School Application Packet

1 Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) School Application Packet 2012-2013 Our vision: To build the character of Christ in every student. Our mission: To provide a quality Christian education which prepares our students spiritually and academically to influence the world for Christ. Mailing address: Post Office Box 870 Twin Peaks, CA 92391 Physical Address: 26409 Hwy 189 Twin Peaks, CA 92391 Office: (909) 337-3739 Fax: (909) 337-4550 Website: www.lacseagles.com E-mail: lacs.eagles@gmail.com

Lake Arrowhead Christian School 2 Building the Character of Christ in Students since 1978 The following is the process to enroll at Lake Arrowhead Christian School: 1. Complete Application Forms for Admission. All forms must be submitted before processing begins. 2. Principal Interview. The principal will review your completed file. You will be contacted by the office to schedule an interview. Following the interview, you will be notified regarding acceptance or denial. 4. Enrollment. Payment of the enrollment fees and selection of a tuition plan complete the enrollment. If tuition is not paid in full, you will need to sign up with SMART Tuition, our tuition collection agency. WELCOME FROM LACS Greetings, Welcome to the body of believers of Lake Arrowhead Christian School. Lake Arrowhead Christian School is an extension of parents' Biblical and God-given authority. The Bible does not say, "There shall be Christian schools.' However, it does say to bring up our children in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4) LACS is here to help do that. Children are treasures - special gifts from God that should be nurtured and educated so that they will be prepared to answer the call that God puts in their lives. Our goal is to have harmony between what is taught in our homes, in our churches, and in our school. Our students are expected to show respect for God, for their parents, for teachers and others in authority, for other students, and to use their time and abilities wisely. We pray that by working together, our students will grow as Jesus did."...in wisdom, and stature and in favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52) and that they will become, "...living sacrifices, holy, acceptable unto God..." (Romans 12:1) Yours In Christ, LACS Faculty, Staff and Board

3 What We Believe Lake Arrowhead Christian School is a body of believers who have joined together for the purpose of spiritual and academic excellence in building up students in the character of Christ. Together we seek to honor Him by integrating faith and learning, while our hearts and lives reflect the process of maturing in Christ. When families join Lake Arrowhead Christian School, they freely and willingly choose to take upon themselves the responsibilities outlined in this application. We believe the Bible to be inspired, infallible, the authoritative Word of God. (II Timothy 3:16) We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons; The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30) We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His resurrection from the dead, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return to the earth in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 4:15, John 2:11 Ephesians 1:7, John 11:25, Mark 16:19) We believe in the necessity of salvation by grace through faith because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature. (John 3:16-19, 5:24, Romans 3:23, 5:5-9, Ephesians 2:8-10) We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:28-29) We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Romans 8:9, I Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28) Our supreme desire is to know Christ and to be conformed into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:13-14, I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20, Ephesians 4:30, 5:18) We agree with the above statement of faith. Father s or Guardian s Signature Mother s Signature Date Date

4 Parental Support Commitment Form Admission and continued enrollment in a private Christian school is a privilege not a right. The school administration and the school board have authority over enrollment, spiritual direction, academic requirements, dress code, athletics, and all other facets of the school. Admission and continued enrollment are dependent on the students and parents acknowledging and accepting the authority of the administration and the board. Romans 13:1 states, Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. Matthew 18:15 instructs us that if we have been wronged by someone we are to go directly to them to talk about the problem. Thus, if you have a problem within the school, you need to go to the staff member, teacher, or administrator involved. Discussing problems with other parents or students in the school, without first talking to the school personnel involved, is not the proper action and is not working under the authority of the administration and board. Christian education involves the whole person; therefore, it is desirable that all elements that bear on the education of a child be consistent and properly reinforce one another. Lake Arrowhead Christian School was established to educate the children of Christian parents. This school seeks to foster an environment that will challenge every student to consider his/her personal response to Jesus Christ. However, this school does not replace the training of either home or the church. All three should be in Biblical agreement for a well-rounded Christian education. We, the parents of, have read this entire form, agree with it, and understand that continued enrollment is dependent upon our support: 1. We recognize the school as an extension of our God-given authority as parents. We expect our children to behave well in school and will be supportive of the school in its disciplining of our children. We agree further that we will cooperate and discipline our children at home as needed. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) 2. We pledge our fullest cooperation to keep controversy and denominationalism out of the school at all times. Make every effort to keep unity of the spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3) (Over)

5. Parental Support Commitment Form Continued 3. We agree that if our child should become involved in any trouble with other students in the school, we will in no case complain to any parent, but in the love of Christ and with prayer, register our complaints with the teacher or principal. 4. We agree that the school has full discretion for grade placement and teacher assignment for our child. 5. We understand that assessments will be made to cover damage to school property caused by our son or daughter. 6. We commit to pray for Lake Arrowhead Christian School students and to be supportive of the school board, administration, faculty, and staff. 7. We recognize that private education is in need of strong parental support, including participation in events, fundraising, and activities throughout the school year. Father or Guardian s Signature Date Mother s Signature Date

