Pike Christian
Academy
2011-12
Grades 9-12
Parent and Student
Handbook
The Mission of Pike Christian Academy is to provide a quality education without compromise to all seeking a Christ-centered environment; to challenge all students to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ; and to motivate them to develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, culturally, and physically.
Table of Contents
Statement of Faith ……………………………………………………………Page 1
Vision Statement/Mission Statement…….………………………….………Page 2
Nondiscrimination Policy………………………………………………………Page 3
Support……………………………………………………………………………Page 3
School Charter Statement…………………………………………………….Page 3
Teacher Qualifications……………………………………………………..….Page 3
School Board……………………………………………………………….……Page 4
School Age Entry Policy………………………………………………….……Page 4
Payment Policy/Multi-Student Discount……………………………….……Page 4
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures………………………………………….…….Page 4
Hours of Operation/Latchkey Program Hours……………………………Page 5
Attendance Policy………………………………………………………………Page 5
Parent and Visitor Presence and Participation Guidelines…………….Page 7
Snow Days/Emergency Closings…………………………………………….Page 8
Meals……………………………………………………………………………….Page 8
Hall and Restroom Procedures…………………………………………..…..Page 8
Illness Policy………………………………………………………………..…….Page 9
Medication Policy………………………………………………………….…….Page 9
Textbooks………………………………………………………………….………Page 9
Student Withdrawals……………………………………………………………Page 9
Fire,Tornado and Safety Drills……………………………………….……….Page 9
Vidoe/Music/Magazine/Electronic Devices Policy……………………….Page 10
PCA Cell Phone & Electronic Equipment Policy………………………….Page 10
Homework………………………………………………………………………..Page 11
Dress Code………………………………………………………………………Page 11
Basic School Rules…………………………………………………………….Page 13
Holiday Policy……………………………………………………………………Page 13
Grading Scales………………………………………………………………….Page 14
Honor Roll………………………………………………………………………..Page 15
Valedictorian and Salutatorian………………………………………………Page 15
Disciplinary Policy……………………………………………………………..Page 16
Lunch Detention………………………………………………………………..Page 17
Office Visits………………………………………………………………………Page 21
Behavioral Probation…………………………………………………………..Page 22
Serious Misconduct, Expulsion/Behavioral Withdrawal, Readmittance………………Page 22
Academic Probation……………………………………………………………Page 22
Retention of Students………………………………………………………….Page 23
Drop/Add Policy………………………………………………………………..Page 24
Student Sexual Harrassment Policy…………………………………….….Page 25
Policy for Complaint Resolution…………………………………………….Page 26
Awards……………………………………………………………………………Page 27
Parent Teacher Conferences………………………………………………..Page 27
Activities for Students and Parents…………………………………………Page 28
Sexual Activity Policy…………………………………………………………..Page 30
Search Policy……………………………………………………………………Page 31
Extra-Curricular Activities/Student Requirements………………………Page 32
Parent Agreement………………………………………………………………Page 33
Parent Signature Page…………………………………………………………Page 34
Statement of Faith
The following is a list of doctrines and beliefs held to and taught at Pike Christian Academy:
_ The Bible is the only infallible, authoritative Word of God, and contains all that is necessary for our salvation.
_ There is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
_ Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He was truly human (but without sin) and truly God. He performed miracles and made an atonement for our sins through his substitutionary death on the cross. He rose from the dead and ascended to the Father and He will return in power and glory to judge the living and the dead.
_ Salvation is by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ.
_ Faith without works is dead.
_ All human beings are sinners and must be born again through the grace of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
_ The Holy Spirit indwells Christians to equip them to live a godly life and build up the body of Christ.
_ All believers are spiritually one in Christ.
_ The redeemed of the Lord will experience a bodily resurrection and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
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Vision Statement
It is the vision of Pike Christian Academy to help young people grow in their faith and equip them for ministry by providing them with a Christ-centered education. Students of PCA will be effective, compassionate leaders, prepared to impact communities worldwide for Jesus Christ.
Mission Statement
The mission of Pike Christian Academy is to provide a quality education without compromise to all seeking a Christ-centered environment; to challenge all students to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ; and to motivate them to develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, culturally and physically.
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Nondiscrimination Policy
“The governing board of the Pike Christian Academy school located at 400 Clough St. in Waverly, Ohio, 45690 has adopted the following racial nondiscriminatory policies.”
Pike Christian Academy recruits and admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs, and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in administration of educational programs, scholarships, loans, fee waivers, and athletic and extracurricular activities. Furthermore, the school is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency ordered, or pubic school district initiated desegregation.”
“The Pike Christian Academy school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.”
Support
Pike Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit, parent-run school. We are interdenominational and are not under the auspices of any one church. We receive support from several local churches as well as private donors. We have been designated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization by the federal government and all donations to PCA are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
School Charter Statement
Pike Christian Academy is chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education. The designation Astate chartered@ means that PCA meets or exceeds the requirements of the State of Ohio concerning facilities, safety, health, curriculum, procedures, and length and number of school days. In return for meeting these state guidelines and earning the designation Astate chartered,@ we receive some limited state funds. The use of these funds is closely monitored and restricted to ensure that no state money is used for religious instruction. The state chartering procedure does not compromise our ability to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but it enhances the quality of our academics and helps us to provide a safe and enriching atmosphere for our students.
Teacher Qualifications
The teachers at Pike Christian Academy are state-certified educators who have heard and responded to God=s call to teach in a Christian school. They are all born-again Christians and active participants in their churches, enabling them to guide students in practical application of God=s Word and to serve as Christian role models for their students, as well as teaching academics.
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School Board
The school board is the governing body of Pike Christian Academy, overseeing the activities of the administration. It is composed of nine members and meets at least once each month to receive the administrator=s monthly report and provide guidance for the school. Members of the school board are usually parents of PCA students. School board elections are held once each year. Additional information on the school board is available in the office.
School Age Entry Policy
In accordance with Ohio state laws, it is our policy that a child must be at least 5 years of age by August 1st in order to enroll in Kindergarten
Payment Policy
All payments are due on the 20th of each month. Payments not received by the due date will be subject to a 1.5% service charge on any unpaid balance. Accounts not current to within 30 days will be brought to the attention of the School Board. If any account becomes 60 days past due, the student will be withdrawn until the account is cleared unless parents make special arrangements with the Board. Students with outstanding accounts will not be readmitted until the account is clear.
