Anchors Academy

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

ANCHORS Academy is a private school umbrella administered by Souls Harbor Ministries, providing third-party accountability to families wishing to shepherd their children through home-based, parent-directed discipleship. Through the homeschool format ANCHORS Academy encourages and reinforces the biblical basis of education found in Deuteronomy 6:4-8:
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.”
It is our desire that graduates of ANCHORS Academy enter their adult lives with a solid Christian worldview and an unshakable Christian faith.
ANCHORS Academy encourages and ministers to parents so that they in turn can minister to and educate their children in a loving, godly home. Our goal is to realize in all enrolled students growth in four areas defined in Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."
• Wisdom is akin to academics: Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord (Psalm 111:10 ). When our knowledge of God is applied in academics, wisdom will be the result.
• Stature is physical growth. Physical fitness should be part of the daily routine in addition to healthful diet and good personal grooming habits. Our bodies are the “temple of the Lord” and are to be maintained as such. (I Corinthians 3:16-17)
• Favor with God is spiritual growth. It is our desire that children grow in grace and in knowledge of the Lord. Through home education children should gain better understanding of who God is and how He relates to their lives.
• Favor with Man is the social aspect of our lives. Attendance at church functions, local homeschool support group functions and other events will help children become comfortable with peers, adults and younger children alike.

Statement of Faith
We believe:
A. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit; the New Covenant as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine. (II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:2)
B. Our God is one, but manifested in three persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Philippians 2:6; Matthew 3:16-17)
C. Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came in to the world. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:9-10, I John 3:8, Galatians 3:13-14)
D. Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:8)
E. Man’s first step toward salvation is Godly sorrow that works repentance. The new birth is necessary to all man, and when fulfilled produces eternal life.
(II Corinthians 7:10, I John 5:12, John 3:3-5)
F. Both the saved and the lost will be bodily resurrected. The saved will be resurrected to the everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; the lost will be resurrected to judgment and everlasting punishment. (I Thes. 4:17, Hebrews 9:27)

Services Provided
Records Maintenance
Transcript preparation
Standardized achievement testing
Graduation ceremony
Diploma
Curriculum advice, if needed

Enrollment Fees (Enrollment fees are nonrefundable)
Tuition Fees: (curriculum not included)
♦ $10.00 Application Fee per student (non-refundable, to be paid by those making application for the first time.
♦ $115.00 first child
♦ $70.00 second child

Families enrolled in ANCHORS Academy may join HSLDA as part of our discount group. Our group name is ANCHORS Academy. The group number is 299628.
Tuition must be paid before schooling begins. Attendance will not be counted for any days prior to payment of tuition.
Upon acceptance into ANCHORS Academy, families will receive a card confirming enrollment.

Application and Enrollment
Application for enrollment in ANCHORS Academy is open to all Christian families committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and who are in agreement with our procedures, policies and standards. ANCHORS Academy does not discriminate against nor exclude families from enrollment in its programs and activities based on race, color, nationality, or
ethnic origin. However, because the school is a religious organization, ANCHORS Academy does reserve the right to discriminate in areas of religious belief and affiliations. Therefore, ANCHORS Academy is not obligated to accept those who may not meet admission requirements.
ANCHORS Academy fully endorses the Biblical standards that believe the Bible to the inspired Word of God. Any family not adhering to Biblical standards in the home will be subject to suspension or expulsion by the Advisory Board. A thorough review by the Board will be necessary before reinstatement may occur.

Registration is open year around. Our home school year begins July 1st and ends June 30th. Each child is required to attend a minimum of 180 days per year. Students in K-Grade 2 will complete most school days in 1½ - 2 hours. Students in grades 3-12 must complete at least four hours of school work per day, though students are not limited to textbooks or on-site studies. Credit may be given for field trips and other family learning activities, such as visits to historic museums, cultural events, libraries, etc. Parents who live their lives according to Deuteronomy 6:7 will more than fulfill their obligations. “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”
While a homeschool education is very concentrated, and more can be accomplished in less time when parents and students are working one-on-one (one hour of homeschool equals four hours of traditional classroom time), there is a limit that can be accomplished within one school year without sacrificing a thorough and well-rounded education. No student may complete more than two years of work within one school year unless permission is granted by the Administrator.

Application Steps
1. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom.
2. Commit to one year.
3. Complete and return to ANCHORS Academy the following forms:
a. Application
b. Course of Study
c. Transfer of Records
d. Student-Parent-Administration Agreement (for students Grade 6 and up.)
4. For students enrolling in school for the first time. i.e. kindergarten:
a. Include a copy of birth certificate.
b. Include immunization form.
5. Begin teaching.
6. Begin personal study guide as outlined below.
7. Keep attendance and grade records.

