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Policies and Expectations
Class Attendance
Class attendance is not an optional part of this program. Each student is responsible for attending each class session for which he or she has signed up. With different choices of classes offered, it is up to the student to schedule his or her classes around their other commitments. If the student and parent decide to make other commitments, it will take the student longer to complete the Foundations program. If a student misses one class session during the session they are signed up for he/she is responsible for communicating his/her absence before the class session. The student is also responsible for contacting the teacher to make other arrangements for completing the work done in that class session. If a student misbehaves and is asked to leave during the session it will count as an absence. If a student misses two classes during the session he/she has signed up for he/she will need to take the class again at a later session. The confirmation program at Woodbury requires a commitment from both student and parent(s).
Knowledge of Course Content
Students should display adequate knowledge of the content of the course through the completion of all stated educational objectives. This includes successful completion of memory tests, all homework, and the final test in each class.
Worship
The worship of God flows from a living faith. Worship is the primary time to gather as a family of God and encourage each other in our life of faith.
Completion of 18 Modules
In order to be confirmed a student must successfully complete 18 modules of Foundations instruction. 16 Modules will be completed either on Wednesday nights, Saturdays, independent study or during the summer. The other 2 modules: Action and Retreats will be completed as students attend retreats and turn in sermon notes, service hours, and attend Sunday education. There is flexibility that some of the 16 modules can be completed by independent study as well. Once a student has completed these 18 modules and has been able to express their faith in the Confirmation Interview they will be able to participate in one of our 2 Public Rites of confirmation (last weekend in October or first Sunday in May).
Confirmation Day
After students have completed all 18 modules, they will be given an opportunity to express their desire to be confirmed and share any questions or concerns during a Confirmation Interview. The Service of Confirmation will seek to guide each student to make a meaningful, deliberate step forward in being disciples of Jesus Christ. Parents and baptismal sponsors will be given the opportunity to participate in the service. There are two Confirmation Services (One on Reformation Sunday in the fall and the other on the first weekend of May)
Foundations Brunch and Rehearsal
Usually the Saturday a week before Confirmation Sunday, there will be a Confirmation banquet at the church. This brunch will include a celebration of their commitment, some reflections of their Foundations experience, and a rehearsal for the following week. We will need each family to RSVP how many will be attending the banquet a week before (more information will be sent to you prior to this event). This morning will consist of making confirmation stoles, a nice brunch, and a rehearsal.
Behavioral Expectations
Respect One Another
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8
Respect Your Leaders
“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:17
Respect This Place
“I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells.” Psalms 26:8
Policies Regarding Behavior
Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior
These guidelines and expectations are meant to guide you on what we expect from your student.
- If a student engages in inappropriate and disruptive behavior they will be given some type of a verbal warning. If they continue that behavior they will be removed from that class and will not be given attendance credit for that night. If any student misses 2 class sessions during a module they will have to repeat that module.
- If there is an incident involving inappropriate behavior a postcard or note will be sent to the parent during the next week. If the parent(s) would like to discuss the issue they are encouraged to call the instructor.
- We have a NO TOLERANCE policy for drugs or alcohol of any kind. If this happens the parent(s) will be contacted immediately and a meeting with Derek Broten, Lindsey Burken or Joel Symmank must be set up before that child is allowed back into the program.
Details
Snack Shack
This year we are offering an exciting option for our youth. It will be called our Snack Shack and here are some things it will offer.
| Open on: | Wednesdays from 5:45-6pm |
| Cost: | Will range from 50¢ to $3.00 per item |
Costs
There are varying costs through the Foundations experience. We work really hard to offer this program at the lowest cost possible. Here are some of the costs associated with this program.
- $15 each year for the Foundations program which will cover your backpack and all other class room material for the required modules. This also helps us to offset some of the retreat cost.
- Retreats: These vary depending on the retreat that you choose to do. For a list of those costs look under the Retreat Module descriptions.
- Confirmation Weekend: We won’t collect this money until that time but involves money for flowers, robes, breakfast and other Confirmation weekend expenses. Usually around $30.
If cost is an issue for you family for this program or for the retreats, please fill out a Scholarship application form for this program and/or those retreats and give to Derek Broten. We do not want cost to ever be an issue for someone not being involved or getting through the Foundations program.
Students with Learning Disabilities or an IEP
It is our desire for all students to be successful in Foundations. Accommodations will be made for students with learning disabilities. These accommodations may include, but are not limited to: outcome modifications, independent study options or tutoring. Parents of students with learning disabilities should notify the program director (Lindsey Burken) to request a family advisor who will assist with program modifications. If a student has an IEP it is beneficial for us to have a copy so we can try to help the student succeed by using techniques already employed at school.
Register for Foundations
You can register on-line for your child’s classes or with the paper registration enclosed. The registration fee can be paid online at www.wlcyouth.org or make checks payable to Woodbury Lutheran Church.