It is our purpose to inspire our students to develop relationships for now and eternity with Christ and each other, to help our students develop life skills based upon moral values, and to encourage our students to pursue one’s educational best.

“For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need.” Philippians 4:13

Philosophy

"Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God's ideal for His children. Godliness-Godlikeness is the goal to be reached. Before the student, there is opened a path of continual progress. He has an objective to achieve, a standard to attain, that includes everything good and pure and noble." Education, p. 18.

Our philosophy and objectives are:

To acquaint the child with the great themes of the Bible as recorded in sacred history.
To lead the child to an awareness of the reality of God and His personal interest in the things of everyday life.
To instill in the child the ideals of integrity, honesty, purity, dependability, neatness, and punctuality.

To foster in each child the ideals of self-respect and respect for others, regardless of race, religion, or social background.
To expose each student to a variety of learning experiences that will take into account the child's own learning style and enable them to progress at their own rate in response to the challenges offered.
To develop in the child a responsibility for their own behavior and resolve differences with others.
To encourage creativity and independent thinking.
To develop an understanding of the basic principles of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and to encourage the development of good habits in these areas.
To maintain a positive link of communication between the home, school, parents, and teachers, to support the student.

About AGA

Who We Are

Amazing Grace Academy welcomes all students who desire a Christ centered education and are willing to adhere to our high moral standards, are in harmony with our objectives, and are willing to comply with the principles and rules of the school.

Amazing Grace Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or national origin. Students should realize that when they present themselves for admission, they thereby willingly pledge to observe the rules and uphold the Christian principles of Amazing Grace Academy.

Contrary behavior may result in the forfeiture of a student’s privilege to attend. Please also be aware that a student may be denied admission due to class size.

Amazing Grace Academy (AGA) is a Christian school serving the Mat-Su Valley and beyond since 1958. AGA welcomes all students regardless of religious background. The school holds to a set of values based on Biblical principles.

Our purpose is to offer the best in academics, coupled with deeply rooted Christian values. At Amazing Grace Academy we believe that students should understand and live by standards of honorable Christian behavior.

We also believe that these behaviors are a matter of attitude and choice rather than a system of rules and regulations. Decent, self-respecting behavior must be based on personal integrity and genuine concern for others which is the foundation of Jesus’ teachings.

Beliefs Statement: At AGA, our religious beliefs and lifestyle values are fundamental to our mission and culture. They will be taught, celebrated and promoted. We are unashamed to whole heartily pursue our God given mission and build community around it.

Our mission statement below makes clear that our educational program pursues a love relationship with God and others and is built on moral values.

“It is our purpose to inspire our students to develop relationships for now and eternity with Christ and each other, to help our students develop life skills based upon moral values, and to encourage our students to pursue one’s educational best.”

Our beliefs and values are derived from the teachings of the Bible and are summarized in the 28 Fundamental Beliefs held by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. https://www.adventist.org/beliefs/

We value the opportunity to partner with parents in the spiritual development of each student. We wish to have open communication about our beliefs and values to help parents be informed and supportive of the spiritual environment we seek to promote.

All of our teachers at AGA are dedicated to Christian education and take part in continuing education programs to stay current with educational best practices.

Our school is accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation, Adventist Accrediting Association, and the Middle States Associations of Colleges and School. Our school curriculum is accredited by the North Pacific Union of Seventh-day Adventists.
The teachers provide experiential learning through field trips, experiments, and activities within the classroom.
Our school is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist educational community which has been educating children for over 120 years, and is one of the largest private school organizations in the world.

In choosing Amazing Grace Academy, we believe that, because of our commitment to quality Christian education, you have made the best choice for Christian education.

Why Adventist Education?

Since 2006, a national research project entitled Cognitive Genesis has been studying the academics of the Seventh-day Adventist school system. Here is a summary of their findings as quoted from the Christian Science Monitor online:

The four-year, independently financed study showed that students at Adventist schools outperformed their peers at the national average in every subject area.
In each subject category, students attending Adventist schools scored higher than the national average. They also scored higher than their expected achievement based on assessment of individual ability – a factor few other schools measure.
One of our most dramatic findings is that students who transferred to Adventist schools saw a marked improvement in academic achievement. The more years a student attended an Adventist school, the more his or her performance improved. (http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists)

Positive Learning Environment

We believe in providing a safe environment for our students where they have the opportunity to learn and grow.

Our emphasis is on educating the whole student; mentally, physically, socially and spiritually. We support our parents in emphasizing Christian ethics and values by doing so at school.
Worship, prayer, the modeling of Christian behavior by teachers and staff, and an individual relationship with Jesus Christ are integrated into each school day.
Students are encouraged by their teachers in the Christian principles of honesty, respect for others, service, and love of God.
Communication is the key to a successful parent - teacher relationship. To foster this, you, as the parent, will be informed and involved in your child’s education through our weekly newsletter, scheduled parent-teacher conferences, notes, text messages, emails, and phone calls, as well as our website and social media pages.

Accreditation

Amazing Grace Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.

Admission Policy

Amazing Grace Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin against all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

AGA welcomes students and parents with beliefs and values that differ from those of AGA as long as those differing beliefs don’t disrupt the mission of the school.

We feel it is important to consider these differences with as much clarity as possible to ensure that AGA is a good fit for each student and each student is a good fit for our school environment and mission.

Entry Requirements for Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st grade

In accordance with Alaska State Statute, the minimum age for students entering school is:

Students entering Pre-K must be 4 by September 1
Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 by September 1
Students entering 1st grade must be 6 by September 1

We do not accept students younger than these ages, regardless of placement testing done somewhere else

Admission Procedure

New families to AGA will follow a procedure for acceptance. Touring the school, meeting the teacher, and completing an evaluation is the process to ensure a great student-teacher fit. References are required for all new students enrolling to AGA.

Admissions Procedure:

Step 1

The admissions process begins with a school tour and a meeting with the principal. This is the best opportunity for both the school and the family to learn about educational goals, as well as spiritual, emotional, and physical goals for the student. The introduction meeting is highly valuable in establishing shared outcomes for growing and educating students enrolled at AGA. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.

