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School Verse“Let your light so shine before men,that they may see your good works,and glorify your Father which is inheaven.”Matthew 5:16Testimonials“My daughter has always hada hard time in spelling. The firstfew Word Building PACEs were nodifferent. Due in great part to dyslexictendencies, they were very difficultfor her. On this last PACE, she earneda 100 percent on the Self Test! Oftenshe would misspell the words shegot right and spell correctly the onesshe missed in the PACE. With this100 percent, she was bubbling withlaughter. She said she had a secretso she could remember the correctspelling. She is finally finding ways tocompensate. I expect the future WordBuilding PACEs will become mucheasier for her.”C. Melton, ParentHondurasChrist and Saviour, whereas in publicschool you can’t even mention God,let alone talk about religion. I am trulyblessed to be continuing my educationin a homeschool program. I knowmy future will be better now that Iam attending Lighthouse ChristianAcademy.”D. Bridges, StudentIllinois“We have used LCA for four yearsnow. We have been blessed withfantastic advisors. They are as handson or off as you want them to be. Eachyear LCA has made improvements.I am very pleased with the changesmade due to accreditation. Thehandbook sent out this year givesvalidity to my school choice. TheCollege Preparatory AcademicProjection designed by my daughter’sadvisor is clear, and she knows whatis expected for graduation. I ampleased that my child’s diploma will beaccredited.”N. Gunter, ParentWest Virginia“It’s not very hard to distinguishthe qualities of homeschooling frompublic school. I know for a fact that I’mdoing better in LCA’s homeschoolingprogram than I was in public school.Academically, I was not challenged inpublic school, but in homeschoolingI am challenged and I am able toretain more information. I can literallygo at my own pace, so I can actuallycomprehend and learn what it is thatI’m studying. One huge differenceis that I can learn more about ourINTRODUCTION 9

“This is my first year in LighthouseChristian Academy, and let me tellyou how much I have improved—academically and spiritually. Before Iwas homeschooled, I didn’t get goodgrades, but now I’m passing. Myparents are really proud of me, and Idon’t get into any more trouble! Now Ihave a new perspective on school sothat I can succeed in the future.”J. Peterson, FreshmanIllinois“One of the things I really, reallyappreciate about A.C.E. is how itgradually becomes more challengingover time. It never throws a curveballat the child by suddenly expectinghim to do work at a much higherlevel. Because of that slow andsteady method, the child always feelscapable of the work and is able toprocess the information. A.C.E. hasbeen a blessing for my 9-year-old son10 Lighthouse Christian Academyespecially. He’s a reluctant reader,and yet he works confidently at gradelevel in his PACEs. He’s learned, andretained, so much grammar I canhardly believe it. I’m so glad I found aprogram that doesn’t overwhelm myson but makes him feel successful inlearning instead.”S. Miller, ParentTexas“I’ve really had an advantagebecause I’ve had to motivate myselfto do work instead of having a teacherstanding there telling me what to do.I had to have my own incentive to doit, just because I want to learn. I thinkI’m more mature. I think I am morecomfortable with who I am as a personthan most students my age because ofmy experiences with homeschooling.”S. McCullar, StudentMississippi

ACCREDITATIONReaching the World for Christ . . . One Child at a Time EducationalPhilosophy 11DAILY PROCEDURES

ACCREDITATIONBenefitsThe Academy has earned fullaccreditation with AccreditationInternational (Ai). Ai is a recognizedmember in good standing with NationalCouncil for Private School Accreditation(NCPSA). Through Ai’s relationshipwith NCPSA, Ai’s accredited schoolscan participate in coaccreditationwith Middle States Association ofColleges and Schools Commissionson Elementary and Secondary Schools(MSA–CESS). Ai is also a memberof the International Alliance ofRegional Accreditors by virtue of theirrecognized status with NCPSA.To achieve accreditation, LCAsuccessfully completed the candidacyperiod, which included an extensiveself-study. Site evaluation teams ofexperienced educators verified thatthe Academy met Ai quality standards.LCA continues to engage in animprovement process that enhancesstudent performance.12 Lighthouse Christian AcademyThere are many advantagesassociated with accreditation. LCAstudents earn a diploma accredited byAi. Earning an accredited diploma maybenefit the student in the followingways: Transfer of Credits Accreditation eases thetransition of students as theymove from one accreditedorganization to another.This ease of transfer appliesacross the nation throughreciprocal agreementsbetween the regionalaccrediting agencies. A ccess to Programs andScholarships Accreditation may alsobenefit LCA students as theyparticipate in specific sportsprograms, apply for collegegrants or scholarships, orpursue admission to colleges,technical schools, or militaryprograms that requirestudents to graduate fromregionally and internationallyaccredited schools.

ENROLLMENTReaching the World for Christ . . . One Child at a Time DAILYAccreditationPROCEDURES 13

ENROLLMENTLighthouse Christian Academyhas a racial nondiscriminatory policyand, therefore, does not discriminateagainst members, applicants,students, and others on the basisof race, color, gender, or national orethnic origin. Enrollment in LCA is aprivilege, and LCA reserves the right tosuspend or expel any student, withoutrefund, in accordance with the officialpolicies determined by LCA.OrderingEnrollment PeriodThe period of enrollment withLCA is considered to be a maximumof 12 months. It begins on thedate enrollment is processed andthe Annual Enrollment Fee is paid.Enrollment ends either 12 monthslater, or when the student hascompleted all academic courseworkassigned for the school year,whichever comes first. If a studenthas not reenrolled once the original12-month enrollment period haspassed, the student’s account will becharged a one-time 75 ExtensionFee. This will provide a 3-monthextension to complete and turn in thematerial. If a student has not turnedin the material by the end of thisextension, the student’s status will bechanged to inactive. A 50 per studentcharge will be assessed for processinggrades on an inactive account.14 Lighthouse Christian AcademyEach order will be placed by youracademic advisor. LCA will ship theorder after academics and the orderinformation are confirmed. Theacademic advisor will order an LCAChart Set for each student at thebeginning of the year. This Chart Setcontains all the documents a studentneeds annually to homeschool throughLCA.Some subjects require additionalresource books. The academic advisorwill order the required academicmaterials necessary to complete theassigned year’s requirements.Order CheckingLCA encourages parents to inspectthe curriculum order upon receipt.Please check the contents of the boxagainst the invoice. Notify your academicadvisor of any discrepancy within 10days of receiving the order. Theacademic advisor will give instructionson how to correct the discrepancy.

