Parents
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For 118 years, the success of Manhattan Christian School has been directly related to the work of God in our midst and supported by the involvement of MCS parents.
Parents play a formative role in the development of their child’s sense of justice, equity, and the dignity and worth of all members of our school community. As one of the most influential role models in a child’s life, one of the best ways for a parent to teach is to lead by example.
MCS Parents are encouraged to make a genuine commitment to godly parenting by supporting the school in the following ways:
- Through their words, actions, and prayer
- Through attendance at school functions
- Through faithfulness in meeting their financial obligations to the school
- Through volunteering
- By attending weekly church services with their children
- By upholding the school’s policies
- By committing to frequent parent/teacher communication
If a parent has questions or concerns related to the classroom or a class, they should first address them directly to the staff member in question. Parents are requested to set up a private meeting where their concerns can be discussed and the actions giving rise to these concerns can be explained.
All communications regarding issues with other parents or staff at the school or school events shall remain respectful and address the issues at hand.
Parents are expected to resolve issues through calm dialogue between the parties directly involved while respecting the dignity of others.
Parents are expected and required to follow Policy #313-2 MCS Grievance Policy of the Manhattan Christian School Board Policies to resolve an issue with a staff member at Manhattan Christian School. This policy requires that the issue first be addressed directly with the staff member and an attempt be made to resolve it. If the parent does not reach a satisfactory resolution, they shall proceed through the appropriate supervisory personnel, as necessary.
These policies and procedures are rooted in the principles that are found in Matthew 18. The Matthew 18 principle is derived from Matthew 18:15-17 in the Bible, which guides resolving conflicts and disputes. It emphasizes the importance of addressing issues directly with the person involved before escalating the matter to others. Specifically, it suggests that if someone has wronged you, you should first speak to them privately. If the issue remains unresolved, you can involve one or two others to help mediate the situation. This principle is often applied in various contexts, including church disputes and school problems, to promote reconciliation and orderly resolution.
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. “ Matt. 18:15-17