Class Guidelines & Information

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Admission

*We accept Grades K4-8th at this time*

Cove Road Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities that may be offered at the school.  We do not discriminate based on any policy or procedure. We reserve the right to dismiss/deny admission or readmission for any reason, including lack of respect to all standards of conduct, inability to maintain academic standards, chronic unexcused absences, or chronic behavioral issues.  

New Students will need the following:

*Copy of Birth Certificate

*Completed Application Form

*Immunization Record

Attendance

School begins 8:15am Monday-Friday.  School is dismissed at 3:15

Currently, we do not have any after-school programs available at this time.

  *Regular attendance to school is essential to success in the classroom.  We are mandated to comply with current truancy laws.*

Chapel

The spiritual health of our children is of the utmost importance.  We will have a chapel service each Wednesday.  It is expected that all students learn the importance of listening and participating.  Dress/church attire is required for all students.

Lunch

Cove Road Christian Academy does not provide lunches.  Students are expected to bring their own lunch/snack and drinks.  There will be times where special snacks are prepared.  Prior notice will be sent home to the parents at that time.  

Parent/Teacher Communication

Communication between the child's teacher and parents is a crucial component in the overall success of the students.  Email/cellphone numbers will be exchanged for this sole purpose.  

Curriculum

Cove Road Christian Academy uses Abeka Curriculum. and Masterbooks (5th grade History only) for all classes.  It is the world's largest Christian textbook publisher and a recognized leader in Christian education.

Grading Information: 

A = 100-90

B = 89-80

C = 79-70

D = 69-60

F = 59-0

I = Incomplete - S = Satisfactory - U = Unsatisfactory

Homework:  All students are expected to complete all assignments given to them within the time specified.  Efforts will be made to have plenty of time in class to complete assignments, but that depends upon how the student chooses to use their time.  No homework will be assigned on Wednesdays. (For midweek church service)

Progress Report:  Progress reports will be sent out approximately every 4.5 weeks. They must be signed and returned.

Report Cards:  Report Cards will be given out every 9 weeks. Financial obligations must be met before report cards will be released. Report cards must be signed and returned the following day. 

Testing:  Cove Road Christian Academy participates in the Stanford 10/Iowa Assessment end of the year testing.  Tests are administered each Spring and measure the student's achievements in the core subjects.  Parents will be notified in advance when testing week is scheduled.

Passing/Failing:  Students in grades K-8 who do not have a passing grade for two or more core subjects (Bible, Math, English, Science, or Social Studies) will NOT be promoted to the next grade.  *Remedial instruction may be required*

Withdrawal:  Parents who wish to withdraw their child from CRCA must contact Delana Hagerman and sign a Student Withdrawal Form.  No grades will be processed or released until all financial obligations are met.  

Conduct

  Each classroom will have an Etiquette Policy

General Conduct:  All Students are expected to act in an orderly and respectful manner, maintaining Christian standards of courtesy, kindness, language, morality, and honesty. 

Discipline:  For Cove Road Christian Academy to maintain an environment conducive

 to learning, we would do the student a great disservice if we did not correct wrong behavior.  Theachers are free to maintain order in any way that is effective and reasonable.  (Bucket system, tally system, etc.) 

**CRCA reserves the right to deny admission or expel a student for any reason (misconduct) the Elder Board/staff deems necessary.  

Dress Code:  Cove Road Christian Academy does not have a set dress code; however, students are expected to be modest in apparel.  Shorts/dresses should come to the knee, or no less than 2 inches above the knee.  Muscle shirts/spaghetti straps are not permitted.  T-shirts with offensive language/art are not permitted.

**Attire must be gender specific

***CRCA reserves the right to address any questionable attire

Financial Policy

Cove Road Christian Academy is an extension of our ministry at Wytheville First Church of God.  As such, our employees are making financial sacrifices to minister to your children.  Our school receives no government assistance, and we are solely tuition funded.  Because of this, we have no choice but to adopt a strict financial policy.  All accounts must be paid as they are due.  Tuition is due by the 5th day of each month, August through July.  If payment isn't received by the 12th there will be a $25 late fee.  If an account is 30 days delinquent, a student may not be permitted to attend class. Tuition is calculated based on 12-month increments.  No reduction can be made for absences, vacations, or school holidays.

Book Fees  

The book fee is due before the first day of school.  No books will be issued until the fee has been paid in full.

Student Safety 

Cove Road Christian Academy has a legal and moral duty to address the horrendous issue of child abuse-sexual, physical, mental, etc.  Our staff are mandated reporters, and we have adapted a policy that addresses this horror.

Communicable Disease Policy

Please recognize that Cove Road Christian Academy has limited resources and is not equipped to physically care for the needs of chronically ill students.  We have no choice but to deny admission, or to require a withdrawal from a student with a serious chronic disease.  

**Once a student has been given a clean bill of health by a medical doctor, CRCA will consider the information and decide if readmission is possible. 

Articles Prohibited

Cigarettes - Knives - Guns -Matches/Lighters - Cameras - Radios - iPads/Kindles - Handheld Games - Cell Phones

Illness and Medication Policy

*Students who are ill should be kept at home.

*Temperature of 100.4 will not be permitted at school.

*If a student gets ill at school, they will be removed from the class, and the parent must come and pick them up.

*A student must be symptom-free for 24 hours or have a doctor's not before returning to school.

Medication:  Any medication to be taken by a student must be turned in to the office along with a written note.  Personnel will dispense.  If it is a chronic condition with prescribed medication, there is a form you must fill out and return ASAP.  

Drills

Cove Road Christian Academy is required to conduct different safety drills throughout the school year.  These consist of fire drills and active threat drills.  Great care is used to keep our students calm, and not frightened.  Our students must know what to do in the unlikely event that something may occur.  *For any questions regarding this policy, please contact Dana Hagerman.

Student Drop off/Pick-up 

All students are to be dropped off at the school entrance.  Parents may not accompany students inside except for the first day of school for pictures and help carrying supplies.