Admission Standards & Policies
Training up our children is our greatest responsibility in life. If children are raised in a Christian home, are actively involved in a local church, and attend a Christian school in their formative years, parents have done well to provide a Godly foundation for their lives. Oak Ridge Christian Academy was founded to educate the children of Christian parents. It is necessary that all parents agree with the philosophy, policies, and teaching of Oak Ridge Christian Academy.
The following admissions policies have been adopted to assure consistent standards of admission in agreement with the philosophy of the school:
The parents must be Christians, having experienced the "new birth." (John 3:1-7, II Corinthians 5:17) An exception may be made when only one parent is a born-again believer, provided the non-believing spouse agrees not to oppose the biblical teaching of the school. The parents must declare in writing that they have accepted and continue to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
The parents must state in writing that they have read and agree with the Statement of Faith of the school, and both parents must agree to have their children educated in accordance therein.
- The parents must agree in writing to the following:
- The school has full discretion within the bounds of the Discipline Policy;
- The school has full discretion for the grade placement of children;
- The parents will meet all tuition and other financial obligations;
- The parents will willingly support the school in prayer and lend practical help as required by the school;
- The parents will read, agree with, and perform as required by the Parent's Code.
- All parents must practice a Godly lifestyle and be actively involved in a local church.
- Prospective Mother's Day Out students must meet the following requirements by September 1st of the school year:
- Beginner's Class
- Be 16 months old
- Be able to walk on their own
- Be able to feed themselves without the use of a bottle
- Discovery Class
- Be 24 months old
- Be able to walk on their own
- Be able to feed themselves without the use of a bottle
- Be beginning to potty train
- Readiness Class
- Be 36 months old
- Be able to walk on their own
- Be able to feed themselves without the use of a bottle
- Be able to use the potty with minimal aid from the teacher
- Prospective Pre-Kindergarten (K4) students must meet the following requirements by September 1st of the school year:
- Be four years old
- Be potty trained and able to use the restroom facilities without aid from the teacher
- Be able to converse with others using full sentences.
- Prospective Kindergarten students must meet the following requirements by September 1st of the school year:
- Be five years old
- Be potty trained and able to use the restroom facilities without aid from the teacher
- Be able to converse with others using full sentences.
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The Academy determines acceptance and placement of all students. Due to the size and limitations of our school facilities and equipment, The Academy is unable to provide a modified classroom setting and individual supervision for students with special needs. Oak Ridge Christian Academy reserves the right to change its guidelines and policies according to the needs of the school.
It is and shall be the policy and practice of Oak Ridge Christian Academy in the admission of students, not to discriminate on the basis of the applicant's race, gender, color, nationality, or ethnic origin.
