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 2010-2011

CENLA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Handbook for Students and Parents

2900 Donahue Ferry Road

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Berton Kelly - Head Master

Mrs. Clara McNeely - Principal

Our Mission:     To provide a sound education based on Christian values.

Our Vision:   Cenla Christian Academy is a leading Christian School, successfully implementing a curriculum that is shaped and governed by God’s Word. Students are guided in the path of wisdom as well as of knowledge, resulting in their godly self-discipline and orientation toward service. Acquiring confidence in God’s calling, and determination to boldly walk the path of righteousness, students are equipped to impact our world for Christ.

INTRODUCTION_______________________________

The policies, procedures, and regulations listed in this student/parent handbook are a contractual agreement between Cenla Christian Academy and each student and parent in the school.  In creating the policies, the administration has tried to anticipate and prepare for any situation which may arise.  However, if any new or unusual situations arise, the principal and the board of directors have the complete authority to use discretion in handling the situation to which the handbook does not precisely apply.

This handbook is designed to help accomplish the following:

·         Serve as an official source for polices, procedures, and regulations at Cenla Christian Academy

·         Provide a convenient source of basic information to the student/parent

·         Identify specific functions for school officials

Please note carefully – In the event that amendments to the handbook must be made with just cause, the Cenla Christian Academy administration, along with the Board of Directors, will do so with prompt notification sent to students and parents.

OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE_____________________

The primary objective and purpose of Cenla Christian Academy is to train the student in the knowledge of God and to give the student an excellent education.  We are dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals.  Students receive a balanced program providing them with strong spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development.  The teachers of Cenla Christian Academy realize the solemn responsibility before God of molding the life and character of each of their students in order to give a good foundation for each future.  Cenla Christian Academy maintains a Christian faculty, staff, and administration dedicated to developing the individual potential of all students in keeping with the philosophy of the school. 

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE________________________

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to CCA!  We are honored and blessed that you have decided to become a part of our family.  Our faculty and staff are excited about the upcoming year and all the things God has for us.

Parents—You are a huge part of our success as a school.  We appreciate your decision to send your students to CCA, and we are committed to being here for both you and your students.

Students—I hope you are ready to be challenged both academically and spiritually.  God has so many things to teach all of us this year, and I am excited about seeing Him move on our campus.  I am so thankful to have you as a part of CCA.  Have a wonderful year!

Sincerely,

Clara McNeely

        ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY, & STAFF

**An updated 2010-1011 faculty list will be made in August**

ADMISSIONS___________________________________

Cenla Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or national origin.  Due to limited space, admissions priorities have been established for students.  Conditions related to a student’s academic and behavior performance are established in our school policy and must be maintained in order to achieve admissions status

NEW STUDENT ADMISSION

To be considered for admission, the student must complete the following:

1.      Complete an application form and pay the enrollment deposit.

2.      Submit a transcript/behavior record from previous school

Once the paperwork has been completed, administrative officials will determine the admission status of the student.  The student will be notified in writing of the official decision. If a student is denied admission, the enrollment deposit will be refunded in full.

RETURNING STUDENT ADMISSION

To be considered for re-admission, the student must complete the following:

1.      Submit a request form for re-enrollment and pay the enrollment deposit.

Once the request form has been submitted, administrative officials will determine the admission status of the student.  The student will be notified in writing of the official decision. If a student is denied admission, the enrollment deposit will be refunded in full.

ADMISSION AFTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Students will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis after successful completion of the appropriate paperwork.  Any student applying after the school year has begun must meet with administration to determine acceptance.  Students may not apply to enroll for the current school year during the last nine weeks of said school year.

ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet the academic and behavior requirements of Cenla Christian Academy to maintain enrollment.  Contracts will be signed with the students, detailing specific requirements and consequences.  These contracts will be monitored and enforced by the Administration. 

WITHDRAWAL/EXPULSION

-If a student has been asked to withdraw from Cenla Christian Academy, he/she will not be permitted to enroll for the following school year.

-The intent to withdraw will not interfere with any disciplinary process that may result in expulsion.

-If a student is expelled from Cenla Christian Academy, he/she will not be allowed to re-enroll permanently.

-If a student has been expelled from a school other than Cenla Christian Academy, he/she will not be permitted to enroll at Cenla Christian Academy for one calendar year.

TUITION AND FEES POLICY____________________

Registration Fee

A deposit of $200 is due at the time of registration.  This fee will only be refunded if the student has been denied admission.  If a parent chooses to remove the student from Cenla Christian Academy after the student has been accepted, the fee will NOT be refunded for any reason.

Tuition

For the 2010-2011 school year, the cost of tuition will be $3500 for grades prek-5 and $3600 for grades 6-12.  There will be a $150 discount on each additional sibling.  For example, in grades prek-5 each additional sibling will be $3350 and grades 6-12 each additional sibling will be $3450.  There are 3 options for tuition payments: annual, semi-annual or 10 monthly installments to be deducted from your checking account through our FACTS system.  To enroll in the installment plan, please contact the bookkeeper for information on how to sign up for our mandatory FACTS system.

Additional Fees

A book fee of $250 is due by August 1^st.  Students will not be permitted to attend class until the book fee is paid in full.  The technology ($150) and academic ($150) fees are all due by August 1^st as well. 

Cafeteria Lunch Fee

Students are permitted to bring their own lunches to school.  However, if desired, Cenla Christian Academy will provide a hot lunch three days a week at a cost of $4 per day.  Fees will be collected on a bi-monthly basis.  Any student not registered must wait until the following fee period to register for purchased lunches.

Delinquent Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are considered delinquent if not received within seven (7) days of the due date.  Delinquent accounts are subject to a late fee penalty of $25 per month, which will be calculated into the total bill.  In the event that a tuition bill goes unpaid, Cenla Christian Academy reserves the right to do the following:

a.       Remove the student from participation in extra-curricular activities

b.      Dismiss the student from Cenla Christian Academy

c.       Immediately require full payment of all tuition and fees due

d.      Block access to Parent’s RenWeb

If costs are incurred in collecting tuition/fee payments, these costs will be paid by the delinquent party.

Tuition Refund Policy

Once a student is registered, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Donations and Fundraising

All donations must be approved by the administration and/or board of directors.

Under no circumstances may a donor solicit special favors/guarantees in response to the donation.

All fund raising activities must be approved and scheduled by Administration/Board of Directors. 

TECHNOLOGY_________________________________

POLICY FOR ACCEPTABLE USE

Cenla Christian Academy sees unethical or unacceptable behavior as just cause for disciplinary action in the event that a student does the following:

-Uses network information as a source for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene activities

            Illegal activities are those that violate local, state, or federal laws.

            Inappropriate activities are those that violate school principles.

            Obscene activities are those are those that violate social standards.

