STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018

The Word of God, THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE

“I am afraid that schools will prove to be the great gate of Hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures, engraving them in the hearts of youth. I advise no one to place his child where the Scriptures do not reign paramount. Every institution in which men are not unceasingly occupied with the Word of God must become corrupt.”

— Martin Luther 16TH CENTURY

FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER

SERVICE TIMES Sunday ...... 10:00 A .M . & 6:00 P .M . Wednesday ...... 7:00 P .M .

SUNDAY Ages 0–4 (Nursery) ...... 9:45 A .M .–Noon 5:45-8:30 P .M . Ages 5–12 (Salvation Station Children’s Ministry) . . . . . 9:45 A .M .–Noon 5:45-8:30 P .M .

MONDAY Monday Night Fire Bible Study ...... 6:30 P .M .

WEDNESDAY Crossfire (FCA Auditorium) ...... 7:00 P .M . Christian Cadet Corps ...... 7:00 P .M . Living Jewels/Little Treasures ...... 7:00 P .M . Nursery ...... 6:45 P .M .

PRAYER TIMES Monday–Friday ...... 6:15 A .M . (SonLife Radio Building) Tuesday ...... 12:00 P .M . (Sanctuary FWC) Saturday ...... 10:00 A .M . (SonLife Radio Building)

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Elementary School - K–4 through Grade 5 Middle School - Grades 6 through 8 High School - Grades 9 through 12

Gabriel Swaggart PASTOR Warren Smith PRINCIPAL Carolyn Richards BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Keith Babin CHAPEL PASTOR

8919 World Ministry Avenue | Baton Rouge, LA 70810 TEL 225 .768 .3026 or 225 768. .3027 | WEB www .fcacademy .net

REVISED AUGUST 2017 ••the redemptive work of Christ on the INTRODUCTION cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer . The Family Christian Academy Hand- book was produced to aid its families ••the baptism with the Holy Spirit, in the understanding of FCA’s educa- according to Acts 2:4, is given to tional philosophy, its general oper- believers who ask for it . ating procedures, and the school’s ••in the sanctifying power of the Holy expectations of each student and Spirit by whose indwelling the Chris- family . This handbook is not intended tian is enabled to live a holy life . to be a comprehensive statement of school policy, but rather a compilation ••in the resurrection of both the of information vital to our students . saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to Family Christian Academy was orga- everlasting damnation . nized in 1983 as a ministry outreach of Family Worship Center . Since that OUR MISSION time, the school has seen hundreds of families touched by the Lord and We pray: blessed through this Christian School Ministry . We exist as an extension of the ••that the student may find Christ as family to educate children in the fear his Savior and cultivate a relationship of the Lord; that they may recognize with Him through prayer and the and accomplish the tasks God has laid study of the Bible, thereby becoming before them . a committed ambassador for Christ in today’s world . STATEMENT OF FAITH ••that the student will be motivated to become a lifelong learner; applying We believe: research skills, critical thinking, and technological advances to his quest ••the Bible is the inspired and only for knowledge and wisdom . infallible and authoritative written Word of God . ••that the student will, out of his love for Christ, develop a compassion for ••there is one God, eternally existent in all humanity; recognize the Godly three persons: God the Father, God potential of those in his own envi- the Son, and God the Holy Spirit . rons, as well as the remote areas ••in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the globe; showing concern, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, respect, and kindness to all . in His miracles, in His vicarious and ••that the student will recognize God’s atoning death, in His bodily resur- order of government and will assume rection, in His ascension to the right his scriptural position in the tradi- hand of the Father, in His personal tional family, the school, and society . future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years . ••that the student will acquire a Biblical work ethic in his educational pursuits, ••in the Blessed Hope — the rapture of cocurricular activities, and family the Church at Christ’s coming . responsibilities . ••the only means of being cleansed ••that the student will be prepared to from sin is through repentance and meet the challenges of continued faith in the precious blood of Christ . education by mastering effective ••regeneration by the Holy Spirit is study habits, becoming an avid absolutely essential for personal reader, securing a solid mathematical salvation . and scientific foundation, acquiring

