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MISSION STATEMENT OF RPA

ROYAL POINT ACADEMY EXISTS TO BRING STUDENTS

TO JESUS SO THAT HE MIGHT BLESS THEM.

Royal Point Academy's purpose for existing as a Christian school is to educate children in all disciplines from Biblical worked view in order to prepare them to live according to god's design with regard to the specific gifting He has bestowed upon each of us.

Home and School Responsibility:

Deuteronomy 6:7

"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."

Since the primary reason for the existence of the school is a spiritual ministry, evangelistic efforts are made to bring all students to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ so that the teaching of spiritual truths may have a firm foundation. this is followed by instruction in right thinking, good conduct, and clean living in the light of the principles of God's Word.

Isaiah 11:2

Jesus, the Master teacher, has enabled us by the Holy Spirit to impart wisdom of the Lord in all aspects of life: spiritually, physically, socially, and academically. He is the source of learning whether it is in math, language arts, sciences, social studies or any other discipline.

The academic program, through the traditional approach, is developed to provide students with the best possible program of studies. There is emphasis on the mastery of the fundamental blocks of material necessary for satisfactory achievement in these areas. Methods of teaching proven to be effective are utilized with a constant search for better methods. Realizing the differences in innate ability, we encourage and expect each student to do his best. We believe the traditional system of education educates the mind and builds character. It encourages competition and teaches the value of living under a free enterprise system of government.

Character training is an important element in Royal Point Academy. We believe that the heart of character training is obedience (deciding to do right), which will eventually cultivate an inner self-discipline and is essential to the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well being of the student. The teacher is authority in the classroom. Discipline is administrated firmly but fairly. To obey, to do right, to love God, and to always measure one's attitudes against the principles laid out in the Scriptures, are characteristics we strive to instill in each student, thus equipping them for their role in God's plan for their life and for their proper place in society.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Habakkuk 2:14

“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."

RPA conduct as ambassadors on behalf of Christ (II Corinthians 5:20) therefore our prayer and training is focused on helping our students to learn to live in obedience to authority at home, school and in the world which surrounds them, in a way that pleases God. Upon this premise they can in turn influence their world in such a positive light that others will see the excellence of God through their lives, as well as His glory.

RPA provides an environment, which will assist young people to develop spiritually. the student at RPA is taught to endeavor to avoid practices which cause the loss of sensitivity to the spiritual needs of his own physical, mental, and spiritual well being.

As a result of our convictions based on Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things". The school, therefore, requests parents to assist the academy in instructing and demonstrating to children a proper ethic in relation to God and man as described but not limited to the following ideas:

Refrain from swearing , indecent language, disrespect to peers and authority, involvement in inappropriate music, printed materials, as well as inappropriate games and toys, or movies which encourage disrespect towards God, persons, or property. Refrain from violent behavior towards peers and authority as means of play or response. Maintain Christian standards in courtesy, kindness, morality, and honesty.

Students are expected to abide by these standards throughout their entire enrollment. Students and families who are not in harmony with the policies set forth in this document by RPA as well as the ideas of the Christian life may be asked to withdraw whenever the general well being of the mission of this academy is at stake, even though there may be no special breach of conduct.

In this atmosphere of definite and positive Christian standards of conduct, clear scholastic planning and genuine interest between faculty and student, there is a fine opportunity for development of consistent and strong Christian character. Amos 3:3 states, "can two walk together lest they be agreed?" May we agree on those issues, which count towards building in our children a sense of worth as God's children so they may affect their society as responsible and loving stewards of His earth?

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

1. If the student is behind two months, it is considered delinquent and the

student will not be able to return to school until the account is current.

2. If a student is absent as a result of an unpaid balance, the absence(s) will

not be counted as excused.

The following is an example of a Contract for Payment:

CONTRACT FOR PAYMENT

I hereby agree to pay the financial obligations to Royal Point Academy on the dates due as they appear on the current rate sheet. I understand that an interest-free monthly tuition payment plan is available per student in ten (10) equal payments, beginning August 1, and ending in May of the current year. All tuition payments are to be received on the 1st of every month! I understand that if tuition is more than one day late RPA will automatically assess a $35.00 late fee on my account. I agree to consult the Administrator if financial problems arise. December 1st is the final withdrawal day to carry a refund. If the student is withdrawn after December 1st, the balance of the remainder of the year tuition will be due. All records and report cards cannot be released until all the accounts are paid in full. A $25.00 fee is charged for returned checks.

I have read and agree to the conditions stated above.

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

TRANSCRIPT POLICY

Transcripts can be obtained through the office by filling out a request form. these forms need to be turned in at least three days prior to receiving the transcript. The first transcript is free; each additional one will cost $5.00. All school fees must be paid in full before any transcript can be given.

