PENIEL BAPTIST ACADEMY

PENIEL BAPTIST ACADEMY SINCE 1971 2015-2016 Parent/Student Handbook Educating Students to the Glory of God Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 1

Peniel Baptist Academy Administrator: Merri Beth Treadway Mailing Address: 110 Peniel Church Road Palatka, Florida 32177 Phone #: (386) 328-1707 Fax #: (386) 328-0950 E-mail address: contact@penielacademy.org Web address: www.penielacademy.org Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Monday Friday Asst. Administrator.. Administrative Secretary... Secretary. Records... Bookkeeper.. Bookkeeper.. Athletic Director/Youth Pastor.. Board of Directors. Billie Herrington Terrie Beach Sarah White Faith Wilkes Julee May Tammy Tibbs Terry Goodwin Clara Griffis (Chairman) Greg Chapman, Bobby Lafferty, Jeri Parish, Juli Williamson ~A Ministry of Peniel Baptist Church~ Pastor: Dr. Benny Reynolds Mailing Address: 5227 Silver Lake Drive Palatka, Florida 32177 Phone #: (386) 328-3548 Fax #: (386) 328-1294 E-mail address: penielchurch@bellsouth.net Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 2

PENIEL BAPTIST ACADEMY 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR August 12-14, 17 Teacher Pre-Planning August 14 Open House PK2-12th Students/Parents, 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary August 18 First Day for Students September 3 PK4-2nd Gr Parent Training Meeting 6:00pm September 7 Labor Day Academy Closed/No Daycare September 10 School Pictures PTO Meeting Thursday @ 6:00-7:00 pm September 14-15 1st 9-weeks Progress Reports September 23 See You at the Pole 7:00 am September 25 Grandparents Day, PK2-5th Grade October 14 PSAT Test, 8:00-Noon (Juniors) October 15 Picture Retakes & Group Pictures October 20 End of 1st 9 weeks October 23 FACCS Regional Spelling Bee October 29-30 FACCS Convention Academy Closed/Daycare Available October 31 Noah s Ark Party, 5:30 under the Pavilion November 5 PTO Meeting Thursday @ 6:00-7:00 pm November 6 Report Cards Go Home November 10 Veteran s Day Chapel K-12th grade November 11 Veterans Day Academy Closed/No Daycare November 20 FACCS State Spelling Bee November 20 Praise Service Dismissal at 2:15 for all students November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holidays Academy Closed/No Daycare Available November 30 - Dec. 1 2nd 9-weeks Progress Reports December 18 Last Day Before Christmas Break 2:15 Dismissal December 21 - January 2 Christmas Break Academy Closed/ No Daycare Available January 4 School Resumes January 14-15 Semester 1 Exams 2:15 Dismissal January 15 End of 2nd 9 Weeks January 18 Martin Luther King Day Academy Closed/No Daycare Available January 19 Teacher Planning Day Academy Closed/Daycare Available January 22 FACCS Creative Writing Festival January 28 PTO Meeting Thursday @ 6:00-7:00 pm January 29 Report Cards Go Home February 2-3 Missions Month Kickoff February 4 ASVAB Test, 8:00-11:30 (10th-12th Grade) February 15 President s Day Academy Closed/No Daycare February 22-23 3rd 9-weeks Progress Reports March 1 March for Missions/Combined Chapel March 10-11 FACCS Sr. High Fine Arts March 10 Chapel Presentation PK4-3rd Gr. Presentation @ 8:00am March 11 4th-12th Grade Chapel @ 8:00am March 14-18 SAT 10/OLSAT8 Testing, PK4-12th Grade March 21-24 Easter Break Academy Closed/No Daycare March 25 Good Friday Academy Closed/No Daycare March 30 End of 3rd 9-weeks April 1 Teacher Planning Day Academy Closed/Daycare Available April 7 PTO Meeting Thursday @ 6:00-7:00 pm April 8 Report Cards Go Home April 15 Jump Rope for Heart May 2-3 4th 9-weeks Progress Reports May 12-13 FACCS State Jr. Fine Arts May 25-26 Senior Semester 2 Exams May 27 Field Day Last Day for Seniors May 30 Memorial Day Academy Closed/No Daycare May 31 Preschool Graduation, 9:30 am in Sanctuary Kindergarten Graduation, 6:30 pm in Sanctuary June 1-2 Semester 2 Exams June 2 High School Graduation, 7:00 pm in Sanctuary June 3 Last Day of School 11:30 Dismissal/Daycare Available June 6-7 Teacher Post-Planning Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Letter from the Administrator. 8 1.2 School History 9 1.3 School Incorporation and Governance. 9 1.4 School Motto. 9 1.5 Mission Statement.. 9 1.6 Statement of Faith.. 9 1.7 Statement of Philosophy. 10 1.8 Statement of Nondiscriminatory Policy... 11 1.9 Accreditation and Affiliations... 11 1.10 Specification of Faculty 11 2. ADMISSIONS 2.1 Admissions Policy.. 12 2.2 Age/Maturity Requirements for Admissions 2.2.1 Preschool and Kindergarten... 13 2.2.2 Jr./Sr. High. 13 2.3 Enrollment Procedures.. 13 2.4 Re-Enrollment Procedures. 14 2.5 Transfer Credit Policy 2.5.1 Credit Transfer Procedure. 14 2.5.2 Validation Procedure. 15 2.5.3 Alternative Validation Procedure 15 2.6 Dismissal Policy.. 15 2.7 Immunization Schedule... 16 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3.1 Tuition/Fees 3.1.1 Tuition and Fee Schedule 17 3.1.2 Daycare Program Fees 17 3.1.3 Lunch Fees 17 3.1.4 Kindergarten Graduation Fee.... 18 3.1.5 Student Athletic Fee. 18 3.1.6 Entrance Testing Fee. 18 3.1.7 PLAN and PSAT Testing Fee. 18 3.1.8 Home School Cooperative Program Fee.. 18 3.2 Financial Policies 3.2.1 Method of Payment.. 18 3.2.2 Discounts 3.2.2.1 Pre-Pay Tuition Discount. 18 3.2.2.2 Second Child Discount. 18 3.2.2.3 Families with Multiple Children Discount.. 18 3.2.3 Late Charges.... 19 3.2.4 Records Policy.. 19 3.2.5 Refund Policy...... 19 3.2.6 Textbook Policy... 19 3.2.7 Withdrawal Policy. 19 4. GENERAL INFORMATION 4.1 Closed Campus Policy. 20 4.2 Change of Personal Information... 20 4.3 Chapel and Chapel Dress.... 20 4.4 Daycare Program... 20 Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 4

