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Calendar
DROP OFF& PICK UPTIMES/CLOSING & DELAYS
DROP OFF TIMES
Kindergarten -12th Grade
7:30 -8:00 am
PK4
Morning Drop off: 7:30-8:15 am
School Day
School is in session from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Kindergarten -12th Grade
School begins at 8:00 for grades K-12
PS3 and PK
Preschool 4 academics start at 8:30
PICK UP TIMES
Kindergarten -12th Grade (and preschool full day)
3:00 pm
Pre-kindergarten 4 Half day
11:30 am
Traffic Patterns
Please note the new traffic pattern for drop off and pick up. The traffic flow is one-way around the back of the school.
- All students can be dropped off at the main doors.
- Students who drive themselves to school can park in the front of the school.
- Teachers can continue to park in the back of the school.
Closing/Delay Information Weather Related Information
There are several ways you can stay informed about school closings due to weather or emergencies.
Fayette Christian School follows the Miami Trace School District for weather-related closings. So, if the Miami Trace School District closes or has a delay for snow, ice, or fog, Fayette Christian will also be closed or delayed that day.
Announcements will be made as early as possible.
- An email will be sent via Gradelink.
- Check the Fayette Christian School’s Facebook page
Please Note: If there is a weather delay, the morning Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 classes will not meet. However, afternoon classes will still be in session.
Documents and Links
SUPPLY LISTS
Delays or Cancellations
Please be sure to watch Gradelink for text alerts concerning delays or cancellations. See the Closings and Delays page for more details.
**In the event of a school cancellation, we may call a remote learning day. Teachers will prepare the students before leaving school for the possibility based on the weather forecast by sending home materials and having the students take home needed books and supplies. Teachers will also communicate via the various platforms they are already using such as Google Classroom, Class Dojo, Gradelink, etc.
HOW YOU CAN HELP CLOSING & DELAYS
How You Can Be Involved
Opportunities such as helping with field trips, class parties and extra curricular activities are great ways to get involved. Check with your child’s teacher for specific ways you can help. You can also be a part of the Parent – Teacher Fellowship (PTF).
Parent Teacher Fellowship
Mission Statement
Key Aspects
Fellowship and Community: Building strong, supportive relationships among parents, teachers, administrators, and students.
Collaboration: Working together to enhance the educational experience, address the needs of the school community, and to achieve common goals.
Involvement and Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents in school activities and decision-making processes.
Support: Providing resources, programs, and knowledge to help students and teachers thrive, and to benefit the entire school community, supporting not just the academic, but also the spiritual, emotional, and social growth of students.
Encouragement: Providing emotional and practical support to students, teachers, and administrators, and to help families feel included and loved.
Faith and Christ-Centeredness: Ensuring that all activities and initiatives are grounded in Christian values and teachings.
SCAN RECEIPTS for Box Tops
Box Tops for Education has gotten even easier! Make sure you download the app from the App Store or Google Play and sign up today! Then, just scan your grocery receipts and watch the earnings grow. A list of participating products you might use is below. Some products still have the clip and save box tops on them. Save them up, and watch for information on when to have your child bring them into school. Each Box Top earns $.10 for FCS.
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger has partnered with us to provide quarterly cash rewards to our school! The beauty of this program is that we all need groceries! Register your Kroger card and for each dollar you spend, the school will get a percentage back in a cash reward. You don’t spend any more, just keep shopping as you normally would. We just get rewarded for shopping at Kroger, something you already do. Everyone can get involved simply by registering their rewards card and selecting Fayette Christian School. This is a program available to us because we are a non-profit organization.
If you are not already participating in this program, simply register online at krogercommunityrewards.com
Have your Kroger Plus card hand and register your card after you sign up.
For more information, please contact the school office.
Field Trips
It is helpful to have additional chaperones on many field trips. Check with your child’s teacher for dates and times of trips to see if you can help.
