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considered enrolled. Next, the board must give approval priorto acceptance. Parents can track student enrollment at ParentsWeb on the school website.KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENTA child enrolling in RCA’s K5 program must be 5 years old byOctober 15th. Parents with children in K-5 submit updated immunizations by September 1st. A Kindergarten Health Assessment form is available in the school office.REENROLLMENT PROCEDURESDuring the month of February, parents are encouraged to reenroll for the fall. By reenrolling, parents will be assured of having a place reserved for the fall of next year. Through February,registration is offered at a reduced price. Registration fees arenon-refundable and non-transferable.TRANSFER STUDENT POLICIESWhen a new student enrolls in RCA and is transferring from another school, a Request for Records form must be completedand signed by a parent. RCA or the parent will send this formto the school last attended. A student’s cumulative folder contains information regarding academic progress, attendance,health, achievement tests, and special remarks. A parent maysee the contents of his child’s folder only by contacting theprincipal. All information is regarded as confidential.WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICYStudents withdrawing from school must submit written notification to the school office. School records will be released afterRCA accounts are paid in full. For any student withdrawing between June 1st and the first day of school, one resource feeinstallment and any other fees on the account must be paidin full before records will be released. For any student withdrawing after school begins, parents are responsible for the10

entire resource fee, tuition for the month of departure, plus awithdrawal fee. All fees and tuition are non-refundable andnon-transferable. Pre-paid tuition is refundable for any monthin which a student attended zero days.STUDENT RECORDS POLICYIn the event that Raleigh Christian Academy should ever cease tooperate, all student records will be retained and maintained byBeacon Baptist Church. Administrative personnel with the churchwill work in conjunction with the North Carolina Departmentof Non-Public Education (NCDNPE) to ensure the continuedpractice of preserving the privacy of all records and contents ofstudent files and to provide the legal distribution of contents in atimely, legal, and ethical manner.SUMMER CAMPSummer Camp is available for full-time and part-time students.No drop-in students will be accepted. Camp is charged on aweekly basis. No daily rates are available.CALENDARThe school calendar will be issued when the August tuitionpayment is made. This calendar will indicate such dates asholidays, teacher workdays, report cards, and special events.Additional copies may be obtained from the school office fora nominal fee.11

FINANCESTUITION AND FEESA Tuition and Fees Chart may be acquired from the school office or the school website.FINANCIAL POLICIESAn annual registration fee must be paid for each studentapplication submitted. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.A resource fee is due each year. The resource fee includesitems such as the cost of books, student insurance, activity fee,computer fee, art fee, yearbook fee, etc. Resource fees arebilled and payable in four installments due June 1, July 1, August 1 and September 1. Late fees will be applied to each childif these installments are not paid by the 15th of each month.Parents may opt to pay tuition in 10, 11, or 12 installments. If the10 month plan is chosen, the first payment is due August 1. Withthe 11 month plan, the first payment is due July 1. With the 12month plan, the first payment is due June 1. All tuition and feepayments are due by the first of each month and are late afterthe 15th of the month. Tuition is drafted through FACTS.Late charges at a rate of 35.00 will be applied to each child.If all delinquent accounts have not been made current and30 days have lapsed from the due date, the student will besuspended until payment is made in full. Any returned checkscarry a 30.00 charge (plus current late fees). If two checksare returned for insufficient funds within one school year, futurepayments must be made in cash or money order.Should a student enter school during any part of the month, tuition payments will be prorated for days missed. Discounts areapplicable should more than one child from the same familybe enrolled.12

2 students3 students4 students5 students12% discount17% discount22% discount27% discountSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe ministry offers some scholarship assistance on the basis ofneed and available funds to Christian families that have convictions regarding Christian education. Most financing in thescholarship fund is dependent upon designated gifts from ourchurch and school parents. Anyone interested in receivinga scholarship must make application to the Church DeaconBoard by completing and submitting a scholarship application. Both parents must be present for their interview with theadministrator. All applications are subject to board approval. Anyone interested in more information should contact theschool office.YEARBOOKEach year the school puts together a yearbook of memoriesentitled the Talon. Each student receives one copy of the Talon. Additional copies may be ordered at a discounted price.Advertising in our yearbook is available. Call the school officefor ad prices. The Talon is released each May.BOOKSTOREThe school bookstore is stocked with school supplies: notebooks, assignment pads, pens, pencils, scissors, crayons, rulers,paper, etc. Please check the school supply list for specific itemsthat must be purchased from the bookstore. The bookstoreis located in the school office, and it is open during regularschool office hours.13