Refunds/ ReturnsLCA accepts returns fromcustomers for materials purchasedfrom LCA within the last 30 days.Materials must be returned in saleablecondition, unmarked, unstamped, andwith no sign of shelf wear. If a PACETest has been removed, the PACE isnot returnable.A 20 percent restocking fee will becharged for each return. Items notacceptable for credit are cassettetapes, videos, DVDs, CDs, trainingmaterials, printed forms, and individualcomponents of sets or kits.Please complete the Claim/Returnform located on the back of thepacking list. Your academic advisorcan issue you a return authorizationnumber. This number must bewritten on the Claim/Return form forcredit to be given for the items. It isrecommended that UPS be used forreturns to ensure proper tracking.Properly wrap, tie, and tape the carton.Newspaper should not be used aspacking material as it could smear thePACEs. After processing, proper creditwill be applied to your account and aReturns Credit Invoice will be forwarded.Allow three to six weeks for processing.switching/adding grade levels. If anacademic program is canceled within30 days of assigned begin date andall books are returned in new unusedcondition, your money will be refundedless a 20 percent restocking fee. Allchanges must be approved throughyour academic advisor in writing (mail,email, or fax).Order ClaimsA.C.E. takes great care in filling,checking, and packing your order.However, sometimes errors aremade. In light of such cases, LCArecommends checking the itemsreceived against the invoice to ensureall items have been included. Contactyour academic advisor for furtherinstructions if any discrepancy occurs.Claims must be requested within 10 days.Changes to Academic PrescriptionSwitching and adding curriculumis not available after 30 days fromassigned begin date. There will be a 25 fee plus materials cost forENROLLMENT 15

Verification of EnrollmentIt may become necessary toobtain proof that a student isenrolled with LCA for insuranceand legal purposes. Upon request,a verification letter of enrollmentwith LCA may be provided fromthe academic advisor at no charge.Please note that the student mustbe currently active and in goodstanding academically and financiallyto receive verification. The samerequirements apply when thesignature of an academic advisor isnecessary for the student to receiveSocial Security benefits or driver’slicense forms.ReenrollmentAfter the PACE Tests, HandbookAgreement, and Master RecordSheet (MRS) for the current level havebeen recorded, the student may beadvanced to the next level. Beforeyour enrollment period has expired,a reenrollment reminder will be sentfrom the academic advisor. In addition,online reenrollment is available atwww.lcaed.com. Once the reenrollmentapplication has been received andthe Annual Application ProcessingFee and Enrollment and Tuition Feeor enrollment payment are paid, thereenrollment can be processed.16 Lighthouse Christian AcademyReturned Check FeeLCA will charge a 30 fee on allreturned checks. This fee willautomatically be charged to thestudent’s account. The accountbalance must be paid in full by moneyorder or credit card before any furtheractivity will be accomplished on thepart of LCA, including, but not limitedto, additional orders, verifications ofenrollment, diplomas, etc.DiscountsLCA appreciates the commitmentand dedication its families haveshown towards the Academy and theA.C.E. program. To show appreciationfor our LCA families, the followingdiscounts are available: Receive a 75 discounteach year for each returningstudent. Receive a 75 discount eachyear for each additionalenrolled child after the firstenrolled child.Discounts when paying tuition in fullwill be deducted at time of enrollment.Discounts when paying monthly willbe deducted from the final payment.

BEGINNING THE SCHOOL YEARReaching the World for Christ . . . One Child at a Time Enrollment 17DAILY PROCEDURES

BEGINNING THE SCHOOL YEARAcademic AdvisingLighthouse Christian Academyprovides a qualified academic advisorfor every family. The academic advisorprovides experienced counseling on allacademic matters related to the LCAeducational program. The academicadvisor is available by telephone oremail Monday through Friday from8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Central Timeto answer any concerns or difficultiesthe parent or the student may beexperiencing.Transferring CreditsLCA reserves the right to acceptor deny credits as the administrationdeems necessary. Generally, most,if not all, credits from previoushigh school(s) are acceptedand recorded on the student’spermanent transcript. LCA acceptstransfer credits in no less thanhalf-year increments. The studentmust then complete the minimumrequired course of study to receivean accredited LCA diploma. LCAdoes not offer high school credit byexamination.Grading Scale and GPANumerical averages recorded on astudent’s previous school transcriptshould not be changed. If lettergrades are given and the transcript18 Lighthouse Christian Academyprovides a grading scale, the highestpossible grade for each letter should berecorded (e.g., if an “A” is 90%–100%,then 100% should be recorded).If a previous school transcript awardsletter grades but no grading scale isprovided, the following scale should beused, and the highest numerical gradefor each letter should be recorded:LCA Conversion Chart for GradesPERCENTGPAGRADESCOREPOINTSA . 98–100. 4A. 96–97. 4A–. 94–95. 4B . 92–93. 3B. 90–91. 3B–. 88–89. 3C . 86–87.

This handbook contains general information regarding the Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) administration, procedures, and fees. LCA reserves the right to change items contained in this handbook.