ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Pre-School-Kindergarten

  • Certified, raised-seal copies of birth certificates, proof of immunization, current physical examination and custody/guardianship papers (as applicable)
  • Applicants for PK 3 must be 3 years old by August 30 of enrollment year and no longer diaper dependent
  • Applicants for PK 4 Younger (3 half, 3 full, 5 half, 5 full days) must be 4 on or after May 1 of enrollment year
  • Applicants for PK 4 Older (3 half, 3 full, 5 half or 5 full days) must be 4 years old on or before April 30 of enrollment year
  • Applicants for Kindergarten must be 5 by September 30 of enrollment year and will be screened by an evaluation instrument of the school’s choice
  • All current NCS kindergarten students will be evaluated before placement in first grade

Grades 1-12 Applicant Requirements

Copy of most recent school report card and testing results (within the last 18 months) or evidence of satisfactory academic performance if grades are not available

  • Copy of previous school transcript or cumulative record (grades 9-12)
  • Certified, raised-seal copies of birth certificates, proof of immunization, current physical examination and custody/guardianship papers (as applicable)
  • Satisfactory attendance for the previous school year
  • Complete testing requirements of Norfolk Christian Schools’ choice (if deemed necessary)
  • Satisfactory Interview with the appropriate Norfolk Christian Schools’ official
  • Satisfactory student interview with appropriate school principal (grades 6-12)
  • Satisfactory behavioral history and positive demonstration of desire to attend and become a part of Norfolk Christian Schools

Admission Procedures

I. Submitting an application

  • Each applicant meeting the specified admissions criteria must submit a completed application to the admissions office. The Pastor’s Reference form is to be submitted to the applicant’s church for completion by the pastor providing verification of the family’s church attendance. This signed form is to be forwarded directly to the NCS Admissions Office. Applications will not be considered complete and eligible for review without this important document.
  • Copies of each applicant’s most recent report card, test results and or transcript (obtained by the parent).
  • Complete applications will include the family and student application, student interest sheet, and a written testimony of at least one parent evidencing agreement with and support of the NCS Statement of Faith including a brief paragraph describing the parent’s desire for their students to be enrolled at NCS. See applicant requirements (above) for other application requirements.
  • A non-refundable $100.00 family application fee must accompany each family application.

Final decisions regarding admission to Norfolk Christian Schools are made by the Admissions Committee. Families will be notified in writing of that decision and parents are required to respond within ten business days. Norfolk Christian Schools reserves the right to decline admission in all cases.

II. Finalizing Enrollment

Notification of acceptance will include instructions to complete the enrollment process.

Checklist items:

  • A completed and signed Enrollment Contract
  • Student Code of Conduct form signed by each student in grades 6-12.
  • A $300.00 nonrefundable new family enrollment fee
  • Official copy of Academic Transcript (if not previously submitted)
  • Signed Student Record Release form
  • Certified, raised-seal Birth Certificate
  • Immunization records
  • See applicant requirements (above) for full list of items needed.

Space Availability and Wait Pool
In all grades, if a student qualifies for admission, but space is not available, the applicant is placed in a waiting pool. Should an opening occur, all applications in the waiting pool for that grade are reviewed; a student is chosen and offered admission.

Exceptions
Any exception to the established written admission policy will be made by the Head of School. Decisions regarding all matters of student admission are final.

Contact Information
The office of Admissions is available to assist you throughout the application process.

Norfolk Christian Schools ’ Main Office
Reception Desk: 757-423-5770
Fax: 757-440-5388

Office of Admission
Direct Line 757-233-8477
Fax: 757-440-5388
Email: admissions@norfolkchristian.org

Non-Discriminatory Policy
Norfolk Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. NCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnical origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic or other school administered programs.


Norfolk Christian School 255 Thole Street, Norfolk, VA 23505, 757.423.5770, FAX: 757.440.5388

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