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The educational philosophy of Wickenburg Christian Academy (WCA) is based on a God-centered view of truth and man as presented in the Bible: Since God created and sustains all things through His Son, Jesus Christ, the universe, and all life are dynamically related to God and have the purpose of glorifying Him. This is pointedly true of man/woman, who was made in God’s image, different in kind from all other creation with the unique capacity to know and respond to God personally and voluntarily. Because man/woman is a sinner by nature and choice, however, he/she can not in this condition know or honor God in his/her life. He/She can do this only by being born again through receiving Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and Lord and thus be enabled to do God’s will, which is the ultimate purpose of his/her life.

The entire process of education is seen as a means used by the Holy Spirit to bring the student into fellowship with God, to develop a Christian mind in him/her and to train him/her in godly living, so that he/she can fulfill God’s total purpose for his/her life personally and vocationally.

The authority for such an education comes both from God’s command that children be taught to love God and place Him first in their lives and from the fact those parents/guardians are responsible for the total education and training of their children (Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 6:4). At the parent’s/guardian’s request the WCA, along with the Church becomes a partner in giving this education.

STATEMENT OF FAITH (Association of Christian Schools International)

Every institution has standards of conduct. These can be stated as rules, dos and don’ts, or as principles to live by. Rules tend to promote a legalistic and regimented interpretation and response. For example, a rule would say: “Don’t hit another student”. You could “obey” that rule and still have hatred in your heart for another student. In doing so, you’d miss the spirit of love implied in the rule. However, a principle would say: “Love your fellow students and treat them the way you’d treat the Lord”. This principle would have many applications implied in it: giving of yourself to other students, supporting and helping them, putting them first, not doing or saying anything that would hurt them, etc. Principles tend to promote a heart response or change in attitude that goes far beyond superficial behavior or outward actions.

This after all, is what learning the ways of God is all about; not just learning the “right thing to do” or how to “get by”, but having the nature of Christ formed in us (II Peter 1:3,4). Therefore, the following principles are set forth as a standard or plumb line for WCA:

WCA exists to offer Christian education in a Christian environment. Students will, therefore, be carefully selected in order to maintain a student body of high academic and moral standards. WCA admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at the school.

Admission to the school is obtained by written application and a personal interview with the school administrator. Report cards, school records, recommendation concerning character, attitude, and general promise of the student, and testing will be used in determining admission. All new students are placed on a nine week academic and social probation period. This school can not provide special education for students who have emotional or learning disabilities.

Kindergarten children shall be five years old by September 1. Children will be considered for entrance to kindergarten and first grade based upon the results of developmental testing and prior educational experience. A birth certificate should be presented with the initial registration. The kindergartner should be able to recognize:

Monthly tuition is due on the 1^{st of every month. Tuition and fees are payable on the due dates described in “tuition and Fee Schedule”. Accounts become delinquent 10 days after the due date and a service charge of $25.00 will be added to these past due accounts. If an account becomes more than one month past due, the child may be excluded from school until the balance is paid in full or arrangements are made to do so with the administrator. In case of hardship, the school will be kept informed, and an agreed on payment plan made.}

Because our expenses continue whether or not every child is present every day, no tuition refunds can be made in the case of absence for illness or any other reason. As long as we hold a place for your child, your tuition charges continue. When a child withdraws from school, a refund for a partial month will not be given. Refunds for positive credit balances will be given for students who graduate or do not return the following school year in June.

Wickenburg Christian Academy, Inc., a non-profit Corporation, and its Board of Directors are solely responsible for operating and governing WCA. The board is comprised of Christian men who are committed to the total education of children through a Bible oriented curriculum.

Communicable diseases - A health record is kept for each child. In order to keep this record up to date, please inform the office when your child has any type of childhood illness or communicable disease.

Chronic illness: If your child has any physical limitations due to chronic illness or other cause, please discuss this with your child’s teacher and make the office aware of the problem.

Illness or injury at school: If a child becomes ill or is injured at school, the parents/guardians will be contacted. It is most important that you notify the school of any change of telephone number so that contact may be made immediately in case of emergency. The school is required to take additional steps in the event of incidents where an individual is contaminated with another person’s blood. (Per OSHA Standards).

Medicines- If it is necessary for your child to take any medicine during school, he/she should take the medicine in the original container to the office immediately upon arrival at school, along with a school provided permission slip which includes information such as the name of the medicine, dosage, frequency, etc.

No medication, including aspirin/Tylenol, will be given without permission from the parent/guardian.