Multi-Student Discount
Pike Christian Academy does have a discount for families with more than one student attending PCA in grades K-12th. The second child will receive a 10% discount and families with three children will receive free tuition for the third child and beyond. Families have the option of taking the discount, declining the discount, or donating the difference in tuition to the school.
Arrival Procedures
The school day begins at 8:20. Students who arrive before 8:00 AM are asked to remain in the holding room until dismissed to go to homeroom. Students who are dropped off after 8:20 AM must be signed in on the clipboard located in the main office.
Dismissal Procedures
The school day ends at 2:50 pm for K-5th and at 3:10 pm for 6-12th. Parents who arrive to pick up their elementary children are asked to wait downstairs until 3:10 PM. If a student is to go home with a friend or someone other than a parent/guardian, the student must present a signed note from his/her parent. Students will not be permitted to use the school phone to request permission if they forget their signed notes. Students removed from the school before 3:10 PM must be signed out on the clipboard in the office. Occasional appointments
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during school hours are understandable; however, repeats will be subject to approval of the administrator with the possible loss of make-up work. Please make use of AEarly Dismissal Days@ for scheduling appointments. See section on attendance policies for more information on part-day absences.
Hours of Operation/Latchkey Program Hours
School begins at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:10 PM. However, before and after school care is available through our Latchkey program. We are open from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Children arriving before 8:00 AM or remaining after 3:30 PM will be counted present for latchkey. Students in grades 6th-12th may be dropped off at the Jr/Sr building as early as 7:45 am, where there will be a teacher on duty. Please look for the “TEACHER IS ON DUTY” sign on the door. Any 6th-12th grader arriving before 7:45 am must go to the latchkey room in the main building. Those students will be walked to their building by a staff member at 8:00 am. See current tuition and fees chart for latchkey cost. In the event that an emergency arises that keeps you from picking up your child on time (by 5:30 PM), you will be charged a fee per child for up to 15 minutes late. For 16-30 minutes late, you will be charged another fee per child. See current tuition and fees chart for charge amounts. *Repeated late pick-ups may result in withdrawal from the latchkey program.*
Attendance Policy
Regular daily attendance is expected. If absence is unavoidable, the parent/guardian is to call the school office by 8:30 am on the day of the absence, and send in a written excuse with the student on the day the student returns to class. If the absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up the class work. It is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher about missed work. An absence without a written excuse from the parent will be considered unexcused.
Whole day - the school day runs from 8:20 until 3:10. In the event of an emergency or doctor=s appointment during school hours- a student needs to be present a minimum of 5 hrs. to receive a whole day credit.
Half-day - a student needs to be present a minimum of 3 hrs. to receive a half day credit.
Excused Absences: An excused absence results from a condition over which the student, parent, or guardian has no control, as explained in writing by the parent. Students will have the same number of days to make up the work as the number of days missed. Failure to make up work within that time period will result in a grade of zero for the missed work. It is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher about missed work.
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Excused absences include:
$ Personal illness
$ Death or funeral of immediate family member or friend.
$ Doctor or dentist appointments that cannot be scheduled during non-school time. A doctor=s excuse or appointment card must be presented upon return to school.
$ Special Christian event that the parent deems important to the child=s spiritual growth.
$ Within each grading period: 5 excused days will be granted with a parent=s note. After that, there must a doctor=s written excuse, or those days will be considered unexcused.*
Vacation during school: If parents feel they MUST take a vacation while school is in session, please follow this procedure:
Fill out the vacation information form(obtain from the office or download from our website: www.pikechristian.org) and submit it to the administrator. This must be done at least two weeks in advance in order that the classroom teacher will have adequate time to prepare work for the student. All work is due the day you return from vacation.
Unexcused Absences: An unexcused absence is a situation in which:
1) neither the parent nor the school has given the student permission to miss or leave school.
2) the school has not received a written doctor=s excuse or note from the parent regarding the absence.
3) more than 5 days of parent only written notes in a grading period. (see * above)
*An unexcused absence does not merit the privilege of making up work.
Excessive Absences: After five days of unexcused absences, a letter indicating the seriousness of the situation will be sent to the parent or guardian of the student involved. After 8 unexcused absences, a conference will be scheduled with the parent/guardian. After 10 unexcused absences, the student may be withdrawn at the discretion of the board based upon individual circumstances and the absences will be reported to juvenile court.
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Tardiness: Students are expected to arrive on time daily. Students arriving after 8:20 will be marked tardy. Any student arriving tardy must report to the main office to receive a tardy slip. No student will be admitted to class late without a tardy slip.
Tardies are given either as excused or unexcused. Excused tardies are given for doctor’s appointments (doctor’s slip must be presented at time of office check-in). Excused tardies may be given for other reasons on a rare occasion at the discretion of the administrator. An unexcused tardy does not merit the privilege of making up work missed.
3 unexcused tardies in a grading period will result in a warning letter being sent home to the parents that must be signed and returned to the school.
5 unexcused tardies in a grading period will result in a one-day suspension* and may result in the loss of financial aid/scholarship money for the remainder of that grading period. Any additional unexcused tardy in the same grading period will result in a one-day suspension per occurrence. Any work missed during suspension will not be allowed to be made up and will result in a zero.
10 unexcused tardies will result in expulsion for the grading period and a zero for all work missed during the expulsion.
Note: If student misses more than 20 days of school during the year, the administration reserves the right to retain that student due to lack of attendance. Each student will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis with consideration being given to circumstances warranting the absences and the student=s grades.
Parent and Visitor Presence and Participation Guidelines
In order to create an environment conducive to learning with minimal distractions, from 8:20 to 3:10, no one should be in the halls unless accompanied by a staff person.
Students in grades 6th-12th – can be dropped off at their building, and the parent will need to come to the main building to sign them in. Any student in grades 6th-12th being picked up early must be signed out in the main office. The secretary will call the Jr/Sr staff and let them know to prepare that student to be dismissed.
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Whenever parents or visitors are on the school grounds or attending a school-related event, they are required to conduct themselves in accordance with PCA standards of behavior (including language). They also must follow the directions of the administrator. Failure to comply may result in the parent/visitor being asked to leave. During our hours of operation (6:30 am - 5:30 pm), there are to be no group activities on school grounds which are not supervised by school personnel.
