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FLATBUSH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Tel. (718) 385-7800
Fax. (718) 385-5003

SCHOOL BULLETIN

INTRODUCTION

MISSION STATEMENT

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School is an elementary institution whose philosophy of Christian Education is rooted in the Scriptures and the writings of Ellen G. White. The instrument is predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value. The curriculum therefore, is designed to facilitate the holistic development of each child.

The primary purpose of the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School is to prepare all students for productive life within the home, the school, the church, the society, and the world hereafter. To this end therefore, the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist Church School is fully committed to enable the child to think intensively and critically, and to develop a sound character.

Philosophy

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School is a K-8 grade school, established by the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist Church, Brooklyn, New York, to provide Christian education for its children and youth. It adheres to the principles contained in the Bible and in the Spirit of Prophecy and maintains the standards upheld by the Education Department of the Northeastern Conference, Atlantic Union, and the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist Church realizes that nothing is of greater importance than the education of our children and young people. The school has accepted, as is definition of education that of a divinely inspired writer that education is "the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers." Education, p.13.

It is also based on the philosophy that "true education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man." Ibid, 13.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The school was established in 1976 because of the growing demand to provide Christian education, and a place where the children of our church community could continue their spiritual growth.

Location

The school is located at 5810 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, located between Ralph and Kings Highway, and is reached by public transportation-Church Avenue, Kings Highway, Ralph Avenue, and Remsen Avenue buses.

OBJECTIVES

The school desires to maintain the following objectives:

1. To accept the uniqueness of each student as an individual created in the image of God.

2. To establish a love for God and an appreciation for all His created works.

3. To facilitate the development of character in our children and youth for useful service in this world and the world to come.

4. To instill students with the sound academic training needed to achieve academic excellence.

5. To identify and develop leadership qualities, self-discipline, and other skills necessary to maintain a fulfilled life.

6. To promote sound health principles.

7. To develop social skills and sound relationships.

8. To employ instructional strategies and design student’s activities so they may develop:
· The Capacity to Love as God Loves Them.
· The Capacity to Learn as God Teaches Them.
· The Capacity to Think as God Wills Them.
· The Capacity to Live as God Leads Them.

9. To transmit an appreciation of the American heritage, through the teaching of American history and other acts of patriotism.

APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admission Policy

Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities provided to the student body. No discrimination is made on the basis of race in administration of educational policies, applications for admission, scholarship or extra curricular programs.

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School has been established to provide Christian Education for the children and youth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. However, children whose parents are not members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, who are of good character and who pledge to govern their conduct according to the rules and regulations of the school are admitted.

Admission is based on the following satisfactory evidences:

1. Completed application or reapplication form with the correct fees, medical form, social security number, and consent form.

2. Good character references.

3. Record of transcripts of previous school attended.

4. Students and parents willingness to live by the written and verbal policies and guidelines given by the school.

5. Financial obligation and support.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Five Year-Old Program-Kindergarten

1. Five years of age by December 31.

2. Submission of birth certificate.

3. Submission of official evidence of a physical examination by a licensed physician.

4. Submission of official evidence of immunizations.

Grades One to Eight

1. Six years of age by December 31 to enroll in the first grade. Must submit birth certificate. However, if a student has graduated from recognized kindergarten class, will be six (6) years old by January 31 of the following year, and has demonstrated through testing a social and academic readiness for Grade 1, he/she may be admitted to Grade 1. Students will be accepted in Grades 2-8 providing they meet all other admission requirements.

2. Submission of official evidence of a physical examination by a licensed physician for all new students.

3. Submission of request for all previous elementary school records.

4. Immunization required by the state of New York.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE/REGISTRATION

Parents/guardians of all students who have been accepted at the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School are to be present to complete child's registration during the dates set for such registration.

The following are required for the registration procedures:

1. Complete physical examination form signed by a qualified physician and evidence of immunization.

2. Present Birth or Baptismal certificate.

3. Have registration form completed.

4. Tuition-minimum of 2/10 of the year's tuition to be paid.

5. Payment of lab and computer fees where applicable.

THE SIGNING OF THE REGISTRATION FORM IS A CONTRACT INDICATING THAT THE STUDENT AND PARENT PLEDGE TO RESPECT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FLATBUSH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SCHOOL AND TO OBEY AND SUPPORT ITS REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Tuition Plan

The tuition plan will be given on a separate sheet for parents to choose the one that suits them best.

