KINGDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

of Callaway County, Missouri

PARENT-STUDENT

HANDBOOK

(online version)

Providing Quality, Christ-Centered Education for Grades K-8

 

701 Court Street

P.O. Box 695

Fulton, MO 65251-0695

573/642-2117

Fax 573/642-2022

www.kcasaints.org

Revised 6/2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL.. 1

Our Mission. 1

Our Vision. 1

Our Motto. 1

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. 1

STATEMENT OF FAITH AND DOCTRINE. 5

ADMISSIONS/RE-ENROLLMENT.. 6

For Re-enrollment 6

For “new” applicant / family. 6

For applicants that are siblings of existing students. 6

Required Paperwork. 7

Paperwork needed for all applicants. 7

Additional paperwork for “new” applicants. 7

Additional information.. 7

TUITION AND FEES. 8

Application Fee. 9

Enrollment Fee. 9

Tuition. 9

Payment Information. 9

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. 9

FINANCIAL AID.. 10

WITHDRAWALS. 10

TEXTBOOK USE/ABUSE POLICY. 10

OTHER INFORMATION.. 10

ACADEMICS. 10

CURRICULUM.. 10

DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES. 11

HOMEWORK. 11

GRADES/REPORT CARDS. 11

ACADEMIC PROBATION.. 12

GRADES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SPORTS, STUDENT COUNCIL, DUAL ENROLLMENT. 13

ATTENDANCE POLICY.. 13

ABSENCES. 13

ARRIVING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY. 13

For medical appointments. 13

For reasons other than medical appointments. 14

Excused absences. 14

Unexcused absences. 14

Maximum number of absences. 14

TARDIES. 14

PARENT/TEACHER RELATIONSHIP.. 14

MAILINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 15

BOARD MEETINGS. 15

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS. 15

Respect for other people. 15

Respect for other’s property and belongings. 16

Respect for the school grounds / equipment 16

Respect for the safety of others. 16

Respect for learning. 16

Respect for spiritual standards. 16

DISCIPLINE POLICY. 16

Purpose. 16

Objective. 17

Administering. 17

Definitions. 18

STUDENT COUNCIL POLICY.. 18

member Eligibility. 18

Officer eligibility. 18

Voting.. 18

DRESS AND GROOMING.. 19

UNIFORM POLICY. 19

Shirts. 19

Slacks. 19

Belts. 19

Jumpers, Skirts, & Scooters. 19

Shorts. 19

Sweaters & Sweatshirts. 20

Christian t-shirts. 20

Field trips. 20

Shoes. 20

Physical education. 20

Purchase of clothing. 20

Personal Grooming.. 21

Hair 21

Headgear 21

Cosmetics. 21

Jewelry. 21

special consideration.. 21

After school changes. 21