ATTENDANCEABSENCESRegular attendance is essential for successful classwork. A pupil who is absent must bring a written excuse to his teacher theday he returns to school. Excused school absences will only begiven for the following:1.2.3.Verified illness of the studentVerified medical, dental, or optometric appointmentsBereavementsA student missing more than ten days in a semester or more thantwenty days during the entire year of school will be retained. Exceptions to this rule may be made in special cases of illness thatare verified by a physician, and summer tutoring will be required.TARDY POLICYA tardy is recorded for students arriving to class after 8:05AM.Bible class begins at 8:15AM. Elementary students that continually arrive after 8:15AM will not be allowed to enter class until8:45AM. A parent will be required to wait with any student whoaccumulates ten tardies after 8:15AM in a semester. This policywill eliminate excessive disturbances to Bible class.SICK POLICYStudents having a verified illness during the school day will beasked to leave school. Parents will be called to pick up theirchild for one of four reasons:1. Temperature of 100 degrees or higher2. Low grade fever when accompanied by other indicatorsof illness, such as:a. Known exposure to communicable illnessb. Extreme malaisec. Headached. Nausea, vomiting, and/or abdominal paine. Symptoms of upper respiratory infection14

3. Vomiting without the presence of fever4. Head liceIt is the policy of Raleigh Christian Academy that a child mayreturn to school having been without fever for 24 hours withoutthe aid of medication.GENERAL POLICIESPHILOSOPHY OF DISCIPLINEDiscipline is a balance of love and control. Discipline and order are necessary to the Christian, traditional educational process. The faculty strives to provide love and special attentionto each individual student. A subject can be taught withoutclassroom discipline, but a subject is less likely to be learnedunder such conditions.It is our philosophy that if a teacher is to be respected by hisstudents, the teacher must have the authority to handle matters of discipline. RCA does not believe that God’s Word givesthe church (including the school as a ministry) the authority forphysical discipline of children. That authority belongs to theparents.DISCIPLINE SYSTEMIt is the policy of this school to notify parents whenever discipline is necessary. It is the philosophy of the school that if ateacher is to be respected by his students, he must have theauthority to handle matters of discipline. When it is determinedthat parental discipline is in order for misbehavior, a parent willbe called to come in and administer that discipline within onehour of the phone call. If the parent does not come in, the student will be suspended from school until a parent does comein and resolve the problem.There are four reasons in which the academy will require parents to come in to discipline their child for the first occurrence.They are as follows:15

1. Fighting, hitting, or other aggressive behavior towardanother student.2. Willfully being disrespectful, defiant, or continuallydisobedient to a teacher.3. Willfully being destructive of the church’s property oranother child’s property.4. Cursing or using language in such a way that it is off-coloror suggestive. Some language may result in immediatesuspension.With repeated offenses, the administration reserves the right tosuspend the student.It is our aim not only to bring each child to his full potentialacademically, but also to teach our children the meaning ofgood character and responsibility. Our discipline may include,but not be limited to the following: counsel by the teacher,warnings, loss of certain privileges, change of seating, report tothe parents, written work, detention hall, suspension and othermeans as deemed necessary. If, in the opinion of the administration, all reasonable disciplinary actions are exhausted, andthe student continues the unacceptable behavior, the studentwill be expelled. We ask our parents to exercise confidence inthe judgment of the teachers in the matters of discipline. Welook for full support from all our parents. When that support isnot given, it is the right of RCA to expel the student from thischurch school.SNACKSIn grades K5-5th grade, parents may send a morning snack withtheir student.Snacks may be fruit, chips, or crackers. Please do not sendcandy, desserts, or drinks for the morning snack.Gum is forbidden in school or on school grounds. It is also forbidden at extracurricular activities except sporting events.16

LUNCHStudents may bring or buy their lunch. A selected menu itemfrom a local fast food restaurant is offered each day. Students desiring to purchase a school lunch will order and payfor lunch through ParentsWeb on the school website. Studentsmay order juice and milk. Students may also warm up lunchesbrought from home using the microwaves located in the cafeteria. Please send the lunch in a microwavable safe container.For the safety of the students, glass and other breakable containers are not permitted.KINDERGARTEN NAPTIMEBeginning at 1:00PM each day following lunch and recess, K5students take a nap. The resource fee covers the cost of a matthat each student will receive at the beginning of the schoolyear. During nap time the children are expected to lie quietlywithout talking or getting off their mats.TOYSIt is the policy of the school for children NOT to bring toys of anykind to school. Generally, toys serve as academic distractions,and parents should not allow them to be brought to school.Electronic gaming devices, magazines, playing cards, etc.,should not be brought to school without permission of the principal or the teacher.Students may not bring guns, laser lights, pocket knives, slingshots, or any other potential weapons to school. Nothing thateven has the appearance of a weapon should be broughtto school.EXTRACURRICULAR CONDUCTIn some respect, every student, parent, or faculty member is arepresentative of Raleigh Christian Academy. Our community17

judges our school by our attitudes and actions both on and offour campus. Therefore, we ask that members of the RCA “family” attending extra-curricular activities (ball games, concerts,contests, etc.) conduct themselves in a respectable, Christianmanner. Harassment or verbal abuse of officials, judges, ormembers of the visiting school is not acceptable and certainlyis not evidence of mature Christian character.GYMNASIUM1. No student is to be in the gymnasium without permissionand adult supervision. Specific times will be announcedwhen the gym may be used.2. Street shoes or shoes which scuff or leave marks shouldnever be worn on the gym floor. Please be sure that yourstudent wears tennis shoes on P.E. days.3. All trash is to be placed in receptacles provided.4. Eating or drinking is only allowed in the gymnasium duringa ball game.CLASS PARTIESElementary classes will host the following four required partiesduring the year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines, and theEnd of the School Year.Invitations will be extended for parents to attend all of theseparties. Invitations will be announced using class newsletters,class emails, class memos, and class announcements postedat the classroom door.Birthday parties for students are also welcomed. These partiesmay be planned for lunch time, recess time and at other timesthat is allowed by the schedule. Parents are asked to give several days notice to their child’s teacher of their intentions ofhaving a special party.18

