To equip God s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up... Ephesians 4:12

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1 Our Mission: (page 1) Friday Addition is an extension of home education designed to provide instruction of specific extra-curricular activities and academic classes. Friday Addition exists to: Exalt Jesus Christ Enrich home school families Equip our children through Christian teaching that allows them to... Experience God through unique learning opportunities To equip God s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up... Ephesians 4:12 Statement of Faith: 1. We believe the Bible to be the only, infallible and authoritative Word of God, the focal point of which is the person and the redemptive work of the Living Word, Jesus Christ. We believe the Bible reveals to man what he is to believe and how he is to live. 2. We believe that there is one holy, personal, Creator God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that through Him all things were made, according to His Word as it is recorded in Scripture. 3. We believe that God the Father, motivated by His infinite grace and mercy, established His covenant of grace with men and fulfilled that covenant through His Son, Jesus Christ, the Sinless One, who gave His life on the cross in order to pay the penalty for sin on behalf of those who believe in Him, thus redeeming them from the effects of sin. We believe in the resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and that one day, He will judge all men. 4. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, and that He testifies of Jesus, convicts us of sin, regenerates and indwells believers, guiding and empowering them to live a life that glorifies God. 5. We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, totally apart from human merit and/or works. We believe that the act of regeneration, which is a work of grace performed by the Holy Spirit, produces a new creature in Christ. 6. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the everlasting blessedness of the just, and the everlasting punishment of the unjust.

2 Our Location: (page 2) Friday Addition classes will be held at First Baptist Church, 246 W. Main Street, Zeeland. Please enter through either the south or west door of the church. Our Teachers: Our teachers are all committed Christians who are experts in their teaching area. They may or may not be certified. A complete list of teachers, a short biography for each, and their contact information is available on our website. Our Classes: Kindergarten This class is taught by one teacher with an emphasis on literature, arts and crafts, simple science and simple math. It is a selfcontained class, except for P.E., which is taught by our P.E. teacher. **Please note: A student must by 5 by September 1 in order to enroll in Kindergarten.** 1 st /2 nd Grade This is a self-contained class in the morning taught by one teacher. It has an emphasis on Art, Science, and Spanish. It includes lots of hands-on projects to help the younger students adjust to a classroom situation and to allow for movement in their day. In the afternoon, they will take music, art, and P.E. They will also be given a break called DEAR Time. Drop Everything and Read Time is designed for the 1 st /2 nd grade class to have a break in the afternoon. During DEAR Time, they receive a snack and listen to a story. This allows them to get some of the wiggles out before finishing the rest of the day. Art Exploration (1 st /2 nd, 3 rd /4 th, 5 th /6 th, MS) This class will encourage artistic expression through hand-on experiences using mixed media. Other topics may include: art appreciation, famous artists, and art history. Music (1 st /2 nd, 3 rd /4 th, 5 th /6 th ) This class will be a combination of music appreciation, music theory, and music vocalization on an elementary level. Students will also receive an introduction to great composers. Physical Education (K, 1 st /2 nd, 3 rd /4 th, 5 th /6 th ) This class will encourage the development of age appropriate gross-motor skills, as well as teach the fundamentals of various team sports and the importance of teamwork in a fun atmosphere. Spanish (3 rd /4 th, 5 th /6 th, MS) This class will offer an introduction to conversational Spanish with an emphasis on basic vocabulary and everyday use. Students will also learn about the Spanish culture and customs.

