Christ Academy Handbook AYE 2027

Christ Academy Parent / Student Handbook | 2026 - 2027

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE MISSION​ STATEMENT OF FAITH​ CULTURAL ISSUES​ On Creation​ On Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality​ On Sanctity of Human Life​ PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION​ Philosophy of Humanities​ Philosophy of Bible​ Philosophy of the Arts​ Philosophy of Language​ Philosophy of Mathematics and Science​ OUR CULTURE​ Uniform Policy​ Discipline Policy​ OUR PROGRAM​ On Curriculum​ PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING​ Grading Policy​ Individual Grades​ Grading Scale​ Failing and Retakes​ HONOR CODES​ Parent Honor Code​ Student Honor Code​ Internet Use and Social Media​ HEALTH AND WELLNESS​ Lunch​ Snacks​ Health Records​ Administration of Medicines​ Illness Policy​ ACADEMIC SCHEDULE​ Calendar​ Arrival and Dismissal​ Attendance​ Tardies​

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Inclement Weather​ ENROLLMENT POLICY​ Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement​ Enrollment Process​ TUITION​ Tuition Assistance​ EVALUATIONS​

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THE MISSION Christ Academy exists in order to provide classical, Christian education that forms students to display the surpassing goodness of Jesus Christ through thoughtful, articulate, beautiful, and virtuous lives.

STATEMENT OF FAITH We aim to provide our students with a Christian education that leads to Christian belief and practice to the glory of God. While we welcome denominational differences, we also commit to a unifying statement of faith based on the historic, orthodox Christianity expressed in the ancient creeds–Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian.

In short, these creeds present: ●​ The unity and trinity of God–Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ●​ The benevolent creation of the world by God. ●​ The brokenness of creation, including humanity, is irremediable except by God. ●​ The incarnation of God to remedy creation’s need. ●​ The complete but sinless humanity of Jesus, God incarnate. ●​ The atoning death of Jesus and his physical resurrection plus his physical ascension. ●​ The current work of God the Holy Spirit to heal creation through people who follow Jesus as baptized disciples, integrated into worshiping communities, pursuing the sinless humanity of Jesus in their own lives. ●​ The future return of Jesus to finalize the healing of creation.

More detailed accounts of these theological and ethical standards appear in the following post-Reformation expressions of Christian theology: The Three Forms of Unity, the Westminster Standards, the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, which offer excellent summaries of the scriptures.

CULTURAL ISSUES On Creation With Scripture, Christ Academy affirms that all the cosmos is God’s cherished creation: “‘And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good” (Genesis 1). He made it to reflect himself (Psalm 19), and he invested humanity with the special privilege of stewarding the earth on his behalf

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(Psalm 115). A truncated study of creation omits God’s involvement and design, but at Christ Academy, since we pursue “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,” our study of science includes conscious engagement with Scripture. We teach students to know God, and thus themselves, more fully through his creation. In no way does this diminish the role of robust intellectual engagement. To the contrary, mathematics and the hard sciences crackle with more wonder and energy when seen as beautiful, fascinating, nearly-bottomless expressions of the Creator.

Christ Academy recognizes that wise Christians across the centuries have differed on the significance of key terms and concepts in the creation narratives of Genesis 1-2. In keeping with both the classical model and the Christian tradition, we therefore invite students to grapple with a range of perspectives regarding the age of the earth and God’s process of creation. At the same time, we maintain an unflinching commitment to Scripture’s clear teaching about creation: this is God’s handiwork, for his abundant glory and humanity’s immense joy, and one day, when Christ returns to make all things new, we will experience it with pure delight. Until then, we pursue faithfulness according to God’s design.

On Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Christ Academy affirms that God reserves a marriage union for one man and one woman, and he reserves sexual intimacy exclusively within that marriage. We recognize that this affirmation is out-of-synch with the majority opinion in 21st century America. However, we take our cues not from the populace but from holy Scripture in conjunction with God’s people across the ages. Our conviction on this matter falls firmly within the mainstream of historic, Christian orthodoxy.

Contrary to caricatures and misperceptions, our reasoning is not based on fear, nor do we demean the full human dignity of people involved in same-sex relationships, or in any non-Biblical expression of sexuality. However, we see that God’s design for marriage is in fact a still greater affirmation of human dignity: just as God is both one-and-many (one being and three persons), so is man-woman marriage.