Step 2

An invitation to apply is emailed which includes an online application. It is strongly recommended that parents and students allow ample time to complete the application process. Gathering and reviewing materials takes time, and classes do fill in advance of the new school year.

Submit completed application and non-refundable application fee of $50.

***Please Note: The Jupiter student information system requests a gender pronoun at time of application. This setting cannot be changed since Jupiter is an independent vendor that strictly handles AGA’s enrollment processing. It is not part of AGA or the Alaska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.***

As part of the application review process, you will need to submit or provide:

Three references who will complete and return to AGA a confidential evaluation form.
Provide unofficial transcripts from the student's current school.
Any IEP or 504 plans.
Behavior and attendance records.

Please note that AGA does not have the resources to accommodate students with a significant IEP or require substantial academic interventions to help them meet grade-level goals.

Step 3

Students are screened prior to enrollment to assess reading, spelling, and arithmetic skills. Screening results are utilized to confirm grade-readiness and identify strengths and weaknesses.

Step 4

Families meet with the principal to discuss the screening results and any educational recommendations AGA may have for their student. An enrollment offer is extended during the consultation. Should the student be denied acceptance, alternative programs may be recommended and discussed.

Step 5

An enrollment offer is extended via email which requires completion of an online enrollment packet. This includes providing important student documents and acknowledgment of school policies and protocols. Enrollment is confirmed and a student is officially accepted upon successful completion of the enrollment packet.

Financial Information

Registration & Application Fees

The application process begins with an online application, which includes a $50 non-refundable application fee for new and returning students. Once the student’s application is reviewed and accepted, the parents can complete the online registration process. The registration fee(s) must be paid in full prior to your child(ren) starting school and is non-refundable after the first day of school.

The registration fees are listed below:

Before June 1st: After June 1st:

Returning Families New/Returning

Pre-K - 12th Grade $345 $500

Tuition

Tuition is due in 10 equal installments due August 25th through May 25th. Invoices will be sent August 5th through May 5th. Total tuition amounts for 2025-2026 are as follows:

Pre-K: $5,041.94

Kindergarten-8: $7,972.03

9-12: $9,354.05

Financial Aid

Education allotment: AGA is an approved vendor through Mat-Su Central and most classes are eligible for education allotment reimbursements. Up to $2,600 per year for K-8 and $3,000 For high school students.

Partnering for Eternity: This grant-based scholarship is available to students at AGA. The requirements include one hour-long visit with a senior friend/mentor each week. Students can “earn” $30 per visit which is applied to their school bill. Up to $1,200 per school year.

Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD): If you plan ahead, you can use your PFD money and pay off the rest of your child’s school bill when the PFD checks come out. If you pay for the school year in full by November 1, you will receive a 5% discount on the yearly tuition.

Discounts

Discounts for tuition are as follows:

Multi-Child Discounts (per family)
2nd Child	5%
3rd Child	10%
4th Child (+)	15%
There is a 5% discount on tuition if a student account is paid in full by November, 1st of the current school year.

Credit Card Policy

For any payment to our school made with a credit card, please note there will be a service fee of 3.63% + $0.15 added to the payment to cover credit card processing charges. This rate is subject to change based on current rates.

Late Tuition Policy

If tuition is delinquent, families will receive late tuition notices. If an account becomes sixty (60) days past due without special arrangements being made, students will be asked to withdraw. If an account becomes ninety (90) days past due without special arrangements being made, the account may be turned over to a collection agency after a 25% collection fee is added.

If a family fails to pay the full amount of tuition due by the end of the school year, student records and report cards will not be released to parents or forwarded to future schools.

Tuition accounts must be in good standing prior to any student beginning a new school year.

Other Expenses

At times throughout the school year, there will be field trips, sports, and other activities, such as outdoor education and banquets, that may require additional funds. Announcement of these activities and needs will be given ahead of time to assist in planning and preparation.

Any additional fees paid may be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Checks that fail to clear will be charged a $25 fee. If any individual’s checks fail to clear more than once, another method of payment will have to be arranged by the individual with the school.

Science Lab Fee:

7th & 8th grade: $75/per year
High School: $75/per year/per science class

Band Fee:

5th - 12th grade students: $75/ per year

Practical Arts Fee: (9th & 10th grade only): $75/per year

Technology Fee: (K-12 students): $75/per year

Before Care: (7:00am – 7:30am): $6 daily drop-in rate, billed monthly.

School Property

Students will be issued textbooks and may be issued computers and musical instruments.

Students may also check out library books. Each student’s final report card is issued once all school property is returned. If AGA property has been misused, lost, or damaged, then a fine and/or the cost of replacement or repair (at AGA’s discretion) will be charged to the student’s account.

Academic Information

Our accredited curriculum includes Bible, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Art, Music, Computers and Keyboarding, and Physical Education. Individual teachers have added elements in their classrooms that enhance student learning, such as outdoor education, simulations, service projects, and special interest projects.

Textbooks and Curriculum

Our textbooks are recommended by the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (NPUC), and are from nationally recognized publishers. If our teachers find they prefer a text that is not the one recommended, they have to submit an application to get the text approved by a review board at the NPUC. This process helps ensure that the textbooks we use here at AGA are of the highest quality and meet current educational standards

A replacement fee will be charged for textbooks that are lost or damaged. This fee will be the cost of replacing the textbook that was lost.

Computers

Integrated technologies are used throughout elementary, middle and high school as an important aspect of student learning. Each grade level will use developmentally appropriate apps and software programs to complement concepts learned in the classroom. The school computers will be used for specific classes and/or assignments as determined by the teacher. Student computer use is a privilege and not a right.

Library

Each classroom has its own set of grade level books for students to choose from. Through use of the library and available books, students are provided the opportunity to learn proper book care as well as develop a lifelong appreciation for reading.

Music and Art

Music and art classes are integrated into each classroom through corporate worship, classroom projects, music classes, and performance/showcase opportunities during the year.

Physical Education

Physical Education (PE) classes are incorporated into the weekly schedule for each class. PE class may take place outside or in the gym. PE emphasizes not only physical development, but important social skills such as teamwork, fair play, and proper sportsmanship.

