The RBCS two-track system (advanced and regular) begins in the Elementary Department. This system accommodates the fact that most graduates of the RBCS Kindergarten have already completed a first grade level program, while newly-enrolling first graders must begin a first grade level program.

The former group normally enters the advanced first grade to begin a commercial curriculum designed for the second grade. When regular first grade (01) finishes the first grade curriculum, students advance to regular second grade. Students on the advanced track have an excellent opportunity to graduate from the Academy Department with the knowledge and skills necessary to CLEP or otherwise validate up to a year of college work, thus saving on higher college tuition. If student enrollment is insufficient to justify separate classes at the same curriculum level, regular and advanced classes will be combined, since both are at the same point in the curriculum flow.

RBCS has chosen a mix of the best curriculum materials suited to our philosophy of Christian education. Materials include those published by our own Christ Centered Publications plus A BEKA, Bob Jones, and a few others. Courses include Bible, Phonics, Reading, Math, Science, History/Geography, Penmanship, Music, Art and P.E. -- all taught in a traditional classroom setting. CURRICULUM GUIDES for each course and a schedule for each grade are available in the Elementary office.

DRESS CODE FOR RBCS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
2008-2009

The RBCS Guidelines for Student Behavior (see your FAMILY HANDBOOK) details the standards for behavior that RBCS desires students to adhere to as they mature toward the image of Christ. While only regenerate individuals can truly be maturing toward the image of Christ, there must be some external standards of behavior that apply to all students. The RBCS Guidelines for Student Behavior gives the philosophy of the dress standards. The purpose of this Dress Code is to provide specific dress guidelines applicable to students in the Elementary School . The following specifics are provided to answer most of the questions on which students have typically sought guidance. Students who cheerfully and submissively groom within the following standard will be promoting the peaceful student environment we all desire at RBCS. FINAL AUTHORITIES for dress code interpretation are Mrs. M. Bilby (Niceville Campus) .

Students must dress modestly (1 Tim 2:9; Gal 5:19), with an appropriate distinction between the boys and the girls. (Deut 22:5; 1Cor 11: 14-16)

Buckhead Uniforms - uniform supplier.
Their phone # is 800-779-3676 their web link is www.buckheaduniforms.com
School code is #399

Addendum to Dress Code

Shoes, Belts and Socks

Shoes, belts and socks do not have to be purchased at Buckhead

Not allowed:
Crocs, flip flops, sandals, open toe or open back shoes, heels higher than 1 inch
No sparkles or gems on belts or shoes - No jewelry on shoe strings

Allowed:
Any style shoe listed in the Buckhead catalog
(Reminder, shoes do not have to be purchased from Buckhead.)
Belts – solid brown leather, solid black leather or braided leather in black and brown.

Colors for shoes and socks
Socks: white, brown, black or blue
(knee socks for girls are allowed)
Short athletic socks may be worn for boys

All shoes for boys and girls must be leather or suede like
Shoes: Boys – black, cordovan, tan, brown or 90% white
Girls – black, brown, tan, blue or 90% white

Others styles allowed:
Sneakers
Merrell style slip-ons
Mary Janes
Saddle shoes (black and white or blue and white)
Athletic slip-ons
Sperry’s or boat shoes
Closed toe and closed back flats – no heel higher than 1 inch

II Student appearance should enhance a Christian's testimony of a life adhering to biblical principles rather than worldly standards generated by anti-biblical philosophies such as those of secularism, humanism, hedonism, and the alcohol/drug abuse/rock culture. (Eph 4:17-19, 5:17-21; Col 2:8, 3:17, 23)

III. Appropriateness, cleanliness and neatness of appearance is related to health, general social acceptance, good habit building, and the principle of deference (limiting freedom in order not to offend the wishes of those in authority). (Rom 13:1-2; 1 Cor 11:16; Eph 5:21; Col 3:17)

A. Specific clothing requirements may be waived or required by the Principal for special occasions such as Spirit Week, Work-A-Thon, field trips, or some other specified special day.

B. P. E. clothes are not needed for grades 01 - 04. All 4A/05 - 6A P. E. classes are required to wear blue P.E. shorts and official white/blue/gray RBCS T-shirts, standard gym shoes, and white socks. Oversized and sloppy styles will not be tolerated. During the winter months blue, white, or gray sweatsuits are allowed for P.E. A student unprepared to dress out for class will have a reduction in his grade.

C. Hats are not to be worn inside by either boys or girls.

NOTE: RBCS is not responsible for non-labeled, lost clothing items. Please label all clothing. Lost and Found items will be collected in the office of each building. At the end of each quarter (Report Card Day), unclaimed items will be given to charity.

Absences and Tardies.
To the school-wide information on Attendance/Tardiness above, the Elementary Department adds the following information:

If an elementary student incurs an "excused" absence, he will earn a "0" if the student missed a graded exercise and that graded exercise is not made up within one week of the day of absence. For example, if a student is absent on Monday and a Math test was given to his class, the absent student must make up that test before the following Monday, in order to receive a grade for the test.

