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Government
Cumberland Christian Academy
is an independent institution for learning, not subordinate to
any one particular church or denomination.
CCA is established on the basic
tenet of cooperation with Christians of all denominations. It
is supervised by a duly elected board of directors. The board
of directors has nine chairs; each member has one vote on any
given issue or procedure. All meetings are open to all the families
and supporters of this Academy at all times---EXCEPT in a circumstance
which may have necessitated personal and private investigation
of individual character. Non-involved parties are expected to
abide by accepted Biblical principles in such a case.
Faculty
and Staff
Each member of the faculty
and staff of Cumberland Christian Academy is a BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN,
committed to the basic fundamentals of the Christian faith and
the education of all students enrolled in the Academy.
No member of the faculty or
staff is authorized at any time to impose his or her non-essential
beliefs upon the students. Strict adherence to the Biblical basics,
and confinement within them, is required of the faculty and staff.
Their longevity as members of the faculty or staff can be affected
by proven violations of this tenet.
It is the declared purpose
of CCA to educate its students, adhere to academic discipline,
and promote basic moral excellence--not to engage in doctrinal
conflict.
Admissions
Policy
All prospective parents must
interview with an administrator/principal. Students must be in
attendance if entering grades 6-12.
Application forms must be completed,
accompanied by a $100.00 non-refundable application fee and returned
to the administrative offices.
Testing/Placement--For Kindergarten,
a child must be five years old on or before October 1st. Each
student entering 1st through 6th grade may be required
to take the CCA entrance test. Each student entering 7th through
12th grade must show by testing and prior grade completion that
he/she is capable of doing grade level work. If your child does
not have recent test results, CCA will offer testing once a month.
Upon acceptance, an additional
$350.00 matriculation fee will be due. The non-refundable matriculation
fee includes the following per student: student insurance, testing
fees, an individual picture package, class picture, yearbook,
sport fees, student pass to all home athletic events, graduation
fee, art fee, basic supply fee, and use of consumable and non-consumable
books.
A copy of the child’s
immunization record showing compliance with state law must be
turned in by the first day of school.
All admissions and campus placement
are contingent upon available space and are ultimately subject
to the Headmaster’s approval.
Cumberland was formed to offer
a Christ-centered education to students who are average and above
average academically. We are not equipped to serve those with
special needs. New enrollment at Cumberland Christian Academy
continues to increase each school year. We give God the glory
for our continued growth! Due to the number of new students enrolling
each term, we cannot make any guarantee of classroom location.
We are continually discussing facility locations and campus options
to house our ever-increasing student body.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
The Cumberland Christian Academy
gladly admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic
origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,
admissions policies, scholarship, athletic, or other school-administered
programs. CCA fellowships in Christian love with all who choose
to walk with her.
Christian Arbitration Policy
Realizing that Cumberland Christian
Academy seeks to work with all 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 long-suffering patience,
we pledge and promise to use Christian arbitration rather than
court action to achieve resolution. All families who enroll
children in Cumberland must agree with the school on this policy.
School Hours
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K3-K4 |
8:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
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K5 |
8:15 AM - 2:45 PM |
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Elementary (1st-5th) |
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Middle School (6th-8th) |
8:05 AM - 3:05 PM |
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High School (9th-12th) |
8:10 AM - 3:15 PM |
Attendance
The school calendar is made
up of 180 days. 1st - 12th grades have 4 nine-week grading periods
of approximately 45 days each. K3 - K5 attend 175 days.
A student’s presence in
school is the responsibility of both parent(s) and student. Any
excessive absences not due to sickness is indication of a parental
problem. A student is allowed a 30 day maximum of excused absences
within each school year. Absences exceeding 30 days may cause
dismissal from school, not entering the next school term, or
graduation denial. Any appeal to change this policy must be made
before the CCA Board. An excused absence is validated by a parental
or physician’s note to the office required the day the student
returns to school.
If a student comes to school
after 11:15 AM or leaves before 11:15 AM, he is counted absent.
High school juniors and seniors
may be counted present for up to 3 days to visit colleges.
High school attendance applies
to each scheduled period. A student will receive an "F"
for the semester in any class that is missed more than 15 days
during that semester. Any appeals must be made to the CCA Board.
Any student who is absent from
school on a given day may not participate in any extra curricular
activities for that day.