4.5 Dress Code for K-12th Grade.. 19 4.6 Dress Code for PK2-PK4 22 4.7 Dress Code for Formal Events (Homecoming, Joy Night, etc.).. 24 4.8 Electronic Devices on Campus. 24 4.9 Field Trips 25 4.10 Fund-Raising.. 25 4.11 Health and Medication 25 4.11.1 Illness Policy........ 25 4.11.2 Medication at School Policy 26 4.11.3 Communicable Disease Policy 26 4.12 Library..... 27 4.12.1 Library Policies. 27 4.12.2 Library Rules. 28 4.13 Lockers.. 28 4.14 Lost and Found...28 4.15 Lunch Program.. 28 4.16 Non-Christian Music, Apparel and Videos. 28 4.17 Parties.. 29 4.18 School Closings.. 29 4.19 Emergency Drills...... 29 4.20 Snack and Drink Machines 29 4.21 Telephone Usage 29 5. ATTENDANCE 5.1 School Hours/Bell Schedule... 31 5.1.1 6th-12th Grade Bell Schedule. 31 5.2 Arrival and Departure Procedures 31 THE FOLLOWING ATTENDANCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE FOR PK4-12TH GRADES. 5.3 Absences...31 5.3.1 Absence Defined 32 5.3.2 Excused Absences.. 32 5.3.3 Unexcused Absences.. 32 5.3.4 Maximum Days Missed Policy 33 5.3.5 Make-Up Work. 33 5.4 Tardiness to School.... 33 5.5 Tardiness to Class (7th-12th Grade). 33 5.6 Excessive Checkouts from School. 34 5.7 Leaving the Campus 34 5.8 Sports Attendance Rules.. 34 5.9 Homebound Policy. 34 6. HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Grievance Procedures. 35 6.2 Helping Your Child Do Their Best...... 36 6.3 Parent-Teacher Organization... 36 6.4 Parental Feedback...36 7. TRANSPORTATION 7.1 Parent-Provided Transportation. 37 7.2 Student-Provided Transportation... 38 7.3 Sign-In/Sign-Out Procedures.. 38 7.4 Field Trip Transportation..... 38 7.5 School Parking Map 39 8. ACADEMICS Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 5

8.1 Curriculum. 40 8.2 Steno Pads...... 40 8.3 Test Packets 40 8.4 Homework. 40 8.41 Homework Checks 40 8.5 P.E. 40 8.6 Science Projects.. 41 8.7 Competitions.. 41 8.8 Standardized Testing 41 8.9 Summer School 41 8.10 Home School Cooperative Program.. 41 8.11 Grading Scale.. 42 8.12 Progress Reports.. 42 8.13 Grade Averaging (K-3rd).. 42 8.14 Grade Averaging (4th-8th) 42 8.15 Report Cards... 43 8.16 Honor Roll.. 43 8.17 End of the Year Awards 43 8.18 Promotion Policies.. 43 8.19 Help Class.. 44 8.19.1 Required Help Class.. 44 8.19.2 Algebra I Help Class (8th grade students).45 8.20 Plagiarism/Cheating 45 8.21 Probation (Academic).. 45 8.22 Pre-School Subjects 8.22.1 PK2.... 45 8.22.2 PK3.... 45 8.22.3 PK4...... 45 8.23 Elementary Division 8.23.1 Kindergarten....46 8.23.2 Grade 1... 46 8.23.3 Grade 2... 46 8.23.4 Grade 3-5.. 47 8.24 Middle School Course Descriptions 8.24.1 Sixth Grade..... 47 8.24.2 Seventh Grade.. 47 8.24.3 Eighth Grade 47 8.24.4 Rotation (6th-8th). 48 8.25 Senior High Division (9th-12th).. 48 8.25.1 College Examinations 48 8.25.2 Dropping or Adding a Course. 48 8.25.3 Exam Exemption Policy. 48 8.25.4 Grade Averaging (9th-12th) 49 8.25.5 Graduation Requirements.. 49 8.25.6 Guidance.. 50 8.25.7 Honor Graduates/Valedictorian and Salutatorian. 50 8.25.8 Honors Courses. 50 8.25.9 Dual Enrollment Program.. 51 8.25.10 Joint Enrollment Program.. 51 8.25.11 Making Up Courses Failed. 52 8.25.12 Senior Privileges... 52 8.25.13 Transcripts 52 8.25.14 Sr. High Course Descriptions. 52 8.25.14.1 Freshmen Year Course of Study.. 53 8.25.14.2 Sophomore Year Course of Study 53 8.25.14.3 Junior Year Course of Study 53 Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 6

