TFCA...Handbook: General Information

Admission
After an interview with the principal, students may be tentatively accepted at Twin Falls Christian Academy. Final acceptance would require receipt of application form and may also be contingent upon the result of testing, evaluation of previous school records, and the fulfillment of the admissions policy standards. No student shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin.

Attendance
Supervision is provided on our playground beginning thirty minutes prior to the opening of school. Inasmuch as no supervision is available before that time, students should not come to school before 8:00 a.m.

Students must stay on the school grounds from the time they arrive, even if the first period has not yet started. The doors open at 8:30, classes begin at 8:45 and end at 3:15. Please pick your children up by 3:45 as supervision ends at that time and they will be put into daycare with appropriate charges accumulating.

In order to gain the most from school, each student should be regular in attendance. Parents will be responsible for calling the school office before 9:00 a.m. on the day their child is absent and each succeeding day thereafter in order to keep the school up-to-date and properly informed. This is a precaution to protect all parties involved.
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Absences
All absences will be classified as either excused or unexcused. Some examples of excused absences are as follows:

Sickness of child

Bereavement in immediate family

Other reasons considered appropriate by the administration.

Any planned absence from school or any school activity where students are required to be, should first of all be cleared with the administration. Any school missed to participate in a salaried position will be unexcused. Schoolwork missed due to an excused absence may be made up without penalty; however, no credit will be given for homework or any tests missed during an unexcused absence; demerits will also be issued.

When a student returns after an absence, please send along a written excuse stating the reason. This will greatly aid the homeroom teacher in keeping accurate records. Make sure the excuse states the date, reason for absence, and proper signature.

If an occasion should arise making it necessary for the student to leave school early, the parents should notify the school office as early as possible. If you wish your child to stay after school or meet you at a different time, please call the office and make the proper arrangements.

If parents need to drop off items or pick up children during the school day, they need to stop by the office first. This will insure that classroom disturbances are kept to a minimum.

If at all possible, schedule your child’s appointments for before or after school. If you wish to keep your child in from recess/P.E. for health reasons, or bring birthday treats, please send a note with your child to their homeroom teacher.

A student will be considered tardy at 8:45 a.m. Three unexcused tardies will be considered equivalent to one unexcused absence and all penalties will apply.

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Private Transportation
It is the policy of the school not to release a student to anyone other than the parents or their regular ride without permission. This is a precaution designed especially for the protection of the child. If there should happen to be a change in procedure, please notify the school office either by note or phone. The Academy does not provide bussing services; however, Trans IV does provide services but you must contact them privately to make arrangements.Return to top

School Visits
All parents are welcome to visit the school at any time; however, if you plan to visit your child’s classroom, please make the necessary arrangements in advance. Arrangements can be made by first calling the office.

Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters. Feel free to set up any other conference times you feel are warranted.Return to top

Telephones
The school phone in the office is for business only. Students calling out-of-area are required to call collect. Students may carry cell phones but may only use them during breaks and lunch time. Cell phones should be on mute during class periods.

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Program Participation
Programs in which the students participate will be presented throughout the year. Because individual absences can affect the performance of the group as a whole, attendance at such functions (concerts, plays,etc) is required and school policies regarding attendance at such will be enforced. The dates for these programs are given on the school calendar. School dress is required at all school activities.Return to top

Lunch Time
Twin Falls Christian Academy does not provide a hot lunch program. The concession stand is available to Jr & Sr. High students.Return to top

Library
A student library is provided as a service for our students. Books may be checked out for a period of two weeks.
A fine of 5 cents a day will be charged for overdue books. Over due books may not be renewed. Proceeds from overdue books will go toward the library fund. Students will be charged for damaged or lost books. There is a $5.00/semester fee per student for the library.Return to top

Personal Property
All personal belongings, lunch pails, removable clothing such as sweaters, jackets, boots, etc., should be plainly marked with the child’s name. Twin Falls Christian Academy will not be held responsible for lost articles.

Any personal belongings found on the premises will be held in the school lost and found. Unclaimed articles will eventually be disposed of or given away.

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School Property
Our school facilities, equipment, and books represent an investment of the Lord’s money. We would expect our students, therefore, to show respect for those things the Lord has provided. Students will be held responsible and charged accordingly for the destruction and misuse of any school property.Return to top

Health Service
A sick room is provided for students who become ill at school. The school is not allowed by law to prescribe or give medicine on its own. If a student must take medicine during the school day, that medicine, along with the doctor’s directions, should be given to the child’s teacher as the student arrives at school.

Students with a temperature of 100 degrees or above will be considered sick and the parents will be notified.

The State of Idaho requires that each child be immunized. Failure to immunize prohibits school attendance.

The Academy does not provide health or accident insurance for its student.Return to top

Athletics
Royal blue sweats, a modest T-shirt, and tennis shoes are standard P.E. dress.

Organized sports begin in Junior High. Uniforms are provided and practices are required. As “ambassadors of Christ” (II Cor. 5:20) we will expect our athletes to properly represent Jesus Christ in their personal testimony and attitudes during practice and game time. Anything said or done, especially during a game, will either bring reproach or praise to His name. Students must maintain a C average on the conscientiousness grade to participate in organized sports.

The State Athletic Board requires all participants of organized sports to have a physical examination prior to their first high school sport. These forms are kept on file in the school office.Return to top

Student Drivers
Student drivers should park in the back parking lot, unless other privileges are granted. Once vehicles are parked in the morning, students are not permitted to return to them until they have been dismissed.


