Expectations of Horizon Christian School Teachers

The following list contains expectations for teachers of Horizon Christian School for the school year. A Horizon teacher is expected to:

  • Help the school with an additional duty selected from a list provided by the Administrator.
  • Prepare lesson plans consistently, at least two weeks in advance (or two weeks out).
  • Use email to regularly communicate with school staff and parents. Respond promptly and professionally to communications from parents, board members, and staff.
  • Help with improvements called for in the SIP (School Improvement Plan), be an active and productive committee member, and revise Course Descriptions as requested.
  • Prepare reports, perform studies, and carry out committee actions, necessary for NW Accreditation as requested.
  • Produce progress reports, report cards, honor rolls, student portfolios, and lesson plans in a thorough and timely way.
  • Attend all school staff meetings, events, activities, or functions as requested.
  • Start & stop classes as scheduled, and will work especially, closely with staff in related departments or proximity.
  • Consistently enforce school rules in love. Refer to the School-Wide Behavior Plan, and ask school administration for help or advice.
  • Engage in regular communication with parents by letter, phone, along with appropriate documentation of meetings and of actions taken.
  • Maintain a standard of dress and grooming that is professional and meets or exceeds the student dress code.
  • Treat others (students, staff, parents, & visitors) with love and respect.
  • Read and follow both the Horizon Information Handbook (aka Parent/Student Handbook) and the Horizon Faculty Manual.
  • Be present at Horizon Christian School 30 minutes before class instruction begins, and 30 minutes after class instruction has ended.
  • Help the school with such additional duties as may be needed but are not listed above.