Rules of Attendance
Families who enroll their children in United Christian Academy agree to the “I Understand” statements listed in this Parent Orientation Guide. These expectations represent the basic minimums to which parents and students must comply in order to experience success. The POG is sent to parents in email and parents should complete the survey to note they have read the POG.
The purpose of this “I Understand” section is to set expectations for UCA parents. Student success is a primary goal of UCA and that can only be achieved if you, the parent, are successful. To be successful it is important that parents of UCA students understand and are in agreement with the following curricular and attendance requirements:
• I understand that my student is enrolled in a private school with attendance requirements that I am expected to meet. The DepEd requirement is an average of 2-4 hours per day. Please see the Instructional Time section of the Parent/Student Handbook for more information. Students who have poor attendance (insufficient hours recorded over time in the system) may be referred to as a truant student in need of supervision.
• I accept the responsibility to supervise my student in using the K-12 curriculum, and I understand that I am expected to become knowledgeable about it. Any other work accomplished by the student is supplemental to, and not in place of, the K-12 curriculum lessons. UCA does not consider it acceptable to leave a student home alone or unsupervised to complete coursework.
• I understand and agree that student progress is an expected part of the UCA program in addition to the hours logged, and that my student is expected to complete the work of one grade level in one academic year. I understand that my student should be completing all of the listed assignments and activities in the course. I am committed to ensuring that my student meets this expectation.
• I understand and agree that I am expected to follow the guidance and support of a certified teacher in implementing the UCA program with my student.
• I understand and agree that I am expected to participate in regular conferences and meetings with my student’s teacher, and that my student must submit work samples as required.
• I understand and agree that, as students in a private school, UCA students are required to participate in the National Achievement Test (NAT) for Grade 6 and Grade 10, and National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) for Grade 12. I understand my child is expected to fully participate in the testing at his/her enrolled grade level and that I am required to provide transportation to all testing sites regardless of distance.
• I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to secure an Internet service provider according to the school policy and compliancy with the program, as described in this handbook. My student is also required to have a working desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone capable of browsing and video conferencing.
• I understand and agree that UCA Online is a full-time private school program and that my student may not be enrolled in any other full-time or part-time school.
• I understand that if my child due to his/her poor scholastic performance is required for a remediation class, that I must provide additional compensation due to those services.