GCA Student Handbook - Graceway Christian Academy

1621 Arizona St. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: (505) 262-0969

Fax: (505) 262-0996

SEP (Direct): (505) 938-3441

www.gracewaychristianacademy.com

Dr. John Adams - Superintendent

“Educat ing for Etern i t y ”

a ministry of

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S T A T E M E N T O F FA I T HW E B E L I E V E I N T H E R E S U R R E C T I O N O F

T H E S A V E D A N D T H E L O S T , I N T H E P R E -

M I L L E N N I A L S E C O N D C O M I N G O F C H R I S T ,

A N D T H A T A N E W T E S T A M E N T C H U R C H I S

A N O R G A N I Z E D B O D Y O F S C R I P T U R A L L Y

B A P T I Z E D B E L I E V E R S I N J E S U S C H R I S T A S

S A V I O R A N D L O R D .

W E B E L I E V E T H A T B A P T I S M I S B Y

I M M E R S I O N A N D A L W A Y S F O L L O W S

S A L V A T I O N , A N D T H A T A C H U R C H S H O U L D

R E M A I N D O C T R I N A L L Y S E P A R A T E D F R O M

T H O S E W H O P R A C T I C E U N B I B L I C A L

D O C T R I N E .

W E B E L I E V E T H A T P E R S O N A L S E P A R A T I O N

I S B A S E D O N A P E R S O N A L R E L A T I O N S H I P

W I T H C H R I S T , N O T A D H E R E N C E T O

M A N - M A D E R U L E S , A N D T H A T T H I S

S E P A R A T I O N W I L L V A R Y F R O M M E M B E R T O

M E M B E R D E P E N D I N G U P O N T H E P E R S O N ’ S

S P I R I T U A L M A T U R I T Y A N D R E L A T I O N S H I P

W I T H G O D .

W E B E L I E V E T H E B I B L E I S T H E V E R B A L L Y

I N S P I R E D W O R D O F G O D , A N D T H A T

T H E R E I S O N E G O D E T E R N A L L Y E X I S T E N T

I N T H R E E P E R S O N S : G O D T H E F A T H E R ,

G O D T H E S O N , A N D G O D T H E H O L Y

S P I R I T .

W E B E L I E V E I N T H E D E I T Y O F C H R I S T ,

H I S S H E D B L O O D F O R T H E A T O N E M E N T

O F S I N S , H I S B O D I L Y R E S U R R E C T I O N ,

H I S A S C E N S I O N , A N D I N H I S P E R S O N A L

R E T U R N T O E S T A B L I S H H I S K I N G D O M

H E R E O N E A R T H .

W E B E L I E V E T H A T I N O R D E R T O B E

S A V E D , E V E R Y P E R S O N M U S T B E B O R N

A G A I N B Y T H E S P I R I T O F G O D ; T H A T T H I S

S A L V A T I O N I S B Y G R A C E T H R O U G H F A I T H ,

N O T O F W O R K S ; A N D , I N T H E E T E R N A L

S E C U R I T Y O F A L L S A V E D P E O P L E .

W E B E L I E V E T H A T H E L L I S A R E A L P L A C E

O F E T E R N A L P U N I S H M E N T F O R A L L W H O

R E J E C T C H R I S T , A N D T H A T H E A V E N I S

R E A L A N D A L L W H O A R E S A V E D W I L L B E

T H E R E .

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CONTENTSFOUNDATIONS

Vision ................................................................................................ 8

Core Values ................................................................................... 9

Patriotism ................................................................................... 10

Accreditation ............................................................................ 10

Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................... 10

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Enrollment Fees ...................................................................... 12

Registration Fees .................................................................... 12

Tuition ........................................................................................... 13

Athletic Fees ............................................................................. 13

F.A.C.T.S. Management ....................................................... 13

Penalties/Late Fees ............................................................... 13

Payment Withdrawal Policy ............................................ 14

Refund Policy ........................................................................... 14

Supplemental Education Program (SEP) ................ 14

S.E.P. Penalties/Late Fees ................................................... 14

Lost or Damaged Property .............................................. 15

Important Notice ................................................................... 15

ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION

New Student Admission ................................................... 16

Student Interview ............................................................... 17

Placement Test ........................................................................ 17

Age Requirements ................................................................ 17

Returning Student Enrollment ...................................... 17

Transfer Students ................................................................... 18

Lifestyle Agreement ............................................................. 18

Student Withdrawal ............................................................. 19

Health Records ........................................................................ 19

Daily Schedules ...................................................................... 20

Chapel .......................................................................................... 20

AM Supervision ...................................................................... 20

Supplemental Education Program (S.E.P.) .............. 20

SCHEDULES

SEP Time Schedules ............................................................. 21


Inclement Weather Schedule ........................................ 21

ACADEMICS

Grades .......................................................................................... 22

Grade Point Average (GPA) .............................................. 23

Progress Reports .................................................................... 23

Honor Roll .................................................................................. 23

Academic Probation ............................................................ 23

High School Academic Letters...................................... 23

Academic Program ............................................................... 23

National Honor Society ..................................................... 24

High School Graduation Requirements .................. 24

Dual Credit Option ............................................................... 24


Drop/Add ................................................................................... 26

Grade Classifi cation .............................................................. 26

Athletic Eligibility ................................................................... 26

Physical Education ................................................................ 26

Spiritual Program ................................................................... 26

Bible Studies ............................................................................. 27

Homework ................................................................................. 27

Help Class ................................................................................... 27

Plagiarism ................................................................................... 28

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Visitors .......................................................................................... 30

Volunteers .................................................................................. 30

Birthdays ..................................................................................... 30

Home/School Communications .................................. 30

Parent-Teacher Conferences ........................................... 31

Renweb ........................................................................................ 31

“Open Door” Policy ............................................................... 31

Field Trips .................................................................................... 31

Nurture ......................................................................................... 32

Notice to Parents and Students.................................... 32

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Attendance ............................................................................... 34

Absences .................................................................................... 35

Excused Absences ............................................................... 36

Unexcused Absences/Penalties ................................... 36

Return From Absence ......................................................... 36

Tardy Policy ............................................................................... 37

Excused/Unexcused Tardies ........................................... 37

Ditching ....................................................................................... 37

Closed Campus ....................................................................... 38

Visitors .......................................................................................... 38

Student Drop-Off .................................................................. 39

Student Pick-up ...................................................................... 39

Students Who Drive ............................................................. 39

Cellular Phones & Pagers .................................................. 40

Electronic Devices ................................................................. 40

Use of School Computers, Printers and Media

Technology ................................................................................ 41

School Telephone Use ........................................................ 41

Medication ................................................................................ 41

Record Changes ..................................................................... 41

Student Lockers ...................................................................... 42

Textbooks ................................................................................... 42

STANDARD OF CONDUCT

Purpose for Standards ........................................................ 44

Standard of Conduct ........................................................... 44

Zero Tolerance Policy .......................................................... 44

Student Self-Discipline ....................................................... 45

Discipline’s Purpose ............................................................. 45

Elementary Discipline (K-6) ............................................. 45

Elementary Playground Rules ........................................ 46

High School Discipline (7-12) ........................................ 46

Detentions ................................................................................. 46

Behavioral Probation ........................................................... 48

Suspension ................................................................................ 48

Expulsion .................................................................................... 49

Appeals ........................................................................................ 49

Conduct Caveat ...................................................................... 49

STANDARD OF DRESS

Dress Code ................................................................................ 51

Chapel Dress............................................................................. 52

Activities ...................................................................................... 52

Game Day ................................................................................... 52

Formal Dress ............................................................................. 52

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Athletics ...................................................................................... 55

Eligibility for Participation in Athletics ...................... 55

Sports Physicals ...................................................................... 56

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FOUNDATIONSV i s i o nVision: “Educating for Eternity” Graceway

Christian Academy seeks to lead students to faith

in Jesus Christ and to develop young men and

women who adhere to a Christian worldview and

think spiritually, prepared to participate as godly

members of home, church, and society.

Mission: Graceway Christian Academy exists to

support parents and guardians in their Biblical

responsibility to nurture and train their children.

Thus, the Academy provides opportunities which

allow students to realize their God-given potential

and to live lives that glorify God in the spiritual,

academic, social and physical and vocational

realms.

O u r C o m m i t m e n t t o P a r e n t s• To strive for a secure, happy, productive

environment for every child

• To off er instruction that builds upon prior

learning, is age appropriate and inviting, and

helps each child grow to his/her potential

• To remain open to parental input – striving to

appreciate your point of view and willing to

adjust our practices when appropriate

• To love and respect every child and endeavor

to communicate the Love of Christ in all that

we do and say

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As a ministry of the Mountain Springs Baptist

Church, we believe that we exist for the following

reason:

That we are an extension of the church and seek

to promote the same directives that Christ gave to

His church which is:

• To disciple believers so that they might serve

their Lord more eff ectively in all vocations of

life.

• To reach out to those in need of a living faith

by sharing Christ with them both verbally and

by our Christ like example.

• That parents might be helped in carrying

out their God-given responsibility of training

their children in the knowledge of God.

(Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4)

• That our children might come to an

understanding and appreciation of our

responsibilities, rights, and freedoms as

citizens of the United States of America.

