The purpose of Excalibur Christian School is to create a wholesome and loving environment where homeschool families learn and demonstrate the character of Jesus Christ, grow in godly wisdom, assimilate unchanging truth, and acquire skills for successful living.

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Parent Guide and Policy Statement

1. Number of days required: Though state law stipulates a 180-day school year for public and private schools, no requirement exists for church schools. We have elected to leave this to the discretion of the parent/teacher. However, since you are required to maintain an attendance record listing all absences, we do recommend that you establish an attendance policy.

2. Progress reports: Although not mandated by law, this is a valuable accountability tool that will assist you in keeping meaningful records of your child’s education, especially during the high school years. We request a general plan at the beginning of the school year for first year homeschoolers. Help with curriculum is available. Progress reports for all students are due on January 15 and June 15. A late fee of $10.00 will apply after those dates. Failure to turn in progress reports will prevent reenrollment.

3. Diplomas: Excalibur issues high school diplomas to those who have completed at least their senior year in its program. State requirements are the basis for this diploma and are set forth in detail in another section.

4. Code of Conduct: We ask that all show deference to other members of the group in areas of dress, music, and language as seen in our Code of Conduct guidelines. This is a Christian ministry that may include non-Christians who join us is our desire to build character and relationships, so we ask that for group events thought is given to how each of us can build each other up without drawing undue attention to ourselves.

5. Dating: Excalibur does not believe that dating is God’s plan for finding a life mate nor for learning how to socialize with the opposite sex. As such we do not encourage dating for students who are enrolled in Excalibur nor do we believe that flirting or pairing off is suitable behavior among students. During events sponsored or supported by Excalibur, we will not permit any pairing off or intimate contact by unmarried Excalibur members or their guests with non-family members. The Administrator or designated staff member(s) will have final authority on the acceptability of conduct at all school or school related events.

6. School year: Our academic school year begins August 1 and ends May 31. Enrollment is open year round.

7. Changing schools: The law requires us to notify the local public school administration if there is any change in a child’s enrollment status. Therefore, we ask that you notify the administrator in writing if you enroll in another school during the enrollment period.

8. Statement of Faith: Excalibur is operated as a ministry arm of Christian Community church and as such we ask you to conduct yourselves in a manner that honors the Christian Community Statement of Faith.

9. Disenrollment: At the administrator’s discretion a family may be disenrolled in order to maintain the peace and harmony of the school.

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Some of us may have learned to read just by having books read to us as a child. Most however, needed some instruction and modeling as well as constant practice in order to master the various skills necessary to comprehend well. We have found that character development is the same. It usually needs to be carefully taught and modeled.

Group Standards

We believe in the family as the foundation for all socialization, including boy/girl relationships of all ages, and expect that each family will supervise their children in that area. We also find that as families meet together, a healthy environment for interacting with others, both older and younger, is created.

We encourage students to devote their youth to the Lord and their families. In keeping with this, our policy for all events is no pairing off of unmarried couples or flirtatious behavior.

Love and respect for others is Jesus’ prescription for successful relationships. Some ways we work on that in Excalibur are by encouraging enthusiasm, gratefulness, obedience and attentiveness in actions and speech. No swearing or inappropriate language will be tolerated.

Dress for Success

Character is displayed in appropriate dress. This area is a vital training ground for many of the qualities Excalibur parents want to instill in their young people. To aid all of our families, the following are keys to understanding the spirit of our dress code.

1. Modesty should be the goal for both girls and boys. Clothing should draw attention to a cheerful, engaging countenance instead of providing eye traps.

2. Deference for others is shown by avoiding styles that give rise to temptation or judgmental attitudes in others. This includes but is not limited to tattoos, inappropriate jewelry or hairstyles, and emblems of rebellion.

3. Creativity is necessary to express oneself tastefully while honoring the Creator.

4. Personal and group discipline and self-control are enhanced by conservative clothing.

General guidelines include the following:

1. Boys must wear pants or long shorts which fit at the waist and are not excessively baggy. If dressy casual is requested for certain events, collared shirts and slacks or khakis (no carpenter pants or jeans) are appropriate.

2. Girls must wear modest tops or dresses with some type of sleeve. The midriff area must be covered at all times. Dresses, skirts and pants should not be tight and should be at least knee-length, including slits. Shorts worn for sporting occasions or other outdoor events must be at least mid-thigh in length.

3. The Administrator or designated staff member(s) will have final authority on the acceptability of conduct and dress at all school or school related events. Please see paragraph 9 of the Parent Guide and Policy Statement.

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We Believe:

1.The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.

2.In one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

3.That Jesus is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins to fulfill the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate. He will return at the end of the age to judge the dead and the living.

4.That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.

5.That man was created in the image of God, but rebelled against his Creator and, therefore, died spiritually. Only through repentance and regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation be obtained and spiritual life regained.

6.That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and, thus, become children of God.

7.That water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as a means of salvation.

8.That the true Church is composed of all such persons who through faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head.

9.In the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting punishment.

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