Re-enrollment
Members re-enrolling should have all paperwork and tuition paid to ANCHORS Academy by the start of the first day of school in your county. Please register before you begin your first day of homeschooling so that credit can be given for all days schooled. Credit cannot be given for school days prior to enrollment in ANCHORS Academy.
Re-enrollment Steps
1. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom.
2. Complete and return to ANCHORS Academy the following forms:
a. Re-enrollment Form
b. Course of Study
c. Student-Parent-Administration Agreement (for students Grades 6-12)
3. Begin teaching.
4. Keep attendance and grade records.

Records
All student records are kept confidential and will only be released upon receiving a written request from the enrolling parent(s) or legal guardian of the student. If you desire to review your child’s records, please call our office and an appointment will be made for you to review the record.
Upon receipt of tuition and Request for Transfer of Records form for the student, ANCHORS Academy will request that records be sent from the student’s previous school. Records received from previous schools generally include attendance, standardized test scores and transcript. For students who have had special education, an IEP is usually included, as well. Schools will not include in transferred records information pertaining to behavioral problems. If a student has experienced suspension it is the responsibility of the parent to include such information in the enrollment process.

Reporting of Records
Each family must submit by no later than January 15 and July 15 a completed Attendance and Grade Report Form, a copy of which is included in this packet. Attendance will be documented on the form and an average grade will be reported for each subject.

Dual College Enrollment
Students in grades 10-12 who have proven to be excellent academic students may find it helpful to enroll into classes at the local community college. For those students enrolled in college classes, credit will be received for high school as well as college. Contact the Admissions Office of your local college for more information.

Drivers’ Education
Local community colleges offer courses in drivers education. Correspondence courses are also available, as well as private driving schools. http://www.heav.org/ has additional information.

Graduation Requirements
Seniors may receive a transcript and participate in the graduation ceremony when 21 credits have been completed and the following minimum standards have been met:
Students not considering college should cover the following courses:
Bible 4 credits
Grammar/Literature 4 credits
Emphasis on writing skills
Mathematics 2 credits
Science 2 credits
History 2-3 credits
Full year each of U.S. and World History
One semester each of government and economics
Foreign Language or Fine Arts 1 credit
Physical Education 2 credits
Driver’s Education 1 credit
Electives
Seek future job-interest-related work experience.
Investigate apprenticeships.

Students considering college should plan the following courses:
Bible 4 credits
Grammar/Literature 4 credits
Emphasis on writing skills
Mathematics 2-3 credits
Algebra & Geometry required
Advanced math recommended
History 3 credits
Full year each of U.S., World History
One year combined government and economics
Science 2 credits
Biology & chemistry recommended
Foreign Language 2 credits
Some colleges require 2 years of the
same language.
Driver’s Education 1 credit
Physical Education 2 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit
Art, music, drama, dance, etc.
Electives

Credits may be earned from purchased curriculum, completed college courses or vocational training. Credits may also be awarded for music and art lessons taken or consistent workouts. See Appendix for additional information on assigning credits and high school work.

Testing
All students are tested each year. We have chosen to administer the Stanford Achievement Test for several reasons. A national standardized test, the Stanford is a good indicator of students’ educational strengths and weaknesses. Taking this test does not place students in a pass-fail situation; it merely lets the parents know of areas that may need to be boosted the following school year. This test is used widely by government schools, private schools and homeschools, and has a very good reputation. By testing with the Stanford, we place ourselves in comparison to other types of schools, and are thus able to defend our higher scores because we have used the same test and the test is administered by someone other than the parents. This takes away all arguments that we make things “easy” for our students. We score higher on the same test given to other educational institutions because we teach for mastery of the subject.
Testing dates will be set for April. If you child is unable to be present for the specified testing date, a $25 fee will be charged to set a make-up test date.
Students enrolled in Grade 12 may be exempted from the Stanford Achievement Test if they take the SAT or ACT college entrance exam and forward a copy of the scores to ANCHORS Academy.

 email:  anchors@mounet.com

mailing address: P.O. Box 1387

                         Honaker,VA 24260

phone: 276-859-0748

fax:276-859-2233

All Forms are currently in .pdf format, and should be downloadable and printable for every computer. If the File you choose does not appear, download, or print, please report your problems directly to ANCHORS Academy. In Some Instances, you may need an Adobe Reader Program, which is available at HERE.

1st Semester Grade Report and Attendance Form

2nd Semester Grade Report and Attendance Form

Application for Enrollment

Reenrollment Registration Paper

High School Planning Chart

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