In this way, God encodes symbols of his own mysterious unity-in-diversity within embodied humanity (Eph 5). Our bodies are part of his cherished creation, and God’s gift of sexual pleasure finds sanction only in the complementarity of male and female bodies. As Jesus himself said, it has been so from the beginning (Matt 19).

In affirming these Biblical values, we also acknowledge that some individuals face significant, unwanted hurdles to living within God’s design for gender, marriage and sexuality. Gender dysphoria, for example, is a genuine affliction with a complex etiology. As we pursue faithfulness to God’s design, we also extend compassion to those who suffer, while concurrently seeking to shepherd those within our

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orbit. We expect that all Christ Academy students, as well as affiliated personnel, will do the same. This is one significant way that we love God with all our being and our neighbor as ourselves.

On Sanctity of Human Life We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in his image. We therefore have a divine mandate to defend, protect, and value all human life, at every stage of development or degradation.

Since we are his cherished creatures, tasked with imitating his own character, we must delight equally in the unborn and the elderly, the genius and the person with cognitive disability, the athlete and the physically challenged–and every other permutation of human life. All are equally valuable in God’s eyes.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION We disciple students through education that is robustly Christian and pedagogically classical.

Christian education identifies Jesus Christ as the center of human life. Since Christ is the hub, the core of all wisdom and knowledge, education with Christ at the center is integrated and harmonious, offering students an encounter with the interconnectedness of all truth.

Classical education stems from the traditions of the classical world, the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. In the classical world, education emphasized independence of mind, clarity of writing, and winsomeness of speaking. The aim was to form citizens who would build a free society through excellence of mind and soul. The outcome was the backbone of Western society today. Since a virtuous society depends on a virtuous citizenry, classical education is formative and liberating, engaging the whole person for the purpose of shaping individuals and communities as outposts of goodness, beauty and truth.

At Christ Academy, we affirm that the old ideas of the classical world remain vital for a new generation.

We also affirm that all truth has a common source in the One who made it and lived it, the God-human, Jesus Christ. While today’s standard educational theory fragments truth by compartmentalizing subjects, the classical model, grounded in Christ, pursues a unified approach.

Admittedly, we differentiate between humanities and science for the sake of educational excellence; given the vastness of the knowledge base and the limitations of the human mind, it would be

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unreasonable to expect comprehensive expertise. Nevertheless, even across fields, we seek to highlight the interconnections. Even more, within the disciplines, we emphasize the integral, the whole, nature of knowledge.

In all this, our aim is to develop students who are, as Jesus said, “wise as serpents and gentle as doves” (Matt. 10:16). In partnership with parents, we teach young people to see Jesus Christ as their example, to follow the Holy Spirit as their guide, to recognize the beauties of God’s creation, to love those good things, to participate in discovering and celebrating them with others, and in all things to delight in the Triune God who loves them.

Philosophy of Humanities In the study of the humanities–literature, history, philosophy, theology–we expose students to the golden threads that Jesus has woven throughout the great artifacts of human culture. They discover both the concepts and compelling pictures of beauty, wisdom, virtue, justice, and honor. They encounter a breadth of truth, and they learn excellence through experiencing it firsthand.

Notably, however, this study of the humanities is not merely a matter of intellectual acquisition. It is also a moral formation. In keeping with the fundamental values of classical, Christian education, the study of the humanities seeks to develop true humanity within students. This underlying goal informs our educational method.

The curriculum focuses on deep, extended interaction with a limited selection of key texts. Instead of information-heavy lectures, instructors supply mimetic teaching and Socratic discussion. Students listen keenly in order to understand, develop, and practice critical thinking, judicious discernment, and creative, clear communication, both oral and written. Their interlocutors are not only the great thinkers and communicators of the past whom they encounter in classic texts; they also engage one another and even their teachers. Over time, through patient guidance, students internalize the excellence of the tradition. They learn to name and own God’s providential direction and care throughout history, across the breadth of human pursuits. In this way they grow more fully into the humanity that God has created for them because of Jesus Christ, the source and model of all truth.

