WORD OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SINCE 1984

WORD OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is fully accredited and state approved by the (TANAS) Tennessee Association of Non-Public Academic Schools.  We offer a year-round education.                             CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY Christian schools are ministries. Therefore, they are safe harbors of reality, spirituality, and academics. Christian schools are prepared to educate students for life in the real world because God’s perspective of all things is the real world. Christian school educators attempt to inspire students to lead purposeful lives-lives characterized by honesty, meekness, diligence and commitment to Godly values. Christian schools are vital to a well-ordered society. Knowledge of God, purpose and identity are pre-requisites which enable man to find peace with himself, his neighbor and the world. Remember, it does make a difference what children are taught and by whom.                                                       CURRICULUM All subjects and course content are based on the philosophy of the school. We offer accelerated programs for kindergarten, elementary, and secondary grades. We currently use the ABEKA curriculum. All enrolled students will take the prescribed courses for each grade level. While offering a challenging academic program for each student, it is also combined with spiritual emphasis training in self-worth, dignity, and God-given purpose.“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov. 22:6)                             NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Word of Faith Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Word of Faith Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic and other school-administered programs.

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH ADMISSIONS All applicants are considered on the basis of aptitude, achievement, recommendations, previous report cards, and the results of admissions testing. A student’s previous educational records, behavioral patterns, and the personal interview with the student and parents are all considered in the acceptance process. All applicants must have satisfactory conduct and at least a C average on his/her report card for the year-end-average. He/she must be at or near grade level on a valid national standardized achievement test. In the event that any applicant has been determined to be functioning beneath his/her chronological age, has academic deficiencies, and/or has demonstrated unsatisfactory conduct, considerations for admission must be determined by the school board upon which a probationary status for admission may be granted. STUDENT RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 on or before September 30. New students must have the following information on file in order for registrations to be complete: Certified Birth certificate, Immunization/Medical Record (records must be current and must be obtained from the Health department or Physicians’ office) Social Security card Parent Agreement Form (issued by the Academy) Students transferring from another school must provide a report card and/or transcript from his/her previous school. In addition, an official health record, birth certificate, and social security card must also be provided. Our records office will generally request student records from previous school.   EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS                                     ACADEMICS                                                          Reading (Phonetic and Whole reading approach)                                                                       English Composition                                                                                                                               Creative Writing                                                                                              Public Speaking                                                                                          Cultural Studies/Enrichment                                                                                                           Foreign Languages                                                                                                                                      Bible                                                                                                                                        Sciences                                                                                                                                                Mathematics                                                                                                                                                          Home Economics                                                                                                                                                                                Health                                                  BUSINESS                       Entrepreneurship                           Career/Callings Emphasis                                                       Computer Literacy ARTS Music Education Band Choir Dance OTHER OFFERING:  Personal Development             Spiritual Development                                Weekly Chapel                                          Parent Classes                                                   Help Classes                                                               Tutoring     ACADEMY TUITION AND FEES      Registration and testing fees are required for all new enrollments:            Annual Registration Fee: $50.00   Testing Fee: $25.00 *Please note that the registration fee and the testing fee is non-refundable and non-transferable FULL TUITION PAYMENTS Tuition is due in full at the beginning of each school year. We offer a 10% discount for tuition that is paid in full. However, if tuition cannot be paid in full, the Academy will allow monthly tuition payment plans to families requesting such arrangements. However, a one-time service fee will be assessed per student. FAMILY DISCOUNT PLAN :           2 or more children – 10%                     3 or more children – 15% To qualify for family discount children must be from the same household. The maximum discount per family shall not exceed 15%. EARLY WITHDRAWAL Students being withdrawn early, with the tuition paid in full, will be assessed a 25% penalty fee. For students being withdrawn in any given month with the tuition paid monthly, a full month’s tuition fee will be due, regardless to the number of days in attendance. In addition, registration fees, book fees and testing fees, and tuition, are all non-refundable and non-transferable. TUITION, TEXTBOOK, AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS Tuition is generally paid in full at the beginning of each school year. However, if tuition cannot be paid in full, the Academy will allow monthly tuition payment plans to families requesting such arrangements. However, a $150.00 service fee will be assessed per student, per school year. All tuition is due the 1st day of each month. All tuition must be paid in order for students to attend the first (1st) day of class.  Textbooks and uniforms are to be purchased by the parent. Textbook list and uniform information  are available upon registration. KINDERGARTEN-SECONDARY TUITION FEES* *For 10 Month Payment Options (monthly fees below does not include service fees)              KINDERGARTEN THROUGH ELEMENTARY: (K5-5TH)                                   $ 4645.00   Yearly                                                                       $ 436.00     Monthly                                                                                       MIDDLE GRADES: (6TH-8TH)                            $   4930.00 - Yearly                            $    462.00 – Monthly                                                HIGH SCHOOL: (9TH-12TH)                           $ 5220.00 - Yearly                           $   489.00  - Monthly                      *All tuition fees listed above will be assessed a $14.00 monthly service fee if tuition is paid in monthly installments. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.  In addition, all text books must be ordered by the parent. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES:   Lab fees: $50.00 per student   Activity fee: 35.00 per student (required for most activities, does not include uniforms and/or materials)  Class fee: $25.00    Extended Care fee:  $75.00 per child (after 5:00 P.M. - must be registered)                     LUNCH AND SNACK: Hot lunches will be served for a minimal fee. However, students may bring lunch and snack each day. EXTENDED CARE HOURS:      Morning: 6:00 A.M. - 7:45 A.M.   Evening: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 P.M.(up to 5:30 P.M. for an additional fee) ACADEMY OFFICE HOURS:    8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Daily TOURS: Tours are available. You may contact the Academy office for further details. PRE-REGISTRATION: Early registration begins in April each school year. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: Required. Remember that we are (P.I.E.) Partners in Education. EXTRACURRICULAR-STUDENT ACTIVITIES There is an activity fee and/or registration fee required for all extracurricular activities. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable. The activity fee does not include uniforms, equipment or major trips and expenses. Parents must give written permission for his or her child to participate in any school extracurricular activities. We offer the following extracurricular activities:  Band, Basketball, Cheerleaders, Choir,  Communications (Broadcasting, Media Production, Journalism) Drama,  Drum and Flag Corps, Majorettes, Pom-Pon Squad The following extracurricular activities may have a monthly fee. In addition, parents may be required to purchase uniforms, and book material for these classes. Fees will be provided upon enrollment. Dance: Ballet & Jazz for beginners, intermediate, and advanced   Private Piano , Guitar, Brass, Violin and Drum  lessons: Beginners, intermediate, and advanced  PARENT INFORMATION:  Registration: Open  (until classes fill)        First Day of School: Early July               School Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN (K3 AND K4)   Word of Faith Christian Academy is fully accredited and State approved. We offer accelerated programs for advanced 3 years old and 4 years old. We provide a framework and environment that will lead each child to an enriched learning experience and independence. Our program aids in the total development of each child academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. We purpose to develop skills which enables each child to become self-expressive. Our curriculum involves each child’s participation in a variety of creative activities such as: Bible Basics, Phonics, Other Pre-Reading Skills, Manuscripts, Cursive Writing, Mathematics, Computer Classes, Foreign Language, Art, Music Literature, Dramatic Play, Science and Health, Story-Time, Puppetry, Free Activity Periods, Indoor And Outdoor Play. ADMISSIONS All pre-school students entering the pre-kindergarten (K3) program must be three (3) years old on or before September 30.  All pre-school students entering the pre-kindergarten (K4) program must be four (4) years old on or before September 30.  STUDENT RECORDS  Students entering Pre-Kindergarten must have the following information on file in order for registrations to be complete: Certified Birth Certificate Immunization/Medical Record (records must be current and must be obtained from the Health department or Physicians’ office) Social Security card Parent Agreement Form (issued by the Academy)  EXEMPT STATUS                                 Word of Christian Academy’s Preschool is 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt.  Most major childcare certificates accepted!  ACADEMY TUITION AND FEES   Registration and testing fees are required for all new enrollments.          Annual Registration Fee: $50.00   Testing Fee: $25.00 *Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable        Textbooks fees may vary as textbooks are ordered by parents.   FULL TUITION PAYMENTS Tuition is due in full at the beginning of each school year. We offer a 10% discount for tuition that is paid in full. However, if tuition cannot be paid in full, the Academy will allow monthly tuition payments for families requesting such arrangements. However, a one-time service charge will be assessed per student.  FAMILY DISCOUNT PLAN :        2 or more children – 10%            3 or more children – 15% To qualify for family discount children must be from the same household. The maximum discount per family shall not exceed 15%. EARLY WITHDRAWAL Students being withdrawn early with the tuition paid in full, a 25% penalty fee will be assessed. Students being withdrawn in any given month with the tuition paid monthly, a full month’s tuition fee will be due, regardless to the number of days in attendance. In addition, registration fees, book fees and testing fees are also non-refundable and non-transferable.  TUITION, TEXTBOOK, AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS Tuition is generally paid in full at the beginning of each school year. However, if tuition cannot be paid in full, the Academy will allow monthly tuition payment plans to families requesting such arrangements. However, a $150.00 service fee will be assessed per student, per school year. All tuition is due the 1st day of each month. All tuition must be paid in order for students to attend the first (1st) day of class. Please note that a late fee is assessed to tuition that is paid after the 5th of the month.  Textbooks and uniforms are to be purchased by the parent. Textbooks list and uniform infromation are available upon registration. PRE-KINDERGARTEN TUITION & FEES                       PRE-K3 AND PRE-K4          $ 4356.00 - Yearly       $ 410.00 - Monthly                       (MONTHLY FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE SERVICE FEE)    *Lunch/Snacks and Administrative fees: (see above)                                                   2010-2011 YEAR ROUND CALENDAR                                                           April                   Pre-Registration                                                           May-June          Registration                                                          June 26              Parent  Orientation                                                          July   6                First Day of School                                                       SCHOOL CLOSINGS August 26-27 Mid-Summer Break  September 6 Labor Day  October 18-22  Fall Break  November 24-26  Thanksgiving Break  December 18-January 3  Christmas Break  January 17  Dr. Martin Luther King's Holiday  February 21  President's Day  March 14-18  Spring Break  April 22  Good Friday  May 13  Last Day of School                                                                                                                                                       School calendar is subject to change