Handbook

The following items are to be used in the Learning Center and shared by all.

• 1 box Bandaids
• 2 boxes Kleenex
• 1 container Clorox wipes
• 1 container Wet wipes
• 1 large pkg paper plates (not styrofoam as they melt)
• 1 large pkg napkins
• 1 large pkg Dessert plates (not styrofoam)
• 1 each large box Forks, Spoons & Knives (not Mixed boxes)
• 1 Large pkg small bowls (not styrofoam)
• 1 Large pkg large desser/soup bowls (not styrofoam)
These items are to brought the first day of school and the first day back after Christmas break

GRADING

Failure is not typical in this program because students work at their own level and rate. However, students must MASTER the material before going on to the next PACE. This means that MASTERING all PACES requires that students make at least a 75 on all exams. If a student does not score 75 on the second test then the entire PACE must be repeated.

• 94%-100% = A
• 88%-93% = B
• 80%-87% = C
• 75%-79% = D

OUR STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Students are expected to act in an orderly and respectful manner toward fellow students, teacher, and monitors. Christian standards of courtesy, cheerfulness, kindness, language, morality and honesty are always expected of each young person. Students must sign a student conduct contract agreeing to conduct themselves at all times in a manner which is becoming Christian character.
... GRIPING AND COMPLAINING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED !

OUR DISCIPLINE

If at any time a child's attitude becomes in direct opposition to school principles, the student may be placed on probation and the parents contacted for a conference. At the end of a two week probationary period the administration may ask the parents to withdraw the child from school. Standards of behavior will be maintained through staff kindness and genuine care; yet with discipline given fairly and consistently with love.

DEMERIT OFFENSES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Turning around in office
• Running in the Learning Center
• Any disruptive behavior
• Complaining and griping
• Chair left out or not returned
• Writing, passing, or receiving notes
• Gum chewing
• Out of seat without permission
• Pace's left at home
• Homework slip not returned
• Leaning back in chair
• Failure to return a parent note
• Trash not placed in garbage
• Projects not in by self-test
• Incomplete homework
• Unsportsmanlike conduct
• More than one day's work left unscored
• Uncooperative
• Ridiculing others
• Talking at testing table
• False accusations & gossiping
• Messy Office
• Any minor damage to school property

OUR OBJECTIVES

• To equip students to be Godly and productive adults when they graduate.
• To implement individualized curriculum and learning procedures using the Five Laws of Learning.
• To introduce and reinforce Biblical principles that will increase personal responsibility, character development, and positive citizenship.
• To support academic achievement through safety nets and quality control built into the A.C.E. program.

OUR FAITH

We believe the Bible to be inspired of God, the infallible Word of God. That Jesus Christ was manifested in the flesh by the virgin birth. The fall of man brought sin upon every man of Adam's race and that the grace of God made an atonement for sin through faith in the shed blood of Christ. The grace of God brought salvation to every born again believer.

OUR CURRICULUM

Our school uses the A.C. E. Accelerated Christian Education Schools, which are used through-out the United States during the past 40 years and is presently utilized to teach Christian young people in over 8,000 schools in 145 countries and more than 50,000 Home Schools. The A.C.E. curriculum uses self instructional materials so each child can work at his academic level in every subject area. This allows each child to progress at his own pace and know success at his own rate. Each student takes a Diagnostic Placement Test so that his placement in the curriculum will be at his academic level of achievement, rather than at his age or grade. This curriculum is presented in a Non-Denominational attitude which openly opposes and refutes the Humanistic philosophy.

LAW REQUIREMENTS

Tennessee Law requires that private school official's report to the county school board any parent or guardian with a child whose unexcused absences total 5 within a nine month school term.

ACCREDITATION

Centertown Christian Academy can provide a high school diploma from a certified school as we are partners with Lighthouse Christian Academy which is a certified school. The student will get a diploma from each school; however, universities and colleges are more interested in the students standardized test scores, such as the ACT or the SAT.Graduates from A.C.E. Schools have been accepted by hundreds of colleges and universities across America.

CHRISTIAN TRAINING

Daily Morning Devotions, Weekly Chapels, and Special Day Services are an important part of the spiritual education program of Centertown Christian Academy.

OUR SCHOOL DAY

Our school day begins at 8:00 a.m. The school doors will be open each day by 7:30 a.m. Our school day ends at 2:30 p.m.each day except from Thanksgiving Break until Spring Break when it ends at 1:30. Students may be picked up beginning at 2:30 and 1:30 respectively. Our school schedule will follow the school schedule of Warren County schools. For inclement weather watch Channel 5 News. If Warren County Schools are closed, or running late, we are also.

OUR ATTENDANCE POLICY

No note or phone call within 5 days is an automatic unexcused absence. Five unexcused absences, within 9 months requires (state law) that the students name be turned in to the county School Board

CATEGORIES OF EXCUSED ABSENCES

Parents of students may be excused the first 5 absences by note or phone call. All personal absences above 5 must have a Doctor's note.

