Bethel Handbook AYE 2027

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THE MISSION OF BETHEL ACADEMY​

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THE VISION OF BETHEL ACADEMY​

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EDUCATION FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS​

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OUR CULTURE​

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STATEMENT OF FAITH​

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CULTURAL ISSUES​

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UNIFORM POLICY​

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DISCIPLINE POLICY​

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BETHEL ACADEMY HONOR CODE​

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PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE​

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OUR PROGRAM AND PHILOSOPHIES​

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EDUCATION SCHEDULE​

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LIMITING SUBJECTS​

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ON CURRICULUM​ PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION​

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HUMANITIES​

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BIBLE​

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THE ARTS​

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THE NATURAL SCIENCES​

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION​

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PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING​

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GRADING POLICY​

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PRIMARY GRADING SCALE​

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SECONDARY GRADING SCALE​

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INDIVIDUAL GRADES​

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GROUP PROJECT GRADES​

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MATHEMATICAL GRADING POLICY​

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SCIENCE GRADING POLICY​

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LATIN GRADING POLICY​

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HUMANITIES GRADING POLICY​

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FAILING AND RETAKES​

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ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL​

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PICK UP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES​

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ATTENDANCE​

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TARDIES​

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PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT​

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HEALTH & WELLNESS​

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LUNCH​

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SNACKS​

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HEALTH INFORMATION​

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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES​

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ILLNESS POLICY​

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CHILD SAFETY POLICY​

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ACADEMIC SCHEDULE​ CALENDAR​ ENROLLMENT POLICY​

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ENROLLMENT PROCESS​

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PART-TIME STUDENTS (4 DAY CORE)​

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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND ADA STATEMENT​

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TUITION​

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FINANCIAL AID​ MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE​ EVALUATIONS​ SCHOOL GOVERNANCE AND ACCREDITATION​ BETHEL ACADEMY LEADERSHIP​

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THE MISSION OF BETHEL ACADEMY To provide a quality classical Christian education in partnership with parents for the cultivation of Christ-like maturity and wisdom in every student.

THE VISION OF BETHEL ACADEMY Bethel Academy endeavors to ground students in the inerrant Word of God and provide a culture where children mature in confidence and faithfulness in their Christian faith. Our deep hope is that through academic excellence—aimed at truth—we equip students not to be taken captive by vain philosophies and that we thereby foster evangelism and cultural dominion.

EDUCATION FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Bethel Academy aims to teach students of all ability levels through solid Christian pedagogy and materials.

Because we are able to take both conventional and unique learners (even those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder) our program is very distinct. We offer classical teaching as input but only expect classical output based on the gifting of each individual student. Our teaching is done in a one-room–style setting where we implement the trivium and move from the concrete to the philosophical as the students are ready.

We believe that those diagnosed with a learning disability as well as those with developmental delays, or trauma, are not defined by their condition. They are first and foremost image bearers of the living God. These uniquely gifted, and sometimes hurting, children have a mind, a body, and a soul that has the same needs and desires as other children. For some, the difference is in their hyper-sensory skills which can overload their minds. For others, they need added assistance in various behavior and academic areas. Because of this, our goal is to give these children a learning environment that helps them organize their sensory systems, see themselves as an integral part of God’s world, and invest the talent God has given them.

We do not use the child’s condition as an excuse for sin, but we may make academic and behavioral accommodations for children at the recommendation of the Education Council upon review of diagnostic information and or circumstances. This decision will not be automatic as per the request of a parent; we will seek professional advice, pray, and consult with invested parties to reach the best decision for the student and community.

While our goal is straightforward, the way we accomplish this for each child is complex. Because each child is an image bearer of God and is created with unique gifts and struggles, we believe it is important to individualize their instruction without compromising the community. We employ a variety of methods to help our students learn to focus their minds and calm their bodies so that they can grow in their love of God and neighbor.

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Our ambition is to serve all learners but only to the extent that we are able to serve each particular student’s disabilities within our structure and facility.

OUR CULTURE STATEMENT OF FAITH

I. The Scriptures The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10, 119:11, 89, 105, 140; Isaiah 34:16, 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16, 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18, 22:29; Luke 21:33, 24:44-46; John 5:39, 16:13-15, 17:17; Acts 2:16ff., 17:11; Romans 15:4, 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2, 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.