Discounts
A discount will be allowed for more students from the same family attending the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School. A discount will also be allowed for those who pay the entire school year fees in advance. (See Tuition Plan Sheet)

Delinquent Accounts

Any account not paid fifteen (15) days after it is due will be assessed a late charge of $10.00.

Parents whose account is thirty (30) days in arrears will have their student(s) suspended from classes until satisfactory arrangements for payments must be made.

Before the student may return to class, write examinations, receive his grades or transcripts, satisfactory arrangements for payment of student tuition must be made.

No certificate or transfer of credits will be issued until the student's account with the school is paid in full.

Students will not be accepted for registration if they have unpaid bills at the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School or at any other school unless proper arrangements are made in writing with the School Board.
Payment of tuition for the entire school year must be completed by the first week of May, or the student may not be issued exam permits to take final exams.

Students will not be given final grade, or have transfers released until their accounts are satisfactorily settled.

Students will be held responsible for willful damage made to the school property and payment must be made for replacement or repair of such damage.

Application Fee

A non-refundable fee must accompany each application form. (See special information sheet for amount)

Re-application Fee

A non-refundable re-application fee must accompany each reapplication form. (See special information sheet)

Registration Fee

An annual registration fee is charged each applicant at rates set by the Education Committee to cover the cost of textbook rental, workbooks, insurance fee, standardized tests, classroom supplies which are essential to the school's instructional program and general office overhead.

Graduation Fee

A graduation fee will be charged each student of the graduating classes, which are Kindergarten and Grade 8.

Library Fine
A fine of ten (10) cents per day will be charged for each overdue book. Full costs must be paid for lost or damaged books.

Textbooks

A fine of seventy-five (75) percent of the cost of each new textbook will be charged for each book that is lost.

A fee of fifty (50) percent of the costs of each used textbook will be charged for each book that is lost.
There will be a charge for each book that is damaged:

1. If the pages are torn then the book will have to be replaced at the student's expense.
2. If the pages or books are written on, the cost will be twenty-five (25) percent of the cost of the book.

Laboratory Fee

A laboratory fee will be charged each student participating in a Science Laboratory and/or Vocational Arts class. Additional charges for breakage will be assessed each as are necessary. Books not returned are to be paid for by the student.

Common Area Damages

There will be a charge for full repair of property damages to doors, windows, bathroom, corridors, etc.

Tuition Payment Plan

The tuition payment plan will accompany the application form.

Tuition Payment During Illness Of Student

In cases where a student becomes ill during any given marking period of the school year the following policy will be adopted:

Time Period Payment Due
Illness for 4 weeks 100% tuition payable
Illness for 5-8 weeks 50% tuition payable

Refunds

The school does not allow refunds on application fee, re-application fee, registration fee or tuition for classes missed, special vacation, or lab fees. Funds are refundable only when the school is at fault, i.e. where there is a lack of space, or if a class has been canceled.

Returned Checks

A fee of twenty-five (25) dollars or going bank rates will be charged for checks returned by the bank.
A fee of twenty-five (25) dollars or going banks rates will be charged for checks returned by the bank.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School is designed to provide a Christ - centered quality education for its children and youth as it prepares them for life here and for the "higher joy a wider service in the world to come." Education pg 13.

Curriculum

The school follows the curriculum guide outlined by the Atlantic Union and the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists in conjunction with the Education Department of the State of New York.

As a minimum, it offers the following course of study:

Art Activities Social Studies
Religious Education Spelling
English Writing
Music Appreciation Spanish
Reading Practical Arts/Computer
Science-Health Mathematics
Physical Education

Grades and Grading

A progress report will be sent to the parents of each student at the end of each nine (9) week grading period. It will indicate the child's progress in the different disciplines and the development of attitudes, work habits, and social habits.

Interim reports will be sent to all parent/guardians each mid-term. Parents/guardians should seek a Parent/Teacher Conference when such a report is not satisfactory. Mandatory Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled at the end of the first and third marked periods.

