Parental Covenant

A. Ecclesiastes 4:12 states, “...a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” At Faith Christian Academy, we believe that the “threefold cord” consists of family, church, and school. When children consistently hear the truth from all of these areas, a strong foundation of faith is built. However, when one of these areas is weak, it creates confusion and instability within the family. Our goal is to help you establish a firm foundation for your family in every way possible.

B. Although children of many Christian denominations make up the Faith Christian Academy student body, each student (and parent) enters with the awareness that all teaching will be based upon the Statement of Faith.

C. Faith Christian Academy accepts the doctrine of in loco parentis (i.e., “in the place of the parents”). We emphatically view the school, home, and local church as a partnership with its primary function of assisting the parents in fulfilling their responsibility to “train up their children in the way they are to go” (Proverbs 22:6).

Furthermore, I/We agree:
1. To authorize Faith Christian Academy Administration to exercise its prerogatives as explained above in its role in loco parentis on behalf of my child, according to school disciplinary policies.

I/We understand that this includes permission to:

• a. Discipline as deemed wise and expedient for my child according to school disciplinary policies.
• b. Counsel my child Biblically.
• c. Be counseled Biblically when matters of my child’s welfare arise.
  (Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 29:15, 17; Ephesians 6:1-2)

2. To pledge our fullest cooperation to promote unity in the body and to keep doctrinal controversy and denominational issues out of the school at all times. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 13:1-13; Galatians 5:13-14; Ephesians 4:1-7)

3. If alteration occurs between student/student, student/teacher, or student/other personnel, appropriate measures will be taken. In the love of Christ, along with prayer, any complaints or altercations will be dealt with according to the appropriate chain of command. All information is extremely confidential in these sensitive matters and is to be kept only between the parties involved.

4. That assessment and restitution will be made to cover any damage to school property (breakage of windows, abuse of books, etc.).

5. That a child who persists in undesirable conduct or attitude will not be permitted to remain in school to harm others by his/her influence. I/We further understand that the use of profanity or obscenity by word or action, disrespect to school personnel, or abuse of facilities will not be tolerated and immediate action/dismissal will be enforced.

6. To pay tuition according to the schedule or other arrangements that are made with the approval of the Administration.

I/We understand that report cards and other school records will be withheld if required payments or arrangements for payment are not made and enrollment at FCA will be reconsidered.

7. To help my child with homework when necessary and cooperate with the academic goals of the school.

8. To give the school permission (in case of emergency) to provide or obtain appropriate medical help for my child.

9. To hold our family and students to the traditional family structure (Genesis 2:24) as God’s plan for the family is still one man and one woman becoming one in marriage.

10. All students are admitted on a probationary period for their first semester. During this time students may be asked to withdraw at the sole discretion of the Administration if a student finds themselves out of step with FCA’s spiritual, academic, or behavioral expectations.