Elementary Handbook

Boyd Christian School was founded by godly men and women who saw the benefits of a Christian education. Many sacrifices have been made over the years in time and money allowing BCS to continue its mission.

Those sacrifices continue today from many areas. Christians continue to volunteer their time and effort to support the school. Benefactors continue to contribute funds to allow the school to grow. Parents continue to sacrificially send their children to BCS because of the love they have for them.

Every teacher and staff member are sacrificial as well. Our teachers could earn more money and receive benefits by teaching for government-funded schools. Our staff could easily earn more in the private sector. We are all here working because there is nowhere else, we want to be. The students are why we are here. The lunch lady, the bookkeeper, the secretary, the custodian are all here because they love the students. BCS is the best school in the WORLD because of love and dedication. As parents, you can be assured that your children will be loved and cared for here like no other place on this earth. That is our commitment to you. We owe it to our students to do the best we are capable of doing. We will be the best in the spirit of meekness – not arrogance. We will be the best because that is what our God demands of us.

All standards of the student handbook at Boyd Christian School are based upon Biblical principles and moral values that all students and staff are expected to carry out.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of F.C. Boyd Christian School is to provide for our students an individualized, challenging education in a safe, nurturing environment, while instilling in them Biblical morals and principles, thereby helping to create responsible Christian individuals who are valuable to their home, church, and community

VISION STATEMENT

F.C. Boyd Christian School desires at present and foresees a future in which our institution:

Is made up of stakeholders who all hold the best interest of the school as a top priority.
Becomes a spiritual and academic light to our surrounding communities.
Continues to provide a safe, spiritual, and academic environment.
Instills in all students a positive sense of self-worth, self-responsibility, and self-motivation.
Helps prepare our students to make an easy transition from high school to college.
Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with our patrons that will ensure the future financial stability of our school.
Provides an avenue through scholarships or other means for qualified students to receive a Christian education.

BOYD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BELIEFS

We believe:

That training in spirituality should be first, academics second, and athletics and other extra-curricular activities third;

That school personnel, parents, and students should acknowledge God in all ways in order for Him to direct our paths (Proverbs 3: 6);

That the Bible is the complete revelation from God and contains instruction in order to be successful in this life and in eternity (II Peter 1:3);

That the Bible is inspired of God and is “profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness; so that the child of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (II Timothy 3: 16-17);

That through daily Bible study each student can do all things in harmony with the will of God and through the guidance from Christ who will provide strength (Philippians 4: 13);

That Christianity is a part of our identity that should not be separated from academics, and that home and school should work together to instill Christian values;

That individualized, challenging instruction and curriculum in accordance with state standards should be given from highly-trained Christian instructors;

In providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning without unnecessary disruption or distraction;

A variety of instructional methods and considerations of diverse learning styles are necessary for effective teaching;

That each student should be encouraged to develop socially and physically to their potential and have a healthy lifestyle in order to better serve God and others.

2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR

July

31 Professional Development

August

2 Open House/ Registration 2:00-4:00

3 H.S. Registration 8-10:00 (required unless registered 8/2) / Professional Devel.

6 First Day of School—Full Day

September

7 Labor Day (No School)

18 Fair Day (No School)

October

9 No School Professional Development Option (Stockpiled Day)

12-16 Fall Break

29 Parent Teacher Conference 1:00-6:00 Early student dismissal @ 11:30

November

2 Christian Schools In-Service No School (Stockpiled Day)

24 Thanksgiving Lunch (early dismissal)

25-27 Thanksgiving Break

December

15,16,17 High School Mid-term Exams

18 Abbreviated Day 8-10:00 (Report Card Pick Up)

21-1 Christmas Break

January

4 Professional Development (Stockpiled Day-No Students)

5 Students Return 1st Day of 2nd semester

18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

February

11 Parent-Teacher Conference 3:00-6:00

15 Presidents' Day (No School)

March

22-26 Spring Break

April

19-22 Stanford Achievement Testing

23 No School Professional Development Option (Stockpiled Day)

May

13 Kindergarten Graduation

TBD HS Final Exam (Dates to be determined)

18 Last Full Day for students

19 No Students Professional Development Day (Stockpiled Day)

20 Abbreviated Day 8-10:00 (Report Card Pick Up)/ Class of 2027 Graduation

Grading Periods:

1st Quarter: August 6-Oct.8 Report Cards Oct. 20

2nd Quarter: Oct.19 -Dec. 17 Report Cards Dec. 18

3rd Quarter: Jan 5 -March 5 Report Cards March 9

4th Quarter: March 8 -May 18 Report Cards May 20

8 Stockpiled Inclement Weather Days- If more than 8 days are used, it may be necessary to amend planned break days to regular school days.

