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CONSTITUENT CHURCHES

Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is operated under the jurisdiction of the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is supported and sponsored by the following Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Memphis, Tennessee area.

• Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Longview Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church
• New Covenant Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Overton Park Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Word of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church

Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is an approved parochial elementary/ middle school listed under the Department of Education of the State of Tennessee as a category 2 school. Schools listed as category 1, 2, and 3 are schools approved for pupils transferring from one school to another and transfer of credits and transcripts.

ACCREDITATION-MEMBERSHIP LICENSE

Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is accredited by the Southern Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists and the National Council for Private Schools and the Tennessee Association of Non-Public Schools.

CORRESPONDENCE WORK

Students may not take correspondence work for academic credit while in attendance. Consent of the faculty may be granted for special cases and then only a limited amount to meet a special need or requirement not provided in the curriculum. No correspondence work may be taken in the summer with credit toward graduation or promotion without permission of the faculty. Such courses must be completed before school opens.

PHILOSOPHY

The Seventh-day Adventist Church recognizes that God, the Creator and Sustainer of the earth and the entire universe, is the source of knowledge and wisdom. In his image, God created man perfect. Because of sin, man lost his original estate. Christian education, by perfecting faith in Christ, restores in man the image of his Maker, nurtures in man an intelligent dedication to the work of God on earth, and develops in man a practical preparation for conscientious service to his fellow men.

The church believes that its teachers are servants of God and the students are children of God. The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates a school system worldwide to ensure that its youth may receive a balanced physical, mental, moral, social and practical harmony with denominational standards and ideals with God as the source of all moral values and truth. The stated interest of the church is in the optimum development of the whole child for both this life and the life hereafter.

The educational program of the church gives primary emphasis to character building and to the spiritual foundation of the life of its children and youth. Moreover, it makes abundant provision for the acquisition and interpretation of that which is appropriate from the store of secular knowledge and skills for mental, social, vocational and physical development.

Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is one of more than 5,000 schools from kindergarten through graduate school that the Seventh-day Adventist Church operates around the world. Although the clientele we serve may differ in custom and culture in various countries throughout the world, the basic general philosophy of Seventh-day Adventism is deeply rooted in our local school. It is expected that any child who enrolls in Alcy will live up to the standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

MISSION STATEMENT

“Preparing young minds for now and eternity”

Alcy attempts to ensure that its students receive a balanced physical, mental, moral, spiritual, social, and vocational education in harmony with the standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and with national standards. In its daily classes, devotions, assemblies, field trips, community service projects, and other school sponsored activities, the transmission of Christian/Adventist ideals, beliefs, attitudes, values, habits, and customs are instilled. Heaven being the ultimate goal of Christian education, it is hoped that any student who enrolls in Alcy will also make this their individual goal in life. Alcy prepares students for the joy of service in this world & for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.

ADMISSION

All students who express and demonstrate a definite interest in receiving a Christian education are eligible for admission. Admission to Alcy is a privilege and may be withheld or withdrawn by the school at its discretion. Only those students who show respect for the Word of God, maintain a reverent attitude toward that which is spiritual, and conduct themselves in harmony with the standards of Christian education as upheld by the Seventh-day Adventist church should apply for enrollment in Alcy.

NON-DISCIMINATION POLICY

Although established primarily for children of the six Seventh-day Adventist churches that comprise the Memphis constituency, no student will be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, color, or national origin.

Acceptance is generally based on student’s scholastic ability and previous school citizenship. Students entering for the first time are placed on a nine-week probationary period. At any time during the probationary period, a student may be asked to withdraw if satisfactory conduct or achievement is not maintained as stated in the Alcy handbook. After the nine-week probationary period, these standards must be maintained. Failure to do so could result in compulsory withdrawal by principal and/or School Board.