6 School Rules Pledge As Christians, we are called to believe in the Lord and to obey His commandments. (John 14:15) We expect students at Lake Arrowhead Christian School to honor the Lord in all they do. We expect students to show respect for God, parents, fellow students, teachers, and others in authority. We expect students to show respect for other s property and to use their time and ability wisely. We expect students to do nothing that leads others away from the Lord or that disturbs the educational process. We expect students to be in attendance, on time, in possession of books and materials, prepared with homework assignments, ready and willing to listen, learn, and participate. We expect students to be dressed in a manner that is modest and appropriate does not draw undue attention to one s self, or indicates identification with an undesirable group or cause. Hair color may be changed, but only to other natural hair colors. Thus, no green, blue, purple or other unnatural hair colors. Pants must be worn at a modest height (on the hips, not off of them.). Pants and shorts of a traditional cut are preferred. Overly saggy pants are not permitted. Tops need to be modest; no tank tops, sun tops, or low cut tops will be allowed. No exposed midriffs. Skirts and shorts should be near the knees (two inches). No bike shorts, clingy or flimsy shorts are allowed. Jewelry should be minimal and safe. Student s language and topics should honor the Lord. Taking the Lord s name in vain, swearing, vulgarities, coarse words and stories are not permitted. (1 Tim. 4:12). Relationships between girls and boys are not encouraged until marrying age. Public display of affection is discouraged. Kissing, hugging, etc., are not allowed. Taking, disturbing, hiding, damaging, or destroying of property, backpacks, books or consuming food belonging to others is not permitted. Possession, use, sale or purchase of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs or being under the influence of such substances is prohibited on and off campus from the time a student enrolls in Lake Arrowhead Christian School through their graduation. This includes weekdays, weekends, holidays, and all vacations including summer vacation.

7 School Rules Pledge Continued Carrying firearms, knives, ammunition or other weapons, matches, lighters, or fireworks are prohibited on campus. Violence, or any threat thereof, is prohibited while enrolled. Intimidation and harassment, including sexual harassment, and racial slurs are prohibited. Bicycles and skateboards are not to be ridden at school. If they are brought to school, they are to be taken to the office until they are taken home. Personal music devices are not allowed to be used during school hours Cell phones may not be used during school hours for phone calls or texts. If a student needs to make a call during school hours, they may do so in the office. This list does not contain all of the rules of Lake Arrowhead Christian School. Parent Pledge I have read the above rules, I agree to them, and I pledge that I will have my child in compliance with them. I understand that lack of compliance can lead to discipline, suspension, and/or expulsion. Father s Signature Date Mother s Signature Date Student Pledge I have read the above rules. I agree with them and pledge to obey them. I understand that a lack of compliance can lead to discipline, suspension, and/or expulsion. Student s Signature Date Witnessed by: School Representative Date

8 Application for Enrollment School Year: Grade Entering: Date: Student Legal Name - - ( ) - Age: Social Security #: Date of Birth Phone # Physical Address City Zip Mailing Address City Zip Last School Attended with Address and Phone Number *Father s Name Occupation Employer *Mother s Name Occupation Employer *Guardian s Name Occupation Employer *Note: Please indicate above if: Deceased (DE), Not in Home (N), Divorced (D), Step-parents (S) (Over)

Application for Enrollment cont d 9 Please indicate below, your church affiliations or memberships: Father Yes No Where: Mother Yes No Where: Guardian Yes No Where: Church Activities, Groups, and Responsibilities Name and ages of other children in the family: Name: Age: Name: Age: Name: Age: Name: Age: **Note: Please write a short statement below of your reasons for applying for re-enrollment at Lake Arrowhead Christian School

Consent for Treatment of a Minor 10 I/We, the parents of do hereby authorize Lake School Year: Arrowhead Christian School as agent(s) for the undersigned to consent to X-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general supervision of any physician and surgeon licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act on the medical staff of a licensed hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care being required, but is given in advance to provide authority and power on the part of the aforesaid agents to give a specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care which the aforesaid physician may, to the best of his/her judgment, deem advisable. Authorization is hereby given to Lake Arrowhead Christian School personnel to administer first aid treatment during school activities or to call the Paramedics, or Rescue Squad, as deemed necessary. This authorization shall remain effective until the last day of the school year, as indicated above, unless sooner revoked in writing, delivered to Lake Arrowhead Christian School. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1. Allergies and sensitivities. Is there a history of skin or other reaction or sickness following injection or oral administration of: Explain: Penicillin or other antibiotics Morphine, Codeine, Demerol or other narcotics Novocain or other anesthetics Aspirin, Emperin or other pain remedies Sulfa drugs Tetanus antitoxin or other serums Adhesive tape Iodine or Merthiolate Any other drug or medication 2. Drugs taken recently. Within the past six (6) months has your child taken: Cortisone ACTH Anticoagulants Tranquilizers Hypothesizes (high blood pressure medicine) 3. Has your child ever received treatment for asthma, rheumatism, or rheumatic fever? Yes No 4. Date of the last tetanus shot: / / 5. Lake Arrowhead Christian School has my permission to administer Tylenol to my child. Yes No 6. Lake Arrowhead Christian School has my permission to administer Ibuprofen to my child. Yes No 7. Lake Arrowhead Christian School has my permission to administer Benadryl to my child. Yes No 8. Lake Arrowhead Christian School has my permission to administer Tums to my child. Yes No 9. In case of a medical emergency requiring a doctor s attention, Lake Arrowhead Christian School has my permission to take my child to Mountains Community Hospital. Yes No If no, please indicate other hospital(s): Father s/guardian s Signature Date Mother s/guardian s Signature Date