-Uses network information to violate copyright laws

-Intentionally crashes or disconnects network systems

-Damages any facet of the computer hardware or software

-Steals data or private information

-Gains unauthorized access to the files (school or personal) of others through RenWeb or any other source

-Forges email accounts

-Posts anonymous messages

-Uses the network for entertainment purposes such as chat rooms, computer games, or personal profiles

Any student found violating computer privileges through the means listed above or other means will be subject to immediate disciplinary action as determined by the Administration.  If local, state, or federal laws are violated, the necessary authorities will be contacted. See policy at end of handbook.

ONLINE GRADES

RenWeb is the program used by Cenla Christian Academy to post online grades and reports.  Each parent is responsible to obtain their own password through RenWeb.  Instructions for doing so are available in the school office.  This will allow parents to monitor daily grades and behavior.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM_________________________

Program of Studies

The Abeka Curriculum is used as the standard for education at Cenla Christian Academy.  Historically, this curriculum has yielded high results and testing scores for students, and its standards are upheld in the classroom. Other resources may be used in addition to the Abeka Curriculum as needed.

School, State, and College Requirements

For high school students, our standards are designed to meet the graduation requirements of the Department of Education of the State of Louisiana.  Please note that not all courses can be taken at every grade level, and some courses do require prerequisite courses.  Therefore, a student must plan accordingly to complete all coursework before graduation. 

To quality for TOPS (Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program for Students), students must meet several qualifications.  Just because a student qualifies for TOPS does not mean the student is automatically eligible for any Louisiana university.  For example, TOPS does not require physics, but some colleges, including LSU, do require this course for admission.  It is the student’s responsibility to schedule courses in accordance with university they wish to attend.  It is the school’s responsibility to ensure the student is scheduled the appropriate classes for graduation.

TOPS ( Louisiana Tuition Opportunity for Students)

TOPS is a comprehensive program of state scholarships and one of the most innovative and progressive student assistance programs in the nation.  For full compilation of TOPS requirements and changes, please refer to the website at www.osfa.state.la.us.

Accommodations

It is the policy of Cenla Christian Academy to not modify the Abeka curriculum.  With prior notification, we can provide some accommodations for students with documented disabilities.  Any student requesting accommodations must set up a meeting with the principal to determine if Cenla Christian Academy will best be able to accommodate and educate the student.

Grading Scale

The academic school year is divided into four nine weeks.  The grade for each nine weeks is based on class participation, quizzes, tests, projects, and other graded assignments.  When computing each semester, the averages of both nine weeks are used.  For the final grade, both semesters are averaged.  To receive credit for the course, a grade of ‘D’ must be received.  The numerical value of a ‘D’ will vary according to the scale used below.  Students who do not meet the attendance requirements may not receive credit for the course.

Please note – When calculating the final average for a 9-12 grade student, each student must pass either the final exam or the final nine weeks.  Failure of both will result in a failing grade for that subject for the entire school year.

Elementary Policies

Kindergarten - 5^th Grade:

1.      When homework is graded, credit will be awarded in the form of raw scores.

2.      Assignments and exercises should be weighted according to importance, which is at the discretion of the teacher and/or principal.

3.      Numerical scores recorded in RenWeb will be converted to letter grades at the end of the grading period

4.      No mid-term examinations or finals will be given in grades 1-5.

Secondary Policies

6^th – 12^th grade

1.  Assignments and exercises should be weighted according to importance, which         is at the discretion of the teacher and/or principal.

2.      Numerical scores recorded in RenWeb will be converted to letter grades at the end of the grading period

Grade Point Average

The total number of quality points is divided by the number of courses taken.  All grades will be evaluated on a 4.00 scale.  Please note:  For high school graduates, TOPS uses a core average to determine eligibility.  For core requirements, please refer to the TOPS website listed above.

Incomplete Grades

A student who has not completed course requirements due to extended illness, late transfer, or other authorized absence will receive an incomplete grade.  Students who have any incomplete grades will have two weeks at the end of the semester to finish the requirements for the course. An exception may be made by the teacher/principal.  All incomplete grades will automatically become an ‘F’ (not less than a 50%)if the work is not completed within two weeks of the end of the semester, unless other accommodations have been made.

Please note:  Students who are participating in an away late night athletic event will have a two-day grace period to make up any missed tests.  The student must make arrangements with the teacher to complete the missed work.  If the student misses the school day following the event, he/she will not be allowed to make up work.

Academic Alert

Students are placed on Academic Alert if and when they receive a 64 %.  Students placed on academic alert are not allowed to miss the class for which they have a deficient grade to participate in extra-curricular or athletic activities.  These grades will be posted online only.  It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the teacher if there is concern over a posted grade.  Academic alert will expire once the grade is brought up to a satisfactory level.

Academic Probation

If a student’s overall grade point average on each 9 week report card is lower than a 2.0, he or she will be placed on academic probation.  Participation in any extracurricular event, club, or athletic event will be prohibited until the following semester.  At that time, if the grade point average is acceptable, the student’s eligibility will be re-established. 

Academic Honesty

The students of Cenla Christian Academy are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity.  This includes work on research papers, homework, tests, and other assignments.  If work has been copied, there will be assumed guilt for all parties involved.  Student work that violates our policy of academic honesty will be subject to the consequences of cheating.  Any work turned in that is not entirely the work of the student is considered a violation and will be penalized as such.

Baseline Standards

All work done by a Cenla Christian Academy student is expected to be excellent.  Baseline standards are the minimum that is expected from our students.  Baseline standards include work being done on time and according to the guidelines set forth in the class.  Late work will be accepted with a partial credit penalty (not less than 50%).  If late work has not been completed within the allotted grace period a 0% will be awarded.  

Online/Progress Reports

At the end of the fourth week of each quarter, progress reports are posted online.  It is the responsibility of the parent to access the progress report through RenWeb.  Printed copies are available upon request to the main office.  If a student has a ‘D’ or ‘F” in any class, it is the parent’s responsibility to contact the teacher with any concerns.

Honor Roll

-There is no honor roll for kindergarten.

-Requirements for Honor Roll in grades 1 and above:

A student must have no grade below B and a good record in attendance and behavior.

-Requirements for Principal’s List:

            A student must have no grade lower than an A.

            A student must have a good record of attendance.

            A student must have a good record of behavior.

Report Cards

Report cards will be issued at the end of each nine week grading period.  In addition, they will be posted on RenWeb for online access.  The report card must be signed and returned to the homeroom teacher.  After each grading period, students will be evaluated to determine academic probation, academic re-establishment, and extracurricular/athletic eligibility. 

Failures/Summer School

If two or more classes are failed, the student must meet with the administration to determine eligibility and standards for re-admission. 

Extracurricular Activities

A student with a 64 % average in any class will not be excused from class to participate in any extracurricular/athletic activities.  In addition, a student must attend at least four classes per day to participate in any activity.

