Student & Other Stakeholder Focus
3301-35-04
To ensure that student and other stakeholder needs are understood and addressed, the school district or school shall:
(1) Establish and communicate clear, high expectations for academic performance, attendance and conduct for all students regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, English proficiency or disability.
Xenos Christian Schools (XCS) has clearly defined expectations including academic performance, attendance and conduct for all students regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. Annual standardized testing is administered in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
Quarterly Progress Reports
Middle School Handbook
XCS believe that human beings are created in the image of God. As such, we are unique among all of God’s creation. Humanity, although fallen, maintains the image of God and is, therefore, still dignified and unique. God continues to love us and reach out to us, even though we are hostile to Him. Believers in Jesus Christ receive a new nature that becomes the foundation for a process of transformation. (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
(2) Assess the needs of students and other stakeholders and use assessment results to make informed decisions about curriculum, instruction, assessment, and goals.
XCS maintains a cumulative file for each student that includes: annual standardized test scores scores, writing assessments, Academic Content Standard (ACS) assessments, ability test results, and quarterly progress reports.
XCS conducts standardized testing annually for all students, Kindergarten through eighth grade, to assess academic performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of the school's curriculum. XCS administers the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OL-SAT) for second, fourth, sixth and eighth grade students to provide teachers, parents and administrative staff a cognitive measurement of each child.
In addition to standardized testing, pupil performance by grade level is done in the form of Academic Content Standards (ACS) assessments. All assessment results are used with other criteria in evaluation of a child’s learning strengths and weaknesses, aid in grade placement decisions, disability issues, conference topics, teacher-pupil learning style discussions, and recommendations for additional testing.
Conferences take place between parent and teacher and may, if appropriate, include the student. In addition, XCS retains the services of a school psychologist if further assessment of a student is needed.
Quarterly Progress Reports
Intervention Plan
(3) Monitor and analyze its educational offerings, facilities, services and instructional materials to determine their effectiveness in helping students meet performance objectives.
XCS evaluates its curriculum and test results annually in order to help students meet their performance objectives. Each subject area and policy section is on a five year review cycle. Where appropriate and pending XCS Board approval, revisions are made to the curriculum and policy manual.
XCS fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. The school budget is developed by the administrative staff and submitted to the school board for approval. Funds are allocated in order to improve the learning environment and include technology, curriculum, staff assignment and capital improvements.
Curriculum Selection
(4) Continually improve programs and policies to better meet student needs by:
(a) Considering input from stakeholders;
(b) Monitoring and considering the changing needs and expectations of stakeholders;
(c) Regularly conducting stakeholder satisfaction evaluations using objective, reliable methods.
XCS conducts regular school board meetings to continually evaluate programs and policies for needed improvements. Copies of the school board minutes are available at each school office.
Stakeholder satisfaction is measured in part by student enrollment. Stakeholder input is obtained at XCS schools through parent meetings, regularly scheduled staff meetings, and stakeholder satisfaction surveys.
Xenos Christian School Board Members
Xenos Christian School Board Policies
(d) Comparing the results of stakeholder evaluations to those of benchmark districts or schools.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(5) Communicate to parents on a regular basis information about student attendance, conduct, academic performance and progress.
XCS communicates with parents on a regular basis about student attendance, conduct, academic performance and progress.
Two days are set-aside during the year for parent-teacher conferences. Conferences provide the opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the student's progress and future goals. In addition, teachers have a contractual agreement to report to work 30 minutes before the first bell in the morning and be available 30 minutes after the last bell at the end of the day.
XCS conducts an open house at all schools every fall where teachers give parents an overview of the goals for their classrooms for the year.
Student conduct is communicated by incident reports, report cards and other means. Attendance is communicated through report cards and special notes from the principal calling attention to excessive tardiness and unexcused absences.
Student Attendance Records
School Rules (Attendance)
Student Evaluations
Parent Teacher Conferences
Quarterly Grade Cards
The school district or school shall implement a district-wide curriculum and instructional program that is characterized by systematic planning, articulation, and evaluation. The district's curriculum shall be developed with input from and dialogue with parents, community members, and other stakeholders.
