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) SONLIFE RADIO WJFM 88 .5 FM • Also tune in on the Internet at www .jsm .org SONLIFE BROADCASTING NETWORK COX Channel 276/389 • DirecTV® Channel 344 • DISH Channel 257 Verizon FIOS Channel 297 • www .sonlifetv .com STUDENT HANDBOOK 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 .