Living Word Academy
LWA Rules of Conduct
From the Living Word Academy Administration
We pray that every student enjoys his or her attendance
at Living Word Academy, but every student should also
remember to take this attendance seriously and appreciatively.
Attendance at Living Word Academy is a privilege, not
a right. The administration and staff at the Academy
are determined that all students not only learn academics,
but that they also grow in Christian character. Accordingly,
students at Living Word Academy must agree to and abide
by the following code of conduct.
Students are to strive toward unquestionable Christian
character in respectfulness, goodness, ethics, and appearance.
Each year, students are expected to show improvement
in Christian character.
On the other hand, lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism,
slovenliness, non-cooperation, disrespect, violence,
foulness, fornication, homosexuality, lesbianism, pornography,
smoking, vandalism, alcohol use, drug abuse, or any
sinful activity contrary to the tenets of our faith,
are all grounds for immediate dismissal and/or expulsion.
The staff will often communicate with parents/guardians
about the progress of students in developing Christian
character.
Student Dress Code
Students are required, every school day, to wear the
school-specified uniform. No additions to or subtractions
from the school-specified uniform are allowed.
The following items are required for sisters:
- School shirts
- School skirts or jumpers Navy
- Blue socks or blue or natural stockings
- Black closed-toe, closed-heel shoes
The following items are required for brothers:
- School shirts
- School pants
- School tie
- Belt
- Navy blue socks
- Black closed-toe, closed-heel shoes
The following are optional:
- School sweaters
- School headbands or scrunchies
- Dark colored boots during the winter months
- Small hair clips and rubber bands
The following are not allowed:
- Colored or printed undershirts
- Coats and jackets during class time
The uniforms must be kept clean, mended, and reasonably
tidy. For instance, pants and skirts should be pulled
up above the hips, should be of appropriate and modest
length, and shirts should be tucked in.
For physical education class, students should all
wear the school-specified gym uniform including white
socks and sneakers.
Students will be allowed to wear Church clothes to
extra-curricular functions and on field trips as long
as they maintain compliance with the school-specified
uniform at all other times.
Sisters may wear make-up and jewelry, but with discretion
and in an age-appropriate manner. Brothers must have
neat, short haircuts. Sculpted or multi-level haircuts
are not allowed. Brothers may not dye or highlight their
hair. Tattoos and body piercing are not allowed, except
for traditional ear piercing for the sisters.
Over the years, we have found that the school-specified
uniform may change or that students will always think
of some appearance detail that we have not thought about.
We expect all students to comply with administration
and staff requests concerning their appearance.
Personal Behavior
Students are to show respect and appreciation for
every adult who is serving in the Academy in any capacity
as well as their fellow students.
Students are to be in control on school property,
including buses, at all times. Rowdiness is never acceptable.
Except during special events, students should generally
be quiet. Any physical contact should be appropriate
and limited.
No obscene, profane, threatening, or otherwise ungodly
language is allowed.
Matches, lighters, weapons, pocketknives, electronic
games, radios, personal tape or CD players, or cards
of any sort are not allowed in school.
During fire drills, students should be silent, attentive,
and responsive.
Gum chewing is not allowed at any time or in any place
at school.
Students will faithfully perform their cleaning chores
for the school.
Setting a high standard in all things
At LWA, students focus on the things of the Lord while
being taught from a Biblical perspective. In addition
to this, the school teaches them with the highest of
academic and moral standards so as to set an example
for the community.
For starters, students at the Academy wear school
uniforms that are both modest and stylish at the same
time. The school uniforms help to keep the world's ungodly
standards of clothing from trying to creep into the
school. Young ladies wear modest blouses with skirts
that go below the knee, while young men wear ties with
a button-down shirt, pants and dress shoes.
Academy students are also expected to conduct themselves
in a dignified way, not only in their manner of dress,
but in their manner of conduct with one another and
with adults. The children maintain this proper, courteous,
and respectful conduct when participating in LWA sports
program. While it is a common site for other schools
to get their way with anger while 'trash talking' to
their opponents, such is not so with our kids. They
are taught how to both win and lose graciously and respectfully.
