2024-25 Student Handbook by SummitChristianAcademy

Student HANDBOOK Summit

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2024-2025

"In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Colossians 2:3

MESSAGE WELCOME

SCA Community,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I believe that God has placed each of us here, at this specific time, for His specific purposes. I pray that we would remain intentional in prayer for each other and our community.

Chris Hahn Head of School

I want to begin this letter a little different, some may even interpret it as childish…. Do you remember as a child being dared to do something? How about being doubled dog dared? May I challenge you to consider joining me and our SCA community to ASPIRE HIGHER in caring for each other and our community in the 2024-2025 school year. Our theme, based on Colossians 1:29, encourages us (dares us) to work harder as HE works through us.

As you think about Aspiring Higher, what kinds of habits, words and actions must you retire? Are you willing to work hard, perspire, and inspire others?

Three specific challenges for you to consider. Will you ASPIRE HIGHER with your words and how you talk with one another, see James 3. Will you ASPIRE HIGHER with your actions in how you help one another, see 1 Corinthians 16. Finally, will you ASPIRE HIGHER with your attitude and become more selfless, see Philippians 2. I believe this is what God is calling me and us to do. Will you join me? I double dog dare you!

We have an incredible responsibility and opportunity, to ASPIRE and inspire, encourage, challenge, pray with and for, motivate, question, and hold accountable one another and our SCA community.

May we be led and empowered by God’s grace and the power of the Holy Spirit through this school year. I look forward to seeing you back on campus.

Chris Hahn, Head of School

ELEMENTARY - 816.524.0185 FAX - 816.524.4105 SECONDARY - 816.525.1480 FAX - 816.525.5402

STAFF/ADMINISTRATION:

Deb Augustine Human Resources Assistant daugustine@sca-kc.org

Denee Biggers Admin Asst to Secondary Asst Principal dbiggers@sca-kc.org

Shauna Borgstadt Elementary Assistant Principal shaunaborgstadt@sca-kc.org

Kelsey Branch Community Relations Assistant kbranch@sca-kc.org

Sarah Coats Director of Development scoats@sca-kc.org

Dan Cockrell Director of Technology dcockrell@sca-kc.org

Courtney Constant Director of Finance cconstant@sca-kc.org

Rocco DeFelice Director of International Program rdefelice@sca-kc.org

Sharon DeFelice Academic Advisor - Grades 7-8 sharondefelice@sca-kc.org

Cordell Dick Director of Access & Affordability cordelld@sca-kc.org

Andre Echols Director of Athletics (Grades 5-8) andreechols@sca-kc.org

Maya Echols Secondary Receptionist mechols@sca-kc.org

Jessica Fisher Director of Early Education jfisher@sca-kc.org

Chris Hahn Head of School chahn@sca-kc.org

Joe Hesman Assistant Head of School jhesman@sca-kc.org

Matt Holman School Resource Officer mholman@sca-kc.org

Alyssa Knox Counselor aknox@sca-kc.org

Rochelle McBride Admin Asst to Elementary Principal rmcbride@sca-kc.org

Julie McCarty Admin Asst to Secondary Principal jmccarty@sca-kc.org

Rick McGregor Counselor rmcgregor@sca-kc.org

Christy Merrell Assist Director of Development cmerrell@sca-kc.org

Anthony Mickelson Secondary Assistant Principal amickelson@sca-kc.org

Brittany Miles Asst to Head of School & Director of HR bmiles@sca-kc.org

Shannon Miller Director of Resource Services shannonmiller@sca-kc.org

Kelly Montgomery Elementary Principal kellymontgomery@sca-kc.org

STAFF/ADMINISTRATION CONTINUED:

Lesley Pace Community Relations Assistant lpace@sca-kc.org

Deniece Park Development Assistant dpark@sca-kc.org

Shaun Pfannenstiel College & Career Advisor - Grades 11-12

spfannenstiel@sca-kc.org

Andy Pfeifer Secondary Principal andypfeifer@sca-kc.org

Kristy Phillips Elementary Receptionist kphillips@sca-kc.org

Lance Quessenberry Director of Athletics (Grades 9-12) lquessenberry@sca-kc.org

Noelle Rhyne Health Clerk nrhyne@sca-kc.org

Erin Rider Health Clerk Erider@sca-kc.org

Joe Sanders Transportation Director jsanders@sca-kcorg

Judy Schmidt Director of Academic Services jschmidt@sca-kc.org

Tiffany Summitt Health Clerk tsummitt@sca-kc.org

Bessie Terranella Finance Coordinator bterranella@sca-kc.org

Kathy Tharp Fine Arts Coordinator ktharp@sca-kc.org

Mary Tovar Elementary Office Assistant mtovar@sca-kc.org

Kreg Welch Technology Integration Coordinator kregwelch@sca-kc.org

Gail Wesselschmidt GAP Coordinator gwesselschmidt@scakc.org

Heidi Winters Admissions Assistant hwinters@sca-kc.org

Kathi Woodall Admin Assistant Athletics kwoodall@sca-kc.org

Jennifer Yates Academic Advisor - Grades 9-10 jyates@sca-kc.org

Amber Zicari Admin Assistant to EE Director azicari@sca-kc.org

STAFF

SECONDARY TEACHERS:

Shea Allen

sheaallen@sca-kc.org

Lynnae Andersen lynnaeandersen@sca-kc.org

Rich Bartow richbartow@sca-kc.org

Becky Blaine beckyblaine@sca-kc.org

Dan Cahill dancahill@sca-kc.org

Georgia Duncan georgiaduncan@sca-kc.org

Jana Evans janaevans@sca-kc.org

Chantele Ferguson chanteleferguson@sca-kc.org

Diane Ferguson dianeferguson@sca-kc.org

Greg Finch gregfinch@sca-kc.org

Carrie Friedline carriefriedline@sca-kc.org

Chris Geil chrisgeil@sca-kc.org

Justin Giger justingiger@sca-kc.org

Nick Hanzivasilis nickhanzivasilis@sca-kc.org

Taryn Hesman tarynhesman@sca-kc.org

Laura Hoelzel laurahoelzel@sca-kc.org

Mandy Hoover mandyhoover@sca-kc.org

Nancy Horine nancyhorine@sca-kc.org

Lorena Johnson lorenajohnson@sca-kc.org

Beth Jolly bethjolly@sca-kc.org

Ian Keller iankeller@sca-kc.org

Kim Kirkpatrick kimkirkpatrick@sca-kc.org

Debi Lee debilee@sca-kc.org

Tammy Lee tammylee@sca-kc.org

Christina Lewis christinalewis@sca-kc.org

Adam Lipps adamlipps@sca-kc.org

Patrick Love patricklove@sca-kc.org

Dennis Luce dennisluce@sca-kc.org

Tim Mattson timmattson@sca-kc.org

Michael Mayor michaelmayor@sca-kc.org

Gio Mesa

giomesa@sca-kc.org

BELIEFS FOUNDATIONAL

MISSION

InspirestudentstoachievetheirGod-givenpotential throughexcellentacademicsandChristiantrainingina compassionateenvironment.

VISION

TheschoolofchoiceforChristianfamilieswhosepriorityis excellence.

VALUESPROPOSITION –Atransformationaleducationfor eachchild-refiningandtestingfaith.Renewingthemind andprovingtruth.Revealingandequippingpurpose. Increasinginwisdomandfavor.

STATEMENTOFFAITH

Asacommunityschool,itisnotourintentiontopromote thedoctrinesofanyonechurchordenomination.Instead, wewillcenteronthosebeliefsthatweshareincommon witheachother.

WebelievetheBibletobetheonlyinspired,infallible, authoritative,inerrantWordofGod(2Timothy3:16,2 Peter1:21).

WebelievethereisoneGod,eternallyexistentinthree persons—Father,Son,andHolySpirit(Genesis1:1, Matthew28:19,John10:30).

WebelieveinthedeityofChrist(John10:33),Hisvirgin birth(Isaiah7:14,Matthew1:23,Luke1:35),Hissinless life(Hebrews4:15,Hebrews7:26),Hismiracles(John 2:11),Hisvicariousandatoningdeath(1Corinthians 15:3,Ephesians1:7,Hebrews2:9),Hisresurrection(John 11:25,1Corinthians15:4),Hisascensiontotheright handofGod(Mark16:19),andHispersonalreturnin powerandglory(Acts1:11,Revelation19:11).

Webelieveintheabsolutenecessityofregenerationby theHolySpiritforsalvationbecauseoftheexceeding sinfulnessofhumannature;andthatwearejustifiedon thesinglegroundoffaithintheshedbloodofChrist andthatonlybyGod’sgraceandthroughfaithalonewe aresaved(John3:16–19,John5:24,Romans3:23, Romans5:8–9,Ephesians2:8–10,Titus3:5).

Webelieveintheresurrectionofboththesavedandthe lost—thesavedtotheresurrectionoflife,andthelost totheresurrectionofcondemnation(John5:28–29).

WebelieveinthespiritualunityofbelieversinourLord JesusChrist(Romans8:9,1Corinthians12:12–13, Galatians3:26–28).

ForpurposesofSummitChristianAcademy’sfaith, doctrine,practice,policy,anddiscipline,theschool’s BoardofEducationisthefinalinterpretiveauthorityon theBible’sapplication.

POSITIONONMARRIAGE,SEXUALITY,ANDGENDER IDENTITY

SummitChristianAcademy(SCA)believesthattheterm marriagehasonlyonemeaning:theGod-ordainedunionof onemanandonewomaninacovenantcommitment, distinguishedbysexualexclusivity,permanenceand devotiontotheirgoodandtothewelfareofanychildren withinthefamily,asdelineatedinScripture(Genesis2:1825).

WebelievethatGodintendsforsexualintimacytooccur onlybetweenamanandawomanwhoaremarriedtoeach other(1Corinthians6:18,7:2-5;Hebrews13:4.)Webelieve thatGod’scommandisthattherebenosexualintimacy outsideoforapartfromtheman-womanmarriage relationship.

SummitChristianAcademy(SCA)believesthatGod wonderfullyforeordainedandimmutablycreatedeach personaseitherwhollymaleorwhollyfemalein conformitywiththeirbiologicalsex.Thesetwodistinctyet complementarygenderstogetherreflecttheimageand natureofGod(Genesis1:26-27).

PHILOSOPHYOFEDUCATION

SCAbelievesthatChristianeducationisavitallinkinthe successfulrearingofchildren.Itisthedesireofthe foundersandstaffofSCAtoworktogetherwiththefamily andtheirchurchinreinforcinghighmoralvaluesandthe Christianlifestyle,whileprovidinganexcellentacademic experience(Ephesians5:22-33;Colossians3:23;Genesis 2:18-25;Proverbs9:10;Romans1:21-27;Romans12:1-21).

SCAcanneverreplacethesignificantspiritualimpactofa godlyhomeandchurch.Theparentsmaintaintheultimate responsibilityinspiritualmatters,buttheschoolcan assistthembyincludingsoundbiblicalteachingand throughtheexampleandleadershipofthefaculty (Romans8:29;Proverbs1:7).

WebelieveinthepresentministryoftheHolySpiritby whoseindwellingtheChristianisenabledtoliveagodly life(Romans8:13-14;ICorinthians3:16;6:19-20; Ephesians4:30;5:18).

7. TheSummitChristianAcademyStatementofFaithdoesnot exhausttheextentofourbeliefs.TheBibleitself,asthe inspiredandinfallibleWordofGodthatspeakswithfinal authorityconcerningtruth,morality,andtheproper conductofmankind,isthesoleandfinalsourceofallthat webelieve.

ToeducateandprepareforlifewithoutincludingGodas centraltolifedoesnotfullyprepareachild.Thehome, church,andschoolmustworktogethertopreparechildren spiritually,morally,socially,andacademicallyfortheir adultlives.Theschool’sprimaryresponsibilityisto providethestudentwiththenecessaryacademicskills. Thisresponsibilitycannotbefulfilledinaspiritualvacuum. Theschoolmustalsoprovidespiritualandmoraldirection inacademicpursuitsaswellaspersonallife(John8:32and Romans12:2).

BELIEFS FOUNDATIONAL

CORE VALUES

Christ-centered. Our belief in God and His Word is central to SCA. Through a faculty who practice a personal and active faith, we foster a thoroughly Christian environment where God’s Word is the standard for decision making. Placing Christ at the center of all enables us to educate the whole student, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, socially, and physically.

Pursuing grace and truth. SCA seeks to model the life Christ demonstrated on earth, a life full of grace and truth, that rejected legalism for the higher priority of focusing on the inner man. We recognize that Christ looks inward at the motivations of the heart and pursues a relationship with us. We exercise spiritual discernment, speaking the truth in love in order to promote the spiritual growth of the individual without compromising the student body as a whole.

Inspiring excellence in learning. The SCA faculty inspires students to discover and develop their God-given gifts and talents. We nurture an enthusiasm for learning, providing an atmosphere wherein students may express creativity, discern truth, think critically, and choose wisely. In academics, the arts, and athletics, we uphold a standard of excellence to encourage students to achieve their individual best.

Encouraging spiritual growth. We desire that every student know Christ personally and grow in His grace and knowledge, so they may impact their world for Him. We understand the importance of godly staff and faculty who model the Christian walk and mentor students to pursue their personal relationship with the Lord.

Cultivating community. We recognize that the SCA community extends beyond the walls of our school. Coming from diverse backgrounds, we unify around a simple statement of faith that binds us together. We acknowledge the responsibility of the parent, the role of the church, and the authority of the Holy Spirit in training students.

Igniting leadership. SCA embodies a culture of servant leadership that is sparked by a sense of individual purpose. With competency, credibility, and compassion, we add value to others and influence the marketplace of ideas.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

As part of our reaccreditation process, we were required to develop Schoolwide Expected Student Outcomes. The administration met with faculty members and students to discuss, brainstorm, and develop the outcomes. The Student Outcomes are tied to the SCA Core Values that were developed several years ago and are traits we hope all graduates will have when they leave SCA. Summit Christian Academy seeks to graduate students who:

Christ-centered

have an active faith driving independent pursuit of a personal relationship with Jesus; have developed the skill set necessary to demonstrate a consistent and genuine desire to live out God’s will as revealed in His Word; have a biblical framework to discern and make Christlike decisions; are able to articulate and defend a Christian worldview.

Pursuing grace and truth

humbly communicate grace with discernment in their interaction with others; humbly communicate and demonstrate truth with discernment in their interactions with others; view themselves through the lens of grace and truth, rejecting legalism for the higher priority of the heart.

Inspiring excellence in learning

demonstrate standards of excellence across the curriculum to show mastery of academic requirements for higher education; prioritize the discovery and development of their gifts and talents; confidently use knowledge and critical thinking skills to gather, analyze, and apply information; consistently and accurately evaluate information through a biblical worldview; exercise time management skills and navigate the learning process as a persistent and independent learner, understanding the value of hard work; embrace a lifelong love of learning.

Encouraging spiritual growth

have been spiritually impacted or mentored by SCA faculty and/or staff; exercise spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible reading, fasting, worship, giving, and serving; value fellowship with believers; are confident in their ability to lead and disciple others in Christ; recognize the value of seeking wisdom from godly counsel.

BELIEFS FOUNDATIONAL

Cultivating community demonstrate compassion which motivates action toward a world in need; as a Christian living in a diverse world, will demonstrate awareness, appreciation, and sensitivity toward others without compromising their faith; promote unity without sacrificing the essentials of faith; discern truth and lead others in their field of influence.

Igniting leadership

initiate leadership by using their God-given purpose and talents to influence others and add value to the marketplace of ideas; have active involvement in a local church; identify Christ as the true example of servant leadership and strive to lead as He led; lead with competency, credibility, and compassion.

SCA GOALS

Spiritual

To provide a thoroughly Christian learning environment for students.

To teach the Bible as the only inspired, inerrant, infallible, authoritative Word of God.

To teach the deity of Christ including His virgin birth, perfect life, atonement on the cross, resurrection, and return.

To teach all men have sinned and salvation is based on acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior, with the goal of leading each student to a personal decision of confessing Christ as Savior and Lord.

To develop students with integrity, high morals, and a respect for God’s Word.

To encourage self-discipline and responsibility in students, based on respect for the submission to God.

To work with parents and churches as they train children for a life of service to God.

Academic

1. To thoroughly integrate biblical principles in all subject areas.

To provide an excellent academic education for students, preparing them for admission to colleges, universities, or the workforce consistent with their abilities and academic performance.

To instill in students a pursuit of excellence in all things.

To teach and encourage the use of good study habits.

To teach students how to do independent research and to reason logically.

To develop creative and critical thinking skills.

To help students discover their God-given gifts and talents.

Social

To provide a safe, caring school environment.

To adequately prepare students to become productive, interactive members of society.

To develop Christ-like character in students and a desire to treat others with respect (i.e., academic competitions, sports, etc.).

To develop in students a spirit of Christian service as exemplified in the person of Jesus Christ.

To promote physical fitness and good health habits.

To impart a respect for the sanctity of life and abhorrence for the sins of abortion, euthanasia, sexual impurity, and substance abuse.

8. To help students develop a biblical worldview.

To train students to achieve the very best that God has for them, providing them with a strong sense of who they are in Christ and how they should relate to God and man.

BELIEFS FOUNDATIONAL

COMMUNITY COMPACT

The following is the Community Compact that is agreed to and signed by all secondary students and their parents.

Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is an association of Christian families from various denominations seeking similar educational and spiritual goals. It is not a church nor does it take the place of one. Instead, it is a unique school where both spiritual and academic aspects are integral.

SCA strives to provide a Christian environment conducive to the development of Christ-like attitudes, habits and character in the pursuit of academic excellence and positive extracurricular activities. In cooperation with the handbook and school policies, SCA puts forth this compact to partner with students and parents to work toward this common goal.

For its part, SCA commits to operate by biblical principles, including those highlighted in this compact, and uphold the mission statement “to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.” When discipline is warranted, SCA further commits to apply it judiciously and with grace. For the student, attending SCA is a privilege that comes with responsibilities and expectations as conveyed in this compact that are to be taken seriously.

Christian Life

In all settings, the lives of students should reflect biblical principles. Students are to dedicate themselves to: Speak only with integrity using wholesome and truthful words (Eph. 4:29, Phil. 4:8).

Demonstrate fruit of the Holy Spirit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, humility, and forgiveness (Gal. 5:19-21; Col. 3:12-14).

Resolve grievances as directed in Matt. 18:15-17 with counsel from parents or other adults who can help bring resolution.

Develop in the Christian life seeking God’s will and be diligent in studies seeking to achieve one’s full potential (Rom. 12:2; II Tim. 3:16).

Respect and submit to authority (Rom. 13:1-7; Eph. 6:13).

Regularly attend a Bible-believing church (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:19-25).

Students are to avoid:

The use of profanity and language that profanes in sexual content in either the spoken or written word (Eph. 5:7; Col. 3:5-10).

Dishonesty, prejudice, and cheating (Gal. 3:26-29; II Cor. 4:2; Col. 3:8-10).

Immodestyindressorbehavior(ITim.2:8-10;ICor. 6:18-20;Gen.1:27).

Gossip,derogatoryspeech,harmfulteasing,and bullying(Eph.4:29;Prov.11:13).

Useoftobaccoandillicitdrugs,consumptionof alcohol,andotherillegalactivities(Rom.12:1,Rom. 13:1-2;ICor.6:19).

Sexualimmoralityincludingsexualrelationsofany kindoutsidethebondsofmarriage,homosexual orientationoractivity,transgenderidentityor activity,andpornographyinanyform.(Matt5:27-28; Rom1:21-27;Rom12:1;Lev18:22;Job13:1;Gen2:1825;Eph5:22-33;Genesis1:27;Mark10:6)

FreedominChrist

Inadditiontospecificbiblicalprinciplesistheconcept offreedominChristthatrequiresbelieverstomake biblically-guidedchoicesinmattersofbehavior, entertainment,andrelationships(Gal.5:13-14;IPet. 2:16-17;ICor.6:20).Parentsareultimatelyresponsible toguidetheirstudentinsuchmattersand,whilethe schoolacknowledgesvaryingconvictionsexist,ithas establishedrulesandpolicieswithsensitivitytothe needsoftheschoolandthepracticesofother Christians.

BeofOneAccord

Inadiversecommunityofbelieverscompleteunanimity isnotexpected.Evenso,eachparentandstudent shouldsupportandprayfortheschoolandworkwithit towardthestatedgoalsandsupportthiscompactasa positivestatementofbiblicalaspirations(Phil.2:2).

StudentBehavior

StudentsshouldbemindfulthatasChristiansthey representChristatalltimesand,asstudentsofSCA theiractionsreflectontheschool.Itisnottheintention oftheschooltotellparentshowtoparent,soschool ruleswillbeenforcedonlyatschoolfunctions;however, evenawayfromsuchfunctionstherecanbestudent behaviorsoegregiousthatitnecessitatesaresponseby theschool.Theschoolmaytakeimmediateactionor workwiththeparentandstudenttowardreconciliation withtheschool.Sustainedorflagrantdisregardforthe schoolorthiscompactwouldindicatealackofunity withtheschooland,ifremedialactionbyallthose involveddidnotrestoretheaccord,itwouldbebestfor theschoolandstudenttopart(Phil.1:27).

Conclusion

Studentsareencouragedtoenterintothiscompact willinglywiththefullintentionoflearningandgrowing underitsprovisionsratherthanpassivecompliance. Signingindicatesthestudentandparentjointheschool inthiscompactandwillendeavortoabidebyits principles(James5:12).

