Information table: An information table will be set up in the foyer. Each family will have a family folder labelled with their last name. Please make sure to check your folder every week for news or class items from teachers. If you have information you would like to share at the information table, it must first be approved by the directors.

Email: Email is the main form of communication with DBH families. Please check your email regularly to stay updated with information and co-op events.

Contacting DBH: Please use the email [email protected] if you need to contact the co-op. We will be checking the email regularly.

Absences:   Unplanned absence due to illness or emergency – Please notify the directors by email or website as soon as you know you will be absent so we can cover your jobs for the day. Teachers, please also communicate a class plan if you are able.

                            Planned absence – Please inform the directors of any planned absences so we can cover your jobs for the day. Teachers, please make sure to give teaching materials and information to the directors ahead of time so we can find a substitute for you.

Visitors: Every visitor must sign in at the front table and wear a name tag.

Chapel/Lunch:        Chapel – Chapel will be held after second period classes in the Sanctuary. Parents and students are required to attend.  Families will come together to sing to the Lord, hear important announcements, have devotions, and pray for our school day. We encourage families to sit together and towards the front of the room.

                              Lunch –Lunch and snacks are only to be eaten in the lunch area during lunchtime. Students are to stay in the designated lunch areas during this time (gym and patio). Parents are responsible for making sure that their children clean up after themselves. We will also have the Pledge of Allegiance during this time.

Pets: No pets are allowed on the church premises.

Inclement weather/Emergency closures: If Peninsula School District is closed or delayed, co-op classes will be cancelled. School delays and closures are announced on the Peninsula School District website. DBH will also send out an email in the event of a closure.

Lost and Found: Items that are left behind at co-op will be stored and displayed the next Monday. Whatever is not picked up at the end of every month will be donated to charity. 

Nursery/Playroom: The nursery/playrooms are available during the hours you are registered at DBH. These rooms are for children from birth to 4 years old. You must register your child to secure a spot in the nursery as there is limited space. Please be considerate and pick up your children promptly, including for Chapel and lunchtime. Babies need to remain in the nursery. They are not allowed in the classrooms at any time. Diaper changing and nursing should be done only in the nursery.

Study Hall: Study Hall is for children who can read, study, or work on their own assignments quietly. The study hall tables are to be used when your children are not in a regular class.  Students must be officially registered for Study Hall and parents must provide enough work to keep them independently occupied for the duration of class time.

High School Drop Off: Students aged 14 and up may be eligible for drop-off. If approved by the directors, the drop-off student would be assigned a job while at DBH.

Class Requirements: Be sure to check the age requirements and prerequisites before registering for a class. Students must be the age stated in the class outlines by the first day of co-op classes. Please read class descriptions carefully to be sure your child is able to handle the homework and requirements of all the classes you choose. Teachers reserve the right to require those students not fully participating in class to drop that class.

Payment: Registration -   A $75 non-refundable registration fee (per family) is due to complete registration. This is to be paid to Discovery Bible Church via cash or online payment.

                           Material Fees - Class fees are broken down into two payments throughout the year: 1st Semester Materials Fees and 2nd Semester Materials Fees.  Please check the Co-op calendar for due dates.  All payments associated with classes must be paid to Discovery Bible Church, via cash or online payment.

Class Adds and Drops: Class changes may be made until 4 weeks after classes start. After that date only students on waiting lists may add classes. Changes must be requested at least one week in advance of the requested change date. In the event that a student is withdrawn from a class, material fees will be refunded on a prorated basis until 4 weeks after classes start. In the case of a changed class, material fees for the added class are due immediately.

Teachers: Teachers do not necessarily have formal instruction as teachers.  Teachers determine their own course content and materials and are in agreement with the DBH Mission Statement and have given testimonies of their faith. Teachers are not employed by DBH, but are volunteers in the co-op.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Parental participation is mandatory. No student will be allowed at DBH without a parent present, unless they have received prior permission from leadership.

• By registering for DBH, you agree to complete your assigned job each Monday. You may also be called upon during the year if additional help is needed, even if you are not assigned a job during that hour. It is important to be on time for all jobs.

• If you are unable to fulfill your assigned job due to absence, it is your responsibility to inform the directors so they can find a replacement for you.

• During co-op, all parents should be at their job or in the parent area in the foyer.

•  Children are not allowed in classes they are not registered for; this includes siblings. If you have children in public or private school, they may not attend DBH on days they are out of school.

• Do not send your child to class during the contagious stages of an illness, within 24 hours of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or lice.

• Do not socialize during class. Please refrain from being on your cell phone while in a student’s class. Teachers reserve the right to ask those disturbing their class to leave.

• Parents will be contacted if a disciplinary problem arises and may be asked to remove their child from class. Parents are responsible for their children’s actions and behavior and should supervise their children when they are not in classes.

• All DBH families must agree to abide by these rules.

Failure to comply with parent policies will jeopardize your privilege to participate in the DBH program.

STUDENT RESPOSIBILITIES

• Show respect for all adults and peers. Address adults with respect (Mr., Mrs., Miss).

• Be on time for class and prepared to learn (i.e. completed assignments, sharpened pencils, all required books and supplies).

• Students arriving at DBH before classes begin will remain with their parents until classes begin. Likewise, after co-op, students will remain with parents until they leave the building.

• All electronics, including cell phones and computers, are to be turned off before entering the building and are to remain off until you leave for the day. Students may only use electronics at DBH if (1) a teacher allows electronic use during class time for class purposes and/or (2) they are being used to aid a student with independent school work during Study Hall.

• Give your attention to God when we are praying and be respectful (hand over heart, hat off) during the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Participate willingly in classes and help with all cleanup.

• Ask the teacher’s permission if you must leave the room.

• Be respectful and do not disrupt class.

• Be in class or study hall at all times with the exception of lunch time.

• Food and drink are allowed in the lunchroom at lunchtime only. No gum.

• Study hall is for working or reading independently and quietly. Be sensitive to other students working in study hall-work quietly.

• Bring to co-op only what you need for class. (no toys, electronics, balls, skateboards, etc.) Pocket knives, laser pointers, and weapons (real or play) are not allowed at co-op.

• Show respect for church property. You will be held responsible for any damages.

• Students may not be in the sanctuary tech booth at any time. All church sound equipment, electronics, instruments, computers, etc. are off limits to students at all times.

• Students are not allowed in the church offices, or the basement unless authorized by a DBH director.

• Families are asked to respect DBH’s standard regarding boy/girl relationships;

  • Demonstrate respect for one another as brothers and sisters in Christ

  • Public displays of boyfriend/girlfriend relationships are not acceptable at co-op

• Students should dress modestly. Halter tops, shirts that reveal the midriff or cleavage, spaghetti straps, short shorts or skirts, and low riding pants that reveal underwear are not allowed. No suggestive or profane clothing. DBH directors reserve the right to ask anyone to change if they think their clothing is inappropriate.