8.25.14.4 Senior Year Course of Study... 53 8.25.14.5 Electives 53 9. DISCIPLINE 9.1 Discipline System 9.1.1 Policy..... 54 9.1.2 Philosophy...... 54 9.1.3 Objectives 54 9.1.4 Responsibilities of PBA, Parents, and Students 54 9.1.5 Policy Limits. 55 9.2 Student Conduct.. 55 9.2.1 Boy-Girl Relationships... 55 9.2.2 Conduct Around the Campus..... 55 9.2.3 Conduct in the Classroom.. 56 9.2.4 Preschool Discipline (PK2-PK4). 56 9.2.5 Unacceptable Behavior... 57 9.2.6 Minor Infractions.. 57 9.2.7 Major Infractions...58 9.2.8 Severe Infractions...59 9.2.9 Expulsion Infractions..59 9.3 Explanation of Disciplinary Action 9.3.1 Detention 59 9.3.2 Saturday Detentions.. 59 9.3.3 In-School Suspension. 59 9.3.4 Probation..... 60 9.3.5 Suspension... 60 9.3.6 Expulsion. 61 9.3.7 Readmission. 61 9.4 Searches for Suspicion of Unauthorized or Illegal Articles or Materials.. 61 10. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 10.1 Eligibility... 62 10.2 Athletic Programs and Purpose 62 10.3 Behavior at Athletic Events.. 63 10.4 Clubs. 63 10.5 Joy Night... 63 10.6 Senior Trip. 63 10.7 Student Council.. 64 11. ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 65 12. STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT 66 ALL NEW POLICY AND CHANGES ARE UNDERLINED. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 7

1.1 Letter from the Administrator Dear Parents and Students: 1. INTRODUCTION Entering its forty-fifth year of Christian service, Peniel Baptist Academy is developing boys and girls as well as young men and women into God-fearing, Bible-believing citizens within our county, our state, and our nation. The impact that our students will have on their world is only known by God in this lifetime. However, we will continue to invest in our students each and every day, confident that the Father will be glorified by the fruits of our labor. Students, Peniel Baptist Church and Academy join you in pursuing the very best educational experiences possible through preparation in academic, social, physical and, most importantly, spiritual matters. It is a God-sized task which we joyfully undertake with you! Parents, we ask that you join us in praying that God's blessings of unity and strength will help your child to thrive with excellence at Peniel. May all of the academy's students be equipped to serve Him for this lifetime as well as for eternity, and may we stand in awe as He does much more than we can even imagine! (Ephesians 3:20) Sincerely, Merri Beth Treadway Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 8

1.2 School History Peniel Baptist Academy began operating in August of 1971 being sponsored and funded by Peniel Baptist Church. The Academy initially began as a Daycare and Kindergarten facility with an enrollment of 22 students. In July of 1973, Peniel Baptist Church established the Academy s School Board which was intended to be and currently is the governing body of the school comprised of six Peniel Baptist Church members, including a chairman, elected by the church body. In August of 1982, with an enrollment of 151 from kindergarten through sixth grade, the Academy built and moved into the new educational building on Peniel Church Road. With increasing enrollment and public interest, Peniel Baptist Church expanded the school to include PK3 through 12th grade in August of 1993. The first graduation occurred on May 23, 1997. As of the 2015-2016 school year, Grades PK2 through 12th are offered. Peniel Baptist Academy is entering its 45th year, Educating Students to the Glory of God! 1.3 School Incorporation and Governance Peniel Baptist Academy (PBA) is a ministry of Peniel Baptist Church (PBC). We are incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under Peniel Baptist Church. The said church is the sole owner of this school facility and property. The Senior Pastor of Peniel Baptist Church is the spiritual and administrative overseer of PBC and PBA. The PBA School Board has been delegated the governing authority by the Peniel Baptist Church for the spiritual and administrative supervision of PBA. The School Administrator has been delegated the responsibility and authority by the School Board for the spiritual and administrative management of PBA. 1.4 School Motto "Educating Students to the Glory of God!" 1.5 Mission Statement The mission of Peniel Baptist Academy is to support and help families by providing a safe, Christcentered educational environment that teaches God s Word in such a way that each student will desire to pursue academic excellence, that each student will develop Christian character and values that promote proper relationships with God and man, and that each student will come to know Jesus as their personal Savior. 1.6 Statement of Faith As a Christian academy, PBA is open to people of all faiths. We are interested in fostering in our students the establishment of a living faith in God through His Son Jesus in our students. All academic pursuits will be studied from a God-centered view of life. PBA uses the King James Version of the Bible as our main study version. We hold the Bible as our sole rule of faith and practice. We believe: 1. The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant authoritative Word of God. 2. The deity of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His life; His miracles; His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood; His bodily return to earth. 3. I believe that Jesus is the One and Only Begotten Son of God. 4. There is one God, existing eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 5. Every person is a sinner by nature and is in need of a Savior. 6. Salvation is the gift of God offered to man by His grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 7. In the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 9

