Purpose Statement

The purpose of Eastside Christian Home Educators, Ltd. is to enhance the home education experience for member families and their children by all lawful means, including, but not limited to, organization of quality peer-grouped academic instruction, provision of field trips and other group educational experiences, dissemination of legislative and other information affecting the rights of parents to direct the education of their children, participation in and sponsorship of materials, conventions, and educational seminars for the furthering of parental education and instructional effectiveness, and any other function deemed appropriate and proper by a majority of the Board of Directors and in accord with the previously stated purpose. Any and all membership, supply, or other fees collected as a requirement for membership in this corporation shall be devoted solely to this said purpose.

 
(1 required) I agree to the ESCHEL Purpose Statement
7. ESCHEL Handbook (*Specifics subject to change each year*)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ESCHEL MEMBERS

I. Attend Parent Meetings

II. Pay Tuition and Fees on Time

III. Complete Extra Activity as Selected

1. Securing event details from available information in folder.
2. Acting as liaison between ESCHEL families and the event manager.
3. Promoting the event in a timely manner (i.e. at least three weeks in advance). Publicity should include a description of the event, date, time, location, cost, registration deadline, age or behavioral requirements, and directions. (The information board at ESCHEL is a great place for this info.) Event details are also publicized on the ESCHEL website by the Board Secretary. It is the event coordinator’s responsibility to forward all main details (place, date, time, cost, deadline for sign up, etc.) to the Secretary in a timely manner. You will not be reimbursed for expenses you incur.
4. Collecting any fees. Checks should be payable to ESCHEL.
5. Forwarding registration information and fees to the event manager.
6. Attending the activity (or find a replacement if it is not possible for you to attend).
7. Arriving promptly, informing the event manager of our group’s arrival when all are present, and helping ensure the good behavior of all ESCHEL attendees.
8. Writing a thank you note to the people who made the event possible as possible per activity.
9. After the activity, filling out the extra-curricular evaluation form, placing it in the folder, and returning the folder to the Extra-Curricular Coordinator.

IV. Help on Class Days

1. Arrive by 9:45 a.m., noting your arrival time on the helper sign-in sheet, and wear the colored bandana from the emergency box around your arm so that you are easily identified as the Emergency Parent.  
2. Remind students to walk and keep their voices down in the hallways, and ensure they do not go into areas of the church that are off limits (anywhere we do not have classes).
3. If you will be out of sight, leave a note on the table as to where you are and when you will return. Some pre-printed ones have been provided in the first aid kit.
4. At passing time, students heading to the gym should line up quietly along the cement brick wall.  Do not allow children to go upstairs unsupervised.  The elementary writing tutor may help with this transition.
5. At 9:57, 10:57 and 11:57, lead students from writing class upstairs to the gym using the stairway closest to the lower level entrance.  Have them place their bags along the walls in an orderly fashion and out of the walkway. 
6. Then lead gym students downstairs to get drinks, use the bathroom and get supplies out of their backpacks for art class. 
7. Supervise students dismissed from class for behavior problems. They are to sit quietly near you until the next class begins.
8. Check the study hall (Room 122) twice each hour to be sure students are working quietly. 
9. As you are making your rounds to check the study hall, please look for any dangerous items. If any are found, keep the item at the Emergency Parent table with you. Contact the parent and ask them to pick the item up at the end of class–or notify a board member if you don’t know to whom the item belongs.
10. Be available with the first aid kit to help with minor injuries.
11. If an injury requires further attention or in case of medical emergencies:

• Contact parent (refer to Emergency Contact Phone List)
• Call 911 if necessary.  Provide the Emergency Medical Information for the student, which is located in a binder at the back of the parent files.
• Fill out an Accident Report, which is located at the back of the file folder crate.

13. During a fire alarm, go to the kindergarten classroom to help take the little ones from the building.
14. You are free to leave at 1:00 p.m.

1. 
   Arrive early so you are in the room by 9:45 and available to assist the tutor by 9:50. The tutor may have instructions to convey or jobs for you to do before class begins.
   
2. 
   Help maintain order in the classroom before, during, and after class. While the tutor is the final authority, it is helpful if you take the initiative to quiet children who talk out of turn, remind them to stay on task, and prompt them to be respectful to their tutor and classmates. Support the tutor’s instructions and discipline.
   
3. 
   When the tutor is instructing or the students are working on assignments, take the initiative to walk around and look for students who may need help or clarification.
   
