All Saints 2024-2025 Handbook

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ALL SAINTS ACADEMY.............................................................................................................. 4 The Mission............................................................................................................................. 4 The Name................................................................................................................................ 4 The Logo..................................................................................................................................4 Classical Christian Education.................................................................................................. 5 Eight Guiding Principles...........................................................................................................6 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION................................................................................................... 8 Philosophy of Humanities........................................................................................................ 9 Philosophy of Bible.................................................................................................................. 9 Philosophy of History............................................................................................................... 9 Philosophy of Literature........................................................................................................... 9 Philosophy of Art....................................................................................................................10 Philosophy of Music...............................................................................................................10 Philosophy of Language........................................................................................................ 11 Philosophy of Math.................................................................................................................11 Philosophy of Science............................................................................................................11 CULTURAL ISSUES................................................................................................................... 12 On Creation........................................................................................................................... 12 On Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality..................................................................................... 13 On Gender....................................................................................................................... 13 On Marriage..................................................................................................................... 13 On Sexuality.....................................................................................................................14 On Sanctity of Human Life............................................................................................... 14 STATEMENT OF FAITH.............................................................................................................. 14 OUR CULTURE...........................................................................................................................16 Uniform Policy........................................................................................................................17 Uniform Policy Violation......................................................................................................... 17 Discipline Policy.....................................................................................................................17 Discipline Hearing............................................................................................................ 21 Internet Use and Social Media...............................................................................................21 Electronic Device Policy........................................................................................................ 22 Cheating and Plagiarism........................................................................................................22 OUR PROGRAM......................................................................................................................... 23 Educational Schedule............................................................................................................ 23 Limiting Subjects....................................................................................................................23 On Curriculum........................................................................................................................23 PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING..................................................................................................... 24 Grading Policy....................................................................................................................... 24 Individual Grades...................................................................................................................24 Group Project Grades............................................................................................................24 Mathematical Grading Policy................................................................................................. 25

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Science Grading Policy..........................................................................................................25 Latin Grading Policy...............................................................................................................25 Humanities Grading Policy.................................................................................................... 25 Humanities Grading Scale..................................................................................................... 26 Failing and Retakes............................................................................................................... 27 Expected Homework Load........................................................................................................27 PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT...................................................................28 HONOR CODE............................................................................................................................ 28 Parent Honor Code................................................................................................................28 Secondary Student Honor Code............................................................................................30 HEALTH & WELLNESS..............................................................................................................31 Lunch..................................................................................................................................... 31 Snacks................................................................................................................................... 31 Health Records...................................................................................................................... 31 Administration of Medicines...................................................................................................31 Illness Policy.......................................................................................................................... 32 Government Agency Requests..............................................................................................32 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE.............................................................................................................33 Calendar................................................................................................................................ 33 Daily Schedule.......................................................................................................................33 Arrival and Dismissal............................................................................................................. 33 Attendance.............................................................................................................................33 Tardies................................................................................................................................... 34 ENROLLMENT POLICY............................................................................................................. 34 Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement................................................................................ 34 Enrollment Process................................................................................................................35 TUITION...................................................................................................................................... 35 Tuition Assistance..................................................................................................................35 EVALUATIONS........................................................................................................................... 36

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ALL SAINTS ACADEMY The Mission All Saints Academy exists to glorify God by partnering with parents in providing a Christ-centered education in the Classical tradition that prepares students to shape the culture and future for Christ.

The Name In the New Testament, the word “saint” is simply another name for a Christian. Saint means “holy one” and refers to all those who are in Christ. What makes someone a saint is not the absence of sin, but the presence of the Holy Spirit. This means it is not something that can be earned, but is only to be received because of the grace of God. The New Testament extends the status of “saint” to the children of believers (1 Cor. 7:14) who are to be raised “in the Lord” (Eph. 6). We believe all Christian children ought to have a distinctly Christian education.

The Logo The Jerusalem Cross The cross is the defining event of history where Jesus was crucified for the sins of the world. This particular rendering of the cross (historically called the “Jerusalem Cross”) has the added benefit of depicting the structure of creation and redemption. Just as four rivers flowed from Eden to water the world, so the gospel goes forward to the four corners of the earth for its healing. ​

The Shield The shield represents the Christian faith. The Psalmist often says, “The Lord is my strength and my shield.” God is a shield and is where a Christian puts their confidence. Furthermore, Paul says that a shield is part of a Christian’s spiritual armor and represents faith in God as they go forward in the name of Christ (Eph. 6:10-18).

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The Arrows Arrows signify children. Psalm 127 describes children as a “heritage from the Lord” and “arrows.”

Arrows are meant to be formed and then sent out into the world as an extension of God’s mission in the world. Christian education is where students are formed in the instruction of the Lord (also called paideia1).

Classical Christian Education “Classical” “Classical” refers to a long tradition of education that emphasizes seeking after truth, goodness, and beauty. This is primarily done through the study of the Liberal Arts and the "great books" of Western civilization that have shaped our modern society. What makes Classical education particularly distinct is its approach to how students are taught. Classical schools divide the educational life of a child into three phases (grammar, logic, and rhetoric) known as the Trivium, which takes advantage of a student’s natural capacity for certain types of learning. In this, Classical education seeks to “cut with the grain” of learning development. Classical education focuses on how to think and learn with an emphasis on virtue and wisdom. It is precisely this kind of education that has produced countless leaders, inventors, artists, and theologians throughout history. ​ “Christian” To be “Christian” is the reminder that everything we do has Jesus at the center. We are convinced that because God created everything and Jesus is Lord, he has something to say about everything. Christian parents have the unique obligation to raise their children in the education of the Lord (Eph. 6:1-4; cf.

Deut. 6). No education system is neutral. As the values of public education become more diametrically opposed to the values of Christian living, the contrast between the kingdoms of this world and the kingdom of God become all the starker. We acknowledge and affirm that in Christ “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col 2:3) and “the fear of The Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7).

