PARENTS INVOLVEMENT
At Ben Hill Christian Academy we view parents as a child’s first teacher and partner in the
education process. Therefore, parents/guardians are encouraged to participate in school activities, such as group meetings or lectures, classroom activities, and conferences with the teachers and Director.
Individual classroom conferences are held twice during the academic year, or upon request when needed by a parent or staff.
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to have lunch with their child/children at the cost of $3.00 per person, per meal. Please notify the Director prior to reporting to the class or lunch area.
PARENTS RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents/Guardians are required to bring their child/children into the building and to the assigned classroom. Parents/Guardians are asked not to leave their children in the classroom until the teacher has acknowledged the child’s presence. The parents/guardians must provide all necessary items (extra clothing, tissue, etc.) that are stated in this handbook. Check with your child’s teacher for specifics.
♦ Parents/Guardians are required to comply with all health immunization requirements as stated by Georgia Department of Human Resources.
♦ Following notification of illness, parents/guardian, or an authorized designee must pick up the child immediately.
♦ Parents/Guardians must notify the Academy office of any change of address, employment,
home or business telephone number as soon as possible. Emergency numbers must always
remain current.
♦ Parents/Guardians must comply with requirements for immunizations/health checks as
mandated by the State.
♦ Pay tuition as agreed upon in a timely manner.
♦ Supervise your child (ren) before entering and after exiting the classroom.
♦ Notify the office immediately about a change in pick up arrangements. Your child (ren) will not be allowed to go home with anyone except authorized persons. Proper identification will be
requested before the child will be released.
♦ Provide court documents regarding visitation rights if you are separated or divorced. Staff
cannot refuse a parent the right to visit or pick up their child (ren) from the Academy without
this documentation on file.
♦ Communicate in a professional manner with staff and other parents in such a manner that is a
good role model for children, i.e. no profanity, shouting, name calling, no confronting other
parents or children with accusations.
♦ Any services that the Academy staff may provide to parents must be provided outside the
Academy. The Academy will in no way be held liable for these services.
♦ Effective with the 2010 – 2011 school year each family is to provide FIVE (5) HOURS
MANDATORY VOLUNTEER WORK PER STUDENT at the Academy.
PARENTS VISITS
Parents/Guardians observation is welcomed. Parents must report to the Administrative Office to “sign in” and secure a “Visitor’s Badge.” The visitors badge must be worn until visit ends. Visitors MUST NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM. Please be considerate and do not detain teachers, this will prevent them from their primary duties in caring for the well being of the students.
