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AGAPE’ CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A Ministry of Agape’ Assembly Baptist Church
2010 – 2011
Home of the Mighty Saints
Agape’ Christian Academy – Orlando
2425 N. Hiawassee Road - Orlando, Florida 32818
Phone: (407) 298-1111 Fax: (407) 298-0400
E-mail:
Dr. Rev. Richard Bishop, Pastor/Founder
Dr. Ingrid Bishop/CEO/Founder
This Student Planner Belongs to:
Agape’ Christian Academy
2010-2011 Academic School Calendar
August 16-20 (Mon-Fri) Teacher Pre-Planning
August 20 (Friday) General Assembly –High School 6:00pm-7:00pm
Elem. And Middle 7:00pm-8:00pm
August 23 (Monday) First Day of School
September 6 (Monday) Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
September 24 (Friday) Grandparents Day – K5 thru 5th hours: 9-11
October 7-8 (Thur.-Fri) FACCS Convention – Student Holiday NO SCHOOL
October 28 (Thursday) End of the 1st 9 weeks (46 days)
October 29 (Friday) Fall Fun Festival
November 12 (Friday) 11:00 A.M. Dismissal-Distribute Report Cards
November 24 (Wednesday) Thanksgiving – ½ day Dismissal 11:00 AM
November 25-26 (Thur.-Fri.) Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL
November 29 (Monday) Return to school
December 16- (Thursday) Christmas Musical
December 21 (Tuesday) ½ day Christmas Break-Dismissal 11:00 AM
December 22-31 Christmas Holidays
January 3, 2011 (Monday) Students return to school
January 17 (Monday) Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-NO SCHOOL
January 28 (Friday) End of the 2nd 9 weeks – (55 days)
February 4 (Friday) Distribute Report Cards, Dismissal 11:00 AM
February 14 (Monday) Sweetheart Dance and Coronation K5-12th
February 21(Monday) President’s Day Holiday-NO SCHOOL
March 25 (Friday) End of the 3rd 9 weeks (40 days)
March 28 – April 1(Mon.- Fri.) Spring Break
April 4 (Monday) Return to school
April 11-15(Mon.- Fri.) S.A.T. Testing
April 21(Thursday) Easter Holidays – ½ day-Dismissal 11:00 AM
April 22-25 (Fri. Mon.) Easter Break – NO SCHOOL
April 26 (Tuesday.) Return to school
May 19 (Thursday)...... GRADUATION DAY! K5: 9:30 AM, 8th grade: 11:00 AM
Seniors: 2:00 PM
May 27 (Friday) Last day of school, End of the 4th 9 weeks (39 days)
May 31- June 3 (Tuesday – Fri)……Teacher Post Planning – Report Card Pick-up.
1st Semester: 101 Days (46/55)
2nd Semester: 79 Days (40/39)
PRIORITIZED BAD WEATHER DAYS
2010-2011
February 21 President’s Day
April 21 Easter Break
April 22 Easter Break
NOTE: Dates are subject to change
AGAPE’ CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A Ministry of
Agape’ Assembly Church
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
“Work the Word and the Word Will Work”
Dr. Richard Bishop, Pastor
Dr. Ingrid Bishop, Co-Pastor
2425 N. Hiawassee Road ~ Orlando, FL 32818
407.298.5111 phone ~ 407.298.0400 fax
Email:
Come and Enjoy the Difference at
Agape’ Assembly Church!!!
Sundays
Early Morning Service 8:00 AM
Christian Education 9:30 AM
Morning Worship 10:45 AM
Wednesdays
Bible Enrichment 7:30 PM
Teen Talk 7:30 PM
Kid’s Kickin’ It Bible Study 7:30 PM
PARENT-STUDENT
HANDBOOK INFORMATION
School Hours:
(No Early Dismissal on Wednesdays)
K5 – 8th grade 8:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.