Unused stockpiled days will be taken off at the end of the school year.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Elementary Dress Code Guidelines

The school’s dress code is to:

· Promote a respectful learning environment,

· Promote a sense of unity among students fostering school pride,

· Support biblical principles of modesty.

All garments must comply with the BCS dress code guidelines. Parents will be notified if a student is in violation and must bring appropriate clothing to school that complies with the dress code.

K-2nd

Shirts

BCS polos, BCS t-shirts, BCS sweatshirts and BCS quarter zip pullovers with the logo sold by the school. Button-ups, polos, henleys, and sweaters are also allowed.

Pants/Shorts

K-2nd grade students may wear jeans, chino, and khaki styles. Pull-on styles are acceptable. Pants must not have holes or frayed spots. Shorts are allowed but must reach the knee when standing. Denim shorts are not allowed.

Dresses/Skirts

Dresses and skirts are allowable at any time for girls as long as they follow all modesty and neatness rules. Shorts or leggings must be worn under dresses and skirts.

3rd-5th Dress Code for Boys

Shirts

BCS polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts and quarter zip pullovers sold by the school with the school logo.
Solid color polos (may be worn without school logos)
Solid color oxford styled button-up shirts (may be worn without school logos)
Solid color crew neck sweaters may be worn over collared shirts.
No hoodies are allowed.

Pants/Shorts

Jean, chino, and khaki styles
All pants must be solid colors without any holes or frayed spots.
Shorts must reach the knee and cannot be denim.
Pants and shorts must not be pull-on athletic active wear styles that are made of fleece or stretch fabrics.

All garments with the BCS logo can be purchased from the school website. Other garments can be purchased from J.C. Penny, Old Navy, Target, Walmart and Kohl’s.

3rd-5th Dress Code for Girls

Shirts

BCS polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts and quarter zip pullovers sold by the school with the school logo.
Solid color polos (may be worn without school logos)
Solid color oxford styled button-up shirts (may be worn without school logos)
Solid color crew neck sweaters may be worn over collared shirts.
Solid color cardigan sweaters may be worn over collared shirts.
No hoodies are allowed.

Pants/Shorts

Jean, chino, and khaki styles
All pants must be solid colors without any holes or frayed spots.
Shorts must reach the knee and cannot be denim.
Pants and shorts must not be pull-on athletic active wear styles that are made of fleece or stretch fabrics.

Dresses/Skirts

Dresses and skirts must reach the knee. Shorts or leggings must be worn under dresses and skirts.

*Several department and online stores have other options for girls’ clothes. Feminine styled polos and button-up shirts with peter pan collars are available as well as skirts and jumpers.

All garments with the BCS logo can be purchased from the school website. Other garments can be purchased from J.C. Penny, Old Navy, Target, Walmart and Kohl’s.

Casual Day

Each Friday, and on special days deemed “casual days”, t-shirts and other shirt styles not listed in the dress code will be allowed. All modesty and neatness rules must be followed on casual days. The decision of the administration is final on these issues. Casual days are a privilege and will be revoked if students fail to follow the dress code.

· Modesty and Neatness rules apply at all times whether on casual days, or school-related events such as field trips and extracurricular activities after school. Parents will be notified if a student is in violation and must bring appropriate clothing to school that complies with the dress code.

Modesty and Neatness Rules

All attire must not have any logos or graphics that would not represent our school well.
All attire must be appropriately sized. (Not too tight, sag, baggy, etc.)
No hoodies, sweatpants, yoga pants, pajamas, lounge clothes, athletic or jean shorts allowed any day of the week.
No skin at the waist should show at any time.
The neckline should not exceed below the width of four fingers placed together against the bottom of the throat.
At no time may undergarments show while at school. This includes practice for athletic events.
No tattoos are allowed.
Piercings must be limited to the ears for girls. Boys may not wear earrings.

