The Georgetown Homeschool Group is a homeschool cooperative based on Christian principles and the inerrant Word of God. We are not affiliated with a particular denomination within the Body of Christ and do not provide instruction in doctrine. Those wishing to attend our group are not required to be proclaimed Christians. However, because the group is founded on Christian beliefs, all members must acknowledge and abide by the group’s Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code. These documents do not exist in name only, but are used to outline acceptable behavior by members of the group any time that they are representing the Georgetown Homeschool Group. This includes, but is not limited to, co-op meetings, athletic team events, community service activities, and field trips.
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Statement of Faith Code of Conduct / Discipline Policy Dress Code
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This group is a Christian organization. The group's enrichment and instruction activities shall be governed by the Statement of Faith.
1. We believe that the Holy Bible is the only written Word of God. It is divinely inspired, inerrant, and infallible. We encourage all students to bring their own copy of the Holy Bible containing the full text of the 39 Old Testament and the 27 New Testament books each week to fully participate in class activities and scripture memorization.
2. We believe that all things in the universe were created and made by God in the six literal days of the creation week described in Genesis 1:1-2:3 and confirmed in Exodus 20:8-11. All theories of origins, which involve evolution, are false.
3. We believe that there is one living and true God; an infinite, intelligent Spirit, perfect in all His attributes, one in essence but eternally subsistent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
4. We believe in the fall of man; although originally created in the image of God, through the disobedience of Adam, man fell into a sinful and spiritually impotent state, totally unable to justify himself before God.
5. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus; in His virgin birth; and sinless life; in His miracles; in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross; in His resurrection; in His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and in His personal return in power and glory.
6. We believe that salvation is wholly of God, by grace; that God in love gave His only Son to die on the cross for sin, thus procuring the redemption of those who come to Him; that this salvation is not merited in anyway by man; that God commands men everywhere to repent of sin and believe in Christ.
While it is not necessary for participants of this group to believe this statement of faith in whole or in part, it is necessary for parents to understand that this group will be governed by this statement of faith.
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Code of Conduct / Discipline Policy
The Georgetown Homeschool Group wishes its students to display character which reflects a Godly character and Christian love. All students should display proper behavior at all co-op functions, and have respect for teachers in the classroom. We wish all students to live in such a way that those who know you, but don’t know God, will come to know God, because they know you. Therefore, we have provided the following conduct policy:
Coarse or vulgar language will not be permitted. Language should never be hurtful, or tear down other people, including gossip. "Let your speech be always with grace…" Colossians 4:6.
Fighting, threatening, or bullying of students or other persons will not be permitted. These incidents will be handled by the teacher in an age-appropriate manner.* Parents will be notified as the incident demands.
Electronic devices of any kind will not be permitted. These include cell phones, I-pods, MP3 players, cameras, etc., unless specifically required by a teacher for an assignment. Incidents will be verified with the teacher. Emergency situations will be determined on an as needed basis, and students must have written notice by the parents. Violations will result in confiscation of the device, which will be returned to the parent at the end of the day.
*Discipline options: If a verbal warning to the student is not heeded, the teacher will have the option to provide the child with a short timeout from the class activity or to have the child escorted back to the parent by the class monitor. At no time will corporal punishment be condoned.
Pocket knives or weapons of any kind will not be permitted. Violations will result in confiscation of the item, which will be returned to the parent at the end of the day.
Alcohol or tobacco products of any kind will not be permitted.
How Violations Will Be Handled:
• The first violation of any policy will be noted, and parents will receive a copy of the report. A second violation of any of the policies will result in the student not being permitted to attend the next meeting of the co-op. A third violation of any of the policies will result in the student being dismissed from the co-op for the remainder of the school year.
• The severity and source of specific violations may result in suspension or dismissal at any time, without notice. • Incidents may be combined from any source to form second or third violations. • A meeting will be held with the parents and the Board of Directors if suspension or dismissal is deemed necessary.
