Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy 2015-2016

Elementary/Middle​ ​School​ ​Student/ Parent​ ​Handbook Spiritual​ ​Themes​ ​2015​ ​-​ ​2016: Middle​ ​School:​ ​We​ ​are​ ​not​ ​of​ ​this​ ​world​ ​-1​ ​Peter​ ​2:11-12​ ​Dear​ ​friends,​ ​I​ ​urge​ ​you,​ ​as​ ​foreigners​ ​and​ ​exiles,​ ​to abstain​ ​from​ ​sinful​ ​desires,​ ​which​ ​wage​ ​war​ ​against​ ​your soul.​ ​Live​ ​such​ ​good​ ​lives​ ​among​ ​the​ ​pagans​ ​that,​ ​though they​ ​accuse​ ​you​ ​of​ ​doing​ ​wrong,​ ​they​ ​may​ ​see​ ​your​ ​good deeds​ ​and​ ​glorify​ ​God​ ​on​ ​the​ ​day​ ​he​ ​visits​ ​us. Elementary:​ ​“This​ ​is​ ​the​ ​way;​ ​walk​ ​in​ ​it.”-​ ​Isaiah​ ​30:21​ ​Whether​ ​you​ ​turn​ ​to​ ​the​ ​right​ ​or​ ​to​ ​the​ ​left,​ ​your​ ​ears​ ​will hear​ ​a​ ​voice​ ​behind​ ​you,​ ​saying,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​the​ ​way;​ ​walk​ ​in​ ​it. Accredited​ ​by​ ​the​ ​Southern​ ​Association​ ​of​ ​Colleges​ ​and Schools​ ​(SACS)​ ​and​ ​the​ ​National​ ​Christian​ ​School Association​ ​(NCSA) 1

From​ ​the​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​Board It​ ​is​ ​with​ ​great​ ​pleasure​ ​that​ ​we​ ​welcome​ ​you​ ​and​ ​your​ ​students​ ​to​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian Academy.​ ​We​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​by​ ​your​ ​trust​ ​and​ ​are​ ​confident​ ​that​ ​our​ ​school​ ​will​ ​show your​ ​child​ ​love​ ​and​ ​acceptance,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​provide​ ​a​ ​challenging​ ​program​ ​in​ ​a​ ​Christian environment. Feel​ ​free​ ​to​ ​contact​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​or​ ​the​ ​president​ ​with​ ​your​ ​suggestions​ ​or​ ​your concerns.​ ​You​ ​may​ ​also​ ​contact​ ​us​ ​directly​ ​through​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​web​ ​site,​ ​board​ ​tab.​ ​We value​ ​your​ ​contributions. PCA​ ​Board​ ​of​ ​Directors​ ​and​ ​Board​ ​Standing​ ​Committees​ ​2015-2016: Don​ ​Greer,​ ​Chairman Facilities​ ​Committee Mac​ ​Adkins Chairperson​ ​–​ ​Randy​ ​Grissett Anna​ ​Bobo Anna​ ​Bobo Randy​ ​Grissett Gina​ ​Mount Finance​ ​Committee Adam​ ​Stephenson Chairperson​ ​–​ ​Adam​ ​Stephenson Ty​ ​Story Vernon​ ​Taylor Vernon​ ​Taylor Randy​ ​Grissett PCA​ ​Administrators​ ​2015-2016: PCA​ ​President:​ ​Ron​ ​Mitchell Elem/MS​ ​Principal:​ ​Rachael​ ​Heartsill Elem/MS​ ​Counselor:​ ​Lisa​ ​Reid JHS/HS​ ​Principal:​ ​Ron​ ​Mitchell JHS/HS​ ​Counselor:​ ​Pat​ ​Dean JHS/HS​ ​Spiritual​ ​Director:​ ​Baron​ ​Goins MS​ ​Spiritual​ ​Director:​ ​Wade​ ​Brackins Elem​ ​Spiritual​ ​Director:​ ​Amy​ ​Newsome Academic​ ​Director:​ ​Katie​ ​Furr Athletic​ ​Director:​ ​Tara​ ​Osborne Business​ ​Director:​ ​Pat​ ​Scott Admissions​ ​Director:​ ​Deborah​ ​Kicker Facilities​ ​Director:​ ​Marcus​ ​Gippert

Appeals​ ​Committee Chairperson​ ​–​ ​Vernon​ ​Taylor Mac​ ​Adkins Anna​ ​Bobo School​ ​Policy​ ​Committee Chairperson​ ​–​ ​Ty​ ​Story Mac​ ​Adkins Gina​ ​Mount Fundraising​ ​Committee Chairperson​ ​–​ ​Don​ ​Greer Anna​ ​Bobo Randy​ ​Grissett Vernon​ ​Taylor Note:​ ​Don​ ​Greer,​ ​Board​ ​Chairman,​ ​is​ ​a member​ ​of​ ​all​ ​committees

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Table​ ​of​ ​Contents​ ​(not​ ​all​ ​minor​ ​areas​ ​are​ ​listed) Introduction...……………………………...................……………………………………...…..…………………..……………4 Mission​ ​Statement Vision​ ​Statement PCA​ ​Beliefs School​ ​Improvement​ ​Goals Enrollment​ ​Policies Parent​ ​Communication​ ​………................………......………………….…....…………………………………….……………6 Student/Parent​ ​Complaint​ ​and​ ​Grievances Counseling​ ​Center​ ​Services Returning​ ​Student​ ​Registration Withdrawal​ ​Policy Attendance​ ​……….....................……...……….............……….....…….….…………………………………….……………..9 Absences Make-Up​ ​Work Tardies/Check-In/Check-Out Truancy Code​ ​of​ ​Conduct...……………………………………………….…..............……….…………..……………………….……12 Behavior​ ​and​ ​Discipline..……………………..................................…...……......……………………………...……...……14 Demerit​ ​System Disciplinary​ ​Definitions Tobacco,​ ​Alcohol,​ ​Electronic​ ​Smoking​ ​Devices,​ ​Illegal​ ​Drugs/Substances​ ​&​ ​Weapons...............................................18 Bullying……..….………………...................………...……..……………………………...……………………….…………..19 Sexual​ ​Harassment………...……………...…………...……………………………………………......……….....................20 Dress​ ​Code…………………..………………...……………………..…….………………….………………….....................21 Three​ ​Pillars​ ​of​ ​Excellence............................................................................................................................................23 Spiritual​ ​Program…….…………………………...…………….………………..……………………....................................23 Academics……………………………………………………….…………..………………………….………….....................24 Grading​ ​Scales Homework Late​ ​Work Exams Promotions Academic​ ​Curriculum Summer​ ​School Technology​ ​Acceptable​ ​Usage​ ​Policy..........................................................................................................................27 Athletics………………………………..…………………..………………....………..…………...………………...................30 PCA​ ​Activities​ ​and​ ​Programs…...…………………...……………………………………....……………....…......................30 Student​ ​Identification​ ​Cards Before/After​ ​School​ ​Care Partners​ ​for​ ​Education Athletic​ ​Booster​ ​Club Health​ ​Services……………………..…………………………….…………….…………………....……………....................32 Media​ ​Center…………………………………………………….…....................................................................................35 Security/Visitor​ ​Procedures………………………....………...……..................................................................................36 Searches…………….....………………….…………….....…..…………………………………………................................37 Emergency​ ​Procedures….......……………..…………..……………..……...………………………………………………...37 School​ ​Closing Fire/Tornado/Emergency​ ​Procedures Student​ ​Records………………………….….....……......………….…………………………………...................................38 Fundraising…….……………………...…………………....…………..…...…………………………………….....................38 Lunch​ ​&​ ​Snack​ ​Program…………......................………….…………....……........……...................................................38 School​ ​Traffic……………...…………….………………...………..………........………....................……………………….39 Lost​ ​and​ ​Found…………………....……………………………….......…...........................................................................41 General​ ​Policies​ ​Governing​ ​Student​ ​Events/Activities…………………….......……………………..................................41 School/Office​ ​Hours​ ​and​ ​Tuition/Fees​ ​Payment​ ​…………………………………...……………………...………..............43

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PRATTVILLE​ ​CHRISTIAN​ ​ACADEMY "Train​ ​up​ ​a​ ​child​ ​in​ ​the​ ​way​ ​he​ ​should​ ​go,​ ​and​ ​when​ ​he​ ​is​ ​old​ ​he​ ​will​ ​not​ ​depart​ ​from​ ​it"​ ​(Proverbs​ ​22:6). This​ ​handbook​ ​was​ ​written​ ​and​ ​adopted​ ​by​ ​the​ ​administration​ ​and​ ​Board​ ​of​ ​Trustees​ ​of​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian Academy.​ ​The​ ​entire​ ​document​ ​is​ ​considered​ ​official​ ​board​ ​policy.​ ​PCA​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​alter,​ ​amend, or​ ​delete​ ​portions​ ​of​ ​this​ ​document​ ​through​ ​the​ ​course​ ​of​ ​the​ ​year​ ​as​ ​the​ ​board​ ​and​ ​administration​ ​deem necessary​ ​and​ ​proper​ ​without​ ​prior​ ​notice.​ ​The​ ​student/parent​ ​handbook​ ​is​ ​reviewed​ ​and​ ​revised​ ​by​ ​a dedicated​ ​committee​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​the​ ​start​ ​of​ ​each​ ​school​ ​year.​ ​Last​ ​revision​ ​date:​ ​May​ ​2015. PCA​ ​is​ ​governed​ ​by​ ​a​ ​Board​ ​of​ ​Trustees​ ​made​ ​up​ ​of​ ​responsible​ ​Christians​ ​whose​ ​function​ ​is​ ​to​ ​set​ ​policy for​ ​the​ ​operation​ ​of​ ​PCA.​ ​The​ ​administration​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​delegated​ ​to​ ​the​ ​president​ ​who​ ​supervises​ ​the overall​ ​operation​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school. The​ ​students,​ ​parents,[1]​ ​faculty,​ ​staff,​ ​and​ ​board​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​are​ ​answerable​ ​to​ ​God,​ ​the​ ​Creator​ ​and​ ​Ruler of​ ​all.​ ​Practicing​ ​His​ ​principles​ ​as​ ​revealed​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Bible,​ ​we​ ​will​ ​work​ ​together​ ​to​ ​accomplish​ ​the​ ​common goal​ ​of​ ​educating​ ​the​ ​students​ ​He​ ​has​ ​placed​ ​in​ ​our​ ​trust. Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​has​ ​embraced​ ​the​ ​service​ ​concept​ ​of​ ​2M2N.​ ​This​ ​concept​ ​is​ ​based​ ​on​ ​the belief​ ​that​ ​Godly​ ​service​ ​requires​ ​it​ ​be​ ​“second​ ​nature”​ ​that​ ​staff,​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​students​ ​go​ ​the​ ​“second mile”​ ​to​ ​serve​ ​others​ ​(Matthew​ ​5:​ ​38-42).​ ​The​ ​learning,​ ​incorporation​ ​and​ ​modeling​ ​of​ ​this​ ​service​ ​concept are​ ​important​ ​parts​ ​of​ ​being​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​family.

MISSION​ ​STATEMENT It​ ​is​ ​the​ ​mission​ ​of​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​to​ ​glorify​ ​God​ ​by​ ​inspiring​ ​students​ ​to​ ​grow​ ​spiritually while​ ​excelling​ ​academically​ ​and​ ​physically.

VISION​ ​STATEMENT Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​is​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​honoring​ ​Christ​ ​by​ ​inspiring​ ​students​ ​to​ ​reach​ ​their​ ​full spiritual,​ ​intellectual,​ ​social,​ ​emotional,​ ​and​ ​physical​ ​potential.​ ​We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​building​ ​faith​ ​in​ ​God, love​ ​of​ ​His​ ​Word,​ ​respect​ ​for​ ​his​ ​creation​ ​and​ ​love​ ​for​ ​His​ ​people.​ ​We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​providing​ ​a quality,​ ​Christ-centered,​ ​Bible-based​ ​education​ ​in​ ​a​ ​caring​ ​Christian​ ​environment,​ ​with​ ​emphasis​ ​on​ ​the individual​ ​and​ ​the​ ​importance​ ​of​ ​the​ ​family.​ ​We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​preparing​ ​qualified​ ​students​ ​for​ ​future success​ ​without​ ​preference​ ​to​ ​gender,​ ​race,​ ​or​ ​national​ ​origin.​ ​In​ ​keeping​ ​with​ ​God’s​ ​word,​ ​we​ ​will​ ​work​ ​to let​ ​our​ ​light​ ​shine​ ​out​ ​beyond​ ​the​ ​walls​ ​of​ ​PCA,​ ​by​ ​showing​ ​through​ ​example​ ​what​ ​we​ ​teach,​ ​constantly seeking​ ​ways​ ​to​ ​positively​ ​affect​ ​our​ ​communities​ ​and​ ​remaining​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​excellence​ ​for​ ​our communities​ ​and​ ​world.

PORTRAIT​ ​OF​ ​A​ ​GRADUATE The​ ​Graduate​ ​of​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​ideally​ ​will​ ​show​ ​strength​ ​in​ ​the​ ​following​ ​four​ ​areas developed​ ​by​ ​the​ ​school,​ ​home,​ ​and​ ​church. 1. Spiritual-​ ​The​ ​graduate​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​have​ ​begun​ ​the​ ​process​ ​of​ ​discerning​ ​Christ’s​ ​purpose​ ​for his/her​ ​life​ ​and​ ​will​ ​understand​ ​how​ ​the​ ​Bible​ ​integrates​ ​into​ ​all​ ​aspects​ ​of​ ​learning​ ​and​ ​life.​ ​The graduate​ ​will​ ​also​ ​have​ ​Christ​ ​as​ ​the​ ​central​ ​focus​ ​in​ ​his/her​ ​daily​ ​decision-making. 2. Academics-​ ​The​ ​graduate​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​perform​ ​effectively​ ​through​ ​progressive​ ​levels​ ​of​ ​education. 3. Physical/Emotional-​ ​The​ ​graduate​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​model​ ​traits​ ​of​ ​physical​ ​wellness​ ​and​ ​emotional stability​ ​to​ ​the​ ​degree​ ​that​ ​they​ ​are​ ​able. 4. Community-​ ​The​ ​graduate​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​understand​ ​service​ ​and​ ​be​ ​an​ ​asset​ ​to​ ​the​ ​community​ ​in which​ ​they​ ​live. ______________________ [1]​ ​As​ ​used​ ​herein,​ ​the​ ​term​ ​"parent"​ ​shall​ ​refer​ ​to​ ​the​ ​parent,​ ​guardian,​ ​or​ ​other​ ​person​ ​primarily​ ​and ultimately​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​a​ ​student's​ ​safety​ ​and​ ​welfare​ ​when​ ​not​ ​at​ ​school.

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PCA​ ​BELIEFS 1. A​ ​Christian​ ​school​ ​should​ ​be​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​honoring​ ​Christ​ ​by​ ​inspiring​ ​students​ ​to​ ​reach​ ​their​ ​full spiritual,​ ​intellectual,​ ​social,​ ​emotional,​ ​and​ ​physical​ ​potential. 2. Students​ ​need​ ​to​ ​demonstrate​ ​their​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​essential​ ​knowledge​ ​and​ ​skills​ ​and​ ​be actively​ ​involved​ ​in​ ​solving​ ​problems​ ​and​ ​producing​ ​quality​ ​work​ ​in​ ​meaningful​ ​contexts. 3. Students​ ​learn​ ​best​ ​when​ ​they​ ​are​ ​actively​ ​engaged​ ​in​ ​the​ ​learning​ ​process​ ​and​ ​have​ ​appropriate opportunities​ ​for​ ​success. 4. A​ ​Christian​ ​school​ ​values​ ​communication​ ​wherein​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​form​ ​a​ ​partnership​ ​for​ ​student success. 5. Curriculum​ ​and​ ​instructional​ ​practices​ ​should​ ​incorporate​ ​a​ ​variety​ ​of​ ​learning​ ​activities​ ​to accommodate​ ​different​ ​learning​ ​styles. 6. Each​ ​student​ ​is​ ​a​ ​valued​ ​individual​ ​with​ ​unique​ ​physical,​ ​social,​ ​emotional,​ ​intellectual,​ ​and spiritual​ ​needs. 7. A​ ​safe​ ​and​ ​physically​ ​comfortable​ ​environment​ ​promotes​ ​student​ ​learning. 8. The​ ​faculty,​ ​staff,​ ​and​ ​parents​ ​of​ ​a​ ​Christian​ ​school​ ​should​ ​model​ ​Christ-like​ ​behavior. 9. Students​ ​learn​ ​to​ ​make​ ​appropriate​ ​decisions​ ​given​ ​a​ ​supportive,​ ​challenging,​ ​and​ ​Bible​ ​based environment. 10. The​ ​commitment​ ​of​ ​continuous​ ​improvement​ ​by​ ​faculty,​ ​staff,​ ​and​ ​students​ ​is​ ​imperative​ ​if students​ ​are​ ​to​ ​become​ ​confident,​ ​self-directed,​ ​and​ ​lifelong​ ​learners. 11. Christian​ ​school​ ​should​ ​prepare​ ​qualified​ ​students​ ​for​ ​future​ ​success​ ​without​ ​preference​ ​to gender,​ ​race,​ ​or​ ​national​ ​origin.

SCHOOL​ ​IMPROVEMENT​ ​PLAN​ ​GOALS The​ ​school​ ​community​ ​established​ ​the​ ​following​ ​goals​ ​during​ ​the​ ​2012-2013​ ​school​ ​year.​ ​The​ ​goals​ ​were created​ ​based​ ​upon​ ​stakeholder​ ​input​ ​and​ ​are​ ​aligned​ ​with​ ​the​ ​school's​ ​mission​ ​statement,​ ​PCA’s​ ​vision statement​ ​and​ ​beliefs.​ ​They​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​improving​ ​student​ ​achievement​ ​in​ ​the​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​academics,​ ​spiritual life,​ ​and​ ​athletics.​ ​Over​ ​the​ ​next​ ​five​ ​years,​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​pursue​ ​these​ ​three​ ​goals.​ ​Parents​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​to participate​ ​in​ ​the​ ​school​ ​improvement​ ​process​ ​as​ ​much​ ​as​ ​possible. Goal​ ​1:​ ​Thinking​ ​and​ ​Reasoning​ ​Skills​ ​Involving​ ​Communication​ ​Skills​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​demonstrate​ ​effective​ ​critical​ ​thinking​ ​and​ ​problem​ ​solving​ ​skills. Students​ ​will​ ​demonstrate​ ​in​ ​communication​ ​skills​ ​specifically​ ​in​ ​writing​ ​in​ ​all​ ​curricular​ ​areas. Goal​ ​2:​ ​Person​ ​and​ ​Social​ ​Responsibility/Learning​ ​to​ ​LearnStudents​ ​will​ ​demonstrate​ ​pride​ ​in​ ​their​ ​school​ ​and​ ​respect​ ​to​ ​each​ ​other. Students​ ​will​ ​show​ ​a​ ​commitment​ ​to​ ​quality​ ​class​ ​work​ ​and​ ​striving​ ​for​ ​excellence​ ​at​ ​school. Goal​ ​3:​ ​Integrating​ ​KnowledgeStudents​ ​will​ ​demonstrate​ ​increasing​ ​knowledge​ ​in​ ​technology​ ​skills. Students​ ​will​ ​use​ ​a​ ​variety​ ​of​ ​approaches​ ​to​ ​learning​ ​including​ ​technology.

NOTICE​ ​OF​ ​NONDISCRIMINATORY​ ​POLICY "Do​ ​nothing​ ​out​ ​of​ ​favoritism"​ ​(I​ ​Timothy​ ​5:21) PCA​ ​admits​ ​students​ ​of​ ​any​ ​race,​ ​color,​ ​nationality,​ ​religion,​ ​or​ ​ethnic​ ​origin​ ​to​ ​all​ ​the​ ​rights,​ ​privileges, programs,​ ​and​ ​activities​ ​generally​ ​accorded​ ​or​ ​made​ ​available​ ​to​ ​students​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Academy. It​ ​does​ ​not​ ​discriminate​ ​on​ ​the​ ​basis​ ​of​ ​race,​ ​color,​ ​nationality,​ ​religion,​ ​or​ ​ethnic​ ​origin​ ​in​ ​administration​ ​of its​ ​educational​ ​policies,​ ​admissions​ ​policies,​ ​scholarships,​ ​account​ ​payments,​ ​and​ ​athletic​ ​or​ ​other Academy-administered​ ​programs. As​ ​a​ ​private​ ​Christian​ ​school,​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​deny​ ​admission​ ​to​ ​any student.​ ​Further,​ ​PCA​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​ask​ ​any​ ​student​ ​to​ ​leave​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason​ ​when​ ​the

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administration​ ​believes​ ​it​ ​is​ ​in​ ​the​ ​best​ ​interest​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school;​ ​this​ ​also​ ​includes​ ​the​ ​right​ ​not​ ​to​ ​allow students​ ​to​ ​return​ ​for​ ​the​ ​next​ ​school​ ​year.

PARENT​ ​COMMUNICATION

Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​wishes​ ​to​ ​partner​ ​with​ ​you​ ​as​ ​parents​ ​to​ ​help​ ​your​ ​student​ ​achieve​ ​their goals.​ ​In​ ​keeping​ ​with​ ​this​ ​thought,​ ​parents​ ​agree​ ​to​ ​support​ ​and​ ​cooperate​ ​with​ ​the​ ​school​ ​in​ ​this process.​ ​Any​ ​complaints​ ​or​ ​negative​ ​comments​ ​will​ ​be​ ​shared​ ​with​ ​staff,​ ​administration​ ​or​ ​board​ ​of directors​ ​and​ ​not​ ​through​ ​social​ ​media.​ ​Violation​ ​of​ ​this​ ​expectation​ ​can​ ​result​ ​in​ ​removal​ ​of​ ​the​ ​student(s) or​ ​denial​ ​of​ ​re-enrollment. Parent​ ​-​ ​Teacher​ ​Concerns Parents​ ​who​ ​notify​ ​the​ ​teacher/school​ ​by​ ​8:30am​ ​of​ ​a​ ​need​ ​to​ ​ask​ ​a​ ​question​ ​or​ ​discuss​ ​a​ ​concern,​ ​can expect​ ​a​ ​response​ ​by​ ​3:30pm.​ ​If​ ​the​ ​teacher/school​ ​is​ ​notified​ ​after​ ​8:30am,​ ​they​ ​can​ ​expect​ ​a​ ​response by​ ​8:30am​ ​the​ ​next​ ​school​ ​day. The​ ​school​ ​utilizes​ ​several​ ​methods​ ​of​ ​parent​ ​communication.​ ​The​ ​staff​ ​and​ ​faculty​ ​are​ ​dedicated​ ​to maintaining​ ​the​ ​highest​ ​levels​ ​of​ ​communication​ ​with​ ​parents. E-mail PCA​ ​considers​ ​electronic​ ​mail​ ​as​ ​an​ ​official​ ​form​ ​of​ ​communication​ ​to​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​utilizes​ ​email​ ​as​ ​the primary​ ​means​ ​of​ ​communication​ ​with​ ​parents. Internet​ ​access​ ​and​ ​e-mail​ ​capability​ ​are​ ​required​ ​for​ ​effective​ ​communication​ ​with​ ​PCA.​ ​ ​Parents​ ​can​ ​be kept​ ​informed​ ​concerning​ ​PCA​ ​activities​ ​and​ ​programs​ ​by​ ​frequently​ ​reviewing​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​web​ ​site​ ​at www.4pca.​org. RenWeb RenWeb​ ​is​ ​a​ ​web-based​ ​resource​ ​that​ ​interfaces​ ​with​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​database.​ ​Upon​ ​the​ ​beginning​ ​of​ ​the school​ ​year​ ​or​ ​within​ ​two​ ​(2)​ ​weeks​ ​of​ ​enrollment​ ​at​ ​PCA,​ ​parents​ ​are​ ​issued​ ​a​ ​RenWeb​ ​account. Accounts​ ​should​ ​be​ ​immediately​ ​activated​ ​upon​ ​receipt.​ ​RenWeb​ ​allows​ ​students/parents/guardians​ ​to remain​ ​up​ ​to​ ​date​ ​on​ ​academic​ ​progress.​ ​RenWeb​ ​accounts​ ​are​ ​also​ ​utilized​ ​to​ ​post​ ​assignments, quizzes,​ ​and​ ​tests​ ​at​ ​the discretion​ ​of​ ​each​ ​individual​ ​teacher. Grade​ ​Reports Grade​ ​reports​ ​on​ ​“RenWeb”​ ​are​ ​for​ ​the​ ​purpose​ ​of​ ​communicating​ ​evaluation​ ​of​ ​student​ ​progress​ ​to​ ​the student​ ​and​ ​his/her​ ​parent/guardian.​ ​Teachers​ ​update​ ​these​ ​grade​ ​reports​ ​weekly​ ​and​ ​are​ ​available​ ​for parent​ ​review. Report​ ​Cards Due​ ​to​ ​the​ ​accessibility​ ​of​ ​RenWeb,​ ​9-week​ ​report​ ​cards​ ​and​ ​semester​ ​grade​ ​reports​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​sent home.​ ​ ​The​ ​9-week​ ​reporting​ ​periods​ ​are​ ​shown​ ​on​ ​the​ ​school​ ​calendar​ ​on​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​website. Conferences Scheduled​ ​conferences​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​between​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​teachers.​ ​If​ ​you​ ​would​ ​like​ ​to​ ​schedule​ ​an appointment​ ​with​ ​your​ ​student's​ ​teacher,​ ​please​ ​e-mail​ ​the​ ​teacher​ ​or​ ​call​ ​and​ ​leave​ ​a​ ​message​ ​for​ ​the teacher​ ​to​ ​return​ ​your​ ​call​ ​with​ ​the​ ​front​ ​office.​ ​The​ ​teacher​ ​will​ ​answer​ ​your​ ​e-mail​ ​or​ ​return​ ​your​ ​call​ ​and schedule​ ​a​ ​convenient​ ​meeting​ ​time.​ ​Conferences​ ​are​ ​held​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​school​ ​hours​ ​and​ ​after​ ​school​ ​hours. Please​ ​provide​ ​at​ ​least​ ​a​ ​two​ ​(2)​ ​day​ ​notification​ ​to​ ​your​ ​student's​ ​teacher.​ ​Prior​ ​planning​ ​allows​ ​for​ ​the teacher​ ​to​ ​prepare​ ​and​ ​gather​ ​information​ ​to​ ​address​ ​concerns​ ​that​ ​you​ ​have​ ​regarding​ ​your​ ​student's academic​ ​performance.​ ​Elementary​ ​teachers​ ​will​ ​hold​ ​one​ ​parent​ ​conference​ ​during​ ​the​ ​school​ ​year​ ​in October.​ ​Teachers​ ​will​ ​contact​ ​parents​ ​regarding​ ​scheduling​ ​this​ ​conference. Divorced​ ​Parents The​ ​Code​ ​of​ ​Alabama​ ​30-3-154​ ​(2005)​ ​states:​ ​“Unless​ ​otherwise​ ​prohibited​ ​by​ ​court​ ​order​ ​or​ ​statute,​ ​all records​ ​and​ ​information​ ​pertaining​ ​to​ ​the​ ​child,​ ​including,​ ​but​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to,​ ​medical,​ ​physiological,​ ​dental, scholastic,​ ​athletic,​ ​extracurricular,​ ​and​ ​law​ ​enforcement,​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​equally​ ​available​ ​to​ ​both​ ​parents,​ ​in​ ​all types​ ​of​ ​custody​ ​arrangements.”

