To ensure clear and consistent communication, Arundel Christian School utilizes a variety of platforms that provide families with a full view of their child’s educational experience.

Teachers are not able to leave their classrooms to speak with parents by phone during the school day. If you need to contact your child’s teacher, please do so by email. This allows the teacher to be aware of your questions or concerns and respond appropriately. If your concern cannot be addressed by email, the teacher will schedule a meeting with you and their department director as needed.

Please do not approach staff in the parking lot or other informal settings to discuss classroom matters. For the privacy and professionalism of all, we ask that all communication regarding school-related concerns be directed through the appropriate channels.

ACS faculty and staff do not share personal cell phone numbers as a form of communication with families. All school-related communication will take place through the following official platforms:

1. Gradelink – Student Information System

This is where all student grades are recorded. Families can view assignments, academic progress, and the school newsletter through this platform.

2. Email – Primary Communication Tool

Parents can expect weekly email updates from department directors and core subject teachers. These updates will include information on upcoming events, major assignments, and weekly academic focus areas. Please ensure the school has your current email address and check it regularly. Teachers will respond during business hours, and are not expected to email in the evenings or outside of contract hours.

3. LiveSchool – Behavior Management

LiveSchool communicates student behavior, including both leadership points and demerits. Comments related to these will be visible within the app and not sent separately by email. Major behavior concerns will be addressed in a joint email from the teacher and department director.

4. SmartPass – Digital Hall Pass and Student Safety Tool

This platform helps monitor how students use their non-instructional time and tracks out-of-classroom activity. It provides increased safety and accountability by allowing staff to know each student’s location during the school day.

5. Google Classroom – Learning Management System

All graded assignments, descriptions, and rubrics can be found here. Students submit their digital work through this platform and are expected to monitor it regularly for updates.

6. GroupMe – Parent Communication Forum

This group messaging platform allows parents to connect with each other and the department director. Please do not use this space for private or sensitive concerns. Misuse of the forum may result in removal from the group.

All communication from both the school office and staff will take place through these platforms. Families are expected to spend approximately 30 minutes each evening supporting their child’s homework and reviewing these communication tools.

We ask that all communication between home and school be respectful and constructive. Any use of profanity, threats, or aggressive language directed at ACS staff is not acceptable and may result in dismissal from the school.

When raising a concern or asking a question, we encourage the use of “I” statements. This promotes clear communication and helps avoid misunderstandings that may arise from speaking on behalf of others. Thank you for partnering with us to make Arundel Christian School a supportive and respectful learning community.

Uniforms must be purchased from Tommy Hilfiger (online store) or All Basics Uniforms (beginning Fall 2025). Previously approved Dennis Uniforms are allowed if they have the ACS logo and follow current guidelines.

GIRLS

• Outerwear: Must bear the current ACS logo and be purchased from approved suppliers. Non-ACS hoodies/sweatshirts are prohibited. Burgundy-only outerwear mandatory starting 2026–27.

• Undergarments: Must not be visible and cannot have bright patterns.

• Socks: Only black, white, navy, or tan/brown.

• Shoes: Sperry, loafers, Hey Dude slip-ons, leather tie shoes (boys). 

  • Navy shoes → brown belt + navy/white socks.

  • Black shoes → black belt + black socks.

  • Brown shoes → brown belt + brown/tan/white socks.

• Pants: Only uniform-grade khakis; skinny, stretch, cargo, denim styles are not allowed.

•  Jewelry & Cosmetics:

  • No non-Christian religious symbols.

  • No septum/eyebrow piercings.

  • Boys may not wear nail polish or makeup.

  • Colored or excessively long lashes are not allowed. 

• PE Spirit Wear: ACS Warriors athletic team members can wear team T-shirts/sweatshirts with gym uniform.

Bag Policy 

• No backpacks, crossbody bags, or fanny packs worn during school hours.

• Bags must be stored upon arrival in designated areas.

Expected Daily Hygiene:

• Showering, brushing teeth, wearing clean clothes.

• Using deodorant (especially grade 3+).

• Clean nails and hair.

• Avoid strong scents. 

Appearance Expectations

• Must be modest, neat, and distraction-free.

• No torn/worn uniforms, offensive slogans, exposed undergarments or skin.

• No hats, excessive makeup, or facial piercings.

Dress-Down Day Rules 

Students must present a Dress Down Coupon (DDC) in the morning to participate.

Inappropriate clothing includes:

1. Spandex, crop tops, spaghetti straps, short shorts.

2. Graphics with violence, witchcraft, crude humor.

3. Other local school logos.

Clothing must be modest, clean, and appropriate.

Uniform Enforcement 

Major Violations: Full non-compliance (wrong uniform shirt/pants/shoes or habitual defiance) → same-day lunch detention (infraction) unless corrected by 9:30 AM. Infraction recorded.

Minor Violations: Issues like untucked shirts, hoodies, and incorrect accessories → demerit only.

The network at Arundel Christian School (ACS) is available to all students for educational purposes only while on school property. Teachers determine computer use in the classroom. Students are responsible for the safety of their assigned computers. ACS is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to personal electronic devices or assigned ACS computers. Students are not permitted to use cell phones or Apple watches. Students who are permitted by their parents to bring their cellphones to school must keep those phones turned off and locked in their personal lockers. If a cell phone is found in the possession of a student, the phone will be confiscated and turned into the office. ACS is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen cell phones.

Student-assigned ACS email and associated platforms are the property of ACS. Students, parents, or guardians must sign and abide by the following Technology Rules to use ACS networks and computers on campus:

• Responsible Use: Students must use their assigned computers responsibly and legally. The use of someone else’s device will not be tolerated. 

