School Bulletin 2015-2016
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SCHOOL BULLETIN 2015-2016 Last Revised July 2015 1 SPRING VALLEY ACADEMY A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 School 1461 E. SPRING VALLEY ROAD CENTERVILLE, OHIO 45458 PHONE: (937) 433-0790 FAX: (937) 433-0914 www.springvalleyacademy.org Accredited by: Board of Regents of the GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS and MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES & SCHOOLS and OHIO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 2 INDEX (FORTHCOMING SOON) 3 MISSION STATEMENT Spring Valley Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school, is dedicated to nurturing each student in a personal relationship with God, developing academic excellence and inspiring service to others. CARING: We demonstrate God's love by how we treat each other and our community. COMPETENT: We strive for the best at all times. INNOVATIVE: We inspire imaginative and flexible approaches as we educate for eternity. JOYFUL: We approach life seeking the positive, hopeful expression of God's creative powers. RESPECTFUL: We honor the rights and responsibilities of others and ourselves. VISION STATEMENT Christian Education inspiring students to Know, Follow, and Share Jesus. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Spring Valley Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race and/or ethnic background in administration of education policies, application for admission, acceptance of students, scholarship programs, athletic and extracurricular programs, and with respect to employment of faculty and staff. Students of any race and/or ethnic background are accorded all the rights and privileges, programs and activities made available to any student. DISCLAIMER Every effort is put forth to keep the bulletin information current and up-to-date; however, in the event a discrepancy is found please contact the school office for immediate clarification and/or revision. Please note information is subject to change as deemed necessary throughout the school year. PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS The Seventh-day Adventist Church recognizes God as the ultimate source of existence and truth. In the beginning, God created in His image a perfect humanity, a perfection later marred by sin. Through Christ and His Spirit, God determined to rescue humanity from its lost state. Through the Bible, He has revealed His will to the world, a revelation that supersedes human reason. Through His church on earth, He seeks those lost of His kingdom. The basic tenets of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as the inspired writings of Ellen White, are directed toward God’s restorative plan for fallen humanity. The Church conducts its own system of education to engender belief in these tenets, within the context of one’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and to foster a desire to share that relationship with others. Made in God’s image, every human being, although fallen, is endowed with attributes akin to those of the Creator. Therefore Adventist education seeks to nurture thinkers rather than mere reflectors of others’ thoughts; loving service rather than selfish ambition; maximum development of one’s potential; and an appreciation for all that is beautiful, true and good. An education of this kind imparts far more than academic knowledge. It is a balanced development of the whole person. Its time dimensions span eternity. In Adventist education, homes, schools, and churches cooperate together with divine agencies in preparing learners for citizenship here on this earth and in the New Earth to come. 4 From the Desk of… Principal Darren Wilkins Dear Students & Friends: Welcome to Spring Valley Academy. We are looking forward to a great year as we walk with God on this tremendous journey and strive for knowledge. Knowledge acquired through academics, social, extracurricular, and most of all, spiritual endeavors. It is my experience over the past years that those who have a balance in all of these areas benefit most from their experience at our Seventh-day Adventist Christian School. While we have a strong academic program with teachers who care, it is the advancement of the whole person that makes our school special. Since education is our ministry, we will make an effort to weave Christ into the fiber of the life of each student helping them to “know, follow and share Jesus” in every facet of their time here at Spring Valley Academy. It is my prayer that your time at SVA will be an enjoyable learning experience. Faithfully, I remain, In His Service, Darren Wilkins Principal DW:vs 5 K-12 INFORMATION School Spirit Spring Valley Academy strives to foster a wholesome school environment emphasized by teaching students how to be respectful, responsible, and reverent. This school spirit is evidenced by thoughtful consideration for others and by courtesy and goodwill in all relationships. The destruction of property; boisterous, unrefined conduct; or the hazing or humiliation of any student, group of students, or faculty/staff member are out of harmony with the positive spirit the school attempts to create and is therefore not permitted. Admission New Student Admission Procedure Students new to Spring Valley Academy must provide: A completed on-line application form Three references A copy of a current academic report (unless entering school for the first time) A completed physical examination form Immunization records as required by the State of Ohio A birth certificate or approved copy as required by the State of Ohio These REQUIRED materials will be reviewed by the Admission Committee, and interviews will be scheduled for all students. All new students are accepted for the first year on probation. Official acceptance will not take place until ALL the required documents have been provided and the interview has taken place. SVA reserves the right to test new applicants for the purposes of school/grade placement. Current Student Readmission Procedures Each spring, students currently enrolled will be given the opportunity to preregister for the following school year. The preregistration process will assure the student of enrollment for the next school year, subject to review by the Admissions Committee. This review will be completed prior to the final reacceptance of a student across all grades. International Students This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. Students living outside the United States who wish to attend Spring Valley Academy must provide: International students must be sponsored by an American homestay agency or reside with a relative. Completed on-line application forms A copy of a birth certificate or current passport A copy of a recent physical examination report A copy of recent immunization records All academic records (certified translation) Information for an I-20 form, if necessary. [Forms are available from the Registrar] Year-in-advance payment in United States currency TOEFL internet-based scores required. We are looking for the following or equivalent scores to. Grade 9 Toefl 40 or Junior Toefl 725 Grade 10 Toefl 50 or Junior Toefl 750 Grade 11 Toefl 60 or Junior Toefl 775 Grade 12 Toefl 70 or Junior Toefl 800 with scores fairly evenly spread over the various sections. 6 In order to ensure a productive academic experience, all international students should be able to read and speak the English language. International Transcript Evaluation Transcripts from foreign countries must be submitted to an outside evaluation company to determine credits. See registrar for details. See International Foreign Language Requirements for International Students who wish to attain a college prep diploma under the Student Records: High School Section. FINANCIAL INFORMATION It is the goal of Spring Valley Academy to operate the total education program as efficiently and economically as possible so that students may receive a quality Christian education at the lowest possible cost. The annual tuition and fees are established by the Spring Valley Academy Board of Trustees. Because of the uncertainties of business and monetary values, the Board of Trustees reserves the right to revise any published tuition or fee rates without notice. The current year’s tuition rates and fees are outlined in the tuition and fees schedule, available in the school office. Pre-Registration Deposit & Application Fee Current Students Applications are to be submitted with a $65 pre-registration deposit. Students currently enrolled who do not preregister by the deadline will be assessed a $100 late registration fee. To enroll for the next school year all accounts must be paid in full. This is in accordance with the decision of the Spring Valley Academy Board of Trustees who voted each student must begin the new school year with a zero balance. New Students Applications for new students are to be submitted with a $155 registration deposit and application fee, which includes assessment for grades K-5. The registration deposit for grades 6-12 is $125. Application fees are non- refundable. Registration deposits are non-refundable unless the student moves more than 30 miles from the school or is asked to attend elsewhere. The deposit is applied towards the first month’s tuition. Tuition The yearly tuition is divided into 10 equal installments, August through May. Monthly statements will be emailed at the first of each month. Tuition is due on the tenth (10th) day of the month. The first month’s tuition is due on August 10. Tuition is considered late if payment is not received by the fifteen (15th) day of the month for which it is billed. A $25 late payment fee will be assessed after the 15th day. K–12 students whose families are members of one of the four constituent Seventh-day Adventist churches in the greater Dayton area will have a reduction in tuition, since these churches pay a monthly subsidy for both operations and capital improvements. Likewise, students from other Seventh-day Adventist churches who are members of the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will receive a reduction in their tuition rate, since these churches; too, provide partial subsidies for the operation of the school.