Snow Days/Emergency Closings
Should school need to be canceled or delayed because of bad weather or other emergency, notification will be made in the following ways: A one-call will go out immediately to all parents and staff alerting you to delays or cancellations. It will also be posted on our website - www.pikechristian.org . When possible, it will also be posted on the Channel 6 morning news. Please note: We do always follow the Waverly City School=s decision concerning snow days. Latchkey care is available for all age students when possible. This is a case-by-case decision, and depends upon the safe arrival of adequate staff. There is a charge for each day that your child is in the latchkey program. On these days, your child will need to pack a nutritious lunch.
Meals
A lot lunch is available daily. The exception to this policy is for the students in grades 6th-12th. During the months of December through February, students in those grades will be required to pack a lunch, so that they may remain in their own building for lunch. A menu is sent home for each month. Students wishing to purchase a lunch should give their money to their teacher during the morning attendance and lunch count. They may pay for the whole week at one time. If a student does not bring lunch money and did not bring a sack lunch, the lunch will be charged and the amount will be added to the monthly bill. Students may bring their lunches if desired. We ask that parents pack, or monitor what is being packed, to ensure that each student eats a nutritious lunch. Milk is available to be purchased separately by those who pack their lunches or those who want extra milk.
In an effort to encourage students to eat properly, we have a no-talking policy for the first ten minutes of each lunch period. We have found this policy to be effective in increasing food consumption and improving table manners.
Hall and Restroom Procedures
Students are permitted to visit their lockers in between classes. They should do so quickly and move on to class. There is to be no loitering in the hallways. Restrooms are provided for basic restroom purposes only. One student at a time in the single stall restrooms.
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Illness Policy
If your child has had vomiting, diarrhea, or fever of 100.0 or higher after 4:00 PM of the previous day, do not send him/her to school. If your child has gone to the doctor and an antibiotic has been prescribed, your child may return to school only after he/she has been taking the antibiotic for at least 24 hours. If your child has head lice, all the nits must be removed from the hair before the child may return to school, even if the child has been treated with anti-lice treatments. Please be informed that if your child becomes ill at school (vomits, develops a fever of 100.0 or higher, has diarrhea or head lice), you will be called and expected to pick up your child in a timely manner.
Medication Policy
Medication will only be administered when the schedule cannot be changed so that the child can take the medication before or after the child returns home. If it is necessary to give medication, then a form must be obtained from the office. It must be labeled with the student=s name, name of medication, dosage and time of administration. The state also requires that the form be signed by a physician. If you know your child has a doctor=s appointment, you may obtain a blank form in the office to take with you to the appointment. Medications kept at school will be kept secure and out of reach of children. A record stating date, time given, dosage and the initials of the person administering the medicine will be kept in the student=s file.
Textbooks
The textbooks issued to the student are the student=s responsibility. Lost textbooks should be reported immediately. Lost textbooks or workbooks will be replaced at the student=s expense.
Student Withdrawals
If it becomes necessary for a student to be withdrawn during the school year, all hardbound and softbound books need to be returned. Lunch charges, outstanding tuition or anything else that the student owes will need to be paid before the school can release or transfer grades and school records. The office must receive official notice from the parent that a student is being withdrawn.
Fire, Tornado and Safety Drills
The first fire and tornado drills each year will be announced in advance to teachers and students. Subsequent drills will not be announced. Procedures will be practiced. Written procedures and evacuation routes will be posted at all times. Students are expected to follow the instructions of their teachers quickly
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and quietly with no talking during the drill. The school is also required to perform one safety drill each school year. Students will be instructed of procedures to follow for these drills in advance. The school also has a safety plan in place for relocation, evacuation and lock-down purposes should it become necessary.
Video/Music/Magazine/Electronic Devices Policy
Because we are a Christian school, we want to ensure that the influences your child receives here are either Christian or educational in nature. Therefore, we do not allow videos, music, or magazines that do not fall into one of those categories. If you have a question regarding a particular item, please bring it to the administrator.
PCA Cell Phone Policy
All students in grades 6-12 will adhere to this cell phone policy. Students are permitted to bring their cell phones to school with them, for before and after school use. As soon as each student arrives at their own homeroom, they are required to turn their phone in to their homeroom teacher. Phones will be kept in a locked file cabinet, and will only be returned to the students at the end of the school day. As with any personal possession, students accept full liability for any phone that is brought to school. Consequences for infractions of this rule are as follows: 1st offense: phone will be confiscated, and given to the administrator. Phones will only be returned to a parent. 2nd offense: phone will be confiscated, turned in to the administrator, and only returned to a parent. In addition, this student will then be on a 30-day probation period, in which they will not be permitted to have a phone at school at all. If during this 30-day period, this student is caught with their phone in their possession, in a bookbag, purse or locker, they will receive an automatic 1-day in-school suspension, and their 30-day probation period will begin again. Once a student has completed their 30-day probation period, they will be given a clean slate. Repeated offenses could result in that student losing phone privileges for the remainder of the school year. As with any policy, any exceptions to this rule can only be made by the administrator.
PCA Electronic Equipment Policy
Students are not permitted to bring electronic equipment to school. The exceptions are: cell phones(see cell phone policy), electronic dictionaries and calculators. The list includes, but is not necessarily limited to: pagers, beepers,
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Ipods, MP3 players, laptops, CD players, E-readers, hand-held video games. In addition, any device that can be plugged in to a school computer to transfer information is not permitted: flash or zip drives or CDs. Consequences for infractions of this rule are as follows: 1st offense: electronic equipment will be confiscated, and given to the administrator. Equipment will only be returned to a parent. 2nd offense: equipment will be confiscated, turned in to the administrator, and only returned to a parent. In addition, this student will then receive an automatic 1-day in- school suspension. Any offense after the 2nd offense will result in an additional 1-day in-school suspension. Repeated offenses could result in additional discipline with the school administrator. As with any policy, any exceptions to this rule can only be made by the administrator.
Homework
Students can expect homework almost every evening. The amount of time required to complete homework assignments increases slightly each academic year. Generally, the assignments will take less time on Wednesday evenings to allow time for mid-week church services.
Dress Code
The general atmosphere of a school must be conducive to learning. If a student=s attire or appearance represents a danger to his/her health or welfare or attracts undue attention to the extent that it becomes a disruptive factor in the school, the administrator or his/her designee or teacher will ask the student to make the necessary changes. In the event the change does not take place in the time allowed, the administrator or his/her designee will prescribe the necessary action to be taken by the school under the rules and regulations prescribed by the School Board Policies. In addition, it is recognized that the school shares with the parents a responsibility for teaching its youth appropriateness of dress.
1) In all matters relating to individual dress and grooming, students are required to exercise good judgment, exhibit responsible behavior, and endeavor to reflect respect for themselves, their school, their community, and the Christian values taught at Pike Christian Academy.
