policies
Payment Policy
The Principia Center is a non-profit organization, and we are committed to offering small classes (not more than 12 students per class). As a result, we depend on the families which have registered to fulfill their financial obligations for the entire school year.
Code of Conduct
Dress Code
Our desire is to honor God in everything, including our apparel. Therefore, clothing worn at Principia should be appropriate, tidy, and modest. Below are the specifics as to what is expected.
Clothing should fit comfortably, covering the full torso even with arms raised, but not be form fitting. Attire should be free of holes. Gentlemen may wear blue jeans, khakis, cargo pants, or knee-length shorts. No sagging pants, please. Ladies may wear pants, capris, or skirts that are knee length. All shirts should have sleeves. Words on clothing should be in good taste. Hats should not be worn inside the building.
If there is a violation of the dress code, one of the instructors will speak to the student first. Every attempt should be made to correct the dress code violation that day. If it becomes a recurring issue, the parent will be notified.
Discipline Policy
Many parents value the opportunity Principia Center provides for their child to learn expected classroom behaviors such as are exhibited when using self-control to take turns when speaking, working with others, and sitting in their seat during class. We expect students to be diligent in staying on task and focused on the subject matter. Our instructors aspire for each student to be respectful listeners and participants in class discussion. When encouragement or admonition is given in regard to student behavior, it should be received in the intended humble spirit in which it is given. However, if a parents feels that a child has been treated unjustly, the first step in Biblical conflict resolution (Matthew 18:15-16) is to seek understanding by contacting the offending party, and if further action is necessary to speak with the Instructor Coordinator.
Guidelines for discipline:
Technology Requirements
Access to word processing, the internet, and the ability to print at home is required for families enrolled in The Principia Center. Internet access is essential for communication; students are expected to provide a hard copy of all written/typed assignments to their instructors, unless the instructor specifies otherwise. Instructors may require certain assignments be typed and some also may need to be submitted electronically.
The Principia Center currently uses GoogleDrive to share files with its families. Each family will need to provide an email address to which we can grant access to these files. It is important that this be an account that is checked regularly as we will also use it to inform families of time sensitive information.
The Principia Center is a non-profit organization, and we are committed to offering small classes (not more than 12 students per class). As a result, we depend on the families which have registered to fulfill their financial obligations for the entire school year.
- If a student drops a class before July 16th, 2018, there will be a $150 per class fee due immediately upon withdrawal. Lab fees associated with a dropped class will be refunded.
- If a student drops a class after July 16th, 2018, the full tuition will be due immediately upon withdrawal. Lab fees associated with a dropped class will not be refunded.
- Cancelling the honors option for a course by the fifth class meeting day will result in a refund of the honors fee.
- Withdrawals, without fee or tuition penalty payment, will be honored when there is the death of the registered student’s parent, loss of job, or the family moved more than 35 miles from our meeting place.
- If a student is dismissed, it is nonetheless the responsibility of the student's family to fulfill all financial obligations to The Principia Center.
Code of Conduct
- All students are expected to behave in a respectful manner towards other students and those in authority. There will be no harmful behavior, use of profanity, crude language, or inappropriate talk at any time.
- Students are to be punctual when arriving for class and when submitting assignments.
- No iPods or cell phones are to be used in class. Student use of computers and tablets in class is at the discretion of the instructor. These devices can be used quietly while in study hall.
- Food and drinks should be consumed in the lunch room or outside. Water bottles are permitted in classrooms and study hall. Exceptions are allowed for instructor-organized events.
- Students participating in study hall will sign in upon arrival and sign out upon departure to their next class. While in study hall, students are expected to work quietly to allow maximum benefit of study time to all students. There is a clock in study hall to ensure timely departure for the following class.
- Cell phones should be turned off during class. Cell phones ringing or otherwise distracting students while class is in session may be confiscated for the rest of class and parents will be notified of the disruptive behavior.
- Students participating in classes will be under the supervision of the instructor, however, a responsible adult must be available by phone at all times in the event of an emergency or a disciplinary problem.
- No student will be allowed to roam around the church unattended. All persons in attendance should treat the facility with respect. There will be no horseplay allowed at any time. If a student is not in class he must be in study hall. Under no circumstances is a student allowed to enter areas of Northeast Presbyterian Church not designated for use by The Principia Center without permission from the Instructor or Parent Coordinator. Students found breaking this rule will be subject to removal from the program. (See Map of Church in Parent & Student Handbook)
- All students who are on campus are to attend devotions at the designated time.
- For security reasons, students are never to prop open doors.
- No chewing gum is permitted on campus.
- No public display of affection between students is permitted on campus.
Dress Code
Our desire is to honor God in everything, including our apparel. Therefore, clothing worn at Principia should be appropriate, tidy, and modest. Below are the specifics as to what is expected.
Clothing should fit comfortably, covering the full torso even with arms raised, but not be form fitting. Attire should be free of holes. Gentlemen may wear blue jeans, khakis, cargo pants, or knee-length shorts. No sagging pants, please. Ladies may wear pants, capris, or skirts that are knee length. All shirts should have sleeves. Words on clothing should be in good taste. Hats should not be worn inside the building.
If there is a violation of the dress code, one of the instructors will speak to the student first. Every attempt should be made to correct the dress code violation that day. If it becomes a recurring issue, the parent will be notified.
Discipline Policy
Many parents value the opportunity Principia Center provides for their child to learn expected classroom behaviors such as are exhibited when using self-control to take turns when speaking, working with others, and sitting in their seat during class. We expect students to be diligent in staying on task and focused on the subject matter. Our instructors aspire for each student to be respectful listeners and participants in class discussion. When encouragement or admonition is given in regard to student behavior, it should be received in the intended humble spirit in which it is given. However, if a parents feels that a child has been treated unjustly, the first step in Biblical conflict resolution (Matthew 18:15-16) is to seek understanding by contacting the offending party, and if further action is necessary to speak with the Instructor Coordinator.
Guidelines for discipline:
- The instructors are expected to maintain order in the classroom; however, continuously disruptive students will be dealt with by the instructor by speaking to that student in private, then to the parents as necessary
- A student who is distracting other students or showing disrespect in any way may be removed from the classroom and placed under the authority of another adult. This includes students who are not arriving to class on time, not coming to class with completed homework, and not showing a desire to participate. The instructor will notify the parent if behavior constitutes removal from the class.
- If the problem is not resolved in the next two class periods, a consultation with the parent, instructor, and one of our Coordinators will result. At this point the situation will be reviewed by the Parent Board most likely resulting is the student’s dismissal from the program with the expectation that financial obligations will be fulfilled.
- If at any time you have a problem with an instructor, coordinator, board member, or other parent, please see that person in private first to gain resolution.
- The Parent Board will decide whether an offense is egregious and warrants immediate removal from the program.
Technology Requirements
Access to word processing, the internet, and the ability to print at home is required for families enrolled in The Principia Center. Internet access is essential for communication; students are expected to provide a hard copy of all written/typed assignments to their instructors, unless the instructor specifies otherwise. Instructors may require certain assignments be typed and some also may need to be submitted electronically.
The Principia Center currently uses GoogleDrive to share files with its families. Each family will need to provide an email address to which we can grant access to these files. It is important that this be an account that is checked regularly as we will also use it to inform families of time sensitive information.