BOARD OF EDUCATION

& AFFILIATION

SCAisanot-for-profitcorporationwithaBoardof Educationthatdirectstheoperationoftheschool throughaHeadofSchool.TheBoardofEducationis composedofsevenpersons.Fiveareelectedbythe parentsforthree-yeartermsandtwoarepastors appointedbytheBoardfortwo-yearterms.

BOARDOFEDUCATION

TimWiseman,President

JodiButler,VicePresident

PhilVanDeusenTreasurer

AngelaSchumer

EmilyArmstrong

PastorFelBagunu

PastorToshaunAvery

PastorJohnBrooks

BOARDMEETINGSTRUCTURE

Boardmeetingswillbeheldregularlythroughoutthe schoolyear.Allmeetingsareclosedsessions,which allowsforfocusedandconcentratedtimeforthe boardtodeliberatemajorboardresponsibilities,i.e. vision,financialresponsibility,futureplanning,etc. Theboardmayoccasionallyofferopensessionswhere parentscanattend.Openmeetingswillbenotedas suchontheschoolcalendarandannouncedtoschool stakeholdersatleastaweekinadvance.

Inanefforttomaintaingoodcommunicationbetween parents,faculty,staff,andtheBoardofEducation,a boardreportwillbeincludedintheSOARING newsletter.Inaddition,anemailaccounthasbeen establishedfortheBoard.Pleasesendall communicationstoBoardSecretaryBrittanyMilesat bmiles@sca-kc.org.TheBoardwillreviewcomments asabodyandthenrespond.TheBoardstrongly encouragesstakeholderstopursuequestionsand commentswithyourprincipal/supervisorfirst,then withtheHeadofSchoolbeforebringingtotheBoard.

NONDISCRIMINATIONPOLICY

SubjecttotheConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesandall applicablestateandfederallaws,SummitChristian Academydoesnotdiscriminateagainstapplicantsor studentsonthebasisofrace,color,andnationalor ethnicorigininitsadmissionsorintheadministration ofitseducationpolicies,programs,oractivities.

SCHOOLRECORDS

IntheunlikelyeventSummitChristianAcademy closes,administrationwilltransferallpaperanddigital schoolrecordstoSt.JosephChristianSchoolinSt. Joseph,MO.

ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATION

SCA is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and by Cognia.

Teachers are expected to obtain and maintain ACSI or state certification. For information on the certification process, check with the Human Resources Coordinator.

SCA is a member of the Great Plains Alliance of Christian Schools (GPACS).

COVENANT CHURCHES

Summit Christian Academy is a nondenominational community school serving families from a wide variety of churches in Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Currently we have more than 215 covenant churches. A covenant church is one who agrees to:

Be in agreement with the SCA Statement of Faith. Actively support, promote and pray for SCA among their congregation.

Permit limited dissemination of school information to church families.

In return, Summit Christian Academy extends to covenant churches the following:

Enrollment opportunities prior to the beginning of open enrollment.

50% off enrollment fee.

Pray regularly for our covenant churches.

To find an updated list of covenant churches, go to summit-christian-academy.org.

SCHOOL PLEDGES

Pledge to the Bible

I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will hide its word in my heart that I might not sin against God.

Pledge to the Christian Flag

I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands. One Savior, crucified, risen and coming again, with life and liberty for all who believe.

Pledge to the American Flag

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

GUIDELINES TECHNOLOGY

Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is committed to using technology to provide an excellent learning experience for all students and provides students access to technology in order to support the mission of the school and to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities in the classroom. SCA is pleased to offer students access to technology resources that operate in a safe, filtered Internet environment. To gain access to the Internet, all students must obtain permission as verified by signatures on this form. The use of SCA technology by students is a privilege and students are subject to all applicable school policies and regulations, and state and federal laws. All personal and school-owned devices will be subject to the terms of this agreement.

Parent Responsibilities

SCA desires to provide supportive and open communication concerning technology as we partner together to “train up a child in the way that he should go” Proverbs 22:6. A strong partnership between school and home will help students “reach their Godgiven potential.” As such, our Technology Team offers several trainings, one of which is required:

Required trainings offered during Open House:

Junior High Chromebook Initiation Training for Students and Parents (Required)

Recommended trainings offered Friday mornings in Sept, Oct, Jan, and Feb:

FACT SIS 101: Details on using the school management system to your greatest benefit as parents (EE-12th)

Canvas 101: Details on using SCA’s curriculum system (6-12)

Google Classroom 101 (K-5) How to use curriculum delivery system.

***You can sign up for all training sessions through a Signup Genius sign up, which will be emailed to you or in the weekly announcements.***

Parent responsibilities are to:

Review the information in this Student Technology User Agreement.

Sign the Student Technology User Agreement and return it to school with your student so he or she can receive the device during registration. Monitor student use away from school. Ensure the school-owned devices are properly cared for inside and outside of school.

GoogleAccounts

Forallschoolactivitiesandresponsibilities, studentsshouldonlyusetheirschool-issued Googleaccount(@realschoolspirit.org).

Filestorageisunlimited–studentsshouldalways savedocumentstothisaccount.

Communicationismonitored–studentsshould notemailteachersorotherstudentswith personalemailaccounts.

StudentEmailAccess

K-2–Studentsdonothaveaccesstoemailfrom theirGoogleaccounts.

3-6–Studentscanonlysendandreceiveemails fromSCAGoogleaccounts(students/teachers) buthavebeenaskednottoemailotherstudents.

7-8–Studentscanonlysendandreceiveemails fromSCAGoogleaccounts(students/teachers).

9-12–StudentscanemailSCAandnon-SCAemail accounts.

AccountAccess

ForstudentswhowithdrawfromSCApriorto graduation,school-issuedGoogleaccountswill immediatelybedeactivated.

SCAalumniwillhaveaccesstotheirGoogle accountsuntilSeptember1oftheirgraduating yeartoprovidetimetotransferany documents/contactstoapersonalaccount,at whichtimetheiraccountswillbedeactivated. SCAalumniaccountsthatGooglereportsas potentiallyhazardoustoourdomainwillbe immediatelydeactivated.

Yourstudentaccountinformationshouldbe privateinformationthatonlyyou,yourparents, andtheschoolTechnologyTeamhaveaccessto. Studentswillreceiveahandoutwithalloftheir accountinformationatorientation.This informationneedstobekeptinasafeplace. Parents/Guardianswillbeemailedtheirstudent’s accountinformationwithinaweekafterthefirst dayofschool.

SecuritywithSecurly

SecurlyisabrowserextensiontiedtostudentGoogle accounts.Aslongasstudentsaresignedintotheir schoolGoogleaccounts,theSecurlyextensionwill beactive.TherearethreeSecurlyproductsweuse thatyoushouldbefamiliarwith:Filter,Auditor,and Classroom.

Filterisacloud-basedwebfilterthatprotects students.Itisdesignedtoblockinappropriate trafficforasafeexperienceonanydevice, anywherestudentsgo.

GUIDELINES TECHNOLOGY

SecuritywithSecurlycontinued...

Auditorprovidesreal-timescanningofemailand GoogleDrivedocumentsforsignsofnudity, cyberbullying,suicide,andviolence. Classroomisaclassroommanagementtool.It allowsteacherstoseestudents’screensduring classforaccountabilityandallowsteachersto blockstudentsfromaccessinginformationduring assessmentstheyarenotsupposedtoaccess.

GeneralDeviceInformation

SecondaryStudents

AllnewHighSchoolstudentsarerequiredto providetheirownChromebookorMacforschool use.

DevicesthatrunonaWindowsOperatingSystem arenotallowed forstudentsatSCA. Ifyourdevicebreaksduringtheyear,youmust replaceitwithaChromebook.

JuniorHighstudentsshouldnotbringtheirown devicestoschool.Theywillonlybeallowedtouse school-issueddevices.

YourMacdevicenameshouldincludeyourfirstand lastnameundersettings.

Headphonesandearbudsareonlyallowedinclass attheteacher’srequestedneed.

ForSchool-OwnedDevices

SCAChromebooksremainthepropertyofthe school.Seventhandeighthgradestudentsmay takeChromebookshomeafteraparenthas completedareleaseform.

StudentsshouldnotPowerwashorresettheir Chromebook.

StudentsshouldonlysignintotheirChromebook usingtheirschool-issuedGoogleaccount (@realschoolspirit.org).

ElementarystudentswillkeeptheirChromebooks incartsintheirclassroom

Receiving and Returning Your Device

Students in 3rd-8th grades will receive a device to use at school. Before students can use the device, parents and students MUST submit a signed Technology Student User Agreement to acknowledge receipt of the device and understanding of responsibilities related to the device.

The device must be returned to the school: at the end of the school year upon withdrawal or transfer to another school at the request of the school.

It must be returned in working order with all parts and accessories included or the appropriate fees will be assessed. Please see the Repair/Replacement Costs guidelines in this handbook for the fee schedule.

Caring For Your Device

Students are expected to accept the responsibility of caring for their Chromebook just as they would any textbook or other school-issued item. Proper use and care of your school-issued device is essential. This includes caring for the included power cord (if applicable). Please follow these guidelines.

At all times

Follow the Responsible Use of Technology guidelines in this handbook. Protect your device from damage due to food, liquids or extreme heat or cold. Do not place items on top of your device.

At school

Do not leave your device unattended or on the floor.

Secure your device properly in your bag or backpack when not in use. Have your power cord with you (if applicable).

At home

Charge your device every night (if applicable). Students are expected to come to school with a fully charged device. Store your power cord with your device. Do not leave your device unattended where it could be accidentally damaged by food, liquids, pets, or small children. Continued...

GUIDELINES TECHNOLOGY

Traveling to and from school

Do not leave your device in a vehicle or on the school bus.

In public, keep your device out of view. Secure your device properly in your bag or backpack while traveling.

Device care

Use a soft, dry microfiber or lint-free cloth to clean your device screen.

Report any issues with your device promptly to a parent, teacher, or school official.

Do not remove the school barcode or school identification sticker from your device.

Do not install, uninstall, or modify any application, game or operating system component without school authorization.

Do not deface the device exterior. Stickers are not allowed to be placed on school devices.

Repair/Replacement Costs

SCA will maintain Chromebooks unless there is damage due to accident, abuse, or misuse. If a lost or stolen school-issued device is not recovered or if a schoolissued device is otherwise damaged, the student and the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) are financially responsible for the repair and/or replacement cost for the device.

The following prices are estimates, as exact costs for each repair will be made upon further inspection of the damaged device.

Device replacement $235

Motherboard $150

Screen repair or replacement $ 60

Battery (internal) $ 60

Power cord $ 25

Keyboard/Cover $ 60

Cover (top or bottom) $ 50

Should your student’s device become damaged, they will be provided a loaner device while their assigned device is being repaired. This loaner device may not be of equivalent performance or features.

*** All repairs must be made by SCA employees or SCA approved technicians ***

Using The Device Securely

Students are required to use their school-issued Google account and password to operate their device. The school-issued devices have security features and filtering intended to protect and prohibit your student from accessing inappropriate materials on the Internet unless specific action has been taken to bypass these features. Security features and filtering are in effect at school, and on home or other networks, including public libraries, restaurants, and airports. This is true for all school-issued devices and personally owned Chromebooks that students have signed into with their school-issued Google account.

Responsible Use Of Technology

Postings of information by SCA students on any social media should be done with great discretion and discernment and should be wholesome, uplifting, and in line with the school’s mission.

Students and parents must acknowledge they have read this policy, including its regulation, and understand that violation of this policy could result in a loss of privileges and further disciplinary action.

Prohibited uses

Your student is responsible for his or her own actions involving technology, along with personal files, passwords, and accounts. Uses and activities that are expressly prohibited include, but are not limited to: Accessing, submitting, transmitting, posting, publishing, forwarding, downloading, scanning, or displaying materials that are proprietary and confidential school information, racial slurs, defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, sexually suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing and/or illegal.

Soliciting or distributing information with the intent to threaten, harass or bully others.

Using technology for any illegal activity or activity that violates other Board policies, procedures and/or school rules.

Copying, downloading, or using copyrighted materials, including software, without the permission of the copyright owner or express authorization of the student’s teacher or principal. Collaborate on work that is meant to be done individually.

Representing as one's own work any materials obtained on the Internet, such as term papers and articles. When Internet sources are used in student work, the author, publisher, and website must be identified. Continued...

GUIDELINES TECHNOLOGY

UsinganunreasonablyhighlevelofInternet bandwidth.

Whileatschool,usingtechnologyfornon-schoolrelatedpurposes.

Using,touching,ormovingadevicethatisnotyour ownwithoutpermission.

Sharingpasswords,usingotherusers'passwords withoutpermissionand/oraccessingotherusers' accounts.

Anymalicioususe,disruptionorharmtothe school'stechnologydevices,networks,and Internetservices,including,butnotlimitedto, hackingactivities,andcreatingoruploading malware.

Recordingvideosortakingpicturesofothers duringschoolwithouttheirpermission.

Misuseofaschoolnameorlogoonapersonal websitethatgivesthereadertheimpressionthat thewebsiteisanofficialschoolwebsite.

Postinginappropriateand/ordisrespectfulcontent onsocialmedia,asSCAstudentsareexpectedto upholdSCAcorevaluesasaddressedinthe CommunityCompact.

Negativecommentsthatmaycausenotorietyforthe school,anemployee,astudent,orafamilycould resultinseparationfromschool.

SCAretainscontrol,custodyandsupervisionofall schooltechnologyandreservestherighttomonitor studentusage/activityofalltechnology.Students havenorightofprivacyintheiruseoftechnology, includingemailandstoredfiles.

GettingTechHelp

StudentscanvisittheTechOfficeintheLearning Commonstogethelpwith: ConnectingtotheInternet

GooglePasswordHelp

TroubleshootingCanvasorotherclassroom curriculum

Printingissues

Locatingalost/stolendevice

Ifastudent’spersonaldeviceisnotworkingproperly orisn’tcharged,theymaybeabletocheckouta loanerdevicewhiletheirdeviceisoutofcommission. Thisloanerdevicemaynotbeofequivalent performanceorfeatures,however,studentsarestill responsibleforthecareofthedevicewhiletheyare usingit.

Studentscanalsoemailtech@sca-kc.orgforhelp.

Administrative Expectations

Students should understand that the use of the network and devices while at school is a privilege. Students are responsible for displaying behavior that reflects godly digital citizenship. General school rules for behavior and communication apply, especially as communications on the network are often public in nature. The user is responsible for personal actions in accessing and using the school’s network, SCA technology resources, and/or personal devices while on campus.

Consequences for Poor Choices

Teachers, administrators, and the technology team may revoke personal use of any technology equipment, personal or school-owned, at any time if a student is found to be in violation of any part of this agreement. Possible discipline may include and is not limited to:

The device may be given extremely restricted access to the network.

The device may be taken to the office. If so, the student or parent will be allowed to pick up the device at the end of the school day. (In some cases, only a parent may pick up the device.)

The student may be suspended from their device for a period of time.

The student may receive an after-school detention. Student participation in a conference with the teacher, administrator, IT personnel, parent/guardian.

The administration will have final authority over the student’s privilege to use SCA technology resources or personally owned devices on campus and may exercise additional actions depending on the severity of the infraction(s). Repeated offenses may incur a more severe penalty.

All questions concerning this contract should be directed to the administration.

STANDARDS ENTRANCE AND ADMISSIONS

Entrance and Admissions Standards

The following standards have been established for entrance into Summit Christian Academy:

Parents must be in agreement with our Foundational Beliefs and be willing to actively support and pray for our academic program. At least one parent must be a born-again Christian.

Families must actively attend and support an area Bible-believing church consistent with our Statement of Faith and receive a positive pastor's recommendation.

The student’s record of behavior at home, church, and school should reflect good citizenship, and the student must agree to abide by the standards and guidelines of the school.

The student should be of suitable age for the grade assigned. Children entering Kindergarten should be five years of age (six for entering first graders) on or before July 31 of any school year. Pre-enrollment testing determines the suitability for enrollment and placement in our program.

Student records from prior schools will be secured and reviewed by administration.

Placement testing is required for all new students. All Kindergarten and preschool students will take a readiness test. There is a nonrefundable fee for all testing.

An initial interview with parents will be required as part of the enrollment process for all students applying for admission.

Upon completion of all steps of enrollment, parents are notified as to whether their child has been accepted to the school. All new students are subject to a probationary period that lasts until the student has completed one full grading period. This is to ensure that the child adjusts properly to our school.

The school reserves the right to withdraw, release, or remove a student at any time for any reason, including failure of the parent(s) to adhere to the policies, philosophies, and procedures of the school.

Reenrollment

Students who are presently enrolled at SCA are given first opportunity to reenroll for the following year. Accounts must be current in order for a student to be eligible for reenrollment. Paying the enrollment fee secures a place for your child for the coming school year. Enrollment is then opened to families of covenant churches. After a specified period of time, enrollment is then opened to the general public.

Course registration opens each year in February.

Teacher Standards and Qualifications

Candidates for SCA teaching positions go through a thorough process that includes several references including one from their pastor, interviews with at least two members of the leadership team, and a background check. Only candidates with a thoroughly Christian worldview and appropriate academic credentials and experience will be selected. In addition to other certifications, teachers should have a bachelor’s degree at minimum and hold or obtain certification through the Association of Christian Schools International, which has academic, Bible, and Christian Philosophy of Christian Education requirements. SCA teachers are dedicated to serving the Lord through the ministry of teaching young people.

Teachers are carefully selected and prayerfully chosen by the Administration. The Board of Education reserves the authority to employ faculty and staff who will effectively meet the responsibilities of the classroom, both spiritually and academically.

INFORMATION FINANCIAL

Tuition and Fees

Below are the 2024/2025 tuition and fees. For multiple-child families, the oldest child is considered the first student, with subsequent children discounted in descending age order.

Enrollment Fee (per family):

*Fees in this column reflect the 50% discount for Covenant Church famillies on enrollment fee.

It is our desire to remain totally neutral when dealing with divorced families. It is the responsibility of the parents to work together outside of SCA and communicate to the finance office how charges should be handled between parents.

Therearefivepaymentplansavailable: Ten-monthPaymentPlan* –Tenequalmonthlypayments fromAugustthroughMay.

Twelve-monthPaymentPlan* –Twelveequalmonthly paymentsfromJunetoMay.

QuarterlyPaymentPlan* -Fourequalpaymentsduein August,October,January,andMarch.

Semi-AnnualPaymentPlan* –Twoequalpaymentsduein AugustandJanuary.

AnnualPaymentinFull– OnepaymentdueinAugust.

*TheseplansaremanagedbyFACTSofEvangelical ChristianCreditUnion.Thereisanannualadministrative feeof$48forthemonthlyandquarterlypaymentplans. FACTSofferstwopaymentmethods–automaticbankdraft andcreditcard(anadditional2.85%servicefeewillapply.)

IncidentalFees

Allfees,includingGAPandlunchcharges,(classifiedas incidentalbyFACTS)willnowbechargedthroughyour FACTSincidentalaccount.

Familieswillreceiveamonthlyinvoicebyemailwitha specifiedduedate.GAPandlunchchargeswillbebilled thefirstweekofeachmonthforpriormonthcharges.

DelinquentAccounts

Familiesareexpectedtomakepaymentsinatimely manneraccordingtotheirpaymentplan.SCApolicy states,"foranyaccountthatfallstwo(2)monthsin arrears,thestudentsmaynotattendschooluntilthe accountissettledorsatisfactoryarrangementshavebeen made."FACTSchargesa$30NSFfeeforanyreturned payments.Theschoolreservestherighttochargelatefees forpastdueaccounts.

Theschoolreservestherighttowithholdreportcards and/orstudentrecordswhenaccountsfallinarrears.This includestuitionandfees,lunch,librarybooks,fines,etc.

WithdrawalfromSchool

Pleasenotifythefinanceofficeifwithdrawingfromschool. Theschoolwillrequestthatawithdrawalformbe completed.Tuitionwillbedueuntilthewithdrawal requirementsarecomplete.Astudentwhoattendsschool duringanyportionofamonthisresponsibleforpayment of50%ofthatmonth'stuition.Theunusedportionofany prepaidtuitionwillberefundedorcreditedtooutstanding balance.Ifthestudentiswithdrawnafterthe15thofthe month,arefundwillnotbegivenfortheremainderofthe month.Finalreportcardswillbereleasedwhenthe accountissettled.

Withdrawalshouldbereportedtoyourchild’sprincipal whowillnotifythefinanceofficeanddevelopmentoffice. Parentsshouldexpectafollow-upcall.

INFORMATION

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify. Tuition assistance is reserved for students in grades K12. It is based on need and may not exceed 50%. To be considered for assistance, students must be enrolled and all accounts must be current.

Applications for assistance, as well as backup documentation, must be completed online. FACTS does the initial review of applications and makes recommendations to SCA. Final determination is made by the SCA Tuition Assistance Committee. Throughout the application process, the confidentiality of students and parents is carefully guarded and the school does not publicize scholarship recipients.

SCA has worked to build relationships with private school scholarship agencies that may support private school education through student tuition scholarships for those who qualify and need more than schoolawarded assistance. Each agency has its own criteria. Questions regarding these scholarships should be directed to the Development Department.

