STUDENT ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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1 STUDENT ADMISSIONS PROCESS Thank you for your interest in Christ s Legacy Academy, a Christ-centered classical school. As you consider a Christian education for your child, pray for God to guide your thinking and learn all you can about the philosophy of classical, Christian education. Read over the application carefully and fill it out completely. STEP 1: Application Forms: Complete the attached form for each child you wish to enroll. Before the application can be processed, the following documents must be received: Completed Application for Admission Application Fee of $ applied to tuition unless application is denied Copy of the student s transcript Copy of most recent standardized achievement test scores (or comparable testing) STEP 2: Interview and Assessment: A member of the Admissions Committee will meet to discuss the particulars of your completed application and give you an opportunity to ask questions. Participation by both parents is required. Before the interview can occur, the following documents must be received: References (pastor s referral form) STEP 3: Notification of Acceptance: After all of the above steps have been completed, the Admissions Committee will review and rule on the application. Notification of acceptance will be sent by mail, and a response must be received within ten business days. All students are considered to be on probation for the first nine weeks at Christ s Legacy Academy. Excessive behavior problems or extremely poor academic performance may result in dismissal or recommendation to a lower grade level. Christ s Legacy Academy admits students of any race, gender, color, national origin, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, financial assistance and loan programs, athletic programs, and other school administered programs and activities. Page 1 of 8

2 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION I. Student & Family Information Student applying For Admission (may make copies for additional siblings): Full Legal Name Date of Birth Gender Grade Entering SS# Parent / Guardian Information: Name: Mr. Home Address: Last First MI Street City State Zip Telephone: Home Cellular Preferred address: Name: Mrs. Last First MI Home Address (if different from above): Street City State Zip Telephone: Home Cellular Preferred address: Page 2 of 8

3 Place of Business, Father (Guardian): Company: Occupation: SS# Address: Phone: Place of Business, Mother (Guardian): Company: Occupation: SS# Address: Phone: Primary Guardian (if different from above) Siblings or others in household not applying to Christ s Legacy Academy (use additional paper if necessary): Name DOB Name DOB Name DOB Name DOB Name DOB Name DOB Name DOB Name DOB Family s Church: Pastor: Phone: Emergency Contact Information: (other than parents) Name Relationship Student Information: Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Please list the school(s) your child has attended over the last three years. Please include full address of the school. If more space is needed, please provide the information on a separate sheet of paper. Child School Name & Address Phone Number Grade Page 3 of 8

4 Christ s Legacy Academy is not staffed to teach children with significant learning disabilities or behavioral issues. We would appreciate your assistance in answering the following questions as candidly as possible. Further elaboration on your answers will take place during the interview. 1. Does your child have any special learning needs (ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, etc.) that would require special attention in a traditional classroom setting? If yes, please explain: 2. Has your child ever been referred for testing or placed in a special program? If yes, please explain: 3. Has your child ever seen or been referred to a counselor/physician/psychiatrist for any type of social, behavioral, emotional, or mental issue? If yes, briefly state the nature of the issue: 4. Has your child ever taken medication for a learning or behavioral issue? If yes, please explain: 5. Has your child ever experienced any disciplinary problems at a previous school? (i.e. Has a teacher or administration ever contacted you regarding your child s behavior?) If yes, please explain: 6. Please describe any physical disabilities (heart, hearing difficulties, speech impediments, asthma, sensory interaction disfunction, etc.), any serious illnesses, allergies, diseases, injuries or hospitalizations. 7. Has your child ever repeated a grade for any reason? If yes, which grade: 8. Has your child ever been suspended, expelled, or asked to withdraw from any school? If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper, including principle s name, school name, and school address and phone number. 9. Why do you want your child to attend Christ s Legacy Academy? Page 4 of 8