The following system of grading will be followed:

Grade K - 2 Grade 3 - 8

E - Excellent A - Superior (90-100)
S - Satisfactory B - Above Average (80-89)
N - Needs Improvement C - Average (70-79)
U - Unsatisfactory D - Below Average (60-96)
F - Failure (0-59)
I - Incomplete
FA- Failure due to absence

Graduation Requirements

Students who successfully complete all requirements for graduation will become members of the graduation class and will receive a diploma at the time of graduation. Eighth grade students working below grade level and who cannot repeat the grade due to age will receive a certificate of completion.

Students will be required to earn a minimum accumulative average final grade of "C" (70-79) in the following subjects to be eligible for graduation:

Computer Music
Religious Education Reading
English Science
Mathematics Social Science
Spanish Physical Education

In addition to the academic requirements, student must exhibit good moral character, and must have satisfactory financial clearance from the school.

Honor Role

In order to encourage all students to do their best academically, and to reward them for their achievement, all students who have received a minimum grade average of 3.50 or above will be listed on the Principals Honor Roll.

Honor Students

The practice of designating students as Valedictorian and Salutatorian in the elementary school is discontinued. The following categories are recommended by the Atlantic Union Conference at graduation:

Highest Honor - 3.90 -4.00
High Honor - 3.75 - 3.89
Honor - 3.50 - 3.74

Determination for these categories at graduation is based on the student's cumulative averages from grades 6 - 7 and the first two-quarter of grade (8).

Incomplete

When an "I" is redeemed, the grade received for it may not exceed a "B" unless the student can present evidence to show that the incomplete resulted from circumstances beyond his/her control. An incomplete not removed within the following nine-week period will automatically become a failure or "F" grade.

Failures

Parents should be notified when a child is failing academically, and in discipline.

Testing

Each school in the Northeastern Conference administers the Iowa Test of Basic Skills as part of the testing program each spring of the year. The results of this standardized achievement tests are discussed with each parent during the Parent/Teacher Conference. A computerized copy is placed in the student's permanent file and one is issued to the parents.

Promotion Requirements

Students must maintain a "C" average or above (Grades 3-8), or its equivalent for K-2 to be promoted to the next grade level.

Exception to this rule will only be made when in counsel with the parent/guardian, teacher, and principal it is believed a grade would be of absolutely no benefit to this child.

Occasionally, the principal and teacher may strongly recommend summer school for a student who receives a "D" in more than one subject for the year.

Exceptional Ability

As a rule students with exceptional ability are not allowed to skip grades or take two grades in one year. Such students will receive enrichment by wider and more challenging study and experience rather than by skipping grades. Super exceptional students will be referred to the superintendent for testing and upgrading.

RELIGIOUS PROGRAM

The religious program of the school will serve to set the tone for the entire school day. Religious education classes and activities will emphasize character building.

The religious program will include the following activities:

1. Devotional Periods: Each school day will begin and end in devotional.
2. Bible Doctrines: This class will be conducted to provide opportunity for students desiring additional information on the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Attendance in this class is optional.
3. Religious Education Class: This is a required academic class for all students.
4. Week of Prayer: A week of Spiritual Emphasis will be conducted twice during each school year. One in the fall and the other in the spring.

ATTENDANCE

Each student is expected to attend classes regularly and punctually. "Each minor, in proper physical and mental condition, from 6 to 16 years of age must attend full-time instruction in a public, private, parochial school." Public Education Law, 3205

Acceptable excuses for nonattendance include:

· Verified illness of the student
· Medical, dental, or opt metrical service
· Quarantine
· Bereavement
· Letter from parent or medical personal

Unacceptable excuses for nonattendance include:

· Absence from school to take music, art, or other lessons
· Absence from school to run errands
· Absence from school to carry papers, to help care for children, to help at home in case of illness of other members of the family, to assist in house work, because of lack of proper clothing for recreation.

Repeated Absences

Students who are repeatedly absent or tardy will be referred to the school committee for consideration and reported to truant officers as are required in the school district. Excess of six (6) unexcused tardiness or absences will require the parent/guardian to attend a parent/principal conference before the student is readmitted to class.

Tardiness and Absence Penalty

Tardiness and absence are excused only when a note signed by a parent/guardian is sent to the principal. If a student is absent two days (2) or more, please inform the school by phone.

