Association of Classical & Christian Schools

5.5.1 Membership
Dates: Approved 6/11/97
Objective: To establish guidelines for schools to be accepted into membership in the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).
Scope: This policy is to be used whenever a school seeks membership in the ACCS.

Definitions:
       School:An institution generally administered by a Board and comprised of classrooms with teachers (not facilitators) where students are sent by their parents to be instructed (not self-paced), regardless of the number of grades. (Although this definition does not include home schools, it is not intended as a sign of opposition toward home schooling.)

1.            There will be only one category of membership for schools that have applied for membership after December 31, 1995, and it will be regarded as full membership. Schools that have applied for Charter Membership prior to December 31, 1995, and have been approved, shall remain as Charter Members.

2.             All member schools must subscribe to the Confession of Faith adopted by the ACCS.  This must be affirmed on the application form by the signature of an authorized agent of the school.

3.             All member schools must demonstrate conformity to the Trivium as set forth in the ACCS Mission statement.

4.             All member schools must demonstrate a commitment to furthering the work of the ACCS, its goals, purposes, mission, and objectives.

5.             All member schools, except charter schools, must pay annual dues.

6.             The Executive Director shall have the authority to review applications and approve or deny them.  In instances where the Executive Director disapproves an application for membership, the Board of Directors reserves the authority to make the final determination.

7.             All other schools, institutions, businesses, or individuals not defined in this policy shall apply and be considered for Affiliate Membership in the ACCS under the Affiliate Membership Policy.

8.             Written annual renewal of each member’s commitment is required with the payment of annual dues.

7.1Member Fees

Dates: Approved 3/15/98

            Revised 1/16/97

            Revised 6/27/01

            Revised 01/15/08

Objective: To establish annual dues for membership in ACCS for the various member categories.