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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Admissions Policy & Requirements
Admission Policy |
- We admit students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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Application Procedure
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- Application packets may be picked up from the office. Students entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old before the first day of school.
- The completed application packet, a copy of the student’s academic records (including current SAT and transcripts), a copy of the student’s health records (including immunization records, TB clearance, and a current physical examination) and a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 should be turned in to the office. If the student has not taken a recent achievement test, a placement test will be required to determine the appropriate grade level. Students entering 7th-12th grade are also required to submit two letters of reference from a coach, pastor, teacher or administrator. Students entering 9th-12th grade will be required to fill out a “Letter of Intent” before they will be accepted.
- An interview will be scheduled with both parents and the Admissions Committee. Students entering 7th-12th grade must also attend this interview.
- The application process may take up to 2 weeks to complete. Parents will be notified by phone call or mail upon acceptance.
- Spaces are filled with students who meet the requirements in the order in which the applications are received. Any student who does not cooperate or agree with the purpose and program of the school will not be admitted or allowed to remain in school. No student will be accepted after the 4th quarter begin.
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Constituency
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Christian Liberty Academy has an open enrollment for the elementary division. Our purpose is to evangelize the young while their hearts are open and receptive to the Word of God. Once they have received Christ, we wish to instruct them in all aspects of Christian living.
Christian Liberty Academy is semi-restrictive in the Junior High and High School. We seek to thoroughly equip Christian young people to be prepared to minister full time in the service of God. Therefore, we seek out Christian students who have a background in biblical knowledge. If a student applies who is not a Christian, and they are willing to submit to the policies and regulations of Christian Liberty Academy, we will accept them on a probationary basis for nine weeks. If they pass the probationary period, we will allow them to continue on as a student of Christian Liberty Academy.
Christian Liberty Academy only accepts students who want to attend our school. The students will be asked in the 7th-12th grade interview if they want to go to Christian Liberty Academy. If they say “No,” we will not allow them to enroll. Students who decide during the year that they do not want to attend CLA will not be allowed to re-enroll.
Christian Liberty Academy has a non-discriminatory policy that is publicized yearly in our school advertisements.
Christian Liberty Academy is an arm of the family as well as the local church. Christian Liberty Academy is not connected to one church in order to minister to a much broader audience. Students in the 7th-12th grades are required to receive recommendations from a pastor, counselor, administrator, teacher, or coach.
Christian Liberty Academy communicates to the parents and students on a regular basis through bi-weekly announcement letters, yearly calendars, monthly PTF newsletters, and the monthly school paper.
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Dress Standards
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1st – 3rd Grade - The elementary students in grades 1-3 may wear the regular school uniforms or the physical education uniform. Shoes and socks must be worn daily
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4th – 12th Grade Girls - The regular school uniform consists of a navy blue or hunter green school polo shirt or the school approved aloha shirt and navy blue or khaki skirts, pants or shorts. The school polo shirts must be purchased from the school. The hemline of the skirts must be below the knee. The hemline of the shorts must be no more than three inches above the knee. No blue jean, denim, or corduroy material is allowed. Cargo pants or capri pants are not permitted. For cooler days, a CLS sweatshirt is available for purchase, as well as a navy blue jacket. Jackets must be a plain navy. There should be no other colors or identifying marks on the jackets. No other outerwear is allowed.
Girls who wear closed toe shoes (loafers or tennis shoes) must wear socks. Girls may also wear dress shoes or sandals as long as they have a back strap. The back strap must be worn around the back of the heel at all times. If the shoes have laces they must be tied. No slippers or flojos are permitted.
- Girls dress should be modest at all times. Girl’s outfits must not be tight fitting. Any outfit deemed immodest will be changed. Students will wear alternate clothing provided by the office.
- Shirts must be tucked in. When a student bends over to touch their toes, the shirt must remain tucked in. If it comes untucked the length of the shirt is unacceptable. (Aloha shirts do not have to be tucked in).
- If the clothing has belt loops a belt must be worn. No makeshift belts will be allowed.
- Haircuts that are identified with an anti-biblical theme, or that are extreme, faddish and unconventional will not be permitted. The color of the hair must that which appears naturally on humans. No extreme tinting or coloring will be allowed.
- Earrings are permissible for girls only. All other body piercing is forbidden.
- T-shirts worn under the school polo or Aloha shirts must be white or gray.