The following items are required before admission to Alcy Seventh-day Junior Academy:

NEW STUDENTS

• Interview with principal and teacher
• Two recommendations
• one from last teacher
• one from principal or pastor
• Signed Financial Agreement
• Signed Request to Release Records from previous school
• Verification of a zero balance at the previous school
• Signed Computer Use Agreement
• Pre-kindergarten students should be 4 on or before Oct. 1, Kindergarten students should be 5 on or before October 1, and first-grade students should be 6 on or before Oct. 1.
• Certificate of physical Exam
• Completed Application
• Official Tennessee Certificate of Immunization
• Grade and citizenship report cards

RETURNING STUDENTS

*Returning students must have all the previous information on file plus the following:

• Re-application (must be submitted each year)
• Financial Clearance
• Medical Treatment Authorization
• Official clearance by Board of Admission to determine behavior/academic status
• Updated Immunization card (grade 4)

WITHDRAWALS/TRANSFERS

*Should it become necessary for a student to withdraw or transfer during the school year, parents must satisfy the following:

• Complete the Student Withdrawal Form
• Return school-owned books
• Have a conference with the treasurer and pay all outstanding accounts prior to the release of any records. (Parents are reminded that the application for admission is a binding contract.)
• Provide the office with current forwarding address.

Final grade cards, transcripts, and diplomas will not be issued until the student’s account is paid in full. A child will not be admitted who has an unpaid account with Alcy from a previous school year or another Seventh-day Adventist School. Evidence should be produced of a satisfactory arrangement having been made.

UPON ENROLLING CHILDREN IN ALCY, PARENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND FULLY THE POLICIES, REQUIREMENTS, AND REGULATIONS OF THE SCHOOL AND THUS PLEDGE THEIR FULL COOPERATION.

ACADEMICS

The appropriate grade placement is important. The following factors are to be considered in grade placement:

• Chronological age
• Emotional, physical, and social development
• Scholastic achievement as determined by:
• Standardized achievement test scores
• Student’s ability to reason/express ideas logically
• Teacher evaluation of academic progress
• Prior school performance, as evidenced by cumulative records, report cards, and the recommendation of the previous grade or school.

CURRICULUM

Religious instruction is an integral part of the curriculum in PreK-8. High scholastic standards are fundamental in the education of the youth. The daily challenge is to provide the best teaching tools and methods to enrich the lives of the students who attend Alcy. Recognizing that children do not learn and develop at the same rate, the staff attempts to provide individualized instruction as much as possible.

Alcy follows the general curriculum as outlined by the Department of Education of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Southern Union Conference Department of Education with headquarters in Decatur, Georgia, and the South Central Conference Department of Education with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.

The course of study will be in the following subjects:

As part of the total curriculum of Alcy, assemblies are held once a week. They vary in nature and include religious, educational, cultural, and entertainment type of programs. A week of Spiritual emphasis is also held at least twice a year when a guest speaker holds daily devotional assemblies. The curriculum also provides for field trips. It is hoped that these trips will provide an enrichment and valuable learning resource for the instructional program. In each case, a small fee may be charged to help defray transportation, admission, and other expenses. It is understood that when a student is registered, the school is automatically granted permission by the parent for the student to attend those field trips during the school year.

GRADING SYSTEM

The school year is divided into four nine-week periods. Grades are averaged and quarterly reports are sent home at the end of the nine-week period. Parent/Teacher/Student conferences are held twice a year, at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters.

Students in the Pre-Kindergarten are observed based on their progress in the following readiness areas:

Kindergarteners are assessed as follows:

*Incomplete work shall not be left as a final grade.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical education classes are part of the program provided for all students. A written statement from a physician is required to excuse a student from class.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Intramurals, interscholastic programs, drama team, mental math, Alcy Chefs and student government are offered. Students involved in the above extra-curricular activities must maintain a “C” average and have no failing grades in any subjects. Students who do not adhere to this standard could be suspended from the team for the rest of the school year, or if the team is not jeopardized, until the grades have been elevated to a “C” average.

COMPUTER LAB

Alcy offers a state-of-the-art network, complete with lab and classroom computers. Students receive instruction in computer literacy, keyboarding, and how to use the computer as a tool to enhance and reinforce their learning. A Computer Use Agreement must be signed by both parents and student before student access is granted. This agreement defines parental permission for the internet and email access and describes acceptable use policies for the student. Violations to these policies are subject to loss of this privilege.