HAIR

All students will maintain clean and neat hair at all times. Students may not have any haircuts that would draw undue attention or distraction at the discretion of the administration.
Boys will not have hair longer than the middle of the ear, bottom of the collar, or past the eyebrows. Boys may not wear ponytails, buns, or hair bands.
Hair color for both male and female students can only be what is considered a natural color. Any color that draws undue attention or causes a distraction will not be permitted.

We ask visitors, parents, and guardians to abide by the same modesty rules while on campus. The administration will make the final decision on all matters about student dress. Any question you might have about the dress code should be asked before you spend the money. A good rule to follow is “when in doubt, leave it out.”

SCHOOL SECURITY

Unfortunately, in today’s world, security has to be in place to protect our children. No one will be allowed on campus during school hours without wearing a visitor’s badge. These badges may be acquired at the front office after the visitor has signed in. Anyone not signed in will be asked to leave the campus with no exceptions! The school has the right to deny anyone access to the school.

DISCIPLINARY POLICY

In order to achieve academic excellence, behavior that disrupts the learning process will not be tolerated. Discipline in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade will be administered at the discretion of the teacher and principal. Anything other than minor infractions will involve the parents of the child as well as the teacher and principal.

BULLYING POLICY

Christian behavior is expected at Boyd Christian School. Therefore, to have a safe learning environment free of violence and/or threats of violence, bullying will not be tolerated. Any student engaging in bullying behavior will receive disciplinary action ranging from verbal reprimand from the administration to expulsion, based on the severity of the infraction.

HONOR CODE

Students are expected to be honest and do their best in all areas at school. Students are required to do their own work, and at no time will cheating be accepted. Copying work from the internet or soliciting unapproved help from others, including parents, is considered plagiarism and/or cheating. Teachers will deal with cheating at their own discretion.

SCHOOL SUSPENSION

There may be times when school suspension is given by the administration. If suspended, the student will be unable to participate in any school function on or off campus. The student will not be allowed to represent the school in any athletic event, academic competition or any other school activity for the duration of the suspension. Students will not be able to make up work missed during the suspension period and will receive a zero for any work missed.

EXPULSION

There are some offences that warrant the consideration of immediate expulsion. These may include but are not limited to: Weapons, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, threats to teachers, administrators, or other students, and bullying. Weapons, alcohol, and drugs are not only violations of school rules but also violations of the State of Tennessee. Any student expelled from school will not be refunded and will still be accountable for any balance on his/her tuition. The school retains the authority to expel a student immediately for such offences.

CAFETERIA LUNCH CHARGES

We encourage all families who purchase lunch to send money on Monday for the week or month of school. Please try to pay up front. If your child runs out of lunch money, we will allow them to charge a minimal amount.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Elementary students are not allowed to bring cell phones or electronic devices to school unless approved by their teachers or administration for a specific event or special circumstance. Students can be contacted through the office during school hours. The school assumes no responsibility for the care of any electronic device brought on campus.

BCS Athletic Policies

Student-athletes are required to maintain an overall 2.5 GPA. If a student-athlete receives two D’s or one F on their progress report or report card in any subject for a 9-week period or semester, he/she will be suspended from play for a period of time. The suspension period will be determined based on academic performance. The student may return to play only if the student’s grades have improved and he or she once again has at least a 2.5 GPA.

Any student-athlete who violates Boyd’s code of conduct rules on or off the court may be suspended from play by the coach, athletic director, or school administration.

All student-athletes must adhere to all modesty and neatness rules regarding clothing worn for practices and games.

Any student missing school due to illness or an unexcused absence will not be able to play or participate in any athletic events that day.

Academic Modification Policy (AMP)

Many students have learning problems that necessitate some accommodation to the regular academic program at FC Boyd Christian School. Our intent is to have an accurate assessment of strengths, to understand areas of weakness, and to discover individual student’s ability to compensate for specific weaknesses. With this critical information, a helpful modification plan can be established to potentially enhance the student’s learning process in the classroom.

Referrals for evaluation/testing may be made by the student’s parent, teacher, or pediatrician at any time.

The following is a list of accommodations that FC Boyd Christian School can make for students that are evaluated and are approved for services. The accommodations for each student will be determined by the IEP team/service plan.