WAITING LIST POLICY

Once a maximum of ten students have been enrolled for a class, a waiting list will be started. A student will not be officially considered on the waiting list until the application form is completed and received.

When a space becomes available, parents will be notified according to the date the student's name was placed on the waiting list. After two days, if there is no response, we will go to the next student on the list. We will keep the waiting list for the current school year only.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

The parent must give two weeks advance notice before withdrawing a student or at any time by mutual agreement of both parties. If a student is withdrawn after December 1st, the parent is responsible for payment through the remainder of the year for that child's tuition.

*The parent is responsible for payment of tuition for the two weeks.

December 1st Withdrawal Policy

December 1st is the final withdrawal day to carry a refund. If a student is withdrawn after December 1st, the balance of the tuition for the remainder of the year is due. All records and report cards cannot be released until all accounts are paid in FULL.

CALENDAR

An annual calendar is provided at the beginning of each school year and you will be notified of any changes. (A license to do something contrary to the usual rule.)

ADMINISTRATION OF RPA

1. Pastor Pastor Robert M. Pena

2. Principal Mrs. Veronica Pena

3. Assistant Principal Mrs. Kristan Olivares

Section Two

School Attendance

HOURS OF OPERATION

Pre K-3 through Third Grade 8:30 - 3:30

School opens as early as 8:00 and students may not be picked up any later 3:45 p.m. Please be prompt in picking up your child. If your child has not been picked up by 3:45 they will be sent to the office. A $5.00 charge will be assessed through the office per child for every 15 minutes or fraction thereof. When you arrive you must come into the office to pick up your child and sign out the time of pick-up to avoid any disagreements.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

1. CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES

A. Excused absences, as determined by the office, is given for:

(1) Student illness

(2) Death in the family

(3) Doctor's appointments

B. Unexcused absences are given for any reason other than "a" or "c" the student

will be allowed to make up work and have it returned by the following day or

student will receive zeros in all class-work not done on the time the teacher

has requested. Missing work will be sent home with the student on the day in

which he returns. No work will be allowed to be sent home on the day of the

absence, this gives the teacher that afternoon to have all work ready and

prepared for the student on the day of his return.

C. Pre-approved excused absences are allowed in unusual situations.

(1) A request for a pre-approved unexcused absence should be made by

the parent in the form of a personal visit or phone call to the

administrator explaining the need for the absence.

(2) If the administrator approves the absence, the administrator will send

note with student, to the teacher, explaining the need for the absence

requesting that the student be given permission to do his work in

advance.

(3) The teacher(s) should assign advanced work (exercises, reading,

outlining, etc.) to be completed before the student leaves.

(4) If the assignment is not turned in on time, the teacher should give zeros for all the subjects and, at their discretion, may assign extra work to be done for homework.

(5) It is the student's responsibility to see the teacher about all tests and

make-up work regarding such an absence. It is not the teachers

responsibility to be reminding the student or parent of what is

missing!

2. Procedures for the absences from school

The first day a student returns to school after an absence, he must bring a dated, written note from the parent, telling the reason of the absence. This note is to be turned in to the office.

3. Procedures for Doctor Appointments

If the student misses three hours or less for a doctor's appointment, they are not counted absent. if they are more than three hours, it is counted as one-half day.

4. Tardiness

A. Promptness is a character trait, which we seek to install in all of our students. the late arrival of even one student penalizes the whole class by requiring the teacher to spend valuable class time repeating instructions that have already been given.

B. Elementary students who arrive late are instructed to go to the school office to receive a tardy slip.

C. Students with three unexcused tardies receive one unexcused absence. An unexcused tardy is the direct responsibility of the student, such as, failure to get ready to for school on time, loitering, or other student-caused tardiness. Three unexcused tardies will result in one absence.

D. Students are considered absent half day if he arrives after 10:00 a.m. or leaves school before 1:00 p.m.

5. Classroom Attendance

A. No classroom teacher is to give passes to go anywhere unless this departure is under their direction.

B. Any faculty member responsible for an individual missing any part of a class must provide a pass for the students to leave class.

6. Extended Absences

A. Credit may not be given for a grade after a total of seventeen (17) excused or unexcused absences during an academic year.

B. An Absentee Committee will review absentee records when absences are high. If no response is given by parents to explain the excessive absences, credit will not be given for that grade.

C. When extenuating circumstances exist, parents and students may appeal this non-crediting action to an appeal board, consisting of the administrator and the Absentee Committee.

