Buhler Christian Academy 2025 - 2026

Table of Contents

Student-Parent Handbook  

PRESCHOOL POLICIES  

3's Class  

Pre-Kindergarten  

KINDERGARTEN POLICIES  

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POLICIES  

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (Thursdays) 

ENRICHMENT CLASS  

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM   

TUITION   

ILLNESS  

HEALTH RECORDS  

ALLERGIES & MEDICATIONS  

CELEBRATIONS (Holidays & Birthdays) 

POLITICS  

CODE OF CONDUCT 

PUNCTUALITY (Drop Off & Pick Up) 

DRESS CODE 

VOLUNTEERS 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 

STATEMENT OF FAITH  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule, prerequisites, and capacity:

*Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 11:15 am

*Students must turn age three by September 1st to enroll

*12 students per class, with 1 Lead Teacher, 1 Co-Teacher, 1 Floater, and Various Registered Volunteers

In the three-year class, the focus is on learning about Jesus in an age-appropriate way, peer interaction, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and an introduction to academics. We use kinesthetic whole body learning to engage our children. Children will learn Bible stories, spatial awareness, shapes, colors, numbers 0-10, and be introduced to the alphabet. We are using My Father's World for our curriculum.

Schedule, prerequisites, and capacity:

*Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

*Students must turn age four by September 1st to enroll and should be fully potty trained**

*Bring a backpack that includes a change of clothes, a healthy snack/lunch, and a water bottle to every class

*16 students per class, with 1 Lead Teacher, 1 Co-Teacher, 1 Floater, and Various Registered Volunteers

**Accommodations may be available for children not fully potty trained, such as requiring parent/guardian attendance to assist with toileting.

In preparation for kindergarten, students will learn Bible stories, shapes, colors, letter recognition, numbers 0-20, and counting to 100. My Father's World is a curriculum that develops beginning literacy skills, fine motor skills, and executive functioning skills. Students will learn how to use classroom materials and develop independence to care for themselves and their personal belongings from tasks such as tying their shoes, washing their hands, using their backpack and lunch box, and putting on their coat. Children are expected to attend class fully potty trained and wearing appropriate undergarments (rather than diapers).

When attending field trips, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and have coordinated travel arrangements, as we often meet on location.

Schedule, prerequisites, and capacity:

*Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

*Students must be five by September 1st to enroll

*Bring a backpack that includes a change of clothes, a healthy snack/lunch, and a water bottle to every class

*20 students per class, with 1 Lead Teacher, 1 Co-Teacher, 1 Floater, and Various Registered Volunteers

Our kindergarten program uses the My Father's World curriculum to help students master reading skills, writing skills, beginning math concepts such as patterns, less or more, odd and even numbers, adding and subtracting up to 10, and counting to 100. The Bible will be the first subject of the day, as instructed in the Bible according to Matthew 6:33:

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you"

When attending field trips, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and have coordinated travel arrangements, as we often meet on location.

Schedule, prerequisites, and capacity:

*Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

*Bring a backpack that includes a change of clothes, a healthy snack/lunch, and a water bottle to every class

*12 students per Grade, 24 students per Loop

*Each loop has 1 Lead Teacher, 1 Co-Teacher, 1 Floater, and Various Registered Volunteers

We will be teaching Hebraic-Classical education with our chosen curriculum, My Father's World. Children will be taught a God-centric worldview. They will continue learning history in chronological order to coincide with biblical studies, cursive writing techniques, Dimensions Math (a top-ranked math program internationally), and age-appropriate classic literature, arts, and science.

Our elementary classes are structured in loops for the purpose of teaching to each child's individualized skill level. We have two loops:

1. 1st and 2nd grades

2. 3rd and 6th grades

A typical school day schedule:

*Daily start and end in homeroom assigned according to student's loop

*Monday 15-20 minute chapel session

*Rotation through 2 subject lessons taught according to their individual skill level

*Lunch break/Snack

*Finishing remaining subjects with loop peers in homeroom

As we partner with our families, children will be doing some work at home. This keeps our parents included in the partnership of learning, and we are so very excited to be doing this WITH you as a team!

When attending field trips, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and have coordinated travel arrangements, as we often meet on location.

Included with student tuition, we offer optional extracurricular activities for students attending Pre- Kindergarten or higher. Activities include music, arts & crafts, sports, and other organized games. For our elementary students, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm is designated for reading, homework, or themed activities.

Schedule and prerequisites:

Classes are held on Thursdays at the following times:

            *9:00 am - 12:30 pm for Kindergarten and Elementary students*

*Tutoring is available on Thursdays. For your convenience, we have a list of teachers/tutors who provide tutoring. Rates are set by the teacher/tutors. Payments are made to the tutor and are to be paid in advance.

We provide a safe, supervised environment for children before and after school hours, offering enrichment activities and homework support, while also helping working parents bridge the gap between school and work. Each week includes a theme, along with activities such as arts & crafts, immersion projects, STEM, and holidays. Children will also be able to do any homework at these times.

