LAGUNA NIGUEL JR. ACADEMY 

 

Table of Contents Page number 

 

School Philosophy, Character Counts!sm 2-3 

 

Admission Policy 4-5 

 

Financial Policy 5-6 

 

Health Related Policies 6-9 

 

Sex Education Curriculum 10 

 

School Hours of Operation, Attendance, 

Grading System, Graduation 10-11 


Uniform Policy 12-14 

 

Expectations, Behavior, and Consequences 15-19 

 

Acceptable Use Policy for Computers and Internet 

 19-22 

 

Sexual Harassment Prevention 22 

 

Field Trip Policy, Parent Participation Policy, 23-24 

 Requirements of Volunteers 

 

Home & School, Birthdays, and Visitors 24-25 


 

 

SCHOOL MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES 

Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy was established in 1984 to provide a 
Christ-centered education for the elementary school-aged members 
of the Laguna Niguel Seventh-day Adventist Church as well as the 
surrounding Christian Community. Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy is a non-
profit K-10th grade school located in Laguna Niguel, California. 

 

LNJA’s philosophy is to lead its students to ascertain and accept, in 
practice and sentiment, the mind and will of God as revealed in His 
Word. Our unique educational approach is based on the belief of a 
harmonious development of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual 
elements within each student. The school seeks to provide a Christ-
centered curriculum and program of activities. The school seeks to 
develop an attitude of service cooperation within each student toward 
his fellow man. This concept of community is stressed to develop a 
well-rounded member of society. 

 

These objectives may be summarized within the framework of the 
philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist education as follows: 

 

• To lead students to a closer relationship with Christ. 
• To develop good physical and mental health through the 
teaching of health in the classroom and a quality physical 
education program. 
• To share in the joint responsibility of parents and teachers in 
the educational process of children. 
• To assist in the formation of a Christian character. 
• To develop a spirit of personal service. 
• To live in obedience to God’s Word. 
• To develop a student’s intellect that they may master such 
skills that will prepare them to function competently as a 
responsible member of their community. 
• To prepare students for Jesus’ soon return. 



Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy operates under the supervision of the 
Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and 
the greater Seventh-day Adventist educational system. A board of 
church members, committed to providing a quality school program, 
governs the school. This body provides overall guidance to the school 
administration in the areas of operations and staffing. The board is 
also responsible for providing adequate financing for operations. 

 

The combined energies provide a high quality education, a 
professional, caring atmosphere for the school program and strong 
leadership, which strengthens the cohesiveness of the school. 

 

CHARACTER COUNTS!sm 

LNJA adopted the CHARACTER COUNTS! program in 2008. 
CHARACTER COUNTS! was founded by the Josephson Institute, a 
nonprofit corporation. The Six Pillars of Character resulted from a 
search for enduring moral truths that allow us to distinguish right 
from wrong and define the essence of ethics and good character. 
CHARACTER COUNTS! is the nation’s most widely used character-
development framework. 

 

The Six Pillars of Character are: 

. TRUSTWORTHINESS - honesty, integrity, promise-keeping, 
loyalty 
. RESPECT - courtesy, nonviolence, tolerance, autonomy 
. RESPONSIBILITY - duty, accountability, pursuit of excellence, 
self-restraint 
. FAIRNESS - openness, consistency, impartiality 
. CARING - kindness, compassion, empathy 
. CITIZENSHIP - civic virtue, lawfulness, common good 


 

We promote the CHARACTER COUNTS! program in our classrooms, on 
the playground, and in our weekly chapel. Our motto is: “What is right 


is right - even if no one else is doing it. What is wrong is wrong - even 
if everyone is doing it.” 

 

ADMISSIONS 

The school is open to all students who desire a Christian education and 
agree to live by the principles set forth in this handbook. 