Students in grades 7-12 will need to purchase a PE uniform.

Homework

Each of our teachers at AGA has an individual homework policy that will be explained during school orientation at the beginning of each school year.

Grading, Promotion, and Retention

Report cards are sent to each parent a week after the conclusion of each quarter. Each parent will receive a login to access grades, create weekly email notifications of their child’s grades, and view assignments through the Jupiter Learning Platform.

Students will be promoted to the next grade level based on academic achievement and upon the recommendation of their teacher.

In some cases, some students may need extra time to master the skills and academic concepts needed for the next grade. If a teacher assesses that a child could benefit from an additional year in a specific grade level, the teacher will work together with the parents to develop a learning plan for the student’s success that may include summer school, tutoring, or a second year in the current grade level.

Code of Conduct

Attendance and Hours

Amazing Grace Academy adheres to a standard school schedule divided into four quarters.

The daily school schedule is as follows:

Pre-K: M-Th 8:00 am - 11:30 am, No school on Friday

K-12th Grade: M-Th 8:00 am -3:10 pm, Friday 8:00 am -12:00 pm

Throughout the year, there will be scheduled half days that adhere to the Friday hours.

Before Care - 7:00am – 7:30am: Parents may drop students off at AGA starting at 7:00am. This service will cost $5 per student, per day utilized. These charges will be billed monthly. See Other Related Expenses.

Pick up/Dismissal

Students are expected to be picked within 10 minutes of dismissal times. AGA does not provide aftercare. If there is an emergency and you cannot arrive within that time frame, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your child and call the office to notify them of the change.

Students picked up later than 20 minutes after dismissal may be assessed a fee of $25 per student for every 10-minute increment, thereafter. Students who have not been picked up within 40 minutes will be charged $50 per 10-minute increment. Repeated offenses may impact enrollment status.

Attendance

Regular attendance and punctuality in all classes are critical factors in achieving academic success at Amazing Grace Academy. Students who are absent from or late to classes miss a variety of significant learning experiences and may suffer a proportionate decline in academic achievement.

The school calendar has been carefully planned to include long weekends and vacation time to accommodate family travel. Please make your travel arrangements to coincide with the school calendar breaks to minimize absences.

The following is AGA’s attendance policy:

Attendance is taken promptly at 8 am in each classroom. Students should be in their classroom with their personal items ready for the day to begin no later than 8 am. Attendance for high school classes is taken each period at the start of the allocated class period.

Reporting Absences

In order to ensure the safety of our students, please call or email the office by 8:30 am if your child will be absent.

Illness

AGA requires students to stay home when they have symptoms of illness. Please call the office to report the absence. (See Student Illness)

If a student is sick and the parent calls the school office, the absence will be recorded as an “excused absence”.

Coursework

Each teacher has procedures for handling missed coursework. If a student is sick and not able to come to school, the teacher may or may not be able to take time away from their classes to gather materials and missing assignments for same day pick up. Students/parents are responsible for contacting the teacher about missed assignments.

Jupiter ED

Students and parents can monitor attendance records in Jupiter Ed and are encouraged to notify the teacher immediately if they see a discrepancy.

Inclement Weather

On days of inclement weather, AGA will take the Mat-Su Borough School District closures into consideration, assess whether the roads are safe for parents to transport their children to school, and then notify parents through a text message or phone call. School closures will also be noted on AGA’s social media page.

As families that attend AGA do not rely on a bus to transport their children to school, there may be days when the school district is closed that AGA chooses to stay open. Parents are always welcome to assess the weather conditions in their area and make a determination as to whether their child can safely make it to school.

Absences

If a student needs to miss school for a reason other than illness, please inform your child’s teacher in advance so that arrangements can be made. At AGA, we understand that there are certain circumstances that may arise during the school year that prevent your child from being in school.

Each teacher works hard to make sure that your child’s education does not lapse during the school year. Missing school for a day (or longer) can directly affect your child’s educational success.

Excused absences are recorded for absences due to emergency situations such as a death in the family, illness, or a school sponsored trip or event. Parents should notify the office or teacher.

Unexcused absences are recorded for all other absences.

School Work Requests for Planned Absences

Planned absences must be arranged in advance with all teachers and administration. When it is imperative for a student to be absent in a non-emergency situation, the student should complete a School Work Request Form at least two weeks prior to the planned absence. (Available in the office or on the website under parent information).

School work assigned during the absence:

1) may need to be completed before the absence occurs.

2) may be due the day the student returns to class.

3) or may be due after the same number of days the student was absent, once the student returns to school.

Refer to each individual teacher(s) for their class guidelines.

If a student is ill, please see our section on Student Illness.

Make-up work

When a student is excused absent (sick, death in the family) the student will have two days to complete all make-up work (that is work that is assigned when they are absent.) If a student is unexcused absent (family trip, extracurricular sports events, etc) the school work assigned while they are gone should be turned in the day they return to school. It is the student’s responsibility to collect these assignments, and students need to schedule a time (outside of class) with the teacher to make-up tests, quizzes, etc. A teacher may make a special accommodation for special circumstances.

E-days and Distance Learning

E-days occur when AGA must cancel school due to inclement weather or other safety reasons. Every student, grades K-12, will participate in assigned work on these days. AGA has chosen to do these types of make-up days rather than adding additional school days during vacations or at the end of the school year.

When an E-day/distance learning is called by administration, teachers will send out assignments via email, Jupiter and/or Google Classroom, notifying K-12 students of assigned work. For E-days, students will have up to one week to turn in these assignments to be graded.

Tardies

Tardiness can affect a student’s academic performance and achievement. Persistent tardiness causes a problem for the teacher, student, and the class. For the student, tardiness can contribute to falling behind and missing instructional support. For the teacher and classmates, tardiness creates a classroom disruption and creates an inequality in student instructional time.

20% Rule for High School Students

Academic credit is, in part, awarded based on the number of hours of class. Any high school student who is absent from a class for more than 20% of the periods in a semester for any reason, except for school-related activities, will lead to probable loss of credit in that class and WP (withdrew passing) or WF (withdrew failing) will be recorded on the student’s transcript. Where special circumstances exist, please contact the office for an exception form.