II. God There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.

A. God the Father God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise.

God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.

Genesis 1:1, 2:7; Exodus 3:14, 6:2-3, 15:11ff., 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4, 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3, 15, 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10, 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff., 7:11, 23:9, 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24, 5:26, 14:6-13, 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6, 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7.

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B. God the Son Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ, He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind, yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross, He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord.

Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53:1-12; Matthew 1:18-23, 3:17, 8:29, 11:27, 14:33, 16:16, 27, 17:5, 27, 28:1-6, 19; Mark 1:1, 3:11; Luke 1:35, 4:41, 22:70, 24:46; John 1:1-18,29, 10:30, 38, 11:25-27; 12:44-50, 14:7-11, 16:15-16, 28, 17:1-5, 21-22, 20:1-20, 28; Acts 1:9, 2:22-24, 7:55-56, 9:4-5, 20; Romans 1:3-4, 3:23-26, 5:6-21, 8:1-3, 34, 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2:2, 8:6, 15:1-8, 24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20, 3:11, 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22, 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3, 4:14-15, 7:14-28, 9:12-15, 24-28, 12:2, 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25, 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9, 3:2, 4:14-15, 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16, 5:9-14, 12:10-11, 13:8, 19:16.

C. God the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service.

Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11, 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18, 3:16, 4:1, 12:28-32, 28:19; Mark 1:10, 12; Luke 1:35, 4:1, 18-19, 11:13, 12:12, 24:49; John 4:24, 14:16-17, 26, 15:26, 16:7-14; Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 38, 4:31, 5:3, 6:3, 7:55, 8:17,39, 10:44, 13:2, 15:28, 16:6, 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14, 3:16, 12:3-11, 13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30, 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16, 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14, 3:16; Hebrews 9:8, 14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13, 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10, 22:17.

III. Man Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God’s creation. In the beginning man

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was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan, man transgressed the command of God and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

Genesis 1:26-30, 2:5, 7, 18-22, 3, 9:6; Psalms 1, 8:3-6, 32:1-5, 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32, 3:10-18, 23, 5:6, 12, 19, 6:6; 7:14-25, 8:14-18, 29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31, 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22, 3:9-11.

IV. Salvation Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

A. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God’s grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace.

Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Saviour.

B. Justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor with God. C. Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God’s purposes and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate person’s life.

D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed.

Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17, 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21, 4:17, 16:21-26, 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69, 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29, 3:3-21, 36, 5:24, 10:9, 28-29, 15:1-16, 17:17; Acts 2:21, 4:12, 15:11, 16:30-31, 17:30-31, 20:32; Romans 1:16-18, 2:4, 3:23-25, 4:3ff., 5:8-10, 6:1-23, 8:1-18, 29-39, 10:9-10, 13, 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18, 30, 6:19-20, 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20, 3:13, 5:22-25, 6:15; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-22, 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22, 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3, 5:8-9, 9:24-28, 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20, 21:1-22:5.

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V. God’s Purpose of Grace Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end.

It is the glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility.

All true believers endure to the end. Those whom God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end. Believers may fall into sin through neglect and temptation, whereby they grieve the Spirit, impair their graces and comforts, and bring reproach on the cause of Christ and temporal judgments on themselves; yet they shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31ff.; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22, 31, 25:34; Luke 1:68-79, 2:29-32; 19:41-44, 24:44-48; John 1:12-14, 3:16, 5:24, 6:44-45, 65, 10:27-29, 15:16, 17:6, 12, 17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10, 8:28-39, 10:12-15, 11:5-7, 26-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39-12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5, 13, 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19, 3:2.

XII. Education Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. In Jesus Christ abide all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. All sound learning is, therefore, a part of our Christian heritage. The new birth opens all human faculties and creates a thirst for knowledge. Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is co-ordinate with the causes of missions and general benevolence and should receive along with these the liberal support of the churches. An adequate system of Christian education is necessary to a complete spiritual program for Christ’s people.

In Christian education there should be a proper balance between academic freedom and academic responsibility.

Freedom in any orderly relationship of human life is always limited and never absolute. The freedom of a teacher in a Christian school, college, or seminary is limited by the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ, by the authoritative nature of the Scriptures, and by the distinct purpose for which the school exists.

