

2017-2018 School Year
School Bible Verse
Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these - Matthew 19:14, NIV
Mission Statement
To discover and strengthen the skill and passion in students to become life-long learners and witnesses for Christ.
Philosophy
Mountain View Elementary is a private Seventh-day Adventist Christian school. We provide a well-rounded Christian education in a spiritual environment that develops and perfects their God-given skills and talents. We firmly believe that what Ellen White says in Education still applies to our school today:
Education is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. Every human being, created in the image of God, is endowed with a power like that of the Creator: individuality, power to think, and to do… It is the work of true education to develop this power, to train the youth to be thinkers and not mere reflectors of other men’s thoughts. True education enables our youth to develop and possess breadth of mind, clearness of thought, and the courage of their convictions. (Education, 17)
At Mountain View Elementary, dedicated teachers will work to encourage students and instill in them a lifelong love of learning. The students will be pointed toward Jesus Christ as the Master Teacher and their true model. Students will develop respect for themselves and others and find ways to strengthen their relationships with God and those around them.
Admission Policy
Mountain View Elementary admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools, and makes no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin or sex in administration of education policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs. If a child needs assistance because of special education needs or learning disabilities, his/her parents may inquire of the teacher, principal, and/or school board to see what arrangements can be made. Montana State law requires that students be age 5 by September 10 of that school year to enter Kindergarten and age 6 by September 10 of that school year to enter first grade.
All students entering Mountain View Elementary must fill out the necessary registration papers and receive school board approval. More information, interviews, and/or letters of recommendation may be requested by the school board before approval is obtained. If approval by the school board is not given, all but $25 of the entrance fee will be refunded. If a family chooses not to enroll after submitting the application and entrance fee, no part of the fee will be refunded except under board consideration due to extenuating circumstances.
Parents wishing to enroll their child must complete the following:
- Application for Admission
- Financial Clearance
- Immunization Records
- Birth Certificate
- Physical Exam: new students, 4th grade, 7th grade (must be completed in last nine months or by October 1)
- References (3): new students
- Transfer Request: new students
Parents wishing to withdraw their child must complete a withdrawal form before the school can issue report cards or refunds if due. Also, school charges will continue accruing until the form is filed.
Regular attendance at school is critical to the success of the student. Attendance records are maintained and serve as a legal document. Excused absences include student illness (fever, communicable disease, vomiting, etc.), death in the family, and doctor or dentist appointments. Appointments should be made outside of school hours, but when absolutely necessary, exceptions can be made. School outings are part of the regular school program and must be treated as school days by both the parents and the teachers.
Absences should be arranged with the teacher ahead of time so they may be excused. When a student receives an unexcused absence, they may not be permitted to complete the missing work. This will affect their grades. Arranging absences before-hand can help prevent this from occurring.
In case of inclement weather, our school may be closed. If Target Range Elementary School is closed, we will be as well. Parents will be notified by phone if our school is to be closed or in case of emergency
Students will receive a newsletter each week. This note home will include upcoming events, dates and other items of interest to parents. It is the responsibility of the student and the parent to read the newsletter.
Extra “toys”, including electronics, do not need to be at school and may be confiscated. Cell phones are permitted but must remain turned off unless the teacher has given specific permission for their use. The school does not assume responsibility for damage or loss of any items that are brought on campus. The school staff reserves the right to inspect desks, backpacks, notebooks, lockers, and other possessions at any time without advance notice.
In an effort to be consistent and effective, the following guidelines will be followed whenever possible for applicable situations. All disciplinary measures taken at Mountain View Elementary will be as consistent, loving, positive, and fair as possible.
For minor infractions (such as distracting others, excessive talking, rudeness, etc.):
- Warning: Student will receive at least one verbal warning
- Time-out: Student will spend some time “out”
- In-School Suspension: Student will be separated from the others and parents are notified.
- Suspension: Student will be sent home until school board has decided on necessary action.
Major infractions including but not limited to physical conflict, possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons, extreme dishonesty, and other serious offenses may result in immediate in-school suspension or suspension. The school board may dismiss a student whose conduct or attitude is deemed unsatisfactory, detrimental to others, or in contradiction to the standards and principles of the school.
- Uphold the Christian standards of our school when I use any electronic equipment.
- Use computers, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras only with the supervision and permission of an adult.