Philosophy of Bible At Christ Academy, as with the study of all things, we approach the Bible through the person of Jesus Christ. He was both divine and human, and so we have warrant for affirming the Bible as both divine

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and human. He was God’s Word in human flesh, and so we have justification for naming the Bible as God’s Word in human words. Since Jesus spoke truth in everything he said, we may legitimately claim the Bible’s truth in all that it says.

What it says above all is that God the Creator so delights in his creation that he remained committed to it when evil invaded, that he orchestrated its redemption so fully that he entered it even in great pain, and that one day he will reveal the fullness of this redemption for all who receive his holistic, masterful, gracious kingship. In saying all this, Scripture is utterly clear.

However, Scripture says more than this. In narrating God’s redemptive drama, it also instructs God’s people in the fullness of God’s wisdom, and in this expansive instruction not all details are equally clear. The Bible is true in all that it says, but, along with wise Christians across the centuries, indeed with even the apostles and prophets and Jesus himself, we acknowledge that identifying what Scripture says requires skillful attention to the pragmatics of human language. Scripture is God’s self-revelation written in the customs of ordinary humanity; it is eternal truth conveyed through our conventions, or rather, through the conventions of our forebears in ancient cultures.

At Christ Academy, we aim to educate students in the fullness of God’s wisdom, and in handling Scripture, while we start with what is clear, we continue into what is less clear. In all this, we maintain a firm grasp upon Jesus Christ, in whom are found all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Philosophy of the Arts Since we aim to form an expansive humanity within our students, we load our education with broad exposure to the beauty of visual, musical, and performative art. Beauty is itself an encounter with God; he alone is beauty itself. The fourth century theologian Gregory of Nazianzen likened God to the “beauty and greatness of the heavens,” only with infinitely more splendor.

The arts, then, are a gift from God. They penetrate beneath the fabric of our cognition to provide us with a lived-experience of God’s being, but not in a way that replaces God. Since only God himself fully satisfies the human heart, the arts can only stir an appetite for God; they give a taste of his beauty, moving us, shaping us to discover the fullness of life in him through Jesus Christ. An education without beauty is thus incomplete.

At Christ Academy, we teach music as the sound and rhythm of beauty. The visual arts are the appearance of beauty. Performative arts engage ears and eyes with the movement of beauty. We

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recognize that students may differ in their appreciation of the arts, but we also acknowledge that appreciation of art requires training in community. We help our students to develop a love for beauty by teaching them its components through lingering encounter with its most celebrated expressions. We also nurture our students in their own artistic productions because, just as God has given the arts in order to reveal something of himself for our joy, so he calls us, in imitation of himself, to develop and deploy our artistic abilities for the sake of others’ delight.

Philosophy of Language In the context of a school education, the place of language may seem so obvious as not to merit comment or explanation. However, in the spirit of critical thinking and clear communication, it is worthwhile to say three things about how Christ Academy views language.

(1)​ All language is a small participation in Jesus Christ. In saying this, we do not mean that language offers salvific encounter with Jesus, but we do mean that, like beauty, language is a window onto the divine being. God himself, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is eternally communicating in whole relationships; the three persons are perpetually unified in understanding. In the incarnation of Jesus, God the Son embodied this eternal communication. As we read in John’s gospel, “he made known” the invisible God. Jesus was (and is) the Word made flesh. When we communicate, we are faintly but genuinely imitating this mystery.

(2)​ All language is limited. We will never fully capture the mystery of God. We will never exhaust the wonders of thought. There will always be more to say. When we accept this limitation, we live in the truth, and we open ourselves to a world of discovery within community.

(3)​ All language has a heritage. The sounds and structures of our communication have developed over time as God’s providence has directed human culture. Within the Western culture that we inhabit, the term “trivium” refers to time-tested instruction in the art and skill of language.

Classical education takes the trivium—in its divisions of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—to be the most refined and useful approach to language within our heritage.

At Christ Academy, we see the value of the trivium as follows: ●​ Grammar is the proper practice of a language’s rules and rhythms. In teaching the English language, the study of Latin is especially useful; it illuminates the grammatical structures and vocabulary of English, and it connects us to our linguistic heritage.

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●​ Logic is the use of language to construct meaningful argument; it is also the art of thinking that undergirds the use of language. The Latin language plays a role in this study as well; its exactness of syntax supports the formation of logical habits of the mind. The study of formal logic expands the mind’s capacity to think and communicate clearly.

