PORTLAND
ADMISSIONS
We are thankful for your consideration in partnering with us, and are excited to share PCS with you! We look forward to talking with you and meeting you as you explore a school that focuses on students’ walk with Christ and academic journey. Our hope is that you and your student will discover a loving environment where they will be encouraged in their relationship with Christ, challenged in their academic endeavors and recognized for their potential in who the Lord has created them to be. We are praying with and for your family as you seek the Lord’s direction and wisdom in your next steps. We would love the opportunity to meet you! Please reach out by phone or email at any time to schedule a school tour. I hope to see you soon!
Blessings,
Kellie Pledger, PCS Director of Admissions
Portland Christian Class of ‘95
YOU’RE INVITED TO
SCHEDULE A TOUR
We invite you to schedule a tour of our school with our admissions director. Students in grades 3-12 have the unique opportunity to shadow one of our current students in order to get a true classroom experience at Portland Christian.
OUR
APPLICATION PROCESS
Online Admissions Application
The online application includes:
- Student Questionnaire (6-12 gr)
- Records Request
- Parental Cooperation Statement, Book Agreement, Non-discriminatory Policy, Reporting of Specified Incidents of Student Conduct and Student Agreement
- Teacher Recommendation
- Minister Recommendation
$100 Application fee per applicant (submitted through online application)
REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
Copy of Birth Certificate (state issued, not hospital issued)
Copies of Report Cards for the previous two years or a transcript
Standardized Test Scores (if available)
Copy of any professional testing that would impact instruction
Legal Documents Concerning Guardianship (if applicable)
Tuberculin Skin Test (if applicable)
Original Commonwealth of KY Immunization Certificate
Preventative Health Care Examination Form
KINDERGARTEN ONLY FORMS
KY Eye Examination Form for School Entry
KY Dental Screening/Examination Form for School Entry
STEPS FOR
ADMISSIONS
Our vision is to produce culture changers for Christ. We aspire to graduate students who love God, love people, and live their lives in ways that measurably, and sometimes radically, impact their communities and the world for the cause of Christ.
STEP 1
Developmental Screening (Kindergarten)
After the application and application fee have been submitted, the Admissions Office will contact you and schedule a developmental screening. The screening is a one-on-one event involving the student and a teacher to aid in helping the child have a successful beginning in school. The screening can be completed in about 40 minutes. The Director of Admissions will call within 3 – 5 days the with the screening results and answer any questions.
STEP 1
Admission Testing (Grades 1 through 12)
After the application and application fee have been submitted, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule a test. Typically we schedule small groups of the same grade level. This will take about 2 ½ hours. We look forward to this time to introduce you to the school. Admissions Director will follow up in 5-7 days. A student’s scores on the admissions test are not the sole factor considered for acceptance. The scores do help us to determine a successful placement for the child.
STEP 2
Interview
When test results and application information has been completed, the Admissions Office will call and arrange for an interview with the student(s) and their parent(s).
This is a time that our administration can get to know your student and family. Interviews typically last around 30 minutes.
STEP 3
Admissions Evaluation
After the Admissions Committee has evaluated the applicant’s file, parents will be notified promptly of the Admission Committee’s decision.
Please feel comfortable in contacting us if you have questions along the way.
STEP 4
Confirmation of Acceptance
After confirmation of acceptance is received you should receive an email from FACTS Management instructing you on how to set up your financial account. Seats are reserved, in order, upon successful completion of the admissions process. There is an enrollment packet that must be submitted at the time of acceptance to hold your child’s spot for the school year.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Portland Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admissions procedures or other school-administered programs.