Covenant Christian Academy Cumming, Georgia PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK July 2020 “in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3 This parent-student handbook is provided to each family with a student enrolled at Covenant Christian Academy. It is reviewed and revised annually; therefore, parents and students are asked to be thoroughly familiar with its contents and to support the policies and procedures as outlined herein. - 1 - Soli Deo Gloria – To God Alone Be the Glory July 2020 Dear Parents and Students: Welcome to a new academic year at Covenant Christian Academy! We are pleased that you have chosen to partner with us in providing your child a Christian education. This is a responsibility that we take seriously. It is our prayer that your family is blessed through the ministry of CCA this year. As a fully accredited K4-12th grade Christian school, we are unapologetically Christ-centered. This means that students at CCA are taught to consider every area of life from a biblical perspective. Our faculty believes the Bible to be inerrant, authoritative, and applicable to all arenas of life. We believe this not only benefits children now, but throughout their lives and even future generations. Our purpose at CCA is to glorify God by partnering with Christian families as we seek to train children to love Him with their mind. This is no small task to say the very least. So I invite you to join us in prayer as we begin the new school year. This Parent-Student Handbook has been prepared to acquaint you with the policies and procedures of CCA. We hope you will take time to read it thoroughly and find it a valuable reference throughout the school year. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of helping your child grow in intellect, physical strength, social skills, and love for the Lord. We’re looking forward to all God has in store for us, and your child, as we work together this year. In Christ, Johnathan Arnold [email protected] Headmaster - 2 - Soli Deo Gloria – To God Alone Be the Glory - 3 - Soli Deo Gloria – To God Alone Be the Glory Table of Contents ALMA MATER .................................................................................................................................................... 8 COLORS / MASCOT ........................................................................................................................................... 8 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 9 1.1. History of the School ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.2. Statement of Faith ............................................................................................................................ 9 1.3. Statement of General Philosophy .................................................................................................. 10 1.4. Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................... 10 1.5. School Motto and Verse ................................................................................................................ 11 1.6. Vision Statement ............................................................................................................................ 11 1.7. School Goals .................................................................................................................................. 11 1.8. School Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 11 1.9. Educational Philosophy ................................................................................................................. 12 1.10. Athletic Philosophy ....................................................................................................................... 12 1.11. Athletic Policies ............................................................................................................................. 12 1.12. Holiday Celebrations Philosophy .................................................................................................. 13 2. ADMISSIONS AND RE-ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................... 14 2.1. Admissions Requirements ............................................................................................................. 14 2.2. Admissions Process and Procedures .............................................................................................. 15 2.3. Waiting Lists .................................................................................................................................. 16 2.4. Re-Enrollment................................................................................................................................ 16 2.5. Student Health Records ................................................................................................................. 16 2.6. Withdrawal .................................................................................................................................... 16 3. FINANCES................................................................................................................................................ 17 3.1. Tuition / Fees ................................................................................................................................. 17 3.2. Tuition Discounts........................................................................................................................... 18 3.3. Additional Family Costs ................................................................................................................ 18 4. ATTENDANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 18 4.1. General Expectations ..................................................................................................................... 18 4.2. Absenteeism / Coursework Make-up ............................................................................................. 19 4.3. Early Checkouts ............................................................................................................................. 20 4.4. Tardiness (Definition and Consequences) ..................................................................................... 20 4.5. Absence Due to Family Vacations................................................................................................. 21 5. BEHAVIOR .............................................................................................................................................. 22 5.1. Philosophy of Christian Behavior .................................................................................................. 22 5.2. Christian Values............................................................................................................................. 22 5.3. Basic School Rules ........................................................................................................................ 23 - 4 - Soli Deo Gloria – To God Alone Be the Glory 5.4. Dress Code ..................................................................................................................................... 25 5.5. Discipline Policy ............................................................................................................................ 26 6. ACADEMICS............................................................................................................................................ 28 6.1. Curriculum ..................................................................................................................................... 28 6.2. Grading .......................................................................................................................................... 28 6.3. Grade Level Placement .................................................................................................................. 29 6.4. Promotion / Retention .................................................................................................................... 29 6.5. Grade Reporting............................................................................................................................. 29 6.6. High School Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................... 30 6.7. Hope Scholarship ........................................................................................................................... 30 6.8. Transcripts ..................................................................................................................................... 31 6.9. Semester Exams ............................................................................................................................. 31 6.10. Standardized Testing ..................................................................................................................... 32 6.11. Academic Probation ....................................................................................................................... 32 6.12. Academic Integrity