8. The bodily resurrection of the saved unto life and the unsaved unto judgment. 1.7 Statement of Philosophy At Peniel Baptist Academy, the Christian philosophy of education has been developed from the Word of God as the sole rule of faith and practice. We believe that the parents, church, school and its staff all play critical roles in meeting the total need of the child. The child, being a wonderful and distinctive creation of an omnipotent God (Eph. 2:10), has the responsibility to strive to achieve excellence in academics and Christian character (Prov. 1:5). We believe that children are not only directly responsible to their parents and other authorities in their lives, but that they are also directly responsible to God for the direction of their lives. We believe that each child should come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ (Rom 3:23, Rom 6:23). However, we know that the Bible clearly states that proper training begins in a Christian home (Eph 6:1-4). God s Word also delineates that it is the parent s responsibility to equip their child for life and for eternity. It is also the parent s responsibility to train their children to respect and obey the authorities in their lives. Concisely, we believe that parents have the God-given responsibility of educating, equipping, and training their children and that Peniel Baptist Academy acts as an extension of the Christian home. Each of us is a Lighthouse! The vision of Peniel Baptist Church is to help parents and their children to increasingly know and love Jesus Christ and to intentionally make Him known to all people (Matt. 5:14-16). The mission of the church is to exalt the Lord, to equip the laity and to evangelize the lost. In doing that, the purpose of the church is to reach, teach, minister, and offer discipleship to our parents and students and to additionally fellowship and worship with them as well. Peniel Baptist Academy is a support ministry for parents (Deut. 6:6-9). We believe that the responsibility of our school is to reinforce the Christian principles taught by parents and the church. It is our desire for children to reach their full potential in four specific areas: spiritually, academically, physically and socially (Luke 2:52). a) Spiritually, we believe that our school is responsible for preparing students so that they will be sensitive to God s calling on their lives. b) Academically, we believe that we should graduate students that are richly grounded, firmly planted and well prepared in academics that are based on the Word of God. c) Physically, we believe that we should help all students develop a positive self-image regarding the way that God created them. d) Socially, we believe that our purpose is to develop the ability, improve the manners and form the character of our students so that they can conform to Biblical standards of conduct, prosper in their chosen vocation and learn things that will enrich their lives. All PBA staff must be believers in the Lord Jesus Christ (Deut.6:5). Our staff must also achieve excellence in their academic field of study by holding and maintaining educational degrees. Additionally, our staff must successfully educate the students in their class according to PBA standards, (Colossians 3:17, 23) which exceed the academic norms, treat students with worth, and provide consistent discipline. We believe that through committed Christian teachers with an intimate walk with Jesus we seek to lay the foundation for students to read and think for themselves, to hear the truth and accept the truth as their own (2 Tim. 2:15, Titus 2:7, 1Tim. 2:2). We believe that we must incorporate programs at PBA, academic and otherwise, that are in harmony with the Bible and will benefit our students, families and church. We strongly believe that Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 10

all humanistic values (1John 2:16) that have infiltrated our society produce godless thinking and life styles and have no place at PBA. Our school motto, Educating Students to the Glory of God (1Cor. 10:31) mandates that all our educational programs be evaluated in view of its purpose, not current educational fads or structures. In conclusion, PBA believes that it is the working relationships and cooperative efforts between the parents, church, school and it s staff that is necessary to meet the total need of the child. To God be the glory! 1.8 Statement of Nondiscriminatory Policy Peniel Baptist Academy admits students regardless of race, color, or ethnicity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnicity in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. 1.9 Statement of Unacceptable Behavior 1.9.1 Deviant Behavior Because, Peniel Baptist Academy believes that the Bible is the Inspired, Infallible, Inerrant Authoritative Word of God, deviant behavior will not tolerated. Genesis 1:26-28 tells us that God made man and woman and gave them the power of procreating within the marriage relationship and consistently condemned deviation from this relationship. In the spirit of God s Word, any sexual behavior such as homosexuality, incest, bisexuality, bestiality, lesbianism, LGBT, fornication and adultery on or off campus are considered deviant behaviors. Such activity will result in immediate expulsion (Rom. 1:24-28). Improper behavior, talk, or gestures among students may result in suspension or expulsion. Acts of identifying statements of sexual impurity or promiscuity will not be tolerated on or off campus. 1.9.2 Immoral Behavior Students who engage in any sexual activity will be expelled when the accusation has been proven true. The administration has a moral and legal responsibility to maintain suitable standards within the school and to assure the welfare and health of all students. In the event the administration has a reasonable suspicion that a student is pregnant, steps may be taken to verify it. If information cannot be obtained from either the student or her parents or guardian, the administration shall suspend the student until such time as medical proof is presented. A student who is pregnant will not be allowed to continue to PBA nor visit with other students during school hours. 1.10 Accreditation and Affiliations Peniel Baptist Academy, having satisfied the accreditation standards of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS), has been awarded the status of Full Accreditation. FACCS is affiliated at the national level with the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). PBA is also an affiliate member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and a founding member of the Florida Christian Athletic League. Our teams play and participate in events with both public and private schools. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 11

1.11 Specification of Faculty Teachers at Peniel Baptist Academy have the proper spiritual, academic and character qualifications. All administration, faculty and staff are required to be born-again Christians and regularly attend a Bible-believing church. Also, all employees are required to pass a Level 2 background screening (local, state and federal) and must attest to good moral character. At the preschool level, PBA strives to employ teachers that have a minimum of a state CDA and/or a two year college degree. In Kindergarten through the 12th grade, PBA strives to employ teachers that are college graduates and are certified by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS). Each teacher embraces a Christian philosophy of education. These teachers carry out, under direction of the school administration, the purpose of the institution in the classroom and on the campus which is to "Educate Students to the Glory of God!" 2. ADMISSIONS 2.1 Admissions Policy PBA accepts all students upon successful completion of the enrollment procedures without regard to race, color, or ethnicity (see the "Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy"). However, the final decision for admission rests on there being evidence that the parent(s) and student(s) share in the goals of the school. Because a high standard of conduct is expected of each student, a careful analysis of each application is made. Each prospective student s records are examined with the understanding that the administration reserves the right not to accept a student or to recommend a lower grade placement for the student. Although PBA's academic emphasis is not exclusively college preparatory, students are accepted on the assumption that they can perform at least average work. Any student accepted under special academic consideration must maintain an acceptable performance level as determined by the school administration in order to remain enrolled, and parents will be expected to give additional help at home. Unfortunately, PBA is unable to meet the needs of the severely learning disabled, mentally or emotionally handicapped children. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 12

