Our Admission Policy

Admissions to Northshore Christian Academy is by application. Northshore Christian Academy admits qualified students, regardless of gender, age, race, color or national and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Northshore Christian Academy complies with federal and state disability laws (as applicable to the School), and it will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise-qualified applicants. The School cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility for continued enrollment after his or her initial admittance to the School.

It is essential for parents and students to realize that attendance at NCA is a privilege, not a right, and that such privilege will be revoked from any family who is not willing to conform to the standards of conduct established by the School. Each parent and student is required to uphold the Parent Affirmation and Student Requirements and Commitment.

Northshore Christian Academy reserves the right to admit or to dismiss students based on its own criteria of spiritual commitment, academic performance, and personal qualifications including a willingness to cooperate with the school administration and to abide by its policies and regulations.

Application Procedures

Each February, enrollment for the following academic year is opened to returning students for a specified period. Enrollment is open to current NCA families and then to the general public. The admission process at NCA is by application. The process includes, but is not limited to, a tuition contract, a student recommendation form, a health record, an emergency information form, a Family Handbook, policies and procedures form, and the payment of the application fee per student (new families only) and registration fee per student (all families, every year). Applications will not be processed without the fees.

The School reserves the right to admit and dismiss students based on its own criteria of spiritual commitment, academic performance, and personal qualifications including a willingness to cooperate with the School Administration and to abide by its policies and regulations. Important: There are no guarantees of placement, expressed or implied, by Northshore Christian Academy.

The enrollment procedures for new Kindergarten – 8th Grade students are as follows:

• Complete, sign and return all application forms to Denise Christian, Director of Admissions.

•  The $75 Application Fee must be paid at the time the Application for Enrollment and accompanying documentation is submitted. The Application Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

• Kindergarten students who attended NCA’s PK are considered NEW to NCA and all application and registration fees apply. All Kindergarten students are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate and immunizations with their application. Official school records will be requested from the last school attended. 

• A personal family interview is required for new applicants (including students who attended NCA’s Childcare Center for PK). When the application file is complete, the school office will contact the new family to schedule an interview. Both parents and student applicants must be present at the interview.

• All new students are required to take an assessment test prior to the completion of the admission process. New student assessments occur as part of the family interview.

• Student applicants may be required to take aptitude, achievement, and/or diagnostic tests before admission to classes.

• Family will be notified of acceptance in ten business days following the interview and assessment.

• Following notification of acceptance, the new family has three business days to respond with acceptance or declination and to schedule an appointment with the Registrar to complete registration. Upon completion all of the required fees as set forth in the Tuition and Fee Schedule and all registration materials, including immunization certificate, students are considered enrolled.

• Enrollment for each student is for one school year only and not continuous. Each student must register for enrollment for each school year, enrollment is not continual, and reenrollment privileges are not guaranteed. Enrollment at NCA is a privilege not a right.

• A waiting pool is established for qualified students after all openings are filled.

Application Requirements

It is essential for parents and students to realize that attendance at Northshore Christian Academy is a privilege, not a right, and that such privilege will be revoked from any family who is not willing to conform to the standards of conduct established by the School as, but not limited to, the Parent Affirmation included in the back of the Family Handbook.

Kindergarten Students:

• Must be five years old before or on August 31
• Must show a state (valid) certified birth certificate when submitting the application
• Must submit proof that immunizations are current (refer to Health section for requirements)
• Must be assessed for placement

Elementary Students (Grades 1-5):

• Required to furnish their most recent report cards and standardized test results
• Must submit proof that immunizations are current (refer to Health section for requirements)
• Should be a suitable age for the grade assigned
• Must be assessed for placement

Middle School Students (Grades 6-8):

• Required to furnish their most recent report cards and standardized test results
• Must submit proof that immunizations are current (refer to Health section for requirements)
• Should be a suitable age for the grade assigned
• Must be assessed for placement

Student Requirements/Commitment

Northshore Christian Academy is a private Christian institution that seeks to provide a positive Christ-centered atmosphere in which students are nurtures to maturity and challenge academically and spiritually. It is therefore important to determine acceptable guidelines for the behavior and lifestyle of its students, and that those students understand and support the purpose and programs of Northshore Christian Academy. Enrollment is considered probationary for all students.

Academic:

• An application for enrollment is encouraged when student success can be achieved and their needs can be met. We realize, however, that NCA cannot meet the learning needs of every student. If an applicant’s evaluation data is below grade level, (s)he may be required to do remedial work, may be accepted at the previous grade level, or may not be accepted for enrollment, depending upon the severity of the learning gap or learning disability.
• Disclosure of diagnosed learning problems is necessary and required at the time of application.

