Heritage Policies
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Students who do not complete their assigned work and/or are performing
below "C" work will be placed on Academic Probation for the following
semester. If work continues to be incomplete and/or the student
is not working up to his/her ability, that student will not be allowed
to register for the next semester. |
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Chairperson/Secretary/Chapel/Teacher Admin
Stephanie Marquardt
Special Needs Director/Heritage Thursdays/Field Trips/Cafe
Janet Gray
Classical Track Director
Kristin Campbell
Classical Track Coordinators
Sally Woodhouse
Stacy Farrell
Teacher Support
Ken and Sally Woodhouse
Volunteer Coordinator/Cleanup Crew
Laura Hempel
Special Events Coordinator
Jenny Westfallen
Student Council
Deb Hirschberg
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The church is requesting we adhere
to the following rules:
- No food or drink (except water bottles)
in any rooms except fellowship area or gym.
- No purple or red juices.
- No gum.
- Park in the spots facing east - west
only. The North - South spots reserved for church staff only
- Enter only through the main glass doors
on the north side.
- Know where your children are at all
times. No one is to be wandering the halls during class time or
during devotions.
- No running or loud talking in the halls.
- Children playing outside need to
be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Do Not call the church for questions
pertaining to Heritage.
Call 847-732-9364 for EMERGENCY only.
- Please remind your children weekly
that they are meeting in a church and should show respect
in how they act and how they treat the church's property.
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The purpose of this code of conduct is
to promote behavior that honors the Lord. As a group of Christian
families, our witness to others, both in word and actions, is very
important.
"It is by deeds that a lad distinguishes himself,
if his conduct is pure and right." 2Prov. 20:11. "And whatever you
do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
thanks through Him to God the Father." 2Col. 3:17.
- All students will be held responsible
for their actions and shall conduct themselves in keeping with
their level of maturity, showing regard for established authority
and the rights and welfare of others. We call this living by the
"Law of Love".
- "Recital Etiquette" - People are always
watching us as Home Schoolers. Our testimony is especially on
the line during weekly devotions and special events sponsored
by Heritage throughout the year. Therefore, you need to remind
your children of the simple, but important rules of "Recital Etiquette".
Once a speaker or performer has begun, no one is to enter or leave
or wander around the room. If you must leave before the program
is over, do so only between performances. To do otherwise is disrespectful,
distracting, and rude.
- We ask that students seek excellence,
be honest, use clean speech, and be courteous and kind to all.
- Devotions will be offered at
10:00 p.m. We strongly encourage everyone to attend. No loitering
in the halls during Devotions.
- If a student has a free period, he/she
can go to the study hall, Fellowship area or outside in nice weather
(with parent supervision). All students should remain on Elgin
Evangelical Free property during their time at HHSW unless given
permission by their parents to do otherwise.
- Any student found with possession
of any type of firearm, knife, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs will
be asked to leave the premises immediately and be considered for
dismissal from the workshops.
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- HHSW's primary purpose is to provide
Christian education and support for one another. It is not to
foster dating relationships. For this reason, we have implemented
the following policies:
- Appropriate language must be used at
all times.
- No pairing off as couples is allowed
and dating-type relationships will not be allowed. Flirting,
as well as any public display of affection, is not allowed.
- Inappropriate language or behavior
should be brought to the attention of one of the Board Members
immediately.
- We do want
to encourage all students to develop healthy and godly relationships
with one another. Students should feel tree to pursue friendships
without the pressures of dating.
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Citations are issued by Board Members for any violation of the handbook,
including violation of the Dress Code, EE Free and HHSW Codes of
Conduct, or disrespectful or disruptive behavior during a class.
When a first citation is issued, the parent and student are notified.
If a second citation is issued, a conference is held with the parent,
student, and the Board. A third citation is cause for dismissal
from Heritage.
The purpose of the Board is not to police or baby-sit your children.
Families whose children are habitually not in compliance with Heritage policy will be asked to leave the organization.
Greater misconduct could result in immediate dismissal of a student
and his/her family from the Heritage organization. The Board reserves
the right to dismiss any student or family at any time to maintain
high Biblical standards
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HHSW has adopted the following dress code
for the compelling reasons. The Dress Code is designed:
- to ensure that everyone is dressed
modestly, thereby protecting the purity of our brothers and sisters
in Christ (see I Timothy 2:9)
- to promote a serious academic atmosphere
and eliminate potential distractions to learning
- to encourage the development of God-honoring
relationships based on individual character instead of outward
appearance (see I Samuel 16:7; James 2:14).
