As a parent, you know that elementary school signifies new beginnings.

At Life Christian Academy, it’s our mission to shepherd hearts and sharpen minds for God’s glory. We nurture the wonder and excitement that a new year brings. As a private Christian school in Avon Park, Florida, we strive to create an atmosphere where little ones experience God’s truth in every part of their learning.

• Parental involvement. Families stay connected in our community
  through volunteering in school events, being guest readers in class, assisting in the library, participating in field trips, and more.

• Personalized Learning

• Every child is different, and so are their learning styles. We engage students by

  providing hands-on activities in lessons, whether through a science project, small group discussion, or class presentations — elementary students thoroughly apply what they’ve learned.

  BUILDING A STRONG SPIRITUAL, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL FOUNDATION

  The academic programs at LCA lead students to explore and discover the Lord’s creation and design across all disciplines, with a core education in mathematics, science, English, social studies, and Bible supported by leadership and service opportunities. Your child will develop strong academic, social, and spiritual foundations.

  Foundational Academic Subjects

  Your child will learn fundamental subjects such as Bible, reading/phonics, math, science, and social studies. Every subject is taught with a blend of activities meant to target different modes of acquiring knowledge — through reading, using hands-on activities to learn number sense, working on a science project, and more.

  Enriching Specials and Events

  During the afternoons, kindergarten students enjoy a variety of special area classes, including art, STEAM, music, PE, and library. Your child will have the opportunity to branch out and explore specific interests while learning the foundations of these special subjects. There are also exciting events for kindergartners, including the 100th Day Celebration, Mother’s Day Tea, guest readers, Grandparent’s Day, monthly themed centers, Nursery Rhyme Parade, and many others!

  Building Character Education

  Daily Bible class, weekly chapel, and teachers who model Christ-centered values all cultivate our students’ spiritual and character growth.

  Prioritizing Safety

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or they’re taking the next step after preschool, you want to

make the most of this important chapter of their life.

As parents, safety is at the top of your mind. LCA is committed to the safety and preparedness of its students, staff and its visitors. We have security measures in place, which include locked doors and a secure check-in system for all visitors. Emotional safety is also a priority — teachers encourage a culture of respect, kindness, and caring for others.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

The Life Christian Acadmemy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of 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 and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Ethics in Education

Standards of Ethical Conduct

(Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and

Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida)

1. Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.

2. Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student's potential. Employees will, therefore, strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.

3. Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
   a. Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student's mental and/or physical health and/or safety.

1. Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.

3. Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student's academic program.

4. Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

5. Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student's legal rights.
6. Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or

advantage.
7. Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information

obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

4. Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:

a. Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
b. Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (as determined at birth and not subject to change), age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
c. Shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
d. Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual's performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further,

shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
e. Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague. Life Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to Life Christian Academy students. Life Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex (as determined at birth and not subject to change), race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admissions procedures, scholarship awards, athletic and other school-administered programs.

Life Christian Academy does, however, reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement, disqualifying academic/behavioral exceptionality, doctrinal beliefs, or whose personal lifestyle is not in harmony with the stated philosophy and purpose of Life Christian Academy.

Training Requirement All instructional personnel, educational support, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.
Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators, which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations,

physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of LCA staff should be made to Lifeacademyap@gmail.com 863-453-8700. Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affect the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted on the website and can be found in the front office.

Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.

Signs of Physical Abuse: The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries, broken bones, or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.

Signs of Sexual Abuse: The child may have torn, stained, or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run away from home.

Signs of Neglect: The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing

neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention.
Patterns of Abuse: Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.

Liability Protections: Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)

An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)