Final Exam Exemption Privilege

Students maintaining an ‘A’ average for all four nine weeks shall be exempt from the final examination. 

Grade Review

Grades are subject for review by a parent for 10 days following the grading period.  After that point, all grades are final and will be documented as such.

Retention

Kindergarten

1. A student fails if he/she has not satisfactorily completed I Can Read Well Book 1.
2. A student fails if he/she has not satisfactorily completed Sound and Count A.
3. A meeting will be scheduled with parents, teacher and principal if a child is to be retained. 

Grades 1 – 8

1. A student fails if he/she fails two major subjects
2. A student fails if he/she fails one major and two minor subjects

Grades 9-12

1. A student fails any class for which he/she has a cumulative average of 59 or lower.

Please note – When calculating the final average for a 9-12 grade student, each student must pass either the final exam or the final nine weeks.  Failure of both will result in a failing grade for that subject for the entire school year.

Major Subjects

Grades 1-3 -- Reading, Language, Mathematics

Grades 4-8 – Reading, Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science

ABSENTEEISM AND TARDINESS________________

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes every day school is in session.  Cenla Christian Academy policy allows a total of sixteen (16) days of absence from school per year.  Absences beyond this amount will result in the loss of academic credit for that course.  This policy applies to individual classes as well as whole school days.  Records will be kept by the teacher, and students violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the Administration.

The school reserves the right to judge the acceptability of parental requests which involve a student’s absence during the school day.

Tardiness

Students must be on time for class.  Tardy students will receive additional written work, which will be determined by the teacher.  If the work is not completed, a demerit will be issued.  A student who is tardy for the first period of class must report directly to the office.  Parents must accompany students to the office to receive a tardy slip.  Students that come into the office unaccompanied by a parent will remain in office until parent returns to sign in their child.

General Procedures

Parents are expected to notify the office by 8:30 a.m. if their child will be absent that day.  This procedure is to help our office maintain security and accountability for all students.

Except in the case of an educational absence, a student may not participate in any athletic event, practice, or extracurricular activity on the day of the absence without the permission of the Administration.

Types of Absences

All absences are counted as a part of the student’s attendance record.

4. Excused – An excused absence is one in which the student is absent for a legitimate reason as determined by the Administration.  The student is allowed to make-up all work missed during the absence, but arrangements must be made by the student immediately upon return to school.
5. Unexcused – An unexcused absence is one in which the student is absent without approval.  Matters of convenience will not be counted as excused.  The student may make up missed work, receiving a minimum of 50% of the credit. 
6. Educational – An educational absence is one in which the student is absent to participate in a school-sponsored activity.  Such absences are not counted against the student’s attendance record; however, missed work must still be made up.  Any student with a ‘D’ or ‘F’ is not allowed to miss that class for an educational, athletic, or extracurricular reason.
7. Extended – An extended absence is one where the student will be out for an extended period of time due to illness.  The student must present a doctor’s order and meet with the Administration before an extended absence will be permitted. 

Check-In/Check-Out Procedure

All students must check-in or check-out through our school office.  The student understands that he/she is responsible for all work missed as a result of checking in or out.  All requests for a student to be checked out must be made in writing and signed by a parent.  Any forgery of a signature will result in severe disciplinary action.  No students will be allowed to check out after 2:15 p.m. without prior notification and approval.  A student must be present for at least four classes during the day to participate in athletic or extracurricular events.  No student will be given permission to provide transportation to another student leaving school.  An exception may be made for siblings at the request of the parents.

Cancellation of the School Day

Cenla Christian Academy will follow Rapides Parish school closings in case of inclement weather.  Please tune into local radio and television stations for that information.

Cutting Class

Cutting class is not permitted nor tolerated.  Students found doing so will be subject to corrective action.

REGULATIONS_________________________________

The Cenla Christian Academy administration, faculty, and board of directors have adopted the following rules for student behavior.  We believe that no student has the right to interfere with a teacher’s right to teach and that no student is allowed to interfere in the learning process of another student.  In addition, a student is not allowed to use spoken, written, or physical gestures which may harm or offend another student.

We expect our students to maintain the highest Christian standards, acting in a fashion that honors Christ, others, and themselves.  Student behavior will be monitored and any discipline will be administered judiciously, firmly, and fairly by the appropriate officials.

CAMPUS CONDUCT____________________________

Threats of Violence

When informed of possible violence, Cenla Christian Academy will take this information seriously and contact the proper authorities.  If the threat involves a student, the parent will be notified immediately.  If the student is on campus, he/she will be detained to take all possible precautions.  We will have a no-tolerance policy in dealing with real or frivolous threats of violence toward students, teachers, staff, or school property.

Announcements

Students are expected to give full attention to any announcement, whether verbal or visual.  All announcements must be approved by the administration before they are addressed with the school.

Assemblies and School Functions

At any student gathering, students are expected to be respectful of those around them, be sensitive to the needs of others, and be cooperative with school officials.

Books

Students are responsible for any books that are lost, stolen, or damaged.  The student will be responsible for paying for a replacement book.

Cafeteria

As in every area of campus, students are expected to adhere to behavior guidelines in the cafeteria. The following rules are in addition to other expected behaviors.

1.      Quiet talking is allowed in the lunchroom

2.      Students may not cut the service line.

3.      Students must sit in areas assigned by teachers.

4.      Students must clean up eating area when finished

5.      Students are to place chairs back into place quietly after eating lunch.

Calls, Deliveries, and Lunches

During school hours, students may not make or receive phone calls except in emergency situations with the approval of the administration.  Any deliveries for students at school must be sent to the office, where they will then be picked up by the student.

Change of Address

The student or parent must notify the office in case of permanent address, email address or phone number change during the school year.

Damage to Property

A student is expected to use the buildings and furnishings of Cenla Christian Academy/Journey Church for the purpose intended.  A student who by his/her actions damages/destroys school property is obligated to replace the vandalized object at his/her own personal expense. An act of vandalism against property belonging to another school, or any member of our faculty, staff, or student body, either on or off campus, will result in severe corrective action.

Distribution of Printed Material

As the school is not a public forum, any material to be distributed must first be approved by the administration.  Unauthorized distribution of public materials will be seen as a violation and consequences handled by administration

Cell Phones

Use of cell phones are prohibited during school hours.  Cell phones must be turned off and contained in the student’s school bag during the school day.  If the cell phone is visible –whether turned off or on—it will be confiscated and reported to the office.  The parent will be responsible for securing the cell phone from the school office, and a fee of $15 must be paid before the phone will be returned.  See cell phone policy in back of handbook.

Electronics

Radios, tape players, compact disc players, I pod’s, cameras, or any other electronic device are not permitted on campus at any time.  These items will be confiscated and returned to the parent at the discretion of the administration.

Fire Drills

Fire drills are required by law and are an important safety precaution.  When the alarm is sounded, students are to follow the posted fire drill route, calmly and quietly.  Each teacher is responsible for having the route posted near the closest exit.

Tornado Drills

Upon hearing the alert, the students will immediately go to the designated area and sit on the floor in the proper position.  The position is sitting with knees up to the chest, head between knees, ad arms wrapped over the head to protect it. 

Food or Drink

Food or drink is not permitted anywhere in the building other than in the cafeteria.  No water or other drink is to be consumed in the classroom.  Only bag lunches may be brought outside of the cafeteria.  Gum chewing is prohibited on campus.

Homework

Homework is a necessary and beneficial aspect of the school day and Abeka program.  Students must complete homework assignments, including studying and reading, as well as written work.  Copying another student’s homework hinders the educational process and could also constitute cheating.  Habitual failure to do homework may result in disciplinary action as well as academic consequences.  If there are questions, please contact the teacher concerned.

Illness

A student who becomes ill during the school day must report to the office to call home.  No student will be allowed to leave with an illness without a parent’s permission.

Make-up Work

Make-up work is allowed for excused absences for full credit and for a minimum of 50% credit for unexcused absences and out-of-school suspensions.  This work is done outside of regular class time, and it is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was missed and what needs to be completed.  A permanent grade of zero will be administered if the student does not complete his/her make up work. 

Medication

Students bringing required prescribed or non-prescribed medication to school must bring it directly to the office once arriving on campus.  Medication will be consumed in front of office personnel according to appropriate amounts.  Medication must be properly labeled and in its original container.  Parent’s written permission is required before any medication can be consumed by the student.  If unauthorized medication is found in the possession of any student, while on school property or participating in a school event, immediate disciplinary action will be taken. 

Parking

Parking is by permit only.  Permits are to be displayed where they can easily be viewed by Cenla Christian Academy employees.  Abuse or misuse of the parking lot or the parking privilege will result in privileges being suspended or permanently denied for the remainder of the school year, as determined by administration.  There is to be no loitering in the parking lot.  Once students arrive to school, they are to enter the building directly.  Designated areas will be assigned for students.  Any student not parking in his/her designated spot is subject to being towed or fined.  Students are responsible for any money or valuables left in vehicle.  Cenla Christian Academy is not responsible for the private property of the student.  Students are required to hand in their keys to the office upon their arrival and they will be returned at the end of the school day.  If these procedures are not followed the student may loose parking privileges. 

Student Search

Cenla Christian Academy recognizes the rights of all students on campus.  If a student is suspected of violating the law or rules of the school, a student search may be deemed necessary and appropriate.  Random searches for contraband (drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products) are considered reasonable and justified in order to keep the school safe and protected.  In the event that school officials have reasonable grounds for searching a student, the search will not be excessively intrusive to the student, taking into account age, sex, and the nature of the infraction.

Student Valuables

Students are cautioned not to bring excessive amount of money or valuables to campus. Cenla Christian Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen valuables.

Visitors

A student may not bring unauthorized visitors to the campus without permission.  All visitors must first report to the school office and receive a visitor’s pass.

AREAS OF SPECIAL CONCERN__________________

Cheating

Please refer to the academic code of honesty to determine grounds of cheating.  Students found to be in violation of this code are subject to severe disciplinary action, including expulsion.  If any work has been copied, there will be assumed guilt on the sides of all parties involved.  Once a guilty verdict has been reached by the administration, the students and teachers will be notified. 

Dishonesty

Dishonesty, including but not limited to, forging parent’s signatures and willful lying makes a student subject to corrective action.

Disrespect

Disrespectful behavior toward any member of Cenla Christian Academy’s administration, faculty, staff, or property will not be tolerated.  Any Cenla Christian Academy employee has the authority to correct student misconduct at any time.  Deliberate disrespect or insolence will call for action from administration.

Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking and Tobacco Products

Cenla Christian Academy is a drug-free zone.  The sale, purchase, possession, or consumption of drugs (including anabolic steroids), drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or tobacco products before, during, or after a student’s academic day on campus or at any school function is strictly prohibited.  Students may not have any form of tobacco on their person or in their belongings.   Anyone found violating this regulation or choosing to remain in the presence of someone who is in violation is subject to suspension or expulsion.

Fighting

Fighting is any type of physical contact with the intent to cause personal harm to another member of Cenla Christian Academy.  Fighting is prohibited and may result in suspension or expulsion.

Gambling

With the exception of school-sponsored raffles, no type of gambling is allowed on campus.  Violations may result in suspension or expulsion.

Harassment/Bullying

Each student at Cenla Christian Academy has the right to dignity and individuality.  Therefore, any person harassing or demeaning another student verbally, physically, or sexually will be subject to disciplinary action.  All forms of harassment should be reported to a school official.

Public Displays of Affection

Touching or affection between students of either sex is not allowed.  Students should be respectful of themselves and others.  Inappropriate displays of affection are subject to corrective action.

Stealing

A student caught stealing school property or property from another person on campus will be subject to disciplinary action and notification of the appropriate authorities, including law officials.

Use of Inappropriate Language

Based on our desire to create and preserve a Christian atmosphere, crude and vulgar language is strictly prohibited.  Any type of abrasive or inappropriate language will be subject to disciplinary action.

Weapons

A weapon is defined as any instrument that is used or may be used to cause grave bodily harm.  No student is permitted to possess any type of weapon while on school grounds or at any school-related function.  Anyone violating this regulation is subject to confiscation of weapon and disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.

Withdrawing from School

The parents must inform the Principal of their intention to withdraw their child from Cenla Christian Academy.  All fees and items belonging to CCA must be collected before a transcript will be issued.

The withdrawal procedure requires at least twenty-four (24) hours to complete, as necessary to gather grades, signatures, etc.  The initiation of the withdrawal process will not interfere with any disciplinary process that may possibly end in expulsion.

Concern Procedure

The following procedure is used by faculty and taught to the children.  Parents are requested to use this procedure any time there are concerns. 

1. First and foremost, go to the Father for wisdom, insight, and guidance.  Bathing the entire situation in fervent prayer is a must.
2. Do not broadcast it.  Express your complaint only to the person who should hear it.  Unnecessary worry, harm, and hard feelings result when problems and dissatisfactions are expressed to persons other than those directly involved with the problem.
3. Tell it to the right person.  Complaints about school policy or operations should be expressed first to the individual in question, and should be expressed to the administrator only if you cannot work it out between yourselves or if you feel he/she should know about it.
4. Express it promptly.  Keeping it to yourself can cause ill feelings.  Get it out of your system.  Matthew 5:23-24
5. Express it clearly.  Make sure the person you are expressing your complaints to know all of the details of the situation and exactly what you are complaining about and why.  Misunderstanding of complaints could lead to further problems and needless hard feelings.
6. Pray about it.  Ask God to help you make your complaint in such a way that it will result in the betterment of our school, and thus, in the glory and growth of His Kingdom.  Read and think about such passages as Ephesians 4: 1-3 and Colossians 3:12-13.

