BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2008!

Welcome to the NEW Altamonte Christian School website! Our new website was designed to prepare you for the 2008-2009 School Year.

As I look at my desk calendar, already filled with activities, it is hard to grasp that the 2008 school year will begin in just under a month! There is still so much to do to get ready for the return of teachers and students. As always, we will be glad to welcome the new students, and excited to see how much our current students have grown this summer.

I am thankful that the Lord has once again provided for our teaching needs. We welcome MISS JOELLEN SMITH to our faculty as our middle school English teacher. Be praying for her as she won't arrive until the weekend after school starts. She will hit the ground running. Miss Smith is a graduate of Altamonte Christian, and earned her English education degree from Clearwater Christian College.

Please be praying that over the next few weeks we will enroll more students. Currently we are just under 200 students, a decrease of about 25 students from last year, which was a low enrollment year as well. Many families are struggling with finances at this time which surely has a bearing on our enrollment. Please pray with us that God will help us to be good stewards with our money, and that He will increase our student body. We believe God has a great school year ahead for us.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST

SUPPLY LIST for your child's class is available in the school office. Remember, no backpacks for K5-5th grade.

IMMUNIZATIONS are required for students entering K4, K5, 7th grade, and those entering Florida schools for the first time. The Certificate of Immunizations, and a copy of a PHYSICAL EXAM for students entering K4, K5, or a Florida school for the first time, must be on file in the school office prior to the first day of student attendance. Make your appointment ASAP.

SPORTS conditioning practices are underway. Boys in 7th-12th are encouraged to come to the soccer practices, 3:00-5:00, M,T,TH,F. Girls in 6th-12th interested in volleyball should meet in the gym on Tuesday, July 22, from 3:00-5:00. A sports physical is required for secondary students participating in our athletic program. The physical form must be turned in to Mr. Smith prior to the first day of team practice.

FALL SOCCER FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES is being offered through the ACYS organization. Coach Jacobson will once again be overseeing our program and seeking parent volunteers. You are encouraged to go online to register: www.acys.org. There is also information available in the office.

THE PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK is your guide to having a successful school year. Please get it out, dust it off, and review some important items before school begins. If you can't find yours, we have more in the office. Be sure to review the following topics: drop-off and pick-up procedures, attendance and tardy policy, requesting a pre-arranged absence form, dress code policies including the one that says K5-5th grade students need to wear sneakers to school, promotion and graduation requirements.

THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM is available to students in grades K5-5th. If you will be using this service, you must be registered in advance. Forms are available in the office; there is no registration fee. This service is available on days school is in session, from dismissal (11:30 for K4 students, lunch not included) until 6:00 p.m., and the applicable cost is paid weekly, not with the tuition.

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR is available online or in the office.

THE SECONDARY CLASS SCHEDULE is available online or in the office.

Available in PDF or DOC format. Students in grades 9-12 should have already scheduled classes, but if you have not done so, please contact Mrs. Barton.