Deuteronomy 4:1, 5, 9, 14; 6:1-10; 31:12-13; Nehemiah 8:1-8; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7ff.; 119:11; Proverbs 3:13ff.; 4:1-10; 8:1-7, 11; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Matthew 5:2; 7:24ff.; 28:19-20; Luke 2:40; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3,8-9; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:14-17; Hebrews 5:12-6:3; James 1:5, 3:17.

XV. The Christian and the Social Order All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human society. Means and methods used for the improvement of society and the establishment of righteousness among men can be truly and permanently helpful only when they are rooted in the regeneration of the individual by the

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saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. In the spirit of Christ, Christians should oppose racism; every form of greed, selfishness, and vice; and all forms of sexual immorality, including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. We should work to provide for the orphaned, the needy, the abused, the aged, the helpless, and the sick. We should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.

Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love. In order to promote these ends Christians should be ready to work with all men of good will in any good cause, always being careful to act in the spirit of love without compromising their loyalty to Christ and His truth.

Exodus 20:3-17; Leviticus 6:2-5; Deuteronomy 10:12, 27:17; Psalm 101:5; Micah 6:8; Zechariah 8:16; Matthew 5:13-16,43-48; 22:36-40; 25:35; Mark 1:29-34; 2:3ff.; 10:21; Luke 4:18-21; 10:27-37; 20:25; John 15:12; 17:15; Romans 12-14; 1Corinthians 5:9-10; 6:1-7; 7:20-24; 10:23-11:1; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; James 1:27, 2:8.

XVIII. The Family God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption.

Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. It is God’s unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the channel of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race.

The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God’s image. The marriage relationship models the way God relates to His people. A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church.

He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to protect, and to lead his family. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. She, being in the image of God as is her husband and thus equal to him, has the God-given responsibility to respect her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation.

Children, from the moment of conception, are a blessing and heritage from the Lord. Parents are to demonstrate to their children God’s pattern for marriage. Parents are to teach their children spiritual and moral values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle examples and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. Children are to honor and obey their parents.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; 127; 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7.

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CULTURAL ISSUES Bethel Academy believes that all human life is sacred and that we are created in the image of God and called to defend and protect that life. We believe there are two distinct genders, male and female and together they reflect the image and nature of God and the Biblical meaning of “marriage” described in Scripture (Gen. 2:18-25).

Bethel Academy is committed to a healthy discussion of this issue in a way that values all those of other opinions yet does not compromise our values. Our ultimate goal is Christian unity within the parameters of the Apostles’ Creed and the truth of Scripture.

UNIFORM POLICY Please click for the Uniform Policy

DISCIPLINE POLICY BETHEL ACADEMY HONOR CODE Bethel Academy strives to guide students towards excellence in Christian character as well as academic achievement. We understand that this is a maturing process, and these guidelines provide a framework from which each parent, teacher, and student may assess growth. We want to cooperate with the home to help students form traits such as cheerful obedience; integrity; honesty; responsibility; and respect for the time, dignity, and property of others.

This code of conduct guides teachers in their discernment of student conduct that may require discipline. The students are expected to: 1. Obey Promptly.

Hebrews 13:17: “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.” ​ It is expected that students will obey immediately. Students should have a respectful attitude, making eye contact with the person giving directions.

2. Obey Completely.

Deuteronomy 4:2: “Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord that I give you.” ​ It is expected that students will neither obey “halfway” nor reinterpret a command given by the teacher, who has authority and is intended to be a biblical role model.

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3. Obey Cheerfully.

Philippians 2:14-15: “Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation in which you shine like stars in the universe. …” ​ It is expected that students will obey with a thankful attitude. Grumbling, grimacing, sighing, and other complaining is not acceptable.

4. Exercise Diligence in Work.

Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” ​ It is expected that students will be hard workers. Their work should give evidence of neatness, precision, and effort. They should focus appropriately on the task. Assignments should be completed and submitted in a timely way.

5. Display Consideration, Kindness, and Compassion.

Ephesians 4:29,32: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. … Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has forgiven you.” ​ It is expected that students will treat others with kindness in action and in speech. Harsh words and harmful behavior are not acceptable.

