Carney Christian

Academy Parent and Student Handbook

WelcomeLet me take a moment and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to teach your child. We pray this will be an enjoyable experience as well as an educational one.

The structure of our school is simple, the children come first. I assure you that we will take all the time necessary to help your child understand their studies.

We offer numerous opportunities to improve your child’s level of learning. With after school tutor sessions, summer school and individual one on one when necessary, we will work closely with you to ensure that your child is progressing at a pace that is pleasing to you.

We look forward to serving you and your family.

Thank you in advance,

Terri CarneyCharity Tate

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” ---Aristotle

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NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTCarney Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTSThe rules and policies for Carney Christian Academy outlined in this handbook are the material condition of a contractual agreement between the school and the student and his/her parents/guardians. The administrative team of Carney Christian Academy has tried to be as explicit as possible in its design, but during the academic year new and unusual circumstances may arise. The principal/headmaster has the authority to use discretion in making decisions regarding unforeseen circumstances, thereby, amending the student handbook for just cause. Parents and students will be given notice when such changes are made.

Failure to abide by the regulations and policies of the school handbook by either the student his/her parent/guardian may result in the student’s removal from the school.

Currently enrolled families are requested to read the Student & Parent Handbook carefully to ensure a thorough understanding of its contents. Both the student and his/her parents must sign the contract acknowledging that they have read and do understand this handbook, and agree to be accountable for and supportive of the rules and regulations contained herein.

PHILOSOPHYTo teach the mind of a child, we must first touch their heart. Believing that we plant the seeds of knowledge and learning first in the heart of a child, we must ensure that each student has a heart to receive knowledge, to ensure that it can be processed in the mind.

MISSIONCarney Christian Academy is committed to preparing students for the future in a safe, nurturing Christian environment in which students are encouraged to grow, share, and learn with a faculty dedicated to academic excellence.

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ADMISSIONPlease submit the following to apply for admission:

Copy of birth certificate Immunization record (for students age 11 only) (Grades 6-8) Submit a copy of the most recent report card and a copy of any standardized testing (Grades 9-12) Submit a copy of the most recent report card, transcript, copy of any standardized

testing, and record of conduct and attendance

The school reserves the right to request additional information, including complete files from schools attended.

No senior student will be accepted after the first nine weeks of the opening of school, with the exception of seniors from out-of-state. Carney Christian Academy will not accept a student for admission who is currently under expulsion from any other school.

RE-ADMISSSION OF STUDENTSA student who chooses to leave CCA must reapply following normal admissions procedures of the school and pay the new student enrollment fee.

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GENERAL POLICY

Academic classes are held Monday-Thursday 8:30-1:30

Student will not be allowed to enter the school before 7:30. Seniors and students who drive may be permitted to leave at 1:00 with the approval of headmaster and providing all work is complete.

All students must be picked up no later than 1:45. Any student remaining after this time will be charged $10.00 for the first fifteen minutes and $10.00 for each additional fifteen minutes afterwards.

ACADEMICS

CURRICULUM6/ 7th Grade 8th Grade English EnglishMath Intro to Algebra or Algebra IScience ScienceSocial Studies Social StudiesBible/Reading/Spelling Bible

Courses Offered for Credit: Seniors must have 24 to graduateMath (4)English (4)Social Studies (4)Science (4)Electives (8)

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF CREDITSStudents may acquire credit from additional sources. A student must receive permission from the administration in order to pursue credit from any outside source.

Example: Fine Arts: Dance Fine Arts: Music (lessons taken outside of class) PE: For sports/ boy scouts/ Drivers Ed credit

LIMITATIONS ON CREDITS EARNED Student whose absences exceed 20 days during the school year may not be granted a class credit. The administration may waive this standard if it is determined that the absences resulted from unusual circumstances or extended illness.

TRANSCRIPTSAn official transcript of credits will be sent by CCA to any other secondary school or college/university when requested by a student to the administration.