2.2 Age/Maturity Criteria for Admissions 2.2.1 Preschool and Kindergarten PK2.Two years old on or before September 1st. Two year olds must be in pull-ups at time of enrollment. PK3.Three years old on or before September 1st. Three year olds must be completely potty trained (without using pull- ups) at time of enrollment. PK4.Four years old on or before September 1st Kindergarten...Five years old on or before September 1st 2.2.2 Jr./Sr. High Maximum Age Limit - the age at which a student is considered to be too old to enroll in a certain grade (if the student has reached that age before the first day of school). Minimum Age Limit - the age at which a student is considered to be too young to enroll in a certain grade (if the student has not reached that age before the first day of school). Grade Level Maximum Age Minimum Age 7th 14 years old 12 years old 8th 15 years old 13 years old 9th 16 years old 14 years old 10th 17 years old 15 years old 11th 18 years old 16 years old 12th 19 years old 17 years old 2.3 Enrollment Procedures Parents/Students must complete the following procedures in order to be enrolled at Peniel Baptist Academy. Students are not eligible for school attendance until ALL these items have been completed: 1. All fees must be paid according to the annual Tuition and Fee Schedule (see Financial Information"). 2. Any and all financial charges incurred from the previous year must be paid current prior to registration and prior to the start of the school year. 3. Parents/Students must complete all registration materials including: a. The Registration form signed and dated by parents. b. The Medical and Emergency Information form completed by parents. c. The Authorization To Consent To Medical Treatment For Minor Child form signed by parents and notarized by a public notary. d. The First Aid Permission form signed and dated by parents. e. The Parent Consent and Release Statement for School Field Trips signed and dated by parents. (K-12th) f. The Library Policies form signed and dated by parents. (K-12th) g. The Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement form signed and dated by parents and students. (4th-12th) h. Media Consent Form (K-12th) 4. *IMPORTANT: Parents (PK2-12th) and Students (4th-12th) must sign and date the Statement of Agreement signifying agreement with all PBA policies. This form is found in the back of the Student Handbook. Handbooks are available online at Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 13

www.penielacademy.org or through the front office. 5. Parents must provide the records department with the following critical items: a. Birth Certificate (copy) b. Social Security Card (copy) c. Shot record (Florida Blue Card with current immunizations) Students must stay current with all the required immunizations for school attendance (see the Immunization Schedule ). Students whose immunizations are not kept current will be refused admittance or temporarily excluded from school attendance until the proper immunizations and documentation is received. This is required by the state of Florida (FS Section 1003.22). d. School Entry Health Exam (canary copy DH 3040) The school physical exam must have been given within in the 12 months prior to school entry. The physical report must be recorded on the DH 3040 form by a licensed physician or an authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the child is in good health or that any irregular condition is under treatment. 6. Parents of students transferring from another school must provide PBA with the previous school's address so that the student's cumulative records may be transferred. 7. Students entering K-12th grades must take an entrance examination. The School Administration reserves the right to recommend a lower grade placement or not admit a student based upon their entrance examination results in relationship with their previous academic performance. 8. Parents and students must attend and participate in a personal interview with the School Administration. Previous records detailing the student's past school performance will be required during this interview, e.g. report cards and transcripts. 2.4 Re-Enrollment Procedures Students re-enrolling must complete steps 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (update vaccines) of the "Enrollment Procedures". PBA reserves the right to refuse re-enrollment to students or students of families who have demonstrated disharmony regarding the purpose, objectives, standards, policies, rules and regulations of Peniel Baptist Academy. 2.5 Transfer Credit Policy Peniel Baptist Academy shall accept and classify transfer credits earned or grade placement from schools that are accredited by a recognized national, regional or state accrediting agency without further validation. Peniel Baptist Academy may accept credits or grade placement from non-accredited schools when validated by one or more of the following procedures: a review of the student s academic record, an analysis of a sending school s curriculum, a review of a portfolio of student work, or t through an assessment of scholastic performance (see the Alternative Validation Procedure ). 2.5.1 Credit Transfer Procedure Credits earned and offered for acceptance shall be based on official transcripts and shall be accepted at face value subject to validation if required by Peniel Baptist Academy s accreditation standards. If validation of the official transcript is deemed necessary, or if the student does not possess an official transcript, credits shall be validated through performance during the first grading period as described in the Validation Procedure. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 14