• That our children be prepared spiritually and

academically for life, that is, that they receive a

solid foundation for life in the basic academic

subjects such as reading, mathematics,

grammar, science, and social studies; and that

they understand these subjects in the light of

God’s Word.

• That our children develop, understand, and

appreciate good music, art, and literature;

and that they recognize and reject that which

is evil and degrading. (Philippians 4:8)

• That our children understand that their

bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. They

shall be developed in a balanced program of

physical education. Our school’s team will be

taught that winning is fun, and every eff ort

will be made to win every game. Winning a

game, however, is not as important as having

a good Christian testimony. (I Timothy 4:8; I Corinthians 9:24-27)

• To work with the students in cooperation

with their parents, to help them learn self-

discipline under the direction of God’s Word.

Our approach is to teach right from wrong by

providing moral guidelines and boundaries.

C o r e V a l u e s• Cultivating a personal relationship with the

Lord Jesus Christ

• Commitment to Scripture

• Culture of Prayer

• Lifestyle of Worship

• Connection to Community

• Heart of Serving

• Passion for Excellence

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P a t r i o t i s mGCA’s commitment to preparing our students

for a life dedicated to God and country is best

illustrated by the three pledges recited each day

by our entire student body: The pledge to the

American fl ag; the pledge to the Christian fl ag;

and, the pledge to the Bible.

Pledge to the American Flag: I pledge allegiance

to the fl ag of the United States of America, and to

the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under

God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Pledge to the Christian Flag: I pledge allegiance

to the Christian fl ag and to the Saviour for whose

kingdom it stands, one Saviour, crucifi ed, risen,

and coming again, with life and liberty for all who

believe.

Pledge to the Bible: I pledge allegiance to the

Bible, God’s Holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto

my feet and a light unto my path. I will hide its

word in my heart that I might not sin against God.

A c c r e d i t a t i o nGraceway Christian Academy is accredited by

the Association of Christian Schools International

(ACSI) and by the New Mexico State Department

of Education

N o n - D i s c r i m i n a t i o n P o l i c yGraceway Christian Academy admits students to

all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities

generally accorded or made available to students

of the school, provided they meet the entrance

requirements.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national and ethnic origin in administration of its

educational policies, admission policies, athletic,

and other school-administered programs, nor in

the hiring of faculty or administrative staff .

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“ B E Y E D O E R S O F T H E W O R D , A N D N O T

H E A R E R S O N L Y , D E C E I V I N G Y O U R O W N

S E L V E S . ”

- J A M E S 1 : 2 2

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Tuition and fees are the primary source of income

for GCA, and we strive to keep these costs as low as

possible. However, this income in no way meets

the entire cost of providing a Christian education,

and we depend upon gifts of time and money

from parents, families, friends, and our Church to

meet the total obligation. GCA is classifi ed as a

nonprofi t, religious, educational institution, and all

gifts are tax-deductible.

E n r o l l m e n t F e e sDue at time of enrollment:

Returning students (on or before 3/1/12): $150

Returning students (on or after 3/2/12): $200

New Students: $250

R e g i s t r a t i o n F e e sDue on or before 8/1/12Non-refundable on or after 8/1/12:Includes book user fee & misc. registration

expenses. Books remain property of the school

except expendable books such as workbooks.

Excessive damage or loss of books will be charged

to the student’s account. If not paid by August

15th, a $25 late fee will be added on August 16th.

If registration fees are not paid by September 1st,

student will not be allowed to attend GCA until

payment is received.

K4 $200 K5-6th $275

7th-8th $300 9th-12th $350

FINANCIAL MATTERS

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T u i t i o nDue date dependant upon payment option selected:

1 Payment (5% off 1st child tuition): 8/1/12

2 Payments (3% off 1st child tuition): 8/1/12&

1/5/13

10 Payments through FACTS Management:

August-May ($38 FACTS Fee)

K4 K5-6th 7th-8th 9th-

12th

1st

child

$2,800 $3,800 $4,200 $4,500

2nd

child

$1,800 $3,300 $3,500 $3,800

3rd

child

$1,800 $3,050 $3,250 $3,500

4th

child

$1,800 $2,550 $2,750 $3,000

The student in the highest grade will be

considered the fi rst student.

A t h l e t i c F e e sDue each sport season:

Athletic Fee: $50/sport/athlete.

Athletic Fee discount available for multiple child

families (same sport).

F. A . C . T . S . M a n a g e m e n tThis company requires an automatic withdrawal

from a checking or savings account. F.A.C.T.S.

charges a $38 enrollment fee. Please note

F.A.C.T.S. will charge a $25 missed payment fee for

insuffi cient funds in the account from which they

withdraw. This fee is in addition to any penalties/

late fees charged by GCA.

P e n a l t i e s / L a t e F e e sGCA will charge a $25 fee for all checks or F.A.C.T.S.

payments returned to us for insuffi cient funds.

Outstanding balances not paid by the 15th of the

month will be assessed a $30 late fee. Amount

due balances which exceed one month in

delinquency will be subject to penalty of student

withdrawal. The administration will consider this

on a case-by-case basis. In GCA’s eff orts to serve

our parents we will make every eff ort to work with

the parents and reach a reasonable resolution to

the problem.

Tuition payments which fall one month behind

or S.E.P. accounts which fall one week behind will

be subject to a forced student withdrawal penalty

per the School Board. A request for an extension

or grace period must be presented in writing

immediately to the School Board.

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P a y m e n t W i t h d r a w a l P o l i c yTuition will be fully refunded if the student is

withdrawn on or before one week (fi ve business

days) before school starts, regardless of the

reason. Withdrawals after this time will be charged

the current month’s tuition with the remainder of

the tuition, less withdrawal fee, being reimbursed,

regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

• Withdrawal Fee $200/student

• Expulsion Fee $400/student

Specifi c procedures for withdrawing a student

are contained in the Admissions and Registration

section. A waiver will be considered on an

individual basis (i.e. military with orders).

R e f u n d P o l i c y• Registration fees are nonrefundable unless a

student is not accepted for enrollment.

• Enrollment fees are nonrefundable.

Any grievances must be submitted in writing

to the GCA School Board within 30 days of said

grievance.

S u p p l e m e n t a l E d u c a t i o n P r o g r a m ( S E P )Charges for S.E.P. up to 5:30 p.m. are as follows:

• $3.00 per hour/student

• $5.00 per quarter hour/student past 5:30 p.m..

S . E . P. P e n a l t i e s / L a t e F e e sLate charges begin on the 16th of the month.

A late charge of $1.00 per day will be added to

your S.E.P. balance until the 25th of the month. If

your S.E.P. balance is not paid in full by the 25th

of the month, your account will be subject to a

maximum $30 late charge.

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L o s t o r D a m a g e d P r o p e r t yFamilies are responsible for payment in full for any

GCA property, such as books, furniture, buildings,

etc., which a student loses or damages. GCA

property stolen from the student, regardless of

where the theft occurred, is the responsibility of

the student. GCA will not be responsible for lost

or stolen articles belonging to students.

I m p o r t a n t N o t i c eGCA will withhold transcripts, diplomas, and

records until all fi nancial obligations are satisfi ed.

“ A N D D O N O T B E C O N F O R M E D T O T H I S

W O R L D , B U T B E Y E T R A N S F O R M E D B Y T H E

R E N E W I N G O F Y O U R M I N D , T H A T Y O U

M A Y P R O V E W H A T I S T H A T G O O D A N D

A C C E P T A B L E A N D P E R F E C T W I L L O F G O D . ”

- R O M A N S 1 2 : 2

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N e w S t u d e n t A d m i s s i o nThe process for becoming a student at Graceway

Christian Academy begins by visiting the

Administration Offi ce and obtaining a New

Student Packet. Please read all the information

carefully and return the completed applications

and information to the Administration Offi ce. The

following checklist will help in that process:

• Completed Application for Admission that is

signed by the student and parent/guardian

• Current immunization records

• State-certifi ed birth certifi cate

• Copy of current report card (grades 1-8), or

unoffi cial transcript (grades 9-12), and/or

withdrawal slip if during school year

• Enrollment fees paid

• Student Testimony of Personal Salvation Form

(grades 7-12)

• Pastor’s Recommendation Form (grades 7-12)

ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION

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S t u d e n t I n t e r v i e wThe interview is the fi rst and most important step

in the admission process and will be scheduled

after all applications/information are turned into

the Administration Offi ce. It is conducted by

the principal with at least one of the parents/

guardians present. The primary objective of the

interview is to determine the compatibility of

the student with the mission and standards of

GCA. An additional objective is to ensure that

the parents/guardians understand GCA’s mission

and standards, and that they will support us as we

serve them.

P l a c e m e n t T e s tThe test is administered to all new students to

determine academic strengths and weaknesses,

and to verify the grade level. Tests are scheduled

through the Administration Offi ce. There is a one

time testing fee of $35 for new students.

A g e R e q u i r e m e n t sIncoming students must be four years old for K-4,

fi ve years old for K-5, and six years for First Grade

by September 1st.

R e t u r n i n g S t u d e n t E n r o l l m e n tStudents who have successfully completed the

most recent academic year at GCA are considered

returning students. Students returning after

an absence of one academic year or more are

considered new students.