ACHEIVEMENT TESTS

The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills will be administered in the fall and spring of the year. Individual scores will be analyzed to determine areas of students’ strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, group scores will be analyzed to make decisions about the school’s academic progress.

READING ASSESSMENT

Students in the Kindergarten through 3rd grade are assessed in reading three times a year using the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Assessment.

Students in grade 4-8 are assessed in reading twice a year with Jerry Johns Reading Assessment.

WRITING ASSESSMENT

Students in grades 3, 5, & 7 are assessed in the spring of each year using the Writing Assessment Program (WrAP).

MATH ASSESSMENT

All students will take a pre & post math test in the fall and then in the spring.

STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS

Communication between the parent and teacher is vital to the academic achievement of the student. Regular written progress reports may be provided for the parents of each student. The teacher will send a written progress report home at the mid-term of each quarter.

PROCEDURES FOR ACCELERATION

TO THE NINTH GRADE

A student must complete the seventh and eighth-grade curriculum. Students are not allowed to skip work in these grades.

GRADUATION

Kindergarten and eighth grade accounts must be paid in full for students to be permitted to participate in the graduation exercises and receive their diplomas, report cards, and transcripts. The school reserves the right to request that accounts be paid with cash or money order before graduation.

FINANCES

Each parent, guardian, or sponsor is responsible for keeping their respective account up-to-date. All tuition and fees are to be paid directly to the school office. Checks or money orders may be mailed to the school as an option for parents. Payment of tuition may be paid either in full, per semester, or in monthly installments. The billing period begins in August and ends on May 15th. The first installment is due before the first day of class. Any payment made after the 15th of the month is considered late. Accounts not paid by the 30th of the month will be subject for a $10.00 late charge at the end of the month and for each month the balance remains unpaid. Students are subject to suspension from class after the 30th of the month if the balance is not paid. THE SCHOOL CANNOT CARRY ACCOUNTS FOR ANY EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. UNPAID BALANCES LEFT OVER DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WILL BE ASSESSED A LATE FEE OF $25 PER MONTH FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS.

RETURNED CHECK POLICY

There will be a $30 charge applied to the account for any returned checks. Returned checks must be replaced by Cashier’s Checks, Money Order, or Cash. THE SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST PAYMENT IN CASH, MONEY ORDER, OR CERTIFIED CHECK IF ANY PROBLEM DEVELOPS WITH REGULAR CHECKS.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Kindergarten- The Kindergarten program is a readiness program which is conducted in a formal school setting and designed to prepare children for the first grade. Length of a child’s stay in the program depends upon the child’s maturation level, readiness for the first grade.

Students meeting eighth grade academic requirements will receive a diploma. The requirements are passing grade (D and above) in each of the following subjects:

Any students with a failing final grade will not be allowed to march at graduation. Those not meeting the academic requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion or Attendance. Honor student must have a 3.5 GPA or higher with no grade below “C” in all subjects, core or non-core.

GRADUATION CEREMONY ELGIBILITY

1. Passing grades (“D” or higher) in all core subjects (Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies).
2. Eighth –grade accounts must be paid in full before graduation. The school reserves the right to request that accounts be paid with cash or money order before graduation.

EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The eligibility requirements for all 8th grade officers are as follows:

1. “C” on mid-term and quarter reports for the current year.
2. In good standing with conduct and attendance.
3. Three recommendations (from adults only: pastor, teachers, etc.)
4. Verification of previous year’s grades.
5. Model golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Inclusion towards everyone in class.)

OTHER REGULATIONS

Other policies may be voted and announced by the faculty as additions to or modifications of those published in this bulletin.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts of credits and diplomas are issued only when the student’s account is paid in full.

LATE REGISTRATION

All students who register after the scheduled registration date and school begins will be charged a $25 late registration fee.

TUITION

	NON-SDA	SDA Non-Constituent	SDA Constituent	Registration Fee
1st child	$375.00	$310.00	$275.00	$350.00
2nd child	$350.00	$285.00	$250.00	$325.00
3rd child	$315.00	$250.00	$215.00	$300.00

• 10% discount is given when tuition for the year is paid in full by the first day of school.
• 5% discount is given when tuition for the semester is paid in full at the beginning of each semester.
• A multiple student discount is available to families with more than one student attending Alcy.

