FAQs

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Daily/Weekly Schedule:

Comm. Central Academy classes meet for thirty weeks:  fifteen weeks in the fall and fifteen weeks in
the spring.

• K4-4th Grade classes meet on Mondays from 9:00 am - 3:25 pm.

Yearly Schedule:

• See the school calendar on the website for the following:
  • first and last days of each semester,
  • scheduled breaks, and
  • special events.

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Grades are offered: K4-4th grade.

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Class sizes are limited as follows: 

• K4-K5:  10 students each
• 1st-2nd Grade:  14 students each
• 3rd-4th Grade:  16 students each

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“Comm.” stands for communication. We believe that communication, both written and verbal, is an
important aspect of the Christian life. One can possess knowledge and Truth, but it is powerless if they
lack the communication skills necessary to share it with those in their spheres of influence.

“Comm.” stands for community. We believe that God designed us to be in community with one another
in all we do. The Academy provides opportunities for friendships to be forged.

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Instruction for every subject, regardless of grade level, provides all the necessary information for
success. While there's a learning curve with any new program, students can thrive with strong parental
support, patience, a willingness to ask questions, and three weeks of experience.

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The history rotation is as follows:

• 2026/2027 - Year 2 World History II: Ancient Rome thru the Reformation
• 2027/2028 - Year 3 World History III: Thirty Years' War through the Persian Gulf Wars
• 2028/2029 - Year 4 American History: Founding thru the War on Terror
• 2029/2030 -  Year 1 World History I: Creation thru the fall of Greece

The science rotation is as follows:

• 2026/2027 – Year 2 Earth and Space
• 2027/2028 – Year 3 Chemistry and Ecology (K4-2nd Grade:  Swimming and Flying Creatures)
• 2028/2029 – Year 4 Physical Science (K4-2nd Grade:  Land Animals)
• 2029/2030 – Year 1 Life Science

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• History
• Literature
• Science
• Christian Worldview (In literature/history/science discussions)
• Oral Communications
• Bible (3rd-6th Grade)
• Cultural Studies (3 rd Grade and up)
• Composition (3rd Grade and up)
• Grammar (3rd Grade and up)

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• K4-2 nd Grade: Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Math
• 3rd -6th Grade: Spelling, Math

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• We believe that math, like phonics, should be taught to mastery and each student should progress at his/her own pace.
• The Academy does offer math beginning in 7th grade where students can select a math course appropriate to their level of mastery.

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• Total cost of books ranges between $150 and $300 per student 3 rd through 8 th grade.
• The cost for additional students within the same family will not double because of the inclusion of teacher guides and texts that only one per family are required.
• Parents with students below 3 rd grade can expect the cost of books to be considerably less depending on optional material purchased. The cost of high school books depends on classes selected.
• Once you receive the curriculum list for your student’s grade, you can see the store recommendations below where you can set up a wish list that will calculate your exact curriculum cost.

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• A great online store for ordering homeschool curricula is Rainbow Resource:  http://www.rainbowresource.com
• Any book not carried by Rainbow Resource can be found on Amazon.
• For local purchase, Mardel’s Christian Bookstore carries many of the books Comm. Central requires.

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• No, if you spend $50 or more at Rainbow Resource, shipping is free.
• You can join Amazon Prime for free shipping.
• You can order through Mardel’s and have your products shipped to the store free of charge.

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No, unfortunately the Academy is unable to offer a discount for multiple children.

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• Click "Join Now" to complete your online profile, request membership as a family, and pay your family membership fee and student registration fees.
  • Family Membership Fee
    • New Family:  $100
    • Returning Family:  $35 annually 
  • Student Registration Fee:  $25 per student
• Once your membership is approved and registration is open, you will be able to log in and register your students for classes.  The registration process is not complete until your students have "Future Classes" listed in their classroom dashboard.

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Membership Fees:

• New Family Membership Fee – First time administration fee: $100
• Returning Family Membership Fee – Annual administration fee: $35
• Student Registration Fee – Annual enrollment fee: $25 per student

Class Tuition by Grade - Tuition for one semester (15 weeks; 1 day weekly):

• K4-2^nd Grade Tuition by semester: $600
• 3^rd-4^th Grade Tuition by semester: $700

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The Academy's refund policy is as follows:

• The Family Membership Fees and Student Registration Fees are non-refundable.
• If your student needs to make a course adjustment within the first four weeks of school, tuition will be pro-rated for the time of attendance and refunded as needed minus a 20% administration fee.  If your student is attending other classes, the refund will be applied as a credit to the following semester.
• No tuition refunds will be given after four weeks.