Immunizations- Before school starts each year, please make certain your child is up to date on all childhood immunizations. If you do not know, please ask your child’s doctor. Our office will require this information prior to admission. Students who are not current on required immunizations will be suspended until state requirements are met.

All K-8 students should bring a book bag/backpack.

Supply list will be available four weeks before the start of school in the front office or on-line at ^{www.wickenburgchristianacademy.org. For your convenience, we will also have school supplies kits available in the office for purchase. These kits will have all of the supplies needed for the entire year for specific classes.}

Science Lab Fee-

A nutritious lunch based on the Food Guide Pyramid will be offered in our cafeteria for $2.00 / lunch. Menus will be sent home monthly for ordering. Students may bring a sack lunch.

Lunch 1 K-3rd 11:30-12:20

Lunch 2 4th -8th 12:00-12:45

Kindergarten, first and second graders will need a snack every day. No student will be permitted to leave the school grounds to go for lunch unless his/her parent/guardian or other adult approved by his/her parent/guardian in writing comes for him/her. Other special arrangements should be made through the office and the procedure for checking out at the office must be followed. Parents are welcome to have lunch with their child during lunch time by calling one day in advance and paying the $2.00 lunch fee per person.

The student and parents/guardians are responsible to pay the replacement cost of any lost or damaged books.

A “Lost and Found” box is kept for items that are left on the school grounds or in the classrooms. We suggest that all lunch boxes, sweaters, coats, etc., be marked with the student’s name so that lost items can be easily returned when found. Many items are left behind because no one claims them. Please encourage your child to look for items that may be lost.

Parent/Guardians who desire to visit their child’s classroom during school hours are always welcomed. Parent/Guardians must sign-in at the front office and are encouraged to participate in the classroom anytime.

Parent-Teacher conferences will be scheduled a minimum of twice each school year to discuss the progress of your child. Other conferences will be held on a case basis and may be requested by either party. Parents/Guardians are expected to attend.

The Parent-Teacher Fellowship is an organization that is designed to bring into close relation the home and the school so that parents/guardians and teachers may cooperate effectively in the training of the child. PTF Fundraisers are integral to the financial success of the school & help to keep tuition cost as low as possible. Every parent/guardian is required to become an active participant in our PTF. Attendance at scheduled meetings should be given highest priority.

For a student to advance to the next grade, the student must achieve a minimum grade average of 74% to be promoted to the next grade level. Percentage grades are converted to an A through F display on the student’s report card.

Kindergarten through 8th grade students attend Chapel weekly. Chapel programs can include pastors, missionaries, and other selected guest speakers.

Field trips are planned for their educational value and will be scheduled by appropriate teachers. Notification reflecting the Field Trip details is sent home with the student to obtain their parents’ permission to attend. All students will be expected to attend unless prior arrangements are made with the administrator. A parent/guardian may be requested to participate in field trips (assist in transportation and supervision, etc.)

The Bible commands the Christian to “do all to the glory of God” (I Corinthians 10:31). In today’s society, this command has special reference to the fact that God may be honored or dishonored by our personal dress and grooming. In dress, as well as doctrine, the Christian is to “test all things, hold fast to what is good, abstain from every form of evil” (I Thessalonians 5:21- 22). The Christian is to have a regard for things that are “pure...of good report...of virtue...and praise” (Philippians 4:8). WCA has chosen to follow and create an atmosphere to encourage the high Christian standards of conduct and appearance. WCA believes that these commands have a practical application to the students’ dress and grooming. Outward appearance is a significant way in which we reflect our inward character. WCA has always been in favor of tasteful, contemporary dress. In all areas of appearance pertaining to clothes, hair styles, and makeup, students should look neat, natural, with emphasis on cleanliness and modesty. For these reasons, WCA students will wear approved uniforms to all school and school-sponsored functions. If a student arrives at school dressed in violation of this dress code, or a student outgrows their approved uniform making it too short or tight, the student’s parents(s) will be called to bring a change of clothes for the student to change into.

Physical Education:

The purpose of discipline in a Christian school is to bring each student to a maturity in Christ so that he/she will exercise self-control at school, at home, at church, and in every other area of his/her life.

All students are expected to obey all the rules and regulations of the school. We also expect the students to obey and respect their teachers and aides. It is important that parents/guardians teach this character quality to their children. If parents/guardians undermine this respect by listening to a child’s complaints or accusations about a teacher without following them up with the teacher, a foundation of disrespect is laid, and is usually irreversible.

Disciplinary measures will be taken when necessary for the proper growth of the child. Parents/Guardians will be notified whenever there is a disciplinary problem. Parents/Guardians will be called for a conference when the situation warrants it.