6. Speak With Honesty and Edification.

Ephesians 4:25: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” ​ It is expected that students will speak honestly, without rationalization and excuse. Gossip and slander are not edifying. In the event of relational offense, students will be encouraged to speak directly with the person with whom they have a concern and to model the biblical principle in Matthew 18:15-17.

7. Exercise Self-Control.

Proverbs 25:28: “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” ​ It is expected that students will control their tongues and actions. Students will be encouraged to speak at appropriate times and to control themselves.

8. Display Order.

I Corinthians 14:40: “Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” ​ It is expected that students will take an active part in maintaining their personal belongings; respect the school’s property and appearance; and uphold the dress code, practicing modesty.

Student’s Promise Pledge I will act like Jesus and do what He teaches in all I do.

I will speak with love and respect.

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I will never call anyone a bad name.

I will be responsible for preparing for school each day.

I’ll think ahead and plan for what to wear, what to bring, and stay “on top” of my schoolwork. My parents will help me, but I am responsible.

I will not be mean nor give excuses.

I will both lead and follow with humility.

I will encourage those who are feeling down and defend the weak.

I will do the things that are hard.

I will turn away from sin and things that are harmful for me to see, hear, taste, feel, or think.

PHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINE Scripture Hebrews 12:11. “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.”

Bethel Academy recognizes that the purpose of discipline is to develop our 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 rather to train the heart to love Jesus.

Classroom Discipline God is a God of order and our teachers foster this order through classroom management (1 Cor. 14:33,40).

Students will be asked to behave in a way that fosters respect for their teacher, especially as it relates to love for God and their neighbors in class. General behaviors that can be corrected in class include: ●​ Minor classroom disruptions ●​ Nuisance behavior to teachers or students ●​ Inappropriate use of classroom materials Multiple opportunities may be offered to help students course correct. If a teacher needs assistance, a student may be sent to the office.

Office Visits Overt behaviors which require administrative involvement necessitate parent notification. Depending on the severity of the infraction, students may need to be picked up immediately from school and, in some cases, be suspended. For discipline to be effective, it is imperative for teachers and parents to behave as a team. If this can’t be accomplished, a student may need to be unenrolled until such a time as an agreement can be reached.

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●​ Defiance (e.g., outright disobedience, consistent correction, or rebellion) ●​ Fighting (e.g., striking with the intention to harm another student) ●​ Bullying (i.e., deliberately harassing another student during or outside of school, including cyber-bullying) ●​ Enabling others’ bad behavior ●​ Acts that endanger the life of another person ●​ Vandalism ●​ Theft ●​ Inappropriate use of school property or the facility ●​ Inappropriate language (e.g., obscene, vulgar, profane language) ●​ Romantic displays of affection (e.g., kissing, hugging, hand-holding) ●​ Sexual misconduct (e.g., inappropriate touching, use of pornography) ●​ Illegal substance use (e.g., drug or alcohol use) ●​ Weapons on campus (e.g., guns, knives) Degrees of Discipline The degree of discipline depends on the severity of the offense and falls somewhere along (but not limited to) this continuum: 1.​ Verbal warnings (e.g., student’s opportunity to self-correct) 2.​ Acknowledging offense and making apologies (public offenses prompt public apologies; private offenses prompt personal apologies) 3.​ Making restitution 4.​ Change of location (e.g., desk/chair change) 5.​ Sitting out of an activity 6.​ Documentation for student/parent file 7.​ Removing of some privilege (e.g., field trip) 8.​ Community service (e.g., janitorial work) 9.​ Sending home (e.g., early pickup) 10.​ Detention 11.​ Parental attendance during the school day 12.​ Suspension 13.​ Expulsion (in this event, students will NOT receive a tuition refund, nor will other fees be refunded) Excessive Office Visits If it becomes apparent to the Head of School that the student’s character is not improving over time and/or is becoming worse to the detriment of the school culture, the Head of School will meet with the parents, and they will develop a plan to resolve the issue. The Head of School will also meet with the parents in cases where the student exhibits a lack of repentance or lacks interest in attending Bethel Academy. The Head of School may, at his or her discretion, allow for additional meetings with the parents if the previous discipline plan to help the 13

student was unsuccessful. To help the parents understand their child’s behavior, they may be required to sit with the student during a part or all of the school day. If the Head of School determines that the student’s behavioral issue still cannot be corrected through the discipline plan(s) generated by the meeting(s) with the parents, then the issue will be considered a “Serious Discipline Case.”