3 (page 3) Speech/Drama (3 rd /4 th, 5 th /6 th, MS) This class will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of public speaking and/or acting through various exercises and activities. Some memorization will be necessary. Flex (3 rd /4 th, 5 th /6 th, MS) Our Flex Class changes from year to year. Some possible classes might include: Science, Math Pentathalon, Chess, Market Day, Cooking, and Geography. Middle School and High School Academic Classes: A description of the academic classes offered by Friday Addition can be found on our website, fridayaddition.com. Our Calendar: Elementary and Middle School: Classes will meet for two-12 week semesters on Fridays from 8:45 3:25, September to March. High School: Classes will meet for two-16 week semesters on Fridays from 8:45 to 3:35, September to May. *Please see our website, fridayaddition.com, for specific dates. Daily Schedule: Arrival time is from 8:35-8:45. The doors to chapel will close at 8:45, so please make every effort to get there before that time. If your child does not make it to chapel, we ask that you sit with your child in the hallway until they are dismissed to their classes at 9:00. Pick-up time is at 3:25 for elementary students and 3:35 for MS/HS students. Out of respect for our teachers and First Baptist Church, please be punctual when bringing and picking up your child. Your help with this is very much appreciated. Lunch: Students will need to bring a sack lunch and drink to eat at lunchtime. We ask that you would not bring any red pop/juice, Kool-Aid, or any drink that, if spilled, would stain the floor. *Due to allergy issues with several students, we ask that you not include any peanut butter or items with peanuts in your child s lunch. Once a month, Friday Addition orders pizza and pop for those interested. The cost is $2 for 2 slices of pizza and pop or $3 for 3 slices of pizza and pop. If your child needs additional food on those days, please provide that through a sack lunch sent from home.

4 (page 4) Snacks: In our Kindergarten and 1 st /2 nd grade classes, students bring in the snack for the morning when it is their day to be the super kid. If your student has special needs for snacks or has allergy issues, please provide your own snack each week for your child. It has become increasingly difficult to provide snacks for the wide array of special needs in each classroom. Thank you for your understanding of this. Lost and Found: Each week we accumulate a wide variety of lost and found items. Please label your child s items: backpack, lunch box, water bottles, folders, books, coats, boots, etc. Friday Addition is not responsible for these lost items. We do place any items found at the end of the day on the coat rack by the sign-in tables. Please check there for any missing items. Dress Code: To provide the best learning environment for everyone, a dress code has been incorporated. Students are asked to dress properly for the classroom. 1. No exposed midriffs. (No bellies or backs should show when both arms are raised.) 2. No low necklines, spaghetti straps, or tank tops. (Girls should be able to bend over without any cleavage or underclothes showing.) 3. No exposed under clothes (no bras or underpants should show) 4. No excessively baggy clothing. (There should be no need to hold clothing in place while moving.) 5. No form-fitting clothing. (Pants should have at least a centimeter of excess pants at the widest part of thigh. Shirts should hang freely, not cling, around the stomach.) 6. Skirts should touch the knee. 7. No t-shirts with inappropriate language or pictures. 8. No sheer clothing. 9. Any student causing undue attention being drawn to themselves because of hair and/or clothing styles may be dismissed from the class. Friday Addition Code of Conduct: Our mission at Friday Addition is to exalt Jesus Christ as we enrich home school families and equip our children through Christian teaching that builds character and allows them to experience God through learning opportunities. Therefore, we feel that it is necessary to have a code of conduct by which all students agree to abide in order to provide the atmosphere conducive to this mission. 1. Students will have the utmost respect for all teachers, board members, and parents involved in Friday Addition. Students will obey all classroom rules and listen respectfully while the teacher is talking. Students will not pass notes and will refrain from any other disruptive behavior during class.

5 (page 5) 2. Students will show love to other students. Students will not slander other students; will not write or draw derogatory and unkind notes, pictures, etc. of other students; and will not kick, hit, or in any way hurt another student. Students will seek to resolve conflict peacefully. Students will never threaten the safety of others. 3. Students will use God-glorifying language at all times at Friday Addition. Students will not use profanity and unacceptable language in spoken or written word. 4. Students will speak truthfully at all times. 5. Students will seek to do their best on all projects and assignments given at Friday Addition. Students will make every effort to be on time and ready to begin each class. All work created for Friday Addition in all subject areas will adhere to Biblical values. All middle and high school students will be responsible to make up missed homework due to absences. 6. Students will abide by the dress code of Friday Addition. 7. Students will show respect to the building of First Baptist Church. Students will not engage in any activity that destroys property. Students will personally make restitution for damage caused. 8. Students will use the bathroom between classes and at lunchtime in order to minimize class disruptions. 9. Students will participate in class unless for health reasons they are unable. Classroom participation is expected and not optional. 10. Students will show respect in the lunchroom. Students will remain in their seats except to use the restroom. Students will not throw food or in any way destroy property. Students will clean up their lunch area when finished and help the staff to put away tables and chairs when asked. High school students will not leave the building during lunch without written parental permission given to the Friday Mom. 11. Students will refrain from using all electronic devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, game systems, etc. while school is in session. If a student needs to use a cell phone to call a parent, they may use the Friday Addition cell phone with the Friday Mom s permission. 12. Students will not bring harmful substances in or around 1 st Baptist Church. This includes alcohol, cigarettes, or illegal drugs. In addition, students will not bring anything to Friday Addition that is usually thought of as a weapon, including small pocket knives. 13. Students will not engage in physical displays of affection while at Friday Addition.