5 healthy social skills, maintaining tional training provided by the school wholesome recreational activities and when he does not maintain proper physical well-being to the glory of God . attendance . We require that all fam- ilies be good stewards of their time ADMISSION and, therefore, keep absences to a minimum . The parent should call and notify the office when a child is absent Family Christian Academy maintains a from school . selective admissions policy . Students are enrolled who best fit within the When a child is absent, it is the respon- spiritual and academic climate of the sibility of the parent and the child to school . Admission to Family Christian make up any work missed and be Academy is a privilege and not a right . prepared for class when he returns . All students and their families must Students should obtain a study partner maintain proper standing with the when they know that they are going to school for continued enrollment . All be absent so that the student will be parents must submit the appropriate prepared for any tests or assignments enrollment information and pay all due upon his return . Should a student applicable fees upon enrollment . No experience an illness or other occa- student may attend class until all enroll- sion that would hinder his continuing ment requirements are met . Student work at home, the child will receive accounts are handled through the time equal to his absence to complete school’s business office . All financial the missed work . obligations not kept in good faith will forfeit one’s admission to the Academy . Students will not receive credit for a course if unexcused absences All fees paid to Family Christian exceed 10 for the year . All absences Academy are non-refundable . Upon are counted toward the maximum of signing the enrollment contract, 10 unless they are excused as follows: parents are responsible for the entire yearly fees as listed on the contract . ••Doctor or dentist appointments ver- Withdrawals involving a geographic ified by a doctor or dentist excuse . relocation of the family beyond a ••Injury or illness verified in writing by 50-mile radius of Baton Rouge will a doctor . result in a refund of any tuition paid ••School related activities approved by less a forfeiture fee of $500 00. . the administration . ••Death in family . Family Christian Academy admits stu- dents of all race, color, national and Students may be withdrawn from ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, extracurricular activities if they have programs, and activities generally poor attendance . accorded or made available to students at the school . It does not discriminate on Tardies and Late Arrivals the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its edu- Tardies and late arrivals disrupt the cational policies, admissions policies, or teaching pattern and, therefore, must other school-administered programs . be kept to a minimum . Students are allowed three unexcused late arrivals STUDENT ATTENDANCE per semester . Upon the fourth late arrival, you will be charged a $25 Attendance fine . Upon the fifth, the student will be suspended or the parents will come to It is impossible for a child to receive the school for counsel with the admin- the necessary spiritual and educa- istrator to correct the problem .

6 Parents should not interrupt a teacher Approved visitors must wear a visi- while they are teaching or supervising tor’s badge obtained from the office students in the classroom or elsewhere . and agree to dress modestly . (Boys They can communicate with teachers in slacks and collared shirts, Girls in or request a conference through either a dress, slacks or skirt with blouse the office or Sycamore . tucked in ).

When a student is checking in late, a written excuse will be required . If the HEALTH POLICIES check-in is excused under the atten- dance policy, the student may make Family Christian Academy maintains up work and confer with the teacher a healthy environment for all faculty, after school . If the check-in is unex- staff, and students . Therefore, the cused, the student will receive a “0” for following general health rules will be all work missed . Three late unexcused adhered to: check-ins is equivalent to one absence . ••All parents must maintain proof of Middle and high school students are immunization for their children in tardy at 7:55 a .m . and elementary accordance with our state’s laws . students are tardy at 8:15 a m. . ••No medication will be administered by the school faculty. Required Check-Outs prescriptions must be kept in the school office and be administered All check-outs must be done through there . the office . Teachers will not release ••All student athletes will be required students from the classroom . All par- to undergo a physician’s physical ties who wish to sign a child out from examination at the beginning of school must be prepared to show the school year . proper identification . ••Parents should report all conta- gious illnesses to the school . High school students who drive are ••All children should be symptom allowed to sign out when parental and fever free for at least 24 hours permission is verified by the office . before returning to school . Non-driving students must be signed ••In extreme emergencies, students out by parents or be given administra- will be transported to Our Lady of tive approval . the Lake Regional Medical Center . FCA Cafeteria VISITORS FCA Cafeteria provides well-bal- Parental visits to the classroom are anced, tasty hot lunches for all its encouraged but must be scheduled in students at a nominal fee . Students advance with administration . Before any may also bring lunch from home if individual may visit a class or activity, he they prefer . More information is avail- must obtain a visitor’s pass from the office . able in either office .