ACT/SAT TESTINGCCA strongly encourages each student to begin the process of ACT/SAT testing as early as the 9 th or 10th grade. Please be advised that TOPS Scholarship requires a minimum ACT/SAT score to be eligible for

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funds. All universities, BRCC and most vocational and trade schools will accept ACT/SAT scores in lieu of placement testing.

HELPFUL WEBSITES ACT www.act.org FAFSA (form for TOPS) http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA TOPS www.ofsa.state.la.us Federal Student Financial Aid www.ed.gov/studentaid US Dept. of Educ. Financial Aid http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide Financial Aid Information www.ed.gov/finaid.html

GRADING AND STUDENT PROGRESSReport Cards are available each nine weeks. Parents must request that they be sent home with their child or receive it at a parent teacher conference. This is an official grade report which may be kept for your records.

The grading scale at Carney Christian Academy is: A 100 – 94 4 Excellence and mastery of subject B 93 – 86 3 Above average achievement C 85 – 77 2 Average achievement D 76 – 70 1 Below average achievement F 69 – 0 0 Indicates failure (0 credit)

Grades are determined by using points to evaluate all work. These points are then converted to percentages by the following formula:

Points Earned divided by Points Possible equals Percentage Grade Examples: 80/100 = 80% 75/75 = 100% 50/60 = 83% 38/40 = 95%

GRADE CLASSIFICATIONStudents must earn the required number of credits to be considered enrolled in the following grade levels:

Grade Credits 9th Grade 0 – 5 10th Grade 6 – 9.5 11th Grade 10 – 15 12th Grade 16 or moreGraduation 24 + Iowa Test of no less than 10.0

FAILURESGrades 6-8 For a student to pass successfully to the next grade, he/she must pass Math and Language in combination with an Iowa Test score showing successful grade level comprehension.

Grades 9-12 If a student’s final grade is an “F” at the end of an academic year for a course required for graduation, the student must make up the credit at a cost of $100.00 per failed class. Any failure will be included on students transcript and part of his/her GPA.

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NOTE: In grade point averaging, summer school is considered as an additional semester. Therefore, grades earned in summer school DO NOT cancel or replace an “F” earned during the regular school year. Both the “F” and the passing grade are included in the GPA and appear on the student’s transcript.

GRADE POINT AVERAGEThe cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by end of year letter grades. The result is the student’s Grade Point Average. To calculate a GPA, add up the quality points according to the letter grade a student has currently earned then divide by the number of credits. For example:

Algebra I B 3 QP Art I A 4 QP English I A 4 QP Health I A 4 QP Physical Science A 4 QP Spanish I C 2 QP World Geography B 3 QP

Total Quality Points = 24 = 3.4 GPA

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HONOR ROLLThose students who have earned the highest grades for the nine week grading period with a GPA of 4.0 (all A’s) will qualify for the “A” Honor Roll. Students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.9 (A’s/B’s) will qualify for the “A/B” Honor Roll. Students with a “C” grade in any class are not eligible for honor roll recognition.

ACADEMIC PROBATIONThe academic standard is: 75% GPA or no more than two (2) F’s. Grades are evaluated at each nine week period. Any student who falls below a 75% GPA or has earned more than two failing grades at the end of a nine week grading period is placed on academic probation until the following nine week grading period. A letter advising of the student’s status will be sent home. Students and parents must meet with the principal/headmaster following the probation letter to establish a plan for student achievement. If goals are not achieved the student may not be allowed to enroll at Carney Christian Academy the following school year.

TUTORING/STUDY GROUPSTutoring is encouraged for all students. Tutor sessions are available to each enrolled students at no charge, students with a GPA below the acceptable 75% may be charged the current tutor rate of $35/hour

CONFERENCES

A parent/guardian may request a conference to discuss their student’s personal needs or concerns. A conference to discuss academically related issues may include the presence of the student’s teacher(s) and/or administrator.