2) Students are expected to follow all rules governing safety and specialized programs. Coaches and teachers may impose requirements to accommodate the special needs of certain sports, classes, and/or field trips. They may require the wearing of protective clothing, safety glasses, or other similar equipment.
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3) Footwear must allow for safe movement throughout the campus. Shoes must be worn at all times. Students in grades 6th-12th are permitted to wear flip-flops, except from November 1st to March 31st.
4) Clothing and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles, notebooks, etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures, or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane, or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions, likenesses, or which bear any symbols or insignias that are inflammatory or indicative of hatred or hate groups.
5) The wearing of clothing which represents any group, gang, organization, or philosophy which advocates violence or disruption (i.e., wrestling, Star Wars, etc.), or has any history of violence and disruption of the objectives of the school=s instructional program is unacceptable.
6) Hats, caps, and other head coverings shall not be worn indoors (except on special days designated by the administration).
7) All clothing is to be size-appropriate and in good repair. Baggy, saggy clothing or pants that bunch up around the ankles are not acceptable. Pant cuffs must not drag the floor. No split pant cuffs. Any belt worn must be size- appropriate.
8) Clothes must conceal undergarments at all times.
9) See-through or fishnet fabrics, halter tops, spaghetti straps, low cut, off-the-shoulder, bare midriffs and sleeveless tops, shirts and dresses are prohibited. Shorts must be knee-length or longer. Shirts/dresses must be knee-length or longer. Capri=s are acceptable. Shirts must be worn. Clothing which is unduly revealing or attire that detracts from the educational mission of the school=s program is unacceptable. Jeans may not have any holes above the knees.
10) All attire must be clean and appropriate for the weather.
11) The only acceptable pierced jewelry is in the ears of female students.
12) Hair must be a normal color. (It may be dyed, but the color must be a naturally occurring color). Hair may not be cut in a style that attracts undue attention.
13) If make-up is worn it should be in moderation and is not to be brought to or applied at school. After one warning about bringing make-up to school, make- up will be confiscated. Balms used to protect the lips are acceptable.
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Prior to sending students to the office/administrator for dress code violation, teachers will speak with the student and seek voluntary compliance with the policy. If a student is sent to the administrator for a dress code violation, the administrator may use his/her discretion as to the appropriate response, based on the specific circumstances of the occurrence. Possible responses may include:
Discussion with student, notification of parents, and substitute clothing.
Contact parents and ask them to bring a change of clothes to school.
Require a parent conference, suspend student.
Basic School Rules
The following school rules are those essential policies of which we require all students to be aware and to which they are expected to adhere:
Students are expected to cooperate with basic Christian standards of behavior and etiquette.
Teachers and staff are to be treated with respect. There should be no talking back or arguing. Prompt and cheerful obedience is expected. Requests from the teacher should not have to be repeated.
No chewing gum, video games, CD/tape players/radios, giga pets,
Guns, knives or anything that is determined to be a distraction from learning is allowed on school grounds.
Students are expected to treat all of the school=s materials and
Facilities as well as the belongings of others, with respect and care.
This includes all textbooks distributed to students. (Parents will be
Charged for lost or damaged books).
Holiday Policy
Since we are a Christian school, we focus on the Christian reasons and meanings of the holidays we observe at school. Our Christmas celebrations focus on the birth of Jesus. Our Easter celebrations focus on His Resurrection. We do not observe Halloween, although teachers may elect to hold a harvest party in the fall in celebration of God=s abundant gifts. We ask that any contributions to parties (i.e., napkins, plates, treats, etc.) reinforce the Christian reasons for our celebration and remain clear of secular overtures such as witches, bats, and jack-o-lanterns at harvest, Santa at Christmas, or the Easter Bunny at Easter.
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Field Trips
At the present time, PCA does not schedule class field trips, due to transportation restraints by the Ohio Department of Education. There are a few exceptions: Jr High Leadership Conference, Sr High Leadership Conference, occasional trips to sing at Bristol Village. All drivers are certified by PCA.
Nut/Peanut Policy
The school board prefers that NO peanut products be packed in lunches, snacks or brought in for class parties. However, if you, as a parent, feel that there is no other alternative, and you absolutely must pack a peanut product, do so using the following precautions: any lunch containing a peanut product, MUST be checked in at the office. Make sure the lunch sack or bag is labeled with your child’s name. The office/kitchen staff will refrigerate the lunch and bring it to the lunchroom at lunchtime. In the lunchroom, students with peanut products in their lunches will sit together at a designated table. Other areas of the lunchroom are designated as no peanut zones. Following lunch, any student who consumed any kind of peanut product will need to was hands and face. The kitchen staff will disinfect the table where peanut products were consumed. Peanut products are NOT permitted in the classrooms. PCA will continue, to the best of their ability, to NOT use peanut products in lunches or snacks.
Adopted 2/2007
Grading Scale for K-8th
revised 6/20/2005
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100 A+
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79-76 C
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99-97 A
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75-73 C-
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96-94 A-
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72-70 D+
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93-91 B+
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69-68 D
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90-88 B
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67-66 D-
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87-85 B-
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Below 66 F
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84-80 C+
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GRADING SCALE FOR HIGH SCHOOL
ADOPTED 7/08
This grade scale is also used for 8th graders taking Spanish I and/or Algebra I for high school credit
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100-95
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A
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4.0
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94-90
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A-
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3.67
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89-87
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B+
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3.33
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86-83
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B
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3.00
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82-80
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B-
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2.67
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79-77
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C+
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2.33
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76-73
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C
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2.00
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72-70
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C-
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1.67
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69-67
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D+
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1.33
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66-63
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D
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1.00
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62-60
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D-
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0.67
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Below 60
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F
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0.00
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Honor Roll
PCA honor roll is based on a 4.0 system. An AA@ is 4.0. A AB@ is 3.0. A AC@ is 2.0. A AD@ is 1.0. An AF@ is 0.0. Grades from all courses are averaged together. Any student with straight A=s will be placed on the Administrator=s Honor Roll for that grading period. Students with an average of 3.5 or higher will be placed on the AA@ Honor Roll. Students with an average of 2.8-3.4 will be placed on the AB@ Honor Roll. Recognition of Honor Roll will be made within each grading period as well as at the end of the year. The Elementary (K-5th) will be on a six-week grading period and the Jr High/High School will be on a nine-week grading period.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
To be designated valedictorian of a graduating class, the student must meet the following qualifications: 1) complete at least the final 4 semesters of high school at PCA; 2) have the highest grade point average in the class, with a minimum g.p.a. of 3.5; and 3) be of good moral character. Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be selected by the graduation committee. To be designated salutatorian, the student must meet the same qualifications, except with the second-highest grade point average in the class. The graduation committee will be appointed yearly by the administrator. Adopted 10/27/09
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DISCIPLINARY POLICY
In the classroom, the teacher is responsible for maintaining discipline. If a student's actions are disruptive or inappropriate, the teacher should take reasonable steps to address the situation. If the student continues to disrupt, the teacher may choose from the following courses of action, based on the circumstances and severity of the offense.