XCS evaluates its curriculum and test results annually in order to help students meet their performance objectives. Each subject area and policy section is on a five year review cycle. Where appropriate, and pending XCS Board approval, revisions are made to the curriculum and policy manual.
(1) Pursuant to sections 3301.07 and 3313.60 of the Revised Code, any such curriculum shall include study of the following subjects:
(a) Language Arts including reading, writing, spelling, oral and written English, and literature;
(b) Geography the history of the United States and Ohio, and national, state, and local government in the United States, including a balanced presentation of the relevant contributions to society of men and women of African, Mexican, Puerto Rican, and American Indian descent, as well as, other ethnic and racial groups in Ohio and the United States;
(d) Natural Science, including instruction in the conservation of energy and natural resources;
(e) Health Education; integrated into the science and physical education programs
(f) Personal safety and assault prevention; integrated into the science and physical education programs
(i) First aid; integrated into the science and physical education programs
(2) School districts shall also provide for study of the following subjects:
(a) Foreign language, middle school students have the opportunity to receive credit for Spanish 1 pending the successful completion of the Spanish curriculum in seventh and eighth grade.
Calumet Christian School strives to provide a foundational understanding of the Spanish language and culture in order to prepare students for high school and beyond.
Furthermore, students will gain greater insights into, and be more prepared to participate in, God’s global community. We provide basic instruction of the Spanish language through the study and practice in the four skill areas of: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Additionally, through the study of Spanish-speaking cultures, students will develop an appreciation for the differences and similarities between our culture and those of Spanish-speaking countries and communities.
(b) Technology, XCS utilizes computers in each classroom. Specific instruction is conducted in middle school to teach students web research, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications.
(c) Family and consumer sciences, not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(d) Business/economics.
Third-Fifth Grade Economics Units
- Third Grade - World Trade Fair
- Fourth Grade - Mini-Society
- Fifth Grade - Personal Finance
- Harambee Christian School operates a "Token Economy" in first - fifth grade
(3) In accordance with section 3313.602 of the Revised Code, the principles of democracy and ethics will be emphasized and discussed wherever appropriate in all parts of the curriculum for grades kindergarten through twelve.
The principles of democracy and ethics are integrated into the Social Studies curriculum in grades first through eighth.
See Pledge of Allegiance Policy
(4) In accordance with section 3313.90 of the Revised Code, school districts shall make career and technical (formerly known as vocational) education available to their students.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(5) Courses of study shall define the key components of a district's curriculum and instruction.
(a) A course of study shall be adopted for each subject taught. Each course of study shall:
(i) Comply with the provisions of section 3313.60 of the Revised Code;
Xenos Christian Schools curriculum complies with the provisions of section 3313.60 of the revised code
(ii) Align with the district mission, philosophy educational goals and strategic plan;
The mission, philosophy, educational goals and strategic plan for Xenos Christian Schools are aligned with the course of study.
Strategic Plan
(iii) Specify learning and performance objectives;
See supporting documentation in sections 3301-35-04 (B) (1) and (2)
(iv) Establish a scope and sequence of knowledge and skills to be taught;
See supporting documentation in sections 3301-35-04 (B) (1) and (2)
(v) Provide a way to assess student progress and the need for intervention;
Student’s progress and need for intervention are evaluated by progress reports, report cards and the teachers. Teachers evaluate their students to obtain intervention by our Resource teachers.
Sample Intervention Plan
Grade Cards
(vi) Address the various developmental needs of early childhood, middle childhood and adolescent through young adult students;
The course of study in each subject area is designed to be developmentally appropriate. Teachers are trained to address the developmental needs of students in both academic and social settings.
XCS Overview
(vii) Be guided by Ohio's state-adopted model curriculum programs, or other curricular models, and objectives assessed by the state proficiency tests; and
The Ohio Department of Education model curriculum is incorporated in our Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science curriculum.
