Begin your welcome orientation packet with contact information for the school. Include the school's physical address and mailing address, if they are different; school phone number; school office email address and school website. List the name of the principal and other administrators. Small schools may list the names of teachers. Contact information may also include how parents receive information on weather closures and other emergency situations.
Add a statement of faith that explains the school's theological perspective. It may include the preferred version of the Bible, and denomination affiliation, although this is not required. The school may include the school's mission and vision statements and educational philosophy with the statement of faith. These documents define what the school teaches from a biblical perspective and how it achieves it.
Include school policy statements on dress code, attendance, involvement in extracurricular activities, items that are acceptable at school and standards for conduct on campus and at off-campus school events. Church schools often prohibit books and other items they feel violate Christian standards, such as books on satanic rituals, sexually explicit novels and items that encourage use of illegal substances.
Provide information on school fees and tuition. Include information on when fees are due and late fee policy. The school may provide information about school scholarships and hardship cases.
Attach a copy of the school calendar so parents and students know when terms end, scheduled holidays and other important dates. If the school provides lunches and has a regular weekly menu, this may accompany the school calendar. Make special emphasis regarding report card dates, graduation ceremonies and school open house dates.
Finish the packet with school spirit information. Include text for “Pledge to the Christian Flag” and “Pledge to the Bible,” if your school uses them. Provide the lyrics to the school song or hymns and Bible choruses used in chapel assemblies and at the opening of the school day.