If a complaint is made to or about you, understand what the complaint is and why it is being made.  Give it prompt attention, and make it a growth experience.  Pray about it and ask God’s wisdom in solving the problem.

CCA expects full cooperation from both parents and students in the students’ education.   If at any time the school feels that this cooperation is lacking, from parents or student, the student may be requested to withdraw.  Also, the parent or student’s behavior or attitude indicates an uncooperative spirit or one that is out of harmony with the spirit and the standards of  CCA, whether or not there is any definite breach of conduct, the student may be requested to withdraw.

Conduct Grades

Students are expected to comply with all classroom and school rules.  Since different subjects require different forms of behavior, each teacher is free to set up his/her own classroom guidelines, rules, and consequences.  Students who do not perform these duties, disturb their class, or show disrespect to their teachers will be disciplined by the teacher.  In the event that the behavior is severe or is re-occurring, the student will be written a referral and sent to the Administration.

DRUG TESTING________________________________

Drug testing is a tool used to keep the students of Cenla Christian Academy in a secure environment.  Testing is not necessarily a result of suspicion; rather, it is a resource used to keep students accountable and to help them avoid the temptations that readily exist in today’s society.  Through the drug testing program, CCA can offer concrete evidence to our students, parents, and community that CCA is pro-active in fighting against illegal drug use.  We will do everything in our power to provide a safe educational and spiritual environment for our students. 

Initial Set-up

The test screen will determine the presence of amphetamines, barbiturates, ethanol, methadone, opiates, cocaine, PCP, propokyphene, and marijuana.  These are the drugs mandated for testing by the Federal Government in both urine and hair tests.

A standard screen covers a period of approximately ninety (90) days.

Testing Procedure

Testing will be conducted by school administration and will be at the expense of the parents if the test is positive.  Students chosen at random will participate in urine analysis and/or hair analysis to ascertain the presence of controlled substances.

Notification of Results

The principal will contact the parent/guardian of the student and any other necessary authorities.  A meeting will be held to discuss the situation and consequences.  At this time, an explanation of results will be given.  Suspension or expulsion will result if a positive drug test is received.

DISCIPLINE POLICY____________________________

Standard Forms of Discipline

The disciplinary process at Cenla Christian Academy will be regulated by the teacher and administration.  In the event that a student chooses to continue any inappropriate behavior, the Principal and Board of Directors will be informed of the problem. All forms of disciplinary action are documented and kept as a part of the student’s overall behavior record.  This record will be used for re-admission and determining a student’s eligibility for academic, athletic, or extracurricular activities.

1. Demerit – A demerit is a triplicate form completed by the teacher for minor infractions committed by the student on campus.  Demerits will be entered into RenWeb, and parents will be notified through email that a demerit has been issued.  A demerit automatically gives the student morning detention or corporal punishment.  If a corporal punishment approval form has been signed by the parent, this method will supersede the detention.  Detention will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m or on Saturday morning from 8a.m -12 p.m. at a cost of $10.00.  Any student who is late or misses detention will be subject to further disciplinary action.  While demerits do not accumulate, any student receiving more than ten (10) will be subject to a meeting with the Principal and Board of Directors. 

2. Corporal Punishment/Detention – For corporal punishment to be administered, parents must first sign a corporal punishment approval form.  In the event that corporal punishment is utilized, the parent will first be informed, and the punishment will be administered by administration.  In the event that corporal punishment is not allowed by the parent, the student will receive detention for every demerit issued.  Detention will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.  Any student who is late or misses detention will be subject to further disciplinary action.

3. Referral – Referrals are teacher-written reports for habitual minor offences or one major offense.  The teacher may suggest specific consequences, but all decisions will be left to the Administration.

4. Saturday Detention – Saturday detention will be held as needed from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  The cost is $10, and the fee is to be paid the morning of detention.  Saturday detention duties may include written school work or school maintenance.  The student is expected to be on time and picked up promptly at noon.  In the event that a student is late or misses Saturday detention, he/she will be subject to further disciplinary action.

5. Suspension – Suspension is an allotted amount of time, to be decided by the Administration, in which a student cannot attend class or any academic, athletic, or extracurricular function.  A student may be suspended for serious misconduct or repeated occurrences of less serious misconduct.  Suspension places a student in jeopardy of withdrawal/expulsion from Cenla Christian Academy.
6. Withdrawal – Withdrawal requires that a student immediately withdraws from Cenla Christian Academy.  If a student is asked to leave, he or she will not be permitted to reapply within one calendar year of the ruling.. 

7. Expulsion – This is the most serious form of punishment issued by Cenla Christian Academy.  The decision to expel a student will be made by the Office of Adminstration, and Board of Directors.  If a student is expelled, he/she may never reapply for admission to Cenla Christian Academy. 

Please note—At any time, the administration may request a meeting with the student, parents, Principal, or Board of Directors to discuss serious misconduct.  Any concerns held by the parent over disciplinary action should be addressed to the administration.  If any student is asked to withdraw or is expelled the student is still responsible for his/her tuition for the said year. 

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS_____________________

Cenla Christian Academy believes in Biblical standards of discreetness and modesty in dress.  Clothes should be clean and in good condition or repair.  Administrators reserve the right to make the final judgment concerning dress code compliance.  Demerits may be issued for students not in dress code compliance.

Females – Requirements

Shirts – Shirts must be polo-type shirts, with buttons that can be buttoned to the collar.  Girls may leave the top two buttons undone, providing this does not interfere with modesty.  Polo-style shirts without buttons are not allowed.  Shirts do not have to be tucked in, but they must be long enough to cover undergarments when sitting.  No midriff should show.   All official CCA t-shirts may be worn daily.  When wearing CCA sweatshirts, the hoods may not be worn inside.   Any outer garments may not have any illegal or immoral logos or slogans.

Skirts/Shorts/Skorts – Khaki-style of any color or plaid are acceptable.  No shorter than a dollar width above the knee.  No blue jean colored bottoms are allowed Monday-Thursday.

Pants – Khaki-style of any color are acceptable.  Must fit appropriately.

Jeans – Will be allowed on Friday only.

Shoes – Backless shoes are allowed.  Athletic (tennis) shoes will be needed for all P.E. classes. 

Jewelry/Accessories – Students are allowed to use good taste in wearing accessories.  In the event that the jewelry is excessive or inappropriate, students will be asked to remove it.

Grooming – Excessively-dyed hair or extreme hairstyles are not allowed.  Visible body piercing and tattoos are not allowed and must be covered.  Makeup in moderation is allowed.

Hats – Hats are not allowed.

