Admissions Guidelines
| 1. | It is a requirement that children admitted to the school must have at least one parent or guardian who has made a personal profession of faith in Christ. |
| 2. | Admission to half-day and full-day Kindergarten (Monday through Friday morning) requires that the student be 5 years of age by September 30 of that academic year. A kindergarten-readiness test will be administered and will be a determining factor in the child’s acceptance into the program. Pre-K requires that the child is 4 years of age by September 30 and Pre-School requires that the child be 3 years old by September 30. |
| 3. | The application form must be completed and returned to the school. In the case of a transfer student, it is the parent’s responsibility to see that a copy of the child’s permanent record be sent to the school. |
| 4. | Admission to Rhema Christian School requires the student to have maintained at least a “C” average (2.0 grade average based on a 4.0 system) during the most recent academic year and grading period. Only under exceptional circumstances will a student whose grade average is below a “C” be considered for admission. This student will be admitted on a probationary basis for one grading period during which the student must attain a “C” average or be dismissed. |
| 5. | It is not the intent of the school to admit students who have recently experienced behavioral or emotional problems in school. |
| 6. | All applicants must show documented proof of required immunization before acceptance can be granted. |
| 7. | Both parents of an applicant will be interviewed except in an unusual circumstance when only one parent or guardian can be present. |
| 8. | Students entering grades 2-8 may be required to take a placement test. |
| 9. | The applicant may be required to take an achievement test to determine his or her academic ability if current scores are not available. |
| 10. | Enrolled students are expected to maintain an attitude and commitment that is consistent with the goals and objectives of this school. Should it become apparent that the student is not committed to the goals of this school, he/she will be dismissed. The goals being: 1) being led into a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, 2) development of a Biblical worldview, and 3) Evidence of Godly living. |
| 11. | Each parent must complete a Volunteer Registration form, indicating at least one (not more than three) area(s) in which they would be willing to volunteer their services. |