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PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
2009-2010
(Online
Version)
Providing Quality, Christ-Centered Education for
Grades K-8
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Revised 2/2009 |
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STATEMENT OF
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
STATEMENT OF
FAITH AND DOCTRINE
GRADES AND
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SPORTS, STUDENT COUNCIL, DUAL ENROLLMENT
ARRIVING
LATE OR LEAVING EARLY
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS
Inclement or
Hazardous Weather
RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
of
This
handbook has been developed primarily to communicate to parents, students and
other interested parties the basic guidelines by which we operate
As
an evangelistic and discipleship nurturing Christian school,
Our
The mission of
Our Vision
Our Motto
“Where Academics and Faith Unite” (Back to Top)
We
are dedicated to enhancing godly parenting and spiritual training of the Body
of Christ by serving as an extension of the Christian home and church. We
believe that parents are ultimately accountable to God for the instruction and
training of their children in all matters.
Therefore,
we do not in any way seek to assume God-given parental responsibilities or
usurp parents’ Biblical authority, but rather are committed to assisting
parents in equipping their children spiritually, academically, and physically
to become godly, productive citizens, parents, and servants of God.
We
are committed to providing a spiritual and academic environment of
Christ-centered love, discipline, and forgiveness in which personal growth in
body, mind, and spirit will flourish. We also are committed to seeking
out those individuals who have realized God’s call to serve in ministry to
children and families in the areas of spiritual and academic teaching with
discipline through Christ-like love and encouragement.
STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
We
believe that all scripture is God breathed and is useful in teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training our children in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)
It
is our desire to develop the students’ God-given minds, bodies, and spirits in
way according to His Word. We believe
that training and educating a child is a special ministry unto the Lord. Our educational process is based on God's
Word and nurtures a personal relationship with Christ
We
believe it is essential that students spend their developing years in an
atmosphere of Christian love, Christian learning, and Christian values so that
no one will take them captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which
would depend on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather
than on Christ. (Colossians 2:8)
We
believe that high quality education in a Christ-centered atmosphere can only be
achieved with the continual and diligent partnership between the school and the
students’ parents.
The
purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized is
STATEMENT OF FAITH AND DOCTRINE
We
believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word
of God. We believe in a closed canon of Scripture. That is, we believe that the canon of
Scripture ceased with the completion of the book of the Revelation and that no
further “special revelation” has been given since that time. (II
Tim. 3:16,17; II Peter 1:19-21; Luke 21:33)
We
believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Ex.
3:14; John 1:32-34; John 8:58)
We
believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His
sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His
shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of
the Father, and His personal return to power and glory. (John 1:1-5, 14, 29, 14:1-4;
Mark 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-7; Acts 1:1-11;
Col. 3:1; I Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 22:20-21)
We
believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration of the Holy
Spirit is absolutely essential. (John 3:1-17;
We
believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the
Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (
We
believe in the resurrection of the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto
the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of
damnation. (John 5:28-29; Rev. 20:4-6,
11-15)
We
believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the true Church has existed
in an unbroken succession since its birth in the first century A.D. It has never ceased to exist and, therefore, has
never been restored by any religious leader or organization. (John
17:20-23; I John 2:7-11)
Furthermore,
due to our interdenominational position and our awareness that the Church, the
Bride of Christ, is composed of saints from all denominations, we desire to
have a doctrinal position that will not offend the Body, but will rather
enhance the spiritual training of the Church regardless of individual
denominational or nondenominational preference.
Therefore, we have seen that the following five doctrinal areas could
lead to division among us, and they will be handled as stated:
Baptism - We support the scriptural teaching that baptism is
a step of obedience by one who wishes to identify with the death, burial, and
resurrection of Christ. Staff will be
directed to avoid the controversies related to this doctrine.
Gifts of
the Holy Spirit - We recognize
that the Spirit gives gifts to men as He chooses. We also recognize the controversies
associated with these gifts. Teachers
will be instructed to avoid these controversial areas.
Filling
of the Holy Spirit - In this
matter we will take a stand on Romans 8:9, which teaches that any person who
does not have the Holy Spirit living within him is not of Christ. Therefore, to be born of God is to have His
Spirit dwell within. We will go no
further than this.
Eschatology - Here our teaching will be limited to Christ’s
statement in John 14 that He will come again.
We will not go beyond this in terms of establishing a time table or
sequence of events. We will not seek to
establish a position relative to a tribulation or millennial period of time.
Eternal
Security - We recognize the two
major doctrinal positions on this matter and take no official position on this
doctrine.
Questions
or concerns in these areas expressed by students will be warmly received. Teachers/staff will be prepared to accept
such a question in the following positive manner: “That’s a very important
question, Jim, and I want to be sure you find an answer. The people best able to answer your question
are your parents and your pastor/minister.
I will be sure to inform them of your concern.” This response will be followed by
communication between the teacher and the parents and pastor/minister,
referring Jim and his question to them.