a) Give the student a written warning using the school form. This warning needs to be signed by the teacher and student, and given to the homeroom teacher to be placed in the student's file. Three warnings in one grading period will result in an automatic lunch detention.
b) Give the student a lunch detention. Three lunch detentions in one grading period will result in an automatic Administrative Action Request.
c) Complete an Administrative Action Request form, referring the student to the school administrator for discipline.
If the administrator is called upon to help with a discipline issue, he/she will address the issue as appropriate for the situation. It is likely that the parents will be contacted. Then, under the guidance of the administrator, an appropriate plan for any discipline and restoration will be worked out. This could include requiring counseling, mentoring by a youth leader, local church and home accountability, community service, detention, in-school or out-of-school suspension, suspension from latchkey, academic penalties, athletic or extra-curricular ineligibility and in some extreme cases, expulsion.
The nature of some offenses requires that the administration inform the faculty and/or student body of the offense and the steps taken related to its resolution. This is done in order to avoid the rumors that spread and ultimately hinder restoration.
Parents, students, and faculty must understand that just as no two people are exactly alike, not all discipline will be exactly alike. Factors such as previous offenses, response to previous discipline, confession vs. “being caught” are all taken into consideration. Discipline will differ from person to person, even in the case of similar offenses. The goal is to see a heart changed by an encounter with the Word of God ministered by the people of God. It is possible for grace to be abused and for unprincipled people to take advantage of the process.
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LUNCH DETENTION
When a student earns a lunch detention, the supervising adult will complete a lunch detention form for that student. If the offense takes place before lunch, the detention will be served that same day. If the offense takes place after lunch, the detention will be served on the following school day. If the student is absent on a day he/she has detention, the detention will be served the day he/she returns to school. If the student had planned to participate in drama club, chess club, or any other activity during that lunch period, or if the student had planned to go somewhere with a parent during the lunch period, the student may choose to serve the lunch detention instead. If the student and/or parent decide to postpone the lunch detention, the student must serve an additional detention as well (the following two school days).
A detention is a negative consequence. During detentions, the student may not talk, read, or study. He/she may only eat lunch, clean up, and then sit quietly. The student must be awake and quiet during detention. Sleeping or appearing to sleep (closing eyes, laying head on desk, etc.) will incur an additional detention. From time to time, work details may be formed, and detainees may be required to serve on these details.
Detentions require the school to provide a monitor. This is an added expense to the school and/or an inconvenience to our staff. In order to compensate the school for the expense and inconvenience, any student who incurs three detentions in one grading period will be charged $10 for the third detention and every detention thereafter until the end of the grading period.
The following forms are used by the teachers to assign warnings, lunch detentions and administrative action requests.
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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _____________________
LUNCH DETENTION
_____ Dress code violation _____ Speaking out of turn
_____ Disrespect to teacher/student _____ Inappropriate contact
_____ Not prepared for class _____ Disruptive
_____ Cell phone/electronic device violation _____ Academic dishonesty
_____ Computer use violation _____ Other
NOTES: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Teacher/Staff signature: ___________________________________
My signature indicates that I have been notified of this warning, not that I agree with it.
Student's signature: ______________________________________
PROCEDURE: This signed form must be hand-delivered to the student's homeroom teacher, who is responsible for monitoring the frequency, type, and number of detentions and assigning further discipline according to the school policies. Latchkey monitors may deliver this form to the office.
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Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________
WARNING
_____ Dress code violation _____ Speaking out of turn
_____ Disrespect to teacher/student _____ Inappropriate contact
_____ Not prepared for class _____ Disruptive
_____ Cell phone/electronic device violation _____ Academic dishonesty
_____ Computer use violation _____ Other
NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Teacher/Staff signature: ___________________________________
My signature indicates that I have been notified of this warning, not that I agree with it.
Student's signature: ______________________________________
PROCEDURE: This signed form must be hand-delivered to the student's homeroom teacher, who is responsible for monitoring the frequency, type, and number of warnings and assigning further discipline according to the school policies. Latchkey monitors may deliver this form to the office.
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Name: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION REQUEST
_____ Dress code violation _____ Speaking out of turn
_____ Disrespect to teacher/student _____ Inappropriate contact
_____ Not prepared for class _____ Disruptive
_____ Cell phone/electronic device violation _____ Academic dishonesty
_____ Computer use violation _____ Other
NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Teacher/Staff signature: ___________________________________
PROCEDURE: This signed form must be delivered to the administrator. A copy must also be delivered to the student's homeroom teacher, to be placed in the student's file. Latchkey monitors may deliver this form to the office.
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Discipline policy adopted 10/2009
Office Visits
There are five basic behaviors that will automatically result in discipline from the Administrator (vs. the teacher). Those behaviors are as follows:
_ Disrespect shown to any staff member or volunteer. The staff member will be the judge of whether disrespect has been shown.
_ Dishonesty in any situation while at school, including lying, cheating and stealing.
_ Rebellion, ie. Outright disobedience in response to instructions.
_ Fighting, ie. Striking in anger with the intent to harm the other student(s).
_ Obscene, vulgar or profane language, as well as taking the Lord=s name in vain.
During the first or second visit with the Administrator, the Administrator will determine the nature of the discipline. The Administrator may require restitution, janitorial work, parental attendance during the school day with the student, writing assignment, paddling, or another measures consistent with appropriate Biblical guidelines. The kind and amount of discipline will be determined by the teachers and the administrator. The discipline will be administered in light of the student=s problem and attitude. All discipline will be based on Biblical principles (i.e., restitution, apologies, swift/painful punishment, restoration of fellowship, no lingering attitudes, etc.). If parents disagree with any of the above mentioned disciplines for their child, they must specify the objection to the Administrator during the application process.
