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Parent's Pledge Concerning Discipline

I, _____________________, recognizing that Church on the Rock Christian Academy has a staff of qualified, trained teachers, have confidence in their abilities and discretion to perform the educational functions due my child.

Church on the Rock Christian Academy, acknowledging that it cannot meet the educational needs of all children, is a school, which offers a solid, back-to-basics educational program, incorporating character-building and wisdom principles. The curriculum includes a course of study diagnostically individualized to meet the student's specific needs and learning capabilities. COTRCA is not intended to be a correctional institution for problems arising beyond those usually encountered in average school children. While we love delinquent and emotionally volatile children, the school is not equipped to meet their needs.

Some children do not adjust to a disciplined academic environment and find excuses to criticize the policies and decisions of the classroom teacher or the administration. In such cases, parents need to support the teacher/administration in normal classroom management decisions. Some students are placed on probation for a reasonable, corrective period of time and some students may be dismissed who do not cooperate with the total educational process.

The proper procedure prior to suspending a student is as follows: first the teacher warns the student ; then the teacher advises the parent of the situation; the student is then called in the principal's office, where a decision is made about suspension with parent notification. If there is no improvement in the student's behavior after suspension, dismissal follow. If the offence warrants, a student may be suspended immediately.

Occasionally students take issue with school policies and are prone to criticize and exaggerate. Since this is normal for children, I pledge that, should such occur, I shall support the school personnel and call them for further details and questionable incidents.

As a general rule in most private church schools, children above the sixth level should not be accepted or remain if they personally do not want to attend COTRCA. If such dissatisfaction should arise, I understand that the principal will call for a conference with the child, parents, and teacher to resolve the issue together.

I will pray for the staff and faculty, cooperate with them in discipline, and accept their judgment in such matters.

I will lay a spiritual foundation through a Godly example in my home.

I will support the school's character training.

I will follow through with any work, assignments, slips to be signed, interim and progress reports.

I will see that my child arrives at school on time.

I will send written excuses for absence or tardiness.

I will cooperate with training my child to respect school and church property and pay for the abuse of the same.

I will attend all parent functions, assisting as a classroom helper when possible.

I will assist in positively publicizing the school and its program among friends.

I realize it is a privilege and not a right for my child to attend Church on the Rock Christian Academy.

It is my intention to abide by the decisions and support the discipline of the administration. I further realize that building strong relations with my child's teacher and principal in order to help in the training of my child is as much my responsibility as it is the schools.

I understand that all communication between home and school should be on a courteous and respectful basis. A breakdown in normal, peaceful communications will necessitate removing the student from COTRCA.

Date___________________ Parent/Guardian__________________

Second Parent____________________

 

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