Students of
1. Recognize the Bible as God's inspired Word, worthy of
study and respect.
2. Have the assurance that each individual is "fearfully
and wonderfully” created in God's own image.
3. Achieve their fullest academic potential in the areas
of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and history so that they will
be prepared for the challenges ahead.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of our national heritage
as a nation "under God" with Christian responsibilities.
5. Have a firm foundation of truth and values that will
allow them to lead lives which bring glory and honor to God.
6. Promote an awareness of and participation in projects
that address the needs of the local community and seek to improve the quality
of life for others.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not
forbid them, for such is the
The
admission procedure at KCA is the same for all applicants. There are two types of applicants that
come to the school: the applicant/family that is new to the
school and the applicant that is a sibling of an existing student.
For Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment applications must be submitted by the first Thursday of May along with a
current pastoral recommendation. Student(s) will not be re-enrolled until
all appropriate paperwork is returned to the office.
For “new” applicant / family
Admission begins with the submission of all
appropriate paperwork as outlined below for enrollment. Until KCA officials receive this paperwork,
nothing further can be done on admission of the applicant. Upon receipt, KCA officials will arrange for
a family interview to discuss privately the needs and expectations of each
prospective student. A parental
interview is held to ensure a clear understanding of the school’s philosophies,
policies, and protocols. It is our
conviction that through this process, God will give guidance and wisdom to the
parents and school officials as to whether enrollment at KCA is appropriate for
each child. Parents wishing to enroll their children in KCA must affirm their
commitment to the policies, statement of purpose and faith and doctrine by signing the "Parents'
Commitment" form attached to the application for enrollment. It is our
policy that the parent or guardian that lives with the prospective student be a
committed Christian who is actively
involved in a Bible believing local church.
If the family is in a transitional situation, they must be actively
seeking a local church.
For applicants that are siblings of existing students
Admission begins with the submission of all
appropriate paperwork as outlined below for enrollment. Until KCA officials
receive this paperwork, nothing further can be done on admission of the
applicant.
Paperwork needed for all applicants
¨ Completed application form for each prospective
student.
¨ A certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
¨ Up-to-date immunization records for the applicant.
¨ Where applicable, transcripts from applicant’s prior
school and any formal discipline records.
Additional paperwork for “new” applicants
¨ A completed pastoral recommendation form (OR a
character reference form and written statement that explains the parents’
desire for a formal education that is based on Judeo-Christian values as found
in the Bible and reflected in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The character reference form must be from an
educator, such as a teacher or Principal.)
¨ Pay a onetime $25 application fee.
¨ Signed parental commitment form.
¨ Have had a pre-interview with acting Principal or
Board member.
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To qualify for
admission, students must not be married, not be actively parenting, and must be
living under the authority of their parent(s) or guardian(s).
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Prior to
admission or re-enrollment, parents must sign a Substance Abuse Testing
Consent Form for all enrolling junior
high and high school students.
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To be admitted to
KCA, the student’s attitude and behavior must be determined acceptable by the
school. The student shall display proper
behavior and academic potential.
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To enroll in
kindergarten a child must be five years of age by August 1 of the current year.
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Parents enrolling
a child, must cooperate with the teachers and support the school.
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All students and
parents should be encouraged to regularly attend a congregation of their
choice. Students may be admitted if the parents and student(s) are supportive
of Christian values and KCA.
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As mentioned
above, any student transferring from another school will be required to provide
copies of transcripts and achievement test scores prior to admission. Pre-entrance testing may be required in some
cases.
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At the present
time, KCA does not provide special services for children who have been
diagnosed with various behavior, learning, or attention disorders. However, we are happy to accept applications
for such children and will evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether or not the
child could benefit from attending KCA.
Due to limited school resources, parents may be required to secure
outside assistance (e.g., therapy or tutorial) as a condition of student
acceptance.
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In order for a
student to qualify for admission to
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Cutoff date
for new student’s applications is July 1.
After that date you will be put on a waiting list. Special exceptions will be reviewed and approved on a
one by one basis by the Board. Teachers will be consulted prior to the
application process for any families interested after July 1st.
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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy: KCA admits students of any race, color, national and
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletic, or other
school-administered programs.
“...for God loves a cheerful giver. And
God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times,
having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
II Corinthians 9:7-8
Application Fee
An initial application fee of $25.00 is required per
family and must accompany the application for enrollment. This is a one-time non-refundable fee and is
not required for re-enrollment each year.
This fee will be required if a child should be withdrawn from KCA and
apply for re-enrollment at a later date.
Additionally, a newly completed application packet will be required as
well. Siblings of current students will
be required to complete an application, but the $25 fee will be waived.
Enrollment Fee
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $100 per student is payable by June 1. This fee will be applied to the first month’s tuition. Rev. 2/06
Tuition
Tuition and fees may be paid on a ten month schedule
beginning August 1 and ending May 1. Those students enrolling after June 1 will
pay a higher tuition. Rev.
