Pupil Teacher
AUGUST 4 9
1-2 Final Registration Sessions for Term
21-24 Instructional and Support Staff In- service
27 First Pupil Day - Chapel Praise Service, 10:00 a.m.
31 Professional Development (Philadelphia Association of
Christian Schools Convention) - No School
SEPTEMBER 19 19
3 Labor Day No School
4 School Re-Opens - Chapel Prayer Service 10:00 a.m.
10 Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
18 Lifetouch Studios, Inc., Individual Student Portraits, Early Morning;
21 Required Staff Development Student Early Dismissal
12:30 p.m. (**No p.m. Child Care)
24 Fun and Travel Day Grades PS-K
25 Fun and Travel Day Grades 1 - 6
27 Prayer Convocation 10:00 a.m.; Mid Term First Marking Period
OCTOBER 23 23
1 Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
4 Student Mid-Term First Marking Reports Home
8 Guest Chapel Service 10:00 a.m.
22 Peace & Diversity Prayer Chapel 10:00 a.m.
24 Lifetouch Studios, Individual Student Portraits Make-Up, Early Morning
26 Early Dismissal 12:30 a.m./ Staff Development
30 End of First Marking Period Forty-Fifth Day
31 Bible Characters Competition & Party 1:00 p. m.;
First Day Second Marking Period
November 18 18
5 Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
6 Early Dismissal-12:30 p.m.; Parent-Teacher Conf. 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Student Report Cards Given to Parent at Conference (*** No p.m. Child Care).
7 Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conf. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (No p.m. Child Care)
Student Report Cards to be Given to Parent at Conference
9 Veterans Appreciation Assembly, Special Guests 10:00 a.m.
12 Veterans Day No School
13 School Reopen
20 Thanksgiving and Praise Assembly 10:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner
21 Start of Thanksgiving Holiday No School
22-24 Thanksgiving Day Holiday No School
26 School Reopen
December 15 15
3 Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
5 Mid-Term Second Marking Period
12 Student Reports Home
17 Rehearsal on Site for Christmas Program
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
18 Rehearsal on Site for Christmas Program; Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m.;
(***No p.m. Child Care)
Students Requested at Church by 6:30 p.m.
Twenty-Sixth Christmas Celebration Program 7:00 p.m.
19 Chapel 10:00 a.m.
20 Christmas Dinner
21 Christmas Party 1:00 P. M Students Voluntary Gifts Exchange
24-31 Christmas No School
No School Through January 1, 2006
2008 21 21
January
1 New Year's Day No School
2 School Re-Open
Third M. P. Day 34 / School Year Day 80
7 Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
14 Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Celebration Chapel Service 10:00 a.m.
16 End of the Second Marking Period
17 First Day of the Third Marking Period
21 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day No School
22 School Reopen
23 Student Reports Home
FEBRUARY 19 19
4 Parent-Teacher Meeting 7:00 p.m.
11 Awards Assemblies - 10:00 a.m.
14 Friendship Party 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
18 President’s Day No School
19 School Re-Open Mid-Term Third Marking Period
25 Program Rehearsal On Site 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. on Site
26 Program Rehearsal On Site 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. on Site
Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m. (***No P.M. Child Care)
Students at Church at 6:30 p.m. Black History Program 7:00 p.m.
28 Live Blacks in Motion Museum 12:15 p. m. - 2:30 p. m.
March 15 15
3 Chapel Prayer Service 10:00 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 7:00 p.m.
11 Lifetouch Studio Individual Spring Portraits
17 Chapel Praise Service 10:00 a.m.
Registration Begins for 2008-2009
21 Good Friday Holiday No School
24-28 Easter Vacation No School
31 School Re-Open; Student Appreciation Day Assembly
End of Third Marking Period
April 22 22
1 Start of Fourth Marking Period
7 PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m. ; Student Mid-Term
Reports Home for Third Marking Period
Jesus Passion Worship Assembly 1:00 p.m.