Students returning to GCA will be reviewed for

academic and behavioral progress. Specifi cally, we

are looking at low grades, lack of interest, violation

of rules, inappropriate behavior, or questionable

conduct that we believe is in confl ict with the

mission of GCA. Teacher input is our primary

source of information; it will weigh heavily on the

decision to readmit.

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T r a n s f e r S t u d e n t sStudents are accepted from other schools if they

meet the regular requirements for admission.

Credit is given for courses taken at accredited high

schools. Graceway Christian Academy reserves

the right to accept or refuse courses which do

not meet the New Mexico standards for academic

courses.

Transfer students will be on probation status for the

length of time determined by the administration

on a case by case status.

Transfer students must have a reference letter

from their current pastor, youth pastor, teacher, or

administrator of previous school.

Due to uniqueness of our ministry, transfer

students for grades K-12 will not be considered

for enrollment into our school after the fi rst

week of the fourth quarter unless such a transfer

is the result of a move out-of-town or special

circumstances warrant consideration by the

administration

Students who have been suspended from

other schools will not be admitted during

the same semester of suspension. Students

expelled from other schools will be denied

entrance to GCA during the current school

year.

L i f e s t y l e A g r e e m e n tThe biblical and philosophical goal of GCA is

to develop students into mature, Christ-like

individuals who will be able to exhibit a Christ-

like life. Of necessity, this involves the school’s

understanding and belief of what qualities

or characteristics exemplify a Christ-like life.

Even though parents may personally believe

diff erently, while enrolled at GCA, all students

are expected to exhibit the qualities of a Christ-

like life espoused and taught by the school and

to refrain from certain activities or behavior. Thus,

GCA retains the right to refuse enrollment to or

to expel any student who engages in sexual

immorality, including any student who professes

to be homosexual/bisexual or is a practicing

homosexual/bisexual, as well as any student who

condones, supports, or otherwise promotes such

practices (Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:27).

All students must agree to abide by the terms of

this Lifestyle Agreement.

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S t u d e n t W i t h d r a w a lThe following procedures must be followed when

a student withdraws from GCA, regardless of the

reason (e.g., moving, medical, expulsion, etc.):

• Notify the Administration Offi ce immediately,

and in writing as soon as possible. If the

withdrawal is voluntary, please include in your

letter the reasons why you chose to withdraw

your student.

• Complete the Student Withdrawal Form. This

form is circulated through the appropriate

areas of the school (e.g., teachers, coaches,

etc.). The form must be signed by a parent

or guardian before the student is considered

offi cially withdrawn.

• Turn in all books, uniforms, or equipment that

are the property of GCA.

• Settle your account with the Business Offi ce.

No records will be released until the student’s

balance with GCA is paid in full. Please see

the Financial Matters section for the specifi c

costs involved in withdrawing a student, and

for the policy on refunds.

• The fi nal step in the withdrawal process is

to meet with the Principal. The Principal

will review the Student Withdrawal Form

for completeness and conduct a quick exit

interview with the student and parent/

guardian.

H e a l t h R e c o r d sUpon initial admittance to GCA, all physical

abnormalities (if any) are noted and if continuous

medical care or medication is required for the

student, arrangements are made in accordance

with the need and/or doctor’s (parent’s) wishes.

This notation then becomes a part of the student’s

record.

Immunization records are on fi le for each student

and teacher. Teachers are always alert for physical

problems which may arise and immediately report

these to the offi ce. The parents are then promptly

informed so that proper medical attention may be

rendered if needed.

Accidents are attended to by the teacher on

duty or one of the coaches. First aid is applied if

needed. Parents are then notifi ed immediately

and an accident report form is fi lled out. A copy

is given to the parent for the doctor (if necessary),

and a copy is fi led. The majority of our staff and

faculty are trained in CPR, BBP, and proper fi rst aid

medical attention.

All immunization records, illness reports, and

accident reports will be stored in a separate fi le

within each student’s school fi le. Access will be

limited to authorized school personnel only.

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D a i l y S c h e d u l e sK4 ........................................................... 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

K5-12 ....................................................... 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

After School Care ...........................Dismissal - 5:30 p.m.

C a f e t e r i aStudents who misuse the cafeteria in any way

(playing with food, excessive noise, etc.) may lose

cafeteria privileges. Elementary School students

may not use the vending machines. Students are

expected to stay in their seats and may not bring

food or drink back to classrooms.

C h a p e lChapel is held once a week with programs

designed to meet the spiritual needs of our

students. Special guest speakers or Faculty

members will speak to the students. Praise and

worship is also a vital element to our chapel

services.

A M S u p e r v i s i o nThe gym opens at 7:30 a.m. for parents who must

drop their children off early. Adult supervision is

provided and there is no charge for this service.

S u p p l e m e n t a l E d u c a t i o n P r o g r a m ( S . E . P. )Supervision begins immediately after dismissal

and ends at 5:30 p.m. There is a fee for this service

and that cost can be found in the Financial Matters

section of this handbook.

Students not involved in sanctioned after-school

activities (sports, help class etc.) must depart

school property or report to SEP. Students will not

be permitted to accompany other individuals to

an activity that they are not specifi cally assigned

to. Students remaining on campus after this

time, and not involved in sanctioned after-school

activities, will be placed in SEP. Students not

involved in these activities must go directly to SEP

at 3:00 p.m. Students will not leave SEP for any

reason until picked up by a parent or guardian.

SCHEDULES

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Special note: Junior High students being picked

up after school may wait in from of the gym until

3:45 p.m. If they have not been picked up by

that time, they MUST report to SEP immediately.

Student athletes must report to SEP until his/her

practice time. Please note that athletes will not be

charged for SEP on practice days.

S E P T i m e S c h e d u l e sK4 ...........................................................12:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

K5-8 .........................................................3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

I m p o r t a n t N o t i c eAfter School Care (S.E.P.) will not be provided on

in-service days, holidays, and other deviations

from our normal schedule. We will make every

eff ort to ensure families are notifi ed in a timely

manner, and we ask you to call the Administration

Offi ce when you are not certain the service will be

provided.

I n c l e m e n t W e a t h e r S c h e d u l eOn days when conditions make transporting

students to and from school unsafe, we will

announce closings, delays, etc. on Renweb, the

GCA website, and on the following TV/radio

stations:

KKOB 770 AM

KNKT 107.1 FM

KLOV 95.1 FM

FLR 91.5 FM

KRQE Channel 13

KOAT Channel 7

KOB Channel 4

KASA Channel 2

When school is closed, that means all services

provided by GCA are closed as well. Any extra-

curricular events scheduled for that day are

cancelled as well unless parents are notifi ed

diff erently.

Should a 2-hour delay be declared, we will not

have AM supervision. School will begin at 10:00

a.m.. There will be no K4 classes for the day.

Elementary students (K5-6) will report to their

classrooms and teachers will adjust the schedule

accordingly. High School students (7-12) will

report directly to their 3rd period class. Please

note that SEP will not open until 3:00 p.m.

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G r a d e sA report card is sent out after each of the four

Quarters. Grades are computed using the

following scale:

A+ 97.5-100

A 92.5-97.49

A- 89.5-92.49

B+ 86.5-89.49

B 82.5-86.49

B- 79.5-82.49

C+ 76.5-79.49

C 72.5-76.49

C- 69.5-72.49

D+ 66.5-69.49

D 62.5-66.49

D- 59.5-62.49

F 59.49-0

R e t e n t i o nStudents who are clearly not ready for promotion

to the next grade level are retained. The fi nal

decision is based on physical, emotional, and

developmental readiness, as well as academic

criteria. Failure in any two academic subjects

or failure in one subject with D’s in two or

more additional subjects will automatically be

considered cause for retention.

ACADEMICS

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G r a d e P o i n t A v e r a g e ( G P A )

We compute the GPA for students in grades 7-12.

Letter grades are converted to numbers, added,

and then averaged to determine the student’s

GPA. The following scale is used:

A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

P r o g r e s s R e p o r t sMid-quarter progress reports for students in 1st-

12th grades will be posted to Renweb on the

specifi c dates for Progress Reports as listed in the

annual calendar. Additionally weekly progress

reports can be viewed on Renweb.

H o n o r R o l l“A” Honor Roll: Students who achieve a GPA of

3.5 or higher will be placed on the “A” Honor Roll.

No Ds or Fs allowed.

“B” Honor Roll: Students who achieve a GPA of

3.0 to 3.49 will be placed on the “B” Honor Roll. No

Ds or Fs allowed.

A c a d e m i c P r o b a t i o nAny student with a GPA of 1.5 or lower will be

placed on Academic Probation for the following

semester. Students are ineligible to participate in

athletic events and other extra-curricular activities

are limited. The GPA must be raised by the end of

the probationary period, or the student may be

asked to leave Graceway Christian Academy.

H i g h S c h o o l A c a d e m i c L e t t e r sCriteria for receiving a letter: 4 semesters of a 3.5

GPA or better. Semesters need not be consecutive.

Students will receive a gold star from GCA to place

on the academic letter and a certifi cate for each

additional semester they receive a 3.5 GPA after

the original four semesters are completed. Only

students choosing “College Prep Diploma” studies

can be considered for the award.

