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Your students lunch will cost $125.00 and each additional siblings $75 for lunch on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday for the entire school year.
Students will achieve a grade (or its equivalent) of “B-” or better for promotion. Summer school will be required in order to make up a lower grade. No credit, NC will be assigned.
Students will complete all homework and class work at designated times.
Students will complete required assignments on designated “Home School Days.”
Students will read a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
Students will use proper language at all times.
Make-up work:
If a student is expelled for poor grades, the following apply: “Academic Redemption” is a plan implemented at the discretion of the teacher. To qualify for the “Academic Redemption” process, a student must demonstrate a minimum of four of the traits listed below consistently for nine weeks. The first two traits are prerequisites that the student must meet in addition to at least two of the six other traits. A student who qualifies for “Academic Redemption” will:
Electronics may not be used for personal use anytime at school.
The first time a student is caught with an electronic device, the device is taken away by the teacher/administrator.
The device will be labeled with the student’s name and the date the device was taken.
The device will then be given to administration.
The device may be picked up by the student at the end of the day.
Administration should keep a log of the names of the students who have phones taken away.
The second time the student is caught with an electronic device, the device is taken away by the teacher/administrator.
The device will be labeled with the student’s name and the date the device was taken.
The device will then be given to administration.
The device must be picked up by the parent at the end of the day.
If a student decides to bring a laptop to school they do so at their own risk. The student alone is responsible for his or her personal laptop. The Foundation Academy is not liable for any personal property.
Any other devices that are a potential danger or harm are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to drones, UAV’s, remote controlled electronics and any other device that may disrupt the educational environment.
No secret video or audio recordings are allowed to be taken on the school’s premises, by any person, this includes but is not limited to, students, staff, volunteers etc.
The school is NOT liable for any electronics.
Click here to view our TFA Electronics Policy via .PDF
Tardy:
Skipping:
Appointments/need to leave class early:
Late Afternoon Pickup:
Absent from school:
All instructional personnel, educational support employees 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 employees and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators, which affect 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 administrators should be made to Nadia Hionides at nhionides@foundationacademy.com. Reports of misconduct of employees can be reported to Team Leaders and/or Valarie Love at vlove@foundationacademy.com and/or Nadia Hionides.
Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the FDOE office of Professional Practices.
Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affect the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the office of The Foundation Academy and on our website at https://www.foundationacademy.com.
Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect
All employees, educational support employees and administrators 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 https://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/ or https://myflfamilies.com
Signs of Physical Abuse
The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, burns, other injuries, or broken bones. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home, 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 the genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have mutual 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 by 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 of 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.O95)
HB 7055 Additional Accountability Measures for
Private Schools Participating in State Scholarship Programs
Severe Clause:
The following will result in immediate consequences:
Dress Code:
The dress code of The Foundation Academy is based upon teaching modesty and appropriateness in an educational environment. It is the intention of the dress code to enable the students to learn in an acceptable academic environment.
All of these rules are subject to teacher discretion.
If student violates dress code, that student will be provided a cover up and/or will remain in the office for the remainder of the day.
Entering the classroom at the beginning of the period:
Planners:
Restroom:
For everyone’s convenience students are expected to use the restroom before or after class. If a student needs to use the restroom during class:
Getting Student Attention: HIGH FIVE
Pencil Sharpening:
Paper Heading:
Student Name
Subject
Assignment
Date
Teacher Name
TFA Transportation Request
Please (CLICK HERE) for 2023-2024 to Register
The Foundation Academy only offers Van Transportation to families that have unreliable means or no means of transportation.
Registration is on first come, first serve basis.
For more information, call 904-493-7300.
The Foundation Academy, Inc. Non- Discrimination Statement:
The Foundation Academy, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.