Their testimony out in the community has caused many
to ask, "What makes your children different?" Such a
question is the perfect opportunity to point out that
it is Jesus Christ who has made a difference in these
students' lives. The students and coaches always take
time out to honor and acknowledge the Lord before any
sporting event.
Over the years, the LWA has turned out some fine athletes
in their boys and girls volleyball programs. The gymnasium
is adorned with many banners for winning various sectionals
and state competitions.
While sports are a nice plus to any school, it is
really the academic disciplines that make our children
shine. Students are expected to meet and even exceed
the New York State Standards for all subjects. Many
students go on to secondary education after graduation.
By maintaining high standards for modesty, respect,
integrity, intelligence, and Godliness, it is our hope
that our young men and women will stand out in the community
and be a good testimony to everyone they meet.
Detentions
The staff will give detentions for recalcitrant behavior
or when students commit other serious offenses against
the code of conduct. Both the principal and the student's
parent or guardian will sign the form. Detention will
be held one day per week from 3:15-4:00. Students should
be picked up promptly at 4:00. During detention time,
students will be cleaning the school.
Upon receiving detention for a third offense during
a single school year, the student will attend a two-hour
Saturday detention under the supervision of his parent
or guardian.
Upon receiving a detention for a fourth offense in
a single school year, the student will lose the privilege
of participating in any extra-curricular activities
such as clubs or inter-scholastic sports or intramural
sports.
Upon receiving a detention for a fifth offense during
a single school year, the student will be suspended
from school.
Detention for missing excuses does not count toward
a behavioral detention, however a detention for a missing
report card or a detention for five occurrences of tardiness
will count toward the behavioral detention.
Suspensions
Students that are suspended will only be allowed back
in school when they have successfully convinced administration
that they have learned from the suspension and are determined
to change their behavior.
Tardiness Policy
When a student is illegally tardy for the fifth time
during a single school year, he will receive a detention.
He will then receive a detention for each successive
illegal tardy above one per marking period. Students
have one week to bring in their tardiness excuses before
they receive a detention for the missing excuse.
Absence Policy
Students have one week to bring in their excuses for
being absent before they will receive a detention for
the missing excuse.
An absence because of a vacation is an illegal absence,
and the administration strongly discourages this practice.
Students already have ample vacation time during a school
year. Teachers will not allow students to make up work
or exams they missed due to taking a vacation regardless
of the length.
Summer School Policy
At the discretion of the administration, the summer
school may be available for a small fee for 7th – 12th
grade students who have failed a subject for a year.
Upon successful completion of the summer school session,
the student will receive a grade of 70 for the year.
School Property
The following areas are off-limits unless the student
has special permission: Teacher's desks and files, Kitchen,
Garages, Parking lot, School and Church offices.
Students may not use school equipment or supplies,
including computers, without staff permission. They
may not use the gym without supervision.
Food is only allowed in restricted areas at restricted
times.
Vandalized or neglected property will be replaced
at the student's expense.
Office telephones are for official business only.
Hall phones may only be used with permission.
Students will maintain their own desk and locker spaces
in a clean, orderly manner.
The principal must grant permission for students to
drive their own cars on school property.
Although this rule seems out of place in the student
code of conduct because it concerns non-students, we
do remind all visitors, including parents and alumni,
that they must sign in at the office.
Extra-curricular Activities
Good sportsmanship is to be displayed by all participants
and spectators at athletic contests.
Students may not leave the school grounds during the
school day without permission.
Students must maintain a satisfactory performance
in character and academics to be allowed to participate
in extra-curricular activities like clubs and sports.
During field trips, students should be obedient to
all instructions from either the chaperones or the hosts.
Students should stay together and be good examples for
Christ and the Academy.
School Policies
Referrals
Referrals are written observations by the staff of
good or bad behavior by a high school student. The referrals
are collected by each student's homeroom teacher,
who then will report to the student's parents or
guardians about the student's character development.
Reports will usually take place at five week or ten
week intervals.
Attendance
A written excuse signed by parent or guardian must
be presented at the office when a student returns to
the Academy after an absence. If the absence is foreseeable,
a note should be sent in advance. Whenever possible,
doctor, dental, and other appointments are to be made
after Academy hours. An excuse must be written for appointments
during school hours.