A c a d e m i c P r o g r a mInstruction that is rigorous, but age appropriate

– challenging yet enjoyable is presented in all

academic areas. It is the Lord’s desire that His

children “get wisdom” in every area of life. We

expect our students to do their best in every

academic subject, and we expect our parents to

take an active role in helping them do so.

Mathematics

Classroom instructional time is used to introduce

and develop new skills and concepts. Parents

are expected to work with their children at home

on a regular basis in memorizing basic math

facts for quick recall. Weekly math homework

will be assigned at least twice weekly. Weekly

math contracts and timed tests will be given in

class to encourage mastery of basic math facts,

but parents are asked to set aside time at home

for essential drill and practice. A Quarterly Math

Assessment Test is administered at the end of

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each quarter and represents 15% of the quarter’s

grade.

Reading

Mastery of reading skills is essential to learning in

all academic areas. Because of this, parents are

expected to read to their children, listen to them

read, and encourage outside reading during the

school year and over the summer. In addition to

classroom reading instruction, a reading incentive

program called Accelerated Reader is used in

grades 2-5. A reading assessment called PALS is

administered at the beginning and end of each

school year in grades K-3. Students may be invited

to participate in a reading intervention program

based on PALS results.

Writing

The ability to write clearly and expressively is

extremely important. The Academy has adopted

a program of writing across the curriculum at

all grade levels. Although not all writings are

intensely graded, all students are expected to write

frequently, regularly and in all academic areas. A

Writing Skills Assessment Test is administered at

the end of each semester. This test represents

15% of the quarter’s English grade.

N a t i o n a l H o n o r S o c i e t yGCA now has its own chapter of the National

Honor Society (NHS). Student membership into

the GCA National Honor Society is based upon

scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Nominees are selected by the NHS Advisory

Committee comprised of the Principal and

faculty members. To be eligible for election to

the Graceway Christian Academy Chapter, the

following criteria must be met:• Be a member of the sophomore, junior, or

senior class.

• Maintain an average grade of 3.5 minimum.

• Attend GCA for one semester.

H i g h S c h o o l G r a d u a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t sAll students in grades 9-12 are required to earn 25

credits and complete one year of Bible Studies for

each year attended.

D u a l C r e d i t O p t i o nGraceway Christian Academy is committed to

providing quality Christian education with high

standards both spiritually and academically. In

an attempt to provide academic options that will

not only challenge our students academically, but

also provide preparation for university experience,

GCA is working with the University of New Mexico

(UNM) and Central New Mexico Community

College (CNM) to provide “dual credit” for our

students. Qualifi ed students of GCA will be able to

take courses that will give them both college AND

high school credit. For more information, please

contact the school offi ce.

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I m p o r t a n t N o t i c eStudents transferring to Graceway Christian

Academy must graduate with 25 credits plus 1

Bible credit for each year of attendance at GCA.

Additionally, if students enter GCA without

the required courses, they will be required to

attend night/summer school to make up the

credits. Students will take English each year

of attendance and no student may take more

than one regular English class at a time.

COLLEGE PREP DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Bible ..................................................................................4 credits

English .............................................................................4 credits

Foreign Language ....................................................2 credits

Mathematics ................................................................4 credits

(Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II plus one Math

elective*.)

History .............................................................................3 credits

(U.S. History, American Government, and World

History or Economics required.)

Science ............................................................................3 credits

(Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry or

Physics required.)

Physical Education .....................................................1 credit

Speech ..............................................................................1 credit

Elective ............................................................................7 credits

(Philosophy, Computer Applications, Advanced

Computer, Choir, Drama, Economics, Health,

Yearbook, Teacher’s Aide.)

*Math Electives

(Advanced Math, Business Math, Pre-Calculus,

other classes may be available depending on

enrollment and teacher availability.)

GENERAL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Bible ..................................................................................4 credits

English .............................................................................4 credits

Mathematics ................................................................3 credits

(Track 1: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II; or

Track 2: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Business Math or

other math course off ered.)

History .............................................................................2 credits

(U.S. History and American Government, World

History or Economics required.)

Science ............................................................................2 credits

(Physical Science and Biology required.)

Physical Education*...................................................1 credit

Speech ..............................................................................1 credit

Elective .........................................................................12 credits

(Philosophy, Computer Applications, Advanced

Computer, Choir, Drama, Economics, Health,

Yearbook, Teacher’s Aide, or Foreign Language.)

*PE Credits may be earned through playing varsity

sports. A .25 credit for each varsity sport played

each year can be earned. Only 1 full credit is

required for graduation.

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D r o p / A d dOccasionally a student may fi nd it necessary

to withdraw from a particular course due to

scheduling problems. The non-penalized drop/

add period must be during the fi rst two weeks of

the given academic semester. After this drop/add

period, a $15 fee will be charged for a schedule

change.

Therefore, if a student attends GCA for all four

years of high school, that student will graduate

with 29 credits.

G r a d e C l a s s i f i c a t i o nStudents are required to accumulate the following

numbers of course credits in order to receive the

designated classifi cation.

To be classifi ed as a: Must have earned

credits:

Sophomore 7

Junior 13

Senior 20

Graduate 29*

*Includes four (4) years of Bible if started as

Freshmen at GCA.

A t h l e t i c E l i g i b i l i t yStudents must maintain a “C” average with only

one “D” and no “F’s” in any subject (2.0 G.P.A.).

Athletic eligibility is determined by each quarter

grading period. Mid-term grades may be

accepted as evidence of improved grades for the

purpose of restoring eligibility provided there are

no behavioral issues and with the approval of the

teacher for whose class the student received the

“D” or “F” grade in the previous quarter. Otherwise,

students who lose eligibility status may be

reinstated once their grades meet the minimum

requirements at the next quarter grading period.

Transfer student eligibility will be based upon

their transcript grades from the previous reporting

period.

P h y s i c a l E d u c a t i o nGCA requires all students to take P.E. from the

elementary level through the 8th grade. At least

one year of High School P.E. is required. Physical

activity and sports are emphasized at all levels

to promote the physical and mental health of

students.

S p i r i t u a l P r o g r a mThe spiritual development of every student is of

the highest importance at Graceway Christian

Academy. Spiritual education is accomplished

through daily Bible instruction, weekly chapel

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services, Scripture memorization and the

integration of Biblical principles and content with

instruction in the academic areas. We view each

discipline situation as an opportunity for spiritual

growth and believe in teaching by example –

conducting ourselves in a manner consistent with

the teachings of Scripture. We emphasize again,

however, that spiritual education is a parental

responsibility. We cannot do it for you, but can

only support you as you labor to train up your

child “in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6). Each

parent is expected to be active in prayer, church

attendance, family devotions and living a Godly

lifestyle in the eyes of your child.

B i b l e S t u d i e sOur mission is Christ-centered education;

therefore, everything we do and teach is from

a biblical perspective, especially Bible Studies.

While we are a Baptist school—a ministry of a

Baptist church; our goal is to teach the Bible in a

manner that respects denominational boundaries.

If questions arise regarding denominational

doctrine, we will refer students to their parents

or pastors.

Bible Versions: We use the King James (KJV)

version of the Bible. Students must have their

own copy of this version.

H o m e w o r kHomework assignments not turned in on time are

assigned a grade of zero. Parents should check

Renweb on a daily basis for late assignments.

Students will have one week from the day the zero

appears on Renweb to turn in the late assignment

for partial credit. After the one week period, the

zero becomes permanent.

In consideration of families who attend mid-

week worship services, GCA will generally not

assign homework on Wednesday nights in the

elementary grades. Junior high students may

be assigned limited homework (completion of

work begun in class, assignments and quizzes

posted several days in advance, make-up work,

etc.). Because time management is an important

life skill for every Christian worker, homework

at the high school level may be assigned at the

discretion of the teacher.

H e l p C l a s sGCA teachers are available on campus for at least

30 minutes after school. Students may make

arrangements with teachers for general assistance

regarding class work from 3:30 – 3:30 p.m. At the

teacher’s recommendation, a student may require

tutoring which may be arranged through the

school offi ce. Students will be responsible for any

charges related to tutoring situations.

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Students, who remain after school for Help

Classes or tutoring, will not be required to sign

in for SEP until released from Help Classes or

tutoring assistance. Students who are directed

to appear for Help Classes or tutoring assistance

and fail to appear at the appointed time will be

charged a fee and required to reschedule at a time

determined by the teacher. Students waiting for

Help Class or tutoring will be required to remain

on campus in the cafeteria or, if not a distraction,

in the scheduled classroom.

P l a g i a r i s m

Plagiarism is defi ned as “appropriation of passages

or ideas or writings of another as one’s own”.

Plagiarism may consist of direct copying of the

work of another from any form, including cutting

or copying and pasting from electronic media

fi les, wholesale copying of the work of another

or copying substantial elements of the work of

another. Plagiarism has taken on epic proportions

in education today due to the ease and

accessibility of computer functions and search

engines. Plagiarism is a form of cheating and will

not be tolerated at GCA. Plagiarism is considered

a serious off ense. Please refer to the Standard of

Conduct with regard to specifi c consequences

for any student who engages in this insidious

practice.

