GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SCA does not require students to test for admittance into any of its programs; however,  families must show proof of active membership in a Bible-believing church.

​

ADMISSION POLICIES AND CRITERIA

SHABACH! Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or national origin.  The following requirements must be met for admission to SCA:

• All families applying for admission to SCA must be born-again believers in Jesus Christ.   They must show evidence of membership in a Bible-believing church on church letterhead.  They must acknowledge and sign the Statement of Faith.

• All students must complete an Application for Admission and pay the corresponding application fee for the age group/program for which they are applying.

• All students must show proof of immunization, present a birth certificate, and present a social security card.

• All students must provide a copy of any educational, psychological, speech, behavior, physical therapy or occupational assessments, if applicable.

• All families must sign a financial contract that details their financial commitment to the school.

• All families must agree to abide by the Parent/School Covenant and agree to comply with all rules and regulations which SCA may deem necessary for the proper operation of the school.​

​

Students Applying for Admission to Kindergarten:

• Must be age 5 on or before August 31st of the school year for which they are applying for admission.

• Must have successfully passed the kindergarten readiness test, if their birthday is between September 1st and October 15th.

• Transitional Kindergarten placement is available for children who turn five between October 16th and November 30th. Screening is required for the admission as a “TK student”.  Students will not be admitted to kindergarten if they are age four and their fifth birthday is after October 15th.

• Must submit a teacher recommendation form.

​

Students Applying for First Grade:

• Must be age six on or before September 1st of the school year they are applying for admission for.

• Must have successfully completed kindergarten and show evidence that the student passed the kindergarten readiness test before their admission to kindergarten,  if their birthday is between September 1st – October 15th.

• Students will not be admitted to first grade if they are five and their sixth birthday is after October 15th.

​

​