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Parents​ ​who​ ​are​ ​divorced​ ​must​ ​provide​ ​legal​ ​documents​ ​to​ ​verify​ ​child​ ​custody​ ​and​ ​other​ ​child/parent restrictions.​ ​Unless​ ​there​ ​is​ ​legal​ ​documentation​ ​that​ ​nullifies​ ​the​ ​standard​ ​custodial/non-custodial​ ​order​ ​in a​ ​divorce​ ​situation,​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​abide​ ​by​ ​the​ ​Code​ ​of​ ​Alabama​ ​as​ ​stated​ ​above.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​the​ ​responsibility​ ​of​ ​the non-custodial​ ​parent​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​PCA​ ​fully​ ​informed​ ​concerning​ ​expectations​ ​for​ ​school​ ​information​ ​pertaining to​ ​their​ ​child. Aggressive​ ​Parents Code​ ​of​ ​Alabama​ ​1975​ ​Section​ ​16-28-A-1​ ​states​ ​the​ ​following:​ ​“The​ ​school​ ​system​ ​shall​ ​provide assistance​ ​for​ ​seeking​ ​the​ ​issuance​ ​of​ ​a​ ​warrant​ ​or​ ​warrants​ ​for​ ​any​ ​person​ ​or​ ​persons​ ​threatening​ ​or assaulting​ ​an​ ​administrator​ ​or​ ​teacher,​ ​and​ ​timely​ ​assistance​ ​with​ ​appropriate​ ​authorities​ ​in​ ​the prosecution​ ​of​ ​any​ ​person​ ​or​ ​persons​ ​threatening​ ​or​ ​assaulting​ ​an​ ​administrator​ ​or​ ​teacher.” Parents​ ​that​ ​are​ ​verbally​ ​and/or​ ​physically​ ​aggressive​ ​and/or​ ​are​ ​overly​ ​argumentative​ ​will​ ​be​ ​asked​ ​to withdraw​ ​their​ ​student​ ​immediately​ ​from​ ​PCA. Student/Parent​ ​Complaint​ ​and​ ​Grievances The​ ​primary​ ​purpose​ ​of​ ​this​ ​procedure​ ​is​ ​to​ ​provide​ ​prompt​ ​and​ ​equitable​ ​resolution​ ​of​ ​student/parent complaints​ ​and​ ​grievances. Level​ ​One​ ​-​ ​The​ ​student/parent​ ​should​ ​practice​ ​the​ ​"Matthew​ ​18​ ​Principle."​ ​The​ ​resolution​ ​of​ ​a grievance​ ​through​ ​free​ ​and​ ​informal​ ​communications​ ​as​ ​close​ ​as​ ​possible​ ​to​ ​the​ ​point​ ​of​ ​origin​ ​is encouraged.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​consult​ ​with​ ​counselors​ ​for​ ​conflict​ ​resolution. Level​ ​Two​ ​-​ ​After​ ​the​ ​student/parent​ ​and​ ​teacher​ ​have​ ​met​ ​and​ ​there​ ​is​ ​no​ ​resolution​ ​and​ ​both parties​ ​have​ ​been​ ​informed​ ​of​ ​further​ ​resolution​ ​procedures,​ ​the​ ​aggrieved​ ​student/parent​ ​may consult​ ​with​ ​the​ ​principal. Level​ ​Three​ ​-​ ​In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​the​ ​aggrieved​ ​student/parent​ ​is​ ​not​ ​satisfied​ ​with​ ​the​ ​disposition​ ​of his/her​ ​grievance​ ​at​ ​Level​ ​Two,​ ​the​ ​student/parent​ ​shall​ ​make​ ​an​ ​appointment​ ​for​ ​appeal​ ​with​ ​the president​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​within​ ​ten​ ​days​ ​of​ ​the​ ​occurrence.​ ​The​ ​president​ ​will​ ​render​ ​a​ ​decision​ ​within five​ ​days​ ​of​ ​the​ ​conference. Level​ ​Four​ ​-​ ​In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​the​ ​aggrieved​ ​student/parent​ ​is​ ​not​ ​satisfied​ ​with​ ​the​ ​disposition​ ​at​ ​Level Three,​ ​the​ ​student/parent​ ​may​ ​request​ ​in​ ​writing​ ​the​ ​matter​ ​be​ ​brought​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Board​ ​Appeal Committee.​ ​Once​ ​a​ ​written,​ ​signed,​ ​and​ ​dated​ ​grievance​ ​is​ ​received,​ ​a​ ​hearing​ ​date​ ​will​ ​be​ ​set with​ ​the​ ​Board​ ​Appeal​ ​Committee.​ ​The​ ​Board​ ​Appeal​ ​Committee​ ​decision​ ​will​ ​be​ ​written​ ​and considered​ ​final​ ​in​ ​the​ ​grievance​ ​process. Elementary​ ​Counseling​ ​Services The​ ​Counseling​ ​Center​ ​is​ ​prepared​ ​to​ ​assist​ ​students​ ​of​ ​all​ ​grade​ ​levels​ ​with​ ​personal,​ ​social, educational,​ ​career​ ​and​ ​vocational​ ​choices,​ ​and​ ​post​ ​high​ ​school​ ​graduation​ ​plans.​ ​Individual​ ​or​ ​group goal-oriented​ ​counseling​ ​methods​ ​will​ ​be​ ​utilized.​ ​Often,​ ​concerns​ ​may​ ​be​ ​beyond​ ​the​ ​scope​ ​of​ ​an educational​ ​setting.​ ​In​ ​such​ ​cases,​ ​a​ ​referral​ ​to​ ​the​ ​appropriate​ ​community​ ​social​ ​service​ ​agency,​ ​social worker,​ ​licensed​ ​counselor, psychologist,​ ​or​ ​physician​ ​will​ ​be​ ​made​ ​in​ ​coordination​ ​with​ ​parents. ​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​provides​ ​qualified​ ​counselors​ ​to​ ​assist​ ​in​ ​the​ ​education​ ​of​ ​students.​ ​When circumstances​ ​dictate,​ ​students​ ​may​ ​be​ ​sent​ ​to​ ​the​ ​counselor​ ​by​ ​teachers​ ​or​ ​administrators​ ​without previous​ ​consent​ ​of​ ​parents.​ ​Following​ ​referral​ ​of​ ​elementary​ ​students​ ​for​ ​individual​ ​counseling,​ ​parents will​ ​be​ ​called​ ​or​ ​notified​ ​in​ ​writing​ ​when​ ​the​ ​referral​ ​occurred,​ ​the​ ​reason​ ​for​ ​the​ ​referral,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​outcome of​ ​the​ ​counseling​ ​session.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​given​ ​the​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​with​ ​the​ ​counselor​ ​to​ ​discuss outcomes​ ​and​ ​follow-up​ ​actions​ ​that​ ​may​ ​be​ ​required. Petitions The​ ​circulation​ ​of​ ​petitions​ ​in​ ​any​ ​form​ ​is​ ​prohibited​ ​at​ ​PCA. Returning​ ​Student​ ​Registration Each​ ​student’s​ ​record​ ​will​ ​be​ ​reviewed​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​each​ ​academic​ ​year​ ​to​ ​determine​ ​whether​ ​the student​ ​is​ ​eligible​ ​to​ ​return​ ​to​ ​PCA.​ ​The​ ​records​ ​used​ ​are​ ​those​ ​which​ ​have​ ​been​ ​available​ ​to​ ​the​ ​parents

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throughout​ ​the​ ​school​ ​year​ ​(i.e.,​ ​report​ ​cards,​ ​testing​ ​results,​ ​conduct​ ​records,​ ​and​ ​formal​ ​correspondence with​ ​the​ ​parents​ ​concerning​ ​academic​ ​or​ ​disciplinary​ ​matters).​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​conference​ ​and follow-up​ ​letter​ ​if​ ​the​ ​decision​ ​has​ ​been​ ​made​ ​that​ ​their​ ​student​ ​is​ ​not​ ​eligible​ ​to​ ​return​ ​to​ ​PCA. Withdrawal​ ​Policy Parents​ ​should​ ​notify​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​office​ ​as​ ​soon​ ​as​ ​they​ ​know​ ​that​ ​a​ ​child​ ​will​ ​be​ ​withdrawing​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason. All​ ​withdrawals​ ​require​ ​24-hours​ ​to​ ​process. Transcripts​ ​and/or​ ​student​ ​records​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​forwarded​ ​to​ ​any​ ​school​ ​until​ ​all​ ​accounts​ ​are​ ​settled​ ​and PCA​ ​receives​ ​a​ ​written​ ​request​ ​from​ ​the​ ​parent/guardian​ ​or​ ​receiving​ ​school.​ ​Several​ ​procedures​ ​must occur​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​a​ ​student's​ ​withdrawal​ ​from​ ​PCA: 1. A​ ​withdrawal​ ​clearance​ ​form​ ​stating​ ​the​ ​date​ ​and​ ​reason​ ​for​ ​the​ ​withdrawal​ ​must​ ​be​ ​completed. 2. All​ ​PCA​ ​property​ ​must​ ​be​ ​returned.​ ​PCA​ ​property​ ​includes,​ ​but​ ​is​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to,​ ​computer equipment,​ ​textbooks,​ ​lockers,​ ​lock,​ ​and​ ​library​ ​books. 3. In​ ​the​ ​case​ ​of​ ​early​ ​withdrawal,​ ​including​ ​before​ ​the​ ​start​ ​of​ ​school,​ ​all​ ​fees​ ​and​ ​one​ ​semester​ ​of tuition​ ​must​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​in​ ​full.​ ​Past​ ​one​ ​semester,​ ​tuition​ ​is​ ​prorated​ ​based​ ​on​ ​the​ ​number​ ​of​ ​days the​ ​student​ ​was​ ​in​ ​school,​ ​and​ ​all​ ​fees​ ​must​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​in​ ​full. 4. Possible​ ​exit​ ​interview​ ​with​ ​principal​ ​and/or​ ​president​ ​of​ ​PCA.

ATTENDANCE School​ ​hours​ ​are​ ​8:00​ ​am​ ​to​ ​3:15​ ​for​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​and​ ​8:15-3:35​ ​for​ ​middle​ ​school.​ ​The elementary/middle​ ​school​ ​reception​ ​area​ ​is​ ​open​ ​7:30​ ​am​ ​to​ ​4:00​ ​pm​ ​daily. School​ ​attendance​ ​is​ ​a​ ​requirement​ ​of​ ​the​ ​State​ ​of​ ​Alabama.​ ​"…any​ ​parent,​ ​guardian,​ ​or​ ​other​ ​person having​ ​control​ ​or​ ​custody​ ​of​ ​any​ ​child​ ​required​ ​to​ ​attend​ ​school…who​ ​fails​ ​to​ ​have​ ​the​ ​child​ ​enrolled​ ​in school​ ​or​ ​fails​ ​to​ ​send​ ​the​ ​child​ ​to​ ​school​ ​or​ ​fails​ ​to​ ​compel​ ​the​ ​child​ ​to​ ​properly​ ​conduct​ ​himself​ ​or​ ​herself as​ ​a​ ​pupil​ ​in​ ​accordance​ ​with​ ​a​ ​written​ ​policy​ ​on​ ​school​ ​behavior​ ​adopted​ ​by​ ​the​ ​local​ ​board​ ​of​ ​education and​ ​documented​ ​by​ ​the​ ​appropriate​ ​school​ ​official​ ​which​ ​conduct​ ​may​ ​result​ ​in​ ​suspension​ ​of​ ​the​ ​pupil, shall​ ​be​ ​guilty​ ​of​ ​a​ ​misdemeanor​ ​and,​ ​upon​ ​conviction,​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​fined​ ​not​ ​more​ ​than​ ​one​ ​hundred​ ​dollars ($100)​ ​and​ ​may​ ​also​ ​be​ ​sentenced​ ​to​ ​hard​ ​labor​ ​for​ ​the​ ​county​ ​for​ ​not​ ​more​ ​than​ ​90​ ​days"​ ​(Section 16-28-40,​ ​Code​ ​of​ ​Alabama,​ ​1975).​ ​Checking​ ​a​ ​student​ ​out​ ​of​ ​school​ ​for​ ​reasons​ ​other​ ​than​ ​those​ ​listed as​ ​excused​ ​below, such​ ​as​ ​lunch,​ ​shopping,​ ​or​ ​avoidance​ ​of​ ​schoolwork​ ​or​ ​class​ ​assessment,​ ​violates​ ​the​ ​mandatory​ ​school attendance​ ​law.​ ​Students​ ​missing​ ​school​ ​or​ ​checking​ ​out​ ​for​ ​unauthorized​ ​reasons​ ​will​ ​be​ ​coded​ ​as unexcused​ ​and​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​make​ ​up​ ​any​ ​schoolwork​ ​missed. Absences An​ ​absence​ ​is​ ​defined​ ​as​ ​non-attendance​ ​in​ ​a​ ​regularly​ ​scheduled​ ​class​ ​or​ ​activity.​ ​To​ ​be​ ​counted present​ ​for​ ​a​ ​day,​ ​a​ ​student​ ​must​ ​be​ ​present​ ​more​ ​than​ ​50%​ ​of​ ​the​ ​scheduled​ ​school​ ​day. All​ ​absences​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​designated​ ​as​ ​excused​ ​or​ ​unexcused.​ ​In​ ​accordance​ ​with​ ​State​ ​Law,​ ​a​ ​student​ ​shall be​ ​excused​ ​from​ ​school​ ​for​ ​the​ ​following​ ​reasons: 1. Personal​ ​illness​ ​of​ ​the​ ​student. 2. Death​ ​in​ ​the​ ​immediate​ ​family. 3. Inclement​ ​weather​ ​or​ ​emergency​ ​conditions​ ​which​ ​could​ ​be​ ​dangerous​ ​to​ ​the​ ​life​ ​and​ ​health​ ​of the​ ​students​ ​as​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​or​ ​parent. 4. Legal​ ​quarantine,​ ​subpoena​ ​to​ ​court. 5. Medical​ ​appointments. The​ ​principal​ ​may​ ​approve​ ​absences​ ​for​ ​students​ ​in​ ​good​ ​standing​ ​as​ ​excused​ ​for​ ​family​ ​reasons.​ ​ ​Only two​ ​special​ ​requests​ ​for​ ​excused​ ​absences​ ​are​ ​granted​ ​per​ ​year​ ​for​ ​a​ ​total​ ​of​ ​not​ ​more​ ​than​ ​five​ ​days. Requests​ ​must​ ​be​ ​made​ ​by​ ​email​ ​or​ ​in​ ​written​ ​form​ ​to​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​two​ ​weeks​ ​in​ ​advance​ ​of​ ​absence.​ ​If absences​ ​for​ ​family​ ​reasons​ ​are​ ​not​ ​approved​ ​in​ ​advance​ ​by​ ​the​ ​principal,​ ​they​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered unexcused. Explanation​ ​for​ ​Absences Written​ ​Explanation-​ ​In​ ​accordance​ ​with​ ​State​ ​Law,​ ​a​ ​parent/guardian​ ​must​ ​explain​ ​the​ ​cause​ ​of every​ ​absence​ ​of​ ​students​ ​under​ ​his/her​ ​control​ ​or​ ​charge.​ ​Upon​ ​signing​ ​out​ ​a​ ​student,​ ​parents​ ​will

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provide​ ​a​ ​written​ ​excuse​ ​for​ ​each​ ​absence​ ​to​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​school​ ​receptionist.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​written​ ​excuse​ ​is​ ​not presented​ ​to​ ​the​ ​front​ ​office​ ​by​ ​two​ ​days​ ​after​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​return,​ ​the​ ​absence​ ​in​ ​question​ ​will​ ​be documented​ ​as​ ​unexcused.​ ​All​ ​absences​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​designated​ ​as​ ​excused​ ​or​ ​unexcused. Documented​ ​Explanation-​ ​If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is​ ​sick​ ​for​ ​more​ ​than​ ​six​ ​(6)​ ​consecutive​ ​days,​ ​the parent/guardian​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​provide​ ​medical/legal​ ​documentation​ ​supporting​ ​absences​ ​for​ ​the seventh​ ​(7th)​ ​day​ ​and​ ​beyond​ ​in​ ​order​ ​for​ ​these​ ​absences​ ​to​ ​be​ ​excused. Homebound​ ​Status On​ ​rare​ ​occasions,​ ​the​ ​administration​ ​may​ ​put​ ​a​ ​student​ ​on​ ​homebound​ ​status​ ​based​ ​on​ ​physician recommendation.​ ​This​ ​status​ ​is​ ​reserved​ ​for​ ​prolonged​ ​illness​ ​or​ ​injury.​ ​Homebound​ ​student​ ​absences​ ​do not​ ​count​ ​against​ ​the​ ​days​ ​missed,​ ​if​ ​assignments​ ​are​ ​completed​ ​as​ ​required.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​the​ ​student’s responsibility​ ​to​ ​collect​ ​and​ ​complete​ ​all​ ​assignments​ ​in​ ​the​ ​time​ ​stipulated​ ​by​ ​the​ ​administration. Athletic​ ​Event​ ​Participation/Attendance Student​ ​athletes​ ​must​ ​attend​ ​at​ ​least​ ​three​ ​full​ ​class​ ​periods​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​athletic​ ​events​ ​occurring​ ​on the​ ​same​ ​day.​ ​Any​ ​class​ ​time​ ​missed​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​these​ ​events​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​an​ ​absence; however,​ ​student​ ​athletes​ ​must​ ​complete/turn​ ​in​ ​any​ ​missed​ ​work​ ​on​ ​the​ ​next​ ​school​ ​day. Students​ ​are​ ​admitted​ ​free​ ​to​ ​all​ ​home​ ​PCA​ ​athletic​ ​events​ ​and​ ​family​ ​with​ ​sports​ ​passes​ ​are​ ​admitted without​ ​charge.​ ​ ​These​ ​do​ ​not​ ​apply​ ​to​ ​any​ ​events​ ​that​ ​are​ ​conducted​ ​by​ ​the​ ​AHSAA​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​such​ ​as​ ​area and​ ​regional​ ​play-off​ ​games.​ ​ ​For​ ​AHSAA​ ​events,​ ​admission​ ​applies​ ​to​ ​all​ ​people​ ​attending​ ​the​ ​event. Make-Up​ ​Work​ ​(Excused​ ​Absences) If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is​ ​absent​ ​for​ ​any​ ​excused​ ​reason​ ​as​ ​defined​ ​above,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​is​ ​required​ ​to​ ​make​ ​up​ ​all major​ ​assignments​ ​and​ ​other​ ​work​ ​missed​ ​during​ ​said​ ​absence(s)​ ​at​ ​a​ ​time​ ​agreeable​ ​to​ ​the​ ​teacher(s). Teachers​ ​shall​ ​not​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​re-teach​ ​lessons. A​ ​student​ ​who​ ​is​ ​absent​ ​on​ ​the​ ​day​ ​of​ ​a​ ​test​ ​or​ ​assignment​ ​should​ ​be​ ​prepared​ ​to​ ​make​ ​up​ ​the​ ​test​ ​or assignment​ ​on​ ​the​ ​day​ ​he/she​ ​returns​ ​to​ ​school.​ ​Exceptions​ ​may​ ​be​ ​made​ ​with​ ​individual​ ​teachers​ ​under extenuating​ ​circumstances. At​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​school​ ​level,​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​or​ ​guardian​ ​is​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​arranging​ ​necessary​ ​make-up work.​ ​Make-up​ ​work​ ​requested​ ​from​ ​teachers​ ​will​ ​be​ ​available​ ​for​ ​pick​ ​up​ ​in​ ​the​ ​office​ ​between​ ​3:30-4:00 p.m. Make-Up​ ​Work​ ​(Unexcused​ ​Absences) Teachers​ ​shall​ ​NOT​ ​provide​ ​make-up​ ​work​ ​or​ ​examinations​ ​for​ ​students​ ​absent​ ​for​ ​unexcused​ ​reasons. Suspension​ ​and​ ​expulsions​ ​are​ ​considered​ ​unexcused​ ​absences​ ​from​ ​school. Tardies A​ ​school​ ​tardy​ ​is​ ​defined​ ​as​ ​entering​ ​class​ ​after​ ​the​ ​bell​ ​rings.​ ​All​ ​students​ ​entering​ ​school​ ​after​ ​the​ ​start of​ ​the​ ​respective​ ​school​ ​day​ ​must​ ​see​ ​the​ ​receptionist​ ​for​ ​a​ ​pass.​ ​1st​ ​through​ ​5th​ ​grade​ ​students​ ​are counted​ ​as​ ​tardy​ ​if​ ​they​ ​arrive​ ​from​ ​8:01-9:15;​ ​8:16-9:15​ ​for​ ​PreK3​ ​through​ ​Kindergarten.​ ​6th​ ​and​ ​7th grade​ ​students​ ​a​ ​counted​ ​as​ ​tardy​ ​if​ ​they​ ​arrive​ ​after​ ​8:16​ ​or​ ​if​ ​they​ ​arrive​ ​after​ ​the​ ​tardy​ ​bell​ ​for​ ​any scheduled​ ​class. Please​ ​note​ ​the​ ​following​ ​regarding​ ​school​ ​tardiness: 1. ALL​ ​non-driving​ ​students​ ​must​ ​be​ ​accompanied​ ​into​ ​the​ ​office​ ​by​ ​a​ ​parent​ ​or​ ​the​ ​older​ ​sibling​ ​that drove​ ​them​ ​to​ ​school​ ​to​ ​receive​ ​a​ ​pass​ ​to​ ​class​ ​or​ ​the​ ​tardy​ ​is​ ​unexcused. 2. Excessive​ ​tardiness​ ​may​ ​result​ ​in​ ​disciplinary​ ​action.​ ​(See​ ​behavior​ ​and​ ​discipline​ ​policy​ ​within this​ ​handbook.) 3. See​ ​absences​ ​for​ ​EXCUSED​ ​explanations​ ​for​ ​tardiness. Check​ ​In/Check​ ​Out​ ​Procedures Students​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​remain​ ​at​ ​school​ ​the​ ​entire​ ​length​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​day.​ ​Doctor,​ ​dental,​ ​and​ ​other appointments​ ​should​ ​be​ ​arranged​ ​after​ ​school​ ​hours.​ ​However,​ ​if​ ​such​ ​arrangements​ ​cannot​ ​be​ ​made, the​ ​following​ ​procedures​ ​should​ ​be​ ​followed:​ ​Any​ ​check-in​ ​or​ ​out​ ​from​ ​9:15-11:00​ ​is​ ​considered​ ​a​ ​half​ ​day

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absence.​ ​Check-in​ ​or​ ​out​ ​from​ ​11:01-​ ​2:30​ ​is​ ​considered​ ​a​ ​half​ ​day​ ​absence.​ ​These​ ​require​ ​written documentation​ ​to​ ​be​ ​excused. Truancy Truancy​ ​is​ ​the​ ​habitual​ ​and​ ​unlawful​ ​absence​ ​from​ ​school.​ ​In​ ​accordance​ ​with​ ​Section​ ​16-28-40,​ ​Code​ ​of Alabama,​ ​1975,​ ​a​ ​child​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​deemed​ ​truant​ ​for​ ​any​ ​absence​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​to​ ​be unexcused.​ ​Truancy​ ​shall​ ​also​ ​include​ ​skipping​ ​or​ ​cutting​ ​class. 1. The​ ​FIRST​ ​truancy​ ​offense/unexcused​ ​absence: a. Parent/Guardian​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​the​ ​school​ ​administration​ ​that​ ​the​ ​student​ ​was​ ​truant. b. Parent/Guardian​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​a​ ​copy​ ​of​ ​Alabama's​ ​compulsory​ ​school​ ​attendance laws​ ​and​ ​advised​ ​of​ ​penalties​ ​which​ ​can​ ​be​ ​applied​ ​and​ ​the​ ​procedures​ ​followed​ ​in​ ​the event​ ​that​ ​another​ ​truant​ ​event​ ​occurs. 2. The​ ​SECOND​ ​truancy​ ​offense/unexcused​ ​absence: a. Parent/Guardian​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​the​ ​school​ ​administration​ ​that​ ​the​ ​Autauga/Elmore County​ ​Truancy​ ​Officer​ ​has​ ​been​ ​contacted.