2/06
Monthly payments are considered due and payable on the
first of each month, and will be considered overdue
after the fifteenth or the first business day thereafter. At that time, a late fee of $15.00 will be
added. Rev.
8/05
Non-payment of tuition by the 30th of each month
may result in your child being put on suspension until the bill is paid in
full. Rev.
2/06
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please
make an appointment with the Principal. We will make every effort to make
financial assistance available to qualifying families as funds become
available.
Payment Information
Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, etc.
made payable to
If a personal check is returned to us because of
insufficient funds, we may add a $25.00 service charge. Two such checks returned for insufficient
funds will require payment by cash only.
Rev.
2/06
The previous year’s tuition must be paid in full by
June 30, or students are not allowed to re-enroll. Report cards, test scores,
and other school records will not be released to parents or to other schools
until all fees are paid.
Rev.6/06
Scholarship
applications will be available April 1. In order for the Scholarship Committee
to give them full consideration, applications need to be turned into the office
by May 1. Rev. 2/06
It
is our desire that any child that God leads to KCA have the opportunity to be
enrolled, regardless of financial ability.
God is providing funds through some of His people to make this possible. If you would like to apply for financial aid,
please contact the school office or the Board of Directors for information
regarding availability of funds. Your
inquiries will be kept in strictest confidence.
If
God has blessed you in such a way that you are able to provide funds for
financial aid, your tax- deductible donations may be sent to the school
office. (I John 3:17)
We
do not want anyone to consider withdrawal from KCA, but we do realize
circumstances such as a job change or a family move may cause this. In the case of withdrawal from KCA, we will
not issue a refund of any portion of the monthly payment for the month of
withdrawal. If, however, the full annual
tuition had been paid in advance, we will issue a monthly, pro-rated
refund. No credits will be given for
days a student was absent. Please give
at least two weeks' notice before withdrawing a student from KCA if possible.
In the event a student is withdrawn from school after enrollment, there will be
a $200 withdrawal fee per student.
Rev 2/06
Non-consumable
textbooks will have a label in them for the student's name and the condition of
the book at issue and return. Books will
be rated New, Excellent, Good, Fair and Poor.
We
expect normal use will reduce the book condition by one step. If books are returned more than one step
lower, the following fines will be assessed:
2 steps lower--30% of replacement cost, 3 steps lower--60% of
replacement cost and 4 steps lower--replacement cost.
The
operation of this school is dependent on timely receipt of tuition and
fees. Just as you would rightly expect
our teachers to be on time to work with your children, we would anticipate
timeliness on the part of our families when paying fees.
Tuition
and fee payments cover only part of the total cost of operation of KCA. We see KCA as a ministry arm of the local
churches and rely totally on the Holy Spirit to direct His people to support us
financially and make up any difference not covered by tuition and fees.
Although
tuition and fees are not tax-deductible, any financial gifts to KCA or to the
scholarship fund are tax deductible to the maximum extent of the law. We will provide a tax receipt for such gifts
at your request.
“Study to show thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth.” II Timothy 2:15
We
believe our curriculum should challenge our students to reach their academic
potential while teaching Biblical truths as well. The A Beka Book curriculum, published by the
In
the spring of each year, a nationally standardized test will be administered to
all students. Results will be sent out
to your home during the summer. Rev. 2/09
C. See section of GRADES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES: SPORTS, STUDENT COUNCIL,
DUAL ENROLLMENT for eligibility requirements. Rev.
1/08
Homework
is one of our most valuable learning tools.
It is useful to reinforce daily lessons, to build good study habits, and
to provide opportunity for parental involvement in student learning. We encourage parents to provide a suitable
environment for the completion of daily homework. In order to support our local church
ministries, we have a policy of limiting homework on Wednesday nights.
Report
card will be issued quarterly approximately one week after the end of each
quarter. Parent/teacher conferences will
be held at the end of the first and second quarters to discuss each student’s
progress, at which time report cards will be given to the parents. Report cards need to be signed by a parent
and returned promptly.
Rev. 1/07
The following grading scale will
be used for report cards and on each student’s permanent scholastic record.
100-98% A+ 4.0 WORKING ABOVE GRADE LEVEL:
97-94% A 4.0 Student’s work is beyond
grade level
93-90% A- 3.667 and is learning advanced new
skills.
89-87% B+ 3.333 MASTERED GRADE LEVEL SKILLS:
86-84% B 3.0 Student has completed
required work
83-80% B- 2.667 and has ability to successfully
apply skills.
79-77% C+ 2.333 SATISFACTORY PROGRESS:
76-74% C 2.0 Student is working on skills
at a
73-70% C- 1.667 satisfactory level of
performance.
69-67% D+ 1.333 DIFFICULTY AT GRADE LEVEL
SKILLS:
66-64% D 1.0 Student is working below 70%
accuracy
63-60% D- 0.667 on a consistent basis.
