Northland Christian School is a college-preparatory school. Students wishing to make application to Northland Christian School must furnish evidence that they are physically and emotionally fit, of good moral character, and academically capable. All applicants must:
• Complete all of the application procedures;
• Be eligible for re-enrollment in all schools previously attended;
• Score at or above the 50th percentile or
higher on the reading comprehension and math entrance exam;
• Be free of severe learning and behavioral problems;
• Must not be coming directly from any type of
rehabilitation program (i.e., behavioral, mental);
• Agree to abide by the rules outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook;
• Participate in an interview with member/ members of the enrollment committee.
It is standard procedure for new students to be placed on academic and behavioral probation for the first year. If the student maintains satisfactory grades, conduct, and work habits during the first year of enrollment, the probationary status will be lifted.
Testing Procedures
In order to maintain our high academic standards, prospective students will be required to complete and pass a battery of tests during the admissions process. These tests include the following:
Preliminary Assessments:
• IQ testing with the school counselor;
• Stanford Early Achievement Test (K only);
• Assessment for reading comprehension and mathematics (grades 1-5);
Further Assessments:
• Learning Styles Inventory;
• STAR reading level assessment (grades 1-5);
• Fluency/comprehension benchmark assessment (grades 1-3);
• Further diagnostic testing may be required.
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