Background Screening

Background screening and child safety training are requirements for all parents, volunteers, or family members that interact with students through driving for field trips, helping in the classroom, or participating in a mission trip. Our student’s safety is of utmost importance and adults that have not passed the background screening will not be permitted to help on field trips or volunteer in the classroom until the clearance is received by AGA’s administrative office.

Participants can go to www.nscrisk.org/adventist to complete the training. Background clearance can take several days to weeks to process.

Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation

AGA’s staff and school board will not tolerate harassment, intimidation, and bullying and will make every effort to keep AGA and the school free from these acts. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are social acts, but can often be a private matter.

Students and parents/guardians are responsible to report any incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying to AGA staff

immediately upon discovery. Reportable incidents may occur on or off campus, in person, via electronic device, or through the use of social media. AGA is responsible to address such actions in an appropriate and timely manner, once the problem is brought to attention.

Complaints will be treated in a confidential manner; however, limited disclosure may be necessary in order to complete a thorough investigation. Verbal complaints will be transferred to writing to assist in an investigation.

If, after appropriate investigation, it is determined that policy has been violated, prompt corrective action will be taken in accordance with the applicable policy and state law.

Code of Conduct

In keeping with our policy of educating the whole person, this section of our handbook serves to outline the guidelines that will help make our school pleasant, safe, and healthy.

It is the policy of Amazing Grace Academy that any student who willfully breaks school rules will receive appropriate consequences, which may include but not limited to: a supervised time out, a meeting with the principal, community service, suspension, or possible expulsion.

In all cases, parents will be informed of the event either by email or a phone call. If the need for additional consequences arises, the teacher and/or principal will meet with the student and the parents to determine those consequences. In cases where the student or the student’s family consistently fails to take advantage of the educational opportunities we provide and fails to support the school’s code of conduct, the student will be asked to withdraw from AGA.

The AGA code of conduct policy is as follows:

School starts at 8:00 am and students are expected to be in their seats ready to begin the school day at that time.
Weapons of any kind are not allowed on school grounds at any time.
The use, possession, or dealing of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is not allowed on school grounds or school during school activities or trips.
Profanity, obscenity, or using God’s name in vain is not tolerated at AGA.
Music, pictures, and written material composed at, or brought to AGA are to adhere to AGA Christian principles.
Respect for others and other’s property is required.
Students are required to be honest with school staff, faculty, and each other.
Physical violence is not allowed on school grounds or during school activities or trips.

The ultimate objective of Christian education is the development of character. AGA wishes to play an active role in this development. AGA strives to maintain an atmosphere of acceptance, cooperation, and unity that will develop men and women of godly character.

AGA recognizes that not all policies reflect moral issues. Some policies reflect Christian principles; some policies reflect Seventh-day Adventist church standards and traditions; still others are guidelines determined to help all to “get along” and make the campus a safer and more peaceful place where students feel comfortable and learning is optimized.

Expectations & Rules for Student Conduct

Expectations and rules are designed to meet the following goals:

● Maintain an orderly school operation.

● Maintain an optimal learning environment.

● Help students develop skills and behaviors necessary for healthy social interaction.

● Help students learn how their decisions affect the quality of their lives and the lives of others.

● Help students develop responsibility and character.

Student Conduct on Campus, at School Functions, and on School Trips

Students are to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the philosophy, ideals and objectives of AGA.

1. Students should treat others with the same respect with which they wish to be treated.

2. Student actions, dress, and possessions may not cause a problem for anyone else.

Problem actions include, but are not limited to:

● Spreading ideas or displaying attitudes that undermine AGA’s philosophy, ideals and objectives

● Disrespect, disobedience or non-cooperation

● Attracting attention to oneself or interrupting

● Exhibiting poor sportsmanship

● Dishonesty, theft, cheating, or plagiarism

● Swearing, crude, or inappropriate language

● Written or verbal threats

● Putdowns, teasing, or bullying

● Committing an act that injures, degrades or disgraces (such as hazing or initiations)

● Striking, shoving or fighting

● Leaving campus without permission

● Willful destruction or vandalizing of property

● Major disruptions (such as pulling fire alarm)

● Talking about satanic or evil topics

● Using narcotics, tobacco or alcoholic beverages

● Engaging in suggestive or sexual behavior

● Publicly demonstrating affection

● Seeking out unsupervised or isolated areas

Problems related to dress include, but are not limited to:

● Not adhering to the dress code guidelines of simplicity and modesty

Problems related to possession include, but are not limited to:

● Possessing satanic materials or materials that have the appearance of evil

● Possessing obscene literature or pictures

● Possessing narcotics, tobacco or alcoholic beverages

● Possession of weapons/fireworks/other dangerous devices

3. If a student’s actions, dress, or possessions cause a problem, the student will be asked to solve that problem.

4. If a student cannot or chooses not to solve the problem, appropriate consequences will be imposed by staff members.

These consequences will depend upon the situation and the person or persons involved. Staff members will use their best judgment based upon the information they have at the time.

5. If students and/or parents feel that the consequences appear not to be fair, a “due process” hearing should be requested. A due process hearing does not need to be formal in nature. It is simply a time for concerned individuals to meet together and share

information related to the situation in question.

In the event that this discussion provides additional information that sheds different light on the situation, or shows the

consequences to be unfair, the consequences may be changed or eliminated to better fit the unique situation.

Removal From Classroom

If a student is removed from classes, and sent to the office, more than twice in a day, they will be asked to go home for the remainder of the day. If the student is sent home a second day (in a one month time frame), the student and parent will meet with administration and sign a behavioral contract. Contracts will be reviewed on a monthly basis.

Student Conduct Off Campus

Student behavior off campus affects the atmosphere at AGA. Students are expected to uphold Christian standards of moral conduct in their personal lives as well. AGA reserves the right to

consider expulsion for a student involved in drug, alcohol, tobacco use, or in any other illegal activity, even if the behavior takes place off campus or during non-school hours.