If tuition is not paid in advance, parents will be billed monthly with ten (10) installments. Registration fees are per child registration. The registration fee is $350 for the registration fee. These fees are paid at the time of registration. The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and includes the following:

• Application fee
• Student insurance
• Library fee
• Test materials
• Workbooks
• Books
• RenWeb

Registration after the first semester is half of the initial amount per child.

All checks and money orders should be made payable to: Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy.

ATTENDANCE

Compulsory school attendance is required of all children between the ages of 5 and 17 by the State of Tennessee. This means attendance is required of all students. Parents are held responsible to see that their children meet attendance requirements. Students who are not in regular attendance may jeopardize their enrollment and promotion to the next grade.

STUDENT RELEASE

Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds at any time without the principal’s permission. However, children may be permitted to leave the schools grounds with a parent or guardian only when satisfactory arrangements have been made with the respective teacher or principal. Since the protection of school children is a vital matter, strict obedience to guidelines recommended by the school is mandatory. Students who do not adhere to this policy are liable for suspension.

TARDY/EARLY DISMISSAL: EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED

Students are expected to be present and on time each day. Late students must obtain a tardy slip from the secretary before entering the classroom. Parents are encouraged to avoid picking their children up early because this interrupts the normal school day program. A parent/guardian requesting that a tardy be excused must provide a written note for the office. The note must contain the students name, date, reason for the tardiness, and the parent’s/guardian signature. The administration will determine if the tardiness is to be excused.

PREARRANGED ABSENCES

Prearranged absences may sometimes be necessary or desired. Such occasions are expected to minimal. When absences are prearranged, all plans for making up schoolwork must be made with the classroom teacher prior to the absence. Students will be allowed to make up schoolwork according to the individual classroom policy. Requests for a prearranged absence must be submitted to the teacher in writing with the parent’s signature. Satisfactory explanations are required from parents or guardians in writing in all cases of absence from a school day. The explanation is to be submitted to the respective teacher to be kept in the student’s file.

• Acceptable excuses for non-attendance include:
• Verified illness
• Medical, dental, or optical medical service
• Quarantine
• Bereavement

• Unacceptable excuses for non-attendance at school include:
• To take music, art, or other lessons
• To run errands
• To help care for children
• To help at home in case of illness of other members of the family
• To assist in housework
• Lack of clothing
• Personal recreation, travel, or vacation

ABSENCES: EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED

Cases of students who are repeatedly absent or tardy will be reviewed and/or reported to truant officers as may be required. A student who is absent as many as seven (7) days out of a period of nine (9) weeks for whatever cause, may forfeit their period grade unless it’s evident to the teacher that the work has been satisfactory made up. A parent/guardian requesting that an absence be excused is to provide, upon returning to school, a written note for the teacher. The note must contain:

• Student’s name
• Date
• Reason for the absence
• Parent’s/guardian’s signature

The administration will determine if the absence is to be excused.

STUDENT SUPERVISION

DAILY SCHEDULE
Early duty	7:00-8:00 A.M. (Mon.-Fri.)
Staff worships	7:40-7:50 A.M. (Mon.-Fri.)
Classes begin	8:00 A.M. (Mon.-Fri.)
Lunch	Varies (Mon.-Fri.)
Dismissal
Monday- Thursday	3:00 P.M.
Friday	2:00 P.M.

EARLY/LATE DUTY

All teachers report to work by 7:30, so that they may have uninterrupted time for faculty worship and to get their plans finalized for the day. Students are not permitted to enter their respective classroom until 8:00 A.M. Students who come to school from 7:00-8:00 A.M. are expected to remain in the library or other designated area and is under the supervision of the Early Duty Supervisor.

Parents are encouraged to pick up their children after they are dismissed from class. Students should leave the school grounds as soon as possible. The process of getting the building clean and ready for another day of activity makes it necessary to provide the custodian with uninterrupted time. Teachers are not expected to give supervision beyond the school hours. Students who come to school early or remain past school hours must utilize the before/after school care services.

