Admissions Policy

As the purpose of Bethany Christian School is to establish and maintain an atmosphere which will encourage personal faith in Christ and the building of Christian character, the criteria for student admission shall be designed to foster Christ-like attitudes and behavior.

At least one custodial parent/guardian must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be able to give a testimony and demonstrate their full agreement with the BCS Statement of Faith by signing the Parent Commitment form without any reservation.

Any type of testing or any other criteria for admissions and placement is designed such that each student is able to function successfully within the school environment.

The school administrator, along with the assistant principal, has full authority to develop procedures that adhere to this policy.  The procedures shall include a methodology and reporting that reflect the degree of success of the admissions procedures, adjustment of new families to the school, and evidence that the school is meeting the needs of students.

Any appeal of an admissions decision may be directed in writing to the administrator, addressed to the Parent/Student Relation Committee.  That committee, along with the administrator and/or, assistant principal, will review the written document and act accordingly.  This may include a joint meeting with the family, committee members and administration.  This committee, along with the school administration, has full and complete decision authority.

Bethany Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Additional Policies

1. The application fee is non-refundable and must be submitted with the application.  The registration fee is only refundable if enrollment is denied by BCS.
2. Parents must interview with the administration prior to admittance of their child.  Students in grade 6-8 must interview with the administration as well.
3. Parents must sign the Parental Support and Commitment form.
4. BCS families have priority during the re-enrollment period over students of prospective families.
5. Children of BCS staff have priority in enrollment, but students must meet BCS’s admissions standards.
6. Prospective first grade students must be 6 by September 1^st of the school year.  Readiness testing may be required.  Academic testing is required for placement.
7. All forms provided in the application packet must be completed and returned to BCS before admission can be considered.
8. Notification of acceptance or denial will be done in writing.
9. All new students must take a placement test.
10. All necessary fees must be paid before enrollment occurs.