Core Beliefs That Guide Enforcement of AGA Rules & Expectations

Each student is an individual with unique personal, social, and educational needs. As a result, every disciplinary situation may become unique in nature. Consequences for misbehavior

provide the best learning value when matched to the unique student and the unique situation.

Students are more likely to learn from their mistakes when they see a reasonable connection between their behavior and the resulting consequences.

AGA staff is dedicated to following a set of core beliefs that provide a guide for dealing with student discipline. These core beliefs guide staff as they individualize disciplinary procedures and

to help students see reasonable connections between their behavior and the resulting consequences.

Since these core beliefs provide the guide for professional decisions, parents are encouraged to bring forth concerns and questions in the event staff operate in ways that appear to be

inconsistent with these core beliefs.

All regulations adopted by the faculty/board and announced to the students have the same force as those published in this handbook.

Behavior that needs correcting will be communicated to parents and filed for each discipline issue. When a student exhibits unacceptable behavior, the discipline procedures will attempt to

correct that behavior. If a student shows an unwillingness to change their behavior, they will be asked to withdraw from AGA.

Some behaviors may be deemed by the staff or board to warrant an accelerated disciplinary process.

If a student’s progress or conduct is unsatisfactory, his or her spirit is manifestly out of harmony with the standards of student safety and security or the student’s influence is found to be detrimental, he or she may be asked to withdraw at any time, even though there may have been no specific violation of any particular regulation.

Core Beliefs for AGA

The following list of core beliefs outlines the professional actions and attitudes of all AGA staff:

● Every effort will be made to maintain the dignity and self-respect of both students and staff.

● Students will be guided and expected to solve their problems, or the ones they create, without creating problems for anyone else.

● Students will be given opportunities to make decisions and live with the consequences.

● Misbehavior will be handled with natural or logical consequences/discipline instead of punishment, whenever possible.

● Misbehavior will be viewed as an opportunity for individual problem solving and preparation for the real world as opposed to a personal attack on school or staff.

Cheating

Any student caught cheating on an assignment, test, or exam will be suspended for a period of at least one day.

Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use unauthorized assistance or advantage in academic work that is submitted as one’s own individual efforts or the giving of such assistance to others and includes the following:

a. Copying homework from another student without specific approval from the teacher.

b. Working with others on any assignment that was given as an independent assignment.

c. Using workbooks and notebooks from a previous year with answers already completed.

d. Having notes or textbooks visible during a test.

e. Giving or receiving information about a test, quiz, or other assignment prior to receiving the assignment or using any technology to send or receive testing information.

f. Glancing at someone else’s test or quiz or allowing someone to look at your paper during a test or quiz.

g. Reading a condensed or Cliff’s note/Spark notes, etc. version of a book and representing that you read the entire book.

h. Not accurately giving correct information to a teacher about grades and completed work.

i. All forms of cheating will result in disciplinary action from the administration and academic credit will not be given for the work. Repeated offenses could result in expulsion.

2. Plagiarism: is defined as literary theft, misrepresentation, and falsification and includes the following:

a. To copy directly, paraphrase, or summarize without clearly marking the source of the information, thoughts or ideas, including electronic based documents, AI assisted content, or other written or artistic work that is copied and presented as a student’s own work.

b. Plagiarism is prevented when the proper form of documentation is followed. Items that must be documented are facts, quotations, paraphrases, and summaries. Writing that expresses one’s own thoughts, experiences, or interpretation and is stated in one’s own words do not require documentation. Also, when information is common knowledge or is from a specific text, it does not need citation. As a standard for proper documentation, AGA will use the MLA format.

c. Inadvertent documentation that allows another’s words and ideas to be mistaken as one’s own is plagiarism.

d. Students should ask for assistance from the teacher when a question of documentation arises.

e. Plagiarism will result in receiving a zero or failing grade on the assignment depending on the extent of the plagiarism. Repeated violations could result in expulsion.

Dress Code

At AGA, we believe that there is a direct relationship between how one is dressed and how one behaves. Students dressed for learning are often more successful academically. In accordance with this belief, we have instituted a dress code at AGA.

The dress code is designed to help students succeed in school with minimal distraction. Just like dressing for a job, taking care with following the dress code at school prepares the student for workplace expectations.

Shoes

Athletic shoes with non-marking shoes are best to allow students to navigate the school and gym safely. Please make sure your child has footwear that is appropriate for the seasons and facilitates the ability for active play. High heels, open toed shoes, crocs, slippers, flip flops, and strappy sandals, are not permitted at school.

Socks/Tights

In accordance with the overall principle of the AGA dress code, please make sure that tights have no inappropriate graphics, material, or holes.

Pants

Solid color khaki, dark blue, grey, or black slacks are acceptable. “Dress Carhart” or “Dickies” pants are also acceptable. Girls may wear solid color dark blue, khaki, gray or black slacks, pants, or skirts or “skorts”- that reach the knees, but no ‘capri’ style pants. Please make sure young ladies wearing skirts or “skorts” have appropriate leggings. Yoga pants or leggings by themselves, or athletic pants/sweatpants are not acceptable to wear to school.

Hats & Bandanas

Hats are not to be worn inside the school building or gym. Bandanas are not permitted.

Shirts, Sweatshirts, & Jackets

Solid-colored polo shirts, either long or short sleeved, are the required uniform top for boys and girls.

AGA issued sweatshirts, hoodies, and fleece jackets may be worn over polo shirts. Cropped or altered uniform tops are not appropriate school uniform attire.

Friday Uniform

The Friday uniform consists of a navy blue logoed polo shirt and dark blue, khaki, black, or gray pants, skirt, or skort. AGA Logos are required on the shirt for chapel uniforms.

Outdoor Wear

Boots, snow pants, gloves, hats, jackets, and other cold-weather gear will be required when weather conditions dictate. These items may be worn to and from school over the uniform as well as outside during recesses, but may not be worn in the school.

Performance Uniform

Performances for music, etc., may require special attire. Typically these involve solid color tops with black bottoms, but may vary as the situation warrants and will be indicated in advance by the staff.

