This manual was developed with the input from some of the finest minds in Christian education and is considered by many to be a model one for others to follow. It can be purchased for $50 (Canadian) or $35 (US). When you purchase it, we will email you a zip file which contains the entire manual in MSWord format. To order this manual send a cheque to Airdrie KCS, RR #1, Big Springs Road, Airdrie, Alberta Canada T4B 2A3. Be sure to include your email address! (Having good policies in place can make the difference between a well run school and a mediocre one. This one is worth hundreds of dollars, and your satisfaction is guaranteed or your money will be refunded.)

"The Airdrie Koinonia policy manual is a helpful tool for any school large or small,
young or old.  This manual may be used as a reference to refine existing
policy, or as the foundation upon which a school may build its own
policies. I highly recommend it."

Jake Paetkau,
Regional Director, Association of Christian Schools International

Introduction A-1
School Verse A-1
Mission Statement A-1
Statement of Faith A-2
Goals of Education A-3
Curriculum Philosophy A-4
Policy Development A-5
Moral Conduct A-6

Koinonia Christian Education Society B-1
Organizational Chart B-1
Board Member Qualifications And Duties B-2
Admissions B-3
Parents' Code B-4
Parental Involvement B-5
Parent Monitors B-6
Parental Appeal B-7
Kindergarten (ECS) B-8
Fire Safety Plan B-9
Emergency Closing Of School B-10
School Access B-11
School Evaluation B-12
Facilities And Equipment B-13

Monetary C-1
Travel Expenses C-2
Teacher Salary Grid C-3
Rates Schedule C-4
Financial Aid Guidelines C-5

Hiring D-1
Divorce And Separation D-2
Substitute Teachers D-3
Benefits And Pension Plan D-4
Leave Of Absence D-5
Professional Development D-6
Teacher Evaluation D-7
Discipline, Suspension, Or Dismissal D-8
Grievance D-9
Teaching Contract D-10
Staff Dress Code D-11
Teacher Work Breaks & Preparation Periods D-12

Curriculum E-1
Biblical Integration E-2
Library E-3
Calendar & Schedule E-4
Field Trip E-5
Physical Education E-6
Special Education E-7
Program Evaluation E-8
Attendance E-9
Discipline E-10
Dress Code E-11
Student Evaluation E-12
Academic Standards E-13
Home Schooling E-14
High School Students' Pledge E-15
Sports E-16

Acting Principal F-1
Bookkeeper F-2
Bus Driver F-3
Custodian F-4
Development Coordinator F-5
Home School Coordinator F-6
Kindergarten Teacher-Aide F-7
Principal F-8
Secretary F-9
Teacher F-10

Last modified: 1999-03-13