Males – Requirements

Shirts – Shirts must be polo-type shirts, with buttons that can be buttoned to the collar.  Boys may leave the top two buttons undone.  Shirts do not have to be tucked in.  No boxer shorts should show.  All official CCA t-shirts may be worn daily.  When wearing CCA sweatshirts, the hoods may not be worn inside.   Any outer garments may not have any illegal or immoral logos or slogans.

Shorts – Khaki–style of any color or plaid are acceptable.  No shorter than a dollar width above the knee.  No blue jean colored bottoms are allowed Monday-Thursday.

Pants – Khaki–style of any color are acceptable.  Must fit appropriately.  Pants must fit at waist; no sagging or over-sized pants are allowed.

Shoes – Backless shoes are allowed. Athletic (tennis) shoes will be needed for all P.E. classes. 

Grooming – Excessively-dyed hair or extreme hairstyles are not allowed.  Visible body piercing and tattoos are not allowed and must be covered.  Males are not allowed to wear makeup of any kind.

Hats – Hats are not allowed.

NOTE:  The administration reserves the right to determine if the student’s clothing meets the standards of Cenla Christian Academy.  Students who are not in compliance will correct the violation at once.  If the violation cannot be corrected at school, parents will be called to resolve the problem before the student is admitted to class.

ATHLETICS____________________________________

Athletic Code of Conduct

Cenla Christian Academy is a member of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools.  CCA follows the rules and regulations of the MAIS.  In addition, the school follows its own code of sportsmanship in keeping with our mission statement, to honor and serve Christ in all of our activities.  All CCA athletes are required to maintain this level of sportsmanship and integrity. Even when officiating, coaching, and scheduling may not appear to conform to personal preference, CCA players, fans, and students are asked to demonstrate a high level of Christian sportsmanship, patience, and fair play.

See Athletic Handbook for detailed information.

STUDENT LIFE_________________________________

Extra-curricular activities are provided to appeal to the interests and needs of the student body.  All students are encouraged to participate in these activities for his/her own enjoyment and development.

All organizations and clubs exist for the purpose of fostering relationships, building knowledge, and growing stronger spiritually.  To become a member of any group, please contact the group sponsor.

CCA Student Council

Faculty Advisor:  Mr. Jeff Kenimer

Student Council is an organization of students and a faculty advisor that work for the general welfare of the school by promoting school morale, spirit and cooperation between the student body, the faculty, and administration.

Preamble:  We, the students of CCA, fully aware of our responsibility to God, our Country, and CCA, in order to provide for student welfare, to encourage the necessary cooperation and understanding between the students, faculty and administration, in accordance with the powers delegated to us by the administration of CCA do herby ordain and establish this constitution for the Student Council of CCA.

Purposes of Student Council: 

7. To serve as a Student Government, by advising the administration of the school in matters directly or indirectly related to the welfare of students of the school community as a whole and to provide a forum for student expression.
8. To establish greater unity in the school by encouraging cooperation and understanding between the student body, the faculty, and the administration.
9. To promote the general welfare of the school, safeguard its reputation, and preserve its tradition.
10. To develop attitudes of and practices in good citizenship and Christianity
11. To improve school morale and spirit
12. To establish and provide orderly direction for school activities.

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Cenla Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletic or other school administered programs.

Policies & Procedures

Lettering Policy

CENLA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

ATHLETIC JACKET ELIGIBILITY RULES

The students and parents are responsible for the payment of an athletic jacket; however, the following rules shall apply for eligibility to order a jacket:

1. A 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade student who participates in the required number of quarters/innings/games in a sport and is a team member in good standing at the end of the season is eligible to order an athletic jacket.

2. A 9^th grade student who “lettered” in the 8^th grade and was a team member in good standing at the end of the season, and then “letters” in the 9^th grade, and is a team member in good standing at the end of the season is eligible to order a jacket.

3. No 9^th grade student is eligible to order an athletic jacket after only one year of “lettering”.

4. No 7^th or 8^th grade student is eligible to order an athletic jacket.

5. CHEERLEADERS   The same rules listed above for jacket eligibility applies to cheerleaders with this exception:  Cheerleaders are expected to cheer at all football and basketball games as outlined by the sponsor and principal.  Other cheerleader regulations shall be approved by the principal.

6. FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL   A player shall have played in a majority of possible quarters in a season and must be a team member in good standing at the end of the season to be considered as “lettered”.

7. BASEBALL & SOFTBALL   A player shall have played in a majority of the innings or have participated in at least one inning of every game, and be a team member in good standing at the end of the season to be considered as “lettered”.

8. Jackets shall be ordered through the school only, as scheduled by the principal.

9. Final approval for the design, insignias, colors, and makeup of the jacket shall be approved by the principal.

Academic Integrity Code

As a student of CCA, I understand that I should strive to be a person of honesty and integrity.  I realize that my actions build my character, and I will work to avoid negative behavior that could undermine the mission of the school.

I understand that I violate the code of academic honesty in the event that I do the following:

a.       copy, fax, duplicate, or transmit –using any form of technology—assignments that will be turned in as original work

b.      write formulas, codes, or key words on my person or any other object to be used for a test

c.       use hidden reference sheets during a test

d.      used programmed material in watches, calculators, cell phones, or any other electronic device when prohibited

e.       relay questions or answers through written or spoken form to another student who has not yet taken the test

f.       try to obtain questions or answers from another student who has previously taken the test

g.      submit someone else’s assignment under my own name

h.      submit material by another author/artist as my own (plagiarizing)

i.        submit the same work in multiple classes without teacher approval

j.        take credit for group work that I did not participate in

k.      do not follow specific guidelines for cheating set forth by the teacher (ex.  watching a movie instead of reading the book, and submitting work based on the premise that the book was read)

l.        steal tests, answers, or other materials OR have unauthorized access to these materials

m.    sabotage the work of others

I understand that the violation of this code will result in disciplinary action as determined by Administration, including but not limited to, removal from the class in which the violation took place, removal from clubs or athletic programs, and possible suspension or expulsion.

Publication Policy

Media Releases

All press releases and news articles must be approved by the principal before release.

Publications

Prior to publication, all letters, yearbooks, newspapers, sports programs, or any other documents provided in the name of Cenla Christian Academy must be approved by a member of the administration.

Public Announcements

No one may act or speak as an official representative of Cenla Christian Academy without prior consent from the principal.  All media inquiries regarding CCA must be directed to the principal.

Distribution of Printed Materials

As the school is not a public forum, no person is allowed to distribute or post any type of printed material on campus without the permission of the administration.

Mail-Outs

All professional letters sent from the Cenla Christian Academy office must first be approved by a member of the administration.

Withdrawal Policy

 Procedures to Drop/Withdraw

Please note that not attending classes, not paying tuition, or simply informing the instructor of one’s intent to withdraw does not constitute official withdrawal, nor does it entitle a student to a refund of fees, financial credit of fees, or cancellation of a registration.