Before Care $10.00 per month
After Care $30.00 per  month

MEDICATIONS

All prescription medications brought to school are to be given to the classroom teacher or to the secretary for safekeeping. They must be in the original container and include: * Student’s name * Name of the medicine * Dosage * Time for each dose

A completed Medication Administration Form (available in the office) is to accompany all prescribed medications and over the counter medications. physician’s signature is required.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

All Field Trip Consent Forms also provide “consent to treat” verification. In the event of a medical emergency, the school will make every reasonable effort to contact the student’s parents/guardians as specified on the form. If contact cannot be made the school will exercise the authority given to seek proper care for the student.

SELF INJURY

Students involved in self-mutilation and/or making suicide threats will be asked to seek psychological counseling. A written release from a psychologist/psychiatrist must be presented to the administration before the student is allowed to return to school.

CHANGE OF INFORMATION

Alcy holds the parents/guardians responsible for notifying the office of a change of address, phone number, cell phone, or pager number. The office will notify the teachers of changes.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

All students are covered by the Student Excess Accident insurance policy that is paid in the registration fee. Students who are a part of their parent’s medical insurance are still covered. The excess policy will cover that portion that is not paid. Students who are not part of their parent’s medical insurance will be covered 100%.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

On snowy days and when the streets are icy, listen to the television stations (Channels 3, 5, & 13). Alcy will be listed along with other private and parochial schools. Whenever the Memphis City Schools are closed due to weather, Alcy is closed also.

STUDENT CONDUCT

The following policies are not to be thought of as restrictions, but a code of conduct that reflects the quality of character development to which Alcy is dedicated. Students shall:

• Respect and obey instruction from all staff members.
• Respect the Bible as the inspired Word of God and maintain a reverent attitude during prayer.
• Practice the principles of Christian morals, ethics, fair play, and courtesy in all school relationships, abstaining from all forms of rough inappropriate behavior.
• Keep language above reproach. Refrain from the use of profanity and suggestive conversation.
• Maintain a constructively cooperative attitude.
• Be honest with each other and all staff members.
• Care for all school property as belonging to God and His church.
• Replace all property that they may be responsible for destroying or damaging.
• Practice the principles of healthful living as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and refrain from bringing unclean (pork) foods and drinks containing caffeine to school.
• Abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages and the use of tobacco and drugs in every form.
• Abide by the student dress code at school and all school functions and wear school uniform during school hours and while on school property.
• Dress in a modest and healthful manner.
• Abstain from the use of makeup, colored fingernail polish, and jewelry at all times.
• Remain on the school grounds during the entire school day.
• Enter other classrooms only with permission from the teacher of that classroom.
• Refrain from chewing gum. A penalty of $5 is the fine for violations.
• Refrain from harassment, fighting, and verbal abuse.
• Play only in specified areas and follow playground rules. The playground is reserved for Alcy students during school hours.

DRESS CODE

ITEMS FOR BOYS (PreK4-4th)

• White or yellow knit shirt with school logo (LaRose)
• White or yellow oxford shirt with school logo
• Navy pants
• Navy shorts (during August, September, April, May)
• Navy or black socks
• Navy or Black shoes

 *Khaki pants are not part of the lower grade boys’ dress code.
 

ITEMS FOR GIRLS (PreK4-4th)

• White or yellow buttoned-down peter-pan shirt
• Plaid jumper
• Plaid shorts (during August, September, April, May) (When wearing plaid shorts, shirt must have school’s logo).
• Navy tights or socks
• Navy or black shoes

*Navy pants are permitted only during winter months.
 

ITEMS FOR BOYS (5th-8th)

• White oxford shirt with school logo
• Khaki slacks from LaRose
• Plain navy tie (no designs)
• Brown or black socks
• Brown or black shoes
• Brown or black belt
• Khaki shorts (during August, September, April, May)

ITEMS FOR GIRLS (5th-8th)

• White oxford shirt with school logo
• Plaid skirt from LaRose
• Plaid cross tie from LaRose
• Navy tights or socks (non-sheer)
• Navy slacks from LaRose (loose fitting and for winter months only)
• Navy or black loafer, tie-up, or buckle shoes (heels may not exceed one (1) inch)
• Plaid shorts from LaRose (during August, September, April, May)

**PLEASE NOTE**

Open-toed shoes or flip flops should NOT be worn for safety purposes. Tennis shoes are NOT a part of the dress uniform. Note: Only navy or yellow uniform sweaters or blazers should be worn indoors.