But the benefit of logic is not only cognitive: it is also affective—there are benefits for the heart.

Learning to think critically helps to guard against confusing the love of truth with the love of being right. It also helps to produce humility, empathy, and a willingness to listen to the other. ●​ Rhetoric is the art of discourse that seeks to convince and transform through goodness and life-giving persuasion. Training in Rhetoric begins with delighting in what is beautifully said, whether literature, poetry, Scripture or other written or spoken word. As our students come into a large store of well-said phrases through encounter and even memorization, they begin to learn and practice the five classical canons of rhetoric: invention, style, arrangement, delivery, and memory. The clarity of the classical languages help form in our students the habits of fluency and eloquence in expression.

Philosophy of Mathematics and Science At Christ Academy, we place a high value on math and science because we place a higher value on Jesus Christ. He is the master of the creation whose detail and structure we explore, and he is the one in whom “all things hold together” (Col 1). Since we want to know Christ, we investigate his handiwork.

Further, since our goal is relationship with our creator, not simply awareness of him, we begin the study of math and science by cultivating happy curiosity. Jesus himself delights in his creation, and we learn to know him well by imitating his own appreciation for the marvels of bugs and stars and algorithms and formulae. From this starting point, students who excel in math and science receive a compelling invitation to humility and gratitude, students without natural aptitude for math and science may find encouragement and joy, and all students hear the call to steward creation, as their studies announce the primacy of Jesus Christ.

Excellence in math and science undoubtedly requires memorization of many facts, but since our goal is knowledge of Christ, our approach here does not enshrine data acquisition as the high mark of excellence. Rather, we use the facts as springboards into the deep skills of inquiry, observation, reasoning, documentation, and persuasion. Across the centuries, these skills have fed scientific enterprise in service of the common good, which we want students to understand; as we explore various axioms and theorems and methods, we also celebrate the connections to our notable predecessors.

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In other words, students receive an education that integrates information within community. This leads, then, to a harmonious sense of place within a venerable tradition of great scientists and mathematicians. Even more, it ushers students along the path of satisfying, genuine humanity; they discover the way of life that prioritizes truth for the sake of goodness and beauty in relationship. And in that way of life, students encounter yet another plane of coherence: they imitate Christ, the one who created the theater for math and science in the first place.

OUR CULTURE Uniform Policy SEE UNIFORM POLICY

Discipline Policy We recognize that maintaining a well-disciplined classroom is key to learning. We believe that “Knowledge without virtue is dangerous.” Therefore, encouraging virtuous behavior that stems from the heart is as important as encouraging excellence in math and grammar. A student’s behavior, attitude, and physical disposition should contribute positively to the classroom environment and Christ Academy’s value of shaping godly character. Our rule is simple for maintaining this disciplined atmosphere: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Christ Academy uses a structured discipline plan while varying the consequences based on the frame of the student and the parent’s input. Although our method of helping students reach the standard of “loving God and loving our neighbor” may be different, the standard remains. Any disciplinary action must be done in love with the hope of restoration.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLESHIP We love God by loving one another, and mutual respect is a key mark of God-honoring love. Students are expected to behave in a way that fosters respect for both their teachers and their fellow students.

Teachers have the responsibility to guide students in this pursuit of respect. General behaviors that will be handled within a classroom setting are as follows: ●​ Nuisance behavior to teacher or students

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●​ Inappropriate use of classroom material ●​ Minor classroom disruptions Infractions of this nature will be handled with verbal warnings by faculty. Three classroom infractions in a day will result in an office visit.

OFFICE VISITS Overt behaviors which require office involvement necessitate parent notification via 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.