CODE​ ​OF​ ​CONDUCT By​ ​enrolling​ ​at​ ​PCA,​ ​students​ ​and​ ​parents/guardians​ ​are​ ​agreeing​ ​to​ ​adhere​ ​to​ ​a​ ​Code​ ​of​ ​Conduct. Parents​ ​must​ ​understand​ ​that​ ​their​ ​family​ ​becomes​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​family​ ​and​ ​represent​ ​that​ ​family​ ​by their​ ​actions​ ​both​ ​on​ ​and​ ​off​ ​campus.​ ​Parents​ ​should​ ​strive​ ​to​ ​set​ ​a​ ​Christian​ ​example​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times​ ​and assist​ ​children​ ​to​ ​follow​ ​the​ ​example​ ​of​ ​Christ​ ​in​ ​their​ ​daily​ ​lives. Parents​ ​are​ ​to​ ​be​ ​examples​ ​of​ ​good​ ​conduct​ ​and​ ​courtesy.​ ​Parents​ ​are​ ​to​ ​treat​ ​each​ ​other,​ ​the​ ​faculty, and​ ​staff​ ​with​ ​respect​ ​and​ ​courtesy​ ​including​ ​the​ ​respect​ ​of​ ​time​ ​and​ ​appointments​ ​and​ ​school procedures.​ ​This​ ​includes​ ​respecting​ ​the​ ​instructional​ ​hours​ ​by​ ​not​ ​remaining​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​unless​ ​you​ ​are volunteering​ ​for​ ​specific​ ​events. As​ ​a​ ​student​ ​at​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy,​ ​each​ ​student​ ​is​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​be​ ​a​ ​moral,​ ​law​ ​abiding​ ​citizen and​ ​represent​ ​the​ ​school​ ​and​ ​the​ ​name​ ​of​ ​Jesus​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times;​ ​therefore,​ ​student​ ​behavior​ ​on​ ​or​ ​off​ ​campus (during​ ​school​ ​or​ ​non-school​ ​hours)​ ​that​ ​is​ ​illicit,​ ​immoral,​ ​illegal,​ ​or​ ​in​ ​any​ ​manner​ ​reflects​ ​adversely​ ​on PCA​ ​can​ ​cause​ ​immediate​ ​expulsion. Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​believes​ ​that​ ​it​ ​is​ ​necessary​ ​to​ ​publish​ ​what​ ​is​ ​expected​ ​in​ ​key​ ​areas​ ​so​ ​that everyone​ ​understands​ ​expected​ ​behavior.​ ​While​ ​it​ ​is​ ​not​ ​reasonable​ ​to​ ​attempt​ ​to​ ​list​ ​all​ ​behaviors​ ​that may​ ​be​ ​unacceptable,​ ​the​ ​following​ ​paragraphs​ ​will​ ​outline​ ​major​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​conduct.​ ​A​ ​detailed​ ​disciplinary policy​ ​outlining​ ​consequences​ ​for​ ​unacceptable​ ​behavior​ ​is​ ​outlined​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Behavior​ ​and​ ​Discipline​ ​section of​ ​this handbook. Those​ ​students​ ​who​ ​choose​ ​to​ ​attend​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​accept​ ​all​ ​standards,​ ​regulations,​ ​and​ ​requirements.​ ​PCA feels​ ​strongly​ ​about​ ​helping​ ​each​ ​student​ ​become​ ​a​ ​more​ ​responsible​ ​Christian​ ​leader,​ ​one​ ​who understands​ ​the​ ​sincere​ ​need​ ​for​ ​respect​ ​for​ ​authority,​ ​property,​ ​government,​ ​peers,​ ​and​ ​self.​ ​PCA​ ​will work​ ​to​ ​strengthen​ ​every​ ​student​ ​in​ ​these​ ​areas.​ ​Students​ ​must​ ​understand​ ​that​ ​although​ ​they​ ​have freedom​ ​of​ ​choice,​ ​they​ ​do​ ​not​ ​have​ ​freedom​ ​from​ ​the​ ​consequences​ ​of​ ​their​ ​actions. Guiding​ ​Biblical​ ​principles​ ​at​ ​PCA: Matthew​ ​7:12:​ ​"In​ ​everything,​ ​do​ ​to​ ​others​ ​what​ ​you​ ​would​ ​have​ ​them​ ​do​ ​to​ ​you." Ephesians​ ​4:32:​ ​"Be​ ​kind​ ​and​ ​compassionate​ ​one​ ​to​ ​another." Philippians​ ​1:27:​ ​"Whatever​ ​happens,​ ​conduct​ ​yourselves​ ​in​ ​a​ ​manner​ ​worthy​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Gospel​ ​of Christ.” 1. Responsibility​ ​to​ ​Others "Honor​ ​all​ ​men"​ ​(I​ ​Peter​ ​2:17) Students​ ​are​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​conduct​ ​themselves​ ​in​ ​a​ ​responsible​ ​manner​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times,​ ​always giving​ ​consideration​ ​to​ ​others​ ​first.​ ​Both​ ​on​ ​and​ ​off​ ​PCA​ ​grounds,​ ​students​ ​are​ ​to​ ​maintain​ ​the highest​ ​standards​ ​of​ ​respect​ ​for​ ​teachers,​ ​faculty,​ ​staff,​ ​parents,​ ​other​ ​adults,​ ​and​ ​fellow​ ​students.

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2. Responsibility​ ​for​ ​Property Students​ ​are​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​act​ ​responsibly​ ​regarding​ ​property,​ ​whether​ ​it​ ​is​ ​property​ ​of​ ​PCA, others,​ ​or​ ​their​ ​own.​ ​Any​ ​behavior​ ​which​ ​may​ ​damage​ ​or​ ​deface​ ​property​ ​is​ ​forbidden​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be dealt​ ​with​ ​accordingly.​ ​Parents​ ​may​ ​be​ ​held​ ​financially​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​loss​ ​or​ ​damage​ ​to​ ​PCA property. 3. Lying,​ ​Cheating​ ​and​ ​Stealing "Do​ ​not​ ​steal,​ ​deal​ ​falsely,​ ​or​ ​lie​ ​to​ ​one​ ​another"​ ​(Leviticus​ ​19:11) Students​ ​shall​ ​not​ ​lie,​ ​cheat,​ ​or​ ​steal,​ ​nor​ ​shall​ ​they​ ​tolerate​ ​such​ ​conduct​ ​in​ ​any​ ​other​ ​student. 4. Fighting,​ ​Rough​ ​Play​ ​and​ ​Harassment Physical​ ​contact​ ​and​ ​harassment​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​strictly​ ​forbidden.​ ​Any​ ​student​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​physical conduct​ ​and/or​ ​harassment​ ​on​ ​school​ ​grounds​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​prompt​ ​disciplinary​ ​action,​ ​including suspension​ ​or​ ​expulsion.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​to​ ​report​ ​harassment​ ​and​ ​fights​ ​immediately.​ ​Any​ ​student failing​ ​to​ ​report​ ​harassment​ ​or​ ​physical​ ​contact​ ​shall​ ​likewise​ ​be​ ​disciplined.​ ​Serious​ ​injuries​ ​may occur​ ​even​ ​in​ ​moments​ ​of​ ​"horseplay,"​ ​when​ ​students​ ​are​ ​"kidding"​ ​or​ ​"playing​ ​around." Any​ ​action​ ​which​ ​jeopardizes​ ​the​ ​safety​ ​of​ ​another​ ​student,​ ​whether​ ​deliberate​ ​or​ ​not,​ ​will​ ​receive immediate​ ​attention​ ​and​ ​disciplinary​ ​action 5. Profanity,​ ​Obscenity​ ​and​ ​Vulgar​ ​Language​ ​or​ ​Conduct ​"Do​ ​not​ ​let​ ​any​ ​unwholesome​ ​talk​ ​come​ ​out​ ​of​ ​your​ ​mouths”​ ​(Ephesians​ ​4:29) Students​ ​must​ ​speak​ ​and​ ​act​ ​in​ ​keeping​ ​with​ ​Christian​ ​standards,​ ​and​ ​must​ ​not​ ​interfere​ ​with​ ​the educational​ ​process.​ ​Profane,​ ​obscene​ ​and​ ​vulgar​ ​language,​ ​gestures,​ ​conduct​ ​and​ ​material​ ​are strictly​ ​prohibited. 6. Food​ ​and​ ​Drink Except​ ​as​ ​otherwise​ ​provided​ ​herein​ ​food​ ​and​ ​drink​ ​will​ ​only​ ​be​ ​consumed​ ​in​ ​designated​ ​areas (i.e.-​ ​cafetorium​ ​and​ ​designated​ ​areas​ ​outside)​ ​during​ ​lunch​ ​and/or​ ​break​ ​time.

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7. PCA​ ​Functions Students​ ​attending​ ​school​ ​functions,​ ​both​ ​on​ ​and​ ​off​ ​campus,​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​governed​ ​by​ ​school​ ​rules regulations,​ ​and​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​the​ ​authority​ ​of​ ​school​ ​personnel. 8. Student​ ​Attitudes "Your​ ​attitude​ ​should​ ​be​ ​the​ ​same​ ​as​ ​that​ ​of​ ​Christ​ ​Jesus”​ ​(Philippians​ ​2:5) A​ ​student's​ ​attitude​ ​either​ ​strengthens​ ​or​ ​hinders​ ​the​ ​educational​ ​process.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​expected to​ ​display​ ​an​ ​attitude​ ​that​ ​will​ ​create​ ​a​ ​stronger​ ​environment​ ​for​ ​learning​ ​and​ ​development. Students​ ​displaying​ ​an​ ​inappropriate​ ​attitude​ ​will​ ​be​ ​disciplined​ ​accordingly. 9. Student​ ​Efforts “And​ ​whatever​ ​you​ ​do,​ ​work​ ​at​ ​it​ ​with​ ​all​ ​your​ ​heart,​ ​as​ ​working​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Lord,​ ​not​ ​for​ ​men.” (Colossians​ ​3:23) Students​ ​are​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​exert​ ​their​ ​best​ ​effort​ ​in​ ​all​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​activities.​ ​PCA​ ​teachers often​ ​make​ ​assignments​ ​which​ ​require​ ​students​ ​to​ ​invest​ ​out-of-school​ ​time​ ​to​ ​complete. Students​ ​must​ ​complete​ ​and​ ​turn​ ​in​ ​these​ ​assignments​ ​in​ ​a​ ​timely​ ​manner.​ ​Failure​ ​to​ ​do​ ​so​ ​will affect​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​academic​ ​standing​ ​and​ ​may​ ​result​ ​in​ ​disciplinary​ ​action. 10. Public​ ​Displays​ ​of​ ​Affection “No​ ​contact.”​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​prohibited​ ​from​ ​all​ ​public​ ​displays​ ​of​ ​affection​ ​such​ ​as​ ​kissing,​ ​hand holding,​ ​arms​ ​around​ ​the​ ​waist,​ ​arms​ ​around​ ​shoulders,​ ​etc.,​ ​at​ ​school,​ ​on​ ​school​ ​grounds​ ​and/or PCA​ ​events.

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BEHAVIOR​ ​AND​ ​DISCIPLINE “Do​ ​not​ ​withhold​ ​discipline​ ​from​ ​a​ ​child"​ ​(Proverbs​ ​23:13) “Discipline​ ​your​ ​children,​ ​and​ ​they​ ​will​ ​give​ ​you​ ​peace;​ ​they​ ​will​ ​bring​ ​delight​ ​to​ ​your​ ​soul”​ ​(Proverbs 29:17) “No​ ​discipline​ ​seems​ ​pleasant​ ​at​ ​the​ ​time,​ ​but​ ​painful.​ ​Later​ ​on,​ ​however,​ ​it​ ​produces​ ​a​ ​harvest​ ​of righteousness​ ​and​ ​peace​ ​for​ ​those​ ​who​ ​have​ ​been​ ​trained​ ​by​ ​it.”​ ​(Hebrews​ ​12:11) Although​ ​PCA​ ​has​ ​no​ ​power​ ​to​ ​force​ ​thoughts​ ​or​ ​beliefs​ ​upon​ ​students,​ ​it​ ​must​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​control students'​ ​behavior.​ ​The​ ​faculty​ ​and​ ​administration​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​have​ ​the​ ​responsibility​ ​and​ ​authority​ ​to​ ​correct students’​ ​ ​inappropriate​ ​behavior​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​maintain​ ​a​ ​quality​ ​learning​ ​environment.​ ​At​ ​PCA​ ​discipline​ ​is designed​ ​to​ ​achieve​ ​appropriate​ ​behavior​ ​while​ ​teaching​ ​students​ ​character​ ​and​ ​self-discipline. Students​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​are​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​conduct​ ​themselves​ ​in​ ​the​ ​appropriate​ ​manner​ ​whether​ ​at​ ​school​ ​or​ ​any school​ ​related​ ​event.​ ​There​ ​will​ ​be​ ​zero​ ​tolerance​ ​for​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​any​ ​medium​ ​(including,​ ​but​ ​not​ ​limited to…video,​ ​social​ ​networks,​ ​email,​ ​blogs,​ ​etc.)​ ​used​ ​to​ ​publicly​ ​place​ ​PCA​ ​and/or​ ​any​ ​of​ ​its​ ​stakeholders​ ​in a​ ​negative​ ​light.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​their​ ​compliance​ ​with​ ​standards​ ​and​ ​for​ ​consequences​ ​of their misconduct. In​ ​order​ ​to​ ​prepare​ ​students​ ​for​ ​secondary​ ​school​ ​and​ ​then​ ​college,​ ​PCA​ ​must​ ​establish​ ​and​ ​maintain​ ​an atmosphere​ ​that​ ​is​ ​conducive​ ​to​ ​learning.​ ​The​ ​establishment​ ​of​ ​such​ ​an​ ​atmosphere​ ​rests​ ​upon​ ​each student’s​ ​readiness​ ​to​ ​assume​ ​responsibility​ ​for​ ​his​ ​or​ ​her​ ​own​ ​actions​ ​and​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​the​ ​demands​ ​of​ ​a productive​ ​educational​ ​environment. In​ ​grades​ ​Pre​ ​K​ ​through​ ​5,​ ​the​ ​classroom​ ​teacher​ ​will​ ​handle​ ​routine​ ​disciplinary​ ​matters,​ ​and​ ​parents​ ​will receive​ ​timely​ ​communication​ ​concerning​ ​classroom​ ​behavior.​ ​Teachers​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​parents​ ​with​ ​a detailed​ ​classroom​ ​management​ ​description​ ​for​ ​their​ ​classroom​ ​at​ ​orientation.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​counselor​ ​or​ ​principal referral​ ​is​ ​considered​ ​appropriate,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​that​ ​the​ ​referral​ ​has​ ​occurred​ ​and​ ​of​ ​the​ ​action that​ ​was​ ​taken.​ ​When​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is​ ​referred​ ​to​ ​the​ ​principal/assistant​ ​principal​ ​for​ ​disciplinary​ ​reasons,​ ​the principal​ ​will​ ​hear​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​explanation​ ​and​ ​may​ ​consult​ ​with​ ​other​ ​involved​ ​parties​ ​and​ ​school personnel,​ ​if​ ​necessary,​ ​before​ ​determining​ ​the​ ​classification​ ​of​ ​violation​ ​and​ ​appropriate​ ​disciplinary measure.​ ​A​ ​principal​ ​referral​ ​will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​one​ ​or​ ​more​ ​of​ ​the​ ​following​ ​actions​ ​being​ ​taken:​ ​conference with​ ​student,​ ​conference​ ​with​ ​student​ ​and​ ​parents,​ ​behavioral​ ​warning,​ ​behavioral​ ​probation, out-of-school​ ​suspension,​ ​mandatory off-campus​ ​counseling​ ​or​ ​expulsion. Demerit​ ​System​ ​for​ ​Middle​ ​School Demerits​ ​will​ ​be​ ​issued​ ​to​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​record​ ​for​ ​any​ ​disciplinary​ ​consequence​ ​administered​ ​by​ ​the secondary​ ​school​ ​administration.​ ​Any​ ​student​ ​receiving​ ​six​ ​(6)​ ​or​ ​more​ ​cumulative​ ​demerits​ ​in​ ​a​ ​given semester​ ​will,​ ​at​ ​a​ ​minimum,​ ​be​ ​placed​ ​on​ ​Behavior​ ​Probation​ ​for​ ​the​ ​following​ ​semester.​ ​Any​ ​student​ ​in this​ ​situation​ ​may​ ​also​ ​be​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​expulsion​ ​or​ ​forfeiture​ ​of​ ​re-enrollment​ ​privilege. The​ ​following​ ​table​ ​provides​ ​general​ ​guidelines​ ​of​ ​the​ ​demerit​ ​system.​ ​The​ ​Principal​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to administer​ ​demerit​ ​values​ ​and​ ​punishments​ ​based​ ​on​ ​circumstances​ ​of​ ​specific​ ​situations​ ​or​ ​past​ ​student record​ ​and​ ​to​ ​determine​ ​demerit​ ​values​ ​for​ ​offenses​ ​not​ ​listed. Demerit​ ​Values

Demerit​ ​Schedule ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Demerit​ ​Consequences

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Violation ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Demerits Eating​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​lunchroom​ ​area 1 1

Warning

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Consequence

Nonconformity​ ​to​ ​dress​ ​code

1

2

1​ ​Day​ ​Before​ ​School​ ​Detention

Tardy​ ​to​ ​class,​ ​chapel​ ​or​ ​assembly

1

3

3​ ​Days​ ​Before​ ​School​ ​Detention

Disruptive​ ​class​ ​behavior

2

4

*Saturday​ ​School

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Minor​ ​disruption​ ​at​ ​any​ ​PCA​ ​event​ ​or​ ​in PCA​ ​transportation

2

5

**1​ ​Day​ ​In​ ​School​ ​Suspension​ ​(ISS)

Public​ ​display​ ​of​ ​affection

2

6

**3​ ​Days​ ​In​ ​School​ ​Suspension​ ​(ISS)

Electronic​ ​Device​ ​including​ ​Cell​ ​Phone 3 used​ ​in​ ​class,​ ​chapel​ ​or​ ​assembly​ ​without permission*** Disrespectful​ ​behavior

4

Leaving​ ​school​ ​without​ ​permission

4

Skipping​ ​class

4

Profane/obscene​ ​language​ ​or​ ​gestures

4

Gambling

4

*Saturday​ ​school​ ​requires​ ​a​ ​$10​ ​fee **​ ​ISS​ ​requires​ ​a​ ​$60​ ​per​ ​day​ ​fee

Defiance​ ​of​ ​a​ ​school​ ​employee’s​ ​authority 5 Bullying/hazing

5

Cheating

6

Unjustified​ ​activation​ ​of​ ​fire​ ​alarm

6

False​ ​reporting​ ​of​ ​bomb​ ​threat/fire

6

Possession​ ​of​ ​stolen​ ​property

6

Fighting

6

Vandalism

6

Threats/extortion

6

Defamation​ ​of​ ​a​ ​staff​ ​member’s/student’s character

6

Forgery

6

Possession​ ​of​ ​tobacco​ ​products​ ​and/or electronic​ ​smoking​ ​devices

6

***Violation​ ​of​ ​the​ ​electronic​ ​device​ ​policy will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​the​ ​student​ ​being​ ​required​ ​to leave​ ​the​ ​device​ ​at​ ​home​ ​for​ ​a​ ​period​ ​of​ ​four weeks​ ​from​ ​the​ ​violation.

Cheating​ ​will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​a​ ​grade​ ​of​ ​“0” for​ ​all​ ​activities​ ​involved.

Possession​ ​of​ ​illegal/non​ ​prescribed​ ​drugs 6 Possession​ ​of​ ​legal​ ​drugs​ ​considered intoxicating

6

Theft

6

Possession​ ​of​ ​weapons​ ​or​ ​dangerous devices

6

Possession​ ​of​ ​pornographic​ ​or​ ​suggestive 6 material

ELECTRONIC​ ​DEVICE​ ​USE​ ​-​ ​PreK-5th​ ​Grades Personal​ ​electronic​ ​devices​ ​such​ ​as​ ​cell​ ​phones,​ ​iPods,​ ​game​ ​systems,​ ​or​ ​DVR/CD​ ​players,​ ​are​ ​not authorized​ ​for​ ​elementary​ ​school​ ​students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​PreK-5​ ​during​ ​school​ ​hours.​ ​Teachers​ ​may​ ​waive this​ ​policy​ ​with​ ​principal​ ​permission​ ​for​ ​specific​ ​school​ ​activities.

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ELECTRONIC​ ​DEVICE​ ​USE​ ​–​ ​6-7​ ​Grades Classroom:​ ​Use​ ​of​ ​electronic​ ​devices​ ​in​ ​the​ ​classroom​ ​is​ ​at​ ​the​ ​discretion​ ​of​ ​the​ ​teacher​ ​in-charge.​ ​The teacher​ ​will​ ​make​ ​their​ ​classroom​ ​policy​ ​concerning​ ​electronic​ ​devices​ ​clear​ ​at​ ​the​ ​beginning​ ​of​ ​each semester. Lunch/Break:​ ​iPads​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​used​ ​during​ ​lunch​ ​or​ ​break​ ​to​ ​avoid​ ​accidental​ ​damage.​ ​These​ ​devices​ ​will be​ ​stored​ ​in​ ​a​ ​suitable​ ​bag​ ​and​ ​off​ ​the​ ​tables​ ​during​ ​these​ ​times.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​must​ ​use​ ​their​ ​MacBook during​ ​lunch​ ​or​ ​break,​ ​they​ ​should​ ​report​ ​to​ ​the​ ​counselor​ ​for​ ​direction. Chapel​ ​or​ ​Student​ ​Assemblies/Meetings:​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​not​ ​use​ ​any​ ​electronic​ ​devices​ ​and​ ​all​ ​devices must​ ​be​ ​in​ ​the​ ​off​ ​position​ ​and​ ​stored​ ​in​ ​a​ ​suitable​ ​bag. Students​ ​violating​ ​this​ ​policy​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​3​ ​demerits​ ​for​ ​the​ ​first​ ​violation​ ​and​ ​3​ ​demerits​ ​for​ ​each subsequent​ ​violation.​ ​In​ ​addition,​ ​students​ ​violating​ ​this​ ​policy​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​leave​ ​all​ ​personal electronic​ ​devices​ ​at​ ​home​ ​or​ ​with​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​during​ ​school​ ​hours​ ​for​ ​2​ ​weeks​ ​following​ ​the​ ​violation. Multiple​ ​violations​ ​of​ ​this​ ​policy​ ​may​ ​result​ ​in​ ​the​ ​student​ ​being​ ​permanently​ ​barred​ ​from​ ​having​ ​any personal​ ​electronic​ ​devices​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time. Disciplinary​ ​Definitions In-school​ ​Detention​ ​may​ ​involve​ ​adjustments​ ​of​ ​PE​ ​activities​ ​or​ ​silent​ ​break​ ​and​ ​lunch,​ ​supervised cleaning,​ ​missing​ ​an​ ​event. Saturday​ ​School​ ​occurs​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​on​ ​designated​ ​Saturday​ ​mornings​ ​from​ ​8:00​ ​am​ ​to​ ​12:00​ ​pm.​ ​Students arriving​ ​late​ ​to​ ​Saturday​ ​School​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​given​ ​credit​ ​for​ ​attendance.​ ​A​ ​staff​ ​monitor​ ​who​ ​will​ ​ensure completion​ ​of​ ​work​ ​details​ ​as​ ​deemed​ ​appropriate​ ​will​ ​supervise​ ​students. In-School​ ​Suspension​ ​(ISS)​ ​is​ ​the​ ​removal​ ​of​ ​a​ ​student​ ​from​ ​the​ ​traditional​ ​classroom​ ​for​ ​a​ ​specified​ ​time period.​ ​The​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​placed​ ​in​ ​an​ ​alternate​ ​classroom​ ​for​ ​the​ ​duration​ ​of​ ​the​ ​specified​ ​school​ ​days with​ ​appropriate​ ​teacher​ ​supervision.​ ​To​ ​keep​ ​the​ ​student​ ​engaged​ ​in​ ​the​ ​academic​ ​process,​ ​teachers​ ​will provide​ ​subject-specific​ ​assignments,​ ​which​ ​the​ ​student​ ​will​ ​complete​ ​and​ ​turn​ ​in​ ​at​ ​the​ ​completion​ ​of each​ ​day​ ​of​ ​ISS.​ ​Students​ ​serving​ ​ISS​ ​receive​ ​100%​ ​credit​ ​for​ ​work​ ​completed​ ​on​ ​time.​ ​All​ ​breaks​ ​and lunch​ ​will​ ​occur​ ​as​ ​closely​ ​as​ ​possible​ ​to​ ​normal​ ​times​ ​—​ ​students​ ​will​ ​remain​ ​physically​ ​separated​ ​from other​ ​students.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​of​ ​ISS​ ​when​ ​it​ ​is​ ​awarded. Mandatory​ ​Off-Campus​ ​Assessment​ ​(Grades​ ​Pre​ ​K-7)​ ​may​ ​be​ ​required​ ​when​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​the​ ​principal or​ ​the​ ​school​ ​counselor.​ ​When​ ​off-campus​ ​counselor​ ​assessment​ ​is​ ​determined​ ​as​ ​a​ ​necessary​ ​step following​ ​a​ ​principal​ ​referral,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​documentation​ ​of​ ​the​ ​assessment​ ​completed​ ​by​ ​a qualified​ ​mental​ ​health​ ​professional​ ​to​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​within​ ​the​ ​time​ ​frame​ ​designated.​ ​Failure​ ​to​ ​comply with​ ​counseling​ ​assessment​ ​requirements​ ​will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​expulsion. Expulsion​ ​(Grades​ ​Pre​ ​K-7)​ ​is​ ​the​ ​permanent​ ​removal​ ​of​ ​a​ ​student​ ​from​ ​PCA.​ ​PCA​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to ask​ ​any​ ​student​ ​to​ ​leave​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason​ ​when​ ​the​ ​administration​ ​believes​ ​it​ ​is​ ​in​ ​the​ ​best interest​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​of​ ​expulsion​ ​determination​ ​in​ ​writing​ ​to​ ​include​ ​the​ ​process for​ ​appeal​ ​to​ ​the​ ​board​ ​appeals​ ​committee.​ ​Any​ ​student​ ​expelled​ ​from​ ​PCA​ ​may​ ​not​ ​attend​ ​any​ ​school functions.​ ​Students​ ​suspended​ ​more​ ​than​ ​2​ ​times​ ​during​ ​a​ ​school​ ​year​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​for​ ​expulsion. Behavior​ ​Probation Students​ ​may​ ​be​ ​assigned​ ​behavior​ ​probation​ ​at​ ​the​ ​discretion​ ​of​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​due​ ​to​ ​ongoing​ ​behavior problems.​ ​When​ ​students​ ​are​ ​assigned​ ​behavior​ ​probation,​ ​their​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​letter,​ ​after face-to-face​ ​conferences​ ​are​ ​conducted.​ ​This​ ​letter​ ​will​ ​go​ ​in​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​file.​ ​Should​ ​behavioral difficulties​ ​continue,​ ​expulsion​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered. Students​ ​placed​ ​on​ ​behavior​ ​probation​ ​will​ ​remain​ ​on​ ​behavior​ ​probation​ ​for​ ​a​ ​minimum​ ​of​ ​one​ ​semester. During​ ​the​ ​probationary​ ​period,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​informed​ ​regarding​ ​their​ ​student’s​ ​status​ ​and/or progress. School​ ​Grounds Students​ ​are​ ​not​ ​permitted​ ​on​ ​school​ ​grounds​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​normal​ ​school​ ​hours​ ​except​ ​for​ ​PCA​ ​sponsored instruction,​ ​training,​ ​and​ ​extracurricular​ ​events​ ​and​ ​practices.​ ​Students​ ​discovered​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​in​ ​violation

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of​ ​this​ ​rule​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​trespassing.​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​not​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​students​ ​who​ ​are​ ​on​ ​campus without​ ​permission.