Serious Discipline Cases A Serious Discipline Case occurs when a student exhibits extreme ungodly behavior that impedes the culture of the school. Examples include (but are not limited to): 1.​ Excessive office visits (see “Excessive Office Visits” above) 2.​ Unrepentant, consistent, or serious disrespect of authority 3.​ Unsafe behavior—endangerment to themselves or others 4.​ Overt moral issues including (but not limited to): a.​ Inappropriate touching b.​ Substance abuse c.​ Illegal activity If the Head of School has determined that the student’s words or behavior constitutes a Serious Discipline Case, the student will be subject to a discipline hearing before the School Board. The discipline hearing will include the student, the parent(s), the teacher (if applicable), the Head of School, and Education Council members. At this point the Education Council will determine the necessary course of action which may include suspension or expulsion of the student. As stated in Degrees of Discipline above, tuition will NOT be reimbursed for suspensions or expulsions.

Readmittance Should a student who was expelled, or who withdrew to prevent expulsion, desire to be readmitted to Bethel Academy at a later date, Bethel Academy will require a discipline hearing involving the parents, teachers, and school Administration. The Education Council, in consultation with the Head of School, will make a decision based on the student's attitude and circumstances.

Electronic Device Policy Use of personal electronic devices (e.g., phones, smart phones, portable gaming devices, smart watches) by students is prohibited on campus. Such devices may be brought to school if they remain in students’ backpacks.

Use of personal electronic devices must receive approval. ●​ Use of laptops is permissible for secondary academic purposes only under the preapproved direction and supervision of a teacher ●​ A first violation of this policy will result in immediate confiscation of the device, to be released to a parent or guardian

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●​ A second violation of this policy will result in a parent conference with Administration ●​ A third violation of this policy will result in a disciplinary hearing ●​ Bethel Academy accepts no responsibility for use, breakage, theft, or loss of phone or other personal items 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 using another’s work without acknowledging and thanking them for the use.

To this end, this would also include the use of A.I. (artificial intelligence, i.e., ChatGPT) to draft essays, writings, or to complete assignments.

If either cheating or plagiarism is noticed, the assignment or exam will immediately receive a 0. Parents will be notified. A second cheating or plagiarism infraction will result in a School Board review.

Dress Code Philosophy and Violations In a culture in which personal expression is exalted, beauty is held in question, the good of our neighbor is subordinated to the desires of the individual, and even biological gender of men and women as created in the image of God (male and female) is brought into question, it is the desire of Bethel Academy to glorify God in both the character and culture of the school.

As ambassadors for Christ to each other and to a watching world, the following principles should guide our choice of attire: 1. ​ Our actions and our attire should point to the Lord we serve 2.​ Our actions and our attire should portray a heart of both modesty and humility 3. ​ Our actions and attire should seek to reflect respectful conformity to our biological gender 4. ​ Our actions and our attire should not seek to exalt the outward beauty of the individual student but rather seek to invest in and protect the virtue and character of that portion of the Body of Christ that finds itself at Bethel Academy 5. ​ Our actions and our attire should support the orderly operation of our school 6. ​ As we seek to invest in one another, our actions and our attire should support a school culture that requires a decreasing level of oversight in contrast to a culture of the individual that requires increased regulation and oversight and the loss of the freedom that we have in Christ In light of the above, we ask that the parents and students adhere to the designated uniform in order to support a manner of dress that reflects the Christian, classical, and scholarly image of Bethel Academy. As such, Bethel Academy students should appear neat, clean, and modest during the school day, seeking not to distract others or solicit oversight by their appearance.

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If a faculty member notices a dress code violation, they will inform Administration ( Head of School), and Administration will notify parents through a Dress Code Violation Form (via ClassReach). ●​ After 4 dress code violations, an office visit will follow in addition to email notification ●​ After the 5th violation within a semester, the student will be sent home ●​ Subsequent dress code violations will require the Head of School to treat the violations as office visits in accordance with the discipline policy A dress code violation cannot be corrected in class.

