Student Life

NHCA Student Expectations

NHCA promotes Christian character in all students. Students are expected to follow Biblical standards of conduct both inside and outside of school.

• Respect for Authority – Follow school rules and respect teachers and administrators.
• Respect for Others – Honor others and their belongings.
• Honesty – Integrity in speech and writing. Cheating and deception are not tolerated.
• Modesty in Dress – Follow the school dress code.
• Responsible Technology Use – Only approved websites are allowed. No unauthorized device use.
• No Bullying – Includes social media. Zero tolerance policy.
• Safety First – Report threats of harm to teachers or administrators.
• Appropriate Behavior – No aggressive contact, inappropriate touching, or sexual misconduct.
• Personal Belongings – Bookbags, cell phones, and handbags may be searched by the administration.
• Attendance Matters – Regular attendance is required per NC law. Absence notes must be submitted upon return.

By following these expectations, students contribute to a God-honoring and safe learning environment.

Dress Code at NHCA

New Hope Christian Academy maintains a dress code to promote respect, unity, and a focus on learning. All students are required to wear NHCA shirts, which are the only acceptable attire for school. Shirts must be tucked in, and students are expected to wear a belt. For the current prices of NHCA shirts, please contact the office.

School Hours

• Drop-off begins at 7:30 am. If your child is eating breakfast.
• First Bell: 7:55 am (students should be in their classrooms)
• Second Bell: 8:00 am (students arriving after this must get a tardy slip from the office)
• Dismissal Times:
  • Kindergarten – 2:15 am
  • Elementary Learning Center 1 – 2:20 pm
  • Elementary Learning Center 2 – 2:25 pm
  • Upper Learning Center – 2:30 pm

After-school care is not provided. Parents are responsible for transportation to any after-school program. Several area after-school programs pick up from our location. Students who are picked up after 2:50 pm may be subject to a fee of $10.00.

Early Dismissal

• Parents must sign students out at the office.
• Early dismissals should be for emergencies only.
• Leaving before 11:00 am is considered an absence.

General Dismissal

• Follow the car pickup line at your child’s designated time.
• If you park, walk to the entrance to pick up your child – students may not cross the parking lot alone.

Visitors

• All visitors must check in at the office and wear a visitor badge before entering classrooms.

Honor Roll

Students with 90% – 100% and academic balance qualify for honor roll recognition:

• Pastor’s Honor Roll: 95% – 100%
• Principal’s Honor Roll: 90% – 94%

Report Cards & Parent Conferences

• Issued every nine weeks for all grades
• Mandatory parent-teacher conferences are held after each nine-week grading period where parents must sign report cards and will be given a copy for their records
• Additional conferences may be scheduled as needed throughout the year

Grade School

• A = 95-100
• B = 90-94
• C = 85-89
• D = 80-84