TOBACCO,​ ​ALCOHOL,​ ​ELECTRONIC​ ​SMOKING​ ​DEVICES,​ ​ILLEGAL​ ​DRUGS/ SUBSTANCES​ ​AND​ ​WEAPONS The​ ​possession​ ​or​ ​use​ ​of​ ​tobacco​ ​products,​ ​alcoholic​ ​beverages,​ ​electronic​ ​smoking​ ​devices,​ ​illegal drugs/substances,​ ​or​ ​the​ ​improper​ ​use​ ​of​ ​legally​ ​obtained​ ​drugs/substances​ ​by​ ​PCA​ ​students​ ​will​ ​NOT​ ​be tolerated.​ ​No​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​on​ ​school​ ​property​ ​or​ ​to​ ​be​ ​present​ ​at​ ​a​ ​school​ ​activity​ ​after​ ​having consumed​ ​any​ ​illegal​ ​substance​ ​including​ ​alcohol. The​ ​use​ ​or​ ​possession​ ​of​ ​ILLEGAL​ ​drugs/substances​ ​(including​ ​tobacco​ ​and​ ​alcohol)​ ​and/or​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of electronic​ ​smoking​ ​devices​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​or​ ​at​ ​a​ ​school-sponsored​ ​activity​ ​will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​disciplinary​ ​action. Pepper​ ​spray​ ​and​ ​other​ ​types​ ​of​ ​personal​ ​protection​ ​weapons/devices​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​removed​ ​from​ ​cars, purses,​ ​and​ ​backpacks​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​unless​ ​required​ ​for​ ​an​ ​emergency. Random​ ​Drug​ ​Testing​ ​(Middle​ ​School​ ​Only) Random​ ​drug​ ​screening​ ​will​ ​be​ ​accomplished​ ​using​ ​the​ ​Autauga​ ​County​ ​Peers​ ​Are​ ​Staying​ ​Straight (PASS)​ ​program.​ ​This​ ​program​ ​is​ ​voluntary,​ ​cost​ ​free​ ​and​ ​is​ ​conducted​ ​by​ ​the​ ​PASS​ ​agency​ ​in coordination​ ​with​ ​PCA​ ​administration.​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​briefed​ ​on​ ​the​ ​program​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​to sign-up​ ​at​ ​least​ ​once​ ​per​ ​year.​ ​The​ ​parents​ ​of​ ​any​ ​PCA​ ​student​ ​who​ ​elects​ ​not​ ​to​ ​sign​ ​up​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified of​ ​this​ ​decision.​ ​The​ ​program​ ​will​ ​be​ ​managed​ ​by​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​secondary​ ​school​ ​counselor.​ ​An​ ​initial​ ​positive indication​ ​during​ ​random​ ​screening​ ​will​ ​be​ ​reported​ ​to​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Elementary/Middle​ ​School counselor​ ​before​ ​the​ ​specimen​ ​is​ ​forwarded​ ​to​ ​a​ ​laboratory​ ​for​ ​complete​ ​testing. If​ ​the​ ​laboratory​ ​reports​ ​a​ ​positive​ ​test​ ​for​ ​illegal​ ​substance(s)​ ​the​ ​following​ ​actions​ ​will​ ​be​ ​taken: 1. The​ ​student’s​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​the​ ​secondary​ ​school​ ​counselor​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​PASS​ ​of​ ​a​ ​positive test.​ ​The​ ​principal​ ​and​ ​the​ ​president​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​the​ ​secondary​ ​school​ ​counselor. 2. Student​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​counseling​ ​and​ ​interviews​ ​from​ ​school​ ​administration​ ​to​ ​determine​ ​future status​ ​at​ ​PCA. 3. Parents​ ​will​ ​attend​ ​a​ ​conference​ ​with​ ​administration​ ​to​ ​determine​ ​future​ ​at​ ​PCA. If​ ​all​ ​parties​ ​agree​ ​to​ ​retain​ ​the​ ​student​ ​at​ ​PCA,​ ​the​ ​following​ ​will​ ​occur: a. Mandatory​ ​counseling​ ​with​ ​a​ ​counselor​ ​mutually​ ​agreed​ ​upon​ ​by​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​PCA​ ​for​ ​a​ ​period​ ​to be​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​PCA. b. ​ ​Mandatory​ ​monthly​ ​drug​ ​testing​ ​by​ ​an​ ​independent​ ​agency,​ ​at​ ​parent’s​ ​expense,​ ​for​ ​a​ ​period​ ​to be​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​PCA. Should​ ​the​ ​student​ ​fail​ ​to​ ​follow​ ​through​ ​with​ ​counseling​ ​as​ ​required​ ​or​ ​miss​ ​one​ ​mandatory​ ​monthly​ ​drug screening,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​expelled​ ​from​ ​PCA. ​ ​If​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time​ ​the​ ​student​ ​is​ ​suspected​ ​of​ ​drug​ ​or​ ​alcohol​ ​intoxication​ ​on​ ​PCA​ ​campus​ ​or​ ​at​ ​a​ ​PCA​ ​event, PCA​ ​will​ ​request​ ​that​ ​parents​ ​have​ ​the​ ​student​ ​tested​ ​immediately​ ​at​ ​a​ ​certified​ ​drug​ ​or​ ​alcohol​ ​testing center. Following​ ​completion​ ​of​ ​counseling​ ​and​ ​monthly​ ​drug​ ​screening,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​returned​ ​to​ ​normal student​ ​status. ​ ​If​ ​a​ ​second​ ​positive​ ​random​ ​drug​ ​screen​ ​occurs,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​expelled​ ​from​ ​PCA​ ​immediately​ ​upon laboratory​ ​confirmation.

BULLYING At​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​students​ ​are​ ​taught​ ​to​ ​be​ ​Christ-like​ ​in​ ​their​ ​actions​ ​toward​ ​others.​ ​This key​ ​Christian​ ​tenant​ ​is​ ​reinforced​ ​in​ ​Bible​ ​class,​ ​Chapel​ ​and​ ​in​ ​the​ ​day-to-day​ ​classroom.​ ​The​ ​Counselor and​ ​Principal​ ​are​ ​available​ ​to​ ​help​ ​students​ ​that​ ​have​ ​had​ ​their​ ​feelings​ ​hurt​ ​by​ ​another​ ​student​ ​or experienced​ ​a​ ​single​ ​incident​ ​that​ ​requires​ ​investigation​ ​and​ ​action.

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Bullying​ ​is​ ​never​ ​tolerated​ ​at​ ​PCA.​ ​We​ ​define​ ​bullying​ ​as​ ​the​ ​repeated​ ​act​ ​of​ ​intimidating​ ​a​ ​person​ ​either to​ ​make​ ​them​ ​do​ ​something​ ​or​ ​make​ ​them​ ​feel​ ​a​ ​certain​ ​way.​ ​The​ ​intent​ ​is​ ​to​ ​create​ ​an​ ​imbalance​ ​of power​ ​between​ ​the​ ​aggressor​ ​and​ ​the​ ​victim.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​an​ ​intentional​ ​act​ ​that​ ​causes​ ​harm​ ​to​ ​others,​ ​and​ ​may involve​ ​verbal​ ​harassment,​ ​verbal​ ​or​ ​non-verbal​ ​threats,​ ​physical​ ​assault,​ ​stalking,​ ​cyber​ ​bullying,​ ​or​ ​other methods of​ ​coercion​ ​such​ ​as​ ​manipulation,​ ​blackmail,​ ​or​ ​extortion.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​intended​ ​to​ ​hurt,​ ​threaten​ ​or​ ​frighten another​ ​person. Cyber-bullying​ ​is​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​electronic​ ​information​ ​and​ ​communication​ ​devices​ ​to​ ​willfully​ ​harm​ ​either​ ​a person​ ​or​ ​persons​ ​through​ ​any​ ​electronic​ ​medium,​ ​such​ ​as​ ​text,​ ​audio,​ ​photos,​ ​or​ ​videos.​ ​Examples​ ​of this​ ​behavior​ ​include​ ​but​ ​are​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to: ● Sending/posting​ ​false,​ ​cruel,​ ​hurtful​ ​or​ ​vicious​ ​messages/comments ● Creating​ ​or​ ​contributing​ ​to​ ​websites​ ​that​ ​have​ ​stories,​ ​cartoons,​ ​pictures,​ ​and​ ​jokes​ ​ridiculing others ● Breaking​ ​into​ ​an​ ​email​ ​account​ ​and​ ​sending​ ​vicious​ ​or​ ​embarrassing​ ​materials​ ​to​ ​others ● Engaging​ ​someone​ ​in​ ​electronic​ ​communication,​ ​tricking​ ​that​ ​person​ ​into​ ​revealing​ ​sensitive personal​ ​information​ ​and​ ​forwarding​ ​that​ ​information​ ​to​ ​others ● Posting​ ​of​ ​a​ ​student​ ​picture​ ​without​ ​their​ ​permission. In​ ​order​ ​for​ ​PCA​ ​administrators​ ​to​ ​take​ ​timely​ ​and​ ​appropriate​ ​action,​ ​parents​ ​and​ ​student​ ​must​ ​report​ ​the specific​ ​repeated​ ​bullying​ ​incidents​ ​as​ ​soon​ ​as​ ​possible​ ​after​ ​they​ ​occur.​ ​Principals​ ​will​ ​keep​ ​reporting parents​ ​informed​ ​of​ ​the​ ​results​ ​of​ ​the​ ​investigation. PCA​ ​will​ ​not​ ​tolerate​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​social​ ​media​ ​to​ ​bully​ ​or​ ​ridicule​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​faculty,​ ​board​ ​or​ ​staff. These​ ​actions​ ​undermine​ ​the​ ​partnership​ ​that​ ​must​ ​be​ ​created​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​accomplish​ ​our​ ​educational purposes.

SEXUAL​ ​HARASSMENT While​ ​all​ ​forms​ ​of​ ​teasing,​ ​ridicule,​ ​humiliation,​ ​bullying,​ ​and​ ​belittlement​ ​are​ ​strongly​ ​discouraged​ ​and​ ​are improper​ ​for​ ​those​ ​who​ ​want​ ​to​ ​model​ ​the​ ​example​ ​of​ ​Christ,​ ​sexual​ ​harassment​ ​of​ ​any​ ​kind​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be tolerated. Sexual​ ​harassment​ ​is​ ​defined​ ​as​ ​unwelcome​ ​sexual​ ​advances,​ ​requests​ ​for​ ​sexual​ ​favors,​ ​and​ ​other verbal​ ​or​ ​physical​ ​conduct​ ​of​ ​a​ ​sexual​ ​nature​ ​when​ ​made​ ​by​ ​one​ ​student​ ​to​ ​any​ ​other​ ​person.​ ​Conduct that​ ​is​ ​perceived​ ​by​ ​another​ ​as​ ​sexual​ ​harassment,​ ​whether​ ​or​ ​not​ ​the​ ​action​ ​was​ ​intended​ ​as​ ​such,​ ​may be​ ​considered​ ​sexual​ ​harassment​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​dealt​ ​with​ ​as​ ​such.​ ​Any​ ​conduct​ ​which​ ​has​ ​the​ ​purpose​ ​or effect​ ​of​ ​substantially​ ​interfering​ ​with​ ​another​ ​pupil’s​ ​academic​ ​performance,​ ​or​ ​creates​ ​an​ ​intimidating, hostile​ ​or​ ​offensive​ ​educational​ ​environment​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​harassment.​ ​A​ ​complaint​ ​or​ ​report submitted​ ​in​ ​good​ ​faith​ ​will​ ​not​ ​affect​ ​the​ ​complainant’s​ ​future​ ​grades​ ​or​ ​educational​ ​opportunity.​ ​False claims​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​a​ ​violation​ ​of​ ​this​ ​policy.​ ​A​ ​person​ ​who​ ​feels​ ​they​ ​have​ ​been​ ​a​ ​victim​ ​of​ ​sexual harassment​ ​is​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​take​ ​one​ ​or​ ​more​ ​of​ ​the​ ​following​ ​actions: ● ​ ​Communicate​ ​directly​ ​with​ ​the​ ​offender​ ​and​ ​make​ ​them​ ​aware​ ​that​ ​the​ ​behavior​ ​is​ ​unwelcome, offensive​ ​and​ ​inappropriate. ● Bring​ ​the​ ​situation​ ​to​ ​the​ ​attention​ ​of​ ​a: ○ Parent ○ Staff​ ​member ○ Counselor ○ Principal A​ ​report​ ​will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​a​ ​formal​ ​investigation​ ​of​ ​the​ ​incident.​ ​In​ ​determining​ ​what​ ​action​ ​will​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​when sexual​ ​harassment​ ​occurs,​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​consider​ ​the​ ​surrounding​ ​circumstances,​ ​the​ ​nature​ ​of​ ​the​ ​advances, the​ ​relationships​ ​between​ ​the​ ​parties​ ​involved,​ ​the​ ​ages​ ​of​ ​the​ ​parties​ ​involved,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​context​ ​in​ ​which the​ ​alleged​ ​incident(s)​ ​occurred.

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PCA​ ​is​ ​a​ ​full​ ​uniform​ ​school​ ​for​ ​grades​ ​1-12.​ ​In​ ​order​ ​to​ ​maintain​ ​a​ ​positive​ ​Christian​ ​and​ ​academic atmosphere​ ​at​ ​PCA,​ ​students​ ​are​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​be​ ​clean,​ ​neat,​ ​and​ ​dressed​ ​in​ ​uniform.​ ​The​ ​principal reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​make​ ​changes​ ​to​ ​the​ ​dress​ ​code​ ​during​ ​the​ ​year​ ​as​ ​necessary. The​ ​Christian​ ​and​ ​academic​ ​environment​ ​that​ ​characterizes​ ​PCA​ ​demands​ ​modesty​ ​in​ ​dress.​ ​In​ ​all​ ​cases, students​ ​are​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​strive​ ​for​ ​modesty​ ​in​ ​the​ ​selection​ ​and​ ​wearing​ ​of​ ​all​ ​clothing​ ​items.​ ​Dress​ ​code violations​ ​will​ ​be​ ​referred​ ​to​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​for​ ​immediate​ ​correction​ ​and​ ​the​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​assessed​ ​the appropriate​ ​amount​ ​of​ ​demerits.​ ​If​ ​required,​ ​parents​ ​may​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​to​ ​correct​ ​the​ ​situation.​ ​Any​ ​absence that​ ​results​ ​from​ ​correction​ ​of​ ​dress​ ​will​ ​normally​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​unexcused. Grades​ ​1-7 Shirts​ ​and​ ​Blouses:​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​any​ ​PCA​ ​uniform​ ​polo​ ​shirt,​ ​button-down​ ​oxford​ ​shirt,​ ​or​ ​blouse with​ ​a​ ​PCA​ ​logo​ ​purchased​ ​at​ ​AKD​ ​in​ ​Prattville.​ ​Students​ ​may​ ​not​ ​purchase​ ​their​ ​own​ ​clothing​ ​and​ ​have​ ​it monogrammed​ ​for​ ​wear​ ​at​ ​PCA.​ ​Shirts​ ​and​ ​blouses​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​altered​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason. Blazers:​ ​The​ ​approved​ ​PCA​ ​blazer​ ​may​ ​be​ ​purchased​ ​at​ ​AKD.​ ​A​ ​PCA​ ​button​ ​down​ ​or​ ​polo​ ​must​ ​be​ ​worn underneath. Pants,​ ​Skirts,​ ​and​ ​Shorts:​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​black​ ​or​ ​khaki​ ​PCA​ ​uniform​ ​pants,​ ​shorts​ ​or​ ​skirts purchased​ ​at​ ​AKD​ ​in​ ​Prattville.​ ​Khaki​ ​pants,​ ​skirts​ ​and​ ​shorts​ ​only​ ​may​ ​be​ ​purchased​ ​at​ ​any​ ​retail​ ​store uniform​ ​department.​ ​Shorts​ ​and​ ​skirts​ ​will​ ​be​ ​no​ ​shorter​ ​than​ ​three​ ​(3)​ ​inches​ ​above​ ​the​ ​knee.​ ​Pants, skirts,​ ​or​ ​shorts​ ​with​ ​holes,​ ​cuts,​ ​rips​ ​or​ ​frays​ ​are​ ​not​ ​authorized. Undershirts,​ ​t-shirts,​ ​socks,​ ​and​ ​leggings:​ ​All​ ​visible​ ​undershirts/t-shirts,​ ​socks​ ​or​ ​leggings​ ​must​ ​be PCA​ ​colors​ ​(solid​ ​purple,​ ​white,​ ​gray,​ ​black).​ ​Any​ ​wording,​ ​lettering​ ​or​ ​drawings​ ​on​ ​t-shirts​ ​worn​ ​under PCA​ ​uniform​ ​shirts​ ​must​ ​not​ ​be​ ​visible. Outerwear:​​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​only​ ​wear​ ​PCA​ ​uniform​ ​outerwear​ ​purchased​ ​from​ ​AKD.​ ​The​ ​only​ ​acceptable hooded​ ​outerwear​ ​is​ ​the​ ​Charles​ ​River​ ​Performer​ ​Jacket.​ ​Non-uniform​ ​outerwear​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​on school​ ​grounds​ ​between​ ​the​ ​hours​ ​of​ ​7:30​ ​a.m.​ ​and​ ​3:00​ ​p.m.​ ​Outerwear​ ​from​ ​PCA​ ​issued​ ​spirit​ ​packs,​ ​or principal​ ​approved​ ​spirit​ ​wear​ ​offered​ ​by​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​Booster​ ​Club​ ​that​ ​does​ ​not​ ​have​ ​any​ ​type​ ​of​ ​hood,​ ​may be​ ​worn.​ ​On​ ​any​ ​day​ ​the​ ​temperature​ ​the​ ​night​ ​before​ ​school​​ ​or​ ​the​ ​temperature​ ​before​ ​3:30​ ​pm​ ​on the​ ​day​ ​of​ ​school​ ​is​ ​29​ ​degrees​ ​or​ ​below,​ ​students​ ​may​ ​wear​ ​non-PCA​ ​approved​ ​outerwear​ ​for​ ​that​ ​day only. Shoes:​​ ​Shoes​ ​must​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times.​ ​No​ ​house​ ​slippers​ ​of​ ​any​ ​type​ ​are​ ​permitted.​ ​Students​ ​must wear​ ​appropriate​ ​shoes​ ​for​ ​physical​ ​education. Headgear:​ ​Hats,​ ​visors,​ ​beanies,​ ​and​ ​other​ ​headgear​ ​are​ ​not​ ​to​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​on​ ​school​ ​grounds​ ​between​ ​the hours​ ​of​ ​7:00​ ​a.m.​ ​and​ ​3:00​ ​p.m.​ ​Possession​ ​of​ ​headgear​ ​on​ ​school​ ​grounds​ ​during​ ​school​ ​hours indicates​ ​an​ ​intent​ ​to​ ​wear​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​confiscated.​ ​Headgear​ ​may​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​during​ ​PCA​ ​events​ ​that​ ​occur after​ ​school​ ​hours. Hair:​ ​Bizarre​ ​hairstyles​ ​or​ ​unnatural​ ​hair​ ​colors​ ​are​ ​not​ ​permitted​ ​including​ ​strand​ ​coloring.​ ​Hair​ ​length, color,​ ​and​ ​style​ ​must​ ​be​ ​maintained​ ​in​ ​a​ ​manner​ ​that​ ​does​ ​not​ ​distract​ ​others​ ​or​ ​disrupt​ ​learning.​ ​Boys’ hair​ ​will​ ​not​ ​extend​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time​ ​past​ ​the​ ​eyebrows​ ​or​ ​the​ ​bottom​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​shirt​ ​collar.​ ​Boy’s​ ​hair​ ​will​ ​not be​ ​placed​ ​into​ ​a ponytail​ ​or​ ​pulled​ ​back​ ​from​ ​the​ ​face​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​this​ ​dress​ ​code​ ​requirement. Facial​ ​Hair:​ ​Boys’​ ​facial​ ​hair​ ​must​ ​be​ ​well​ ​maintained​ ​and​ ​must​ ​not​ ​be​ ​distractive​ ​or​ ​disrupt​ ​learning. Jewelry:​ ​Jewelry​ ​and​ ​accessories​ ​that​ ​may​ ​distract​ ​others​ ​and​ ​disrupt​ ​learning​ ​is​ ​not​ ​permitted.​ ​Males may​ ​not​ ​wear​ ​earrings.​ ​Body​ ​piercing​ ​jewelry/accessories​ ​of​ ​any​ ​type,​ ​excluding​ ​earrings​ ​for​ ​females,​ ​are not​ ​permitted​ ​for​ ​both​ ​males​ ​and​ ​females. Tattoos:​​ ​No​ ​visible​ ​tattoos​ ​are​ ​permitted.​ ​In​ ​cases​ ​where​ ​students​ ​apply​ ​for​ ​admission​ ​with​ ​a​ ​visible tattoo​ ​and​ ​agree​ ​to​ ​no​ ​further​ ​application​ ​of​ ​tattoos​ ​during​ ​their​ ​enrollment​ ​at​ ​PCA,​ ​administration​ ​will assess​ ​applications​ ​based​ ​on​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​mission.

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Other:​ ​Sunglasses​ ​(unless​ ​required​ ​for​ ​a​ ​documented​ ​medical​ ​condition)​ ​are​ ​not​ ​to​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​over​ ​a student’s​ ​eyes​ ​in​ ​the​ ​building​ ​or​ ​during​ ​physical​ ​education. Casual​ ​Day​ ​Dress:​​ ​Girls​ ​may​ ​wear​ ​skirts,​ ​pants,​ ​shorts​ ​or​ ​jeans​ ​that​ ​are​ ​not​ ​form​ ​fitting.​ ​Skirts​ ​and​ ​shorts must​ ​be​ ​no​ ​more​ ​than​ ​3​ ​inches​ ​above​ ​the​ ​knee.​ ​Knit​ ​pants,​ ​leggings,​ ​sweatpants,​ ​yoga​ ​pants​ ​or​ ​athletic pants/shorts​ ​are​ ​not​ ​authorized.​ ​Leggings​ ​may​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​underneath​ ​skirts​ ​but​ ​are​ ​not​ ​authorized​ ​to​ ​be worn​ ​under​ ​oversized​ ​shirts.​ ​Boys​ ​may​ ​wear​ ​slacks,​ ​khakis,​ ​shorts​ ​or​ ​jeans​ ​that​ ​are​ ​not​ ​form​ ​fitting. Shorts​ ​must​ ​be​ ​no​ ​more​ ​than​ ​3​ ​inches​ ​above​ ​the​ ​knee.​ ​Sweatpants,​ ​yoga​ ​pants​ ​or​ ​athletic​ ​pants/shorts are​ ​not​ ​authorized.​ ​Pants,​ ​skirts,​ ​or​ ​shorts​ ​with​ ​holes,​ ​cuts,​ ​rips​ ​or​ ​frays​ ​are​ ​not​ ​authorized. Physical​ ​Education/Conditioning:​ ​When​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​P.E.​ ​or​ ​Conditioning,​ ​all​ ​students​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​a PCA​ ​P.E.​ ​uniform​ ​issued​ ​by​ ​PCA​ ​on​ ​the​ ​first​ ​day​ ​of​ ​school.​ ​Student​ ​accounts​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​for​ ​these uniforms.​ ​Shorts​ ​must​ ​be​ ​no​ ​more​ ​than​ ​three​ ​inches​ ​above​ ​the​ ​knee​ ​and​ ​the​ ​waistband​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​rolled down​ ​at​ ​anytime.​ ​Students​ ​who​ ​have​ ​P.E.​ ​first​ ​period​ ​may​ ​come​ ​to​ ​school​ ​dressed​ ​in​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​P.E. uniform.​ ​All​ ​students​ ​must​ ​change​ ​back​ ​to​ ​their​ ​school​ ​uniform​ ​immediately​ ​following​ ​P.E.​ ​classes. Students​ ​must not​ ​borrow​ ​each​ ​other’s​ ​P.E.​ ​/Conditioning​ ​attire.​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​not​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​attire​ ​that​ ​has​ ​been​ ​borrowed and​ ​not​ ​returned​ ​or​ ​stolen.​ ​All​ ​P.E./Conditioning​ ​attire​ ​will​ ​contain​ ​the​ ​student​ ​period​ ​and​ ​number​ ​on​ ​the shirt​ ​and​ ​shorts. Athletics:​​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​only​ ​PCA​ ​approved​ ​uniforms​ ​while​ ​they​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​all​ ​athletic​ ​events. Uniforms​ ​worn​ ​during​ ​athletic​ ​events​ ​must​ ​be​ ​no​ ​more​ ​than​ ​three​ ​inches​ ​above​ ​the​ ​top​ ​of​ ​the​ ​knee. No​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​any​ ​athletic​ ​competition​ ​with​ ​jewelry.​ ​Boy’s​ ​hair​ ​must​ ​be​ ​well within​ ​PCA​ ​standards​ ​or​ ​they​ ​will​ ​not​ ​participate.​ ​Girl’s​ ​hair​ ​cannot​ ​be​ ​colored​ ​in​ ​ANY​ ​way​ ​(even​ ​a​ ​strand) or​ ​they​ ​will​ ​not​ ​participate. On​ ​game​ ​days,​ ​boys​ ​may​ ​wear​ ​shirt,​ ​tie​ ​and​ ​khaki​ ​pants​ ​and​ ​girls​ ​may​ ​wear​ ​modest​ ​dresses​ ​or​ ​pant suits.​ ​ALL​ ​athletes​ ​not​ ​dressed​ ​in​ ​this​ ​manner​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​PCA​ ​approved​ ​uniforms​ ​and​ ​outerwear​ ​without exception.​ ​Hats​ ​are​ ​not​ ​authorized​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​between​ ​7:15​ ​am​ ​and​ ​3:30​ ​pm​ ​as mentioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​student​ ​handbook.​ ​Except​ ​for​ ​baseball,​ ​hats​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​before​ ​or​ ​during​ ​on​ ​campus competitions​ ​and​ ​before​ ​or​ ​during​ ​away​ ​competitions. PreK3-Kindergarten ● Students​ ​may​ ​wear​ ​shirts,​ ​blouses,​ ​t-shirts,​ ​or​ ​sweatshirts​ ​that​ ​do​ ​not​ ​contain​ ​or​ ​depict​ ​offensive communications​ ​or​ ​advertisements. ● Students​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​PCA-approved​ ​purple​ ​t-shirts​ ​on​ ​all​ ​field​ ​trips.​ ​Students​ ​failing​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​the dress​ ​code​ ​standard​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​attend​ ​field​ ​trips. ● No​ ​halter-tops ● Shorts​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​under​ ​all​ ​skirts. ● Tennis​ ​shoes​ ​must​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​during​ ​physical​ ​education.

THREE​ ​PILLARS​ ​OF​ ​EXCELLENCE Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​is​ ​a​ ​Christian,​ ​college-readiness,​ ​coeducational​ ​school​ ​independently governed​ ​by​ ​a​ ​board​ ​of​ ​directors.​ ​Kingdom​ ​Education​ ​is​ ​the​ ​major​ ​goal​ ​that​ ​provides​ ​focus​ ​for​ ​all​ ​PCA programs.​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​not​ ​responsible​ ​to​ ​any​ ​local​ ​church​ ​congregation​ ​and​ ​strives​ ​to​ ​maintain​ ​excellence​ ​in three​ ​important​ ​pillars​ ​of​ ​education:​ ​Spiritual,​ ​Academic,​ ​and​ ​Athletic.​ ​Each​ ​of​ ​these​ ​pillars​ ​is​ ​critical​ ​to​ ​the future​ ​success​ ​of​ ​students.​ ​Working​ ​together​ ​as​ ​an​ ​integrated​ ​team,​ ​faculty​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​the​ ​very best​ ​possible​ ​programs​ ​in​ ​these​ ​three​ ​areas.

