DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

9391 Washington Church Road Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937.291.7201

E-Mail: info@daytonchristian.com Website: www.DaytonChristian.com

Date: July 30, 2010

Dear Dayton Christian School System Parents:

I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to serve as the newly appointed President and CEO of DCSS. It is with joy
that I look forward to serving your family in my new role. What an honor it is to follow the lead set forth by someone as
loved and respected as Bud Schindler and to persist in glorifying God’s kingdom. Likewise, we are greatly blessed that
Lee Reno will serve as Director of Educational Services.

Exciting changes are on the horizon. The 2010-11 school year is fast approaching, and there are many projects underway
behind the scenes. There will be a number of changes in how we process finances, communications, and how we will
market ourselves to the community. One of our goals is to make the separation of DCSS from LMI unobtrusive. The
school you love will continue to become better and stronger.

Thank you for your generous support of the school in 2009-10. Your giving surpassed our budgeted Annual Fund need of
$900,000. This is the first time in several years that we reached the goal. In addition, I am encouraged with the reports that
2010-11 enrollment is ahead of schedule. Also, the new auditorium steps at Xenia Christian will be completed before the
start of school. Although some debris and foundation is scheduled to be removed, demolition was completed on two of the
dorms at Dayton Christian last month. Work has proceeded on the athletic fields – one field has been leveled and seeded.

I desire that DCSS continue to be a leading influence in Christian education regionally and nationally. Our school is built
on a solid, Biblically based, Christ-centered, quality education. I am committed to maintaining what has made DCSS
successful, while also working to promote high levels of excellence in all facets of the school system. My aspiration has
always been to put Christ first; to educate the students with academic excellence as well as prepare them in furthering the
kingdom of God; to instill in them a heart for outreach and service; and equip them with lifelong, godly characteristics.

I realize that you may have questions or thoughts to share. After the school year begins, I will arrange times at each
campus where we can gather, get to know one another and discuss the future of the schools.

I look forward to working with you and a great school year to come. Hebrews 12:2 states, “ Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,
the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at
the right hand of the throne of God.” Together, may we embrace the call to maintain our focus on Jesus.

Gratefully in Him,

Robert M. Elliott
President & CEO
Dayton Christian School System
1. THEME FOR THE YEAR: “Focusing on Christ – His Love"
THEME VERSE: Matthew 22:37-39

2. PRAYER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR:

August 4, 11, 18 7:00 a.m. (both campuses); DCS will meet in lobby of Building C, XCS will meet in
Lincoln Rm. 109

3. SCHOOL-PARENT PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS: DCSS partners with Christian parents to help them
educate their children in the Truth. (John 14:6) We take partnering seriously, so we have established School-
Parent Partnership Meetings to help us communicate together. All parents are urged to attend, but it is critical
that at least one parent from each family attend. These are campus-specific, so you should plan to attend the
School-Parent Partnership Meeting at your own campus. These meetings are vital to ensure our partnership is
successful, as we educate your children to become like Christ, and prepare them to fulfill God’s purpose for their
lives.

Dayton Christian Elementary &

Middle School (PK-8): 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19 – in Cafetorium
Dayton Christian High School (9-12): 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19 – in Auditorium
Xenia Christian School: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12

4. DCSS HOMESCHOOL MEETING: The initial meeting for all K-8 DCSS Homeschool (DCH) parents will be
held on Thursday, August 26 at the Dayton Christian School campus in the auditorium of Building A. Due to
limited space, we are asking that only parents attend please. Parents who are new to DCH this year need to arrive
at 6:30 p.m. and returning parents at 7:15 p.m. This meeting is mandatory for all teaching of K-8 DCH
students.

5. OPEN HOUSES (TO MEET TEACHERS AND SEE CLASSROOMS)

Dayton Christian School (PK-8 only) 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Thursday, August 19
Xenia Christian School (PK-6 only) 6:30-8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19

6. ORIENTATIONS
A. XENIA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION PICNIC: An orientation
meeting will be held for new high school students and their families, and all 7th grade students and their parents,
on Thursday, August 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Chambers. The orientation presentation
begins at 5:30 p.m. with supper at 5:45 p.m. The orientation resumes at 6:15 p.m. Students will meet with
their mentors at 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. while parents meet in the Auditorium for the School-Parent
Partnership Meeting. Gently used uniforms will be sold during this time.