2.5.2 Validation Procedure Validation of credits shall be based on performance in classes during the first grading period that the student in enrolled at Peniel Baptist Academy. A student transferring into PBA shall be placed at the appropriate sequential course level and should have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 at the end of the first grading period. Student who do not meet this requirement shall have credit validated using the Alternative Validation Procedure. 2.5.3 Alternative Validation Procedure If validation based on performance as described above if not satisfactory, then any one of the following alternatives shall be used for validation purposes as determined by the Administration of Peniel Baptist Academy: a. Portfolio evaluation by the School Administration; b. Written recommendation by a FACCS certified or Florida certified teacher selected by the parent and approved by the School Administration; c. Demonstrated performance in courses taken through dual enrollment or at other public or private accredited schools; d. Demonstrated proficiencies on nationally-normed standardized subject area assessments; e. Demonstrated proficiencies on the FCAT; or f. Written review of the criteria utilized for a given subject provided by the former school. Students must be provided at least ninety (90) calendar days from the date of transfer to prepare for assessments outlined in d and e above. 2.6 Dismissal Policy Parents will be asked to withdraw their child(ren) for the following reasons: 1. Parents will not cooperate with the administration of the school. 2. A student's conduct, attitude or lack of academic effort makes it mandatory for that child to withdraw from Peniel Baptist Academy. In some cases, expulsion may be necessary. 3. Tuition is sixty days delinquent without satisfactory arrangements having been made with the administration. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 15

2.7 Immunizations Schedule Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 16

3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3.1 Tuition/Fees 3.1.1 Tuition and Fee Schedule Peniel Baptist Academy publishes a new Tuition and Fee schedule each school year. This schedule can be found in the front office or on the school website. All tuition payments are due on the first of the month beginning August 1st through May 1st for a total of 10 payments regardless of the number of school days in a month. 3.1.2 Daycare Program Fees Peniel Baptist Academy publishes new daycare rates each school year. These rates can be found on the Tuition and Fee Schedule which is available in the front office or on the school website. Monthly daycare fees are due at the beginning of each month regardless of the number of school days in a month. PK2-12th grade students must go to daycare and charges will be applied if students are not picked up at the following times: Half-Day PK2-PK3: Students must go to daycare after 12:00 pm. Daycare charges are applied at 12:15 pm. Half-Day PK4: Students must go to daycare after 12:15 pm. Daycare charges are applied at 12:15 pm. K-8th: Students must go to daycare after 2:30 pm. Daycare charges are applied at 3 pm. 9th-12th: Students must go to daycare after 3:00 pm. Daycare charges are applied at 3 pm. The following charges will be accessed for all students not picked up by 6:00 p.m.: First 5 minutes After 5 minutes After 10 minutes After 15 minutes After 20 minutes After 25 minutes Every minute thereafter $1.00 charge $5.00 charge $9.00 charge $13.00 charge $17.00 charge $25.00 charge $6.00 charge 3.1.3 Lunch Fees K-12th grade students may purchase a hot lunch by the day or students may purchase a Lunch Card which is redeemable for 20 lunches. If a student requests a hot lunch without paying at that time, a Lunch Card will be automatically charged to that student s account for the full amount. Full-time PK2-PK4 students hot lunch fees are included in the monthly tuition. Peniel Baptist Academy publishes new lunch fees each school year. These fees can be found on the Tuition and Fee Schedule which is available in the front office. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 17

3.1.4 Kindergarten Graduation Fee The Kindergarten class cap and gown rental fee for graduation is $20.00. This will be added to the student s account in the month of April. 3.1.5 Student Athletics Fee All annual sports fees will be $50 per sport for the first two sports (with the exception of football which is currently $200) and $30 if they play a third sport. The Cheerleading fee is $75 per year, and they can play softball for an additional $30. Athletic fees must be paid prior to the start of the season for your child to be able to participate. 3.1.6 Entrance Testing Fee New students who are entering the 1st through the 12th grades are required to take an entrance test. A $5 testing fee will be due the day of the testing. 3.1.7 PSAT Testing Fee PBA requires all Juniors to take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). This fee is set by the testing agency. The fee is at least $15.00. Students will be responsible for paying the testing fee to PBA either before or on the day of the test. All unpaid fees will be added to your account. 3.1.8 Home School Cooperative Program Fee Classes are offered to home school students at a rate of $60.00 per month per class. Home school students are responsible to buy their own books (see "Home School Cooperative Program"). 3.2 Financial Policies 3.2.1 Method of Payment Yearly charges may be paid in one payment or 10 monthly payments. Monthly charges or one time fees must be paid the first of the month. Payments may be made by cash, debit card, credit card, check or money order. Monthly statements are sent to families with an account balance. 3.2.2 Discounts 3.2.2.1 Pre-Paid Tuition Discount Families who pre-pay the annual tuition fee in full by August 1st receive a $100.00 discount. (Does not include Florida Tax Credit Scholarship or McKay Scholarship students.) 3.2.2.2 Second Child Discount Total tuition for a family is based on the number of children in the family enrolled at PBA as FULL TIME STUDENTS. A discount of 10% from the tuition cost of the second child, and every child thereafter, is available. (Does not include Florida Tax Credit Scholarship or McKay Scholarship students.) 3.2.2.3 Families with Multiple Children Discount Beginning with the second year of enrollment, families with 4 or more children will not pay for the tuition increase on the fourth, fifth, sixth.child. (Does not include Florida Tax Credit Scholarship or McKay Scholarship students.) Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 18