• Shoes are to be worn at all times and should be appropriate for the student’s activities.
• Hairstyles should convey a well-groomed appearance, avoiding extremes in styles and coloring.
• Nail polish, if worn, is to be natural/ neutral in color.
• Jewelry (all bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, chokers, and chains, etc.) is NOT to worn. Medical alert bracelets are allowed.
• School personnel will make the final decision on appropriate school attire. In matters of opinion, the judgment of teachers and administration will prevail.

ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE IN FULL DRESS UNIFORM ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF SCHOOL DRESS CODE

The following procedures will be applied when students do not follow the above guidelines:

1st offense

• Verbal warning and written notification to parents.

• Students will be removed from the class until the parent is contacted. If the second offense warrants a change of clothing, parents will be asked to bring an appropriate outfit.

• Students will be suspended for one day. Parents must meet with the principal before the student can return to school.
• Students will be suspended from school until the matter can be resolved.

Each offense will be followed by a written notification, which will need to be signed and returned to school.

HOMEWORK

Parents are urged to take an active role in their child’s day-to-day work. While homework is not a requirement in all grades, it can be an important part of a student’s instructional program and contribute to the student’s success by reinforcing, enriching, and maintaining skills taught in the classroom. Notification will be sent home, per established classroom procedures, when a student does not return work at the time designated by the teacher. This notification is away for the teacher to keep parents informed.

A few suggestions that may help parents and other family members to help students meet their potential:

1. Encourage the student to set and reach realistic goals.
2. Encourage the student to take responsibility for his/her behavior and study skills.
3. Provide a regular, quiet place for study. If there is no homework, the time could be used for recreational readings or other educational activities.
4. Provide positive support for the student’s efforts and successes.
5. Read with students 20 minutes per day.

LOST AND FOUND

Students are responsible for their own personal items and school items and are urged to take care of their valuables. Items such as sweaters, jackets, and lunch boxes are found around the campus on regular basis. Those items that are not claimed within a reasonable time period (two weeks) will be turned over to the Community Service or another charitable organization. Parents are strongly encouraged to label items with the student’s name to expedite the return to the owner.

SCHOOL TELEPHONE USE

The school office telephone is for business use only by employees of the school. Only with written permission from their respective teacher may students have calls made for them by the secretary for extreme emergencies. Use of the telephone before and after school will only be permitted on a limited basis. In case of illness, students shall report to their teacher and the school will call the parent.

VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS

Visitors are welcomed to the school. Please notify the principal or respective teacher in advance whenever possible before visiting the school. All visitors entering the building must first check-in at the office before proceeding to any other area of the building. This is a safety procedure. Parents may enter the building before school dismisses for the day, but are kindly asked to remain in the upstairs hallway until classes are dismissed. Parents and guardians are urged to participate in the scheduled Parent/Teacher/Student conferences. Conferences with the teacher and principal other than the scheduled dates must be arranged. Parents are also encouraged to volunteer their services to assist with supervision and other school activities. Parents may contact the principal and teachers to notify them of their availability and special skills.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Student’s use of laser pointers, radios, tape recorders, CD players, MP3 players, headsets, televisions, or other audio and video equipment is not permitted on school property during school hours.

**TOYS ARE NOT PERMITTED, such as:

• Action figures
• Toy cars and trucks
• Stuffed animals

**THESE ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED BY THE RESPECTIVE TEACHER AND RETURNED TO THE PARENT AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

DISCIPLINE

Teachers and parents should work together for the development of the right character in their children, and to this end the teacher will counsel with the parents concerning the conduct of unruly students. A code of conduct has been established to govern students’ behavior. Certain misbehaviors can lead to suspension. Parents will be notified. Actions that may warrant expulsion will be decided by the School Board. The School Board may expel a pupil who is guilty of gross misdemeanor or persistent disobedience whenever in their judgment the interest of the school demands it. Being a student at Alcy is a privilege not a right. The School Board reserves the right to ask any child to withdraw from school if they feel it is warranted.