STANDARDIZED TESTING

The Iowa Test is given to each student at the end of the academic year. Interpretation of scores is provided for both parents and students. Students who score poorly will be allowed to retest at a cost of $35.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

For any Carney Christian Academy student to participate in graduation exercises, he/she must meet the minimum requirements for graduation which include a minimum of 24 credits and a standardized test composite or core score of no less than 10.0.

Students who do not meet the minimum graduation credit requirements must plan to attend summer school, approved online or correspondence course in order to earn needed credit in specific course(s).

Any senior enrolled in an online or correspondence course during the school year must have a final grade transcript submitted to the school counselor no later than May 1st. No exceptions will be made.

Seniors are required to participate in all graduation activities which include Senior Dinner, Graduation Rehearsal, and the Graduation Ceremony.

It is the policy of CCA that all financial obligations to the school must be kept current in order for the student to continue at CCA and/or documents to be released.

No senior will be allowed to participate in any graduation ceremonies until all financial commitments have been settled. In addition, no transcripts or other student records will be transmitted to educational institutions, prospective employers, or other third parties until all financial commitments have been settled at CCA. Any student wishing to apply for (TOPS) Taylor Opportunity Program for Students must have taken the ACT prior to graduation. Students must be registered with Department of Education as a homeschooled student connectively in grades 11 and 12 in order to apply. For the TOPS Core Curriculum and scholarship information see http://www.osfa.la.gov/.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN REQUIREMENT

In order for a student to become valedictorian or salutatorian the following must apply,

There must be no less than five students in the graduating class. Students must have been enrolled in CCA no less than two academic school years. The student with the highest four year cumulative grade point average will be the valedictorian. The student with the second highest four year cumulative grade point average will be the

salutatorian. Seniors currently enrolled in correspondence are not eligible for valedictorian nor salutatorian

status.

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GRADUATION AWARDS

HONOR GRADUATESTo be eligible to wear an honor cord at graduation, the student must have no less than 100 documented hours of community service during his/her four years of high school. No more than 50 hours may be donation of goods.

STUDENT OF THE YEARThe following is a guideline for assessing and determining the senior chosen for this honor.

Academic: The student is not necessarily the top student, but he/she achieved to the highest of his/her ability

Extra-Curricular Involvement: The student is involved in extra-curricular activities. The student takes an active role in the group and is not “just a member” for the sake of membership.

Citizenship: The student is generally polite and helpful to peers and elders. The student takes an active part in bettering the school and the student body.

Leadership: The student sets an example for other students to follow. He/she does not have to be a club or class officer. The student may lead by example in class participation, behavior, etc.

Integrity: The student is honest and trustworthy.

TYLER KYZAR SCHOLARSHIPThe Kyzar Scholarship is presented at graduation by Joseph Kyzar in memory of his son and our forever student, Tyler Luke Kyzar. Awarded to a student who will use the scholarship funds for their CCA tuition for the following academic school year, (August – May) the following criteria are established for selecting the recipient of the scholarship:

The recipient must— 1. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.02. Display exemplary attitude, behavior, citizenship, and responsibility 3. Attend school regularly and on time 4. Have attended CCA for a minimum of one semester 5. Submit a brief essay about his/her goals and how the scholarship would help.

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ATTENDANCE

LOUISIANA ATTENDANCE LAW

Louisiana law provides for compulsory school attendance under Louisiana Revised Statute 17:221 which states:

A. Every parent, tutor, or other person residing within the State of Louisiana, having control or charge of any child from that child’s seventh birthday until his eighteenth birthday, shall send such child to a public or private day school, unless the child graduates from high school prior to his eighteenth birthday. Any child below the age of seven who legally enrolls in school shall also be subject to the provisions of this Subpart. Every parent, tutor, or other person responsible for sending a child to a public or private day school under provisions of this Subpart shall also assure the attendance of such child in regularly assigned classes during regular school hours established by the school board.

B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Subsection or R. S. 17:234 shall be fined not more than two hundred and fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.

