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About Summit Christian Academy

We prepare students who are motivated to confidently impact the world for Jesus Christ

When God created this world, He designed every detail of His creation with the primary purpose to reveal Himself — He wanted to make Himself known. This is known as “revelatory.” And since God is perfect in every way, there can be no higher purpose for His creative acts.

At Summit Christian Academy, our Bible-based education seeks to help students recognize God’s purpose for learning in all of their subjects, such as math, music, science, history and more. In turn, our students learn to know God better, praise Him more and serve Him faithfully.

So, “revelatory” best describes the basis for our approach to education. Once a student sees God in His rightful place as most deserving of praise and glory, it is amazing how the rest of his life flows so beautifully from that starting point.

We would love to have the opportunity to help you educate your son or daughter at SCA.

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STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it is the only infallible rule of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; John 10:35)

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons — Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Luke 3:21-22; 2 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Deuteronomy 6:4)

We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and is true God and true man. (John 1:1, 14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Luke 1:35)

We believe that all things were created by God. Angels were created as ministering agents, though some, under the leadership of Satan, fell from their sinless state to become agents of evil. The universe was created in six literal days and is continuously sustained by God; thus, it both reflects His glory and reveals His truth. Human beings were directly created, not evolved, in the very image of God. As reasoning moral agents, they are responsible under God for understanding and governing themselves and the world. (Genesis 1:1-31; Genesis 2:1-3, 18-25; Genesis 3:1-19; Exodus 20:11; Psalm 8:3; Psalm 90:2, 148:1-5; Job 1:6-7; Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 28:12-17; Luke 10:18; Romans 1:20; Ephesians 3:9; Hebrews 1:3, 6, 14; Hebrews 11:3; Colossians 2:15; Revelation 7:11-12; Revelation 12:8-10)

We believe that man was created in the image of God, that he sinned, and thereby, incurred not only physical death but also that spiritual death, which is separation from God; that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and actually sin in thought, word and deed. (Romans 5:12-21)

We believe that the only way to be saved is by faith in the blood sacrifice, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We believe in the eternal security of the believers. (John 3:16; John 10:28; Ephesians 2:8-9)

We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, that He ever liveth to make intercession for all that come to God by Him, and that He is the only Mediator between God and man. (Mark 16:9; Hebrews 9:24; 1 John 2:1)

We believe that each one who accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior has been baptized by the Holy Spirit into the invisible church, which is the Body of Christ, and is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:13)

We believe the Bible teaches that every saved person should be baptized by immersion and added to the membership of a local body of believers and practice regular attendance in a Bible-preaching, fundamental church. We believe that the sign gifts of the Spirit were given only for the apostolic era, providing revelation and authenticating the ministry of the apostles and the early church.  We do not believe that the modern charismatic movement is consistent with the teaching of God’s Word. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:47)

We believe that the two ordinances of the Church are the Lord’s Supper and water baptism; that the immersion of a believer in water is Christian baptism and that it is the will and command of Christ. (Romans 6:1-5; Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:41, 8:12, 36-38; 9:18, 10:47).

We believe in the imminent rapture of the Church before the Great Tribulation period, after which Christ will come with His Church to set up His kingdom of heaven on Earth. (Titus 2:13; Philippians 3:20; John 14: 1-6; 1 Thessalonians 4) We believe in a physical return (second coming) of Christ to earth who will, at his return, judge the nations and establish a messianic kingdom. This kingdom will be a specific rule of God on earth that will last for 1,000 years. This kingdom will also serve as a fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel and as an exaltation of Christ Himself as King.  All believers are to be longing for this coming kingdom and living in light of this knowledge.” (Isaiah 2:1-5; Isaiah 11; Ezekiel 37:21-28; Daniel 7:13-18; Zechariah 14:1-9; Acts 1:10-11; Luke 19:11-12; I Peter 1; 2 Peter 3; Revelation 19-20

We believe that Satan is a spiritual being, the author of the fall and that he will be eternally punished. (Genesis 3:15; Job 1:6-7, Revelation 20:2-10)

We believe that those who die in Christ are absent from the body and consciously present with the Lord in bliss. Those who die out of Christ are in conscious torment in Hades until the judgment of the Great White Throne when they will be cast into the Lake of Fire. (2 Corinthians 5:8; Luke 23:43, 16:19-31)

We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust; in the eternal conscious punishment of the lost and the eternal joy of the saved. (1 Corinthians 15:28-29; Matthew 25:46; Isaiah 33:14; Revelation 21:4)

We believe that God has established marriage as a lifelong, exclusive relationship between one man and one woman and that all intimate sexual activity outside the marriage relationship, whether premarital, extramarital, heterosexual, homosexual, or otherwise, is immoral and therefore sin.  We believe that viewing of pornographic material or websites; and sexual harassment violates biblical standards.  (Gen. 2:24-25; Ex. 20:14, 17, 22:19; Lev. 18:22-23, 20:13,15-16; Matt. 19:4-6, 9; Rom. 1:18-31; I Cor. 6:9-10, 15-20; I Tim. 1:8-11; Jude 7).  (Adopted 5/15/18)

We believe that God created the human race male and female and that all conduct with the intent to adopt a gender other than one’s birth gender is immoral and therefore sin (Gen. 1:27; Deut. 22:5; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:9-20, 5:3-5, 1 Thess. 4:3-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16).  (Adopted 5/15/18)

We believe that the behavior for Christians commanded in the Bible includes, but is not limited to, refraining from such activities as the abuse of alcoholic beverages, the abuse of tobacco, use of illicit drugs, the use of vulgar and profane language, or other actions that would reflect negatively on a Christian’s testimony for Christ (Romans 12: 1-2, Col. 3:17, I Thess 2:10; 5:22, Titus 2:7-8, James 3:17,18, 1 John 3:1-3 )  (Adopted 5/15/18)

Student Handbook

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DRESS CODE

The purpose of the dress code is to provide guidelines for appropriate attire and grooming for students while enrolled at Summit Christian Academy. All students and parents must agree to comply with the dress code as a condition to attend the school. The determination whether a student’s attire is in compliance with the standards of dress and appearance is at the sole discretion of the administration of Summit Christian Academy. Violation of the dress code will result in appropriate disciplinary action, and the student will not be permitted to attend classes until dress is appropriate.

