Our mission is to BE better. Every day, we work on this by cultivating a culture that believes in meaningful education for all. We strive for visible learning that transfers to support the individual in meeting their personal goals. Perception, Connection, and Change are the principles we continually examine to curate learning goals and develop a greater understanding of our world.
Contact information
For emergencies during school hours, please contact Jessie at 636-734-6608 or Mary at 314-239-6417. For non-class specific information, please contact admin@benedicite.net
Admin/Financial: Larenda Scales – 314-580-8296 / admin@benedicite.net
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Arrival – 8:30 – 8:40am
1. Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary will enter through the “side” entrance facing Wall Street. These doors will be locked at 8:40 am. After 8:40 am please call or text 314-580-8296 (Ms. Larenda).
2. The Adolescent Wing will enter through the main covered entrance. Please do not enter the school until a Learning Guide is standing at the door. These doors will be locked at 8:45 am. After 8:45 am please call or text 314-580-8296 (Ms. Larenda).
Dismissal – 3:20 – 3:30 pm
1. Learning Guides will begin releasing kids at 3:20, and all should be picked up no later than 3:30. If you will be later than 3:30 p.m., please notify their teacher or text 314-580-8296 (Ms. Larenda).
2. Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary will be dismissed through the “side” entrance facing Wall Street. Please come to the door to pick up your child.
3. The Adolescent Wing will be dismissed through the rear door by the playground at 3:30 p.m. During rain, AD will be released through the main doors.
Emergency School Cancellations
We will follow the Wentzville Public School closing guidelines for inclement weather. If there is a time when there are not enough staff members able to safely make it to Benedicite, even if Wentzville is not called off, then we will send out a notification through SchoolCues to the email and phone number you provide.
Absences
Please email admin@benedicite.net if your child will be absent. If your child is absent and we do not receive notice by 9:00 am, the school will follow up with a phone call and/or text message. If you know you or an authorized individual (as stated on the Authorized Child-Release form) will be late picking up your child, please let a teacher know. If you are going to be on vacation or your child will not be in attendance for an extended period, please email your child’s teacher and admin@benedicite.net
Holiday/Vacation
Benedicite will be closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Spring Break, and scheduled PD Days. Tuition is due in full for these weeks.
Injuries/Accidents
All injuries and accidents are documented by staff. Before documentation occurs, the staff is directed to always tend to your child’s safety/injury first. Parents will be notified through an incident report form and/or a phone call if necessary. In emergencies, we will follow the Emergency Form you have filled out in SchoolCues.
Benedicite will seek medical treatment for your child (if deemed an extreme emergency) and contact the listed Emergency contacts. Benedicite is not financially responsible for medical treatment.
Health / Illness
Parents/Guardians are to keep their child home if:
1. Temperature = 99 degrees or higher. Your child may return to school 24 hours of being fever-free without the use of Tylenol and like medications
2. Vomiting or Diarrhea
3. Undiagnosed rash, skin irritation, or blistering
3. Pink eye, or any discharge from eyes
4. Severe earaches or sore throat
5. Whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, scarlet fever, staph infection, mumps, or other contagious illness
6. Lice
*Please remember your child is expected to have updated immunizations each year before the start of the school year.*
If your child does not receive or receives certain immunizations at a different age, a written and signed note from your child’s physician or an exemption form must be on file.
If your child becomes ill at school, you will receive a phone call. You or an authorized individual (as stated on the Authorized Child-Release form) will be expected to pick up your child within an hour of receiving the phone call.
Meals
Benedicite teaches about healthy habits and models appropriate food choices. If your child wishes to bring a snack to school, we recommend sending a fruit, vegetable, or other healthy choice. Water is always available to the children throughout their day. All students should bring their own lunch and water bottle to school. Please pack however much food your child will need throughout the day.
Our Elementary Wing is nut-free. Foods that contain nuts are not allowed in that wing or at lunch.
Medication
*Vitamins and essential oils are treated as medications
If your child needs medication throughout the day, you must complete the following:
1. Complete Medication Form – Please ask, and we will email you this form.
2. Label medication with your child’s name
3. Label medication with the correct dosage
4. Label medication with duration of medication
5. Medication must be in the original container
* If your child requires more than one medicine, the above steps must be followed for each medication. Staff is expected to complete the Administered Medication Form after providing medication.
First Aid
Staff is required to be trained and to keep updated on First Aid and CPR procedures.
Dress Recommendation
Since not every aspect of a dress code can be written, the following list has been prepared for general guidelines and personal items that are not considered appropriate for the learning environment:
- Halters, tube tops, or any top that does not cover the stomach or chest
- Shorts or skirts worn above mid-thigh
- Pants worn in a way in which underwear can be seen
- Clothing with inappropriate (such as drug/alcohol-related) text or graphics
- Any attire that will draw undue attention to the learner in a negative manner
If a learning guide/staff member feels that a learner’s attire is inappropriate, parents will be contacted to discuss dress recommendations and/or asked to pick up their child. A BE Spirit store will be available to show your BE pride!
