Admissions Policies

BASIC CRITERIA
To be considered as a candidate for NCCS and our North Atlanta School of the Arts (NASOTA) Specialty Artists program, prospective students should

1. score in the 50^th percentile or above on the entrance test (a national, standardized test) in the math and reading areas,
2. have average to above average school ability, as indicated on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (given during entrance testing),
3. have appropriate grade level reading and writing skills,
4. have strong recommendations from the required sources,
5. desire a Christian education and preferably be involved in a local church, and
6. have no recent history of serious behavioral problems.

GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICIES

1. Criteria for acceptance is based on the complete application including, but not limited to, test results, report card grades and comments, conduct, standardized test scores, references, desire for a Christian education, and interview. NASOTA students must also successfully pass an audition in the candidate's performance discipline for acceptance.
2. NCCS admits students of any race, color or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the school, including its administrative policies, financial aid, scholarships, athletics, and other school administered programs.
3. NCCS reserves the right to refuse admission to an applicant or to discontinue the enrollment of a student if the conduct within the home or the conduct of the student is in opposition to the biblical lifestyle taught by the school. This includes sexual immorality, homosexual orientation or inability to support the moral principles of the school.
4. To enter the K4, K5 or first grade a student should be developmentally ready for our program. Parents must agree with the Statement of Faith and support the inclusion of its perspective in all areas of life.

STUDENT APPLICATION
Parents submit the completed application form (one per student) with the $100.00 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee, the Student Questionnaire (for grades 4-12), the two previous years' report cards plus the most current report card, the previous years' standardized test results (Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Stanford Achievement Test, etc.), any other educational testing results for giftedness or learning differences on the student, the Eye, Ear, and Dental Examination Form, and the Georgia Certificate of Immunization.

Just before submitting the application, parents distribute the appropriate recommendation forms. If a family is not involved in a local church, a community reference such as a Scout leader, coach or family friend should complete questions 1-8 of the Pastoral/Community reference form. Parents should include a stamped mailing envelope addressed to the Admissions Office of North Cobb Christian School with each recommendation form. All recommendation forms are to be filled out confidentially and faxed or mailed by the reference directly to NCCS. They are NOT to be included with the application.

TESTING
Testing results are only one important factor in determining acceptance of a student. The primary purpose of testing is to determine if NCCS can meet the academic needs of the student. Testing may not be required for NASOTA homeschool partners.

Applicants for K4 and K5 will visit the school to participate in a developmental readiness assessment. As part of the assessment process, students will play games and interact with others. Qualified staff will observe motor, cognitive, social, and language development. The purpose of this assessment is to determine a child's readiness for our program. During the student assessment the parent (or guardian) will complete a simple questionnaire.

Applicants for grades 1^st -3^rd will be tested with the Stanford Achievement Test in math and reading in addition to a short writing assignment and oral reading. Observation of the student is a part of this process.

Applicants for grades 4^th -12^th will be tested in math and reading by the Stanford Achievement Test. They will also take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test and have a creative writing assignment. Student observation is also included.

INTERVIEW
After testing is completed, viable candidates and their parents will be contacted for an interview. The purpose of the interview is to get to know the family and student and to answer any remaining questions the family may have.

ACCEPTANCE
The admissions committee (comprised of the Director of Admissions, the Principals, the Head of School, and the Academic Dean) will meet to review applications after testing and interviews are completed. Parents will be notified of acceptance by mail shortly after the Parent/Student interview. The decision of the admissions committee is final. Any questions should be directed to the Director of Admissions.