B. DAYTON CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL PICK UP SCHEDULES (GRADES 9-12): All high school
students are invited to pick up their schedules at the high school office August 16-19 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Any of these days provide a good opportunity for new students to orient themselves to the building, classroom
locations, and locker combination .

C. DAYTON CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW PARENTS BRUNCH: This brunch is for Middle
School parents who are new to the DCSS. The brunch will be held Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. in the
Superintendent’s Dining Room in Building D.

D. DAYTON CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW FAMILY DINNER: This dinner, for families
new to DCSS will be on Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Dining Room in
Building D.

7. DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT (PK-12)

August 31st, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents are invited to come to the school and meet the teachers of each of
the academic courses their student takes.

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8. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: There is a need for volunteers at all DCSS campuses. If you can do a little or a lot,
please call your school office. This will be credited to your required volunteer time. Please make sure you fill out
the green Volunteer Form and turn it into the office.

9. SURFING THE WEB: Dayton Christian School System has an active presence on the Internet. The website is
frequently updated with useful information. You can visit our web site at www.daytonchristian.com.

DCSS now offers our high school students the opportunity to check out laptops through the media center.
Students may check out these laptops for educational use at home. Computers can be checked out in one-night
increments (up to three consecutive days) and must be returned by 8:15 a.m. the next school day. The laptops are
loaded with MS Office software and have wireless connectivity. Students and their parents must agree to and sign
the Laptop Checkout Sheet prior to first use. More details will be coming from your individual campus.

10. GIFTS IN KIND: Dayton Christian School System has a continuing need for many kinds of tools, equipment,
and materials for use at each of our campuses. If you have any items you would consider donating, please contact
Eddy Zakes at (937) 352-1517.

11. ADMINISTRATORS: Please pray for these people as they assume responsibilities within the Dayton Christian
School System. We are excited that God has brought such richly talented people to assume the roles in this
ministry.

Robert Elliott – President of Dayton Christian School System

Lee C. Reno –Director of Educational Services
Carl Smith – Assistant Director of Educational Services
Dave Rough – Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Rita Hines – DCES Principal
Rich Garrett – DCMS Principal
Mark Shaeffer – DCHS Principal
Brent Davis – DCHS Assistant Principal
Stephanie Osborne – DCH Principal
Natalie Demana – XCES Principal
Bob Colaner – XCES Assistant Principal
Alan Stock – XCHS Principal
Joe Batchelor – XCHS Assistant Principal
Mitzi Hanks – DCSS Special Education Director

12. FINANCIAL UPDATE: Thank you for helping us reach our Annual Fund goal for the 2009-2010 school year.
While we have made great strides to improve our overall financial picture, we rely on an annual base of
unrestricted funds to “bridge the gap” that exists between funds that are generated each year and the actual
budget. This base, called the Annual Fund, supports a wide variety of programs, special projects, and new
initiatives. It is the foundation of our annual support, giving the school system the flexibility to address
unexpected opportunities or respond immediately to areas of greatest need. Gifts made to the Annual Fund
endorse DCSS’s commitment to providing students with a Christ-centered, biblically based, affordable education.
The Annual Fund provides necessary resources to enhance excellence in the classroom as well as in extra-
curricular activities, promoting DCSS’s mission of “Educating for Eternity.” Please prayerfully consider how you
can support DCSS. This year we have an Annual Fund need of $575,000. If you have questions or would like to
learn more about the needs at DCSS, please call (937) 352-1515.

13. BEGINNING & DISMISSAL: School begins on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

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 School hours are as follows:

XCES PreK Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
XCES ½ Day K 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
XCES Full Day K-6 8:15 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
XCHS 7-12 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pre-Kindergarten DCES
½ Day PreK a.m. 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
½ Day PreK p.m. 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Full Day PreK 8:15a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten DCES
½ Day K a.m. 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Full Day K 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Elementary DCES 1-4 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Extended Care DCES Until 6 p.m. (PK-4)
DCMS 5-6 8:15 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
DCMS 7-8 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
DCHS 9-12 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

