DAY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

 

GOLIATH ACADEMYCURRICULUMDAY SCHOOL TUITIONMCKAY SCHOLARSHIP

 

ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES

Students enrolling at Goliath Academy must provide the following.

        A complete student file from previously enrolled institution to include:

        Students full legal name

        Legal names of parents or guardians

        Authenticated birth certificate

        IF 15 AND OLDER MUST PROVIDE VALID STATE IDENTIFICATION

        Attendance records (including number of days present and absent)

        Date enrolled and date withdrawn from transferring institution

 

Enrollment

  • Goliath Academy will establish the student eligibility requirements (i.e. grade level, course selection, enrollment status).

  • The academic calendar of the teacher/online instructor and students who enroll in the class should be established prior to enrollment.  The school counselor must be involved in the coordination of the scheduling process to ensure that proper documentation is established for credit acceptance and to verify that the student does not exceed the guidelines established by the state for purposes of pupil accounting.

  • If a student wishes to take an Online course in addition to a full schedule of classes, it will be at the discretion and approval of the school to accept and fund the credits for such a course.

 

ADD/DROP POLICY

 

A $25.00 late fee will be added to any account not paid by the 5th of the month.

A $29.50 charge will be added for any amounts returned by the bank.

Students will be suspended from class if an account is 60 days past due.

 

ACADEMIC GUIDELINES

Appropriate Behavior and Use of Technology:

  • All students participating in Online courses are expected to conduct their communications in a professional and respectful manner.  The use of proper Internet etiquette is expected at all times.  In appropriate language or behavior will result in disciplinary action and possible termination from the course.

  • Virtual Online courses will be listed on the student's master schedule.

  • The grade assigned will be part of the student's permanent record and will be included in the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).

Technology Access:

It is the responsibility of the student working outside the local school setting to have access to equipment that meets the minimum requirements as specified in the virtual/Online course description.  At the discretion of the school a computer may be provided to do some of the Online coursework at the high school location, in addition to independent work outside of the regular school day/week.

Student Facilitator:

An outside facilitator (certifies teacher or substitute teacher) will be assigned according to current guidelines and policy.

Pupil Accounting:

The student must be enrolled and be  in attendance one day following his/her enrollment date.  As with any pupil, actual attendance in at least one course during the school day is necessary to count toward the 75% attendance requirement.

Parents:

Parents may also be given an access code so that they can become involved in the students education.  Students who are 16 to 18 years of age and do not have a justifiable reason for leaving their learning institution, but have parent/guardian permission must attend classroom settings on campus.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Goliath Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities.

Students with disabilities needing appropriate adjustments should contact the course provider and/or online instructor before enrolling in an online course to ensure needs are met in a timely manner.