D. The final appeal may be made to the Advisory Committee of RPA.

7. Missed or Make-Up Work

All work must be picked up the next day, after an absence, thus allowing the teacher time to prepare instruction and get together all books and assignments. These procedures assist teachers in not having to take teaching time while preparing work for a parent to pick up. Getting missed work is the responsibility of the student/parent. The student will then be allowed to make up work and have it returned by the next day. Students will receive zeros for all work not turned in the day the teacher has requested. (Including Test and Quizzes.)

ACCIDENT POLICY

1. Any student who has an accident must notify a teacher at once. First aid will be

administered and parents will be notified if deemed necessary.

2. An accident report form must be filled out the same day as the accident occurs.

3. Any accident involving the students' head must be reported, by telephone or note, to

the parents the same day it occurs.

HEALTH REGULATORY POLICY

1. A statement verifying that the students immunization records are up to date must be on file in the office at the beginning of each school year.

2. Sick children must be kept home. Many childhood diseases have the same initial

symptoms as a fresh cold.

3. A student must be free of fever anything over 99.6 for 24 HOURS before returning

to school.

4. Medications to be administered at school must be in prescription bottle with the

child's name and all the directions clearly marked and will be administered

through the office. We will not be able to dispense any nonprescription drugs,

including aspirin, aspirin free medications, cough syrups, cough drops, throat

lozenges, etc.

5. A log of all medications held in the medicine cabinet and the child's name and

dispensing information will be recorded and maintained. A staff person will be

available to administer the medications.

6. At the end of the school year all remaining medications are to be given to the

parents of the student that the medication is in the name of. All other medications

are to be properly disposed.

7. All students must be in compliance with Texas Dept. of Health requirements and if

not will be given ten (10) days from the date notified to comply and then if not in

compliance will be removed from school until compliance occurs.

ILLNESS POLICY

1. Students who become ill after arriving at school will be sent to office. If there is no

evidence of illness, such as vomiting or fever, the student will have the option of

staying in the school office for15 minutes or retuning to school.

2. If, after the 15 minutes have passed and the student still feels ill, the parents will be called in order to make the decision to remain in school or go home.

3. School policy requires that a student with a fever or vomiting be removed from

the classroom for their own well being as well as that of the other students.

STUDENT MOBILITY

1. During School

A. Use of student passes

1. No student is to be out of class without a pass while classes are in session.

2. Students that arrive late to school are to be sent to the office to get a pass.

This is required for all grades!

B. Student illness

1. Sick students will be sent to the office. If warranted, the student's parents will be called to take the student home.

2. Unless the illness is an emergency, the student should turn in their

assignments before they leave class.

C. Departure from school during school hours

1. Students who leave school during the day must present a note from a parent,

indicating departure and arrival time, to the office.

2. Students must be signed out by parent.

D. Parents during school hours

1. If a parent wants to come to visit their child or help with hours from the times of 8:30 - 3:30, they must first sign into the office.

2. Please keep parent/student calls for emergencies only! Your child will not be allowed to leave the classroom.

3. If in an event of an emergency weather, accident, etc. the office will notify

you by phone or email.

TELEPHONE POLICY

The office telephone is available to students only in the case of an emergency.

Emergencies include:

* Health and safety of students (illness or injury)

* Discipline of student

* Need of lunch

Students may ONLY call their parents/guardians!

Emergencies do NOT include:

* Making transportation arrangements

* Making arrangements to have forgotten work/books brought from home

Telephones are not available for students to call home after school visiting or to bring items that have been forgotten. They are available for sick calls or emergencies and for teachers, as needed.

If there is a question as to what is an emergency, office personnel must authorize the telephone for student use.

UPDATING STUDENT INFORMATION

The office should be noticed immediately about any changes made in the families home address, email, or telephone number as well as the place or phone number of parental employment or any other pertinent such as change in doctor, doctor telephone number, or change in custody, etc.

EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICY

1. If for any reason school should be dismissed other than regular hours, parents will

be notified.

2. Incase of inclement weather, or other emergencies, announcements will be made on television.

3. School will be closed at any time the weather would be unsafe for students to

attend.

FIRE PLAN

1. All staff members are trained in certain tasks to ensure the safety of all employees

and students.

2. An evacuation plan is posted in key areas of the school. These are designated

assigned areas for each class to meet in which the teacher will then take roll.

3. Fire drills are performed periodically.

4. Each teacher will be the last person out of the classroom to ensure complete

evacuation.

SECTION THREE

ACADEMICS

CURRICULUM POLICY

1. Academic curriculum consistent with Biblical principles is used throughout our

school. The basic curriculum is the A-Beka for Pre K-3 through 3rd grade.

2. We encourage all parents to take an active role in their child's school activities.

There are many opportunities for you to be involved with your child. If you would

like to participate in field trips, fundraisers, and other activities please contact the

office.