“Education” “Education” is about the whole person. Education is more than head knowledge, it is the formation of the heart, soul, mind, and strength with Christ at the center. We believe education begins with wonder The Greek word paideia (often translated “education” or “upbringing”) connotes much more than what is taught in a classroom. Paideia refers to a whole way of public life and of citizenship. In the Christian context, it refers to a distinctively Christian education which informs all of life under the Lordship of Christ (e.g., Eph. 6:1-4; cf. Deut. 6:4-9).

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and ends in worship. We believe education is discipleship and that those who teach your children disciple your children. Our aim is that each student would learn to cultivate a life that lives out Jesus’ vision of the kingdom of God in all things. One of the advantages of education in an institutional setting is that children learn godly habits and practices in the context of community.

Eight Guiding Principles 1.​ Joyful Ethos: ​ All of Christian life (including education) flows from joy. Joy is the ethos of Christian living because it is founded on the good news of what Jesus has accomplished. The purpose of education, therefore, is not to earn God’s acceptance but to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity” (2 Peter 3:18). Education begins in wonder and ends in worship. ​ 2.​ Disciplined Training: ​ Christians are called to work hard as unto the Lord knowing our labor is not in vain (Col. 3:23, 1 Cor. 15:58). The Bible repeatedly calls us to training and constant practice because “everyone 6

when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40; cf. Heb. 5:14, 1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Tim. 3:16). We desire our students to pursue excellence and subject mastery out of joy and love for Christ. ​ 3.​ Community Context: ​ A critical component of Christian education is community. Education is not simply individual, because Scripture says that to have knowledge without love, is to have nothing (1 Cor. 13:2). All Saints Academy exists as an institution to remind students they are joint heirs together in God’s kingdom, “fellow citizens with the saints” (Eph. 2:19). In this context, students are called to “look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” and to “bear one another’s burdens and therefore fulfill the law of Christ.” (Rom. 8:17, Phil. 2:4-5, Gal. 6:2).​ 4.​ Historical Rootedness: ​ We seek to honor the past by receiving the best of what has been handed down from one generation to another. We believe the Holy Spirit has been at work throughout the history of the Church and we stand in a rich legacy with saints who have come before us (Ps. 145:4-6, Heb. 12:1, Jude 3). We intentionally look backward in order to move forward, particularly in areas of biblical understanding and pedagogy. Excavating the past for wisdom helps to avoid what C.S. Lewis called “chronological snobbery.” ​ 5.​ Christ-Centered Integration: ​ We believe all things were made through Jesus, and “and in him all things hold together” (Col. 1:15-17). Because of this, we believe there is an intrinsic order and beauty to all things. Jesus has something to say about every subject because every subject is ultimately subject to him.

Therefore, all subjects are integrated at some level in the unfolding of creation. In this sense, Classical Christian education cuts “with the grain” of the universe of how we were designed to learn. "In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Col. 2:3).​ 6.​ Virtue Formation: ​ Virtue formation is the recognition that we are not educating just the minds, but the souls of students. Education is far more than information for the head; education includes the formation of one’s character. As ancient Greeks recognized, “Knowledge without virtue is dangerous.” Our aim is that the students would grow in their “knowledge and all discernment” and be able to approve of whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable,

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excellent, or worthy of praise (Phil. 1:9-11; cf. Phil. 4:8-9, Gal. 5:22-23). ​ 7.​ Accessible Quality: ​ We believe every Christian parent has the responsibility to provide a distinctly Christian education for their children (Eph. 6:1-4, Deut. 6:4-9). We exist to partner with families by providing a robust, Christ-centered, and classical education that is accessible to all Christian families. To do so, we strive for a tuition structure that is both fiscally responsible and sensitive to the financial circumstances of different families. We are committed to fundraise through the generosity of others in order to provide Financial Assistance on a case-by-case basis. ​ 8.​ For the World: ​ We believe God created the world, loves the world, and is in the process of redeeming the world. We also believe there are powers and principalities that seek to destroy all that God has made. But we also believe one of the means by which God will overcome the world is through raising godly children. Psalm 127 says that “Children are a heritage from the Lord” and are “arrows in the hand of a warrior.” We believe children are not to be protected from the world, but prepared for the world. We believe education forms students to be “wise as serpents and as innocent as doves” (Matt. 10:16). To that end, education is not primarily about job-readiness or college-placement (though graduates in Classical Christian schools tend to excel in both).

Rather, at All Saints Academy, we believe education chiefly exists to advance the kingdom of God for the glory of God.​

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION We disciple students in gospel-centric education that is robustly Christian and pedagogically classical.

We equip students to flourish in this world by being what Jesus describes as “wise as serpents and gentle as doves” (Matt. 10:16). Our desire is to cultivate hearts that wonder, and worship the Triune God and thereby discern what is good, true, and beautiful. We partner with parents in this endeavor and want to maximize the individual abilities that God has given each child. We desire students to engage in a love of learning through integrated fields of study that promote mastery and build the thinking skills necessary for a successful life in serving the Lord.

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Philosophy of Humanities To study the humanities is to study what it means to be made “in the image of God.” We integrate the various fields of study: Literature, History, Theology, Writing, and Grammar. We journey through eras of time as an entire school and rotate on a four year cycle: Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and US History. Our focus is primarily on our Western heritage, but we believe that understanding Eastern history is also important to studying the Image of God and thereby weave this alongside a robust study of our Western heritage.

Philosophy of Bible To study Scripture is to study the story of the world. For much of church history, catechisms were developed as a way of aiding that study and as a way to teach and pass along (traditio or tradition) the faith to converts and children. Believers are “to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3). During the early formative years, learning catechisms of the Christian faith is quintessential to children. Unfortunately, in our modern culture the use of catechism has largely been lost. Catechism safeguards from heresy, teaches the grammar of the faith, and builds a foundation for walking in righteousness. We will move students from “milk to meat” as we study God’s Word and as they grow in their maturity. Application, discerning various doctrinal stances and deeply understanding the truth laid out in Scripture is essential to an education at All Saints. Thereby the Bible will be interwoven throughout every field of study. Scripture is foundational to how we see the world and is thereby the core to all we do.