Students are required to submit a doctor's note for verification of a doctor's visit.

Absence From School Premises

No student will be permitted to leave the school premises at any time during the regular school day, without a request in person or in writing from the parent/guardian. This applies to early dismissals of students.

Students will not be permitted to leave the school premises with anyone other than those known to their bona fide parents/guardians, or those authorized by them.

SCHOOL HOURS

The school day extends from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Any student arriving after 8:35 a.m. is considered late.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Parents should arrange for their children to arrive at school not earlier than 8:15 a.m. and depart immediately upon dismissal. The school cannot accept responsibility for mishaps occurring earlier or later than the regular school hours. Therefore, we request complete cooperation of each in this regard.

DRESS CODE

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School has adopted a prescribed uniform for the students enrolled in the school. Students of Grades 1-8 are required to wear the full uniform determined by the school. Uniforms are to be obtained from Ideal Department Store, 1814 Flatbush Avenue, near Avenue K, telephone (718) 252-5090. Uniforms should be ordered at least two (2) months in advance to ensure readiness for the opening of school. Please obtain order blanks, style, and price list from the school.

Uniformity in dress is encouraged and students are required to wear full uniform during school attendance as well as to and from school.

Students are also expected to be well groomed at all times and whenever they appear in public. They must be neat, clean, modest, and representative of a true Christian.

HAIRSTYLES

The hair should be neat and clean at all times. Hairstyles should be modest. Matted hair is strictly prohibited. Boys should not completely shave their head, nor wear any other extravagant hairstyle. The school administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate.

Girls' Uniform

Grades K-5, maroon jumper, white blouse, tie, maroon sweater, black shoes, no sneakers (only for gym), and maroon socks/tights.

Grades 6-8, maroon skirt and vest, white blouse, maroon sweater, tie, black shoes, no sneakers (only for gym), and maroon socks/tights.

Wearing Pants

During the cold winter months it often becomes necessary for girls to wear pants as a means of protection against the weather. Consequently, the wearing of pants under the skirts during the winter months is optional.
However, when pants are worn they must be the matching uniform pants supplied by the Ideal Department Store. The student reserves the right to remove the pants (with teachers' permission) during any course of the school day.

Boys' Uniform

Boys uniform consists of white short or long sleeve shirt, navy blue pants, a maroon plaid tie, maroon blazer, and black shoes, no sneakers (only for gym), and black socks, and gym uniform for gym.

Gym Uniform

Gym uniform for both boys and girls consists of maroon pants and maroon sweatshirt. Gym footwear must be black, white, or maroon.

Dress and Jewelry

Students are encouraged to dress modestly. Colorful cosmetics, nail polish, items of jewelry including rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, ornaments, and other types of jewelry must not be worn or brought to school. Any such items brought to school will be confiscated until the end of the school year or parents must come to retrieve them.

Parents are requested to cooperate with the school in all these matters, and should send a written note of explanation when a student cannot be in full uniform. Failure to present this note may result in the child being sent home immediately.

Continuous refusal to comply will be considered serious and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

REGULATIONS
The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School is operated with the highest Christian Standards and ideals. Although no religious test is applied to those who apply for admission, the school has for its definite purpose the development of spiritual ideas. Therefore, no practices or influence will be permitted which would mitigate against the attainment of this objective in character training of students attending the school.

EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO STIMULATE STUDENTS TO WORTHY SCHOLASTIC ENDEAVOR AND CONSISTENT CHIRSTIAN LIVING, BUT THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONIBILITY FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT IN SYMPATHY WITH ITS ANNUONCED PURPOSES, OR WHOSE BEHAVIOR IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE SCHOOLS'S REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO OBEY ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL FROM THE SCHOOL.

Causes For Suspension

1. Failure to present authorized written excuse after being absent.

2. Failure to wear uniform without written excuse from parents.

3. Instigating or participating in fights.

4. Leaving the school without permission.

5. Tampering with or damaging school property.

6. Theft of any kind.

7. Bringing radios or tape recorders to school without the teacher's permission. Any item brought including radios, walkmans, or any other electronic devices will be confiscated and held until the end of the year.
8. Insubordination

9. Wearing of colored lipstick, eye shadow, colored or frosty nail polish any other gaudy artificial cosmetics; jewelry, such as earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets or any jewelry to school.