Lunches

Hot lunch is available Monday - Friday for $4.00 per lunch (K-12) and $3.10 for Early Ed. Extra entrees are available for an additional $2.00 and extra sides for 90¢.

Drinks are an additional charge and are not included in the cost of the hot lunch. Students may purchase white milk, chocolate milk, or juice for 50¢. Bottled water is available for 75¢. Lunch and milk prices are subject to change.

Lunch items available at the secondary level only include:

Salad bar - $4.50

Premium entrees (subs, wraps, sandwiches) - $3.00

Premium sides (fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, dips, meat/cheese cup) - $1.80

Sack Lunch - $4.00

Monthly lunch menus are posted on the home page of the SCA website each month and in FACTS/ParentsWeb in the blue menu on the left under School>Resource Documents. Each family has a lunch account. Students may pay for lunches daily or lunches may be charged to the family account.

Parentsmayregularlymonitortheirfamilylunchaccount throughtheirFACTS/ParentsWebaccount.

PleasedonotsendanyredKool-Aidorpunchtoschool. Refrigerationisnotavailableforstudentswhochoose tobringtheirlunch.

Lunch&GAPActivity

LunchandGAPactivitymaybeviewedinFACTSfamily parentportalaccountunderFinancial-FinancialHome.

Funding

SummitChristianAcademyisorganizedasa501(c)(3) nonprofitcorporation.Contributionsmadetotheschool aretaxdeductible.SCAisdependentuponcontributions andgiftsfromfamiliesandfriendsinmeetingfinancial obligationsthattuitionalonedoesnotcover.

DevelopmentDepartment

TheDevelopmentDepartment’sroleistosustainthe missionandvisionoftheschoolthroughcharitablegiving, volunteerism,recruitmentandretention,marketing,and publicrelations.Bybuildingpartnershipsamongstudents, parents,teachers,churches,andthecommunity,the DevelopmentDepartmentseekstobuildasolidfoundation ofsupportforSummitChristianAcademy.

Donations

EquipmentandsuppliesreceivedbySCAasdonations shallbethepropertyofSCA.

GiftstoSCAStaff

Personalgiftstoteachersarenotexpectedandcertainly notrequired.Weknow,however,thatparentsoftenwishto blessteachers.Weaskthatthefollowingguidelinesbe followed:

Thegiverissensitivetotheeffectthegiftwillhaveon therecipientandhowitmaybeperceivedbyother staffmembers.

Thegiftmustnotbeperceivedasanattemptto influenceastaffmemberinanyway.

Personalgiftsshallbeaprivatematterandnotatopic ofdiscussion.

Anygiftisinappropriatewherethegivermayexpect,or askfor,favorsorspecialconsiderationinreturn.

SCA PARENTS AT

AWordtoParents

Parentsplayavitalpartinthetotalprogramof SummitChristianAcademy.Workingtogether,parents andteacherscanstrengthenindividualstudentsand provideanexcellentschoolexperience.Together,it willbeourgoaltohelpfulfillProverbs22:6whichsays, “Trainupachildinthewayheshouldgoandwhenhe isold,hewillnotdepartfromit.”Thefollowinglist containsstepsthatparentscantaketohelpthis process:

Prayregularlyfortheteachers,administration,and boardofSCA.

Giveofyourtimeandenergyinwaysthatcanmake SCAmoresuccessful.Befaithfulinfulfillingthe dutiesforwhichyouvolunteer. Attendthemeetingsandparentfunctionsofthe school.

RecommendSCAtoothersasopportunitiesarise. HelpsupporttheschoolfinanciallyastheLord blesses.PromoteSCAamongfamilyandfriends whomightbeinterestedingivingtowardChristian education.

Ifproblemsarise,seektoresolvethemwiththe person(s)involvedratherthanspreadingcriticism ornegativeattitudes(Matthew18:15). SeektheadvancementofSCAinallareasspiritually,academically,andphysically.

Volunteers

SCAoffersandencouragesopportunitiesforparents tovolunteeratschool.Regularvolunteer opportunitiesincludeassistingteachers,workingin thelunchroom,workinginthelibrary,andservingin theWatchDOGSprogram. Inaddition,several volunteerswillbeneededtoworkduringspecial eventssuchasGrandparents’Day,BookFair, CommunityPartnershipLuncheon,teacherluncheons, etc.Parentsareexpectedtowearneatandmodest dresswhenvolunteeringatSCA.

VolunteersareanimportantpartoftheSCAprogram. Whileserving,theymaybecomeawareofconfidential information.Thereisanexpectationthatvolunteers willnotshareanyconfidentialinformationwithothers foranyreason.

Allvolunteerswillgothroughtheschool’sSchoolSafe IDsystem.SCAreservestherighttoalsodoathorough backgroundcheckonvolunteers.Volunteersarealso requiredtogothroughvolunteertrainingbefore serving.Trainingwillincluderules,behavior,safety,as wellasmandatorychildabuseandneglectreporting.

Conflict Resolution

The parties ascribing to an enrollment agreement for Summit Christian Academy believe the Bible commands them to make every effort to live at peace and to resolve disputes with each other in private or within the Christian community in conformity with the biblical injunctions of I Corinthians 6:1-8, Matthew 5:23-24, and Matthew 18:15-20. Therefore, the parties agree that any claim or dispute arising out of or related to the agreement, including any claim or statutory claims, shall be settled by biblically-based mediation.

As we seek to resolve problems, let us always remember that it is God’s reputation, not our own, we are seeking to promote. We do that best when we seek to do things His way. Guidelines to consider as we seek to do this are as follows:

Seek to gain knowledge of all sides of a problem before passing judgment on the matter.

Go to the source of the problem (i.e., teacher, finance office, etc.) and seek to resolve the problem at this level before going any further. Go with the assumption that everyone has your child’s best interest at heart.

If the problem cannot be resolved with the initial source, present your concerns to the appropriate administrator.

Continued dissatisfaction should lead to the Head of School. Make an appointment through the Head of School’s assistant.

Inability to resolve at the administrative level should lead to a request to be put on the board’s agenda through the Head of School’s secretary, as follows:

Present a written request at least one week prior to the meeting requesting to be placed on the agenda.

Clearly state the specific topic to be addressed including the results of conversations or meetings with school personnel on the matter. The Head of School or Board President will review the request and determine if it will be placed on the agenda or if a separate course of action is appropriate.

If the request to be on the agenda is approved, the parent/guardian must be present at the appointed time.

The board will have final say in resolving the issue at hand.

SCA PARENTS AT

Child Abuse Reporting

In accordance with state law, school staff are obligated under penalty of fine and jail term to report the reasonable suspicion of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or child neglect. In this very serious and legally narrow area, the school is unable by law to contact parents in advance of making a report to authorities, which would be the procedure in most other legal matters. The clear intent of the law, based on the seriousness of the crimes listed above, is to mandate that a report of reasonable suspicion of abuse be made. The school will make such reports in the best interest of the affected child and does not, once reasonable suspicion is established, have any legal alternative except to make the report to the proper authorities for their investigation and review.

Communication Expectations

SCA strongly desires to form a true partnership with parents. To ensure good communication, the following guidelines should be used by parents:

Read the Soaring school newsletter.

EE-5 parents should read their child’s weekly newsletter and post at home for easy reference!

Contact your child’s teacher via email. Please allow 48 hours for a response, as teachers are responsible for student supervision during the day. They avoid phone calls and email except during planning periods or after school in order to maximize face time with students. 3.

Appointments with Administration may be made through their administrative assistant.

Bookmark www.Summit-Christian-Academy.org and check regularly for general information, school calendar, news, and sports updates. 5.

Parents are requested to take care of all communication with their children before they arrive at school. Except for emergencies, when it is necessary to get a message to a student, the office staff will relay the message to the student as soon as possible. Otherwise, parents of elementary students may email a teacher. Teachers are required to check their email twice a day (once before dismissal). The teacher will relay the message to the child. Secondary parents may call the school office and a message will be sent to the teacher to relay to the child. Please do not expect your student to read text messages during the school day, as they are not allowed to access their phones from 7:40 – 2:55 (secondary) or 8:15 – 3:15 (elementary.)

Grandparents at SCA

In 1999, a group of grandparents formed the Golden Eagles to support SCA students and the school at large. The Golden Eagles organization has offered volunteer and financial support to SCA that has blessed the school greatly. The group hosts an annual fellowship event for grandparents and families. The Golden Eagles have contributed more than $263,300 since 1999 through donations to the Golden Eagles Fund in honor of their grandchildren’s birthdays.

School Safe ID

6. Provide any changes and/or updates for your family’s address, email addresses, or phone numbers. Be sure to keep all emergency phone numbers current.

Access FACTS family parent portal for student grades, tuition/lunch/incidental account balances, family directory, and your student attendance records for the year.

SCA places a high priority on the safety of students, staff, and faculty. SchoolSAFEid will be used by SCA to check in all parents, visitors, and volunteers as well as early dismissal of students. This will be done at Kiosks at the elementary and secondary main entrances. All guests will scan their driver's license or state ID, a screening will occur through the system and sex offender registries. Once completed, a visitor badge with a photo taken at the kiosk will be printed for all guests to wear while they are on property. This badge will be used to check out when leaving.

**The time between 7:05-7:40 a.m. and 2:55-3:20 p.m. (secondary) and 8:00-8:15 a.m. and 3:15-3:45 p.m. (elementary) is for teachers to engage specifically with students. If you need to schedule a time to discuss an issue with your child’s teacher, please email them or call their VM to arrange a conference time.**

DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER

Bible Classes

The Bible curriculum is required of all students. The faculty, staff, and administration desire to help students know the Bible and its truth, improve their relationship with God and fellow Christians, and deepen their own Christian experience.

Students must be enrolled in a Bible course every semester per Board policy. Students receiving an SCA diploma must be enrolled in an SCA Bible course each semester.

Daily Bible studies form the foundation of instruction. The junior and senior high curriculum exposes students to a survey of the entire Bible, the life of Christ, discipleship, and a variety of Bible courses.

Academic excellence in the study of God’s Word is encouraged just as it is in the rest of the academic program. II Timothy 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (RSV).

All subjects are taught as God’s truth and are immersed with Biblical teachings. Relationshipsstudent/teacher and student/student - will be built on the basis of God’s teachings in all areas of the school.

Chapel

Our weekly chapel services are an integral part of the school’s total program. Chapel provides an opportunity for the expression of individual and corporate worship and praise to God through prayer, singing, testimonies, special music, and teaching from the Word.

Christian Character Awards

Christian Character Awards are given out each quarter for elementary students, and each semester for secondary students, and yearly for both. The purpose of the award is to encourage all students to earnestly pursue their potential toward attaining the highest level of personal and academic development. The criteria for this award are:

Consistent choices and action that glorify Jesus Christ, reflect biblical truth, and demonstrate interest in growing in regard to personal Christian faith.

Consistent attitude of honesty and integrity. Consistent spiritual attitude in general and in responsiveness toward teachers.

Demonstration of respect for people and property. Consistent role model for classmates and student body in general.

Consistent quality academic achievement.

Quarterly and semester winners receive a $25.00 gift card. Yearly winners are presented a $100.00 gift card.

Chapel services are designed to minister to the student body and to encourage personal growth, commitment, and service to our Lord. Visiting pastors, guest speakers, musical groups, drama groups, faculty, and students share throughout the school year. During our salvation emphasis weeks, opportunity is given for students to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of their life. Parents are always welcome to attend chapel services.

Chapel Schedule:

K-6 Thurs, 8:25-8:55 a.m. Elem Gym

7-12 Every other Tues, 10:40-11:25 a.m. - Fieldhouse 7-12 Small Groups meet every other Tuesday in various classrooms.

School Hours

VISITS SCHOOL HOURS &

PS & PK ½ day 8:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

PS & PK Full Day 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Grades K-6 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Grades 7-12 7:40 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Early dismissal for full-day early ed 11:15 a.m.

Early dismissal Grades K - 6 11:50 p.m.

Early dismissal Grades 7-12 11:35 a.m.

Secondary students should arrive no earlier than 7:30 a.m. Should an earlier arrival be necessary, students should report to the secondary gymnasium and students should access the building through the north gym door beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Elementary students should arrive no earlier than 8:00 a.m. Should an earlier arrival be necessary, students should report to GAP located in the elementary commons between 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Any student arriving before 8:00 a.m. will be charged normal GAP rates. Siblings of secondary students and beginning band students should wait with parents until 8:00 to avoid this charge.

Students should be picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal time if at all possible. Please do not pick up your child early to avoid car line.

Elementary students not picked up will be escorted to GAP. Secondary students may go to the front entry way until 3:15 p.m. OR they can go to the Learning Commons until it closes at 4:00, at which point they will go to GAP. GAP fees will apply.

Before-school care is billed by the minute at a rate of $0.13. A 1-hour minimum charge of $7.80 for the 1st hour of GAP. $5.00 late fee per minute after 6:00 p.m. For more information on the GAP program, please see pages 31 & 32.

Please drop off and pick up students as indicated on the traffic flow diagram in your back-to-school packet. Designated traffic patterns have been established to provide the safest and quickest morning drop off and afternoon pick up. It is vital for traffic and the safety of your students that everyone follow the defined traffic patterns.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather that causes the cancellation or the delayed start of school, you may find notice of this as follows:

OnlocalTV

Recordedmessageontheschoolansweringsystem

TheSummit-Christian-Academy.orgwebsite Facebook/Instagram

SCAEmergencyAlerts.SCAusesanemergency notificationtool.Itwillautomaticallypullphone numbersandemailsfromtheFACTSSISsystem.In theeventofanemergencyorschool closing/delayedstart,youmaybenotifiedbytext, email,and/orvoicemessage.Toreceivetexts, pleasetext“Y”or“Yes”to67587.

Ifnoannouncementhasbeenmadeandthereisno messagespecificallyannouncingthatSCAhasbeen canceledorhasadelayedstart,parentsandstudents shouldassumeschoolwillbeopenasnormal.Before andafterschoolcarewillbeclosedanytimeSCA classesarecanceled.

Occasionally,thedecisionmaybemadetohavea delayedstartof90minutes.Onthosedays,the scheduleisasfollows:

NomorningGAPondelayedstartdays. Secondaryclassesbeginat9:15,withdoorsopening at9:00.

ElementaryandPreschoolstartat9:45,withdoors openat9:30.

Allbeforeschoolactivities(i.e.,athleticpractices, band,prayerteams,etc.)willbecanceled. Duringsevereweather,GAPmaycloseearly.

Snowdaysmaybemadeupeitherduringestablished schoolholidays,springbreak,orattheendofthe schoolyear,asdeterminedbytheBoardofEducation.

Itisnottheschool’sgeneralpolicytodismissearly; however,ifatanytimeaparentfeelsitnecessaryto pickuptheirchildfortravelsafety,theabsencewillbe excused.

TheSCABoardofEducationstudiedtheschool’ssnow daysmake-upprocedure.TheStateofMissourihasa minimumnumberofK-12studentinstructionhoursof 1,044.SCAiswelloverthatnumberwith1,158hours.In lightofthisresearch,theboardvotedtoinclude5 snowdaysintheschoolcalendarinsteadof2,which resultsinSCAhaving1,123instructionalhours.We encourageyoutoenjoythebeautyofwinterwithyour childrenknowingthosedayswillnothavetobemade up.Anysnowdaysover5willbemadeup.

VISITS SCHOOL HOURS &

School Visits

Teacher attention must be on the students, so parents should refrain from visiting with teachers between 7:00 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. (secondary) and 8:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. (elementary). Classroom observations must be prescheduled through the school office in order to minimize classroom disruptions. Parents are always welcome to volunteer or schedule an appointment. Parents are asked to arrange for the observation of a class at least 24 hours in advance through the appropriate principal.

Lunch Visits

SCA parents, alumni students, and Covenant Church pastors are welcome to have lunch at SCA. As always, please stop by the front office to sign in and get your visitor badge.

Any other guests not on the students’ pick-up or emergency contact list must be pre-approved by the principal at least one day in advance. Their dress and conduct must be appropriate for our school environment. Finally, any guest that has not been preapproved will not be admitted into the school.

Parents are not to go directly to a classroom. Lunches, homework, books, and other items should be left in the school office to be delivered to the student.

Shadowing

First through twelfth grade students who are considering attending SCA in the future may shadow a current student one time during the school year. Parents of the visiting student must make arrangements with the development department at least 24 hours prior to attending classes. The Development Team in collaboration with the Principal will assign the prospective student to a current student for the day. All shadow students are encouraged to follow dress code and rules of the school.

ACTIVITIES EXTRACURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR

Theseactivitiesaredesignedtoallowstudentstouse thegiftsGodhasgiventhemandtodevelopeach studentasawholeperson.Itisourdesirethatinevery activitywedo,studentswillgrowincharacterandbring glorytoGod.Thereareseveralguidelinesthatarein placefortheseactivities.

Academics

Toparticipate,studentsmustcomplywitheligibility requirementsasprintedintheindividualactivity handbooks.

Character

Sincethecharacterofstudentsisimportant,any studentwhohashaddisciplineissuesduringtheyear maynotbeallowedtoparticipateinextracurricular activities(pleaseseeathletichandbook).Ifastudent doesreceiveadetention,servingthedetentioncomes beforeinvolvementinanyschoolactivity.

Ineveryactivity,wewantourparents,students,and stafftosetaChrist-likeexample.

Attendance

Schoolattendanceisimportant.Therefore,astudent mustbeatschoolforatleasthalfthedaytoparticipate inaschoolextracurricularactivity.Part-timestudents shouldbeinattendanceforthosehoursenrolledat SCA.Adoctorappointmentthattakesthestudentout ofschoolforafewhoursispermitted.Ifastudentistoo sicktocometoschool,theyshouldnotbeinvolvedina schoolactivitythatday.

Music-VocalandInstrumental

Thevocalandinstrumentalmusicdepartmentsare committedtothedevelopmentofeachindividual studentintheareasofmusictheoryandappreciation, worship,andperformance.Classesaredesignedto encourageexplorationandparticipationineachof theseareas,usingavarietyofactivities.

Themusicdepartmentpreparesprogramswhere studentshavetheopportunitytoperformforfamilyand friendsandtoshowcasethetalentsGodhasgiventhem. Theseperformancesareanintegralpartofeach student’smusiceducation.

Participationintheseprogramsandconcertsisrequired forallmusicstudents.Themusicstaffrequestswritten notificationifastudentwillbeabsentfora performance.Studentswillbeexcusedforillnessor deathinthefamily.Otherreasonswillbeexcusedatthe discretionoftheteacher.Astudent’sgradewillbe affectedbyanunexcusedabsence.

Inadditiontotheseprograms,elementarystudentsare encouragedtoparticipateintheAcademicMeet,which includesentriesforvocal,instrumental,andpiano. Studentswillbeselectedbyaudition.Anextracurricular honorschoirisavailableforallinterestedstudentsin grades5-6.

Highschoolchoirandbandstudentshavesome requiredMissouriStateHighSchoolActivities Association(MSHSAA)competitions.Studentsare encouragedtocompeteinindividualeventsthrough MSHSAAaswell.

Virtuosity!

Foralimitednumberofstudents,musiclessonswillbe availablebefore,during,andafterschool.Lesson availabilitywilldependuponteacherhours,room availability,andstudentschedule.Studentswillbe assignedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis,andlessons takenduringschoolhourswillbesubjecttoprincipal approval.

AllVirtuosity!studentswillparticipateinafalland springrecital(datestobeannounced)andwillbe providedwithaVirtuosity!t-shirtthatmaybewornon twoselectedschooldays.

ACTIVITIES EXTRACURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR

Speech and Debate (Grades 7-12)

Forensics, more commonly known as speech and debate, is one of the most rewarding and beneficial educational activities available to students. As students compete in high school forensics, they will find that their skills in areas as diverse as research, writing, critical thinking, presentation, time management, persuasion, and interpersonal communication will improve dramatically.

Forensics helps students:

Develop confidence both in front of an audience and in interpersonal communication. Develop academic skills (research, writing, problem solving, critical thinking, effective listening, etc.) essential to high school and college-level work. Improve written and verbal communication skills that are highly valued in the working world.

The SCA debate and forensics team allows students the opportunity to compete in tournaments sponsored by local high schools in conjunction with the National Forensic League (NFL) and under the guidelines of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Participation in these tournaments can range from a few to several dozen schools from around the state. The students will compete in a variety of events falling into basic categories that correspond with official NFL events.

The events are quite diverse in nature and ensure that the competition offers something for everyone. Generally, these events are divided into two categories: Individual Events and Debate. Neither type of event is inherently superior to the other. Each provides tremendous academic benefit and is extremely challenging.

To build a foundation for future success, the school will offer semester classes in speech and debate for students in grades 7-8. For students in grades 9-12, students must be enrolled in a speech or debate class to be part of the speech and debate team.

Depending on students’ performance, some travel, including overnights, may be required.

Theatre Program (Grades 7-12)

The theatre department is committed to the development of each individual student in the area of stage performance. At SCA, there are two ways to participate in the theatre department - through classes and through after-school productions.

There are two main high school productions each year, in the fall and spring. Practices are held four days a week after school, and there are often Saturday practices and work days as well. All students in grades 7-12 may try out for the productions, and secondary students also help backstage with costumes, lighting, makeup, and other technical jobs.

There is one junior high production each year. Theatre electives begin in junior high. There are two semester-long classes where students learn the basics of acting and participating in theater arts. Students memorize lines, perform scenes for class, learn about the history of drama, write their own skits, and learn how to improvise.