Philosophy of History The voices of history have a vote in our world today, and by reading original sources, stories from various eras and understanding the context of history as it was being written, we have a deeper understanding of the story that God is telling and the way in which he is unfolding a world that is aimed at communion with God through the redemptive work of Jesus. To study and know history is to seek wisdom from those who have gone before us (their successes and failures) and build upon this for future decisions.

Philosophy of Literature God is a masterful storyteller as we learn in Scripture and as evidenced by Jesus’ use of parables as he taught. To read about characters and observe their lives unfolding aids us in understanding both the 9

image bearing aspects and the brokenness of humankind. By reading through a protagonist’s decision, we are brought face-to-face with what we might do in that circumstance. By reading the outcome of a decision, we gain wisdom in what results may come from our decisions. To read is to open the door to pondering, and pondering that is aimed at truth builds discernment. We read the best and brightest writers from both the Christian and non-Christian world with an intentional effort to “take every thought captive” (2 Cor. 10:5) and use discernment to leave behind that which is not true, good, and beautiful. This process is referred to as “plundering the Egyptians” which is to take and learn from the best of ancient cultures (Ex. 12:36).

Philosophy of Art Art is part of a robust Christian education because of its place in Scripture. In Genesis, God creates, sees, and evaluates all that he makes and calls it good. In creation, beauty precedes utility. Having been made in the image of God, people mirror God in creating and discerning that which is beautiful. Art also has an ethical dimension (Gen. 3:6; Psalm 101:3; Matt. 6:22; Phil. 4:8; 1 Jn. 2:16). Furthermore, art serves as a window into other times and cultures which aids a fuller study of anthropology.

Education is not just about thinking academically, but also appreciating that which is true, good, and beautiful to the glory of God.

Philosophy of Music Music and singing are part of the warp and woof of Scripture and scattered throughout the Old and New Testament. The Bible continually calls for singing (Ex. 15; Psalm 96; Psalm 100; Eph. 5:19). God is described as rejoicing over us with “loud singing” (Zeph. 3:17). The book of Psalms consists of 150 songs for the people of God to sing which cover the range of emotion. Furthermore, the benefits of studying music and singing include and incorporate analytic thinking, language, breath control, math, social skills, and confidence. In addition, studying music cultivates patience, humility, goodness, and self-control which are fruits of the Spirit. At All Saints Academy, we want our students to be well-equipped to heed the words of the Apostle Paul, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” (Col. 3:16).

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Philosophy of Language God created us to communicate through language. God himself is a communicative God in creation, in Scripture, and through his Son — whom John calls the very “Word” of God. At All Saints, we teach Latin because it gives us a foundational understanding of the mechanics of language which further develops our mastery of English. About 80% of English vocabulary is borrowed, mainly from Latin.

Latin is foundational to other languages (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian).

Even the abbreviation “e.g.” stands for the Latin phrase exempli gratia, meaning “for example.”

Developing Latin skills, because the language is well structured, trains the mind to recognize logical ordering. What’s more, many historical documents of Western civilization and of our Christian heritage were written in Latin. Latin also forms the basis for much of the vocabulary in several professional careers (e.g., law, medicine, botany).

Philosophy of Math Math is ultimately seeking objective truth. It is the way that God formed the universe and understanding math gives us a greater understanding of the God of order. There are important skills to solving problems, and we afford time for mastery so that students can have a deep and robust understanding. We equip students to puzzle through problems and ultimately seek truth in this important field of study that correlates to both pragmatic and theoretical studies in a broad array of areas.

Philosophy of Science To observe and wonder at God’s creation is preparation for worship. Science is a field of study that helps us interpret God’s world, but it never trumps Scripture. Scripture is our plumbline for truth and because all truth is God’s truth, continuing to discover more about God’s creation through Science allows us to know more about its Creator. We are called to take dominion of the world. Students are better equipped for mastery of skill in scientific study through studying God’s revelation of the created order.

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CULTURAL ISSUES On Creation “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 When it comes to the topic of creation and the origin of all things, All Saints Academy is committed to the serious study of God’s revelation — in the form of both special revelation (2 Tim. 3:17-17; Heb. 4:12; 1 Thess. 2:13; James 1:22) and general revelation (Ps. 19, 104; Prov. 6:6-8; Rom. 1:19-20). We seek to do this through submitting to God’s Word and studying God’s world. In doing so, students will be confronted with God’s character, order, beauty, and goodness. We believe all Christians are called to discern the world in such a way that it produces gratitude, wonder, and worship.

As a result, All Saints Academy does not teach a Darwinian or materialistic theory of the universe in which animals and humans evolved from a single biological origin. We teach what the Bible clearly intends for us to understand and prioritize:

●​ God created all things ●​ God created all things good ●​ God created all things after their kind ●​ God created mankind male and female ●​ God created mankind to work, create, steward, and care for the world ●​ God created mankind to be fruitful and multiply ●​ God declared that all purposes of creation would be subject to frustration due to sin and the promise of future redemption

Throughout church history, however, there has not been a consensus on how to define certain words or interpret certain passages in the creation narrative (as it pertains to the age of the Earth and God’s process of creation). For developmental and academic reasons, All Saints Academy finds it most helpful to teach young students a young-earth creation story while challenging older students to consider other historical positions with charity and scrutiny.

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On Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality All Saints Academy is committed to the infallibility of the Christian Scriptures in all matters of faith and life. Our aim is to be aligned with the truth of the Bible even when that means being out of alignment with what is considered popular or culturally acceptable. Moreover, especially as it pertains to the statements below, All Saints Academy stands in continuity with what the Church has taught, believed, and confessed for over 2000 years. In these matters, we seek to be both clear and compassionate.