- Use all equipment and networks carefully and appropriately to avoid any damage or change to the computer system of its software.
- Do not change, delete, add to, or download any software.
- Respect others and agree not to open, copy, change, delete, or damage files or folders that are not mine.
- Keep my password and login name private and will only use my own accounts.
- Never give out personal information over the internet.
- Only use permitted areas of the Internet. My parents and my teacher need to know what I’m doing online at all times.
- Be respectful of others in the way I use the Internet and computer.
- Understand that the use of computers and other technology tools is a privilege that comes with specific responsibilities.
Each subject throughout the school day has a Christian perspective. Our commitment is to teach these subjects in a manner that continually glorifies God, while developing necessary and useful skills and practices.
Standards include:
- Shoes with closed toes and closed heels.
- No hats or hoods worn inside the building.
- Dresses and skirts may be worn only with shorts/leggings underneath.
- Make-up must be natural.
- No jewelry (medical tags are allowed)
- Tank tops are not allowed.
Clothing must be modest and appropriate for the occasion. Clothes and/or swimsuits that are too revealing or immodest will need to be changed as soon as possible and not worn for school functions again. The staff of Mountain View Elementary reserves the right to make interpretations and decisions relating to student dress.
- Entrance Fee ($200)
- Monthly Tuition: $250
- Physical Education: $200 (covers swimming, skating, skiing, etc.)
- Ski the Summit: approximately $130 (optional, grades 7-8)
- Hot Lunch: $2.50 each lunch (optional)
- Accounts must be paid through one of the two options listed above.
- The previous year’s account must be settled before the student will be re-admitted.
- If an account becomes delinquent (two months behind), satisfactory financial arrangements must be made with the school board through the treasurer in order for the student to continue school.
- Students enrolling after August 31 must have financial clearance before they may begin attending school.
- Students who withdraw must pay all outstanding accounts. School records and transcripts will be released only when the school account is paid in full. Accounts will continue to accrue until the withdrawal form is signed. A tuition refund will be made on a prorated basis when applicable.
- Acceptance of God and His Word
- Commitment to the Church
- Family and Interpersonal Relationships
- Responsible Citizenship
- Healthy Balanced Living
- Intellectual Development
- Communication Skills
- Life Skills
- Aesthetic Appreciation
- Career and Service
Harassment
The innocent desire of children to be social and the communicable nature of lice requires preventive measures by the school district and the public health agency to contain infestations. MVE will work cooperatively with the public health agency to ensure that infestations of head lice are contained and eradicated in the school.
In the interest of health and welfare of students enrolled at MVE, no student will be permitted to attend classes if they are infested with head lice and/or nits. Parents or Guardians will be notified by phone when head lice are identified with the obligation of removing the child until successfully treated.
To avoid embarrassment and to contain the infestation, whole classrooms will be checked for head lice upon the report of possible infestation by a classroom teacher. The administrator, head teacher, his/her designee, school nurse or another designated professional will examine the child in question and their classmates. Siblings of students found with lice and their classmates will also be checked if there is suspicion that infestation may exist.
The student found with head lice is to be kept out of school until he/she is treated and hair is free of lice and nits. A child may return to school after being successfully treated so that no live lice or nits are detected by the school nurse or a designated school official.
Parents or guardians will be informed of lice infestation by a letter that explains the problem, lists the procedures for treatment and requirements for reentering school. Every attempt will be made to contact parents or guardians immediately upon discovery of head lice. Parents will be asked to come to school to pick up the student and begin treatment immediately.
Library
- Attention of critics, reviewers, and public
- Availability of funds and space
- Balance of viewpoints in the collection
- Comprehensive in scope
- Cost in relation to the individual title and to the overall collection
- Current interest and usefulness
- High standards of quality in content
- Permanent value
- Relevance to the existing collection
- SDA values
- Strengths and weaknesses of the existing collection
The library committee will regularly re-consider material and update the MVE library collection. In general, removal will be based on:
- Relevance of content
- Duplicates of titles no longer popular
- Usage over time
- Condition of material
- A written statement from the physician detailing the schedules, amount, and method by which such medication is to be taken,
- A written statement from the parent or guardian of the student indicating the desire that the school assist the student,
- The medication be delivered to the school in the original container bearing the pharmacy label containing all necessary information.
Use of Telephone
Mountain View Elementary - A Seventh-day Adventist Christian School