"Christian Education that Transforms the Heart, Soul, and Mind"
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Admissions
Cumberland Christian Academy's mission is to offer Christ-centered
instruction that will transform each student's heart, soul, and
mind. We seek students that are willing to grow not only intellectually,
but also emotionally, physically, morally, and spiritually. (Luke
2:52)
Academically, we look for average or above average students who can succeed in a traditional classroom environment. Occasionally, we make exceptions with the hope that eventually the student will rise to the challenge. CCA is not equipped to address special learning needs. Our curriculum reflects our Christian perspective and is designed to prepare the student for college. Students are admitted without regard to race, color, or national origin. (I Samuel 16:7)
CCA believes that God has placed the full responsibility for the training and education of the child upon the parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may choose to delegate some of their responsibility to a school, but it is the parents/guardians who are accountable before God for the education of their child. (Proverbs 22:6)
Because of this shared responsibility, there must be close communication and agreement between the home and school. If CCA is to be an extension of the home there must be consistency between the two regarding the educational objectives, methods of achieving those objectives, and obligations of each party. Parents should choose CCA because its curriculum and methods are in harmony with the home. It is the responsibility of CCA to answer any and all questions regarding these issues to the satisfaction of families seeking admission. No parent, grandparent, or guardian should seek admission until they are satisfied with the answers to all questions. CCA assumes that if a family applies for admission, they are in complete accord with the objectives, methods, and obligations that accompany admission.
Unity
Parents/guardians are asked to bring problems or questions to
the attention of the appropriate CCA personnel immediately and
privately without creating gossip or discord. (Matthew 18) If
a disagreement occurs it should be dealt with quickly and maturely
so that unity may be restored. (Matthew 6:24) Should parents/guardians
lose confidence in CCA's ability to serve the best interest of
their child, they should withdraw their child. Attendance at
CCA is not a right, but a privilege that can be forfeited by
any student or family that does not conform to the standards
and regulations of the school. CCA may withdraw a student or
deny re-admission when, in the opinion of the school, the student
is not in harmony with the spirit of CCA, regardless of whether
or not he/she conforms to the specific rules and regulations
of CCA. This includes attitude problems of the student such as
gossiping, sowing seeds of discord, or failure to support the
staff and/or policies of the school. It also may include biblically
immoral or illegal activities that take place outside school.
The school may request the withdrawal of even a well-behaved
student if the parents/guardians of that student become excessively
disruptive, slanderous, abusive, disorderly, or uncooperative.
All parents/guardians of CCA students must be in harmony with
the aims and purposes of CCA.
Parental
Involvement
Parents/guardians are asked to take an active part in CCA by
encouraging their child to learn. As in any activity that children
undertake, the interest of the parents/guardians has a tremendous
positive influence on the child's performance. Parents/guardians
are urged to attend all PTF (Parent/Teacher Fellowship) meetings,
Orientations, Open-Houses, as well as any specially called meetings.
CCA assumes that each family will be represented at these informative
and important gatherings. Parents are also encouraged to volunteer
to help in a variety of ways. This includes chaperoning field
trips, substitute teaching, and assisting with class holiday
parties. Other volunteer opportunities include banquets, sports,
music and drama programs, and fundraising activities. Parents/guardians
should notify the appropriate campus office to volunteer. Finally,
parents/guardians are asked to pray for the school, staff, and
students on a regular basis. Our real battles are not with each
other, but against the powers of darkness. (Ephesians 6:12) The
power of prayer is our best weapon.
Admission
Procedures
All families interested in attending CCA must contact the appropriate
campus office for an interview. The purpose of the interview
is to have an opportunity to show the facilities and staff to
the parents and explain CCA's philosophy and standards. It is
helpful if parents bring the student's most recent report card
and standardized test scores to the interview. Elementary school
students may be required to spend a day visiting the classroom
and/or completing an admissions test. Middle school and high
school students are required to attend the interview and/or may
be required to spend a day visiting the classroom.
CCA reserves the right to pursue a behavioral background check on new students, as well as recommendations from recent academic and/or community leaders. Students who have been suspended or expelled from CCA or any other school may be refused admission. Married students or unmarried students with children will not be considered for admission.
Preschool (3-4 year), Kindergarten (5 year), and 1st grade students must have had appropriate birthdays by October 1st. For example, a child seeking admission to 1st grade must have had his/her sixth birthday by October 1st of the year admitted. Exceptions are considered only when a child has already successfully completed the grade in which he/she would otherwise be entering AND his/her test scores, maturity level, and other factors (such as teacher recommendation) clearly indicate the need for an extremely rare exception.
Admission Checklist:
· Appointment with the Principal for interview (students
applying for grades 6-12 must be present at the interview)
· Interview
· Admissions test (if required by Principal)
· Visit to the classroom (if required by Principal)
· Copy of Birth Certificate
· Copy of recent report card
· Copy of recent standardized test scores
· Copy of discipline records or Principal recommendation
· Copy of immunization records
· Completed and signed application with fee (non-refundable)
· Matriculation fee (non-refundable) due upon receipt
of the acceptance letter
Acceptance of students into CCA will not be official until all of the above requirements have been satisfactorily met. New students will receive a letter notifying them of acceptance. Applicants who withhold relevant information or who falsify information may be required to withdraw from CCA.
Re-admission
Procedures
Re-Admission Checklist:
· Completed and signed application with fee (non-refundable)
· Copy of immunization records (if any changes)
· Matriculation fee (non-refundable)
Re-admission of students into CCA will not be official until all of the above requirements have been satisfactorily met. Initial admittance does not imply automatic re-admission in the future. CCA reserves the right to refuse re-admission to any returning student.
Christian
Arbitration Policy
CCA seeks to work with all its personnel, students, and families
based on covenant relationship according to biblical concepts.
We pledge to resolve any and all conflicts which might arise
according to biblical principles. Should an issue arise which
cannot be resolved after prayer, appeals, and longsuffering patience,
we pledge and promise to use Christian mediation and, if necessary,
legally binding arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Procedure
for Christian Conciliation of the Institute for Christian Conciliation,
a division of Peacemaker® Ministries (complete text of the
Rules is available at www.HisPeace.org). Judgement upon an arbitration
decision may be entered in any court otherwise having jurisdiction.
The parties understand that these methods shall be the sole remedy
for any controversy or claim arising out of this agreement and
expressly waive their right to file a lawsuit in any civil court
against one another for such disputes, except to enforce an arbitration
decision.
All personnel and families connected with CCA must agree with the school on this policy.