We believe that every person—regardless of sinful beliefs or actions—must be shown love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). We repudiate hateful and harassing words or behavior about or toward anyone as out of accord with the teachings of the Bible, the character of our Lord, and the mission of All Saints Academy. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, sexual or otherwise, seeking his mercy and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19–21; Rom. 10:9–10; 1 Cor. 6:9–11).

We believe that in order to preserve All Saints Academy’s integrity and effectiveness, as a biblically faithful institution of Christian education and as a model to our community, it is imperative that all persons employed by All Saints in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, affirm and abide by this statement (Matt. 5:16; Phil. 2:14–16; 1 Thess. 5:22). We also expect students to uphold these biblical values regarding sex, gender, and sexual activity in their speech, dress, and conduct.

On Gender We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as either male or female, both in biological sex and in gender. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image of God (Gen. 1:26–27). “To reject one's biological gender is an act of rebellion against God's design.” *

On Marriage We believe that according to the Bible, marriage has only one appropriate meaning: the union of one man and one woman in a holy relationship intended to be exclusive and lifelong (Gen. 2:18–25). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between men and women joined in marriage (1 Cor. 6:18 and 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4).

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On Sexuality We believe that participating in or approving of any form of sexual activity forbidden in the Bible (including unmarried sex, adultery, homosexual or bisexual behavior, and pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt. 15:18–20; Rom. 1:24–32; 1 Cor. 6:9–10). *All Saints Academy understands that due to sin, we are confronted with genetic brokenness which could include real gender dysphoria and the rare case of a child born intersex. Both situations, however, do not constitute a de-emphasis on the biblical pattern of male/female complementarity.

On Sanctity of Human Life We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in his image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Ps. 139). We believe this is the starting point for all discussions related to the sanctity of life (e.g., abortion, euthanasia, war).

STATEMENT OF FAITH All Saints Academy believes in the faith that was once “delivered to all the saints” (Jude 1:3). In this, we believe that all doctrine is important, but not all doctrine functions in the same way. There are doctrines which are essential to saving faith (Essential doctrines) and there are doctrines which adorn the gospel (Secondary doctrines). We believe all Christians ought to have unity in Essential doctrines, but charity in Secondary doctrines (even when accompanied with scrutiny).

All Saints Academy is distinctly rooted in the historic Protestant tradition while recognizing the Christian identity of those in other historic Christian traditions.

Essential doctrines are those doctrines which the church has taught, believed, and confessed throughout history. Essential doctrines are found in those statements which have historically defined basic Christian orthodoxy: the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Chalcedonian Definition, and the Athanasian Creed.

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Secondary doctrines are those doctrines which reflect distinctive denominational differences in otherwise historically-orthodox Christians. These differences include proper recipients of baptism (paedobaptism or credobaptism), expression of spiritual gifts (continuationism or cessationism), views of the end times (pre-millenialism, amillennialism, post-millenialism), etc. These are not unimportant doctrines and may be discussed and even challenged as students progress in maturity.

As a school, All Saints Academy will clearly teach Essential doctrines and provide students the important tools in developing Secondary doctrines. Students will be encouraged to work through these with their parents and in their local church.

Basic beliefs ●​ We believe the Bible consists of the 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament. The Bible is God’s written revelation to man, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the words of an infallible God and is authoritative in all matters of faith and practice. ●​ We believe in the Triune God. There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ●​ We believe that all are sinners and totally unable to be saved apart from God’s mercy. ●​ We believe that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah and the eternal Son of God, who through his perfect life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him alone for salvation. ●​ We believe that Jesus ascended bodily to the right hand of the Father where he currently reigns with all authority and intercedes for all those who are his. ●​ We believe God is gracious and faithful to His people, not simply as individuals, but as families in successive generations according to His covenant promises. ●​ We believe the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him. ●​ We believe Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people to Himself. ●​ We believe all aspects of our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

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OUR CULTURE See “Eight Guiding Principles” above – and in particular #1 (Joyful Ethos), #2 (Disciplined Training), #3 (Community Context), and #6 (Virtue Formation).

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Uniform Policy SEE UNIFORM POLICY

Uniform Policy Violation If faculty notices a Uniform Policy violation, they will inform Administration, and Administration will notify parents through a Uniform Policy Violation Form (via ClassReach). After four uniform violations, an office visit will follow in addition to an email notification. After the 5th violation within a semester, the student will be sent home. Subsequent uniform policy violations will require the Head of School to treat the violations as office visits in accordance with the discipline policy. *A uniform policy violation is something that cannot be corrected in class.

Discipline Policy Discipline “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” –Hebrews 12:11 All Saints Academy recognizes that the purpose of discipline is to develop fellowship and love for God and neighbor (Mark 12:30-31). Discipline is necessary for discipleship. To this end, discipline is not meant to simply modify outward behavior, but to train the heart to love Jesus. In the end, all of our Discipline Policy could be reduced to “Loving God and Loving Neighbor” (Matt. 22:36-40).

General Guidelines Discipline is administered in light of the severity, situation, and attitude of the individual student. The kind of discipline may be determined by the Head of School. Any disciplinary action will be done in love with the hope of restoration.

Classroom Discipleship God is a God of order and our teachers foster this order through classroom discipleship (1 Cor. 14:33, 40). Students will be asked to obey the Lord’s command in Matthew 22, to love God with

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all your heart, soul, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. In class this looks like respecting their teacher and classmates in all that they say and do. General behaviors that will be handled with in a classroom setting are as follows: ●​ Nuisance behavior to teacher or students ●​ Inappropriate use of classroom material ●​ Minor classroom disruptions Primary Classroom Discipleship: If a student's actions are outside of clear classroom expectations, the teacher will warn the student and redirect them in a loving manner. If the behavior continues (either repeating the exact behavior or additional ongoing behavior concerns), the following represents the escalating discipleship plan.

