ADMISSIONS

Admission is based not only on a first-come, first-served basis and whether or not there are siblings in the school, but also on the overall evaluation of the student as to how RLA will be able to facilitate his/her educational development and needs. Student re-enrollment status will be evaluated on a yearly basis. RLA re-enrollment starts at the beginning of February for the next school year. Re-enrollment is an online process through Family Portal and
families may re-enroll at a reduced fee by February 28st, after February 28 students may still be re-enrolled, but the re-enrollment fee is no longer reduced. Places for current students, who have not re-enrolled, are not guaranteed after February 28th. If a student is not re-enrolled by June 15th, RLA will consider that student inactive, and the student may not participate in any summer activities unless the RLA Board president grants express permission. A student may not return for the following school year without being re-enrolled. A student is not considered withdrawn until an exit interview and withdrawal form have been completed.

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FAMILY AGREEMENT
As a condition of enrolling in Rapha Leadership Academy (RLA) parents and students understand:

1. Rapha Leadership Academy Christian School will teach the Holy Scriptures (66 books) as the Word of God.
2. The administration has the responsibility and authority to place a student in the proper grade, regardless of the grade completed prior to transferring to RLA.
3. The school reserves the right to expel any student or ask a student to withdraw if the
student:
~fails to cooperate with RLA’s officials;
~violates the Biblical code of conduct stated in the Student/Parent Handbook;
~exhibits disruptive or threatening behavior;
~violates Biblical standards* of morality and behavior.

4. The school reserves the right to deny admittance, to expel or request that a student withdraw if the parent(s) or guardian(s) of that student:
~fail to cooperate with RLA’s officials;
~violate Biblical standards* of behavior or morality including, but not limited
to: (engaging in any sexual relationship outside of marriage); activities that regardless of legality are not Biblically acceptable;* or illegal pursuits, including forms of employment.
5. Attendance at a Christian school is not a replacement for regular church attendance. The family agrees to regularly* attend a local church.
6. Discipline will be administered according to Biblical standards and guidelines as well as those policies stated in the Student/Parent Handbook. The goals of discipline are  correction, instruction, repentance, changed behavior, and a changed life. (II Tim. 3:16-17)
7. Conflicts and offenses should be resolved according to Biblical principles taught in Matthew 5:23-24 (if you offend someone) and in Matthew 18:15-17 (if someone offends you).
8. Conflict resolution with schools’ staff members should be initially handled with that staff member, then proceeding upward, if necessary, according to the organizational chain of command.
9. Tuition and fees will be paid as per published policy.
10. That I/we have read, understand, and accept the schools Philosophy, Objectives, Mission Statement, and the policies included in the Student/Parent Handbook.

11. A robust volunteer spirit is part of the RLA’s culture. I/we have read, understand, and accept the responsibilities of an RLA’s volunteer in the Volunteer Handbook.
*Determination of compliance rests exclusively at the discretion of RLA.

APPLYING FOR RE-ADMISSION
Any student who has withdrawn or been expelled from RLA may be reconsidered for readmission.
RLA’s reserves the right to refuse admission to students:
● who have been expelled or suspended.

● who have a below-average academic record.
● who do not regularly attend a church.
● who have multiple learning disabilities.
● who have previously exhibited patterns of negative behavior.
● who have performed below average in achievement and/or aptitude on a national test.
● who fail to meet criteria as set forth in the application process.
● whose parent(s) or guardian(s) violate Biblical standards of behavior or morality as outlined in Item 4 above.