Campus School Information

CIAS Campus Information

Admission Procedures
Information
Testing
Student Etiquette
Policies

1. Fill out Preliminary Enrollment Form and turn in to school office with $25 registration fee.
2. Arrange a Parent and Student Interview by calling the school office.

Interview consists of a get-to-know-you forum, a review of student academic records, a curriculum consultation, and a review of CIAS policies and teacher's agreement. The fee of $25 will be applied to one student's enrollment fee.

3. Agreement with or acknowledgment of the Statement of Faith of the Christian Institute of Arts & Sciences.
4. Agreement with the school’s Teacher’s Agreement.
5. Submission of the Family Registration Form.
6. Submission of a Student Enrollment Form (and each subsequent year).
7. Student(s) transferring from another school: Cumulative Files from other schools will be requested by CIAS records office. These should include all Medical Records, Academic Records, Report Cards, and Achievement Testing Results.
8. Home schooled student(s): within 30 days
   a. Mail Letter of Termination to local school board
    b. Copy of complete and updated Immunization form or Religious exemption form
    c. Copy of School Entrance Medical Examination report
    d. Copy of Birth certificate and Social Security Card

INFORMATION

Full-Time Students
We reserve these slots for a limited number of students who need daily remedial tutoring. These students attend campus school four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are expected to complete their studies on Friday at home. Students are given schoolwork assignments and receive tutoring in math and English grammar daily. See Tuition for rates.

Day Students
This is for a limited number of students who attend campus school one to three days per week, depending on their family's schedule and the availability of slots open. The student's lesson plan book is logged in with daily school work assignments to be completed during the following week. They receive one hour of individual tutoring. See Tuition for rates

Half-Day Students
This is for students who attend campus school half-days. Tine slots are 8:30 AM-12 PM or 1-3:30 PM. They receive one hour of individual tutoring in their choice of math or English. See Tuition for rates

Tutoring
We have over thirty years of experience in teaching, home education, tutoring & testing. Our campus students receive one-on-one tutoring in the subjects in which they are needing help or having difficulty. Normally, this is in math, pre-algebra, Algebra I & II, English grammar, composition, and research paper writing. We specialize in English, spelling, creative writing, and handwriting in elementary grades. For high school students, we offer English grammar, composition, research paper writing, pre-algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II tutorials. Limited time slots are available. Rates: $15 for 1-hour lessons. If we cannot provide the help that you need, there are many other tutoring services in the surrounding area. Please call the school office for more information.

Grade Report Cards
CIAS tutors and teachers will be responsible for keeping records of students’ grades and test scores completed in academic subjects. See below policy for elective reports. Computerized report cards are sent out each quarter after reports are turned in or are completed at school. If you need a report card for a specific purpose, please request them from the school office two weeks in advance.

Quarterly Elective Record
Parents are responsible for recording and reporting all hours spent in Performing Fine Arts (PFA), Physical Fitness (PE), Work Experience/On-the-Job-Training OJT) and Community Service. They should be recorded on the appropriate Quarterly Record forms and turned in every quarter, once every nine weeks, twice a semester.

Semester Elective Report
Music, Art, Drama, and Physical Education instructor evaluations should be turned in once a semester. You must have your instructor/teacher complete and sign the form. This covers private music lessons, drama, theatre, band, fine arts classes, taekwando, kung fu, karate, organized sports, YMCA sports, and any other PE classes.

TESTING

Diagnostic Testing
These tests cover mathematics, English grammar, and reading comprehension in science and social studies. These tests indicate learning gaps or academic strengths in a student’s learning. After the evaluation is complete, we will suggest what curriculum would be best for the student or if specialized tutoring is needed. We require all campus students to receive diagnostic testing upon entrance. Fee: $10 per test per subject.

Achievement Testing
We offer ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) and the high school TAP (Tests of Achievement and Proficiency) testing for the following students:

1.All students entering CIAS who have not had a Stanford Achievement Tests or an ITBS during the previous school year.
2.Any currently enrolled students
3.Other home schooled students.

See the Activity Schedule (inside back cover) for the yearly testing dates. During theschool year and summer, private academic or cognitive abilities testing can be arranged.

PSAT
On Saturday, October 18, 2003, we administered the PSAT to all juniors and sophomores. Freshmen are welcome to take the PSAT as well. The results come back to us early in December, so we will make review conferences after te first of the year.

Student Etiquette

Campus Student Conduct Code
Enrollment in the CIAS campus school is probationary and dependent upon whether students fit into the learning environment smoothly. The behavior code for CIAS campus students is to exemplify the nature of Jesus Christ in all they say and do. See I Corinthians 8-10, Romans 14, and Leviticus 19:28.

I will be quiet during school hours, except when in conversation with my teachers.
I will not use bad language; I will not take God's name in vain in any form.
I will not disturb anything on the teacher’s desk, sit at the desk, or open drawers in the desk while the teacher is absent.
I will not throw objects across the room or at the ceiling.
I will not write on desks, walls, reading or reference books, posters, etc.
I will not flirt with the opposite gender or behave suggestively.
I will not write and pass notes, nor ask other students to pass notes.
I will not tease with the intention of belittling or hurting another person’s feelings; I will not tease a person about unchangeable features.
I will not be mean; I will not say hurtful comments about anyone.
I will not gossip about teachers or other students, sowing discord and dissention.
I will not indulge in inappropriate touching or rough-housing, however innocent my intentions.
I will not fight with other students; I will not hit another person with the intent of hurting them.
I will not be dishonest; I will not lie, cheat on tests, or steal from anyone.
I will not be a rebel; This would include refraining from insolence, disrespect, passive disobedience, outright disobedience, and disregard to instructions or suggestion of teachers or CIAS administration.
I will not engage in sexual activity or immorality, look at pornography in any form, listen to ungodly and lewd music, or watch indecent movies.
I will not participate in seances or dabble in witchcraft or the occult.
I will not get body piercings or tattoos, nor will I engage in self-mutilation.
Male students: I will not get my ears or any other part of my body pierced while enrolled in CIAS.
Female students: I will not get more than two sets of ear piercings while enrolled in CIAS.
I will not use alcohol, tobacco, or drug-related substances. CIAS stands unabashedly for Jesus Christ.

