Admissions Policies

Admission to Altus Christian Academy is open to any student who desires a Christian elementary school education and who demonstrates the potential for academic success. Families must agree to abide by the policies of ACA.

Altus Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship or other school-administered programs.

Altus Christian Academy reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance, religious commitment, lifestyle choices, and personal qualifications including a willingness to cooperate with ACA’s administration and staff and to abide by its policies.

Requirements:

• Pre-kindergarten students should turn the appropriate age by September 1 of the upcoming academic year to enroll in a particular class. Kindergarteners should turn 5 by September 1. Entrance into grades higher than kindergarten will require successful completion of the previous grade. Early placement, though not encouraged, will be considered in special circumstances and will depend on board approval.
• Parents must sign an acknowledgement of ACA’s statement of faith and an agreement to abide by ACA’s policies and procedures.
• Entrance tests may be given to new students. A team consisting of the school administrator and two teachers will make this determination. Previous assessments will be considered. ACA faculty, administration, and the parents will work together to determine appropriate placement.
• Students must be up-to-date on immunizations and will be required to have a current immunization record on file. If exempt for medical or religious reasons, the student must have the appropriate form on file. Students not current on immunizations must be brought up-to-date as soon as possible and within the first 9 weeks of the school term. Students not in compliance may be asked to stay home from school until properly immunized.
• Each student must have a copy of his or her birth certificate on file.
• Transfer students must provide grades and records from the previous school.
• Students must have a record of acceptable and appropriate behavior at previous schools.
• The admissions committee may request an interview with parents prior to admission.