GENERAL POLICIES

ACCREDITATION

Praise Academy is accredited with SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International).

ACCIDENT INJURIES

Any child injured during school hours will be sent to the office to be checked and a report will be filed. Please notify the office if your child reports an injury that took place while at school.

ADMISSION POLICY

Praise admits students of any race, color, or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

If there is a possibility of inclement weather which may affect school openings, parents should listen to the news on ABC, NBC, OR CBS for specific announcement regarding Praise Academy inclement weather closings. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL STAFF REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSING.

CHAPEL

Chapel is viewed as a very important part of spiritual development of the students. Parents are welcome to visit Chapel programs at any time. There will be a spiritual emphasis week each semester. Pastors and Youth Pastors interested in doing a chapel may contact the school office.

CHURCH AFFILIATION

Praise Academy is a ministry of Praise Tabernacle Congregational Methodist Church. Our students and one parent are to be actively involved in a Bible believing church on a regular basis.

PROBLEM SOLVING

During the school year there are often questions, or perhaps a problem will arise. We strive to deal with these individual issues according to the principles in the chapter 18 of Matthew. We apply Matthew 18 in the following order. Parent/Teacher, Lead Teacher, Principal and finally School Board.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

It is the policy of Praise Academy that students shall be able to enjoy an educational environment free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is unlawful under federal law and is specifically prohibited by Praise Academy and will not be tolerated.

WORK PROGRAM

Seniors on the work program must turn in a work permit before going to work. A CVTP Employer Rating Sheet must be turned in two weeks before the end of the nine (9) week period to receive a grade and return to work. If a student is out of school because of illness, he will not be allowed to work that day.