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 

Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy admits students of any race, sex, national 
and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities 
generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 

 

STUDENT PLACEMENT 

Each new student applying for admission shall: 

• Read the handbook to become acquainted with the school rules. 
• Sign the statement on the back of the application indicating a 
willingness to cooperate and remain in harmony with the objectives 
of the school. 


 

Appropriate placement of a new or transfer student takes into 
consideration the child’s social, physical and emotional readiness. 
Academic achievement, basic skills and abilities, and actual 
performance are also factors that are considered. All new and 
transfer students will be accepted on probationary status for the 
first nine week grading period. At the end of the nine-week period, 
each student’s status will be reviewed. Final decision will then be made 
regarding admission. Before accepting a new or transfer student the 
following may be taken into consideration: 

• Prior school performance as evidenced by cumulative records, 
report cards, standardized test scores, and conversations with 
personnel of previously attended school. 
• Age and physical development. 
• Social development. 
• Student and/or parent attitude toward the Seventh-day Adventist 
Church and its educational system. 
• Willingness to cooperate with school policies and administration. 


 

A conference involving parent and/or child may be held to determine 
the extent to which the applicant meets the above stated criteria. 

 


KINDERGARTEN / FIRST GRADE ENTRANCE AGE AND 
ADMISSIONS 

Before accepting a student into Kindergarten or first grade, a copy of 
one of the following must be provided for verification of age: 

Birth certificate 

Letter from physician who delivered the child 

Baptismal / Christening Certificate 

 

In addition, documentation of a complete physical examination and full 
immunization records are required before a student may attend 
classes. (See HEALTH REQUIREMENTS and IMMUNIZATIONS for 
further information). 

 

Kindergarten 

A child must be 5 years of age by December 2 of the school year to 
be admitted to kindergarten. No kindergarten student will be 
accepted in January unless transferred from another kindergarten. 

Grade 1 

A child must be 6 years of age by December 2 of the school year to 
be admitted to Grade 1. 

 

PART-TIME ENROLLMENT 

Students may apply for part-time enrollment if they are also enrolled 
in another California state approved educational program. Contact 
school office for details. 

 

FINANCIAL POLICY 

As part of the enrollment process, parents or legal guardians will be 
required to sign a document stating their responsibility for the tuition 
and fees. 

 

TUITION: 

Grades K – 8 Yearly (10 months Sept – June) 

 SDA Member $4,250 $425 

 NON – SDA Member $4,850 $485 

Grades 9-10 

 SDA Member $6,100 $610 

 NON – SDA Member $7,000 $700 

FEES DUE AT REGISTRATION: 

 Grades K – 10 $365 


 

FEES DUE AT REGISTRATION 

Registration Fees are non-refundable and are due at the time the 
student registers for school. Fees help cover the cost of student 
accident insurance, K-8 textbooks and workbooks, instructional 
materials, processing student permanent records, fine arts, student 
association and school yearbook. 

 

INSTALLMENT PLAN 

If requested, the yearly tuition can be divided into ten equal 
installments, with payments made September – June. 

 

DISCOUNTS 

A 10% discount is given to those who prepay the entire year’s tuition 
in advance. If two or more students attend from the same family, a 
10% discount on the total tuition is given. 

If both of the above situations apply a maximum of 15% discount will 
be given. A 5% discount is given to those who prepay for the 
semester. 

 

TERMS OF PAYMENT 

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A delinquent fee of $15.00 will 
be charged for payments received after the 5th of the month. 

 

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS 

If tuition remains unpaid for 30 days a letter will be sent to the 
responsible party regarding actions to be taken. This letter will 
request prompt payment and that the student(s) be kept home until 
the bill has been paid or financial arrangements have been scheduled. 

 

CHECK CHARGE 

If a check is returned for any reason, a new check must be written to 
include a $15 service charge. After a second returned check, all 
future payments must be paid by money order, cash or cashiers check. 

 

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL ENTRANCE 

Health examinations are required of all students in the Pacific Union 
Conference: 

• Physical and Dental upon entering school for the first time. 
• At grade seven (to include a scoliosis exam) and grade ten. 