PE Uniform: 7th – 12th Grade

PE uniforms for grades 7-12 will need to be purchased for each student. The PE uniform consists of a shirt, sweatpants, and loose-fitting shorts. Students should come to class with gym ready tennis shoes with non-scuffing soles.

Casual Days

The school may indicate certain days as “casual days” in which jeans and t-shirts (without offensive advertising or improper images or language) may be worn. When the outdoor temperature is above 40 degrees, students may wear knee length basketball, cargo, or loose fitting Bermuda shorts. All ‘casual’ clothing needs to be free of holes (fashionable or accidental). Jewelry, hats, and shoes need to be uniform compliant the same as regular days. (No jewelry, hats, or non-school appropriate shoes.) The school may require additional policies for casual days and the decisions of the staff are final.

Accessories

At AGA, we teach the importance of placing our value as a person in our relationship with Jesus Christ. In accordance with the 1 Peter 3:3-4, we seek to help our students understand and appreciate that true beauty and value comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ and not from one’s external appearance.

Make-up

The natural use of make-up products is an acceptable part of growing up for young ladies. Make-up may be used to contribute to a healthy, wholesome, natural appearance and should not draw unnecessary attention or be overly noticeable.

Nail length and shape (natural or fake) should be suitable for cleanliness, and all school activities including typing, PE, recess, etc.

Hair Styles/Color

Following our belief that true beauty comes from within, we ask that hair styles and hair coloring be natural tones, non-distracting and unobtrusive.

Jewelry

Jewelry should be left at home for all school activities. Jewelry can be defined as anything decorative that goes on the neck, ears, wrists, ankles, toes, fingers, nose, tongue etc.

Dress Code Violations

Dress code violations may result in a call home to correct the issue if alternate options are not available at the school. Items that are not dress code appropriate may be collected in the office for return to student at the end of the school day. Repeated violations will be addressed with the student and parent and items may be held until the end of the term.

Repeat dress code violations will likely result in a tardy or absence due to any class time missed because of dress code non-compliance.

Special Occasions

Formal Occasions: All outside dates (students who do not attend AGA) must be approved by the administration. Girl’s dresses must be approved for all formal events. The dress must be tried on. A ticket to the event will not be given until the dress has been approved.

The following guidelines will be used in attire for girls at formal events:

i. All dresses must have straps or sleeves.

ii. Dress must lay flat across the bust line (no cleavage should be showing)

iii. The back of the dress may be open to just above the bra strap.

iv. Any sheer panels in the front or back of the dress must be lined.

v. Any dress length or slit on the dress should be no more than 2 inches above the top of the knee cap.

vi. Proper undergarments should be worn under dresses; no bra straps should be showing. (These undergarments should be worn when the dress is brought in for approval).

vii. All two-piece dresses must completely cover the stomach. Girls should be able to raise their arms without stomach showing or the pieces of the dress should be sewn together.

viii. Students who are out of dress code at a school activity may be subject to disciplinary action. This may include detentions, suspensions and/or being asked to leave the activity immediately.

Boys must follow the prescribed dress code for the event as announced to the student body (Typically a button up shirt, slacks, and a belt.

Students attending formal events should be on time and must remain at the event for the duration of the event.

Drug Policy

Drugs and Alcohol: There is no toleration for any AGA students being involved in drugs or alcohol on or off campus. AGA may perform drug testing on any student at any time at the expense of the parents.

Family Privacy Act

The right of parents to access information is limited to their own student. If the education record includes information about other students, that information must be removed prior to disclosure so that parents do not have access to any other student’s records. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying are prohibited. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by any characteristic (race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability), or other distinguishing characteristic, when the intentional written, verbal, or physical act:

● Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or

● Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s property; or

● Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

● Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying. “Other distinguishing characteristics” can

include but are not limited to: physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeconomic status, gender identity, and marital status. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying can take many

forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral, or physical actions. “Intentional

acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the actions.

This policy is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided that the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment. Many

behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation, or bullying may still be prohibited by other school policies, classroom, or program rules.

Depending upon the frequency and severity of the conduct, intervention, counseling, correction, discipline and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to remediate the impact on the victim and the climate and change the behavior of the perpetrator. This includes appropriate intervention, restoration of a positive climate, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation.

Field Trips

Each teacher prepares field trips to enhance the curriculum through experiential learning. Written notices will be sent home prior to any field trip by the teacher. Field trips also provide opportunities for parent involvement as chaperones and drivers.

All volunteer drivers and/or chaperones must have a cleared background screening/training on file with the office prior to coming on the field trip.

Graduation

Graduation from Amazing Grace Academy is a privilege and not a right. Along with completing the curriculum, students must maintain a standard of ethical and moral behavior. Students can be denied graduation if they violate this standard. Diplomas and transcripts will be available in the office after graduation upon completion of all requirements and outstanding bills are paid in full.

All graduating seniors must attend the graduation ceremony.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian are determined by student GPA and the student’s Christian conduct. To qualify for either of these honors, a student may not be a first year senior at AGA.

Home & School

Home & School is a parent organization that assists in organizing and running several special events throughout the year. The Home & School leader is responsible for organizing volunteers and overseeing the planning of these events. If you are interested in helping, please contact our Home and School leader.

Hot Lunches

Vegetarian hot lunches are provided for purchase Monday through Thursday. Each meal is well planned to include protein, vegetables, fruit, and grains. Students may purchase hot lunches ahead of time for a discounted price. Meals purchased the day of will be charged at full price.

Hot lunches will not be offered on Friday or half-days.

Illness

If a student is ill and cannot attend school, please inform either the teacher or secretary as soon as conveniently possible. Arrangements will be made to help keep the student current in his/her class assignments.

With the increased concern about communicable diseases, please refer to the illness protocol in the school office. Information regarding COVID-19 is updated throughout the year and can be found in the “Illness Policy-When Should I Keep My Child Home?” document.

Students should stay home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:

Fever above 100.4 degrees
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Coughing (excessive)
Anything abnormal about the child’s breathing
Loss of taste or smell

If these symptoms appear during school attendance, we will send the child home. The student is permitted to return to school after 24 hours, free of symptoms and without fever/pain-reducing medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.).