59-0% F Failure 0.0 Rev. 1/07, 1/08
Academic
probation policies apply to all students. A student may be placed on academic
probation for the following reasons:
Should
a student be placed on academic probation, KCA will use the following sequence
of events:
If
the next quarter's grades are brought up to a C or above, the student is off probation. The principal will send a follow-up letter to
the parents to this effect.
If
the next quarter's grades show a definite improvement but are not up to the
overall C average, the student will remain on probation for a second
quarter. The teacher and principal will
follow the sequence of events as listed above.
Any letters sent home should indicate the student is on the second
quarter of academic probation and that improvements in grades are strongly
recommended.
If
the student's grades do not improve, or if after a second quarter of probation
are not up to a C average, a parent/teacher/student conference will determine
if the student will be placed at a lower grade level or an individualized plan
to catch up to grade level will be submitted to the Board for approval.
A
student in grades K-6 may be put on academic probation upon teacher
recommendation following a conference with the parents. This will be decided on an individual basis
for students with a D or lower in two or more core subjects.
Any
student whose tuition is not up-to-date by the 30th of the month may
be suspended. If this situation arises, the student can only be readmitted to
school when his/her bill is paid in full.
(See Tuition and Fees.)
Rev.
6/05
GRADES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SPORTS, STUDENT COUNCIL, DUAL ENROLLMENT
In order to remain in competitive
sports, student council, or dual enrollment, students must:
1. Have no grade below a C- at quarter’s end in any
subject, and
2. Have an overall grade point average of at least a 2.00
(a C average)
If
both requirements are not met at the end of the quarter, he/she will not be
allowed to participate in an extracurricular activity until such time as the
end of the following quarter grades meet both criteria.
Determination
of eligibility will be made based on the end of quarter grades reported on the
student’s report card.
Declarations of eligibility will carry
over to the next year based on the fourth quarter grades.
If
a student receives more than two (2) office referrals in a quarter, the student
will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities for the
remainder of that quarter and the following quarter.
Those
participating in any extracurricular activities will receive a copy of this
policy at the start of the activity. The
student and a parent/guardian will be required to sign stating that they have
read and understand the policy. Rev.
1/08
“Whatever
you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for
men.” Colossians 3:23
Regular
and prompt attendance is important for effective teaching and learning to
occur. Academic achievement depends on
classroom activities and participation.
Therefore, students must be present to receive full benefit of the
school.
The
basic rule here is: IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE ABSENT, MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH YOUR
TEACHER! Also, students must always be signed out on the office sign-out sheet
when leaving school early whether leaving for medical or non-medical reasons.
Each
hour rounded to the nearest hour that a student is absent will be counted as a
full hour absent. A total of four hours equals a half day; more than four hours
equals a full day. (Three and a half hours will be considered a full day for
half day kindergartners.)
ARRIVING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY
For medical appointments
Because our school days are Monday through Thursday,
we request that you make every effort to arrange doctor, dental, or other
appointments for Fridays to avoid taking students out of class. However, if it
is necessary for a student to be dismissed early or arrive late, written
permission from the parent must be presented prior to such an instance. In emergencies,
written permission may refer to signing the child out on the office sign-out
sheet. Medical appointments are considered excused absences.
For reasons other than medical appointments
The
principal will determine if the absence will be counted as an excused or
unexcused absence. This decision will be based partially on whether make-up
work is already completed upon return to school. Rev.
10/05
Excused absences
If your child must be absent from school for any
reason, parents should call the school office to report the absence; otherwise
it will be deemed unexcused. If you know
in advance of a required absence, (i.e. family trip) please make prior
arrangements with your child’s teacher so that his academic work will not
suffer. It is the responsibility of the
student to inquire about any work missed due to an absence. One make-up day
will be allowed for each day of absence.
When absences occur, we encourage a family member to contact the teacher
and pick up any assignments that may be done at home, for example in the case
of extended illness preventing the student from attending class.
Unexcused absences
In the event of an unexcused absence, parents will be
notified. Tests and/or assignments
missed due to unexcused absences may not be made up.
Maximum number of absences
If a student has eight (8) or more absences in the
quarter, the student will not receive credit for that quarter. In such cases, the parents may appeal to the
school Board explaining the absences and requesting the student receive credit
for that quarter.
Tardy
is defined as a student not in his or her seat when class begins. For grades six and up, this means for each
class period. After three tardies, a
warning note will be sent home to be signed and returned by the parents. This note will remind them of the tardy
policy.
After
the fourth and each tardy thereafter, in each quarter, the student will serve a
one hour detention for each tardy. This means a one hour detention for tardy number
four and another one hour detention for tardy number five, and so on. The parents will pay $20 to the office which
will be given to the teacher serving detention with the student. If the tardy
is the parent's fault, the parent may serve as a classroom helper and/or
observer instead of detention.
