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Enrollment Procedure for New Students
Enrollment in Los Altos Christian School involves a seven step procedure beginning with submission of an application along with an application fee and concluding with an acceptance decision and payments of a registration fee and the first tuition installment.  Prospective parents are encouraged to attend a scheduled Visitor Day.
 
Step 1 - Submit Application and Application Fee

Applications from new families will be accepted October 1 for the following year.  Applications with a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 will be considered by the school from December 1 to January 18 for siblings of current LACS students, members of First Baptist Church of Los Altos, and students of Los Altos Christian Preschool. Applications from all other interested families will be considered beginning February 1. Applications will be prioritized in the order received. This will put your student on the candidate list. 

Elementary Application
Middle School Application
 
Step 2 - Submit Application Packet

In order to evaluate your student's application, the following additional materials must be submitted as soon as possible.  Your student cannot be evaluated for placement without these documents:

Kindergarten applicants (must be five years old by September 1. )
Kindergarten Prep applicants may be 5 by December 1. Kindergarten Prep is the first year of a two-year program; students will be in the mainstream Kindergarten class the second year.

1. Recommendation from pre-school teacher. Click here to download the Confidential Kindergarten Recommendation form in PDF format.

2.  Kindergarten Home Information

3. California Report of Health Examination for School Entry will be needed before the start of school. Plan ahead by scheduling a doctor's appointment early.
 
All Other Applicants

1. Recommendation from a current teacher

2. Recommendation from another educator who has worked personally with your child. Click here to download the Confidential Educator Recommendation form in PDF format.

3. Copy of last year's final report card

4. Copy of most current report card (if applicable)

5. Copy of most recent standardized testing results (SAT or equivalent)

6. Current work samples including two examples each of composition and math.

7. If you are seeking admission to our Learning Assistance Department and your child has been evaluated by the public school or a private clinician, a copy of the most recent psycho-educational assessment (including WISC III or IV) will be requested.

All required documents must be submitted to the registrar before the student can be considered. The administrator will review this material before proceeding with the next step. If placement in our program does not seem appropriate, you will be notified.
 
Step 3 - Screening of Kindergarten  Applicants

Each kindergarten applicant will be scheduled for an individual Gesell screening. One or both parents are encouraged to observe this screening. Placement will be determined upon results of screening.  A $50.00 non-refundable fee is due at the time of the screening.

Step 4 - Placement Test for First Grade Applicants

Each first grade applicant will be scheduled for a placement test administered by the first grade teacher.  Placement will be determined upon results of testing.

Step 5 - Interview with Administrator

Each applicant in grades 2-5 may be interviewed by the administration if needed before a final decision is made regarding acceptance. An interview with our LAD Placement Committee is required for LAD applicants. All students applying for Middle School (6-8) will be interviewed by the administration. Parents will be notified in writing of the decision.

Step 6 - Payment of Registration Fee

A non-refundable registration fee of $375.00 per student (and an additional $300 for grades 5-8 Educational Trip/Activity Fee) will be required upon acceptance to secure a place in the class.

Step 7 - Payment of the First Tuition Installment and Completion of Registration Packet

The first tuition installment is due on June 1 along with the completed registration packet. This payment is non-refundable. Subsequent payments will be due on the first of each month, September through May.

Click here to get LACS tuition information.
LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DOES NOT PRACTICE DISCRIMINATION with regard to applicants and students on the basis of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin.