P R O G R A M G U I D E L I N E S
R E G I S T R A T I O N
Enlightening the Dark is open to all homeschool students who are registered with an umbrella school or local board of education (exceptions may be made by administration). To register for classes, the online registration form must be completed and submitted along with the nonrefundable registration fee. The registration fee must be received in order to hold your student’s spot in the class. Enrollment in some classes may require some pre-requisite course work and final acceptance into these classes is based upon approval of the instructor and/or Program Manager.
T U I T I O N
Tuition is paid directly to Enlightening the Dark. The tuition is used to pay the instructors and program managers. It is also used to offset administration and operation expenses. Please understand when you enroll with Enlightening the Dark, you are making a financial commitment for the entire year. Please see our Financial Agreement that outlines our financial policy.
P A R E N T A L I N V O L V E M E N T
Parents have the primary responsibility for their student’s education and parental involvement is vital to the student’s success. We ask that you communicate with your instructors and with the Program Manager as often as needed to ensure your student's success. Please see our Code of Conduct which includes Parent Responsibilities.
A R R I V A L / D E P A R T U R E
Students are expected to arrive on time and be ready to begin when the class starts. Please do not drop your
student off more than 30 minutes before class. Students need to be picked up promptly when class is over.
student off more than 30 minutes before class. Students need to be picked up promptly when class is over.
S I C K N E S S
For the protection of staff, instructors, and other students please do not send sick students to class.
A T T E N D A N C E
If you student needs to miss because of sickness, travel, etc., please let the instructor know as soon as possible. It is the student’s/parent’s responsibility to contact the instructor regarding making up missed assignments. Missed classes are not pro-rated. Students must remain in the building at all times during class times and may not be in any outside area without a parent, other supervising adult or permission of their instructor.
C A N C E L L A T I O N
We will communicate via phone, Facebook, Slack, and/or email any cancellations due to inclement weather.
D A M A G E S
We expect the students to be respectful of HomeLife Academy, HomeLife Tutorial, and Enlightening the Dark property. Classrooms, bathrooms and hallways are to be left clean. Students may be in designated areas only. Parents are responsible to repair or replace any property damaged by their student.
F O O D A N D D R I N K S
Food and drinks may be consumed during class with the instructor’s permission; otherwise, they may be consumed during the break. All snacks and drinks must be taken home daily. No peanut products without approval. There is a "Corner Store" for students to purchase snacks and water.
S T U D E N T E X P E C T A T I O N S
It is our desire to create a learning environment that is relaxed, fosters creativity, collaborative among students and encourages learning independence. We ask each student to be mindful of the following guidelines:
- Class participation by all students is integral to the success of our program. Each student is expected to come to class fully prepared to participate in classroom discussion, offer input on project ideas, and work with other students and teachers in a respectful and helpful manner.
- Any assignments not completed during class hours will be expected to be completed at home. It is the parent’s responsibility to make sure your student’s homework is being completed.
- Students are expected to read, understand, and agree to the Code of Conduct which explains the Student Responsibilities, Dress Code, Academic Code, and Behavior in the class room.
A C A D E M I C I N T E G R I T Y
Any activity that compromises the academic integrity of Enlightening the Dark and undermines the educational process will not be tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal. This sort of academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized use of resources, and facilitating academic dishonesty. Enlightening the Dark reserves the right to dismiss a student/family for personal and/or academic misconduct at
our discretion. Fees will not be refunded.
our discretion. Fees will not be refunded.