“And
let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds.” Hebrews
10:24
We
consider a strong parent/teacher relationship to be both desirable and
necessary to our total program. Parents
are encouraged to familiarize themselves with all school policies. Classroom observations by the parents are
permitted and welcome when prior arrangements have been made. You must sign in at the office. When arrangements have been made and you have
signed in, parents, visitors or Board members (except for class parties) are
asked to sit quietly and not to walk about the classroom. This could create a distraction for the
teacher and students alike. Please come
to the office to pick up your child’s homework, unless arrangements are made
for another student to bring assignments to you.
Parent/Teacher
conferences will be scheduled and announced at least once yearly. Spring conferences may be called as needed by
the Teacher or Principal. Parents may
request additional meetings as scheduling allows.
Rev.
1/08
We
feel this is essential for the effective training of our children. We will do our best to keep you informed of
what is going on in the classroom, especially if it concerns your child. In turn, we ask that you come to us when you
feel there is a problem with the way things are handled at school or if you
have a concern regarding your child. Our
school is here to “assist” the parents, not replace them! Working together with good communication will
help us best meet the needs of you and your child.
All
mailings and announcements containing the KCA letterhead or representing KCA,
excluding teacher notes to parents, must be approved by the office or the KCA
Board before mailing as to content, punctuation and spelling.
Any
requests for donations or fees, including costs required for participation in
an event, must be approved by the KCA office or the KCA Board. Rev. 2/06, 1/07
All
Board meetings are open to KCA families to come and observe or share any
concerns after following the procedure under “Parent/Teacher Relationship”
policy. However, we do ask that you give the Principal or a Board member a
week’s notice in writing, prior to the scheduled Board meeting, what your
concern is so that the Board can schedule their agenda accordingly to meet your
needs.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS
“Let
no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in
conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” II Timothy 4:12
We
consider enrollment at KCA a privilege
which is chosen by each family voluntarily.
This choice should be made because of what KCA offers, such as quality
Bible instruction, concerned and qualified teachers, Christ-centered
curriculum, fellowship with other Christians and higher standards of
behavior. At KCA we have set our
standards above those of most schools.
When a student and his/her family select KCA, they are saying, “The
standards of this school are the same high set of standards I have set for
myself.” Below are some of the basic standards of conduct to which all students
will be expected to adhere. It is very
important that you review these with your child to assure his/her
understanding.
Respect for other people
1. Respect for fellow students. Every student deserves courteous and kind
treatment. The Bible tells us: “Be kind one to another.”
2. Respect for teachers and others in authority by being
attentive, courteous and cheerful. Back
talk and other forms of disrespect are considered serious and unacceptable.
3. Respect for parents, always acknowledging God’s
command to honor and obey fathers and mothers.
Attitudes of disrespect in the classroom toward parents are
unacceptable.
Respect for other’s property and belongings
1. Never take anything belonging to someone else without
permission.
2. Promptly return in good condition anything borrowed.
3. Students should recognize that the facility where we
are located contains property of other people who attend church there;
therefore, they should not use, remove or disturb any property for which they
have not been given specific permission to use.
Respect for the school grounds / equipment
1.
No littering,
defacing or risking damage to the building, grounds or equipment will be
tolerated.
2.
Eating will be
allowed only in the lunch area or in the classroom at appropriate times. Chewing gum is prohibited. Rev.
1/07
Respect for the safety of others
1. Observing all safety rules given, i.e., no running in
the building, except during appropriate recess or physical education periods in
designated areas.
2. Matches, lighters, fireworks, weapons, etc. are
strictly prohibited from school grounds.
Respect for learning
1. Practice punctuality and dependability by being on
time for all classes and never lowering the standard by "cutting class.”
2. Practice attentiveness and self-control so as not to
disrupt classes and prevent others from learning.
3. Develop integrity and refuse to lower the standard by inappropriate
speech, actions or attitudes. Profanity,
coarse language, "shady jokes," etc. will not be tolerated.
4. Practice preparedness for class by completing all
homework and assignments to the best of your ability prior to class time.
Respect for spiritual standards
Acceptance of God’s Word as the standard for all
behavior guidelines. Students and parents should be familiar with KCA’s purpose
and goals and realize God’s Word is our standard.
“My
son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because
the Lord disciplines those He loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Proverbs 3:11, 12
Purpose
KCA’s primary purpose is to bring glory to God through
the lives of our students, families and staff.
Disciplinary guidelines are necessary for this to occur and for orderly
operation of the school, for
physical safety of students, and for the establishment
of an atmosphere conducive to learning.
It is the policy of KCA to administer loving correction to students in
need of reminders regarding acceptable behavior.
Objective
The
objectives of KCA’s program of discipline are to:
1.
Help students develop self-control.
2.
Help students learn respect for proper authority.
3.
Help students to assume increasing responsibility.
4.
Help students develop the ability to exercise freedom
wisely.
5.
Help students develop positive attitudes in the area
of human relations.
The
achievement of these objectives requires the cooperative effort of the student,
teacher, parent, and administration.