10. Use of profane, indecent language, indulging in loud conduct or possession of obscene literature or pictures.

11. Using gambling devices.

12. Possession of weapons. The offense will be cause for suspension; a second offense will be cause for dismissal.

13. Graffiti.

Dismissal From School Could Result From

1. Three (3) suspensions acquired.

2. Striking a teacher.

3. Use of and/or handling, and/or possession of, and/or dispensing harmful, stimulants, intoxicants, narcotics, cigarettes of similar substances in any form.

4. Having in one's possession guns or any implements of physical force.

5. Disseminating immoral ideas or undermining religious ideals of school or continuous criticism and faultfinding.

THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE SHALL INTERPRET CONSTANT AND OBSTINATE VIOLATION OF ANY REGULATION, DEFIANCE AND INSUBORDINATON TO ANY MEMBERS OF THE STUFF, OR REFUSAL TO MEET ACADMIC REQUIRMENT \S AS GROUNDS FOR DISMMISSAL OF STUDENT.

Procedure For Student Suspension and Return

1. A conference with the parent and student is scheduled.

2. Parent, student, and school mutually agree upon a plan of action.

3. School and parent monitor implementation of the plan.

4. At the end of the suspension the child must be accompanied by the parent/guardian to the office.

THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE AND SCHOOL BOARD WILL HANDLE ALL DISSMISSALS.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advancement, request for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment may include a wide range of behaviors. It can include:

· Jokes or remarks that are derogatory to members of one sex.
· Intentionally touching a person on the breast, legs, or any other part of the body considered being private.
· Displaying material that is sexually degrading, in public where seeing is unavoidable.
· Pressuring someone to have sex in return for a favor.

Sexual harassment is a serious offense. Anyone who is found guilty after thorough investigation will be sent to the Disciplinary Committee.

RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS TO THE SCHOOL

Every student in the Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School will be required to:

1. Respect the Bible as the Word of God.

2. Practice the principles of Christian morals, ethics, fair play, and courtesy in all relationship, abstaining from all forms of violent and unmannerly behavior.

3. Keep his/her language above, reproach, refraining from the use of profane and lascivious conversation.

4. Uphold the rules and regulations of the school.

5. Consistently respect and obey the school staff, parents, and patrons, maintaining a constructively cooperative attitude.

6. Dress in full school uniform.

7. Attend school punctually and regularly.

8. Go direct to and from school in an orderly manner.

9. Leave the school premises during the school day only with the permission of the principal and the request or approval of the guardian.

10. Pay for all willful damage or mutilation of school property.

11. Refrain from the use of artificial cosmetics and wearing jewelry.

12. Refrain from the use, handling, or possession of liquor, intoxicating beverages, tobacco, pipes, cigarettes, or narcotics in any form.

13. Actively participate in the learning process of the school.

14. Have teacher's permission to bring radios, walkmans, or any other electronic devices to school.

15. Present authorized excuse after being absent.

16. Refrain from cheating, if caught students will automatically be given an "F".

Responsibility Of Parents and Guardians

Parents/Guardians shall make the attendance of their child/children effective by cheerfully attending to the following duties:

1. See that the student attends school every day on time.

2. Insist that the student returns home immediately after school ends.

3. Encourage the student to stay on the school grounds during the entire school day.

4. Provide the student with the necessary personal school supplies.

5. See that the student takes care of books and supplies.

6. Encourage the student to observe health habits.

7. Take care of medical problems. The student should be kept home when suspected of having any communicable disease.

8. Make an appointment with the school office to discuss school related matters with the teacher. School matters will not be discussed without an appointment.

9. Refrain from making critical remarks about the school staff before any student or adult.

10. Consistently encourage the student in obeying and upholding the rules and regulations of the school.

11. Support the school's standards, regulations and activities.

12. Return the report card with the corresponding signature within three (3) days it has been issued.

13. Pay all school bills when due.

14. Attend the Home and School Meetings regularly and actively participate in the Home and School activities.

15. Sign and return all communications requested by the school.

16. Encourage your child to do his or her best.

17. Discuss student problems with the teacher before going to the principal.

Physical Education

All students are expected to participate in physical education classes. No exemption will be made without appropriate medical reports.