If an elementary student incurs an "unexcused" absence, he will earn "0's" for all missed graded assignments unless prior arrangements are made by parents with the teacher. If the student is planning a trip which requires him to be absent for a period of time, arrangements can be made to either complete graded work ahead of time, or submit assigned work on the day the student returns to school. If work is not completed and returned on that day, "0's" will be earned on all unaccomplished assignments.

Tardy units earned by elementary students will have the following consequences. If a student earns 10 tardy units, the student will be charged with a full day absence. These tardy units and absences will be cumulative throughout the school year. To be tardy means a student is late arriving to morning home room or late for the start of any class during the school day. If the student arrives at school after 8:10 AM, he is considered tardy.

Elementary Discipline Section - WALK IN THE SPIRIT CHART

CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OF GOD...” PSALM 51:10

This I Say Then, WALK IN THE SPIRIT, And Ye Shall Not Fulfill the Lust of the Flesh.” Galatians 5:16

GOAL

MISBEHAVIOR

Tally Initial in ( )

MISBEHAVIOR EXPLAINED

SCRIPTURE

REFERENCE

Work (W)

Incomplete

Work Incomplete indicates that homework or class assignments have not been completed on time.

“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”

Proverbs

12:24

Attitude (A)

Problem

Attitude problems are expressed through actions and/or facial expressions which show a defiant, haughty spirit, and uncooperative attitude.

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”

Proverbs

16:32

Lying Tongue (L)

Lying entails a misrepresentation of, or anything spoken (or otherwise communicated) which is other than, the truth.

“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.”

Ephesians

4:25

Kindness (K)

Neglected

Kindness is neglected when any word or action, affecting either staff or peers, indicates the absence of biblical love.

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.”

Philippians

2:3

In (I)

Confusion

Confusion is demonstrated by a lack of orderliness and includes those offenses not specifically covered by other rules.

“Let all things be done decently and in order.”

I Corinthians

14:40

Not (N)

Listening

Not Listening would include inattentiveness to oral instruction, not following directions properly, and carelessness in determining the correct page and place in classwork.

“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.”

Proverbs

19:20

Talking (T)

Without Permission

Talking when or in a way which is not authorized is not permissible.

“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”

Proverbs

21:23

Hullabaloo (H)

Hullabaloo is considered to be any disturbance, whether it be noise or activity, which becomes a distraction to the class or impedes learning.

“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”

I Corinthians

14:33

Evil Doings (E)

And Speakings

Evil doings and speakings include any purposeful activity which includes evil, such as the use of tobacco, possession of pornography, vulgar speech, etc.

“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”

Psalm

34:13-14

Stewardship (S)

Ignored

Improper stewardship would involve not exercising wisdom in the use of time and property and includes the misuse of either.

“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least in unjust also in much.”

Luke

16:10

Poor (P)

Manners

Any discourtesy affecting teachers and/or peers (such as a student passing between two people and not excusing himself; name calling, teasing that purposefully offends, or insults, and rudeness).

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”

Galatians

5:22-23

Intentional (ID)

Disobedience

Intentional disobedience is open defiance or absolute refusal to obey a direct command. Cheating, hitting a teacher, or other serious behavior would come under this category.

“...Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.

I Samuel

15:22b-23a

Repeated (R)

Sin

Repeated sin is the willful act of disobedience concerning God’s Word and biblical authority in spite of previous rebuke and correction.

“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

James

4:17

Insolence (IS)

Insolence is the display of a proud heart exhibiting bold disrespect for authority in speech or behavior.

“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Proverbs

16:18

Taking (TK)

Taking, in this regard, involves the stealing, or unauthorized use, of the property or work of others.

“Thou shalt not steal.” “Let him who stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.”

Exodus 20:15

Ephesians

4:28

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Each child must score the initial of the tally on his paper foot at the time of rebuke.

2. At the end of each day, the homeroom teacher will make a record of each child's tallies and send the foot home with the child.

3. A new, "clean" foot will be used each day for every child.

4. One tally is scored for each offense except for the initials ID (Intentional Disobedience), L (Lying), E (Evil Doings and Speakings), I (Insolence), and TK (Taking), which are to immediately receive five tallies for each offense.

5. If a child receives five tallies for improper behavior in a single day, he will receive the rod of correction unless parental permission for use of the rod by RBCS staff has been withheld. In such a case, the parent will be required to come to the school and administer the spanking, or the child will be suspended in lieu of a spanking if that is the parental choice.

EXPLANATION OF RED REWARD TALLIES

GOAL GOOD BEHAVIOR EXPLAINED

W Work Completed

A Attitude Superior

L Letting the Truth be Known

K Kindness Expressed

I In Order

N Nobly Listening

T Talking Under Control

H Harmonious Joy

E Every Thought Captive for God

S Stewardship Exemplified

P Proper Manners

IO Intentional Obedience

R Repeated Obedience

IS In Submission

T Turned from Temptation.