5 II. Statement of Faith: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord. Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of a virgin, Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hades, and on the third day He rose again from the grave. He ascended into Heaven, where He sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From Heaven, He shall come to earth again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, one holy Christian church, the communion of all true saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the gift of everlasting life. The Apostles Creed. On God We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Person possesses distinct personal attributes, but without division of essence. He is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Governor of everything that has been made. (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:2-3; Isaiah 43:1,7,21; Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10) On God the Father We believe that God the Father reigns with the providential care over His universe and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:14; 15:1-20; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6, Ephesians 4:4-6) On God the Son We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Luke 1:34-35; John 1:1,14; 3:16-18; 5:17-30,36-47; Acts 1:9-11; 2:22-36) On God the Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. We believe in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in those who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He inspired the Holy Scriptures and enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ, convicts men of sin, calls men to repentance, cultivates Christian character, makes intercession for us, and seals the believer until the day of redemption. (1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 12:3-13; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21) On The Holy Scriptures. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. As such, it is the final authoritative rule for faith, life, and standards of education. (Psalm 119:160; John 16:13; 2 Timothy 3:14-17) On Mankind. We believe that God made man in His own image, and mankind fell into sin by his own free choice. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship. We believe that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. (Genesis 1:26-30; 3:1-24; Romans 1:19-32; 3:23; 1 Corinthians 6:20; Revelation 22:3-5) On Salvation. We believe that because of Adam s sin, all mankind is in rebellion against God. For the salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ as Lord, yet faith without works is dead. Faith and repentance are inseparable experiences of grace. In its broadest sense, salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. (Romans 5:8,12-21; 8:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; James 2:18-26) Page 5 of 8

6 On The Resurrection. We believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after three days. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved to the resurrection of life, and those who are lost to the resurrection of condemnation. (Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-31; Revelation 20:11-15) On The Church. We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:3) III. Admission Requirements: 1. Both parents should have a clear understanding of the Biblical philosophy and functioning of Christ s Legacy Academy. Both parents must read the Statement of Faith (as above) and accept that it constitutes the doctrinal beliefs of the school and agree to have their children taught in accordance with the Statement of Faith (must sign agreement on page 8). Both parents must complete Parent / Guardian Testimony in Section IV below. 2. Each family is required to have their pastor submit a reference (see attached pastor s referral form). 3. Parents must understand the school s commitment to parental responsibility for their child s education and discipline. Christ s Legacy Academy exists to assist parents in the task of educating their children, not to take over responsibility for the education of their children. Parents must be actively engaged in the education and discipline of their children. 4. Copies of standardized achievement test scores and transcripts for each student that is applying must be submitted with the Application for Admission. As part of the application process and evaluation, Christ s Legacy Academy will also examine the student s records and transcripts from previous schools attended. 5. Parents must be committed to fully cooperating with the policies of the Christ s Legacy Academy school board. 6. All required documents and fees must be turned in to the office prior to the first day of school. IV. Parent /Guardian Testimony: Please answer the following questions in your own words. Each parent must answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper. 1. According to the Bible, who is a Christian? 2. According to the Bible, how does one become a Christian? 3. When and how did you become a Christian? 4. Describe how your relationship with Christ is manifested in your life. Page 6 of 8

7 V. References: Please list three references: 1. Pastoral About your family - Pastor of the church you are now attending. Name: Home Address: address: Phone: 2. Friend About your family - Person who has known your family for a number of years and is not a relative. Name: Home Address: address: Phone: 3. Friend About your child - A person who knows your child well and is not a relative. Name: Home Address: address: Phone: VI. Permission and Release By signing this application, I give permission for my child to take part in all school activities, including sporting events and practice, and school-sponsored trips away from school premises (except as specifically listed below). Further, in the event my child becomes ill or is injured while under school supervision, I authorize school authorities to take the following steps: -Contact a parent of the student and follow his/her instructions; -In the event neither parent can be reached, contact the student s physician and follow his/her instructions. -If the student s physician cannot be reached, contact at their discretion, a licensed, practicing physician and to follow his/her instructions. I agree to release the board and any school employee from any and all liabilities in connection with these activities and instructions, and to hold them harmless from injury or damage caused by my child. EXCEPTIONS (if any): Page 7 of 8

8 VII. Commitment of Intent: In signing this application, I commit: -To my personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. -To participate in the Christian education of my child by regularly attending a Bible-believing church as a family and by exemplifying Christian principles in our home. -To donate my time (whenever possible) in voluntary service to Christ s Legacy Academy. -To attend parent meetings and lend support to the program. -To pledge my cooperation in de-emphasizing doctrinal controversy and denominational differences (Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 13:1-13; Galatians 5:13-15; 25-26; and Ephesians 4:1-7). -To follow a scriptural approach for dealing with difficulties that involves my child. I understand that I am to communicate with the teacher or administrator in a spirit of meekness and love and not sow discord among uninvolved persons (Matthew 18:15-17). Furthermore, I have read and I commit to support Christ s Legacy Academy s Philosophy and Statement of Faith. Father (signature) Mother (signature) Father (print) Mother (print) Date Date Page 8 of 8