Chapel/Assembly

Chapel and assemblies are held weekly for the purpose of joint worship and the promotion of the team spirit and civic awareness.

Awards

School awards are established to recognize and encourage achievement. Students are selected to receive awards based upon citizenship, scholarship, and service.

HOME AND SCHOOL

The Flatbush Seventh-day Adventist School seeks to promote an active Home and School Association. Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. These meetings are designed to provide opportunity for parents, teachers, School Committee members, patrons, church members, and all other interested persons to share, develop and widen their own ideas of child growth and development academically, socially, and culturally.

Contacting Students and Teachers

Students and teachers will not be called from classes to answer the telephone except in cases of emergency. Therefore, the office will deliver such messages only in cases of emergency. Otherwise, messages will be accepted and delivered within the school day.

Emergency Closing

School will be closed because of inclement weather when the Brooklyn or New York City Public Schools are closed. Listen for school news on WINS 1010 radio.

Field Trips

Participation in class field trips and school trips requires written permission from parents/guardians.

Fire Drills

Fire drills are held regularly during the school year. Students are expected to obey pertinent rules of safety.

First Aid

First aid will be applied only when necessary. Major accidents will be sent to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Linden and Rockaway Parkway while the student's parent/guardian is being notified. The primary care physician will be contacted.

Illness

To avoid the spread of contagious disease, parents are expected to keep at home children with bad colds, rashes, who are on medication, or those who are suspected of illness. In the case of contagious disease students are required to bring to the Principal's office a doctor's statement of readmission to class.

Insurance

The school carries liability insurance, which covers all school-sponsored activities. At registration all students are insured for accidents occurring during school hours and on the school premises.

Transportation

The school does not operate a bus system, but secures bus passes from the Office of Pupil Transportation for eligible students in accordance with eligibility guidelines.

Lunches

Students are encouraged to bring wholesome healthful vegetarian lunches to school including some fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk and whole grain bread.

Hot vegetarian lunches are prepared and served at the school at a minimum cost to students.

The use of pork, lobster, crab, or shrimp, Spam, shellfish, or conch in any form is forbidden. Coke, Pepsi or any alcoholic drink is also forbidden.

Parent Concerns/Complaints

Parents with concerns should first discuss them with the teacher (s) involved. If not satisfied, then see the principal. If further discussion is needed, a written request to the principal to meet with the school Board is the next resource.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

These conferences are scheduled at the end of each marking period or when the parent or teacher senses a need. Parents and students are provided an opportunity to discuss the instructional program with teachers and plan for home and school cooperation to maintain student progress.

Report Cards

Student report cards will be issued to parents according to the scheduled periods on the calendar. Parents are required to come to the scheduled conferences with teachers after the first and third marking period. It is imperative that parents meet all their scheduled appointments/conferences. Progress/conferences. Progress reports will be sent home at the middle of each marking period.

Uniform Requirements

All students are required to wear the required school uniform each day. In case of an emergency, written explanation from parents/guardians must be sent to the school office.

Telephone Privileges

Students may make calls only when necessary. Students must receive permission from the teacher and school office before using the phone. Parents must provide the necessary funds for students to make calls.

Visitors

All visitors must report to the school office and secure a visitor's pass when they desire to visit anyone in the school.

Parents/guardians may visit the school and classrooms by making appointments. Conferences with the teacher must be arranged before or after school, or if the teacher has a free period. When a special conference is needed, the parents should call the teacher and arrange for a time.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE SCHOOL BULLETIN AND FOR ALL WRITTEN PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED REGULATION OR AMMENDMENTS MADE SUBSEQUENTLY.

Flatbush School Song

As your door swings open for us daily
You stand high above the rest
With your walls of safety around us
Education is our quest
At Flatbush S.D.A. School
Oh Flatbush S.D.A. School
Thou O' Flatbush School of virtue
And of honor pure and true
We pledge to you our allegiance
And we'll always cherish you
Flatbush S.D.A. School
Oh Flatbush S.D.A. School

Solid Christian Education
Will hold up the standard high
All the values you have taught us
Lasting memories through our lives
Oh Flatbush S.D.A. School
Oh Flatbush S.D.A. School