C. Whoever violates any other provision of this Subpart or any other provision of law which provides for the penalty provided for in R. S. 17:221 shall be fined not more than fifteen dollars, and for such violations, each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

Louisiana State Department of Education. Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic). Chapter 9. Student Services. Section 901. Attendance

In order to be eligible to receive grades, high school students shall be in attendance a minimum of 80 days per course each semester. Elementary students shall be in attendance a minimum of 160 days a school year.

Students are excused from compulsory attendance for ten (10) days per course each semester (high school) or for twenty (20) days (elementary) during the school year for the following reasons only (as stated in Louisiana Revised Statue 17:226):

(1) Children who are personally ill and whose attendance in school would endanger their own health or that of their classmates

(2) Children in whose families there is serious illness which would reasonably necessitate the absence from school…if the illness is substantiated in writingby a physician licensed to practice in the state;

(3) Children in whose immediate family a death has occurred, such absence not to exceed one week because of and at the time of such death; and

(4) Children whose religious faith requires absence for the observance of special

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and recognized holidays of the child’s own faith.

SCHOOL CLOSUREOur students will follow, as closely as possible, the public school holiday and vacation days. A list of these dates will be sent home the first week of school.

ABSENCESStudents who have more than 5 (five) unexcused absent days a semester may be subject to dismissal. Whether or not the reason for the absence meets the limited criteria for excused absences allowed by Louisiana Attendance Law is determined by the administration.

Students returning to school after a day’s absence for any reason MUST present a signed note from a parent or legal guardian stating the reason for the absence. However, a note from a parent does NOT necessarily mean that an absence is excused; it is only an explanation for the absence that allows the student back into school.

Absences for Extra-curricular Activities: Field TripsField trips are provided for teaching and learning experiences; therefore, students are expected to attend unless they are absent for one of the reasons allowed under Louisiana Attendance Law. (See beginning of this section) A student who is kept home for reasons other than those outlined by law will be marked absent-unexcused. Parents should consider field trips as teaching tools and help encourage and promote them.

Field trip attendance is limited to the students enrolled in the class, the teacher of the class, and the number of parent chaperones required by the teacher. If additional parents wish to attend and accompany the class in their own transportation, they must obtain permission of the teacher to avoid violating restrictions placed by the site being visited. Failure to honor this request may result in the school being denied access to the site in the future.

Field trip privileges may be lost by individual students. Students with poor academics or excessive discipline issues may not be allowed to attend the field trip. If a field trip is scheduled during a nine weeks period and a student receives a suspension or one or more discipline notice(s) prior to the date of the trip, the student may not be allowed to participate in the trip. Students who lose field trip privileges will remain at school under the supervision of a teacher and do assigned work on the day of the field trip; the student is not excused from being at school. Failure to comply will result in an unexcused absence with the accompanying consequences.

TARDINESSAll tardy and early check-outs are counted against a student’s attendance record. To receive perfect attendance, a student must be in attendance at the correct time, from the first morning bell until the afternoon dismissal bell. Excessive tardiness to school will result in consequences to the student.

A student is tardy to school if he/she reports any time after 8:45 AM, five instances of tardy will constitute an absent day.

MAKE-UP WORKWhen a student misses class/school he/she is responsible for acquiring the necessary work missed. Make-up work for full credit is permitted only for excused absences. Immediately upon return from an absence, the student must make arrangements to complete the work. For excused absences students have one (1) day for each day missed to make-up all work and tests. More time may be allowed for extended absences.

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TRUANCYNo student may miss a class, part of a class, or leave campus without permission. Students must have parental permission. A student who is inappropriately missing from class, part of a class, or leaves the premises without permission is considered in violation of school policy. In addition, any student with excessive or unexcused absences is also in violation of school policy. The parent/guardian will be notified and disciplinary action will be taken.

UNIFORMS

Carney Christian Academy does not currently require students to wear a uniform, however those students who continuously have issues with appropriate dress will be given a verbal warning at the first offense, second offense will result in a written warning to parent/guardian and finally an individual policy will be given to students who cannot comply.

