ADMISSIONS

Riverland Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Riverland Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletics, or other school administered programs.

Riverland Christian Academy, as a private institution, reserves the privilege of setting and maintaining its own standards for student conduct, dress, and cleanliness. The school maintains the right to refuse admittance to anyone who fails to meet the entrance requirements and to suspend or expel any student who violates the standards set down in the Standards of Conduct, Parent and Student Handbook, or other rules of conduct as defined by the Administration.

                                                             Riverland Christian Academy 2023-2024 Tuition and Fee Schedule

Registration Fees – Due at time of registration, must re-apply annually.

All grades annually (K4-12) - $150.00

Technology Fee – Due September 1

All grades annually (K4-12) - $100.00 per student

(Includes computer maintenance, parent internet access to MySchoolWorx to view child’s grades, discipline, report cards, etc.)

Yearbook Fee - $45.00 per student (if ordered by deadline)

*Uniform Fee – Prices starting at $20.00 and up; Average cost is $200.00 annually.

*Music Tutoring Fee (ELECTIVE) – Prices starting at $20.00 per week; Average cost is $800.00

annually

 
Sports Fee – $150.00 = Girls 6^th – 12^th grade Volleyball                                                                $25.00 = Girls 1st – 5th grade Pep Squad

                    $150.00 = Boys 6^th – 12^th grade and up Basketball                                                   $25.00 = Boys 1st – 5th grade Jr Basketball

                    $150.00 = Girls 6^th – 12^th Cheer Team (Reduced to $50.00 for volleyball players)

Book/ Supply Fees – Annual or broken into two payments First payment due August 1, Second payment due December 1. (Includes textbooks, standardized testing, Health Dept. Screenings, Special classes, student accident insurance, sports accident insurance)

Kindergarten (4/5)                                         $400.00 (K5 an additional $50.00 graduation fee due by 2/1/2024)

Elementary (1^st - 5^th)                                     $425.00

Middle School (6^th – 8^th)                                $450.00

High School (9^th – 12^th)                                  $550.00 (an additional $150.00 graduation fee due 2/1/2024) 

Tuition – Annual or paid in 10 equal monthly payments due on the 1^st of each month, Starting Aug. 1 and ending May 1.

Kindergarten (4/5)                                         $6,000.00/yearly  or  ($600.00 per month)

Elementary (1^st - 5^th)                                     $6,250.00/yearly  or  ($625.00 per month)

Middle School (6^th – 8^th)                                $6,500.00/yearly  or  ($650.00 per month)

High School (9^th – 12^th)                                  $6,500.00/yearly  or  ($650.00 per month)

Scholarships –

We accept the following scholarships:

·        Step Up For Students – Income-Based – www.stepupforstudents.org

·        Family Empowerment – Income-Based Scholarship based on need – www.stepupforstudents.org

·        AAA Scholarship – Income Based – www.aaascholarships.org/parents/

·        Hope Scholarship – For students who have been bullied in public schools – www.stepupforstudents.org

*Scholarship recipients receive $200.00 to use towards the purchase of school uniforms

*Scholarship recipients may receive $800.00 to use towards the Music Lessons, if funds are available in their account

Contact the school office for further information and to check availability.

Code of Ethics in Education

Reporting Educator Misconduct

Florida Statutes

1.Florida Statutes s. 1006.061 states all employees and agents of the district school board, charter 

schools and private schools that accept scholarship students, have an obligation to report misconduct by an instructional personnel 

member or school administrator

2.Florida Statutes s. 1012.33 outlines disciplinary procedures regarding district employment contracts with instructional

personnel staff, supervisors and school principals

3.Florida Statutes s. 1012.795 provides the Education Practices Commission the authority to issue disciplinary action against an

individual’s Florida Educator certificate

4.Florida Statutes s. 1012.796 provides authority for the Department of Education to investigate and prosecute allegations of educator misconduct

5.Florida Statute s. 1012.01 defines public school instructional personnel, administrative personnel, school volunteers, education support employees and managers

6.State Board of Education Rule 6B-1.001 defines the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida

7.State Board of Education Rule 6B-1.006 defines the Principals of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida

HOW TO REPORT MISCONDUCT

1.Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by an instructional personnel member to your school administrator

2.Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by your school administrator to School President

3.Document the activities or details of the event.

4.Secure evidence (if applicable) 

• If someone tells you about misconduct, be a LEADER:

Listen

Evaluate

Act immediately

Document

Encourage

Report

WHO SHOULD REPORT MISCONDUCT?

1.All employees and agents of a district school board, charter school or private school have a duty to 

report misconduct.

2.If you are aware of or observe misconduct -- REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!

WHO SHOULD YOU REPORT?

1.• Classroom teachers

2.• Paraprofessionals

3.• Substitute teachers

4.• Librarians, guidance counselors and social workers

5.• Career specialists and school psychologists

6.• Principals, Assistant Principals and Deans

Failure to Report Misconduct

1.Written Reprimand

2.Suspension with or without pay

3.Termination of employment

4.Discipline/Sanctions on an educator’s certificate

The following behavior may be indicative of misconduct:

1. being alone with a student in dark or closed room or secluded area

2. behaving in an overly friendly or familiar way or failing to maintain an appropriate

professional boundary with a student

3. using forceful or unnecessary physical contact with a student

4. administering discipline not compliant with district policy

5. accepting or offering of gifts for return of a favor or privilege from students or colleagues

6. badgering or habitually teasing a student

7. mocking or belittling a student

8. chronically embarrassing a student

9. displaying prejudice or bigotry against a student

10. suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol

11. failing to properly supervise students or to ensure student safety

12. cheating, falsifying information or testing violations

13. retaliating against a student or colleague for reporting misconduct

14. bantering or engaging in colloquial or slang communications with a student

15. directing or using profane, offensive, or explosive language in the presence of students

16. making lewd or suggestive comments or overtures toward a student or colleague

Apply the litmus test

1.If you feel uncomfortable

2.If you question the person’s motives or actions

3.If you are unsure

Protect the students and yourself and report.

Employee Training

All employees of Riverland Christian Academy will have mandatory Ethics in Education

training during the week of teacher in-service before each school year begins. The

training will cover everything in the above paragraphs, and specific procedures of

reporting misconduct. Each employee must sign a signature page stating that they took

the training and understand all the procedures. In addition, Ethics in Education

information is posted in the School Office, as well as the Staff handbook.

Liability Protection

Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or

required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or

neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or

criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)

An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective

employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of

the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its

consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information

disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right

of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095) child abuse, 

abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any 

civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203) An employer 

who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former 

or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is 

immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and 

convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly 

false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 

768.095)

Scholarships We Accept