In the event that payment has not yet been paid and the student withdraws, the parent will be held financially responsible for the full year’s tuition fees.

Tuition and all other fees charged are non-refundable and non-transferable.

The following conditions or requirements must be met before a withdrawal will be considered:

• Official Drop/Withdrawal Form must be completed within five business days prior to withdrawal.
• Accounts must be paid in full or current with scheduled payment plans.   All additional schools fees must be paid in full such as lunches, supply fees, book fees, etc.
• Transcripts of a student’s record cannot be forwarded to another school or released to anyone if these conditions or requirements are not met.

       Application for Admission Agreement

In order for our application for admission to be considered, we the parents/guardians agree to the following:

1. The registration, building and supply fees are nonrefundable unless the school is unable to accept the student.
2. I give permission for my child to take part in all school activities, including bus trips, sports activities, and school sponsored trips away from the school premises.  I also believe that discipline is necessary for the welfare of each student as well as the entire school.  I give permission for my child’s teacher and/or other agent of the school to make and enforce classroom regulation in a manner consistent with Christian principles and disciplines as set forth in the Scriptures. In elementary, this may include corporal punishment administered by someone in administration.
3. We agree to send our child/children to school dressed in compliance with the school uniform code.
4. I give my permission to Cenla Christian Academy to send evaluation sheets to my child’s previous school and to contact the teacher and administration of that school. I understand that they contents of the evaluation sheets and contact shall remain confidential and WILL NOT be released to me.
5. I hereby give permission for nonprescription medication (Tylenol or Advil) and routine non-surgical medical care to be given to my child.  If deemed necessary by the staff to take said student to a doctor or hospital, I hereby authorize medical treatment including, but not limited to emergency surgery or medical treatment, and assume the responsibility for all medical bills. I understand that in the final disposition of an emergency, the judgment of school authorities will prevail.
6. Full disclosure of behavioral, neurological and physical history affecting school performance shall be specifically expressed in writing by parent and attached.  We must have this information to make appropriate decisions about how we can serve the child.
7. Both parents will receive student correspondence if requested unless Cenla Christian Academy is given court orders that state otherwise.
8. For any changes in information concerning your child/children, such as; contact information, custodial arrangements, medical insurance, etc., it is the responsibility of the parents to notify the registrar.
9. I agree to communicate with the school through renweb to monitor my child’s process, newsletters, announcements, etc.
10. We have received, read and understood all admissions policies, criteria, and procedures.

Cenla Christian Academy has included the most important policies, criteria, and procedures, but is not limited to only the ones listed in this policy or document.

In order for the application for admission to be completed, we the parents/guardians agree to the above statements:                                                        

Internet Safety and Technology Policy

As a matter of policy, all Internet access from within Cenla Christian Academy will be filtered.  There is no exception to this policy.  In the case of Internet access by minors, the filtering mechanism may not be disabled for any reason.  For access by adults, the filtering mechanism may be, but is not required to be, disabled only to enable bona fide research.

 If a person feels an Internet site has been blocked in error, a written request from the school must be submitted to the Technology Department which will review the site in question. If it is deemed that the site is wrongly blocked, the site will be opened. If there is any question about the appropriateness of the site, the Technology Department will make a recommendation to the Principal for a final decision.

Access by Minors to Inappropriate Material in the Internet and World Wide Web

 The Internet is a vast and invaluable educational resource.  However, in a worldwide network, there exists a small amount of information that is not appropriate for minors or an educational setting.  Active measures such as filtering Internet access have been taken to minimize the chance of access by minors to these inappropriate materials. Additionally, as in other school matters, student use of the Internet will be supervised by school staff to reduce the chance a student will access inappropriate material. In order to educate students on appropriate use of the school system and the Internet, personnel who are responsible for supervising student access to the school’s system will provide information to students emphasizing ethical and appropriate use of these resources.

Safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat or other direct communications

 Due to the problems involved with providing adequate supervision of electronic communications, student email accounts will not be issued by Cenla Christian Academy.  Additionally, two-way, real-time electronic communication technologies such as  Internet-based instant messaging and Internet chat will not be allowed within the school.

 Hacking, Vandalism, and Unauthorized Access

 Malicious attempt to harm, deface, degrade, or destroy school equipment, software, or data or the data of another user or system to which the school network is connected is strictly prohibited.  Such action includes but is not limited to intentionally uploading or creating computer viruses, “hacking” of websites, or intentionally degrading or disrupting system performance.  Additionally, attempting to log on to the system by using another person’s password or attempting to access school resources, or those resources connected to the school network, for which the user does not have permissions or rights is prohibited. These actions will be viewed as violations of Cenla Christian Academy guidelines and policy and, possibly, as criminal activity under applicable state and federal laws.

Unauthorized disclosure of personal information

 Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors are prohibited.  Requests for personal information regarding students or staff should not be honored via email.  Such requests should always occur by means of personal contact.  All school policies, state, and federal laws should be followed when a request for personal information of any sort is made.

 Measures Restricting Access by Minors to Inappropriate Materials

 The safety and protection of students while using the Internet or school network resources is of primary importance. Therefore, active measures will be taken to restrict, to the maximum extent reasonably possible, students’ access to inappropriate material on the Internet and school network.  The first of these measures is the filtering of all Internet access in the school as described above.  No filtering system is perfect and cannot substitute for staff supervision of student Internet use. Therefore, students are allowed to use computers only when supervised or granted permission by a staff member responsible for their supervision. To assist in the supervision process, computers will, to the extent allowed by the individual room, be place to maximize staff supervision of students using the system.  As noted above, forms of electronic direct, real-time communication such as instant messaging and Internet chat are very difficult to supervise and the instant nature of the communication increases the danger that inappropriate messages will be sent or received.  Because of the difficulty in supervising this type of communication, it is prohibited as outlined above.

Email and General Technology Guidelines

• Email, web access, and other electronic communications should not be considered private.  While it is a violation of policy for a user or student to attempt to gain access to information for which they do not have authorization, authorized staff may monitor or examine email, file folders, and communications to maintain system integrity, to insure users are using the system responsibly, or for any other reasonable purpose.

• School computers, software, networks, and Internet access are provided to support the administrative and instructional functions of Cenla Christian Academy.  These resources are to be used primarily for school and school-related purposes.  Incidental personal use of school technology resources or equipment must not interfere with the employee’s job performance or student learning. Additionally, such use must not violate this or any other school policy, must not damage the school’s hardware, software, or networks, or significantly degrade the quality of service of the school’s technology resources.

• Personal information on any staff member or student shall not be released by email.

• All users must follow existing copyright laws and restrictions regarding computer software and must not use school computer systems to violate any software license agreement, or any applicable federal, state, or local laws.