SPIRITUAL​ ​PROGRAM PCA​ ​is​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​biblical​ ​principles​ ​and​ ​seeks​ ​to​ ​articulate​ ​those​ ​principles​ ​in​ ​ways​ ​that​ ​instill​ ​an​ ​active faith​ ​in​ ​God​ ​and​ ​a​ ​desire​ ​to​ ​imitate​ ​the​ ​character​ ​of​ ​Jesus​ ​Christ​ ​as​ ​revealed​ ​in​ ​Scripture​ ​within​ ​each student.​ ​Every​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​school​ ​day​ ​will​ ​reflect​ ​the​ ​purposeful​ ​discipline​ ​that​ ​is​ ​necessary​ ​for Christ-likeness. Daily​ ​Bible​ ​instruction​ ​is​ ​a​ ​part​ ​of​ ​each​ ​student’s​ ​course​ ​of​ ​study​ ​from​ ​Pre​ ​K​ ​to​ ​12th​ ​grade.​ ​Students​ ​will also​ ​attend​ ​chapel​ ​as​ ​scheduled​ ​to​ ​reinforce​ ​biblical​ ​principles​ ​and​ ​provide​ ​life​ ​lessons​ ​for​ ​success.​ ​The

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spiritual​ ​director​ ​will​ ​work​ ​closely​ ​with​ ​the​ ​student​ ​focus​ ​groups​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​that​ ​chapel​ ​meets​ ​the​ ​needs​ ​of the​ ​student​ ​body. Christian​ ​education​ ​is​ ​an​ ​approach​ ​that​ ​carries​ ​with​ ​it​ ​a​ ​Christian​ ​worldview.​ ​Faculty​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​integrate faith​ ​in​ ​God​ ​and​ ​the​ ​example​ ​of​ ​Christ​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​curriculum.​ ​PCA​ ​aspires​ ​to​ ​be​ ​non-sectarian​ ​in character,​ ​seeking​ ​always​ ​to​ ​be​ ​Christ-like,​ ​guided​ ​in​ ​relationships​ ​by​ ​gentleness​ ​and​ ​respect.​ ​Therefore, PCA​ ​welcomes​ ​all​ ​students​ ​of​ ​character​ ​and​ ​ability​ ​who​ ​share​ ​Christian​ ​values. Throughout​ ​its​ ​existence,​ ​PCA​ ​has​ ​worked​ ​hard​ ​to​ ​create​ ​a​ ​friendly​ ​and​ ​inclusive​ ​environment​ ​for students​ ​from​ ​a​ ​variety​ ​of​ ​religious,​ ​ethnic,​ ​social,​ ​cultural,​ ​and​ ​geographic​ ​backgrounds.​ ​PCA​ ​feels​ ​a great​ ​responsibility​ ​to​ ​use​ ​the​ ​God-given​ ​gift​ ​and​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​all​ ​students,​ ​faculty,​ ​staff,​ ​and​ ​alumni​ ​as each​ ​one​ ​seeks​ ​to​ ​show​ ​Christ​ ​to​ ​the​ ​world. PCA​ ​promotes​ ​lifelong​ ​learning​ ​and​ ​service.​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​lend​ ​support​ ​to​ ​the​ ​growth,​ ​stability,​ ​and​ ​spiritual health​ ​of​ ​the​ ​body​ ​of​ ​Christ​ ​on​ ​earth​ ​as​ ​Christian​ ​servants/leaders​ ​are​ ​trained​ ​to​ ​honor​ ​God​ ​and​ ​serve Christ​ ​in​ ​their​ ​communities,​ ​the​ ​nation,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​world.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​not​ ​our​ ​mission​ ​to​ ​introduce,​ ​propagate,​ ​or argue​ ​current​ ​religious​ ​issues​ ​of​ ​the​ ​day.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​not​ ​our​ ​mission​ ​to​ ​offend​ ​or​ ​judge​ ​anyone​ ​with​ ​regard​ ​to convictions​ ​and​ ​practices.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​our​ ​mission​ ​to​ ​nurture​ ​spiritual​ ​growth​ ​in​ ​each​ ​of​ ​our​ ​students,​ ​their families,​ ​and​ ​ourselves.

ACADEMICS Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​conducts​ ​a​ ​college​ ​preparatory​ ​academic​ ​program.​ ​The​ ​program​ ​is​ ​tailored to​ ​help​ ​ensure​ ​the​ ​success​ ​of​ ​students​ ​in​ ​post​ ​high​ ​school​ ​academic​ ​programs.​ ​From​ ​the​ ​beginning​ ​of​ ​a student’s​ ​academic​ ​experience​ ​at​ ​PCA,​ ​faculty​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​members​ ​will​ ​be​ ​focused​ ​on​ ​providing​ ​them​ ​with the​ ​best​ ​possible​ ​academic​ ​programs​ ​that​ ​combine​ ​with​ ​spiritual​ ​and​ ​athletic​ ​programs​ ​to​ ​facilitate​ ​future success. Grading​ ​Scale​ ​and​ ​Conduct (conduct​ ​used​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​first​ ​through​ ​fifth) ​ ​ ​E​ ​=​ ​Excellent ​ ​ ​A​ ​=​ ​90-100 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​S​ ​=​ ​Satisfactory ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​B​ ​=​ ​80-8 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​N​ ​=​ ​Needs​ ​Improvement ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​C​ ​=​ ​70-79 ​ ​D​ ​=​ ​60-69 F​ ​=​ ​0-59 Homework It​ ​is​ ​the​ ​general​ ​philosophy​ ​of​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​that​ ​homework,​ ​when​ ​effectively​ ​utilized,​ ​is designed​ ​to​ ​extend​ ​the​ ​academic​ ​curriculum​ ​and​ ​create​ ​practice​ ​opportunities​ ​that​ ​move​ ​students​ ​to mastery.​ ​Homework​ ​is​ ​an​ ​independent​ ​activity​ ​to​ ​be​ ​accomplished​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​day.​ ​Some homework​ ​may​ ​require​ ​parental​ ​assistance. Assessment Tests​ ​and​ ​assessments​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​given​ ​on​ ​Thursday​ ​unless​ ​students​ ​are​ ​given​ ​at​ ​least​ ​three​ ​days advanced​ ​notice. Elementary​ ​School​ ​Late​ ​Work Policies​ ​for​ ​late​ ​work​ ​in​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​school​ ​are​ ​contained​ ​in​ ​teacher​ ​orientation​ ​packages. Middle​ ​School​ ​Late​ ​Work Late​ ​work​ ​is​ ​defined​ ​as​ ​any​ ​work,​ ​not​ ​to​ ​include​ ​homework,​ ​not​ ​received​ ​by​ ​the​ ​teacher​ ​by​ ​the​ ​beginning of​ ​class​ ​on​ ​the​ ​date​ ​the​ ​assignment​ ​is​ ​due​ ​(or​ ​adjusted​ ​date​ ​due​ ​to​ ​excused​ ​absences).​ ​Late​ ​work​ ​after an​ ​excused​ ​absence​ ​must​ ​be​ ​turned​ ​in​ ​within​ ​three​ ​school​ ​days​ ​of​ ​the​ ​absence.​ ​This​ ​does​ ​not​ ​apply​ ​to work​ ​missed​ ​for​ ​athletic​ ​events.​ ​Work​ ​turned​ ​in​ ​one​ ​day​ ​late​ ​for​ ​other​ ​than​ ​an​ ​excused​ ​absence​ ​or​ ​after an​ ​athletic​ ​event​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​50%​ ​credit.​ ​Work​ ​turned​ ​in​ ​two​ ​days​ ​late​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​25%​ ​credit.​ ​No​ ​credit will​ ​be​ ​given​ ​for​ ​work​ ​more​ ​than​ ​two​ ​days​ ​late. Semester​ ​Final​ ​Exams

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Sixth​ ​grade​ ​will​ ​take​ ​final​ ​exams​ ​that​ ​will​ ​count​ ​as​ ​a​ ​regular​ ​test.​ ​Seventh​ ​grade​ ​semester​ ​exams​ ​count​ ​as two​ ​test​ ​grades​ ​and​ ​cover​ ​one​ ​semester​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​help​ ​the​ ​transition​ ​between​ ​junior​ ​high​ ​and​ ​high school. 1. Students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​6​ ​and​ ​7​ ​will​ ​take​ ​all​ ​first​ ​semester​ ​final​ ​exams. 2. Students​ ​in​ ​grade​ ​6​ ​may​ ​exempt​ ​all​ ​but​ ​two​ ​(2)​ ​second​ ​semester​ ​final​ ​exams​ ​of​ ​their​ ​choosing​ ​in all​ ​core​ ​subjects​ ​in​ ​which​ ​they​ ​have​ ​and​ ​“A”​ ​average​ ​for​ ​the​ ​semester. 3. Students​ ​in​ ​grade​ ​7​ ​may​ ​exempt​ ​all​ ​but​ ​one​ ​(1)​ ​second​ ​semester​ ​final​ ​exam​ ​of​ ​their​ ​choosing​ ​in all​ ​core​ ​subjects​ ​in​ ​which​ ​they​ ​have​ ​and​ ​“A”​ ​average​ ​for​ ​the​ ​semester. iPads/Textbooks iPads/textbooks​ ​are​ ​furnished​ ​by​ ​PCA​ ​to​ ​all​ ​students​ ​and​ ​are​ ​the​ ​property​ ​of​ ​PCA.​ ​The​ ​student​ ​and parent/guardian​ ​are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​iPad/Textbooks​ ​and​ ​any​ ​other​ ​materials​ ​issued​ ​to​ ​his/her​ ​child.​ ​If​ ​a student​ ​damages​ ​any​ ​issued​ ​materials​ ​to​ ​include​ ​the​ ​iPad​ ​so​ ​that​ ​they​ ​cannot​ ​be​ ​reissued​ ​or​ ​loses materials,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​invoiced​ ​for​ ​the​ ​cost​ ​of​ ​the​ ​iPad​ ​insurance​ ​deductible​ ​or​ ​purchase​ ​of​ ​new materials.​ ​All​ ​hardback​ ​textbooks​ ​must​ ​have​ ​a​ ​protective​ ​cover. Academic​ ​Curriculum Books,​ ​workbooks,​ ​and​ ​other​ ​materials​ ​required​ ​for​ ​class​ ​are​ ​issued​ ​to​ ​students​ ​at​ ​the​ ​beginning​ ​of​ ​each applicable​ ​semester.​ ​The​ ​cost​ ​to​ ​use​ ​these​ ​books​ ​is​ ​included​ ​in​ ​tuition.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​damages​ ​any​ ​issued materials​ ​so​ ​that​ ​they​ ​cannot​ ​be​ ​reissued​ ​or​ ​loses​ ​materials,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​invoiced​ ​for​ ​the​ ​cost​ ​of purchasing​ ​new​ ​materials. Promotions There​ ​are​ ​three​ ​important​ ​factors​ ​that​ ​are​ ​involved​ ​in​ ​student​ ​promotion:​ ​(1)​ ​academic​ ​progress,​ ​(2)​ ​the ability​ ​of​ ​the​ ​child​ ​to​ ​handle​ ​the​ ​class​ ​work​ ​habits/expectations,​ ​and​ ​(3)​ ​the​ ​maturity​ ​level​ ​of​ ​the​ ​child. Some​ ​children​ ​may​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​grade​ ​level​ ​work​ ​or​ ​slightly​ ​below​ ​grade​ ​level​ ​work​ ​and​ ​not​ ​be prepared​ ​for​ ​the​ ​next​ ​school​ ​year​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​due​ ​to​ ​its​ ​challenging​ ​expectations.​ ​PCA​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to retain​ ​a​ ​student​ ​in​ ​such​ ​circumstances​ ​even​ ​though​ ​he​ ​or​ ​she​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​making​ ​failing​ ​grades.​ ​Some children​ ​may​ ​make​ ​satisfactory​ ​academic​ ​progress,​ ​but​ ​their​ ​maturity​ ​level​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​commensurate with​ ​that​ ​of​ ​their​ ​peers.​ ​As​ ​a​ ​result,​ ​they​ ​may​ ​need​ ​to​ ​repeat​ ​a​ ​grade.​ ​If​ ​such​ ​case​ ​occurs,​ ​the parent/guardian​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​in​ ​writing. Pre-K-Kindergarten: 1. Reading​ ​Readiness 2. Maturity​ ​or​ ​birth​ ​date 3. Attendance 1st-7th 1. Passing​ ​core​ ​subjects 2. Attendance Students​ ​who​ ​fail​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​the​ ​criteria​ ​listed​ ​above​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​for​ ​retention​ ​in​ ​their​ ​current​ ​grade.​ ​If retention​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason​ ​is​ ​recommended,​ ​parents/guardians​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​in​ ​person.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is retained,​ ​he/she​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​placed​ ​with​ ​the​ ​same​ ​homeroom​ ​teacher​ ​the​ ​following​ ​year. In​ ​Grades​ ​1-7,​ ​individualized​ ​student​ ​needs​ ​will​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​into​ ​consideration​ ​for​ ​students​ ​that​ ​are​ ​not successful​ ​in​ ​phonics,​ ​reading,​ ​or​ ​math.​ ​PCA​ ​administration​ ​may​ ​recommend​ ​that​ ​the​ ​student​ ​be evaluated​ ​for​ ​hearing​ ​loss,​ ​visual​ ​deficits,​ ​auditory​ ​processing​ ​deficit,​ ​learning​ ​disability,​ ​or​ ​other developmental​ ​screening.​ ​The​ ​results​ ​of​ ​any​ ​recommended​ ​testing​ ​will​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​into​ ​consideration​ ​prior​ ​to final​ ​retention​ ​recommendation.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​repeat​ ​once​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​K-6. Summer​ ​Tutoring Students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​1-7​ ​receiving​ ​a​ ​“D”​ ​or​ ​below​ ​in​ ​any​ ​CORE​ ​subject​ ​may​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​seek​ ​20​ ​hours​ ​of summer​ ​tutoring​ ​by​ ​a​ ​PCA​ ​approved​ ​tutor​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​continue​ ​on​ ​grade​ ​level​ ​the​ ​following​ ​school​ ​year. Parents​ ​are​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​seek​ ​summer​ ​tutoring​ ​in​ ​any​ ​subject​ ​where​ ​a​ ​“D”​ ​is​ ​received​ ​regardless​ ​of PCA​ ​recommendation. Standardized​ ​Testing

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A​ ​standardized​ ​achievement​ ​test​ ​will​ ​be​ ​administered​ ​on​ ​an​ ​annual​ ​basis​ ​to​ ​grades​ ​3-7.​ ​School​ ​ability tests​ ​are​ ​also​ ​administered​ ​to​ ​grades​ ​4​ ​and​ ​6​ ​on​ ​an​ ​annual​ ​basis.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​a​ ​copy​ ​of​ ​their student’s​ ​test​ ​results​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​year.​ ​Additional​ ​Reading​ ​and​ ​Math​ ​tests​ ​are​ ​also​ ​given​ ​for the​ ​purpose​ ​of​ ​tracking​ ​growth. Awards​ ​Ceremonies In​ ​the​ ​spring​ ​of​ ​each​ ​year,​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​hold​ ​ceremonies​ ​for​ ​Pre-K-7th​ ​grade​ ​to​ ​recognize​ ​students​ ​for​ ​their achievements. Backpacks/Totebags ● Students​ ​in​ ​PreK​ ​–​ ​3rd​ ​grades​ ​will​ ​use​ ​PCA​ ​totebags​ ​–​ ​backpacks​ ​or​ ​other​ ​bags​ ​are​ ​not authorized​ ​for​ ​use. ● Students​ ​in​ ​4th-7th​ ​grades​ ​may​ ​use​ ​PCA​ ​tote​ ​bags​ ​or​ ​backpacks. ● Rolling​ ​backpacks/bags​ ​are​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​for​ ​any​ ​student​ ​at​ ​PCA.

TECHNOLOGY​ ​ACCEPTABLE​ ​USE​ ​POLICY This​ ​policy​ ​is​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​give​ ​students​ ​and​ ​their​ ​families​ ​guidelines​ ​regarding​ ​the​ ​appropriate​ ​use​ ​of​ ​all technology​ ​owned​ ​by​ ​PCA.​ ​The​ ​underlying​ ​premise​ ​of​ ​this​ ​policy​ ​is​ ​that​ ​all​ ​members​ ​of​ ​the​ ​PCA community​ ​must​ ​uphold​ ​the​ ​Christian​ ​values​ ​of​ ​honesty​ ​and​ ​integrity.​ ​Any​ ​student​ ​receiving​ ​a​ ​PCA-issued computing​ ​device​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​sign​ ​an​ ​Assumption​ ​of​ ​Device​ ​Responsibility​ ​Contract,​ ​which​ ​is​ ​a separate​ ​document​ ​regarding​ ​tampering​ ​with,​ ​loss,​ ​or​ ​physical​ ​damage​ ​of​ ​the​ ​assigned​ ​device​ ​and​ ​issued accessories. Privacy​ ​and​ ​Safety Although​ ​PCA​ ​respects​ ​the​ ​privacy​ ​of​ ​every​ ​student,​ ​faculty​ ​member,​ ​and​ ​administrator​ ​regarding​ ​the​ ​use of​ ​technology,​ ​the​ ​school​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​monitor​ ​and​ ​regulate​ ​activities​ ​that​ ​take​ ​place​ ​using school-owned​ ​technology. Students​ ​may​ ​not​ ​reveal​ ​any​ ​personal​ ​information​ ​about​ ​themselves​ ​or​ ​others​ ​through​ ​email,​ ​Internet​ ​or other​ ​means​ ​of​ ​digital​ ​communication,​ ​including​ ​but​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to​ ​name,​ ​phone​ ​number,​ ​address​ ​or passwords​ ​unless​ ​they​ ​are​ ​completely​ ​sure​ ​of​ ​the​ ​identity​ ​of​ ​the​ ​person​ ​with​ ​whom​ ​they​ ​are communicating,​ ​and​ ​that​ ​person​ ​has​ ​school​ ​authorization​ ​to​ ​possess​ ​that​ ​information.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​not​ ​to provide​ ​the​ ​email​ ​address​ ​or​ ​other​ ​personal​ ​information​ ​regarding​ ​other​ ​students,​ ​faculty,​ ​or administration​ ​to​ ​anyone​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​without​ ​their​ ​permission.​ ​No​ ​identifiable​ ​photographs,​ ​video or​ ​other​ ​media​ ​of​ ​any​ ​person,​ ​including​ ​staff,​ ​may​ ​be​ ​published​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Internet,​ ​or​ ​used​ ​in​ ​print,​ ​without appropriate​ ​written​ ​consent.​ ​All​ ​media​ ​recordings​ ​(audio,​ ​video,​ ​typed,​ ​etc.)​ ​require​ ​prior​ ​written permission​ ​from​ ​all​ ​parties​ ​being​ ​recorded.​ ​Appropriate​ ​written​ ​consent​ ​for​ ​any​ ​minor​ ​student​ ​is​ ​defined as​ ​a​ ​signature​ ​by​ ​a​ ​parent​ ​or​ ​legal​ ​guardian​ ​of the​ ​student. Appropriate​ ​channels​ ​are​ ​clearly​ ​provided​ ​in​ ​the​ ​student/parent​ ​handbook​ ​to​ ​address​ ​any​ ​issues​ ​that occur​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​or​ ​with​ ​any​ ​of​ ​its​ ​stakeholders.​ ​Only​ ​these​ ​channels​ ​should​ ​be​ ​utilized​ ​to​ ​address​ ​issues. PCA​ ​maintains​ ​a​ ​zero-tolerance​ ​policy​ ​for​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​any​ ​medium​ ​(including,​ ​but​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to…video, social​ ​networks,​ ​email,​ ​blogs,​ ​etc.)​ ​used​ ​to​ ​publicly​ ​place​ ​PCA​ ​and/or​ ​any​ ​of​ ​its​ ​stakeholders​ ​in​ ​a​ ​negative light. Students​ ​are​ ​prohibited​ ​from​ ​using​ ​any​ ​method​ ​to​ ​obtain​ ​control​ ​of​ ​another​ ​owner’s​ ​computer​ ​or​ ​device through​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​any​ ​other​ ​computer. Cyber-bullying​ ​is​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​electronic​ ​information​ ​and​ ​communication​ ​devices​ ​to​ ​willfully​ ​harm​ ​either​ ​a person​ ​or​ ​persons​ ​through​ ​any​ ​electronic​ ​medium,​ ​such​ ​as​ ​text,​ ​audio,​ ​photos,​ ​or​ ​videos.​ ​Examples​ ​of this​ ​behavior​ ​include​ ​but​ ​are​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to​ ​the​ ​following: ● Sending/posting​ ​false,​ ​cruel,​ ​hurtful​ ​or​ ​vicious​ ​messages/comments ● Creating​ ​or​ ​contributing​ ​to​ ​websites​ ​that​ ​have​ ​stories,​ ​cartoons,​ ​pictures,​ ​and​ ​jokes​ ​ridiculing others ● Breaking​ ​into​ ​an​ ​email​ ​account​ ​and​ ​sending​ ​vicious​ ​or​ ​embarrassing​ ​materials​ ​to​ ​others

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Engaging​ ​someone​ ​in​ ​electronic​ ​communication,​ ​tricking​ ​that​ ​person​ ​into​ ​revealing​ ​sensitive personal​ ​information​ ​and​ ​forwarding​ ​that​ ​information​ ​to​ ​others Posting​ ​of​ ​a​ ​student​ ​or​ ​staff​ ​picture​ ​or​ ​personal​ ​information​ ​without​ ​their​ ​permission.

Any​ ​communication​ ​that​ ​creates​ ​a​ ​hostile​ ​environment​ ​is​ ​a​ ​violation​ ​of​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​member’s right​ ​to​ ​be​ ​safe​ ​and​ ​secure.​ ​Actions​ ​or​ ​words​ ​deliberately​ ​threatening,​ ​harassing,​ ​intimidating​ ​an​ ​individual or​ ​group​ ​of​ ​individuals;​ ​placing​ ​an​ ​individual​ ​in​ ​reasonable​ ​fear​ ​of​ ​harm;​ ​damaging​ ​an​ ​individual’s property;​ ​or​ ​disrupting​ ​the​ ​orderly​ ​operation​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​tolerated. Any​ ​electronic​ ​device​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​network,​ ​is​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​all​ ​policies​ ​and​ ​consequences​ ​of​ ​the AUP.​ ​If​ ​there​ ​is​ ​a​ ​suspected​ ​or​ ​actual​ ​infraction​ ​of​ ​the​ ​AUP​ ​or​ ​other​ ​PCA​ ​policies,​ ​PCA​ ​maintains​ ​the​ ​right to​ ​view​ ​the​ ​content​ ​of​ ​the​ ​device​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time;​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​remove​ ​content​ ​from​ ​the​ ​device;​ ​and​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to retain​ ​the​ ​device​ ​in​ ​the​ ​school’s​ ​possession. Network​ ​Access Students​ ​must​ ​not​ ​make​ ​any​ ​attempt​ ​to​ ​access​ ​servers​ ​or​ ​network​ ​information​ ​that​ ​is​ ​not​ ​open​ ​to​ ​the public.​ ​Any​ ​attempt​ ​to​ ​circumvent​ ​PCA​ ​Internet​ ​content​ ​filtering​ ​protocol​ ​or​ ​monitoring​ ​policies​ ​is​ ​strictly prohibited.​ ​Use​ ​of​ ​PCA​ ​network​ ​resources​ ​for​ ​personal​ ​business​ ​or​ ​financial​ ​gain​ ​is​ ​prohibited. Audio/Video Students​ ​will​ ​respect​ ​the​ ​rights​ ​of​ ​others​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​a​ ​disturbance-free​ ​learning​ ​environment.​ ​Audio​ ​should be​ ​turned​ ​off​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times​ ​on​ ​all​ ​devices​ ​unless​ ​required​ ​during​ ​an​ ​assigned​ ​activity.​ ​Outside​ ​of​ ​educational activities,​ ​headphones​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the​ ​student​ ​must​ ​be​ ​worn​ ​for​ ​personal​ ​media​ ​playback.​ ​Media consumption​ ​for​ ​personal​ ​use​ ​(e.g.​ ​movies,​ ​YouTube,​ ​etc.)​ ​within​ ​the​ ​learning​ ​environment​ ​is​ ​prohibited without​ ​expressed​ ​teacher​ ​approval. Internet​ ​Usage/Digital​ ​Content All​ ​Internet​ ​traffic​ ​on​ ​PCA​ ​devices​ ​is​ ​filtered​ ​and​ ​monitored,​ ​regardless​ ​of​ ​device​ ​location.​ ​Materials​ ​such as​ ​items​ ​of​ ​a​ ​sexual​ ​or​ ​pornographic​ ​nature,​ ​extremist​ ​or​ ​militant​ ​materials,​ ​gambling,​ ​depictions​ ​of violence,​ ​material​ ​containing​ ​explicit​ ​language,​ ​images​ ​that​ ​are​ ​intended​ ​to​ ​be​ ​abusive​ ​or​ ​harassing,​ ​etc, are​ ​strictly​ ​prohibited.​ ​Students​ ​must​ ​not​ ​access,​ ​display,​ ​or​ ​store​ ​this​ ​type​ ​of​ ​material. ​ ​If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​accidentally​ ​accesses​ ​or​ ​receives​ ​obscene,​ ​pornographic​ ​or​ ​otherwise​ ​offensive​ ​material, he/she​ ​is​ ​to​ ​immediately​ ​notify​ ​the​ ​Information​ ​Technology​ ​Coordinator​ ​so​ ​that​ ​such​ ​material​ ​can​ ​be traced​ ​and/or​ ​blocked​ ​from​ ​further​ ​access.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​not​ ​merely​ ​a​ ​request;​ ​it​ ​is​ ​a​ ​responsibility. Copyright Information​ ​obtained​ ​through​ ​the​ ​Internet​ ​must​ ​be​ ​properly​ ​cited​ ​and​ ​in​ ​compliance​ ​with​ ​copyright​ ​laws. Students​ ​are​ ​required​ ​to​ ​give​ ​proper​ ​credit​ ​to​ ​all​ ​Internet​ ​sources​ ​used​ ​in​ ​academic​ ​assignments,​ ​whether quoted​ ​or​ ​summarized.​ ​This​ ​includes​ ​all​ ​forms​ ​of​ ​media​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Internet,​ ​such​ ​as​ ​graphics,​ ​movies,​ ​music, and​ ​text. Plagiarism​ ​includes​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​any​ ​information​ ​obtained​ ​from​ ​the​ ​Internet​ ​that​ ​is​ ​not​ ​properly​ ​cited. Plagiarism​ ​of​ ​Internet​ ​resources​ ​will​ ​be​ ​treated​ ​in​ ​the​ ​same​ ​manner​ ​as​ ​any​ ​other​ ​incidences​ ​of​ ​plagiarism and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​considered​ ​cheating. Electronic​ ​Communication The​ ​following​ ​guidelines​ ​apply​ ​to​ ​email,​ ​SMS,​ ​instant​ ​messaging,​ ​chatting,​ ​and​ ​blogging: The​ ​use​ ​of​ ​electronic​ ​communication​ ​must​ ​not​ ​interfere​ ​with​ ​instruction,​ ​create​ ​a​ ​disruptive​ ​environment, or​ ​result​ ​in​ ​an​ ​infraction​ ​of​ ​classroom,​ ​handbook,​ ​and/or​ ​AUP​ ​policies.​ ​All​ ​communication​ ​using​ ​school owned​ ​technology​ ​is​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​monitoring. Students​ ​in​ ​6th​ ​-12th​ ​grade​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​with​ ​a​ ​school-managed​ ​email​ ​account​ ​that​ ​is​ ​accessible​ ​by Internet​ ​browsers​ ​and/or​ ​the​ ​built-in​ ​mail​ ​application​ ​on​ ​student-issued​ ​devices.​ ​This​ ​account​ ​is​ ​to​ ​be used​ ​for​ ​school-related​ ​purposes​ ​only.​ ​Do​ ​not​ ​share​ ​this​ ​email​ ​address​ ​with​ ​anyone​ ​other​ ​than​ ​parents, PCA​ ​faculty​ ​and​ ​staff,​ ​and​ ​fellow​ ​students​ ​from​ ​PCA.​ ​Please​ ​use​ ​your​ ​personal​ ​email​ ​accounts​ ​for communication​ ​with​ ​domains​ ​other​ ​than​ ​4pca.com​ ​and​ ​4pca.org.