3.2.3 Late Charges Any and all late charges are due promptly on the 1st of each month. If unpaid by the 5th of that month, a $10.00 late fee will be charged. An additional $15.00 will be assessed if not paid by the 10th of that month. Failure to pay by the 15th of the month may result in the student being dismissed from PBA. A $20.00 service charge will be assessed for each returned check. 3.2.4 Records Policy Final report cards and graduation diplomas will not be issued to any student whose account is not paid current. Transcripts will not be transferred to other institutions or given to any students whose account is not paid current. Reenrollment for the coming school year will not be allowed by any student whose account is not paid current. A current account implies that ALL and ANY fees incurred by the student at PBA for any reason is paid. These fee include, but are NOT limited, to the following: tuition, lunch charges, athletic fees, daycare fees, late fees, library fees, graduation fees, outstanding fund raising monies, etc. 3.2.5 Refund Policy THE REGISTRATION, SUPPLY, AND BOOK FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE SHOULD THE STUDENT CANCEL OR WITHDRAW. (Exception: PBA will refund the registration if there are not enough students to form an anticipated class or the student is on a waiting list.) If a student withdraws by the 15th of the month, one-half month s tuition will be refunded. There will be no refund on withdrawals after the 15th. It is helpful if parents give the school a two-week notice when withdrawing a student. There are no refunds due to absences, holidays, or emergency situations. 3.2.6 Textbook Policy Any books that are lost, stolen, or damaged beyond usability is the responsibility of the student to purchase another textbook in a timely manner. A textbook is considered lost if it is missing for more than three consecutive class days. In a few cases, a student may be asked to turn in his/her textbook in for summer storage if the student will need the book more than once. This is good stewardship for all parties and prevents PBA from raising book fees. 3.2.7 Withdrawal Policy Withdrawals from the academy must be made through the school office. Parents must complete a Withdrawal Form through the front office so that we may institute the appropriate withdrawal procedures. Official records are not given to parents or students but are only transferred by request from school to school. No records will be transferred on the same day a student withdraws. No records are transferred when there is still an outstanding balance on a student s account. Outstanding balances include any and all fees incurred by the student while in enrollment including, but NOT limited to: tuition, lunch charges, athletic fees, daycare fees, late fees, library fees, graduation fees, outstanding fund raising monies, etc. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 19

4. GENERAL INFORMATION 4.1 Closed Campus Policy PBA operates as a "closed campus" which means that only students, administration, faculty and staff are permitted on campus during school hours. For our school s security, all visitors and/or PBA parents must first report to the front office, sign in, and wear a campus visitor s pass before they may enter the campus. Visitors not following this protocol will be asked to return to the office or exit the campus. Friends and/or siblings of PBA students may not visit during school hours without prior consent from the Administration. 4.2 Change of Personal Information Parents are responsible for notifying the school office immediately of any change of address or telephone numbers (home, work and cell). It is imperative that we have this information to contact parents in case of an emergency. 4.3 Chapel and Chapel Dress Chapel services are held on Wednesday s for Kindergarten - 12th grade. Kindergarten -5th grade: 8:15-9:00 6th grade -12th grade: 10:40-11:30. Chapel is a vital part of our curriculum. Attendance is required by all K-12th grade students. Parents are invited to attend chapel services with their child. 4.4 Daycare Program For the benefit of parents, PBA offers a before and after school program on a monthly fee basis for students attending our school. (See section on Daycare Program Fees ) In order for a student to be in daycare, he/she must attend school that day. Enrollment in this program should be done at registration since this is available on a first-come, first-served basis due to enrollment capacities. Daycare is a set program in which students have time for snack, homework and outside play/inside activities. Students are expected to follow all school rules in daycare including the dress code. This program is available starting at 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening. Except for teacher planning days, and the FACCS convention, daycare is not available during holidays and other school closures. 4.5 Dress Code for K-12th Grade The dress code standards have been written in such a way as to give parents latitude in where they can purchase clothing to help with cost and availability The dress code is required for K-12th grade students. On special occasions, seniors (12th grade) may be given exceptions to the dress code at the Administrator s discretion. Preschool has a separate dress code. Tops: School Approved Shirts Two, three, four or five button, short or long-sleeved polo shirts in any plain, solid colors. These rules apply to all school approved shirts Students may only unbutton the top two buttons. (Cleavage may never be shown). Shirts may not be too tight. Shirts should never be extremely over-sized (i.e. hang longer than the middle part of the thigh when not tucked). Shirts should never expose the midriff (when hands are raised or not raised). Shirts should never expose lower back (while sitting or bending over). Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 20

Bottoms: School Approved Shorts/Capris/Pants Bottoms in the following plain, solid colors: khaki/tan, navy and black. Shorts Length must be no shorter than three inches from the knee (when measured from the bottom of the hem to the crease in the back of the knee). Shorts may not have side pockets or zippers on the legs, or be overly baggy (i.e. no cargo style), Capris Capris may not have side pockets or zippers on the legs, or be overly baggy (i.e.: no cargo style), Slacks Slacks may not have side pockets or zippers on the legs (i.e.: no cargo style). Further, they may not be overly baggy or too tight. Skirts Skirt length may not be any shorter than the crease in the back of the knee. Slits in skirts may not be any higher than the crease in the back of the knee. Skirts may not have side pockets on the skirt, zippers or be overly baggy (i.e.: no cargo style). Romper/Jumper Skirt length of the romper/jumper may not be any shorter than the crease in the back of the knee. Slits in the skirt may not be any higher than the crease in the back of the knee. A school approved polo shirt must be worn under the romper/jumper. These rules apply to all school approved bottoms: All bottoms must be worn no lower than the hip. No low-rise shorts, capris or pants allowed. All bottoms must have belt loops including skirts. Bottoms may not be too tight (i.e. no skinny shorts, capris, or pants) At the Administrator s discretion, female students who cannot conform to this may be asked to wear skirts and male students will be asked to wear Docker- like slacks. Bottoms may not be too baggy (i.e. shorts, capris or slacks may never show underwear) Accessories (Belts, Shoes, Socks, Jewelry) A belt must be worn at all times (through the bottom s belt loops). Belts and/or belt buckles may not have skulls, crossbones, the personification of demonic forces or any other inappropriate symbols or writing that do not uphold Christian values. Belts or belt buckles may not display the confederate flag. Shoes must be safe and appropriate. All shoes must have a back strap holding the heel down. No shoes with wheels in the soles. Wheels must be removed before coming to school. All students must wear athletic shoes and socks to PE. Students may not wear sandals, crocs or other non-athletic shoes to PE. Seniors (12th grade) may wear backless shoes. Socks may not have skulls, crossbones, the personification of demonic forces or any other inappropriate symbols or wordings that do not uphold Christian values. No body piercings are allowed except for normal ear wear fashion for girls. Girls may not wear dangling earrings. Outerwear Students may wear hoodies, jackets and coats in any color. Heavy winter coats will be permitted during extreme weather conditions. Outerwear may not have skulls, crossbones, the personification of demonic forces or any other inappropriate symbols or wordings that do not uphold Christian values. This includes any references to violent forms of entertainment. PBA hoodie or jacket may also be worn. Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 21