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• Grades are provided for 3rd-6th grade for the following assignments:
  • Composition
  • Literature Presentations
  •  Oral Comm. Presentations and Digging Deeper Reports
• The Academy keeps complete records for students 7th grade through high school through the use of an online record keeping service; however, the parent is ultimately responsible for final grades.

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• 3rd – 6th Grade: the Academy will grade all writing assignments, including Digging Deeper paragraphs (5-6 th Grade), and oral comm. and literature presentations (5-6th grade). Parents will grade all other homework and quizzes.
• 7th Grade and Above: the Academy will grade all assignments.

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Please click on the link below to complete an application.  We will contact you to set up an interview
based on your indicated availability.

Teaching Application

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It is our desire that all parents aspire for their students to complete all assignments to the best of their
ability. It can be very discouraging for the teacher and other students in the class to have a discussion
and others not be prepared.
If your student has a learning difference or an IEP on file, please visit with us about accommodations
that can be made.

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There is a two-week extension on all assignment deadlines to allow for illness, vacation, or other
extenuating circumstances.  The assignment will initially be marked as missing, but will be updated if
the assignment is submitted within the two-week grace period and the teacher is notified.

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The Academy"s Statement of Faith is as follows:

1. God is One, existing eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the
Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 3:16, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30, 2 Corinthians 13:14)
2. Humanity is fallen and separated from God, who is holy and perfect.
(Isaiah 53:5-9, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16)
3. Jesus Christ bore the eternal penalty for our sins through His death on the cross.
(Luke 24:46, 1 Peter 2:21)
4. Jesus Christ bodily resurrected, ascended to heaven, and will return one day to establish
His eternal Kingdom.
(Matthew 28:6, Revelation 19:11)
5. Salvation is found only through Jesus Christ and His grace, which offers deliverance from
eternal punishment, adoption into God’s family, and the gift of eternal life.
(Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:11, 1 John 1:9)
6. The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible, and authoritative Word of God, and it is the
ultimate truth for Christian faith and practice.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 17:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Psalm 19:7-11, John
6:67-69)
7. The Biblical definition of marriage is the union between one man and one woman,
established by God as a sacred covenant for life.
(Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31-33)

8. Gender is a gift from God, created by His design as male and female, and should be
respected and embraced according to His will.
(Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4, Mark 10:6)

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• No short-shorts
• No short skirts (should be at least mid-thigh in length)
• No midriffs showing
• No cleavage showing
• No T-shirts with crude or suggestive messages
• No wheelie shoes

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1. Dress appropriately, use common sense, and be modest (see Dress Code above)
2. Report to class on time.
3. Electronics/phones:  

• Students 6th grade and below are not allowed to have an electronic device or phone at school.
• No earbuds/headphones are allowed except in a high school study hall room or math class for study purposes.

4. No eating in class.
5. Treat teachers and classmates with respect both in actions and language. This includes being
attentive and compliant in class.
6. Treat facility property with respect. Students caught disrespecting or damaging facility property
may be required to write a letter of apology and/or financially account for damages.
7. No cheating, plagiarism, or inappropriate use of AI to complete assignments (see AI policy).
Consequences will range from a warning and a request for resubmission to a zero on the
assignment. Multiple offenses will result in progressively more severe consequences including
possible dismissal.
8. Do not leave campus during scheduled class times without permission.
9. Remain in areas designated for classroom/school use. Do not wander around the facility or
campus outside of designated areas for your age group.
10. Facility vending machines, ice machines, kitchen equipment, utensils, coffee, and coffee supplies
are for facility use only. Do not use or take these items. See policy “f” above.
11. No stealing, swearing, or aggressive behavior.
12. No public display of affection.
13. No physical or emotional assault or bullying.
14. Do not bring any object to school that may be considered dangerous or a weapon.
15. Do not bring alcohol, illegal drugs (or paraphernalia), or prescription drugs to school.

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• The school directors will investigate any report of misbehavior and determine appropriate discipline as necessary.
• Diciplinary consequences will vary according to the frequency and severity of the infraction and may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Warning/Admonishment
  • Parent Meeting
  • Letter of apology
  • Suspension
  • Dismissal
• All disciplinary decisions are at the discretion of the Comm. Central directors.