Admissions Information
Here you can read the requirements to apply to Summit Christian Academy. After reading through the requirements below, please click on the Apply Online button below. From there, you will create an account and may begin the application process.
School Age
If you are applying for Kindergarten (K5), your child must be 5-years-old by September 30th of the school year for which you are applying. To enter our Pre-Kindergarten (K4) program, your child must be 4-years-old by September 30th.
Testing
All 5-year-old Kindergarten students will undergo a reading readiness assessment called Search and Teach. Developmental testing for young students may also be required. English and Math testing is required for all incoming 7th-12th grade students. The cost for this testing is included in the application fee.
Interview
Once the school receives all the application forms, an interview will be scheduled as openings become available. The purpose of the interview is to ensure that:
a) at least one parent expresses a clear testimony of Christian faith and is known and active in a Biblically-based local Christian church;
b) the parents desire a Christian education for their child; and
c) family beliefs and practices are consistent with the standards, statement of faith, and values of the school.
Students entering 7th-12th grades will also be interviewed prior to admission and must be able to articulate and demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ.
Acceptance
You will be notified by mail upon acceptance of your child(ren) and have 15 calendar days to activate enrollment by completing the financial paperwork and enrolling in our online tuition payment service (FACTS).
Financial Contract
Enrollment is not activated and a class space held until the Financial Contract is signed and returned to the school.
Additional Documentation Required
Virginia School Entrance Health Form (dated within one year of the first day the student begins school)
Up-to-date Immunization Record (if not included on the Virginia Health Form)
Original Birth Certificate and Health Insurance Card (to be copied for the student’s record)
There are supplemental documents that you will print and distribute to various people. They will be available for download once you complete the online application. These documents are:
For ALL grades:
For rising 7th-12th grade students ONLY:
Applicants for admission are considered without regard to sex, race, national or ethnic origin.
School Age
If you are applying for Kindergarten (K5), your child must be 5-years-old by September 30th of the school year for which you are applying. To enter our Pre-Kindergarten (K4) program, your child must be 4-years-old by September 30th.
Testing
All 5-year-old Kindergarten students will undergo a reading readiness assessment called Search and Teach. Developmental testing for young students may also be required. English and Math testing is required for all incoming 7th-12th grade students. The cost for this testing is included in the application fee.
Interview
Once the school receives all the application forms, an interview will be scheduled as openings become available. The purpose of the interview is to ensure that:
a) at least one parent expresses a clear testimony of Christian faith and is known and active in a Biblically-based local Christian church;
b) the parents desire a Christian education for their child; and
c) family beliefs and practices are consistent with the standards, statement of faith, and values of the school.
Students entering 7th-12th grades will also be interviewed prior to admission and must be able to articulate and demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ.
Acceptance
You will be notified by mail upon acceptance of your child(ren) and have 15 calendar days to activate enrollment by completing the financial paperwork and enrolling in our online tuition payment service (FACTS).
Financial Contract
Enrollment is not activated and a class space held until the Financial Contract is signed and returned to the school.
Additional Documentation Required
Virginia School Entrance Health Form (dated within one year of the first day the student begins school)
Up-to-date Immunization Record (if not included on the Virginia Health Form)
Original Birth Certificate and Health Insurance Card (to be copied for the student’s record)
There are supplemental documents that you will print and distribute to various people. They will be available for download once you complete the online application. These documents are:
For ALL grades:
- Pastor’s Family Recommendation (one per family)
- Authorization for Release of Educational Records (one per student)
For rising 7th-12th grade students ONLY:
- Upper School Student Application (completed by the student)
- Youth, Associate or Senior Pastor’s Student Recommendation (one per student)
- Principal’s Recommendation (one per student)
- Math Teacher’s Recommendation (one per student)
- English Teacher’s Recommendation (one per student)
Applicants for admission are considered without regard to sex, race, national or ethnic origin.
