Notice of Non-Discrimination

AICA practices a biblical philosophy of admissions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in admissions, administration of its educational policies, tuition assistance and other school administered programs.

General 

It is the desire of the Board and staff of Aquidneck Island Christian academy to provide the best possible training and instruction for our children. We desire to instill into our students a love of the truth, learning, wisdom, and discernment.  We desire that each child come into a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  As a discipleship school, we require that at least one parent or guardian of each student have a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and attend regularly a local assembly of a Christian church.  Attendance at the Aquidneck Island Christian Academy is a privilege and not a right. All students are admitted initially on a one-semester probationary period.  If the child fails to make acceptable progress or fails to adjust to the program of the school, the parents will be expected to provide additional help outside of school.  Additional probation or removal may result for not meeting academic or behavioral requirements.

• Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before September 1^st.
• A student entering first grade must have reached the age of six years by  September 1^st.
• Based upon assessments the administration reserves the prerogative to advance or retain the child as it is deemed necessary. 
• The child should understand that his parents have delegated authority to the school.  Therefore, he is subject to the instruction and discipline of the teachers and Headmaster in their prescribed roles during the school day (Hours 8:15 am-3:00 pm).

Pre-admission Procedure

1.   Re-registration begins March 1^st for returning students.  New applicants are accepted beginning March 18^th.  A $50.00 non-refundable Application Fee must accompany every re-enrollment as well as new applications.

2.   Assessments for new students will be scheduled beginning in May throughout August.

3.   Interviews with parents of the new students or returning students are scheduled after the assessments have taken place.