Students attending other schools may Meal Options visit our campus provided that their visit is beneficial to the school and meets the Lunch is offered at the student cost following criteria: of $4 00. per meal . The MINIMUM purchase amount is $20 00. per ••The student is a visitor from out-of-town . week . Daily payments are NOT an ••The student is applying for admission option . BREAKFAST IS NOT OFFERED . to FCA .

7 STUDENT PROGRESS Graduation Requirements A student of Family Christian Academy Parents are made aware of student must fulfill all the basic requirements progress by eight grading reports . of graduation in order to participate in These reports consist of four interim graduation . All students are required reports and four quarterly reports . to complete the Academy’s Bible The interim report is not kept for the program each year . Failure of FCA’s child’s permanent record . In grades Bible program may result in probation 6-12, permanent grades and credit and/or expulsion . It is the responsi- are recorded per semester and each bility of the parents to ascertain that semester of failed work must be their child has earned the necessary repeated for credit . Students who do Carnegie units for graduation . This not maintain at least a 2 .3 grade point is the sole responsibility of the child average for any nine-week grading and parents . period will be placed on academic probation . If the student’s grades The Student Planner are not raised above a 2 3. GPA by the next nine-week grading period, It is the responsibility of parents to Administration may recommend the provide an academic planner for student be withdrawn from Family each child . Parents are encouraged Christian Academy . to use this planner as a way to track homework, test dates, etc . As well, A student may be retained in the parents are encouraged to always be same grade for the next school year aware of student progress by looking if he fails four or more semester’s for graded test papers and scheduling worth of courses during a school year . regular conferences with the teachers . Retention of elementary students will Observant parents will know when their be reviewed on the basis of social child isn’t performing academically . maturity, academic ability, and parental involvement . DISCIPLINE, POLICIES Parents will be notified in the third AND REGULATIONS nine weeks if retention of their child is being considered . If retention is Family Christian Academy is deter- recommended by the administration, mined to maintain a Biblical discipline summer school work will be consid- philosophy which reinforces the spir- ered remediation and will not substi- itual and academic training of each tute for repeating the grade . Summer child . Our objective is that children school credit is accepted when a high discipline themselves by daily yielding school student has failed a semester to Christ’s control of their lives . However, of a course required for graduation . the school will take measures to correct Family Christian Academy does not the behavior of a child according to acknowledge any “new” work done Hebrews 12:6, 11 . The school expects in summer school . parents to support the school in its disci- plinary efforts as a loving responsibility Both offices exist to serve as a liaison to the child . between the parent, teacher, and stu- dent . This office should be contacted The Matthew 18 Principle to schedule teacher conferences, interventions, or graduate planning . We ask that all parents agree to use The guidance office will document all the Matthew 18 Principle when dealing conferences and will provide coun- with any grievance, misunderstanding seling for the student and the home . or concern . Matthew 18: 15-16 says:

8 “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass established expectations, the teacher against thee, go and tell his fault will deal with the student and the parent . between thee and him alone: if he Discipline by the teacher may include: shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.” ••Warning; ••Elimination of privileges; “But if he will not hear thee, then take ••Extra work; with thee one or two more, that in ••Parental contacts; and/or, the mouth of two or three witnesses ••Referral to office . every word may be established.” When a student is referred to the office, We must all be committed to the he/she will receive a discipline referral principle of good reports . Therefore, slip documenting the offense which if a problem arises at the school, will be kept in the child’s file . Upon the parents should counsel with the determining the extent of the child’s individual involved first . If the conflict misbehavior from the teacher, the cannot be resolved, at that time, the office will decide the course of action matter should be brought before the to be taken . The child’s disciplinary file school administration . will be used to calculate the severity of the punishment . Upon this review, the Grievances child may receive:

In a spirit of Christian cooperation ••Warning; and in accordance with the principle ••Detention; of Matthew 18, any grievance should ••Parent conference; be solved as a testimony to the Chris- ••Suspension; and/or, tian ethic . When a problem arises, ••Expulsion . the individuals involved should imme- diately go to the person with whom Parents will receive notification of their the offense exists . If the problem child’s visit to the office to be signed is not rectified, then the individuals and returned, by way of a Discipline should confer with the school admin- Report slip . istrator for further efforts of resolution and reconciliation . Cell Phones At no time should offended parents attempt to involve other parents or Cell phones must be kept in lockers individuals in an offense . Such only during school hours . If a cell phone is hinders the efforts of the school and SEEN OR HEARD during school hours it ultimately the ability of the child will be confiscated . The first time a cell to learn in the Christian school . If phone is confiscated it will be returned there is a legitimate problem in to parents or guardian at the end of the school, parents individually the day . Upon the second offense the expressing concern for their child to cell phone will be held until a $50 fine the administrator will provide insight is paid, and a parent or guardian must needed to correct the problem . pick up the phone . The third offense will result in phone being kept for the Discipline Policies remainder of the school year . This is necessary because cell phones The primary disciplinarian in the school distract students, disrupt classrooms, is the teacher . The teacher will admin- and they can easily be used in cheating . ister discipline to the child by having established rules and procedures . Students are NOT PERMITTED to use their Should a student fail to comply with the cell phones to video and post to social

9 media (including, but not limited to: of the student . A school administrator of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, the same sex will conduct the search in YouTube, and Vine) . private with another adult witness of the same sex present, and only upon the Also NOT PERMITTED is anything or approval of the principal or a specific anyone using a tag such as @FCA , a designee . Under no circumstances hashtag such as #FCA, or any other will a body cavity or strip search be @/# indicating, tagging, or implicating permitted unless conducted by law Family Christian Academy in any way, enforcement personnel . form, or fashion . Violation of these rules can or will result in student dismissal . Locker Searches

Electrical Devices A student’s locker or desk is the prop- erty of Family Christian Academy and Electrical items such as radios, head- is under the control of the school . sets, CD players, iPods, iPads, PEDs, School authorities may perform gen- Apple, Smart, etc . watches, game eral inspections of lockers and desks devices, etc . are not permitted on at any time without notice, without campus . If lost or stolen, FCA cannot student consent and without a search be held responsible . On days of away warrant . Students are not permitted games, athletes may use portable to lock or otherwise impede access electronic devices on the bus . These to any locker except with a lock pro- devices should be locked up during vided by or approved by the school . school hours . Coaches may hold these Unapproved locks will be removed and for their athletes . destroyed .

Drug Testing Automobile Searches

FCA reserves the right to drug test any Students are permitted to park on student at any time for any reason . Family Christian Academy premises Random drug tests may be conducted as a matter of privilege, not a right . throughout the year . Permission to park on school property is granted only after the student driver, Cars Driven To School By Students the owner of the vehicle and the stu- dent’s parent or guardian have signed Any cars driven to FCA by students must written consent to allow search of that be registered in the high school office, vehicle upon the school’s request . which includes a current copy of the School authorities may perform peri- student’s driver’s license and proof of odic patrols of student parking lots and insurance . A parking permit is required conduct exterior inspections of student and may be purchased for $3 .00 . automobiles on school property .

Personal Searches Interior searches of student vehicles can occur to determine if contraband A student’s person or personal effects or illegal materials are contained (e .g . backpack, purse, pockets) may be inside . Refusal to allow access to a searched by a staff member to deter- vehicle at the time of the search will mine whether the student is in posses- be cause for terminating the privilege sion of contraband . Searches may be of parking on school property without performed without notice, without con- further hearing . sent and without a search warrant . All personal searches will be performed in Student Conduct a manner that is respectful of the norms of decency and the emotional maturity Harassment, intimidation, bullying,

