Apologia Academy Terms

All families preparing to register for live-feed online classes must agree to the following "terms and conditions" before being accepted into the Apologia Academy:

I understand that it is my responsibility (parent[s], family) to make sure we are legally homeschooling in the appropriate state or country.
I have read, understand and agree to the following: Apologia Academy strongly affirms parents as the primary moral educators of their children. Apologia Academy is not the school - the homeschool is. Apologia Academy is a resource available to autonomous homeschool institutions. Therefore teachers will report all classroom activity, assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. to the parent via the student portal and will provide final grade suggestions based on this activity. It is the duty of the homeschool to monitor the grades of the student and develop their own transcripts and/or report card(s).
I agree (student) to behave in a courteous manner during class. This includes proper etiquette in the chat box, respecting the instructors, and using godly integrity in completing assignments, taking tests, and sharing information.
I understand that all registered families agree to receive the ApologiaWorld monthly e-newsletter.
I understand that all registered students are expected to be "in their seats" when the "bell rings" (i.e. the scheduled time for the class to begin). Classes will begin and end on time.
When possible, I will let the teacher(s) know (in advance) any day my child(ren) will be absent. For unexpected events (sickness, emergencies), parents and students should notify the teacher by email with the reason(s). Missing many classes will hinder a student's ability to excel in the course.
I understand that all email lists are confidential and the sole property of Apologia Academy and not individuals including Apologia Academy teachers. Therefore I understand that my email address and communication(s) will not be shared outside of Apologia and Apologia Academy nor sold or given away to other companies.
I (parent[s]) agree to be actively engaged in the education of my/our child(ren) including, but not limited to, deadlines, homework assistance, assignments, technical difficulties, teacher communication, and behavioral situations.
I will use integrity when dealing with all financial matters including on-time payment of tuition and other fees, refunds, class withdrawals, early registration, and discounts.
Refunds and Dropping/withdrawing from a class before the semester begins:
1. I have read all the financial information found on this website including but not limited to refunds, class withdrawal, etc
2. I understand that if I drop or withdrawal from a class prior to the beginning of the semester, I will forfeit my registration fee ($25) plus 5% of any amount paid. If curriculum has been purchased at a discount I may keep it. However, I will forfeit the discount, which will be reflected on my refund from Apologia Academy.
Refunds and Dropping/withdrawing from a class when the semester begins – I understand the following:
1. Dropping a class during the first 5 weeks of the semester: forfeit the $25 registration fee plus 20% per week of total paid (ex: end of week #1 = 20%, end of week #2 = 40%, week #3 = 60%, week #4 = 80%, week #5 = no refund)
2. Examples:
  1. TWO-SEMESTER CLASSES (full year - all the science classes):
    1. Sept. 6-12 = total amount minus 20% (all dates are hypothetical only)
    2. Sept. 13-19 = total amount minus 40%
    3. Sept. 20-26 = total amount minus 60%
    4. Sept. 27-Oct 3 = total amount minus 80%
    5. After Oct 3 no more refund
  2. ONE-SEMESTER CLASSES (Bible, Apologetics, & Worldview classes)
    1. Semester 1: Same as above.
    2. Semester 2 example (if classes begin the week of January 25):
    3. January 25-31 = total amount minus 20%
    4. Feb. 1-7 = total amount minus 40%
    5. Feb. 8-14 = total amount minus 60%
    6. Feb. 15-21 = total amount minus 80%
    7. After Feb. 21 no more refund
  3. (For special situations, hardships, etc. you must contact the office)
I understand that Apologia Academy accepts payments only by credit and debit cards. If I have chosen to pay by installments, each payment will be debited from my credit or debit card in accordance with the information on the tuition page.
I understand that early registration (Please see the home page for registration dates) is ONLY for retuning Apologia Academy families and FULL-TIME missionaries and military (locally and abroad). I will not register early if I do not fit into this category for new families).
Since Apologia Academy depends on technology for their quality educational process, I will agree to keep up-to-date on computer requirements. This includes regular computer maintenance, and communicating with Apologia Academy about any technical questions, needs, or problems.
I agree to register only for classes I intend to take (you cannot be registered for one class and on the wait list for the same subject at another time).
I will not go on a "wait list" unless I fully intend to take the class(es).
I will ensure that my computer meets the minimum requirements.
Live classes use WebEx for conducting class. I have tested my computer by downloading the WebEx player according to the "Technical Requirements" page. WebEx works fine on my computer and with my internet connection. (You may cut-n-paste or click the following to prepare your computer: https://apologiaacademy.webex.com/mc0805l/webcomponents/docshow/setupmgr.do?siteurl=apologiaacademy , then here: http://www.webex.com/lp/jointest )

