Non-Discriminatory Clause

ADCCA admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Faculty Policies Applicable to Parents & Students

Code of Ethics Policy

This policy was established to maintain the testimony of ADCCA as a Christian school. This policy applies to all individuals who represent ADCCA in any capacity and states that all teachers, staff members, and representatives of ADCCA are expected to conform to biblical standards of behavior at all times.

Loco Parentis Policy

The phrase loco parentis means “in place of the parents.” This policy is maintained to ensure that parental authority over the education of their children is respected at ADCCA. This policy applies to all teachers and staff who exercise authority of any kind over the students.

1. At all levels, the ADCCA Board, administration, and teachers acknowledge that the school does not function above parental authority, but rather with delegated authority (in loco parentis) from the parents.
2. The ADCCA mission statement represents the desired results, which we believe will come from our education and support of godly homes. We intend to fulfill these established goals through supporting parents who are already dedicated to such goals in their respective households.
3. The school implementation of our goal is not intended to supplant the responsibility of parents before God for the nurture and education of their children.
4. The school will seek to fulfill the obligations we have with regard to this policy, and both our goals, primarily through careful admissions procedures, faithfulness to our stated mission, and biblical discipline.

Financial Policies

The following financial policies were created to ensure timely payment of tuition expenses as well as to establish policies whereby unpaid tuition can be collected as early as possible.

All tuition payments must be current in order for a family to enroll their Student(s) for subsequent school years. Any returning families who are not current in the aforementioned expenses must pay these expenses in full before enrollment is complete.

Late tuition is defined as tuition not paid within 10 days of their due date.  A late fee of $20 will be applied if payment is received after 10 days.

1. In the event that tuition and/or fees are not paid within the first 10 days of their due date, a fee reminder correspondence will be sent to all applicable families. This will be done not later than 10 days after the due date. If tuition and/or fees are still not paid within the following 14 days, the Board will personally contact the Student’s parents. The essential elements or agreements made at that time will be recorded and filed. If an agreement is not made or adhered to, and payment is not received after 60 days, the student will be expelled and grades withheld until payment is received.
2. Each family further expressly agrees that ADCCA reserves the right to dismiss (expel) the Student at any time for academic or disciplinary reasons, for lack of parental compliance of the rules, policies, and regulations, or for nonpayment of tuition. Each family also expressly agrees that ADCCA shall have the right to dismiss the Student at any time if the School, in its sole discretion, determines that the dismissal of the Student is in the best interest of the Student or the School. Each family understands that neither the dismissal by the School, nor absence or withdrawal by the parent of the Student, shall diminish said family’s obligation to pay all tuition due to the School.
3. Each family expressly agrees that if the Student discontinues enrollment for any reason, that all prepaid tuition and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of the circumstances.
4. A contract in this format will be signed by each enrolling family every school year and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin.  
5. Parents or guardians who sign the enrollment contract and enroll their student(s) understand their financial commitment and the dates payments are due, and agree to faithfully meet their obligations to the school. They have read the ADCCA Statement of Faith and understand that it constitutes the doctrinal beliefs of the school. They understand that its truths will be purposefully and clearly taught to their child/ren. They have read the Educational Philosophy of ADCCA. They have read this Parent/Student Handbook and, insofar as it applies to parents, they will adhere to it.  They understand that they will be given the most current Parent/Student Handbook by June 15th and that it is their responsibility to read the handbook by the first day of school so that they are up to date with current policies and procedures of the School.
6. A student enrolling after the school year has begun will owe a prorated amount of tuition for the part of the school year that remains. A student may not begin attending classes until they have paid the installment charge that is due. A receipt will be sent out to each family after payments are received.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Armis Dei retains and hires the best available teachers for your students. We contract our teachers for the entire school year based on registrations, so our withdrawal policy reflects this commitment. After enrolling, parents are responsible to pay tuition for the entire school year. When a student withdraws from Armis Dei (for any reason), a letter of withdrawal/explanation is required. Refunds will be given for the following reasons only:

1.       Medical withdrawal of the students for any physical disability certified to and treated by a legally qualified medical professional.

2.       Job related transfer of a parent or guardian beyond a 50-miles radius of the school.

The registration fee is non-refundable in all situations.