1st Reminder: name on board with clear reasons given 2nd Reminder: check mark and a side conversation 3rd Reminder: office visit ​ Secondary Classroom Discipleship: The nature of discipleship is primarily aimed at changed affections - the heart. The heart is revealed in both our words and behaviors, as our Lord teaches us in scripture, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Attentive and loving behavior is expected by all students, as is fitting for a Christian community. However, knowing that, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”, classroom behavior that requires loving correction from the teacher should be met with repentance and a true change in behavior. As brothers and sisters in Christ, teachers will encourage and coach students to respond fittingly in Christ. Students who do not respond to correction or whose behavior continues to negatively impact the class will then receive an immediate office visit.

Office Visits: Primary Office Visits: During the first month of school, there will be a clear focus on establishing routines and expectations. During this time of learning and grace, office visits will not count as an official visit. The only exception to this would be overt behaviors listed below. Beginning in October, all office visits will be considered “official”, and require the following administrative involvement

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(primary children with document “special needs” may receive a slightly different version of this plan): ●​ First official visit - an email home to parents through ClassReach and appropriate consequences (see below). ●​ Second official visit - a meeting with school administrators and parents to create a discipleship plan. This visit will also receive consequences (see below). ●​ Third official visit - The parent must immediately come and pick up the student, and a 1-3 day suspension (at the discretion of the HOS) will be given. ●​ Fourth official visit - The parent must immediately come and pick up the student, and a 3-5 day suspension (at the discretion of the HOS) will be given. ●​ Fifth official visit -Discipline Hearing to determine if expulsion is necessary.

Secondary Office Visits More than one office visit in a week or two in a semester will constitute an “official visit”, which requires the same administrative involvement as the Primary Office Visit (see above): Office visits for overt behaviors Any serious overt behaviors which require immediate administrative involvement may bypass the five official visits policy, and may result in immediate suspension. All official visits and/or overt behavior that require administrative involvement necessitates a parent notification via email through ClassReach. Depending on the severity of the infraction, students may need to be picked up immediately from school and or may need to attend a disciplinary hearing. For discipline to be effective, it is imperative for teachers and parents to work as a team. If this cannot be accomplished, a student may need to be unenrolled until such a time as an agreement can be reached. Here are some clear examples of overt behavior: ●​ Flagrant disrespect shown to staff ●​ Dishonesty (e.g., lying, cheating, stealing) ●​ Defiance (e.g., outright disobedience, consistent correction, or rebellion) ●​ Fighting (e.g., striking with the intention to harm another student in anger and not for the purpose of defending another) ●​ Bullying (i.e., when a student deliberately desires to do harm to another student during or outside of school, this includes cyber-bullying)

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●​ Violation of social media or electronic device policy. Consequences for violating this policy can be retroactive and apply to “old” posts that have been discovered (and proven). ●​ Enabling or encouraging others bad behavior ●​ Acts that endanger the lives of another person or oneself ●​ Vandalism ●​ Theft on or off campus ●​ Intentional misuse use of school property or facility ●​ Foul language (e.g., obscene, vulgar, profane) ●​ Romantic displays of affection (e.g., kissing, hugging, hand-holding) ●​ Sexual misconduct (e.g., inappropriate touching, use of pornography) ●​ Illegal substance abuse (e.g., drug or alcohol use) ●​ Weapons on campus Serious Discipline Cases A Serious Discipline Case occurs when a student exhibits extreme ungodly behavior that impedes the mission or culture of the school. Examples include (but are not limited to): ●​ Excessive office visits ●​ Unrepentant, consistent, or serious disrespect of authority ●​ Unsafe behavior—endangerment to themselves or others ●​ Overt moral issues including (but not limited to): ○​ Inappropriate touching ○​ Substance abuse ○​ Illegal activity Degrees of Discipline for Office Visits The degree of discipline depends on the severity of the offense and falls somewhere along (but not limited to) this continuum. We hold that public offense will need a public apology and private offense a private apology. The goal of discipline is to bring a student back into fellowship, and should be fitting. After an office visit the student will be asked to seek forgiveness of the individual or group that the student has sinned against.

Potential consequences for an office visit (parents will be notified via ClassReach): 1.​ 3 “strike” classroom policy (see above)

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2.​ Physical endurance (e.g., plank, push ups, wall sits, jog) 3.​ Making restitution 4.​ Removing of some privilege (e.g., field trip) 5.​ Community service (e.g., janitorial work) 6.​ Sent home (e.g., early pick-up) 7.​ Discipline hearing that may result in the following: a.​ Parental attendance during the school day b.​ Working, on campus, suspension c.​ Off campus suspension d.​ Expulsion Discipline Hearing If the Head of School has determined that the student’s words or behavior constitute a Serious Discipline Case, the student will be subject to a discipline hearing before a select committee.. The discipline hearing will include the student, the parent(s), the teacher (if applicable), the Head of School, Academic Dean, or school board members. At this point the school board will determine the necessary course of action which may include suspension or expulsion of the student. Tuition will not be reimbursed for suspensions or expulsions.

Re-Admittance Should a student who was expelled, or who withdrew to prevent expulsion, desire to be readmitted to All Saints Academy at a later date, they would need to re-apply at that time.

Internet Use and Social Media Students are held to the same standard of behavior whether they are on campus or online at home.

Individuals agree to use these technological tools honorably and responsibly.

The following is not permitted: ●​

Sending or displaying offensive messages or intimate pictures

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Using obscene, vulgar, or profane language

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Harassing, tormenting, threatening, embarrassing, humiliating, insulting, or attacking others

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Texting or social media interaction with teachers

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ClassReach communication is permitted for students, parents, and teachers. Parents will not allow their students to access ClassReach through their account. Secondary students should have access to their own account. All communication sent directly to their student through ClassReach is visible to parents.