Grooming Code The school administration shall be the final interpreter of the grooming code and dress code. A general guideline for both male and female students is that if the grooming is distracting, disruptive, or outlandish, it will be prohibited.

Hair No facial hair is permitted. Students are expected to be clean-shaven at all times.

Male students’ hair shall be of moderate length, neatly combed, entire eye visible.

Hair shall be clean and neat at all times.

Extreme haircuts, carving, etc., are not acceptable for males or females.

When in doubt, contact administration.

Jewelry/Body Art Body piercings, other than ears, must not be visible at any time on the CCA campus or at a

school-sponsored function off-campus. Suspension or expulsion may result. Ear gages are not permitted

Female students may wear earrings (must be conservative and appropriate) as long as they are not distracting. Other types of jewelry should be limited in size and quantity to avoid creating distraction or disruption. Body piercings must not be visible (belly rings, tongue rings, etc) at any time on the CCA campus or at a school-sponsored function off-campus.

No visible body piercing and/or body art (tattoos) are permitted whatsoever.

Dress Code for School approved functions Students are required to wear school approved T-shirt on all school related functions.

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Clothing Neat, clean clothes of a conventional, decent, modest style must be worn. Tank tops or backless clothing, or clothing that exposes the midsection are not to be worn. Footless tights and/or leggings (capri or ankle length), body stockings, biking shorts, mini-skirts,

spaghetti straps, strapless dresses or shirts, pajama pants, stirrup pants are not permitted. Shorts are permitted if they are at a decent length. When in doubt, do not wear them. Clothing or other articles bearing slogans or pictures promoting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex,

profanity, obscenity, or any article that might cause disruption of the educational process are prohibited.

Pants must be worn around the waist.

Shoes Shoes must be worn at all times. No slippers of any kind can be worn. Closed toe shoes must be worn on all field trips.

Accessories Sunglasses may not be worn in the class. Accessories of any kind that are disruptive to the educational process are prohibited.

DISCIPLINE

PHILOSOPHYOur goal is for our students to develop self-discipline, i.e. doing what has to be done when it has to be done as well as it can be done, at all times. When our students do not exercise self-discipline, violating school rules and policies and/or disrupting the education of others, the principal/headmaster or his/her designee will address the problem. The principal/headmaster will deal with each case on an individual basis according to his/her discretion.

All students must show respect for all members of the CCA administration, staff, faculty, aides, substitute teachers, etc. at all times. Acts of disrespect will not be tolerated.

DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES The discipline program established at Carney Christian Academy has as its objectives: 1. To establish and maintain favorable study conditions free from distraction and misbehavior 2. To establish and maintain respect for authority within the school 3. To develop, on the part of the student, ideals, interest, habits and skills that make for self-government and good citizenship

For learning to take place we must maintain an environment which is conducive for learning. This includes all aspects of the school. Respect for authority is a value to be stressed and should come as a result of leadership and not forced.

All students are to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all school-sponsored activities. Failure to do so will result in the student losing his/her privilege to attend such functions. Any student who starts or participates in any unauthorized disruption or disorderly protest will be suspended/expelled from school immediately.

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The use of foul language by a student in the class, while waiting for a ride or on a school function is inappropriate. Foul language is defined as commonly known cuss words, any word used in a derogatory manner or those words used to bully another student. On the first offense, student will be suspended for a minimum of two days, receiving a zero in all classes on graded assignments. On the second offense, student will be suspended for the week and receive a zero on all graded assignments. On the third offense, student will be dismissed from school.

CORRESONDENCECorrespondence may be offered to any student in the Junior or Senior class, at the discretion of the administration, who are no longer permitted to attend school in the classroom setting. These students are enrolled in the school, but not in the class. Correspondence students are not permitted to attend any function or field trip during the school year. Seniors who are enrolled in correspondence will be permitted to participate in the graduation practice and ceremony only.

