During the course of the year, occasional
misunderstandings or problems arise between a teacher and student, teacher
and parent, parent and school, or any of several problem areas. This is
often the result of a lack of communication between those involved.
The school's policy for dealing with these situations is mentioned below.
This policy is consistent with the teachings found in Matthew 18:15-20: "If
your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the
two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But is he
will not listen, take one or two others along, so that every matter may be
established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to
listen even tot he church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax
collector. I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be loosed
in heaven. Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about
anything you ask for, it will be done for you; by My Father in heaven. For
where two or three come together in My Name, there I am with them."
1. All questions, problems, or complaints should first be brought directly
to the teacher before anyone else is involved.
2. If the situation is not cleared up at this level through direct contact,
it should then be brought to the principal.
3. If the problem is still not solved at this level, and the parent wishes
to bring a grievance before the board, the parent must fill out a grievance
form and submit to the principal. The principal will then take the grievance
to the board. This form must be filled out and returned to the principal at
least one week before the scheduled bimonthly board meeting. The school
board is the final level of appeal.