9th – 12th grade 8:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Philosophy of Agape’ Christian Schools
Agape’ Christian Schools believe that the home, church, and school all have a vital role in meeting the total needs of a child. The Agape’ Christian Schools’ responsibility is to re-enforce the Christian principles taught by the home and the church. The goal of Agape’ Christian Schools is to provide students with the personal knowledge of God, to teach them self discipline, to encourage them to do their best for God and to prepare them for:
- A meaningful relationship with God.
- To achieve academic excellence to further their studies if they so choose.
- Developing character and integrity to make a positive contribution to society.
- An appreciation for their family by showing respect.
- Maintaining strong moral convictions in social relationships, & standing for what is right.
- Developing, maintaining friendships, and sustaining them.
- An understanding of the next steps of God’s purpose for their life.
- Instilling in each student, a genuine love for America.
Accreditation
Agape’ Christian Schools is affiliated with the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) and the American Association of Christian Schools. Agape’ Christian Schools have a well-rounded academic, social, physical, and spiritual program.
Admission Policy
Agape’ Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic, and extends all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational and admission policies nor in our scholarship, athletic, or other programs. We reserve the right to dismiss any student for continuous behavioral conduct that is not conducive to our school policy regarding discipline and academic performance.
Registration
Parents may register their children at the school office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once a student is enrolled, there are no refunds on registration or book fees. If a class is filled, the parents may still pay registration fees and be placed on a waiting list. The registration fees in such cases will be refundable if no openings are available. Those who do not make the first payment on the date it is due, will be dropped from the rolls and their places will be filled from the waiting list
The following Email address: is for parents with concerns about the school, your child(ren) and their education. Please email your concerns. Someone will respond within 24 hours.
Tuition Fees and Policies
Tuition is based on a yearly fee and is paid on a ten-month payment plan. All tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month beginning August 1st with the last payment being May 1st. A fee of $30.00 will be assessed on any returned checks. After two returned checks, we will require cash or money order as the form of payment. When an account falls a month (30 days) in arrears, the student will not be admitted to the classroom until the account is brought current and a late fee of $30.00 is paid. All previous fees must be paid in full by the 1st day of a new academic school year. Re-enrollments will not be finalized if a previous years’ balance remains and could result in the students being placed on the registration waiting list for the new school year.
No official school records will be released, including report cards, transcripts and diplomas when an account is in arrears. When a student withdraws from school, all balances due must be paid in full before records are released. This includes graduation cap and gown, and any honor awards. Any payments received after the 10th of the month must be in the form of certified funds only i.e.: Cash or Money order. Agape’ Christian School operates entirely from tuition and fees.
Athletic Fee(s) are accessed to all students for each sport he/she participates in. The Athletic fee is due upon registration for that particular sport. Student will be responsible for the replacement cost of any uniform lost or stolen in his/her possession.
All payments received for tuition, books, registration or school activity are Non Refundable in all situations, i.e. parental choice, suspension, leave, etc.
Requirements
- All students will be required to take the Agape’ Biblical Christian Constitution Test annually. Grades 5th thru 8th will consist of 100 questions. Grades 9th thru 12th will consist of 150 questions.
- All students will be required to have a Bible and Bible Dictionary.
Honors
There are Award Programs at the end of each marking period.
1. Principals Award (all A’s)
2. A / B Honor roll
End of Year Program consists of the above awards plus any other awards such as, Athletic, Perfect Attendance, Citizenship, Teacher awards and incentives, and Diplomas.
Curriculum
Agape’ Christian Schools use the ABeka Curriculum and other support curriculum as needed. Phonics, reading, spelling, writing, English and mathematics are taught in K5 through 8th grades. Science and History are added in grades first through high school. In the middle and high school, an emphasis is on language arts and math, with more concentration in science, history, geography, Bible, and specialty subjects.
Religion is a course that is required for graduation and must pass in order to be promoted to the next grade. In order to keep the Christian ethics for our students we require one Sunday out of the month to attend Agape’ Assembly Youth Church or they are to be active in their own church. Please give a letter from the pastor on church letterhead to show they are active participants.
Agape Christian High School
“Vocational Trade Programs”
Agape’ Christian Academy offers several additional divisions of Education. These course options are for students who have gifts in various trades or feel more comfortable in a vocational setting as oppose to college. However, some may choose to go to college. Students may wish to explore one of these options upon entering their sophomore year.