Administering
Disciplinary action will be administered as uniformly
and consistently as possible, while at the same time recognizing that each
student and each incident must be assessed individually according to the
background, attitude of repentance or rebellion, and repetition of the offense.
Disciplinary actions may include any of the following
and will usually be administered in
the order listed:
·
Verbal or written
warnings
·
Loss of
privileges (i.e., sitting out during recess)
·
Parent
notification first by a phone call and then by conference
·
Office Referral
·
Detention/work
detail (detention may be required on Fridays)-
For after school detention, parents are
responsible for the financial burden of $20.00 an hour compensating the teacher
for her/his time.
·
Corporal
punishment
·
Suspension (in
school or out of school)- During
suspension, make-up of daily work must be completed, but only 50% credit will
be given, tests may be taken, but test grades will be dropped by one letter
grade.
·
Probation or
expulsion
Parents will be notified of any disciplinary measures
necessary with the exception of minor offenses necessitating verbal warnings or
loss of privileges. In the event
corporal punishment is deemed necessary, parents will be notified and offered
the opportunity to be present and/or administer it themselves in the privacy of
the school office in the presence of another staff member. The school will expect parents to support
school policies and actions before their children. Any
grievances should be aired with appropriate school personnel privately with a
positive and courteous approach. We
respectfully request that you not discuss a problem with other parents but talk
with the teacher involved first, then the Principal, then the Board of Directors, if necessary. It is important to remember our relationship
to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ and approach any concerns with
the desired result being to agree regarding the needs of the child.
There are certain offenses which are of a serious
nature which shall warrant expulsion following the first offense. These include possession or use on school grounds
of firearms or other weapons, tobacco in any form, alcoholic beverages or
illegal drugs. Additionally, KCA
reserves the right to render disciplinary action for serious violations of this
kind which may occur away from the school (i.e. conviction of possession of
illegal drugs or other such illegal practices).
Definitions
Purpose: To define malicious behavior and set strict
guidelines for the discipline of such behavior.
Malicious
Definition: Having, showing, or caused by malice;
spiteful; intentionally mischievous or harmful.
Malice
Definition: Active ill will; desire to harm another or
to do mischief; spite.
Please understand causing intentional harm to a
student or faculty member will not be tolerated at KCA.
1.
One
representative from each grade
2.
For general
eligibility, see section of GRADES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SPORTS, STUDENT COUNCIL, and DUAL ENROLLMENT. Rev. 1/08
3.
Student cannot be
a representative more than two (2) years in a row.
4.
At the teacher’s
discretion, representatives may be voted for a semester or quarter to give
more students a chance to serve.
5.
Students may not
have more than two office referrals to serve on the Student Council.
6.
Students (and/or
parents of students) must have a current and completed pastoral recommendation
form on file with the office.
Rev.
1/07
1. Anyone from the seventh (7th) or eighth (8th) grade
with a “B” average or better in the last quarter’s subjects and that is an
example of Christian character is eligible to run.
2. Anyone from fifth (5th) through eighth (8th) with a
“B” average or better in the last quarter’s subjects and that is an example of
Christian character who wants to run for Secretary or Treasurer is eligible.
3. Students may not be representatives and officers at
the same time unless there is a lack of qualified students or interest in
participation. An elected officer will have no term limits for their position.
4. Those interested in serving as officers will have the
opportunity to give a speech before the election.
5. To be eligible for election as a student council
officer, the student (and/or the parents of the student) must have a current
and completed pastoral recommendation form on file with the office.
1. Elections will be held in September each year to give
new students an opportunity to run for office.
2. Every student in KCA will cast one (1) vote for each
officer position.
3. The elections will take place immediately after the
assembly for the officer speeches.
4. The Principal will collect the votes, count them, and
announce the winners.
5. In the case of a tie, there will be a debate followed
by another vote (for that position only).
6. Class representatives will be elected by the grades in
the classroom the same week as officer elections.
We at KCA hold to the
philosophy that students should acquire not only an understanding of subject
matter, but they should also realize that becoming educated for adult life
means developing acceptable patterns of deportment, dress, and grooming. The school uniform has been selected to
develop proper emphasis on modesty and appropriateness. This also reduces competition, as well as
peer pressure in the areas of clothing and attire. In addition, this creates an environment
where focusing on academics and character building can occur. Uniforms shall not be distracting to others in the
classroom and must be of a modest nature.
Tight or form fitting clothing of any kind is prohibited.
Rev 3/07
IF
DRESS CODE IS VIOLATED, STUDENT WILL REMAIN OUT OF CLASS UNTIL PARENTS ARE
CONTACTED AND APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS BROUGHT TO THE STUDENT.
Parents need to be aware of weather conditions
to ensure that their children are dressed appropriately. Hats, coats, and
gloves need to be worn during cold weather to be used during recess time. Pants
under dresses or skirts are necessary during cold weather. Children who are not
properly dressed for recess will stay in a quiet area. If your child is unable
to participate in recess, you must send a note.
Shirts
White, red, navy, or light blue “polo-type” pullover
with collar, long or short sleeve.