Birthdays
Benedicite understands birthdays are special, and we would like to celebrate with your child in a meaningful way. You are welcome to bring a snack or treat for your child to share with their class. Please check with your child’s teacher to determine any allergies in the classroom.
Holiday Class Parties
Parties are planned on a per-class basis. Your child’s Learning Guide will notify you if and when help is needed.
School Events
At the time of enrollment, you will receive a list of events throughout the school year. Upcoming events are also in the monthly newsletter and on the SchoolCues calendar.
Staff
Benedicite employs teachers from multiple backgrounds. This includes certified teachers, Montessori-trained teachers, and other business professionals. The staff participates in multiple professional development and staff meetings/trainings. We understand the importance of collaboration, and we work as a learning team to best support our families.
Volunteers
We love for our parents and grandparents to be involved in their child’s school. It helps us create a warm and family-like environment. However, the children’s safety is important to us. If interested in volunteering, you will be required to complete a background check before attending.
Communication
We believe no one understands your child better than you and value your input about your child. Ongoing communication between home and school is a must for your child’s education to be successful. Yet, instructional time and pick up or drop off are not preferred times to meet with Learning Guides. Please, set up an appointment with staff to discuss your child in detail. Parents will receive notes, communication through email, family conferences, and info on Family Ed Nights. Please email non-specific classroom questions to admin@benedicite.net. Class-specific information will be coming from your child’s individual teacher. You must be enrolled in School Cues to receive all announcements.
Natural Disasters
All Natural Disaster procedures are posted throughout the facility and practiced throughout the year.
Authorized Child – Release
Children will only be released to a parent or guardian. To add an additional authorized person for pickup, you must complete an Authorized Child-Release Form in SchoolCues. If an individual other than a parent is picking up the child, they must show their driver’s license. Staff must be notified before dismissal time if an authorized person will be picking up your child.
Smoking/Vaping
Benedicite has a no-smoking and no-vaping policy at the school and on the school grounds.
Weapons
No weapons are allowed on the school premises.
Personal Belongings
Every child will have their own space to keep their belongings. Please keep an extra pair of clothes in a large Ziploc bag in your child’s book bag (for example, socks, shirt, pants, etc.). Your child should not bring personal items (for example, toys, etc.) to school. Benedicite is not responsible for lost or broken items or clothing. In the winter months, gloves, boots, hats, etc., are expected to participate in outside learning. Your child may leave rain boots at school as well. Please remember to label all items with your child’s name.
Lost & Found
There is a lost and found box in the lobby at the church. Admin will randomly post on the BE Family Facebook page any items that are lingering in the Lost and Found to be claimed.
Mandated Reporters
If any staff member suspects that a child is in danger emotionally or physically, they are to follow the Mandated Guidelines.
Custody
In the event of parental/guardian separation, we require legal documentation which clearly states custodial arrangements.
Family Conferences
Benedicite will participate in a family conference scheduled for February. If you or your teacher feel a need for another conference, one will be arranged.
Confidentiality
Benedicite understands to keep open communication, you must maintain high confidentiality. Any information you share will remain between the desired parties. We will not share your files or any confidential information without your signed permission.
Behavior Management
Benedicite believes in Positive Behavior Support. This means taking preventive actions instead of punishments or reactions.
Withdraw
If you withdraw your child from the school, please submit in writing with at least a two-week notice. There will be no refunds on tuition or fees. After you have paid your enrollment fee your tuition obligation for the school year must be paid unless your child’s spot is filled.
Discharge from Benedicite
Benedicite may discontinue enrollment for the following:
• Abuse or disruptive/dangerous behavior towards other children, staff, or property by a child or parent
• Continued violation of Benedicite’s policies
• Non-payment of tuition
Tuition
5% discount for the 2nd child, 10% discount for the 3rd child, 15% discount for the 4th.
Fee-free payments can be made via ACH transfer in SchoolCues. Payments can be made in SchoolCues via Credit Credit, families are responsible for all credit card fees.
| Elementary Tuition | Primary – Elementary |
| 4-day / Private option per month | $9,590 yearly |
| Adolescent Tuition | |
| 4-day / Private option per month | $10,270 yearly |
| *Three-day homeschool status with record keeping and off-day work is available for the above prices |
Handbook Agreement Form
We verify by signing the Handbook section in SchoolCues that we have read, understand, and agree to follow and to be held accountable to the rules, policies, procedures, and other information provided in the Benedicite Education Family Handbook for the current school year and henceforward. The handbook is subject to change. You will be notified via email if any changes are made.