Student Handbook 2020 – 2021
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Sunnydale Adventist Academy Student Handbook 2020 – 2021 Mission Statement Sunnydale Adventist Academy’s purpose is to fulfill the Gospel Commission while providing academic excellence. “Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all people.” Mark 16:15 Purpose Sunnydale Adventist Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist secondary boarding school, seeks to provide a safe, Christian environment in which students may grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. Through Christ-centered teaching, Sunnydale educates students to choose service as a way of life and to be active members in God’s service. Philosophy Our goal is to team with the home and church in the salvation of young people. Our desire is to cultivate within each student a desire to worship God, to be a contributing member of society, and to serve humanity in the Great Gospel Commission. “Every human being, created in the image of God, is endowed with a power akin to that of the Creator – individuality, power to think and to do. The people in whom this power is developed are the people who bear responsibilities, who are leaders in enterprise, and who influence character. It is the work of true education to develop this power, to train the youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men’s thought.” (Education, page 17) Table of Contents Faculty & Staff ---------------------------- page 3 Admission ---------------------------------- page 5 General Information --------------------- page 6 Academic Information ------------------ page 8 Attendance -------------------------------- page 20 School Guidelines ------------------------ page 22 Dorm Guidelines -------------------------- page 28 Financial Information -------------------- page 30 1 | P a g e Sunnydale Adventist Academy 6818 Audrain Road 9139 Centralia, Missouri 65240-9401 Phone: (573) 682-2164 Web site: www.sunnydale.org E-mail: [email protected] Sunnydale Adventist Academy is a (co-educational) secondary boarding school, operated by the Iowa-Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. Administrative Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Accreditation Sunnydale Adventist Academy accreditation by: The Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities National Council for Private School Accreditation Sunnydale Adventist Academy Operating Board Elder Dean Coridan, Chairman Mr. Gary Russell, Secretary Dr. Joe Allison Mr. Gerry Ban Mr. Mike Bascom Mr. Randy Ferguson Elder Scott Haakenson Mrs. Rhonda Karr Mrs. Nancy LaRocque Mrs. Melissa Morris Mrs. Bette Patterson Mrs. Shannon Peterson Mr. John Stone Pastor Mark Tagaloa Elder Robert Wagley Mrs. Jennifer Williams 2 | P a g e Faculty & Staff Administrative Gary Russell ............................Principal Randy Ferguson......................Vice-Principal Bette Patterson ......................VP of Finance Kim Kelly .................................Administrative Assistant Laurie Russell .........................Finance Assistant Deans Sandy Eisele............................Girls’ Dean Kayla Lester ............................Asst Girls’ Dean Edy Infante .............................Boys’ Dean Chase Shireman .....................Asst Boys’ Dean Instructional Kirk Baker ...............................A & P / Biology / Chemistry / Physics Andrew Boaz ..........................Government / US History / Vocational Trade Melissa Boaz ...........................English 1 / English 2 / English 3 / English 4 Joseph Choi ............................Band / Choir / Hand Bells Sandy Eisele............................Kitchen Skills Carolyn Ferguson ...................Life Skills 1 Randy Ferguson......................World History Edy Infante .............................Relationships Mike Needles .........................Bible 2 Bette Patterson ......................Personal Finance Elizabeth Quigley ...................Foreign Language / Yearbook Patrick Quigley .......................Geography / PE Gary Russell ............................Algebra 2 Georgia Russell .......................Gymnastics / Health Chase Shireman .....................Geometry Amanda Sigsworth .................Pre-Algebra / Algebra I & II / Pre-Cal / MS Office Victoria Tobing .......................Bible 1 / Bible 3 / Bible 4 Department Directors Becky Needles ........................Nurse Gary Patterson .......................Food Service Mike Needles .........................Chaplain Russell Haveman ....................Maintenance Support Staff Arlene Saville ..........................Food Service Carma Greenwood .................CROSS (Community Outreach) Michael Patterson ..................Asst Food Service Director 3 | P a g e Telephone Numbers (573) 682-2164 (extension numbers, may be dialed during automated message) Administrative Extensions e-mail Gary Russell, Principal ....................................201 [email protected] Randy Ferguson, Vice-Principal ......................204 [email protected] Bette Patterson, VP of Finance ......................203 [email protected] Kim Kelly, Administrative Assistant................200 [email protected] Laurie Russell, Finance Assistant ...................202 [email protected] Dormitory Extensions Edy Infante, Boys’ Dean .................................237 [email protected] Chase Shireman, Asst Boys’ Dean ..................237 [email protected] Boys’ Dorm lobby phone ................................219 Sandy Eisele, Girls’ Dean ................................241 [email protected] Kayla Lester, Asst Girls’ Dean .........................241 [email protected] Girls’ Dorm lobby phone ................................221 Staff & Volunteers Amanda Sigsworth .........................................212 [email protected] Andrew Boaz .................................................. [email protected] Arlene Saville ..................................................245 [email protected] Becky Needles ................................................200 [email protected] Elizabeth Quigley ...........................................207 [email protected] Gary Patterson ...............................................222 [email protected] Georgia Russell ............................................... [email protected] Joseph Choi ....................................................216 [email protected] Kirk Baker .......................................................214 [email protected] Melissa Boaz ...................................................217 [email protected] Michael Patterson ..........................................245 [email protected] Mike Needles .................................................213 [email protected] Patrick Quigley, ..............................................215 [email protected] Rick & Marsha Stout ......................................200 [email protected] Russell Haveman ............................................232 [email protected] Victoria Tobing ...............................................211 [email protected] 4 | P a g e Admission to Sunnydale Adventist Academy When a student enrolls at Sunnydale, they become a representative for Sunnydale Adventist Academy. The student’s life style choices are to be in harmony with Seventh-day Adventist/Christian principles. By enrolling at Sunnydale, the student is agreeing to follow and cooperate with Sunnydale’s standards and regulations. Sunnydale does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and other school administered programs. Sunnydale authorization by Federal law to enroll international students. An international student needs to complete the steps to enrollment and receive an I-20 from Sunnydale, then apply with the proper authorities to receive an F-1 student status before registering for classes. Steps to Enrollment 1. Obtain an application packet from Sunnydale or download the application and recommendation forms from www.sunnydale.org. 2. Submit an application form. 3. Confirm that Sunnydale receives three recommendation forms from: a. Teacher of applicant (from last school attended) b. Pastor / Sabbath School Teacher / Pathfinder Leader c. Employer / Adult family friend (non-relative) 4. When the application, recommendation forms, and transcript (for grades 10-12) are on file, then the admissions committee will review the applicants file and render a decision. 5. Paperwork that needs to be completed immediately after receiving acceptance: a. Sunnydale consent for medical treatment form signed by parent/guardian b. Photo copy of medical insurance cards c. Updated immunization records or signed exemption forms are required for a student to attend class (Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 210, Section 210.003) d. Current student physical examination (within 90 days of school starting) e. Health Assessment form f. Financial agreement forms 6. Applicant must complete the admissions process before registering for classes. 5 | P a g e General Information Sunnydale Adventist Academy, a co-educational boarding secondary school, operated by the Iowa-Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, opened to students in 1946. Sunnydale provides a comprehensive educational program that includes spiritual, academic, and social development. In 1945, the Missouri Conference voted a plan to establish a boarding academy at a business meeting held in Jefferson City, Missouri. The desire for a rural location