STEP 1:VISIT
We are so excited to show you around the campus! Call or email us to schedule a visit today!
admissions@northlakechristian.org
985.635.0508
admissions@northlakechristian.org
985.635.0508
STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE
- Click the link below
- Create a new parent portal account using your email (if this is your first time at NCS)
- Upload required documents and complete the online application
- Pay application fee of $125 (non-refundable)
- Create a new parent portal account using your email (if this is your first time at NCS)
- Upload required documents and complete the online application
- Pay application fee of $125 (non-refundable)
DATES TO REMEMBER:
October 1, 2024 2025-2026 Admissions Applications OPEN
October 9, 2024 Admissions Open House
November 2024 - January 2025 Admissions testing begins for Early Decision Students
January 15th, 2025 Admissions Open House
February 1, 2025 Open Enrollment for New [Accepted] Students
October 1, 2024 2025-2026 Admissions Applications OPEN
October 9, 2024 Admissions Open House
November 2024 - January 2025 Admissions testing begins for Early Decision Students
January 15th, 2025 Admissions Open House
February 1, 2025 Open Enrollment for New [Accepted] Students
STEP 3: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
These will be uploaded as PDFs or JPEGs during the online application process.
RECORDS
- Birth certificate (PK, JrK, & K only)
- Grades from CURRENT academic year (grade 1 )
- Grades from PREVIOUS AND CURRENT academic year (grades 2 - 12)
- Most recent STANDARDIZED TEST scores: ERB, Stanford, LEAP, ACT Aspire, PARCC, TerraNova (grades 1 - 11)
- Most recent ACT score if applicable (grades 10 & 11)
RECOMMENDATIONS (uploaded directly by the recommender, so please have their email addresses available)
- Current teacher required for applicants looking to apply for ELEMENTARY (PreK - 6th grade)
- ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATION: Any former/current teacher (grades 7-11) , principal , or administrator
- SPIRITUAL RECOMMENDATION: Pastor, children's pastor, youth pastor, or other non-family adult mentor who knows your family well enough to complete a recommendation
- CHARACTER RECOMMENDATION: Coach, small group leader, family friend who can speak to the student's character
QUESTIONNAIRES (should ONLY be filled out by parent and student respectively)
- Parent
- Student (grades 7 - 11)
- Birth certificate (PK, JrK, & K only)
- Grades from CURRENT academic year (grade 1 )
- Grades from PREVIOUS AND CURRENT academic year (grades 2 - 12)
- Most recent STANDARDIZED TEST scores: ERB, Stanford, LEAP, ACT Aspire, PARCC, TerraNova (grades 1 - 11)
- Most recent ACT score if applicable (grades 10 & 11)
RECOMMENDATIONS (uploaded directly by the recommender, so please have their email addresses available)
- Current teacher required for applicants looking to apply for ELEMENTARY (PreK - 6th grade)
- ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATION: Any former/current teacher (grades 7-11) , principal , or administrator
- SPIRITUAL RECOMMENDATION: Pastor, children's pastor, youth pastor, or other non-family adult mentor who knows your family well enough to complete a recommendation
- CHARACTER RECOMMENDATION: Coach, small group leader, family friend who can speak to the student's character
QUESTIONNAIRES (should ONLY be filled out by parent and student respectively)
- Parent
- Student (grades 7 - 11)
STEP 4: ENTRANCE TESTING
GRADES JrK & K
- All incoming students will be screened by the current Kindergarten teachers in the Spring
- The admissions office will reach out to you directly to schedule your child's evaluation
- All incoming students will be screened by the current Kindergarten teachers in the Spring
- The admissions office will reach out to you directly to schedule your child's evaluation
GRADES 1 - 11
- Applicants will complete a STAR reading and math screening as well as a writing sample for their entrance test
- Applications must be submitted before setting up a testing date
- Applicants will complete a STAR reading and math screening as well as a writing sample for their entrance test
- Applications must be submitted before setting up a testing date
STEP 5: PARENT AND STUDENT INTERVIEW
- Once the placement test is finished, we will schedule your interview with the appropriate division principal
- Interviews last approximately 30 minutes
- The principal will visit with both the parent(s) and the student(s)
- At least one parent must be available for the interview
- The admissions office and principals determine whether your child's score on the entrance test is satisfactory in order to proceed with admission
- Interviews last approximately 30 minutes