798 Eastland Drive North - Twin Falls, Id 83301- 208-733-1452

	AdmissionAttendance Absences Private Transportation School Visits Telephones Program Participation Lunch Time Library Personal Property School Property Health Services Athletics Student Drivers

	Admission After an interview with the principal, students may be tentatively accepted at Twin Falls Christian Academy. Final acceptance would require receipt of application form and may also be contingent upon the result of testing, evaluation of previous school records, and the fulfillment of the admissions policy standards. No student shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. Attendance Supervision is provided on our playground beginning thirty minutes prior to the opening of school. Inasmuch as no supervision is available before that time, students should not come to school before 8:00 a.m. Students must stay on the school grounds from the time they arrive, even if the first period has not yet started. The doors open at 8:30, classes begin at 8:45 and end at 3:15. Please pick your children up by 3:45 as supervision ends at that time and they will be put into daycare with appropriate charges accumulating. In order to gain the most from school, each student should be regular in attendance. Parents will be responsible for calling the school office before 9:00 a.m. on the day their child is absent and each succeeding day thereafter in order to keep the school up-to-date and properly informed. This is a precaution to protect all parties involved. Return to top Absences All absences will be classified as either excused or unexcused. Some examples of excused absences are as follows: Sickness of child Bereavement in immediate family Other reasons considered appropriate by the administration. Any planned absence from school or any school activity where students are required to be, should first of all be cleared with the administration. Any school missed to participate in a salaried position will be unexcused. Schoolwork missed due to an excused absence may be made up without penalty; however, no credit will be given for homework or any tests missed during an unexcused absence; demerits will also be issued. When a student returns after an absence, please send along a written excuse stating the reason. This will greatly aid the homeroom teacher in keeping accurate records. Make sure the excuse states the date, reason for absence, and proper signature. If an occasion should arise making it necessary for the student to leave school early, the parents should notify the school office as early as possible. If you wish your child to stay after school or meet you at a different time, please call the office and make the proper arrangements. If parents need to drop off items or pick up children during the school day, they need to stop by the office first. This will insure that classroom disturbances are kept to a minimum. If at all possible, schedule your child’s appointments for before or after school. If you wish to keep your child in from recess/P.E. for health reasons, or bring birthday treats, please send a note with your child to their homeroom teacher. A student will be considered tardy at 8:45 a.m. Three unexcused tardies will be considered equivalent to one unexcused absence and all penalties will apply. Return to top Private Transportation It is the policy of the school not to release a student to anyone other than the parents or their regular ride without permission. This is a precaution designed especially for the protection of the child. If there should happen to be a change in procedure, please notify the school office either by note or phone. The Academy does not provide bussing services; however, Trans IV does provide services but you must contact them privately to make arrangements.Return to top School Visits All parents are welcome to visit the school at any time; however, if you plan to visit your child’s classroom, please make the necessary arrangements in advance. Arrangements can be made by first calling the office. Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters. Feel free to set up any other conference times you feel are warranted.Return to top Telephones The school phone in the office is for business only. Students calling out-of-area are required to call collect. Students may carry cell phones but may only use them during breaks and lunch time. Cell phones should be on mute during class periods. Return to top Program Participation Programs in which the students participate will be presented throughout the year. Because individual absences can affect the performance of the group as a whole, attendance at such functions (concerts, plays,etc) is required and school policies regarding attendance at such will be enforced. The dates for these programs are given on the school calendar. School dress is required at all school activities.Return to top Lunch Time Twin Falls Christian Academy does not provide a hot lunch program. The concession stand is available to Jr & Sr. High students.Return to top Library A student library is provided as a service for our students. Books may be checked out for a period of two weeks. A fine of 5 cents a day will be charged for overdue books. Over due books may not be renewed. Proceeds from overdue books will go toward the library fund. Students will be charged for damaged or lost books. There is a $5.00/semester fee per student for the library.Return to top Personal Property All personal belongings, lunch pails, removable clothing such as sweaters, jackets, boots, etc., should be plainly marked with the child’s name. Twin Falls Christian Academy will not be held responsible for lost articles. Any personal belongings found on the premises will be held in the school lost and found. Unclaimed articles will eventually be disposed of or given away. Return to top School Property Our school facilities, equipment, and books represent an investment of the Lord’s money. We would expect our students, therefore, to show respect for those things the Lord has provided. Students will be held responsible and charged accordingly for the destruction and misuse of any school property.Return to top Health Service A sick room is provided for students who become ill at school. The school is not allowed by law to prescribe or give medicine on its own. If a student must take medicine during the school day, that medicine, along with the doctor’s directions, should be given to the child’s teacher as the student arrives at school. Students with a temperature of 100 degrees or above will be considered sick and the parents will be notified. The State of Idaho requires that each child be immunized. Failure to immunize prohibits school attendance. The Academy does not provide health or accident insurance for its student.Return to top Athletics Royal blue sweats, a modest T-shirt, and tennis shoes are standard P.E. dress. Organized sports begin in Junior High. Uniforms are provided and practices are required. As “ambassadors of Christ” (II Cor. 5:20) we will expect our athletes to properly represent Jesus Christ in their personal testimony and attitudes during practice and game time. Anything said or done, especially during a game, will either bring reproach or praise to His name. Students must maintain a C average on the conscientiousness grade to participate in organized sports. The State Athletic Board requires all participants of organized sports to have a physical examination prior to their first high school sport. These forms are kept on file in the school office.Return to top Student Drivers Student drivers should park in the back parking lot, unless other privileges are granted. Once vehicles are parked in the morning, students are not permitted to return to them until they have been dismissed.