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Philosophy and Foundations.
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Mission Statement
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Statement of Purpose.
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Statement of Philosophy.
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Statement of Faith.
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Cooperation within the Body of Christ
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Board of Directors
School Organization
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School Memberships.
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Admissions.
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Non-discrimination Policy.
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Parent Commitment/ Agreement
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Handbook Change Policy.
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Acceptance Guidelines.
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Behavior.
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Application Process.
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Registration Fee.
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Re-enrollment & Enrollment
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Waiting List
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Instructional Program. PAGEREF _Toc175806347 \h 6
Bible Text
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Prayer.
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Bible Memorization.
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Chapel
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Curriculum..
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Grades 7 & 8.
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Grades 9-12.
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Basic Skills Diploma.
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General Diploma.
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College Prep Diploma.
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NHCS Course Offerings.
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Distance Education College Courses
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Scheduling For Grades 7-12.
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Change of Schedule.
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Academic Standard.
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Academic Eligibility for Participation in
Extracurricular Activities
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Target Test Dates for SOT & SOS.
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Media Center/Library Guidelines.
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Achievement Tests.
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Grading.
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Honor Roll
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Principal’s List
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Student Commendation Letters.
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Student Planners.
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Failing of Classes.
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Summer School
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Assignments.
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Make-up Work.
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Report Cards.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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Progress Reports.
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Transcript Request Policy.
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Textbooks.
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Student Record Files.
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Attendance.
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Job Interviews.
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Excused Absences.
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Unexcused Absences.
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Early Dismissals.
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Tardiness.
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Hall Passes.
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Behavior and Conduct
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Discipline Procedures.
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Corrective Action Notice.
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Conduct Referrals.
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Consequences.
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Suspension.
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Expulsion.
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Sexual Harassment of Employees or Students
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Complaints / Concerns.
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Spectators at Sports Events.
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Dress Code and Grooming.
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Guidelines for all Students.
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Guidelines for Young Ladies.
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Guidelines for Young Men.
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All School Sponsored Events.
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Extracurricular Dress.
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Walking Shorts.
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Inappropriate Attire.
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Body Tattooing.
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Dress for Parent Helpers and Other Volunteers
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Fire/Earthquake Drills.
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Health Services.
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Health Care.
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Blood-borne Pathogens.
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Illness.
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Medicines.
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Medical Appointments.
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Insurance.
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Student Insurance.
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Carpool Insurance.
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AHERA - Asbestos.
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Miscellaneous.
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Communications Home.
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Computer-use Policy.
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2006-07 Graduation Director.
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Senior Class Responsibilities.
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Lockers.
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Lost and Found.
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Lunch Program..
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Student Work Off Campus.
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Social Activities.
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Homecoming.
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High School Banquet
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Eighth Grade Dinner.
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Class Funds.
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Transportation.
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Bus.
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Student Driver Policy.
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Field Trips and Retreats.
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School Facilities.
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Closed Campus.
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Visitors.
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School Hours.
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Safety Issues.
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Office.
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Business Office.
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Pay/Office Phone.
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Cell Phones.
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Weather - School Closing.
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School Improvement
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Gifts.
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Student Sponsorships.
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Fundraisers.
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Project Needs.
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Onward Movement of New Hope Graduates
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School Themes.
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Colors.
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Motto.
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Song.
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Team Name.
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