Overt behaviors are as follows and will constitute an immediate office visit: ●​ Flagrant disrespect shown to staff ●​ Dishonesty (e.g., lying, cheating, stealing) ●​ Disruptive, angry outbursts ●​ Any violation of our electronic device policy ●​ 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 self- defense) ●​ Bullying (i.e., when a student deliberately desires to do harm to another student during or outside of school, this includes cyber-bullying) ●​ Acts that endanger the lives of another person or oneself ●​ Threats of violence, verbal or written ●​ 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) ●​ Inappropriate sexual conduct (e.g., any sexual activity outside of marriage, inappropriate touching, use of pornography, etc.) ●​ Illegal substance abuse (e.g., drug or alcohol use) ●​ Weapons on campus ●​ Engaging in behavior that suggests a willful violation of the religious beliefs and practices of the school

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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. 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): ●​ Removing of some privilege (e.g., recess) ●​ A written reflection regarding the offense ●​ Community service (e.g., janitorial work) ●​ Sent home (e.g., early pick-up) ●​ Discipline hearing that may result in the following: o Parental attendance during the school day o Working, on-campus suspension o Off-campus suspension o Expulsion

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

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY Use of personal electronic devices (i.e. phones, smart phones, portable gaming devices, smart watches etc.) by students is prohibited on campus.

Students who wish to carry a phone with them to school will secure their phones in a locking, school-issued pouch for the duration of the school day. If the student needs to use the phone during the day for an approved use, it may be unlocked by office personnel and used for that purpose under office supervision. Phones will be unlocked at the gate when students are dismissed at the end of the school day.

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Use of laptops is permissible for secondary academic purposes only under the pre-approved direction and supervision of a teacher.

Violations: ●​ A first violation of this policy will result in immediate confiscation of the device, to be released to a parent or guardian. ●​ A second violation of this policy will result in a parent conference with the Head of School. ●​ A third violation of this policy will result in a disciplinary hearing.

Christ Academy accepts no responsibility for use, breakage, theft, or loss of phones or other personal items. Overriding all these details, the school reserves the right to act as we deem necessary in any situation.

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE Students are expected to complete assignments in a timely manner and to communicate in advance with teachers in the case of extenuating circumstances. Teachers will inform students if an assignment extension is warranted. ●​ A missed assignment will be entered as a “0” in ClassReach until submitted, and the following late percentages will apply: 10% for not being submitted, 20% for the 2nd day and one percentage point thereafter. A standing “0” will mean the student never submitted the work. ●​ Repeated late or missing assignments will result in a teacher notifying parents and the Head of School. ●​ Patterns of not turning in assignments on time will necessitate a parent meeting and students may have to stay after school for detention.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM Cheating is defined as breaking the rules of an assignment or assessment, for example, copying a fellow student’s work without an instructor’s permission, talking during an assessment, or unfairly accessing notes during an exam.

Plagiarism is a major subset of cheating, principally in regards to written assignments. It is defined as using another person’s ideas or words without providing a proper citation.

If either cheating or plagiarism is noticed, the assignment or assessment will immediately receive a 0.

Parents and Head of School will be notified and a formal Discipline Form will be entered into ClassReach.. A second cheating or plagiarism infraction will result in a disciplinary hearing.

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DRESS CODE VIOLATION If a dress code violation is observed by faculty, they will inform office staff who will alert parents through a ClassReach dress code violation form. After four dress code violations, an office visit and email will follow. After the fifth violation within a semester the student will be sent home.

Subsequent dress code violations will result in office visits in accordance with the discipline policy.

Overriding all these details, the school reserves the right to act as we deem necessary in any situation. *A dress code policy violation is something that cannot be corrected immediately in class.

OUR PROGRAM On Curriculum At Christ Academy, we believe that curriculum is an essential tool, but that it is the teacher who 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 possible: teachers who exemplify a love of learning and point students to Jesus Christ through immersing their teaching in goodness, beauty, and truth.

PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING Grading Policy Grades at Christ 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 Christ Academy, grades serve three basic purposes:

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●​ To help students to improve ●​ To determine the best placement level considering academic ability ●​ 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 student may transfer.

Individual Grades Christ Academy will use a unique method of grading that ensures students have time to practice before they receive a grade. This grading system employs three grade designations: Soft Grades, Practice Work Grades, and Magnum Opus (“great work”) Grades. Soft Grades are not recorded in the gradebook; their purpose is to provide students regular feedback regarding new concepts. Practice Work Grades are utilized after concepts have been introduced and attempted but before they are expected to have been mastered. These are “daily assignment” type of grades and are recorded in the gradebook but are given far less weight than Magnum Opus grades. Magnum Opus assignments include work that is expected to be mastered: tests, quizzes, recitations of memorized material, end-of-unit projects and papers, in-class debates, etc. These grades more greatly affect overall standings. Consistent with educating the whole child, both attitude and effort will be considered within our grading systems.

