INTRODUCTION ArrowsChristianAcademyisamastery-based,classicalChristianschoolfoundedin2022asaprivate, non-denominationalChristianSchoolservingstudentsinsmall,multi-agelearninggroups Weintentionally integrateneurotypicalstudentsandstudentswhoneedadditionalacademicorlearningsupport without loweringexpectationsorcompromisingacademicrigor
Webelievestudentswhodon’tfittraditionaleducationalmoldsarenotexceptionsbutinvitations Arrowsexists toprovideastructured,joyful,Christ-centeredenvironmentwhereallstudentsareknown,challenged,and supportedtogrowinknowledge,virtue,andtruth.
Thisintegrationisnotaprogram itistheheartofwhoweare.
MISSIONSTATEMENT “ArrowsChristianAcademyexiststoequipandinspirestudentstoloveGod, loveothers,andgrowinknowledge,character,andfaithastheyaimtheir livestowardChrist.” RootedinBiblicaltruthandguidedbythetimelessprinciplesofclassicaleducation,Arrowscultivatesalovefor theLord,aloveforothers,andalifelongloveoflearning WeintegratethetoolsoftheTrivium building knowledge,learningtothinkclearly,anddevelopingeffectivecommunication ateveryageandstage Instructionandexpectationsareshapedbystudentreadinessandmastery,withappropriatesupportsinplace,so thatallstudentsarechallenged,known,andequippedtogrowinwisdom,virtue,andunderstanding.
STATEMENTOFBELIEFS ● WebelievetheBibletobetheonlyinspired,infallible,authoritative,inerrantWordofGod.Inall mattersoffaithandpractice,theHolyBibleisourfinalauthority(John16:13,1Thessalonians2:13,2 Timothy3:15-17,2Peter1:21,).
● WebelievethereisoneGod,eternallyexistentinthreepersons Father,Son,andHolySpirit(Genesis 1:1,Deuteronomy6:4,Isaiah43:10,Matthew28:19,John10:30,John14:16)
● WebelieveinthedeityofourLordJesusChrist(John1:1,John1:14,Philippians2:6-11,Isaiah9:6, Colossians2:9)
● Hisvirginbirth(Isaiah7:14,Matthew1:18and23,Luke1:34-35)
● Hissinlesslife(2Corinthians5:21,Hebrews4:15,7:26-27,1John3:5,1Peter2:22)
● Hismiracles(Matthew4:23,Luke6:17-19,John3:2)
● HisvicariousandatoningdeaththroughHisshedblood(Romans5:8-9,Ephesians1:7,Colossians1:14, 20)
● Hisbodilyresurrection(John11:25,Luke24:4-7and36-38,1Corinthians15:3-4,Revelation1:17-18)
● HisAscensiontotherighthandofGod(Mark16:19,Acts2:33and5:30-31,1Peter3:22)
● AndHispersonalreturninpowerandglory(John14:1-3,Acts1:11,1Thessalonians1:10and4:13-18, Philippians2:9-11)
● ThatjustificationbyfaithintheatonementofJesusChristandtheregenerationbytheHolySpiritare absolutelyessentialforthesalvationoflostandsinfulman (Romans3:24-25,John3:3-7,1John 5:11-13,Ephesians2:1-16,Revelation5:9,Acts4:12,1Corinthians6:11)
● WebelieveinthepresentministryoftheHolySpirit,whichincludestheBaptismoftheHolySpiritas anexperiencedistinctfromregeneration;Hisindwelling,bywhichtheChristianisenabledtolivea godlylife;hissupernaturalgiftingandempoweringofChristiansforwork,lifeandworship(Romans 8:13–14;1Corinthians3:16,6:19–20;Ephesians4:30,5:18).
● WebelieveinthereturnofJesusChrist,toconsummateHisKingdom,intheresurrectionofboththe savedandthelost;thatthosewhoaresaveduntotheresurrectionoflife,andthattheyarelostuntothe resurrectionofdamnation(John5:28-29,2Thessalonians1:2-10,Mark14:62,Revelation1:5-7and 20:4-5,11-12)
● WebelieveinthespiritualunityofbelieversinourLordJesusChrist(John17:11,21-23,Romans8:9, Ephesians4:11-16,Romans12:4-5,Galatians3:26–28).
FINALAUTHORITYFORMATTERSOFBELIEFANDCONDUCT Thisstatementoffaithdoesnotexhausttheextentofourbeliefs.TheBibleitself,astheinspiredandinfallible WordofGodthatspeakswithfinalauthorityconcerningtruth,morality,andtheproperconductofmankind,is thesoleandfinalsourceofallthatwebelieve WheninterpretationoftheBible’smeaningandapplicationis necessary,theARROWSChristianAcademyadministrationwillhavefinalinterpretativeauthorityasitpertains tothefaith,principle,policy,anddisciplinedecisionsoftheschool
BIBLICALAUTHORITYFORINSTRUCTION&WORLDVIEW ArrowsChristianAcademyteachesfromtheHolyBibleastheinspired,authoritativeWordofGod.All instruction,worldviewformation,discipline,anddiscipleshiparegroundedinScriptureasitiswritten While familiesfromavarietyofChristianbackgroundsarewelcome,Arrowsdoesnotteachoraffirmadditionaltexts, doctrines,orinterpretationsoutsideoftheBible
STATEMENTONMARRIAGE,GENDER&SEXUALITY WebelievethatGodwonderfullyandimmutablecreateseachpersonasmaleorfemale Thesetwodistinct, complementarygenderstogetherreflecttheimageandnatureofGod(Genesis1:26-27) Rejectionofone’s naturalborn,biologicalsexisarejectionoftheimageofGodwithinthatperson
Webelievethattheterm“marriage”hasonlyonemeaning:theunitingofonemanandonewomaninasingle, exclusiveunion,asdelineatedinScripture(Genesis2:18-25). WebelievethatGodintendssexualintimacyto occuronlybetweenamanandawomanwhoaremarriedtoeachother(1Corinthians6:18,7:2-5,Hebrews 13:4) WebelievethatGodhascommandedthatnointimatesexualactivitybeengagedinoutsideofamarriage betweenamanandawoman
Webelievethatanyformofsexualimmorality(includingadultery,fornication,homosexualbehavior,bisexual conduct,bestiality,incest,anduseofpornography)issinfulandoffensivetoGod(Matthew15:18-20,1 Corinthians6:9-10)
WebelievethatinordertopreservethefunctionandintegrityofARROWSChristianAcademyasthelocal BodyofChrist,andtoprovideabiblicalrolemodeltothestudents,familiesandcommunity,itisimperative thatallpersonsemployedbyARROWSChristianAcademyinanycapacity,orwhoserveasvolunteers,agreeto andabidebythisStatementonMarriage,Gender,andSexuality(Matthew5:16,Philippians2:14-16,1 Thessalonians5:22)
WebelievethatGodoffersredemptionandrestorationtoallwhoconfessandforsaketheirsin,seekingHis mercyandforgivenessthroughJesusChrist(Acts3:19-21,Romans10:9-10,1Corinthians6:9-11)
Webelievethateverypersonmustbeaffordedcompassion,love,kindness,respect,anddignity(Mark12:28-31, Luke6:31). Hatefulandharassingbehaviororattitudesdirectedtowardanindividualaretoberepudiatedand arenotinaccordwithScripturenorthebeliefsofARROWSChristianSchool.
THEARROWSCLASSICALAPPROACH Flowingfromthisbiblicalfoundation,Arrowsemploysaclassicalmodelofeducationthatintentionallyforms themind,heart,andcharacterofeachstudent Weembracethefulldepthofclassicaleducationbyintegrating theGrammar,Logic,andRhetoricstages(TheTrivium) intoeverysubjectateverygradelevel While traditionalclassicaleducationappliesthesestagestospecificagegroups,webelievethatstudentsatalllevelscan engagewitheachstageoflearningindevelopmentallyappropriateways.
● Grammar(Knowledge–TheBuildingBlocks):Studentslearnfoundationalfacts,rules,and vocabularywithineachsubject.Inhistory,thismayinvolvememorizingkeydatesandevents;inmath,
masteringarithmeticfacts;andinBible,learningScriptureanddoctrine.Evenouryoungeststudents developastorehouseofknowledgethroughsongs,chants,andrepetition
● Logic(Understanding–TheWhy&How):Studentsareencouragedtoaskquestions,make connections,andthinkcriticallyabouttheinformationtheylearn Inscience,thismeansanalyzing causeandeffect;inliterature,identifyingthemes;andintheology,discussingbiblicaltruths.Evenin kindergarten,studentsengageinguideddiscussionsthatcultivatereasoningskills.
● Rhetoric(Wisdom–Communicating&ApplyingKnowledge):Studentsexpresswhattheyhave learnedwithclarityandpersuasion Theynarratestories,explainconceptsintheirownwords,and participateindiscussionsandpresentations Olderstudentsengageinformaldebates,whileyounger studentspracticeverbalarticulationthroughstorytelling,recitation,andSocraticquestioning
Byweavingallthreestagesintoeverygradelevelandsubject,wecultivatestudentswhodon’tjustmemorize informationbuttrulyunderstandandapplyit.Thisapproachnurtureslifelonglearnerswholovetruth,think deeply,andcommunicatewithwisdom.