• Privacy: Using personal devices to capture, record, duplicate, or transmit audio or images of anyone on school property or during school activities without explicit consent is prohibited.

• Communication: Personal device use for chatting during school hours is prohibited and will be treated as cheating.

• Prohibited Devices: Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, Apple watches, gaming systems, radios, and toys, are not permitted on campus. ACS is not responsible for these devices.

• Disruptive Use: Devices must not disrupt the educational environment.

• Inappropriate Use: Students may not use personal devices or ACS resources to threaten, harass, or intimidate others.

• Illegal Content: Accessing or distributing offensive, illegal, or profane material from personal devices on campus is prohibited.

• Hotspots: Accessing personal cellular signals without permission is prohibited.

• Maintenance: Students are responsible for servicing their personal devices. ACS will not service non-school-owned technology.

• Monitoring: ACS monitors students' network and internet use.

• Search: Personal devices may be searched if there is reason to believe they contain evidence of a law or school rule violation.

• Hacking: Students may not hack or disrupt the school network.

• Recording Prohibition: Personal devices must not be used to record or take pictures on campus without teacher instruction. Violations, including uploading such content, will result in suspension or other disciplinary actions.
  
  

Internet Use Policy

• Internet access requires teacher permission.

• Internet use must be respectful, ethical, and for educational purposes only.

• Offensive, obscene, or inflammatory content is strictly prohibited.

• Social media use is prohibited on campus.

Cell Phone Policy

• Cell phones are not permitted during the school day.

• Phones must be turned off and locked in lockers unless permitted by staff.

• To contact parents, students must use the office phone.

• Parents should contact students through the office for messages.

• ACS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones.

• Cell phone use is not allowed in AM Club or PM Club.

• Unauthorized cell phone use will result in the phone being confiscated and returned to parents.

• Unauthorized video recordings or posting school videos to social media will result in suspension.

Digital Accountability Requirement

To support our mission of cultivating Christ-centered leaders, ACS requires all students in grades 4–12 to have screen accountability software installed on their personal devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This requirement promotes integrity, protects students from harmful content, and reinforces responsible digital citizenship both at school and at home.

While Covenant Eyes is our primary recommendation, families may choose an alternative that provides comparable levels of monitoring, filtering, and accountability. 

Approved options include:

• Covenant Eyes

• Everaccountable 

• Bark

• Canopy 

Please Note: ACS does not require access to student reports. However, parents must provide confirmation that an approved accountability tool is active on their child’s devices.

Arundel Christian School is a 501(c)(3) organization. As a private school affiliated with a religious organization, Arundel Christian School cannot receive any financial support from state/federal tax revenues or bonds, as do public schools. As such, the school must rely on families, friends, alumni, and corporations for support. Fundraising provides funds for our general operations as well as items that are beneficial to the student body which might not be covered by regular tuition and are considered unrestricted.

With that in mind, the school sponsors several fundraisers throughout the school year. Parents are required to participate in all fundraising for the school each school year. Fundraising information will be sent home with your child prior to each event, and your participation is encouraged and appreciated.

The Family Engagement Network (FEN) is a committee of parents who work together with the administrative team in all fundraising efforts to support ACS’ annual operating expenses and/or special school projects. All parents are encouraged to actively participate in the monthly FEN meetings held on 1st Wednesdays of each month. 

Please Note: All gifts given to ACS are tax-deductible.

AM Club & PM Club

AM Club opens at 6:30AM and ends at 8:05AM. PM Club begins at 3:30PM and ends promptly at 5:30PM. The earliest time that a student can be dropped off without using AM Club is 8:05AM. The latest a student can be picked up without using PM Club is 3:00PM. If a student is NOT picked up as a car rider (and is not enrolled in PM Club) they will need an emergency contact to be at the since PM Club classes are at capacity.

A fee of $3.00 per minute will be charged to any parent whose child is picked up after 5:30PM. This will be due at pick up by cash, check, and credit card.

Any parent who is consistently late picking their child up from PM Club will forfeit their child’s position in the program. Parents must pre-register their children before they can be placed in AM & PM Club. AM & PM Club registration is completed in each child’s Financial Contract; therefore, adding a child into both or either program will require an update to the Financial Contract. Parents who wish to utilize AM & PM Club for their children for occasional use must notify the office in advance and will need to pay $10/hour for the day the service is used. (There is no prorating. If any student is using this for 30 minutes, parents will still need to pay $10.) Payment will need to be made each day utilized if there is space.

ALL PAYMENT PLANS MUST BE ARRANGED WITH THE FINANCIAL OFFICE BEFORE A CHILD IS ENROLLED IN AM CLUB OR PM CLUB.

In the event of inclement weather, AM & PM Club will follow in accordance to how ACS makes its closing decisions. If there is any kind of morning delay, there will be NO AM Club. If school is closed early or if afternoon activities are canceled due to inclement weather, there will be NO PM Club will also be closed.

Parents should monitor local news bulletins; however, the school will notify you whenever school closes early because of inclement weather. It is the parents’ responsibility to make sure there is a “backup” transportation plan in effect for such emergency situations. The school must be provided with at least two (2) emergency contacts so that your child can be picked up if you are unavailable.

Parents are to follow the drop-off and pick-up procedures as detailed in our Parking Lot Policy.

To ensure a safe and focused environment for all students, we kindly ask that no toys be brought into the AM or PM Club. This helps us maintain an atmosphere where students can engage fully in the activities we have planned and prevents any distractions or potential conflicts. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our club sessions productive and enjoyable for everyone.