TEXTBOOK POLICY

1. Workbooks will be furnished for each student on a purchase basis only.

2. Books that are lost will be prepaid and recorded.

3. Report card and/or students records will be held until all book fines are paid for.

GRADING POLICY

Conduct for Pre K-3 through 3rd grade

E - Excellent

G - Good

S - Satisfactory

N - Needs Improvement

U - Unsatisfactory

Academically

* Letter grades are used in Pre K-3 through 3rdgrade

A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C 75-79

A 94-96 B 84-86 D 70-74

A- 90-93 B- 80-83 F 0-69

An "I" (incomplete) is given when requirements are lacking. Unless this is made up in a teacher designated time period, the grade automatically changes to an "F".

HOMEWORK POLICY

To involve parents in their child's education, and for the students mastery of skills, homework is assigned.

We believe that the school and parents must work together as an educational team! So because of that parents are asked to sign a contract at the beginning of the school year which explains our homework policy and defines the minimum role which parents are asked to assume.

The school asks you, as parents, to sign the homework steno or return an email after you have reviewed and/or assisted your child in the completion of the assignment.

1. Homework is to aid the student’s educational development and not to discourage them. Students should not spend more than one hour total, unless there is a special assignment. This hour includes actual work, studying for a test or quiz is not included in this hour. If so, please contact your child's teacher.

2. We believe that the primary responsibility for educating the students rests with

the parent. A formal teaching program in a school is supplement, not a

substitute, for the parent’s role. For this reason we encourage parents to be

involved in heir child's homework.

3. Our goal is that homework would never be an excuse for a student to skip

Wednesday night services. Because of this goal, there is NO HOMEWORK

assigned on Wednesday's.

4. Any student who fails to turn in a homework assignment will be required to make up the assigned work issued for that day and must be turned in by the following day. If student fails to turn an assignment the consequences are as follows:

1st Offense - Written warning notice will be sent home

2nd Offense - After school detention

3rd Offense - After School detention

4th Offense - ISS (In School Suspension)

5. It is the responsibility of the student/ parent to inquire about assignments,

quizzes, or test that the student may have missed due to absences. A ten (10)

point deduction will be taken from any quiz or test taken the day of ISS. Student

will receive zeros for their daily work, but it must still be completed.

6. There will be a fee of $70.00 charge for any student having to serve ISS. This fee must be paid on the morning of the ISS or you will be called to pick-up your child and they may not return to school until the ISS has been served and the fee paid. The days missed will be counted as unexcused absences.

7. Tutoring is available to all students who are having trouble with a particular

subject. The time will determine on who the teacher is and when she may be

available. There is no tutoring on Wednesday's due to evening services. No

exceptions! Pricing is $5.00 for every 30 minutes.

COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT POLICY

The school communicates with the home in a variety of ways. These ways include the following:

1. Report Cards issued every 9 weeks.

2. Progress Reports are issued at the midpoint in each grading period.

3. Telephone Conferences - calls made by teacher or administration

4. Personal Conferences - initiated by either home or school

5. Email (mandatory that each parent have one)

6. Special Mail-Outs

7. Written notices sent home by teachers written by the students

PARENT - TEACHER COMMUNICATION POLICY

1. Teachers will send home progress reports during each grading period. this report

will show the students grades as well as a conduct report.

2. Parents wishing to contact a teacher must call the school office or send teacher an

email. Parents are not allowed to have the teacher's home/cell number. If you

happen to know the teacher personally and do have this information you are not

allowed to contact the teacher for anything at all in regards to school.

3. Parents are asked not to interrupt the classrooms at all during school hours (8:00 -

3:30) without first signing into the office. This also includes lunch time.

4. Please place anything sent to the office in an envelope (i.e. money for an activity,

lunch, or a note to teacher or staff) and address it to the person to whom it is

intended.

5. Lost report cards can be replaced for a $5.00 fee

6. Tuition is to be brought to the office by the parent and NOT sent to school with the

child. This is to avoid any money or checks being lost or any late fees you may

receive due to the student forgetting.

7. There will be scheduled MANDATORY parent-teacher conferences as noted on the

school calendar.

CHAPEL POLICY

Chapel will be held once every week with the possible exception of weeks having less than five (5) school days. The chapel will be under the direction of the Pastor or a church leader.

Goals:

1. To give the students the training to become leaders of the kingdom of God.

2. To ignite in the students the reality that they are an important part of

worship.

3. To encourage the students in growing spiritually here at RPA.

4. To give opportunity for God to be glorified as the Holy Spirit speaks to and

through the students and teachers.

PROMOTION POLICY

A student must pass all core subjects. Conditional waivers may be given in circumstances deemed correct by principal or teacher. If a student fails two or more major subjects they will be retained for the year. Please keep in mind that if this occurs RPA does not have a summer school program and does not offer any kind of extra credit or testing in order to promote the student.

