A one-time non-refundable application fee of $25.00 must accompany this form.

This application must be completed in full, signed, and submitted before your child will be considered for admission.

Cornerstone Academy of the Ozarks is a ministry of Central Missouri; it is interdenominational in its attitude and emphasis. The school stands and operates firmly on the changeless Word of God as expressed in the following statement of historic evangelical Christianity.

1. We Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:21

2. We Believe there is one God. eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1. Matthew 28:19, John 10:30

3. We Believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23. Luke 1:35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26): His miracles (John 2:11): His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7. Hebrews 2:9): His Resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:4): His Ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19): His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11. Revelation 19:11

4. We Believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God's grace and through faith alone we are saved (John 3:16-19. 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8-9: Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5

5.We Believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (John 5:28-29

6.We Believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9. I Corinthians 12:12- 13, Galatians 3:26-28

7. We Believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14; I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20. Ephesians 4:30. 5:18

Cornerstone Academy of the Ozarks is dedicated to training children in a program of study. activity and living that is Christ-Centered Our faculty maintains standards of behavior in the classroom through kindness, love and genuine regard for their students. However, when disciplinary action becomes necessary. it is firmly carried out, tempered with good judgment and understanding. We believe that part of a child's training to be like Christ involves discipline.

I Corinthians 14:40 says, "everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way". Students are expected to act in an orderly manner and follow school and classroom rules. Our discipline has four tenets. First, the child must come to accept responsibility for their own behavior. Second. they should make amends to any wrong by apologizing to those hurt and asking God's forgiveness (and possibly making restitution Third. they must accept appropriate consequences for their behavior. Finally, we want students to accept other's and God's forgiveness and be able to forgive themselves while learning from their mistake.

Teachers handle most common offenses in the classroom. Students may receive minutes off their recess, sentences or documents to write, or they may lose a privilege.

For serious offenses (including leaving school ground without permission, fighting, stealing, lying, profanity. disrespectful or defiant behavior students are sent to the office. The principal will have a conference with the teacher and child and will then call or send a note home explaining the offense and the consequences. The consequences may include in-school suspension. or out-of-school suspension.

 

The following describes the office referral procedure and minimum consequences that may be assigned. Further consequences may be given for any misbehavior according to the severity of the problem.

1.When a teacher fills out an office referral form. the principal meets with the student and notifies the parent with an office referral form, and an appropriate consequence is also given. Students in 2-6 grades must fill out a discipline worksheet. The minimum consequence is spending recess in the office.

2. When a student receives two office referrals, they must spend recesses, lunch. and special class time in the office.

3. After the student receives three office referrals, the student will receive a half-day in-school suspension.

4. At the next (fourth) office referral. the student will receive a full-day suspension and a parent/teacher conference will be held.

5.At the next (fifth) referral, the student will serve another full-day suspension. At this point. a conference is held with the student, teacher, parent and principal to determine probationary status. The terms and conditions of probation are written and signed.

6.Parent/teacher conferences are held every two weeks until the student has gone nine weeks without a referral. Students who are unable to abide by the terms of the probation may be asked to leave.

 

Comerstone Academy of the Ozarks' biblical role is to work in conjunction with the home to mold students to be Christ-like. Of necessity. this involves the school's understanding and belief of what qualities or characteristics exemplify a Christ-like life. The school reserves the right. within its sole discretion to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student if the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home or the activities of the student are counter to or are in opposition to the biblical lifestyle the school teaches. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, participating in, supporting, or condoning sexual immorality, homosexual activity. or bisexual activity. promoting such practices, or being unable to support the moral principles of the school. (See Leviticus 20:13 and Romans 1:27

 

 

 

The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Cornerstone Academy of the Ozark's faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Educators, Administration, and Board of Directors is Cornerstone Academy of the Ozark's final interpretive authority on bible's meaning and application.

I have reviewed the statements above and agree to be governed by all the provisions herein.

1.I understand that special trips are planned for the children away from the school throughout the year. I am aware that they will be carefully arranged and supervised by an adequate number of adults. I give my permission for my child to go on Comerstone Academy of the Ozarks field trips.

2. I agree to pay my financial obligations to the school promptly and to notify the school in advance if late payment is necessary. I understand: 1 That all payments that are more than 10 days delinquent are subject to a $10.00 late fee: 2 I may be required to withdraw my children if my account is more than 30 days past due: 3 My account has to be current as of December 15th and May 15th for my children to remain enrolled in Cornerstone.

3. We agree to support policies and philosophies of Cornerstone Academy of the Ozarks. (i.e. Dress code. school and classroom rules, and financial policies To foster this partnership and encourage communication, we agree to attend mandatory meetings for parents each semester. In the event that we withdraw our child(ren) from Comerstone Academy of the Ozarks with an outstanding balance due on our account. we understand that the school may hold all transcripts until the balance is paid in full.

My signature below indicates that I have read and agree to the Statement of Faith, the Biblical Morality Policy, the Disciplinary Policy, and the Enrollment Agreement.

I grant permission for my child to be included in any photos the school may use for school newsletters, yearbooks, web pages, promotions, etc.