Valley Christian Academy

Admission

Admission to Valley Christian Academy

Valley Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to the students of the school.

All applications will be considered for children whose parents desire for them a Christian Education, regardless of church affiliation. Students applying to VCA will be admitted on the condition that they are capable of maintaining the spiritual and academic standards of the program.

While our school may be able to address minimal educational challenges, we are not able to deal with special education at either extreme of ability. Decisions are made upon consideration of individual cases.

Because VCA is a private school, both parents and students must understand that it is a privilege for the students to attend, not a right. Students with rebellious attitudes or lifestyles will not be admitted. Parents are required to sign an "Understanding and Commitment Agreement" and be willing to cooperate with the school in the training of their children.

The VCA School Board and administration reserve their right to accept, reject, retain, or dismiss any student for the well being of other students, a teacher, or the school's reputation. The VCA School Board and administration have the right to dismiss any student for unacceptable behavior such as smoking, using drugs, or alcoholic beverages on or off school property.

Probation: All new students are accepted on a probationary basis. This probation shall last until the first quarter report is issued. At the end of the probationary period, the student's progress shall be evaluated, and if acceptable, the student shall be removed from the probation list. If there are negative reports, the Admissions Committee will make a determination on the continuance of the student in the school. Such a student may only continue to attend VCA after a parent conference, during which problems are noted, specific standards for improvement are identified, and a continued or extended individualized probationary contract is agreed to by the student and parents.

Age Requirements for Students:

* Students applying for The Pre-school Age 3 Program must be at least 3 years of age on or before December 31 of the year in which they enroll.
* Students applying for Kindergarten Age 4 must be at least 4 years of age on or before December 31 of the year in which they enroll.
* Students applying for Kindergarten Age 5 must be at least 5 years of age on or before December 31 of the year in which they enroll.
* Students applying to enter Grade 1 must be at least 6 years of age on or before December 31 of the year in which they enroll.

Married students may not attend VCA. Married students are classified by law as adults and no longer answer to their parents or guardians. Valley Christian Academy prefers to deal only with students who are responsible to their parents or guardians.