STANDARDIZED TESTING

Each student, grades K-5 through 6th, is given a Stanford Achievement Test in the spring of the year to determine their progress and scholastic strengths and weaknesses (see school calendar for the dates). The results of this test will be made available to the parents. This test by all means will not determine whether or not your child will pass or fail for the year, this is simply a placement test. It allows us to know where it is your child struggles so that we may help them more efficiently. There is a $50.00 fee for this test and it is MANDATORY for your child to take!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY

The purpose of Physical Education at RPA is to promote physical fitness, promptness, and responsibility. In order to carry out our goals, we have implemented to the following policy.

1. PARTICIPATION - students will be graded according to participation

2. PARTICIPATION EXCUSES - illness or a special condition that prevents them

from participating in which we may ask for a note from a parent or doctor

SECTION FOUR

DISCIPLINE

RPA DISCIPLINARY POLICY

Discipline at RPA is consistent for the purpose of constructive molding of character. By learning to live within the limits of parental and school authority, the groundwork is laid for the student to learn submission to God's will in their life.

The first step in correcting a students misbehavior is to verbally correct them (not public chastisement) in class. The second step is to speak with the student and to pray with them.

The teacher may try creative discipline - isolating the student from the group, having the student put their head down, time-out, detention, a trip to the office, a phone call to parent from the teacher or administration. We understand here that each child is different and what may work for one child may not work for the other. Every child here will be treated as an individual.

Three discipline detentions, parents will be called into the office to discipline their child (paddling). Once your child has reached their third paddling RPA has the right to expel the student.

In order to avoid probable one-three day suspension, students will not engage in physical fighting!

LUNCHROOM POLICY

Students will need to bring a healthy sack lunch. The lunch period will be set for 30 minutes lunch (to eat) and 30 minutes for recess.

There will be a snack break at 10:00 a.m. or at the discretion of the teacher. This break time will serve to give the students a chance to rest and recharge as they eat a HEALTHY snack that they have brought from home.

*Please make sure to label everything that belongs to your child with their name in permanent marker. This consists of morning snack, lunch, drinks, and afternoon snack.

Lunchroom conduct will be as follows:

1. NO running! To, from, or in lunchroom

2. NO horseplay!

3. The first 15 minutes is for eating only NO talking or playing will be allowed

during this time and the last 15 minutes is used for cleaning up ( clearing tables,

throwing trash and putting lunch boxes in there proper place.

4. If there is a spill, the student is to notify the teacher in duty

5. No food or drinks will be allowed to be taken outside of the lunchroom

6. Students are not allowed to drink any kind of soda that contains caffeine

7. Students are not allowed to have chocolate of any kind

8. Student must bring a microwavable item that does not exceed 3 minutes of

heating

CLASSROOM POLICY

1. Students are not allowed in the classroom without the teacher’s

permission.

1. A proper response to authority is expected. Appropriate and expected

responses are, "Yes, Sir", "Yes, Ma'am", "No, Sir", "No, Ma'am".

3. Students are to raise their hand to ask for permission before speaking.

4. No talking during class other than academic participation.

5. Students are to sit in assigned seats. Teachers may re-arrange desks at

their discretion during the year.

*Students are to refrain from:

* Writing, passing, or reading notes

*Having any articles which distract from academics (his includes toys,

games, magazines, books, or careless behavior).

* Horseplay or careless behavior

* Getting out of their seats without permission

* No cell phones

* No game boys, DS's, etc (unless instructed to do so by the teacher)

If your child brings a problem home to you, please encourage them to go immediately to the teacher involved and resolve the problem. If the problem is still not resolved, immediately notify the teacher and arrange for a conference.

EXPULSION

Upon a student receiving three suspensions within one school year, the School Committee will determine whether or not to allow the student to continue to be enrolled as a student at Royal Point Academy.

SUSPENSION

Suspension can only be in-school suspension. Parents will pay for the in-school suspension on the morning of which is a fee of $70.00. This fee is to hire a substitute teacher to come in and sit with your child. You as a parent are not allowed to sit in to avoid the fee, the Administration is in charge of hiring the teacher. on the day of this event your child is to go to the office first thing in the morning accompanied by a parent to make sure your child is signed in and to verify payment.

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DISMISSAL POLICY

Attendance at RPA is a privilege not a right. Therefore, the Admissions and School Committee reserves the right to terminate or not renew a student's enrollment. Any appeal of the committee's ruling must be made to the School which is the final appeal.

SECTION FIVE

MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT POLICIES

UNIFORM POLICY PRE K-3 THROUGH 4th GRADE

1. When wearing our uniform it must be fully and correctly worn (this means no

partially wearing the uniform).