(viii) For career and technical courses, be guided by State Board approved career and technical core standards and performance measures.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(b) Courses of study shall be reviewed and updated as needed.
The school district or school shall provide every student with opportunities acquire the knowledge and skills required to:
(1) Meet local course of study objectives
Xenos Christian Schools provides an opportunity to meet our course of study of objectives. A variety of assessment tools are used to determine a student's progress. Additional tutoring help is available for students.
The staff works with parents, tutor and counselor (if appropriate), to develop an intervention strategy that will assist the student in accomplishing the desired objectives.
Supplemental Instruction Parent Letter
(2) Receive a diploma or an honors diploma in accordance with section 3313.61 of the Revised Code; and
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(3) Receive credits for graduation in compliance with section 3313.603 of the Revised Code.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
The school district shall and non-public may provide the students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills through post-secondary enrollment options in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3365. of the Revised Code and the rules in Chapter 3301-44 of the Administrative Code.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
Districts shall provide for an assessment system that aligns with their courses of study and includes:
(1) Regular assessment of student performance;
Xenos Christian Schools conducts regular assessment of student performance including interim reports, quarterly grade cards, and annual standardized tests.
(2) Guidelines for using assessment results for instruction, evaluation, intervention, guidance, and grade-promotion decisions;
Xenos Christian Schools has policies in place for using assessment results, evaluation, intervention, guidance, and grade-promotion decisions.
(3) Written policies and procedures regarding the participation of students with disabilities;
(4) Ongoing professional staff development that teaches accepted standards of practice in the selection, administration, interpretation, and use of assessments;
Xenos Christian Schools conducts regular staff meetings, annual orientation meeting, teacher training, and quarterly half-day grade level meetings. These various in-services opportunities provide ongoing professional development for the use, administration, interpretation and selection of assessments.
(5) Multiple and appropriate assessments that shall be used to measure student progress;
Xenos Christian Schools provides multiple assessments in our course of study by using the following evaluation tools:
(6) Assessment practices that, when used to qualify students for graduation, promotion or special programs or services, conform to current professional standards for validity and reliability; and
(7) Sharing information with parents, students, and the community regarding assessment purposes and results.
Xenos Christian Schools regularly shares information with parents, students and the community regarding assessment purposes and results.
Annual Report
School-wide E-mail Group
Open House
Student achievement shall be monitored according to established procedures.
(1) Student progress reports shall be provided to parents on a regular basis. Parents shall be notified of problems with student achievement, conduct or attendance in a timely manner. Parent-teacher conferences may be one method of providing this information to parents.
Student interim and quarterly progress reports are sent home to parents. Parents are notified of issues with student achievement, conduct or attendance in a timely manner.
Parent Meetings
Student Evaluations
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Interim Progress Reports
Promotion/Retention Policy
Attendance and Discipline Reports
(2) Student cumulative records shall be maintained, and student records shall be safeguarded according to sections 1347.99 and 3319.321 of the Revised Code and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 USC section 1232g.
(3) Criteria for decisions on student promotion and retention shall be in accordance with sections 3301.0711, 3313.60, 3313.608, 3313.609, and 3319.01 of the Revised Code.
Promotion/Retention Policy
Student Evaluations
Student Retention
(4) Student admission, placement, and withdrawal shall be processed according to established procedures.
(a) Admission of students to kindergarten and grade one shall be in accordance with section 3321.01 of the Revised Code.
Academic Policies
Admission Policy
Kindergarten Readiness Test
(b) Grade placement and units of credit shall be accepted for students transferring from any school in the state of Ohio that meets the requirements of Chapter 3301-35 of the Administrative Code; and from any out-of-state school approved by a state department of education or the equivalent for schools attended in another country.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(5) Requirements for awarding credit, including credit for study abroad, to students who successfully complete courses in grades nine through twelve shall be in accordance with section 3313.603 of the Revised Code.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
(6) Diplomas shall be issued to students who complete graduation requirements in accordance with sections 3313.603, 3313.61, 3313.611 and 3313.612 of the Revised Code.
Not Applicable to Xenos Christian Schools
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