We make no apologies for living zealous and fervent lives before our God. He says that we are to be in the world but not of it. That is, even though we live in this world, we are not to be partakers of its sinful seduction by having a worldly mindset, evident in beliefs, appearance and conversation, and through participation in carnal music and entertainment. James 4:4 says, "Friendship with the world is enmity against God." Both Luke 9:25 and Matthew 16:26 say, "What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?"

Make Up & Grooming
ALL CIAS students should refrain from drawing attention to themselves and being a distraction to other students. With this in mind, we set forth the following guidelines:

BOYS

All haircuts to be out of boys faces; this means that hair should not hang into or cover the eyes & ears, nor should it touch the shirt collar.
No distracting jewelry
No visible or covered body piercing or rings.
No earrings
No punk or gothic makeup, haircuts, hair dies , jewelry, or accessories
No tattoos or writing on skin

GIRLS

Feminine haircuts are allowed; no boyish haircuts on female students.
One to two pairs of matching earnings are acceptable; no visible or covered body piercing or rings.
No garish nail polishes or make-up
No punk or gothic makeup, haircuts, hair dies, jewelry, or accessories
No tattoos or writing on skin

Dress Code
All CIAS students should dress to please the Lord and not their peers.

GIRLS will wear modest shirts, skirts, dresses, and jumpers. Skirts will be mid-calf to ankle length. NO SHORT SKIRTS! No pants are to be worn under skirts except in cold weather; then they MUST be of a matching color. They are to wear slips with all skirts that are not denim or heavy sportswear. If you wear a shirt that will break dress code, wear another shirt over it. If you break dress code, clothing will be given to you to wear while you are at school. Hats and caps are allowed.

No see-through shirts
No tight, form-fitting shirts
No shirts showing the midriff or underwear top
No sleeveless shirts that show your bra straps
No low-rider waistbands on skirts
No slits above the knee when standing
No shorts skirts, dresses, or jumpers.
See above guidelines.
No punk or gothic attire

BOYS will wear t-shirts with appropriate writing, jeans, and sportswear. They are to wear belts to keep their pants up so that their underwear does not show.

No tight shirts
No muscle shirts
No shorts
No punk or gothic attire
No hats or caps

Demerits & Work Detention
A work detention system is being implemented to follow up on the demerits that are issued by school authorities. The demerits are issued for the following:

2 demerits for being late to school
2 demerits for not bringing Bible to school
3 demerits for talking during school hours
3 demerits for breaking dress code
5 demerits for disrespect to teachers
5 demerits for disobedience
5 demerits for grumbling and complaining
5 demerits for being rude or mean to other students
5 demerits for not completing schoolwork assignments
5 demerits for rough-housing or fighting

For every 15 demerits earned, the student will be required to stay after school that day for work detention during which the following activities may take place:

    Gather and take all the trash out to the dumpster, replace bags
    Vacuum the carpets
    Clean the bathrooms
    Wash dishes, clean the kitchen
    Wash the windows, inside or out
    Clean the blinds or dust library
    Any other responsibilities the administration deems suitable

POLICIES

Important Policy Notice
CIAS retains all rights to waive or change a policy during the school year. If the school does in fact alter a policy, a copy of the new policy will be sent to all enrolled families.

Excused Absence from Attendance
Please notify the school in advance (on the previous day) if you are going to be absent from school. Excused absences include personal or family sickness, doctor, dentist, or orthodontist appointments, family emergencies, or family vacations. Regardless of these excused absences, all normal tuition fees are still due. The only school days exempt from tuition fees during the two-semester school year are Thanksgiving break (one week), Christmas break (two weeks in December, one in January) and the week of spring break. All other absences will be considered unexcused. Only five absences are allowed during a semester, except under special circumstances (i.e. prolonged illness, etc).

Parent/Teacher Conference
The teachers and tutors make every effort to inform parents of their child’s academic progress and/or difficulties. If at any time the administration deems it necessary to arrange a Parent/Teacher Conference during the school year, we ask that both parents be in attendance. If at any time during the school year, a parent would like to meet with us for a review meeting, please arrange an appointment.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Christian Institute of Arts & Sciences admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. All students are entitled to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available by the school administration. We believe that all men are made in God's image and hold that discrimination is in violation of the Word of God (Galatians 3:28-29).

Withdrawing/Transferring
Should you withdraw your child from CIAS for any reason and/or cease as a parent/teacher from the school, immediately inform the school office of your intent. All outstanding tuition fees for the year must be paid and all required report forms must be delivered to the school office before cumulative files or transcripts will be released. We must receive TWO WEEKS prior notice before release of file.

Refund Policy
CIAS does not refund any consultation fees, registration or enrollment fees, quarterly or full tuition payments, or testing fees. There is a 15% restocking fee on all returned UNUSED School of Tomorrow curriculum.