All TKA policies and procedures are based on scriptural truths and biblical principles and are viewed as boundaries in which we seek to operate.
Behavioral and conduct standards are deemed necessary in providing a safe and orderly learning environment and in establishing a climate where students make good decisions in line with biblical principles.
Discipline encompasses instruction, prevention, and correction. Students are instructed to take responsibility for their actions. All rules are in effect at school and on all school-related activities. Students who attend The King's Academy represent the school and the school's standards on and off campus as long as they are enrolled at the Academy.
Special meetings for parent communication are scheduled throughout the year and parents are asked to attend these meetings to stay abreast of school information. Regular forms of communication include the Weekly Newsletter and the TKA web site. The Lower School Weekly Newsletter includes learning goals for the week, scripture memory verse, weekly spelling and vocabulary words, upcoming classroom events, and dates of tests, reports, special projects, and school notices. The Middle and Upper School Weekly Newsletter includes scripture memory verse, upcoming school events, and school notices.
Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher if necessary, however during school hours, teachers need to give their full attention to the students. If a parent needs a conference with a teacher it should be made through the school office in advance. Two days have been set aside on the school calendar especially for parent teacher conferences and parents are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the conference is for communication and prayer on behalf of the student.
A student's academic progress is communicated through Progress Reports (which are mailed to Middle and Upper School parents if the student's grade falls below a 'C'), Interim Reports, and Success Reports.
Specific lines of communications have been established which follow scripture (Matthew 18). If parents have a concern or problem, they should first communicate directly to the staff person involved before involving other parties. If the matter is not resolved, then the parent is asked to contact the administration as soon as possible. If the matter remains unresolved the parent is encouraged to contact a TKA board member. Please refrain from talking to other parents about the problem; this can be divisive and produce gossip and miscommunications.
TKA students are held accountable by the Academy for offenses that violate the standards on and off campus.
Appearance standards are the result of a collaborative effort of students, parents, faculty, administration, and board. It is based on the standard that as members of the community of The King's Academy, we are to dress appropriately with modesty, neatness, and dress that is suitable for the occasion. Specific dress standards are detailed in each policy section of the TKA Family Handbook. The following criteria of modesty, neatness, and suitable dress for any occasion are used as the standard for the TKA dress code.
TKA strives to provide an environment that is free of offensive behavior. TKA is intolerant of any action or comment that would reflect prejudice toward another person. Conduct, whether intentional or unintentional that subjects another person to unwanted attention or to comments or actions because of race, national origin, age, gender, physical characteristics or disability, robs the person of dignity and is not permitted. TKA does not condone or allow harassment of others, whether engaged by student, staff or family members.