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“ T O K N O W W I S D O M A N D I N S T R U C T I O N , T O

P E R C E I V E T H E W O R D S O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G ;

T O R E C E I V E T H E I N S T R U C T I O N O F W I S D O M ,

J U S T I C E , A N D J U D G M E N T , A N D E Q U I T Y ;

T O G I V E S U B T I L T Y T O T H E S I M P L E , T O T H E

S I M P L E , T O T H E Y O U N G M A N K N O W L E D G E

A N D D I S C R E T I O N . A W I S E M A N W I L L

H E A R A N D W I L L I N C R E A S E L E A R N I N G ;

A N D A M A N O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G W I L L

A T T A I N U N T O W I S E C O U N S E L S . ”

- P R O V E R B S 1 : 2 - 5

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We believe that parents bear the primary

responsibility for the education of their children,

and we expect our parents to take an active

role in every aspect of their children’s learning.

We, therefore, provide a number of policies to

encourage the direct participation of parents in

our program.

V i s i t o r sParents are encouraged to visit their child’s

classroom at any time. We do ask that you

schedule your visit at least one(1) day in advance,

sign in through the security desk, and display the

Visitor Pass issued at all times.

V o l u n t e e r sThere are numerous opportunities for parents

to volunteer their time and services. If you wish

to serve in any capacity, be sure to inform your

child’s teacher or the Elementary School Volunteer

Coordinator.

B i r t h d a y sStudent birthdays should be simple and limited to

the scheduled lunch period or the last 15 minutes

of the school day.

H o m e / S c h o o l C o m m u n i c a t i o n sWe strive, through a number of methods, to keep

lines of communication open with our parents.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

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Weekly Class Letters

Each Elementary School teacher sends home a

weekly letter each Monday. The same information

is posted on the teacher’s Renweb page. Watch

for this letter to stay abreast of academic

topics covered each week, regular and special

assignments, Bible memory passages, etc.

Weekly Assignment Folders

On the same day of each week teachers will send

home a folder containing all graded assignments

collected during the previous week. Please sign

and return this folder to indicate receipt and

discuss the contents with your child.

Letters from the Administration

Issues that involve all Academy families will

be addressed by letters from the Principal or

Superintendent.

P a r e n t – T e a c h e r C o n f e r e n c e s Each teacher will schedule a parent-teacher

conference at the end of the fi rst marking period.

Parents can expect notice of this meeting after

their child’s fi rst grading period. Parents and/or

Teachers should feel free to request additional

conferences whenever needed. It is best not to

discuss the specifi cs of your child’s program with

the teacher at arrival or dismissal times.

R e n w e bRenweb is a computer-based home/school

communication off ered by Graceway Christian

Academy. Teachers update Renweb accounts

each week. Parents and students will have the

opportunity to look up homework assignments,

check on the status of grades in each class, read

school/class news, and e-mail teachers. Parents

are expected to monitor their child’s Renweb

account. Report cards are sent via Renweb.

Emergency information (such as early dismissal

due to weather conditions) is also posted on

Renweb. If you need assistance with Renweb,

please email

“ O p e n D o o r ” P o l i c yParental input is always welcome. Please feel free

to schedule an appointment with the principal to

discuss your concerns at any time.

F i e l d T r i p sParent chaperones are assigned by teachers to

supervise groups of students. Chaperones may

not bring additional children.

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N u r t u r eThe Academy seeks to help parents by providing a

secure, supportive environment for all children. A

number of policies will be enforced to ensure the

security of your child.

N o t i c e t o P a r e n t s a n d S t u d e n t sGraceway Christian Academy (GCA) hereby gives

public notice, as required by the amended Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, to all

parents of students under the age of 18 and to

students 18 or older.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a

Federal law that protects the privacy of student

education records. The law applies to all schools

that receive funds under an applicable program

of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect

to their children’s education records. These rights

transfer to the student when he or she reaches

the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high

school level. Students to whom the rights have

transferred are “eligible students.”

• Parents or eligible students have the right to

inspect and review the student’s education

records maintained by the school. Schools

are not required to provide copies of records

unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is

impossible for parents or eligible students to

review the records. Schools may charge a fee

for copies.

• Parents or eligible students have the right to

request that a school correct records which

they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If

the school decides not to amend the record,

the parent or eligible student then has the

right to a formal hearing. After the hearing,

if the school still decides not to amend

the record, the parent or eligible student

has the right to place a statement with the

record setting forth his or her view about the

contested information.

• Generally, schools must have written

permission from the parent or eligible student

in order to release any information from a

student’s education record. However, FERPA

allows schools to disclose those records,

without consent, to the following parties or

under the following conditions (34 CFR §

99.31):

0 School offi cials with legitimate educational interest;

0 Other schools to which a student is transferring;

0 Specifi ed offi cials for audit or evaluation purposes;

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0 Appropriate parties in connection with fi nancial aid to a student;

0 Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;

0 Accrediting organizations;

0 To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;

0 Appropriate offi cials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and

0 State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specifi c State law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory”

information such as a student’s name, address,

telephone number, date and place of birth, honors

and awards, and dates of attendance. However,

schools must tell parents and eligible students

about directory information and allow parents

and eligible students a reasonable amount of

time to request that the school not disclose

directory information about them. Schools must

notify parents and eligible students annually

of their rights under FERPA. The actual means

of notifi cation (special letter, inclusion in a PTA

bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article)

is left to the discretion of each school.

GCA maintains the following education records

directly related to students:

• Academic records

• Personal information records

• Disciplinary records

• Attendance records

• Health records

• Progress Records

• Standardized testing records

Questions regarding education records shall be

directed to the principal.

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A t t e n d a n c eAll children of school age must attend school in

accordance with the New Mexico Compulsory

Attendance Law. This law applies until the

child reaches the age of 18, or until they have

completed the 10th grade or its equivalent, and

have been legally withdrawn from the school

district in which they are enrolled.

New Mexico Statute #77-10-22 compels the

parent/guardian/custodian of a person subject to

the Compulsory Attendance Law to ensure that

person attends school.

*Providing a Christ-centered education requires

a student’s presence. Our request of you is that

absences and tardiness be kept to the absolute

minimum.

New Mexico State Children’s Code 22-12-1-2

states that a student under the age of 18 must not

be absent in excess of 10 days per semester. If a

student reaches seven absences, a letter from the

school will be sent home notifying parents of the

number of absences, and reminding them of the

State requirement. Exceptions to the limits can

be made for hospitalization of the student or a

member of the student’s extended family, or the

death of a close relative.

Please contact the Administration Offi ce at 262-

0969 to report absences. If possible, please call

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

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before 8:00 a.m. so we can notify teachers. If

we do not hear from parents, and their student

is absent, we will call the parents to confi rm the

absence as time permits.

A b s e n c e sElementary students absent more than 20 days

during the academic year, generally, may not

be permitted to remain enrolled. Junior High/

Senior High students absent from part or all of a

given class more than 10 times per semester may

not be able to receive academic credit for that

course for that semester. Please note that the

20 days per year for the elementary and the 10

days per semester for the secondary school is a

cumulative number that includes both excused

and unexcused absences and accumulated

tardies for the elementary, and both excused and

unexcused absences or tardies to a specifi c class

for Junior High/Senior High. The administration

will review situations which involve extenuating

circumstances as they specifi cally relate to student

medical problems or family emergencies.

If an extracurricular activity is scheduled on a

school day, generally the student must be in

attendance a minimum of four full class hours of

school that day in order to have the privilege of

attending the extracurricular activity. Students

who check out of afternoon classes must

have Administrative approval to participate in

extracurricular activities. (This includes athletic

events, banquets, programs, etc.) Any exceptions

are of a very limited nature and must have prior

approval from an administrator. When necessary

absences occur, the procedures below are to be

followed:

The student must present to the offi ce a written

notice of explanation concerning the absence

signed by a parent or guardian.

In cases where medical, dental or optical

appointments have caused the absence, for high

school students, we request such certifi cation in

the form of a note from the physician’s offi ce.

Upon receipt of the appropriate notes, the student

is then given an “admit to class” slip.


E x c u s e d A b s e n c e s When complying with the preceding regulations,

the following circumstances are considered

acceptable reasons for necessary absences:

• Personal illness

• Medical, dental, or optical appointments

• Death in the family

• Family emergencies

• Special trips (including 2 days for college visits

per semester for Juniors and Seniors).

The student’s responsibility is to complete any

work missed during an absence. All assignments

which have been given are expected to be

completed immediately upon the student’s fi rst

return to class; however, for work assigned during

a student’s absence, the student has as many days

to complete such work as days absent. Tests/

Quizzes will be taken when the student returns.

Requests for planned absences must be made, in

writing, at least fi ve (5) days in advance in order

for students to be allowed to make up their work.

In some cases the work may be required to be

completed before the trip.

U n e x c u s e d A b s e n c e s /P e n a l t i e sAbsences not listed are considered unexcused

including those wherein no written note is

received within two days after the absence.

Academic penalties will be the result of unexcused

absences by allowing work to be made up for 1/2

the regular grade.

However, we do maintain the right to decide

whether or not to excuse the absence.