Internet Policy

AGA takes appropriate use of the internet very seriously; filtering software is installed on AGA -owned computers/laptops/iPads. Since no filter is 100% effective, staff will guide students toward resources acceptable within the framework of the general school standards. Students are responsible for their behavior and choices when using the internet. Inappropriate internet sites include:

● Social networking

● Gaming

● Pornography

● Any site that is not in harmony with AGA standards

Mandatory Reporting

All faculty and staff are required to follow established guidelines for suspected child abuse. This is in accordance with the laws of the state of Alaska and established policies and procedures.

Media Policy

At AGA, we embrace certain aspects of technology and what it can provide to help us intellectually and spiritually. At AGA, we encourage students to become familiar with computers and peripheral devices in a safe, contained environment.

Music players of any type should not be brought to school at all unless music playing is an aspect of a device used for another academic purpose.

iPads and personal laptops should not be brought to school unless authorized by the classroom teacher for a specific reason. If an individual uses an approved device contrary to, or in excess of the intended and approved usage, then that individual will receive appropriate consequences to be determined by the teacher and/or staff in regards to media usage.

Cell phones should not be brought to school unless absolutely necessary. If a parent needs to contact a student for any reason during the day, please feel free to call the school office. If that does not work due to unusual and/or outstanding circumstances, please make specific arrangements with the teachers.

If bringing a cell phone is necessitated, then the cell phone will be turned in to the homeroom teacher and stored in a secure location in the school during school hours and activities.

Computer and cell phone use policies extend to pre-care hours.

Pornography and inappropriate websites are not to be viewed or accessed at AGA for any reason. Students who fail to follow this rule will receive appropriate consequences, such as media restriction, loss of media privileges completely, or expulsion, as deemed necessary by the teacher, staff, and/or principal.

Medicine

No medicine will be administered unless we have the proper forms on file in the school office. All medicine should be in the school office. Students may not take ANY type of medicine on their own on school grounds or while on a school trip.

Parent-Teacher Team

At Amazing Grace Academy we believe that true success in education can only be achieved when the parents and the teacher work as a team. Because of this belief, we continually strive to build positive parent-teacher communication to create a supportive team for every student’s success.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

We will provide the opportunity for two parent-teacher conferences during the school year. Parents are always welcome to schedule meetings with the teacher(s) outside of the designated parent/teacher conferences.

Teachers are happy to discuss your child’s progress at any time through the school year.

Photos

Amazing Grace Academy reserves the right to use any student’s photo in publications, advertising etc…..Students and families at AGA may not publish photos of other students without permission from their families.

Resolving Concerns

As a school, we are always striving to improve. If you have ideas or suggestions for our school, please feel free to talk to the teachers or principal.

Problems can often be resolved quickly through communication. If a problem arises, in the spirit of Matthew 18:15, please speak directly with the person about it in a constructive and redemptive manner.

Questions and/or concerns related to the classroom, grading, teacher expectations or specific situations in class should be addressed with the classroom teacher first.

If, after direct communication, you still have concerns, the school administrator, or a school board member may be able to help resolve concerns. As long as the focus is the problem and its solution, we are confident that a positive resolution can and will be found.

Any parent who threatens a lawsuit will be forced to withdraw their child immediately.

Retaliation/False Allegations

It is a violation of this policy to threaten or harm someone for reporting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. It is also a violation of school policy to knowingly report false allegations of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Students or staff will not be disciplined for making a report in good faith. However, persons found to retaliate or threaten to retaliate, or who knowingly report or corroborate false allegations will be subject to appropriate discipline.

Search and Seizure

Search and Seizure: Amazing Grace Academy and its agents reserve the right to search and seize anything or anybody on the premises. If necessary, outside authorities can be called in.

Security & Supervision

Security: The AGA campus is under 24 hour security camera surveillance. Administration reserves the right to inspect or search lockers, backpacks, purses, student automobiles, iPads, and cell phones. School camera footage is only used for internal use and cannot be accessed by students or parents without an administration and/or board approved written request from the parents.

Supervision: Students should be under adult supervision at all times. Students can be disciplined simply for putting themselves in places without adult supervision.

Sexuality and Gender Policy

We will teach, celebrate, and promote the Biblical views about gender, family, and sexuality.
We will teach that God created only two genders, male and female.
We will teach that our personal identity is centered in Christ.
We will teach that our sexual identity is a gift of God to be shared between a husband and wife, male and female.
If and when topics of sexuality and gender come up in school, the staff will follow age appropriate educational conversations about romantic relationships to a biblical conclusion while ensuring respect between all parties.
We will seek to love and respect all.
We will seek to minimize the distractions from our mission that arise from opposing views on sexuality and gender.
We will not accommodate any request for a student to be recognized by a different sexual identity, such as the use of preferred pronouns, names, or bathroom and locker room facilities.
We will not condemn students or parents for holding differing views.
If concerns or problems related to sexuality or gender are not resolved with open conversation, the student or parent will no longer be able to continue with AGA.

AGA affirms the following Official SDA statement summarizing the views held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church about homosexuality and transgenderism.

https://www.adventist.org/official-statements/homosexuality/

https://www.adventist.org/official-statements/statement-on-transgenderism/

It is important that Amazing Grace Academy reiterates in our handbook how we intend to uphold God’s laws in our classrooms. We intend to communicate these truths with grace, humility, encouragement, and love, as we are called to do so always with love for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Should you have any questions about this policy or your student is grappling with questions regarding sexuality and gender, know that you are invited to reach out to your child’s teacher or school faculty.

Social Protocol

As a school that works with young people who are transitioning from youth to adulthood, we understand that special friendships can develop and are a natural part of this transitional period. We are a school that has many different grade levels and we strive to teach our young adults the importance of the example they set for others. We do not encourage dating or exclusive relationships and believe that relationships should be focused on making sure the emotional and social aspects, rather than the physical aspects, are healthy, uplifting, and positive.