Electronic Device Policy Use of personal electronic devices (e.g., phones, smart phones, portable gaming devices, smart watches) by students is prohibited on campus. We strongly recommend leaving them at home, and if a parent needs to reach their student they may call the office. If a student needs to call home, they may do so from the office. If a device is brought to campus, it will need to be signed into the phone locker at the beginning of the day before Chapel. Your device can be picked up at the end of the day from the office. Approved use of personal electronic devices for an academic reason, must receive staff approval at least one day ahead of time. ●​ Use of a laptop, computer, tablet, or smartphone may be permissible for secondary academic purposes only under the pre-approved direction and supervision of a teacher (e.g., for vocabulary practice, research, or writing). Approval must be obtained at least one day before. ●​ A first violation of this policy will result in immediate confiscation of the device, to be released to a parent or guardian at the end of the school week. ●​ A second violation of this policy will result in suspension and a parent conference with the Administration. ●​ A third violation of this policy will result in suspension, a parent conference with Administration, and a disciplinary hearing. ●​ All Saints Academy accepts no responsibility for use, breakage, theft, or loss of electronics or other personal items. Again, we recommend leaving them at home.

Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating is defined as looking at another’s work without the teacher’s permission or communicating with another during an exam without the teacher’s permission.

Plagiarism is defined as representing any work that is not yours as your own. This includes copying AI-generated work. The use of AI-generated content is only permissible when explicitly authorized by

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the teacher. Submitting AI-generated work as one’s own without proper acknowledgment is considered a form of plagiarism.

If either cheating or plagiarism is noticed, the assignment or exam will immediately receive a 0. The student will be confronted and parents will be notified. A second cheating or plagiarism infraction will result in a disciplinary hearing.

OUR PROGRAM Educational Schedule All Saints Academy offers a 4-day option. Students are placed in learning levels based primarily on their reading ability. Students progress through these learning groups as they grow in their skills.

Because each child is uniquely designed, some students may progress more quickly than others. Our learning group model affords both delays and accelerations through the learning levels. Fields of study are offered across the school at the same time so that students can go to the class that fits their learning needs. ​

Limiting Subjects “…the greatest service we can do to education today is to teach fewer subjects. No one has time to do more than a very few things well before he is twenty, and when we force a boy to be a mediocrity in a dozen subjects, we destroy his standards, perhaps for life.” – CS Lewis

On Curriculum At All Saints Academy, we believe that curriculum is a tool, which is essential, but the teacher brings education to life through use of that tool. As such, in addition to using various curricula and a developed list of skills and objectives we will obtain the most qualified and dedicated teachers as possible: teachers who exemplify a love of learning and point young students to Jesus Christ through immersing their teaching in goodness, beauty, and truth.

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PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING Grading Policy Grades at All Saints Academy do not in any way reflect the immeasurable worth and value of each child made in God’s image, but rather they are a reflection of the quality of work in a given field of study at a given time. At All Saints Academy, grades serve three basic purposes: 1. To help students to improve 2. To determine the best placement level considering academic ability 3. To provide a just and legitimate means of holding students accountable for the quality of their work Grades provide a widely understood means of communicating progress and achievement to parents and other parties such as college entrance boards or other schools to which the young student may transfer.

Individual Grades All Saints Academy will use a unique method of grading that ensures students have time to “practice” before they receive a grade. Therefore regular feedback within the scope of the class regarding new concepts will be given and “practice” grades will be recorded within the gradebook. Magnum Opus assignments (best work), that will more greatly affect overall standings, will also be recorded for transcript purposes. Consistent with educating the whole child, both attitude and effort will be considered within our grading systems.

Group Project Grades 1 Thessalonians 5: 14 “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

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Group projects are a part of coursework and it should be expected that grading of these will not be individualized because we believe that character in community reveals the heart. All Saints Academy cares even more about the heart than the academics, group projects allow teachers to see where character work is needed, and since we are preparing students for life, not just college, character in Christian community is integral to “Loving God and Loving Neighbor” (Matt. 22:36-40).

Mathematical Grading Policy Because math problems are objectively right or wrong, grading will follow a simple number correct out of the number of problems. Exercises that are philosophically based will follow the humanities scale (see below).

Math examinations are 70% of the final grade Math homework, practicums, and projects are 30% of the final grade (group or individual)

Science Grading Policy Since science is taught through experiments, and discovery, this will be a participation and group project grade in the primary years and will move towards mastery grading through the various scientific fields of study in the secondary years.

Latin Grading Policy Latin is taught to build vocabulary and continue to grow English as well as Latin grammar skills.

Assessments will be based on these concepts and points will be awarded for the purpose of demonstrating mastery.

Humanities Grading Policy Vocabulary terms, spelling, grammar, and direct character names or dates will be objectively graded and will be on a points-based system. With mastery as our goal, students will be asked to correct the wrong answers.

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Assignments that are more philosophical in nature will be graded on a scale. Within each assignment, grammatical and spelling mistakes will be clearly marked and students will be asked to review the word or grammatical rule and edit their writing. This promotes mastery in writing assignments.

Humanities Grading Scale 10 ●​ Very best work individually ●​ Zero mistakes grammatically ●​ Met every standard given for the work and then did more ●​ Excellent creative use of words/delivery/writing style/persuasion ●​ Solid Christian worldview (either explicit or implicit biblical backing) ●​ Christian character was present while working 9 ●​ Outstanding work individually ●​ Small mistakes grammatically ●​ Met the standard for the work in every way ●​ Solid use of words/delivery/writing style/persuasion ●​ Solid Christian worldview (either explicit or implicit biblical backing) ●​ Christian character was present while working 8 ●​ Good work individually ●​ Some grammatical mistakes ●​ Met the standard for the work well overall ●​ Used words/delivery/writing style/persuasion appropriately ●​ A Christian worldview was implicitly or explicitly behind the work ●​ Christian character was present while working 7 ●​ Decent work individually ●​ Quite a few grammatical mistakes but communication was not compromised ●​ Met the majority of the standards for the work ●​ Used words/delivery/writing style/persuasion in a sub-par way but it was sensible ●​ A Christian worldview was not as present as needed, but it wasn’t un-biblical 6 ●​ Limited effort individually ●​ Grammatical mistakes compromised communication 26

●​ Standards for the work were not met ●​ Did not use words/delivery/writing style/ persuasion well ●​ A Christian worldview was not present 5 ●​ Assignment should be re-done 0 ●​ The assignment is not turned in ●​ Cheated on assignment ●​ Plagiarized

Failing and Retakes Retakes will be left to the teacher’s discretion. A student who has simply failed for a lack of understanding may be given another opportunity to prove their understanding after further practice.