• At other times when required by the Conference Board of 
Education. 


 

Physical and dental exams shall be considered current, except a 
scoliosis examination, if taken not more than twelve months prior to 
the above stated times and provided the report is submitted to the 
school. Full immunization records must be provided before class 
attendance can be allowed, including evidence of a TB test within the 
past year. 

 

IMMUNIZATIONS 

Immunization requirements of the State of California apply to Laguna 
Niguel Jr. Academy students. Proof of immunization is required to 
complete registration. 

 

The following immunizations are required in full with evidence of 
month and year given before class attendance will be allowed: 

• Polio Vaccine 
• Measles (Rubella Measles Vaccine), Mumps, Rubella (German 
Measles Vaccine) (MMR) 
• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DPT) and 7th grade booster 
• Hepatitis B (for Kindergarten and 7th grade entry only) 
• Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox) 


A student may be exempt from receiving the required immunizations 
by: 

• Submitting a written statement from a physician which states that 
the student is medically exempt as a result of having had the 
disease; or 
• A signed statement from the parent, which indicates that the 
student is exempt because of personal beliefs. 


 

This personal exemption will be recorded on the immunization records. 
It is the responsibility of the teaching principal to enforce regulations 
and to insure that an up-to-date record is maintained for each 
student. 

 

HEALTH RECORDS 

All health records for each student will be kept in a separate health 
folder in the school office. School personnel will keep health records 


up-to-date. When a student transfers to another a school the health 
record will be given only to whoever has signed as parent or guardian. 

 

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES 

No child with an infectious or contagious disease is to be allowed to 
attend school. 

 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARD 

An emergency information card must be completed for each student. 
If any changes occur with health status or emergency information, it 
must be reported immediately in writing to the school. 

 

OUR SCHOOL IS ONLY PREPARED TO CARE FOR CHILDREN 
WHO ARE WELL 

Please keep you child home if he or she: 

1. Has a fever or has had one during the previous 24-hour period. 
2. Has a cold that is less than four days old. 
3. Has a heavy nasal discharge. 
4. Has a constant cough. 
5. Unexplained rash or skin eruption. 
6. Have symptoms of a possible communicable disease, for instance, 
sniffles, reddened eyes, sore throat, headache, abdominal pain, or 
fever. 
7. PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL AT ONCE IF THE CHILD 
DOES HAVE A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE so we can all be 
aware of the symptoms and notify the other parents. In the case 
of chicken pox, all scabs must be GONE before the child may 
return to school. 


 

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL 

School personnel may administer necessary medications if the 
procedure specified in the Education Code is followed. The California 
State Education Code states: 

Section 49423: Not with-standing the provision of 
Section 49422, any pupil who is required to take, during 
the regular school day, medicine prescribed for him by a 
physician, may be assisted by the school nurse or other 
designated school personnel if the school district 
receives (1) a written statement from such physician 
detailing method, amount and time schedules by which 


such medication is to be taken and (2) a written 
statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil 
indicating the desire that the school district assist the 
pupil in the matters set forth in the physician’s 
statement. 

Such medication must be delivered to the school in the original 
container as delivered by the pharmacy to the parent or pupil 
bearing the original pharmacy label. Under Section 26027 of the 
Health and Safety Code, this label must contain the name and place 
of business of the seller, the serial number and date of such 
prescription, the name of the person for whom such drug is 
prescribed, the name of such member of the medical profession who 
prescribed the drug, and must bear directions for use as prescribed 
by such member of the medical profession. 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Each student is required to participate in the physical education 
program, unless participation will be detrimental to the student’s 
health. Parents/guardians must notify the teacher by letter if their 
child cannot participate in physical education. If the child cannot 
participate for more than three consecutive days, a written statement 
from a physician should be brought to school. 


