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FAQS

  • What grade levels does Spring Vale Academy (SVA) include?

    SVA includes grades 9-12.

  • Where do your students come from?

    We are a Church of God (Seventh Day) boarding academy; our students come from all around the U.S. and become close friends with bonds that last a lifetime.

  • What is the annual/semester tuition?

    Boarding Students: 

      Annual: $9,300
      Semester: $4,650

     

    Day Students:
      Annual: $4,228
      Semester: $2,114

  • Are there any scholarships available?

    Some scholarships are available by application through the business office. Scholarship forms are available on the website form list.

     

  • What type of drama programs do you have?

    We have a drama class, an advanced drama troupe, ACTION that tours in the spring and summer, and our annual grad play production.

  • What type of music programs do you have?

    We have choir, an advanced chorale group called, “Sound,” that tours in the spring and summer, praise team, and lots of worship/praise services to play any variety of musical instruments. We also have a church and school band.

  • How many students are in each dorm room?

    Typically two or three per room, depending on enrollment size.

  • What is the weather like?

    Autumn: Michigan has beautiful autumns rich in fall color and great for outdoor sports and hiking with temperatures averaging 72°F (high) to 50°F (low) in September.


    Winter: It's typically cold with temperatures averaging 30°F (high) to 14°F  (low) in February, so pack a warm coat, gloves, hat and boots.


    Spring: The first signs spring arrive in April (mixed with a few snow flurries at times), but everything is in full bloom in mid-May with temperatures averaging 67°F (high) to 45°F (low).

     

  • What sports team does SVA have?

    Women’s basketball, volleyball & cheerleading.
    Men’s soccer & basketball

  • What can I bring?

     

    • Twin bed sheets and blankets (required)
    • Twin bed mattress cover (required)
    • Athletic shoes and equipment
    • Physical Education clothes
    • Sleeping bag (optional)
    • Winter clothing (including coat, hat, gloves, warm shoes)
    • Dress clothes for worship services
    • Umbrella
    • Long underwear
    • Pillow
    • Iron
    • Towels & toiletries
    • Wind-up/battery alarm clock
    • Hair dryer/curling iron
    • Musical instrument
    • Flashlight
    • Bible
    • Trunk that can be locked (optional)
    • Family pictures
    • Personal Cell Phone (optional - times available supervised by dean)
  • What can’t I bring?

     

    • Radios/Walkmans/TVs
    • Inappropriate reading materials or music
    • Firecrackers and fireworks
    • Candles, incense
    • Pets
    • Cassette/CD recorders or players
    • Weapons (pocket knives with blades > 3")
    • Controlled substances or intoxicants
    • Microwaves, fridge, blender
    • Heating or cooking devices (there are microwaves and a fridge in the snack room for your use)
    • Clothing, make-up and jewelry not in conformance with Standards of Dress
  • Is there a dress code?

     

     

    Hair, Cosmetics and Jewelry

     

    Men’s hair should be off the collar, out of the eyes, with at least half of the ear showing. Tails, designs, unusual shaving patterns or shaved heads are unacceptable. All facial hair must be kept clean shaven. Piercing and earrings are not acceptable. Hair color changes are not allowed while in residence on campus.

     

    Women may wear subtle, natural looking make-up only, with colors being close to their natural color. Fingernail polish must be light pastel colors only. Artificial fingernails, heavy eyeliner, dark-colored eye shadow or dark blush may not be worn. A limited amount of jewelry is acceptable such as one bracelet, one necklace, one ring per hand for a total of two rings, and one pair of earrings no larger than one inch in diameter. Multiple earrings, body piercing or any other jewelry considered inappropriate by staff is unacceptable. Dresses or tops may be sleeveless, as long as shoulders are covered, but should not be spaghetti straps or strapless.

     

     

     

     

     


    Appropriate Dress

     

    General
    Tight clothing such as body suits is not appropriate. All clothing worn must be in good condition, without holes, fringes, patches, etc. Pants must be worn at the waist, not sagging, and suspenders must be worn up, not hanging. Shoes with laces must always be tied. Underwear or boxers should not be exposed.

     

    School Dress

    All school dress clothing must be in good condition without tears, holes, or excessive wear.

    • Shirts:  Polo style shirts may be worn in any solid color and must be tucked in or extend 4 to 10 inches below pants waistline.  During the colder months, a solid color sweater may be worn over the polo shirt, or a solid color long sleeve shirt may be worn under the polo shirt. 
    • Pants:  Dockers style pants, corduroys or denim jeans of solid color may be worn.  Pants must be worn at the waist (no low-rise or hip-hugger style pants).  Girls my wear solid color skirts, as well.
    • Shoes:  Shoes must enclose the entire foot.  Sandals, slippers, flip-flops, etc. are not acceptable.  Shoes with laces must be tied.
    • Jackets: Each student will be issued a school jacket at the beginning of the school year.  These jackets are considered acceptable school dress and may be worn during classes.  No other jackets or sweatshirts or may be worn in school.

     

     

    Physical Education Attire

    All students enrolled in a PE course will need to wear gym shorts (minimum six-inch inseam) or athletic pants, with a solid color, non-white t-shirt and a pair of clean tennis shoes with non-marking soles. 

     

    Recreation Attire

     

    Men & Women:

    Sneakers, sandals, sweat suits, t-shirts
    Snugly fitting tank tops (guys only)
    Bib overalls, cargo, or painter's pants
    Hats (except in dining hall and chapel)
    Sleeveless shirts (must cover the shoulders)
    Denim jeans, shorts (no shorter than 4" above knee)

     

    Friday Worship Service Dress
    School dress or better

     

    Sabbath Services Dress
    Men: necktie with dress slacks, dress shirt and dress shoes.
    Women: skirts with a dressy sweater or blouse, or dress.

     

    Music & Drama Performances
    The SOUND, ACTION, Band, Choir, Drama uniform required for performances is black slacks for men and black ankle-length skirts for women.

  • What is the Work/Study Program?

    All students are required to participate in the work/study program, helping them to gain valuable work experience, learn responsibility, and if they exceed the basic requirements per student, they can earn credit toward their tuition or spending money if their account is already paid. Each student is required to work 45 minutes a day, five days a week. Parents may have their child work more hours if they wish their student to assist in paying off their account. Students successfully completing their work/study requirements receive 1/4 credit toward graduation requirements. A senior must have fulfilled all work/study requirements in order to participate in graduation exercises. Students are required to fulfill their work/study responsibilities in order to earn the privilege of participating in recreation, social, and extra-curricular activities. A student who is negligent in fulfilling work/study responsibilities may be disciplined in other ways.

     

    For hours worked in excess of the individual's work pace, students receive tuition credit at the rate of $7.25 per hour. This credit is applied to the student's account. Just as employees expect to receive monetary reward for a job well done, students appreciate receiving something tangible when they complete their jobs. Students who work over and above the work pace requirement may receive a monthly paycheck for spending money, not to exceed $100, as long as the student's account is current. Amounts exceeding this are applied to the student's account.