A written excuse signed by the parent must be provided
for any tardiness.
Health Office
The Health Office located in the main office is open
during the school day to address health needs that may
arise and is staffed by a registered nurse.
Medical Regulations
An up-to-date medical record of each student shall
be maintained and kept on file at the Academy. A medical
screening is conducted each summer. In addition, a physical
examination is required at the beginning of kindergarten,
first, third, seventh, and ninth grades. A physical
exam is provided by the Academy in August of each year
for these grades and for all students enrolled in athletic
programs. All students must be inoculated in accordance
with government regulations and a record of immunizations
must be supplied by the parent or guardian.
Internal Medication
Since the Administrator, teachers, or nurse cannot
legally diagnose, prescribe or treat students medically
except for emergency first aid and a student requires
medication during school hours, the following procedure
is used:
1.The parent must notify the Academy in writing of
any medication to be taken by the student.
2.All prescription drugs or medicines must be accompanied
by a written order from your doctor stating the method of dispensing.
3. We cannot and will not dispense drugs, which are
not prescribed by a doctor. This means we will not give any over the counter drugs
without written instructions from a physician.
4. All medication must be deposited at and dispensed
through the Health Office.
Emergency School Closing
When it becomes necessary to close the Academy due
to inclement weather, it will be announced over radio
stations WSYR and WHEN-AM, WMHR-FM and television stations
WIXT, WSYR, and WTVH. Please do not call the Academy.
Registration Procedure
Registration for all students is in March at a date
designated by the Administrator. A child must be 5 years
old on December 1st to register for kindergarten. A
birth certificate and current immunization records are
to be presented at the time of registration. New registrants
to the Academy may register at any time. Children of
all ethnic groups are welcome at the Living Word Academy.
Admissions Procedure
To be admitted to the Living Word Academy a parent
or guardian must do the following:
Make an appointment to have an interview with the
principal.
If your child or children are admitted you will be
given a registration form and other forms to complete.
Arrange tuition payments with the bookkeeping department
located in the high school.
Busing
Busing is available through your school district of
residence if you live within a 15 mile radius of the
Academy.
Academic Information
Report Cards
The school year is divided into four marking periods
for the purpose of evaluating student progress and reporting
to parents. Report cards are distributed during the
following months:
November
January
April
June
Testing Program
The following tests are administered during the
school year:
Achievement Tests (TONYS) – Grades
3, 5, and 7
NYS English Language Arts Test – Grade
4
NYS Mathematics Test – Grade 4
NYS Science Test – Grade 4
NYS Social Studies Test – Grade 5
NYS English Language Arts Test – Grade
8
NYS Mathematics Test – Grade 8
NYS Science Test – Grade 8
NYS Social Studies Test – Grade 8
NYS Global Studies Regent's Exam – Grade
10
NYS Math A Regent's Exam – Grade 10
NYS Biology Regent's Exam – Grade
10
NYS English Language Arts Regent's Exam – Grade
11
NYS Math B Regent's Exam – Grade 11
NYS History and Government Regent's Exam – Grade
11
NYS Chemistry or Physics Regent's Exam – Grades
11 and 12
Academic Intervention Services
Students who are not successful on the achievement
tests we administer or the NYS assessments or who are
"at risk" of not being successful, are provided
additional academic support in our Title 1 program located
in the Resource Room. Student progress in the classroom
is continually monitored throughout the school year.
Special Education Program
Students who are classified by a Committee on Special
Education as having some type of learning disability
are serviced in our Resource Room. Students who require
special services beyond our capabilities are referred
to their district of residence for assistance.
Promotion Policy
Promotion is based on a student successfully completing
the academic standards at a grade level or in a prescribed
course of study. Retaining a student is a difficult
decision and is recommended after careful review and
in consultation with parents and classroom teachers.
Homework
The responsibility for scholastic achievement is placed
on each student at the Academy. The teaching staff makes
every effort to maintain a proper balance in homework
assignments. If a child comes home with 6 hours of homework,
chances are he/she has not scheduled study time properly
or made good use of Academy time. Parents should check
with their children on a regular basis to determine
what assignments are being given and to help establish
good study skills at home.
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