A student who neglected their studies and therefore failed, may not be given a retake opportunity.

If a student fails an entire course, the student, parents, and teacher will meet with the *Education Council to determine the best course of action for the student. Circumstances, understanding of directions and effort will all be taken into consideration.

Parents will be notified within three weeks of the end of the grading period if their student is in jeopardy of failing.

Expected Homework Load Age Group

Weeknights

Friday Home Day

Lower Primary K-3

10-20 mins

1 hour

Upper Primary 4-5

20-45 minutes

1- 2 hours

Lower Secondary 6-8

45 minutes - 1 hour

2-3 hours

Upper Secondary 9+

1-2 hours

3-4 hours

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PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT At All Saints Academy, we recognize that parents are ultimately responsible for the education and flourishing of their children. We believe that educators are facilitators and advisors as parents pursue this important work.

Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled as needed. We encourage teachers and parents to communicate regularly about how the student is doing and to schedule formal meetings as needed.

Teachers may be contacted through ClassReach outside of regular working hours. When addressing any concerns, parents should copy the Head of School to keep the school informed of classroom circumstances. Teachers will do the same when addressing concerns via emails with parents.

If you have a concern about curriculum content, All Saints Academy policy, or philosophy, communicate with the Head of School. If you have questions about the weekly workings of a particular classroom (e.g., homework load), contact the Primary or Secondary Academic Dean through ClassReach. At no time should an individual student’s problem be addressed to non-involved parties. In the great majority of cases, if you have worked patiently and in good faith, with the teacher and directors, you will find a satisfactory resolution.

Please follow Matthew 18:15 to determine the proper order of communication: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.”

HONOR CODE Parent Honor Code I am placing my child as a student at All Saints Academy because I care about my child being educated both in character and in academics. I understand that my child will be educated under a Christian worldview and that loving God and neighbor are primary tenants of All Saints Academy. I also understand that the responsibility of Christian nurture is ultimately the responsibility of parents (Eph. 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:7-9). I understand the importance of participation in a local church and cultivating an at-home spiritual environment to the raising of my student(s) in the Lord.

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Part of loving God and neighbor means being on time, present, and respectful. All Saints Academy has been very thoughtful in developing a school schedule that allows for solid family time during summers, holidays and various breaks. For this reason, I understand that school attendance is a way of loving teachers and classmates and I will ensure that my child is present and on time unless an emergency arises. In cases of planned absences or important family time, I understand that it is my responsibility to communicate with the teachers and make a plan for the class time my child will miss without putting an excessive burden on the teachers. I also understand that poor attendance may cause my child to fall behind.

I understand that a Uniform Policy is a way of loving those around us by respecting a unified and meaningful representation of our school culture, including professionalism, modesty and our distinct values. I will make sure that my child follows the uniform policy so that this culture is maintained.

I understand that my child will need to submit to the authority of All Saints Academy faculty and staff during school events. I also understand that I will be ultimately responsible for my child’s behavior while at All Saints Academy and thereby will follow the directives of the school as outlined below.

If a discipline note goes home from a teacher or the Head of School, I understand that I need to work with my child on changing their behavior through the heart, by encouraging them to seek forgiveness.

If my child continues to incur infractions, it will be clear to me that I need to deal more seriously and consistently with my child. I also understand that my child will be dealt with in accordance with the discipline policy outlined in this handbook and that I will need to meet with the Head of School in cases of excessive office visits to work out a plan designed to correct my child’s disruptive behavior.

If my child continues to remain unresponsive to correction, I understand that my child may be subject to a disciplinary hearing as outlined by the discipline policy of this handbook. I also agree that if my child is subject to a disciplinary hearing before the school board for excessive office visits or for any extreme ungodly behavior that impedes school culture, that I will abide by the board's decision. If the school board decides to suspend or expel my child, I understand that Tuition will not be reimbursed.

I understand that the teachers at All Saints Academy aim to educate the whole person and will keep the wellbeing of the student in mind. Therefore, all efforts will be made to not impede grading as it may affect my child’s next steps.

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inappropriate places (typical of autism), and or outbursts not common to most classrooms. I understand that All Saints Academy will notify me if my child is exposed to such a behavior, or if my child exhibits such a behavior. I also understand that, no matter the special need, behavior that falls into the category of “serious discipline case” including: unsafe behavior that endangers others, or overt moral issues will be addressed through a discipline hearing and not excused due to the special need.

Secondary Student Honor Code As a secondary student at All Saints Academy I commit to the following: 1.​ I will do my best in my academics by a.​ Submitting homework on time b.​ Preparing for examinations c.​ Being prepared for class d.​ Taking notes e.​ Keeping an organized binder 2.​ I will be an example to others by a.​ Being respectful to those in authority b.​ Loving those around me in the way I dress, act, and speak. c.​ Following the Uniform Policy and dressing modestly d.​ Aiding those around me who are struggling e.​ Being wise in my relationships with those of the opposite sex 3.​ I will honor God by a.​ Loving others as myself b.​ Not gossiping c.​ Being honest in all I do and own my sin when it is exposed d.​ Not lying or cheating e.​ Being a good steward of my time and the school’s resources I commit to positively contributing to the Christian culture of All Saints Academy.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Lunch Students will bring packed lunches to be eaten in their classroom or outside if the weather permits.

Please pack lunches that do not have to be heated or refrigerated. Please also alert us of any allergies your child has so we can accommodate as needed and alert other families (if the allergy is very severe).

At All Saints Academy, we value health and wellness, so please keep this in mind when packing lunches, as your young students will be learning about nutrition, a balanced diet, etc.