SEXUAL EDUCATION 

The Science curriculum adopted by the Southeastern California 
Conference is consistent with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and 
Christian morals and values. The curriculum introduces Sex Education 
in fifth and sixth grades and is taught through high school. The 
material is deemed age-appropriate. 

 

As a parent, you are encouraged to speak with the Science teacher if 
you have questions or concerns regarding the curriculum. You have the 
option of excluding your child from the section on Sex Education but 
you must do so by contacting the Science teacher. 

 

SCHOOL HOURS OF OPERATION 

Kindergarten Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Grades 1 – 10 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Fridays (all grades) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

 

The school classrooms will be open at 7:50 AM each morning. Parents 
are asked to help with supervision by not bringing their children to 
school before 7:40 AM. 

 

Students are to leave the school grounds when school is dismissed. 
Teacher supervision ends 15 minutes after school is dismissed. 
Students not picked up by that time will be directed to their 
classroom and parents will be charged $1/minute per student. Please 
bring cash or a check with you when you arrive late to pick-up your 
child. The teacher supervising students will gladly accept your 
donation to their classroom fund. 

 

ABSENCES 

According to California State Law, the only valid reasons for absence 
from school are: 

• Illness of the student 
• Death in the immediate family 
• Dental or doctor appointments 
• Quarantine by the Health Department 


 

The school requires parents / guardians to notify the school promptly 
in the morning if your child is going to be absent. 


It is the student’s and/or parent’s responsibility to pick up and return 
missed assignments due to absence. The school strongly discourages 
extended periods of absence (except for health reasons) while school 
is in session, since the student’s academic standing may be adversely 
affected. 

 

TARDINESS 

Students who are not in class when school begins will be considered 
tardy. The school strongly discourages excessive tardiness since the 
student’s academic standing may be adversely affected. 

 

ACADEMIC REPORTS 

Grade reports are issued to students quarterly (every nine weeks). 
Parent Teacher Conferences are held at the end of the first and third 
quarters (November and April). 

 

GRADING SYSTEM 

Grades K-2: E Doing exceptionally well 

 S Making acceptable progress 

 N More progress needed 

Grades 3-10: A Superior 

 B Above average 

 C Average 

 D Below average 

 F Failing 

 I Incomplete 

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

For a student to graduate from the eighth grade, a student must 
satisfactorily complete all required courses. There is a $60 fee due 
for all Kindergarten and 8th Grade students to cover the cost of cap 
and gown and other incidentals for each graduate. 

 

 


UNIFORM POLICY 

 

Daily Wear, K-10: 

 BOYS 

Required: Red Polo Shirt with school logo* 

Navy blue UNIFORM pants and/or shorts 

Navy blue web belt* (worn with pants & shorts) 

 Socks and closed-toe shoes 

Optional: White Polo shirt (plain, no trim) 

Navy blue sweater, fleece, coat or jacket 

 

Daily Wear, K-10: 

GIRLS 

Required: Red Polo Shirt with school logo* 

 Plaid jumper* or plaid skirt* 

 Shorts required under jumpers and skirts 

 Socks and closed-toe shoes 

 White Polo shirt (plain, no trim) 

 Plaid skort* 

 Navy blue UNIFORM pants or shorts 

 (web belt required*) 

 

Additional options for 9TH & 10TH grade daily wear: 

 White Oxford shirt or long-sleeved, button-down shirt 

 

Choir Uniform, Grades K-2: 

 BOYS 

Required: Navy blue UNIFORM pants 

White Oxford shirt* 

 Navy blue tie 

Navy blue or black dress shoes 

 

Choir Uniform, Grades K-2: 

 GIRLS 

Required: Plaid jumper* 

White Peter Pan blouse* 

 Navy blue cross tie 

Navy blue or black dress shoes 

 


 

Choir Uniform, Grades 3-8 & Select Choir: 

Required: Black and white formal wear 

 

P.E. Uniforms, Grades 3-10: 

Required: Navy blue t-shirt with school logo* 

 Navy blue shorts with school logo* 

 

Field Trips, Grades K-10 

Required: Red Field trip T-shirt with school logo* 

 

*All items with asterisks (*) MUST be purchased at True Grits Uniform 
Store. Items without asterisks (*) may be purchased at other stores 
that carry uniform quality clothing. 

