Admissions Process
Christ Classical School endeavors to carefully identify students and families who have expressed convictions similar to those upheld by the school regarding the education of their children.
The selection of the student body of Christ Classical School is second only to staff selection in impacting the school’s mission and vision. We seek to foster a family-like atmosphere that is due in great measure to the similarity of biblical convictions and principles taught and lived out in many of the homes of our students.
As the Lord blesses us with growth and change, we will labor with purpose to build and maintain a school culture of grace, a culture that would elicit the response from our Lord, “Well done good and faithful servants.”
Step 1: Fill out the Admissions Interest Form
To better serve you, we ask that you complete an Admissions Interest Form. Our staff will then contact you to schedule a tour and/or answer questions. Our office is always available to take your call (805) 453-6161.
Step 2: Schedule and Attend a Morning Meeting, Tour the Campus, and Meet with our Head of School
Join us for a time of worship at our Morning Meeting starting at 8 am. Get a feel for our campus and the Christ Classical family. Meet our administrators. Ask the tough questions. Tour the classrooms.
Step 3: Submit an Application
You will receive an application at your initial visit. You are welcome to download from the Application Forms page. We will respond promptly once we’ve received your completed application packet and registration fee ($175/per student/non-refundable).
Step 4 : Schedule a Family Interview and Placement Test
A Christ Classical education is a family commitment. We encourage you to bring all your children to the family interview so we can get to know each other. The placement test measures mental and emotional readiness along with acquired knowledge and skills. The results help us assess the grade readiness of your children.
Step 5: Once Accepted – Enroll Your Child!
We welcome you to join the Christ Classical School family.
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Process Schedule
January 1 – May 30
- Accepting completed applications
- Scheduling interviews
- Coordinating placement testing
February 1 – May 30
Applications, interviews, and testing data for each student candidate is evaluated.
February 1 – June 30
- Notification of acceptance or denial
- Accepted applicants will receive all appropriate preparation information
After May 30
Applications are considered as they are received and as space permits.
To apply for our Kinder program, the following is required:
- Your child must have reached the age of five years by September 1 of the fall in which he/she would enter Christ Classical School.
- A K-readiness screening or individual academic assessment may be required.
Grade Placement: If a child has successfully completed the previous school year at another school and his academic records and behavior compare favorably to the comparable grade at Christ Classical School, the child is placed in the grade for which he is applying.
However, if there is evidence to show that the child may not be adequately prepared for the next sequential grade level, he may repeat the previous grade. Each child should understand that his parents have willingly and kindly delegated their authority to the school. Therefore, he is subject to the instruction and care of the teachers and Head of School in their prescribed roles at Christ Classical School.
Christ Classical School is a covenant-based educational community and therefore requires that at least one parent profess faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is also essential that both parents (or, in a single parent home, one parent) have a clear understanding of the biblical philosophy and purpose of Christ Classical School. This understanding includes a willingness to have their child exposed to the clear teaching (not forced indoctrination) of the school’s Statement of Faith in various and frequent ways within the school community. The parents must also be willing to cooperate with and adhere to all the written policies of Christ Classical School. This is most important in the area of discipline and academic standards, as well as active communication with the respective teachers and administration.
Priority for acceptance:
- Current students (must re-enroll by February 15th to secure a space);
- Siblings of current students;
- All other applicants.
A completed application packet must be returned to the school office with an application fee of $175 per student.