Grading Scale Secondary

Primary

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90-100

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80-89

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70-79

90+ Excellent Understanding 80+ Good Understanding 70+ Struggling to master Below 70 - Will need some assistance

Below 70: Student does not know material well enough to continue in this field of study without assistance *

* Below 70: Parents will be asked to provide assistance at home and/or tutoring. Student may be placed on Academic Probation for the next semester.

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Failing and Retakes Retakes will be left to the teacher’s discretion. A student who has simply failed an assignment 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 Head of School 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 at least three weeks before the end of the grading period if their student is in jeopardy of failing.

HONOR CODES Parent Honor Code The following paragraphs are representative of commitments that we expect from parents.

On Parental Involvement I am placing my child as a student at Christ Academy because I care about my child being educated both in character and in academics. I understand that my child will be educated within a Christian worldview. I accept that loving God and loving neighbor are fundamental values of Christ Academy. I also understand that I have ultimate responsibility to nurture my child’s faith by modeling the life of Christ through acts of humility and devotion, in community with his people, under the guidance of my church.

On the Importance of Participation and Punctuality One way we enact love for one another is by being on time, present, and respectful. The leadership of Christ Academy has worked to develop 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

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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.

On the Function of Uniforms 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.

On Adherence to the Disciplinary Process In keeping with the religious (spiritually formative) intentions of Christ Academy’s mission, I understand that my child needs to submit to the authority of Christ Academy faculty and staff during school events. Further, behavior outside of school hours that violates this honor code is also a matter of interest and concern for the school as well. I also understand that a designation of “special needs” does not excuse a student from committing behavior categorized as a “serious discipline case.” I further understand that I will be ultimately responsible for my child’s behavior while at Christ Academy and therefore will follow the directives of the school as outlined below.

(1)​ If a discipline note comes home from a teacher or Dean/Head of School, I understand that I need to work with my child on changing behavior through the heart. This will include encouraging the pursuit of forgiveness from anyone who has been wronged.

(2)​ If my child continues to incur infractions, he/she will receive discipline in keeping with the policy outlined in this handbook (above). At school leadership’s discretion, I may need to develop a plan, in conjunction with Christ Academy personnel, designed to remedy my child’s disruptive behavior.

(3)​ If my child remains 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, 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.

Even amidst the disciplinary process, teachers will endeavor to promote the educational success of the student.

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Student Honor Code Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.

And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. (from Romans 8:14-17)

As a child of God, co-heir with Christ, and led by the Spirit, I desire to honor God, my family, my teachers, and Christ Academy. I will endeavor to be honorable in character, honest in word and deed, and respectful and loving to others.

I commit to diligent study, patient reflection, and respect to all placed in authority over me. Together with fellow students, I am a steward of Christ Academy and commit myself to the pursuit of Truth, the love of the Good, and the cultivation of Beauty as I embrace the high calling of a liberal arts education.

Internet Use and Social Media Students are held to the same standard of behavior whether they are on campus or online. Students agree to use these technological tools honorably and responsibly with the intent to uphold the witness and beliefs of Christ Academy. In that spirit of consistency, the following are 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 (We recognize that some students have relationships with teachers outside of school and there may be non-school-related reasons to send occasional text messages.)

ClassReach communication is permitted for students, parents, and teachers.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Lunch Students will bring packed lunches to be eaten in the school lunchroom. Please alert the office of any allergies your child has so we can accommodate as needed and alert other families (if the allergy is very severe). When packing lunches, please keep the following in mind: ●​ Lunches should be nutritious and well-balanced to help provide energy to focus on learning

for the duration of the school day. ●​ Please pack lunches that do not need heating or refrigeration. These are not accessible to students during the day. ●​ Sugary drinks like pop/soda and those with food dyes are not permitted.

Snacks Students are welcome to bring a nutritious, easy-to-eat snack for mid-morning. Water is the only beverage allowed to accompany snacks.

Health Records All students attending Christ Academy must have on record with the school either a current immunization record or an exemption statement, according to Oregon state code, before starting classes in the fall. Immunization records are collected in ClassReach. Christ Academy should also be notified of any severe allergies or health concerns.