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No​ ​inappropriate​ ​communication​ ​is​ ​allowed​ ​including,​ ​but​ ​not​ ​limited​ ​to​ ​derogatory,​ ​obscene,​ ​or​ ​harassing messages​ ​and​ ​media.​ ​No​ ​chain​ ​or​ ​spam​ ​communication​ ​is​ ​allowed.​ ​Any​ ​student​ ​sending​ ​messages containing​ ​such​ ​material​ ​will​ ​be​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​a​ ​disciplinary​ ​response.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​prohibited​ ​from​ ​sharing the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​their​ ​communication​ ​account(s)​ ​information​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​prohibited​ ​from accessing anyone’s​ ​communication​ ​account(s)​ ​information​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason. Games The​ ​use​ ​of​ ​games​ ​will​ ​not​ ​interfere​ ​with​ ​instruction,​ ​create​ ​a​ ​disruptive​ ​environment,​ ​or​ ​result​ ​in​ ​an infraction​ ​of​ ​classroom,​ ​handbook,​ ​and/or​ ​AUP​ ​policies.​ ​The​ ​school​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​remove​ ​access to​ ​any​ ​game​ ​from​ ​school-owned​ ​devices​ ​that​ ​is​ ​considered​ ​inappropriate​ ​or​ ​impedes​ ​learning.​ ​Games that​ ​are​ ​played​ ​over​ ​the​ ​school​ ​network​ ​or​ ​online​ ​for​ ​personal​ ​entertainment​ ​are​ ​not​ ​are​ ​allowed​ ​during school​ ​hours.​ ​Exception:​ ​Games​ ​that​ ​are​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​educational​ ​curriculum​ ​as​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​the instructor​ ​are permitted​ ​for​ ​the​ ​time​ ​directed​ ​by​ ​the​ ​instructor. Consequences The​ ​school​ ​reserves​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​enforce​ ​appropriate​ ​consequences​ ​for​ ​the​ ​violation​ ​of​ ​any​ ​section​ ​of​ ​the Acceptable​ ​Use​ ​Policy.​ ​Such​ ​consequences​ ​could​ ​include​ ​restriction​ ​from​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​school-owned technology​ ​for​ ​an​ ​amount​ ​of​ ​time​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​administration​ ​and/or​ ​disciplinary​ ​action​ ​in​ ​accordance with​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​Student/Parent​ ​Handbook,​ ​and/or​ ​possible​ ​legal​ ​action. School-issued​ ​devices​ ​with​ ​illegal​ ​or​ ​inappropriate​ ​software​ ​or​ ​materials​ ​on​ ​them​ ​will​ ​be​ ​re-formatted​ ​or “re-imaged,”​ ​and​ ​the​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​a​ ​$50​ ​AUP​ ​violation​ ​fee​ ​per​ ​incident​ ​for​ ​this​ ​service.​ ​This amount​ ​may​ ​be​ ​increased​ ​for​ ​repeat​ ​violations. Students​ ​are​ ​to​ ​report​ ​any​ ​known​ ​violations​ ​of​ ​this​ ​Acceptable​ ​Use​ ​Policy​ ​to​ ​appropriate​ ​administrative staff​ ​members. Any​ ​other​ ​questionable​ ​usage​ ​of​ ​school​ ​technology​ ​not​ ​covered​ ​in​ ​this​ ​document​ ​will​ ​be​ ​reviewed​ ​by​ ​the appropriate​ ​school​ ​administrator​ ​and​ ​may​ ​result​ ​in​ ​consequences​ ​consistent​ ​with​ ​school​ ​policy.

ATHLETICS Athletic​ ​programs​ ​are​ ​designed​ ​and​ ​conducted​ ​to​ ​promote​ ​teamwork​ ​and​ ​reinforce​ ​Christian​ ​leadership principles.​ ​Policies​ ​and​ ​rules​ ​governing​ ​the​ ​conduct​ ​of​ ​athletic​ ​programs​ ​are​ ​contained​ ​in​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​Athletic Handbook​ ​which​ ​parents​ ​are​ ​highly​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​review​ ​on​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​web​ ​site,​ ​www.4pca.org,​ ​under​ ​the athletic​ ​tab.​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy’s​ ​sports​ ​and​ ​physical​ ​education​ ​programs​ ​are​ ​supervised​ ​by​ ​the athletic​ ​director.​ ​This​ ​director​ ​has​ ​been​ ​given​ ​authority​ ​by​ ​the​ ​president​ ​to​ ​direct​ ​and​ ​make​ ​decisions concerning​ ​athletic​ ​programs​ ​at​ ​PCA. PCA​ ​is​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Alabama​ ​High​ ​School​ ​Athletic​ ​Association​ ​(AHSAA)​ ​and​ ​abides​ ​by​ ​its​ ​rules​ ​and regulations.​ ​Students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​PreK-6​ ​are​ ​not​ ​eligible​ ​to​ ​play​ ​junior​ ​varsity,​ ​junior​ ​high,​ ​or​ ​varsity​ ​sports at​ ​PCA.​ ​Elementary​ ​sports​ ​programs​ ​available​ ​each​ ​year​ ​will​ ​be​ ​announced​ ​by​ ​e-mail​ ​in​ ​adequate​ ​time​ ​to allow​ ​for​ ​registration. PCA​ ​students​ ​are​ ​admitted​ ​free​ ​to​ ​all​ ​home​ ​PCA​ ​athletic​ ​events​ ​and​ ​family​ ​with​ ​sports​ ​passes​ ​are admitted​ ​without​ ​charge.​ ​This​ ​does​ ​not​ ​apply​ ​to​ ​tournaments​ ​conducted​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​or​ ​any​ ​events​ ​that​ ​are conducted​ ​by​ ​the​ ​AHSAA​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​such​ ​as​ ​area​ ​and​ ​regional​ ​play-off​ ​games.​ ​For​ ​tournaments​ ​and AHSAA​ ​events,​ ​admission​ ​applies​ ​to​ ​all​ ​people​ ​attending​ ​the​ ​event. Physical​ ​Education​ ​PreK-5th​ ​Grade Each​ ​student​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​PreK​ ​–​ ​5​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​physical​ ​education​ ​daily. Physical​ ​Education​ ​Grades​ ​6-7 When​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​P.E.,​ ​all​ ​students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​6​ ​and​ ​7​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​a​ ​PCA​ ​P.E.​ ​uniform​ ​issued​ ​by​ ​PCA​ ​on the​ ​first​ ​day​ ​of​ ​school.​ ​Student​ ​accounts​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​for​ ​these​ ​uniforms.​ ​Shorts​ ​must​ ​be​ ​no​ ​more​ ​than three​ ​inches​ ​above​ ​the​ ​knee​ ​and​ ​the​ ​waistband​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​rolled​ ​down​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time.​ ​All​ ​students​ ​must change​ ​back​ ​to​ ​their​ ​school​ ​uniform​ ​immediately​ ​following​ ​P.E.​ ​classes.​ ​Students​ ​must​ ​not​ ​borrow​ ​each

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other’s​ ​P.E.​ ​/Conditioning​ ​attire.​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​not​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​attire​ ​that​ ​has​ ​been​ ​borrowed​ ​and​ ​not​ ​returned or​ ​stolen.​ ​All​ ​P.E./Conditioning​ ​attire​ ​will​ ​contain​ ​the​ ​student​ ​period​ ​and​ ​number​ ​on​ ​the​ ​shirt​ ​and​ ​shorts. During​ ​the​ ​winter​ ​months,​ ​plain​ ​sweat​ ​pants​ ​or​ ​plain​ ​leggings​ ​are​ ​authorized​ ​as​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​P.E. uniform.

PCA​ ​ACTIVITIES​ ​AND​ ​PROGRAMS Student​ ​identification​ ​cards​ ​will​ ​be​ ​issued​ ​to​ ​all​ ​PCA​ ​students​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​maintained​ ​by​ ​teachers​ ​in grades​ ​PreK-5.​ ​Identification​ ​cards​ ​will​ ​be​ ​issued​ ​to​ ​all​ ​6th​ ​and​ ​7th​ ​grade​ ​students​ ​for​ ​lunch​ ​payment​ ​and admissions​ ​to​ ​PCA​ ​events.​ ​Middle​ ​school​ ​student’s​ ​accounts​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​$10.00​ ​for​ ​replacement​ ​of any​ ​lost​ ​identification​ ​card.​ ​This​ ​card​ ​may​ ​be​ ​used​ ​for​ ​certain​ ​PCA​ ​activities​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​for​ ​daily lunch​ ​payment​ ​–​ ​see​ ​lunch​ ​section​ ​for​ ​more​ ​details. Before-school​ ​care​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​beginning​ ​at​ ​7:00​ ​a.m.​ ​for​ ​those​ ​students​ ​who​ ​must​ ​be​ ​dropped​ ​off before​ ​7:30​ ​a.m.​ ​Any​ ​students​ ​arriving​ ​before​ ​7:30​ ​a.m.​ ​will​ ​be​ ​sent​ ​to​ ​the​ ​before-school​ ​care​ ​program. Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​a​ ​daily​ ​fee​ ​of​ ​$6.00​ ​which​ ​will​ ​appear​ ​on​ ​the​ ​following​ ​month’s​ ​tuition statement. After-school​ ​care​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​for​ ​all​ ​elementary​ ​students​ ​who​ ​are​ ​not​ ​picked​ ​up​ ​by​ ​3:35​ ​p.m.​ ​to ensure​ ​student​ ​safety​ ​and​ ​supervision.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​a​ ​daily​ ​fee​ ​which​ ​will​ ​appear​ ​on​ ​the following​ ​month’s​ ​tuition​ ​statement.​ ​The​ ​cost​ ​is​ ​$5.00​ ​a​ ​day​ ​if​ ​the​ ​student​ ​is​ ​picked​ ​up​ ​before​ ​4:30.​ ​After 4:30​ ​the​ ​cost​ ​is​ ​$10.00​ ​a​ ​day.​ ​Parents​ ​MUST​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​the​ ​designated​ ​after-school​ ​program​ ​area​ ​and check​ ​the​ ​student out.​ ​Late​ ​fees​ ​for​ ​after-school​ ​care​ ​apply​ ​for​ ​all​ ​grades.​ ​A​ ​late​ ​fee​ ​of​ ​$3.00​ ​per​ ​minute​ ​per​ ​child​ ​will​ ​be assessed​ ​for​ ​every​ ​minute​ ​the​ ​student​ ​is​ ​in​ ​after-school​ ​care​ ​past​ ​5:45​ ​p.m.​ ​After​ ​two​ ​occurrences​ ​of​ ​late parental​ ​pick-up,​ ​the​ ​late​ ​fee​ ​increases​ ​to​ ​$5.00​ ​per​ ​minute.​ ​Late​ ​fees​ ​will​ ​appear​ ​on​ ​the​ ​following​ ​month’s tuition​ ​statement. All​ ​Middle​ ​School​ ​students​ ​remaining​ ​unsupervised​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​after​ ​4:00​ ​pm​ ​will​ ​attend​ ​a​ ​mandatory supervised​ ​study​ ​hall​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​student​ ​safety​ ​and​ ​supervision.​ ​The​ ​study​ ​hall​ ​will​ ​close​ ​not​ ​later​ ​than 5:45​ ​pm.​ ​There​ ​will​ ​be​ ​a​ ​five​ ​dollar​ ​charge​ ​for​ ​any​ ​student​ ​that​ ​remains​ ​in​ ​study​ ​hall​ ​past​ ​4:30.​ ​A​ ​late​ ​fee of​ ​$3.00​ ​per​ ​minute​ ​per​ ​child​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​for​ ​every​ ​minute​ ​the​ ​student​ ​is​ ​in​ ​study​ ​hall​ ​past​ ​5:45​ ​p.m. After​ ​two​ ​occurrences​ ​of​ ​late​ ​parental​ ​pick-up,​ ​the​ ​late​ ​fee​ ​increases​ ​to​ ​$5.00​ ​per​ ​minute. Athletic​ ​Booster​ ​Club The​ ​Mission​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Prattville​ ​Christian​ ​Academy​ ​Athletic​ ​Booster​ ​club​ ​is​ ​to​ ​encourage​ ​positive​ ​parental and​ ​community​ ​involvement​ ​in​ ​the​ ​support​ ​and​ ​expansion,​ ​as​ ​God​ ​blesses​ ​us,​ ​in​ ​PCA’s​ ​athletic​ ​program. The​ ​booster​ ​club’s​ ​primary​ ​focus​ ​is​ ​to: A. Build​ ​athletic​ ​and​ ​academic​ ​excellence​ ​in​ ​all​ ​student​ ​athletes​ ​by​ ​using​ ​the​ ​area​ ​of​ ​physical training​ ​and​ ​competition​ ​to​ ​teach​ ​every​ ​athlete​ ​the​ ​discipline​ ​needed​ ​to​ ​be​ ​strong​ ​in​ ​Christian character​ ​and​ ​leadership. B. Provide​ ​supplementary​ ​financial​ ​support​ ​to​ ​all​ ​Panther​ ​athletic​ ​teams​ ​by​ ​funding​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​need that​ ​are​ ​not​ ​able​ ​to​ ​be​ ​fully​ ​covered​ ​by​ ​the​ ​school.​ ​This​ ​support​ ​is​ ​made​ ​possible​ ​through memberships,​ ​sponsorships,​ ​advertising​ ​and​ ​concessions. C. Develop​ ​projects​ ​to​ ​improve​ ​facilities​ ​and​ ​provide​ ​equipment​ ​necessary​ ​to​ ​establish​ ​an​ ​athletic program​ ​that​ ​is​ ​second​ ​to​ ​none. Run​ ​by​ ​a​ ​board​ ​that​ ​consists​ ​of​ ​officers​ ​and​ ​various​ ​committee​ ​chairpersons,​ ​the​ ​booster​ ​club​ ​is​ ​run​ ​in accordance​ ​with​ ​established​ ​bylaws​ ​and​ ​is​ ​comprised​ ​of​ ​volunteers​ ​who​ ​give​ ​their​ ​time,​ ​services,​ ​and talents.​ ​Meetings​ ​are​ ​held​ ​on​ ​the​ ​second​ ​Monday​ ​of​ ​each​ ​month.​ ​Membership​ ​is​ ​open​ ​to​ ​all​ ​PCA constituents​ ​and​ ​interested​ ​outside​ ​partners​ ​and​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​sporting​ ​pass​ ​to​ ​all​ ​PCA​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​events. Instrumental​ ​in​ ​providing​ ​needed​ ​funds​ ​and​ ​equipment​ ​to​ ​athletic​ ​programs​ ​and​ ​providing​ ​funding​ ​for projects​ ​not​ ​covered​ ​by​ ​athletic​ ​revenue,​ ​the​ ​booster​ ​club’s​ ​success​ ​in​ ​contributing​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​is dependent​ ​upon​ ​the​ ​volunteers​ ​who​ ​sign​ ​up​ ​each​ ​year.​ ​For​ ​additional​ ​information,​ ​please​ ​contact​ ​the booster​ ​club​ ​through​ ​the​ ​school​ ​office. Partners​ ​for​ ​Education​ ​(PFE)

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The​ ​PFE​ ​is​ ​comprised​ ​of​ ​volunteers​ ​who​ ​give​ ​their​ ​time,​ ​services,​ ​and​ ​talents.​ ​The​ ​PFE​ ​consists​ ​of​ ​parent members​ ​and​ ​two​ ​service​ ​coordinators,​ ​one​ ​from​ ​the​ ​Elementary/Middle​ ​School​ ​and​ ​one​ ​from​ ​the​ ​Junior High/High​ ​School.​ ​Volunteer​ ​signup​ ​is​ ​accomplished​ ​at​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​orientation​ ​meetings​ ​conducted​ ​in August​ ​of​ ​each​ ​year.​ ​The​ ​PFE​ ​is​ ​instrumental​ ​in​ ​providing​ ​service​ ​assistance​ ​and​ ​help​ ​to​ ​fund​ ​classroom academic​ ​upgrades.​ ​The​ ​PFE’s​ ​success​ ​in​ ​contributing​ ​to​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​dependent​ ​upon​ ​service​ ​oriented volunteers​ ​who​ ​sign​ ​up​ ​each​ ​year.​ ​For​ ​additional​ ​information,​ ​please​ ​contact​ ​a​ ​PFE​ ​coordinator through​ ​the​ ​school​ ​office.

HEALTH​ ​SERVICES

(Please​ ​also​ ​visit​ ​the​ ​Nurse’s​ ​page​ ​on​ ​the​ ​website​ ​for​ ​additional​ ​health​ ​policies​ ​and information.) General​ ​Information All​ ​students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​fill​ ​out​ ​a​ ​Confidential​ ​Health​ ​Information​ ​form​ ​for​ ​the​ ​current​ ​school​ ​year. This​ ​information​ ​will​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​in​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​health​ ​file​ ​that​ ​will​ ​be​ ​located​ ​in​ ​the​ ​medical​ ​station​ ​and​ ​used in​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​an​ ​emergency.​ ​(All​ ​forms​ ​are​ ​available​ ​through​ ​the​ ​website​ ​under​ ​Forms). Medical​ ​Conditions Parents​ ​are​ ​welcomed​ ​and​ ​encouraged​ ​to​ ​discuss​ ​any​ ​medical​ ​conditions​ ​or​ ​health​ ​issues​ ​concerning their​ ​child​ ​with​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​nurse,​ ​Janet​ ​Brackins.​ ​The​ ​school​ ​nurse​ ​will​ ​be​ ​happy​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​with​ ​you​ ​at​ ​any time​ ​to​ ​discuss​ ​your​ ​child’s​ ​health.​ ​All​ ​information​ ​will​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​confidential.​ ​The​ ​nurse’s​ ​hours​ ​are​ ​8:00 a.m.​ ​-​ ​3:00​ ​p.m.,​ ​Monday​ ​through​ ​Friday.​ ​The​ ​school​ ​nurse​ ​email​ ​address​ ​is​ ​[email protected]. Skin​ ​Infections Any​ ​student​ ​identified​ ​with​ ​a​ ​skin​ ​infection​ ​must​ ​be​ ​seen​ ​and​ ​treated​ ​by​ ​a​ ​physician​ ​as​ ​soon​ ​as​ ​the infection​ ​is​ ​noted.​ ​Parents​ ​who​ ​notice​ ​a​ ​skin​ ​infection​ ​must​ ​seek​ ​physician​ ​assistance​ ​and​ ​present​ ​a​ ​copy of​ ​the​ ​doctor’s​ ​findings​ ​to​ ​the​ ​nurse.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is​ ​observed​ ​with​ ​a​ ​skin​ ​infection​ ​at​ ​school,​ ​staff​ ​members will​ ​check​ ​with​ ​the​ ​nurse​ ​to​ ​assure​ ​that​ ​medical​ ​action​ ​has​ ​been​ ​taken​ ​as​ ​required.​ ​Unless​ ​directed​ ​by​ ​a physician,​ ​students​ ​with​ ​skin​ ​infections​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​excluded​ ​from​ ​attending​ ​school.​ ​Exclusion​ ​from physical​ ​activities​ ​including​ ​athletics​ ​will​ ​be​ ​reserved​ ​for​ ​those​ ​with​ ​infections​ ​that​ ​cannot​ ​be​ ​covered​ ​and contained​ ​with​ ​a​ ​clean,​ ​dry​ ​bandage.​ ​The​ ​following​ ​process​ ​is​ ​required: ● Staff​ ​member​ ​identifies​ ​infection​ ​and​ ​sends​ ​student​ ​to​ ​nurse​ ​during​ ​school​ ​or​ ​private​ ​physician after​ ​school. ● Nurse​ ​evaluates​ ​infection​ ​and​ ​determines​ ​if​ ​an​ ​immediate​ ​physician​ ​visit​ ​is​ ​required. ● Nurse​ ​verifies​ ​physician​ ​visit​ ​and​ ​reviews​ ​findings/recommendations. ● Nurse​ ​reports​ ​skin​ ​infection​ ​to​ ​the​ ​State​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​Health​ ​as​ ​required. ● Student​ ​is​ ​required​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​the​ ​nurse​ ​on​ ​a​ ​daily​ ​visit​ ​until​ ​release​ ​issued. Medications All​ ​medication,​ ​with​ ​the​ ​exception​ ​of​ ​approved​ ​asthma​ ​or​ ​other​ ​breathing​ ​aerosol​ ​treatments,​ ​must​ ​be delivered​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​by​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​or​ ​guardian.​ ​The​ ​medication​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stored​ ​in​ ​medical​ ​station.​ ​Failure to​ ​do​ ​so​ ​will​ ​result​ ​in​ ​disciplinary​ ​action.​ ​As​ ​a​ ​protection​ ​to​ ​the​ ​student,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​WILL​ ​NOT​ ​be​ ​allowed to​ ​transport​ ​medications​ ​to​ ​and​ ​from​ ​the​ ​school. In​ ​order​ ​for​ ​prescription​ ​medications​ ​to​ ​be​ ​given​ ​at​ ​school,​ ​an​ ​authorization​ ​form​ ​must​ ​be​ ​completed​ ​by the​ ​prescriber​ ​and​ ​the​ ​parent.​ ​The​ ​authorization​ ​will​ ​be​ ​valid​ ​for​ ​the​ ​current​ ​school​ ​year​ ​only.​ ​The prescription​ ​medication​ ​must​ ​be​ ​delivered​ ​in​ ​a​ ​pharmacy​ ​labeled​ ​container​ ​which​ ​includes​ ​the​ ​student’s name,​ ​prescriber’s​ ​name,​ ​name​ ​of​ ​medication,​ ​strength,​ ​dosage,​ ​time​ ​interval,​ ​route​ ​and​ ​date​ ​of medication​ ​discontinuation​ ​when​ ​applicable.​ ​Most​ ​pharmacies​ ​are​ ​happy​ ​to​ ​provide​ ​parents​ ​with​ ​duplicate prescription containers​ ​for​ ​school​ ​use. Changes​ ​in​ ​medication​ ​or​ ​medication​ ​dosage​ ​will​ ​require​ ​a​ ​new​ ​authorization​ ​form​ ​to​ ​be​ ​completed.​ ​A written​ ​doctor’s​ ​order​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required​ ​if​ ​the​ ​dosage​ ​changes​ ​from​ ​the​ ​dosage​ ​directions​ ​printed​ ​on​ ​the prescription​ ​bottle.​ ​For​ ​example,​ ​if​ ​the​ ​bottle​ ​reads​ ​“1​ ​tablet​ ​at​ ​lunch”,​ ​the​ ​nurse​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​to administer​ ​1​ ​½​ ​tablets​ ​without​ ​written​ ​authorization​ ​from​ ​the​ ​physician. For​ ​a​ ​student​ ​to​ ​be​ ​approved​ ​to​ ​possess​ ​and​ ​self-medicate​ ​with​ ​an​ ​asthma​ ​inhaler​ ​or​ ​asthma​ ​aerosol treatment,​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​or​ ​guardian​ ​plus​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​physician​ ​must​ ​complete​ ​the​ ​Asthma​ ​Self