6 (page 6) Classroom Rules and Discipline Policies: Students are expected to show proper respect to board members, teachers, and fellow students. The following steps will be taken to maintain order in the classroom: 1. Review expectations at the beginning of class. 2. Give a student a verbal warning for first infraction and write student s name on board. 3. Send student to board member if the teacher must speak to the student a second time. The board member will document the situation and speak with the parent(s). 4. If a student is sent to the board member twice in a semester, they will be asked to miss the next Friday. 5. Any student that continues to disrespect the rules of Friday Addition will be dismissed from the program. Parent Help: Because this program is to be an extension of home education, parents will be asked to help at Friday Addition. Parents of elementary and middle school students will be required to help one or two half days per semester. You will be assigned to assist where the need is the greatest. If you desire to observe your child in a class, you are always welcome to visit the class after checking in with the board member on duty. A board member, called the Friday Mom, will be on duty each Friday. You will be scheduled to assist either in the morning or afternoon. This schedule will be given at the beginning of each semester. Please check in with the Friday Mom when you arrive and prior to leaving. If you are unable to help, please find your own replacement and notify Ruth Kaercher of the change. A $50 no-show fee will be assessed if you miss your commitment. Registration and Enrollment: Participating students will be given the first opportunity to enroll for the next school year. Registration for returning students will be held from March All returning students are guaranteed their placement if enrolled by March 31. Any open spaces will then be offered to new students starting April 1. All students will be notified of their placement in Friday Addition in April. A non-refundable $ deposit per family will be due with registration. This amount will be subtracted from your first semester tuition.

7 (page 7) Tuition: Tuition is due on August 15 for the first semester and on December 15 for the second semester. Please see our website, fridayaddition.com, for tuition costs for each grade/class. A $25 multi-child discount will be applied to your tuition bill for elementary and middle school students only. There is no discount for high school students. Nonpayment will result in dismissal from Friday Addition. All registration forms with deposits, signed code of conduct, and tuition payments should be mailed to: Friday Addition, PO Box 216, Zeeland, MI Friday Addition Cell Phone: (616) Please use this phone number to contact Friday Addition when school is in session. The cell phone will be turned on from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday Addition Web Site: Newsletters, happenings, course schedules, registration forms, teacher and board member contact information, etc. can be found on our web site: fridayaddition.com Communication: Our goal is to reduce the number of paper handouts. Therefore we will be in communication through various ways in order to convey necessary information and up coming events. We will be sending a minimum of one per month containing updates from teachers, pizza days, parent help schedule, or any other information. There will be hard copies available at the sign-in table for those who do not have or use . Cancellation Policy: If the Zeeland Public Schools are cancelled for bad weather, Friday Addition will also be cancelled. In the event of a fog or snow delay, Friday Addition WILL meet as scheduled. Friday Addition will provide make up days when two or more days are cancelled.

8 (page 8) Contacting Us: If you have questions or concerns regarding Friday Addition, please call or one of the board members: Brandon and Ruth Kaercher, Finance/Registration (616) Brian and Kim Luurtsema, Teacher Coordinator (616) Dan and CJ Pletcher, Hospitality/Facilities/Teacher Coordinator (616) Ryan and Shannon Tyler, Middle and High School Advisors (616)