If for any reason a student receives an official office visit (determined by the Administrator), the following accounting will be observed:
ö The first time in any given school year a student is sent to the Administrator for discipline, the student=s parents will be contacted and given the details of the visit. The parents= assistance and support in averting further problems will be sought.
ö The second office visit in a given school year will be followed by a conference with the student=s parents and the Administrator, in addition to the discipline administered by the Administrator.
ö In the event that a student has a third official office visit, the student will be placed on behavioral probation.
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Behavioral Probation
If a student shows consistent unwillingness to follow school and classroom rules and is unresponsive to discipline for such infractions, he/she will be placed on behavioral probation. The student will be given a specified period of time in which to correct behavior and show improvement. If adequate improvement is not made, the student will be withdrawn.
Any student on behavioral probation will follow the guidelines set forth in the PCA extra-curricular policy. (See extracurricular policy for explanation of ineligibility.) If during the probation period the student earns another official office visit, that student will be withdrawn immediately without completing the probation period.
Serious Misconduct
Should a student commit an act with such serious consequences that the Administrator deems it necessary, the office-visit process may be by-passed and suspension or expulsion imposed immediately. Examples of such serious misconduct could include: acts endangering the lives of other students or staff members, gross violence, vandalism to the school facilities, violations of local, state or federal law, or any act in clear contradiction of scriptural commands. Students may be subject to school discipline for serious misconduct which occurs after school hours or off school grounds.
Expulsion/Behavioral Withdrawal
The Pike Christian Academy School Board realizes that expelling a student from school is a very serious matter and should always be carefully dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Forgiveness and restoration are fundamental to our total discipline policy. However, should a student and his/her parents be unable to eliminate behavioral problems after repeated administrative interventions, expulsion or behavioral withdrawal may be the option.
Readmittance
Should a student desire to be readmitted to Pike Christian Academy at a later date, the School Board, or its delegated committee, will make a decision based on the student=s attitude and circumstances at the time of reapplication.
Academic Probation
If at any time a teacher suspects that a student=s performance is below that which can reasonably be expected of him/her, the teacher will request a conference with the administrator and parents. At this time, the teacher will share interventions which have been tried, the student=s perceived abilities, performance, and effort. The possibility of learning disabilities will be discussed. If a learning disability is suspected, parental permission to pursue a multi-factored evaluation (provided by the school district of PCA residence) will be requested. A plan will be developed to address suspected disabilities while in the process of the MFE.
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If no disability is suspected, or if the parents do not grant permission for an MFE, the student will be placed on academic probation for a period of two to four weeks (length determined by the teacher and administrator). A conference will be scheduled at the initial meeting, to re-evaluate, at the end of the probation period. If sufficient progress has not been made in academic performance as reflected in grades and particularly in the area of effort (shown by homework being completed properly, paying attention in class, etc.), the student will be withdrawn.
Retention
We believe that in certain cases, retention is a necessary and appropriate tool in the educational strategies that are used for the development of children. While it is recognized that this is a serious action with potentially long range impact on children and their families, retention will be recommended in certain circumstances. The prayer of our school would be that through the retention experience, the student would meet with success in the classroom and develop age-appropriate social and emotional behaviors.
If at any time a teacher suspects that a student is in danger of failing the year, the teacher will notify the administrator and schedule a parent conference to discuss the child=s academic and developmental progress. At this conference, the possibility of retention will be presented and together the parents and teacher will work to create a specific plan for remediation. This plan may include tutoring (provided by the school, parents, or other source), a multi-factored evaluation (provided by the student=s district of residence), or other approaches that the parents, teacher and administrator agree would be appropriate for the situation. The parents are responsible for keeping track of the student=s progress along with the teacher. Parents are expected to call the teacher or schedule a conference with the teacher if they are unsure of the student=s progress or status.
Any student who earns three or more F=s for the year in the five core subjects (Bible, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies), will be required to repeat the year. A student who fails two core courses will be promoted to the next grade on academic probation. Any student who fails any core course is strongly encouraged to attend tutoring in the summer to strengthen skills prior to the next school year, and to consider the possible need for continuing tutoring in the next grade.
In rare circumstances, a teacher may recommend retention for a student based on the teacher=s experience and understanding of the student=s developmental and academic abilities,
even though the student may not actually fail three core classes. In such a case, a conference will be scheduled with the parents, classroom teacher, and administrator. If the parents do not agree with the teacher=s recommendation to retain, the administrator may choose to either a) pass the student, but place the student on academic probation for the fall; or b) retain the student.
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PCA High School Drop/Add Policy
It is important to choose your courses carefully during the course selection process. The selection of courses is very important as it can determine the college or university students will attend, the type of career graduates will have and the student’s overall enjoyment of high school. Schedules are planned according to student requests and students are expected to abide by them.
Student and/or parent initiated schedule changes will be permitted only during the time periods listed:
- The first 10 school days of the course, unless the change is initiated by a teacher and approved
by the administrator, or if a student’s health, verified in writing by a physician, is a factor in dropping the class.
- If changes are made during a specified time period, no indication of the original class will be
shown on the student’s transcript.
- Students will enter their new class without a grade and will be responsible for previous work
in the new class.
- Changes made after day 10 will result in a ‘W’ (withdrawal) on the student’s transcript.
In order to process a change, a student must:
- Schedule an appointment with school staff during the drop/add time frame.
- Bring a note from their parent, which will be confirmed by school personnel, authorizing the change.
- Complete the Permission for Program Change form and return any books and/or materials to the classroom teacher.
- Choose a substitute course, if one is available, for each dropped course.
Acceptable reasons for schedule changes are:
- Graduation or college/career entrance requirements.
- Low grades or failures.
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- Physical health of student.
- Adding a class in lieu of study hall.
· Completion of a course in summer school or through correspondence.
- Change of graduation date.
- Teacher or counselor recommendation.
Under no circumstances will schedules be change to:
- Change teachers.
- Change lunch periods (unless supported by medical documentation)
· Group friends together in the same class.
Changes in a student’s placement based on academic concerns that are recommended by the administrator, teacher(s) and/or counselor may occur throughout the school year pending departmental approval.
Student Sexual Harassment Policy
This school is committed to maintaining an academic environment in which all individuals treat each other with dignity and respect and which is free from all forms of intimidation, exploitation and harassment, including sexual harassment. This school is prepared to take action to prevent and correct any violation of this policy. Anyone who violates this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination or expulsion.
Employee-Student Sexual Harassment is prohibited.
Student-Student Sexual Harassment is prohibited.
