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Tuition & Fees
An application fee will be charged when you submit the application. Rather than charge small fees individually, the application fee will include the fees typically charged for technology integration, student online account setup, and Student Information System (SIS) integration for course selection.
Course tuition fees are paid after enrollment because courses are offered à la carte. Therefore, your final charges/tuition depends on the courses selected. You will be billed for these from the finance office once you have enrolled in the courses.
The following is the fee schedule:
SOA Guidelines
Silverdale Online Academy Guidelines
Revised January 2023 for 2023-2024
Table of Contents:
Page 2……..Welcome
Page 2……..Vision & Mission Statements
Page 2……..Silverdale Online Academy & Sevenstar
Page 2….….Your role and Our role
Page 3……..Church Attendance
Page 3……..Statement of Faith
Page 3……..Code of Ethics
Page 3……..Graduation Requirements
Page 3……..Graduation
Page 3…..…Dates of Operation
Page 4…….Attendance and Grades
Page 5……..Fee Schedule
Page 5……..Financial Obligations
Page 5……..Information Disclosure
Page 5……..Silverdale Online, Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement
Page 5……..Sports and other on campus activities
Page 5……..Re-enrollment
Changes to this document may occur throughout the year to stay up to date. The most recent changes will be highlighted.
Welcome
Dear Parents:
Welcome to Silverdale Online Academy and thank you for choosing to partner with us in your student’s education. Our goal is to provide easy access to material that is Christ-centered and accredited for any subject needs.
May God richly bless you during this season of learning!
Sincerely,
Silverdale Online Academy
Silverdale Online Academy is a ministry of Silverdale Baptist Academy and is therefore in agreement with the vision and mission statement of SBA.
Vision Statement: To impact our world by preparing Godly warriors through implementing Discipleship (Mt. 28:15-20), expecting Excellence (I Cor. 10:31), and by encouraging Integrity (Psalm 15).
Mission Statement: SBA’s mission is to partner with families to provide an environment of academic excellence with a Biblical worldview, which is conducive to developing educated young people of character, while preparing them to represent our Lord Jesus Christ in all walks of life.
Silverdale Online Academy is in partnership with Sevenstar.
The curriculum is accredited by Cognia and Sevenstar is a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). Many of the courses are NCAA approved and we also offer AP and Dual Credit courses.
Your role as a parent/guardian/appointed educator is to provide a learning environment that is conducive to meeting the needs of the student academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. This may include a dedicated workspace, proper technology, or other resources to ensure the student is successful. Additionally, the parent/guardian/appointed educator should be aware of their own gifts to pour into the students, but also their limitations and seek support when needed.
Our role is to assist families and students who need anything from credit recovery to Dual Credit. We can also provide a transcript once your courses are completed.
Church Attendance and agreement with our statement of faith
It is recommended for families that wish to participate with Silverdale Online Academy attend regular gatherings at your place of worship. You will be prompted to read and sign our statement of faith in the application process.
Code of Ethics for Families and Students
Families should center their lives around a relationship with Jesus Christ. Strive to live Matthew 22:36-40 and “love the Lord God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength” and “love your neighbor as yourself.”
In the community, be respectful of your own body and each other. Dress, act, and speak in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. Deuteronomy 26:27; 1 Corinthians 10:31
Live a life of integrity by speaking truth and exhibiting academic honesty. Philippians 2:3-7
Practice good sportsmanship on and off the field in whatever team you are a part of because you always represent the Lord, and as a part of our Online Academy community, you represent Silverdale. Romans 12:9-18
Please conduct yourself in a manner of integrity on our main campus when visiting or participating in extracurricular activities.
State Graduation requirements
As a student of Silverdale Online Academy, you are taking classes toward the requirements set forth by the state of your residence. Each state's graduation requirements are slightly different. If you have any questions about your specific state requirements, please contact your homeschool director or guidance counselor.
Graduation
We are proud to serve students from various locations. Silverdale Online Academy students are encouraged to participate in graduation ceremonies held at their local school district to celebrate their accomplishments.
Dates of Operation/Academic Calendar
The beauty of Silverdale Online Academy is that the courses are very flexible. The 0.5 credit courses should be completed within 6 months and 1.0 credit courses should be completed within 12 months. You can take as many or as few courses as your personal schedule allows. Courses start each Monday throughout the year.
Our offices will be closed according to the academic calendar for Silverdale Baptist Academy.
Annual closures of the campus office will be:
Fall Break
Thanksgiving Break
Christmas Break
MLK Day
President’s Day
Spring Break
Easter Monday
Submitting Attendance and Grades
Your online teacher will notify you and Silverdale Online Academy if there is a failure to maintain appropriate amounts of time in your class. It is important to be organized and strive to reach the target dates for each assignment in each course. Grades & GPA values are awarded as follows:
If you feel your student may be below average in a subject, please reach out to us for support. Parents, also remember that your student may not excel in every subject, and it is absolutely necessary for them to experience rigor.
Fee Schedule
Please see the most up to date fees on the website: https://www.silverdaleoa.org/home/tuition-fees
Financial obligations will be billed through the FACTS system. This is the same system that was used to complete the application process. Once courses have been selected, the student will be enrolled and the FACTS Financial account will be set up by the responsible party.
Authorization to Disclose Information/Records
An unofficial transcript can be submitted with your application. Silverdale Online Academy will collect official records from your previous school if your intention is to complete High School and graduate from Silverdale Online; conversely, we will release records to a requesting agency for the purpose of transfer of student enrollment or college application.
Silverdale Online, Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement
We encourage rigor in your educational selections to ensure your student learns to work through trial and error and develops critical thinking skills. We also encourage the families to know their own limitations and seek assistance when needed. Our partnership with Taylor University and Gordon College are outlined here. These credits are dual credits meaning they are awarded for both High School and College. Advanced Placement courses are also available and follow the standard CED. AP exams will be scheduled within the course.
Sports and other on campus activities
If you are local to Chattanooga, TN, please read the following:
All private schools under TSSAA regulation follow the TSSAA guidelines. Silverdale Homeschool is a ministry of Silverdale Baptist Academy, but families registered with the umbrella are not enrolled as SBA students.
In short, the guidelines, followed by SBA, state that students not enrolled at the private school may not participate in any TSSAA regulated sport. This is the case for any private school in Tennessee that is a member of TSSAA. Please see silverdalehomeschool.org for other sports opportunities that your homeschool student may want to participate in.
According to the TSSAA guidelines for High School, students are required to be enrolled in 5 courses that count toward the graduation requirements and pay full tuition to participate with SBA teams. Additionally, the ISC (Independent School Conference) requires participants to be physically attending and enrolled as a full-time student. We suggest that you check with your locally zoned school, local youth association, and homeschool groups for sports opportunities.
Furthermore, your local homeschool groups will likely provide formal dances and other fun activities for your kiddos! Reach out to them for more information on extracurricular activities.
Re-Enrollment
Re-enrollment will be automatic for each family. Should you choose to make other arrangements for your child’s education, please notify Silverdale Online Academy so that a transcript can be generated. There is not a withdrawal fee and the student can stay enrolled until graduation even if the student is not taking a course each semester.
Changes to this document may occur throughout the year to stay up to date.