THE PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME

TLAP Sports Academy Florida is a vision that has been in the making since 2013. To all the individuals that helped propel TLAP Sports Academy Florida in the position as one of the primary programs in the country. I want to thank my team and the student athletes that have given TLAP Sports Academy Florida a chance to make their dreams come true.

In high school, prep and College, I gave my all to the game of basketball. I sacrifice a great deal of my life studying and playing the game of basketball at the highest level. Spent countless hours in the gym, perfecting my craft. My mother at a young age, instilled in me, the understanding of investing in myself and my goals and keeping God 1st.

At TLAP Sports Academy Florida we take a comprehensive approach focusing on the entire student athlete so that they begin their collegiate career with the proper frame of mind and skills. Our experienced faculty focuses on forming a core of a much greater academic support team that includes parents, administrators, coaches, house parents and campus life staff members, all of whom work tirelessly to positively impact academic, athletic and character growth, embracing the inherent qualities of each student.

During their time at TLAP Sports Academy Florida, our student’s rigidity themselves academically, push beyond their limitations mentally, shape friendships that last a lifetime, and develop a strong sense of self-worth. Our graduates go on to play college basketball at the level that matches their hard work and abilities. It is here that they use the tools taught at TLAP Sports Academy Florida to establish themselves as leaders, young men/women of substance, and collective learners.

I invite you to explore the outstanding educational opportunities and top tier athletic experiences TLAP Sports Academy Florida has to offer our students in grades 6-12 and Post Graduate. If you have any questions, or would like to visit us, do not hesitate to email us or call us at 772-236-4442.

Thank you for your interest in TLAP Sports Academy Florida
Louis Graham
President of TLAP Sports Academy Florida

GENERAL 

These guidelines are based on the school’s philosophy and principles regarding good character, and reflect the school’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for students. The school strives to promote effective and caring communication among faculty, students, and parents that support students in their personal growth and provides room for a young person to make mistakes and learn from them. The guidelines in this section apply to all conduct by students, whether on or off campus, while they are enrolled at the school.

The Headmaster may distinguish between intention and thoughtlessness in the length or seriousness for disciplinary consequences. Students will be held accountable for their behavior in a manner deemed appropriate by the school, in its sole discretion. A student’s presence when a violation of rules occurs may result in disciplinary action. Students should make it their responsibility to study and understand these disciplinary guidelines and their underlying principles. If the Head of School or his designee determines, in his sole discretion, that parental involvement is appropriate at any stage of the disciplinary process, then the Headmaster or his designee may contact parents to discuss the situation, in addition to those times when parental involvement may be specifically called for, as described further below. The goal of these guidelines is to help each student understand the type of behavior expected at school, and to learn to assume responsibility for his or her action. 

MINOR INFRACTIONS: Minor infractions of program rules are usually handled on the spot, sometimes after consultation with the Headmaster. Disciplinary action for minor infractions may include evening restrictions, campus restriction (bounds), Saturday Community service, community jobs, and/or a formal reprimand. Parents are generally informed of disciplinary action involving their child.

Dress Code Enforcement: Students not abiding by the dress code will be assigned Community service and encouraged to change into acceptable clothing. A student who does not change runs the risk of acquiring more than one Community service in a particular day. Two Community service orders in one day will result in dismissal from program.

RESPONSES TO DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE: A student’s presence when a violation of the drug or alcohol rules occurs will result in disciplinary action. Students appearing before the Headmaster for first drug or alcohol offenses should expect to be suspended or dismissed from program. Random drug test will be given during the program year.

RESPONSES TO VIOLATION OF NO VEHICLE POLICY:
Student will be dismissed from program with no possibility of return.

COMMUNICATION WITH RESPECT TO DISCIPLINARY RESPONSES: The TLAP Sports Academy /Prep community values transparency and strives to be as open as possible about its responses to student misconduct. Disciplinary decisions, and the underlying student conduct, may be shared with students, parents and faculty as determined by the school, in its sole and absolute discretion. While the Head of School may choose to disclose the facts, circumstances and rationale of a disciplinary decision, the names of the students involved and the recommended disciplinary response (if any) will not be disclosed.

Students and parents should be aware that there may be sensitive cases involving student discipline with respect to which the school may determine that any disclosure of a disciplinary proceeding—even without the use of student names—may be inappropriate. The school retains absolute and sole discretion with respect to the disclosure and handling of any student disciplinary matter.

PROBATION: The status of probation indicates that a subsequent violation of a major school rule will likely result in the student’s dismissal from the school. Probation is used only in conjunction with a disciplinary separation from school (suspension) and will generally be assigned for 4 to 8 weeks depending on the nature of the infraction.