Honor Code Discipleship requires genuine partnership. Faculty, students, and parents will be required to read and sign Bethel Academy’s Honor Code, which serves as a covenantal agreement for how teachers, students, and parents should relate to one another. This is essential to discipleship so that all parties involved will understand what is expected as we strive for spiritual maturity in Christ.

OUR PROGRAM AND PHILOSOPHIES EDUCATION SCHEDULE Bethel Academy offers a 4-day core academic structure. Our academic days are Monday through Thursday.

LIMITING SUBJECTS C.S. Lewis: “… 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.”

Our goal is to teach deeply rather than broadly. What counts is not the number of subjects taught, but how well students learn to think while doing them. Bethel Academy will focus on learning fewer things very well. Rather than offering students a small, shallow taste of a plethora of subjects, classical education uses subjects to teach thinking skills: skills of language, communication, investigation, and critical thinking.

ON CURRICULUM At Bethel 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 students to Jesus Christ by imbuing their teaching in goodness, beauty, and truth.

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Assignments will be given and directed by Bethel Academy faculty; students that need assistance may have parental aid, but assignments must be completed as directed.

The final aim of every subject taught: ​ Augustine: “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.”

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION As a school, Bethel Academy strives to honor God’s word and do everything to God’s glory by making our program of the highest academic, spiritual, and moral quality to assist parents in their God-given duty of rearing their children.

As a Christian school, we are dedicated to teaching every discipline from a Christian worldview. At Bethel Academy, children are taught that trusting and revering God is the first and most important step in acquiring knowledge and that Christ is central to all we do.

As a classical, Christian school, we seek to cultivate wisdom and virtue by nourishing the soul on truth, goodness, and beauty by means of the seven liberal arts and the four sciences so that, in Christ, the student is enabled to better know, glorify, and enjoy God. Our commitment to graduating students with tender hearts, sharp minds, and biblical discernment flows from our conviction that all things cohere in Christ (Colossians 1:17), who is the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. The final goal of a Bethel Academy education is not a mere transfer of ideas but the training up of godly young men and women with renewed minds (Romans 12:1-2) and servant hearts (Philippians 2:5-8).

HUMANITIES The humanities unite literature, history, writing, geography, and the Bible into a cohesive whole that is rooted in and integrated with the liberal arts. Our teachers are guides leading students to great works and influential ideas while helping them navigate context, bias, original sources, and stories in order to discern truth from lies, goodness from evil, and beauty from ugliness.

BIBLE The Bible is essential to education at Bethel Academy. The words and truth of Scripture will be explicitly and intentionally interwoven into the fabric of our school. We will seek to help students know the stories, wisdom,

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and Author of the Bible. The key to rightly relating to the Scriptures is to see Christ as their focus and culmination.

THE ARTS An art, as used in the “liberal arts,” is a mode of producing something other than the art itself. The liberal arts are ordered to produce knowledge and therefore are the arts of thinking. They are concerned with the foundational skills of thinking that are needed to learn any subject. The following arts are some of the key components of classical education:

Grammar (and Latin) Humans are uniquely able to think using language. Thus, the skillful and fitting use of language is essential to the full development of our unique calling in God’s created order. Through the study of grammar, we refine the student’s ability to use language. The language we’ve inherited (English) is rooted deeply in Latin. The mastery of English is advanced by learning Latin as well.

Mathematics In addition to humanity’s unique ability to think using words, we are also unique in our ability to think using numbers, symbols, and their relations. Mathematic arts such as arithmetic and geometry refine this ability. We take time to help students develop mastery in the mathematic arts. Mathematics solves for objective truth, which translates into all of life. God is a God of order and his unchanging nature is revealed through his orderly creation.

Music God has called his people to sing and make melodies. Bethel Academy will interweave singing throughout students’ education. We will also intentionally develop the theory and skill necessary to elevate music. The pursuit of music is a worthy calling, even for those not naturally gifted. Therefore technique, worship, practice, and community will be integral to Bethel Academy’s approach to music.

Art Beyond the musical arts, beauty is realized in other creative expressions. We are creative because we are images of the Creator. Nurturing an appreciation and understanding of great works of art will be incorporated into the humanities. We will also cultivate creativity and the development of key skills associated with artistic crafts.

