Policies

Thrive Preparatory Academy is a Christian organization. The policies and decisions of Thrive Preparatory Academy are guided by a Biblical Christian worldview. Thrive Preparatory Academy is an inclusive organization that does not require students or families to agree with or practice a Christian worldview. However, enrolling students and families are required to respect Thrive Preparatory Academy’s Christian philosophy and abide by the policies, rules, and guidelines set by it.

MustardSeed Educational Resources, d.b.a Thrive Preparatory Academy is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, student admission, or Board of Directors qualification, on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical disability, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. While Thrive Preparatory Academy does not discriminate on the foregoing bases in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and admission policies, as a religious institution, Thrive Preparatory Academy reserves the right to deny admission, service, or employment, or to terminate the enrollment, service or employment of persons whose lifestyle, words, actions, or otherwise do not align with Thrive Preparatory Academy’s statement of faith, code of conduct, or other policies.

Because our mission is to partner with you, we need your help! Parents are expected to log in to Jupiter Ed, our learning management system, regularly.

Jupiter Ed is where teachers will post assignments and grades. Our teachers will also use Jupiter Ed to communicate with you and your students.

Each student will have their own account. You will also have a parent account.

If students turn in work directly through Jupiter Ed, they must do it through their student account.

If you pay your bill online, you will do this through your parent account.

Both parent and student accounts will have access to all emails, assignments, and grades.

Logging in regularly is the best way for you to keep up with what is going on in your students’ classes.

As part of Thrive’s discipline process, Thrive’s teachers (or staff) may use Thrive’s Learning Management System to notify parents and record disciplinary issues.

• Students are expected to behave in an age-appropriate respectful manner. A student deemed to not be acting in a respectful manner will receive the following:
  • First offense: Verbal warning during class time or outside of class time and a written warning to parents.
  • Second offense: A verbal warning will be given to the student and a written warning will be sent to parents. Parents may be called to pick up the student. In that case, the student will be prohibited from participating in any other Thrive Preparatory Academy-sponsored classes or activities for the remainder of that day.
  • Third offense: A verbal warning will be given to the student. A written and verbal request will go to the parents for the student to be picked up from Thrive Preparatory Academy. The student may be expelled from Thrive Preparatory Academy for the remainder of the year. In the case of expulsion, the student is prohibited from attending any Thrive Preparatory Academy-sponsored classes or programs for the remainder of the year.
• Bullying, including cyberbullying, will not be tolerated. Bullying is defined as an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical, and/or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social, and/or psychological harm.
• Thrive is committed to maintaining an environment in which all individuals treat others with dignity and respect, free from all forms of intimidation, nonconsensual or inappropriate suggestive conduct, exploitation, coercive control, and/or harassment, including sexual harassment. Anyone who violates this policy may be subject to suspension or expulsion.
  • The administration and staff reserve the right to ask a student to leave the class permanently if a student’s behavior is deemed to be a threat to other students, faculty, or staff.
  • The administration and staff reserve the right to contact law enforcement if, in their opinion, the circumstances warrant it.
  • In all cases where a student is asked to leave a class or the school permanently, no refunds will be issued.

Tuition is for a full year of classes. We offer a 10% discount for paying in full by the first month of classes.

For your convenience, we also offer monthly payment plans.

When you register for classes, you will pay a deposit equal to the first month’s tuition on the payment plan. This is nonrefundable, but it does count toward tuition.

After you register you will have the option to pay in full with the 10% discount, or enroll in our payment plan. Either way, this next payment is not due until September 1 for High School, or October 1 for Elementary and Middle School.

If you choose to use the monthly payment plan, each tuition installment is due on the 1st of each month, from September 1 through April 1 for high school classes and from October 1 through April 1 for elementary/middle school classes. Late fees are assessed on the 5th for any tuition bills not paid by then. Late fees are $25 per class.

You may pay tuition using your credit or debit card or checking account through your Jupiter Ed account. These methods all have processing fees. These fees are charged by our payment processing system, not Thrive. You may also pay by bringing your paper check to the directors at the school. You may bring checks dated for future payments; we will hold these checks until the date on the check.

Please DO NOT send us a check through the mail!

Please also note that if you choose to pay your bill through Jupiter Ed using your checking account, there is a setup process. Please begin this setup process early to ensure your timely payment.

Prior to the start of school:

Classes may be added at no additional cost. Simply sign up for additional classes through the website. 

If you elect to drop a class before classes start, you must notify the Director in writing. There is a $20 drop fee.

Once classes have begun:

Once classes have begun you must get teacher approval to add classes. Many classes can still be joined after the start of the year, but it is up to the discretion of each teacher. Once you have permission, you may add classes through the website. 

After August 1st (High School) or September 1st (Elementary and Middle School) you are responsible for paying tuition for the remainder of the year, **even if you drop a class and your child stops attending.**

Students are expected to dress in a way that is modest and Christ-honoring. If in doubt, please see clothing as an extension of behavior. Please make sure the clothing worn to school is in line with our Christian philosophy and is not a distraction to students, teachers, or staff. All questions regarding dress code should be forwarded to the Director of Thrive Preparatory Academy.

The following applies to all students, staff, and faculty of Thrive Prep Academy:

• No skin should be showing on the torso from the chest to mid-thigh
• No pajamas
• Leggings, jeggings, or yoga pants may be worn IF worn with a top that covers down to the middle of the thigh
• Skirts and shorts must reach to mid-thigh
• No “running” shorts unless worn under a dress or skirt

Any violation of the dress code will be handled in the manner laid out in the Discipline Policy.

Please do not send your student to class if they have any of the following:

Fever, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours

Persistent cough

Productive nose mucus that is yellow or green in color

Consistent attendance is vital for your student to achieve academic success in the class. We do not allow students to “audit” any class. If you are going to be absent, notify the teacher through Jupiter Ed as expeditiously as possible. If the teacher allows ZOOM as an option, please give the teacher time to set up that option for your student. The teacher will not be able to provide that option when it is a last-minute absence.

Students are expected to turn in all classwork missed during their absence and any homework due on the day of their absence and any homework assigned on the day of their absence.

Timely pick-up from school is crucial for your child’s well-being and the smooth operation of the school. It ensures your child feels secure and valued, knowing that their schedule is respected. To ensure a safe and structured environment for all students, we charge a fee for late pick-ups. This fee helps cover the additional supervision costs incurred by our staff who must stay beyond their regular hours. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

10-14 minutes late- $5

15-19 minutes late- $10

20+ minutes late- $15, plus $1 per minute for each additional minute

For families who are frequently 5-10 minutes late, we reserve the right to charge a $5 fee for each occurrence.