1. Level l
2. Write-up and verbal warning
3. Write-up and phone call to parent
4. Conference held with parent and student
5. School suspension: 1 day

1. Level ll
2. Write-up and phone call to parent
3. Conference held
4. School suspension: 2 days

1. Level lll
2. Conference/Student Behavior Plan Contract
3. Out-of-school suspension: 3 days *repeated offenses

1. Level lV
2. No Tolerance – Indefinite suspension and/or expulsion

Expulsion Policy

3 suspensions= expulsion or appeal to the school board.

SCHOOL-WIDE CODE OF CONDUCT

1. The faculty and staff of Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy want parents and students to know that the goal of the school’s Code of Conduct is training for self-government/self-control.
2. The faculty and staff of Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy want students to realize that behaviors are the result of choices. Wise choices result in acceptable behavior; unwise choices result in unacceptable behavior. The faculty is committed to helping students make wise choices.
3. The Code of Conduct is proactive, rather than reactive. The intent of the code is to prevent problems instead of constantly dealing with problems.
4. The written code will allow the faculty to consider a “long-term” solution to misbehavior over a short period of time, instead of multiple “short-term” solutions over an extended period of time.
5. The faculty and staff of Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy have high behavioral expectations for the students. This is reflected in the following outline of expected behaviors for the students. In contrast, a school with low behavioral expectations is one that allows misbehavior to be repeated over a prolonged period of time.
6. The student will accept responsibility for obeying school procedures and policies. This also includes being responsible for consequence when school procedures or policies are not followed.
7. The faculty is committed to keeping parents informed through parent/teacher contact.
8. Extreme offenses may result in forfeiting the first warning and going immediately to a higher level.

Level l Expected Behaviors
1. Alcy Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy will be a gum-free environment.
2. Students are expected to move through the halls in a quiet and orderly manner. No horseplay or loud, boisterous behavior.
3. Personal grooming will be done at home or in the restrooms during specified break times.
4. Students will receive authorized permission before using the school’s phones.
5. Students will not loiter in the halls, restrooms, or on the playground. Students are expected to move quickly to their designated areas.
6. Students will fulfill any agreement or assignment that has been made because of misbehavior. This includes returning notes with parent’s signatures to the teacher or administrators in timely manner.
7. Students are expected to follow teacher’s directions explicitly.
8. Students are expected to be at their assigned class or appointments at the designated time.
9. Students will eat food, candy, and lunch items in their designated area at the designated time.
10. Students will have class materials and supplies in their possession at the start of class.
11. Students must be in their assigned areas unless they have authorized passes.
12. Students will refrain from hitting, shoving, punching, slapping or grabbing in a playful nature.
13. Students will refrain from intentionally littering both the inside and outside of the campus grounds.
14. Before and after school students will be expected to go directly to their designated area and remain there until dismissed.
15. Students will refrain from unauthorized changing clothing or shoes.

Level ll Expected Behaviors
1. Students will maintain proper respect to faculty, staff, substitute teachers, and other adults associated with the school.
2. Students will refrain from lying: falsifying and not telling the truth.
3. Students will avoid hitting, shoving, kicking, slapping, or grabbing in a serious or dangerous manner.
4. Students will demonstrate behavior in a class that is conductive to a positive learning environment. Words, actions, or noncompliance with requests made by teachers, which can disrupt the learning environment, will be cause for discipline.
5. Students will refrain from having playing cards in their possession. No gambling will be permitted on school property or field trips.
6. Students will refrain from bringing inappropriate secular paraphernalia such as but not limited to romance novels, secular lyrics to songs, tattoos, etc.
7. Students will refrain from directing written, verbal, or non-verbal obscenities or profanity to anyone or “checking” someone.
8. Students will refrain from unauthorized use of school equipment or physical facilities or space.
9. Students are expected not to bring electronic devices to school unless prescribed by a teacher as part of an assignment.
10. Students will refrain from disrupting or disturbing an assembly of students or a religious service of the school through words, actions, or noncompliance with requests made by teachers that can disrupt the learning environment.
11. Students will refrain from bullying others: any attempt to violate another student’s rights (this can be physical or spoken harassment, mishandling another student’s property, threatening a student, etc.).
12. Students will refrain from aiding and abetting: using another student to do something that is against a rule or against the law, covering up for a student who has done something that is not right and in violation of school policies, procedures, and expectations.