Students will not be permitted to participate

in any extracurricular activities, to include

practices, on the day of an unexcused absence.

R e t u r n F r o m A b s e n c eStudents, who miss school, whether excused or

unexcused, must have their parents call verifying

the absence or bring a note signed by a parent

stating when and why the student was absent.

The student will then be issued a pass to re-enter

class, and the signed note will be fi led in the

student’s record.

Make-up work is the responsibility of the

student. As a general rule, GCA will allow one day

for each school day missed to complete missed

work. Students should coordinate with teachers

immediately upon returning to school to obtain

missed assignments.


T a r d y P o l i c yClasses begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. and all

students need to be in their seats ready for class.

We fi rmly believe that GCA families should make

every eff ort to have their students at school on

time; however, we also realize that there will be

times when arriving on time—or early—is simply

not possible. When that happens, the following

procedures apply:

Kindergarten – Grade 6: A student arriving

after the regular school day begins should be

accompanied by a parent and report to the

Administration Offi ce to explain the tardy. Parents

will be asked to sign their students in. If, in the

opinion of the Administration, the number of

tardies for a particular student appears excessive,

the Principal will confer with the parents in an

attempt to remedy the situation.

Grades 7-12: Students who are late need to

come directly to the offi ce for an admit pass.

If you are not inside of the classroom when the

bell rings, you’re tardy! Teachers will note the tardy

on the attendance sheet. Students late to periods

2-8 will also be marked tardy by their teacher.

Teachers will issue an unexcused or excused tardy.

E x c u s e d / U n e x c u s e d T a r d i e sStudents in grades 7-12 who receive three

unexcused tardies will receive a 30 minute

detention for each unexcused tardy. Excused

tardies will generally fall under the following

categories:

• Medical, dental, or optical appointments

• Meeting with another teacher or in the offi ce

• Personal emergencies approved by staff

members

• Verifi ed traffi c delays.

D i t c h i n g“Ditching” will not be tolerated!

Students who ditch class will receive an unexcused

absence and an automatic one-day in-school

suspension. Academic penalties will be the result

of unexcused absences by allowing work to be

made up for 1/2 the regular grade.


C l o s e d C a m p u sProviding a “safe haven” for your children, our

students, is an expectation on your part, and a

mandate on ours. For that reason we maintain a

closed campus policy. The closed campus policy

is our way of serving you—Christ’s families—by

maintaining the great trust you have placed in us.

The following procedures apply:

• Students may not leave campus during school hours without parental and school permission, either written or oral. Students must sign out/in at the Administration Offi ce.

• When picking up a student for an early departure from school (e.g., dentist appointment), please go to the Administration Offi ce; do not go directly to the classroom. The Administration Offi ce will notify the teacher to send your student to the offi ce while you sign him/her out.

• All visitors must check in with the Administration Offi ce. Anyone who is not a current student, or a GCA employee, is a visitor.

• Students in grades 1-10 may accompany a parent or other relative for an off -campus lunch once a month. Parents must provide written or oral permission. Students must be signed out/in at the Administration Offi ce. Students—do not be late for your next class or you may forfeit your privilege!

Students in grade 12 may leave campus each

Wednesday for an off -campus lunch with parental

permission. Students in grades 11-12 may leave

campus each Friday for an off -campus lunch with

parental permission. This includes permission

to drive, take passengers, or be a passenger.

Students must individually sign out/in at the

Administration Offi ce. Students must arrive back

in time for their 6th period class or they will be

considered tardy. This privilege does not apply to

students on Academic or Behavioral Probation.

Teachers are not permitted to release a student

without notifi cation from the Administration

Offi ce.

V i s i t o r sGraceway Christian Academy maintains a general

“no visitor” policy. Close family members, out-

of-town visitors, and prospective students may

visit the school as the guest of a GCA student.

Written parental permission is required, and at

least a one-day notice is appreciated. Guests are

expected to dress and behave in accordance with

the Standards of Conduct and Dress section of

this handbook.

We highly discourage visitors during exam week

or achievement testing week.

Parents of prospective students are our special

guests. We will handle your visit on a case-by-case

basis that best meets your needs as our guest.

Students suspended or expelled from GCA are

not permitted on campus except for offi cial


business and must be accompanied by a

parent.

GCA students who invite guests to school

activities (e.g., Homecoming, athletic events, etc.)

are responsible for ensuring their guests are aware

of Graceway Christian Academy policies.

Alumni of GCA are always welcome! Please

check-in with the Administration Offi ce to receive

a Visitor’s Pass. Ensure your dress is modest and

your conduct appropriate.

S t u d e n t D r o p - O f fPlease drop students off on Arizona Street (1

block east of San Pedro) near the entrance to the

gym. This area becomes very congested in the

morning and afternoon, and extreme caution is

urged for the safety of all.

Do not use the north parking lot by the gym

for dropping off students. Students have

almost been hit by vehicles.

S t u d e n t P i c k - u pStudents in Grades K – 5 will be released only to

adults or older siblings (who are in sixth grade

or above) listed on the Dismissal Form fi lled

out each year. Students will not be released to

other individuals unless authorized in writing by

the parent. Authorized individuals who are not

known by the teacher will be asked to show a

photo identifi cation card.

Please pick up students at the bus pen gate (NW

corner of Arizona/Summer). Because of traffi c

congestion and the safety of our students, please

do not park in the lot next to the bus pen. Please

use the lot on the east side of Arizona.

Do not use the north parking lot by the gym

for picking up students. Students have almost

been hit by vehicles.

During inclement weather (rainfall or snowfall),

please pick up students in front of the gym (on

Arizona) under the portico.

S t u d e n t s W h o D r i v eStudents who drive to school must abide by the

following rules:

• Provide the Administration Offi ce with the make, model, color, and license number of the vehicle(s) they drive to school.

• Park in the church parking lot facing the front of the gym (off of Arizona Street). Students must not park on Arizona Street or in the parking lot to the north of the gym.

• Do not loiter in or around the car, and do not return to the car without permission until leaving for the day.

• Abide by all laws pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.


• Be especially cautious as they arrive at or

depart from school. There is substantial

morning and afternoon pedestrian and

vehicular traffi c around GCA.

• Students who drive too fast, too careless, or

with loud music blaring out their windows

may lose driving privilege.

Never forget that driving on campus is a

privilege . . . not a right.

Attention Parents, Students, Staff , & Faculty:

When parking in the small north parking lot,

please park only in designated parking spaces. Do

not park in the middle of the parking lot.

C e l l u l a r P h o n e s & P a g e r sIn our eff orts to serve you in these rapidly

changing times, and at the same time provide

an uninterrupted, Christ-centered education,

we have adopted the following guidelines

concerning cellular phones and pagers:

Cellular Phones: Students may possess cell

phones on campus provided they remain in their

locker or backpacks during school hours. Phones

must be turned off . If a member of the GCA faculty

or staff confi scates a cell phone, it will be turned

in to the Administration Offi ce and the following

penalties will apply:

• The student will receive a detention

• The student must pay $15 to get the cell

phone returned.

• Repeated off ense will result in loss of privilege.

No Exceptions.

Cell phone use on campus will be restricted to

after school use only.

Text-messaging and online access via cell

phone during school hours is not permitted!

Pagers: The same rules apply to pagers as apply

to cellular phones.

E l e c t r o n i c D e v i c e sIpods, cd players, dvd players, MP3 players, tape

players, radios, pocket PC’s, and any electronic

games are not allowed during school hours. If

students use any of these devices during school,

the device will be confi scated and turned in to the

Administration Offi ce and the following penalties

will apply:

• The student will receive a detention

• The student must pay $15 to get the device

returned.


U s e o f S c h o o l C o m p u t e r s , P r i n t e r s a n d M e d i a T e c h n o l o g yGCA provides computers for education and

educational purposes, including printers and

other output devices and appropriate software

for a variety of such purposes. Students may

not deliberately modify settings or visit websites

that GCA has determined are inappropriate or

of questionable educational value in a Christian

school setting. Students may not use GCA

computers to access home computer IP’s or

“favorites” and may not change the settings

implemented by GCA to block inappropriate or

questionable web sites for their own purposes.

Students may not use GCA computers to access

so-called “social” web sites (e.g. facebook, Twitter,

other “chat” sites). Students may not use social

web sites for the purposes of bullying, harassing

or intimidating other GCA students. Any reports

of such bullying, harassment or intimidation will

be reported to the administration who may take

such disciplinary action as may be determined

appropriate. Violations of the computer use policy

will be addressed through the rules regarding

conduct.

S c h o o l T e l e p h o n e U s e

a n d M e s s a g e sOffi ce telephones are not for student use except

in the case of emergencies. Parents are requested

not to call the school except in cases of an

emergency. Parents are requested to be judicious

about calling with messages. Students may not

have pagers, beepers, or cellular phones with

them once they enter the school building during

school hours.

M e d i c a t i o nPrescription medication or any over-the-counter

medicines must be taken to the Administration

Offi ce. A note from a doctor or parent indicating

dosage instructions must accompany the

medication. Parents must sign a medication

form authorizing GCA staff to administer the

medication.