Snacks Parents are welcome to send an easy to eat snack (we recommend a nutritious snack) for mid-morning. Water is the only beverage allowed to accompany snacks. Energy drinks are not allowed at any time.

Health Records All Saints Academy does not require information regarding immunizations. All Saints Academy should be notified of any severe allergies or health concerns.

Administration of Medicines All Saints Academy Administration is willing to administer any over-the-counter medication to the children in their care only with authorization from the child’s parent or guardian.

Prescription medication can be administered only when the following conditions are met: 1. The medicine is brought to All Saints Academy in its original container by the parent and is delivered directly to the designated administrators. Under no circumstances should a child handle his or her medication.

2. A note from the prescribing doctor is provided that states dosage, frequency, and a list of possible side effects. Pharmacy-printed information may be accepted in lieu of a doctor’s note.

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All Saints Academy reserves the right to refuse the responsibility of prescription administration for any reason. If this occurs, we will be happy to accommodate parent visits during the day for the purpose of medication administration.

Illness Policy In consideration of your young student’s wellness, in addition, preventing the spread of illness to your child’s classmates and teachers, a young student should be symptom-free a full 24 hours from the following before returning to onsite classes: ●​ Fever - Temperature of 100 degrees or above without the use of fever-reducing medication ●​ Vomiting/diarrhea ●​ Please do not send children with a highly contagious illnesses such as strep, hand/foot/mouth, or pinkeye (to name a few).

Government Agency Requests All Saints Academy values our parent partnership and as such we will notify parents of any interaction with a government agency such as child protective services, as it relates to your child.

Our policy is as follows: *Parents will be notified and their presence requested prior to a government agency being allowed to interview a child during school hours. *All Saints will do its best to hold up this policy with any government agency but cannot be held liable if we are not able to get a hold of a family or if the government agency uses legal force to demand the interview.

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ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Calendar The Academic Calendar is available here and in ClassReach.

Daily Schedule Monday through Thursday are core academic days on site. Friday will be a day for review at home and “Magnum Opus,” or greatest work, projects will be assigned for these days. After a lot of practice students will try their hand at producing their best work.

Arrival and Dismissal Students are able to arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 AM. School ends at 2:30 PM and students need to be picked up no later than 2:45 PM. A fine will be implemented if there is early arrival or late pick up. Consistent early arrival or late pick up will constitute a meeting with the Head of School.

Attendance All Saints Academy has intentionally set its vacations, schedule, and structure to allow important time for families. By registering a child in All Saints Academy, the parent or guardian is agreeing to this schedule and it is loving to the community of students to be in attendance. Emergencies or important family time arise from time to time; therefore students have 8 academic days* within each semester for school absences without consequence to their credits unless pre-approvals are arranged. We ask that the Administration be notified as soon as possible for any absences. A student that surpasses 16 days, or a total of 8 days in a semester will be subject to an Education Council review which may result in retention, a paid tutoring supplement, or the student not being invited back.

For sickness: please notify the Administrative Assistant through the ClassReach form provided.

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For family time (vacations, etc.) please use our pre-scheduled absence form to notify the Administrative Assistant.

For prolonged periods of absence (to extend beyond the 8 academic days) please get pre-approval from the Head of School. *Emergency situations will obviously be taken into consideration.

Tardies A student who arrives later than 8:00 AM is considered tardy. Four unexcused tardies within a month will constitute a parent email. A 5th tardy will result in an office visit. Subsequent unexcused tardies will be treated as office visits in accordance with the discipline policy.

ENROLLMENT POLICY Regarding Candidates for Admissions

Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement All Saints Academy admits students and hires employees without regard to race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin, ensuring equal access to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally available to our school community. We are committed to upholding applicable nondiscriminatory policies in the administration of educational policies, admissions, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered activities. All Saints Academy does not accept federal funds.

Children diagnosed with a learning disability are welcome to be a part of All Saints Academy so long as they can meet, or be assisted to meet, the discipline standards of the classroom, discussions, and daily routine.

Students applying for admissions should have a desire to receive this form of education. We do not mind assisting parents in fostering this desire, but the student needs to at the very least be “willing to be made willing” to be discipled through a Classical Christian education.

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Enrollment Process 1.​ General Inquiry 2.​ Family Interview Request 3.​ Admissions Interview 4.​ Assessment of student 5.​ Application 6.​ Enrollment 7.​ Tuition Agreement

TUITION SEE OUR TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE ○​ Tuition amounts will be set by the board by February 1, of the preceding academic year. This amount will be announced to the families and posted prior to re-enrollment. ○​ Tuition will be an amount that is reasonable and attainable for the local Kitsap County community.

Tuition Assistance Financial Assistance must be requested by April 1, families are strongly urged to seek assistance from their family, churches, and friends prior to seeking financial aid. We are partnering in education with families and we are run solely on private funds, therefore every dollar not collected in tuition is a dollar that must be raised through donations. The best advocates for a child are their parents and family.

However, we also do not want finances to be the reason a family does not attend All Saints Academy, therefore financial aid may be offered under certain circumstances of extreme need. Multi-student aid may be available under specified circumstances. ​ 1.​ Applicants will be categorized from the greatest financial need to the least financial need. a.​ Financial need will be pre-designated based on a ratio of the number of family members to gross income.

2.​ Tuition Assistance Requests will be handled through the Tuition Assistance Committee including initial application and interview.

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EVALUATIONS 1.​ Teachers will evaluate students regularly for the purpose of assessing skill and knowledge 2.​ Teachers are evaluated unannounced throughout the year.

3.​ The administration will be assessed periodically by the staff.

4.​ Parents will evaluate the school annually.

Disclaimer The reader should take notice that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, All Saints Academy reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.

Parents will be notified of any changes to the handbook that occur during the current academic year. All Saints Academy provides the information herein solely for the convenience of the reader and, to the extent permissible by law, expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred.

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