Classroom Parties
Check with your child’s teacher to see how you can help with classroom parties.
Uniforms
Uniform Requirements
Fayette Christian School believes that conservative, modest dress is not only pleasing to the Lord, but also conducive to better learning habits and conduct. The Bible states “That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ.” Philippians 1:10
Even though Christians differ in what is considered “modest,” FCS has carefully chosen garments that we feel would best suit the needs of the school. Students must wear uniforms to school beginning in 1st grade. Preschool and Kindergarten (K3, K4, and K5) are not required to wear uniforms. Please see the Student Handbooks for uniform details for high school students.
General Dress Code Requirements
B. The length of all skirts and jumpers must be no higher than the top of the knee. When wearing shorts underneath skirts, the shorts may not be longer than the skirts. Shorts should not be seen hanging out from underneath the skirt.
Uniforms for Girls
- Navy or Khaki skirt or jumper and school plaid (purchased only through Educational Apparel) skirt or jumper.
- Navy or Khaki pants (no knit pants)
- Polo shirt (short or long sleeve)
Colors: White, light blue, navy blue, pale yellow, hunter green
Oxford cloth shirts or blouses are also acceptable in light blue, white, or yellow. - School sweatshirt or any plain school-colored sweatshirt or jacket
- Navy, light blue, yellow, white, or hunter green crew, v-neck or cardigan uniform sweater or sweater vest. A uniform shirt must be worn underneath all uniform sweaters or school sweatshirts.
- Shoes: tennis shoes, loafer, or dress shoes are acceptable during the school day. However, tennis shoes are not permitted for school programs. Socks, tights, or hose are required with all shoes except sandals (weather permitting).
- Girls are encouraged to wear shorts under their skirts and jumpers. In cooler weather, girls may wear tights or leggings under their skirts and jumpers. Leggings and tights must be white, navy, black, gray, or hunter green. Leggings and tights may not be worn alone in place of pants.
- All camis must be tucked in and must be the color of the shirt you are wearing.
- Girls may wear jewelry that is neither excessive nor distracting. Girls may have their ear lobes pierced; however, no other body piercings are permitted. Tattoos, either permanent or temporary, are not permitted.
Uniforms for Boys
- Navy or Khaki pants (no corduroy or cargo pants).
- Polo shirt (short or long sleeve)
Colors: White, light blue, navy blue, yellow or hunter green
Oxford cloth shirts may also be worn in light blue, yellow or white. - School sweatshirt or any plain school-colored sweatshirt.
- Navy, light blue, yellow, white or hunter green crew, v-neck or cardigan uniform sweaters or sweater vest. A uniform shirt must be worn underneath all uniform sweaters or school sweatshirts.
- Brown, black or navy belt.
- Shoes: tennis shoes, loafer, or dress shoes are acceptable during the school day. However, tennis shoes will not be permitted for school programs. Socks are required to be worn with all shoes.
- Male students must wear their hair off the ears, collar and eyebrows.
- Male students may wear hand or wrist jewelry of good taste. Necklaces, body piercing, and tattoos of any kind are not permitted.
- All shirts must be tucked in.
P.E. Uniforms
All students in grades 1 through 6 are required to have a P.E. uniform consisting of pants and a school T-shirt. Any FCS school t-shirt may be worn for P.E. The pants are to be school green (hunter) or black. School green or black shorts are optional. The shorts must come to the top of the knee when standing and pants must be loose fitting. The shirt may be purchased from Craigs or Educational Apparel. The shorts or pants may be purchased at Craig’s, Educational Apparel, or elsewhere, as long as they are a solid school green or black, white stripes down the side are permitted (no labels, snaps, zippers, etc.).
1st through 6th grade students will wear their P.E. uniform to school on their designated P.E. day.
