Dear VCA Families,
At Victory Christian Academy, we believe that consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to both academic success and spiritual growth. The school day begins promptly at 7:15 AM, and maintaining a strong, focused learning environment depends on every student being present and on time. All students and families are asked to review and commit to the attendance and punctuality policy outlined below.
By signing this letter, you agree to the following:
Attendance & Punctuality Commitment
- Students will arrive at school on time, no later than 7:30 AM, daily.
- Students will not be tardy more than five (5) times per semester.
- Students will not exceed five (5) absences per quarter, whether excused or unexcused. This includes days missed due to suspension.
- Each student is expected to maintain a 98% attendance rate throughout the school year.
Tardy Turnaround Policy
Students who arrive to school after 10:15 AM will not be permitted to attend school for that day. Unless an excuse is provided. This policy exists to help each student maintain their 98% attendance rate and to ensure that students receive a full day of instruction — preparing them for testing and keeping them eligible for attendance-related recognitions and incentives, including Honor Roll.
Acceptable Reasons for Absence
The following are recognized as acceptable reasons for absence. All absences must be reported and, where applicable, approved by the school office in advance:
- Personal illness
- Death in the family
- Religious observance
- Impassable roads or extreme weather conditions
- Required court appearance
- Medical or health-related appointments
- Contagious or communicable illness
- Extended family travel, with prior approval and sufficient advance notice to the office
Absences not reported and approved in advance, or not falling within the categories above, may be recorded as unexcused and applied toward the quarterly absence limit.
Attendance Consequence Steps
Should a student not meet the attendance and punctuality commitment above, the following steps will apply:
- After three (3) unexcused absences in a quarter, the family will receive a warning call from a member of administration.
- After five (5) absences, whether excused or unexcused, the family will receive a letter from administration and enrollment and will be required to attend a meeting with administration, including the Principal and the Dean.
- If attendance concerns continue beyond this point, the family will be asked to sign a Personal Attendance Contract.
- Continued attendance issues after a Personal Attendance Contract is in place may result in the student being dropped from enrollment.
Acknowledgment
I have read and understand the Attendance & Punctuality Commitment Letter above. I agree to support my student in meeting these expectations and understand that consistent attendance is a shared responsibility between home and school.