Academics at Baldwinsville Christian Academy

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Baldwinsville Christian Academy has a sound academia for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. We choose Christian textbooks, printed primarily by Christian publishers, that reflect a Christian world view. Not only do they maintain a high academic standard, but also have a God-centered approach to education, as seen in Proverbs 1:7:9-10. Baldwinsville Christian Academy is associated with:

BCA Alumni

Graduates of Baldwinsville Christian Academy have been accepted into both secular and Christian colleges and universities across the nation. New York State SUNY schools accept BCA graduates, as well as the branches of the United States armed forces. BCA alumni have gone on to colleges and universities including:

• Bob Jones University
• Pensacola Christian College
• LeTourneau University
• Geneva College
• Empire State Baptist Seminary
• Bryant & Stratton
• Dallas Theological Seminary
• Baptist Bible College
• Roberts Wesleyan College
• Messiah College
• Liberty University
• Syracuse University
• Cedarville College
• Baylorville University
• Heartland Bible College
• Maranatha Bible College
• Onondaga Community College
• Baylor University

The Family

God has placed the primary responsibility of raising and educating children in the hands of their parents. At Baldwinsville Christian Academy, we partner with parents in educating and training their children. To successfully complete this endeavor, we believe that parents and teachers must work together. This would include parents being involved, supporting their children in school functions, maintaining open communication between teachers and parents, and general support for the Academy and its policies and guidelines. By working together in this way, we can best teach and train students to understand God’s world and Word. We feel it's important for parents to be directly involved. See our our Parent Service Program to see how you can take part.

A Plan for Growth

Baldwinsville Christian Academy approached its ambitious plans to build its current facility with prayer and careful planning. Looking back, we see God’s guidance in establishing this school as a strong, prospering presence in the community. Looking ahead, we see God continuing to lead and mold this school into a place where academic excellence and the integration of faith with learning combine to prepare future generations for service in His world.

Student Code of Conduct

Our goal in discipline is to train children to follow Christian principles not only in school, but for the rest of their lives. In keeping with this principle, BCA has a system of discipline that allows us to give consistent feedback to students on their behavior. The goal of this feedback is that the student will be able to recognize behavior that needs to be corrected and make the appropriate corrections. It is not enough just to recognize behaviors that are wrong, but to replace those behaviors with things that are correct and good according the Scriptures. Conduct guidelines differ and are age appropriate for each grade.

While we as a school participate with each family in this endeavor, we recognize that the primary responsibility for discipline lies with parents. In light of that statement, parents will always be informed of disciplinary action that has been taken with their children. Please feel free to contact the school at any time you do not understand or have questions on a discipline problem at school. BCA's Student Conduct for each student:

• I will treat my fellow students and my teachers the way that I want to be treated.
• I will use my words to build up others around me, and not tear them down.
• I will dress according to the principles and standards laid out in the student handbook.
• I will fulfill the academic obligations that I have for each class, including completing all homework cassignments, handing in reports and projects on time, and studying for all quizzes and tests.
• I will treat each classroom as a place to learn and grow, both academically and spiritually, and will refrain from behaviors which distract others from learning and growing.
• I will be kind and courteous at all times and use proper manners toward students and adults.
• I will not participate in any discussions that Jesus Christ could not be a part of if He were here.
• I will refrain from chewing gum, or eating hard candy before, during or after school.
• If in doubt, I will do what I think Jesus Christ would do.

Dress Code

Our goal is to provide an environment which glorifies God and encourages personal holiness. We define personal holiness as striving to be like our Lord Jesus Christ in humility, meekness, modesty, self-denial, self-control, longsuffering, gentleness, patience, love of others, and purity of heart. Our desire is for our children to dress and conduct themselves in a manner that is pleasing to God and points others to Christ. A person’s behavior, dress, and physical appearance are very important since they tend to reflect the inner thoughts of the heart. While we realize that the Bible does not specifically tell us how we should dress or how our hair should be cut, it does give us general principles that we should follow. In light of these principles, we must set an institutional standard for our school. Our intention with this standard is not to say that a Christian who fails to
meet our standards is necessarily sinning, but that our students must meet this standard in order for us to have a consistent learning environment and not be a distraction to others. The principle that we use in determining our dress code are:

• Modesty (1 Timothy 2:9,10; 2 Timothy 2:21,22; 1 Peter 3:3,4; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20). Christian men and women are admonished to dress in a manner that personifies the principle that we are the temple of God. Our dress should show sensitivity to the spiritual and moral well-being of those who see us. It should also reflect a desire to glorify God in a manner that is not vain, prideful, bold or forward.
• Distinction (Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:5). Scriptures teach us that God created us different. The way that we dress should reflect the fact that God created us male and female.
  
• Identification (James 4:4; Romans 12:1,2; 1 John 2:15, 16). God expects His people to declare plainly through our appearance, attitude, associations and actions that we are different from the world; in the world, but not of it.
• Appropriateness (1 Corinthians 14:40; 10:31). This principle recognizes the way we dress does affect the way we act. A neat appearance promotes a better learning attitude.

See specific guidelines for dress code in our Student Handbook available through the school office.

Cafeteria

BCA offers concessions to students at the lunch hour, including hot entrees. We offer healthy foods and treats for a nominal fee to only cover our expenses. Fridays we offer all students Pizza Day.

Transportation

Baldwinsville Christian Academy serves over 10 school districts from as far north as Oswego to East Syracuse to South of the Syracuse area.

Each family is responsible for the transportation of students to and from the Academy. New York State public school busing is available to students who live within a 15 mile radius of BCA. For busing, parents must submit their request each year by April 1 to the district bus garage. These zip codes are included within our busing zone; although some families drive from farther out to a bus stop within the zone:

Safety

Doors open 5 minutes before and after school hours for drop off and pick up of students during the school year. Guests, volunteers and late students must sign in at the office upon entering and exiting the building.

Discrimination Policy

Baldwinsville Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It further does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and programs.