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4th – 12th Grade Boys - The regular school uniform consists of a navy blue or hunter green school polo shirt or the school approved aloha shirts and navy blue or khaki pants or walking shorts. The school polo shirts must be purchased from the school. No blue jean, denim, or corduroy material is allowed. Cargo pants are not permitted. For cooler days, a CLS sweatshirt is available for purchase, as well as a navy blue jacket. Jackets must be a plain navy. There should be no other color or identifying marks. No other outerwear is allowed.
Boys must wear shoes and socks daily. Shoes with laces must be tied. No sandals, slippers or flojos are permitted.
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times. (Aloha shirts do not have to be tucked in).
- If the clothing has belt loops a belt must be worn. No makeshift belts will be allowed.
- Boys are not permitted to wear earrings to school or any school-sponsored activity. No temporary or permanent tattoos.
- Haircuts should be above the ears, eyebrows, and shoulders.Haircuts that are identified with an anti-biblical theme, or that are extreme, faddish and unconventional will not be permitted (tracks, tails, pony tails, etc.). The color of the hair must that which appears naturally on humans. No extreme tinting or coloring of the hair will be allowed.
- T-shirts worn under the school’s polo shirts or Aloha shirts must be white or gray.
If a student is warned five times about having his or her shirt tucked in during the course of first quarter that student will loose polo shirt privileges and will only be allowed to wear the approved aloha shirt for the rest of the year. It is only three warnings for all other quarters. At the end of each quarter the warnings are erased unless they reached the limit for that quarter.
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P.E. Uniforms - Every student participating in physical education must attend class in their P.E. uniform. If students do not wear their uniforms, they will not be able to participate in the class and their grade will be marked down because of lack of participation. It is recommended that each student buy more than one set of uniforms. They may be ordered in the office. The price of the first P.E. uniform is included in the Comprehensive Fee. |
Aloha Fridays - On Fridays, students are allowed to wear the regular school uniform or “aloha wear”. Girls may wear a muumuu, a floral print dress, or an Aloha shirt with navy blue or khaki skirt, pants or shorts. Boys may wear regular school pants or shorts with a “traditional aloha shirt”. No beachwear is allowed. |
Field Trip Dress Code |
Non-active Field Trips — Regular school uniform
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Active Field Trips (Athletic events, P.E. outings, Gym days, Hiking trips, Retreats) - Shorts must be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee. If the clothing has belt loops a belt must be worn. Closed toe shoes and socks must be worn. If the shoes have laces they must be tied. T-shirts must be long enough to tuck in. When a student bends over to touch their toes the shirt must remain tucked in. If it comes untucked the length of the shirt is unacceptable. In keeping with our policy of modest dress, girls may not wear spaghetti straps, halter or tank tops with straps less than two inches wide. All emblems or advertisements on shirts or hats that are worn must be appropriate. No oversized “grunge” wear will be allowed.
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Active Field Trips (Beach Wear) - All swimsuits must be modest. Girls are required to wear a one-piece swimsuit or may wear surf shorts and a tank top with straps that are two inches wide. Beachwear is only to be worn during actual beach activity. Slippers may be worn at the beach or the pool. In route to the beach or on the way to the school regular Active Field Trip attire must be worn.
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Changing Clothes Policy - Students may change out of their uniforms after school for scheduled practices or work related activities. |
Behavioral Standards
In order for our educational program to be successful, we expect certain standards, attitudes and cooperation among our student body. The parent’s support and cooperation is also needed. It is impossible to make rules to cover every type of infraction. Good behavior comes from the heart and must not be mere conformity to man-made regulations. We base our discipline standards on Romans 13 and I Peter 2:13-25.
Disciplinary offenses are divided into three categories: Class “A”, Class “B” and Class “C”. (Refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for more details.)
Non-Discriminatory Statement
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Health Records
The State of Hawaii requirements include a current tuberculosis clearance, a physical exam, and complete immunization record. A child entering kindergarten must have five diphtheria/tetanus shots, four oral polio vaccinations, three hepatitis B shots and two measles/mumps/rubella shots. A child must have these items or an appointment with a doctor in order for the child to be able to attend school. The only exception is if the child is exempt due to medical or religious reasons. The State requires that two health reports be filed each school year listing students who are not in compliance or those who are exempt from any vaccinations.
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