DETENTION Detention will be held on campus each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Parents will be notified immediately when a student is written up to serve detention. Students assigned detention receive a form to be signed by the parent and returned to school the following day informing the parent(s) why and when the student has detention. Any student who is assigned a detention must be present for the entire time. Any student who is late to or absent from detention will be suspended beginning on the next possible school day.

AT-HOME SUSPENSION Short-term suspension from school may be for a period of time from one (1) to five (5) days or more and will be imposed by the principal/headmaster. Long-term suspension may be for an indefinite length of time and is imposed by the principal/headmaster according to the severity of the offense. In the event of a suspension, an immediate notification will be sent to the parents informing them of the incident.

Students who are suspended out-of-school are not allowed to make up tests or receive credit for graded work collected during his/her absence.

Students suspended out-of-school are not allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activities on the day(s) of suspension nor are suspended students allowed on campus for any reason/activity without administrative approval.

EXPULSION Any student who has been expelled or forced to withdraw from Carney Christian Academy will not be allowed to attend any CCA-sponsored event or activity.

CELL PHONES VIOLATIONS Students are to turn in cell phones at the beginning of the day. Students may retrieve their phones after school. Random cell phone checks will be conducted. A cell phone in use, whether or not it belongs to the student using it, will be confiscated and that student will be suspended. “In use” includes being left on, whether the phone is visible or whether the student is visibly using the phone or not. A cell phone in use during a test is automatically considered a cheating incident, and consequences will result in addition to confiscation of the phone. Confiscated cell phones MUST be turned in intact with the phone’s SIM card and battery; failure to do so will result in increased consequences.

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CHEATINGCheating is stealing, and a first offense will result in a zero (0) grade on the test and/or assignment. Parents will be notified and the appropriate consequence assigned. A second offense will result in a zero (0) grade and an automatic suspension. Further offenses will put the student at risk of being dismissed from the school. VANDALISM/PROPERTY DAMAGE School buildings and equipment are expensive to construct, purchase, and maintain. Students who destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses or damages and may be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. If students willfully destroy school property, suspension and subsequent expulsion may be necessary. If something should be damaged by accident, the damage should be reported to a teacher or administrator immediately.

AWARDS DAY PROGRAM

The Awards Day program recognizes student achievement and academic excellence during the school year. This program is held during the first part of our graduation ceremony. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend and will be notified if their student is receiving recognition.

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MEMBERSHIP BY INVITATIONHonor Society Students in 9th grade or higher who have been enrolled at Carney Christian Academy for a minimum of one semester, and who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 will then be considered for membership by the sponsor on the basis of attendance, service, leadership, and character. Grade point average is a qualifier for Honor Society, but GPA alone does not insure invitation to membership.

Each member must complete a minimum of twenty-five (25) service hours per semester.If he/she does not, the member is put on probation for one semester during which he/she must earn the deficit service hours or be subject to dismissal.

Students who fall below the minimum GPA are placed on probation for one semester, during which time the student must achieve minimum GPA or be subject to dismissal. Students dismissed from Honor Society are not eligible to wear the honor medal at graduation.

Student GovernmentStudents in 9th grade or higher who have been enrolled at Carney Christian Academy for a minimum of one semester, and who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 will then be considered for membership by the sponsor on the basis of attendance, service, leadership, and character. Grade point average is a qualifier for Honor Society, but GPA alone does not insure invitation to membership.

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STUDENT VEHICLES

Allowing students to drive vehicles to school is a privilege extended by the school, not a right. Students are expected to drive responsibility not only on school property but also on the public roads in the vicinity of the school. Reckless and irresponsible driving reported to the school may result in a loss of driving privileges.

In order to help with maintenance of parking area, each student who desires to drive to and park on campus must pay a $50 parking fee ($25 per semester). Students are prohibited from driving on school field trips.

Rules for operation of a motor vehicle on campus are: Student drivers must have a valid driver’s license on file.