- allowing extra time to turn in assignments when requested by student; reduce number of questions/problems (ex. Odd or even questions only) if necessary

- provide extra grade opportunities (re-do missed items, extra credit, etc.)

- allowing extra time for taking tests when requested by student

- copying teacher notes/test reviews (or another student’s with approval) for the student if necessary

- signing the student’s homework/assignment log daily if applicable

- teacher communicating with student/student’s parents via Engrade

- teacher communicating with student’s tutor if applicable

- allow student to sit at the front of the classroom/close to teacher (for hearing/vision/attention purposes) if applicable

Please know that FC Boyd Christian School will strive to meet each student’s learning needs but is not able to provide all accommodations that a public school can because we do not receive federal funding for disability services. Please sign the following statement and return to the BCS front office. Thank you.

I understand and agree with the following terms: FC Boyd Christian School will provide applicable disability accommodations from the list provided to me for my child and will not hold FC Boyd Christian School liable for not being able to provide all accommodations that a public school can provide. FC Boyd Christian School may determine at any time that accommodations cannot be met to best serve my child and may recommend for him/her to transfer to a public school.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

State law (T.C.A. 49-6-3001, T.C.A. 49-6-3007) requires every child to attend school until his/her eighteenth birthday or until he/she has a high school diploma or GED. A student who has five or more unexcused absences (not necessarily in a row) is TRUANT. Truancy is a Class C Misdemeanor, and the school is required, by law, to turn in students who are truant to the proper authorities.

Student attendance and timeliness play a major role in their success. It is extremely important for your child to be present and on time every day possible. Boyd Christian School will not tolerate a lack of compliance with this law.

ABSENCES: Absences from school will be identified as excused, unexcused, or school-related.

Excused Absences

Absences from school will be excused for the following reasons:

(1) personal illness

(2) serious family illness

(3) death in the family

(4) emergency situations

A note from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence should be presented to the office before 8:00 a.m. the day the student returns to school. If a student will be out several days, a call from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence would be appropriate.

Students will receive full credit for excused absences provided that all work is made up within three school days. Parents of students who are absent more than three days should contact the school for assignments. All students must have an acceptable note.

The office will accept no more than five parent notes for sickness per year. All absences due to illness exceeding this limit will require a doctor’s note to be excused or approval from the administration due to extenuating circumstances. The administration reserves the right to define any absence as unexcused if there has been an excessive policy violation.

Unexcused Absences

The administration and Attendance Board reserves the right to define any absence as unexcused if there have been excessive absences.

Any absence without paperwork turned in or not due to illness, death in the family, or emergency will be counted as unexcused. Teachers do not have to allow students to make up work if their absence is unexcused. If allowed to complete work, students will receive no more than 80% for work missed with an unexcused absence. Students may receive a 0 for any daily grade or work missed. Family vacations will count as unexcused absences. Any student with 5 unexcused absences over the course of the year will be reviewed by the attendance board and may be turned in for truancy and are subject to dismissal.

School trips and church-related activities are excused. Teachers should be notified at least three days before the absence. Students must return completed assignments by the date set by the teacher or administration.

TARDINESS

Tardiness is disruptive to the school environment and is not acceptable. Parents must sign in the office if your child is late to school.

Three tardies constitute one unexcused absence.

Every effort should be made to schedule appointments after school hours. Whether the absence from the class (s) missed are excused or unexcused will be determined by the absentee policy

GENERAL INFORMATION

ILLNESS

A student who feels too ill to continue the normal day should report to the office. If it is determined that he/she should be sent home, the parents will be contacted. The student should remain in the office until he/she leaves.

All medication, including over the counter, is to be left in its original container in the nurse’s station. Written instruction from the parents must be given to the office for medication to be given to the student.

Any disease contracted by a student that is deemed to be a threat to other students will result in that student working from home or medical institution until the threat has passed.

If it is determined that a student has been exposed to a disease, that student will work from home or medical institution until sufficient time has passed to eliminate the threat.

SERVICE HOURS

All parents of athletes are REQUIRED to work/prep/organize or clean concessions yearly. All parents receiving any financial assistance are required to work a certain number of service hours as assigned by the administration in addition to athletic requirements.

DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE

No one is allowed to distribute ANY type of literature without first having the permission of the administration.

Thank you for choosing Boyd Christian School. We value all families very much!

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