R e c o r d C h a n g e sPlease notify the Administration Offi ce as quickly

as possible of any changes of name, address,

home, work, or mobile phone numbers (especially

emergency numbers), employment, or insurance

company.


S t u d e n t L o c k e r sStudents in grades 6-12 will be assigned lockers.

Lockers are to be kept clean at all times and must

remain locked. If a locker is left messy, a cleaning

fee may be charged.

• Do not stick anything on the locker that has

an adhesive type back on it. The adhesive is

very diffi cult to remove.

• Do not mark on them with any kind of pen

or marker.

• If anything breaks, or if bolts come loose,

please inform the offi ce right away.

• Do not move to another locker, change

lockers, share lockers, or switch with another

student without permission.

If there is a special need regarding the locker,

notify the offi ce. Lockers are generally assigned in

the order students register.

The administration has the right to search

student’s locker, desk and car if the need arises.

Students who fail to keep lockers locked and

clean may be given detention for the off ense.

T e x t b o o k sTextbooks are loaned to students annually.

Students are responsible for the proper care and

protection of these valuable resources. Textbooks

are to be covered at all times. (Stretch covers

and newspapers are not adequately protective.)

Failure to properly care for textbooks may result

in detentions or assessment of costs for repair or

replacement.


“ F O R T H E L O R D G I V E T H W I S D O M : O U T

O F H I S M O U T H C O M E T H K N O W L E D G E A N D

U N D E R S T A N D I N G . ”

- P R O V E R B S 2 : 6

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STANDARD OF CONDUCTP u r p o s e f o r S t a n d a r d sTeaching God’s rules and precepts begins in the

home, and we at GCA serve God and you by

building on that foundation. Providing a Christ-

centered education that prepares our students

for the work that God will give them requires the

application of God’s rules in the schoolhouse.

S t a n d a r d o f C o n d u c tJesus Christ calls us to love our neighbor in the

same way we love ourselves. Romans 13:10 states,

“Love worketh no ill to his neighbor.” With love as

the standard to guide our conduct, we expect our

students to:

• Obey those in positions of authority

• Respect faculty, staff , and other adults in

speech and treatment

• Follow all directions and rules

• Respect school property

• Treat fellow students with courtesy and

respect—no harassment.

Z e r o T o l e r a n c e P o l i c yViolence or threats of violence will not be

tolerated. Students who are physically aggressive

toward others, who make verbal threats, or bring

weapons to school will be suspended or expelled

depending upon the specifi c circumstances

involved.

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S t u d e n t S e l f - D i s c i p l i n eWe teach that Biblically principled education

should manifest man’s sin nature and thereby

expose the need for self-discipline for the whole

man, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and

physically. (I Corinthians 11:31).

D i s c i p l i n e ’ s P u r p o s eOur goal is self-discipline as taught in I Corinthians 11:31; we desire to practice Biblical methods

of disciplinary control. Our disciplinary actions

seek to be grounded in the spirit of Galatians 6:1 (“restore such an one in the spirit of meekness”) as

well as II Corinthians 3:6 (“the letter killeth but the spirit giveth life”). A variety of disciplinary methods

are considered, ranging from parental contact to

corporal punishment to expulsion. Our desire is

to use fl exibility and creativity in determining any

method which might best meet the specifi c need

of the off ending student. While this handbook

covers most disciplinary methods which might be

used, those responsible for disciplinary action are

not limited to the prescribed dispositions within.

Discipline is teaching, correcting, and motivating.

It is not just punishment; punishment is a process

of discipline. Discipline teaches self-control and

sets limits for the good of the student, and for the

good of others.

The primary responsibility for discipline resides

with the parents. Parents have conferred this

responsibility on the faculty and staff of Graceway

Christian Academy during the school day and

during school functions.

When students display self-control and exhibit

responsible behavior, we fi nd ways to reward

such behavior. The converse is true as well:

When students do not obey the rules outlined

in this handbook, or the specifi c classroom rules

of a particular teacher, the punishment part of

discipline becomes necessary.

E l e m e n t a r y D i s c i p l i n e ( K - 6 )Minor, repeated infractions generally result in the

loss of privileges. Examples include remaining

in class during recess, being placed in time out,

missing regular class activities, or participation in

special activities.

Serious off enses such as use of profanity,

cheating, fi ghting, stealing, etc. will result in a

conference with the Principal. Punishment will be

administered according to the off ense committed.

Progressive behavior may result in a detention.


E l e m e n t a r y P l a y g r o u n d R u l e sOur primary concern is the safety of our students

and the Christ-like interaction they display. For

this reason we have implemented these basic

playground rules:

• No jumping off swings

• No twisting swings

• Maximum of one person on a swing

• Students are to remain in view of monitor/

teacher at all times

• No throwing of any unauthorized projectile.

Authorized items include sports balls

(exception-baseballs, softballs), Frisbees,

paper airplanes, etc.

• Be courteous

• No rough contact

H i g h S c h o o l D i s c i p l i n e ( 7 - 1 2 )Acceptable and unacceptable behavior is clearly

articulated within the handbook. Failure to abide

by the rules, regulations, and policies of GCA may

be handled in one of the following ways:

• Detention

• Behavioral Probation

• Suspension

• Expulsion

D e t e n t i o n sDetentions are used to document infractions,

inform parents and provide an appropriate

level of discipline and accountability for

actions that violate the Standard of Conduct at

GCA. Detentions are usually the fi nal result of

repeated behavior and are generally preceded

by a warning or warnings at the discretion of the

teacher. Teachers and staff retain the authority

to determine whether to issue a detention or to

impose an alternative consequence appropriate

to the off ense.


30 Minute Detentions – “General” Prohibitions

Students cited for the following prohibited

acts will be issued a 30 minute detention at the

discretion of the teacher or staff member who

observes the behavior or to whom such behavior

is reported:

• Discourtesy/disrespect to a teacher

• Failure to return a signed detention form

• Dress code violations

• Classroom disturbance/outburst

• Chewing gum

• Use or possession of playing cards

• Eating in class

• Violation of “6 inch rule” no boy/girl contact

• Possession of magazines, catalogs or other

reading matter not approved by the teacher

or administration

• Violation of school policies regarding use or

possession of electronic devices

60 Minute Detentions – Specifi c Major

Prohibitions

Students cited for the following specifi c prohibited

acts will be issued a 60 minute detention. All such

detentions are automatically reviewed by the

Administrator.

• Blatant disrespect

• Vulgarity

• Cheating (1st off ense)

• Lying, Stealing, Gambling or Fighting

• Plagiarism

• Damage to school property

• Ditching Class

• Use or possession of drugs or alcohol

• Use or possession of pocket knives, matches,

lighters, laser pens, fi reworks or chemicals

• Harassment, hazing or bullying of any kind

• Possession or circulation of indecent literature

or materials

• Violation of school computer use policies

• Violation of school policies regarding use of

electronic devices or electronic media for the

purposes of harassment, hazing, humiliation

or bullying of another student


• Violation of school policies regarding use of

electronic devices or electronic media for the

purposes of disparaging any GCA employee,

policy or action or any student or family

attending GCA

B e h a v i o r a l P r o b a t i o nStudents whose behavior warrants more than a

detention but less than suspension or expulsion

may be placed on Behavioral Probation by the

Administrator. The Administrator will confer

with the parents and the student to discuss

the situation. The Administrator will set the

specifi c time frame and other conditions of the

probationary period on a case by case basis.

During the probationary period, students will

not be permitted to participate in extracurricular

activities or athletics and all positions of leadership,

trust and responsibility must be relinquished.

Failure to comply with the conditions of probation

or the accumulation of three or more detentions

during the probationary period will result in

suspension.

S u s p e n s i o nSuspension may be the result of repeated

behavior contrary to GCA standards, a number of

detentions, or a single serious act.

Suspended students are not permitted on

campus except for offi cial business and must be

accompanied by a parent. Upon return students

will be placed on Behavioral Probation for 30

school days with all restrictions of such probation

enforced. Suspended students must make-up all

assignments missed. Students will receive a zero

for assignments not made up.

Automatic one-day suspension off enses:

• Cheating (2nd off ense)

• Intentional property damage/vandalism

• Gang involvement

• Ditching Class

• Stealing

• Gambling

• Fighting


E x p u l s i o nThe fi nal, and most severe, form of punishment is

expulsion. Expulsion from GCA may be the result

of repeated behavior that is contrary to GCA

standards, a number of detentions/suspensions,

or for a single act. The use or possession of

illegal drugs, alcohol, sexual immorality, or gang

involvement constitutes grounds for immediate

expulsion.

Expelled students are not permitted on campus

except for offi cial business and must be

accompanied by a parent.

Expulsion is for the remainder of the current

school year.

Expulsion Off enses:

• Use of or possession of alcohol, narcotics,

illegal drugs, tobacco, or weapons on campus

or away from campus; For any on campus

off ense, the proper legal authorities will be

contacted.

• Sexual immorality of any kind

Note: The Administration reserves the right

to act upon other inappropriate conduct not

listed or specifi ed above.

A p p e a l sAppeals of disciplinary actions must be in writing

and made to the President of the Graceway

Christian Academy School Board. The Board has a

process for review and their decision will be fi nal.