2. All school rules of appropriate godly conduct apply when student is in uniform,

whether off or on campus.

3. All items will have to be labeled with the students name to avoid confusion. School

will not be held liable for any uniforms left behind or switched.

4. Winter coats may be worn to and from school; however, in the classroom the

students will be required to wear the uniform sweater.

5. Hair should be neat, with no appearance of "Rock and Roll" culture, or other sub-

cultures, in style, cut, or color (hair must be natural in color, no peroxide).

6. Pants should not be tight or baggy.

7. Field trips dress in gray RPA t-shirt, dark denim pants or shorts depending on the

weather, and school uniform shoes.

8. Uniform must be clean and pressed and neatly worn daily.

9. Failure to comply with the uniform policy will necessitate corrective actions.

First offense will result in a warning. Second Offense your child will be sent to the office and will not be allowed to return to class until full uniform has been brought. If you are unable to bring your child their proper uniform or do not show up within the 30-45 minutes of being called your child will be sent to ISS. Therefore a $70.00 fee will be assessed! This fee must be paid on the afternoon of or your child will not be allowed to return to school until all the monies have been collected.

BOYS

1. Hairstyle should not be below the collar; no wedge haircuts except military style,

no parts of the head may be shaved, no Mohawks.

GIRLS

1. The only jewelry that can be worn is studs in girl's pierced ears. The staff has the

authority to require the removal of any inappropriate jewelry being worn by the

student.

2. All skirt lengths must be to the top of the kneecap when the student is standing.

3. Girls must wear shorts under their skirts at all times.

4. Only clear nail polish. Absolutely no color polishes!

5. Make-up is not allowed.

6. All hair accessories must be the same colors as those in the uniform (red, white,

and black). Even on special holidays.

7. Feminine haircuts are required; please refrain from any masculine looking

haircuts.

DRESS CODE FOR BOYS

1. Shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops, crop tops, muscle shirts)

2. Pants must not be tight or baggy

3. Shoes must be clean and in good condition

4. Hair must be neat and clean

5. No illustration or ads for rock groups or anything that is in direct contrast to a

Godly world view

6. Wording that is unacceptable in a Christian setting will not be allowed

7. No earrings

UNAUTHORIZED ARTICLES POLICY

1. Any articles that are considered nuisance articles, such as fireworks, knives,

whistles, mp3's, ipods, cell phones, and any kind of electronic devices used for

games, will be taken up and may be picked

up by the parent after school.

2. If this action is repeated, the article will be picked up and will not be returned to

the student until the end of the year.

3. There is NO gum chewing, eating of food, candy, or drinking of drinks allowed in

the classroom at any time.

4. No outside books or magazines except that specifically requested by a teacher for

an assignment may be brought to school. All materials must be shown to the

teacher for a review to determine if publication is suitable for school.

SELLING ARTICLES AT SCHOOL

Students may not bring any article to school for the purpose of selling them!

TEACHER"S DESK

Students may never open a teacher's desk or take anything from it unless the student has the teacher’s permission to do so.

FRIDAY DRES DOWN

Students participating in dress down will pay $2.00. Teachers will collect from the students that morning (please no pre-paying the teacher or office this is to help avoid any confusion). Students that do not pay at the time it is to collected will have to call parents to either bring money, full uniform, or to be picked up. If your child is not picked up or changed within the 30-45 minutes of calling they will be sent to ISS and a $70.00 fee will be assessed. The monies will be do that afternoon and if not done so, your child will not be allowed to return to school until all monies have been collected.

DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS

1. Dresses

A. Must be tasteful and modest

B. Must not be see through

C. No spaghetti straps

D. No halter tops

E. No backless

F. Dresses must not be shorter than knee length

G. Shorts must be worn underneath at all times

2. Blouses

A. Must have sleeves

B. Must be below the waist

C. Maybe worn out unless it appears to be sloppy

3. Skirts

A. Must not be tight fitting

B. Skirts must be no shorter than knee length

C. Shorts must be worn underneath at all times

4. Jeans or slacks must not be tight fitting or baggy

5. Shoes must be clean and in good condition

6. Hair must be neat and clean

7. Shorts can be worn at appropriate length

8. No illustrations or adds for rock groups, or anything that is in direct contrast to a

godly world view

9. Wording that would be unacceptable in a Christian setting will not be allowed

10. No more than one pair of earrings will be allowed to be worn. Any part of the

body pierced besides the bottom portion of the ear (earlobe) will be considered a

body piercing, and therefore will not be allowed

VISITOR POLICY

1. All visitors are welcomed at RPA. We encourage parents, family, and friends to

visit our school, however, to minimize confusion or disorder we ask that the

following be observed:

A. If a parent/guardian is bringing lunch, money, books, homework, or any

articles of clothing it is MANDATORY for these items to be taken to the

office and not to the classroom.