Schedule and prerequisites:

*Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

*Please send children with additional food to sustain them throughout their day

*Flat rate of $7 per day for each child, with preregistration and prepayment required**

*Students must be signed up a week before they need to attend the Enrichment Program, Before & After School Program. Parents can sign students up for a month or months at a time, and selected day (s) are paid for at the time of selection.

**To ensure we have the appropriate staff-to-student ratio

We provide four options for tuition payments:

1. Pay for the whole year and receive a 5% discount.

2. Pay by the semester. We have two semesters. Payment is due on the 1st of each semester.

3. Monthly, on the 1st of each Month.

4. Bi-monthly, with the first half of tuition paid on the 1st and the second half paid on the 15th of each

Payments can be made online or in person. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and debit cards. Dishonored payments will incur an additional $25 returned payment fee. For your convenience, we offer multiple billing options and payment methods. A sibling discount of 10% is awarded to each student after the first student.

Students should be kept at home if they are experiencing symptoms of illness that could potentially spread to others, are acting abnormally, or are otherwise unwell. Parents should notify the teacher if their child is sick and unable to attend.

If your child has any of the following:

 fever of 99 or more
 vomiting
 diarrhea
 rash
 strep throat/infection
 ear infection
 pink eye
 head lice
 hand, foot, and mouth
 consistent coughing
 sinus infection
 impetigo
 staph infection
 ringworm
 excessively runny nose not caused by allergies
 any communicable disease

They must be symptom-free for a full 24 hours before returning to school.

Parents/guardians will be called to pick up children who fall ill while at school. If parents/guardians cannot be reached, we will proceed by calling emergency contacts. Should no one answer, we will take proper care of our students by calling emergency services to assess child safety. This may result in ambulatory services being provided at the expense of the responsible parties.

Please ensure your child has appropriate healthcare coverage, as we do not provide health insurance.

We believe parents know what is best for their children; therefore, we do not ask to see, nor do we keep student health records. Healthcare decisions are very personal, and we are devoted to protecting families' rights to privacy and leaving those choices and decisions up to the parents.

BCA does not have a nurse on staff.

It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to administer medication; however, if your child has any allergies or diagnoses that may require medical intervention, please ensure the teacher has the necessary medication, such as an inhaler, EpiPen, or diabetic supplies, in case of an emergency.

All medications must be in original containers labeled with name, expiration date, dosage, and prescribing physician.

All medical supplies will be kept in a lock cabinet.

We are thrilled that Jesus created your precious ones, and we want to celebrate their birthday! Other celebrations include traditional US holidays, except for Halloween. Our celebrations keep the focus on God; therefore, we won't be discussing the Easter Bunny, Elf on the Shelf, Santa, or other characters, and we would never impose our personal opinions or beliefs about them in the classroom. Different families participate in various traditions, and we support your parental decisions on this subject. If Santa comes to your house, great! If Santa doesn't, that's great too! We promise to have fun at every celebration.

The trust we receive in teaching your children is of the utmost importance to us. Our teaching platform will not be used to soapbox political ideologies. Political issues or topics discussed in class will cover all views or sides in an unbiased manner. We will not instruct our students on how to vote or indoctrinate them towards a particular political party. The Bible will be reflected in all we do, and students will be directed to cross-check any ideologies with God's word, as all answers can be found in God's word.

BCA expects all of our Buhler Brigade to adhere to conduct that is reflective of our Savior Jesus. That means we adhere to the 5 Rules of Respect.

1. Respect God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, & The Holy Spirit

2. Respect the teachers & adults.

3. Respect your fellow classmates

4. Respect the building and all that is in it

5. Respect yourself

We expect all of the BCA Brigade to implement the God-centered lifestyle, heart posture, and guidelines through the examples given to us in the entire New Testament, and as demonstrated by Christ. We will correct our students when it is needed. The Bible says in Hebrews 12:6- For the Lord corrects those whom He loves. We want our students to know that we are correcting them because we care. We will always correct in love as our Heavenly Father corrects us because He loves us.

If a student engages in unbecoming behavior that harms others through words or actions, they will receive a demerit. If a student willfully disobeys any teacher (to disobey means- to refuse to do something that you are told to do), they will receive a demerit. If a student intentionally destroys school property, they will receive a demerit, serve on the clean-up crew, and their parents will be responsible for the replacement cost. Teachers will decide when a demerit is warranted. God expects us to obey Him when He asks. We are training our students to obey His commands. We also want to reflect His forgiveness. The purpose of a demerit is to keep our students accountable. It is a visual reminder to help our students stay focused on making good choices. Students can have four demerits per semester. We have 2 semesters. If a student receives four demerits in a semester, a conference will be held with the directors and teachers to determine the appropriate consequence. We have a zero tolerance for profanity, physical assault (hitting, spitting, or any action that causes physical harm to another person), blaspheming God in any way, or verbal assault on another person. If a student chooses to engage in this behavior, we can implement immediate expulsion. If a child is making the classroom unsafe, making it difficult for others to learn, they can be expelled. If a parent/caregiver engages in behavior that makes the school unsafe, that child of that family can be expelled. If your student is expelled, and you paid for the entire year in September, you will be refunded for the remainder of the school year that your student will not be in school. All months that your student has attended school will NOT be refunded. Refunds are not given when a child attends class and uses resources. That includes the current month the student is enrolled. If you, as a parent, disagree with the decision for expulsion, you may file a hearing with the school board. The board will then contact you with the date and time of the hearing. At BCA, we welcome all students from all walks of life. We understand that some children have neurological challenges that can make school difficult. We will do all we can to help all of our students be all they can be. Some students will need more individualized attention and individualized education plans. When implementing a goal or plan for a student, our intention is always to help them master the necessary skills for success. Our goal is always to do what is best for the child. The expectation is for all of us to come together as a team to cultivate an environment conducive to learning.

