Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS

Accelerated Christian Education® has taken the conventional style textbook and divided it into bite-sized, achievable worktexts called PACEs. Each PACE is similar to a unit in a textbook. Each level consists of 12 PACEs in each subject. PACEs integrate Godly character-building lessons into the academic content, and self-instructional activities are carefully designed to develop thinking skills and create mastery learning.

Code of Ethics

📜 Code of Ethics

School Values

Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship.

Student Development

Our primary concern is the student and the development of their potential. Employees will strive for professional growth and exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities to Students

Make reasonable efforts to protect students from harmful conditions.
Not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action.
Not deny access to diverse points of view.
Not suppress or distort subject matter.
Not expose students to unnecessary embarrassment.
Not violate or deny a student’s legal rights.
Not harass or discriminate based on race, religion, or background.
Not exploit student relationships for personal gain.
Keep student information confidential unless legally required.

Maintaining Professional Ethics

Maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
Shall not deny a colleague professional benefits based on race, religion, or background.
Shall not interfere with a colleague's political or civil rights.
Shall not engage in harassment that creates a hostile environment.
Shall not make malicious or false statements about colleagues.

Training Requirements

📚 Training Requirement

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.

⚠️ Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.

Examples of misconduct include:

🚫 Obscene language
🚫 Drug and alcohol use
🚫 Disparaging comments
🚫 Prejudice or bigotry
🚫 Sexual innuendo
🚫 Cheating or testing violations
🚫 Physical aggression
🚫 Accepting or offering favors

📌 Reports of Misconduct (Employees)

Contact: Alfredo Dominguez

Address: 4475 Reaves Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Email: admin@ibelieveacademy.org

📌 Reports of Misconduct (Administrators)

Contact: Jose Santiago

Address: 4475 Reaves Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Email: pastorjosesantiago@gmail.com

Child Abuse REPORTING

🚨 CHILD ABUSE REPORTING

All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

📞 Report Immediately:
DIAL 1-800-96-ABUSE or Report Online

🔎 LOOK FOR THE SIGNS

⚠️ Signs of Physical Abuse

🔹Unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or injuries
🔹Broken bones
🔹Burns

A child experiencing physical abuse may:

🔹 Seem withdrawn or depressed
🔹 Be afraid to go home or run away
🔹 Shy away from physical contact
🔹 Act aggressively
🔹 Wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries

🚨 Signs of Sexual Abuse

🔹Torn, stained, or bloody underwear
🔹Trouble walking or sitting
🔹Pain or itching in the genital area
🔹Sexually transmitted diseases

A child experiencing sexual abuse may:

🔹 Have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively
🔹 Fear a particular person
🔹 Seem withdrawn or depressed
🔹 Suddenly gain or lose weight
🔹 Shy away from physical contact
🔹 Run away from home

🚸 Signs of Neglect

🔹Unattended medical needs
🔹Little or no supervision at home
🔹Poor hygiene
🔹Appears underweight

A child experiencing neglect may:

🔹 Be frequently tired or hungry
🔹 Steal food
🔹 Appear overly needy for adult attention

📌 Recognizing Patterns

Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.

🗣️ If a Child Tells You About Abuse

👂 Be a good listener: Show that you understand and believe the child.
🤝 Be supportive: Assure them they did the right thing by coming to you.
❌ Don’t overreact: This can frighten them or stop them from sharing more.
📝 Document it: Write down what the child says as soon as possible.
⏳ Don’t delay: Report the abuse immediately—don’t assume someone else will.

⚖️ Liability Protections

Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to law enforcement, shall be immune from civil or criminal liability. (F.S. 39.203)

Employers disclosing information about an employee to a prospective employer are immune from civil liability unless the disclosed information was knowingly false or violated civil rights. (F.S. 768.095)

BROCHURE TO REPORT EDUCATOR MISCONDUCT