Dress Code
True or False: Pajama pants are allowed at Sonlight
False
The only drink allowed indoors
WATER! Sparkling water with NO sweeteners or added color are allowed
These must be worn each week above the waist
Nametags – should be worn by all Sonlight members; please ensure your children wear theirs
Complete lesson plans and contingency plans are due on this date
The first day of Sonlight; Your lesson plans should cover the whole semester. The contingency plan needs to have a class plan to cover 55 minutes and include ALL the necessary supplies for the lesson so that any Sonlight mom can pick up the contingency plan to teach the class.
You can purchase this from the senior class for lunch
Pizza –Weekly Orders are due the Monday before, or you can place a semester-long Standing Order for your family. You can also order by the slice!
A type of sleeve that is NOT allowed at Sonlight
Sleeveless, tank tops, halters, spaghetti straps, cold shoulders.) No cleavage period.
Park on this side of the building
The East side, do NOT enter through the west side of the building by the church office
Assistants should take this at the beginning of class
Attendance (or roll) – There will be folders in each classroom with the class rosters; attendance take roll and put a sticky on the outside of the doorframe only if someone is absent; please include both first and last name and class hour; Also in the folder are the instructions for fire, weather, and lock down – please review
Concerns about a class should first be communicated directly to this person
The teacher! We want to follow the guidance of Matthew 18:15-17. Please take the initiative to talk to the teacher privately about whatever concern you may have to see if you concern can be successfully addressed
Turn in a reimbursement for and THIS to get reimbursed for class materials
Receipt(s) – The Reimbursement Form is available online and at the coordinator table. Staple receipts to the form.
Dresses & skirts must be this length
No shorter than 4 inches above the knee from the kneeling position. (unless wearing long leggings, in which case mid-thigh)
Bring this every week to sit on during lunch in the gym
A blanket! Other lunch areas are in the chapel (sitting at the tables or on a blanket, or in the service area by the kitchen, or eating outside on the east side. NO EATING in the classroom. NO students upstairs during lunch.
These men help keep our campus safe
Safety Team (they might say security team, give points for that)- These are Sonlight dads who volunteer their time to help make Sonlight safe. They may address you or your student with questions or regarding missing nametags. Please be sure your students know to show them respect. We do allow concealed carry on your person, not in bags or purses. Please let the director know if you will conceal carry at Sonlight.
Class Changes are allowed until this date
The Monday after the first day of Sonlight. To request a class change, fill out the class change forms on the website and follow all the steps. The only changes allowed after September 1st will be moving to study hall for 6th-12th graders.
Moms with infants may wear their babies to classes up to this age
Up to 9 months
This type of facial piercing is allowed
A small stud or hoop in the nostril is allowed (for females), but any other facial jewelry must be removed and/or covered while attending Sonlight classes. It is acceptable to wear a clear spacer in place of jewelry. Another change we have made is to the tattoo policy. Any tattoos that show by name or symbol illegal, immoral or unbiblical items, acts or images must be covered. Facial tattoos must also be covered while attending Sonlight classes.
Students of this age must remain with their parent during lunch
Under 6th grade/ 5th grade and under
True or False: Teachers can release students from class whenever they want.
False – Do NOT release students early. We will ring a bell, but you also can release students from class exactly on time. 55 minutes after the hour for morning classes and 30 minutes after the hour for afternoon classes
If you are a lead teacher and you will be absent, it is your responsibility to do this.
Find a sub to teach your class! Your classroom assistant would be the logical first person to ask, but she/he is not required to teach in your absence. Also, the appropriate Grade Level Coordinator needs to be notified by phone or email. Set up or cleaners ALSO need to find a sub for their responsibility
How can you register early?
By earning incentive points for registration. These points reward those who have a high level of commitment toward Sonlight. These are earned by serving on a committee, teaching additional classes, attendance, & meeting deadlines.
Shirts should be this long when wearing leggings
Mid-thigh, this is the rule for wearing shorts also
Can we use the church's classroom supplies or store items at the church?
NO! The church and Sonlight will NOT be providing supplies (markers, scissors, tape, etc). If your students need to bring these, they are listed as class supplies. Teachers must supply their own dry-erase markers & erasers. Do not store any classroom supplies in the storage room without permission from your grade level coordinator.
Notify these people if you or even just one of your children will be absent from Sonlight
The coordinators – It is important to notify the coordinators so that we aren’t looking for your child. Come to the coordinator table to let us know.
Teachers use this to communicate with parents and students, post assignments and grades, and send out grade reports and assessment
The class portal on the Sonlight website. The email forum in the class is the best way for teachers to communicate with all the parents and students. Jr high and High school teachers should use the class portal to post assignments and grades.
How do you receive Sonlight Communications?
Mailboxes (only adults are to check), Remind App, Website Forum, & Facebook Page