FAQ

Who is my child's tutor for the coming school year?

This is probably the most common question during the summer months and the answer is simple - nothing is set in stone yet. Our tutor team will undergo training during the summer practicum and then will begin meeting with the director to plan and pray. Your director is happy to speak with you if you have special concerns or requests, however she may not be able to accommodate requests for a specific class or tutor. Classes are put together after much prayer and consideration of personalities, ages, and special learning challenges. As a general rule, classes are grouped by ages, but please be flexible with us as we seek to do what is best for every family involved in our community. The final class list and tutor assignments will be released at Orientation, which will be around a week before we start the semester.

What is the daily schedule at CC?

8:00 - Facility Open/ Morning Set Up
8:30 - 8:50 - Director/Tutor Meeting and Prayer Time
9:00 - Opening Assembly - Don’t be late!
9:30 - Foundations Classes Begin with new memory work
10:00 - Fine Arts or Science
10:30 - Presentations, Snack Time, Bathroom Breaks
11:00 - Science or Fine Arts
11:30 - Memory Work Review Games
12:00 - Lunch (All parents are responsible to supervise their children) 
12:30 - Recess
12:55 - Clean up, Foundations students prepare to go home 
1:00-3:00 - Essentials Class and Club E
3:15 - Facility Closes for the week 

Can I drop my child off at CC while I run errands?

Parents participate in class! This is not a drop-off; you are here to build community and learn with your child. Please minimize distractions. Take an active role in the class with loving redirection and attentive support. Train your child to behave appropriately. Pick a class and stay put for the day. 

What is the policy for sick kids on CC days?

If your child is sick, please keep them at home. We don’t want our Classical Conversations community to be a breeding ground for germs! Please keep your family at home if your child has any of the following symptoms:

• Fever over 99 degrees F
• Diarrhea, Vomiting
• Rash combined with fever
• Uncontrollable coughing, breathing problems, wheezing, etc. (asthma not included)

What is the dress code?

All children & adults should dress in a way that honors God and our fellow CC families. Our dress code is pretty basic for CC.

• Nothing too low cut or tight
• Shorts and skirts should be modest and at least “fingertip” length when arms are extended down to the side.
• No belly shirts or crop tops
• Shoes are required!
• No t-shirts with profanity, alcohol, or racial slurs
• Wear something comfortable so you can focus on our CC studies rather than wardrobe!
• Please remember that we as adults set the example for our children in what we wear. 
• Any child that arrives wearing inappropriate clothing will be brought to the parent. 

What is the discipline policy at CC Hickory?

Kids will be kids! We don’t expect our students to act like little soldiers, however we do expect them to be respectful to adults and to obey their tutors. For conflicts that arise within the classroom and on our campus, we will adhere to the biblical standard set forth in Matthew 18:15-17.

If there is a problem with a child disrupting the class or acting in a manner that is disrespectful to the others, he or she will be lovingly, but firmly, advised to stop the behavior. 

If the child continues to be disrespectful or disruptive, the child may be asked to leave the room and sit with the parent. If the child’s parent is tutoring, the Director should be notified immediately. A follow-up phone call from the tutor to the parent will occur to discuss the situation, and the Director will be advised of the situation.

If the behavior persists over several weeks, the Director will meet with the parent and student to determine a course of action. 

Note to Parents

As parents and tutors, it is our privilege and responsibility to encourage and equip our children for success in the classroom and in group activities. Let us pursue an attitude of grace with one another and use discretion with our spoken words. Our words should always build up, not tear down.

1. All children misbehave. Expect it. They may not all misbehave on the same day at the same time but they will all misbehave at some point during our school year.
   
   
2. You may or may not be present when your child misbehaves. Anticipate it and understand that someone could possibly approach you about an issue on any given day.
   
   
3. Your child’s misbehavior is not a reflection of poor parenting and does not warrant embarrassment or defensiveness on your part. Whether we are the parent reporting or receiving the information, may we pursue an attitude of grace with one another and use discretion with our spoken words.