Accidents and Illnesses at School
If a student is injured on the school grounds, and the injury appears to be other than a minor injury, parents/guardians will be notified. The school employees are only allowed to administer ice, Band-Aids and kindness. If called, please be prepared to pick up your student within the hour of contact.
Illness Prior to Coming to School
If your child becomes ill before school you must keep them home. A student must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. These symptoms include a fever or throwing up, no matter the cause.
Medications
Medications will only be given at school if proper paperwork is completed. The medication form is available in the office and must be signed by the parent/guardian and physician. This applies to any kind of medication (including inhalers, aspirin, or any over-the-counter medication). If your student is on medication for a short-term illness (cold, strep, etc.) you must complete the medication form before we can administer any medication at school.
Students must NOT bring any medication to school, it cannot be sent with a student under any circumstances, it must be brought by an adult.
Air Quality and Weather Conditions
Student health and safety is our primary concern. As such, our school will monitor air quality indexes and take appropriate action based on guidance from the Utah Department of Health.
The guidance aligns with federal Air Quality Index (AQI) recommendations and links indoor recess recommendations to PM2.5 levels, which is the air pollutant of main concern during winter months. The guidance also takes into account students with respiratory symptoms or pre-existing respiratory conditions who may be more sensitive to poor air quality.
When weather conditions are unsafe for students to be outside, we will have students inside. When the temperature is around 25 degrees or below, or other extreme weather conditions, students will be inside.
Safe School Policy
New Life Christian Academy strives to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming school for all students. New Life Christian Academy policies prohibit conduct that is unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful toward peers or staff members.
New Life Christian Academy policies prohibit threats or acts of violence, real or look-alike weapons; explosive or flammable materials; gang activity; criminal behavior; destruction or damage to property; willful disobedience or defiance, and possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, or other prohibited substances.
Bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and other similar conduct is also prohibited. Generally, this type of conduct includes an intent to cause distress or harm; involves a relationship with an imbalance of power; and includes repeated acts (or one serious act) of violence, intimidation, humiliation, or social isolation. Offending conduct can be physical, verbal or written and may come in the form of social pressure, criticism, disrespectful behavior, or excluding others from an activity intentionally. Conduct may be intended as retaliation toward another person, which is also prohibited. Offending conduct may be obvious or subtle and it can include enlisting another person to commit the prohibited actions. Offending conduct can also be considered discrimination if the conduct is based on a person’s race, gender, or other protected classification.
Reporting and Correcting Offending Conduct
If you are treated in the ways described above, or you see another person being treated that way, please report the conduct as soon as possible. There are many ways to make a report.
- You can talk to the director or co-director, teacher, or another employee at the school.
- You can write a message and deliver it to the office.
The director or co-director will investigate all reports, make corrections, and work to prevent further misconduct. School officials shall notify parents of incidents involving bullying, cyberbullying, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, or other similar conduct. Based on the severity of the conduct, students may receive discipline including parent/guardian conferences, suspension/expulsion, and/or referral to law enforcement. This policy covers conduct occurring at school and conduct outside of school if it affects the school environment. False reports or allegations are prohibited and may also result in discipline or expulsion.
- Suspension, the student will be removed from school up to 4 days depending on infraction and frequency.
- Expulsion, the student will no longer be welcome to attend New Life Christian Academy and tuition will be forfeited.