White, red, navy, or light blue turtleneck
White, red, navy, or light blue long or short sleeve,
plain collared blouse/shirt.
Shirts must be tucked in, not have insignias, cover
the midriff or stomach area when hands are extended, and cover the back when
leaning over.
Dark burgundy is not a uniform color.
Slacks
Navy, khaki, or black. Slacks are to be made of twill
material or corduroy, not stretch material, with pleated or plain fronts and side pockets. Jean style
pants are NOT permitted, but ONLY
UNIFORM STYLE. Modest size cargo pockets and non-decorative rivets will be
permitted. Rev. 3/07
Jumpers, Skirts, & Scooters
Navy, khaki, black, or uniform plaid jumper, skirt or
scooter, accepted uniform style.
Navy, black, or red leggings under jumpers or skirts
are acceptable. Girls’ skirts and dresses must be no shorter that the top of the knee
when sitting or standing, and cannot be more than three (3) inches from the
floor when kneeling. (This is a good way to test the length BEFORE you send
your child to school.)
Shorts
Navy, khaki, or black twill walking shorts or Capri
pants are allowed between April 1 and October 15 only. They must not be higher
than three (3) inches above the knee or tight fitting.
Sweaters & Sweatshirts
Solid red, navy, or black cardigan, crew neck, or
V-neck sweaters (no insignias); these may be worn over KCA uniform shirt. The
KCA sweatshirt, the KCA Saints sweatshirt or a plain sweatshirt may also be
worn (red or navy). Rev.
1/05
Teachers may
grant permission for non-uniform sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets to be worn in
class over the KCA uniform if room temperature is unsatisfactory. Rev. 1/07
Christian t-shirts
May
only be worn:
·
On any Wednesday
of the month Rev. 2/09
·
On last day of
the quarter
·
On designated
field trips, depending on the nature of the field trip, with permission of the
teacher and principal Rev.
1/05, 1/07
Christian
T-Shirts must be professionally printed and free of tears, rips, and
stains. However, the balance of the
uniform must adhere to normal policy.
Field trips
The classroom teacher and the Principal will determine
appropriate wear for each field trip.
Rev.6/06
Shoes
Dark dress shoes or tennis shoes may be worn (red,
navy, black, brown, or white). Shoes are to have non-marking soles. Laces must be tied, and socks are
required. Girls may also wear
tights/hose. Examples of shoes that would be outside the policy (i.e.
not acceptable) are character shoes, saddle shoes, shoes with lights, shoes
with air pumps, shoes with very large or bright logos, sandals, or high heeled
shoes with a height taller than one (1) inch. The intent is to avoid any shoes
that could be construed as status symbol.
Physical education
Students may wear plain-colored or Christian t-shirts
(or sweatshirts) with sleeves for P.E. Plain-colored pants may be shorts,
windbreakers, sweat pants, or regular pants. Jean style pants will not be
permitted. Limitations: trade names may be on shirts or pants, but no team
logos. The modesty standards given by KCA for other clothing will apply.
Clothing should not have holes in them, fit tightly, or otherwise have an
unsightly appearance. This non-uniform policy will apply to P.E. class only!
Socks and shoes are required. Rev.
9/05
Purchase of clothing
Clothing can be purchased anywhere as long as it meets
the uniform code. Clothing should be
loose fitting. Places which carry
“school uniform clothing” include J.C. Penney,
Uniform pieces ordered from Lands’ End may have the
KCA Saints logo applied on any uniform clothing or bag for a charge of $5.50.
Lands’ End ordering information is available in the school office. Rev. 6/06
If there is any doubt about a specific uniform item,
please contact the school office. All student dress is subject to school
examination. The administration reserves the right to determine what is
acceptable dress or appearance. Extremes of any kind will be unacceptable.
Hair
Hairstyles must be standard cuts (no fads) and must
not be sloppy, wild, or bushy. Hair must
not cover the eyes. Boys' hair must not
touch the collar. Obvious facial hair
such as beards, goatees, mustaches, etc., will not be permitted for any
student. The basic principles for hairstyles are: clean, neat and tasteful.
Headgear
Caps and hats should be removed upon entering the
building and should not bear inappropriate slogans, logos, inappropriate
messages, characters, or ideas, etc.
Cosmetics
Girls in grades K-6 are not permitted to use
makeup. They may use nail polish with
parental discretion. For girls in grades 7 and beyond, the use of makeup
(including nail polish) should be minimal and tasteful, with parental
discretion.
Jewelry AND BELTS
Jewelry and belts should be kept to a minimum and worn tastefully
and not in excess either in quantity or size. Boys are not permitted to
wear earrings. All inappropriate body
piercing jewelry is prohibited at KCA.
Rev. 1/07, 2/09
After school changes
Students need written or verbal permission from
parents to change while at school from their school uniform to other clothing,
unless the student is participating in a school activity i.e., basketball or
cheerleading.
