Admissions
Admissions Process
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Before a New Family Applies:
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Attend a Prospective Parent Meeting
We require that each applicant’s parents attend a Prospective Parent Meeting to learn more about TCS and how our model works. These meetings occur once a month (Sept-May). We'll share the key features of our program and answer any questions you might have. After our discussion, you'll be treated to a tour of our campus, offering a glimpse into our classrooms and ongoing learning environment. -
Read & Pray
Applying to any school is not a decision to take lightly. Please prayerfully consider If TCS is the best fit for your family’s needs, as well as the educational goals you have. To better understand our Christian, Classical model, we encourage you to read:- The Introduction to Classical Education by Dr. Christopher Perrin
- Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning by Robert Littlejohn and Charles T. Evans
- The Well-Trained Mind by Jesse and Susan Wise Bauer
Admissions Process
Key Dates
| Re-Enrollment Applicants | Sibling/Faculty Applicants | New Family Spring Applicants | New Family Summer Applicants |
| Applications Open: January 14 Applications Deadline: January 30 |
Applications Open: January 20 Checklist Deadline: February 3 Offers Made: February 17 Enrollment Deadline: February 24 |
Applications Open: February 3 Based on when checklists are completed offers will be made: March 6, April 14, May 19 |
Should we have space available after Enrollment Deadlines have passed, these applicants will be considered and offers will likely be made on a rolling basis with a final application deadline on June 12. |
Please Note:
- Siblings of currently enrolled students should apply during the Sibling/Faculty Applicants timeframe. Siblings are not guaranteed admittance, but qualified siblings in good standing will receive priority consideration if their checklist is completed in the Sibling/Faculty Applicant timeframe.
- Application decisions will include either an offer of acceptance, a notification of an applicant’s placement in our wait pool or a decision to decline the applicant a seat for the upcoming school year.
- If a grade level is full, qualified applicants will be placed in a wait pool. When a spot becomes available in that grade, all applicants in the wait pool will be reviewed for admissions.
Instructions for Applying
Applying to any school is not a decision to take lightly. Please prayerfully consider if TCS is the best fit for your family’s needs, as well as the educational goals you have.
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1. Create a Login
Follow the link emailed after attending a Prospective Parent Meeting to access our Online Application. Please create only one username and password per family and follow the Instructions online. In addition to this checklist, ensure you complete the entire application. -
2. Submit an Application
Create one new student application for each student applying to TCS. The application has several elements that you will need to complete:- parent forms and questionnaires - including mother, father and any additional households
- upload applicant and family photos
- a student questionnaire is required for any applicant 6th grade and up
- upload any educational support testing
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3. Complete Entrance Forms
Supplemental forms vary by grade level and need to be completed before the application process is complete and may be submitted.- JK/K - Development Questionnaire, Pastoral Reference, Personal Reference
- 1st-8th - Pastoral Reference, Personal Reference, Teacher Reference
- 9th Grade - Pastoral Reference, Personal Reference, Math Teacher Reference, English Teacher
- 1st-9th - Report Card or Homeschool Curriculum Overview
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4. Participate in a Family Interview
Once your application is submitted, you will be invited to schedule a Family Interview. This important conversation gives you a chance to ask questions and allows us to better understand your family’s values and educational goals while exploring how they align with the school’s educational philosophy and approach. Both parents and the applicant(s) are expected to attend, though we warmly welcome your entire family to join the discussion.
These interviews are 45-60 minutes and are typically scheduled between 3-6pm on weekdays. Depending on when your application is received, your interview may take place either before or after the Admissions Assessment. -
5. Shadow Day
Students applying for grades 3-9 have the opportunity to participate in a TCS Shadow Day as part of the admissions process. This opportunity allows applicants to experience a TCS classroom, meet potential classmates, and get a feel for the TCS culture. During their time on campus, shadowing applicants will also complete their admissions assessment. -
6. Complete an Admissions Assessment
Admissions assessments help our academic team understand the concepts and skills the applicant has already mastered. For applicants in grades 1-9, these one-hour assessments introduce classical concepts and learning styles used at TCS. While they are an important part of the application process, they are just one component. Assessments serve as a starting point for conversations during the admissions process and will not solely determine acceptance.
For Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten applicants, the admissions assessment takes place in a classroom setting. This provides an opportunity for us to observe your child’s readiness, interactions with peers, and participation in a group environment.
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