Where to Shop
Educational Apparel
online at https://www.educationalapparel.com/products/catalog.aspx
or at their Hilliard location: 3906 Brown Park Dr., Hilliard, Ohio 43026
or call (614) 876-3030 ext. 1
Craig’s Shoes & Sports (Quali-Tee Design)
1270 US-22 #10, Washington Court House, OH 43160
or call (740) 335-4360
or online at https://www.qualiteedesign.com/
or call (740) 333-8337
Lunch Menu
Students may order 1 Main Dish, 2 Sides, and a Drink each day for a total of $4.00. Students may also order just sides or just a drink if they would like. A la carte items are $.50 each.
Main Dishes
Pizza Rolls (6)
Corn Dog
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Nuggets (6)
Hamburger / Cheeseburger
Sides (A la Carte – $0.50)
String Cheese
Applesauce
Jell-o Cup
Pudding (vanilla or chocolate)
Peaches
Rice Krispie Treat
Granola Bar
Potato Chips (plain or Doritos)
Go-Gurt or Yogurt
Drinks (A la Carte – $0.50)
Bottled Water
Juice Pouch
Chocolate Milk
White Milk
Accounts
Students will be able to place money on their accounts. Miss Grooms will be keeping track of family accounts, keeping track of what each student is spending daily but will pull the money from one account. They will send home account balance on the first of the month unless there are excessive charges, in which case the balance will be sent home accordingly. They will also keep family accounts, keeping track of what each student is spending daily but pulling the money from one account. If a student’s account is overcharged by more than $20.00, the student will receive an emergency meal of a cheese sandwich and water.
Hot/Cold Lunches From Home
Please make sure your child’s name and grade are clearly marked on the “heats” and “colds.” There are markers and masking tape available that can be used to label containers. All items that need to be heated or kept cold should be placed in the bins on the counter in the cafeteria each morning. Please put only the items that need to be heated or kept cold in the bin. There is limited space in the fridge, and whole lunch boxes take up a lot of room. Due to time restrictions, frozen dinners must be able to be microwaved within 3 minutes. Lunches that need to be cooked on a stovetop will not be accepted.
Lunch Times
K5 | 11:00-11:30
PK4 & 1st-3rd | 11:35-12:05
4th-6th | 12:15-12:45
7th-12th | 12:57-1:27
School Safety
Teacher Requirements
The Fayette Christian School Teacher:
- Demonstrates and communicates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior
- Is a servant leader
- Models Christlikeness in daily life
- Faithfully attends and actively participates in a local, Bible-believing church
- Adheres to the vision, mission, statement of faith, philosophy, and guiding principles of Fayette Christian School
- Has earned a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Has teaching experience preferred in the core or evidence of a successful teaching practicum
- Submits to a BCI and FBI background check
- Has ODE Teaching Certification
Employee Records
The school maintains an employee file housed in the School Office. This file includes the following:
- Completed Application
- Reference Letters
- College transcripts
- Signed Policy Statements
- Criminal Background Check (BCI and FBI)
- Emergency Contact Information
- Signed Contracts Copy
- Tax information
- Letters of accomplishments or recognition
- Teachers’ record of subjects taught each year and extracurricular assignments
Fayette Christian School’s Child Safety and Abuse Policy from the Faculty/Staff Handbook 2025 reads in part: FCS employees and volunteers must submit to an initial criminal records background check and agree to abide by the school’s child safety policy statement. Background checks may be conducted at any time during employment or volunteering.
Health Requirements
The Ohio Department of Health has established requirements for health records, which schools must maintain for all students. Students entering school in Ohio must be immunized according to the requirements of the Department of Health before they can begin classes. An immunization record from a physician or the health department is necessary stating that the child has received immunization in accordance with the Department of Health with the month and year of each immunization received.
Health and Safety Procedures
Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for details regarding these topics:
- Emergency Action Plan/Policy for Students with Food Allergies
- Emergency Action Plan/Policy for Seizure Disorders
- Medical Emergency Standard Operating Procedure
- Emergency Care Plan
- Weather Emergencies
“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.”