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The dress code is for all students K thu
12. Also, K thu 12 children present in the building with their families
but not attending classes MUST FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE. Moms
and dads, please consider these standards or higher for yourselves.
No jeans, please.
- Required: HHSW uniform polo in black, red, or white.
- Shirts should be long enough to stay
tucked in when hands are raised.
- Turtle necks and long sleeved
solid-colored shirts may be worn under polo shirts.
- HHSW sweatshirts are available for purchase at fall registration and in October only.
- No clothing items may be worn over HHSW polo shirt or sweatshirt. Uniform shirt must always be visible while classes are in session.
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- Pants, shorts, capris, skirts, and
jumpers will be a solid color-navy, black, tan or khaki, made
of a cotton twill, not jean material. Corduroy - same solid colors
as mentioned above may be worn for winter months.
- Pants should not have a low-cut waist
nor be tight-fitting. No chains. No large emblems.
- Skirts and jumpers must come to the
bottom of the knee cap or longer.
- Boys may wear long shorts (to the knee)
and girls may wear capris (following the above guidelines).
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- Students may change into loose fitting
T-shirts and modest shorts just before class. T-shirts must have short or long sleeves.
- Students must change back into
their polo shirts and khakis immediately after class.
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- Clothes must be clean and not torn.
- Hair must be kept groomed and clean
and my not include shaven designs, bizarre coloring, or bizarre
styles.
- Boys' hair should be neatly cut. This
includes cut above the ears and sideburns should be no longer
than half the ear length. Hair should be trimmed in front so
that the eyes are seen (the rule of thumb would be above the eyebrow)
and short enough in back not to touch the collar.
- Older boys should be clean shaven.
- Symbols or Logos or tattoos that communicate
anti-Christian messages are unacceptable on clothing, jewelry,
and other accessories.
- With the exception of women wearing
earrings, the piercing of any body part is unacceptable. Girls
must restrict earrings to one per ear LOBE only..
- No jewelry for young men except watches.
- No studded belts.
- Appropriate footwear must be worn at
all times; NO FLIP-FLOPS. Sandals with backs are acceptable.
- Neither hats, caps, nor bandanas are
permitted to be worn inside the church building.
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code may result in denial of participation at Heritage until the matter
is corrected. Areas of dress not mentioned or defined in the above
statement will be left to the Board Members for interpretation and
enforcement. |
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The policy decisions of HHSW are determined by the Board of Directors,
who are appointed by the Chairman of the Board. When necessary, the
Board of Directors may appoint a committee to help meet some of the
day-to-day needs of HHSW. More details on how HHSW operates may be
found in the HHSW Constitution and By-laws. |
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1. Parents need to read the Information and Policy Handbook. The
Handbook contains the statement of faith, rules and regulations,
class descriptions, etc.
2. If the family agrees with the vision of HHSW
and can willingly submit to the rules, the family should fill out
an application.
3. Bring this completed application to the Elgin
Evangelical Free Church on registration day. New families must apply
in person with their children. Prior to registering for the first
time, a short interview is held with Board Members. |
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The spiritual objective of Heritage Home School Workshops shall be
to provide an academic environment which supports the Christian faith.
HHSW instructors and board members must, therefore, understand the
foundational function of the HHSW Statement of Faith and be in agreement
with the Statement of Faith or the Nicene Creed. |
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It is extremely important to remember that HHSW is a cooperative effort
on the part of parents, their children, and teachers. Therefore, we
strongly encourage a high level of responsibility and accountability
from all parents.
A parent from each family must be on the premises for the entire
time that your child(or children) are in the building. Parent sign-in
sheets are located on the information tables. Be sure to sign by
your name when you arrive each week. .
Cleaning is one of the most important aspects of the Agreement HHSW
has with Elgin Evangelical Free Church. It is critical that all
HHSW families bear this in mind throughout their day at Elgin Evangelical
Free. If you or your child make a mess, you need to clean it up
immediately. Please see Board Members for cleaning needs. We have
a cleaning crew, but they are not our maids. They will be working
hard for hours at the end of each Heritage day doing general cleaning.
Therefore, it is of paramount importance that you remind yourselves
and your children of Jesus' Golden Rule. Specifically this means:
- Keep your table and the floor around
it in the Fellowship area and classrooms clean.
- No food or drinks (except water) outside
of the Fellowship area or gym.
- Do not litter inside and outside the
building.