• Students bringing, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, racist, gang-related, hate, or other inappropriate material into the school’s electronic environment are subject to applicable school policies and federal, state, or local laws.  Appropriate disciplinary action or criminal charges may be applied to such actions.  Staff members who knowingly bring obscene, vulgar, pornographic, racist, gang-related, hate, or other inappropriate material into the school’s electronic environment will be subject to disciplinary action or charges in accordance with school policies or federal, state, and local laws.

• Games and other software that is not of specific educational or administrative nature should not be placed on any school computer without permission.  All software that is installed on school computers must be for a specific educational or administrative purpose. 

 Violation of Policy

 In the case of students, the violation of any policy may result in the cancellation of user privileges and/or disciplinary action including expulsion or suspension.  In the case of staff, the violation of any policy may result in the cancellation of user privileges and/or disciplinary action. Such acts may also result in criminal prosecution under applicable state and federal laws.  In the case where such actions result in the school incurring costs to restore the network system, hardware, software, or data, Cenla Christian Academy will require restitution for restoration costs.

Student Instruction

Students of CCA will be made aware of the school’s Internet Safety and Technology Policy.  Students will also be taught in the classroom how to use the internet in a safe and appropriate manner.

Cell Phone Policy

     Students’ use of cell phones is prohibited anywhere on campus from his or her arrival until 3:00 p.m.  After 3:00 p.m. use of a cell phone is limited to the outside of school buildings.  Cell phones must be left in cars or turned off and kept in the student’s locker or book sack.  (Phones are not to be kept in purses or pockets.)

     If a student’s cell phone is heard ringing (or otherwise making noises) while in a locker or book sack, or the student has the cell phone out and is using it in any manner, the following consequences will occur:

1^st Offense

The student will receive a demerit, serve detention AND the phone will be confiscated until the next school day.  Students are fined a $15 fee.  Parents must pick up the phone in person and may be given the phone if the $15 fine is paid.                                                                                       

2^nd Offense

The student will receive a demerit, serve a 1-day suspension AND the phone will be confiscated for a period of two days.  Students are fined a $15 fee.  Parents must pick up the phone in person after two days and may be given the phone if the $15 fine is paid.

3^rd Offense

The student will receive a demerit, serve a 1-day suspension AND the phone will be confiscated for a period of seven days.  Students are fined a $15 fee.  Parents must pick up the phone in person after seven days and may be given the phone if the $15 fine is paid.  The student will not be allowed to bring a cell phone to school for the remainder of the school year.  If a student needs to contact parents or vice versa, the school office phone may be used.

Phones that are not picked up at the end of the confiscation period become the property of Cenla Christian Academy.

Cenla Christian Academy

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DISCIPLINE AGREEMENT

Parents, please read the following and sign below.

1. Parents should pray for the students, faculty and staff.
2. Parents should learn school policies and cooperate with the school in seeing that children cheerfully obey the rules.
3. Parents are responsible to have their child at school on time and have them picked up on time.
   1. Parents should support the authority of teachers, staff and extracurricular leaders.
   2. Parents should support the discipline administered by the school.
   3. At least one parent of each student should attend all parent meetings.
   4. Parents should help, as they are able, with their child’s education.  They should assist and oversee homework assignments.  Parents should recognize the important role of homework to the total instructional program of their child.  
4. Parents should make themselves aware of the assignments and expectations of the school and the individual teacher. Parents should help their child plan and budget the appropriate amount of study time for the completion of the homework assignment.  Parents should feel free to consult with the teacher about any question relating to the homework assignment. Term papers and long-range projects, which are in addition to regular homework assignments, will be assigned far enough in advance to allow students sufficient time for completion.

     Any parental dissatisfaction with any aspect of CCA is to be dealt with promptly and directly.  The Bible instructs us to take any problem to the person involved.  Please see the section on how to handle concerns in the CCA Handbook.

     Cenla Christian Academy expects full cooperation from both parents and students in the student’s education. If at any time the school feels that this cooperation is lacking, the student may be requested to withdraw. Also, if the student’s or parent’s behavior or attitude indicates an uncooperative spirit or one that is out of harmony with the spirit and the standards of CCA, whether or not there is any definite breach of conduct, the student may be requested to withdraw.

     If a child suffers from a medical problem, which causes the child to be disruptive, the Principal of the school will call a conference with the parents and find a suitable solution. If the recommended solution is not followed by the parents and they have made no attempt to correct their child’s behavior, the school reserves the right to dismiss the child permanently.

    Hostile behavior or vulgar language by a parent or student toward a CCA faculty or staff member will not be tolerated and will be considered grounds for the student's dismissal from school.     

Student Make-Up Work Policy for Excused and Unexcused Absences

 Per our Handbook for Students and Parents, "Make-up work is allowed for excused absences for full credit and for a minimum of 50% credit for unexcused absences and out-of-school suspensions. This work is done outside of regular class time, and it is the students responsibility to find out what work was missed and what needs to be completed. A permanent grade of zero will be administered if the student does not complete his or her make-up work."

     A student will do better on assignments when he or she promptly completes make-up work after an absence. For this reason, a limit is set on the length of time a student has to make up work.

            1. For unexcused absences: A student will have one day for each day absent to make up homework, quizzes, and tests. For example, if a student misses Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, they would have until Wednesday to complete make-up work. It is their responsibility, not the teachers’, to make arrangements to make-up tests and quizzes.

            2. For excused absences: A student will have two days for each day absent to make up homework, quizzes, and tests. For example, if a student misses Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, they would have until Thursday to complete make-up work. It is their responsibility, not the teachers’, to make arrangements to make-up tests and quizzes.

            3. For extended excused absences: A student will have two days for each day absent to make up homework, quizzes, and tests. It is very important that the student communicate with each teacher so make-up tests and quizzes are not all scheduled on the same day. Again, it is the student’s responsibility, not the teachers’, to make arrangements for taking make-up tests and quizzes.

            To find out what work was missed during an absence, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. If you are having trouble accessing RenWeb, an instruction sheet is available through the school office.

     Please make sure your student is aware of the school’s make-up work policy. A copy of this policy is also available online at www.cenlachristian.com.

Cenla Christian Academy

Parent/Student Acknowledgement 2010-2011

I have read and understand the contents of the student/parent handbook.  I agree to abide by its requirements including the following policies:

1.)Lettering Policy

2.)Academic Integrity Code

3.)Publication Policy

4.)Withdrawal Policy/Schedule

5.)Application for Admission

6.)Internet Safety and Technology Policy

7.)Cell Phone Policy

8.)Parental Responsibilities/Discipline Agreement

9.)Student Make-Up Work Policy for Excused and Unexcused Absences

10.)General School Policies

Father’s Signature ______________________________      Date ___________

Mother’s Signature _____________________________      Date ___________

Student’s Signature _____________________________      Date ___________

I understand that any additional policies developed during the school year will be communicated by email and/or the school website.

Email: gcrooks0710@gmail.com

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