10 and cyber bullying of a student by of God in my life . another student is prohibited . This ••I pledge to love my neighbor as means any intentional gesture, or myself . I will not cheat, lie, or inflict written, verbal or physical act that a pain upon others . reasonable person under the circum- ••I pledge to maintain integrity and stance should know will have the effect purity by the Grace of God . of harming a student or damaging ••I pledge to esteem my authorities his property or placing a student in with respect, obedience, and Chris- reasonable fear of harm to his life tian love . or person or damage to his prop- erty or that creates an intimidating, Family Christian Academy is a private threatening or abusive educational school . Attendance at FCA is a priv- environment for a student . This type of ilege and not a right . The Academy behavior will be severely disciplined . reserves the right to require withdrawal of a student at any time if in the judg- Locks for Lockers ment of the administration such action is deemed necessary to safeguard In order to keep their property safe, FCA’s ideals of academic integrity or each student, grades 6-12, must pro- the spiritual and moral atmosphere of vide their own lock for their locker . It it as a Christian school . should be a combination lock with General Regulations and Rules numeric entry codes . No remote or key type locks are acceptable . The arm 1 . Students must conduct themselves of the lock needs to be slim enough to in an orderly fashion while on fit through the opening of the locker . campus, buses, or at any school A copy of the combination MUST be function with prompt obedience to turned into the office . all school staff . 2 . Each student is expected to keep his Honor Pledge personal areas clean with respect for the facilities of the school . Family Christian Academy was founded 3 . Gum chewing is not allowed on under the direction of the Holy Spirit to campus or school transportation . be an educational ministry, developing 4 . Public displays of affection are not the whole person . Therefore, its admin- permitted . istration is dedicated to preserving a 5 . All students must comply with the student body growing “in grace, and school’s dress code . in the knowledge of our Lord” (II Peter 6 . Students are to remain in desig- 3:18) . By enrolling in Family Christian nated areas at all times . Academy, students are expected to 7 . Students outside of designated adhere to the Honor Pledge presented classes or activities must have writ- below . Students who, in the opinion ten permission from faculty or staff . of the administration, do not fulfill 8 . Profane language and other their allegiance to the Honor Pledge obscenities are not tolerated . may jeopardize their enrollment in the 9 . Any criminal offense (violent crimi- Academy . nal acts, possession of illegal sub- stances or weapons) will result in Family Christian Academy removal from Family Christian Acad- Honor Pledge emy and release to civil authorities .

••I pledge to apply myself whole-heart- Additional regulations and rules may edly to my intellectual pursuits that I be imposed by the teacher or admin- may bring Glory to God . istration when necessary . ••I pledge to develop myself physically and spiritually according to the gifts

11 5 . Bottoms: Shorts must reach the DRESS CODE top of the kneecap . Jeans are only General Appearance Guidelines permitted on Spirit Day with a spirit t-shirt purchased for the current Self-discipline results in self-respect which school year . Other permitted t-shirts is evident in one’s personal grooming . include sports or other elective shirts . The dress code of Family Christian Acad- *NO embellished, colored, tie-dyed, emy is rooted in the Biblical principles of sliced, or ragged jeans . modesty and submission . *NO low rise, skinny jeans, flared bottoms, cargo pants, stretch pants, The student must submit his/her own sweat pants, jogging suits, warm- personal preferences in appearance ups, yoga, leggings or overalls . and dress guidelines to those in keeping 6 . Tops: FCA approved uniform Polo with the vision and mission of the school . Shirts with FC logo must be worn Realizing that the dress code identifies daily and tucked in at all times with the students of Family Christian Academy the exception of the banded Polo on the campus and in the community, shirts for girls . Undershirts that are adherence to it is a vital responsibility of worn under FCA approved uniform both the parent and student . Polo Shirts with FC logo must be solid red, black or white . NO tank tops Students who do not comply with the are permitted . Sweaters, sweatshirts, dress code will receive a warning disci- and jackets with or without FC logo pline slip that will be sent to parents to that are solid red or black may be be signed and returned for the first and worn to class . FCA sports, and let- second offenses . Upon the third offense, terman’s jackets are also permitted . there will be a $25 fine . There will be a fine NO hoodies or sweatshirts with front of $50 for the fourth offense . Upon the fifth pockets . Winter coats, overcoats, offense, the student will be suspended or and raincoats must be stored in the parents will come to the school for lockers . counsel with administration to correct 7 . Shoes: All grades must wear ath- the problem . The following guidelines letic shoes or dark sole dress flats . are always in effect when a student is NO house shoes, slippers, sandals, on campus . slides, mules or boots . 8 . Socks: Socks must be solid red, Uniforms MUST be purchased from one black, or white . Socks must not of our three uniform providers; Young have logo, lettering, or advertising Fashions, School Time, or Landsend . showing . com . NO EXCEPTIONS . 9 . Belts: Belts must be worn with pants and shorts that have belt loops . GENERAL: They should be visible at all times, properly cinched around the waist . 1 . Hair: NO extreme hair color or cuts . Oversized belt buckles are NOT 2 . Hats: Hats or other head coverings permitted . may only be worn for athletic prac- 10 . Physical Education: Uniforms are tices or special events . available through Young Fashions 3 . Jewelry: NO excessive, loud, or for middle and high school . Black offensive jewelry, necklaces, or pen- shorts with a red t-shirt bearing the dants . FC logo . 4 . Clothing: Must have finished edges 11 . Tattoos: Students are discouraged or hems, no holes, not too tight or from getting tattoos . Should a stu- oversized, fitted at the waist, and dent already have a tattoo, it must be proper lengths . Sagging is not be covered by clothing at all times . permitted . Hems may be cuffed or flat .

