Admissions Policy
Bill Rice Christian Academy accepts new students for grades K4-8 but offers grades K4-12. Once a K4-8th grader joins BRCA, they can continue throughout High School.
BRCA is most effective when working with families who share our commitments. Therefore, priority is given to these families in the admissions process. Each family and student admitted to BRCA is expected to exhibit a cooperative spirit. Prospective parents should read the Parent/Student Handbook for a description of the Academy’s standards and expectations.
Admissions Steps: All prospective students start with a tour of the Academy with their parents and take a placement test to show they are on grade level with our curriculum. Next, parents submit an Online Application. If the placement test is passed, a questionnaire will be sent to the student’s current/former teacher, asking primarily about behavior (two questionnaires required for Middle School). If the questionnaires are passed, the applicant will receive an acceptance email with instructions on how to submit an Enrollment Packet. Once submitted, the student is officially enrolled as long as there’s space in the classroom. Otherwise, they’ll be put on a waitlist.
BRCA reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone who would not fit into the spirit of the Academy. The administration also reserves the right to refuse to define the criteria or reasons when applications are not accepted.
Because BRCA is not a corrective institution, we ask that a child not be enrolled with the idea that we will reform him or her. We are here to work with the home, but not to take the place of parents who are experiencing difficulty with their child. If a student has been dismissed or expelled from another school, the student will usually be required to prove himself or herself for one year before being considered for admission at BRCA.
Attendance at BRCA is a privilege. This privilege may be forfeited at any time if a cooperative spirit is not maintained in complying with the rules and regulations. If at any time a student or his/her parents do not demonstrate support for BRCA, its policies, or its biblical stand, the parents may be asked to withdraw the child.
Parents sign that they have read this handbook during the admissions process, including the Statement of Faith and the Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality. Parents are responsible for making sure that their child understands and abides by BRCA policies.
By August 15, students must be five years old to enter kindergarten and six years old to enter 1st grade. All new students must submit an up-to-date immunization form (completed by their physician) and birth certificate before entering school. If a former student wishes to reenroll but has been enrolled in another school for more than one school year, they will be considered a new student and will not be allowed to apply for High School.
Bill Rice Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality or ethnic origin in its admission policies, or in the administration of its programs.