Several theatre courses are available to secondary students interested in continuing their theatre experience.

Though classes and after-school productions are not connected, the skills students learn in class are constantly used in after-school productions. In addition, the after-school productions are often discussed and studied in class, as students practically apply their knowledge to a production they may have seen on stage.

Elementary students will gain theatre experience through vocal music classes and performances occurring every other year.

Athletic Program

At the junior high and high school level, SCA is a member and one of the founding schools of the Crossroads Conference. SCA is also a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) competing at the state level of competition.

Elementary athletic teams are members of the Crossroads Conference. The Athletic Director and school administration determine the number and level of teams within each program. The makeup of each individual team is at the discretion of the head coach. Junior high teams will consist of 7th and 8th grade students. JV and varsity teams will consist of 9th-12th grade students. Teams are fielded based on level of student interest. Sports currently offered are:

Fall & Winter

Girls Cheerleading Grades 2-12

Girls Dance Grades 9-12

Fall

EXTRACURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

Boys&GirlsCrossCountryGrades5-12

BoysFootballGrades7-12

GirlsGolfGrades9-12

BoysSoccerGrades5-12

GirlsSoftballGrades7-12

GirlsVolleyballGrades5-12

BoysSwimGrades9-12

Winter

Boys&GirlsBasketballGrades5-12

BoysWrestlingGrades7-12

GirlsSwimGrades9-12

Spring

BoysBaseballGrades7-12

BoysGolfGrades9-12

GirlsSoccerGrades5-12

BoysandGirlsTrackandFieldGrades5-12+

BoysTennisGrades9-12

Othersportsmaybeaddedasschoolenrollmentand studentinterestwarrant.

MSHSAAhasaspecificby-lawregardingclub teams/competitiveteamsandhowtheyareallowedto workwithschoolathletics.MSHSAABy-Law3.13.2-b2 states…“Thestudentshallnotpracticefororcompete inthenon-schoolcompetitiononthesamedatethe schoolteampracticesorcompetes,withoutapprovalof theschooladministrator.”

TheMSHSAAhandbooksaysthefollowingabout violatingthisby-law,“ThepenaltyforviolationofByLaw3.13(entailstheaboverule3.13.2-b2)shallbe ineligibilityforaperiodnottoexceed365daysinthe sportinwhichtheviolationoccurred.”

SCAtrulyvaluesallathleticprogramsandappreciates thedevelopmentofstudentathletes.However,weare alsoboundtofollowallMSHSAArules.Familiesshould beawareofthisruleanditsapplicabilitytoourSCA studentathleteswhenitcomestotheirparticipationin clubandcompetitiveteams.SCAwillfollowthe MSHSAAruleaswrittenandwillnotgiveapprovaltoan SCAstudentathletetomissanSCApracticeor competitiontoattendanon-schoolpracticeor competition.

TheSCAathleticprogramisdesignedtoallowthe studenttodevelopandusehisorherGod-given athleticabilitytoglorifyGod,aswellashelpstudents developmentally,emotionally,socially,spiritually,and physically.Ourdesireistohelpstudentathletesdo theirbestastheystriveforexcellence.

The following guidelines are intended to help define the purpose for athletics and to provide consistency in the operation of the program:

Athletes must be academically eligible as determined by SCA.

Athletes will be expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner at all times. Respect must be shown for coaches, teammates, opponents, officials, supporters, school personnel, and facilities.

Elementary and secondary students must attend school a minimum of a half day on the day of a scheduled game or practice to be eligible to participate.

To be eligible to participate in athletics, secondary students must meet MSHSAA rules.

All student athletes must obtain a sports physical before participating in practices or athletic contests, as well as complete their PRIVIT Profile. All student athletes must use the MSHSAA sports physical form.

To obtain a copy of the form or for more information regarding the PRIVIT Profile, please contact Kathi Woodall at kwoodall@sca-kc.org or visit the Athletics section of the school website.

It is expected that all students, parents, and friends adhere to the school's standards at all games as ambassadors for SCA and, more importantly, Jesus Christ.

More details may be found in the Athletic Handbook.

Students participating in interscholastic athletic programs will pay an athletic fee for each sport. Fees are assessed when an athlete makes the team and must be paid before the first game in order for the athlete to be eligible to participate. These fees help support SCA athletic programs and are nonrefundable.

Those who choose not to honor the above guidelines will be disqualified from participating in the sport. As necessary, a warning will be given for the first offense, disciplinary action will be taken for a second offense, and potential expulsion from the team/ for a third offense. Egregious behaviors, however, may warrant immediate suspension or removal from the team. It is the responsibility of the coach to handle rule infractions. If needed, the coach may request assistance from the athletic director or the principal. Coaches must notify the appropriate athletic director when any disciplinary action is taken.

Questions and concerns regarding athletics should be directed to Athletic Director Lance Quessenberry at 525-1480 x 305 or lquessenberry@sca-kc.org.

STUDENT SUPPORT

ResourceServices

SCAhasanumberofresourcesavailabletomeet students’educationalneeds.Pleasefeelfreetospeak withyourchild’steacherifyoufeeltheremaybea learningissue.Comprehensiveacademictestingis administeredtodiscernastudent’sneedforadditional supportservices.

Thefollowingresourcesareofferedoncampusatan additionalfee:

DiscoveryTherapy.TheDiscoveryprogramusesthe NationalInstituteofLearningDevelopmentmodel developedtotreatassumedunderlyingidentified causesoflearningdifficultiesthroughindividual therapy.

SpeechTherapy

PrivatePractice

ThroughLSR7,ifqualifiedandavailable

OccupationalTherapy

PhysicalTherapy

SPARKLE.SpecialAttentiontoRespect,Kindness, andLovingEveryoneservesstudentswhoneed moderatebehavior/socialintervention.

STEWARDS.StudentEnvironmentofArduousStudy isforstudentswhodemonstrateacademic giftedness.

StrategiesCourses.Thesecoursesareofferedin coresubjectareasandstudyskills.

PhilosophyofEquitability

SCAbelievesthatallstudentscomewithauniquesetof giftsandtalents.Weworktogetherwithparentsto enableeachstudenttodevelopthosegiftstotheirGodgivenpotential.Inthespiritofthisidea,wemaintain that“fair”doesnotequalsamenessbutmeansthat eachchild’sneedsarebeingmet.Somestudentshave documentedacademic,social,behavioral,physical, and/ormedicalfactorsthataffecttheirabilityto succeedintheclassroom.Forthesestudents,andfor otherswhomayhaveatemporarysituation, modificationstothecurriculumand/ordisciplineplan maybenecessarytohelpthemsucceed.Whenwehelp theindividualchildsucceed,wearehelpingthe classroomasawholebesuccessfulandaredeveloping aspiritofhelpfulness,tolerance,inclusion,andlovein ourclassroomsandourschoolasawhole.Such modificationsbytheadministrationandstaffare determinedbasedonindividualstudentneeds.

EnglishforAcademicPurposes

EAPisaclasstoassistEnglishlanguagelearners(ELL). TheEAPteacherworkscloselywithclassroomteachers inprovidingsupporttotheELL.Thereisanadditional feeforthisservice.Incominginternationalstudentsare requiredtotakeEAP.

SERVICES

Counseling

SCAhastwoPS-12thgradecounselorsavailableto supportstudentsuccess.Allappointmentsshouldbe scheduledwithoneofthecounselorsdirectly.

FieldTripsandSpecialActivities

Alongwithastrongemphasisonacademicsand scholarship,SummitChristianAcademyincorporates informativeeventsandactivitiesthatadvance students’educationwhilepromotingsocialandspiritual development.Theseactivitiesfostercreativityand increasetheexcitementoflearning.Fieldtripsand othereducationalpresentationswillbescheduled throughouttheschoolyear.Parentswillberequiredto provideapermissionslipforeachfieldtrip.Students maybeaskedtopayanominalfeeforsomefieldtrips dependingontheevent.

Part-timestudentsmaybeincludedinassembliesand fieldtripswithparentalapprovalifsupervisionand transportationareavailable

Lunches,snacks,orrefreshmentsarenotusually providedbytheschool.Studentsmaybeaskedtobring asnackormoneyforrefreshments.

Dressforallfieldtripswillfollowtheregularschool dresscodeunlessotherwisestated.Elementary studentsmayberequiredtowearclassshirts.

Parentsshouldbeawarethatschoolnurseswillnotbe abletoaccompanystudentsoffcampusforfieldtrips andotherspecialactivities.Forthosestudentswith specialcareplans,parentsshouldmakearrangements toattendfieldtripsorhaveadesignatedadultto providecareasneeded.

Doorsopenforspecialevents30minutesbeforethe programbegins.Parentsmaynotsaveseatspriorto doorsopening.SCAreservestherighttoreserveseating forsupervisingemployeesinvolvedintheprogram.

Lockers

Lockerswillbeprovidedforstudentsingrades4-12. Lockersaretostoretextbooksandpersonalbelongings andmustremainneatandorderly.Lockerdecoration mustbeinsidethelockerandreflectChristianvalues. Schoolgroups,withadministrationapproval,may decoratelockerstopromoteschoolspirit.Decorations shouldreflectChristianvaluesandmaynotdefacethe lockerinanyway.Posterscelebratingstudentactivities mustberemovedattheendofaseason.Theschoolhas therighttoinspectanylockeratanytimeandmayalso removelockerdécor.

SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT

Secondary lockers should be kept locked. Secondary students are also provided with PE lockers. Electronic devices should be left in students’ hall lockers, not in their PE locker. Clothing should be kept in their locked PE locker during PE classes.

Elementary lockers:

No need to purchase a lock, as they remain unlocked.

No décor on the outside of lockers. Only blue painters’ tape or magnets may be used on the inside of lockers.

Pictures of family and friends and inspirational items are fine, but students should avoid anything celebrating secular bands, movie stars, etc.

SCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items. Items of extraordinary value should not be brought to school.

Elementary Library Guidelines

All library material is evaluated for appropriate content prior to being placed in the library. The library is maintained and operated through the efforts of many volunteers and the school librarian. Parents may access the elementary book database to search for appropriate books for their students.

Books may be checked out for a one-week period. Books are the responsibility of the individual signing out the book. Lost books will incur a minimum replacement fee of $5.00 up to full replacement value. Books not returned will be charged to the last individual signing out the book. Overdue books will result in temporary suspension of library privileges.

Godly Aftercare Program (GAP)

Early Ed & Elementary GAP (PS-6th)

GAP was developed to further the school’s mission of partnering with parents by providing quality care in a compassionate environment for those who need supervision outside regular classroom hours. GAP is managed by GAP Coordinator Gail Wesselschmidt, who offices in the Early Education area. GAP staff is trained to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of each student. A snack is served each day and opportunities are provided to play games, visit, work on homework, make crafts, and strengthen friendships. GAP emphasizes character traits to allow students opportunities to learn and practice a variety of Christhonoring traits.

Families choosing to utilize GAP should be aware of the following expectations. Although GAP staff understand the need for students to be able to relax after the structure of a school day, it is equally important for students to agree to respect the GAP staff and to treat other students kindly. GAP allows students of varying ages to mingle together and expects that the older students will be good role models for the younger students. GAP meets in its own room; however, it also utilizes the classroom space of the early childhood rooms. Students must understand that the preschool furniture and toys should be treated gently in order to prevent unnecessary replacement.

GAP is available as a regular part of a student’s schedule or on an occasional basis. It is vitally important that parent cell phone numbers and emergency contact information be kept current.

GAP hours

Preschool-6 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Preschool and PreK 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Grades K-6 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Grades 7-12 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

* Lunch is not available on early release days, so students staying in GAP should bring a sack lunch.

* GAP ends at 4:00 p.m. on early release days.

* There is NO before school GAP on delayed start days.

* GAP is available for students following after school tutoring, lessons, and practices.

GAP Hourly Rates

Before-school care is billed by the minute at a rate of $0.13. There is a 1-hour minimum charge ($7.80) for the first hour of AFTER school care.

Families will receive a monthly invoice by email with a specified due date. GAP charges will be billed the first week of each month for prior month charges. Rates may be subject to change.

There will be an overtime charge of $5 per child for each minute checked in before the normal opening time of 7:00 a.m. or checked out beyond the normal closing time of 6:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. on early release days). In order to avoid additional charges, parents should be diligent to establish alternate plans in case of weather, traffic, or work issues.

SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT

Elementary GAP

Before-school elementary GAP will provide service from 7:00-8:00 a.m. Elementary students who arrive earlier than 8:00 a.m. should report to GAP located in the elementary commons. Normal GAP fees apply. Siblings of secondary students and beginning band students should wait with parents until 8:00 to avoid this charge.

After-school GAP will provide service from 3:30-6:00 p.m. All elementary students will be escorted to GAP 15 minutes after dismissal (K-6 at 3:30). Charges will begin at 3:30 at a rate of $0.13 per minute.

Secondary GAP (Grades 7-12)

Secondary GAP is for students whose parents cannot pick them up directly after school. Students waiting to be picked up should do so in the front entry or at the north door and should be picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal. Students not picked up within 15 minutes have two options:

They may use the Learning Center (LC) from 3:004:00 p.m. at no charge to work on assignments. The LC is a place for students to work and study. If students are not working or become disruptive, they will be sent to GAP and normal GAP fees will be assessed.

Or students may choose to go directly to secondary GAP, which is in room 100B of the secondary Learning Commons and normal GAP fees will be assessed (1-hour minimum charge from the time they enter the GAP room).

At 4:00 p.m., any students remaining in the Learning Commons will go to secondary GAP in room 100B.

At 5:00 p.m., secondary students still in the secondary GAP room (100B) will be sent to the Elementary Office from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. GAP is billed by the minute at a rate of $0.13. With a 1-hour minimum charge.

Students remaining in GAP after 6:00 p.m. will be charged a $5 per minute fee.

Parents will check their students out with GAP staff. Students may bring their own snacks and are welcome to change clothes before entering secondary GAP.

Please be aware that there is no Secondary GAP or Learning Commons Supervision for students on early release days, which includes finals days and the day of high school graduation.

Health Policies

Before the first day of school, every student entering SCA must present records showing all Missouri-required immunizations are current. Families may present religious or medical exemption cards. If immunizations are not reported current as required by Missouri State law, students will not be allowed to attend school after September 16 until immunizations are completed.

SCA will adhere to the following procedures recommended by the Missouri State Health Department when dispensing medication:

All medications (prescription/nonprescription) shall be given to a child only with a signed Authorization to Administer Medication Form on file in the health clerk office.

All prescription medicine/drugs shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, physician's name, and written instructions.

Tylenol or Ibuprofen may be given with verbal or written approval of the parents.

A log will be kept in the health office to record each time medication is given.

For elementary students, notification will be sent home with the student when Tylenol or Ibuprofen is administered.

Minor cuts and scrapes may be dealt with in the classroom. More serious injuries should be dealt with in the health office.

Medical Care Plans

Any student with a chronic or severe medical condition (asthma, nut allergies, diabetes, seizures, etc.) must have a Medical Care Plan on file in the health office.

The health office will provide copies of medical care plans to all teachers, recess aides, and lunch attendants who have direct contact with the student.

Teachers should review medical care plans regularly to remain familiar with emergency guidelines.

If a child has a severe allergy, parents should speak with the school health clerk regarding specific school procedures.

SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT

For your child’s protection and the protection of others, children should be kept home when they have any of the following symptoms:

Severe cold symptoms (chronic coughing, sore throat, etc.).

Temperature. A child must have a normal temperature for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school.

Upset stomach, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. A child must be kept at home until there has been neither vomiting nor diarrhea for at least 24 hours. Questions should be referred to the health clerk.

Undiagnosed rash or skin lesions, red or discharging eyes (i.e., conjunctivitis/pink eye), earache, or swollen glands. A child must be kept home with any of these symptoms until diagnosed by a doctor and the student has been symptom free for at least 24 hours. Please notify the office in the event your child has been diagnosed as having a communicable illness.

Head Lice. Students may not be readmitted to school until treatment has been accomplished and evidence of all live lice and lice eggs (nits) have been eliminated. Parents must report incidents of head lice to the office. The custodial staff will be notified to treat rooms and the health staff will then take preventative measures and check other students in the classroom to determine if other students have been affected.

If a student complains of illness, the school will:

Check the child’s temperature. If it is 100 degrees or more without medication, the parent will be called to take the child home.

If the student is still not feeling well one hour after an original complaint, the parent will be called to take the child home.

If the child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, the parent or emergency number will be called immediately.

In the event of serious illness, accident, or injury to any child, the school shall follow the parent's written instructions for emergency medical care, with prompt notification of the parent.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department and Rescue Unit will be called if the administration deems it necessary.

Information regarding the illness, accident, or injury shall be noted in the school's health log.

Concussion Protocol

In an effort to help support students who have had an extended absence or suffered a concussion, the following protocol was created based upon the latest medical research regarding concussions. The steps listed below will help identify those students, monitor them, and then ensure that they are released at the appropriate time (not too early and not too late).

Concussion Procedures

Latest research states that students should only stay home for a day or two and then start becoming active. Walking is very beneficial in the healing process - not running, playing sports, or putting oneself at risk for falling or being hit in the head or neck - but being active and walking preferably outside.

To receive the concussion protocol, a student must have a written diagnosis from a medical professional that states the student has a concussion. That written form must be submitted to the health clerk in the health office. The health clerk will then notify the administrators, academic advisors, and teachers of the diagnosis and the beginning of the following protocol items:

Teachers should print copies of notes and give to students, so they do not have to use technology. Quizzes can be excused and not made-up or may be required to be made-up based upon the importance of the material in an effort to support success on future tests and mastery of the content. The final decision on excused vs. madeup will be at the discretion of the teacher with input from the principal. Students are responsible for information on quizzes. Copies of quizzes with answers should be given for any excused quizzes. Electronic device use should be replaced with hard copies of materials where possible if needed due to a concussion.

P.E. may be modified. Students should be active and walking but not participating in any activity that could cause hitting of the head. The Health Services Manual says, “No P.E. until cleared by the doctor.”

Projects/major essays must be reviewed by the principal and teacher for individual assessment of necessary action. Tests will need to be made up once a student returns to school or is cleared of concussion. In some instances, tests may be proctored. Continued Next Page...

SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT

Concussion Protocol Continued ...

When a concussion initially occurs, most likely all testing will be paused. No tests should be given the first two weeks after concussion without express doctor permission or the student is cleared from the concussion. For making up tests, the school will work in conjunction with the student, doctor, parents, administration, advisor, and health office to determine best procedures for making up exams. Tests should be on paper rather than on screens. Students may start making up work after two weeks if agreed upon by the doctor, parent, student, and administration that the student is able to handle it and not have a recurrence of symptoms.

The health clerk will follow up every couple of days with the student who has been diagnosed and the parents. A student must be cleared by a supervising physician or designee. All elementary students must be cleared by an outside health care professional. The school’s athletic trainer may clear secondary students only if the concussion occurred during the student’s sports season. When a secondary athlete is cleared by the athletic trainer, written documentation will be provided to the health clerk. Once a student is cleared, the health clerk will notify administrators, academic advisors, and teachers of the student being cleared, and the student will return to full academic expectations. Return to play for secondary student athletes will be completed by the athletic trainer.

Parents and students need to work with individual teachers to schedule make-up tests and items that need to be completed.

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ADDITIONAL

Deliveries

Inanefforttoreduceclassroomdistractions,anyflowers orgiftsdeliveredforastudentwillbeheldintheoffice untiltheendoftheday.FoodServiceDeliveries includingbutnotlimitedto:GubHub,UberEats, DoorDashetc.willbeturnedawayatthedoorandnot received.

StudentCouplesonSchoolGroundsorSchoolActivities

StudentsatSCAareexpectedtohonorandrespectone anotherinamannerthatexhibitsandportraysthe highestChristianstandards.Friendshipissomethingthat isearnedbetweenindividuals.AtSCA,wedesireto provideanatmospherethatpromoteshealthyavenuesof expressionoffriendshipamongcouplesandthatreflects biblicalstandardsofmorality.Publicdisplaysof romanticaffectionsuchasholdinghands,armsaround eachother,andkissingarenotpermittedatschoolor schoolfunctions.Anexceptionismadeatdanceevents wherereasonableandappropriatephysicalcontactfora danceispermitted.

POLICIES

Book Bags/Backpacks

For safety reasons, book bags and backpacks should be kept away from walkways and halls. Some secondary classroom teachers may institute a “no backpack” rule in their room due to space issues.

Fictional Characters are not allowed for PS-12th grade students.

Information for grades k-6

ACADEMICS ELEMENTARY

Report Cards and Parent Conferences

The purpose of a reporting system is to provide parents and students with a means of noting student progress. For core subjects, report cards and missing assignment reports are sent home with students for the first three quarters.

The school reserves the right to withhold report cards and/or student records when accounts fall in arrears. Students will not receive final report cards until all financial accounts are paid in full. This includes tuition and fees, lunch, library books, fines, etc.

Parent/Teacher conferences are held in the fall and spring. Spring conferences are primarily for students experiencing academic difficulty. First quarter grade cards are distributed to parents either at the conferences or via the students. Parents are encouraged to keep communication open with teachers and request a conference with teachers whenever necessary. The school requires parents to telephone and arrange an appointment so a teacher can allow time to discuss concerns. Classroom time or time just before or after school will not be used for conferences unless prearranged with the teacher.

