Brooke House Academy | All Campuses
Student & Parent Handbook
Everyday guidance for learning, soccer and academy life.
Applicable Campuses: Jacksonville, Maitland and Tampa
Approved handbook
Effective Date: October 24, 2026
Last Reviewed: October 24, 2026
Version: BHA-HANDBOOK-2026-10-24.1
Welcome and Academy Values
Welcome to Brooke House Academy, where we combine a passion for soccer with a commitment to academic excellence. This handbook brings together guidance for students and families across Jacksonville, Maitland and Tampa.
Excellence, respect, integrity, teamwork and responsibility guide our academic and athletic community. Students are encouraged to pursue their personal best, act honestly, support others and take responsibility for their actions.
Read this handbook alongside the academy’s individual policies and your enrollment agreement. The current approved policies govern their respective subjects, including discipline, safeguarding, attendance and learning support.
Admissions, Enrollment and Re-enrollment
Families begin by contacting admissions, completing the application process and discussing the student’s academic needs and soccer development with academy staff. The academy will confirm the documents, assessments and enrollment steps required for the individual student.
Enrollment includes completing the applicable agreement, providing requested medical and emergency contact information, and reviewing academy expectations. Current families should complete the annual re-enrollment process when notified.
Families considering withdrawal should give written notice to the academy. Current charges, deposits, withdrawal obligations and refund terms are governed by the applicable enrollment agreement.
Academic Instruction and Learning Support
BHA uses Florida Virtual School (FLVS Flex) coursework within a structured academic and soccer development model. FLVS teachers deliver course instruction, assessments, grading and academic feedback.
Onsite Learning Facilitators supervise study, monitor progress, encourage engagement, support organization and time management, and communicate with students, families and FLVS teachers as appropriate. They do not replace the FLVS teachers responsible for course instruction.
Course choices, educational responsibilities, learning support, IDEA disclosures and campus scholarship arrangements are explained in the Academic Program & Learning Support policy. Families should confirm current campus-specific scholarship eligibility before relying on funding.
Coursework, Assessments and Academic Integrity
Students should complete their assigned FLVS coursework on time, maintain consistent study habits and communicate about difficulties or scheduling conflicts before deadlines are missed.
Students are expected to complete their own work, act honestly in assessments and give appropriate credit when using another person’s ideas or work. Plagiarism, cheating and other academic dishonesty are not acceptable.
Course assessments and any rescheduling must follow the relevant FLVS requirements. Students should discuss illness, soccer travel or other conflicts with their FLVS teachers and academy academic staff.
Soccer Development and Participation
The soccer program develops technical, tactical, physical and mental skills alongside academic learning. Students should approach training with commitment, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for coaches and teammates.
Students should attend their scheduled sessions, arrive prepared and communicate with staff about illness, injuries or participation concerns. Academic responsibilities and conduct can affect access to training, matches, showcases, tours and other academy activities.
The current disciplinary and attendance policies explain participation restrictions and the consideration of individual circumstances.
Behaviour, Respect and Discipline
Students must treat staff and fellow students respectfully, follow reasonable instructions, care for property and represent the academy positively during lessons, training, matches, travel and academy activities.
BHA’s approved disciplinary policy sets out Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 misconduct, formal suspension rules, the three-strike framework, expulsion review, soccer participation consequences and family reconsideration procedures.
Bullying, harassment, discriminatory mistreatment and retaliation are addressed through the academy’s current anti-bullying, equal opportunity and disciplinary policies.
Student Code of Conduct & Disciplinary Policy →
Hazing and Prohibited Substances
Hazing is prohibited. Initiations or team activities must not involve humiliation, intimidation, physical harm or harmful pressure, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate. Students should report concerns to a trusted member of staff.
Students must not use, possess or distribute illegal drugs, alcohol or prohibited substances during academy activities. Concerns should be reported promptly, with immediate student safety taking priority.
Consequences and any escalation are determined under the current Student Code of Conduct & Disciplinary Policy.
Uniform and Presentation
Students are expected to wear academy uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
- Classroom activities: official black BHA jerseys.
- Classroom outerwear: official navy blue BHA hoodies.
- Soccer training: designated navy blue BHA jerseys with neutral black or white shorts and socks.
- Contact the academy for current ordering arrangements, sizing and any activity-specific kit requirements.
Attendance, Punctuality and Absences
Students should arrive punctually, prepared for scheduled academic and soccer sessions, and follow campus arrival and departure procedures.
Parents or guardians should notify the academy as soon as reasonably possible about absence or lateness through the appropriate campus communication channel. Planned extended absences should be discussed in advance.
Attendance at BHA does not itself complete FLVS coursework. Students remain responsible for course participation, communication, assessments and progress. The current attendance policy governs repeated concerns and appropriate individual circumstances.
Health, Safety and Student Welfare
Students and families should tell academy staff about injuries, illness, relevant medical needs or other circumstances affecting safe participation. Keep emergency contact information up to date.
Students should follow staff instructions during emergencies and report unsafe conditions promptly. Hydration, nutrition, rest and responsible participation support student wellbeing.
Students must respect privacy and personal space in bathrooms and changing areas. Report inappropriate behaviour or concerns about facilities or supervision to staff.
Concerns about abuse, neglect, staff boundaries or unsafe supervision must follow the current safeguarding and mandatory reporting procedures. Reports to BHA do not replace required reports to external authorities.
Student Support and Family Partnership
Students should speak with academy staff when they need help managing coursework, sporting commitments or personal concerns. Families are encouraged to discuss individual support needs with academy leadership.
Parents and guardians support student success by reinforcing attendance, responsibility, positive conduct and time management, and by keeping staff informed about relevant health concerns or changes affecting the student.
Maintain respectful communication with teachers, Learning Facilitators, coaches and campus staff. Available educational support and accommodations are addressed through the academy’s current academic policy and individual arrangements.
Technology and Online Safety
Devices and internet access should support learning and must not disrupt academic sessions or training. Students should communicate respectfully online, protect personal information and report cyberbullying, inappropriate content or unsafe contact to a trusted adult.
Gaming on personal devices is limited to authorized instructional activity or designated free time. Misuse is addressed under current academy behaviour and participation policies.
Families are encouraged to support safe use of social media, messaging and other digital services at home. The Privacy Policy explains BHA’s handling of personal information, photographs, recruiting profiles and privacy requests.
Fees, Scholarships and Financial Responsibilities
Families should review their current enrollment agreement for tuition, deposits, payment schedules, withdrawal obligations and refund terms. Contact the academy about account questions or payment concerns.
Scholarship funding depends on the relevant program and campus eligibility. Families remain responsible for confirming eligibility and providing required documentation. Scholarship-related payments and refunds are subject to the applicable provider’s terms and the enrollment agreement.
Communication, Concerns and Policy Acknowledgement
For general academy questions, contact info@brookehouseacademy.com. For a soccer-related concern, contact Niall O’Grady at niall@brookehouseacademy.com. Formal concerns can be raised through the Parent Complaints & Grievance Procedure.
Students and parents or guardians should review this handbook and the academy’s current policies together. Complete required policy acknowledgements through the academy’s enrollment process.
Complete the player and parent handbook sign-off below after reading the handbook together. This does not replace the separate Student Code of Conduct acknowledgement or your enrollment agreement.
Parent Complaints & Grievance Procedure →
Student + Parent
Handbook sign-off
Read the handbook above together, then enter your full names as typed signatures and complete both acknowledgements.
Handbook version BHA-HANDBOOK-2026-10-24.1. Approved.
This sign-off records that you have read and understood the handbook. It does not replace your enrollment agreement or separate policy acknowledgements.