FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION POLICIES

To be admitted, the student and the student’s parent or guardian shall agree to adhere to the Christian-belief system, policies and regulations of H.C.S.; H.C.S. may admit students whose parent or guardian are non-Christians, provided the parent or guardian agrees to abide by and not hinder the educational systems, policies and regulations of H.C.S. in so far as the admission, education and growth of the student is concerned. H.C.S.’s biblical role is to work in conjunction with students’ homes to mold students to be Christ-like in accordance with the Gospel. Therefore, it is the desire of H.C.S. that every student have a personal relationship with Christ and that the Gospel be a natural part of the relationship building process. To facilitate this ministerial desire, each teacher is expected to provide a clear presentation of the Gospel to each assigned student during the course of the school year and to understand the status and progress of each assigned student’s relationship to and with Christ.

The atmosphere or conduct within a particular student’s home may be in opposition to the biblical lifestyle professed by H.C.S. This includes, but is not limited to, sexual immorality, homosexual sexual orientation, or the inability to support moral principles of H.C.S. In such cases, H.C.S. reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant, to discontinue enrollment of a student, or to institute other action deemed advisable to serve and protect the best interests and ministry of H.C.S. As a ministry for students of many different ages with varying education levels, these Admission Policies of H.C.S. do not substitute or replace any age, application, or testing requirement or other admissions policy or regulation of or performed by H.C.S., but are instead designed to provide a statement of the foundational education and religious belief systems of H.C.S. All board members are expected to review and understand all of H.C.S.’s policies relating to the student admissions process.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

KINDERGARTEN

1. AGE: Child must be five years old before or on September 1, 2010

2. INFORMATION MEETING: All new families to the school are required to attend a New Parent Information Meeting in order to register a new student for September 2010.

3. TESTING: Parents will have the opportunity to signup for entrance testing immediately following the New Parent Information Meetings. Mrs. Marsh, director of the Early Childhood Development Center, will test all incoming kindergarten students. The test and conference will take approximately 30 minutes. The Gesell Developmental Test will be used and each student must be recommended as ready for H.C.S. kindergarten in order to be accepted or placed on the waiting list. A $35.00 testing fee must be paid at the time the test is given. H.C.S. does not accept any other assessment tests and no retesting will be allowed.

GRADES FIRST THROUGH EIGHTH

1. AGE:
   
   H.C.S. recommends the following birth dates for success at specific grade levels:

2. INFORMATION MEETING: All new families to the school are required to attend a New Parent Information Meeting in order to register a new student for September 2010.

3. TESTING: Parents will have the opportunity to signup for entrance testing immediately following the New Parent Information Meetings. A $35.00 testing fee must be paid at the time the appointment date is set. Parents must bring a copy of their child’s latest report card and a copy of their latest standardized test scores i.e., SAT, CAT, STAR, IOWA, etc. (if applicable) at the testing time. A teacher recommendation form must be taken to their present teacher and have them returned to H.C.S. Each student (grades first through eighth) will be recommended as ready for entrance after the following have been evaluated: testing results, standardized test scores, the current year report card, and present teacher evaluation. Testing results and evaluations are confidential and will not be discussed with the parents of the child.

ENTRANCE TESTING PROCEDURE

You will have the opportunity to sign-up for entrance testing immediately following the New Parent Information Meetings.

E.C.D.C. Kindergarten Testing Schedule (30 Minute Test/Conference)
Mrs. Marsh will contact you to setup a testing date after you attend a New Parent Meeting. A $35.00 testing fee is to be paid at the time of testing.

Grades 1- 8 Testing Schedule (45 Minute Test approximately)
Sign-ups for a testing date will be available at the new parent information meeting. A $35.00 testing fee must be paid at the time the appointment date is set.

You must bring a copy of your child’s latest report card and a copy of their latest standardized test scores i.e., SAT, CAT, etc. (if applicable) at the testing time. A teacher recommendation form must be taken to the present teacher and have them return it to H.C.S.