- The principal will visit with both the parent(s) and the student(s)
- At least one parent must be available for the interview
- The admissions office and principals determine whether your child's score on the entrance test is satisfactory in order to proceed with admission
STEP 6: ADMISSIONS CRITERIA & DECISIONS
Kindergarten Applicants:
- Applicants must be five years old by September 30th of the school year (JrK & K)
- Applicants must have a satisfactory screening as determined by the Kindergarten teachers, Elementary Academic Dean and Principals (JrK & K)
1st - 12th grade Applicants:
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on their most recent report cards (grades 5 - 11)
- Applicants must have a qualifying score on the STAR Reading and Math assessments (grades 1 - 11)
- All students must have a record of good behavior and attendance from their previous school
- All 3 recommendations must be satisfactory
- All applicants must have a satisfactory parent/student interview with the principal
Homeschool Partnership Applicants:
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on their most recent report cards (grades 5 - 11). If you do not have traditional report cards, please produce a selection of curriculum and course work samples.
- Standardized testing records are required. If you do not have an recent standardized testing available, please understand that the NCS administered admissions placement testing will have heavy bearing on the admissions decision.
- In addition to the standardized testing uploaded, applicants must have a qualifying score on the Admissions Placement Testing in STAR Reading and Math assessments (grades 1 - 11)
- All students must have a record of good behavior from required references.
- All 3 recommendations/references must be satisfactory
- All applicants must have a satisfactory parent/student interview with the principal
- Applicants must be five years old by September 30th of the school year (JrK & K)
- Applicants must have a satisfactory screening as determined by the Kindergarten teachers, Elementary Academic Dean and Principals (JrK & K)
1st - 12th grade Applicants:
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on their most recent report cards (grades 5 - 11)
- Applicants must have a qualifying score on the STAR Reading and Math assessments (grades 1 - 11)
- All students must have a record of good behavior and attendance from their previous school
- All 3 recommendations must be satisfactory
- All applicants must have a satisfactory parent/student interview with the principal
Homeschool Partnership Applicants:
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on their most recent report cards (grades 5 - 11). If you do not have traditional report cards, please produce a selection of curriculum and course work samples.
- Standardized testing records are required. If you do not have an recent standardized testing available, please understand that the NCS administered admissions placement testing will have heavy bearing on the admissions decision.
- In addition to the standardized testing uploaded, applicants must have a qualifying score on the Admissions Placement Testing in STAR Reading and Math assessments (grades 1 - 11)
- All students must have a record of good behavior from required references.
- All 3 recommendations/references must be satisfactory
- All applicants must have a satisfactory parent/student interview with the principal
STEP 7: OFFER OF ENROLLMENT
- Our admissions committee will evaluate your child's admissions file, including recommendation forms, grades, questionnaires, and placement test results
- If your child is accepted for admission to Northlake Christian, you will receive an offer of enrollment via email
- The offer of enrollment will contain instructions on how to set up your FACTS account and complete your online enrollment and contract
- All new enrollments must be submitted with a $650 non-refundable enrollment fee which is payable online (ACH or Credit Card) at the end of the process
- You must accept your student's offer of enrollment within two weeks of notification to secure your child's placement in the class
- If your child is accepted for admission to Northlake Christian, you will receive an offer of enrollment via email
- The offer of enrollment will contain instructions on how to set up your FACTS account and complete your online enrollment and contract
- All new enrollments must be submitted with a $650 non-refundable enrollment fee which is payable online (ACH or Credit Card) at the end of the process
- You must accept your student's offer of enrollment within two weeks of notification to secure your child's placement in the class
