Parkside Christian Academy & Cross Factor Academy

Application Process

Preschool through Grade 12 Application Procedures

To ensure prompt and thorough consideration of your child’s application for admission, please complete all paperwork in this packet. (All 7th grade and higher students will apply to the high school, Cross Factor Academy.)

NEW STUDENTS

STEP #1

Submit all application materials to the Admissions Department.  The following items must be submitted for your application to be considered complete:

  1. Parkside application or Cross Factor Application (Parkside and Cross Factor Applications are different applications.)
  2. $45 non-refundable application fee per student
  3. Completed Entrance Assessment (Grades K - 12) – Please contact the main office to schedule your assessment.
  4. Tour/Interview with PCA/CFA Staff (You may contact the Main Office at any time to schedule the tour. The tour and interview will last approximately 20 minutes (2 hrs for Cross Factor) and should include both parent/guardians if applicable.)
  5. Copies of standardized test scores and report cards from the past 2 years (All grades).
  6. Copies of any relevant tests, IEPs, medical reports or other documentation pertaining to your child’s development and learning (All grades)
  7. Reference Form (Grades 4 - 6) ; CFA Recommendation Forms (7 - 12) – These can be emailed, faxed or mailed.
  8. Completed Financial Aid Application (if applicable)

STEP #2

After that, students will be admitted as openings are available.  Once a completed application is received, including the Reference Form, the Admissions Committee will review the application to determine if Parkside or Cross Factor is a good fit for the student.  Applications must be complete, including all test scores, interviews, etc., before reaching the Admissions Committee.  Parents will be notified by letter of acceptance or non-acceptance by April 15.  This letter will also include a draft enrollment contract outlining the costs for parents to review. 

STEP #3

Following notification of acceptance, you should submit your signed enrollment agreement with your tuition deposit by April 15 to hold your child’s place and assist the school in its hiring projections for the new school year. The tuition deposit will be credited to the student’s tuition balance in accordance with the Tuition, Fees and Refund Policy outlined in the enrollment contract.  Tuition deposits are refundable if notice of withdrawal is received in writing by June 1.

RETURNING STUDENTS

STEP #1

The following items must be submitted for your re-enrollment application to be considered complete:

  1. Student Re-enrollment Form (You may complete this online here.)
  2. $45 non-refundable application fee per family (If submitted after March 20)
  3. Student Commitment Contracts (Grade 4 - 12 Only)

STEP #2

Once a completed application is received, you will be invited for a meeting with PCA/CFA Staff to go over enrollment contract details. At the conclusion of the meeting, all contracts will be signed.  The deadline to submit tuition deposits is April 1, 2013.  A tuition deposit will be required to hold your child’s place for the upcoming year.  The tuition deposit will be credited to the student’s tuition balance in accordance with the Tuition, Fees and Refund Policy outlined in the enrollment contract.  Tuition deposits are refundable if notice of withdrawal is received in writing by June 1. 

ALL STUDENTS

Students entering after the first day of school will be required to pay the first month of tuition in advance of the child’s starting date.  Additionally, the following items are needed before your child can start school:

  • Tuition Deposit: $500
  • Enrollment Contract, signed and returned
  • Prior year’s tuition balance paid
  • Release of School Records Form Sent to Former School (Grades K - 12) – new students only
  • Current Immunization/Physical Form & Records
  • All Release Agreement Forms
  • Completed Enrollment with SMART Tuition