O/S/N/UgradesareawardedforArt,Music,PE, Penmanship,Spanish,andComputer. Outstanding =Qualityworkand/oreffortinevery detail. Satisfactory =Averageandabovework,room forimprovement. NeedsImprovement =Lowand belowaveragework,needstoimprove. Unsatisfactory =Belowaveragework,mustimprove.

ElementaryHonors

StudentswillberecognizedforoutstandingChristian Characterandacademicperformance.

ElementaryProcedures

Theschoolwillprovideasilverfolder,“FridayFolder” forimportantpapersforgradesK-5.Thisfolderwillbe senthomeonFridays.Pleasebesuretocheckthese “Fridayfolders”diligently.

AchievementTesting

SCAadministersannualaptitudeandachievement testing.Resultsarepresentedtoparentsandtraining oninterpretingtestscoresisavailabletoelementary families.

Homeschoolstudentsmayparticipateinthetesting processwithstudentsattheirgradelevelasroom allows.Testingfeeswillapply.

Elementary Grading Scale:

ELEMENTARY STUDENT

DISCIPLINE

The goal at SCA is to encourage students to be more like Jesus. Acceptable behavior is essential to an effective instructional program and to the development of the student. The attitudes and behaviors listed below should be the goal of each student.

Love the Lord with your whole heart.

Respect authority, school rules, property, and fellow students.

Self-discipline and control.

“Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” Hebrews 12:10-11 (NIV).

Just as discipline is a key element in a solid and secure Christian home and a victorious Christian life, it is a major component in the Christian school. Teaching within the Christian school is backed up with biblical discipline, conveying love and understanding to a child. We believe that all things should be done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40) and that our children must learn responsibility for their actions.

At SCA, discipline is firm, consistent, fair, and exemplifies respect for one’s self and others. This same biblical discipline is tempered with love and heightened with encouragement to strive for excellence in character and academics. Procedures to correct improper behavior will be designed to correct the behavior, not to punish the child. Corporal punishment is not utilized by the school.

Discipline will be handled at the lowest possible level.

The following are samples of behaviors that may be brought to the attention of the principal:

Bullying

Cheating

Defiance

Disrespect to people or things

Drug and/or related paraphernalia

Excessive tardies

Firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind

Physical contact in anger

Profanity

Vandalism

Racial language or gestures

Disciplineconsequencescouldinclude:

Verbalreprimandbytheprincipal

Lossofprivileges

Aphonecall/conferencewithparents

Detention

In-schoolsuspension

Out-of-schoolsuspension

Areferralsliptobesignedbytheparent Expulsion

SCArecognizesthatchildrenmaybehavein unacceptablewaystowardtheirclassmates,andsuch behaviorcanbeclassifiedasimmatureorunkindas definedbelow:

ImmatureBehavior

Nointenttobeunkind

Annoyingactivitythatcausesdiscomfort

Foolishactionsthatmaycauseharmtoothers and/ortheirproperty

Immaturebehaviorwillbeaddressedbyclassroom teacher,redirection,classroomconsequences, apology/reconciliation,possiblelossofclassroom privileges.

UnkindBehavior

Intentistobeunkind

Behaviorisnotfrequent

Behaviorintensityislow

Behaviormaybeimpulsiveandisinfrequent

Behaviordurationisshort

Unkindbehaviorwillbeaddressedbytheclassroom teacherandmayinvolveschoolprincipal. Consequencesforbehaviormayincludelossof privileges,parent-teacherconference,apology/ reconciliation.

DisciplineAppeal

Astudent,orparentonbehalfofthestudent,may appealtheactionofastaffmemberfollowingthe Matthew18principleandthroughthechainof commandasfollows.PleasereferencetheConflict Resolutionlanguageonpage20.

∙Thestudent/parentwillrequestreevaluationand reconsiderationbytheschooladministrativestaff, within7daysofthedisciplinedate.

Anysituationnotsatisfactorilyresolvedbythe administrativestaffandthestudent/parentmaybe appealedasfollows:

Firstappealtotheappropriateprincipal.

SecondappealtotheHeadofSchool.

ThirdappealtotheBoardofEducationwhowill considerthefactsinthecaseandrenderadecision thatwillbethefinaldeterminationoftheissue.

BullyingandHazingPhilosophy

DISCIPLINE ELEMENTARY STUDENT

SCAbelieveseachpersonismadeintheimageofGod andisworthyofrespectasanesteemedmemberofthe schoolcommunity.SCAdoesnottolerateanyformof hazingorbullyinginanyclassroom,sport,oractivityof theschoolwhetheroncampusoroffcampus,oroverthe Internetorotherdigitaldevices(Cyberbullying.)

Consequencesofbullyingandhazingwillbe administeredinaccordancewiththeschool’soverall disciplinepolicy.

Definitions

Hazing:Thepracticeofritualsandotheractivities involvingharassment,abuse,humiliation,oruseof intimidationasawayofinitiatingapersonintoagroup. Hazingmayoccurevenwhenallstudentsinvolvedare willingparticipants.

Bullying: Studentbehaviorexpectations

Useofprofanelanguage

SummitChristianAcademydoesnottolerateorcondone useoflanguagebystudents,parents,oremployeesthat doesn’tmeetclearbiblicalstandards.Conduct,whether intentionalorunintentional,thatdoesn’tgive considerationofothersasafellowimage-bearerofGod (Genesis1:27)isnotpermitted.

Controllingthetongue:Alllanguageshouldbe intendedtobewholesomeandbuildup.

Eph.4:29-Donotletanyunwholesometalk comeoutofyourmouths,butonlywhatis helpfulforbuildingothersupaccordingto theirneeds,thatitmaybenefitthosewho listen.

Lovingyourneighbor:Allactionsshouldreflecta desiretoshowChrist’slovetooneanother Leviticus19:18“’Donotseekrevengeorbeara grudgeagainstanyoneamongyourpeople,but loveyourneighborasyourself.IamtheLORD. (Seealso:Matthew22:37-39)

Examplesofviolations:

Derogatorystatementsorjokes

Commentsaboutrace,gender,orphysicalfeatures

Slursandinnuendos

Anyinappropriatedrawings,images,orgestures

Impropersocialmediaposts,messages,orcomments

Sexuallyexplicitorobscenecomments/gestures

Thisisnotanexhaustivelistofpolicyviolations. Theseviolationsaresubjecttoconsequencesthatarein accordancewiththeschool’soveralldiscipline procedures. Continued...

Parents should report any concerns immediately to the classroom teacher or principal. Administration will ensure follow-up.

Mediation

To help students connect with one another and create a resolution and restoration plan, students may be required to participate in one-on-one mediation led by school personnel, i.e. administration, counselor, SRO. The process will allow students to share their side or opinion and listen to the other student’s side and opinion in an effort to create a resolution and restoration plan.

Classroom Discipline

Grade Level Classrooms

Each grade level classroom teacher has a classroom discipline plan that deals with most normal, daily discipline problems. Parents are informed of the classroom plan at the beginning of the school year. Once a child has exhausted the teacher’s classroom discipline plan, he/she will immediately be sent to the principal. The principal will determine what form of discipline is necessary depending on the offense. The word discipline is related to the word disciple. The purpose of discipline is to disciple students in the Lord’s way (Proverbs 6:23).

Discipline is instruction that molds, shapes, corrects, and inspires appropriate behavior (Proverbs 9:9).

Discipline is the opportunity to redirect students’ sinful natures (1John 1:8).

The goal for our students is the same as the goal Jesus had for His disciples -self-motivated discipline born out of a personal desire to please God (Romans 12:2).

God does not force or intimidate His children into making godly decisions. He allows them to choose (Joshua 24:15).

Society’s lifestyles are moving further away from biblical principles. One of the most serious challenges is to keep classroom management philosophies firmly rooted in the Word of God (Proverbs 22:6).

Disciplined living is the outward manifestation of proper love and respect for God, others, and self (1Peter 2:17-18).

ELEMENTARY STUDENT

DISCIPLINE

Detention

Studentsrequiredtoservedetentionmuststayafter schooltoserve.Detentionsupersedesallafterschoolactivities.

Eachstudentmustenterquietlywithpen,pencil,and papertowrite.

Notalkingordisturbancesofanykind.Parentsmay notenterthedetentionroomuntilthechildis dismissed.Please,nointerruptionsatall.

Sportsandextracurriculareventsdonotexcusea studentfromdetention.

Excessivedetentionsmayresultinasuspension. Enteringdetentiontardywillrequirestayinglater and/oraseconddetentionmaybeissued. Detentionsfortardieswillbeservedintheoffice.

Suspension-ExpulsionBoardPolicy

Studentsuspensionorexpulsionisconsideredasevere anddrasticmeasuretobeusedonlywhenother methodsofcontrollingastudent’sbehaviorhavefailed. Theschoolprincipalmaysuspendastudent;theHeadof Schoolmayexpelastudent.

Suspensionoccurswhenastudent’sconduct,and/or failuretorespondtocorrectivedisciplinaryprocedures, requiresthatastudentbetemporarilyremovedfromthe studentbody.Thesuspensionofastudentmaybeeither in-schoolsuspensionorout-of-schoolsuspension.A suspensionmaybechangedtoexpulsionforcause.

Expulsionofastudentisthepermanentremovalofa studentfromtheschool.Expulsioniswarrantedwhenall availabledisciplinaryprocedurestorehabilitatethe studenthavebeenunsuccessful,orthestudent’s conductisofsuchaseriousnatureastowarrant immediateremoval.

Theschoolreservestherighttowithdraw,release,or removeastudentatanytimeforanyreason,including failureoftheparent(s)toadheretothepolicies, philosophies,andproceduresoftheschool.

LateWork

Kindergartenhasnolatework,asworkis accomplishedinclass.

Grades1-6-Whenworkisturnedinlateandis “unexcused,”itwillnotbeallowedtoreceiveanA. Thehighestgradepossiblewillbean89%afterthat, 5%perdaylatewillbedeductedforagradenolower than59%.

No work may be left unaccomplished, as we are striving to achieve a Colossians 3:23 attitude that says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

Students who have mutiple missing assignments may be required to serve an academic detention during their teacher’s help session.

Work to be Redone

In some rare circumstances, teachers may determine to average a low homework paper grade with its redone work.

Rarely, a teacher may determine to allow a test to be retaken. The grades from the original test and the new test will be averaged. This practice will only be performed with a principal’s approval.

Toys at School

Personal toys should be left at home. This includes trading cards, electronic devices, dolls, etc. Teachers may choose to stipulate specific days to bring items. The school is not responsible for lost or broken items.

No chewing gum allowed.

Cell Phones / Electronic Devices

Any use of cell phones, Apple Watches, handheld video games, etc., by students will not be allowed. This includes all text messaging and camera/video use. All electronic devices must be turned off, put away, and out of sight during school hours. If violated, electronic equipment will be confiscated and given to the principal.

When appropriate, the administration may approve use of electronic devices.

Computer and Internet Use

Any computer on the SCA network is filtered and we make every effort to monitor the content available to students.

The computers at SCA are for school use only. Use for any other purpose can be grounds for disciplinary action.

DRESS CODE ELEMENTARY UNIFORM

The following uniform dress code has been adopted by the SCA Board of Education and is enforced so students reflect a neat, modest appearance. For items that may be in question, the principal’s decision will stand. SCA students are required to wear clothing that meets the following specifications: Shirts:

Long or short-sleeved, collared, button polo shirts in any solid color. No contrasting trim or piping should be visible. Small pockets are fine on a shirt. Button-front oxford, blouse, or blue denim shirts with long or 3/4 length sleeves in any solid color with no visible contrasting trim or piping.

K-4 may wear solid color turtlenecks as a primary shirt. Grades 5-6 may wear solid color turtlenecks only under a sweater, sweatshirt, jumper, or polo. Only school-approved SCA logos are acceptable on any shirt. Shirt brands/logos must not be visible. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Parents should check ability of shirt to stay tucked in by having students raise hands over their heads.

Sweaters:

Solid colors with no visible brand names or logos (except school-approved SCA logos). Pullover, cardigan, V-neck, or vest. Ponchos are not acceptable.

All sweaters must have a separate collar showing above neckline. (Solid color cowl/turtleneck sweaters are not acceptable.) Collar should be from a polo, oxford, blouse, turtleneck, or denim shirt.

Sweatshirts:

Only sweatshirts with the school logo are allowed. If a student desires to wear a “hoodie” sweatshirt (zip or pullover) as a jacket, it must have an SCA logo. School sweatshirts and hoodies may be worn. However, if the sweatshirt or hoodie is removed, school dress code must be followed.

Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Capris/Skorts:

Tan khaki, navy blue, gray or black dress slacks or capris with or without pockets.

Very small brand name logos may be visible. Cotton or cotton-polyester twill fabric.

Proportioned to fit; i.e., not extremely tight or baggy. Skirts/shorts/skorts must measure no higher than 4” from the bottom of the kneecap. Skirt slits should measure no higher than 4” from the bottom of the kneecap.

No jeans, corduroys, or cargo pants. Flares should not be extreme.

Leggings should not be worn as pants. They may be worn under length appropriate skirts . They must be tan, navy blue, gray, or black. No prints.

Socks:

Girls may not wear nylons. Tights and leggings must be opaque rather than sheer.

Shoes:

Any lace up or velcro tennis shoe that is non-marking may be worn. (zippers on tennis shoes are not acceptable as they damage the gym floor.)

All dress shoes are acceptable.

No plastic shoes, Crocs (or similar), pool shoes, or sandals are acceptable. This is a playground safety issue.

Jumpers:

Tan khaki, navy blue, gray, or black jumpers may be worn (no denim). Skirt length regulations apply. Polo dresses with sleeves may be worn. Skirt length regulations should be followed.

Scout Uniforms:

Students participating in Boy Scout or Girl Scout programs may wear their Class A uniforms to school.

Hair and Makeup:

Girls may have up to two ear piercings per ear. No other visible body piercing jewelry allowed. Boys may wear a short chain inside the shirt and one or two finger rings. Boys may not wear long necklaces or earrings. No visible body piercing allowed. No unusual or extreme hair styles for boys or girls. Girls may wear jewelry, but not large or excessive. No visible tattoos.

Boys’ hair should be of moderate length or shorter (at or above the eyebrows, collar, and mid-ear). No hair accessories. Continued Next Page...

DRESS CODE ELEMENTARY UNIFORM

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Hair may not be dyed an abnormal color; i.e., blue, pink, green, etc. (except during spirit week).

No facial hair.

Boys may not wear nail polish or makeup. If parents approve of their daughter wearing makeup then they should strive for a natural look (e.g. no fake eyelashes, bright lipstick etc.)

No hats or sunglasses may be worn while in school buildings.

Special Events

Some special events will require dress code or special attire. For games and optional events, we ask that students dress in a neat and modest fashion, refraining from suggestive or worldly attire.

Dress Code Violation Reminders will be as follows: 1st offense: Student conference and parent contact.

2nd offense: Lunch/Recess detention and parent contact.

3rd offense: 1 day ISS and parent/principal conference for readmittance.

TARDY POLICIES STUDENT ATTENDANCE &

Attendance

Students are required to complete and turn in all assignments in line with the below guidelines. Any and all illnesses that result in either an absence or in late work should be reported to the school office.

We view the whole school day as valuable and important. Classes are scheduled until departure time. Parents are asked not to pick up their students early unless there is an emergency or a scheduled appointment. For security purposes, parents bringing or taking children outside of normal times must sign their child in and out at the front desk.

If a student is absent, parents should notify the school each day of their child's absence. This will confirm parental knowledge and consent for the student absence. If parents have not previously called, the first day a student returns to school after an absence, he must bring a dated, written note from the parents indicating the reason for the absence to his teacher.

SCA discourages extended planned absences. Parents who plan for their student(s) to be absent for any part of a day, or one or more days, must notify the school in advance. Teachers will require that work be made up for all absences. Students are generally allowed one day for each day missed to make up their work. It is the responsibility of the parents and student to arrange with the teacher any makeup work to be completed. If possible, makeup work should be completed before the absence. When homework from a planned absence is not turned in when due, the grade will be lowered one letter grade each day it is late.

Tardies

Tardiness disrupts the class academic learning time and the school routine in general. Students are expected to be in their seats ready to start work at 8:15 a.m.

Early Pick-up

Should a parent choose to pick up before 3:15, the student will be marked absent in accordance with the absence/tardy chart.

To Report An Absence

Elementary parents, please call 524-0185 x 202 to leave a voice mail before 9:30 a.m. to report an absence due to illness. Please email your child’s teacher to request homework assignments for absences of two days or more.

Absence/Tardy Chart

Tardies and absences will be recorded in FACTS SIS as follows:

Reports to School

Recorded in SIS as 8:15 – 8:45 (30 min or less) Tardy 8:45 – 11:45 (.31-3.5 hrs) 0.5 day absent 11:45 – 3:15 (3.5+ hrs) 1.0 day absent Leaves School

Recorded in SIS as 2:45 – 3:15 Tardy 11:45 – 2:45

day absent 8:15 – 11:45 1.0 day absent

Student absences will be recorded in ½ or full-day increments. Additionally, students who arrive late up to 30 minutes or leave early up to 30 minutes will be marked as tardy. Student absences and tardies for the following reasons will be excused:

Student illness with doctor’s note.

Death in the immediate family.

Doctor/dental appointment that could not be scheduled outside of school hours.

Out-of-town trips with prior approval.

Unusual hardship approved by the principal. Outside activities approved by the principal.

Parents will receive a courtesy email at the 3rd and 6th unexcused tardy and 7th absence.

Tardy letters will be sent out at the 7th unexcused tardy and each thereafter. Copies of letters are kept on file.

The 7th unexcused tardy and all unexcused tardies thereafter will result in a 15-minute after-school detention with the principal.

A letter will be sent home at the 10th and 15th absences.

At the 20th absence, promotion will be discussed. Copies of letters are kept on file in the school office.

Tardies go back to “0” at semester. Absences accumulate throughout the year.

Should a student reach the 20th absence in a school year, it may put promotion requirements at risk. The principal will evaluate the absences to determine if additional steps are necessary to make up days/work missed.

SCHEDULES ELEMENTARY

ElementaryOfficeHours:7:30am-4:00pm

Allelementaryclassesareona5-dayschedulewithspecialclassesatvariedtimesperteacher.

ElementaryChapelSchedule:

Grade: Date/Time: Location:

K-6 Thursday, 8:25 - 8:55am Elementary Gym

ElementaryLunchSchedule:

ElementaryRecessSchedule: Lunchesarescheduledfor25minutes. 1st&2nd:20min--K,3-6:30min

K: 10:50 am 4th: 11:20 am

1st: 11:05 am 5th: 12:20 pm

2nd: 11:50 am 6th: 11:35 am

3rd: 12:10 pm

K: Davis: 11:20 am & 1:00 pm Grego: 10:15 am & 1:00 pm Santon: 11:20 am & 1:30 pm Wilfong: 10:15 am & 1:30 pm ALL: 8:30 am - M/W/F 4th: 12:45 pm 1st: 10:30 am & 1:15 pm 5th: 11:35 am 2nd: 11:15 am & 2:05 pm 6th: 2:30 pm 3rd: 1:35 pm

Information for grades 7-12

SECONDARY

Secondary Open Houses

ACADEMICS

Attendance at the appropriate open house is required for all 7-12 students. If family scheduling does not allow, parents may schedule a different time prior to the start of school. Please call the office at 816-525-1480.

Open houses activities include the following:

Finalized course selection

Necessary software for courses

Passwords for email, network, etc.

P.E. shirts

Parking permits

Spirit wear

Yearbook orders

Locker combinations

Grading Scale – 7-8

The grading scale used for SCA students in grades 7-8 is as follows:

The SCA transcript will include both a weighted and unweighted grade point average (GPA) in addition to the weighted and unweighted cumulative grade percentages. The purpose of the GPA is for students, parents, and other institutions to utilize the information presented on the SCA transcript such as scholarship applications, college applications, insurance discounts, etc.

Grades may only be calculated once all assignments have been turned in to the teacher. Failure to complete assignments results in an Incomplete and potential loss of credit.

Honor Roll

Awarded at semester and end of year:

Principal’s Honor Roll. Student must maintain a 90% or above in every class for the semester. Honor Roll. Student must receive an 80% or above in every class for the semester.

Grading Scale – 9-12

Secondary students shall be assigned a percentage earned for each course. These percentages go to the hundredths place and only round from the thousandths to the hundredths.

For the purposes of an averaged / GPA, a numerical percent to the hundredths place shall be used and will again only be rounded from the thousandths place to the hundredths.

Semester course percentages and semester cumulative averages shall be provided as unweighted with cumulative averages showing as being both weighted and unweighted.

Courses offered as dual credit or honors shall receive an additional 10% weight added to the semester course percentage (if the final grade is a 60% or higher).

Academic Lettering

Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to receive an academic letter for achieving a 90% cumulative weighted percentage rounded from the tenths place after completion of their 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years. (Students must take 8 classes each year to be eligible.)

Academic Special Invitations

Students may take advanced courses if academic performance warrants. Student cumulative percentage / GPA of 95% or above qualifies students to receive an invitation from the secondary principal to take AP or dual credit courses early. Students close to this percentage may make an appointment with the principal to discuss the possibility of advanced classes. For information on early advancement, please talk to your student’s advisor or the principal.