Due to this strong belief, AGA has social protocols in place while students are in school. These include, but are not limited to:

Making sure there is appropriate space between individuals
No ‘couple’, defined as two individuals involved in a special friendship or dating relationship, should ever be alone or anywhere that a staff member cannot see them within the school or grounds. This also includes any school trips.
There will be no physical contact between couples while at school, defined as kissing, hugging, holding hands, and/or other physical contact.
We recommend that students communicate with a school staff member if their relationship becomes more than just friends so we can help them successfully navigate our school expectations.

Special Events

Throughout the school year, there are many opportunities for students and families to enjoy special academic, musical, and other social events. Every year, we offer an academically themed fair, a Fall Festival, dinner auction, and other opportunities to get together as a school family.

Also, intermittently through the year, individual classes may sponsor or present a special event. Notice of these events will be sent home in the weekly newsletter and in notices sent home by the teachers.

AGA sponsors a number of extra-curricular activities and organizations designed to develop student leadership, promote school spirit, and provide opportunity for group cooperation. Among these are yearbook, Student Association, class organizations, community service activities, family groups, music and athletic programs.

High School Student Association

The student association (SA) exists to provide high school students with the opportunity to develop leadership qualities and the ability to work with others for the good of the school; to promote school spirit and unity; to provide a channel through which students may voice their concerns; and to prompt the planning, funding, and organization of student activities.

Membership of the student association includes all students in grades 9-12. Faculty may withdraw a student who is not in good and regular standing from the association.

Week of Prayer

Twice during the year, we have a special Week of Prayer. These special weeks are intended to help draw our students into a closer relationship with Jesus and encourage them on their own journeys of spiritual growth. They may be presented by a guest speaker(s), our church pastor, our school staff, or even our own students. Each Week of Prayer is open to all of our school families.

Sports Policy

Organized physical activities, such as sports, can be beneficial if the following ideals prevail: cooperativeness, helpfulness, selflessness, a cordial spirit, playing for enjoyment rather than only to win, and observing the rules in spirit and not merely in letter.

Intramurals refers to activities confined to our students. When properly conducted, they develop character, physical fitness, and wholesome group interaction. Intramural sports are acceptable at AGA, if developed and maintained with necessary oversight and leadership.

Intermurals, often referred to as 'Varsity Sports', refers to playing sports with or against other schools. Any prospective sports venture would need to be proposed to the school board for approval and would be subject to review periodically by an appointed sports oversight committee to ensure it maintains the standards expected at AGA.

Any organized sports activity would need to be scheduled outside of Sabbath hours. Any student participating in sports must be in good standing academically (Minimum 2.5 GPA), have acceptable attendance (in accordance to AGA school policy), and must not be involved in any major disciplinary action.

Student Drivers

At AGA, we love to celebrate when students achieve growth milestones, and there are few milestones as exciting and nerve-wracking as getting one’s driver’s license.

To ensure the safety of student drivers and the security of their vehicles, AGA has developed a Student Driver Policy and Agreement.

New student drivers and student drivers new to AGA, as well as their parents, need to read and sign the “Student Driver Agreement”. (Available at the office)

Student drivers must provide a copy of their driver’s license and current insurance to the school.

Student Supervision

A member of the school staff will be present to supervise students 30 minutes before school begins and 10 minutes after school ends.

Student Supervision During Parent-Teacher Conferences

Supervision for students will not be provided during parent-teacher conferences. If your child is not involved in the conference, please make arrangements to have your child supervised during these times.

Video Surveillance on School Property

For the safety of our students, staff and visitors, AGA utilizes camera surveillance equipment for security purposes. With the exception of the front office area, this equipment records video only and may or may not be monitored at any time. Front office surveillance records audio, as well as, video.

Surveillance cameras will be utilized only in public areas where there is no “reasonable expectation of privacy.” Public areas may include building entrances, hallways, parking lots, front offices where students, employees, and parents come and go, gymnasiums during public activities, and the lunch room.

It is not possible for surveillance cameras to cover all public areas of AGA buildings or all AGA activities.

AGA surveillance cameras will not be installed in “private” areas such as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas.

Surveillance cameras are for the express use of AGA and its staff. The use is for security reasons only and not for public use.

Volunteers

We value partnering with our families through volunteer opportunities. There are many options for being involved:

Classroom volunteers. Please talk with the teacher of the classroom you wish to volunteer in and they will familiarize you with how that works in their classroom.
Driving or volunteering for field trips.
Helping to organize school events.
Volunteering to be on school committees or the school board.
Volunteer to help Home & School.

Background screening is required to volunteer in the classroom or drive for field trips. Please see the Background Screening section for more information.

Weapons Policy

Weapons possession on school premises is a crime; all public and private schools must notify law enforcement and the student’s parent/guardian regarding any allegation or indication of possession of a dangerous weapon” on the school premises. State Law defines a “dangerous weapon” as:

● Firearms

● Knives with blades that are spring loaded or released by gravity, thrust or opened by other mechanical means

● Daggers, dirks, slingshots, sand clubs, metal knuckles, pocket knives or lighters

● “Nunchuk sticks” consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic or other substance connected with wire, rope or other means

● Throwing stars

● Air guns, pistols or rifles designed to propel a BB or pellet

AGA requires that all toy weapons and weapon lookalikes are not brought on AGA property.

If a student chooses to bring a toy weapon to school for any reason it will result in an immediate suspension with further potential consequences.

Expectations for Students and Parents

Students and parents should understand the beliefs and values of AGA and be willing to live cooperatively within this school community.
Students and parents are fully entitled to have individual beliefs or values that do not fully agree with those of AGA. In choosing to be a part of the AGA community they agree to not promote those differing beliefs and values within the school community.
Students and parents will join AGA staff in seeking to minimize points of differences that distract from our mission.
If there are concerns or problems related to code of conduct, AGA will initiate a conversation with the student or parent involved.
We value the opportunity to partner with parents in the spiritual development of each student. We wish to have open communication about our beliefs and values to help parents be informed and supportive of the spiritual environment we seek to promote.
If concerns or problems related to the Code of Conduct are not resolved with open conversation with the student or parent, the student will no longer be able to continue with AGA.