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Welcome to the Parent & Instructor Handbook

Welcome to Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy

Welcome, parents, instructors, and students! Thank you for joining Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy and for taking the time to read and understand our policies. This handbook is designed to support a shared understanding of expectations, conduct, procedures, and communication throughout the school year. It reflects our values and commitment to offering a Christ-centered, academically enriching, and family-supported learning environment.

What This Handbook Covers

This online handbook includes up-to-date information on the following topics:

  • Statement of Faith
  • Leadership Team Contacts
  • Summary of WSBC / RSHA Agreement
  • Fees & Payment Schedule Policies
  • Security & Safety Measures
  • Class and Time Allotment Practices
  • Expectations of Students
  • Expectations of Parents
  • Expectations of Instructors
  • Student Correction & Discipline
  • Making the Most of the Experience
  • Inclement Weather & Cancellation Policies
  • Disclaimers & Information Accuracy
  • Academic Year Calendar & Important Dates

About This Online Handbook

This is the official online version of the RSHA Parent & Instructor Handbook. It outlines our most up-to-date policies, expectations, schedules, and procedures for the current academic year. Because it is a living document, it may be updated at any time to reflect changes in safety, scheduling, or administrative policy.

While some parts of this handbook are meant to guide general behavior, other sections are legally binding agreements regarding attendance, payment, and conduct. The flexible nature of our program allows for both structure and adaptability.

Parent and Instructor Agreement

By enrolling or teaching at RSHA, families and instructors agree to the contents of this handbook. This includes understanding:

  • Expectations of student conduct and attendance
  • Expectations of instructors
  • Expectations of parents
  • Tuition and payment responsibilities
  • The flexible but binding nature of certain policies
  • That the handbook may change, and those changes may affect the academic year

All participants will be expected to acknowledge and agree to the handbook’s contents, including updates and changes made throughout the year.

Updates & Communication

Any updates to the handbook will be announced via email before being finalized. Each update will include:

  • What changed
  • Why it changed
  • How it affects the program going forward

This ensures transparency and keeps families and instructors well-informed.

Questions or Clarifications?

If you have questions about the handbook or its content, please contact Rebekah Goode or Pete Goode via email or text.

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Updated: April 23, 2025

Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129

Since West Salem has NEVER CHARGED for the use of their facility (i.e. no rent, utilities, water, internet, or paper product fees; ONLY a nominal cleaning fee), there will be no facility or maintenance fees required. In order to respect your time and resources, we plan to offer regular lunches for a small charge with all proceeds going to West Salem Baptist Church as our love offering to them for such a generous gift.

Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy is NOT a ministry of West Salem Baptist Church. While there is a close relationship between the leadership of both organizations, any statement from Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy does not mean nor imply that West Salem Baptist endorses, agrees, or prescribes the view from RSHA leadership. The relationship between the two organizations is that of landlord (West Salem Baptist) and tenant (Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy).

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