SECONDARY

Secondary Report Cards and Parent Conferences

ACADEMICS

The purpose of a reporting system is to provide parents and students with a means of noting the progress of the student. Parents have access at any time to grades through FACTS SIS. Report cards are available online at the end of each semester.

The school reserves the right to withhold report cards and/or student records when accounts fall in arrears, including online access to grades and report cards. Students will not receive or be granted access to report cards until all financial accounts are paid in full. This includes tuition and fees, lunch, fines, etc.

Parent/Teacher conferences for all students are held each fall. Parents may sign up electronically for fall conferences via SchoolBookings. Parents are encouraged to keep communication open with teachers and request additional conferences whenever necessary.

Spring conferences are optional and are a time for parents to meet with teachers when a student is not meeting their academic potential.

To schedule any additional conferences, the school requires parents to call or email teachers directly to schedule an appointment. Classroom time or time just before or after school will not be used for conferences unless prearranged with the teacher.

Career Testing

To bring students to their God-given potential and ignite leadership in their areas of strength, SCA provides the following opportunities for career testing: 10th Grade Missouri Connections

Academic Testing

PreACT (Grades 7-9)

The PreACT is administered to all 7th - 9th graders in April. Results are sent home to parents and maintained in student records. This test sets a baseline for students and helps track their academic progress through these years. It also provides an early measure of college and career readiness and prepares them for being successful when taking the ACT in 10th and 11th grade, as it follows the same format as the ACT.

PSAT (Grade 10 & 11)

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is a college preparatory test that helps students with the SAT and ACT. This is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.

ACT/SAT(ScholasticAptitudeTest) (Grades9-12)

Thesearecollegeentranceexamsthatarenecessaryfor admissiontocollege.ACTandSATtestsareadministered inaccordancewithstandardsfoundonact.organd sat.org.ACTtestsaregiveninSeptember,October, December,February,April,June,andJulyofeachyearat setlocations.SATtestsaregiveninNovember, December,January,andMarch.Registrationisnotdone throughourschool,butonlineatwww.act.orgor www.collegeboard.com.StudentswithoutInternetaccess athomecanusecomputersintheLearningCommonsto register.WhenregisteringfortheACT/SAT,ourschool codeis261-902.SCAisanACTtestsiteandourtest centercodeis223-010.

ASVAB

TheArmedServicesVocationalAptitudeBatteryisa multiplechoicetestthatmeasuresaptitudesforavariety ofcareersbothinthemilitaryandcivilianenvironment. Ittestsfourcriticalareas--arithmeticreasoning,word knowledge,paragraphcomprehensionandmathematics knowledge.Itisofferedonavolunteerbasistohigh schoolstudentswhentheyareinthe10th,11thand12th grade.

Semester&FinalExams

Juniorhigh/highschoolstudentswillbegivensemester assessmentsinallcumulativesubjects.Assessmentsmay beproject-based,papersorwrittenexams.

Examswillbeaminimumof10%ofoverallcoursegrade andamaximumofnomorethan15%injuniorhighand 20%inhighschoolforallnon-collegecourses.

Examsshallnotbetakenearly.Ifastudentisabsenton anexamdate,itmaybetakenlater,perarrangementwith theschooloffice.Attheteacher’sdiscretion,theexam maybeadifferentformatand/orcontaindifferent questionsthanpreviouslygivenexams.

AcceptingTransferCreditsforNewStudents

Allcoursesconsideredforacceptancearesubjecttothe SCATransferPolicy:

Gradesreceivedonanofficialtranscript,froman accreditedschooloranaccreditedhomeschool program,willbeacceptedasverificationofcourses takenandcredit(s)earned.

Gradesreceivedfromanon-accreditedschoolwillbe evaluatedonanindividualbasistodetermine acceptability.

Creditforcoursescompletedfromanon-accredited homeschoolprogramwillnotbeacceptedforcredit unlesscompletionisconfirmedinoneofthefollowing ways:

ThestudentpassesatestadministeredbySCAto ensureathoroughunderstandingofthesubject matter.

ACADEMICS SECONDARY

Thestudentsuccessfullycompleteswitha70%or bettergradethenextlevelofcourseworkinthe particularsubjectmatter. Documentationof60hoursshouldbeprovidedfor anycoursereceiving.5credit.

OnlygradesearnedatSCA,fromanaccreditedschool, anapprovednon-accreditedschool,oranaccredited homeschoolprogramandreceivedonanofficial transcriptwillbeusedaspartofthecumulative averageofSCAtranscripts.

OnlycoursesthatcorrespondwithSCAweighted courseswillbegrantedtheweightthatwouldhave beenreceivedhadthecoursebeentakenhere EverystudentisrequiredtotakeaBiblecourseandan Englishcourseeverysemesterregardlessofthe numberoftransfercreditsinthosesubjects. DualcreditcoursestakenatSummitTechAcademy willbeweightedontheSCAtranscript.Studentsare responsibleforprovidingthetranscripttotheir advisor.

CollegecoursesnottiedtoSTAwillonlybeweightedif SCAweightstheequivalentcourse.

ApplicationofOutsideCreditsforExistingSCAStudents

IfanSCAenrolledstudentwishestotakeacourseoutside ofSCA(eitherthroughonline,summerschool, homeschool,orsomeothermethod)andwishestoapply thatcredittosatisfyorsupplementanSCAgraduation requirement,thefollowingstepsmustbefollowed: Mustcompletethe“Non-SCACourseApprovalForm” toreceiveadministrativeapproval(contactacademic advisor).

Whenanoutsidecourseiscompleted,anofficial record(transcript)mustbeprovidedtotheCollege andCareerAdvisorforthepurposesofverification.

MakingCourseSelections

Studentsareencouragedtochooseclassesaftercreating anacademicplaninconjunctionwiththeirparentsand Advisor.Theoverarchingframeworkfortheacademic planisSCA’sgraduationrequirements.Choosingan academicplanwillalsoentaildiscussiononcareergoals, collegeplans,andstudentpersonalinterests.Scheduling conflictsmaypreventastudentfromtakingacourseof choice.Coursesmaybecancelledifenrollmentorstaffing changesdonotpermittheoffering.Dependingonclass enrollment,othercoursesmaybecombinedor regrouped.Administrationreservestherighttoadjusta student’sschedule.Studentschedulesarenotguaranteed tokeepthesameteacherorperiodfromsemesteroneto semestertwo.

Part-Time Students

Students interested in part-time attendance should contact an advisor or the secondary principal. Part-time students will have a thorough audit of all courses taken. All students are required to take a Bible course every semester while enrolled at SCA. Students seeking an SCA diploma must earn 8 credits through SCA. Four of those credits must be taken their senior year, including Bible IV and a minimum of two additional core classes.

If students desire to participate in MSHSAA, special requirements apply.

Please see your academic advisor for any additional assistance.

High School Courses Taken in Junior High

Advanced junior high students may be approved to take high school courses. These courses will be noted on the trancript as having been taken in junior high.

Grades earned during junior high years will not be caluclated into the overall cumulative percentage / GPA of the student. Also, these high school courses taken in junior high will not count toward the total number of 29 credits required for graduation. The 29 credits must be earned grades 9-12.

Algebra I taken in junior high may not be used to fulfill SCA graduation requirements of 3 high school math courses. However, it will count toward the magna/summa course honors requirements of 4 math courses.

Course Changes

Class schedules are determined for both semesters of the upcoming school year prior to the beginning of the following school year.

Within 7 school days of the first meeting of the class each semester, schedule changes may be made if: Student class placement is inappropriate for ability level.

Student is approved to take an alternate course. Administrative reasons.

Exceptions may be made for Dual Credit Courses

After the deadline, student requests for schedule changes will not be considered without academic penalty. Courses dropped after the deadline will result in a grade of WF (Withdrawal/Failing) and recorded on the transcript and included in the student’s cumulative average as a 59%.

SECONDARY

ACADEMICS

Withdrawingfromcoursesmayaffectathleticeligibility; therefore,athletesmustobtainwithdrawalapprovalfrom theprincipal,athleticdirectorandCollegeandCareer Advisor.

ExistingStudentsTransferringinCredit/Grades SCAstudentsmaydesiretotransferinoutsidecredit fromcollegesorprograms.Creditisacceptablewhenitis anaccreditedinstitution,andtheadvisorshouldplace thecoursenamesandthecreditearnedonastudent’s transcriptinparenthesisduringthesummerorsemester inwhichthecoursewastaken.Collegecoursesmustbea minimumofthree(3)creditstobetransferredintoSCA.

Everytransferred3-creditcollegecourseisequaltoa.5 credit.

Itshouldbenotedthatnoweightedcourseswillbe transferredasweightedunlessalsoofferedasweighted atSCA.

Grades(whichimpactcumulativepercentage/GPA)may onlybetransferredtoSCAbyexistingstudentsunder specialcircumstances:

Pre-approvedcourses

ForeignlanguagethatSCAdoesnotoffer. SummitTechnologywillcountas1.5SCAcreditsper semester.

Aschedulingconflictduetocoursesonlybeing offeredasingletime.Studentsmustbefulltimein ordertotransferingradesforthisreason(ata maximumof1.5credits).

CoursestakenoutsideofSCAthatSCAoffersmaynot counttowardSCAschoolgraduationrequirements.

ForanSCAdiploma,transferredcreditforexisting studentsmustbeinadditionto29earnedSCAcredits. Specialcircumstancesshouldbereferredto administration.

PolicyforRecoveringaFailing/IncompleteGrade

FailingorhavinganIncomplete(I)hasatleasttwoserious implications:Itbothdramaticallydropsthecumulative average/GPAandeliminatestheearningof.5credit duringthesemester.Whethertheclassmustbetaken againisusuallydependentongraduationrequirements.If thefailingpercentagewasinanelectivecategoryfor whichthecreditwasnotneededtomeetgraduation requirements,thecourseneednotberetaken.However,if thefailingpercentagewasinoneofthecoresubjects (Bible,English,Science,History,Math)forwhichcreditis necessarytograduate,thentheclassmustberetakenin ordertorecoverthecredit.Thismaybedoneasfollows:

ThroughSCA’sSummerCreditRecoveryProgram (whenavailable).Additionalfeesapply.Seeyour Advisorfordetails.

Retakethecourseconcurrentlywiththenextlevel course.

RepeatingHighSchoolCourse(s)

Studentsreceivingapercentagelowerthantheir expectationmaychoosetorepeatthatcourse.Arecord ofthefirstattemptinthecoursewillremainonthe student’stranscript,alongwitharecordofthesecond attemptinthecourse.Onceacourseisrepeated,the highestpercentagewillcounttowardsthecumulative percentage/GPAandbothcourseswillbereflectedon thestudenttranscript.Creditforsuccessfulcompletion ofacoursewillbecountedonlyoncetowardmeeting graduationrequirements.

NCAAClearinghouseStatement

ManycollegesportsareregulatedbytheNational CollegiateAthleticAssociation(NCAA),anorganization foundedin1906thathasestablishedrulesoneligibility, recruitingandfinancialaid.TheNCAAhasthree membershipdivisions–DivisionI,DivisionII,and DivisionIII.Institutionsaremembersofoneoranother divisionaccordingtothesizeandscopeoftheirathletic programsandwhethertheyprovideathletic scholarships.Anystudentwantingtoparticipateatan NCAAschoolneedstogothroughtheNCAA Clearinghouse.NCAAClearinghouseinformationand applicationsareavailableat www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

HighSchoolAthleteEligibility

Highschoolathletesmustmeetcriteriaofageand academicsinordertoparticipateininterscholastic competition.Forfurtherdetails,pleasereferencethe athletichandbookorcontacttheathleticdirector.You mayalsovisitwww.mshsaa.org.

MSHSAARegulatedCo-CurricularClassEnrollment Procedure

MSHSAA(MissouriStateHighSchoolActivities Association)regulationsrequirethatstudentswhoare competingineventsmustbeacademicallyeligibleor theirparticipationineventscancreateaforfeitureof theentiregroup.Tobeacademicallyeligible,astudent atSummitChristianAcademymusthavepassed7of8 classesthesemesterpriortotheircompetition.

SCA’sBand,Choir,andOrchestramustmaintainaclass enrollmentofeligiblestudentsastheycompeteasan entiregroupsecondsemester.Therefore,anystudents thathavenotpassed7classesfirstsemestercannotbe enrolledinthesecondsemestersectionofBand,Choir orOrchestra.

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Students are eligible to enroll in Band, Choir, and/or Orchestra for first semester if they do not pass 7 classes the previous semester, as there are no MSHSAA regulated competitions as an entire group for first semester.

A+ Program

SCA is a designated A+ school. Students may enroll in the A+ program at any time during high school. There are several requirements that must be met in order to receive an A+ scholarship. Students will be offered the opportunity to attend informational meetings at the beginning of the year.

Missouri Seal of Biliteracy

Senior International Students and World Language students may apply for the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy. Students who wish to pursue the Seal and accompanying graduation honors, should request an application from their language teacher or the International Program Director at the beginning of their senior year. Recipients of the Seal receive: a statement on their transcript, special recognition with a sealed certificate, a silver and royal blue cord for graduation, and up to 14 free college credit hours added to the student's college transcript.

Graduation

In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, students must have fulfilled all graduation requirements (including completing all individual assignments for every class) as well as settled all financial accounts. Part-time students who do not desire an SCA diploma but want to participate in the graduation ceremony will receive an attendance certificate in lieu of a diploma.

Graduation Honors

SCA recognizes seniors by using the Laude system. Any senior that has completed the last 4 semesters at SCA and graduates with a cumulative weighted percentage of a 90.00% or higher is eligible for the Cum Laude. To achieve magna cum laude or summa cum laude students need to also:

Complete 30 credit hours on their transcript. Have taken a minimum of 7 courses each semester of their senior year

Have completed 4 math courses and 4 science courses at the high school level

SummaCumLaudeisthetop5%ofthegraduating class.

MagnaCumLaudeisthenext10%ofthegraduating class.

Forscholarshippurposes,studentswhoachieve summacumlaudeshallbeconsideredcovaledictorians.

Studentsmayweargraduationregalia(cords,stoles, andpins)onlyfromSCAoranSCAaffiliated organizationthathasbeenpre-approvedbythe SecondaryPrincipal.

Graduationcapsmaybedecoratedforgraduation,but messagesmustbepositiveinnature,beschool appropriate,includeascriptureverse/reference,and pre-approvedbytheprincipal.

LindaHarrelsonLegacyofServantLeadership Scholarship

SCAPhilosophyofAdmissionintoDualCreditClasses Theabilitytotakeaclassfordualcreditatthehigh schoollevelistobeconsideredanearnedprivilegefor thosestudentswhoseattitudetowardstudyreflectsa collegiatelevelofmaturity.Studentsandparentsare requiredtoparticipateinashortorientationthrough theAcademicAdvisorsofficepriortotheschoolyear starting.Dualcreditrequirementsareestablishedby theMissouriCoordinatingBoardforHigherEducation.

DualCreditClasses

SCApartnerswithvariousuniversitiestooffercourses forbothhighschoolandcollegecredit.The universitiesrequireadditionaltuitionforthesecredits butatasignificantlyreducedratecomparedtothe normalcollegetuition.

Studentsarerequiredtoregisterwiththecollegesand willbegivenopportunityduringtheschooldaytodo so.Parentsareresponsibletoensurepaymentstothe collegesaretimelysostudentsaregivencreditfrom thecollege.

DualCreditCourseRequirementsforallStudents Inordertopreservetheintegrityofthecollegiate environmentwithintheseclasses,thefollowing restrictionswillapply: StudentsshouldhaveachievedanoverallSCA cumulativepercentageof85%.

Englishandmathstudentsmustmeetthemathand Englishrequirementsestablishedbytheuniversity. StudentsnewtoSCAmustsubmitawritingsample.

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Dual Credit/Advanced Placement (AP)

Dual credit/AP courses are courses which are weighted 10% at the end of the semester if the students grade is a 60% or higher. This weighted calculation method reflects the increased difficulty of courses taken and rewards the student accordingly. Students may take these courses for college credit (additional fee paid to college or for AP test) or for honors credit (covered by SCA tuition). Should a student elect this option, the course name on the transcript will change to “Honors” rather than “College.” (i.e., “Honors Algebra,” “Honors Calculus,” etc.)

The grading and cumulative percentage /GPA calculation method employed is the same for both AP and Dual Credit. Transcripts reflect both weighted and unweighted cumulative percentages / GPA.

SCA recommends no more than 3 honors/Dual Credit/AP courses in a semester.

Summit Technology Academy (STA)

Students taking courses at Summit Technology Academy will receive 1.5 credits per semester.

STA’s partnership with SCA enables students to attend the STA campus from 7:55-10:00. Students return to SCA and attend courses from 4th-8th hours. They are still able to participate in all activities and chapel.

It should be noted that STA follows the R-7 school district calendar, and it is important that students follow those dates. This may mean, as it does with other partnering districts, that our students at STA will not experience full days off during certain vacation times as SCA does not follow the Lee’s Summit District school calendar. For example spring break dates may mean that a student has no true break.

CREDIT AP / DUAL

AP/Dual Credit Course Enrollment Requirements

*Dual Credit Classes are offered at an additional cost and are billed by the college. SBU charges - $75 per credit hour

MBU - $70 per credit hour

Evangel - $65 per credit hour

* Prices subject to change based on college determination.

SCA Philosophy of Admission into AP/Dual Credit Classes

SCA currently offers dual credit through Southwest Baptist University, Missouri Baptist University, and Evangel University.

The ability to take a class for AP/dual credit at the high school level is to be considered an earned privilege for those students whose attitude toward study reflects a collegiate level of maturity. Prior to enrollment in the initial AP/dual credit class, students and parents will be required to attend a short meeting in order to review college and classroom expectations. Dual credit requirements are established by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education.

Course Requirements for all students

In order to preserve the integrity of the collegiate environment within these classes, the following restrictions will apply:

Students should have achieved an overall SCA cumulative percentage 85% or higher

Students will achieve a 70% or higher on the initial class exam

Students new to SCA will take a writing exam

Summit Technology Dual Credit

Once students are accepted into Summit Technology, they may be assigned a dual credit course through the University of Central Missouri, the Missouri Community College System, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, or the University of MissouriKansas City. SCA recognizes these dual credit courses through STA as weighted courses.

AP Courses

Currently, SCA offers 3 AP courses: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, and AP Physics. Students may take the AP course exam at the end of the year but are not required to do so. AP students may have prerequisite courses and are approved by the instructor.

Dual Credit Course Requirements for Sophomores

Sophomores may be considered to enter dual credit courses; however, guidelines for entry are much more stringent. Students must first qualify.

Students should be aware that they will be in courses that are predominantly upper-classmen. Although intellectual abilities may be high, social/emotional maturity will be evaluated by administration.

Dual Credit Course Fees

SBU – A per credit hour fee is assessed upon enrollment. Check must be enclosed with registration form. Balance must be paid in full by the end of the semester via the student’s MySBU online portal. Questions concerning billing should be directed to Mrs. Alyssa Tabor at alyssa.tabor@sbuniv.edu. The college will send a bill in the mail/email for any remaining balance. Courses are $75.00 p/credit hour with a deposit due at registration.

MBU - Students taking courses from Missouri Baptist University will submit payment online via the college’s website. Courses are $69.00 p/credit hour.

Evangel U. - Students taking courses from Evangel University will submit payment online or by phone. Courses are $65.00 p/credit hour.

Fall tuition is due December 1; Spring tuition is due April 1.

Advanced Placement Course Offerings

AP Calculus AB

AP Chemistry

AP Physics I

Dual Credit Course Offerings

REQUIREMENTS GRADUATION

To qualify for magna and summa status, students must take 4 credits in math and science. Part-time students must demonstrate all graduation requirements being met. To receive an SCA diploma, 8 credits must be taken through SCA, and the SCA apologetics course is mandatory.

SECONDARY

DRESS CODE

InGenesis3:21,GodprovidedclothesforAdamandEvetocovertheirbodies.1Timothy2:9setsastandardof dressthatstates,“dressmodestly,withdecencyandpropriety.”Scripturealsoteachesthatweareto beexamplesineveryareaofourlives,recognizingthatwearerepresentativesofJesusChrist(1Timothy4:12.) Therefore,theSCABoardhasapolicythatstatesstudentsaretodressina“neatandmodestmanner.”

Forthepurposesofstudentdress,wesetthefollowingguidelines.

Definitionofneat: cleanandorderly.Clothingshouldbeingoodrepair;noholes,tears,orfrays.Allclothingmust beproportionedtofit(notbaggy,nottight).Schoolclothingmustnotbesomethingintendedtobewornasactive wearorathleisure(i.e.sweatpants,yogapants,athleticshorts,pajamapants,etc.)

Definitionofmodest: avoidingtheappearanceofimpropriety;notrevealingtoomuchofaperson'sbody.Material shouldbeopaque(notsee-through).Shoulders,midriffs(frontandback),andcleavageshouldbecovered.No undergarmentsshouldbevisible.Clothingmustbeproportionedtofit-nottightorbaggy.

ALLSCAbrandedtopsareapprovedfordresscode.IfnotSCAbranded,thefollowingapplies:

Shirts: Boys:Anysolidcolorcollaredshirtwithoutgraphicsorwording.SCAgraphicsoncollaredshirtsare acceptable.Smallnamebrandormanufacturerlogosareacceptableiflessthan1squareinch. T-shirtsarenotacceptablefordresscode.