PHILOSOPHY OF DRESSIt is the belief of the administration that if Satan can in anyway detract from one’s gender, he will. It is an abominationbefore God if a man’s masculinity or a woman’s femininity isreduced in any measure whatsoever. A young man shoulddemonstrate nothing other than the God-given qualities thathe has. Therefore, we ask that no young man do anythingwhich might detract from his masculinity.Girls are asked to refrain from wearing clothing which is indicative of traditional men’s wear. Remember, Satan desires to takeaway from a lady’s feminine qualities. Only clothing which is ingood taste and worn modestly is permissible. Clothing and jewelry that resemble a worldly “culture” are not acceptable at RCA.Some of the world’s styles are simply unacceptable to theChristian young person who is seeking God’s best for his life.Any dress that resembles “rock music” groups is not permitted at school. Apparel that displays skulls, skeletons, and other“gothic” symbols is not allowed. A good rule-of-thumb to remember is if it is questionable, refrain from wearing it.Boys and girls alike are asked to dress in a neat manner at alltimes, avoiding dress and casual wear that portrays a sloppydemeanor.DRESS CODEGeneral: Students in grades K4-5th will be required to wear uniforms. Uniforms are to be purchased from French Toast throughtheir website frenchtoast.com. All tops must display the RCAlogo. Socks, shoes, and hair accessories do not need to bepurchased from French Toast.Specific: Girls:- Red, navy, or white short or long sleeve polo shirts- Khaki or navy skirts or jumpers- Hemlines must reach the knee19

- Leggins, tights, and socks must coordinate with the colorscheme of their uniform- Sandals and athletic shoes are allowed. Flip-flops andCrocs are not allowed.- Girls should not have unnatural hair colors (purple, pink,blue, etc.) Boys:- Red, navy, or white short or long sleeve polo shirts- Khaki or navy pants or shorts- Boys are required to wear their shirts neatly tucked insidetheir pants- Necklaces and earrings are not acceptable.- Sandals and athletic shoes are acceptable. Flip-flopsand Crocs are not allowed.- Boys’ hair styles should be neatly trimmed, combed, andshould adhere to the following:A.) Off the ear, off the collar, and off the eyebrowsB.) Not a bowlcut or a mohawkC.) Not styled in dreadlocks, braids, or twists, manbuns,or ponytailsD.) Hair should be no higher than 2” in lengthE.) Parts may be “cut” into the hair, but no patterns ordesignsF.) No unnatural colors (purple, pink, blue, etc.)For extracurricular activities and field trips, there may be occasions when normal school attire is altered. This decision will bemade by the administration prior to the activity.Students coming to school improperly dressed will not be admitted to classes until they conform to the above standards.Students may return to class the same day if they are properlyattired.20

ACADEMICSCURRICULUMRaleigh Christian Academy has taken pride in what the Lordhas done for its students scholastically. In academic achievement, our students maintain one to two and a half years aheadof the national grade averages. This is accomplished by a traditional approach to education and the A Beka curriculum.This program is geared for the average child. Children enrolledin K4 will generally be reading words by mid-year and K5 students will be reading complete sentences by mid-year. RCAteaches reading by the phonetic method. A Beka is a curriculum designed to meet the needs of both large and smallclasses. Each subject is taught in light of God’s Word. All textbooks and workbooks have been written by Christian men andwomen with many years of experience in Christian education.Parents may not purchase a second copy of any textbook,workbook, or test booklet. If your child needs additional helpat home, see your child’s teacher for suggestions. Textbooks orworkbooks from the child’s previous year in school may be purchased with permission from the administration. Test bookletsmay not be purchased by parents at any time.Raleigh Christian Academy holds that the classroom has twoimmediate authorities—the teacher and the textbooks. Bothmust be God-centered and challenge the mental and spiritualcapabilities of the child. RCA holds that truth and reality are oneas revealed in God’s Word. RCA does not believe that the Biblecontains truth; the Bible is the truth. Therefore, every subject istaught from a Christian perspective, in light of God’s Word. Thisdoes not mean that the academy school is a “Vacation BibleSchool.” Academic standards are high. RCA students are theproduct of a Christian education that meets the needs of thewhole individual without sacrificing the fundamental skills ofreading, writing,

Raleigh Christian Academy Elementary Student/Parent Handbook Beacon Baptist Church/Raleigh Christian Academy has a racially nondiscriminatory policy. That is, we do not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. A MINISTRY OF Beacon Baptist Church 2110 Trawick Road Raleigh, North .