Trinity Day School

Contact:  Pam Baker 803-775-0502

Philosophy
Mission Statement
Trinity Day School’s purpose is to provide the young children in our community a loving, Christ-centered environment where they may grow, develop, learn and be equipped for future education.  We believe in using a child-centered approach to learning with the teacher as role model and guide.  Teachers will be responsible for providing learning opportunities for his/her age level children and will enable each child to learn at his/her own pace.

Discipline
Discipline, if necessary, will include redirection and a brief explanation.  If this proves ineffective, a short time-out will be used.  Teachers do not use corporal punishment or humiliating or frightening discipline techniques.  Food or beverage is NEVER withheld as a discipline tool.  We encourage positive words of affirmation and praise to recognize good behavior.

Health and Safety
Children who are too ill to participate in the activities of the Day School should remain in the comfort of their own home.  If, during the course of the school day, the teacher feels your child is too ill to remain at school, you will be called to pick up the child.

Your child should be free of symptoms (i.e. fever, vomiting, diarrhea, thick nasal discharge) for 24 hours before returning to school.  A suspicious rash or eye irritation should be diagnosed by a doctor before bringing your child to school.  Cooperation with this policy will hopefully reduce contagious illnesses within the school.

A current emergency form is kept for each child which includes vital information.  Please keep this form updated as necessary.  

Trinity Day School has a safety plan in place which includes monthly fire drills, periodic earthquake and tornado drills and a locked door policy.  All outside doors to our buildings will be locked at 9:15.  If you need to get in after that time, you may use the main church entrance on Council Street, call the Day School office to have someone unlock the door or, in the case of the 3 and 4 year old classes, knock on the door.