SupportingAllLearnersThroughMasteryandMentorship Werecognizethateverystudentlearnsdifferently somegraspconceptsquicklyandneedgreaterchallenges, whileothersbenefitfromadditionalsupport.Ratherthangroupingstudentsstrictlybyage,weintegratethem intolearninggroupsbasedonmasteryofmaterial,allowingeachchildtoprogressatanappropriatepace.As Romans15:1remindsus,“Wewhoarestronghaveanobligationtobearthefailingsoftheweak,andnottoplease ourselves”Inthisway,studentssupportandsharpenoneanother,fosteringbothacademicgrowthand Christlikecharacter
Curriculumservesasatool,notamaster Westructurelearningaroundthematic,era-basedlessonsthat interweavehistory,literature,science,andmath helpingstudentsseetheorderandbeautyofGod’screation Becauseeachchildhasuniquegifts,outputexpectationsvary,allowingstudentstodemonstrateunderstanding inwaysthatreflecttheirstrengths.Smallclasssizesencouragediscussion,publicspeaking,andservice,whilealso creatingasafespaceforstudentstotakeacademicrisks.Bycultivatingbothconfidenceandresponsibility,we preparethemtoleadandservefaithfullyinGod’sKingdom Thisclassical,mastery-basedapproachisexpressed acrossallsubjectareas,witheachdisciplinedesignedtorevealtruth,cultivateskill,anddeepenunderstanding
EDUCATIONPHILOSOPHY “Trainupachildinthewayheshouldgo;evenwhenheisoldhewillnotdepartfromit” Proverbs22:6
“Wemustrememberthatintelligenceisnotenough. Intelligencepluscharacter-thatisthegoaloftrueeducation. Thecompleteeducationgivesonenotonlypowerofconcentration,butworthyobjectivesuponwhichtoconcentrate”
MartinLutherKingJr
Intheworldofeducation,itiseasytobecomesofocusedonacademicsthatstudentshavelittleopportunityto engagewiththeworldbeyondtheclassroom However,ifthehighestcallingofaChristianistoloveGodand loveourneighborasourselves,theneducationmustnotbeaself-centeredpursuitofachievement.Instead,it shouldbeapracticeofChristianvaluesinaction.
Thisdoesnotmeanthatacademicsareunimportant farfromit.Butinaculturethatoftendefineschildrenby theirperformanceandgrades,werecognizethattrueeducationisaboutmorethansimplyacquiringknowledge. AtARROWSChristianAcademy,weseektocultivatestudentswhonotonlythinkdeeplybutalsoliveouttheir faithwithwisdom,humility,andlove
WeaffirmthatGodisthesourceofallknowledge Theuniverse witheveryfactandphenomenon testifiesto Hiscreativepoweranddivinewisdom ScripturerevealsthatbyunderstandingHiscreation,wecometodiscern Hischaracter.Thus,oureducationgoesbeyondmerelyimpartingfacts;itcultivatestruewisdombyguiding studentstouncovertheGod-intendedmeaningineverysubjecttheystudy.Withthisstrongfoundation,we challengeourstudentstopursueexcellenceinbothacademicsandcharacter.Ourdedicatedteachersnurturethe heart,soul,andmindofeachchild,inspiringaloveoflearningdeeplyrootedinbiblicaltruth.Indoingso, studentsdevelopthediscernmenttodistinguishbetweengoodandevil thecornerstoneofaChristian worldview andareequippedwithunshakabletruthtomakedecisionsthatimpactgenerationsforChrist Ultimately,ourapproachpreparesChristianstudentstolivelivesthatglorifytheKingofKings
LIMITINGSUBJECTS “…thegreatestservicewecandotoeducationtodayistoteachfewersubjects.Noonehastimetodomorethan averyfewthingswellbeforeheistwenty,andwhenweforceaboytobeamediocrityinadozensubjects,we destroyhisstandards,perhapsforlife.”-CSLewis
AtARROWSChristianAcademy,webelieveinthepoweroffocusedlearning,echoingC.S.Lewis’sinsightthat “thegreatestservicewecandotoeducationtodayistoteachfewersubjects”Byconcentratingonaselect numberofcoredisciplines,weensureourstudentsachievedepthandmasteryratherthanbeingspreadtoothin, whichresearchineducationalpsychologyshowsleadstobetterretentionandcriticalthinking Thisfocused approachhelpsmaintainhighstandardsandempowersstudentstoexcelacademicallyfromanearlyage. Ultimately,byteachingfewersubjectswell,welayastrongfoundationforlifelongsuccessandintegrity.
MATHEMATICS MathematicsisthelanguagewithwhichGodwrotetheuniverse. Galileo
AtARROWSChristianAcademy,weapproachmathematicsasasubjectrequiringdeepmasteryand understanding Werecognizethatbothgroupinstructionandindividualizedlearningareessentialfor developingmathematicalskills.Usingacombinationofintegratedmethods,manipulatives,andmovingfrom concretetoabstractapplication,weguidestudentsthroughthefoundationalprinciplesofmathandencourage criticalthinking,especiallythroughwordproblemsthatpromoteproblem-solvingabilities.
Ourgoalistoensurethatstudentsgainadeepunderstandingofmathconcepts,goingamiledeepratherthana milewide Mathclassesarescheduledschool-wideatthesametimeeachday,allowingstudentstobegrouped accordingtotheirskilllevel.Bothprimaryandsecondarystudentsprogressastheymasterthematerial,ensuring eachlearnerreachestheirfullpotential,regardlessofage.Thisapproachensuresthatmathisnotonlyan academicsubjectbutatransformativejourneyofdevelopingbothlogicalthinkingandaloveforGod'sordered world.
SCIENCE DiscoveringGod'sOrderinCreation "Somepeople,inordertodiscoverGod,readbooks Butthereisagreatbook:theveryappearanceofcreatedthings Lookaboveyou!Lookbelowyou!Readit God,whomyouwanttodiscover,neverwrotethatbookwithink Instead, HesetbeforeyoureyesthethingsthatHehadmade.Canyouaskforaloudervoicethanthat?"-Augustine
AtARROWSChristianAcademy,oursciencecurriculumiscloselyintegratedwiththehistoricaleraswestudy, allowingstudentstoseehowscientificdiscoveryunfoldswithinthebroadernarrativeofGod’screation.Bytying sciencetospecificerasandincorporatinghands-onexperiences,wecultivatecuriosityandwonder,inviting studentstoexploretheintricaciesofnaturewhiledeepeningtheirunderstandingofGodasCreator This dynamicapproachnotonlybuildsessentialscientificskillsbutalsotransformseachlessonintoacelebrationof theorderandbeautyinherentinGod’sdesignthroughouttime.
HUMANITIES EncounteringtheImageofGodwhileStudyingHisPeople
InourIntegratedHumanitiesprogram,weenrichourstudyofhistorywithabiblicallybasedcurriculumthat includesresourcessuchasMysteryofHistory,StoryoftheWorld,theBible,andcarefullyselectednovels.This approachallowsstudentstoseehowGod'sstoryintersectswithworldhistory,deepeningtheirunderstandingof Hissovereigntyoveralltimeandevents Novels,inparticular,allowstudentstoengagewithhistoryinarelatable way,transformingabstracteventsintovivid,personalnarratives Together,theseresourcescreateadynamicand immersivelearningexperiencethatdeepensourunderstandingofhistorythroughaChrist-centeredlens
THEARTS EncounteringGod’sCreativity ArtandmusicareintegraltoexploringtheimageofGod Weweavethesecreativedisciplinesthroughoutour humanitiescurriculumtoenrichourunderstandingofGod’screativeexpression,whilealsoofferingdedicated, skill-basedclassesthatcultivatetechnicalproficiency.Thisbalancedapproachensuresthatstudentsnotonly appreciatethebeautyofGod’sdesignbutalsodeveloptheartisticabilitiestoexpressit.
CURRICULUM Thefinalaimofeverysubjecttaught: TofallinlovewithGodisthegreatestromance;toseekhimthegreatest adventure;tofindhim,thegreatesthumanachievement.-Augustine
Webelievethatcurriculumisavitaltool aroadmaptoacademicandspiritualgrowth yetitisourdedicated teacherswhobringlearningtolife OurEducationalCouncilcarefullyselectscurriculathatsupportrobust studentlearning,encouragehands-onexperiences,andembodyourclassicaleducationphilosophy.Wechoose educatorswhoexemplifyaloveoflearningandpointyoungheartstowardJesusChristbyinfusingeachlesson withgoodness,beauty,andtruth.Indoingso,wetransformeducationintoaninspiringjourneythatnurtures boththemindandthespirit,equippingourstudentstopursueexcellenceinallareasoflife.
EDUCATIONFORUNIQUELEARNERS ArrowsChristianAcademybelievesthatchildrenwithlearningdisabilities,developmentaldelays,orpasttrauma arenotdefinedbytheirdiagnoses.Theyare,firstandforemost,image-bearersofthelivingGod.Each child whetherhighlysensitive,inneedofadditionalacademicsupport,orworkingthroughbehavioral challenges possessesamind,body,andsoulthatreflectsthesamedeepneeds,dignity,andpurposeasanyother child
Ourgoalistoprovideanenvironmentwherestudentscanorganizetheirsensorysystems,growin self-regulation,seetheirplaceinGod’sworld,anddevelopthegiftsandtalentsHehasgiventhem Webelieve studentsthrivewhentheyarebothsupportedandchallenged,andwhenadultsholdhighexpectationsrootedin love,truth,andgrace.
Arrowsutilizessmallclasssizes,mastery-basedinstruction,differentiatedteachingstrategies,andflexible groupingtomeetstudentswheretheyareacademicallyanddevelopmentally.Ouroverlappinglearninglevels allowstudentstoprogressatappropriaterateswhilestrengtheningfoundationalskillsandbuildingconfidence.