Lunch Policy

Students are required to bring cold lunches from home. Students must bring their own eating utensils. Liquids are to be in containers with leak-proof lids or covers. Parents are asked to not send food that needs to be warmed in a microwave. Student lunches and snacks should be healthy ones.

School Dress Code & Uniform Policy

Dress Code

ADCCA is a workplace for students as well as for teachers.  Students should dress in a way to demonstrate their respect for the school. Therefore, students shall dress neatly, be clean, and be modest.

1. Being overly concerned with clothing and outward appearances is contrary to God’s will for us as revealed in Scripture (1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 6:19-21; James 4:4; 1 John 2:15-17).
2. Pressures felt by children to compete in areas of dress are destructive to the unity of the school and the body of Christ.
3. Everything in our lives, including our clothing, should reflect the order of the Godhead and the order He has created in the world (1 Corinthians 14:40).
4. Clothing should be modest and not draw attention to the individual (1 Timothy 2:9-10) and should reflect differences in gender (Deuteronomy 22:5).
5. Our children are serving as witnesses and ambassadors both for the Lord Jesus Christ and the school. Student appearance is a reflection of both.

Uniforms

ADCCA’s standard uniform is described below. 

1. All clothing must be purchased from the approved choices of clothing for each gender from Tommy Hilfiger (globalschoolwear.com).
2. All jumpers and shorts must not be shorter than the student’s hand width (measured across the palm), above the knee. Jumpers must have a dress code polo shirt underneath and under shorts or leggings.  
3. All pants, shorts, leggings, and skirts must fit at the natural waistline.
4. Shirts and blouses must be tucked in and buttoned modestly by both girls and boys.
5. Sweaters, cardigans, and vests do not have to be tucked in. A collared shirt must be worn under all V-neck sweaters.
6. Students may not wear outdoor coats to class unless adequate heat is not coming from the classrooms. If a student is cold, sweaters or cardigans should be utilized according to the dress code.
7. Winter snow boots are not to be worn in the classroom or as shoes.

Cold Weather Policy

Outdoor recess takes place during cold weather, so adequate outdoor gear is to be provided.  If a student is well enough to be at school, he/she will be expected to go outside for recess and sometimes physical education class, unless the entire school remains inside due to inclement weather. Students will go outside unless the temperature and/or wind chill is below zero.

Pick Up and Drop Off Policy

The following parking and drop off/pick up regulations were established to ensure safety for all students, parents, and faculty at ADCCA as well to provide organized procedures during the busiest times of the day. Doors to our facility will remain locked at all times for safety purposes.

Morning Drop Off

At the beginning of the school day, the headmaster or a teacher will be greeting students and parents at Door 6 located by the playground between 8:15 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. for K-6 and Pre-K between 12:15 p.m. and 12:20 p.m. Students will be expected to proceed directly to their classrooms. Parents may drop off their child in the foyer of Door 6, but may not enter the hallway. Once Door 6 is locked, parents must gain access through the main church door. No students will be allowed in the building before 8:15 a.m. for K-6 and 12:15 p.m. for PreK.

Pick Up

Parents are expected to wait for their student in their car at the Door 6 location when the class is dismissed.  Pick up from Door 6 is to be no later than 3:25 p.m. If you need to buckle your child in a car seat or if you need to talk to a teacher, please pull into the designated parking spots so as not to hold up the line. Cars will line up near Door 6 and students will be released to their car by a teacher or staff member. Alternative rides set up by the guardians must be given in writing before dismissal. If the school does not receive an email, note, or phone call from the parent informing the school of alternative transportation, students will only be allowed to leave with an approved adult.

Student Check-Out

Students may NOT be taken from the school or playground unless parents have signed them out from their classroom teacher.  A student will not be released to someone other than a legal parent or guardian without notification from a legal parent or guardian.

Weather and Emergency

ADCCA will alert families to school closure, or delays due to snow by 6:00 a.m. via text, email, Facebook, and local media (WJFW). If no announcement is made by 6:00 a.m., it is a regular school day. 

Our snow policy calls for the headmaster to monitor the weather during times of heavy snow. We will be looking at how the weather affects the safety of our families traveling to school. We encourage our families to use their own judgment as to whether or not they bring their children to school on inclement weather days. If it is felt that a snow day closing or delay is necessary, a decision will be made by 6:00 a.m. and notifications are made as indicated above.