School Policies for Family Christian Academy
Family Christian Academy is determined to maintain a Biblical discipline philosophy which reinforces the spiritual and academic training of each child. Our objective is that children discipline themselves by daily yielding to Christ's control of their lives. However, the school will take measures to correct the behavior of a child according to Hebrews 12:6, 11. The school expects parents to support the school in its disciplinary efforts as a loving responsibility to the child.
We ask that all parents agree to use the Matthew 18 Principle when dealing with any grievance, misunderstanding or concern. Matthew 18:15-16 says:
"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother."
"But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established."
We must all be committed to the principle of good reports. Therefore, if a problem arises at the school, the parents should council with the individual involved first. If the conflict cannot be resolved, at that time, the matter should be brought before the school administration.
In a spirit of Christian cooperation and in accordance with the principle of Matthew 18, any grievance should be solved as a testimony to the Christian ethic. When a problem arises, the individuals involved should immediately go to the person with whom the offense exists. If the problem is not rectified, then the individuals should confer with the school administrator for further efforts of resolution and reconciliation.
At no time should offended parents attempted to involve other parents or individuals in an offense. Such only hinders the efforts of the school and ultimately the ability of the child to learn in the Christian school. If there is a legitimate problem in the school, parents individually expressing concern for their child to the administrator will provide insight needed to correct the problem.
When parents are unsatisfied by the actions of the school administration, they may submit a letter of grievance to the school's administrative board. Upon the review of the grievance, the board will refer the letter to the school administration for further consideration.
School Policies for Family Christian Academy
Cell phones must be out-of-sight and turned off during school hours. If a cell phone is seen or heard during school hours it will be confiscated. The first time a cell phone is confiscated it will be returned to the parent or guardian at the end of the day. Upon the second offense the cell phone will be held until a $25.00 fine is paid, and a parent or guardian must pick up the phone. The third offense will result in the phone being kept for the remainder of the school year.
This is necessary because cell phones distract students, disrupt classrooms, and they can easily be used for cheating.
Electrical items such as radios, headsets, CD players, iPods, PEDS, gaming devices, etc. are not permitted on campus. If lost or stolen, FCA cannot be held responsible. On days of away games, athletes may use portable electronics devices on the bus. These devices should be locked up during school hours. Coaches may hold these for their athletes.
FCA reserves the right to drug test any student at any time for any reason. Random drug tests may be conducted throughout the year.
A student's person or personal effects (e.g. backpack, purse, and pockets) may be searched by a staff member to determine whether the student is in possession of contraband. Searches may be performed without notice, without consent and without a warrant. All personal searches will be performed in a manner that is respectful of the norms of decency and the emotional maturity of the student. A school administrator of the same sex will conduct the search in private with another adult witness of the same sex present, and only upon the approval of the principal or a specific designee. The student's parents will be notified of the search as soon as reasonably possible. Under no circumstances will a body cavity or strip search be permitted unless conducted by law enforcement personnel.
A student’s locker or desk is the property of Family Christian Academy and is under control of the school. School authorities may perform general inspections of lockers and desks at any time without notice, without student consent and without a search warrant. Students are not permitted to lock or otherwise impede access to any locker except with a lock provided by or approved by the school. Unapproved locks will be removed and destroyed.
Students are permitted to park on Family Christian Academy premises as a matter of privilege, not a right. Permission to park on school property is granted only after the student driver, the owner of the vehicle, and the student’s parent or guardian have signed consent to allow search of that vehicle upon the school’s request. School authorities may perform periodic patrols of student parking lots and conduct exterior inspections of student automobiles on school property. Interior searches of student vehicles can occur to determine if contraband of illegal materials are contained inside. Refusal to allow access to a vehicle at the time of the search will be cause for terminating the privilege of parking on school property without further hearing.
Family Christian Academy was founded under the direction of the Holy Spirit to be an educational ministry, developing the whole person. Therefore, its administration is dedicated to preserving a student body growing “in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord” (ll Peter 3:18). By enrolling in Family Christian Academy, students are expected to adhere to the Honor Pledge presented below. Students who, in the opinion of the administration, do not fulfill their allegiance to the Honor Pledge may jeopardize their enrollment in the Academy
FAMILY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HONOR PLEDGE
- · I pledge to apply myself whole-heartedly to my intellectual pursuits that I may bring glory to God.
- · I pledge to develop myself physically and spiritually according to the gifts of God in my life.
- · I pledge to love my neighbor as myself. I will not cheat, lie, or inflict pain upon others.
- · I pledge to maintain integrity and purity by the grace of God.
- · I pledge to esteem my authorities with respect, obedience, and Christian love.
Family Christian Academy is a private school. Attendance at FCA is a privilege and not a right. The Academy reserves the right to require withdrawal of a student at any time if in the judgment of the administration such action is deemed necessary to safeguard FCA’s ideals of academic integrity or the spiritual and moral atmosphere of it as a Christian school.
General Regulations and Rules
- · Students must conduct themselves in an orderly fashion while on campus, buses, or at any school function with prompt obedience to all school staff.
- · Each student is expected to keep his personal areas clean with respect for the facilities of the school.
- · Gum chewing is not allowed on campus or school transportation.
- · Public displays of affection are not permitted.
- · All students must comply with the school’s dress code.
- · Students are to remain in designated areas at all times.
- · Students outside of designated classes or activities must have written permission from faculty or staff
- · Profane language and other obscenities are not tolerated.
- · Any criminal offense (violent criminal acts, possession of illegal substances or weapons) will result in removal from Family Christian Academy and release to civil authorities.
Additional regulations and rules may be imposed by the teacher or administration when necessary.