Admissions Standards
STRONG CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT AND FAMILY CHARACTER
At least one parent or guardian, but preferably both, should be committed to Christ as evidenced by their personal testimony, family life, sponsoring family, and their pastor’s recommendation letter. This characteristic should be true of the parent or guardian with whom the child resides while enrolled at CHS.
ACCEPT THE CHS WRITTEN STATEMENT OF FAITH
One parent or guardian, but preferably both, must provide written assent to the CHS Statement of Faith. The importance of both the school and the family’s agreeing on clear, essential doctrines of faith cannot be overemphasized. If genuine written assent cannot be given by the family, then CHS will not admit the family’s children. CHS is looking for families who want the faith they teach in their homes to be reinforced by their school. Such unity of faith is impossible if the faith taught at home differs from the CHS Statement of Faith.
UNDERSTAND AND ARE COMMITTED TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
We are looking for families that desire their children to develop a Biblical world view. (Note: Parents are encouraged to watch a video/DVD or read a pamphlet on the distinctives of Christian education.)
WILLING TO RESOLVE CONFLICT AS INDICATED IN MATTHEW 18:15-20
When conflicts arise, parents and/or students should go directly to the person involved. Others should only be consulted when necessary to resolve the issue.
ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN A LOCAL CHURCH
A favorable pastor questionnaire is required from the pastor of the church being attended. Regular church attendance is reviewed on an annual basis.
ACADEMIC ABILITY
Parents must provide required evidence that each student meets the school’s academic criteria. CHS’s goal is to present an excelled academic program throughout all grade levels to better prepare our students for their future.
SIBLINGS AT SCHOOL
Preference is given to school families.
ABLE AND WILLING TO VOLUNTEER AT SCHOOL
The school depends on parental involvement at all levels.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY
The school has very limited Scholarship funds relative to needs. Application forms are available through the Scholarship Committee. Application for financial aid must be renewed every year.
APPLICATION DATE
All things equal, an earlier application will prevail. Children need to be five by September 1st for Kindergarten and six by the same date for first grade.
CHS admits students regardless of race, color, socioeconomic factors, national or ethnic origin. CHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, socioeconomic factors, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school administered programs.
CHS reserves the right to refuse admittance to any family it believes may cause disruption to the community spirit that exists among the families currently involved in the school.