14. SCHOOL NUMBERS: PHONE FAX

Dayton Christian School System 291-7201 291-7202
Dayton Christian School Attendance 291-7248 291-7250
DCES Office (PK-4) 291-7249 291-7250
DCMS Office (5-8) 291-7273 291-7274
DCHS Office (9-12) 291-7285 291-7286
Dayton Christian School Athletics 291-7219 291-7221
Xenia Christian School Office (PK-12) 352-1640 352-1641
Xenia Christian School Athletics 352-1650 352-1651
Dayton Christian Homeschool Office 291-7240 291-7250
Special Education and Student Assessment 291-7265 291-7266
Business/Admissions Office 291-7212 291-7213

15. E-MAIL ADDRESSES: In order to provide and maintain communication with parents, we desire current e-mail
addresses for each of our families. (important information like Parent Pages) Please make sure that the principal’s
office for each of your students has the current e-mail address for your family.

16. SUBSTITUTES: Every year we have a definite need for substitute teachers. If you are a college graduate, you
may qualify to be a substitute teacher in our system. Please call the Human Resources office at 352-1570, for
information and an application. Dayton Christian School System’s local professional development committee is
willing to help regular DCSS substitutes maintain their State certificate or license.

17. TRANSPORTATION:
A. BUSING: Many school districts provide bus service to at least one of our campuses. If you are unsure about
whether your school district provides transportation to the campus your child attends, contact your local school
district’s transportation department, check the DCSS web page at www.daytonchristian.com or call the DCSS
transportation office at 291-7216.

B. SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION: For those DCS and XCS families who will not receive transportation
through the public school system and are interested in car pools or shuttle bus service, please contact the
Transportation Manager at 291-7216.

C. REIMBURSEMENT: Reimbursement may be available from local school districts that do not provide a bus.
Due to cutoff dates, inquire promptly with your local school district for eligibility.

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 D. BUS DRIVERS: Substitute bus drivers are needed for the DCSS transportation program, including athletic
events. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required. DCSS will train and help you get your license if you
don’t already have a CDL. If you are interested, please contact Don Hamilton, Transportation Manager, at 291-
7216.

18. ATHLETIC INFORMATION:

A. SPORTS PHYSICALS

*DCS – Kettering Hospital and Sports Medicine Center has advised us that you should use your
family doctor for physicals to be more compliant with questions to the current OHSAA
physical. Student athletes MUST have completed physical forms submitted to the
athletic office before they can begin practices.

*XCS – July 29, 6:00–8:00 p.m. - Students sports physical at Greene Memorial Hospital. Students
who do not attend on this date need to see their family doctor or local urgent care facility
for their physicals. Student athletes MUST have completed physical forms submitted to
the athletic office before they can begin practices.

* The new OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form must be used and is available at
www.ohsaa.org and in the offices at all campuses. These must be completed in advance.

B. EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION FEE: There is a participation fee of $150 per activity ($275
maximum per family). Fees will be billed to the family’s account.

C. PRACTICES: **Each athlete must bring a completed physical form and Emergency Medical
Authorization Form in order to participate in a practice with a DCS or XCS athletic team.
For Dayton Christian School practice information, call the athletic director at 291-7219. For Xenia Christian
School practice information, call the high school office at 352-1640 or the athletic office at 352-1650.

D. ATHLETIC SEMINAR FOR FALL SPORTS: All athletes, parents and coaches are required to attend this
seminar in which we explain Dayton Christian's philosophy of athletics. Please mark your calendar and plan
for this meeting.

DCS (Grades 7-12) 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 19 in the Auditorium

XCHS (Grades 7-12) 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10 in the Auditorium

19. HONORS BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
DCHS SCIENCE FAIR which will be held on November 16, 2010. Physics and AP students are strongly
encouraged to participate as well. Your student will begin the science fair process as soon as school begins.

20. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOST HOMES NEEDED: We are grateful for the opportunity that Dayton
Christian School System has in ministering in the lives of our International Students. They in turn provide our
students the privilege of experiencing the cultures of another country as they attend class together. Vital to the
program are the families that open their homes to these students and act as hosts for them through the school year.
If you are interested in hosting a student, contact the Assistant Director of Educational Services’ office at 291-
7205.

21. LIENS AND FINES: Those of you who have not paid for book fines, library fines, liens, gum fines, participation
fees, or completed mission service hours for the 2009-10 school year must take care of those items before the new
school year begins. Call your school office if you have any questions.

22. UNIFORM RE-SALE:

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 Dayton Christian School – Thursday August 19 from 10:00am-12:00pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm in D108
(Building D). CASH ONLY – NO HOLDS. Gently worn, school approved uniform (anything with DCS logo –
shorts, skirts, shirts, hoodies, etc.) clothing may be brought to the DCES office (Building C) August 2-13 from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please tag and label your clothes with size, price, seller’s name & phone number. Attach
the tag to clothes using a safety pin. (NO tape or stickers). Clothes should be clean and in good condition.
Clothing that does not follow dress code guidelines will not be displayed for sale. Payout and unsold clothing
return date to be determined. Please direct questions to DCMS office at 291-7273.

Xenia Christian School – Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, August 13, from 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Chambers. Gently worn clothing may be brought to XCS August 2 – 6
and left in the school office between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please safety pin an envelope to each piece of clothing
with your name and dollar amount requested. Clothes should be clean and in good condition. Clothing that does
not follow dress code guidelines will not be displayed for sale. In addition to uniform items, you may bring t-
shirts, hoodies and jackets or other items that display the XCS name and logo. Please direct questions to the
school office at 352-1640.

Suggested prices: sweatshirts/hoodies $3-$10; sweaters, pants, skirts/jumpers $3-$5; shorts $2-$4; logo-polo
shirts $3-$5; plain polo shirts (Elem.) $2-$3; oxford shirts $1-$3; logo t-shirts $1-$5

23. NEW UNIFORMS: The 2010-2011 Dress Code is available on the DCSS web site (www.daytonchristian.com).
Uniform items and spirit wear can be ordered online at Land’s End or at www.stoutenterprisesusa.com or at their
store at 1048 Patterson Road in Dayton.

24. WEB-BASED CALENDAR: We have a web-based calendar program called Dynacal. This calendar program
sits on our web site and gives all of our dates, including athletic games, to you 24/7. Events can be viewed by the
entire school system, or just one campus, or even just one sport at one campus. Users can make personalized
calendars just for them that includes or excludes the events from whichever campus(es) they would like. To
access this calendar, visit our web page at www.daytonchristian.com, and select the calendar page. This page also
has a quick tutorial to help you navigate the calendar.

25. ASBESTOS INSPECTION & MANAGEMENT PLANS: Our DCSS campuses have been inspected and
management plans were accomplished in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
asbestos-containing materials in school rules as amended in 40 CFR Part; 763, on October 17, 1987 and the Ohio
Department of Health, Asbestos Abatement rule, chapter 3701-34, Ohio Administrative Code, amended March 3,
1988. The inspection results and the management plan are available for your review at the administrative offices
of each school campus. The school has adopted a surveillance and maintenance plan that will keep all asbestos-
containing materials within our buildings to a safe condition so that the environment for your children and our
employees meets the health standards as set forth in the above regulation. If you have any questions, please call
Dick Stroh at 352-1555.

26. ENROLLMENT UPDATE: As we pass the halfway mark in summer break we thought it would be good to
give you an update on enrollment. We praise the Lord that enrollment is on target for the budget year. Our budget
goal is 1,465 students. Please take a few moments to pray that God would bring in the students necessary to reach
and exceed our goal. In the current economic climate we are sure that many families are struggling with the
decision to invest in Christian education. Pray for those families, that God would supply their need and give them
the guidance to make the right decision.

27. TEST SCORES: The results of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) have arrived. Students must pass this set of
five subtests sometime during their high school career in order to receive a high school diploma. The results for
the class of 2012 reflect the following passing rates: writing 93%, reading 92%, mathematics 84%, social studies
86%, science 83%. Since passing the OGT is a graduation requirement, it is significant to note that no student in
the class of 2010 failed to graduate because of not passing the OGT. The majority of our students scored either in
the Accelerated or Advanced category of the results.

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Our students performed very well on the Advanced Placement Exams given in the spring of 2010. A student can
earn a score of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam with 5 being the highest score. Most universities and colleges will
grant college credit for a score of 3 or better. Within the Dayton Christian School System, 21 students took AP
Calculus, 64 were enrolled in AP English, and 12 studied AP Government. 71% of the Calculus students, 73% of
the English students, and 92% of the Government students received a score of 3 or better on the exams. We thank
God for His faithfulness and we are excited about the good things He is doing at Dayton Christian School System.