Gateway HSN Guidelines

The Parent Partnership

Parents remain the primary educators of their children, while Gateway HSN provides instruction, encouragement, accountability, and opportunities for students to learn within a Christian community.

Parents are expected to:

• Monitor their student's academic progress.

• Ensure assignments are completed on time.

• Communicate with teachers regarding questions, concerns, or extended absences.

• Maintain attendance records and educational records required by the State of Indiana.

• Encourage respectful behavior and support Gateway HSN expectations while students participate in classes and activities.

• Submit tuition and fees according to the payment plan selected during registration. Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact Gateway HSN so we can work together to find a solution.

We believe students are most successful when parents, teachers, and students work together.

Because every homeschool family has different educational goals, Gateway HSN offers both Academic and Enrichment enrollment options.

We recognize that homeschooling families have different educational goals and learning styles. Gateway HSN seeks to provide flexibility while encouraging students to continue growing academically. Whether enrolled in the Academic or Enrichment Track, we encourage parents to actively engage in their student's education and to provide meaningful learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

Academic Track

Students enrolled in the Academic Track attend weekly classes and complete assigned coursework, projects, and assessments. Teachers provide instruction, grade assignments, and offer feedback while parents continue to monitor student progress and encourage consistent completion of work.

Enrichment Track

Students enrolled in the Enrichment Track attend the same live classes but are not required to complete assigned coursework for credit.

Families are encouraged to purchase the recommended textbooks or curriculum and follow along with class discussions, readings, videos, and projects at a pace that best meets their educational goals. Students often benefit from completing selected assignments or activities at home, even when enrolled as enrichment, as this helps reinforce learning and increases meaningful participation during class.

Parents determine the level of work completed outside of class and remain responsible for overseeing their student's educational progress.

Regular attendance is important for both academic success and classroom participation. Families are encouraged to keep absences to a minimum whenever possible.

Please notify the teacher as early as possible of planned absences, vacations, field trips, or other unavoidable conflicts. Students are responsible for completing missed assignments as arranged with the teacher.

Parents remain responsible for maintaining attendance records and educational records required by the State of Indianal.

Students are expected to:

• Arrive on time and prepared for class.

• Bring required books and materials.

• Complete required assignments based on your enrollment track and participate in class.

• Treat teachers and fellow students with kindness and respect.

• Follow classroom procedures and teacher directions.

• Remain in assigned classrooms or study hall unless given permission to leave.

• Help care for Gateway facilities by cleaning up after themselves and respecting church property.

Gateway HSN is a closed campus. Students remain on campus until dismissed by a parent or until the end of their scheduled classes.

Students enrolled in the Academic Track are expected to complete assigned coursework in a timely manner unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher and parent.

Parents play an important role by monitoring student progress, encouraging consistent completion of assignments, and communicating with teachers when questions or concerns arise.

Individual teachers may establish additional classroom expectations appropriate for their courses, including assignment due dates, grading policies, and project requirements.

IStudents are expected to submit their own work.

Plagiarism, copying another student's work, submitting material from the internet as original work, or using AI-generated work without teacher permission is considered academic dishonesty and may result in a grade of zero.tem description

Gateway HSN is committed to providing a distraction-free learning environment and supports Indiana's expectation that students remain free from cell phone distractions during the school day.

• Cell phones, smart watches used for communication, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices should be turned off and put away during classes, lunch, and study hall unless a teacher has specifically authorized their use for an educational activity. (Gateway HSN supports Indiana's expectation that students remain free from cell phone distractions during the school day.)

• If a student is seen using or carrying a phone or other personal electronic device during the school day without permission, the device will be placed in the Gateway office and returned to the student or parent at the end of the day.

• Parents who need to contact their student during the school day should do so through the Gateway office or designated staff member.

• Gateway HSN is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices brought to campus.

Gateway HomeSchool Network is a Christian ministry. Students are expected to demonstrate Christlike attitudes by showing kindness, honesty, respect, self-control, and consideration for others.

Smoking, vaping, alcohol, illegal drugs, profanity, fighting, bullying, and public displays of affection are not permitted during Gateway classes or activities.

We encourage students to build healthy friendships that honor Christ and reflect respect for one another.

Students should dress modestly and appropriately for a Christian educational environment.

Clothing displaying offensive messages or creating unnecessary distractions should not be worn.

Gateway HSN uses Google Classroom for assignments, communication, and classroom activities. Each student is provided with a Gateway HSN Google account to be used only for school-related purposes.

Students are expected to use technology responsibly and in a manner that reflects Christian character.

• Gateway-issued Google accounts are to be used only for Gateway HSN classes and educational activities. They are not intended for personal email, messaging, or social communication.

• Google Workspace includes content filtering and activity monitoring to help provide a safe educational environment. Students should understand that school accounts and activity may be reviewed when necessary.

• Computers, Chromebooks, and internet access are provided for educational purposes only. Playing games, attempting to access restricted websites, or using technology for unauthorized activities is not permitted.

• Students should use technology only as directed by their parent, teacher, or supervising adult during the school day.

• Misuse of technology or school accounts may result in the loss of computer privileges or other disciplinary action.

Students are encouraged to develop responsible digital habits that honor Christ and prepare them for future educational and workplace expectations.

Gateway HSN is a family-centered ministry, and we recognize that younger siblings are often part of the homeschooling journey. We welcome families serving together and appreciate the parents who invest their time by teaching, assisting, and volunteering.

To help provide a positive learning environment for everyone:

• Younger children are welcome but should remain with their parent or supervising adult unless participating in an organized Gateway activity.

• Parents are asked to provide quiet activities or schoolwork for younger children during the times they are at Gateway.

• For everyone's safety, children should remain inside the building or in designated areas unless accompanied by an adult.

• We appreciate your help in creating a welcoming environment where students of all ages can learn and grow together.