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Georgetown Homeschool Group has a guideline of neatness and modesty for students’ dress and grooming practices on co-op Mondays and at GHG-related events.
We believe that our standards for dress and grooming are based on biblical principles:
• Dress should be modest. (1 Timothy 2:9)
• Dress should properly differ between boys and girls (Deuteronomy 22:5, 1 Corinthians 11:14-15, Matthew 19:4)
• Dress should not call undue attention to oneself. (Philippians 4:5, 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:14-15)
• Dress should not be worldly in appearance, identifying with society that is contrary to God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (1 John 2:15, 1 Corinthians 6 19-20, Colossians 3: 1-10)
Parental Responsibility
We believe it the parent’s responsibly to ensure that the student is properly dressed for participation at Georgetown Home School Group. Please familiarize yourself with the dress code and complete a neatness and modesty check before leaving home. When a student is observed to be in non-compliance with the dress code, the parent or legal guardian may be asked to take the child home to make any needed alterations to his/her dress. Please be aware that the Director of the Georgetown Home School Group reserves the right to determine the acceptability of clothing and hair styles.
Preschool
Preschool students should wear neat, comfortable clothes and shoes that allow them to participate in all school activities. Dresses should be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee (use your discretion for shorts under the dress). All shirts must cover the child’s stomach when his or her arms are raised overhead. Boys and girls should exemplify Christ in their clothing.
Kindergarten - 4th grade
Shirts: Shirts must exemplify modesty and respect. Tops must be loose fitting, covering the back and have a modest neckline. Tops should allow students to raise their arms overhead without exposing one’s stomach. Any message on a shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie must be of a neutral, Christian or GHG theme. Shirts with vulgar or unkind writing, scary or obscene pictures, etc. will not be permitted.
Skirts/Dresses: Skirts/dresses must be modest in front, back, top and bottom and buttoned appropriately. All dresses /skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Shorts must be worn under dresses to participate in Physical Education class.
Pants and Shorts: Pants and shorts need to be loose fitting, but not saggy and baggy pants that expose one’s undergarments. Shorts should be at least as long as the child’s middle finger when they hang their arms by their sides.
Shoes: All types of shoes are allowed. Tennis shoes will need to be worn to fully participate in Physical Education class.
Middle School & High School
Shirts: Shirts must exemplify modesty and respect. No cleavage, mid sections, or undergarments may show at any time (i.e. When arms raised overhead, when leaning forward, bending over, or when seated, etc.) Tops must cover the back and have a modest neckline. Any message on a shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie must be of a neutral, Christian or GHG theme. Shirts with vulgar or unkind writing, scary or obscene pictures, etc. will not be permitted.
Skirts/Dresses: Skirts/dresses must be modest in front, back, top and bottom, and buttoned appropriately. All dresses /skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee (including the slit). Dresses must cover the back and have a modest neckline.
Pants and Shorts: Pants and shorts need to be loose fitting, but not saggy and baggy that exposes one’s undergarments. Shorts should be at least as long as the child’s middle finger when the they hang their arms by their sides.
Shoes: All types of shoes are allowed. Tennis shoes are required to fully participate in the Physical Education class.
Those students on the Crusader Athletic teams will also follow KCSAA dress code for games.
Other Aspects of Personal Grooming for ALL Students:
Boys
• Extreme hairstyles must be avoided, for example shaved sides or unnatural color
• All earrings or other visible body piercings must be removed • If tattoos are present, they must be covered during all GHG-related events
Girls
• Extreme hairstyles must be avoided, for example shaved sides or unnatural color
• Makeup should be minimal and in keeping with the testimony of a Christian woman • Earrings are permissible. All other visible body piercings must be removed during all GHG-related events. • Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times. • If tattoos are present, they must be covered during all GHG-related events
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If you have any questions please contact Dawn Oaks. Our goal is that this group be one that is God-honoring. Thanks to all who are so supportive!