FOR ALL TEACHERS & APOLOGIA ACADEMY STAFF:

APOLOGIA ACADEMY & APOLOGIA EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES, INC
Standards of Academic Excellence & Code of Proper Conduct

Apologia Academy teachers/educators make a conscientious effort to exemplify the highest ethical standards.

Apologia Academy is based on biblical principles and operates with the highest degree of integrity among its employees and towards its customers. Our policies, procedures, and guidelines require the same standards from our teachers. To accept anything less would negatively affect the way in which students receive instruction.

In order to maintain these goals and consistently provide academic excellence we require our teachers to agree to a Code of Proper Conduct and Standards of Academic Excellence. These are simple, basic guidelines and policies to ensure families and students experience exceptional, professional, and appropriate interaction with all teachers and staff and are respected at all times, in both business and teaching/classroom situations.

It is our promise to Apologia Academy families and students that all those employed by Apologia Academy will uphold these standards of decency, courtesy, and professionalism. To violate these guidelines would be inappropriate and show a lack of integrity.

In addition to agreeing with the Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. Employee Handbook (where applicable and appropriate to teachers), Apologia Academy teachers/educators and staff also agree to the following:

APOLOGIA ACADEMY STANDARD I: Ethical Conduct toward Practices, Performance, and Company
Apologia Academy teachers/educators should assume responsibility and accountability for their performances and continually strive to demonstrate competence.

Apologia Academy professional teachers/educators, as representatives of Christ, homeschool families, Apologia, Apologia Academy and their respective family name, and to maintain the dignity of the profession will demonstrate personal integrity and will not be involved in any immoral, impure, illegal, or unethical activity.

1. Apologia Academy teachers/educators agree to the Statement of Faith for Teachers/Educators as found on the Apologia Academy website and in section IV of this document.

2. Apologia Academy teachers/educators agree to the standards discussed below.

3. Apologia Academy teachers/educators (whether employed or contracted by Apologia) will report directly to the Academy Director.

4. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will adhere to the terms of their contract with Apologia Academy.

5. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will seek professional growth by staying on the cutting edge of their subject(s). They will foster spiritual growth by regular church attendance, personal prayer and Bible reading.

6. Apologia Academy teachers/educators should not intentionally misrepresent official policies of Apologia Academy, and must clearly distinguish between the views of Apologia Academy and one’s own personal opinions.

7. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or partisan advantage, including (but not limited to) publishing or using class rosters and email lists for personal gain.

8. Apologia Academy teachers/educators understand that all email and contact lists of registered families and students are the sole property of Apologia and Apologia Academy and are not the property of employees, teachers, staff, or contracted employees. It is the responsibility of Apologia, Apologia Academy staff, teachers, and other employees, whether full-time, part-time, or contracted to ensure the confidentiality of all registered families and therefore will not sell, give away or publish email and contact lists. These lists must be returned or destroyed by anyone leaving the employ of Apologia and Apologia Academy.

APOLOGIA ACADEMY STANDARD II: Ethical Conduct toward Students, Families, Teachers and Staff
Apologia Academy teachers/educators accept personal responsibility for teaching students character qualities consistent with biblical principles that will help them evaluate the consequences of and accept responsibility for their actions and choices.

We strongly affirm parents as the primary moral educators of their children. Apologia Academy is not the school, the homeschool is. Apologia Academy is a resource available to assist autonomous homeschool institutions.

Therefore:
1. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will report all classroom activity, including assignments, tests, quizzes, and report card suggested grades, etc. to the parent via the student portal (and e-mail if appropriate) and will provide final grade suggestions based on this activity. It is the duty of the homeschool to monitor the grades of the student and develop their own transcripts and/or report card.

2. Apologia Academy teachers/educators are obligated to help foster both biblical and civic virtues such as godliness, integrity, diligence, responsibility, cooperation, loyalty, fidelity, and respect for the law, for human life, for others, and for self.