 

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED INCLUDE, but are not limited to: Jewelry of any 
kind (except medical bracelets); clothing of any other color than what is 
listed above; any clothing that is not uniform quality; athletic pants, cargo 
pants, Capri pants, overalls, pants with any extra pockets or zippers; clothing 
with any symbols or writing other than school emblem; jackets, sweaters, or 
sweatshirts with any color other than navy blue; open-toed shoes. 

 

Personal Property 

Make sure all property is marked with the student’s name. This would 
include things like school uniforms, coats, sweaters, lunch boxes and 
backpacks. Unmarked, unclaimed clothing is frequently donated to charitable 
organizations. The school does not assume liability for any lost, stolen, or 
damaged items. 

 

Failure to comply with the uniform policy may result in the following: 

1st offense: Referral form sent home to parents describing the area where 
student is not in compliance with the uniform policy. 

2nd offense: The above reminder sent home again as well as a phone call from 
school staff. 

3rd offense: A meeting may be set up between parents, teacher, and principal 
to discuss problems regarding uniform policy. Failure to meet this 
appointment may result in further disciplinary action toward the student. 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CLASSROOMS STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR 

Individual classroom teachers will be sending home their own 
classroom rules. Students shall follow the established classroom rules 
that include following directions, keeping hands and feet to oneself, 
raising one’s hand to speak, staying in one’s seat, using no foul language 
or hurtful teasing. 

 

CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR 

When a student violates a standard of behavior, it will be dealt with in 
the classroom. A student may be referred to the office for 
administrative action depending on severity and frequency of the 
offense. Parents may be notified in writing or by phone when a 
violation occurs. Participation in extracurricular activities may be 
jeopardized as a consequence of a student’s behavior. 

 

LEAVING CAMPUS 

Once a student has arrived at school, he / she will be expected to 
remain at school for the entire day. At the end of the school day they 
will be released only to the parent/guardian or persons written on the 
Authorized Student Release Form completed by the parent/guardian. 

 

Students must have written permission from parent or legal guardian 
to leave during the school day, to go home with anyone other than 
their parent / guardian or anyone not on the Authorized Student 
Release Form, or to walk home without adult supervision. 

 

HALLWAYS/WALKWAYS / COURTYARD STANDARDS 

Walk quietly and do not run. 

Hold all equipment while going to and from the designated play area. 

 

LUNCH AREA STANDARDS 

Follow directions of the lunch area supervisors. 

Talk in a moderate voice. Never throw food or other objects. 

Clean around eating area; put all trash in container. 

Be excused by the lunch area supervisor before leaving the table. 


RESTROOM STANDARDS 

Please help keep the lavatories clean. 

Be thrifty with towels and soap. 

Talk in a moderate voice. 

Use toilet, wash hands, and leave quickly. 

Leave play equipment and friends outside. 

 

BICYCLE STANDARDS 

Walk bicycles on and off school grounds. 

Bicycles are for transportation only, not for recreational use at 
school. 

NO skateboards allowed on campus. 

 

PLAYGROUND STANDARDS 

Keep within the boundaries designated. 

Do not initiate or participate in any game that endangers the safety 
of others. 

Follow equipment and playground safety rules. 

Never throw rocks, sticks, dirt clods, sand, or any such object. 

Do not have any type of food or drink on the playground at any time. 

Do not use foul language. 

Be respectful to adults and fellow students. 

Refrain from fighting. 

Stay off backstops, fences, goal posts, and basketball rims. 

 

TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS 

Report to assigned area quickly and in an orderly manner. 

Observe all safety rules. 