Student drivers waive their right to vehicular privacy. School personnel may search student vehicles at any time.

Student drivers are prohibited from driving other students home from school without written consent from parents.

There will be no loud music from vehicles while on campus.

Penalties for Vehicle Violations 1st Offense – Warning issued; if violation is severe, loss of driving privileges may result on a first offense 2nd Offense – Student will not be allowed to bring vehicle to school for five (5) to ten (10) days 3rd Offense – Loss of privilege of bringing vehicle to school for remainder of school year (at principal/headmaster’s discretion)

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

In the event that any parent/guardian needs to schedule a conference, the parent may do so by: Email at carney.academy@aol.com or calling after school between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 and leaving a message

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Immunization Records Vaccinations must be up to date upon registration. Immunization records must be turned in for all students ages 11.

Birth CertificatesCopy of birth certificate must be turned in with the completed application of homestudy by the end of August.

Homestudy approval letterA copy of the approval letter from Department of Education is requested for our student file. This will ensure that all paperwork has been received and documented correctly.

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SCHOOL COLORS

The following school colors have been adopted by the Carney Christian Academy: Scarlet Red, Royal Blue and White

STUDENT INTERN

Student intern will be chosen from the 11th-12th grade by administration and will receive service hours for assistance.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbook/workbooks will be purchased for students only after June tuition is paid. Delay in paying summer tuition will result in students not having material to begin the school year.

All textbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully. Students are not to write or mark in textbooks. Payment is required for lost or damaged books. All textbooks are the property of Carney Christian Academy and remain with the school at the end of each year. Lost or damaged books must be purchased at parent’s expense at the current value of new book.

WITHDRAWAL OF STUDENT/TRANSFER OF RECORDS

If a student transfers from CCA to another school or decides to drop out of school for any reason, all supplies, materials, and textbooks must be returned and all financial obligations satisfied before school records will be released.

Written requests for school records must be received from the school the student will be attending before school records are released. School records are mailed by CCA directly to the school the student will be attending. In order to ensure that all books are returned and fees are paid, a drop slip must be obtained before records will be sent

WORK PERMITS

Under Louisiana Law, ALL students under the age of 18 must obtain a work permit in order to seek employment, including summer jobs. Students may obtain an application for work permit from the main office, the actual permit is issued from the local public high school in your area.

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FINANCIAL POLICY

Tuition checks may be made payable to Carney Christian Services.

RETURNED CHECK FEESIf checks are returned as insufficient funds all fees from that point forward must then be paid in cash and the following fees will apply:

NSF School fee $30.00Bank reprocessing fee $10.00Bank NSF Fee $35.00

School tuition for each month will be due on the 5th of the month; the following fees will apply to payments made after the 5th.

A grace period of 5 days will be extended, after the 10th of the month a delinquent fee of $50.00 will be applied to the current balance due. Any balance carried over to the following month will be subject to additional late fees.

If tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month, student(s) will not be allowed to return to school until account is paid in full.

2017-2018 SCHOOL FEESNew Student Registration fee (non-refundable) $500.00Tuition per student (12 months) $400.00Graduation fee (seniors only; due April 5th) $300.00School T-Shirt (if needed) $ 25.00Yearbook (if desired) $ 30.00(yearbooks may be purchased online through Memory Book.)

The registration fee covers all consumable and non-consumable textbook and testing fee. Books will only be purchased when registration fee is paid in full. Students who are late in paying the registration fee may not have materials needed to begin school.

Report cards and transcripts are released to students, parents or other schools ONLY when tuition and any other funds owed to Carney Christian Academy are paid in full. Student records will not be released until all payments are received.

If it becomes necessary for a parent to withdraw a student, tuition is due for the remainder of the month. Parents are requested to make every effort to complete each semester before changes in schools are made. New and transferring students will be charged for the entire month when they are first enrolled. If a student begins the month, tuition is due for the month.