REPORTING CHANGE OF STATUS TO COLLEGES: Many colleges and universities ask their applicants and the College Counselling Office to report a “disciplinary violation whether relate to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, which resulted in the applicant’s probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion” (language drawn from the Common Application). If such disciplinary action takes place during program year, applicants are obligated to report it in a short statement that accompanies the application. If disciplinary action occurs after an application has been filed, the College Counseling Office must report it to colleges within 10 days. Students are counseled to write on their own behalf and facilitate this contact with their colleges with careful advice concerning content.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS WHILE AWAY FROM SCHOOL: Students should be aware that they represent the TLAP Sports Academy / Prep at all times, both on and away from campus. While it is not the school’s intention to monitor students in all of their off-campus activities, the school reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, in response to inappropriate conduct occurring outside of campus. While traveling to or from campus, while on weekends or vacations, students should not behave in any way or engage in any activities that is inconsistent with the school’s mission and philosophy or that could compromise the reputation of TLAP Sports Academy / Prep. Such occurrences may be of disciplinary interest to the school.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT: Disciplinary matters and student issues are handled directly by appropriate staff. If a student is having an issue with another student, parents should not attempt to deal with the other student directly about that matter. Doing so may put a student in an intimidating situation and is best resolved, when appropriate, through a school administrator for guidance with respect to any questions about contacting another student or parent about a school-related matter.

LEAVING CAMPUS POLICY: ALL students are required to SIGN OUT & NOTIFY your Head coach.You must SIGN IN upon return. Violation for leaving campus without signing out/in and notifying your Head coach:

4 Hrs. of Community Service OR 4 Hrs. of community clean-up which includes trash, cleaning bathrooms, dorms, workout facilities, etc. For every new violation, Community Service or clean-up time DOUBLES.

CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT ATTENDING CLASSES WORKOUTS OR PRACTICES WITHOUT LEGITIMATE EXCUSE

For each Class, Workout or Practice missed: 4 Hrs. of Community Service OR 4 Hrs. of community clean-up which includes trash, cleaning bathrooms, dorms, workout facilities, etc. For every new violation, Community Service or clean-up time DOUBLES.

TLAP SPORTS ACADEMY/ IS A TOBACCO FREE PROGRAM. SMOKING/CHEWING TOBACCO IS NOT PERMITTED. VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING. Student will be dismissed from program with no possibility of return.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY PERTAINS TO THE FOLLOWING. Students caught violating ANY of these ZERO tolerance policies will be immediately kicked out of our program and SENT home.

1. Persons of the opposite sex are not permitted in team house at any time.

2. Drinking alcohol is NOT permitted.

3. Using ANY kind of DRUGS that are not prescribed to you by your doctor are not permitted.

Do you currently have an I-20?

Has the applicant ever had an IEP or 504 plan?

Has the applicant ever been provided accommodations (extra time, etc) in the classroom or on standardized testing (SAT)?

It is very important that the following be answered completely and honestly so that the Director of Admission may understand the applicant's background and needs.

Florida law requires that a completed immunization form be on file for each student by the first day of class. The school also requires that a physician complete a medical information form by the first day of class. You will receive these documents upon notification of acceptance.

Certification/Financial Agreement:

Agreement hereby certify that my applicant named herein is of good moral character and is not under the jurisdiction of a court, except as specified herein. I pledge the officials of TLAP Sports Academy/Prep my support and cooperation in all that pertains to the welfare and honor of the academy as a whole.

I further certify that the applicant named herein does not have a physical or mental condition that would prevent him from performing the tasks of a daily routine or that would cause him to harm himself or any other student.

I have read and fully understand all of the financial information pertaining to the enrollment of the applicant named herein at TLAP Sports Academy/Prep. I acknowledge that the information presented on this application is complete, correct and truthful, and I am willing to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by TLAP Sports Academy/Prep.

If anything is found to be untrue, TLAP Sports Academy reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission and, subsequently, remove the student from the Academy. All payments and student deposits are final no refund. I understand that any damages caused by my child to TLAP Sports Academy/Prep property or properties being used by TLAP Sports Academy/Prep will result in said player/program participant having to pay the full cost of replacement or repair. Applicants of TLAP Sports Academy/Prep will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual preference or orientation, disability, or national origin.

Tuition Policy and Contract:

All families with children attending the TLAP Sports Academy/prep are required to have a tuition contract on file (“Agreement”) which is signed by the child’s parents/guardians. This annual published tuition amount may include certain related fees. The tuition amount does not include incidental fees, such as team activity fees and fundraising fees. TLAP Sports Academy/prep uses PayPal merchant account system (PMAC). There are no in-house accounts or billings for tuition.

General Tuition Conditions and Agreements:

All payments to TLAP Sports Academy/Prep are final. All parents understand that it is their obligation to pay all required fees for the prep or school year. All parents agree to accept the rules and regulations of TLAP Sports Academy/Prep as stated. I understand if my child violates the rules and regulations of TLAP Sports Academy/Prep, it may could constitute cause for dismissal.

I understand that if my account is 5 days or more delinquent, TLAP Sports Academy/Prep, at its option, may advise me that my child will not be permitted to attend TLAP Sports Academy/Prep. And he may be dismissed from TLAP Sports Academy/Prep. Parent(s) must agree that the student named may participate in all TLAP Sports Academy/Prep. I also understand that all parents have the right to withdraw their child at any time during the prep year. If student is dismissed from TLAP Sports Academy/Prep or parent makes 2 late payments for any reason. All remaining payments will be accelerated into one payment due by the 5th of the month in which the second late payment. If student athlete is injured during prep year and cannot continue. The parent is still responsible for the full cost of the full tuition cost regardless of student injury.