Respect the driver’s authority. 

Talk in a moderate voice, never yelling. 

 

ARRIVAL STANDARDS 

Be let out of car only in safe drop-off areas. 

Walk to courtyard area and wait quietly. 

Walk to classroom when doors are opened. 


DISMISSAL STANDARDS 

Report to assigned pick-up area quickly and in an orderly manner. 
Students will be dismissed to the area in front of the church and 
should watch for their ride. Talk in a moderate voice. 

Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal time. 

 

ASSEMBLY STANDARDS 

Use the church only with adult supervision. Enter the church quietly 
and orderly. Sit appropriately in the seat designated. Show 
appreciation only by respectful applause. Keep feet off seat and the 
pew in front of you. No foods, drink, gum, or candy is allowed in the 
church at any time. 

 

PERFORMING ARTS STANDARDS 

Students are required to attend choir performances or other 
classroom performances that they have a part in. Students with 
excused absences will need to make arrangements with the teacher 
for an alternate activity. 

 

CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE 

The ultimate objective of education is the development of character. 
It should be the student’s purpose to observe the regulations of 
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy as a matter of honor, realizing that these 
regulations are considered necessary to successful guidance and 
education of young people. 

 

The following are practices that cannot be permitted at the Laguna 
Niguel Jr. Academy: 

1. Use of profane language; indulging in suggestive or lewd conduct; 
possessing and displaying contraceptive devises and obscene 
literature or pictures, or anything relating to the occult. 
2. Gambling 
3. Acts of dishonesty, deception, or stealing; protecting violators of 
school rules. 
4. Improper conduct involving persons of the opposite sex. 
5. Any activity that may be injurious to life or property. 



6. Being insubordinate by continual, willful disrespect or disobedience 
to any member of the school staff, or by persistent violation of 
any school regulation. 
7. Possession or use of alcohol or tobacco. 
8. Unlawful possession or use of narcotics or controlled substances in 
any form. 
9. Possession of weapons, including but not limited to knives and or 
guns. 


 

Because enrollment in this school is a matter of mutual 
satisfaction, not an inherent right, cooperation and adherence to 
the school standards are required. A student whose conduct or 
progress is unsatisfactory, or whose spirit is manifestly out of 
harmony with the standards of the school, or whose influence is 
found to be detrimental, may be dismissed at any time, although 
there may have been no violation of any specific regulation. 

 

DISCIPLINE PROTOCOL 

For items 1 – 4 and 6 under conduct and Discipline heading (previous 
page) the following policy applies: 

a) 1st Offense – A Discipline Referral is issued. The principal may 
counsel the student. 
b) 2nd Offense – A second referral is issued requesting teacher / 
principal / parent follow-up (i.e. phone call or conference). 
c) 3rd Offense – A third referral is issued. Student is sent to 
principal. A letter or call from the principal is sent to the family 
requesting a conference. The student may be suspended for a 
minimum of one day. 


For item 7: 

a) 1st Offense – A Discipline Referral is issued. The student will be 
suspended for a minimum of two days. 
b) 2nd Offense – A Discipline Referral is issued. The student will 
be suspended for a minimum of two days. The student must 
show proof of attendance at a minimum of one AA meeting, or 
some other recognized rehabilitation program. 



c) 3rd Offense – A Discipline Referral is issued. The student is 
suspended for a minimum of two days. A letter from 
administration is issued to request the student to withdraw 
from school. An Executive Committee is requested to review 
the facts of the situation. 


 

For item 8 the involvement of the police may be required and may 
result in expulsion. 

 

For item 9 the involvement of the police is required and may result in 
expulsion. 

 

It is realized that the discipline of students is a complex, challenging 
proposition with many variables. Therefore, we reserve the right to 
suspend these guidelines if it is determined that the student’s 
behavior is flagrant and the influence of the student is detrimental or 
destructive to the continual operation of the program. Under such 
circumstance the student will be suspended immediately, a request for 
withdrawal made and the Personnel Committee notified and apprised 
of the situation. The parents have the option to appeal to the 
Personnel Committee for redress. 