Administration of Medicines Christ Academy office staff 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: ●​ The medicine is brought to Christ 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. ●​ A note from the prescribing doctor is provided that states dosage, frequency, and a list of 20

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possible side effects. Pharmacy-printed information may be accepted in lieu of a doctor’s note. ●​ Christ 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 student’s wellness, and to prevent the spread of illness to your child’s classmates and teachers, a student should be symptom-free a full 24 hours from the following before returning to onsite classes: ●​ Fever - Temperature of 100.4 degrees or above without the use of fever-reducing medication ●​ Vomiting/diarrhea ●​ Please do not send children with highly contagious illnesses such as strep, hand/foot/mouth, or pinkeye (to name a few).

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Calendar The Academic Calendar is located here on our website.

Arrival and Dismissal Students are able to arrive between 7:50 and 8:00 AM. Students who arrive prior to 7:50 must wait in their cars until the gate opens. School ends at 3:00 PM and students need to be picked up no later than 3:10 PM. If your child is not picked up by 3:10, you will receive a phone call inquiring about your status. To honor our teachers, if you pick up after 3:10, you will be charged $5.00 for every 5 minutes you are late–arrivals between 3:11 and 3:15 will be charged $5, between 3:16 and 3:20 will be charged $10, etc. (this money will go to the willing teachers sitting with your child).

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Attendance Christ Academy has intentionally set its vacations, schedule, and structure to allow important time for families. By registering a child in Christ Academy, the parent or guardian is agreeing to this schedule and it is loving to the community of students and faculty to be in attendance. Emergencies or important family time arise from time to time; therefore students have up to 8 academic days* for unforeseen school absences without consequence to their credits unless pre-approvals are arranged. We ask that the office staff, teachers and Head of School be notified as soon as possible for any absences. ●​ For ordinary illness, appointments or vacations: please fill out the Student Absence Request form on ClassReach. Please also send an email to your student’s teacher(s) informing them of the absence. ●​ For prolonged periods of absence -planned or emergency which will extend beyond the 8 academic days: please get pre-approval from the Head of School. *Emergency situations will obviously be taken into consideration.

Tardies At the beginning of the day, students are considered tardy if they are not seated in the chapel at 8 AM. Four unexcused tardies within a month will constitute a parent email. A 5th tardy will result in a meeting between the Head of School and parents to address the persistent tardiness.

Inclement Weather In cases of inclement weather, schedule changes will be communicated via ClassReach no later than 6:30 AM on the day in question.

ENROLLMENT POLICY Anti-Discrimination and ADA Statement Christ 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

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administration of educational policies, admissions, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered activities. Christ Academy does not accept federal funds.

Children diagnosed with a learning disability are welcome to be a part of Christ 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.

General Agreement: All parents and students who are enrolling in Christ Academy affirm by their application and enrollment their intentional willingness to abide by the Christian conduct (word and deed) presented in this handbook and all other school documents, both expressed and implied. This includes the Statement of Faith, Cultural Issues, and all policies stated herein.

Ordinary Enrollment Process 1.​ General Inquiry

5.​ Assessment of Student Application

2.​ Family Interview Request

6.​ Acceptance Application

3.​ Admissions Interview

7.​ Enrollment

4.​ Academic Testing

8.​ Tuition Agreement

TUITION Please see our TUITION AND FEE POLICY

Tuition Assistance Families may apply for Tuition Assistance. Prior to seeking financial aid from Christ Academy, they are strongly urged to seek assistance from their family, churches, and friends. We are partnering in education with families, and we are run solely on private funds. Hence, 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 Christ Academy; therefore financial aid may be offered under certain circumstances of extreme need.

Multi-student aid may be available under specified circumstances. ​

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1.​ Applicants will be categorized from the greatest financial need to the least financial need.

2.​ Tuition assistance requests will be handled through Benefaq, our third-party financial aid processing partner. Families may request a link to the application from the school office.

Financial aid applications will be assessed a $35 fee.

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 have opportunity to provide constructive feedback on the education Christ Academy offers.

Disclaimer Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, but Christ Academy reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. Parents will be notified of any substantive changes to the handbook that occur during the current academic year. Christ 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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