Girls: Anysolidcolordressshirtwithorwithoutacollarandwithoutgraphicsorwording.SCAgraphicsoncollared shirtsareacceptable.Smallnamebrandormanufacturerlogosareacceptableiflessthan1squareinch.T-shirts arenotacceptablefordresscode.Non-collareddressshirtsmustnotbe“gappy”atthetopandmeetdefinitionof modestbothstandingandwhenleaningover.Allshirtsmustalsomeetthedefinitionof“neat”andnothaveholes inthearmsorshoulderareas.

Sweaters: (DefinitionofasweaterperSCAdresscodeis:Aknittedorcrochetedgarmentwithsleeveswornover theupperbody.)Anysolidcolorsweaterwithoutgraphicsorwordingwornoverapproveddresscodeshirt;only smallbrandnameormanufacturerlogos–lessthan1squareinchinsize.(Nodenimmaterial.)

Sweatshirts/Jackets: OnlySCAsweatshirtsandjacketswiththeSCAlogoallowedandonlywornoverdresscode approvedshirts.

Bottoms:

Anynavyblue,black,tan,khaki,orgraysolidcolordresspants,capris,orshortsallowed.Shortsmustbeator longerthanmid-thigh.Nosweatpantsorathleticshorts.Solidcolorleggingsmaybewornonlyunderdresscode lengthdressesorskirts.(Nodenimmaterial).Noathleisurewear.

Skirts: Anynavyblue,black,tan,khaki,orgraysolidcolorskirtisallowed.Skirtsshouldbenoshorterthan4inches fromthebottomoftheknee.(Nodenimmaterial.)

Shoes: Anystreetshoesallowed.

SpecialEvents: Somespecialeventswillrequiredresscodeorspecialattire.Forgamesandoptionalevents,weask thatstudentsdressinaneatandmodestfashion.

Other: Nounusualorextremehairstyles.Hatsarenotallowed.

Boys: Needtomaintainaneatandwell-groomedappearance,nofacialhair,nomakeup,andhairlengthneedsto remainoutofeyesandnottouchingshoulderwithouttheuseofanyhairaccessories.Hairmustnotbedyedany non-naturalhaircolor(exceptduringspiritweekandonlyifitcanbecompletelywashedout).Boysmaynotwear anyhairaccessoriesorhaveunusualorextremehairstyles.Boysmayonlywearashortchainnecklaceinsidedress codeshirts.Maywearnomorethantwofingerrings.Novisibletattoosorpiercings.Nonailpolish.Hatsarenot allowed.

Girls: Maywearjewelry,butnotlargeorexcessive.Mayhaveuptotwoearpiercingsineachear,andonesmall nosestud,butnootherpiercings.Novisibletattoos.Hairmustnotbedyedanynon-naturalhaircolor(except duringspiritweekandonlyifitcanbecompletelywashedout).

TARDY POLICIES ATTENDANCE &

Attendance

Because SCA values in-person discipleship, students’ physical presence on campus is critical. If there is a need for a student to be absent, parents must notify the school receptionist.

Students may have a maximum of 10 days absent in a semester. All absences are excused with parent permission, however, still count OR may be counted as part of 10 days. College visits, with acceptable proof of visit, will not count toward absences. Students are, however, required to complete and turn in all assignments and take all assessments as assigned, unless they are ill or have pre-approved permission. Pre-announced papers, projects, tests, and quizzes are required to be submitted/taken on the due date or immediately upon return. Students may have exams/quizzes proctored while absent through the Learning Commons supervisor. Every effort should be made to take assessments the same day as peers that are on campus.

Parents have access to their child's hourly attendance through the FACTS Family Portal.

As partners in your student’s education, we strongly encourage daily attendance. Written work and assignments can be made-up but class discussions and projects cannot be replicated. Therefore, it is important that students be at school except for reasons of illness or unusual circumstances. The following guidelines are in place to help in the case of student absence.

Parents are required to call 525-1480 or e-mail attendance@sca-kc.org by 9:30 a.m. to report an absence.

Students & parents should complete a pre-authorized absence form and have it signed off by all of their teachers prior to any known future absences. Each student is allowed two tardies per class period during a semester. (This is to allow for car trouble, locked keys in car, and other family mishaps.) For the third tardy, and each subsequent tardy, a student will receive a detention. If a student is tardy to school, they must sign in with the SchoolSafeID system to be admitted to class.

1st hour students must receive a pass from the front desk to be allowed into class. Students may still be counted tardy. In addition, students will be counted absent if they report to class after missing twenty minutes. Tardy penalties will apply.

To be considered in attendance for a school day, fulltime students must be present for ½ day or more. This policy will be used to determine eligibility for athletic game and practice participation.

Studentswhoareabsentmorethan10daysina semesterinanygivenclassmaybeinjeopardyof losingcreditforthatclass.FACTSSISwill automaticallygenerateanemailtoallinvolved partiesstartingatthe5thabsence.

Atthesecondarylevel,studentsmaylosecreditat the11thabsenceinacademiccourses.Appealsfor creditrestorationshouldbemadethroughthe secondaryprincipal’soffice.Studentswilllose creditforcoursesthatarebasedsolelyon attendance,i.e.LifePrep,StudentAide.Theymay notappealforrestoration.

Extensiveabsencesmayprohibitastudent’sability toparticipateinfieldtrips.

ForJuniorsandSeniors,collegevisitswillnotcount againsttheirallowabledaysofabsenceifthey submitapre-approvedabsenceformatleast1 weekinadvanceoftheabsenceandalsosubmit proofofvisittotheattendanceofficeandcollege advisor.Traveldayswillstillcountagainstthetotal allowableabsences,buttheindividualdayofthe collegevisitwillbeexcused.

Forjuniorsandseniors,aone-timemissiontripfor upto5dayswillnotcountagainstallowabledaysof absenceifstudentssubmitapre-approvedabsence formatleastaweekinadvanceofthetripandare abletosubmitpost-attendanceprooftothe attendanceofficeandtheadvisor.Traveldayswill countagainstattendance,butactualmissiondays willnot.

CreditRecoveryDuetoStudentAbsences

Whenstudentsexceed10absencesinasemester,a lossofcreditmayresult.Toaddressextenuatinglife circumstances,theschoolhasestablishedan AttendanceReviewCommittee,whichconsistsof administrationandfacultyandmeetsattheendof eachsemester.Pleaseseethesecondaryassistant principaloradministrativeassistantformore informationandforanappealapplication.

MedicalandDentalAppointments

SCArecognizestheimportanceofdoctoranddental appointmentsaspartofhealthorhygieneprograms andwillhonorappointmentsasfollows:

Parentsshouldcallthesecondaryreceptionistat 525-1480x304by9:30a.m.toreportthatthe studentwillarrivelatetoschoolorneedstobe dismissedearlyduetoadoctorappointment. Parents,pleasedonotcalloremailyourstudent’s teachers.

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Parents should help their student access Canvas for missing assignments. All work may be made up before return. The receptionist will inform all teachers. Parents should provide proof of medical visit upon return.

Parents may send a note to school with their student advising that the student needs to leave school early. The note should be brought to the secondary receptionist before the start of school.

All students must sign out in the office before leaving for any appointments.

Absences will count toward the 10 allowed absences –unless documented from the medical professional with the date(s) of the appointment/excused time frame is received by the secondary receptionist.

Closed Campus

SCA operates under a “closed campus” policy. After arrival at school, students may not leave campus by any means without permission from the office.

Parents may give permission by phone or note.

Any student with permission to leave school before dismissal must sign out at the front office.

Students violating this policy will receive disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, losing parking privileges, serving a Saturday detention, and/or suspension.

Students may not during school hours, visit their vehicles without permission from the office.

Makeup Work

When students are absent, they must make up any missed work by accessing work on Canvas.

Students should not wait for teachers to inform them of makeup work. This is the student’s responsibility.

1. One day for makeup will be allowed for each class day absent unless missed work is a pre-announced project, paper, test, or quiz.

If a student misses a class for a school activity (sports, field trips, etc.), he/she is responsible to get assignments ahead of absence via Canvas and have them completed when returning to class.

Tardies

It is the student’s responsibility to be in his/her class and/or chapel on time. Tardies will be recorded in FACTS SIS by the office and/or teachers each period. First tardy, verbal warning by teacher. Second tardy, warning by the secondary office. Third tardy, a detention will be served. Additional tardies will be subject to the school discipline policy.

Regular emails will be sent to parents whose children have accumulated 2 or more tardies in an individual course.

Students arriving after 7:40 a.m. must sign in and obtain an Admittance Slip from the school receptionist to be given to the teacher upon entering class or chapel.

Early Dismissal

If an early dismissal is absolutely necessary, parents should call the secondary receptionist ahead of time so the student’s teachers may be notified.

Students must sign out in the school office prior to leaving campus.

Hall Passes

Any student leaving an assigned class must have permission from the classroom teacher and be given a hall pass. Except for emergencies, students will not be permitted in the school office without a hall pass from the teacher.

DISCIPLINE POLICIES CONDUCT &

“All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” Hebrews 12:11

All infractions will be recorded on the appropriate discipline notice. Parents will be notified after the second occurrence of a minor infraction or immediately for a serious infraction. It is our desire to work with parents in the disciplining of each student. The following are a few examples of infractions that may result in a detention or a call home:

Classroom disruption

3 tardies

Dress code violation

Use of profanity

Disrespect

Actions unbecoming of Christian character

Detention

If a detention is given, the following guidelines are in place:

Detentions will be served each week as follows:

1. after school from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. a. during the students lunch shift b. Students will be notified of the detention location and date and will not be admitted late to a detention. i.

A detention takes precedence over any other school function (i.e., athletics, drama, band, etc.).

Students will be given work to do and must remain quiet. No headphones or electronic devices will be allowed.

A student is allowed to reschedule one detention per semester but must receive verbal or written approval by an administrator before the end of lunch on the given day. If a student is absent on the day of their detention, they must serve detention on the next detention day.

Saturdaydetentionsareservedonanappointed Saturdayforthreehours(8:00-11:00a.m.).The studentwillbechargeda$30administrativefee.

Appropriatecommunityserviceworkwillbegivenand expectedtobecompletedbythestudentduringthis time.Manuallabormaybegiventhatmayinclude cleaningtheclassrooms,facilities,etc.

Suspension-ExpulsionBoardPolicy

Studentsuspensionorexpulsionisconsideredasevere anddrasticmeasuretobeusedonlywhenother methodsofcontrollingastudent’sbehaviorhavefailed oraspecificbehaviorissoegregiousthatthebehavior warrantsasuspension.Schooladministrationmay suspendastudent;theHeadofSchoolmayexpela student.

Suspensionoccurswhenastudent’sconduct,and/or failuretorespondtocorrectivedisciplinary procedures,requiresthatastudentbetemporarily removedfromthestudentbody.Thesuspensionofa studentmaybeeitherin-schoolsuspensionorout-ofschoolsuspension.Asuspensionmaybechangedto expulsionforcause.

Expulsionofastudentisthepermanentremovalofa studentfromtheschool.Expulsioniswarrantedwhen allavailabledisciplinaryprocedurestorehabilitatethe studenthavebeenunsuccessful,orthestudent’s conductisofsuchaseriousnatureastowarrant immediateremoval.

Theschoolreservestherighttowithdraw,release,or removeastudentatanytimeforanyreason,including failureoftheparents(s)toadheretothepolicies, philosophies,andproceduresoftheschool.

5. When a student receives their 5th accumulated detention (for any and all reasons) within a year, he/she will serve a Saturday detention.

Missing a detention will result in a Saturday detention be assigned. If a student is absent on the day of their detention, they must serve detention on the next detention day.

Suspension

In-schoolandout-of-schoolsuspensionsmaybe assignedbytheschooladministration.Astudent servingasuspensionwillberequiredtocompleteall assignmentsfortimemissed.

After the detention, students must be picked up promptly at 4:00 p.m. at the front entrance of the school.

8. After two academic detentions, a Saturday detention will be assigned. 9.

In the case of a more severe offense or accumulation of offenses (including missing homework), a student may receive an in-school or out-of-school suspension.

Whilesuspended,thestudentisineligibleto participateinextracurricularactivities.Studentson suspensionarenotallowedonschoolgroundsorat schoolactivitiesduringthetermoftheir suspension.Additionaldaysofsuspensionwill resultforthisinfraction.

Astudentreturningfromasuspensioncanbe placedonprobationforthefollowingterm. Parentswillbenotifiedofseriousorrepeated misbehaviorsandaconferencemayberequiredin certainsituations.

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Students must be in school on the day of the in-school suspension. If a student misses the in-school suspension, they must serve it the day they return. If an offense is of a serious nature or efforts to correct a student have failed, a student may be expelled from SCA.

Common Suspension Reasons

The following are a few examples of actions that may warrant an immediate suspension:

Repeated minor offenses

Missing detentions

Fighting

Possession of drugs or alcohol

Verbal or physical threats

Skipping class

Leaving school without permission

Possession of a firearm, knife, or weapons of any kind

Racial or sexual comments

Academic Detention

Teachers and/or administration have the authority to assign an academic detention for students who are missing work or who are struggling academically. The purpose of an academic detention is to help students become more proficient in the subject matter and to ensure success.

Academic detentions may be assigned Wednesdays after school from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. Missing an academic detention will result in a behavior detention.

Students receiving low grades due to missing and/or incomplete assignments may be assigned a detention by the teacher or sent to the administration. Academic detentions may convert to behavioral detentions if behavior necessitates.

At the secondary level, the following procedure will be followed when students have late (any work not turned in within attendance procedure guidelines) and missing (student was absent and is still in the grace period of turning in work) cumulative assignments per semester.

Missing Work Policy

All missing work – The student and teacher should have a conversation to establish a plan for all work to be completed by a definitive date within attendance policy guidelines.

Therewillbea10%perdaygradedropto50%.50%is thehighestearnedgradeafter5days(notincluding excusedabsences.)

Studentswillberequiredtoturninanylateormissing workwithin5schooldaysoftheendoftheunit.Ifan assignmentisnotsubmittedbythistime,itwillreceive a“0”inthegradebook.

Thisdoesnotapplytosummativeassessments(i.e. tests,papers,orprojects).

Intheinstanceofastudentmissingmultipledays leadinguptotheendoftheunit,themakeupwork policyonpage58ofthishandbookwillhelp determineifanextensioniswarranted.

Pleaseseethebelowguidelinesformissing assignments:

1stmissing-Talkwithstudent 2ndconcurrentmissing-Contactw/parent 3rdconcurrentmissing-Parent/advisorcontact 4thconcurrentmissing-Teacherassigned academicdetention&contactwithparent&advisor 5thconcurrentmissing-Referraltoadministration Multiplerecurringmissedassignmentsmayresultin thestudentbeingremovedfromtheschool.

CheatingandPlagiarism

Cheatingisaseriousoffense.“Itisfraud,deceit,or dishonestyinanacademicassignment”(academic guides.waldenu.edu).Itinvolvestakingorassisting othersintakinginformationfromanothersource including,butnotlimitedto:submittingworkthatis notyourown,workdependentonanunapproved source,orunauthorizedcollaboration.Cheating offenseswillaccumulateacrossclassesthroughoutthe schoolyear.Thefollowingareconsequencesfor cheating:

Firstoffense-azeroonassignment,ameetingwith thesecondaryadministration,andacalltoparents.

Secondoffense-azeroforthesemesterinthe givenclassandaconferencewithparentsand secondaryadministration.

Thirdoffense-expulsionfromschool.

Therewillbenomakeupsallowedforworkgivena0 duetocheating.

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TypesofPlagiarism

Claiminganother’sworkasone’sownwithoutappropriate citationisdefinedasplagiarismandfallswithinourpolicy againstcheating.Plagiarisminvolvesinappropriate citation(MLA,APA,etc.).

Egregiousplagiarism:Mostofthewrittenworkis exactlylikethesourcewithnocitationorattribution. Sourcesontheworkscitedpagearespurious(fake)or inaccurate,ifusedatall.Thestudentavoidsturningit inonturnitin.com.ThismayrequireaBooleansearch. Standardplagiarism:acertainsectionofwrittenwork (notenclosedinquotemarks)istheexactwordingthat canbefoundinanothersourcewithnocitationor attribution.

Insufficientcitationplagiarism:acertainsectionof writtenwork(notenclosedinquotemarks)istheexact wordingthatcanbefoundinanothersourcewith citationorattribution.

Paraphraseplagiarism:Whenastudentreadsanother source,particularlyanotherwrittenworkand paraphrasesthewrittenworkkeepingthesame sourcesandlineofargumentusedbyanotherauthor oraparaphraseofanothersourcewithoutany attributionorcitation.[failuretoadheretoassignment aswellasinsufficientcitation]

Insufficientcitation:acertainsectionofwrittenwork (enclosedinquotemarks)istheexactwordingthat canbefoundinanothersourcewithnocitationor attribution.

ArtificialIntelligence(AI):TheheartoftheissueofAIgeneratedcontentisoneofacademichonesty. CopyingandpastinganyamountoftextfromAIgeneratedcontent,unlessotherwisedirectedbythe teacher,isconsideredplagiarism.SuspicionofAIgeneratedcontentwilldisqualifytheassignment.Each disqualifiedassignmentissubjecttoareviewbythe teacherandadministration.Afterthisreview,if suspicionofAI-generatedcontentisupheld,aplanwill becreatedforthestudenttocompletetheassignment withintheparametersgivenbytheteacher. ConfirmationofAI-generatedcontent,whether throughanonlineAIDetectororothermeans,will resultinstandardcheatingorplagiarism consequences.

BullyingandHazingPhilosophy

SCAbelieveseachpersonismadeintheimageofGodand isworthyofrespectasanesteemedmemberofthe schoolcommunity.SCAdoesnottolerateanyformof hazingorbullyinginanyclassroom,sport,oractivityof theschoolwhetheronoroffcampus,orovertheInternet ordigitaldevices(cyberbullying.)

Consequencesofbullyingandhazingwillbe administeredinaccordancewiththeschool’soverall disciplinepolicy.

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Bullying

Luke6:31–“Dotoothersasyouwouldhavethemdo toyou.”

Leviticus19:18b–“Loveyourneighborasyourself.”

Proverbs6:16-19–“TherearesixthingstheLordhates, seventhataredetestabletohim:haughtyeyes,alying tongue,handsthatshedinnocentblood,aheartthat deviseswickedschemes,feetthatarequicktorush intoevil,afalsewitnesswhopoursoutliesandaman whostirsupdissensionamongbrothers.”

Staffmembers,coaches,sponsors,and/orvolunteers shallnotpermit,condone,ortolerateanyformof bullyingorhazing.Staffmembers,coaches,sponsors, and/orvolunteerswhowitnessorlearnofanybullying orhazingshallreporttheincidenttothesecondary administrationassoonaspossible.

Parentconcernsregardingbullyingorharassment shouldbeputinwritingtotheteacherwithacopyto theadministrationorcoach.

Administrationwillensurefollow-up.Mediationmaybe requiredaspartoftheprocess.

StudentBehaviorExpectations

UseofProfaneLanguage

SummitChristianAcademydoesnottolerateor condoneuseoflanguagebystudents,parents,or employeesthatdoesn’tmeetclearbiblicalstandards. Conduct,whetherintentionalorunintentional,that doesn’tgiveconsiderationofothersasafellowimagebearerofGod(Genesis1:27)isnotpermitted.

Controllingthetongue

Alllanguageshouldbeintendedtobe wholesomeandbuildup.

Eph.4:29-Donotletanyunwholesometalk comeoutofyourmouths,butonlywhatis helpfulforbuildingothersupaccordingto theirneeds,thatitmaybenefitthosewho listen.

DISCIPLINE POLICIES CONDUCT &

Loving your neighbor

All actions should reflect a desire to show Christ’s love to one another

Leviticus 19:18 “’Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. (See also: Matthew 22:37-39)

Examples of violations

Derogatory statements or jokes

Comments about race, gender, or physical features

Slurs and innuendos

Any inappropriate drawings, images, or gestures

Improper social media posts, messages, or comments

Sexually explicit or obscene comments/gestures

This is not an exhaustive list of policy violations. These violations are subject to consequences that are in accordance with the school’s overall discipline procedures.

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Sexual Harassment Policy

SCA will not tolerate sexual harassment of any kind. If a student believes he/she is being sexually harassed, the student should bring the concern to the attention of the secondary administration. The school will commence an investigation within 48 hours. Upon completion of the investigation, parties will be notified. Due to the complexity of sexual harassment claims, parents may request a full copy of SCA’s sexual harassment policy via the administration.

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Electronic Device, Cell Phones, EarPhones

All students are accountable to the Technology Use Student contract. Any breach of that contract shall result in disciplinary measures. The Technology Use Student Contract can be found in its entirety on the www.summitchristian-academy.org in the Our Families/Technology at SCA area and can also be found on pages 12-13 of this handbook.

The use of electronic devices, cell phones, and earphones shall be restricted to before and after school. Students are not to use earphones (buds) at any time, including lunch, passing periods, and class time. If a student is found using their device, cell phone, or earphone, the following will apply:

First offense: device will be confiscated, and the student may pick it up after school in the main office and parent contacted.

Second offense: device will be confiscated and must be picked up by parent after school hours. Third offense: will result in the device being confiscated for one week.

SCA students are recognized as being of the highest character and integrity. As such, they are expected to adhere to ethical use of electronic equipment (Chromebooks, cell phones, internet, etc.) Appropriate use may be self or teacher directed.