C o n d u c t C a v e a tIt is neither possible nor necessary to list every

behavior we want to proscribe. The administration

of Graceway Christian Academy reserves the

right to judge student behavior from a Christian

perspective, and to make the appropriate decision

on a case-by-case basis.

“ B E K I N D L Y A F F E C T I O N E D O N E T O O N E

A N O T H E R W I T H B R O T H E R L Y L O V E ; I N

H O N O R P R E F E R R I N G O N E A N O T H E R . ”

- R O M A N S 1 2 : 1 0

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STANDARD OF DRESSAn important part of our mission at Graceway

Christian Academy is preparing students spiritually

to do the work that God gives them. In this

spiritual preparation our students learn that God

is more concerned with what is on the inside as

opposed to the outside; and, if the inside is right

with God, then the outside will be a refl ection of

the work He has done inside. (1 Pet. 3:3-4)

God does care how we look and dress—He does

have a dress code. God says:

• Gentlemen should look like gentlemen, and

ladies should look like ladies. (Deuteronomy 22:5)

0 Everyone: No extreme in hair styles. Hair

color must be natural looking. Boys: hair

may not touch the collar and must be out

of the eyes and off the ears. Sideburns

cannot extend below the middle of the

ear. No facial hair.

• We should dress modestly and exercise

restraint in what we wear, maintaining

respect for the temple of the Holy Spirit. (I Timothy 2:9)

0 No holes in clothing and no tight fi tting

clothing. Over-sized or baggy, or sagging

clothing are not acceptable. No hip-

huggers, low-rise pants, baggy or tight

fi tting pants. No cargo pants, carpenter

pants, or capris.

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• Our attitude about clothing should be right.

We should not worry about what we will

wear. God knows what we should wear.

(Matthew 6:28)

• Don’t try to be like this world, in anything,

including the clothes that you wear. (Romans 12:2, James 4:4)

0 No extremes in makeup or fi ngernails.

Jewelry must be modest and in good

taste. Boys: no earrings. Jewelry must be

of a masculine nature. Girls: Use good

judgment and moderation in the number

and style of earrings. Everyone: No other

body piercing is permitted. No tattoos.

D r e s s C o d eThe administration of Graceway Christian

Academy reserves the right to determine what is

objectionable dress.

Dress for students in grades K-12 should be

modest, clean, neat, appropriate, and not

excessively worn. Clothing bearing the name of

other schools may not to be worn.

Girls: K-6

• Ladies Dockers-style cotton twill pants or

dress slacks; colors may be solid black, navy

blue, or khaki (tan) or clean, modest jeans.

• Skirts or dress length must be past the knee

while sitting; slits can be no higher than the

knee while sitting. Colors may be black, navy

blue, or khaki (tan).

• Shoes may be dress, casual, or athletic. Casual

or dress sandals are permitted. No fl ip-fl ops.

• Shirts must be polo style with a collar. Shirts

may be short-sleeve or long-sleeve and must

be a solid color. Shirts must be tucked in at all

times. Shirts must be long enough to ensure

that no midriff area is exposed at any time.

Necklines must be modest. Shirts must have

button, snap, or hook closures. All buttons

except the top one must be buttoned.

• During cooler months sweaters may be worn

with polo shirt underneath.

• Any winter coat, jacket, fl eece jacket or

hooded sweatshirt is allowed during the cold

months of the year. Students are still required

to be in normal school dress beneath the

outerwear.

• No head wear or hats except for after school

activities.

Girls: 7th-12th

• Same as above except no jeans or denim.

Boys: K-6

• Men’s Dockers-style cotton twill pants or

dress slacks; colors may be solid black, navy

blue, or khaki (tan) or clean, modest jeans.

Belts must be worn.

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• Shirts must be polo style with a collar. Shirts

may be short-sleeved or long-sleeved and

must be a solid color. They must be tucked in

at all times and all buttons except the top one

must be buttoned.

• Shoes may be dress, casual or athletic. Socks

must be worn. No fl ip-fl ops or sandals.

• Any winter coat, jacket, fl eece jacket or

hooded sweatshirt is allowed during the cold

months of the year. Students are still required

to be in normal school dress beneath the

outerwear.

• No caps or head wear except for after school

activities

Boys: 7th-12th

• Same as above except no jeans or denim.

C h a p e l D r e s sChapel dress is normal daily school dress. Jeans

are not permitted on chapel days. You may also

dress up for chapel. Please do not wear T-shirts

of any kind.

A c t i v i t i e sModest daily dress is acceptable. Additionally,

jeans and knee-length shorts may be permitted

on appropriate occasions determined by the

administrative offi ce. Athletic trips may require

the wearing of athletic attire.

G a m e D a yOn Game Days team members may wear GCA

issued team shirts and offi cial warm-ups or school

code pants. Team members may also wear their

uniform with offi cial GCA warm-ups or school

code pants. .

F o r m a l D r e s sDress will be neat and modest.

Girls:

• All dresses must have sleeves. If the dress

does not have sleeves, you must wear a jacket

or sweater. No shawls.

• No cleavage.

• Dress length must be below the knee.

• All dresses must be approved by the

designated staff person.

Boys:

• Must wear tux or suit & tie.

• Must wear dress shoes.

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“ W H E R E F O R E T A K E U N T O Y O U T H E W H O L E

A R M O U R O F G O D , T H A T Y E M A Y B E A B L E

T O W I T H S T A N D I N T H E E V I L D A Y , A N D

H A V I N G D O N E A L L , T O S T A N D . ”

- E P H E S I A N S 6 : 1 3

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAs part of our curriculum at Graceway Christian

Academy we off er students the opportunity to

participate in extracurricular activities. Athletics

is the most popular among these extracurricular

activities. We off er soccer, basketball, track, and

baseball for boys, and volleyball, soccer, basketball,

and softball for girls.

In addition to athletics we also have various

groups such as Student Council and the National

Honor Society.

Each class functions as a group for purpose

of socialization, fund-raising, interschool

competition, etc. Two of the main events of each

school year are Homecoming and the Junior-

Senior Banquet. Our Homecoming celebration is

coordinated by the Student Council with various

activities being assigned to each class. The Junior-

Senior Banquet is coordinated and sponsored

completely by the Junior class for the Seniors.

*The Student Council Advisor will meet with the

Principal or his designee to plan Homecoming

activities each year. The Student Council and

its advisor are responsible for the Homecoming

theme and insuring that all activities are

coordinated with the students, teachers, and

administration. All decisions by the Student

Council and classes must be approved by the

Administration.

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Dances: Graceway Christian Academy’s policy is

that we do not sponsor dances as a school activity.

A t h l e t i c sGraceway Christian Academy athletes, parents, and

spectators are expected to conduct themselves

with courtesy and good sportsmanship at all

times. Booing and jeering are not Christ-like and

are not appropriate. Dress and behavior codes

are in eff ect at all athletic activities. Modesty and

neatness are the two main criteria. Violation of any

of the above may cause a player to be disciplined

or a student spectator to forfeit the right to attend

athletic activities.

E l i g i b i l i t y f o r P a r t i c i p a t i o n i n A t h l e t i c s• Parental permission is required.

• Parents must sign an Athletic Contract before

a student may practice or play.

• A physical is required each year before trying

out for a team.

• 6th-8th grade determines junior high

eligibility; 9th-12th determines senior high

eligibility. (8th graders may play at varsity/jr.

varsity level at coaches’ discretion.)

• Students must maintain a “C” average with

only one “D” and no “F’s” in any subject (2.0

G.P.A.). Athletic eligibility is determined by

each quarter grading period. Mid-term

grades may be accepted as evidence of

improved grades for the purpose of restoring

eligibility provided there are no behavioral

issues and with the approval of the teacher

for whose class the student received the

“D” or “F” grade in the previous quarter.

Otherwise, students who lose eligibility status

may be reinstated once their grades meet the

minimum requirements at the next quarter

grading period. Transfer student eligibility will

be based upon their transcript grades from

the previous reporting period. Athletes are

responsible to keep up with their school work

and should not expect teachers to adjust the

workload for them. Athletes need to make

up all school work missed for athletics within

two days after the event.

• Athletes must show commitment to the team

and to GCA as evidenced by:

0 Daily punctual attendance to practice.

Please let your coach know the day before

if you are going to miss a practice.

0 Attendance at all games unless

prearranged with the coach.

5 6 : : e x t r a c u r r i c u l a r a c t i v i t i e s

0 Inconsistent or negative conduct and

attitude may lead to temporary or

permanent suspension from the team.

0 Students must be at school a minimum of

four periods on game days to be eligible

to play.

0 A student under school discipline or any

suspension is not eligible to play.

S p o r t s P h y s i c a l sAll students participating in cheerleading or

any sport are required by NMAA to have an

annual physical exam. All students are strongly

encouraged to have a physical examination

before school starts each year. Students will not

be allowed participation in such activities until

their physical has been completed and paperwork

has been submitted to the offi ce.

e x t r a c u r r i c u l a r a c t i v i t i e s : : 5 7

“ I P R E S S T O W A R D T H E M A R K F O R T H E

P R I Z E O F T H E H I G H C A L L I N G O F G O D I N

C H R I S T J E S U S . ”

- P H I L I P P I A N S 3 : 1 4

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