Level lll Expected Behaviors
1. Students will refrain from profanity or obscenity in words or actions toward other students (this includes book, music, downloading materials, etc.).
2. Students will refrain from verbal or physical harassment of another student.
3. Students will refrain from fighting, instigating, a fight, or intentionally causing physical harm to another person.
4. Students will refrain from stealing or taking any item that does not belong to them.
5. Students will not forge signatures.
6. Students will refrain from defacing or destroying school property or another person’s property.
7. Students are expected to meet all appointments. Skipping school, leaving school grounds and/or cutting classes is prohibited.
8. Students are subordinate to the faculty and staff. Refusing to follow directions is prohibited. Talking back to school personnel is prohibited.
9. Students will not commit acts that endanger the health, safety, or welfare of themselves, other students, faculty, and guests of the school.
10. Students will not have in their possession any pornographic material.
11. Students will neither give, nor take and use another student’s prescription medication.
12. Students will refrain from making verbal or physical threats to strike, attack, or harm another student.
13. Students will not tamper with the school’s safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, door locks, etc.

Level lV Expected Behaviors
1. Students will not have on their possession, purchase, provide for or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Students will not have on their possession, purchase, provide for or use an instrument whose purpose is associated with any illicit drug. The “sniffing” of any non-medicinal substances, such as glue is prohibited.
2. Students will not have on their possession, purchase, or provide for or use tobacco.
3. Students will not have on their possession, purchase, or provide for weapons, firearms, or dangerous instruments, including mace, on school property.
4. Students will refrain from engaging in sexual activity or any activity that can be interpreted as or associated with sexual activity on school property.
5. Students will not sexual harass another student.
6. Students will refrain from profanity or obscenity in written or verbal words or actions toward the faculty and staff.
7. Students will not commit or threaten to commit an act or assault and/or battery toward a student or an employee of the school.
8. Students will not ignite an open flame on school premises without permission.

DAMAGE OF PROPERTY

By enrolling a student at Alcy, parents automatically agree to pay for all damages and/or replacement expenses when property belonging to the school, staff members, of other students is damaged either through carelessness or intentional destruction.

HOME AND SCHOOL

The Home and School Association is the official Parent and Teacher organization of Alcy. A review of the objectives of the Home and School Association might include the following:

• To assist in elevating the standards of the home
• To promote the welfare of the child both spiritually and academically
• To aid in providing an educational milieu conductive to learning
• To interpret the school to the church and keep its needs before the church

We should take note that each objective has a verb of action—“assist, promote, aid and interpret”-each depicting the service organization represented. This shows that the mission of the organization was built, initiated, and formulated from Christ’s example of service.

Home and School meetings are held every second Monday in the month school is in session unless otherwise notified. All parents and interested persons are encouraged to attend and become active in the association. Officers for the organization are elected annually.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Hot, nutritious, delicious, vegetarian lunches are made available to the students at least three times a week at a very minimal cost. Students also have the option of bringing lunch to school. Lunches are eaten at the designated lunch periods.

No unclean flesh foods (pork) or drink containing caffeine is permitted at school. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during lunchtime. Students are permitted to buy juices and other snacks that are sold periodically by their respective class and/or other school organizations and personnel.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

All regulations adopted by the faculty or school board and announced to the students and parents have the same force as those published in this bulletin. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and respectful manner at all times and in places. Students who undermine the fundamental principles or arouse antagonism to the spirit and methods of the institution will come under discipline.

OTHER REGULATIONS

Other policies may be voted and announce by the faculty as additions to or modifications of those published in this bulletin.