Tuition is paid in (8-9) installments throughout the year. I further understand and agree that I am not entitled to any refund from TLAP Sports Academy/Prep. Payments, Tuition payments, Deposits, Donations, and gifts to TLAP Sports Academy/Prep are nonrefundable. Please note once payment is made through payment portal or invoice, all payments are final no exception. You agree to voluntarily make a tuition or deposit payment under your own understanding and knowledge. I, agree and commit to be faithful to the financial terms and conditions regarding TLAP Sports Academy/Prep tuition payments for the prep or school year. If all payments are not received by TLAP Sports Academy/Prep, payee will be pursued in court to recover all monies owed to academy plus lawyer fees associated with court case.

 

Deposit must be paid by the family; it is not covered by the Athletic Scholarship. Application and Student Insurance Fees are the responsibility of the athlete.

1.    This scholarship agreement may be terminated if I fail to abide by rules and requirements of the TLAP Sports Academy / Prep and the Head Coach.

2.    If my scholarship is terminated for any of the above reasons, I may be held responsible for all expenses incurred during the year in which the scholarship is terminated. I must make arrangements within 48 hours with the Head Coach and the TLAP Sports Academy / Prep officer for payment of my account or be sent to collections.

3.    Any expenses not covered by this scholarship are my responsibility. In accordance with this, I understand that payment arrangements are subject to the policies and procedures set forth by TLAP Sports Academy / Prep.

4.    I understand that my failure to meet the academic requirements and athletic requirements for athletic awards, or admissions requirements of the TLAP Sports Academy / Prep this agreement null and void.

5.    This TLAP Sports Academy / Prep Letter of Intent and Scholarship Agreement is to be used for all sports.

6.    By signing the Letter of Intent and athletic scholarship, the student athlete and/or parents certify that they have not signed another such letter with an institution.

7.  The signature of the parent or guardian is not required on the Letter of Intent and Scholarship agreement for athletes who are 17 years or younger. Students who are 18 years or older are considered legal adults for the purpose of contracting.

Tuition and Fees

Pending anticipated Board approval, tuition and fees for the 2020-21 academic year have been set at:

Tuition and Fees

• *$15,890 - POST-GRAD  $5,000 (Due Upon Enrollment)
• *$12,890 - MIDDLE  $3,500 (Due Upon Enrollment)
• *$10,890 - Esports Gaming Academy  $2,500 (Due Upon Enrollment)
• *$18,890 - Intel Student F1-Vias  $5,000 (Due Upon Enrollment)
• DCS 1
• DCS 2

Tuition Payment Options

TLAP Sports Academy / Prep offers 2 payment options. By checking one, you agree to pay the school’s tuition and fees according to the selected plan.

Please select one plan:

___ Option 1-Pay in Full: Complete balance of tuition, deposits & fees are due by August 1, 2020 for the Academic year. Past due payment fees apply.

___Option 2: Payments will be required to be executed through automatic withdrawal 8-9 installments: July 1st, 2020 - March 1st, 2020. A $35 Convenience fee applies (per payment).

Deposits:

A non-refundable deposit is due at the signing of the Letter of Intent in order to guarantee the Student’s placement in TLAP Sports Academy / Prep for the 2020-21 Academic year.

Account Status

You understand and agree that:

• Your account will be kept current.
• Your financial obligations to the school must be met before the Student will be permitted to advance to the next semester or, if a senior, postgraduate student. 
• The student will not be allowed to participate in a school sponsored trip unless your account is current.
• TLAP reserves the right to withhold grades and transcripts for nonpayment of fines.
• TLAP Sports Academy / Prep reserves the right to apply any monies received for trips or deposits first to outstanding tuition balances.

 Penalties

Any account balance that is more than 5 days overdue will be charged a late fee of 3%per month (or any part thereof) on the overdue balance. A $150.00 fee will be charged for NSF. If student is dismissed from TLAP Sports Academy/Prep or parent makes 2 late payments for any reason. All remaining payments will be accelerated into one payment due by the 5th of the month in which the second late payment. If student athlete is injured during prep year and cannot continue. The parent is still responsible for the full cost of the full tuition cost regardless of student injury.

In the event any action is brought to recover fees payable under this agreement, you agree to pay TLAP all costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by TLAP Sports Academy/Prep.

Term of the Contract
This contract is valid for one year only: July 1st, 2020 - March 1st, 2020. Both parties must agree to its renewal for the following year. Either party may, for any reason, decline to renew, and no reason need be given for so declining. Nothing in this agreement shall prohibit the School from expelling a student during the period of the contract for valid academic and/or disciplinary reasons.

Acceptance
By signing this document, I acknowledge that I accept the terms and agreement as stated in this contract and accept full responsibility for tuition payment.