 

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 

Terms and Conditions for use of Computers and Internet 

 

This is a legally binding document. Please read the terms carefully. 
Students and parents or guardians must read and accept the 
following rules for acceptable computer usage behavior. 
Acceptance is confirmed when the Application for Admission to 
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy is signed. 

 

Internet access is available to students at Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy 
(LNJA). Our goal in providing this service to students is to promote 
educational excellence at LNJA. However, some material accessible 
via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, or 
potentially offensive to some people. Access to the Internet and 


World Wide Web is available as a privilege to students who accept the 
requirements of this policy and agree to act in a considerate and 
responsible manner, fulfilling both the spirit and letter of these 
statements. 

1. Students are responsible for following Christian standards of 
behavior on the Internet just as they are in the school building. 
General school rules for good behavior and communications apply. 
2. Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network 
administrators may review files and communications to maintain the 
system responsibly. Users should not expect that files would always 
be private. 
3. The following are not permitted: 
a. Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks 
b. Tampering with, adding to, deleting, or reconfiguring or in any 
other way adjusting the desktop screen, programming or 
networking of school computers 
c. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures 
d. Using obscene language 
e. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others 
f. Violating copyright laws 
g. Using another’s password or trespassing in another’s folders, 
work, or files 
h. Intentionally wasting limited resources, including the use of 
“chain letters” and messages broadcasted to mailing lists or 
individuals 
i. Employing the network for commercial purposes 
j. Revealing the personal address or phone number of yourself or 
any other person without permission from your teacher 



4. The school reserves the right to limit computer access through 
supervision and certain software. 
5. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary 
or legal action. 
6. Teachers, school administrators or their designees may immediately 
delete or modify files or programs on student computers that they 
deem inappropriate. 



The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of 
computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. 
Students have access to: 

 

1. Electronic mail communication with people all over the world 
2. Information and news 
3. Public domain and shareware of all types 
4. Discussion groups on a plethora of topics ranging from diverse 
cultures to the environment to music to politics 
5. Access to many university catalogs. 


 

With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the 
availability of material that may not be considered to be of 
educational value in the context of the school setting. LNJA has taken 
precautions to restrict access to inappropriate materials. However, on 
a global network it is impossible to control all materials and an 
industrious user may discover inappropriate information. 

 

If an LNJA user violates any of these provisions, their access may be 
terminated and future access could possibly be denied. The parent 
and student signatures regarding this policy are legally binding and 
indicate the parties who signed have read the terms and conditions 
carefully and understand their significance. 

 

Internet - Terms and Conditions 

 

1. Privileges - The use of Internet is a privilege, not a right, and 
inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. 
2. Netiquette - You are expected to abide by the generally 
accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not 
limited to the following: 
a. Be polite. Your messages should not be abusive to others. 
b. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or 
any other inappropriate language. 






c. Do not reveal your personal address or phone number or 
the addresses and/or phone numbers of students or 
colleagues. 
d. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden. 
e. Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be 
private. People who operate the system do have access to 
all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal 
activities may be reported to the authorities. 
f. Do not use the network in such a way that you would 
disrupt the use of the network by other users. 
g. All communications and information accessible via the 
network should be assumed to be private property. 





 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION 

Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy is committed to providing a school 
environment free from sexual harassment for all students. Incidents 
of harassment should be reported to school staff. Students who 
sexually harass others are subject to discipline up to and including 
dismissal. Employees who engage in sexual harassment are subject to 
discipline up to and including termination. 

 

Definition: Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances or 
requests and other conduct of a sexual nature, which is offensive. It 
can be spoken, written, or physical behavior. It includes offensive 
pictures, graffiti and jokes. 