WhileArrowsisintentionallydesignedtosupportstudentswithawiderangeoflearningprofiles,wearenota therapeuticschoolanddonotprovideclinicalservicessuchasoccupationaltherapy,speechtherapy,
counseling,orbehaviortherapyduringtheschoolday.Familiesmaychoosetopursueoutsideservices,and coordinationwithoutsideprovidersmaybeconsideredwhenappropriate
Support,Accountability,andFit Becauseweviewallstudentsascapableandcreatedwithpurpose,adiagnosisdoesnotexcuseinappropriate behaviororremoveaccountability Expectationsforconduct,respect,andparticipationapplytoallstudents Whensupportisneeded,disciplineisapproachedthoughtfullyanddevelopmentally,withthegoalofgrowth, restoration,andincreasingindependence
Thesuccessofeachstudentdependsonastrongpartnershipbetweenhomeandschool,consistentattendance, andalignmentwiththeschool’seducationalphilosophyanddisciplineframework.SupportsprovidedatArrows aredesignedtohelpstudentsaccessinstructionandworktowardmasterywithinaclassroomsetting.
Continuedenrollmentisbasedontheschool’sabilitytomeettheneedsofthestudentwhilemaintainingasafe, productivelearningenvironmentfortheentirecommunity.Ifastudent’sacademic,behavioral,orsupport needsexceedwhatArrowscanreasonablyprovidewithinitsmodel,orifastudent’spresenceconsistently disruptslearningorcompromisessafety,theschoolmaydeterminethatArrowsisnolongertheappropriate placement
SuchdecisionsaremadeprayerfullyandcollaborativelybytheHeadofSchoolandEducationalCouncil,with considerationforboththeindividualstudentandthebroaderschoolcommunity Whenpossible,theschoolwill workwithfamiliestosupportathoughtfultransition.
Theseprinciplesshapenotonlyhowstudentsaresupportedacademically,butalsohowtheschooldayis structuredtopromoteconsistency,belonging,andgrowth
DAILYSTRUCTUREANDATTENDANCE ArrowsChristianAcademyprovidessupervisionforstudentsonlyduringdesignatedschoolhours.Familiesare expectedtoadheretoarrival,attendance,anddismissalexpectationstoensurestudentsafety,supporta consistentlearningenvironment,andallowstafftoprepareforinstructionandresponsibilities Consistent participationinthefullschoolday includingchapelandacademicinstruction isessentialtostudentgrowth, mastery-basedlearning,andthehealthoftheclassroomcommunity.
SCHOOLCALENDAR TheArrowsChristianAcademyschoolcalendaroutlinesinstructionaldays,holidays,breaks,andscheduled daysoff.Familiesareencouragedtoplantravelandabsencesinalignmentwiththepublishedcalendar.The currentschoolcalendarisavailableontheArrowswebsiteandthroughClassReach.
INSTRUCTIONALDAY TheinstructionaldayatArrowsChristianAcademyincludeschapelandacademicinstruction Chapelisa foundationalpartofourprogramandsetsthespiritual,relational,andinstructionaltonefortheday
TYPICALCOREACADEMICDAY Tuesday,Wednesday,andThursdayaredesignatedCoreAcademicDays FamiliesmaychoosetoaddMondays and/orFridaysbasedontheirchild’sneedsandprogramenrollment Whileinstructionmayvaryslightlyby learninglevel,atypicalCoreAcademicDayfollowstheschedulebelow:
8:30–9:00Chapel
9:00–10:00Math
10:00–11:00Science
11:00–12:00ReadingandGrammar
12:00–12:30Lunch
12:30–1:00EquippingMinds(PrimaryPrepandPrimaryA)orLatin(PrimaryBandSecondaryPrep)
1:00–3:20IntegratedHumanities(Bible,Art,History,Literature,Writing,andPhysicalEducation)
3:30Dismissal
ARRIVAL Studentsmayarriveoncampusbetween8:20am and8:40am Studentsshouldarrivepreparedtobeginthe daypromptlyandparticipatefullyinchapel Thereisnosupervisionavailablepriorto8:20am Students arrivingafter8:40am areconsideredlateandwillfollowtheLateArrivalspolicyoutlinedbelow
LATEARRIVALS Studentsarrivingafter8:40a.m.mustremainwithaparentuntilchapelhasconcluded.Arrivalafterchapelis consideredalatearrivaltotheacademicday.Punctualityisasharedresponsibilityandanessentialexpressionof respectforteachers,classmates,andthelearningenvironment Repeatedorchroniclatearrivalsaredisruptiveto learningandhindermastery Chroniclatearrivalswillbeaddressedadministrativelyandtreatedinthesame mannerasrepeatedabsences Aswithabsences,patternsoftardinessmayimpactacademicprogress,learning groupplacement,eligibilityforadvancement,andre-enrollmentconsiderations.
ATTENDANCE ArrowsChristianAcademyhasintentionallystructureditsacademiccalendarandweeklyscheduletoallow meaningfulfamilytimethroughholidays,breaks,andplannedtimeoff Inreturn,familiesareexpectedto prioritizeconsistentattendanceduringscheduledschooldays,asregularparticipationisessentialto mastery-basedlearningandtothehealthoftheclassroomcommunity
BecauseArrowsorganizesinstructionaroundmasteryratherthanseattime,consistentattendancedirectly impactsastudent’sabilitytoprogressacademicallyandremainappropriatelyplacedwithinalearninggroup Frequentorextendedabsencesmayhindermastery,disruptcontinuityofinstruction,andaffectastudent’s readinesstoadvance
Eachstudentisallotteduptosix(6)academicdayspersemester(theequivalentofapproximatelytwoweeks) forabsencesrelatedtofamilytime,travel,orothernon-emergencyreasons.Theseabsencesdonotrequire documentationbutdorequireadvancecommunicationwiththeteacherwheneverpossible.
Forabsenceswithinthisallowance,parentsareresponsibleforensuringthatallmissedworkiscompletedand thatstudentsarepreparedtorejoinclassfullyupontheirreturn.Teachersarenotexpectedtore-teachmissed instructionorprovideextensivemake-upsupportforplannedabsences Parentsshouldcommunicate proactivelywithteacherstounderstandexpectationsandtimelines
AbsencesbeyondthisallowanceshouldbecommunicatedtotheHeadofSchoolinadvance Prolongedor repeatedabsencesmayimpactacademicprogress,masteryofmaterial,learninggroupplacement, eligibilityforadvancement,orre-enrollment.TheHeadofSchoolwilldeterminewhetherastudentisable tomaintainappropriateprogressandplacementgiventheamountofmissedinstruction.
Emergencysituationsandillnesswillbehandledwithdiscretionandcompassion.
Parentsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheschoolofabsencesasfollows:
● Forillness:notifytheteacherthroughClassReachassoonaspossible
● Forplannedabsences:submitthepre-scheduledabsenceforminadvance
● Forprolongedorrepeatedabsences:notifytheHeadofSchoolregardingthereasonfortheabsence
DISMISSAL Studentsmustbepickedupnolaterthan3:45p.m.eachschoolday.Familiesareexpectedtoarriveontimefor dismissaltoensureasmoothandorderlyendtotheday
EARLYARRIVALORLATEPICK-UP Earlyarrivalbefore8:20am orlatepick-upafter3:45pm placesanundueburdenonstaffandisnotpermitted withoutpriorarrangement.Repeatedearlyarrivalsorlatepick-upsmayresultinadditionalfeesand/or administrativeintervention.
SUPERVISIONBOUNDARIES ArrowsChristianAcademycannotprovidesupervisionoutsideofdesignatedschoolhours Parentsremain responsiblefortheirchilduntilthestudentisofficiallyreleasedtoschoolstaffinthemorningandoncethe
studenthasbeendismissedintheafternoon.Chronicissueswitharrival,attendance,ordismissalthatdisregard schoolpoliciesmaybeaddressedadministrativelyandmayimpactcontinuedenrollmentorre-enrollment
OURPROGRAM ENROLLMENTOPTIONS AtARROWSChristianAcademy,weofferflexibleenrollmentoptions,including3-day,4-day,and5-day schedules,designedtomeettheindividualneedsofeachstudent Studentsareplacedinlearninggroupsbased ontheirmasteryofmathandreading,allowingthemtoprogressthroughthesegroupsastheirskillsdevelop Recognizingthateachchildisuniquelydesigned,somestudentsmayadvancemorequicklythanothers Our learninggroupmodelallowsforbothaccelerationandadditionalsupport,ensuringthateachstudentmovesat anappropriatepace.Tosupportdiverselearningneeds,fieldsofstudyareofferedconcurrentlyacrossgrade levels,allowingstudentstoengageinclassesthatbestsuittheiracademicprogressandneeds.
ADMISSIONSPROCEDUREANDENROLLMENT TheadmissionsprocessatArrowsChristianAcademyisdesignedtoprayerfullyandthoughtfullydiscern whetherastudentandfamilyareamutualfitforourmission,philosophy,andcommunity Ourgoalisnot simplytofillseats,buttostewardalearningenvironmentwhereallstudentscangrowacademically,spiritually, andrelationally
Becausethecompositionofthestudentbodyhasasignificantimpactonschoolcultureandlearning,admissions decisionsaremadewithcarefulconsiderationofboththeindividualstudentandthebroadercommunity. Alignmentbetweenhomeandschool particularlyinmattersofdiscipline,authority,andeducational philosophy isessentialtoastudent’ssuccessatArrows.