Arrival
Students may arrive as early
as 7:15 AM at each campus and should report to the designated
area for early arrivals where a faculty member will supervise
a study hall.
Late Arrival
A student who arrives after
school begins should report to the office. There he will sign
in and receive a tardy slip that will admit him to class.
Tardies will be excused for
the following reasons:
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Medical appointment - The student
must bring a note from the physician which verifies that the
student was seen by the doctor. The note must be presented NO
LATER than the next school day after the appointment. |
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Personal illness - The student
must bring a note from the parent to verify that the parent was
aware of the illness and gave the student permission to come
to school late. The note must be presented NO LATER than the
next school day after the student was tardy. |
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Students who arrive late for any
other reason must bring a note from a parent explaining the reason
for the tardiness. This note must be delivered NO LATER than
the next school day after the student was tardy. |
Departures
Parents are expected to make
arrangements for the pick-up of their students immediately after
school dismisses.
Parents of students in grades
K-3 through 8th will be required to fill out a pick-up authorization
form to be kept on file in each school office.
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Grade |
MUST be picked up |
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K-3/K-4 |
by 12:30 PM |
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K-5 |
by 3:00 PM |
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1st - 5th |
by 3:30 PM |
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6th - 8th |
by 3:30 PM |
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9th - 12th |
by 3:30 PM |
ANY PARENT WHO DOES NOT
PICK UP THEIR CHILD BY REQUIRED TIMES WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF
$5.00 PER HALF HOUR OR ANY PORTION THEREOF. If not paid, this
amount will be forwarded to our accounting office to be added
to your tuition account.
Early Departures
If a student is to leave school
early, a parental-signed note must be sent to the school office,
and the office has the responsibility of informing the student’s
teacher. A parent picking up a student must first sign out the
student at the school office. The office personnel will then
summon the student.
Inclement Weather Policy
CCA follows the Cobb County
school closings in case of severe weather. Check your local TV
and radio stations for closings.
Sickness
/ Medicine
For health reasons, a child
should not come to school with a fever or any other condition
that is considered contagious.
Students should be fever-free
(temperature below 100 degrees) for 24 hours before returning
to school. Students should also be free of diarrhea and vomiting.
All medicine for a student
must be taken to and kept in the school office (please document
dosage requirements). The office will only dispense medicine
brought from home and only upon written consent from the parents.
School Office
The school office is designed
to take care of official school business. While parents may leave
lunches, homework, books and other items in the office for their
children, this service should be used sparingly. Students are
to stay outside the office boundaries.
Telephone Use / Messages
School telephones are primarily
for school related business. Students may use school telephones
only with permission from school personnel and not for making
arrangements for after-school activities unless school related.
The school cannot take or deliver personal messages for students,
with the exception of special circumstances (e.g.: change in
transportation, medical appointment or work schedule).
Staff Contact
Faculty members are not always
available because of their teaching responsibilities. To contact
a staff member during the day, call the school office and leave
a message. Please refrain from calling faculty members at home
unless an emergency arises.
Visitors
to School
Please feel free to consult
with the office about any problem or question that concerns the
welfare of the students. It is the desire of the Principal, their
assistants, and the faculty to be of service to both parent and
student. Teachers welcome visits from any parent. We do urge,
however, that such visits be made by definite appointment with
the teacher at a convenient after school hour.
The principal’s permission
is required for anyone to visit a CCA student on campus.
Middle
and High School Lockers
Middle and high school students
have access to personal lockers. Students may obtain a lock for
their locker. The combination to the lock or an extra key should
be left with the school secretary. The school does have the authority
to check lockers at any time. The lockers are the property of
the school and are to be used only in ways supportive of school
goals and policies. Any misuse of lockers or use of non-registered
locks will result in loss of locker privileges. Locker decorations
must be easily removable and maintain a Christian standard.
Student Travel Policy
Permission slips are required
for students to travel under the school’s supervision, whether
the trip be curricular or extracurricular. The student must return
with the school group unless the student’s parent is in
attendance on the trip.
Parent
Teacher Fellowship
We encourage all parents to
attend the regularly scheduled PTF meetings. This is a wonderful
way to maintain contact with the teachers and learn about school
activities. The scheduled dates and times are located in the
school calendar in this handbook.
Holiday
Observances
CCA chooses not to celebrate
Halloween. Our Christmas observance will focus on the birth of
JESUS rather than Santa Claus. |