We daily put on the full armor of God to conduct ourselves as followers of Christ. Ephesians 6:10-20

 

Tardiness disrupts the classroom flow, interrupts teachers from end-of-day tasks such as cleaning or other preparations, and may create additional anxiety for students. Please show teachers and students respect by adhering to drop-off and pick-up times. We appreciate your punctuality very much!

The doors to the building remain locked, except as follows**:

*8:30 am - admission for Enrichment Program

*8:50 am - line up outside assigned homerooms for class

*8:55 am - admission into the building/classrooms

*11:15 am; 3's Class, 12:00 pm; Kindergarten, 12:30 pm; Elementary - various class release times

*2:00 pm - Enrichment Program release

**Note: classes are held inside Celebration Church, which may admit individuals or groups at various times with advance notice provided to the school

If you are not able to arrive by the scheduled admission times, you must call the school to be let in.

Consistent tardy arrivals may incur a $10 late fee. Late pick-up will incur a late fee of $10 and may be subject to additional costs if the pickup is more than 5 minutes late.

To ensure safety, children are released only to parents/guardians or their pre-authorized contacts. If your child needs a new contact added for pick-up: 

1. Please contact the school before pick-up to provide details and approve the change 

2. Please also make sure the pick-up person brings photo identification that we can reference with your authorization. Students will not be released to anyone without proper identification.

 

Dressing appropriately fosters a sense of school pride and belonging, while also reducing discipline issues. Students are asked to dress in a manner that demonstrates they have respect for themselves and others.

1. Shirts, blouses, and/or dresses must be worn at all times and must be long enough to cover the stomach and back completely. Crop tops are not permitted. Shirts must fall below the waistband.

2. Shorts may be worn if they are no shorter than the bottom of the students' fingertips when arms are extended by their side.

3. Students may wear jeans with holes or tears, provided no flesh is visible.

4. Skirts or dresses may be worn to school if they are no shorter than three (3) inches above the top of the knee cap. If tights, jeggings, or leggings are worn, they must be under shorts, skirts, dresses, or skirts that meet dress code lengths. Leggings worn under blouses are only acceptable if blouses hang below the buttocks.

5. K-6th Grade students should wear shorts beneath skirts and dresses.

6. Necklines may not expose cleavage.

7. Girls may wear sleeveless tops having a minimum two (2) inch wide shoulder strap.

8. Boys are not allowed to wear tank tops.

9. Pajamas must not be worn except on designated days.

10. Blouses made of sheer fabric may be worn only as an over blouse to tops that meet the previously stated guidelines.

11. Pants must be worn at the waistline. Low-riding, sagging pants are not allowed. If belts are worn, they must be buckled.

12. Hoods, hats, caps, head stockings, hair rollers, sunglasses, bandanas, combs, wide headbands, and other types of headwear shall not be worn except in designated areas and on selected days.

13. Shoes must be worn at all times. Closed-toed shoes must be worn on the playground. Bedroom slippers or shower shoes are not to be worn.

14. Students will go outside daily, and students must wear or bring weather-appropriate clothing for hot and cold weather conditions. If the temperature outside is below 15 degrees, indoor activities will be provided.

15. Clothing or accessories bearing profane, suggestive, offensive, or obscene material are not permitted.

16. Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times and must not be seen.

17. Wallet chains, dog collars, or other inappropriate chains or accessories will not be allowed on campus.

18. Trench coats and other distracting oversized clothing will not be allowed on campus.

19. Grades Pre-K through 6th No pillows, blankets, or Snuggies are allowed on campus. 

All volunteers are required to complete a background check before interacting with the students, and no volunteers are permitted to be alone with our students. The rule of 2 is in place to protect our children and the adults interacting with them. Safety is paramount.

Buhler Christian Academy, Inc. admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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We believe in the Bible in its entirety, the Trinity (God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit We believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe with Christ we have the gift of salvation due to his death and atonement for the sins of the world. We believe that salvation is available and a gift for all humanity for those who ask for forgiveness, accept the gift of salvation, and walk the path of Christianity daily, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ, which includes water baptism, prayer, and living a life that reflects Christ.

Buhler Christian Academy is a traditional Christian school with traditional biblical values.

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This handbook must accompany the enrollment form and registration fee paid in full to be considered fully enrolled.

By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read, understand, and agree to abide by the expectations outlined in the Buhler Christian Academy Student-Parent Handbook.