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Program Requirements

Most people who contact us mostly want to know one thing:
"What exactly does Faith Academy require?"
This page answers that question.

What we require is based mostly on what the state requires.  At times, our program requirements exceed the state minimum.  We have set these policies in order to be sure that all of your family's information is as complete and up to date as possible at all times.  For all required information, we provide very simple, easy to use forms that take only a few minutes to fill out.  We strive to keep your paperwork at a minimum.  The information we do ask for allows us to better serve you by having up to date records of your family's study methods, attendance, grades, and general family situation.  If you have any questions about our program requirements or the records we keep, please feel free to contact us.

Required at the time of enrollment:

• Read the complete Parent Information Packet (to request one, click here.)

• Enrollment form - completed and signed. This form includes general information, such as names, address, birth dates, grade level, and any previous schools attended.  This form must be updated at the beginning of each school year.

• Authorization for Transfer of Student Records- this form allows us to obtain your children's cumulative records from their previous school 

• Course of Study Outline for each child- this is a basic outline of what curriculum or methods you intend to use for each child during the upcoming school year. There is one form for grades 1 through 6, and another form for grades 7 though 12, which reflect the required courses of study for these grades.  This form is updated at the beginning of each school year.  You are free to adjust your curriculum and /or methods at any time without needing to update this form, as it is only a basic outline.

• Parent-Teacher Qualifications form- this form is our proof that you are qualified to teach your children. You should include work or volunteer experience, degrees, certificates, or other education, books you have read related to education or homeschooling, meetings, trainings, or lectures you have attended, or anything else you feel qualifies you as your childrens' teacher.  You may include a resume in lieu of this form if you choose. This form only needs to be submitted when you first enroll.  You may send us any important updates that you wish to have included by mail, phone, or e-mail at any time, and we will be happy to update your file.

• Attendance Forms-attendance forms are submitted on a bi-yearly basis. A proposed attendance form at the beginning of the year, and an actual attendance form at the end.

• Family Questionnaire- this form gives us general information about your family situation. It allows us to determine whether you are legally eligible to homeschool through our program (Teaching-parents become volunteer full time teachers in our private school. Private school teachers can not be registered sex offenders, and can not have been convicted of any violent or drug-related felonies.), and how we can best serve your family's needs.  It lets us get to know your family (how many children live in your home, when each parent works, what homeschooling method or style you choose, etc.) without having to intrude on your life or your home.

• Read the Parent Contract, complete the Fee Chart at the bottom, Sign, and Date- this contract shows that you agree to follow Faith Academy's policies and regulations.

• Pay the Appropriate Fees- all fees are due at the time of enrollment.  We are unable to complete the enrollment process before payment is made, or acceptable arrangements are made. Please make all checks or money orders payable to Faith Academy.

Within 60 days after enrollment:

• Child Health Information- this includes immunization records and health screening forms or the appropriate waivers. If your child has been previously enrolled in school, this information may already be in their cumulative file, and will not need to be submitted. If you would like information on how to obtain these services at no cost, please contact us.
• Tuberculosis Screening Certificate- the state requires that all private school staff, whether paid or volunteer, be free of active tuberculosis.  The testing and certificate are made free of charge by your county's Department of Public Health. This information must be submitted within 60 of enrollment, and must be updated no less than every four years.

Optional Forms:

• Report Cards-reports are optional and collected once a year.  We know that some parents do not like to assign grades to their children, so we use “M” for Mastered, “S” for Satisfactory Development, and an “I“for Not Applicable.  Remember, all assessment methods used to determine a child's grades are decided upon by the parent.