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Admission Requirements

The New Braunfels Christian Academy purpose is one of discipleship for our students in partnership with their parents. Thus, we are open to anyone interested in securing a Christian education. The Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or national/ethnic origin; however, we do reserve the right to select students on the basis of academic performance, religious commitment, lifestyle choices and personal qualifications including a willingness to cooperate with school administration and to abide by its policies.

 

It is mutually important to the applicant and school that students meet a set of minimal requirements to ensure a proper learning environment and give the new student a good chance of success at the Christian Academy. School administrators will evaluate an applicant based on the following requirements:

 

Pre-School and Kindergarten

·       K 4 applicant* must be four by June 1.

·       K 5 applicant* must be five by June 1.

·       Parents of applicant must be Christians and actively involved in a local church.

·       Applicant must have a satisfactory conduct record.

·       Applicant must have satisfactory recommendations from current pastor.

·       Parents must interview with the principal.

 

* Children with birthdays between June 1 and September 1 may be tested by the principal using the Missouri Kindergarten Inventory of Developmental Skills for placement

 

Grades 1 through 5

·       Parents of applicant must be Christians and actively involved in a local church.

·       Applicant must provide a report card and achievement test results for the previous two years, and for the current year.

·       Applicant must have a satisfactory conduct record.

·       Applicant must have satisfactory recommendations from current principal, teacher and pastor.

·       Applicant must make a satisfactory score on the school entrance test.

·       Parents must interview with the principal.

 

Grades 6 through 8

·       Parents of applicant must be Christians and actively involved in a local church.

·       Applicant must provide a report card and achievement test results for the previous two years, and for the current year.

·       Applicant must have a satisfactory conduct record.

·       Applicant must have satisfactory recommendations from current principal, teacher, and pastor.

·       Applicant must make a satisfactory score on the school entrance test.

·       Parents and applicant must interview with the principal.

 

Grades 9 through 12

The students who are considered for enrollment:

·       Have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and come from a home where their parents are Christians.

·       Along with their parents, are actively involved in a local church whose doctrinal position supports the New Braunfels Christian Academy statement of faith.

·       Have demonstrated on a standardized test that they are adequately prepared to achieve well in high school.

·       Have a satisfactory citizenship record in the school they are presently attending.

·       Are achieving an average of a "B" grade in the present school year.

·       Must have satisfactory grades with no failing marks.

·       Desire to attend New Braunfels Christian Academy and are willing to comply with the school and the Admission Office standards as printed in the handbook.