THE NATURAL SCIENCES The natural sciences are those of the physical order, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. The goal of the natural sciences is to know the causes of change in the physical world so that one can live wisely in relation to the Creation and its Creator. The mode of inquiry of the natural sciences is investigation into the material and efficient causes. Observation and measurement are particularly apt to this domain.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Human beings are heart/soul/mind/strength unities. The whole student must be trained in a quality education.

The body must not be neglected. We will incorporate physical engagement and movement into the journey of learning. Games combine joy and practice. Competition provides a training ground for noble character in community.

PHILOSOPHY OF GRADING GRADING POLICY Grades at Bethel Academy do not in any way reflect the immeasurable worth and value of each child made in God’s image, but rather reflect the quality of work in a given field of study at a given time. At Bethel Academy, grades serve three basic purposes: 1. ​ To help students to improve 2. ​ To determine the best placement level for a young student's 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.

We have established a balanced and objective grading system based on these values.

PRIMARY GRADING SCALE ≥90% Excellent Understanding ≥80%+ Good Understanding ≥70%+ Needs Improvement 0-69% Unable to Proceed

60% Magnum Opus 40% Practice

SECONDARY GRADING SCALE ≥98% A+ 90-97% A 80-89% B

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70-79% C 0-69% Failing 70% Magnum Opus 30% Practice

INDIVIDUAL GRADES Bethel Academy will use a unique method of grading that ensures students have time to “practice” before they receive a grade. Therefore regular “feedback” grades, or “soft grades” on new concepts will be internally kept while grades that affect overall standings will be recorded in our software for transcripts. Consistent with educating the whole child, both attitude and effort will be considered within our grading systems.

GROUP PROJECT GRADES 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; I 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.” Because Bethel 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.”

MATHEMATICAL GRADING POLICY Because math problems are objectively right or wrong, grading will follow a simple number correct out of the number of problems but this will be graded alongside orderly submissions and penmanship. Exercises that are philosophically based will follow the humanities scale (see below).

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 awarded for the purpose of revealing mastery.

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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.

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.

FAILING AND RETAKES 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 if a student is repeatedly failing in a skill.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL School begins at 8:15AM. Students are able to arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 AM. Students need to be picked up no later than 2:55 PM. School ends at 2:45 PM. Earlier arrival or later pick up will incur an additional fee.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES Families must complete a form to denote who may pick up their children. If a change is necessary then the family must complete a form that gives permission to an additional individual to pick up their child.

Parents will pull up to the designated drop off door and a teacher will meet students and escort them into the building. Roll will be taken in the ClassReach software system as students arrive.

Parents will be given a laminated sign to have in their windshield for pick up. A faculty member will call students as parents pull up and a family must have the laminated sign in order to pick up a child.

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ATTENDANCE Bethel Academy has intentionally set its vacations, schedule, and structure to allow important time for families.

By registering a child in Bethel Academy, the parent or guardian is agreeing to this schedule and behaving lovingly to the community of students through attendance. Emergencies and important family time arise from time to time; therefore, students have 8 academic days (the equivalent of 2 weeks) within each semester for school absences without consequence to their credits unless preapprovals are arranged. We ask that teachers be notified as soon as possible of any absences. Due to the nature of Classical education, prework is not easy to deliver and therefore will not be given prior to absences. The family is responsible for collecting any work missed.

For sickness, please notify the school through the ClassReach form provided.

Absences that are not due to sickness or emergencies need to be preapproved.

For prolonged periods of absence (to extend beyond the 6 academic days—the equivalent of 2 weeks), please procure preapproval from the Head of School.

Emergency situations will obviously be taken into consideration.

TARDIES A student who arrives later than 8:15 AM is considered tardy. 4 unexcused tardies within a month will elicit a parent email. A 5th tardy will result in an office visit. Subsequent unexcused tardies will be considered accumulative office visits in accordance with the discipline policy.

PARENT COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT At Bethel 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.

Thursday afternoons will be reserved from 2:45 to 3:30 PM for parents to schedule a parent-teacher conference.

ClassReach communication will be sufficient for regular communication needs.

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.

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If you have a concern about curriculum content, Bethel Academy policy, or philosophy, communicate with the Head of School. If you have questions about the weekly workings of a particular classroom (homework load, etc.), contact the teacher 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.”