Students who feel that they have been subjected to conduct of a harassing nature are encouraged to promptly report the matter to the administrator. Students who observe conduct of a sexually harassing nature are also encouraged to report the matter to the school administrator. All complaints will be promptly investigated.
Confidentiality - Every effort will be made to protect the privacy of the parties involved in any complaint. However, the school reserves the right to fully
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investigate every complaint, and to notify a student=s parent/guardian and appropriate government officials as the circumstances warrant.
Protection against retaliation - It is against the school=s policy to discriminate or retaliate against any person who has filed a complaint concerning sexual harassment or has testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing concerning sexual harassment.
Procedure for investigation of the complaint and for taking corrective action
When the administrator receives a complaint, he or she shall immediately direct an investigation. If the investigation confirms the allegations, prompt corrective actions shall be taken. The individual who suffered the harassing conduct shall be informed of the corrective action taken. In addition, any employee or student found to be responsible for sexual harassment in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or termination. The severity of the disciplinary action will be based upon the circumstances of the infraction.
Policy For Complaint Resolution
The steps for handling a parent complaint about a teacher or a teacher complaint about a parent follow the Biblical principles found in Matthew 18:15-17, settle each complaint with the persons directly involved at the lowest level possible. Our goal is to handle each complaint courteously, politely, and promptly.
1. The parent/guardian meets privately, at a scheduled time, with the teacher to seek a resolution in a spirit of reconciliation.
2. If the matter remains unsettled, the parent meets with the teacher and the administrator to seek a resolution in a spirit of reconciliation. If at this point any of the parties involved feel the matter has still not been resolved, they should request that the administrator present the claim to the school board.
3. The final resolution is for the administrator to present the complaint to the entire school board, which then calls upon the parties involved as seems warranted, all in a spirit of reconciliation.
Any person having a concern, request, suggestion or grievance of another matter is advised to follow the recommended procedure.
1. Persons with complaints or concerns are strongly encouraged to discuss and attempt to resolve the situation with the School Administrator.
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2. Persons with complaints or concerns about the School Administrator are encouraged to attempt to resolve the situation directly with the Administrator.
3. Unsettled matters can then be directed to the School Board.
Adopted 11/07
Awards (for grades 6th-8th)
Certificates
Each grading period, one student from each class will be selected to receive the recognition of AStudent of the Six Weeks@ (elementary) or AStudent of the Nine Weeks@ (6th-8th grades). Selection will be determined by teachers based on student academic performance (including improvement, excellence, diligence, etc.) and cooperation.
Similarly, awards will be given for ACitizen of the Six (Nine) Weeks,@ based on attendance, attitude, conduct, consideration of others, cooperation, friendliness, manners, honesty, participation and respect.
In addition, since attendance is an important part of academic excellence, awards for perfect attendance for the year will be given at closing ceremonies. Teachers may also choose to recognize perfect attendance each grading period.
Fruit of the Spirit
Since we are encouraging the students to become more like Jesus, we have AFruit of the Spirit@ certificates to recognize those times that a student is exhibiting the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). When a teacher or staff member Acatches@ a student showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and/or self control, a certificate is completed giving a brief description of the incident and is placed in a box
designated for that purpose. At chapel each week, all certificates are read, and students are given an opportunity to draw for a prize.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
To help keep parents informed of their child=s progress and to aid in the partnership between parents and teachers, we schedule two parent-teacher conference times each year. Please take advantage of this time to meet with your child=s teacher. If parents have a concern, they are welcome to schedule a conference with the teacher or administrator at any time during the school year. Likewise, if the teacher is seeing a problem, he/she may request a conference time other than the school wide conference.
All new applicants will have a conference with the administrator and teachers approximately 4 weeks into enrollment to ensure a smooth transition.
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Activities for Students and Parents
We encourage all families to share in our Christian community and grow with PCA. There are many opportunities for families to work, play, and pray together and to get to know one another as fellow members of the body of Christ.
Harvest Celebration: Each fall we hold a banquet to celebrate God=s gifts to PCA. The preschool and school age students perform for their parents, grandparents, and other supporters of Christian education in our community. We then pray and enjoy a meal with one another. This is an excellent opportunity for those in attendance to make a donation or pledge to support PCA. The meal is prepared by our cooks and served by parent volunteers. The students create the decorations.
Chapel: Chapel services are held weekly at school. One service is held for all the preschool students, another for K-5th, and a third for 6th-12th. Often speakers are invited by the teachers to give presentations for the chapel program. Parents are welcome to attend our chapel services and invited to suggest speakers or appropriate topics.
Christmas programs: Each December we have two Christmas programs. The preschool program consists of our adorable preschoolers singing and performing about the birth of Jesus. On a separate evening, the school-aged students put on a special play for their families and friends. The work for this production begins in October and every student, teacher, and staff member is involved in some way. Parents are encouraged to participate in the preparations. Let us know if you would like to help.
Quiz Bowl Team: Pike Christian Academy Junior High participates in the Pike County Quiz Bowl matches. The middle school teachers choose and coach the teams and the matches are held in late winter and early spring. Parents and students in all grades are encouraged to attend and support our team.
Spirit Week: Once a year the administrator designates a week as APCA Spirit Week.@ A note will be sent home with each student listing the special activities or clothing for each day. Examples of spirit days are AClash Day@, ABad Hair Day@, AChristian t-shirt/PCA t-shirt and jeans Day@, and@ Crazy Hat Day@.
Yearbook: The yearbook staff consists of a volunteer staff person or parent and any others who would like to help. All PCA families are invited to contribute photographs of PCA events to be published in the yearbook. The finished book is usually available sometime during the next school year. If you would like to volunteer to help with the yearbook in any way, please contact the office.
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Parades: Our parents and older students march in the Dogwood and Jingle Bell parades while the younger students ride in a float created each year by our PTF volunteers. It is not unusual for PCA to win an award for our float, which is always designed with a Christian theme. We usually design or purchase t-shirts/sweatshirts to coordinate with our float theme and make them available to the PCA family at cost so everyone can get one (including Mom and Dad!) . We always need families to help with the float preparation, so please let us know if you are interested.
Science Fair/Art Show: Every student at Pike Christian Academy is eligible to submit an entry for the annual Science Fair, but only 4th, 6th, and 8th graders are required to do so as part of their curriculum. The Fair is held in the spring, and ribbons and awards are given. Parents are welcome to come see the projects and the awards ceremony in the evening. A trophy is given for the overall best project. All year, the art teachers collect artwork so that each student at PCA will have something to contribute to the display. The Art Show and Science Fair run from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, and then the Science awards are given.
