Welcome
All families are welcome regardless of denomination or faith. However, it is important that every parent know that we believe and share wherever possible the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in God’s Word, the Bible. We do not make any effort to hide our faith. On the contrary, we bring in Biblical application and insight wherever possible. Students will often be asked to memorize a scripture verse that correlates with material being studied or look for Biblical application or instruction on the topic at hand. We deliberately and consciously present subject matter from a Biblical worldview.
Make-up Classes
We will try to accommodate make-ups where necessary but it is not always feasible. If you know in advance of a planned absence, let the teacher know and he/she will be better able to help your child make up the work in a timely fashion. It is the student's responsibility to obtain missed assignments and handouts from the teacher. Upper level sciences often require that missed labs be made-up. Students will have to make arrangements directly with the instructor.
Drop-off and Pick-up
Please send your child into class no earlier than five minutes before class time. Please arrive five minutes before the close of class to pick-up your child. At both times, please leave siblings in your car. Don't panic if we run over, we are always trying to give you the most for your money! Classes are held at the Evangelical Community Church on Pipkin Road in Jackson, TN. We meet in the multi-purpose building which is behind the main building. Drive around the main building to the lower-level parking lot and enter through the double glass doors. Please make sure to obey the exit and entrance signs and drive slowly in the parking lot. It is imperative that we are respectful of ECC's guidelines.
Class Visitation
Although parents are always welcome in class, siblings are not. The space and distractions make it prohibitive. The door is always open for parents and you don't need to let us know ahead of time, just come.
Tuition and Fees
Regular tuition and materials fees are listed with the course descriptions. All fall semester tuition and fees are due by August 1st and spring semester tuition and fees are due by December 11th. Additional fees that may be incurred are as follows:
Field Trips - the costs vary
Make-up Test Creation and Scoring - $20
Late Tuition fees - $5.00/week
Refund Policies
- The fall registration deadline is June 30th. Classes without the minimum enrollment will be canceled at that time and a full refund will be issued.
- After June 30th, lab fees are non-refundable.
- 100% of the tuition is refundable prior to August 1st.
- As of August 1st, parents are responsible for 100% of the tuition regardless of continued enrollment status. If a class is a full year course parents are financially responsible for entire year.
- If for some reason, a student drops one class after August 1st but picks up another, parents are responsible for the tuition for BOTH courses.
Textbooks and Supplies
Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, parents are responsible for procuring textbooks and supplies. The textbooks are listed with the course descriptions usually with links for online ordering. Sources for ordering are suggested but not required. Only consumable texts need be new. Many courses have an assignment due the first class; texts should be obtained at least two weeks before the start of class. Students are expected to regularly come to class with all their supplies.
Grades and Syllabi
For those courses that are graded, a formal report card will be issued at the end of each course. To accommodate those working with umbrella schools, mid-year grades are emailed in January. Assignments for all senior and some junior high level work are graded. Depending on the course, some elementary classes will be graded and some will not. At the end of the school year the teacher meets with each student and his or her parents. This is an opportunity for mutual assessment. The teacher provides assessment of the student’s work and classroom contributions. The student and the parents assess the teacher as well as the course taken. It is a great opportunity for growth on our part as well as on the student’s.
Dress Code
Students are expected to dress modestly and neatly. Ripped, shabby, or torn clothing or clothing with offensive messages should be avoided. Skin-tight clothing is inappropriate. Midriffs must be covered at all times. Hats are to be removed inside the building. Students enrolled in laboratory classes must wear closed shoes and bring their own long sleeved lab shirt/jacket to class (one of dad’s old shirts is fine). Field trips often require a specific dress code. Teachers will provide information ahead of time.
Snacks
Students who are enrolled in either long classes (2+ hours) or two classes in a row should bring a healthy snack for that time. Please send brain food not junk food!
