Back to School Orientation 2006

1. Back to School Orientation2006 "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered • WELS Parish Schools • What’s New? • School policies • Support Your School • Summary "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

3. What is a Parish School? • A school set up and run by a congregation • WELS schools are characterized in three simple statements: • Christ-centered education • dedicated, caring teachers • academic excellence "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

4. Why a Parish School? • Mission: King of Kings Lutheran School exists to help parents/legal guardians make their children Christ’s disciples through supporting them, encouraging them, and assisting them in nurturing their children in God’s Word. • Purpose: To provide a Christ-centered education for the children of our church and community. We are a full-time educational institution affording to every child that which cannot be found in any public establishment of its kind—a BALANCED PROGRAM for the SOUL, the BODY, and the MIND of the child "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

5. WELS School Statistics 2005 "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

6. Other WELS Schools "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

7. What’s New? • All Day Kindergarten • VPK Provider • Fully accredited K-8 school • Unified Curriculum with sister WELS schools in Florida and Georgia "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

8. What’s New cont’d • New computers • New desks • New Science equipment and books • Website: www.kingofkingsmaitland.com • Second Pastor • New Playground equipment "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

9. School Policies • Health: • All – HRS Form 680, all immunizations are up-to-date • Kindergarten – Physical, immunizations • 7th – Physical, immunizations • Call in if the student will be absent • Bring a note when the student returns to class for admittance • Medications – must have a note "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

10. School Policies • The School Day • Doors open at 7:30 school begins at 8:00! • School ends at 12:00 for PreK • School ends at 3:00 for grades K-8 • ASC starts at 3:00 • Pick up procedures • Tardiness • Bring in a note if late • School begins at 8:00 • There are consequences "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

11. School Policies • Dress Code • “As sanctified Christians, our students will want to present themselves in their appearance with all decency and modesty. One who views his/her body as the temple of the Holy Spirit will exercise care in his/her clothing and grooming habits” (2006-2007 handbook). • Shorts • length • Shirts • Length • content "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

12. School Policies • Church attendance: • “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:11 • “Faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard through the Word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 • Singing in church "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

13. School Policies • Miscellaneous • Objectionable school items • Cell phones • Cd’s/players/video games etc. • Cover school books • Detention – Tuesday and Thursday 3:15-4:15 "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

14. Other Information • H.S.A. • Athletics • Hot Lunch • Volunteers • Mission Services • Yearbook • The first day is a half-day with no A.S.C. • Medications "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

15. Supporting Your School • How can you help your school? • Prayer • Talk with your child’s teacher • Volunteer • Be early • Be involved "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

16. Supporting Your School • Office Depot: Help our school get free supplies! King of Kings ID Number: 70022293 • Box Tops • Target "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

17. Supporting Your School • WaMoola for Schools • Campbells "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

18. Required Before August 8 • Immunization Forms • Birth Certificates • Emergency Contact form • FACTs form • Tuition Prepayment • ASC form "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

19. Summary • Welcome to a new school year! We are looking forward to serving you this coming year. • Remember to submit paperwork • Clean-up "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6