21 Fun and Travel Day Early Childhood Students
22 Fun and Travel Elementary Students
23 Lifetouch Studio Outside and Class Pictures
30 Mid-Term Fourth Marking Period
MAY 21 21
1-2 Begin Student Review for Standardized Testing
5 Review for Standardized Testing
PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
7 Student Reports Home
6-9 Standardized Testing (In bed on time nights before testing
with a small - medium nutritious breakfast please)
12 Student Assembly 10:00 a.m. - Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m. No Child Care
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
13 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
15 Science Fair 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
20 School Trip Early Childhood
21 School Trip Elementary
26 Memorial Day No School
27 School Reopen
28 Awards Assembly PS - K 10:00 a.m.
29 Awards Assembly 1 - 8 10:00 a. m.
30 Textbooks Collected, Personal All Personal Items To Be Taken Home
June 2 9
2 Rehearsal on Site for Commencement Convocation 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
3 Rehearsal on Site for Commencement Convocation 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Early Dismissal 12:30 P.M.; Students Requested at Church by 6:30 p.m.
Twenty-Sixth Commencement Convocation 7:00 p.m.
4 End of Fourth Marking Period - Student Assembly 8:30 a.m.
End of Year Party 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Student Areas Checked
Final Pupil Day
5 Student Grades Turned In To Office By Staff By 3:30 p. m.
10 Student Cumulative Records Due In Office By 3:30 p. m.
12 Student Reports To Be Collected By Parents by 5:30 p.m.
Final Staff In-service Day for Staff
16 Registration for 2008-2009 School Term 9:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
23 Remaining Student Reports & Test Reports Only Mailed to Parents
Whose Accounts Are Paid-UP
Students Staff
181 192
July
1-3 Student Registration for 2008 - 2009
TOTAL DAYS ATTENDANCE
Early Dismissals Closings
September 21, 2007 August 31, 2007
October 26, 2007 September 3, 2007
November 6, 2007 November 21, 22, 23, 2007
November 7, 2007 December 24 -31, 2007
December 18, 2007 January 1, 2008
February 26, 2008 January 21, 2008
May 12, 2008 February 18, 2008
May 13, 2008 March 21, 24-28, 2008
June 3, 2008 May 26, 2008
(Only Paid Child Care Will Be Available For Scheduled Early Dismissals Days Unless Otherwise Stated.
Parents Are Expected To Make Prior Arrangement For ALL Early Dismissals.
All P.M. Child Care Provided By School After Early Dismissal Will Be Billed At the Published Rate.
No School Child Care Is Offered At All On Days School Is Closed.
Emergency or Weather Related Closings Will Be Announced on School’s Telephone Messaging System (302) 736-1555, WBOC TV, and School Website. The Calendar will not be extended to accommodate any closings due to snow or other weather conditions when such closings are declared State of Emergency closing dates by the State.
Remember, Student Tuition Payments Must Be Made Regularly And On Time. Parents Should Automatically Include Late Payment Fees When Paying After The Third and Fifth Of The Month, Or Three or Five Calendar Days After the Due Date.
Administrative Home Leave For Student
Home Leave Begins For Each Student The Day After The Notice To Parents That There Are Not Available Deposited Or Paid Credits To Provide Future Services. We Are Working Hard For Your Family. Thank You For Taking Our Needs Seriously, Or Doing The Christian And Responsible Thing And Making More Acceptable Or Necessary Arrangements For The Family. We Are Proud To Serve You Faithfully As Long As We May. You Are In Our Prayers. Please Do Not Forget Us In Your Prayers And Plans. God Bless You With A Successful Year At Faith. Advance payments are required. No Credit may be extended.
Emergency Closings
In the event of the development of threatening weather conditions that strongly suggest the need for students to remain at home or be picked-up from school as soon as possible, dial the school number: 302-736-1555, and listen to the recorded message. There are times when information regarding the school may be given to local radio and television stations. Nevertheless, you may always call the school.
Let’s Pray and Work Together Cooperatively To Make A Successful Year.