Academichistoryisreviewedforthepurposeofinstructionalplacement,notastheprimarydeterminantof acceptance Admissionsdecisionsarebasedonaholisticreviewthatincludes,butisnotlimitedto,academic readiness,behavioralpatterns,learningneeds,familyalignment,andtheschool’scapacitytomeetthoseneeds whilemaintainingasafeandorderedlearningenvironmentforallstudents
AdmissiontoArrowsChristianAcademyisnotguaranteedandremainsatthesolediscretionoftheHeadof School,inconsultationwiththeAdmissionsTeamandEducationalCouncil.Enrollmentiscontingentupon continuedalignmentwiththeschool’smission,policies,andexpectations.
ENROLLMENTPROCESS 1 InitialInformationInquiryandHeadofSchoolMeeting
Familiesbegintheadmissionsprocessbycompletinganonlineinterestformandschedulinga 30-minutemeetingwiththeHeadofSchoolorAdmissionsTeam,eitherinpersonorviaZoom.This meetingprovidesanopportunitytoaskquestions,learnmoreaboutArrowsChristianAcademy’s mission,educationalphilosophy,andlearningmodel,and,whenapplicable,tourtheschool.Thisinitial conversationallowsboththefamilyandtheschooltoprayerfullydiscernwhethermovingforwardin theadmissionsprocessisappropriate
2. PastoralReferenceandFamilyInterview Familieswhowishtoproceedwillbeaskedtosubmitapastoralreferenceandparticipateinafamily interview.ThisstepallowstheAdmissionsTeamtobetterunderstandthefamily’svalues,educational priorities,andalignmentwiththeschool’sphilosophy particularlyinareasofdiscipline,authority, andpartnershipbetweenhomeandschool FamiliesareexpectedtoreviewtheArrowsSchool Handbookinitsentiretypriortotheinterviewandareencouragedtoprayerfullyconsiderwhether Arrowsistherightfitfortheirfamily
3. Application
Followingthefamilyinterviewandapprovaltoproceed,familieswillbeinvitedtocompleteaformal FamilyApplication TheHeadofSchool,inconsultationwiththeAdmissionsTeamandEducational Council,willreviewtheapplicationaspartofaholisticadmissionsdecision
4. AcademicAssessment
Studentswillcompleteanacademicassessmentfocusedonmathandreading/writing.Thepurposeof thisassessmentisinstructionalplacement,notacceptanceordenial.BecauseArrowsorganizesstudents bymasteryratherthanage,assessmentresultshelpdeterminethemostappropriatelearninggroupand instructionalstartingpointforeachstudent
5 EnrollmentandFinancialAgreement Acceptedfamilieswillreceiveenrollmentconfirmationalongwithtuitioninformationandrequired enrollmentdocuments,includingfinancialagreementsandacknowledgmentofschoolpoliciessuchas theuniformpolicy.Enrollmentisfinalizedonlyafterallrequireddocumentsarecompletedand submittedandfinancialarrangementsareestablished
FINANCIALAID FinancialAidmayberequestedbutfamiliesarestronglyurgedtoseekassistancefromoneofthetwoschool choiceprograms(EmpowermentScholarshipAccountsorStudentTuitionOrganizationtaxcreditdonations) offeredtoArizonastudents, theirfamily,churchesandfriendspriortoseekingfinancialaidfromtheschool
Wearepartneringineducationwithfamiliesandwearerunsolelyonprivatefunds,thereforeeverydollarnot collectedintuitionisadollarthatmustberaisedthroughdonations. But,wealsodon’twantfinancestobethe reasonafamilydoesnotattendARROWS,thereforefinancialaidmaybeofferedundercertaincircumstancesof extremeneed Multistudentaidmaybeavailableunderspecifiedcircumstances Familieswillneedtoapplyfor financialaidthroughaprivatelysharedlink Financialaidwillbediscussedthroughacommitteeappointedby theBoard.
ADMISSIONSDECISIONAUTHORITYANDCAPACITY ArrowsChristianAcademyreservestherighttoadmitstudentsinamannerthattakesintoconsiderationthe school’scapacitytomeettheacademic,behavioral,developmental,andsafetyneedsofboththeindividual studentandthebroaderclassroomcommunity.Admissionsdecisionsaremadewiththegoalofpreservinga well-ordered,Christ-centeredlearningenvironmentthatallowsallstudentstothrive.
Whilewearecommittedtoservingadiverserangeoflearners,admissioniscontingentupontheschool’sability toreasonablysupportastudent’sneedswithoutcompromisingtheeducationalexperienceofothers. Admissionsdecisionsarenotbasedonafamily’sabilitytopayfulltuition
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSFORTHESTUDENT Achildmustbeatleast5yearsoldbySeptemberoftheacademicyeartoapplyforenrollment.Studentswillbe assessedforplacementintheappropriatelearninglevel Ourgoalisthelong-termsuccessofthestudentinan academicenvironmentasopposedtoautomaticpromotionbasedonage,thusstudentsplacementwillbe relatedtomasteryofskillsratherthanage
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSFORTHEPARENTS ParentsseekingenrollmentatArrowsChristianAcademymustdemonstrateaclearunderstandingofand alignmentwiththeschool’sbiblicalmission,educationalphilosophy,andapproachtodisciplineand discipleship.BecauseArrowsisaChrist-centeredschool,familiesshouldexpecttheirchildtobeconsistently exposedtobiblicalteachingandChristianworldviewintegrationthroughoutallareasoftheprogram.
EnrollmentatArrowsisapartnershipbetweenhomeandschool.Thispartnershiprequiresactivecooperation withallwrittenpolicies,procedures,andexpectationsoutlinedinthishandbook.Alignmentinmattersof
discipline,authority,communication,andacademicresponsibilityisessentialtoastudent’ssuccessandtothe healthofthebroaderschoolcommunity
Parentsareexpectedto:
● Supportandreinforceschooldisciplinedecisionsathome
● Respecttheauthorityoffaculty,staff,andadministration
● Communicateconcernsdirectlyandappropriately,followingtheschool’scommunicationguidelines
● Ensuretimelyattendance,punctuality,andcompletionofacademicresponsibilities
● Engageinopen,honest,andrespectfulcommunicationwiththeschool
Enrollmentandcontinuedenrollmentarecontingentuponafamily’swillingnesstomaintainthispartnership. If,atanypoint,therelationshipbetweenhomeandschoolisdeterminedtobeconsistentlymisalignedor detrimentaltothemission,culture,orlearningenvironmentofArrowsChristianAcademy,theadministration reservestherighttorequirewithdrawalordenyre-enrollment
PARENTRESPONSIBILITY “Trainupachildinthewayheshouldgo;evenwhenheisoldhewillnotdepartfromit.”
Proverbs22:6
AtArrowsChristianAcademy,werecognizethatparentsareultimatelyresponsiblefortheeducation,training, andflourishingoftheirchildren.Theschoolanditseducatorsserveaspartners facilitatorsand advisors workingalongsidefamiliestodisciplestudentsinbothfaithandlearning
Becausethispartnershipisessentialtoastudent’ssuccess,parentsareexpectedtoactivelysupportandreinforce themission,values,andexpectationsofArrowsChristianAcademy Thisincludesconsistencybetweenhome andschoolinmattersofdiscipline,characterformation,andrespectforauthority
Parentsareexpectedto:
● Praywithandfortheirchildrenandcultivatespiritualrhythmswithinthehome
● Beactivelyinvolvedinandregularlyattendalocalchurch
● SpeakdailywiththeirchildrenaboutGod,Scripture,andfaith
● Celebrategrowthandsuccesswhileaddressingbehavioraloracademicconcernsbiblicallyandpromptly
● Faithfullysupportschooldisciplinedecisionsandfollowthroughwithappropriatereinforcementat home
● Attendandparticipateinparentmeetings,conferences,andrequiredschoolcommunications
● Readandrespondtoschoolcommunicationsinatimelymanner
● Supporttheirchildrenwithhomework,projects,andacademicresponsibilities
● Ensureregularattendanceandpunctuality
TheeffectivenessofArrows’educationalmodeldependsonasharedcommitmentbetweenhomeandschool. Whenthispartnershipisnotupheld,orwhenparentalactionsorattitudesunderminetheauthority,discipline, ormissionoftheschool,theadministrationreservestherighttorequirecorrectiveaction,denyre-enrollment,or requirewithdrawalinordertopreservethehealthoftheschoolcommunity
RE-ENROLLMENT Re-enrollmentatArrowsChristianAcademyisnotautomatic Eachyear,re-enrollmentdecisionsaremadeat thediscretionoftheHeadofSchool,inconsultationwiththeEducationalCouncil,andarebasedonaholistic reviewofthestudentandfamily’salignmentwiththemission,philosophy,andexpectationsoftheschool.
Factorsconsideredinre-enrollmentdecisionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
● Thestudent’sacademicprogressandplacementwithinthemastery-basedmodel
● Behavioralgrowth,characterdevelopment,andresponsivenesstocorrection
● Thefamily’spartnershipwiththeschool,includingsupportofdiscipline,communication,andpolicies
● Theschool’scapacitytocontinuemeetingtheneedsofthestudentwhilemaintainingasafe, well-orderedlearningenvironmentforallstudents
Adecisionnottoofferre-enrollmentisnotconsideredadisciplinaryactionanddoesnotrequirethe accumulationofofficevisits,suspension,orexpulsion Rather,itreflectsadeterminationthatcontinued enrollmentisnolongerthebestfitforthestudent,family,orschoolcommunity.