§ Business Technology Program
§ Agape’ Vocational (Trade) Program
§ School of Cosmetology
Summary of Our Mission
Business Technology Program
This program is designed to offer students a basic insight into today’s business practices and business ethics. This program will teach the basic principles of business communication; Developing Business Messages; and Communication Technologies and Techniques. The course will give the appropriate semester credits and classes will be in one and a half (1 ½) segments. There will be an additional cost of $120.00 per year to participate in this program to cover the additional materials need.
Each department will have a private consultant from their prospective trade or area of business who will oversee their department to ensure that each student is getting the best possible understanding of the business community. This business program will offer bookkeeping, accounting, banking, real estate, small business management administration, pre-nursing, retail business and political science. Our business career counselors will aid in job placement. Each student in 11th and 12th grade will be given the opportunity to seek and acquire employment.
Agape Vocational (Trade) Program
We will teach basic craft and professional skills that will prepare our students to face the challenges of today’s society. Agape’ Vocational Christian School will provide training in the following areas: basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cosmetology, auto mechanics, home economics, banking/teller, paint, upholstery & refinishing, printing, and audio-visual training. This Bible-based vocational school will be a place of excellence in education that will focus on developing the spiritual and social education of the upcoming generation. The school will prepare a generation for kingdom excellence, academic excellence and career excellence. The Agape’ Vocational program will be the first of its kind in this generation teaching marketable skills that can be used in today’s work environment. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $250.00 plus $80.00 annually for the necessary tools needed for these courses.
· We will provide job placement assistance that will give students an opportunity to work while in school.
· We will continue to teach all the other academic educational subject requirements.
· This program will offer a diploma upon the completion of the 12th grade as well as a certificate of completion in a basic trade; not to be used as a certification but to encourage students to take that next step.
· Students enrolled in the Vocational program in the 9th and 10th grades will have an opportunity to venture each nine (9) weeks into another occupational skill.
· Our on-staff career Guidance Counselor will counsel with them and aid them in making the proper career choice.
· Students entering 11th & 12th grades will also have an opportunity to choose a vocational career.
· Agape’ Vocational Christian School will operate during the normal academic school year; honoring all national holidays and allowing for spring and Christmas breaks.
· Agape’ offers a complete sports program to include football, basketball (boys and girls) softball and volleyball.
· Some students may be given credits for on-the-job training which will allow them to be paid while learning a trade. This will be based upon the direction of the instructor.
· Uniforms will be required.
· Additional fees for vocational materials
Program Site: A construction model of a house will be used for illustration & instruction purposes.
Our objective is to educate students from ALL walks-of-life while preparing them for life challenges. We also must impart in them a definite conviction in the power of our risen Savior.
Agape’ Christian Academy Vocational Preparatory School
Our objective is to educate students from ALL walks-of-life while preparing them for life challenges. We also must impart in them a definite conviction in the power of our risen Savior.
Alpha Omega Program
The Alpha Omega Program is an exciting Level I program designed to motivate students to learn at their level.Helping students to prefect skills which caused them some difficulties in the past. The Alpha Omega Program utilizes a modified curriculum to help successfully raise their academic achievements. This program also consists of committed teachers, counselors and educational therapists.
Agape Educational Development Program (AEDP)
The Agape Educational Development Program is a Level II extension of our Alpha Omega Level I Program. This program was designed with the student’s best interest in mind by catering to children with health and educational challenges. It will start at a child’s lowest point and we will modify a program for each individual child. Each student should have an “Individual Assessment Plan” tailored to their individual needs. This is an intensified counseling, tutoring, and educational program. The program has been an effective tool in developing many John McKay scholarship students.
Above Average to Honor Program
Our Above average and honor students will use the ABEKA Curriculum. The ABEKA curriculum is an accelerated program that keeps student’s performance at their proper grade level by performing above average in al basic subjects.
Students that perform at the average level will be challenge to perform at a higher level.