The administration reserves the right to confiscate or remove electronic devices if equipment is being used irresponsibly. (All school policies apply should poor behavior choices occur, i.e. cheating, inappropriate websites, invasion of privacy, social networking at inappropriate times, etc.)

Audio/video equipment should not be used in the classroom without consent from the teacher and device may be confiscated. No devise should ever be used in a restroom, dressing room, or locker room.

Dress Code Violations

1st offense: Verbal correction from teacher.

2nd offense: Verbal correction and parent communication.

3rd offense: Detention assigned by teacher.

Students will be required at all times to be in compliance with the dress code. This may result in the parent bringing an item to school or the student wearing a school-supplied item. Students will need to remain in the office until they are able to get into dress code.

SERVICES SUPPORT

College and Career Advising

Secondary administration, College and Career Advisor, and teachers are always available to give insight into career and college opportunities. Events will be held each year to assist students in their post high school journey. Beginning in 9th grade, high school students will be introduced to Naviance, a college and career readiness software program designed to provide students with information about time management and study skills improvement, decision making, career information, college planning, and college admission tests. Each student will be able to access Naviance through his/her Family Connection Page with a username and password.

The Academic Advisor will meet with the families of incoming freshmen to set up a four-year graduation plan to ensure that each student is on the right path for post-high school success. Students will continue to meet with their advisor each year for advising and scheduling.

There are various college and career fairs that will be available for students to attend throughout the school year. Dates will be posted on the advising bulletin board, in the secondary email bulletin, and on social media.

Throughout the year, college representatives visit SCA to present information and meet with students. They will visit during the high school lunch period and will also do more extensive presentation in the ACT Prep class.

SCA may hold a Junior/Senior College Information evening in the fall.

The College and Career Advisor works closely with colleges and will send transcripts directly to them. Transcripts should be requested through SCOIR. If your student does not have a SCOIR account, please email spfannenstiel@sca-kc.org

The College and Career Advisor searches for scholarship opportunities and will assist students in any way possible to secure admission and/or scholarships to colleges. Numerous scholarships are posted at https://summit-christianacademy.org/admissions/our-schools/seniorhigh/college-and-career-advising/, under RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.

Learning Commons (LC)

The Learning Commons has been established to inspire students for creation, collaboration, and innovation! Students may use the LC to print papers charge electronic devices or work collaboratively on projects.

TheLChasthreepeersupportareasthatmaybeused byappointmentorwalk-in.Studentsmayvisitbefore, during,orafterschool.Manystudentschoosetouse supportcentersduringalifepreporstudentaide period.Allpeerfellowsareselected,trained,and overseenbyfaculty.

TheWriters’Corner–Studentsreceivepeertutoringto supporteffortsinexpositorywritingforclasses.Peer Fellowsworkone-on-onetohelpstudentsproduce theirbestwrittenwork.Noticesaresenttofaculty whenavisitoccurs.

TheMathCorner–MathFellowsmeetwithstudentsto supportmathhomeworkneedsorstudyingforexams. Studentsshouldbringmathtextsandcalculatorswhen appropriate.

TechnologyInterns–Studentsexperiencingissueswith passwords,devices,ortechnologyingeneralmayvisit thetechnologycornerforsupport.

Lockers

Lockersareprovidedforstudentstostoretextbooks andpersonalbelongings.Studentshavethe responsibilitytokeeplockerscleanandorderly. Studentlockersmustremainclosedandlocked.Book bagsorbackpacksshouldnotbeleftunattended.SCA isnotresponsibleforanypersonalpropertythatmay bestolenormisplaced.Responsibilityforthecareof personalitemsofvaluerestsentirelywiththestudent. Itemsofextraordinaryvalueshouldnotbebroughtto school.

Studentswillbeissuedalockerandaschool-owned combinationlock.Studentsmustonlyusethelocker assignedtothembytheadministration.Ifastudent wouldliketochangelockers,he/shemustspeakwith theadministrationandwaittoseeiftheirrequestis approved.Iftherequestisdenied,thestudentwill needtocontinuetousetheoriginallyassignedlocker. Personallocksmaynotbemaintainedonlockers. Lockersareownedbytheschoolandaresubjectto periodicchecksbytheadministration.Studentsare nottosharetheircombinationwithotherstudentsor accessthelockersofotherstudentswithout permission.Ifastudentcannotopenhis/herlocker,he willneedtogototheofficeforassistance.

AnylockerdecorationsshouldreflectChristianvalues andmaynotdefacethelockerinanyway.Onlyschool affiliateditemsmaybeusedtodecoratetheoutsideof lockers.

SERVICES SUPPORT

Counseling

SCA has two EE-12 counselors available to support student success. All appointments should be made through the counselors directly.

SCA partners with outside Christian organizations when comprehensive counseling is needed.

Academic Support Services

Summit Christian Academy offers a wide variety of academic support services. These services include but are not limited to peer tutoring in writing and math, afterschool teacher help sessions, periodic grade checks by school advisors, and a student success coordinator for online support. For students with special needs multiple resource services are available.

Lunchroom Procedures

There are three secondary lunches. Students may bring a lunch or purchase a lunch. Purchased lunches are charged to the student’s FACTS account monthly.

Students should leave their backpacks in their lockers or be prepared to leave them in the designated space within the lunchroom. Backpacks are never to be left on the floor of the lunchroom/gym.

Parents wishing to bring their students a lunch/treat should leave it with the secondary receptionist.

Students, and parents on behalf of students, are not allowed to order food or drink from delivery services.

Parking Regulations for Student Drivers

All students parking a vehicle on school grounds must comply with SCA parking regulations and procedures. Failure to do so may result in a loss of the privilege to drive or park on campus.

All students must park their vehicle in their assigned parking space only.

Students must drive carefully and observe all speed limits (10 mph or slower while anywhere on campus) and car line procedures.

Students are not permitted to go to their parked cars at any time during school hours without administrative approval and going through the front office.

Failure to comply may result in discipline or loss of privileges. This could include parking tickets, detentions, Saturday detention, suspensions, or parking revocation temporarily or permanently.

Students park on campus at their own-risk. The school is not liable for errant balls from different practices or other events.

Each student must display a current year parking permit on their car. This signifies an individual has been granted the privilege of parking on SCA property.

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To acquire a non-refundable parking permit, students must pay a $15 fee and sign the Vehicle Registration Contract.

The parking permit must be adhered to the front windshield on the driver’s side with the parking number showing in order to be valid.

If a student must drive a different car than what is registered with the school, the student needs to communicate with the secondary receptionist and the SRO on the day the different car is parked.

Student drivers leaving early for appointments must bring a written note signed by a parent or have a parent call or email the school office prior to the appointment. Students are also required to check out before leaving the building.

**Examples of parking violations include but are not limited to: Parking in unassigned spot not showing permit, driving carelessly or wrecklessly, parking in visitors spots etc.

Parking Violation Procedures

1st offense: Warning sticker placed on driver's window

2nd offense: Warning sticker placed on driver's window and parent contact.

3rd offense: Parking violation sticker placed on driver's window, $25 parking ticket assigned, and parent contact.

4th offense: Parking violation sticker placed on driver's window, $25 parking ticket assigned, loss of parking priviledge for two weeks, and parent meeting.

5th offense: Parking violation sticker placed on driver's window, $25 parking ticket assigned, loss of parking priviledge for the semester (if less than 6 weeks left of semester, then loss for both semesters), and parent meeting.

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Class Rings

Juniors will have the opportunity to buy class rings from Jostens. Ring information meetings for all juniors will be throughout the school year.

Social Events

Junior high has one chaperoned social event each semester. Socials usually consist of food, games, and fellowship. The Junior High Student Council is involved in the planning and oversight of the social. No guests are allowed.

Senior high has several functions throughout the year including a homecoming dance in the fall, a winter activity, and a spring prom.

Only senior high students are allowed at these events.

High school dances may be held either on or off campus. All guests must be preapproved in the office by no later than the Wednesday before the event. There is a $50 fee for late approval. Dresses, for both SCA students and guests, must be approved by the school. Information on this will be shared prior to each dance.

No outside food or drink will be allowed.

Students attending a social may not leave and reenter.

Entrance to the event must happen within the first hour. No entrance will be granted after the first hour unless pre-arranged with the secondary principal.

No tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased in advance.

LIFE SPIRITUAL

Bible

Bible is a core subject at SCA. All students are required to be enrolled in Bible class. In addition, biblical principles are integrated into all subject areas and extracurricular activities.

Weekly Chapel Service

SCA is committed to proclaiming God’s Word through weekly services and to transforming lives through the work of the Holy Spirit. Chapel is a time where the student body comes together to corporately worship God. A goal of our secondary chapel services is to give students opportunities to lead. This may be in the area of worship through music or drama, teaching or preaching, leading small groups, or prayer. Students are expected to bring a physical Bible and notebooks to chapel services and small group meetings.

Small Groups

The small groups meet on average, two times per month. The purpose of the small group meetings is to help students grow closer in their relationship with God by discussing topics led by their small group leaders and supervised by a teacher.

Worship Team

Students have the opportunity to participate in the school’s student worship team. Students routinely lead their peers in worship during weekly chapel services.

Discipleship

Student-led discipleship groups are available during lunch hours. This opportunity develops leadership skills and promotes Christian character among all group members. If interested in creating a group, students must contact the Secondary Principal.

Senior Mission Trip

The senior class participates in a mission trip as part of their senior Bible class curriculum. The purpose of the trip is to draw the class to a closer relationship with one another and with Jesus Christ in service to people of a different culture. The trip is expected to be spiritually challenging and will be designed to provide returning students ample opportunity to share their experiences with the student body. Students may raise funds outside of school to help pay for their senior mission trip. Students are responsible for any costs not raised through approved fund-raisers.

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We believe that participation in curricular and extracurricular activities is helpful in developing the complete student. Students have the opportunity to use their God-given abilities to glorify God while developing mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically. Godly character and sportsmanship are emphasized, encouraged, and taught through these programs.

High School Spiritual Climate Committee

SCA high school students may choose to apply to be a member of the Spiritual Climate Committee. The focus and purpose of this committee is to help foster a school environment that leads students to a closer relationship with God. This group is selected by the administration from the student applications. Teacher feedback is also taken into consideration when choosing students to be a part of this committee. The committee meets weekly during lunch to plan events that help bring forth the purpose of the committee.

High School Student Council

SCA high school students elect student council representatives with faculty sponsors. This group strives for and promotes good citizenship and Christian behavior. They plan and organize activities and projects to foster spiritual, social, and civic development.

Junior High Student Council

The JH Student Council will plan the junior high socials for each semester, as well as consider potential service projects. The JH Student Council officers must complete an application and will campaign for election by their peers.

Service Projects

Students have various opportunities to participate in service projects throughout the school year. Each student participates in a special service day devoted specifically to this purpose.

National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society

The National Honor Society was established in 1921 for high school students who distinguished themselves in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Summit Christian Academy is a member of this organization, as well as the National Junior Honor Society.

EveryyearinMarch,qualifiedstudentsareinvitedto filloutanapplicationtobecomemembers.TheSociety itselfoffersscholarshipsandseminars/webinarson leadership,serviceandcollegeadmissionplanningand preparation.Membershipinthisorganizationis consideredaplusbymanycollegeadmission committees.

QualificationforNHSmembershipisinitiallyvettedat SCAbya90%cumulativegradepointaverage.Eligible sophomores,juniors,andseniorsaresentapplications inwhichtheydetailtheiractivitiesinleadershipand serviceaswellassubmitreferencelettersattestingto theircharacterandleadership.Sincethisapplication couldbedauntingtosophomores,theNHSfaculty advisors,theNHSfacultyreviewcommitteemembers, andotherfacultywillbeavailabletoassistprospective candidates.Priortothereviewoftheapplicationsbya facultycommitteeof5,eachapplicationwillbe reviewedbyanothermemberofthefacultyfor completeness.Anyshortcomingswillbereviewedwith thestudent.InvitationsfortheAprilinductionwillthen besenttoallqualifyingstudents.Maintaininga90.0% cumulativeGPAandperforming16hoursofservice eachyeararenecessarytomaintainmembership. Annualduesof$10,whichissenttothenational organization,isalsorequired.Allmembersreceivea lapelpinandmembershipcard.Seniormemberswillbe givenacordwhichiswornatgraduation.

Facultyoversightcomprisesareviewcommitteeoffive teachers,afacultyadvisor,whoisnotpartofthe reviewcommittee,andthesecondaryprincipal. Meetingsareheldmonthlywhicharepresidedoverby thestudentNHSpresidentandthefacultyadvisor. FurtherinformationcanbeobtainedfromtheNHS website,theNHSbylawsattheSCAwebsite,orby contactingtheNHSfacultyadvisor.

FineArtsHonorSociety

NationalArtHonorSocietyinspiresandrecognizes studentswhohaveshownanoutstandingabilityand interestinart.Theprogramsupportsmembersintheir effortstoattainthehigheststandardsinart scholarship,character,andserviceandtobringart educationtotheattentionoftheschooland community.

Acceptedapplicantsmustbehighschoolartstudents, havean85%orbetterartgradeaverage,80%orbetter unweightedcumulativegradepointaverage,andhave demonstratedexcellentcharacteranddedicationto theartsinandoutofclass.TheFineArtsHonor Societymeetsmonthly.

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CompetitiveSpeechandDebateTeam

AcademicMeets

Throughacademiccompetition,studentsareableto demonstrateandsharpentheiracademicskills.Students cancompeteinthefollowingareas:vocalmusic, instrumentalmusic,math,science,drama,speech, foreignlanguage,art,andspelling(7th-8thgrade students.)

PerformingArts

ThemissionoftheSCADramaDepartmentistoinspire studentstoachievetheirGod-givenpotentialintheatre –includingbothactingandtechnicalexpertise–through excellentproductionsinaprofessionalandchallenging environment.

TheSCAPlayershavetwomainhighschoolproductions eachyearinwhichstudentsmayparticipate,eitheras actorsoraspartofthestudent-ledtechnicalcrew.Each year,thereisatleastonelargecastplay,andevery otheryear,thereisamusical.Inthepast,SCAhas producedararecombinationofcomedies,dramas, historicalplays,andmusicals.Juniorhighstudentshave oneproductioneachyear.

Juniorsandseniorsaregiventheopportunitytowrite anddirecttheirownshortplays.OneActNight–the annualstudent-directedandstudent-actednightofone actplays–takesplaceinMayandshowcasesthetalents ofourstudentsaswriters,directors,actors,andcrew technicians.

TheSCADramaDepartmentisproudtobeapartoftwo internationalstudenttheatreorganizations:

TheInternationalThespianSocietyistheworld’s largesthonorsocietyfortheatreartsstudents. ThroughITS,studentshavetheopportunitytoserve thecommunity,attendworkshopsandcamps,and joinotherlocalschoolsinlearningabouttheatre.

TheCappiesisaprogramthroughwhichhighschool theaterandjournalismstudentsaretrainedascritics, attendshowsatotherschools,writereviews,and publishthosereviewsinlocalnewspaperslikethe Lee’sSummitJournalandtheJacksonCounty Advocate.

DrumLine

Opento7th-12thgradestudentswhohaveadesireto playpercussion,awillingnesstopractice,theabilityto keepabeat,andaChristlikeattitude.Studentswillbe taughttechniqueonhowtobothpracticeandplay,as wellashowtoreaddrummusic.Rehearsalswillbe beforeschooltwotimesaweek.Studentsarerequiredto alsopracticeathome.TheDrumLinewillperformat someathleticevents,peprallies,andGrandparents’Day.

TheNationalSpeechandDebateAssociation(NSDA) allowsstudentstoenteranhonorsociety,theNational ForensicLeague.Studentsentertheseorganizationsby earningpointsthroughparticipationinCompetitive SpeechandDebateandbecomingamemberofthe NSDA.StudentsthatareactiveinCompetitiveSpeech andDebateintheirsenioryearareallowedtowearthe NFLhonorcordsatgraduation.

TheCompetitiveSpeechandDebateTeamisgoverned bybothMSHSAAandTheNationalForensicLeague (NFL)guidelines.Duringtheyear,studentsmayattend tournamentsheldatlocalhighschoolsalmostevery weekendstartinginSeptemberorOctoberandrunning throughApril.Thesetournamentsallleadtothe conferencetournamentsheldeachspringbyMSHSAA andNFL.Winningattheconferencetournaments meansatriptothestatechampionshipsforMSHSAA ortheNFLNationalChampionship.Students participatingintournamentsareexpectedtoconduct themselvesinamannerappropriatetoourschool expectations.Attendanceattournamentswillleadto membershipintheNationalForensicLeague. TournamentsgenerallyrunafterschoolonFridayand alldayonSaturday.Studentshavetheopportunityto meetandcompetewithstudentsfromalloverthe KansasCityareainoneofthemostcompetitivespeech anddebateconferencesinthenation.

Studentsmaycompeteinavarietyofevents,including threekindsofdebate,astudent-ledcongress, humorousinterpretation,dramaticinterpretation, poetry,storytelling,originaloratory,duoacting,radio speaking,UnitedStatesextemporaneousspeaking,and internationalextemporaneousspeaking.Involvement inthisteamleadstolife-longfriendshipsand connectionswithfellowstudentsaswellaswith studentsfromotherschools.

Atthehighschoollevel,studentsmustbeenrolledina debateorspeechclasstoparticipateintheclub.

Jr.HighSpeechandDebate

Weeklymeetingswillofteninvolvepracticing, researching,learning,andstrategizingaboutdebate topicsandskills.

InternationalBuddies

SCAwelcomesinternationalstudentseveryyearand weareblessedtohavethemenrichourclasses,teach usabouttheircultures,andhelpprovideaglobal perspectivetoourschool.Ifyouwouldliketobethe “goto”friendforaninternationalstudent,then considerbeingaBuddy.Thisisnotjustafriendshipbut acommitmenttosupporttheinternationalbuddyin variouswaysandtoprayforthem.

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NEXUS

NEXUS means connection or link, a connection between groups. NEXUS is an opportunity for 7-12 grade students to create meaningful connections with our international students, build new friendships and develop a global worldview. NEXUS meets once a month after school from 3:00 – 4:30 during the school year. All students in junior high and high school, teachers, and staff are invited to attend. Various school clubs and groups partner with our international program to create fun and exciting experiences each month that are designed to help all students engage with and learn from each other through games, laughter, and food.

Interact Club

Interact Club is a 7th - 12th grade club that meets twice a month and is sponsored by our local Lee’s Summit Noon Rotary Club. Interact is a service club that identifies ways students can serve others both locally and internationally. The main tenets of Rotary are based upon The Four-Way Test. As an SCA school sponsored club, we have taken the Four-Way Test and aligned it to what God says in His Word. Those questions that make up the test and the biblical support are:

Is it the Truth?

John 8:32 – And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Proverbs 12:19 – Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Ephesians 4:25 – Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.

Is it fair to all concerned?

Psalm 9:8 – He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

Proverbs 31:9 – Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

James 2:1 – My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.

Will it build good will and better friendships?

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

Colossians 3:12-13a – Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another…”

Willitbebeneficialtoallconcerned?

1Corinthians10:23–“Ihavetherighttodo anything”,yousay–butnoteverythingis beneficial.“Ihavetherighttodoanything”–but noteverythingisconstructive.

Romans12:2–Donotbeconformedtothisworld, butbetransformedbytherenewalofyourmind, thatbytestingyoumaydiscernwhatisthewillof God,whatisgoodandacceptableandperfect.

ChessClub

Studentsingrades7-12canparticipateinchessclub, whichmeetsafterschool.Studentsplaychess, learningfromeachotherandthegroup'sadult sponsor(s).Allskilllevelsarewelcome.

Rubik’sCubeClub

Studentsingrades7-12canparticipateinRibik’sCube Clube,whichmeetsafterschool.Studentswillbe learningfromeachotherandthegroup'sadult sponsor(s).Allskilllevelsarewelcome.

ScholarBowl

ScholarBowlisaMSHSAAsanctionedteamacademic competition.OurSCAteamwillcompeteagainstother HighSchoolteamsacrosstheareaandstate.Thegame styleformatincludestwoteamsthatcompetehead-toheadtoanswerquestionsfromallareasofknowledge includinghistory,literature,science,finearts,current events,popularculture,sports,andmore.Itisa competitiveactivitythatrunsthroughthewinter seasonandregularattendanceatpracticesand tournamentsisrequiredtosucceed.

YoungAmericansFoundation

YoungAmericansforFreedom,unifiedwithYoung America’sFoundation,isaconservativeorganization thatpromotestraditionalvalues,principlesofalimited government,individualfreedom,andastrongnational defense.OurSCAYAFchapterupholdsbiblical Christianityoverpolitics,recognizingthatourGodhas blessedtheUnitedStatesofAmericaasthemostfree countryintheworld.Thischapterplanson participatinginthe9/11:NeverForgetProject, partneringwithPro-Lifeorganizations,recognitionof U.S.militaryandfirstresponders,andhostingYAF speakers.

Jr.HighBookClub

JuniorHighbookclubisfor7thand8thgradegirlsand boys(meetseparately).Itgivesjuniorhighstudentsan opportunitytogetinvolvedinagroupatSCAoutside oftheschoolday.Itisagreatopportunitytodiveinto somegreatbooksandconnectwithoneanother.The groupmeetsapproximatelyoncepermonthtodiscuss adifferentbookeachmonthandspendtimetogether.

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