Theschoolreservestherighttodeclinere-enrollmentinordertostewarditsmission,protectitsculture,and ensuretheflourishingofallstudentsentrustedtoitscare.
RE-ADMITTANCE Studentswhohavebeenexpelled,withdrawninlieuofexpulsion,orrequiredtowithdrawduetomisalignment withthemission,policies,orexpectationsofArrowsChristianAcademymayapplyforre-admittanceatalater date.Re-admittanceisnotguaranteedandisgrantedsolelyatthediscretionoftheHeadofSchool,in consultationwiththeEducationalCouncil.
Considerationforre-admittancewillbebasedonacomprehensivereviewofthestudent’sandfamily’s circumstances,whichmayincludeevidenceofgrowth,demonstratedrepentance,restoredalignmentwiththe school’svalues,andtheschool’scapacitytomeetthestudent’sneedswithoutcompromisingthesafety,culture, orlearningenvironmentofthebroadercommunity
Thedecisionregardingre-admittanceisfinal
SCHOOLCULTURE ArrowsChristianAcademyiscommittedtocultivatingaChrist-centered,orderly,andsupportivelearning environmentwhereallstudentscangrowacademically,spiritually,andrelationally Becauseschoolculture directlyimpactstheabilityofstudentstolearnandthrive,thepreservationofthatcultureisapriorityofthe administration.
Ifastudent’songoingbehavior,attitude,orinfluenceisdeterminedtobesignificantlydetrimentaltothe learningenvironment,spiritualformation,orwell-beingofotherstudents,theHeadofSchoolreservestheright tointervene,uptoandincludingrequiringwithdrawal,regardlessofwhetherformaldisciplinarystepshavebeen exhausted
Examplesofbehaviorsorpatternsthatmayconstituteasignificantnegativeinfluenceinclude,butarenot limitedto:
● Persistentdisregardforauthorityorschoolexpectations
● Ongoingbehaviorsthatdisruptlearningorundermineclassroomorder
● Unrepentantattitudesorresistancetocorrection
● Conductthatcontradictstheschool’sbiblicalstandardsorstatedvalues
● Behaviorsthatnegativelyimpacttheemotional,moral,orphysicalsafetyofothers
Whenconcernsrisetothislevel,theHeadofSchoolwillmeetwiththeparentsandconsultwiththeEducational Councilasappropriate.Thedeterminationandcourseofactiontakenwillbebasedonthebestinterestofthe student,theclassroom,andthebroaderschoolcommunity.Parentsmaybegiventheoptiontovoluntarily withdrawtheirstudentinlieuofexpulsion.
Decisionsmadeunderthisprovisionarefinalandarenotcontingentupontheaccumulationofofficevisitsor priordisciplinaryconsequences
PARENTCOMMUNICATIONANDINVOLVEMENT ArrowsChristianAcademyrecognizesthatparentsareultimatelyresponsiblefortheeducationandflourishing oftheirchildren.Teachersandadministratorsserveaspartnersandadvisorsinthiswork.Parent-teacher conferencesarescheduledtwiceannually,andongoingcommunicationisencouragedasneeded.
COMMUNICATINGWITHTEACHERS ParentsshouldcommunicatewithteachersthroughClassReach,whichistheschool’sprimaryplatformfor communication Tocontactyourchild’steacherinClassReach:
● LogintoyourClassReachparentaccount
● Selectyourchild’sprofile
● NavigatetotheClassesorTeacherssectionassociatedwithyourstudent
● UsethemessagingoremailfeaturewithinClassReachtocontacttheappropriateteacher
Thisensurescommunicationisdocumented,accessible,anddirectedtothecorrectstaffmember.
COMMUNICATIONGUIDELINES Whenconcernsarise,parentsareexpectedtofollowtheappropriatechainofcommunication:
● Questionsrelatedtoclassroomroutines,homework,assignments,orday-to-daymattersshouldbe directedtotheteacherthroughClassReach
● Questionsregardingcurriculum,schoolpolicy,orschoolphilosophyshouldbedirectedtotheHeadof School
ParentsareaskedtocopytheHeadofSchooloncommunicationsinvolvingongoingconcernsorrepeatedissues toensureclarityandappropriatesupport.Teacherswilldothesamewhennecessary.
Atnotimeshouldastudent’sconcernbediscussedwithnon-involvedparties.Familiesareexpectedtofollow thebiblicalmodelofconflictresolutionoutlinedinMatthew18:15 Inmostcases,patient,respectful,anddirect communicationwillleadtoasatisfactoryresolution
PARENTHONORCODE (AcknowledgedandsignedannuallythroughClassReach)
ByenrollingmychildatArrowsChristianAcademy,Iacknowledgeandagreetothefollowing:
1.MISSIONANDBIBLICALWORLDVIEW IunderstandthatArrowsChristianAcademyoperatesunderadistinctlyChristianworldviewgroundedinthe HolyBibleasdescribedintheschool’sStatementofFaithandBiblicalAuthorityforInstructionandWorldview Isupportmychildbeingtaughtfromthisbiblicalfoundation
2.ATTENDANCEANDPARTICIPATION Iunderstandthatconsistentattendanceandpunctualityareessentialtolovingteachersandclassmatesandto mychild’sacademicprogress.Iwillensuremychildispresentandontimeunlessanemergencyarises.For plannedabsencesorimportantfamilytime,Iwillcommunicateinadvanceandworkwithteacherstomake reasonableplanswithoutplacinganundueburdenonstaff
3.UNIFORMANDSCHOOLPOLICIES Iunderstandthatthedresscodeandschoolpoliciesexisttosupportaunified,orderly,andrespectfulschool culture.Iagreetoensuremychildfollowstheuniformpolicyandallschoolexpectations.
4.AUTHORITYANDDISCIPLINE IunderstandthatmychildisexpectedtosubmittotheauthorityofArrowsfacultyandstaffduringschool hoursandschoolevents.IacknowledgethatIamultimatelyresponsibleformychild’sbehaviorandagreeto supportandreinforceschooldisciplinedecisionsathome
5.DISCIPLINEPROCESSANDCONSEQUENCES Whenadisciplinenoteorcommunicationissenthome,Iagreetoworkwithmychildtoaddressthebehavior, pursuerepentance,andrepairrelationshipsasneeded Iunderstandthatrepeatedbehavioralconcernsmay requireadditionalintervention,includingaDisciplinePlan,administrativeaction,oradisciplinaryhearing.I agreetoabidebytheschool’sdecisionsregardingsuspension,expulsion,non-renewal,orrequiredwithdrawal. Tuitionwillnotbereimbursedinsuchcases.
6.COMMUNICATIONANDPARTNERSHIP Iagreetocommunicateconcernsrespectfullyanddirectly,followingtheschool’scommunicationprocedures andbiblicalconflict-resolutionprinciples Iwillnotinvolvenon-involvedpartiesinstudentmatters
7.SPECIALNEEDSAWARENESSANDSAFETY IunderstandandsupportArrowsChristianAcademy’smissiontoservestudentswithdiverselearningneeds.I acknowledgethatthismayincludeexposuretobehaviorsassociatedwithspecialneeds,suchassensory dysregulationorotheratypicalbehaviors,andthattheschoolwillcommunicatewithfamiliesasappropriate. Regardlessofdiagnosis,behaviorsthatposeaserioussafetyriskorinvolvesignificantmoralconcernswillbe addressedthroughformaldisciplinaryprocedures
BysigningthisHonorCode,IacknowledgethatenrollmentandcontinuedenrollmentatArrowsChristian Academyarecontingentuponmyongoingcooperationwiththesecommitmentsandthepoliciesoutlinedin theParent/StudentHandbook.
DRESSCODE PleaseClickHEREforDressCode
ThedresscodeatArrowsChristianAcademyexiststopromotearespectful,unifiedschoolculturethatreflects professionalism,modesty,andoursharedvalues Familiesareexpectedtoensurethatstudentsarriveatschool eachdayincompliancewiththedresscode
Whenastudentisoutofcompliance,theissuewillbeaddressedpromptlyanddiscreetly Studentsmaybeasked tocorrecttheissueimmediately,whichmayincludechangingclothing,coveringitems,orcontactingaparentto bringappropriateattire.
Repeatedorongoingdresscodeviolationswillbeaddressedadministrativelyandmaybetreatedasanofficevisit. Aswithotherpatternsofnoncompliance,repeateddresscodeviolationsmayresultinparentcommunication, lossofprivileges,orfurtheradministrativeaction
Chronicdisregardforthedresscodemayimpactastudent’sstandingandmaybeconsideredindecisionsrelated tocontinuedenrollmentorre-enrollment
DISCIPLINEPOLICY ArrowsChristianAcademyrecognizesthatawell-orderedanddisciplinedenvironmentisessentialforlearning anddiscipleship.Webelievethat“knowledgewithoutvirtueisdangerous,”andthereforetheformationofgodly characterisasvitalasacademicexcellence.DisciplineatArrowsisintendedtoshepherdtheheart,restore relationships,andtrainstudentstoloveGodandlovetheirneighbor.