Spaghetti Dinner/Talent Show
Each year, members of our staff and PTF host a Spaghetti Fundraiser dinner along with talent from our students, parents and staff. Much help is needed, and parents are encouraged to sign up.
Junior High Educational Trip: Every second or third year as the need predicts, 2 PCA staff members chaperone a group of 6th, 7th and 8th graders to D.C. or another educational destination such as Williamsburg, Gettysburg, etc. Parents of these students are expected to help with fund raising throughout the 2 school years prior to the trip. Our trip is organized by AAA, and we take a bus to our destination.
Kroger Certificates: By signing up your Kroger card, the school earns $$$ on a quarterly basis. See the office for the appropriate form to sign up.
Citrus Sale: This sale takes place in the fall every year and is a favorite here at the school. The oranges and grapefruit are shipped from Florida and are delicious. We usually run a contest to see which student can sell the most. Any student selling 5 or more boxes of fruit gets a chance to participate in an Ice Cream Sundae party.
Field Day: Held near the end of the year, it is a day of fun for the students and staff. It features a dunking booth, a giant bouncing castle, water games and many other games as well as concessions. Parent volunteers are a big help!
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Basketball/Soccer: PCA Middle School has, depending on interest, a girls and boys basketball team. Students are required to maintain a AC@ average in order to participate in extracurricular activities. The details of the extracurricular activity policy are made available to parents when teams are being formed. We also have a co-ed Soccer team in the fall.
Drama Club: PCA has formed a drama club for students in grades 6th-12th. It is advised by a staff member, and the club performs several times throughout the year at various venues, and culminates with a Drama Play in the spring.
Veteran=s Day Ceremony: PCA has elected to stay in school on Veteran=s Day and use this as an opportunity to teach our students what a Veteran is and why we observe this day. Veterans from all branches of the armed services are invited to the school for breakfast with the students and a special ceremony honoring them for their service to our country.
Closing Ceremonies: Like the Christmas Programs, the closing ceremonies, near the end of the school year, are held on two dates (0ne night for preschool and one night for school-aged children).
Our families gather together to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our children during the past year. Awards and recognitions are handed out, and the eighth grade and kindergarten graduations are celebrated at this time.
Fair Booth: PCA sets up a fair booth where we sell fish sandwiches and more. Our fair booth has proven to be one of our biggest fund raisers. Parents, older students, staff, and other volunteers are needed to staff all of the shifts. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parents and improve the programs of PCA!
PTF and Fundraising: In order to help supplement tuition, PCA parents and staff join together to run our PTF (parent teacher fellowship) program. Several fundraisers are planned throughout the year. All parents are encouraged to participate.
Sexual Activity Policy
PCA students are expected to refrain from any sexual activity, conversation or overtures during school, and shall not engage in displays of affection not appropriate to the educational environment. Pornography is strictly prohibited. As with any policy, any exceptions to this policy can only be made by the administrator. 07/11
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Search Policy
PCA reserves the right to search lockers, book bags, gym bags, or other personal belongings. School lockers are the property of PCA. Students are given the privilege of using these lockers within guidelines set forth by the school. Only the administrator, or their designee, may conduct locker searches at any time. All searches will be conducted with care and concern for the student involved. A student’s personal items will not be searched in public. Any staff member has the right to confiscate inappropriate material from a student. This includes material that could be disruptive or distracting. Confiscated material will be given to the principal and then may be returned to the student or parents. Authorities are notified when unlawful items are taken. 08/11
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Extra-Curricular Activities
Student Requirements
Grades: Students must maintain a C average (2.0) for the grading period. If a student falls below this average, he or she will be placed on academic probation until the next 9 week grading period. Grades will then be checked at the interim and end of nine weeks. At either point, if it is found the student has made improvements to meet the requirements, they may be reinstated to the program/team. This is at the discretion of the advisor/coach and/or administration.
Behavior: Students are representing Pike Christian Academy. Therefore, all rules listed in our student handbook will apply before, during and after each and every extracurricular activity. This also includes but is not limited to our dress code. If a child is on behavior probation by the administration/school, each case will be handled individually by the school administration.
Attendance: Each advisor/coach will be responsible for a policy concerning attendance for practices/performances. It is advisable to have this in writing in the school office before the first day of practice. It is recommended students be in attendance at school on any days they will be participating in an activity/sport. There may be exceptions to this rule, but it will be at the discretion of the coach/administrator.
All students participating in soccer/basketball/cheerleading are required to have a physical exam on record in the schools’ office prior to the first game of the season. It will be the coaches’ responsibility to ensure proof of physical exam is on record in the school office before the first game or scrimmage of the season.
Each activity will require some additional requirements. It is strongly recommended each coach/advisor look over these requirements carefully and add to them any additional statements needed prior to your first activities meeting. Anything you wish to add should be approved through the school administration and be on record in the school office.
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Pike Christian Academy
Parent Agreement
As a parent of a student enrolled in Pike Christian Academy, I hereby agree to the following:
1. I have read and been given a copy of the Basic School Rules. I agree to support these rules and to do everything in my power to see that my child follows these rules.
2. I have read and been given a copy of the Discipline Policy. I agree to support the teachers and Administrator in the execution of discipline. Any disciplines with which I disagree are mentioned here. _____________________________________________________________________________
3. I have read and been given a copy of the Tuition and Fees. I have chosen the _______payment plan. I agree to pay tuition charges according to the designated schedule. I understand that registration, book fees and the first tuition payment are due and must be paid before my child can enter school.
4. I have read and been given a copy of the Statement of Faith. The beliefs therein are those which I also hold or would not oppose being taught to my child.
5. I understand that the mission of Pike Christian Academy is to provide a quality education without compromise to all seeking a Christ-centered environment; to challenge students to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ; and to motivate students to develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, culturally and physically. My signature below indicates that I am seeking a Christ-centered environment for my child=s education and I will cooperate with the school in accomplishing the goals of this mission in the life of my child.
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Mother=s signature Date
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Father=s signature Date
Failure to cooperate with the terms of this agreement will result in the withdrawal of your child from Pike Christian Academy.
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Parent Signature Page
I have been given a copy of and read the Parent and
Student Handbook for Pike Christian Academy.
As a family, we agree to abide by the contents of this handbook.
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Student
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Student
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Student
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Father
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Mother
Date: ________________
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