 Behavioral:

• The student must display evidence of age-appropriate stability, attention span, and self-discipline.
• The student must display necessary social skills to function in a group.
• For the benefit of school staff and parents who are working together for the success of a student, parental disclosure of behavior and emotional difficulties is necessary and required at the time of application.
• The student must agree to abide by and positively uphold the rules and regulations of the school.The student must show spiritual and motivational reasons for attending NCA.
• The student must be receptive to spiritual instruction and guidance.
• The student must desire to attend NCA. Students entering Grades 6-8 must sign a “Middle School Conduct Agreement” form.
• The student must display a cooperative spirit and a responsive heart attitude.

Parental Requirements

• Parents must demonstrate interest and cooperation.
   
• Parents must meet with an administrator prior to the student’s admittance. Students applying for enrollment in Grades 6-8 will also be interviewed.
   
• Parents must demonstrate their support of the teachers and educational program through their actions, words and conduct throughout the school year. Parents agree to uphold the by the Parent Affirmation at the time of enrollment or re-enrollment.
   
• Parents must demonstrate Biblical conduct while on campus and/or at off site school sponsored events and while communicating with NCA staff and NCA families.

• Parents must be willing to work towards positive and respectful conflict resolutions if involved in a conversation or situation between a staff member, parent, or student. Parents must be willing to have a cooperative attitude and take actions to resolve conflict. 
   
• Parents must follow the Matthew 18 principle.

Financial Responsibility

• Parents agree to plan for, budget and pay regularly and on time for the cost of Christian education.
   
• A family transferring from another Christian school will not be accepted if a past due balance is owed to that school, unless suitable financial arrangements have been made and followed.
   
• Returning families must be current in all financial accounts prior to re-enrollment.
   
• Failure to meet the terms of the financial agreement may result in the withholding by NCA report cards, transcripts and diplomas as well as the dismissal of the student if the required payments are not made.
   
• Parents agree to fulfill the Tuition Contract stipulations.

Final Acceptance

• The grade placement for all students is determined by the Principal and at his/her sole discretion.
   
• If, upon receipt of the student’s cumulative file, and undisclosed information is found that may have had a bearing on the student’s admission to NCA, the parents may be asked to withdraw the student.
   
• Notification concerning acceptance of the applicant will be in the form of a verbal or written notice to the parents.
   
• The $75 application fee is non-refundable under any circumstance: If a parent voluntarily withdraws a child from the school after being accepted and paying the registration fee, the registration fee is non-refundable. The material and technology fee is due at the time of registration, or prior to June 30, and is non-refundable if a parent voluntarily withdraws after June 30.
   
• If a grade is full, a waiting pool is established. Those in the waiting pool must have the application fee and paperwork completed. NCA’s wait pool policy governs when a student is removed from the wait pool and is given placement at the academy.
   
• The first nine weeks of a new student’s enrollment is considered a probation period. This encompasses, but is not limited to a student’s attitude, behavior, and spiritual progress, but his/her parent’s commitment to upholding the Parent Affirmation. All students are placed on a 90 day probationary period once being admitted to the school. Northshore Christian Academy, at its sole and only discretion may shorten or lengthen this probationary period. In no way should after 90 days mean that the academy cannot at its sole discretion remove a student from the school after the 90 day probationary period has passed.
   
• The school reserves the right to deny enrollment to any parent or student whose beliefs, values, or interpretation of Scripture is in conflict with those of the school. Northshore Christian Academy also reserves the right to dismiss students at any time for any reason it deems necessary.

Placement Policy

Final placement of all students is made solely at the discretion of the administration based on the following factors:

• Available class openings
• Class size
• Student ability/learning style/special needs
• Balance of boy/girl ratio
• Teacher recommendation regarding social mix of students
• Personalities of teacher and student

Northshore Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, gender or national or ethnic origin. All students are given the opportunity to enjoy all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 

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NCA Application for Admission Packet

These are informational documents regarding the Academy:

• Introductory Letter
• New Student Enrollment Procedures
• Tuition & Fee Schedule
• 2009 Stanford Achievement Test Scores
• Statement of Faith
• Fact Sheet
• WA State Vaccination Requirements
• REAL Summer Adventure Camp Information
• Summer Enrichment Classes (Optional)
• 2010-2011 School Calendar
• Family Handbook

These forms must be completed and submitted when registering:

• Application for Admission 
• Student Registration
• Enrollment Contract 
• Automated Tuition Payment Authorization (ACH) 
• State of Washington Immunization Requirements
• Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS)
• Student Record Request
• Dismissal Authorization Pick Up
• Background Screening Application

Other forms required as necessary:

• Student Allergy/Medical Emergency Plan
• Authorization for Administration of Medication at School
• Request for Student Absence