4. 
   Help the tutor clean up.
   

1. Arrive early so you are in the room by 9:45 and available to assist the tutor.
2. Help maintain order in the classroom before, during, and after class. While the tutor is the final authority, it is helpful if you take the initiative to quiet children who talk out of turn, remind them to stay on task, and prompt them to be respectful to their tutor and classmates. Support the tutor’s instructions and discipline.
3. Assist the tutor and students as the tutor directs.
4. Help the tutor clean up.

ESCHEL POLICIES

Building Guidelines

1. Park in the lower level parking lot on the north side of the building and enter the main lower level entrance to the church. Please do not use the main upper level entrance under any circumstances.
2. Pick up your children promptly. Do not leave your children unattended (inside or outside). Do not allow them to run through the halls or to go upstairs except when their class is escorted to and from gym.
3. Leave the building promptly once you have all your children. Visiting with other parents is best done before classes let out at 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 pm.
4. Students and their families who remain for the optional afternoon classes may eat lunch outdoors when weather permits or in the designated lunch room (Room 154/156).
5. Siblings of students registered for a 1:30-3:00 class are welcome to study or do a quiet, seated activity in the lunch room during the 1:30-3:00 hour.  We expect that all children elementary grades and younger be supervised by a parent or other adult arranged by the parent.
6. Eating and drinking is allowed in the designated lunch room as well as in classrooms for special occasions, but please be careful to clean up well after your family.
7. Do not make requests directly to the church staff.  If you have questions about the building or if you need a room for an extra-curricular activity, talk with the ESCHEL Building Liaison.

Standards of Behavior

1. Classes begin at 10:00 am.  Be in your chair and ready to begin by that time.
2. Speak wholesomely.
3. Respect your tutors and classmates by:
   • responding when spoken to.
   • listening attentively when your tutor is speaking.
   • being considerate to others.
   • not being disruptive in the classroom. Disruptive or dangerous items will be confiscated as necessary.
4. Respect the host facility’s property by
   • using things for their intended purposes.
   • walking in the halls and stairways.
   • using classroom equipment carefully and correctly.
   • sitting properly in chairs.
5. Respect those around you by wearing modest clothing. Dress as would be appropriate for any other activity taking place in a church.
6. Come to class prepared with necessary supplies and completed assignments.

Discipline Procedure

Health Guidelines

1. Please leave other children (except babies) in the hall for drop off and pick up.
2. As a courtesy to others, please do not bring your child to ESCHEL if he exhibits any of the following symptoms:
   • a fever within the past 24 hours,
   • vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours,
   • pink eye,
   • an undiagnosed rash or lesions,
   • runny nose with yellow or green discharge,
   • persistent cough, or
   • nits or lice in the family

Cancellation of Class Days

Extra-Curricular Participation

1. Check the information table and the ESCHEL website often so you don’t miss any opportunities.
2. Fees should be paid when you sign-up for an activity.
3. Attend the event with your children and arrive on time.
4. See to it that your child’s behavior blesses others. If it doesn’t, remove him from the group or activity.

Information Table/Bulletin Board

1. The information table and bulletin board is for ESCHEL related activities and information only.
2. Postings should be no larger than 8 1/2″ x 11”.
3. Remove posting after three weeks.

Free/For Sale Items

Homework

Visitors

A TYPICAL ESCHEL MORNING

1. Arrive at the host facility in time to get your children to class by 10:00. If you are scheduled to work, plan to arrive by 9:45.
2. Park in the lower level parking lot on the north side of the building. The lot entrance is on Hydram Ave. N. Enter the main lower level entrance from the walkway.
3. Check your parent folder and the information table.
4. If you’re scheduled to serve, be at your assignment by 9:45.
5. If you are not scheduled to serve, enjoy your free morning after making any needed updates to your emergency contact information at the emergency parent table.
6. Be back in the building by 1:00 to check your folder and the information table for any pertinent announcements.
7. Parents of preschoolers/kindergarteners should pick up their children at 1:00 so parent helpers are available to gather their own children.
8. Elementary and secondary students will be dismissed from their last class of the day at 1:00 or 2:30 pm to meet their families in the hallway by the lower level main entrance.
9. Gather your children as they are dismissed and keep them with you. They should be closely supervised by you inside and outside the building. Please leave the building promptly after you have all your children.

FIRE ALARM PROCEDURE

• Go out of the building at the nearest exit (northwest doors on the lower level).
• Remain calm.
• Move away from the building as quickly as possible.