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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prior to registration a waiver must be signed by both parents releasing Last Chance Chapel and Academy from any legal claims against Last Chance Chapel and Last Chance Academy. Registration fee for seventh grade through twelfth grade is $175 per child. Tuition for first through sixth grade is $150 per month and seventh through twelfth is $200 per month based on a ten-month period. Grades first through sixth the parent is required to order and pay for their children's curriculum (approximately $200). All obligations are due and payable on or before the first day of each month. All fees are paid a month in advance. However, our policy is that no child will be refused for lack of finances, but arrangements can be made.

ATTENDANCE

A written excuse signed by the parents or guardian must be presented to the supervisor when the student returns to the academy after an absence. If the absence is foreseeable, a note should be sent in advance. In addition to written excuses, telephone calls prior to the absence will also be acceptable. If your child is ill, please call the academy before 9:00 a.m. Absences other than sickness and emergency will be excused only if arrangements are made in advance with the supervisor and if the student is sufficiently advanced in his work. If the child misses more than five days in a quarter or ten days in a semester, the parents may be asked to withdraw their child or provide a doctor’s note as to the nature of the absences.

NOTE: Students will not be supervised on the school grounds before 8:15 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. Parents/guardians must make arrangements for timely pick-up and delivery of their students.

MEDICAL

A completed immunization form must be submitted to the school office for each student. If a student needs medical attention, the supervisor will attempt to call the parent prior to taking the child for medical treatment. No staff member will be allowed to administer any medicines to any student for headaches, fever or other reason without parental authorization. All medicines must be kept and administered at the academic office.

LOST AND FOUND

All articles left on campus will be placed in the Lost and Found with the exception of valuables such as money, jewelry, and glasses, which are kept in the office. Hallways and restrooms are often cleaned out as students leave items there overnight. Unclaimed articles may be donated to a needy organization at the end of every quarter.

DRESS CODE

Boys: Hair - shall be neatly cut in a presentable fashion. Hair is not to be dyed any unnatural color(s). Pants: need to be neat, clean and not torn. Shorts must be modest. Shirts: are required to be neat and clean with no tears. Shirts and sweatshirts with inappropriate and/or offensive messages are not allowed. Earrings for boys are not acceptable, nor is any type of body piercing. Caps and hats will not be worn by students inside the building. The school requests that you avoid tattooing. Existing tattoos must be covered at all times with clothing.

Girls: Hair: shall be neat, clean and conservatively styled. Hair is not to be dyed any unnatural color(s). Tight, form-fitting clothing is not acceptable. Necklines should be discrete. Dress, skirt, and shorts length shall be no higher than two inches above the middle of the back of the knee. Any dress or skirt in question should be presented to the supervisor prior to wearing to school. No body piercing is allowed except for the ears. Blouses or shirts must be long enough to cover the skin, front and back, when a student stands, sits, and or raises her hand. Sleeveless shirts will be permitted, but they must fit in such a way that undergarments are not visible. The school requests that you avoid tattooing. Existing tattoos must be covered at all times with clothing. The administration reserves the right to amend this code at any time and respectfully asks your cooperation with these guidelines.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

All threats are taken seriously. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated, including ‘student to student’. NOTHING IS CONSIDERED PRIVATE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. We have an unlimited search policy (automobiles, backpacks, purses, desks, wallets, pockets, or their person). Searches for illegal or unauthorized material may be conducted by the school at any time and for whatever reason. We have a responsibility to all of our parents to attempt to screen what is being brought to school.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Last Chance Academy (LCA) does not discriminate against and ensures all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including admission, are accorded or made available by LCA to students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin. LCA’s educational policies, admissions policies, athletic programs, scholarship and loan programs, and any other LCA program that may be available from time to time are administered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin.
 

Last Updated ( November 11, 2009 )