Elementary Handbook – Middle School & High School Handbook – Athletic Handbook
I have read and agree to be bound by the following statement: I have received a copy of the student handbook and a copy of the Ministry's statement of faith. I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand these documents and to explain them to my child. I agree to abide by the provisions in the handbook applicable to parents and that my child and I will be held accountable for the policies and procedures contained therein, including the parental support statement, binding arbitration, and the code of conduct, all of which are based on the statement of faith. I agree that if, at any time during or away from school, my child violates any provisions of the code of conduct or any other provisions of the handbook, he or she will be subject to the discipline described in the handbook, up to and including suspension or expulsion from school. However, I also understand that participation in athletics is a privilege and not a right and that my child's participation may be terminated at any time if, in the sole discretion of the administration, my (as parent or legal guardian) or my child's actions or attitudes are disruptive to or not compatible with the ministry's objectives, policies, philosophies, or otherwise. I understand that I am responsible for making all athletic fee payments and that my child's participation may be withheld until such payments are complete.
I have read and agree to be bound by the following statement: I agree that I will never make demands, threaten to sue, or actually litigate any matter whatsoever relating to or resulting from Student's participation at School. I understand that making demands, threatening to sue, or actually litigating a matter against School violates biblical teaching and practice and shall constitute sufficient grounds for immediate suspension or expulsion of Student's participation. The parties expressly waive their right to file a lawsuit against one another in any civil court for such disputes, except to enforce a legally binding arbitration decision.
Assumption of Risk and Liability Release
By signing below, I indicate that I have the understanding and capacity to make this agreement and that I am fully informed as to and understand the contents of this document.
I UNDERSTAND AND HEREBY AGREE TO ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS WHICH MAY BE ENCOUNTERED WITH PARTICIPATION OF STUDENT AT SCHOOL. I DO HEREBY AGREE
TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS School and its agents and employees, and their heirs and assigns, from any and all past, present, future known and unknown liabilities, actions, causes of actions, claims, expenses, and damages, INCLUDING THOSE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF THE SCHOOL, ITS LEADERS, EMPLOYEES, OR VOLUNTEERS, and including without limitation, interest, penalties, court costs, attorney's fees, and expenses on account of injury to myself, my child, or my property which I now have or which may arise in the future in connection with Student's participation at School which is not the result of gross negligence, intentional neglect, or willful or wanton conduct by the School or its agents, representatives, or employees. I FURTHER RELEASE any and all claims brought by or through me, including claims for loss of consortium and all similar claims based on relationships with other people. I EXPRESSLY AGREE that this release, waiver,and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted in the Stateof Virginia and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I ALSO AGREE that any controversy or claim, by or through the party signing this release, arising out of or relating to the activities anticipated by this form shall be settled by binding Christian arbitration conducted by the National Center for Life and Liberty or another Christian arbitrator, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This release contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and the terms of this release are contractual and not mere recitals. I further state that I have carefully read the foregoing information and know the contents thereof, and I sign this document as my own free act. This is a legally binding agreement which I have read and understand.