B. All visitors to school need to report to the office to sign in, not the child's

classroom! This is to avoid having any more distractions in the classrooms.

C. At dismissal, children must be picked up at the dismissal area. Parents are

not allowed to go to the classroom.

2. Student visitors from neighboring schools are not permitted when school is in

session.

3. All visitors must observe the same dress code as RPA students at any school

function.

BIRTHDAY POLICY

1. When it is your child's birthday we allow them to be host or hostess for the day.

Parents may arrange in advance with the child's teacher to provide refreshments

for the child's class. Parties will begin at 2:30. If you choose to do a party during

lunch time, you may also do so but keep in mind that you will be responsible to

provide for the entire school not just your child's class.

2. When having parties at home for ALL or for SOME of the classmates, encourage

your child to be sensitive to the feelings of others who may not be invited to the

party by showing restrain when discussing the party during school time.

3. No birthday party invitations may be handed out in the classroom or on school

grounds unless every child in the class is to receive one.

HOLIDAY POLICY

RPA encourages group celebrations for each of the following:

1. Thanksgiving

2. Christmas

3. Valentines Day

4. End of the school year

*Additional information

Please note, we have eliminated the celebration of Halloween for the following reasons:

1. It tends to create and instill fear in the children

2. The children learn the undesirable trait of greed through the "trick or treating"

3. The children tend to get so excited it is difficult to accomplish anything

academically during that week.

4. Deception is taught in the wearing of the masks instead of uplifting their own

self-image

PARENT POLICIES

PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY

We encourage all parents to take an active role in their child's school activities. There are many opportunities for you to be involved with your child. If you would like to participate in field trips, and any other activities please contact the office.

PARENTS ATTIRE POLICY

We would also appreciate parents and other family members observing appropriate dress standards when they come to the school, and when they accompany students on field trips.

FIELD TRIP POLICY

1. Field trips will be scheduled on a regular basis as a supplement to the classroom

learning experience.

2. No child will be allowed to go on a field trip unless a signed permission slip is

returned to the teacher the day before the scheduled trip. A note will always be

sent home in advance.

3. Parents who are assisting are not allowed to bring any siblings on field trips! Nor can an older sibling attend to serve hours for parents.

4. Parents providing transportation for field trips will be asked to give the office

copies of their insurance card and driver's license.

5. All children attending the field trip under the age of 7 must be in either a booster

seat or car seat. If for reason your child is without one, they will not be allowed to

attend the feel trip. This is for the safety of your child.

LOST AND FOUND POLICY

1. Any materials that are left after 3:30 p.m. will be turned into the office.

2. Clothing and articles in "Lost and Found" without a name will be given away at the end of the 9 weeks.

CARE OF GROUNDS AND BUILDING

1. Students are asked to help keep our building and grounds clean and neat at all times. If you find papers or other items on the grounds, please help by picking these up and placing them in their proper place.

2. Students, who destroy school property, or the property of other students, shall be required to pay for the damage and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

FUNDRAISING POLICY AND GUIDELINES

All families are required to participate in the school fundraising activities. Fundraisers are very effective in helping keep RPA tuition affordable, improve the surroundings and education for the students. Parents and teachers will be notified throughout the school year concerning MANDATORY FUNDRAISERS. If student does not sell the minimum amount that they are asked to sell by the time the certain fundraiser is due, there will be a $50.00 charge per child for that certain fundraiser, and it will be due the day that the fundraiser ends.

Parents can help support with both time and talents. We would like to see 100% participation!

Families may choose not to participate in the fundraising activities and instead pay the equivalent of $200.00 per child. This payment must be made in either cash, cashier's check, or money order by September 15th. If you choose not to participate, please return the fundraiser form signed and dated with payment.

ROYAL POINT ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THESE POLICIES AT THEIR DISCRETION FOLLOWING THE PRINCIPLE OF II CORINTHIANS 3:6

School Supplies

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Royal Point Academy
Pre-School, K4 & K5
School Supply List

*2 Glue Sticks

*2 Elmers Glue

* E-Mail Address (Manditory)
* 1" 3 Ring Binder W/Pockets
* 6 Jumbo Pencils 
* 2 Boxes Crayola Crayons (Must Be Jumbo and Washable)

* 1 Box Crayola Markers (Must be Washable)
* School Box
* 2 Boxes Of Huggie Wipes (unscented)
* Construction Paper (Multi Color)

*2 Cans Of Lysol Spray
* FOAM Plates (50ct.)
* 2 Packs Of Plastic Forks
* 2 Packs Of Plastic Spoons
* 1 Lg. Box Of Ziplock Bags (Gallon Size)
* 4 Rolls Of Paper Towels Select-A-Size (Bounty 1/2 Sheets)
* 3 Boxes Of Kleenex
* Scissors (Blunt)
* Pillow & Blanket

