Student
& Parent Handbook
Academic Year 2026–2027
1. Mission Statement:
Ascend Academy Online High School exists to provide a Christ-centered, academically rigorous online secondary education that equips students in grades 9–12 for college, career, leadership, and lifelong purpose.
2. Vision Statement:
To develop globally prepared, morally grounded, and academically confident graduates who ascend in character, competence, and calling.
3. Statement of Faith:
Ascend Academy operates as a private faith-based institution committed to Biblical principles, integrity, and servant leadership.
4. Admissions Policy:
Students must:
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Submit completed enrollment application
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Provide prior transcripts (if applicable)
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Agree to the Code of Conduct
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Submit parent/guardian consent
Admission is open without discrimination consistent with private religious school standards.
5. Attendance Policy (Online Definition):
Attendance is defined as:
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Logging into the learning platform
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Completing assignments
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Participating in required coursework
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Engaging in academic communication
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Failure to participate for 10 consecutive school days may result in withdrawal review.
6. Grading Scale:
Grade Percentage GPA
A 90–100 4.0
B 80–89 3.0
C 70–79 2.0
D 60–69 1.0
F Below 60 0
7. Academic Integrity:
Students are expected to submit original work.
Plagiarism, cheating, or AI misuse may result in:
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Assignment failure
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Course failure
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Disciplinary review
8. Code of Conduct:
Students must:
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Show respect in communication
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Maintain academic honesty
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Use technology responsibly
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Represent the school appropriately online
9. Graduation Requirements:
Minimum 24 credits required.
Students must:
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Complete required coursework
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Maintain minimum GPA of 2.0
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Satisfy attendance requirements
10. Complaint & Grievance Procedure:
Concerns must be submitted in writing to the administration.
The Board will review unresolved disputes.