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Administration​ ​Forms.​ ​The​ ​Asthma​ ​Self​ ​Administration​ ​Forms​ ​must​ ​be​ ​renewed​ ​at​ ​the​ ​beginning​ ​of​ ​each new​ ​school​ ​year.​ ​We​ ​urge​ ​parents​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​an​ ​extra​ ​inhaler​ ​in​ ​the​ ​medical​ ​station​ ​for​ ​backup​ ​use.​ ​Please read​ ​“Requirements​ ​for​ ​Self​ ​Administration​ ​of​ ​Asthma​ ​Medications​ ​or​ ​Other​ ​Breathing​ ​Medications​ ​by Student”​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​this​ ​section.​ ​(See​ ​website​ ​for​ ​asthma​ ​medication​ ​forms) The​ ​first​ ​dose​ ​of​ ​new​ ​medications​ ​MUST​ ​be​ ​given​ ​at​ ​home,​ ​with​ ​the​ ​exception​ ​of​ ​emergency​ ​medications; e.g.,​ ​EpiPen​ ​injections.​ ​We​ ​advise​ ​that​ ​an​ ​EpiPen​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​in​ ​the​ ​nurse’s​ ​office. Parents​ ​are​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​picking​ ​up​ ​any​ ​remaining​ ​medications​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​term​ ​or​ ​when medicine​ ​has​ ​been​ ​discontinued.​ ​A​ ​school​ ​official​ ​will​ ​dispose​ ​of​ ​medications​ ​left​ ​at​ ​the​ ​school. Over-the-Counter​ ​Medications The​ ​school​ ​stocks​ ​Neosporin​ ​for​ ​cuts​ ​and​ ​scrapes​ ​and,​ ​hydrocortisone​ ​cream​ ​for​ ​itching​ ​due​ ​to​ ​insect bites​ ​and​ ​Benadryl​ ​spray​ ​for​ ​worse-than-normal​ ​reactions​ ​to​ ​insect​ ​bites.​ ​The​ ​school​ ​does​ ​not​ ​stock​ ​over the​ ​counter​ ​OTC​ ​medications​ ​such​ ​as​ ​Tylenol,​ ​Ibuprofen,​ ​Benadryl​ ​tablets,​ ​etc.The​ ​parent​ ​must​ ​provide these​ ​medications​ ​for​ ​their​ ​children,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​YEARLY​ ​completed​ ​OTC​ ​authorization​ ​with​ ​specific​ ​dosing instructions​ ​kept​ ​on​ ​file​ ​in​ ​the​ ​medical​ ​station​ ​(forms​ ​available​ ​on​ ​website).​ ​Parents​ ​of​ ​multiple​ ​children may​ ​bring​ ​one​ ​bottle​ ​as​ ​long​ ​as​ ​the​ ​medication​ ​is​ ​age-appropriate​ ​for​ ​all​ ​children​ ​in​ ​that​ ​family. All​ ​medications​ ​whether​ ​prescription​ ​or​ ​OTC,​ ​must​ ​be​ ​checked​ ​in​ ​at​ ​the​ ​medical​ ​station.​ ​For​ ​storage reasons,​ ​please​ ​bring​ ​the​ ​smallest​ ​container​ ​of​ ​OTC​ ​medicine​ ​to​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​for​ ​your​ ​child(ren).​ ​All medications​ ​brought​ ​in​ ​by​ ​parents​ ​for​ ​their​ ​child(ren)​ ​will​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​in​ ​a​ ​locked​ ​cabinet​ ​in​ ​the​ ​medical station,​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​used​ ​only​ ​for​ ​your​ ​child(ren).​ ​Small​ ​bottles,​ ​packets​ ​or​ ​tubes​ ​of​ ​OTC​ ​medication​ ​for​ ​a 9-week​ ​period​ ​are​ ​recommended.​ ​Any​ ​leftover​ ​medication​ ​should​ ​be​ ​picked​ ​up​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​each​ ​school year​ ​or​ ​it​ ​will​ ​be​ ​properly​ ​disposed​ ​of.​ ​All​ ​OTC​ ​medications​ ​must​ ​be​ ​age-appropriate​ ​and​ ​up-to-date. Please​ ​check​ ​the​ ​expiration​ ​date​ ​before​ ​sending​ ​medications​ ​to​ ​school.​ ​For​ ​safety​ ​reasons,​ ​all​ ​OTC medications​ ​must​ ​be​ ​in​ ​the​ ​original,​ ​unopened​ ​container,​ ​must​ ​show​ ​dosage​ ​directions​ ​by​ ​the manufacturer,​ ​and​ ​must​ ​be​ ​clearly​ ​marked​ ​with​ ​the​ ​child’s​ ​name.​ ​For​ ​example;​ ​if​ ​you​ ​bring​ ​in​ ​sinus medication​ ​for​ ​your​ ​child(ren),​ ​the​ ​medication​ ​should​ ​be​ ​in​ ​the​ ​original​ ​box​ ​so​ ​that​ ​all​ ​the​ ​manufacturer’s directions​ ​and​ ​warnings​ ​are​ ​visible.​ ​No​ ​pills​ ​or​ ​tablets​ ​will​ ​be​ ​accepted​ ​or​ ​given​ ​if​ ​brought​ ​in​ ​loose​ ​in​ ​a Ziploc​ ​bag. The​ ​nurse​ ​may​ ​not​ ​administer​ ​aspirin​ ​or​ ​any​ ​aspirin-containing​ ​product​ ​without​ ​specific​ ​physician permission.​ ​Aspirin​ ​usage​ ​by​ ​children​ ​and​ ​adolescents​ ​has​ ​been​ ​associated​ ​with​ ​the​ ​rare,​ ​but​ ​often-fatal disorder,​ ​REYE’S​ ​SYNDROME.​ ​Even​ ​Pepto-Bismol,​ ​which​ ​contains​ ​salicylate,​ ​an​ ​aspirin-like​ ​compound, must​ ​be​ ​given​ ​with​ ​caution.​ ​Children’s​ ​chewable​ ​Pepto​ ​Bismol​ ​does​ ​not​ ​contain​ ​any​ ​aspirin,​ ​but​ ​regular Pepto​ ​Bismol​ ​tablets​ ​(for​ ​ages​ ​12​ ​and​ ​up)​ ​contain​ ​salicylate. Absolutely​ ​no​ ​Tylenol,​ ​Ibuprofen,​ ​or​ ​other​ ​OTC​ ​medication​ ​will​ ​be​ ​given​ ​if​ ​the​ ​child(ren)​ ​does​ ​not​ ​have their​ ​own​ ​bottle​ ​in​ ​the​ ​medical​ ​station​ ​and​ ​a​ ​completed​ ​parent​ ​authorization​ ​on​ ​file. Regular​ ​Benadryl​ ​and​ ​Benadryl​ ​cream​ ​will​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​in​ ​the​ ​medical​ ​station​ ​for​ ​emergency​ ​use​ ​only,​ ​and​ ​will not​ ​be​ ​given​ ​for​ ​allergy​ ​symptoms​ ​such​ ​as​ ​runny​ ​noses,​ ​etc. Parents​ ​are​ ​to​ ​notify​ ​the​ ​school​ ​nurse​ ​if,​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​has​ ​been​ ​prescribed​ ​a​ ​narcotic medication​ ​that​ ​will​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​before​ ​school​ ​that​ ​could​ ​alter​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​learn​ ​and/or​ ​concentrate on​ ​schoolwork. Immunizations According​ ​to​ ​Alabama​ ​Law​ ​(Section​ ​16-30-4,​ ​Code​ ​of​ ​Alabama),​ ​each​ ​pupil​ ​shall​ ​present​ ​an​ ​Alabama Certificate​ ​of​ ​Immunization​ ​upon​ ​enrollment.​ ​These​ ​certificates​ ​may​ ​be​ ​obtained​ ​from​ ​your​ ​local​ ​physician or​ ​Health​ ​Department.​ ​All​ ​students​ ​entering​ ​kindergarten​ ​are​ ​required​ ​to​ ​have​ ​a​ ​Measles​ ​and​ ​Chicken Pox​ ​Certificate​ ​of​ ​Immunization.​ ​Immunizations​ ​will​ ​be​ ​checked​ ​periodically​ ​by​ ​the​ ​nurse.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be notified​ ​if​ ​any​ ​student​ ​is​ ​found​ ​to​ ​have​ ​an​ ​expired​ ​immunization​ ​record.​ ​In​ ​the​ ​case​ ​of​ ​an​ ​expired immunization​ ​record,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​have​ ​thirty​ ​(30)​ ​days​ ​to​ ​return​ ​a​ ​current​ ​immunization​ ​record. Requirements​ ​for​ ​Self-Administration​ ​of​ ​Asthma​ ​Medications​ ​or​ ​Other​ ​Breathing​ ​Medications​ ​by Students

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The​ ​self-administration​ ​of​ ​the​ ​asthma​ ​and​ ​other​ ​breathing​ ​related​ ​illness​ ​medications​ ​by​ ​a​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be permitted​ ​if​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​or​ ​legal​ ​guardian​ ​of​ ​the​ ​student​ ​provides​ ​the​ ​following​ ​information. ● Written​ ​and​ ​signed​ ​authorization​ ​self-administration​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​nurse.​ ​(Please​ ​see​ ​website​ ​for this​ ​form). ● Written​ ​and​ ​signed​ ​acknowledgement​ ​that​ ​the​ ​school​ ​shall​ ​bear​ ​no​ ​liability​ ​and​ ​that​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​or legal​ ​guardian​ ​shall​ ​indemnify​ ​and​ ​hold​ ​harmless​ ​the​ ​school​ ​and​ ​its​ ​employees,​ ​representatives, directors,​ ​agents,​ ​or​ ​assigns​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​against​ ​any​ ​claims​ ​that​ ​may​ ​arise​ ​relating​ ​to​ ​the self-administration​ ​of​ ​asthma​ ​or​ ​other​ ​breathing​ ​related​ ​illness​ ​medications.​ ​(Please​ ​see​ ​website for​ ​this​ ​form) ● Written​ ​medical​ ​authorization​ ​to​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​office​ ​to​ ​confirm​ ​the​ ​following: ○ The​ ​student​ ​has​ ​been​ ​instructed​ ​in​ ​the​ ​proper​ ​self-administration​ ​of​ ​the​ ​medication. ○ The​ ​name​ ​of​ ​the​ ​medication,​ ​purpose​ ​of​ ​the​ ​medication,​ ​dosage,​ ​frequency​ ​of​ ​use, special​ ​instructions​ ​or​ ​circumstances​ ​under​ ​which​ ​the​ ​medication​ ​should​ ​be administered,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​length​ ​of​ ​time​ ​for​ ​which​ ​the​ ​medication​ ​is​ ​prescribed​ ​shall​ ​be identified.​ ​(Please​ ​see​ ​website​ ​for​ ​this​ ​form) Once​ ​the​ ​school​ ​nurse​ ​has​ ​received​ ​all​ ​required​ ​documentation,​ ​it​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​dated​ ​and​ ​permission​ ​shall​ ​be granted​ ​for​ ​only​ ​the​ ​current​ ​school​ ​year​ ​in​ ​which​ ​permission​ ​was​ ​granted.​ ​Permission​ ​for​ ​subsequent years​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​granted​ ​provided​ ​all​ ​requirements​ ​and​ ​regulations​ ​are​ ​satisfied. Upon​ ​obtaining​ ​permission​ ​to​ ​self-administer​ ​asthma​ ​and​ ​other​ ​breathing​ ​related​ ​medications​ ​pursuant​ ​to these​ ​guidelines,​ ​the​ ​student​ ​shall​ ​be​ ​permitted​ ​to​ ​possess​ ​and​ ​self-administer​ ​approved​ ​asthma​ ​and other​ ​breathing​ ​related​ ​diseases. Legal​ ​reference:​ ​Section​ ​16-1-29,​ ​Code​ ​of​ ​Alabama,​ ​as​ ​Amended.

MEDIA​ ​CENTER The​ ​media​ ​center​ ​is​ ​open​ ​from​ ​8:00​ ​AM​ ​until​ ​3:00​ ​PM​ ​on​ ​Monday,​ ​Tuesday,​ ​Wednesday,​ ​and​ ​Thursday or​ ​by​ ​special​ ​request​ ​made​ ​to​ ​the​ ​media​ ​center​ ​specialist.​ ​It​ ​will​ ​be​ ​kept​ ​quiet​ ​and​ ​orderly​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times. Elementary​ ​students​ ​may​ ​use​ ​the​ ​media​ ​center​ ​for​ ​book-check​ ​out/turn-in​ ​and​ ​other​ ​activities​ ​on​ ​Monday, Tuesday,​ ​and​ ​Thursday​ ​of​ ​each​ ​week​ ​during​ ​operating​ ​hours.​ ​Students​ ​should​ ​be​ ​sent​ ​to​ ​the​ ​media center​ ​in​ ​groups​ ​of​ ​two.​ ​Anyone​ ​using​ ​the​ ​media​ ​center​ ​must​ ​leave​ ​it​ ​clean​ ​with​ ​chairs​ ​in​ ​place​ ​after​ ​each use.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​bring​ ​food,​ ​candy,​ ​and​ ​drink​ ​items​ ​into​ ​the​ ​media​ ​center. Students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​K-3​ ​may​ ​check​ ​out​ ​books​ ​for​ ​one​ ​week.​ ​Students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​4-12​ ​may​ ​check​ ​out​ ​books for​ ​two​ ​weeks​ ​and​ ​books​ ​may​ ​be​ ​renewed.​ ​Parents​ ​are​ ​required​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​library​ ​forms​ ​that​ ​make​ ​them responsible​ ​for​ ​lost​ ​or​ ​overdue​ ​books.​ ​Overdue​ ​and​ ​lost​ ​books​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​to​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​account and​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​notified.​ ​All​ ​books​ ​must​ ​be​ ​accounted​ ​for​ ​before​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​each​ ​reporting​ ​period. The​ ​library​ ​contains​ ​a​ ​“mature​ ​content”​ ​section.​ ​Any​ ​students​ ​wanting​ ​to​ ​check​ ​out​ ​books​ ​from​ ​this section​ ​must​ ​have​ ​written​ ​parent​ ​permission. The​ ​media​ ​center​ ​will​ ​maintain​ ​school-wide​ ​documentation​ ​and​ ​parent​ ​permission​ ​concerning​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of student​ ​pictures​ ​on​ ​the​ ​web​ ​site​ ​and​ ​in​ ​promotional​ ​material.​ ​Staff​ ​members​ ​must​ ​check​ ​the​ ​status​ ​of each​ ​student​ ​when​ ​using​ ​their​ ​pictures​ ​in​ ​any​ ​material​ ​seen​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​PCA. If​ ​approved​ ​library​ ​material​ ​is​ ​challenged,​ ​the​ ​challenging​ ​party​ ​will​ ​use​ ​the​ ​process​ ​established​ ​by administration.​ ​This​ ​process​ ​includes​ ​the​ ​completion​ ​of​ ​a​ ​form​ ​that​ ​is​ ​reviewed​ ​by​ ​administration​ ​for action​ ​if​ ​necessary. Challenges​ ​should​ ​be​ ​referred​ ​to​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​of​ ​your​ ​school​ ​immediately​ ​for​ ​action.

SECURITY/VISITOR​ ​PROCEDURES In​ ​order​ ​to​ ​secure​ ​a​ ​safe​ ​environment,​ ​ALL​ ​VISITORS,​ ​INCLUDING​ ​PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS,​ ​must report​ ​to​ ​the​ ​appropriate​ ​reception​ ​area​ ​immediately​ ​upon​ ​entering​ ​the​ ​campus,​ ​whereupon​ ​they​ ​will receive​ ​a​ ​visitor's​ ​pass.​ ​All​ ​visitors​ ​are​ ​required​ ​to​ ​sign​ ​in​ ​and​ ​sign​ ​out​ ​in​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​two​ ​reception​ ​areas.

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Parents/Grandparents​ ​are​ ​welcome​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time.​ ​All​ ​meetings​ ​with​ ​administrators/teachers​ ​must be​ ​scheduled​ ​in​ ​advance. Parents​ ​will​ ​not​ ​attempt​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​with​ ​teachers​ ​before​ ​or​ ​after​ ​school​ ​without​ ​an​ ​appointment​ ​as​ ​it​ ​disrupts their​ ​daily​ ​schedule​ ​and​ ​affects​ ​classroom​ ​quality.​ ​Anyone,​ ​including​ ​alumni,​ ​wishing​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​student(s) between​ ​7:00​ ​am​ ​and​ ​3:30​ ​pm​ ​must​ ​be​ ​with​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​of​ ​a​ ​currently​ ​enrolled​ ​PCA​ ​student​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times. Only​ ​immediate​ ​family​ ​members,​ ​including​ ​grandparents,​ ​of​ ​students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​eat​ ​lunch​ ​on campus.​ ​Anyone,​ ​including​ ​alumni,​ ​wishing​ ​to​ ​eat​ ​lunch​ ​with​ ​student(s)​ ​must​ ​be​ ​with​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​of​ ​a currently​ ​enrolled​ ​PCA​ ​student​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times. Ministerial​ ​staffs​ ​representing​ ​PCA​ ​students​ ​are​ ​welcome​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time​ ​with​ ​a​ ​visitor’s​ ​pass. In​ ​order​ ​to​ ​maintain​ ​the​ ​most​ ​secure​ ​environment​ ​possible​ ​the​ ​following​ ​precautions​ ​will​ ​be​ ​enforced: 1. Only​ ​parents​ ​or​ ​persons​ ​within​ ​the​ ​direct​ ​company​ ​of​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​between 7:00​ ​am​ ​and​ ​3:30​ ​pm.​ ​This​ ​includes​ ​alumni.​ ​Teachers​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​notification​ ​of​ ​a​ ​visitor​ ​to​ ​a classroom​ ​from​ ​the​ ​principal. 2. Classroom​ ​doors​ ​will​ ​remain​ ​locked​ ​during​ ​the​ ​school​ ​day​ ​when​ ​children​ ​are​ ​in​ ​the​ ​classroom.​ ​No visitors​ ​will​ ​be​ ​admitted​ ​into​ ​the​ ​classroom​ ​without​ ​presentation​ ​of​ ​a​ ​“pass”. 3. Halls​ ​will​ ​be​ ​supervised​ ​during​ ​class​ ​changes. 4. Students​ ​must​ ​become​ ​“brother’s​ ​keepers”.​ ​They​ ​must​ ​alert​ ​a​ ​teacher​ ​or​ ​other​ ​person​ ​in​ ​authority when​ ​a​ ​fellow​ ​student​ ​is​ ​struggling​ ​and/or​ ​shows​ ​signs​ ​of​ ​desperation.

SEARCHES Student​ ​Lockers/Automobiles Inspection​ ​of​ ​student​ ​lockers​ ​and​ ​automobiles​ ​by​ ​school​ ​administrators​ ​will​ ​take​ ​place​ ​whenever​ ​there​ ​is reasonable​ ​suspicion​ ​to​ ​believe​ ​illegal​ ​items​ ​that​ ​are​ ​specifically​ ​prohibited​ ​by​ ​law,​ ​school​ ​policy,​ ​and regulations​ ​are​ ​present. The​ ​school​ ​retains​ ​the​ ​authority​ ​to​ ​conduct​ ​routine​ ​patrols​ ​of​ ​student​ ​parking​ ​lots​ ​and​ ​inspections​ ​of​ ​the exteriors​ ​of​ ​student​ ​automobiles​ ​on​ ​school​ ​property. Student​ ​Searches When​ ​possible,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​contacted​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​a​ ​student​ ​being​ ​searched.​ ​Principals​ ​who​ ​have reasonable​ ​suspicion​ ​to​ ​believe​ ​that​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is​ ​in​ ​possession​ ​of​ ​weapons,​ ​illegal​ ​drugs,​ ​or​ ​items​ ​harmful to​ ​the​ ​student​ ​or​ ​the​ ​welfare​ ​of​ ​the​ ​student​ ​body,​ ​have​ ​the​ ​authority​ ​to​ ​search​ ​the​ ​person​ ​and/or possessions​ ​of​ ​said​ ​student.​ ​Student​ ​searches​ ​involving​ ​outside​ ​personnel,​ ​dogs,​ ​and/or​ ​detection devices​ ​Searches​ ​of​ ​students,​ ​student​ ​lockers​ ​that​ ​involve​ ​outside​ ​(non-school)​ ​personnel,​ ​dogs,​ ​and/or detection​ ​devices​ ​will​ ​be​ ​conducted.

EMERGENCIES School​ ​Closing In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​school​ ​closing​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason,​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​notify​ ​all​ ​registered​ ​parents/guardians​ ​at​ ​all​ ​phone numbers​ ​and​ ​e-mail​ ​addresses​ ​listed​ ​in​ ​the​ ​RenWeb​ ​system.​ ​This​ ​system​ ​will​ ​automatically​ ​send​ ​out phone​ ​and​ ​e-mail​ ​messages​ ​to​ ​authorized​ ​parties​ ​as​ ​required. PCA​ ​will​ ​also​ ​ask​ ​media​ ​to​ ​broadcast​ ​or​ ​televise​ ​the​ ​details​ ​of​ ​the​ ​situation.​ ​Please​ ​listen​ ​to​ ​Mix​ ​103, Montgomery​ ​or​ ​watch​ ​WSFA-Channel​ ​12,​ ​Montgomery.​ ​Updates​ ​may​ ​also​ ​be​ ​listed​ ​on​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​website. Be​ ​aware​ ​that​ ​the​ ​decision​ ​to​ ​open/close​ ​school​ ​may​ ​differ​ ​from​ ​that​ ​of​ ​the​ ​area​ ​county​ ​schools. Fire​ ​and​ ​Weather​ ​Drills/Emergencies There​ ​will​ ​be​ ​both​ ​announced​ ​and​ ​unannounced​ ​fire,​ ​tornado,​ ​and​ ​emergency​ ​shutdown​ ​drills​ ​during​ ​the year.​ ​Instructions​ ​for​ ​evacuating​ ​the​ ​building,​ ​including​ ​the​ ​location​ ​to​ ​which​ ​teachers​ ​and​ ​students​ ​should go,​ ​will​ ​be​ ​posted​ ​in​ ​each​ ​classroom.​ ​During​ ​these​ ​drills​ ​(or​ ​in​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​an​ ​actual​ ​emergency), students​ ​must​ ​keep​ ​in​ ​line,​ ​stay​ ​together,​ ​walk​ ​(no​ ​running),​ ​and​ ​remain​ ​silent.​ ​Students​ ​are​ ​to​ ​remain with​ ​their​ ​classes​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​drill. Weather​ ​Watches/Warnings

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In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​a​ ​weather​ ​watch​ ​is​ ​issued,​ ​the​ ​president​ ​and​ ​principals​ ​will​ ​closely​ ​monitor​ ​its​ ​location​ ​and will​ ​take​ ​action​ ​accordingly.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​weather​ ​watch​ ​is​ ​in​ ​effect​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​regular​ ​school​ ​day,​ ​school​ ​will dismiss​ ​as​ ​usual. In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​a​ ​weather​ ​warning​ ​is​ ​issued,​ ​the​ ​president/principal​ ​or​ ​designee​ ​will​ ​take​ ​action​ ​immediately following​ ​the​ ​school​ ​action​ ​plan.​ ​Under​ ​a​ ​tornado​ ​warning,​ ​students​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​released​ ​via​ ​regular transportation​ ​plans​ ​(cars)​ ​provided​ ​the​ ​warning​ ​is​ ​in​ ​effect​ ​at​ ​the​ ​time​ ​set​ ​for​ ​normal​ ​school​ ​activities, EXCEPT​ ​that​ ​students​ ​may​ ​be​ ​released​ ​to​ ​student's​ ​parent/guardian,​ ​provided​ ​said​ ​parent/guardian comes​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​to​ ​assume​ ​custody​ ​for​ ​his/her​ ​child. School​ ​Lockdown In​ ​the​ ​case​ ​of​ ​any​ ​danger​ ​outside​ ​or​ ​inside​ ​the​ ​school,​ ​or​ ​when​ ​notified​ ​by​ ​law​ ​enforcement​ ​agencies,​ ​a school-wide​ ​lockdown​ ​may​ ​be​ ​required.​ ​All​ ​staff​ ​members​ ​have​ ​been​ ​trained​ ​on​ ​detailed​ ​procedures​ ​that ensure​ ​the​ ​safety​ ​and​ ​security​ ​of​ ​all​ ​students​ ​during​ ​a​ ​lockdown. Once​ ​the​ ​building​ ​is​ ​locked​ ​down,​ ​no​ ​one​ ​will​ ​be​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​enter​ ​or​ ​leave​ ​the​ ​school​ ​building​ ​for​ ​any reason​ ​until​ ​the​ ​all​ ​clear​ ​is​ ​given.

STUDENT​ ​RECORDS Student​ ​records​ ​are​ ​to​ ​be​ ​treated​ ​confidentially​ ​and​ ​should​ ​contain​ ​information​ ​that​ ​is​ ​accurate,​ ​relevant, and​ ​appropriate.​ ​The​ ​following​ ​applies​ ​to​ ​viewing​ ​these​ ​records:​ ​(Public​ ​Law​ ​107-110) 1. Parent(s)/guardian(s)​ ​have​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​inspect​ ​and​ ​review​ ​records,​ ​files,​ ​and​ ​data​ ​directly​ ​relating to​ ​their​ ​children,​ ​including​ ​permanent​ ​record​ ​folder.​ ​A​ ​request​ ​to​ ​review​ ​such​ ​records​ ​must​ ​be made​ ​in​ ​writing​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​principal. 2. Upon​ ​review​ ​of​ ​such​ ​records,​ ​the​ ​parent/guardian,​ ​or​ ​eligible​ ​age​ ​student​ ​may​ ​request​ ​a​ ​hearing to​ ​challenge​ ​the​ ​contents​ ​of​ ​such​ ​records​ ​if​ ​desired. 3. No​ ​personally​ ​identifiable​ ​information​ ​regarding​ ​students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​released​ ​without​ ​the​ ​consent​ ​of parent/guardian​ ​or​ ​eligible​ ​age​ ​student​ ​except​ ​to​ ​the​ ​following: a. school​ ​personnel​ ​involved​ ​in​ ​the​ ​educational​ ​process b. other​ ​schools​ ​in​ ​which​ ​the​ ​student​ ​enrolls,​ ​or​ ​intends​ ​to​ ​enroll,​ ​or c. authorized​ ​administrative​ ​head​ ​of​ ​an​ ​education​ ​agency ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​4.​ ​Transcripts​ ​of​ ​permanent​ ​records​ ​will​ ​be​ ​sent​ ​to​ ​other​ ​schools​ ​in​ ​which​ ​a​ ​student​ ​enrolls​ ​or​ ​intends to ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​enroll​ ​when​ ​requested​ ​by​ ​school​ ​officials​ ​or​ ​when​ ​requested​ ​by​ ​the​ ​parent/guardian​ ​or​ ​eligible​ ​age ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​student. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​5.​ ​PCA​ ​will​ ​not​ ​release​ ​grades,​ ​standardized​ ​test​ ​scores,​ ​or​ ​report​ ​cards​ ​until​ ​the​ ​account ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​is​ ​paid​ ​in​ ​full. **All​ ​other​ ​requests​ ​for​ ​student​ ​records​ ​to​ ​be​ ​released​ ​must​ ​be​ ​accompanied​ ​by​ ​written permission​ ​from​ ​the​ ​parent/guardian​ ​or​ ​eligible​ ​age​ ​student.

FUNDRAISING The​ ​president​ ​must​ ​approve​ ​all​ ​fundraising​ ​projects​ ​regardless​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​organization​ ​sponsoring them.

LUNCH​ ​AND​ ​SNACK​ ​PROGRAM The​ ​PCA​ ​lunch​ ​program​ ​is​ ​provided​ ​to​ ​students​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​as​ ​a​ ​service​ ​to​ ​enhance​ ​the​ ​overall​ ​school program.​ ​PCA​ ​staff​ ​prepares​ ​meals​ ​and​ ​snacks​ ​in​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​kitchen.​ ​Students​ ​may​ ​purchase​ ​food​ ​from​ ​the lunchroom​ ​or​ ​bring​ ​their​ ​own​ ​lunches/snacks.​ ​Parents​ ​should​ ​pack​ ​lunches​ ​for​ ​students​ ​that​ ​require​ ​a minimum​ ​of​ ​unpacking​ ​time. All​ ​vending​ ​machines​ ​will​ ​be​ ​turned​ ​off​ ​during​ ​the​ ​period​ ​10:45​ ​a.m.​ ​to​ ​1:45​ ​p.m.

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There​ ​will​ ​be​ ​no​ ​microwaves​ ​provided​ ​for​ ​student​ ​use​ ​in​ ​the​ ​lunchroom​ ​or​ ​school​ ​building.​ ​Students desiring​ ​hot​ ​lunches​ ​will​ ​need​ ​to​ ​purchase​ ​food​ ​from​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​lunchroom.​ ​Elementary​ ​students​ ​will​ ​be provided​ ​food​ ​from​ ​a​ ​set​ ​daily​ ​menu,​ ​which​ ​will​ ​be​ ​posted​ ​on​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​web​ ​site. Students​ ​may​ ​purchase​ ​meals​ ​daily​ ​by​ ​using​ ​their​ ​student​ ​identification​ ​card.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​billed​ ​for​ ​all lunch​ ​charges​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​each​ ​month,​ ​in​ ​arrears,​ ​by​ ​invoice​ ​that​ ​will​ ​be​ ​mailed​ ​with​ ​tuition​ ​statements. In​ ​emergencies​ ​only,​ ​students​ ​may​ ​pay​ ​for​ ​lunch​ ​with​ ​cash​ ​in​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​lunchroom.​ ​Buying​ ​lunch​ ​in​ ​this way​ ​will​ ​be​ ​restricted​ ​to​ ​limit​ ​the​ ​amount​ ​of​ ​money​ ​transferred​ ​and​ ​kept​ ​in​ ​the​ ​lunchroom.​ ​Milk​ ​and​ ​fruit juices​ ​will​ ​be​ ​made​ ​available.​ ​Students​ ​may​ ​also​ ​bring​ ​a​ ​thermos​ ​or​ ​individually​ ​packaged​ ​drink.​ ​Please do​ ​not​ ​send​ ​drinks​ ​with​ ​red​ ​dye​ ​or​ ​carbonated​ ​drinks. Parents​ ​are​ ​welcome​ ​to​ ​join​ ​their​ ​student(s)​ ​for​ ​lunch.​ ​Parents​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​cash​ ​in​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​lunchroom for​ ​lunch​ ​items​ ​they​ ​purchase.