12 BOYS: 6 . Tights/leggings: All grades may wear red, black, white or flesh 1 . Hair: Must be clean cut, not falling colored tights under their school below the eyebrows, shirt collar, or approved bottoms . NO thermal ears . NO facial hair is permitted . underwear . Elementary may wear Students will be asked to shave on red black, white, or flesh colored leg- site . For the rare exception of a skin gings under their school approved allergy, a doctor’s excuse will be re- bottoms . quired at time of enrollment . 7 . Belts: No belt is required with elas- 2 . Earrings: NO earrings or piercings . tic banded bottoms for grades K4 3 . Bottoms: Elementary may wear and K5 .All grades require a black, black or khaki pants or shorts . Mid- brown, or tan plain, leather, woven, dle/High may wear khaki pants or or material belt for pants or shorts shorts . with belt loops . 4 . Shirts: All grades must wear red, black or white Polo shirts with the FC logo . CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 5 . Shoes: All grades must wear athlet- ic shoes or dark sole dress flats with Family Christian Academy offers a stimu- solid red, white or black socks . NO lating co-curricular program in athletics, sandals, flip-flops, open toed, slides arts, and service organizations . Partic- or boots . ipation in co-curricular activities will be 6 . Belts: For grades K4 - K5 NO belt denied to any student on academic required with elastic banded bot- probation or averaging below a 2 .3 GPA toms .All grades require a black, at the end of each nine weeks . brown, or tan plain, leather, woven, or material belt for pants or shorts Individual teams, musical groups, with belt loops clubs, and cheerleaders operate under the respective guidelines GIRLS: developed by the faculty advisor and the administration . 1 . Clothing: NO tight clothing . All cloth- ing must fit properly . Special Honors/Awards 2 . Earrings: All grades may wear one small earring, no longer than one Romans 13:7 urges us to render honor inch or greater that one inch in to whom it is due . Each year special diameter, per lobe . NO other pierc- awards are given to students who ings . achieve their personal goals while 3 . Bottoms: Elementary may wear honoring Christ . plaid jumpers or plaid walking shorts, khaki or black pants, and Special recognition is given to the khaki or plaid skorts . Middle/High student leaders who exemplify the may wear khaki pants, khaki or plaid philosophy and values of the school . skorts . NO khaki shorts . Homecoming Court and Mr . and Miss 4 . Tops: All grades must wear red, FCA are nominated from faculty, staff, black or white Polo shirts (tuck in or administration and are voted upon by banded) with the FC logo . Elemen- the upper school student body . tary may wear a red or white Sports Collar Blouse with plaid jumpers . GENERAL INFORMATION 5 . Shoes: All grades must wear athletic shoes or dark sole flats with solid red, 1 . School hours are from 7:55 a .m . to black or white socks . NO sandals, 3 p .m . flip-flops, open toed shoes, slides, 2 . Children may be “dropped off” mules or boots . after 7 a .m . daily . All students

13 are to meet in the gym with their respective classes until the first bell rings . 3 . Students will be released to parents at 3 p .m . The elementary car-line is located at the rear of the building . Middle and high school students depart from the front entrance . 4 . Extended care is provided from 3:15 p .m . to 6 p .m . All students who are on campus after 3:15 are to be in extended care or face dis- ciplinary action (see fee schedule) .

TO THE PARENTS

You are to be commended for choos- ing to educate your child in the Chris- tian school . We hope that Christian education is more than just a logical decision, but is a spiritual conviction before God . Our joy is in aiding you in the fulfillment of your divine respon- sibility . If we may be of any assistance to your family, we are committed to you “till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:13) .

GOD’S MANDATE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

••Proverbs 22:6 ••Deuteronomy 6:6 ••Colossians 2:8 ••II Timothy 3:15-17 ••Psalms 78:5-7 ••I Corinthians 3:19 ••Proverbs 1:7

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