 

Reporting Procedures: Students who have experienced sexual 
harassment should report the incident to school authorities as soon as 
possible. If the harassment is between students, the student should 
report the incident to the classroom teacher or administrator. If the 
harassment comes from an adult, the student should report directly 
to the principal. 

 

 

 

 


FIELD TRIP POLICY 

All field trips that cost over $100 are considered “major field trips” 
and the following must be met in order for a student to participate: 

1. Tuition must be current (no more than thirty days overdue). 
2. If tuition is more than thirty days overdue, the family must 
meet with the Finance Committee to make payment 
arrangements. Payment arrangements must be consistently met 
in order for the student to be eligible for the trip. 
3. If tuition becomes more than thirty days overdue after 
payments to the field trip have been made, the money received 
(minus any non-refundable field trip costs) will be credited to 
tuition and student will not be allowed to attend. 
4. In order for a student to participate in the field trip, all 
published payment deadlines for field trip expenses must be 
met. (Payment agreement to be filled out at Registration.) 


 

PARENT PARTICIPATION POLICY 

Research shows that students benefit greatly from seeing parents 
take an active role in their classroom and their school. This is “our” 
school and these are “our children.” Our school functions best when 
parents are involved. Please help us make this the best school year 
ever! 

 

The School Board wants to encourage Parent Participation for the 
benefit of everyone. Each family will pay a $25 fee per quarter to 
Home and School (which will be included on the tuition statement at 
the end of each quarter) OR your family may volunteer a minimum of 
five hours per quarter to the school. If you choose to volunteer a 
minimum of five hours and fill out the required form of completion, 
then you will be exempt from paying the $25 quarterly fee. 

 

There are many ways that you can be involved: driving for field trips, 
assisting a teacher, preparing materials from home, helping with 
school events and fundraisers, being a School Board or Home and 
School Member, set-up and clean-up for events, maintenance or 
playground repairs, cleaning school facilities, planning a field trip, 


being a Room Parent, organizing closets, or create your own way to 
help such as showing students how to plant a garden! 

 

When your family has completed a minimum of five hours please 
submit the Parent Participation Form to the school office. Of course 
we are thrilled if you give more hours, but this is a minimum. We thank 
you in advance for your participation. 

 

REQUIREMENTS OF VOLUNTEERS 

With the safety of our children in mind, the School Board is requiring 
that all volunteers receive “volunteer orientation” and that every 
parent/adult that may spend significant time with our students submit 
to the school office a completed Volunteer Background Check form. 
Additionally, those that might drive on a fieldtrip must also complete 
a Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) form requesting their “Driver 
License Record”. LNJA will cover the costs of these background 
checks. 

 

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 

The Home & School Association organizes annual events and 
fundraisers. Parent participation is encouraged and appreciated, as 
the school is dependent upon family involvement. Contact the current 
Home and School Leader(s) and take an active role in your child’s 
school. 

 

BIRTHDAYS 

Birthdays are important to children and we encourage recognition of 
their special day. The classroom teacher should approve all classroom 
parties or celebrations. If you are planning a birthday party outside of 
school please consider inviting every child in the class. 

 


TOYS 

We are fortunate to be well supplied with toys and equipment for all 
the children at school. We encourage children to leave personal toys 
at home since we cannot guarantee their safety at school. War toys, 
toy guns, toy weapons and toys of destruction are not allowed and will 
be sent home with the parents if they are brought to school. 

 

For the primary grades: share toys must be placed in a paper sack or 
other container with the child’s name on it. Contact your child’s 
teacher regarding share days. 

 

VIDEOS / SOFTWARE 

In general, videos and computer software should not be brought to 
school. If they are, they must have prior approval from the teacher or 
administrator prior to their arrival on campus. 

 

VISITORS 

Parents are welcome to visit their child’s classroom with notice given 
to the teacher and administrator. A visitor other than a parent should 
be of elementary school age and must have permission before the day 
of the visit. A visit of more than one day must be cleared in advance 
with administration.