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STUDENT CONTRACTS

The following contractual policies are followed by an acknowledgement form. Carney Christian Academy students in grades 6-12 must sign and return the acknowledgement form by the end of the first week of school.

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG POLICYAs an educational institution, Carney Christian Academy (CCA) provides a comprehensive no-use zero tolerance drug policy. Private vehicles on CCA property are included in this policy. A student subjects himself/herself to disciplinary action, including immediate dismissal, in the following situation(s):

--Possessing, using, or purchasing alcohol or other drugs or drug paraphernalia on campus or at a school-sanctioned event.

--Selling or otherwise distributing or intending to distribute alcohol or other drugs regardless of time or place.

--A positive identification of alcohol or other drug use

Legal Drugs: Any student taking a drug or medication, whether or not prescribed by a physician, must notify school administration prior to beginning class. The school administration will determine if the student can remain on campus at that time. Any student violating this policy is subject to disciplinary action which may include immediate dismissal from CCA

Searches and Inspection: Carney Christian Academy may conduct searches and inspections of students and their personal effects, lunch boxes, purses, book bags, vehicles, etc., located on the CCA property. The selection of a person or object for search requires no explanation from the administration as to why that person or object was selected. The purpose of such searches and inspection under this policy is to determine whether any person is in possession of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances. Entry onto the CCA campus constitutes consent to such searches or inspections. When appropriate, any items discovered through such searches or inspections may be taken into custody and may be turned over to the proper law enforcement authorities. Tobacco:Using or possessing tobacco and/or any nicotine product or providing such products to other students on school property and/or school function is strictly prohibited. Any student caught possessing or providing tobacco or nicotine products maybe suspended and/or expelled at administrations discretion.

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ANTI BULLYING POLICY

Carney Christian Academy (CCA) believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment. The school as well as the community has an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance.

CCA will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student. A student shall not intimidate, harass or bully another student through words or actions. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; and social isolation or manipulation.

CCA expects students and/or parents and staff to immediately report incidents of bullying. Any student who engages in bullying may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Students are expected to immediately report incidents of bullying.

EXPLICIT PHOTOGRPAHS

Any student who has taken, sent, shared, accepted, saved, shown others, etc. explicit photographs of themselves or any individual will be expelled

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STUDENT PREGNANCY POLICY

Should pregnancy occur, every possible measure should be taken to encourage counseling, healthcare, continued education and direction to help each student make a mature decision.

The following guidelines must be adhered to: The school will work on an individual basis with any student who becomes pregnant, and with

her family. Likewise, the school will work on an individual basis with any student who fathers a child, and with his family.

School counseling will be directed to respect life.

While all reasonable attempts will be made to ensure that the pregnant student and/or student father will continue her/his education during pregnancy and after the baby is born, the continuation of her/his education in the classroom at Carney Christian Academy will be terminated. Every effort will be made to assist mother/father through correspondence and/or other opportunities to further their education.

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STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

I have read the Carney Christian Academy Student/Parent Handbook and agree to abide by the regulations set forth in it during attendance at Carney Christian Academy.

CONTRACT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I, the undersigned, have read and acknowledged each of the following contractual policies included in the 2017-2018 Carney Christian Academy Student/Parent Handbook. I understand that continued enrollment at CCA is conditional on acceptance of and compliance with the provisions of the policy and that violation of the policy may result in immediate termination. Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Policy Anti-Bullying Policy Explicit Photographs PolicyStudent Pregnancy Policy Student/Parent Handbook Agreement

________________________________________________ ______________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

All Carney Christian Academy parents, and their student(s), must sign and return this acknowledgement form within the week.

__________________________________ __________ ______________ Student #1 signature Grade Date

__________________________________ __________ ______________ Student #2 signature Grade Date

__________________________________ __________ ______________ Student #3 signature Grade Date

_________ Yes, Please check here if you choose to give parental permission for Carney Christian Academy to publish your child’s name/picture on our school facebook page, web page and in school articles that are submitted to our community newspapers.

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