The following standards for dress are established for all students of Summit Christian Academy in K4 – 12.

Girls:
Shirts:

  • All shirts must have a collar, must be buttoned (if so designed), and must be long enough so that no skin above the beltline is visible.   
  • Shirt sleeves should be at least a one-quarter sleeve length. Tank tops are not permitted. 
  • Wording, phrases, or pictures are not permitted (except for SCA apparel). Small manufacturer’s insignias or logos on the chest are acceptable.
  • Sweaters, half-zip or full-zip fleeces are appropriate over an acceptable collared shirt. No sweatshirts or hoodies are permitted in class.

Pants:

  • Students may wear khaki pants, dress pants, or solid single-colored denim jeans which ARE NOT BLUE IN COLOR AND ARE NOT FADED OR TORN.
  • Khaki colored Bermuda (knee-length*) shorts are also permitted from the beginning of the school year through October 15 and April 1st through the remainder of the school year.
  • Pants or shorts should sit at the waist. Capris are not permitted. Exposed underwear is not permitted.

Skirts and dresses:

  • All skirts and dresses must be knee-length*. K4 through Grade 5 girls should wear spanks under their skirts. Denim skirts (which are not blue in color and are not faded or torn) are allowed provided they meet the length requirement. 
  • Dresses are permitted if the dresses have modest necklines. Leggings are acceptable only under a code length skirt.
  • Tears or holes in clothing are not permitted.

*Knee-length is defined as being within 2 inches from the middle of the knee cap.

Shoes:

  • Shoes must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for school.
  • Athletic shoes or dress style shoes may be worn. No open-toe shoes/sandals/flip flops are permitted.

Hair and Accessories:

  • Extremes in hairstyle or makeup are not permitted at Summit Christian Academy and this includes unnatural color streaks. 
  • Administration reserves the right to determine whether a student’s hairstyle is appropriate.  
  • Proper moderation in wearing of jewelry and in the use of cosmetics is expected. Pierced ears are the only body piercing that may be shown at any time. 
  • Hats, caps and sunglasses are not to be worn inside the building.

Boys:
Shirts:

  • All shirts must have a collar, must be buttoned (if so designed), and must be long enough so that no skin above the beltline is visible, and may not expose any midriff or chest.
  • Shirt sleeves should be at least a one-quarter sleeve length. Tank tops are not permitted.
  • Wording, phrases, or pictures are not permitted (except for SCA apparel). Small manufacturer’s insignias or logos on the chest are acceptable.
  • Sweaters, half-zip or full-zip fleeces are appropriate over an acceptable collared shirt. No sweatshirts or hoodies are permitted in class.

Pants:

  • Students may wear khaki pants, dress pants, or solid single-colored denim jeans which ARE NOT BLUE IN COLOR AND ARE NOT FADED OR TORN.
  • Khaki colored Bermuda (knee-length*) shorts are also permitted from the beginning of the school year through October 15 and April 1st through the remainder of the school year.
  • Pants or shorts should sit at the waist. Capris are not permitted. Exposed underwear is not permitted.
  • Tears or holes in clothing are not permitted.

Please Note: Boys in preschool and kindergarten should wear pants with elastic waist bands since they often cannot button or snap pants.

Shoes:

  • Shoes must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for school.
  • Athletic shoes or dress style shoes may be worn. No open-toe shoes/sandals/flip flops are permitted.

Hair and Accessories:

  • Hats, caps and sunglasses are not permitted to be worn inside the building.
  • Haircut must be neat and trim. Extremes in hairstyle including color streaks or dying of hair is not permitted. 
  • Hair must be kept off the collar, out of the eyes, and may not completely cover the ears. 
  • Facial hair is not permitted and sideburns should be kept neatly trimmed and no longer than the earlobe. 
  • Administration reserves the right to determine whether a student’s hairstyle is appropriate.
  • No body piercing may be visible at any time.

Special Dress-Down Days

From time to time, the administration may allow for dress down days for the whole school. These will be communicated in advance so parents can plan accordingly and all students can enjoy.

Physical Education Classes and Athletic Team Practices for Middle and Secondary Grade Levels

Girls and Boys: 

T-shirts or sweatshirts may not have questionable pictures or slogans on them.

Shorts must have at least a 6” inseam.  Shorts may be purchased at school.  Tank tops or cut-off tops may not be worn.

Grading Policy

Grading Scale:

Grading for preschool and kindergarten will be dne using a skill-base scale with the following letter grades:

  • E — Excellent
  • G — Good
  • S — Satisfactory
  • N — Needs Improvement
  • I — Shows improvement
  • U –Unsatisfactory

The following grading scale will be used for students in grades 1 through 12:

Letter Grade • Percent Grade • 4.0 Scale

A+ • 97 – 100 • 4.0
A • 94 – 96 • 4.0
A- • 90 – 93 • 4.0
B+ • 87 – 89 • 3.0
B • 84 – 86 • 3.0
B- • 80-83 • 3.0
C+ • 77 – 79 • 2.0
C • 74 – 76 • 2.0
C- • 70-73 • 2.0
D+ • 68 – 69 • 1.0
D • 66-67 • 1.0
D- • 65 • 1.0
F • Below 65 • 0.0

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