PE Clothing A school appropriate dri-fit/t-shirt and coordinating athletic shorts/pants, (no yoga or form fitting pants). Shorts must be no shorter than three inches from the knee (when measured from the bottom of the hem to the crease in the back of the knee), or A school appropriate dri-fit/t-shirt and school approved uniform bottoms (except skirts and jumper/ rompers), or School uniform (except skirts and jumper/rompers). These rules apply to all PE clothing: All students must wear athletic shoes and socks to PE. Students may not wear sandals, crocs or other non-athletic shoes to PE. K-5 th grade: Homeroom teachers will set the time for changing into PE clothes. 6 th -12 th grade: Students may change into PE clothing during lunchtime. Dress Down Fridays A PBA T-shirt or Christian T-shirt or a solid color polo with jean pants, jean shorts, or a schoolapproved uniform bottom. Length of the jean shorts must be no shorter than three inches from the knee (when measured from the bottom of the hem to the crease in the back of the knee). Shorts may not have side pockets or zippers on the legs, or be overly baggy (i.e.: no cargo style). These rules apply to all dress down Friday s clothing: All students must wear a belt with jean pants, jean shorts or school approved uniform bottoms on dress down Friday. A Christian T-shirt is one that provides a positive image of Christ or the Christian life. Other Dress Code Rules Clothes must stay in good repair and may not be torn, frayed or stained. No body piercings are allowed except for normal ear wear fashion for girls. Hats may not be worn inside any school building. Tattoos of any kind are not allowed (temporary or writing on oneself). Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. Please leave them inside your vehicles. Hair Unnaturally colored hair is not appropriate for any PBA student. Girls hair must be clean, combed neatly and out of the eyes at all times. Boys hair must be clean, combed neatly, trimmed out of the eyes and not exceeding the top of the shirt collar. Boys may not wear a ponytail or any hair implements (rubberbands, beads, etc.) while on campus or at any PBA event. 4.6 Dress Code for PK2-PK4 The K-12 th grade dress code is optional for preschool students. Tops Shirts must be clean and neat with no tears, frays or serious stains. Shirts should fit properly for the child s size. Shirts may not be too tight. Shirts may not be over-sized (i.e.: hang longer than the middle part of the thigh when not tucked). Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 22

Shirts should never expose the midriff (when hands are raised or not raised). Shirts should never expose the lower back (while sitting or bending over). Shirts should never be low cut or revealing. Girls may not wear spaghetti straps, halter tops, or tops without straps. Tank top shoulder straps must be at least three fingers wide. Boys may not wear sleeveless T-shirts or muscle shirts. Shirts may not have any inappropriate writing or pictures on them that do not uphold Christian values. Examples are: insults toward others, the school, or our country; slang remarks; profanity; alcohol slogans; skulls and crossbones; or the personification of demonic forces. Articles of clothing displaying the confederate flag are not allowed. Shirts may not promote non-christian music groups or singers. Bottoms Boys may wear pants and shorts. Girls may wear pants, capris, shorts, skirts and dresses. Bottoms must be clean and neat with no tears, frays or serious stains. Bottoms should fit properly for the child s size. All bottoms must be worn no lower than the hip. No low-rise shorts, capris or pants allowed. Bottoms may not be too tight (i.e.: no skinny shorts, capris, or pants). Bottoms may not be too baggy (i.e.: may never show underwear). Pants Sweat pants and leggings may not be worn to school as bottoms. Leggings may be worn under shorts, skirts and dresses, but not by themselves since they are considered undergarments. Shorts Length must be no shorter than the length of the child s arms and hands when relaxed and straight at their side to the length of the middle finger. Skirts Length must be no shorter than the top of the child s knee. Slits in skirts may be no shorter than the top of the child s knee. Girls must wear shorts under their skirt while at school. Dresses Length must be no shorter than the top of the child s knee. Slits in dresses may be no shorter than the top of the child s knee. Dresses must meet the rules for preschool tops, as well. Girls must wear shorts under their dress while at school. Bottoms may not have writing on them that brings attention to the seat of the garment Shoes Students will be playing outside daily. We do ask parents to keep this in mind when choosing shoes and socks for their child to wear. Shoes must be safe and appropriate. All shoes must have a back strap holding the heel down. No shoes with wheels in the soles. Wheels must be removed before coming to school. Other Dress Code Rules Girls may not wear dangling earrings. No body piercings are allowed except for normal ear wear fashion for girls. Hats may not be worn inside any school building. Tattoos of any kind are not allowed (temporary or writing on oneself). Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. Hair Main Number: 386-328-1707 Web: www.penielacademy.org 23