Whiledisciplinepracticesmayvarybasedonastudent’sdevelopmentallevelandcircumstances,thestandardof conductremainsconsistentforallstudents.Adiagnosisorlearningdifferencemayinformhowdisciplineis administered,butitdoesnotexcusesinfulbehaviororremoveaccountability
DisciplineatArrowsiscorrectiveratherthanpunitiveandisgroundedinScripture,includingHebrews 12:1–13 Ourgoalisgrowth,repentance,andrestoration notpunishmentforitsownsake
ADMINISTRATIVEAUTHORITY TheHeadofSchoolorDeanofStudentsretainstheauthoritytointerveneatanypointwhenastudent’s behaviorsignificantlydisruptslearning,compromisessafety,orunderminestheschool’smissionorculture. Administrativeinterventionisnotdependentuponthecompletionofclassroomdisciplinestepsorthe accumulationofofficevisits.
Disciplinedecisionsaremadeprayerfullyandwithconsiderationforboththeindividualstudentandthe broaderschoolcommunity
GENERALCLASSROOMEXPECTATIONS Studentsareexpectedto:
● Respectandobeyteachersandothersinauthority
● Treatclassmateswithkindness,respect,andinclusion
● Stayontaskandengagefullyinlessons
● Speakrespectfullyandinturn
● Keephands,feet,andobjectstothemselves
● Completeworkwithcareandexcellence
● Respectschoolpropertyandsharedspaces
GENERALSTUDENTBEHAVIORGUIDELINES AsanArrowsChristianAcademystudent,eachchildisexpectedtomakedailychoicesthathonorGod,respect others,andcontributepositivelytothelearningcommunity.Theseguidelinesreflecthowstudentsaretaughtto liveoutourcommitmenttolovingGodandlovingourneighbor.
Studentsareexpectedto:
● Listenandrespondthefirsttimedirectionisgiven
● Givefullattentiontotheteacherandlesson
● Speakandactrespectfullytowardalladultsandpeers
● FollowdirectionsgivenbyanyArrowsfacultyorstaffmember
● Usewordsthatarekind,encouraging,andappropriate
● Apologizeandseekforgivenesswhentheyhavewrongedothers
● Bequicktoforgiveandpursuerestoration
● Takeresponsibilityfortheiractionsandchoices
Whileworkingindependently,studentsareexpectedto:
● Stayontaskandcompleteassignedwork
● Keephands,feet,andmaterialstothemselves
● Workwithoutdistractingothers
● Maintainacleanandorderlyworkspace
● Dotheirbestworkwithdiligenceandcare
Theseguidelinesaretaught,modeled,andreinforceddaily.Theyarenotintendedtobeexhaustive,butratherto cultivatehabitsofcharacter,responsibility,andself-controlthatreflectChristlikeliving.
DISCIPLINEPROCEDURES Whencorrectionisneeded,teachersandadministratorswillrespondinamannerthatisappropriatetothe situation,thestudent’smaturity,andtheimpactonothers.Whiledisciplineisnotrigidlyformulaic,the followingprogressionisgenerallyusedtoguideresponses:
● Remind–Aclearverbalreminderofexpectations
● Redirect–Asecondinterventionwithguidancetowardappropriatebehavior
● Restore–Additionalsupport,reflection,ordiscipleship,whichmayincludeanofficevisitand communicationwithparents
● Rejoice–Affirmationandencouragementwhenthestudentdemonstratesrepentance,growth,or restoredbehavior
Parentswillbenotifiedwhenbehaviorsrisebeyondroutineclassroomcorrection Disciplinecommunicationis intendedtoinformandpartner notsurpriseorshame.
OFFICEVISITPROTOCOL Anofficevisitoccurswhenastudent’sbehaviorrequiressupportorcorrectionbeyondroutineclassroom management Officevisitsareintendedtoprovideadditionalguidance,discipleship,andaccountabilitywhile helpingthestudentre-engagesuccessfullywiththelearningenvironment
Officevisitsmaybeinitiatedbyateacheroradministratorandarenotlimitedtoaspecificnumberofclassroom interventions.Thedecisiontosendastudenttotheofficeisbasedonthenature,frequency,orseverityofthe behavioranditsimpactonothers.
Duringanofficevisit,theHeadofSchoolorDeanofStudentsmayrespondinamannerappropriatetothe studentandsituation,whichmayincludeoneormoreofthefollowing:
● RestorativeorService-BasedActions
● PhysicalRegulationorEnduranceActivities
● ReflectiveorWrittenResponses
● OtherAdministrativeActions
Followinganofficevisit,adisciplinenotewillbesenttoparentsbytheHeadofSchoolorDeanofStudentsto communicatethenatureoftheconcernandanyfollow-upexpectations.
Officevisitsareonetoolwithintheschool’sbroaderdisciplineframeworkanddonotlimittheadministration’s authoritytotakefurtheractionwhenwarranted.
EXCESSIVEOFFICEVISITS Whileoccasionalofficevisitsareanormalpartofguidingstudentstowardgrowthandself-regulation,apattern offrequentofficevisitsmayindicatethatastudentrequiresadditionalsupport orthatthecurrentplacementis nolongerthebestfitforthestudentortheschoolcommunity.
Excessiveofficevisitsarenotdefinedbyaspecificnumber,butbythepersistence,severity,orimpactofbehaviors overtime Whenapatternemerges,theHeadofSchoolwillmeetwiththeparentstoreviewconcerns,discuss contributingfactors,anddetermineappropriatenextsteps
Possibleoutcomesofthisreviewmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
● ImplementationorrevisionofaDisciplinePlan
● Increasedparentinvolvementduringtheschoolday
● Adjustmentstothestudent’sschedule,supports,orplacement
● Adefinedobservationorreviewperiod
● Determinationthatcontinuedenrollmentmaynolongerbeappropriate
Thepurposeofthisprocessistodiscernwhethermeaningfulprogressisoccurringandwhethertheschoolcan continuetomeetthestudent’sneedswhilepreservingasafe,orderly,andChrist-centeredlearningenvironment forallstudents
If,afterreasonableinterventionandreview,theHeadofSchooldeterminesthatbehavioralconcernsarenot improvingorarenegativelyimpactingtheschoolcommunity,furtheradministrativeactionmaybetaken,
SERIOUSDISCIPLINECASES ASeriousDisciplineCaseoccurswhenastudent’sbehaviororpatternofbehaviorsignificantlyunderminesthe safety,well-being,mission,orcultureofArrowsChristianAcademy Thesecasesinvolveconductthatgoes beyondroutinedisciplinarymattersandmayrequireimmediateorescalatedadministrativeaction
ExamplesofbehaviorsthatmayconstituteaSeriousDisciplineCaseinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
● Persistentorunrepentantdisrespecttowardauthority
● Repeatedbehaviorsthatendangerthephysicaloremotionalsafetyofthestudentorothers
● Overtmoralissuesorconductthatcontradictsbiblicalstandards,includingbutnotlimitedto inappropriatesexualbehavior,substanceabuse,illegalactivity,orexplicitdefianceofScripture
● Seriousorrepeatedharassment,threats,orintimidation
● Behaviorthatcontinuesdespitepriorinterventionanddemonstratesalackofresponsivenessto correction
WhenaSeriousDisciplineCaseisidentified,theHeadofSchoolwillconveneadisciplinehearing,whichmay includethestudent,parent(s),teacher(s)asappropriate,theHeadofSchool,andmembersoftheSchoolBoard orEducationalCouncil Theschoolmayalsoconsultoutsideadvisorsorspecialistswhenhelpfultoinformthe decision-makingprocess.
Followingthedisciplinehearing,theschoolwilldeterminetheappropriatecourseofaction,whichmayinclude suspension,expulsion,orrequiredwithdrawal Tuitionwillnotbereimbursedintheeventofsuspensionor expulsion
ThedeterminationofaSeriousDisciplineCaseandtheresultingdecisionarefinalandaremadein considerationoftheindividualstudent,thebroaderschoolcommunity,andtheschool’sresponsibilityto stewardasafe,Christ-centeredlearningenvironment.
PARENTALSUPPORTINDISCIPLINE AtArrowsChristianAcademy,disciplineanddiscipleshiparesharedresponsibilitiesbetweenhomeandschool Consistentboundariesandconsequencesareessentialforachild’sgrowth,asaccountabilityisanexpressionof loveandcare(Hebrews12:6) Forthisreason,parentsareexpectedtoactivelysupportandreinforcetheschool’s disciplinedecisionsathome.
Unitybetweenhomeandschool demonstratedthroughrespectforauthority(Romans13:1–7),biblical conflictresolution(Matthew18:15),andaspiritofcooperation isessentialtomaintainingahealthyschool culture.Whenthispartnershipisstrong,studentsarebestpositionedtogrowintomature,Christlike individuals
Ifthepartnershipbetweenhomeandschoolisdeterminedtobeconsistentlynegativeordetrimentaltothe commongood,theadministrationreservestherighttorequirewithdrawalordenyenrollmentorre-enrollment
ELECTRONICDEVICESPOLICY Topreserveafocused,orderly,anddistraction-freelearningenvironment,ArrowsChristianAcademyprohibits theuseofpersonalelectronicdevicesduringtheschoolday.Personalelectronicdevicesinclude,butarenot limitedto:
● Cellphonesandsmartphones
● Smartwatches
● Portablegamingdevices
● Personaltabletsormediaplayers
Studentsmusthaveallpersonalelectronicdevicesturnedofforsilencedandstoredintheirbackpack duringschoolhours.Devicesmaynotbeusedduringclass,chapel,transitions,orbreaks.
Ifastudentneedsaccesstoaphoneforaspecificreason,priorapprovalmustbeobtainedfromtheHeadof SchoolorDeanofStudents.
