems and resolve conflicts as if we belonged to the world. • We either don’t understand or we ignore what the Bible says about conflict resolution.

  31. The Problem “I have learned that God’s people act ungodly at times.” David Nichols, outgoing chairman of Delaware County Christian School.

  32. The Consequences • Unresolved conflict creates disharmony among believers and contributes to disunity in the community. • Disunity harms our witness to the world and fails to give glory to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

  33. The 4 G’s of Peacemaking • Glorify God: How can I please and honor God in this situation? • Get the log out your own eye: How can I show Jesus’ work in me by taking responsibility for my contribution to this conflict? • Gently restore: How can I lovingly serve others by helping them take responsibility for their contribution to this conflict? • Go and be reconciled: How can I demonstrate the forgiveness of God and encourage a reasonable solution to this conflict? --Ken Sande, The Peacemaker

  34. The Application of Matthew 18 Scenario #1:  Your child reports that her teacher is mean or doesn't like her and picks on her in class. • Matthew 18 dishonored:  You begin to call other parents in the class to find it if their children are unhappy with the teacher. • Matthew 18 honored:  You call or make an appointment with the teacher to share what your child told you, and together you explore reasons why she might be feeling this way.

  35. Matthew 18 Applied Scenario #2:  Your child reports that he is being bullied on the playground during recess. • Matthew 18 dishonored:  You send an email to the principal demanding that she expel the alleged bully. • Matthew 18 honored:  You call or make an appointment with the teacher to alert her as to what is happening and, together, discuss the appropriate plan of action to address the situation.

  36. Matthew 18 Applied Scenario #3:  You do not believe that your son is getting enough playing time during basketball games. • Matthew 18 dishonored:  You begin to ask other parents in the stands if they think the coach is playing the right players and substituting correctly.   • Matthew 18 honored:  You encourage your son to visit with the coach and ask him what he can do to increase his playing time.  

  37. Parent Teacher Fellowship 2014-2015 Serving to the Glory of God

  38. Volunteer Hub

  39. Our Mission • The mission of the PTF is to develop a positive and welcoming climate for all parents while assisting the administration in meeting its current needs through: • Advancing the mission and vision of the school and contributing to a positive school climate. • Facilitating communication between the parents, the Head Master, the administrative staff, the faculty, and the Board of Trustees. • Supporting teachers, staff, and the administration to do their work effectively. • Serving and loving our teachers, staff, and administrators as they carry out their work. • Promoting academic, spiritual, and social development for our student body that increases re-enrollment. • Enhancing parental participation.

  40. President Carol Smith Vice-President Tammy Hickman Treasurer MondaiSynstegard Secretary Stacy Kelly Communications Amy Carroll Homeroom Mom Committee Janet Snapp PTF Organizational Chart 2014-2015 Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Board Head Master Bill McGee Executive Director of Advancement Carmen Hamilton Director of Marketing & Communications Suzanne Farrell High School Committee Lynda Logan Office Liaison Ann LaLanne Lower School Events Middle School Committee Beth Kuhn Events Committee Melissa Skinner Volunteer Committee Lila Boles/ Jane Infanti Office Liaison Sharon Mitchell Upper School & School-wide Events Staff Appreciation Committee KarylTowell / Marcia Lee Executive Board Committee Chair Project Lead Ex-Officio Member – school staff; unofficial key contributor Spiritual Development Committee Meredith McSpadden/ Caroline Davis Office Liaison Sherry Pendleton PTF Documents Healthy Knights Committee Eric Hodges Loyalty Programs Committee Theresa Galella Grandparents Committee Donna Kubicki/

  41. Get Plugged In PTF All-School Meeting Friday September 12th 8:00 AM Guest Speaker : Bill McGee – State of the School Learn how to get plugged in Save the Dates

  42. Athletics Booster Club 2014-2015 Serving to the Glory of God

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