THUNDERBIRD ADVENTIST ACADEMY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 7410 E. Sutton Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.948.3300 Fax: 480.443.4944 Email: [email protected] Accredited with the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Association of Seventh-day Adventist Colleges & Secondary Schools v 1.1 Revised 8/11/2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................4 Vision & Expected Schoolwide Learning Results ......................................................................................................4 Philosophy & Goals ................................................................................................................................................5 History Of Thunderbird Adventist Academy ............................................................................................................6 ADMISSION POLICIES ................................................................................................................................... 7 Application Eligibility .............................................................................................................................................7 The Application Process .........................................................................................................................................7 Student Pledge ......................................................................................................................................................8 Non-Discriminatory Acceptance Policy....................................................................................................................8 Acceptance on Academic Probation ........................................................................................................................8 Registration & Late Registration .............................................................................................................................8 Documents Required On or Before Registration ......................................................................................................8 Course Sequence ...................................................................................................................................................9 Scholastic Credits ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Student Class Load ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Adding & Dropping Classes ................................................................................................................................... 10 Accelerated Program ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Class Office Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 11 Graduating with Honors ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Class Membership ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Grades ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Grade Reports...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Incompletes ......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Poor Grades – Academic Probation ....................................................................................................................... 14 Eligibility & Grade Policy for Interscholastic Sports Teams ..................................................................................... 14 Tour Policy ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Correspondence Courses & Summer School .......................................................................................................... 14 Homeschool Credits ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Foreign Language Credit by Examination .............................................................................................................. 15 Testing................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Course Offerings .................................................................................................................................................. 15 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 16 Basic Financial Policies ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Tuition Rates and Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Entrance Fee ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Charges For Tuition, Room, and Food ................................................................................................................... 16 Scheduled Charges & Statements ......................................................................................................................... 17 Medical Care Charges ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Accident Insurance Coverage ................................................................................................................................ 18 Work Policies And Information ............................................................................................................................. 18 Financial Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 18 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 20 Student Behavior ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Fundamental Regulations ..................................................................................................................................... 21 2 Entry To Academy And Student Property .............................................................................................................. 23 Technology & Network Policies ............................................................................................................................ 24 Technology Acceptable Use Policy ........................................................................................................................ 24 Illegal Substances & Drug Testing ......................................................................................................................... 24 Discpline ...................................................................................................................... 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Damage to School Property .................................................................................................................................. 26 Unauthorized Entries ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Harrassment ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Cheating Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 27 Student Dress Code .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Weapons Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 29 Closed Campus ...................................................................................................................................................