Exceptions Devicesdesignatedforassistiveorcommunicationpurposes,suchasAACdevicesorschool-approved educationaltechnology,maybeusedonlywithpriorapprovalfromtheEducationalCouncilandunderstaff supervision
Violations
Violationsofthispolicywillbeaddressedadministratively:
● Afirstviolationwillresultinconfiscationofthedevice,whichmustberetrievedbyaparentorguardian
● Repeatedviolationsmayresultinaparentconferenceandfurtheradministrativeaction
ArrowsChristianAcademyassumesnoresponsibilityfortheloss,damage,ortheftofpersonalelectronicdevices broughtontocampus
ACADEMICPHILOSOPHY THETRIVIUMINPRACTICEATARROWS AtArrows,theTriviumisnotdividedbyageorgradelevel.Grammar,logic,andrhetoricareintegrated ateverystageoflearningandineverysubject
Studentsatalllevelsarebuildingknowledge(grammar),learningtomakesenseofthatknowledge(logic), andpracticinghowtoexpresstheirunderstanding(rhetoric) Thebalanceandexpectationsshiftas studentsgrowinmaturityandmastery
Asstudentsprogress,thereisincreasingemphasisonapplyingideas,explainingtheirthinking,and defendingtheirunderstanding,whilestillreceivingexplicitinstructionandappropriatesupports.
AtArrows,classicaleducationisnotaboutrigidstages,butaboutformingthoughtfullearnerswhoknow, understand,andcommunicatetruthwell.
MASTERY,PLACEMENT,ANDADVANCEMENT ArrowsChristianAcademyisamastery-basedschoolorganizedaroundoverlappinglearninglevelsratherthan traditionalage-basedgrades Studentplacementandadvancementaredeterminedbydemonstratedreadiness andmastery,notbyage,timespentinaclassroom,orreportcardaverages.
AdvancementdecisionsaremadeprayerfullyandholisticallybytheEducationalCouncilinconsultationwith teachersandtheHeadofSchool
COREMETRICSUSEDFORPLACEMENTAND ADVANCEMENT Studentreadinessisevaluatedacrossthefollowingcoremetrics,whichreflectbothclassicaleducationprinciples andwidelyrecognizedacademicskillprogressions:
Reading Studentsareevaluatedonreadingaccuracy,fluency,comprehension,andtheabilitytodiscussandrespondto textatanappropriatelevelofindependence
WritingandGrammar Studentsareevaluatedonwrittenexpression,sentenceandparagraphstructure,grammarusage,clarityof communication,andtheabilitytoreviseandimprovetheirwork
MathematicalThinking Studentsareevaluatedonnumbersense,conceptualunderstanding,problem-solvingability,accuracy,andthe abilitytoexplainmathematicalreasoning
CognitiveandAcademicMaturity Studentsareevaluatedonattention,engagement,abilitytofollowmulti-stepdirections,participationin discussion,perseverance,andreadinesstoengagewithincreasinglycomplexmaterial.
LEARNINGLEVELS ArrowsChristianAcademyusesoverlappinglearninglevelstoallowstudentstoprogressatappropriaterates basedonmasteryratherthanage.Typicallearninglevelsinclude:
● PrimaryPrep(approximatelyK–1)
● PrimaryA(approximately2nd–4th)
● PrimaryB(approximately3rd–5th)
● PrimaryC(approximately4th–6th)
● SecondaryPrep(approximately6th–8th)
● Secondary(9th-12th)**Highschoolwillbeaddedasourstudentbodyadvancesthrough learninglevels.
Becausestudentsdevelopunevenlyacrossacademicareas,astudentmaybeplacedindifferentlearninglevelsfor differentsubjects
ADVANCEMENTDETERMINATION Advancementbetweenlearninglevelsorwithinsubjectareasisbasedonaholisticreviewofthestudent’s readiness.Factorsconsideredmayinclude:
● Demonstratedmasteryofcoreacademicskills
● Consistencyandindependenceinapplyinglearning
● Attendanceandengagement
● Workhabitsandperseverance
● Teacherobservationandassessmentdata
Gradesareonedatapointusedtoinformdecisionsbutdonotsolelydetermineadvancement.
Astudentmay:
● Advanceinonesubjectwhileremaininginanother
● Remaininalearninglevelwhilecontinuingtogrowacademically
● Receivetargetedsupporttoreachreadinessforadvancement
FinalplacementandadvancementdecisionsaremadebytheEducationalCouncilandHeadofSchool.
IMPORTANTCLARIFICATIONFORFAMILIES BecauseArrowsChristianAcademyismastery-based,advancementisnotautomaticortime-based Astudent remaininginalearningleveldoesnotmeantheyarebeing“heldback”inthetraditional,age-based sense.Rather,itmeansthestudentisbeinggiventheappropriatetimeandsupportneededtofullymasterthe skillsandconceptsofthatlevel.
Remaininginalearninglevelalsodoesnotmeanastudentisrepeatingthesameworkyearafteryear. Instructionisdesignedsothatstudentsarecontinuallypresentedwithnewcontent,texts,problems,and applicationswhilestrengtheningandrefiningtheskillsrequiredatthatlevel Learningremainsfresh,engaging, andappropriatelychallenging,evenasstudentsaregivenadditionaltimetopracticeandsolidifyfoundational skills.
Thisapproachallowsstudentstogrowwithconfidence,depth,andunderstanding ensuringtheyaretruly readyforincreasedacademicdemandsratherthanbeingrushedforwardbeforemasteryisachieved Placement decisionsaremadeinthebestinterestofthestudentandthebroaderlearningcommunity
PURPOSEOFGRADESATARROWS GradesatArrowsChristianAcademydonotreflecttheimmeasurableworthorvalueofachild,whoismadein theimageofGod.Rather,gradesserveasanaccuratereflectionofastudent’slevelofunderstanding,skill development,andqualityofworkinagivensubjectatagiventime.
Gradesareonetoolusedtocommunicateprogress,guideinstruction,andsupportstudentgrowthwithina mastery-basededucationalmodel.
AtArrowsChristianAcademy,gradesservethefollowingpurposes:
● Tohelpstudentsidentifyareasofstrengthandareasneedingfurthergrowth
● Toinformappropriateinstructionalplacementandacademicsupport
● Toprovideaccountabilityforthequalityandcompletenessofstudentwork
● Tocommunicateacademicprogresstoparentsand,whenapplicable,othereducationalinstitutions
Arrowsutilizesabalancedandobjectivegradingsystemalignedwiththesepurposes.
GODLYCHARACTERDEVELOPMENT Alongsideacademicgrades,studentsreceivequarterlyCharacterGradesthatevaluatekeyareasofGodly Christiancharacter.Charactergradesarereportedseparatelyfromacademicgradesandarenotaveragedinto academicstanding,placement,oradvancementdecisions.
GodlyCharacterCategories:
1 Diligence-workinghardwhenchallenged,completingtasksontime,andstayingfocused
2 Fellowship-demonstratingpatience,maintainingcommunity,andcaringfortheneedsofothers)
3 Integrity-seekingforgivenesswhenwrong,comingprepared,andrespectingproperty
4. Respect-speakingappropriately,followingdirections,andhonoringauthority
5. Joy-contributingcheerfully,showinginitiative,andsolvingproblemscreatively
4 Exemplary
3 Commendable
2 Developing
1 Emerging
ThestudentconsistentlydemonstratesoutstandingGodly characterbyworkingdiligently,fosteringwarmfellowship, upholdingintegrity,showingrespect,andcontributing joyfullyineverysituation
ThestudentregularlymeetsexpectationsinGodlycharacter, oftenexhibitingstrongdiligence,positivefellowship,clear integrity,respectfulinteractions,andajoyful,creative approach.
ThestudentisprogressingintheirGodlycharacter,showing emergingstrengthsinareassuchasdiligenceandfellowship, whileneedingadditionalsupporttoconsistentlydisplay integrity,respect,andjoy.
ThestudentisjustbeginningtodevelopGodlycharacterand requiresfocusedguidancetobuildhabitsinworkinghard, engaginginfellowship,practicingintegrity,respectingothers, andcontributingjoyfully
INDIVIDUALGRADES ArrowsChristianAcademyusesagradingapproachthatallowsstudentstimetopracticeanddevelop understandingbeforegradesimpactacademicrecords Informalassessments,practiceassignments,and feedback-basedevaluations(“softgrades”)areusedtoguideinstructionandsupportlearning
Gradesthatcontributetoacademicstanding,placement,andtranscriptsareformallyrecorded Consistentwith educatingthewholechild,effort,preparation,andengagementmaybeconsideredwhenevaluatingacademic performanceandreadiness.
PRIMARYPREP(K-1)GRADES TheK–1gradingstructureatArrowsChristianAcademyisdesignedtosupportdevelopmentalreadinessand masteryoffoundationalskills.Thiscombinedcompetencyandnarrativegradingscaleemphasizesgrowthand understandingratherthancomparisontoage-basedbenchmarks
4 ExceedsExpectation
3 MeetsExpectation
2 ApproachingExpectations
Thestudentnotonlyunderstandskeyconceptsbutalso demonstratescuriosityandindependentlyapplieswhatthey've learned
Thestudentshowsasolidgraspofthecontentandcompletestasks withoccasionalguidance.
Thestudentisbeginningtoshowunderstanding;withmore supportandpractice,growthisevident.