- Hang all coats and jackets on the coat
racks outside the Fellowship area and at the entrance of the church.
- If you see an overflowing wastebasket,
take it to the dumpster.
- The Lord has blessed us with a wonderful building in which to meet. LET'S KEEP IT CLEAN.
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In order for the Workshops to run smoothly, each family needs to volunteer
at least 3-5 hours per month. If a family does not keep its commitment
to share in the responsibilities at HHSW, it will not be eligible
to register for classes the following semester.
Here are some of the areas where volunteers are needed:
- Hall monitors for 1st and 2nd floors.
General guidelines: No students roaming halls during class. Encourage
parents to have conversations in the Fellowship area or quietly in the upstairs foyer.
- No gum allowed! Check restrooms for
messes and supplies. Food should be eaten in the Fellowship area.
Check the parking lot area. There should be no scooters, skating
in the parking lot. Watch for suspicious activity and strangers.
No children should be in the gym or outdoors without an adult
present.
- Bathroom checkers at noon-replenish
T.P., empty garbage, pick up papers.
- Lunch time-clean-empty garbage and
check floor for messes.
- Help clean at the end of the day.
- Assist with one of the many jobs associated
with the Christmas Program, Project Fair, etc.
- Be a teacher's assistant-help with
classroom activities, grade papers, class projects, etc.
- Watch a baby or toddler for a teacher with Nursery Duties.
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Teachers should let parents know how often they will be required to
attend the classes with their Children. In general, parents
are urged to attend as many classes as possible. If younger
children need your care, we suggest utilizing the nursery so that you may attend some classes with your older children. |
Should an emergency or illness arise, parents must have another parent
agree to be responsible for their child(or children) if they have
to leave for part of the day. You must also inform and secure permission
from a Board Member before leaving your child{or children) in the
care of another adult.Please fill out the Permission Release Form when leaving the building. You may download the form from the web site. Copies of the form are kept at the board table as well. |
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The purpose of the workshops is to provide high quality, academically
challenging, spiritually uplifting classes to supplement, support,
arid encourage, but not to replace, what is being learned at home.
We are not a school and do not intend to be one. By workshop we mean
"a brief, intensive educational program for a relatively small
group of people in a given field that emphasizes participation in
problem-solving efforts".
Our workshops are a unique educational experience in that we combine
a high level of commitment from parents, students, and teachers.
We are a ministry strongly committed to supporting home education,
and intend only to aid and supplement what dedicated families are
already pursuing at home.
The workshops are designed to meet the needs of families with
children ages K - 12. Pre school classes are offered strictly
for those families with registered older siblings
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Registration information is provided on the classes
page. |
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- There is a $10 registration fee per
class per family (not to exceed $40) for each semester.
- Each family also pays a $20 Building and Cleaning Fee each semester.
- Elgin Evangelical Free Church facility fee:
- Mondays - $1 per day/per student
- Thursdays - $.50 per day/per student
These fees do not cover the cost of the classes your children will
attend. The class fees will be determined by each teacher. We ask
that you be prompt in paying the teachers their required fees. Teachers
may be paid at the beginning of the semester for the entire semester
or monthly by the first week of each month. Some teachers may require other payment arrangements. For your convenience,
there will be a teacher payment box with envelopes for each teacher
located at the Board Table.
Note: The third week of the first semester is Add/Drop day. If you have
not dropped a class by this time, you are responsible for all the
teacher fees for that semester. |
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Our Statement of Faith concerns the Person and Work of Jesus Christ
as revealed in the Scriptures. There are many other truths taught
in the Bible, over which godly men have differed in opinion and understanding.
Therefore, this is not a statement of all that is important to believe,
but it represents the basic principles upon which the workshops were
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- We believe the Bible to be the infallible
Word of God, the supreme and final authority for all faith and
life.
- We believe there is one God, eternally
existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God
the Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life,
His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed
blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, and His imminent
bodily return in power and glory.
- We believe that man was created in
the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore lost, and
only those that put their faith in Jesus Christ alone can be
saved.
- We believe that salvation is the
gift of God brought to man by God's grace, and received by personal
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose substitutionary death
on the cross provided forgiveness for man's sin.
- We believe that the ministry of the
Holy Spirit is to convict, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower
the believer for godly living and service.
- We believe in the spiritual unity
of believers through our common faith in Jesus Christ and the
individual doctrinal differences which may exist should not
hinder the unity of Christian home educators.
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