We believe it is a privilege to attend WCA. A student who continually breaks the rules, refuses to cooperate in the educational process, or has a consistent negative attitude toward authority will be subject to suspension or expulsion from school.

B. Respect and obedience to all school and staff members, respect for fellow students.

(Matthew 22:37-40; Hebrews 13:7)

D. Cleanliness in work, in actions, in speech, and in dress. (1 Corinthians 10:31)

A. Students will remain in supervised areas at all times.

D. Chewing of gum is not allowed at school.

F. Students are to follow the “hands off” policy: no fighting, hitting, pushing, or other rough-housing.

G. Profane or vulgar language is not allowed.

H. Students will not play with sticks or throw anything at another student (dirt, rocks, etc.).

J. Griping is not tolerated anywhere.

K. Students are not permitted to operate motorized vehicles on school grounds.

A. Students are allowed only in their own classroom unless authorized by a teacher.

B. Students are not to be in the classroom without teacher supervision.

C. Running in the classroom is prohibited.

D. Students will help maintain desks, materials, and equipment.

--- I will be quiet in class and raise my hand to speak.

--- I will stay in my seat until I have permission to get up.

--- I will care for and treat others the way I want to be treated.

--- I will answer adults with proper titles.

Minor violations are cumulative for one quarter unless a student has reached suspension. In this

Case, the principal will outline consequences for the next quarter. These violations include but are not limited to:

The office consequences for discipline accumulate as follows:

1-2 - Warning- Teacher consequence

3-4 - Detention and phone call to parents from teacher or administrator

5-6 - Detention from administrator

7-9 - 1 day suspension (may be in-school suspension) and phone call

10-11- 2 day suspension and conference and conference between parents/teacher/administrator

12- Recommendation for expulsion from school to School Board

A detention is a one-hour period served from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Detentions earned on Thursday, Friday, or Monday will be served on Tuesday. Detentions earned on Tuesday or Wednesday will be served on Thursday. Detention involves extra work assigned by the detention teacher or the administrator. Student will not be allowed to talk with other students while serving detention.

These include, but are not limited to:

1. Insubordination (refusal to comply with a reasonable request or disrespect to school personnel).

2. Insolence (attitude of contempt).

3 Mockery (malicious insults, malicious teaching, etc.).

4. Harassment.

5. Intimidation or threats of violence or reprisal.

6. Use of profane, vulgar or obscene language or actions.

7. Possession of obscene and /or offensive materials.

8. Truancy.

9. Use of any type of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco).

13. Possession of any kind of dangerous weapon.

14. Sexual immorality.

15. Inciting or contributing to the disruption of the school program

16. Forgery.

17. Lying.

Wickenburg Christian Academy has a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY for possession, use, or sale of alcohol, drugs, explosives, firearms, dangerous weapons, or sexual immorality. These activities on or off campus will result in recommendation for immediate expulsion.

Procedures for dealing with major violations include, but are not limited to the following:

A student is danger of failing one or more courses at WCA may be placed on academic probation at the discretion of the classroom teacher and the administrator. Terms for the length of the probation, responsibilities of the student to correct the situation, responsibilities of parents and teacher, and set follow–up meeting dates will be specified by written contract.

After evaluation and consultation with administrator, faculty, and parents a student may be placed on academic and/or disciplinary probation. Any student receiving (2) suspensions resulting from discipline consequences and / or major violations will be placed on disciplinary probation. The administrator reserves the right to extend probationary status at any time to any student that warrants such. During probation:

Christian Americanism places emphasis upon the greatness of America’s heritage and the sacrifices of its heroes. America is a republic which guarantees liberties to educate its people and preserve their freedom. We unashamedly teach the Biblical doctrines of self discipline, respect for those in authority, obedience to law, and love for flag and country.

I pledge allegiance to the flag 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.

I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior for Whose Kingdom it stands, one Savior crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty for all who believe.

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

WCA is covered by a liability insurance policy, carried by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. We strongly urge parents/guardians to have your child covered under your family health and accident policy, at parents/guardians expense.

Faithful attendance to regular school days plus school functions is important. The learning experience is not just found in the classroom, but opportunity to grow and mature can also be found during special school gatherings such as field trips.

Any problems or concerns a parent/guardian may observe concerning their student should first be discussed with the teacher. Every effort will be made to resolve the situation in this manner using the Bible, the Student Handbook, and prayer as our guides. If the situation still cannot be resolved, we suggest the following procedure: