Parent’s Code

Oak Ridge Christian Academy was founded to educate the children of Christian parents. We regard the training of children primarily as the parental responsibility shared by the church and school. In view of this, it is of paramount importance that the Christian home and the Christian church support the philosophy of the Christian school. All three should be in biblical agreement for a truly well rounded Christian education of the child.

Oak Ridge Christian Academy’s role is to work in conjunction with the home to mold students to be Christ-like. On occasion, the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home may be contradictory to the Biblical lifestyle the school teaches. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, sexual immorality, homosexual orientation, illegal drugs and alcohol, or inability to support the moral principles of the school. In such cases, the school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student.

In this regard, all parents are asked to sign and adhere to the Parent's Code:

I will pray earnestly for Oak Ridge Christian Academy.

I will cooperate fully in the educational functions of The Academy, doing my best to make Christian education effective in the life of each of my children so that he or she may love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ all of his or her life.

I will fulfill all of my financial obligations to The Academy. If I am ever unable to pay on time, I will notify the school in advance, (a) giving a reasonable explanation for the delay, and (b) stating when the payment will be made.

I recognize that tuition and fees cover a major portion of The Academy's operating expenses. I will prayerfully consider what our family can do to contribute above tuition to help with budget needs. (As God has prospered us, may we be faithful to Him.)

My family will participate in the fundraising activities throughout the year and give to the best of our ability.

I will recommend The Academy to Christian families as opportunities arise.

I will undertake volunteer duties and responsibilities for The Academy as opportunities arise and as God provides time and strength. My family will contribute a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service during the school year.

I will attend meetings and other functions of the school regularly, even though I may not be able to achieve perfect attendance.

I will seek the advancement of The Academy: spiritually, academically, and physically.

If I become dissatisfied with the school in any respect, I will seek to resolve the matter with the person or persons involved rather than begin to spread criticism or hold a negative attitude in my heart (Matthew 18).

Because the work wherein we are engaged is an area involving the religious tenets of belief and is composed of spiritual activities over an educational function, and that it is a sacred undertaking, we cannot authorize anything other than arbitration before the believers for any kind of dispute that may exist. Arbitration in this manner is the only biblical means which is acceptable for discipline purposes. Parties signing this document waive all rights to take their cause before a court of law except in cases of criminal misconduct. I Corinthians 6:1-8 is very clear on this point, and as believers, we are to obey these instructions.

I understand that all incoming students to The Academy are on a probationary period for the first nine weeks of school in regards to behavior and academic progress.