3. Apologia Academy teachers/educators, in accepting a position of public trust, measure success not only by the progress of each student toward his or her personal and educational potential, but also by how their lives exemplify Jesus Christ as a citizen of the greater community in which they live.

4. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will receive a Class Feedback summary based on a form to be sent to parents once per semester. All family names will be kept confidential. The Class Feedback form is for coaching purposes and will be used to help Apologia Academy teachers and staff to continually improve their communication and teaching skills.

5. Apologia Academy teachers/educators should deal considerately and justly with each student. They should seek to resolve problems, including discipline, in accordance with the law and Apologia Academy policy.

6. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will not intentionally expose the student to disparagement in class or in private communication.

7. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will treat all students, families and Apologia and Apologia Academy employees and staff with respect. All communication will be uplifting, encouraging, and cheerful at all times, including email and other correspondence.

8. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will, when faced with conflicts between the teacher, student, and/or family that cannot be resolved, report the situation to the Apologia Academy Director immediately. All e-mail correspondence must be scrutinized by the Apologia Academy director before being sent to the family or individual (this is only in reference to conflicts and potential conflicts, not to all e-mail correspondence between teacher and family/student).

9. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will not reveal confidential information concerning students, unless required by law.

10. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will not reveal confidential business information with non-Apologia Academy employees.

11. If concerns, questions, conflicts, or complaints arise with or about another Apologia Academy employee (which includes contracted, salaried, and full-time), Apologia Academy teachers/educators will follow the biblical directive found in Matthew chapter 18 and approach the individual in private seeking to resolve the conflict. If a resolution is not achieved, the issue should be discussed directly with the Apologia Academy director who will work together with the individual(s) to determine the best way to approach the situation. Apologia Academy teachers/educators can also speak with the human resources representative or president of Apologia if a resolution to the situation is not achieved.

If a difficult situation arises with a parent and/or student, the issue should be discussed directly with the Apologia Academy director who will work together with the teacher/educator to determine the best way to approach the situation.

12. Apologia Academy teachers/educators, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, will accord just and equitable treatment and respect to all members of the profession, including those employed with other organizations.

13. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will not reveal confidential information concerning colleagues, unless required by law.

14. Apologia Academy teachers/educators will not willfully make false statements about other colleagues or staff, including those employed with other organizations.

APOLOGIA ACADEMY STANDARD III: Biblical Integrity, Statement of Faith for Teachers/Educators
ApologiaAcademy teachers/educators affirm the following:

The Bible: The Bible, including both the Old and the New Testaments, is the verbally inspired Word of God, and inerrant in the original documents.
Matthew 5:18; John 16:12-13; Hebrews 4:12; II Timothy 3:16,17; II Peter 1:19-21.

The Trinity: One God exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1,26; Proverbs 30:4; Mark 12:29; Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1-4, 14,18; Acts 5:3,4.

The Creation: The universe, angels, and all living things were created perfect by God.
Genesis 1:26,27; 2:7-9,16,17; 3:1-19.

The Fall of Man: The first man, Adam, sinned, resulting in the condemnation of all people.
Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 1:18,32; 3:10-19; 5:12,19.

The Virgin Birth/Deity of Christ: Jesus was born of a virgin and is both true God and true man.
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-35; Philippians 2:6-11; Isaiah 7:14; John 1:14.

The Plan of Salvation: Jesus died, was buried, and rose bodily:
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice and rose again for our justification; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood and are saved by grace through faith wholly apart from human merit and works. Acts 13:39; 16:31; Romans 3:21-28; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:3-8.

The Means and Scope of Salvation: We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ Alone. That faith is then evidenced by good works.
John 1:12,13; 3:3-16; 5:24; 10:28,29; I Peter 1:23; II Peter 1:4-11.

The Second Coming: Jesus will come again bodily and will establish His kingdom on the earth.
Luke 24:36-43; John 20:24-29; Acts 1:9-11; I Corinthians 15:25; Revelation 1:5-7; 19:11-16; 20:6.

The Eternal State: The saved will live in conscious bliss and the lost in conscious woe forever.
John 5:28,29; Revelation 20:6,11-15; 21:1-8; Matthew 10:28; 18:8,9; 25:41,46; Mark 9:43-49; II Thessalonians 1:6-9.