REQUIREMENTS FOR H.C.S. ENTRANCE - GRADES 1- 8 

 

1.         AGE:  We recommend the following birth dates for success at the specific          

            grade levels:                                                   

                                                                                  

Before September 1,   2001  for grade 1
Before September 1, 2000  for grade 2
Before September 1, 1999  for grade 3
Before September 1, 1998  for grade 4
Before September 1, 1997  for grade 5
Before September 1, 1996  for grade 6
Before September 1, 1995  for grade 7
Before September 1, 1994  for grade 8

 

2.         INFORMATION MEETING:  All new parents to the school are required to attend a New Parent Information Meeting in order to register a new student for September 2007.

 

3.         TESTING:  Each student (grades 1-8) will be recommended as ready for entrance

           after the following have been evaluated:  testing results, SAT scores, the current

           year report card,  and  present teacher evaluation.   

                                               

 New Parent Information Meeting Date

Thursday, March 15, 2007  - 7:00 p.m.

Additional New Parent Meetings will be set as necessary.

 

PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR GRADES 1- 8

 

First Priority:         Returning Students.  Registration Packets must be completed correctly and returned to the school office before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2007.

 

Second Priority:*   Siblings of  H.C.S. students and students whose parents are active (60% attendance) First Christian Church members. Students must successfully pass an achievement test for their current grade level and be evaluated on the criteria listed above. Parents must be members of First Christian Church as of September 1, 2006  to be eligible for priority.  Registration Date:  As students are notified of acceptance.

 

Third Priority:*      Outside students whose parents have expressed an interest as of Thursday, March 15, 2007, and who successfully pass an achievement test for their current grade level.  Registration Date:  As students are notified of acceptance.

 

Fourth Priority:*      Outside students whose parents have expressed an interest after

                                    Thursday, March 15, and who successfully pass the an Achievement

                                    Test for their current grade level.  Registration Date: To be

                                    determined.  

 

 

* Students who cannot be accommodated will be placed on a waiting list in their priority category according to readiness for the 2007-2008 school year.  Waiting lists are valid until January, 2008.

 

 

ENTRANCE TESTING PROCEDURE 

You will have the opportunity to sign-up for entrance testing immediately following the New Parent Information Meetings. 

 

Mrs. Marsh’s Kindergarten Testing Schedule (30 Minute Test/Conference)

 

A $35.00 testing fee must be paid at the time the appointment date is set.

 

Grades 1-8 Testing Schedule (45 Minute Test approximately)

 

Sign-ups for a testing date will be available at the new parent information meeting.  A $35.00 testing fee must be paid at the time the appointment date is set.

 

You must bring a copy of your child’s latest report card and a copy of their latest standardized test scores i.e., SAT, CAT, etc. (if applicable) at the testing time.  A teacher recommendation form must be taken to the present teacher and have them return it to H.C.S.

 

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