11 (**Note: Please Print) EMERGENCY INFORMATION / / Grade Entering: Student s Name (Please Print: Last, First, Middle) Date of Birth ( ) P.O. Box City Zip Phone Number Physical Address City Zip ( ) Father s or Guardian s Name Employer Name Phone Number ( ) Mother s Name Employer Name Phone Number ( ) Stepparent s Name Employer Name Phone Number Additional Information Father s Cell ( ) Additional Mother s Information Cell ( ) Cell Phone Number:( ) Fax Number:( ) Student s Cell ( ) Student' Email Pager Number:( ) Email Address: Mother's Email Father's Email Family Physician: ( ) Physician Address City Zip Physician Phone Number Name of Insurance Company: Policy Number: Names of two people with whom your child may be left if Lake Arrowhead Christian School is unable to contact parents: ( ) Name Address/P.O. Box City Zip Phone Number ( ) Name Address/P.O. Box City Zip Phone Number Does your child have any special health problems? Yes No If so, please specify (seizure disorder, allergy to bee stings, or any other medic alert problem): Father s/ Guardian s Signature Date Mother s/guardian s Signature Date

LAKE ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 12 ENROLLMENT FEE SCHEDULE 2012-2013 ENROLLMENT / OTHER FEES *Note: These fees are to be paid upon enrollment and are non-refundable. By June 15 th After June 15 th Registration Fee (One per family) $350.00 $400.00 Book Fee (per student) $200.00 $225.00 ASB Fee (Limit one per family) $140.00 $140.00 *Note: ASB fee includes one yearbook, student body card, emergency preparedness materials, student accident insurance, and our year-end barbecue Additional Yearbook $60.00 $60.00 Sports Fees *Note: This non-refundable fee is due for each sport and is due upon the beginning of the sports season. Jr. High $150.00 $150.00 High School $200.00 $200.00 TUITION *Note: All monthly payment plans end in May. An eleven-month plan starts in July and ends the following May. There are no June payments. The prices below are for one student. Discounts for multi-students and early payment will be applied upon sign-up. Because LACS must plan and spend monies prior to the new school year, the following policies are in effect: The first month s tuition is not refundable. Once a quarter has started, the first month s tuition of that quarter is not refundable. Kindergarten $3200.00 Grades 1-5 $5300.00 Grades 6-8 $6000.00 Grades 9-12 $6200.00 Note: Classes are filled by date of receipt of registration packet and enrollment fees. A waiting list is maintained for classes that are full and we will call when an opening occurs. (over)

( Enrollment Fee Schedule continued) 13 DISCOUNTS Multiple Student Discount (MSD): Full Price on first student's tuition 15% tuition discount on second student's tuition 25% tuition discount on third student's tuition 35% tuition discount of fourth student's tuition Advanced, Paid in Full Discount (APFD): Tuition and enrollment paid in full by June 15 th 6% tuition discount Lake Arrowhead Christian School Tuition Assistance Program In an effort to make an education at Lake Arrowhead Christian School available to any Christian family who desires to have their children attend, the administration and board of directors have developed our Tuition Assistance Program. The following is a description of the available programs. Please contact the school office for a tuition assistance application or for more detailed information on any of our programs. GENERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE Financial assistance may be available for families under extreme financial hardship. All requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the board of directors of Lake Arrowhead Christian School. Financial assistance requests will not be reviewed if your account is not current. Once past due balances are paid in full or an appropriate payment plan has been implemented and accepted by the Board, then your request will be reviewed. PASTOR S AND FULL TIME MINISTRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The board of directors has awarded a 15% tuition discount to all eligible families whose primary income provider is a pastor or in full-time Christian ministry. In addition, our regular tuition assistance program is available and credit toward tuition can be earned by taking part in our chapel program. Please see a school administrator for more details on the chapel program.

14 Volunteer Program ( ) Name Telephone Number We encourage all parents to find a place in our school s volunteer program to help with the ministry to the students. Please check the areas you are interested in and provide a specific time this commitment would be comfortable for you to make. Room Moms / Arms of Love School Newsletter Office Help Sports Transportation Parent Fundraising Organization (P.F.O) Team Moms Field Trip Chaperons Coaching Activities Special Events Yard Supervision Building Projects Substitute Teaching Ground Improvements Cultural Activities Prayer Teams Faith in Action Teams / Branches May God bless each of you for helping in the ministry of our school!