Game days
Basketball
players and cheerleaders may wear their jersey tops over their school uniforms
on game days.
Rev
11/06
Interpretation
Dress, grooming, and uniform policy, which may
inadvertently cause confusion and is left to interpretation, shall be decided
by the Principal and Teacher of the student(s) in question. Such decision shall be respected.
Purpose: To define what is deemed proper use of KCA video
equipment.
KCA
video equipment is to be used at KCA only, unless approved by the Principal.
KCA
video equipment is to be used for educational and spiritual material only. All
videos outside the above guidelines shall be brought to the Principal for
approval. Any questions concerning this policy should be directed to the Principal.
Students
should arrive between
Classes
will be dismissed at
Students
will not be allowed to leave the grounds during school hours except in the
event of a school-sponsored field trip or for early dismissal by written
permission of the parents. A parent or
other individual designated in writing by the parent must come to the school office to sign students in and/or
out.
At
the beginning of the year parents will be required to designate on enrollment
forms what mode of transportation their child will use to commute to and from school
(i.e., car rider, walker, SERVE bus, etc.).
If any other transportation arrangements are made, written notice from
the parents must be provided to the student’s teacher.
If
your child has been ill during the night or becomes ill upon awakening, please do not send them to school. They will
need the reassuring care and comfort you can provide at home, and this will help prevent spread of
illnesses among other students and teachers. If your child becomes ill or has a
temperature of 100 degrees or more during the school day, you or whoever you
designate, will be contacted to pick up the student.
If
your child needs medication while at school, you must send a note to the
teacher with the following information: time to be given, dosage, any required
assistance and care of the medication.
Medication should be clearly labeled with the child’s name and should be
sent to the school office.
Because
we are sharing school space with a church congregation, storage space is very
limited. Therefore, we request that you not allow your child to bring toys or
other personal possessions to school, unless specifically requested by the
teacher. Personal school items such as
school bags, lunch boxes, etc., should be clearly marked with your child’s name
to avoid mix-ups with any look-alike items.
It is recommended that uniform sweaters, uniform KCA sweatshirts, or
other outer garments also be labeled with names. KCA assumes no responsibility for lost,
stolen, or broken items. Please do not
allow your child to use lunch boxes, bags, notebooks, etc., which display
inappropriate messages, characters, or ideas.
Electronic
devices, e.g., cell phones, I-pods, C.D. players, if brought to school, are to
be kept in the student’s backpack. If used without teacher permission, these
may be confiscated until the parent retrieves them from the teacher.
Rev. 1/07
Each
classroom begins the day with a devotional time centered around their Bible
curriculum. However, in order to further encourage their relationship with
Jesus Christ, at least once per month a special all-school assembly will be
conducted. Speakers may include our
teachers and children, missionaries, local pastors or others involved in some
type of ministry of the gospel of Christ. Notification of dates of these special
assemblies will be sent home, and families are welcome to attend. Chapel
speakers from outside the school will be given our KCA Statement of Faith
before they speak to our students.
Rev. 10/05
Students
must bring their own sack lunches.
Please send items that do not need refrigeration, as we are not equipped
to accommodate perishable foods. Please
be sure that lunch boxes are labeled with the student’s name.
Milk
Milk will be provided for purchase for students’
lunches at a cost of thirty (30) cents per carton. Payment should be made in advance to the
school. Students may bring payment to
their classroom to be collected by the teachers.
Soda
Sodas
may be brought or purchased at KCA on Wednesdays ONLY. Sodas discovered
in violation of this policy may be confiscated and disciplinary action
initiated in accordance with the section entitled Discipline Policy. Rev. 2/08
Inclement or Hazardous Weather
In
the event of inclement or hazardous weather conditions, please check the local
television and radio stations (Channel 8, KOMU-TV; Channel 13, KRCG-TV; Channel
17, KMIZ-TV; 900 KFAL-AM; 100.5 KKCA-FM) for information regarding school
closings or early dismissals. We make
our decision independent of other schools. In the event of early dismissal due
to weather, please have an alternate plan for picking up your children if and
when this circumstance should arise. Rev.
2/06, 2/09
During
the school year, the following holidays will be observed and the school will be
closed. Additional holidays are subject
to board approval.
The
following dates are holidays for the 2009-2010 school year:
2009
Monday, September 7 Labor Day
Thursday,
November 26 Thanksgiving
Friday, December 25 Christmas Day
2010
Friday, January 1 New Year’s
Day
Monday, January 18 Birthday of
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 15 Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 31 Memorial
Day
Rev.
1/08, 2/09
RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
In case of an incident at the Callaway Nuclear Power Plant,
or in the case of other city-wide disaster, the students will be transported by
public school buses to the Field House on the east side of the Hearnes Center
in Columbia, Missouri. You will be allowed to pick up your child at any time
before the bus takes the children to
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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or even think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
PLEASE BE ADVISED
THAT THE CHANGES IN THE HANDBOOK FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL TERM HAVE BEEN AP