1 Emerging Thestudentisjuststartingtoexploretheconceptsandwillbenefit fromadditionalsupportandtargetedinstruction
PRIMARY(2-5)ANDSECONDARYPREP(6-8)GRADES GradesinPrimary(2–5)andSecondaryPrep(6–8)reflectdemonstratedmasteryofcontentovertimeandare basedonacomprehensivereviewofassessments,practice,andperformance
Gradesaredeterminedusingacombinationofin-classwork,homework,quizzes,andexaminations Weighting bysubjectisdeterminedbytheteacherandcommunicatedtostudentsandparents
Unlessotherwisestatedbytheteacher,cumulativegradeswillbecalculatedusingthefollowingweighting:
● Examinations:35%
● Quizzes:25%
● Homework&IndependentPractice:20%
● In-ClassPractice,Projects,andParticipation:20%
Total:100%
Thisgradingstructurebalancesmasteryofcontent,ongoingassessment,practice,andapplicationoflearning.
SUBJECT-SPECIFICGRADINGPOLICIES WhileArrowsChristianAcademyusesastandardgradingframeworkacrosssubjects,certaindisciplinesrequire adjustedemphasistoaccuratelyreflectmastery.Whenappropriate,teachersmayweightcomponentsdifferently bysubjectwhilemaintainingclearcommunicationwithstudentsandparents.
Thefollowingsubject-specificconsiderationsapply:
MathematicalGrading Becausemathematicsemphasizesobjectivemastery,assessmentssuchasexaminationsandquizzesmaycarry greaterweightinmathcourses.Accuracy,problem-solving,andconsistencyofunderstandingareprimary indicatorsofmastery.
ScienceGrading Intheprimaryyears,sciencegradingemphasizesparticipation,exploration,andgroupprojects.Inthesecondary years,gradingincreasinglyreflectsmasteryofscientificconcepts,skills,andrequiredmemoryworkthrough assessmentsandappliedlearning.
LatinGrading LatinassessmentsevaluatevocabularydevelopmentandgrammarskillsinbothLatinandEnglish.Gradesreflect demonstratedmasteryofconceptsandapplicationoflearning.
HumanitiesGrading Objectivecomponentssuchasvocabulary,spelling,grammar,dates,andfactualrecallaregradedusinga points-basedsystem Withmasteryasthegoal,studentsareexpectedtocorrecterrorsanddemonstrateimproved understandingovertime.
Assignmentsthatareanalytical,interpretive,orphilosophicalinnaturearegradedusingascalethatevaluates clarityofthought,reasoning,organization,andwrittenexpression.Grammaticalandspellingerrorsareclearly marked,andstudentsareexpectedtoreviewapplicablerulesandrevisetheirworktopromotemasteryin writing
Becausemasteryinthehumanitiesisdemonstratedthroughreasoning,revision,andapplicationofknowledge, in-classpractice,writingassignments,projects,andrevisionsmaycarrygreaterweightthan traditionalexaminations
Inthesecondaryyears,studentsareexpectedtodemonstrateincreasingindependenceandmasterythrough cumulativeskills,writtenanalysis,discussion,andrequiredmemoryworkthatsupportsaconcrete understandingofthehistorical,literary,andphilosophicaltopicsstudiedthroughouttheyear.
GROUPPROJECTGRADES Groupprojectsarearequiredcomponentofcourseworkandaregradedcollectivelyratherthanindividually Theseprojectsallowteacherstoobservebothacademicunderstandingandcharacterincommunity
GroupworkreflectsthebeliefthatChristiancharacterisrevealedincommunityandthatpreparationforlife requirescollaboration,patience,responsibility,andcareforothers.
FAILINGANDRETAKES Retakesareaprivilege,notaright,andaregrantedattheteacher’sdiscretionbasedoneffort,preparation,and demonstratedcommitmenttoimprovement Astudentwhofailsduetoalackofunderstandingmaybegiven anopportunitytodemonstratemasteryafteradditionalpractice Astudentwhofailsduetoneglectorlackof effortmaynotbegrantedaretake.
Ifastudentfailsanentirecourse,thestudent,parents,andteacherwillmeetwiththeEducationalCouncilto determinethebestcourseofaction.Circumstances,effort,clarityofexpectations,andunderstandingwillbe considered.
Parentswillbenotifiedwithinthreeweeksoftheendofthegradingperiodiftheirstudentisinjeopardyof failing
CHEATINGANDPLAGIARISM Cheatingisdefinedasaccessinganotherstudent’sworkorcommunicatingduringanassessmentwithout teacherpermission.
Plagiarismisdefinedasusinganother’sworkwithoutproperacknowledgment.
Anyinstanceofcheatingorplagiarismwillresultinagradeofzerofortheassignmentorassessment,andparents willbenotified.AsecondoffensewillresultinreviewbytheEducationalCouncil.
HEALTH&WELLNESS ArrowsChristianAcademyiscommittedtoprovidingasafeandhealthylearningenvironmentforallstudents. Familiesplayavitalroleinsupportingstudentwellnessbymonitoringhealthathomeandcommunicating promptlywiththeschoolwhenconcernsarise
ILLNESSPOLICY Inconsiderationofyourstudent’swellness,inaddition,preventingthespreadofillnesstoyourchild’s classmatesandteachers,ayoungstudentshouldbesymptom-freeafull24hoursfromthefollowingbefore returningtoonsiteclasses:
● Fever-Temperatureof100.4 degreesorabovewithouttheuseoffever-reducingmedication
● Vomiting
● Diarrhea(ofanynatureincludingthatcausedbyconstipation)
● Rash
● PersistentCough
Ifyourchildhasacontagiousillnesssuchas streporpinkeye,youmustprovidetheHeadofSchoolwitha physician’snoteuponreturningtoonsiteclasses.
Ifastudentbecomesillduringtheschoolday,parentswillbecontactedandareexpectedtoarrangeprompt pick-up
NOTE:Thehealthandsafetyofourstudentsisourhighestpriority Wecontinuouslymonitorthewell-beingof ourcommunity,andifahighlycontagiousillness suchasthestomachflu beginstospread,ARROWS reservestherighttocancelschooltohelppreventfurthertransmission Weappreciateyourunderstandingand cooperationaswetakethenecessarystepstomaintainahealthylearningenvironmentforeveryone.
ILLNESSANDATTENDANCE Illness-relatedabsencesshouldbecommunicatedtotheteacherthroughClassReachassoonaspossible Patterns offrequentillness-relatedabsencesmaybereviewedadministrativelytoensurethatthestudentisableto participateconsistentlyandsuccessfullyintheschoolprogram
MEDICATION ArrowsChristianAcademydoesnotadministermedicationtostudentsexceptincaseswherewritten authorizationandclearinstructionshavebeenprovidedbyaparentorguardianandapprovedbythe administration Allmedicationmustbeclearlylabeledandstoredappropriately Studentsmaynotcarryor self-administermedicationwithoutpriorapproval.Emergencymedications,suchasinhalersorEpiPens, requiredocumentationandcoordinationwiththeschool.
INJURIESANDACCIDENTS Intheeventofaminorinjury,basicfirstaidwillbeadministeredbystaffandparentswillbenotifiedas appropriate.Formoreseriousinjuries,parentswillbecontactedimmediately.Ifemergencymedicalcareis deemednecessaryandaparentcannotbereached,theschoolwillseekappropriatemedicalassistance.
HEALTHCONDITIONSANDALLERGIES Parentsareresponsibleforinformingtheschoolofanymedicalconditions,allergies,orhealthconcernsthatmay affecttheirchild’sparticipationorsafetyatschool.Thisincludesfoodallergies,chronichealthconditions,and anychangesinhealthstatus.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybeconsideredwhencommunicatedinadvance; however,theschoolmustbeabletomaintainasafeenvironmentforallstudents.
WELLNESS,SAFETY,ANDDISCRETION ArrowsChristianAcademyreservestherighttoexerciseadministrativediscretionregardinghealthandwellness mattersinordertoprotectthesafety,learningenvironment,andwell-beingoftheschoolcommunity.
SECURITY ● Allfacultywillcompletebackgroundchecksandhavefingerprintclearancecards.
● Allfacultywillcompletechildsafetytraining
● Therewillbeonefacultymember(minimum)toevery12studentsoncampus
● Therewillalwaysbetwoadultsoncampusatalltimeswhenstudentsarepresent
● Oneononetutoringwillhappeninpubliclyvisiblespaces
● Studentswhoneedbathroomassistancewillbeattendedtoinabathroomwithmultiplestallsor followingprotocolwithadoorcrackedopenandtheteacherblockingvisibilityofthechild
Thecampuswillbelockedbetweenschoolhours,visitorswillneedtobeinvitedintotheschoolfacilities
GOVERNMENTAGENCYREQUESTS ARROWSChristianAcademy valuesourparentpartnershipandassuchwewillnotifyparentsofany interactionwithagovernmentagencysuchaschildprotectiveservices,asitrelatestoyourchild
Ourpolicyisasfollows:
Parentswillbenotifiedandtheirpresence requestedpriortoagovernmentagencybeingallowedtointerview achildduringschoolhours.
ARROWSChristianAcademywilldoitsbesttouphold thispolicywithanygovernmentagencybutcannot beheldliableifweareunabletocontactafamily orifthegovernmentagencyuseslegalforcetodemandthe interview.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATIONANDADASTATEMENT ARROWSadmitsstudentsandhiresemployeeswithoutregardtorace,color,nationalorigin,orethnicorigin, ensuringequalaccesstoallrights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyavailabletoourschool community Wearecommittedtoupholdingapplicablenondiscriminatorypoliciesintheadministrationof educationalpolicies,admissions,scholarships,loanprograms,athletics,andotherschool-administeredactivities. ARROWSdoesnotacceptfederalfunds.
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