2024-25 Parent-Student Handbook

Communication between families and the school is of vital importance.  Faith Baptist School uses ClassDojo to send reminders of special occasions, to share pictures from class events, and to communicate with parents. 

6:45 - 8:15 a.m. -  Before Care

8:15 - 8:30 a.m. - Doors are open for student arrival.

8:30am - 3:00 p.m. - Instructional Day

3:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Student Dismissal

3:15 - 5:30 p.m. - After Care

Mondays & Fridays - PE

Tuesdays & Thursdays - Music

Wednesdays - Art

Thursdays - Library

All classes get a 30-minute lunch and 30-minute recess daily.

Students' school supplies and curriculum are provided by the school. Students are responsible for bringing a backpack, water bottle, lunch, and a snack daily. Students must also bring a large shirt for art class at the beginning of the school year.

We have a "trashless" lunch policy meaning that all food and drink containers, and any remaining foods and drinks, will be sent back home in the student's lunch box.

FBS does not have a school nurse; therefore, we give first aid only. Students who begin to feel ill while at school, or who are injured at school, will be assessed and parents will be notified.  

Parents are encouraged to schedule the administration of student medication while at home. In cases where medication must be administered at school, the following procedures apply:

1. All medications should be taken directly to the Director's office by the parent. 

2. Students are not allowed to carry any medications.

3. Medications must be in a properly labeled container that includes the directions for administration.

Parents must complete a medication administration form before medication can be administered.

When a student is absent, the parent should communicate with the classroom teacher through ClassDojo. Please give a reason for the absence.  Should a student's absence for personal illness exceed three consecutive days, the student must present note from a physician or health clinic.  Please refer to the registration paperwork for in-depth policy information. 

Parents follow a pre-determined route through the parking lot (see Car Line Map in the "Forms" section).  Students will be assisted to and from the building by FBS staff.  Drivers must display a provided Car Tag in order to pick up student(s). 

Instruction begins promptly at 8:30am; therefore, students should arrive to school 

no later than 8:25 a.m. Those arriving after 8:30am will have to be signed in by 

a parent and will be considered tardy.   

To aid students and parents in making decisions about appropriate dress for FBS, 

the following guidelines are established:  

• Hoods and hats are not permitted inside the building.
• Students are expected to come to school wearing clean, school-appropriate clothing.
• Students should wear athletic shoes and clothing appropriate for physical education on days they have a PE class.
• Weather-appropriate clothing should be worn for playing outside.

In the event of inclement weather, FBS will typically follow the DODEA decision on weather-based late start or cancellations.  However, we will also send out a message on ClassDojo 

to confirm closure or late start as soon as we have confirmation.