Attendance at Twin Falls Christian Academy is a privilege, not a right. Anyone, therefore, who is not willing to cooperate with the standards or objectives of this institution will be dismissed. As a private institution, Twin Falls Christian Academy reserves the privilege of setting and maintaining its own standards of students conduct, dress, cleanliness, and scholarship. The school maintains the right to refuse admittance to anyone it so chooses, and to suspend or expel anyone who is not willing to cooperate with the program.
The administration shall determine, without override, when and how to discipline offenders of both written rules and objectives of this institution. Along these lines, the Academy reserves the right to examine lockers, desks, or personal belongings.
Our desire is to develop spiritual character in the lives of our students. Of course, accepting Jesus Christ as their own personal Lord and Savior is the first prerequisite (John 1:12). The next step is to surrender control of their lives to the Holy Spirit (Rom. 12: 1 & 2). This being accomplished, we can begin to teach godliness and righteous living.
T. F. C. A. takes a strong stand against rock music and most movies. Students should be submissive to the opinions of the school in these areas.Return to top
Dress Standards
Because the ultimate goal of a Christian is to glorify God (I Cor. 10:31), we must consider modesty and appropriateness of dress at all times. Our inner spirit is most noticeable in our countenance. Hence, our dress should draw attention to Christ’s abiding love in our hearts.
It is the school’s firm belief that Christian young people must dress and act differently that the world (I Peter 2:9). In order for students to mature spiritually, the teaching of Biblical separation is a vital part of the school’s program. We expect our girls to look feminine and our boys to look masculine. The following standards are to be met. We would appreciate the cooperation of parents in these matters.Dress Standards...Elementary
Girls: Girls are allowed to wear dresses or pants any school day except Wednesdays. On that day dresses are required. Dresses need to be below mid-knee at all times. No sweats or tight, form-fitting pants are acceptable. Girls tops are to be kept at a modest neckline at all times and should be loose fitting and long enough to cover their mid-section, front and back.
Boys: Modesty in dress is also expected of boys. No necklaces, extremely tight trousers, shorts, cutoffs, army fatigues, or overalls are allowed. Boys in grades 1-6 may wear denim jeans that are still in good condition and not faded. The same would apply to denim jackets. Any shirt made to be worn tucked in must be worn in this way. Pullover shirts are acceptable if they are of the dress type, but not tank tops or shirts designed to be worn as underwear. Shirts with printing or writing on them should display good taste.
Boy’s hair must be tapered, from the bottom of the hairline to the top of the head on all sides, and should not hang over the collar. Sideburns are to be no longer than to the middle of the ear. Hair is to be neatly combed and cut so that it is no lower than the middle of the forehead. Faddish, non-uniform cuts, multi-colored styles, and hair sculpturing are not acceptable. Any punk styles or apparel would not be acceptable.
Dress Standards...Junior and Senior High
Girls: Girls are allowed to wear dresses or dress slacks any school day except Wednesdays. On that day dresses are required. Dresses need to be below mid-knee at all times. No denim, tight, or form-fitting slacks are acceptable. Girls’ tops are to be kept at a modest neckline at all times so as to avoid any shadow of cleavage. Tops should be loose fitting and long enough to cover their mid-section, front and back. Undergarments should not be visible or evident under sheer material.
Boys: Requirements for boys in junior and senior high would be the same as those for boys in elementary, except for the following:
1. Denim jeans of any color are not permitted at school or school-sponsored programs except for athletic events.
2. Beards or mustaches are not permitted.
3. All shirts need to have a fold over collar; no T-shirts or sweatshirts are permitted. However, sweaters are acceptable.
Anything the administration considers a fad or extreme such as tattoos and body piercing will not be permitted. Boys and girls are not permitted to dye their hair. All dress code standards are to be observed at any time the students are on the school grounds before or after the school day, or at any school sponsored event. It should be noted that the school faculty and administration will be the sole authority in determining what constitutes a violation of the dress standards.
Parents will be notified of inappropriate dress or appearance and will be given the necessary steps for correcting the problem and the amount of time allowed for correction.Demerits
The demerit system is a guide for discipline at Twin Falls Christian Academy. The positive side of discipline is stressed according to Proverbs 22:6. Unfortunately, there is often a negative side to character development. Occasionally students must be punished. Our desire is not to hurt them, but to chastise them toward obedience.
The administration expects students at Twin Falls Christian Academy to be different and to maintain the highest standards of behavior at all times.
Demerits for a student are recommended by the teacher or other school personnel to the administrator who will make the final decision as to whether the full amount of demerits will be issued. Many of the demeritable offenses apply whether they occur at school or not. The testimony and reputation of the school must be considered. Students receive demerits according to the demerit chart.
A student who accumulates more than twenty-five (25) in successive semesters may not re-enroll without approval of the administration. Parents will be immediately notified when a student receives demerits for any reason with a yellow demerit slip to be signed by them. Demerit status will also be indicated on report cards at the end of each quarter.
If the administration feels that demerits are not changing a student’s behavior, a paddling may be given in lieu of demerits.Dismissal
A student will be dismissed from school when fifty (50) demerits are accumulated, or when they or their parents are found to be out of harmony with the rules and policies of the school. Students who are dismissed from Twin Falls Christian Academy will not be considered for re-enrollment during the current semester and the one immediately following. Appeals may be made to the School Board after the current semester however.Prohibited Articles
Tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, playing cards, lottery tickets, or anything else that could be classified as being either harmful to the health, habit forming, or having the appearance of evil, as far as the Christian walk is concerned, is prohibited.
Knives, guns, matches, explosives of any type, or anything else that could be classified as dangerous, or a dangerous or deadly weapon is prohibited.
Radios, tape players, disc players, magazines, or books not related to class work should be cleared by the Administration upon arrival at school or on any school sponsored event.
Privately owned toys such as roller skates, skate boards, stilts, and pogo sticks should also be cleared through the Principal.