SCHOOL​ ​TRAFFIC

School​ ​Parking​ ​Lots There​ ​are​ ​three​ ​lots​ ​that​ ​service​ ​PCA​ ​parents: ● Elementary​ ​east​ ​lot​ ​(closest​ ​to​ ​Interstate​ ​65)​ ​for​ ​student​ ​drop​ ​off​ ​before​ ​school​ ​starts​ ​and​ ​visitor parking​ ​during​ ​the​ ​school​ ​day ● Elementary​ ​building​ ​front​ ​lot​ ​only​ ​AFTER​ ​school​ ​starts ● The​ ​secondary​ ​building​ ​front​ ​lot​ ​only​ ​AFTER​ ​school​ ​starts There​ ​are​ ​three​ ​lots​ ​that​ ​service​ ​staff​ ​and​ ​students: ● Back​ ​lot​ ​for​ ​faculty​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​only.​ ​Students​ ​using​ ​parking​ ​area​ ​near​ ​the​ ​Dome​ ​for​ ​early-morning workout​ ​sessions​ ​must​ ​remove​ ​vehicles​ ​by​ ​7:15. ● Secondary​ ​west​ ​lot​ ​#1​ ​(closest​ ​to​ ​secondary​ ​building)​ ​for​ ​senior​ ​students​ ​only. ● Secondary​ ​west​ ​lot​ ​#2​ ​(closest​ ​to​ ​Old​ ​Farm​ ​Lane)​ ​for​ ​student​ ​parking​ ​only. ● The​ ​center​ ​lot​ ​(between​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​and​ ​secondary​ ​buildings)​ ​for​ ​faculty​ ​and​ ​staff​ ​parking only.​ ​This​ ​lot​ ​will​ ​only​ ​be​ ​open​ ​before​ ​and​ ​after​ ​school​ ​starts​ ​for​ ​safety. Before-School​ ​Care​ ​Drop​ ​Off​ ​(7:00​ ​a.m.​ ​to​ ​7:30​ ​a.m.) Enter​ ​the​ ​parking​ ​lot​ ​only​ ​from​ ​the​ ​farthest​ ​west​ ​entrance​ ​(closest​ ​to​ ​Old​ ​Farm​ ​Lane)​ ​and​ ​escort​ ​the student​ ​between​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​and​ ​secondary​ ​school​ ​buildings​ ​into​ ​the​ ​lunchroom​ ​for​ ​sign-in. Morning​ ​Drop​ ​Off​ ​(7:30​ ​a.m.​ ​to​ ​8:15​ ​a.m.) Enter​ ​the​ ​parking​ ​lot​ ​only​ ​from​ ​the​ ​farthest​ ​east​ ​entrance​ ​(closest​ ​to​ ​I65).​ ​Two​ ​options​ ​are​ ​available​ ​for morning​ ​drop​ ​off. Express​ ​Drop​ ​Off The​ ​preferred​ ​method​ ​of​ ​drop​ ​off​ ​is​ ​to​ ​enter​ ​the​ ​single​ ​lane​ ​directly​ ​adjacent​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​sidewalk​ ​and proceed​ ​all​ ​the​ ​way​ ​to​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​lane.​ ​DO​ ​NOT​ ​STOP​ ​UNTIL​ ​YOU​ ​HAVE​ ​GONE​ ​AS​ ​FAR​ ​AS POSSIBLE​ ​TO​ ​THE​ ​END​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​LANE.​ ​When​ ​dropping​ ​off​ ​students​ ​in​ ​this​ ​lane​ ​you​ ​MUST​ ​NOT​ ​exit your​ ​car​ ​for​ ​any​ ​reason.​ ​When​ ​using​ ​express​ ​drop​ ​off,​ ​remain​ ​in​ ​the​ ​right​ ​lane​ ​of​ ​the​ ​center​ ​school​ ​exit and​ ​follow​ ​the​ ​directions​ ​of​ ​the​ ​traffic​ ​coordinator. Parent​ ​Walk-In For​ ​the​ ​safety​ ​of​ ​all​ ​concerned,​ ​parents​ ​MAY​ ​NOT​ ​park​ ​and​ ​bring​ ​students​ ​in​ ​the​ ​building​ ​or​ ​drop students​ ​off​ ​in​ ​the​ ​lots​ ​directly​ ​across​ ​from​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​or​ ​secondary​ ​school​ ​between​ ​7:30​ ​a.m.​ ​and 8:15​ ​am.​ ​Parents​ ​that​ ​must​ ​exit​ ​their​ ​car​ ​FOR​ ​ANY​ ​REASON​ ​to​ ​include​ ​walking​ ​students​ ​in​ ​the​ ​building, must​ ​park​ ​in​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​east​ ​lot​ ​(next​ ​to​ ​I65).​ ​When​ ​leaving​ ​from​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​east​ ​lot,​ ​do​ ​not​ ​drive in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​the school,​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​the​ ​main​ ​school​ ​road​ ​and​ ​exit​ ​left. Afternoon​ ​Pick-up ALL​ ​parents​ ​are​ ​requested​ ​to​ ​pick​ ​up​ ​students​ ​in​ ​their​ ​car​ ​by​ ​waiting​ ​in​ ​the​ ​car​ ​pick​ ​up​ ​lines​ ​described below.​ ​If​ ​a​ ​condition​ ​exists​ ​that​ ​causes​ ​parents​ ​to​ ​exit​ ​their​ ​car​ ​to​ ​pick​ ​up​ ​their​ ​students,​ ​they​ ​must​ ​park​ ​in the​ ​elementary​ ​east​ ​lot​ ​and​ ​NOT​ ​in​ ​either​ ​lot​ ​across​ ​from​ ​the​ ​front​ ​doors​ ​of​ ​either​ ​building​ ​or​ ​in​ ​the​ ​area between​ ​the​ ​two​ ​buildings​ ​for​ ​safety​ ​and​ ​traffic​ ​reasons.

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Parents​ ​that​ ​must​ ​enter​ ​the​ ​building​ ​to​ ​pick​ ​up​ ​their​ ​students​ ​will​ ​not​ ​enter​ ​the​ ​front​ ​office​ ​unless absolutely​ ​necessary.​ ​They​ ​must​ ​show​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​provided​ ​name​ ​sheet​ ​for​ ​their​ ​student(s)​ ​to​ ​the​ ​car​ ​call staff.​ ​Elementary​ ​students​ ​may​ ​not​ ​walk​ ​to​ ​parking​ ​lot​ ​unless​ ​escorted​ ​by​ ​parents. When​ ​picking​ ​up​ ​students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​Pre​ ​K​ ​and​ ​K​ ​beginning​ ​at​ ​3:00​ ​p.m.,​ ​cars​ ​will​ ​form​ ​a​ ​line​ ​beginning​ ​at the​ ​front​ ​of​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​school​ ​building.​ ​Cars​ ​must​ ​never​ ​be​ ​left​ ​unattended​ ​in​ ​the​ ​car​ ​line. Each​ ​car​ ​will​ ​have​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​provided​ ​name​ ​sheet​ ​for​ ​their​ ​student(s),​ ​clearly​ ​visible​ ​on​ ​the​ ​left​ ​side​ ​of​ ​the dashboard.​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​called​ ​individually​ ​out​ ​of​ ​their​ ​classrooms,​ ​exit​ ​the​ ​school​ ​through​ ​the​ ​front entrance,​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​loaded​ ​into​ ​cars​ ​under​ ​the​ ​direct​ ​supervision​ ​of​ ​assigned​ ​staff​ ​members.​ ​Students are​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​their​ ​ride​ ​in​ ​any​ ​other​ ​place.​ ​These​ ​policies​ ​are​ ​in​ ​place​ ​for​ ​everyone's​ ​safety. When​ ​picking​ ​up​ ​students​ ​in​ ​grades​ ​1-5​ ​beginning​ ​at​ ​3:15​ ​p.m.,​ ​cars​ ​will​ ​form​ ​a​ ​line​ ​on​ ​the​ ​road​ ​leading​ ​to the​ ​Hunter​ ​Hills​ ​Church​ ​building​ ​starting​ ​at​ ​the​ ​sign​ ​provided.​ ​Cars​ ​must​ ​never​ ​be​ ​left​ ​unattended​ ​in​ ​the car​ ​line.​ ​Each​ ​car​ ​will​ ​have​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​provided​ ​name​ ​sheet​ ​for​ ​your​ ​student(s),​ ​clearly​ ​visible​ ​from​ ​the​ ​left side​ ​of​ ​the​ ​dashboard.​ ​Students​ ​will​ ​be​ ​called​ ​individually​ ​out​ ​of​ ​their​ ​classrooms,​ ​exit​ ​the​ ​school​ ​through the​ ​front​ ​entrance,​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​loaded​ ​into​ ​cars​ ​under​ ​the​ ​direct​ ​supervision​ ​of​ ​assigned​ ​staff​ ​members. Students​ ​are​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​their​ ​ride​ ​in​ ​any​ ​other​ ​place.​ ​These​ ​policies​ ​are​ ​in​ ​place​ ​for​ ​everyone's safety. When​ ​picking​ ​up​ ​6th​ ​and​ ​7th​ ​grades​ ​students​ ​beginning​ ​at​ ​3:35​ ​p.m.,​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​form​ ​a​ ​line​ ​beside​ ​the kindergarten​ ​line. Carpooling​ ​parents​ ​must​ ​have​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​provided​ ​name​ ​sheet​ ​for​ ​all​ ​the​ ​students​ ​they​ ​are​ ​picking​ ​up.​ ​If​ ​an elementary​ ​student​ ​has​ ​parental​ ​permission​ ​to​ ​ride​ ​with​ ​a​ ​secondary​ ​student,​ ​the​ ​secondary​ ​student​ ​will be​ ​allowed,​ ​at​ ​3:30​ ​p.m.,​ ​to​ ​walk​ ​through​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​halls​ ​to​ ​the​ ​child's​ ​classroom​ ​and​ ​pick​ ​them​ ​up. If​ ​at​ ​any​ ​time​ ​the​ ​elementary​ ​student​ ​is​ ​seen​ ​not​ ​being​ ​attended​ ​by​ ​the​ ​older​ ​student,​ ​this​ ​right​ ​may​ ​be revoked​ ​and​ ​other​ ​pick-up​ ​arrangements​ ​will​ ​be​ ​required.​ ​Elementary​ ​students​ ​are​ ​not​ ​authorized​ ​to​ ​wait outside​ ​the​ ​building​ ​for​ ​their​ ​ride.​ ​If​ ​they​ ​are​ ​not​ ​called,​ ​they​ ​must​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​after-school​ ​care.​ ​At​ ​3:35 p.m.,​ ​or​ ​when​ ​the​ ​carpick-​ ​up​ ​service​ ​is​ ​completed,​ ​ALL​ ​elementary​ ​students​ ​who​ ​are​ ​remaining​ ​will​ ​be called​ ​to​ ​after-school​ ​care.​ ​Parents​ ​picking​ ​up​ ​their​ ​student(s)​ ​from​ ​after-school​ ​care​ ​must​ ​park​ ​and​ ​come inside​ ​the​ ​building​ ​to​ ​pick​ ​them​ ​up. At​ ​3:35​ ​p.m.,​ ​all​ ​elementary​ ​students​ ​in​ ​after-school​ ​care​ ​will​ ​be​ ​charged​ ​the​ ​set​ ​rate​ ​and​ ​are​ ​under​ ​the rules​ ​and​ ​regulations​ ​of​ ​this​ ​program.​ ​See​ ​after-school​ ​care​ ​section​ ​for​ ​more​ ​information. Motorized​ ​Vehicles The​ ​speed​ ​limit​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​is​ ​15​ ​mph​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​strictly​ ​enforced.​ ​Reckless​ ​driving​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​tolerated.

LOST​ ​AND​ ​FOUND All​ ​personal​ ​items​ ​must​ ​be​ ​marked.​ ​Items​ ​found​ ​on​ ​campus​ ​should​ ​be​ ​turned​ ​in​ ​to​ ​the​ ​reception​ ​desk​ ​in the​ ​appropriate​ ​school.​ ​On​ ​the​ ​first​ ​and​ ​the​ ​fifteenth​ ​school​ ​day​ ​of​ ​the​ ​month,​ ​all​ ​items​ ​in​ ​lost​ ​and​ ​found will​ ​be​ ​given​ ​to​ ​charitable​ ​organizations.

GENERAL​ ​POLICIES​ ​GOVERNING​ ​STUDENT​ ​EVENTS/ACTIVITIES Parties Teachers​ ​and​ ​room​ ​mothers​ ​may​ ​at​ ​various​ ​times​ ​during​ ​the​ ​year​ ​schedule​ ​parties.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​acceptable​ ​and appropriate​ ​for​ ​room​ ​mothers​ ​to​ ​plan​ ​parties​ ​in​ ​collaboration​ ​with​ ​classroom​ ​teachers​ ​to​ ​celebrate holidays​ ​such​ ​as​ ​Thanksgiving,​ ​Christmas,​ ​Easter,​ ​100th​ ​Day,​ ​End-of-School,​ ​etc. Birthday​ ​Parties With​ ​prior​ ​permission​ ​from​ ​the​ ​teacher,​ ​parents​ ​may​ ​send​ ​food​ ​(e.g.​ ​-​ ​cookies​ ​or​ ​cupcakes)​ ​and​ ​drinks​ ​to school​ ​for​ ​their​ ​child's​ ​birthday,​ ​as​ ​long​ ​as​ ​enough​ ​is​ ​provided​ ​for​ ​everyone​ ​in​ ​the​ ​class.​ ​Please​ ​do​ ​not send​ ​party​ ​favors​ ​or​ ​"goody​ ​bags."​ ​The​ ​teacher​ ​must​ ​be​ ​notified​ ​in​ ​advance​ ​as​ ​to​ ​what​ ​items​ ​will​ ​be brought​ ​and​ ​will​ ​decide​ ​on​ ​the​ ​appropriate​ ​time​ ​to​ ​serve​ ​the​ ​food​ ​and​ ​drink.

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Gifts​ ​During​ ​School​ ​Hours PCA​ ​requests​ ​that​ ​special​ ​treats,​ ​gifts,​ ​or​ ​surprises​ ​(e.g.​ ​balloon​ ​bouquets,​ ​flowers,​ ​etc.)​ ​for​ ​students​ ​not be​ ​sent​ ​to​ ​the​ ​school​ ​campus.​ ​If​ ​gifts​ ​or​ ​surprises​ ​are​ ​delivered​ ​to​ ​PCA,​ ​they​ ​will​ ​remain​ ​in​ ​the​ ​office​ ​until the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school​ ​day.​ ​The​ ​student​ ​is​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​picking​ ​up​ ​the​ ​item(s)​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school day. Invitations Invitations​ ​to​ ​parties​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​school​ ​may​ ​be​ ​given​ ​out​ ​at​ ​school​ ​with​ ​the​ ​permission​ ​of​ ​the​ ​teacher​ ​and only​ ​if​ ​the​ ​entire​ ​class​ ​is​ ​invited​ ​or​ ​all​ ​of​ ​one​ ​gender.​ ​PCA​ ​is​ ​not​ ​responsible​ ​for​ ​any​ ​non-sanctioned activities​ ​of​ ​any​ ​type. Field​ ​Trips Field​ ​trips​ ​form​ ​an​ ​important​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​learning​ ​process​ ​for​ ​students​ ​at​ ​PCA.​ ​A​ ​field​ ​trip​ ​release​ ​form​ ​will be​ ​provided​ ​for​ ​each​ ​field​ ​trip​ ​to​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​during​ ​the​ ​school​ ​year.​ ​This​ ​form​ ​must​ ​be​ ​signed​ ​and​ ​returned before​ ​a​ ​student​ ​will​ ​be​ ​permitted​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​any​ ​field​ ​trip.​ ​“Phone​ ​permission”​ ​is​ ​not​ ​acceptable.​ ​In some​ ​cases,​ ​a​ ​field​ ​trip​ ​may​ ​be​ ​a​ ​required​ ​assignment​ ​for​ ​a​ ​class​ ​grade.​ ​Those​ ​students​ ​not​ ​participating may be​ ​required​ ​to​ ​complete​ ​an​ ​alternate​ ​assignment.​ ​Parent​ ​participation​ ​in​ ​transportation​ ​and​ ​chaperoning field​ ​trips​ ​is​ ​necessary​ ​and​ ​greatly​ ​appreciated. Parents​ ​are​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​to​ ​veer​ ​from​ ​the​ ​teacher-designated​ ​agenda​ ​for​ ​the​ ​field​ ​trip​ ​as​ ​parents​ ​give specific​ ​permission​ ​for​ ​their​ ​students​ ​to​ ​go​ ​to​ ​specific​ ​places.​ ​Taking​ ​students​ ​places​ ​not​ ​specified​ ​by​ ​the teacher​ ​places​ ​the​ ​school​ ​in​ ​a​ ​liability​ ​situation. A​ ​“field​ ​trip​ ​chaperone​ ​agreement”​ ​(available​ ​in​ ​the​ ​office)​ ​must​ ​be​ ​signed​ ​by​ ​each​ ​chaperone participating​ ​in​ ​any​ ​field​ ​trip.​ ​A​ ​copy​ ​of​ ​your​ ​current​ ​driver’s​ ​license​ ​and​ ​proof​ ​of​ ​insurance​ ​are​ ​also needed​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​drive​ ​on​ ​the​ ​field​ ​trip. Once​ ​a​ ​student​ ​is​ ​signed​ ​up​ ​for​ ​a​ ​field​ ​trip​ ​and​ ​payment​ ​is​ ​made​ ​as​ ​required,​ ​no​ ​refunds​ ​will​ ​be​ ​given. Students​ ​are​ ​required​ ​to​ ​wear​ ​PCA​ ​uniforms​ ​when​ ​on​ ​a​ ​field​ ​trip.​ ​Grades​ ​Pre​ ​K​ ​–​ ​Kindergarten​ ​will​ ​wear​ ​a PCA​ ​T-shirt.​ ​Funds​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​collected​ ​using​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​name,​ ​and​ ​meetings​ ​will​ ​not​ ​be​ ​held​ ​at​ ​school for​ ​any​ ​trips​ ​planned​ ​by​ ​students​ ​that​ ​are​ ​not​ ​sanctioned​ ​by​ ​PCA.​ ​Student​ ​trips​ ​will​ ​normally​ ​be​ ​no​ ​longer than​ ​one-day​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​organized​ ​with​ ​an​ ​adequate​ ​number​ ​of​ ​adult​ ​chaperones​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​management of​ ​students​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times.​ ​Any​ ​field​ ​trips​ ​that​ ​are​ ​longer​ ​than​ ​one​ ​day​ ​will​ ​be​ ​presented​ ​to​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​for final​ ​approval​ ​by​ ​the​ ​president​ ​before​ ​any​ ​action​ ​is​ ​taken​ ​to​ ​organize​ ​or​ ​conduct​ ​the​ ​trip.

Videos Educational​ ​videos​ ​are​ ​often​ ​used​ ​to​ ​enhance​ ​and​ ​support​ ​curriculum.​ ​These​ ​videos​ ​must​ ​be​ ​reviewed​ ​in advance​ ​by​ ​the​ ​teacher​ ​and​ ​deemed​ ​appropriate​ ​for​ ​the​ ​class.​ ​Occasionally,​ ​videos​ ​are​ ​used​ ​for​ ​reward, motivation,​ ​etc.,​ ​and​ ​are​ ​simply​ ​for​ ​entertainment​ ​purposes.​ ​Again,​ ​these​ ​videos​ ​must​ ​be​ ​reviewed​ ​by​ ​the teacher​ ​and​ ​must​ ​be​ ​appropriate​ ​for​ ​the​ ​class.​ ​Any​ ​videos​ ​brought​ ​by​ ​a​ ​student​ ​must​ ​be​ ​G-rated.​ ​Any exceptions​ ​will​ ​be​ ​with​ ​the​ ​prior​ ​knowledge​ ​and​ ​approval​ ​of​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​and​ ​parents​ ​of​ ​the​ ​involved students.​ ​Videos​ ​above​ ​G​ ​rating​ ​will​ ​be​ ​reviewed​ ​by​ ​the​ ​teacher​ ​and​ ​approved​ ​by​ ​the​ ​administration,​ ​and a​ ​note​ ​will​ ​be​ ​sent​ ​home​ ​to​ ​the​ ​parents​ ​allowing​ ​them​ ​to​ ​opt​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​video​ ​with​ ​an​ ​alternative​ ​activity. Animals Pets​ ​(including​ ​dogs​ ​and​ ​other​ ​animals)​ ​may​ ​not​ ​be​ ​brought​ ​to​ ​school​ ​except​ ​when​ ​prearranged​ ​with​ ​the principal​ ​for​ ​a​ ​specific​ ​educational​ ​purpose.​ ​Animals​ ​are​ ​not​ ​allowed​ ​at​ ​school​ ​functions​ ​on​ ​or​ ​off​ ​campus. Student​ ​Picture/Name​ ​Use PCA​ ​may​ ​use​ ​a​ ​student’s​ ​picture​ ​and/or​ ​name​ ​in​ ​articles​ ​written​ ​for​ ​certain​ ​publications.​ ​If​ ​parents​ ​do​ ​not want​ ​student​ ​pictures/names​ ​used,​ ​they​ ​must​ ​notify​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​Office​ ​in​ ​writing.

SCHOOL/OFFICE​ ​HOURS School​ ​Hours​ ​of​ ​Operation

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The​ ​office​ ​is​ ​open​ ​from​ ​7:30​ ​a.m.​ ​to​ ​4:00​ ​p.m. Pre​ ​K​ ​–​ ​Kindergarten​ ​classes​ ​begin​ ​at​ ​8:15​ ​a.m.​ ​and​ ​end​ ​at​ ​3:00​ ​p.m. 1​ ​–​ ​5​ ​grade​ ​classes​ ​begin​ ​at​ ​8:00​ ​a.m.​ ​and​ ​end​ ​at​ ​3:15​ ​p.m. 6th​ ​and​ ​7th​ ​grades​ ​classes​ ​begin​ ​at​ ​8:15​ ​and​ ​end​ ​at​ ​3:35​ ​p.m. Tuition​ ​and​ ​Fees​ ​Payment Each​ ​year​ ​parents​ ​will​ ​commit​ ​to​ ​a​ ​tuition​ ​and​ ​fee​ ​contract​ ​that​ ​outlines​ ​their​ ​financial​ ​obligations​ ​for​ ​the school​ ​year.​ ​Each​ ​family​ ​will​ ​name​ ​a​ ​responsible​ ​party​ ​for​ ​their​ ​student’s​ ​account​ ​that​ ​will​ ​execute​ ​the tuition​ ​and​ ​fee​ ​contract.​ ​Monthly​ ​tuition​ ​and​ ​fees​ ​are​ ​posted​ ​to​ ​the​ ​student’s​ ​RenWeb​ ​account​ ​as​ ​of​ ​the first​ ​day​ ​of​ ​each​ ​month. All​ ​families​ ​who​ ​desire​ ​to​ ​pay​ ​their​ ​tuition​ ​and​ ​fees​ ​over​ ​10​ ​or​ ​12​ ​months​ ​must​ ​allow​ ​PCA​ ​to​ ​deduct​ ​these payments​ ​automatically​ ​from​ ​a​ ​checking​ ​or​ ​savings​ ​account​ ​unless​ ​waived​ ​by​ ​the​ ​president.​ ​PCA​ ​will draft​ ​the​ ​monthly​ ​tuition​ ​and​ ​fee​ ​amount​ ​on​ ​the​ ​5th​ ​of​ ​each​ ​month;​ ​this​ ​will​ ​include​ ​any​ ​other​ ​fees​ ​due​ ​(i.e. lunch​ ​charges,​ ​extended​ ​care​ ​charges,​ ​etc.)​ ​If​ ​the​ ​5th​ ​day​ ​of​ ​the​ ​month​ ​is​ ​a​ ​weekend​ ​day​ ​or​ ​holiday,​ ​the draft​ ​will​ ​occur​ ​on​ ​the​ ​following​ ​business​ ​day.​ ​The​ ​exact​ ​amount​ ​to​ ​be​ ​drafted​ ​will​ ​be​ ​the​ ​account​ ​balance as​ ​of​ ​the​ ​first​ ​of​ ​the​ ​month,​ ​and​ ​will​ ​be​ ​available​ ​to​ ​view​ ​online​ ​before​ ​the​ ​draft​ ​date.​ ​Should​ ​any preauthorized​ ​draft​ ​not​ ​be​ ​honored​ ​by​ ​the​ ​bank,​ ​there​ ​will​ ​be​ ​a​ ​$50​ ​fee​ ​assessed​ ​that​ ​will​ ​be​ ​added​ ​to​ ​the student‘s​ ​account,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​draft​ ​amount​ ​and​ ​service​ ​fee​ ​will​ ​be​ ​due​ ​immediately​ ​in​ ​cash​ ​or​ ​by​ ​money order/certified​ ​funds. Accounts​ ​that​ ​are​ ​thirty-one​ ​(31)​ ​days​ ​in​ ​arrears​ ​will​ ​be​ ​assessed​ ​a​ ​$25.00​ ​late​ ​fee​ ​for​ ​every​ ​month​ ​that the​ ​account​ ​remains​ ​in​ ​arrears.​ ​The​ ​late​ ​fee​ ​may​ ​be​ ​waived​ ​if​ ​there​ ​is​ ​timely​ ​communication​ ​from​ ​the responsible​ ​party​ ​and​ ​arrangements​ ​are​ ​made​ ​to​ ​bring​ ​the​ ​account​ ​to​ ​a​ ​current​ ​status.​ ​Payment arrangements​ ​are​ ​considered​ ​null​ ​and​ ​void​ ​if​ ​the​ ​responsible​ ​party​ ​does​ ​not​ ​adhere​ ​to​ ​them.​ ​Any​ ​account that​ ​remains​ ​delinquent​ ​without​ ​having​ ​made​ ​payment​ ​arrangements​ ​will​ ​place​ ​their​ ​student’s​ ​continued attendance​ ​at​ ​PCA​ ​in​ ​jeopardy. School​ ​Schedule See​ ​the​ ​PCA​ ​Web​ ​site​ ​for​ ​the​ ​most​ ​recent​ ​school​ ​schedule.

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