FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Index

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Q: Do we have a Harris Teeter # yet?
A: Yes. You can now link Lake Norman Christian to your Harris Teeter VIC card. Our number is 7133.

Click here to get more information.
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Q: Are we going to do magazine sales?
A: Yes, the Fundraising Committee is developing all activities for the upcoming school year.
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Q: Can we have a schedule for things that are happening so we can plan for childcare?
A: The best thing to do is join a specific committee that matches your talents/skill set. Each committee will have set meeting times which allow proper planning for childcare.
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Q: Are we going to have art, Spanish, music, P.E., library?
A: Yes, but Spanish might not be immediate.
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Q: Is parental involvement going to be required as it is in local Charter schools?
A: Yes, parents will be expected to commit a specified number of volunteer hours each year.
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Q: Will all new Kindergarten students have to be tested?
A: Yes. If your child has been tested as part of the enrollment process at another school, we may be able to waive this requirement.
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Q: Are we going to have access to the gym at Lake Norman Baptist?
A: Yes.
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Q: Are we going to have a cafeteria?
A: Yes, we will have an eating area, but initially we will not provide a hot lunch program. However, our intent is to move quickly on this item.
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Q: Will we be eating in classrooms?
A: No. We will be eating lunches in a cafeteria.
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Q: Will there be accommodations for food allergies?
A: Yes.
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Q: Will there be a wish list?
A: Yes. We are assessing our current inventory and will be publishing a list prior to school starting.
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Q: Will the Executive Committee share with parents what is happening?
A: Yes, there will be open communication with parents. This is a collective effort and we feel it is vital to the success of the school that parents be involved and informed.
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Q: Will there be anyone else there while our children are there?
A: Yes, Bible studies and other church activities. However, the safety of our children is important, so access to the school and security measures are being put in place.
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Q: What happens if there are not enough children in one class?
A: The Executive Committee will discuss and make the appropriate decisions. In some cases a class or two may be combined but only where this makes sense.
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Q: If HCA couldn't make it, how can LKNC?
A: An objective look at the previous school yields some important lessons. One of the most important is the need for fundraising. We already have a Fundraising Committee in place and we are researching the option for a professional fundraising company to head up our Capital Campaign Fund. In addition, we believe that the success of the school will depend heavily on parental involvement. The fact that the school is independent and non-denominational has already drawn both interest and support from several area churches which will also aid in our success. We envision a K-12 program with 850 students. With enrollment at those levels, economies of scale will be achieved that will also boost the financial viability of the school. And finally, we are committed to “Best Practices.” The governing body of Lake Norman Christian has studied other successful Christian school operations and met with experts in the field of Christian school administration. The overhead & staffing ratios, tuition structures, curriculums and program offerings are some of the areas that have been researched. There is a commitment to excellence in every area of school life, and identifying those practices that have proven to be successful is a top priority.
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Q: Has anyone drawn up application for board members? How are they being chosen?
A: Due to the urgency of opening our school on September 2, 2008, a school board will not be immediately formed. However, the Executive Committee understands the importance of establishing a stable and credible board in the future. This list will become more refined, but we have identified the following requirements for our board; how the board is selected will be determined at a later time:
Board of Directors Responsibilities:
  1. The role of the Board of Directors is not to manage the day-to-day operations of the school but to assist the administration by establishing policies to accomplish the school's mission.
  2. Their primary responsibilities include:
    1. Development of general school governance policy
    2. Hiring the school administrator
    3. Direction and planning
    4. Financial stability of the institution
    5. Defining the role of the board and its committees
  3. All decisions must give the utmost regard to Biblical principles, professional ethics and high standards.
  4. The school Board of Directors is responsible to:
    1. Elect a Chairman from among its members.
    2. Maintain the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
    3. Maintain a current school board policy manual.
    4. Maintain minutes of all board and committee meetings.
    5. Hire and/or fire the school administrator.
    6. Delegate school leadership and administrative functions to the school administrator.
    7. Conduct (at a minimum) annual formal written evaluations of the school administrator.
    8. Ensure that accreditation is achieved and maintained by the school administrator.
    9. Review, modify and provide final approval of the annual school budget submitted by the school administrator.
    10. Approve curriculum changes prior to implementation.
    11. Set and approve any changes to hiring/firing standards for faculty and staff.
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Q: How are the athletics being grown?
A: For the inaugural season, we will be fielding co-ed teams for ages 4-13 in soccer, basketball and baseball. We will be partnering with the LKN YMCA to provide facilities, scheduling & necessary infrastructure. We will fill slots from our interested & enrolled students at LKNC & then invite children from partner churches and local Christian home-schooled children to participate. All teams will be sponsored by (and play under) the Lake Norman Christian name.

For more information see the athletics page.
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Q: We have talked about best practice from lots of different schools - we have all visited different schools in the past 2 months - Have we polled people for their top 10 best things at these schools and top 10 worst things? Might be better to tell us what are the big draws to schools!
A: We have received a lot of input to this one. Interestingly enough, some of the best practices were developed by the lessons learned. Additionally, we have listed some other feedback that we have received around likes and dislikes.
Best Practices/Lessons Learned
  • Christ Centered
  • Independence
  • Fundraising
  • Economies of Scale
  • Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
  • Academic Excellence
  • Parental Involvement
Likes:
  • Christ-centered education
  • Warm, inviting feeling upon entering
  • Full athletic program
  • Small student/teacher ratio
  • Security
  • Arts Program (Band, Drama, etc)
  • Sincerity of staff & administration
Dislikes:
  • No athletic program at all
  • Coldness from assigned teacher
  • Not Christ-centered education
  • No warmth or inviting feeling upon entering
  • Commute not convenient
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Q: Will there be tuition assistance or scholarships based on family size and income?
A: Scholarships and financial assistance options are being researched. Our intent would be to offer some form of scholarship options for the 2009-2010 school year. We are currently reaching out to our Church community regarding scholarship options for the upcoming school year. You may consider discussing this directly with your Pastor.
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Q: What extracurriculars will be offered this 1st year? Which sports? Beta Club?
A: We will have an athletic program for the coming year in partnership with the LKN YMCA. We also plan to offer the following extracurriculars: Sign Language Club, Chess Club, Praise Team, Art Club, Drama Club, and possibly Odyssey of the Mind.
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Q: Are A.P. classes going to be offered in High School the 2nd year? On that same note, public school students have the ability to enhance their GPA's via AP classes, sometimes even above a 4.0.
A: To be competitive in college acceptance and scholarships it would be necessary to have access to AP classes.
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Q: Will the school be accredited by the time our 1st Seniors graduate?
A: Yes! Our intent is to pursue these paths; we are seriously committed to academic excellence.
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Q: Will you track parent volunteer hours monthly/annually?
A: Yes, we plan to.
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