1st & 2nd Grade

* New Living Translation Bible
* E-Mail Address (Manditory)
* 1" 3 Ring Binder W/Pockets
* Wooden Ruler, 12" W/Standard & Metric
* 2 Boxes Of Crayons (24 Ct.)
* 1 Box Of Washable Markers
* 3 Packs Of Notebook Paper (Wide Ruled)
* 1 Bottle Of Elmer's Glue
* Construction Paper
* School Box
* 24 No. 2 Pencils
* 2 Lg. Erasers
* 2 Glue Sticks
* 1 Lg. Box Of Ziplock Bags (Gallon Size)
* FOAM Plates (50 Ct.)
* 2 Packs Of Plastic Forks
* 2 Packs Of Plastic Spoons
* 2 Packs Of Huggie Wipes (Unscented)
* 4 Rolls Of Bounty Paper Towels Select-A-Size (Bounty 1/2 Sheets)
* 2 Boxes Of Kleenex
* Scissors (Blunt)

3rd & 4th Grade

*1" 3 Ring Binder W/Pockets
* New Living Translation Bible
* E-Mail Address (Manditory)
* Webster Dictionary
* 1 Box Of Colored Pencils
* 1 Box Of Washable Markers
* Wooden Ruler, 12" (Standard & Metric)
* 1 Protractor
* 1 Compass
* 5 Packs Of Notebook Paper (Wide Ruled)
* 1 Index Cards W/Lines (3X5)
* 1 Index Cards W/Lines (4X6)
* Construction Paper
* 6 Black or Blue Pens
* 6 Red Pens
* 24 No. 2 Pencils
* 2 Lg. Erasers
* 2 Pencil Toppers
* 2 Glue Sticks
* 1 Lg. Bos Of Ziplock Bags (Gallon Size)
* Scissors
* 5 Pocket Folders

Mission Statement

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Royal Point Academy's purpose for existing as a Christian school is to educate children in all disciplines from Biblical worked view in order to prepare them to live according to God's design with regard to the specific gifting He has bestowed upon each of us.

Home and School Responsibility:

Deuteronomy 6:7

"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."

Since the primary reason for the existence of the school is a spiritual ministry, evangelistic efforts are made to bring all students to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ so that the teaching of spiritual truths may have a firm foundation. This is followed by instruction in right thinking, good conduct, and clean living in the light of the principles of God's Word.

Isaiah 11:

Jesus, the Master teacher, has enabled us by the Holy Spirit to impart wisdom of the Lord in all aspects of life: spiritually, physically, socially, and academically. He is the source of learning whether it is in math, language arts, sciences, social studies or any other discipline.

The academic program, through the traditional approach, is developed to provide students with the best possible program of studies. There is emphasis on the mastery of the fundamental blocks of material necessary for satisfactory achievement in these areas. Methods of teaching proven to be effective are utilized with a constant search for better methods. Realizing the differences in innate ability, we encourage and expect each student to do his best. We believe the traditional system of education educates the mind and builds character. It encourages competition and teaches the value of living under a free enterprise system of government.

Character training is an important element in Royal Point Academy. We believe that the heart of character training is obedience (deciding to do right), which will eventually cultivate an inner self-discipline and is essential to the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well being of the student. The teacher is authority in the classroom. Discipline is administrated firmly but fairly. To obey, to do right, to love God, and to always measure one's attitudes against the principles laid out in the Scriptures, are characteristics we strive to instill in each student, thus equipping them for their role in God's plan for their life and for their proper place in society.

School Uniforms

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*Polo Shirt With Royal Point Academy Logo ONLY (Purchase at School Office)
*Dark Wash Denim Levi Jeans (Boot Cut)
NOTE: 2 & 3 year old students May Use Elastic Waist
*Socks- Black Or White
*Belt- Black
*Tennie Shoes- 2 - K5 Year Old Students Velcro Black & White All Star Converse
*Tennie Shoes For 1st Thur 4th Grade- Black & White All Star Converse (Lace up Tennis)
NOTE: Please, not the converse tennis with the Star on the Sides!!! The Orginal Converse.
*Hair Accesories- Must Match Uniform (Red, White, Black)
*Winter RPA Sweat Shirt (Purchase @ School Office)

Field Trip Uniform

*RPA Gray T-Shirts (Purchase @School Office)
*Dark Denim Blue Jean Shorts Or Pants (Depending on the Weather)
*Parents Particating In Field Trips Will Also Have to Purchase a RPA Sweat Shirt if Cold and T-Shirt If Not Cold