1. Personal illness
2. Death in immediate family.
3. Family illness
4. Personal (Medical appointments, court, etc.)
5. School Sponsored Activities

MEDICATIONS

Parents must sign a consent form for any Staff Member to give any medication to students (Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) Prescription medications may be given by Staff Member with instructions given by parents or guardian.

OUR RULES

• MUSIC / BOOKS / MAGAZINES
Only approved books and magazines are permitted in a student's office.
• TELEPHONE
The school phone is for school business and emergencies. It is off-limits to students except in emergency situations with permission and monitoring by the school staff. Cell phones are allowed at school but are not allowed at desk. Must be given to management at beginning of day and picked up at end of day. To be used for emergency only!
• CHURCH-SCHOOL PROPERTY
All materials, furniture and property have been purchased in the name of the Lord Jesus and are expected to be treated with that respect. The abusing, defacing, marking, breaking, or destruction of church-school property will not be tolerated. Replacing the property will be the sole responsibility of the offending student.
• ELECTRONIC DEVICES
IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS,TABLETS, etc. may be brought to school and used before and after school or during breaks and recess (when approved by management). ALL games and music must be pre-approved by management. Failure to follow rules will cause forfeit of the privilege.
• WEAPONS & ETC.
Real or toy guns, knives, matches, tobacco products are not allowed.

VISITORS

Students become the responsibility of the school personnel once they arrive at the school. Therefore, students may not leave the school without staff permission during school hours, nor may they have visitors, nor leave with another person without the verbal or written consent of the parents. Anyone picking up a student must be on the list approved by parents, and sign out in school office will be necessary with valid ID

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences are held every nine weeks to inform the parents/grandparents of the progress of each student. A copy of the student's academic progress by class is given to the parent/grandparent and any questions are answered. The following day report cards (computer generated) are given to each student which does not have to be returned. Honor roll certificates are given out also.

OUR PROMOTION SYSTEM

Students are promoted to the next level dependent upon their satisfactorily accomplishing their work goals. Students are not promoted based upon school attendance. Elementary students are expected to complete 72 PACES in a school year for promotion. At least 12 should be completed in each major subject area. High School students are given 1 credit upon the completion of 12 Paces in a subject area.

Course of Study Requirements for Graduation

• Vocational Diploma - 20 Credits
• General Diploma - 22 Credits
• College Preparatory - 25 Credits
• Honors Diploma - 27 Credits

OUR HOMEWORK

Students learn responsibility by daily setting their own goals which will allow them to complete a minimum of 1 Pace in each subject every 3 weeks. Most students will complete at least 24 pages per day. Any work a student fails to complete during the school day is then understood to become HOMEWORK and is due by the next day. Demerits are given for incomplete homework. Homework slips with work to be completed or study for exams will be sent home for parents, grandparents signature. Parents/grandparents should ensure the homework or study for an exam is completed before signing the homework slip.the following day will result in a demerit. Signed homework slips should be turned in and work scored before school starts the following day.

TARDINESS AND EARLY DISMISSAL

Students arriving after 8:00 will be counted tardy for attendance purposes. Habitual tardiness will result in demerits. We encourage parents to see that students arrive at school on time and discourage requests for early check-outs other than for medical appointments and emergencies. If the student is to leave school during the school day, the parent (or someone they have authorized) is to come inside and sign the student out on the "Check-Out Log". If checkout is after 11:30 a.m. an excuse will not be needed the next day.
...Once tardies exceed 4 per semester the following measures can be implemented:

1. Parents notified
2. Student detention (during and/or after school)
3. Out of School suspension (cannot do academic work & absences are unexcused)
4. Parent conference
5. Probation

OUR DRESS CODE

The dress code for students of Centertown Christian Academy will be as follows:

• Boys
• Polo Shirts with collars in the following colors: ONLY! White, Navy Blue or Red.
• Pants or shorts in Navy Blue, Black or Khaki. ONLY!
• Shorts must come within two inches of the knees.
• Shoes: some type of tennis shoe is preferred with socks. No loud colors
• Girls
• Polo Shirts or dresses in the following colors White, Navy Blue or Red.
• Pants, skirts, or shorts in Navy Blue, Black or Khaki.
• Shirts must be long enough to cover top of pants when bending over.
• Dresses, skirts and shorts must come within two inches of the knee. Please check your length before you leave home.
• If more than two inches above knee, Parent will be called to bring clothing that meets dress code.
• NO Leggins, Jeggins, or jeans...NO skin fitting pant legs, must be loose fitting.
• NO boots of any kind except in inclement weather.
• Shoes: Some type of tennis shoe is preferred. No loud colors and flip-flops!
• Demerits will be issued for infractions of DRESS CODE.
• Boys and Girls
• Gym Apparel - T-shirts and shorts are acceptable - shorts should be no more than 3" above the knee - no see thru garments.