HEALTH & WELLNESS LUNCH Students will bring packed lunches to be eaten in our multipurpose room. Please pack lunches that do not have to be heated or refrigerated. Please also alert us to any allergies your child has so we can accommodate as needed and alert other families (if the allergy is very severe). At Bethel Academy, we value health and wellness, so please keep this in mind when packing lunches.

SNACKS Parents of primary school students are welcome to send an easy to eat a snack for mid-morning. Water is the only beverage allowed to accompany snacks.

HEALTH INFORMATION Bethel Academy should be notified of any severe allergies or health concerns.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES Bethel 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 Bethel 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 (exceptions will be assessed on a case by case basis) 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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Bethel 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.

Basic pain medication will be on hand for distribution by the school staff if approved by a parent or guardian through the ClassReach form.

ILLNESS POLICY In consideration of your student’s wellness and preventing 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: a temperature of 101 degrees or above without the use of fever-reducing medication

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Pinkeye

CHILD SAFETY POLICY All faculty and staff receive criminal background checks every two years and are required to participate in a Child Safety Course.

The “More Than Two Rule” of student/faculty gatherings is our standard protocol. During one-on-one discussions, clear visibility will be maintained at all times through an open door or window.

Faculty may not initiate or facilitate any private or isolated types of communication with students that might be interpreted as unprofessional. All faculty communication with students shall be through the Messages system in ClassReach where parents are automatically copied.

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE CALENDAR The Academic Calendar is located on our website AND in ClassReach.

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ENROLLMENT POLICY Regarding Candidates for Admissions All children are welcome to apply for admissions; we do not discriminate on race, gender, or religion. But our statement of faith, mission, and vision are clear. Our aim is to disciple students, teaching them all that Jesus commanded.

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

ENROLLMENT PROCESS 1.​ Interview Request (Linked to Website) 2.​ Admissions Interview 3.​ Assessment of Student 4.​ Application 5.​ Tuition Agreement 6.​ Enrollment

PART-TIME STUDENTS (4 DAY CORE) Bethel Academy desires to assist as many students as possible, but the structure of the school necessitates a community of students working together. For this reason, Bethel Academy will not take part time students unless unique circumstances are involved.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND ADA STATEMENT Bethel 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.

Bethel Academy does not accept federal funds.

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TUITION Please see our current TUITION GUIDE

FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid may be requested, but 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 operate 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 the child’s parent(s) and family. But, we also don’t want finances to be the reason a family does not attend Bethel Academy; therefore, financial aid may be offered under certain circumstances of extreme need. Multistudent aid may be available under specified circumstances. Families will need to apply for financial aid through a privately shared link. Financial aid will be discussed through the Finance Committee.

MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE Bethel Academy will pursue excellence by seeking consistent feedback on our teachers, our students, and our administration.

We want our teachers to become “master” teachers and as such will be investing in their further education through various classes, training, and enrichment. We will also be holding them to a high standard to ensure excellence in academics.

1.​ Teachers will submit an Academic Mapping schedule by September 1 of each year.

2.​ Teachers will submit a lesson plan with clear objectives by Friday of the week preceding. This will be reviewed by the Head of School 3.​ At a weekly meeting with the Head of School, teachers will explain how they met objectives and discuss any struggling students or extra needs; student progress is integral to this discussion. This will be done for all core subjects and with all teachers 4.​ The teacher will also need to present their plan on how to assess that students have learned and engaged with the objectives. This approach develops very personalized education and holds teachers accountable for their instruction This outlined process keeps the academic welfare of each student at the forefront of our objectives, and allows the Head of School to inform Bethel Academy Education Council about all learning processes.

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EVALUATIONS 1.​ Teachers will evaluate students regularly 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

SCHOOL GOVERNANCE AND ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION While there is not an accrediting body for this model of school, we will seek excellence through constant assessment of our practices and pedagogy. If accreditation for our model of education would benefit our student body, then we may pursue accreditation through an appropriate source.

BETHEL ACADEMY LEADERSHIP Bethel Academy is a ministry of Bethel Church and thereby falls under the direct governance of Bethel Church Pastoral leadership.

The academic considerations, daily schedules, budgets, faculty, and enrollment processes are governed by an appointed subcommittee: the Bethel Academy Education Council.

DISCLAIMER The reader should take notice that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, Bethel 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.

Bethel 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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