Sun & Shield Baptist
Church
8811 W. Avra Valley Road ~ Marana, Arizona 85653
(520) 682-3423
Sun & Shield Christian Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
4. What special classes are offered?
6. Are there Before/After hours programs?
How much does it cost?
2008-2009 Fee Schedule
*Registration Fee: For every student $125
** Athletic Fee: (students in 7th-12th who participate in sports) $100
*The Registration fee is non-refundable and is due at the time of enrollment. For those students
registered by March 31st the fee is reduced to $50.
**The Athletic Fee is non-refundable once a student has completed his first month at Sun & Shield.
Tuition:
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Grade Level K 1/2 Day Full Day 1st - 6th 7th - 12th |
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First child |
$1,750 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Second child | $1,650 | $2,300 | $1,900 | $2,000 |
| Third child | $1,500 | $2,100 | $1,750 | $1,850 |
| Fourth child | $1,000 | $1,600 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fifth child or more | Free | $600 | Free | Free |
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Parents can apply for scholarships (up to 75% off tuition) with Arizona School Choice Trust and The Institute for Better Education. See the registrar for applications and information.
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Parents who are responsible for referring another student will receive a $200 credit towards their school bill after the referred child has completed one semester. There is an unlimited amount of referral scholarships that a family can earn.
There is a variety of curricula used. All grades use Saxon math. The junior and senior high grades use primarily A Beka. We also use A Beka phonics in the elementary as well as Veritas Press, Bob Jones, and Shurley grammar.
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Students may be dropped off at 8:00 a.m.
What special classes are offered?
The 1st-6th grade classes have weekly instruction in music, art, and Spanish. Students may pay for private piano lessons. Details are arranged through the piano instructor.
Are there before/after hours programs?
Not at this time. However, students in grades 6th-12th who are academically eligible, may participate in basketball and volleyball. During the playing seasons there are practices after school two days a week as well as weekly games.
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All students are required to wear a solid colored polo shirt.
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Ladies are to wear black, khaki, navy, or denim skirts that reach to the knee or lower. Grades K-6 may wear knee-length shorts (i.e. gauchos or culottes) and during P.E. by ladies in grades 7-12.
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Gentleman are to wear pants in above colors. (Shorts may be worn in grades K-4 only) On Wednesdays, gentlemen in 7th-12th are to wear a dress shirt and tie in place of the usual polo. On Fridays only, gentlemen in grades 7-12 may wear denim/jeans. (Jeans must not be cargo style, or too baggy, and must be worn with a belt.)
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For information about rules concerning the school's policy on hair, jewelry, shoes, and commercial
apparel, please request a family handbook.
The school does not provide transportation at this time. However, there are several moms who participate in car-pooling from various areas of town.