Admissions Kindergarten 12th grade Thank you for your interest in Hope Christian School. We appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our academically challenging, Christ-centered school, where we are Preparing Students for this World and the Next! Admission is open to students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin who are looking for a Christian environment with an emphasis on teaching Biblical principles and truths along with strong academics. Hope s accreditation in grades K-12 is through the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA), AdvancED Global Standards for Excellence in Education, and the New Mexico Public Education Department. We are also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, International (ACSI). Hope received ICAA s highest status of accreditation, and was privately commended as being one of the largest and overall best Christian schools in the country. This approval means Hope Christian School s credits are recognized by secular and Christian schools across the country, and our graduates have confidence that their diploma will continue to be accepted by those colleges requiring graduation from an accredited secondary institution. This admission packet has been prepared to answer many of your questions We regret that we are unable to provide a position for every qualified applicant. Therefore, careful attention to dates and procedures listed in this packet will help to secure a space for your child in next year s class. The student handbook is a valuable tool in evaluating our school (available online at www.hcsnm.org). Curriculum, policies, procedures, and information regarding the daily operations of the school are included in the handbook. Read it carefully and use it to assist you in making your decision. A hard copy is available upon request. Please remember that the Admissions Staff is available to answer your questions and assist you in completing your student s application. We can be reached at (505) 821-2513 during our regular business hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. We will join you in prayer as you consider Hope the best educational program for your student. Gwen Hughes, Admissions Director Hope Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
STEP 1 COMPLETE APPLICATION and submit with $75 application fee ADMISSION PROCEDURES INSTRUCTIONS Provide the supplemental information listed below to the Admissions Office as soon as possible. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the application deadline in February; however, the possibility of being placed on the wait list may increase.) Supplemental Documents must be submitted before an interview will be conducted CHARACTER REFERENCE Forms (Available Online or in the Admissions Office) Pre-School and Kindergarten - Two references 1. Teacher, Friend, or Child Care Provider 2. Pastor or Bible teacher (preferred, but can also be extra-curricular sponsor/instructor) Kindergarten through 6th grade - Three references 1. Current teacher 2. Additional current teacher (Art, Music, PE) or Recent Teacher 3. Pastor or Bible teacher (preferred, but can also be extra-curricular sponsor/instructor) 7th through 12th grade Four references 1. Current English Teacher 2. Current Math Teacher 3. Current Science Teacher 4. Pastor or Extra-curricular sponsor Copy of standardized test scores (if applicable for grade) Students applying for grades 1-9: current report card from the previous grading period. Students applying for grades 10-12: an unofficial transcript showing all high school credits previously received and current report card from the most recent grading period. Students applying for grades 6-12th: Read, sign and return Honor Code. (Available online at www.hcsnm.org > Middle School > Honor Code or www.hcsnm.org > High School > Honor Code ) Paper copy available online or in the Admissions Office. Copy of current immunization records State certified birth certificate (Not a hospital certificate of birth) Recent photograph or snapshot STEP 2 TESTING Kindergarten and 1st grade: Parent/guardian will be contacted to set up individual, one-on-one testing and interview for the student and parent after a completed application and all character references and required documents have been received. Grades 2 through 12 Choose the desired testing date on the application. Instructions on time and location will be emailed prior to the testing. Testing dates may be scheduled after February, but the possibility of being placed on a Wait List may increase. Contact the Admissions Office regarding testing date availability. STEP 3 INTERVIEW All supplemental documents and all character references (see above) are required to be on file before an interview will be conducted and a parent or guardian must be present with the student at the time of the interview. Grades 2-12: The opportunity to sign up for an interview is provided on the day of testing and will be conducted at a later date, and only when all character references, report cards and/or credits, and standardized test scores have been received. Pre-School/Pre-Kindergarten: Parent/guardian will be contacted to set up an interview for the student and parent after a completed application and all character references and required documents have been received. Kindergarten and 1st grade: The interview is done at the time of the test. See above in Step 2. ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT Letters of acceptance and additional procedures for enrollment will be emailed after selections are made by the Admissions Committee. (Revised 10-22-15) Hope Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Hope Christian School 8005 Louisiana Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 2016-17 Admissions Application STUDENT S FULL LEGAL NAME Applying for what grade in 2016-17: _ Please do not leave any items blank. ALL information is required. Student prefers to be called Last: First: Middle: Student s Home Address _ City State/Zip _ Mailing Address (if different) City State/Zip _ Home Phone *Gender: Male Female Date of Birth//_ Ethnicity:_ Place of Birth: City _ County _ State _ Religious Affiliation Church Home_ Pastor Previous School _ Reason for transfer/leaving Student s Interests Student Cell Phone Student email (9th-12th) Has this student ever been a previous : Hope Applicant: yes no Hope Student: yes no If yes, year/grade attended Sibling Information: As of August, 2016 Names of Siblings Age Grade Current Applicant? Current Hope Student? Former Hope Student? yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no Student Insurance Information: Around-the-clock (24-hour) Accident insurance coverage is required for all grades. (A student insurance policy is available through the school if needed) Insurance Company: Group # _ ID# Doctor s Name:_ Phone #: Preferred Hospital: _ Student Medical Information Does this student have any medical conditions? yes no If yes, please explain: _ Does this student take any medication (prescribed or over-the-counter) on a regular basis? yes no If yes, please explain: _ Does this student have any allergies? yes no If yes, please explain: _ Testing Date: 2nd 12th grade* (Check one) February 6, 2016 February 20, 2016 *Kindergarten-1st grade done individually when all three references are returned. How did you hear about Hope Christian School: Billboard Internet Magazine Pandora Radio Sign on Paseo del Norte Staff Member Hope Family Other: _ *We believe that God created the human race male and female and that all conduct with the intent to adopt a gender other than one's birth gender is immoral and therefore sin (Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:5). Thus, the question of gender refers to birth gender.
HOUSEHOLD ONE (Primary residence) INFORMATION: Household One defined as the PRIMARY residence of the student. This parent s address should match student s address Parent/Guardian One (in Household One) Dr. Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other: Relationship to Applicant: Father Mother Grandparent Guardian Other: Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Address: City: State/Zip Gender*: Male Female Marital Status: Married Divorced Separated Not Married Widowed Custodial rights? yes no Financially Responsible? yes no Receive Correspondence? yes no Email 1: Email 2:_ Occupation: Job Title: Employer: Work Phone: Cell Phone_ Home Phone: How did you hear about us? Friends Relatives Newspaper Billboards Radio Pandora Magazine TV Internet Search or Website other: explain Parent/Guardian One Personal Testimony Please give a brief, but comprehensive, personal TESTIMONY of your relationship with Jesus Christ). (May be typed and attached if desired.) Signature:_ Parent/Guardian Two (in Household One lives at same address as Parent One above) Dr. Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other: Relationship to Applicant: Father Mother Step Parent Grandparent Guardian Other: Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Gender*: Male Female Marital Status: Married Divorced Separated Not Married Widowed Custodial rights? yes no Financially Responsible? yes no Receive Correspondence? yes no Email 1: Email 2:_ Occupation: Job Title: Employer: Work Phone: Cell Phone_ Home Phone: Parent/Guardian Two (in Household One) Personal Testimony Please give a brief, but comprehensive, personal TESTIMONY of your relationship with Jesus Christ). (May be typed and attached if desired.) Signature:_ *We believe that God created the human race male and female and that all conduct with the intent to adopt a gender other than one's birth gender is immoral and therefore sin (Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:5). Thus, the question of gender refers to birth gender.
ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS: All students and parents are required to read the Student Handbook*, including the Standards of Conduct/Behavior Code, and to sign an acknowledgment of this reading. The acknowledgments will be placed in each student s permanent file. (Exception: If students are too young to read, parents should explain the contents as appropriate.) We expect our students to be good examples of proper Christian behavior both on and off campus. Any violation of these standards, on or off campus, is grounds for suspension or dismissal from school with tuition refund penalties. (See Tuition Refund Policy below.) Student Signature (Required for students applying for 2nd-12th grade) I, the undersigned student, take responsibility for obtaining the current Student Handbook* to familiarize myself with the information contained therein, including the Standards of Conduct/Behavior Code and dress code, and agree to abide by all the rules, regulations, and standards of Hope Christian School and fully understand the discipline policies for failure to comply. Student s Signature_Date_ Student Signature (Required for students applying for 6th-12th grade) I, the undersigned student, take responsibility for obtaining the current HONOR CODE and to read and sign said Honor Code, and agree to abide by all the items listed in the Honor Code. I also fully understand the discipline policies for failure to comply to said Honor Code. Student s Signature_Date_ Parent/Guardian Signature I, the parent or guardian of the above named applicant, give permission for him/her to participate in school-sponsored activities away from Hope Christian School premises. I will inform the school by written request should I choose to keep him/her from an activity or trip. By signing this form, I am giving permission for my child to ride to class activities during school hours with a parent volunteer driver. I understand that each parent volunteer driver must fill out a form acknowledging that they have automobile liability insurance and that they are responsible for each child in their vehicle. I, the parent or guardian of the above-named applicant, give my permission for Hope Christian Schools, Inc., employee or designee to transport my student to a medical facility for emergency treatment. I hereby release Hope Christian School and any representatives of school from any liability or responsibility for injuries, damages or expenses that may occur to the above named applicant arising from any school activity and I agree to indemnify and save harmless Hope Christian School and any representatives of the school against any such claim for injuries, damages or expenses made by or on behalf of said student. I understand that my child's likeness may be photographed or videotaped by the school in the course of school activities. I hereby give consent for the school to use my child's likeness in promotional and/or advertising materials, including the use of video and still photos on the school's website. I understand that all students in grades 6 th through 12 th are required to have an annual physical exam between April 1 and July 15 each year. (Physical forms are available at the school, or on our website, www.hcsnm.org ) I understand that the physical form must be completed and signed by the parent and by a physician. I understand that the completed, signed physical form must be returned to the high school office. Signature of Parent or Guardian_Date Please print name Refund Policy Application, enrollment and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable from one student to another or from one school year to another. Tuition is non-transferable from one student to another or from one school year to another. Tuition is non-refundable unless one of the following criteria applies: A. If withdrawal occurs before the first day of school, there will be a 100 percent refund of tuition monies paid. B. As of the first day of school, refunds will be given for the following reasons only: 1) Medical withdrawal of the student for any physical disability certified to and treated by a legally qualified medical practitioner. 2) Job related transfer of parent or guardian beyond a 50-mile radius of the City of Albuquerque. Documentation of such transfer is required if a refund is requested. C. If withdrawal occurs as of or after the first day of school, and one of the above criteria (1 or 2) applies, tuition will be refunded prorated to the end of the current nine-week quarter. D. If the tuition is set up on a F.A.C.T.S. payment program and withdrawal occurs before the end of the third quarter, it is likely there will be a balance due the school and F.A.C.T.S. payments will continue. E. No Refund will be given if monies are owed on any other account. The amount owed must be paid first, or will be deducted from the refund due. F. When a student withdraws from Hope (for any reason), a letter of explanation is required to request any refund which applies. Withdrawal for any reason other than stated previously, including explusion, will result in forfeiture of tuition paid to Hope Christian School and will not negate the obligation to pay Hope Christian School for tuition in full. *(Available online at www.hcsnm.org under Admissions or may be requested by calling the Admissions Office)
STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe. the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, was given by inspiration of God, and is our only rule in matters of faith and practice. (II Timothy 3:16) in Creation, not evolution; that man was created by the direct act of God and in the image of God. (Genesis 1-11) in the traditional Biblical definition of a marriage as between one man and one woman. (Genesis 2:18-15) that Adam and Eve, in yielding to the temptation of Satan, became fallen creatures. (I Corinthians 15:22, Romans 5:12, 1John 3:4) that all men are born in sin. (Psalm 51:5) in the Incarnation, the Virgin Birth and the Deity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, John 1:14) in His vicarious and substitutional Atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood on the Cross. (John 3:16, 1Peter 1:18-19) in the Resurrection of His body from the tomb, His Ascension into Heaven and that He is now our Advocate. (Ephesians 1:20-23, Acts 1:9-11, Hebrews 9:15,24) that He is personally coming again. (John 14:3) in His power to save men from sin. (Hebrews 9:25-26, John 3:16, Galatians 1:4) in the necessity of the New Birth, and that this New Birth is through regeneration of the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:3) that Salvation is by grace through faith in the atoning blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 2:17) that God is almighty and deserves our praise and worship. The method used to worship God is not as important as the fact that we do worship Him. We are created for the pleasure of God and to fulfill this purpose. God seeks true worshipers to worship Him in spirit and truth. (John 4:24, Psalm 96:1-13) We believe. that this statement of faith is a basis for Christian fellowship and that all born-again men and women who sincerely accept it, can and should, live together in peace and harmony through promoting the cause of Christ. I acknowledge that I have read this Statement of Faith and understand my child s education in all areas will be based on this Statement of Faith, which is based on the Bible. Parent Signature: _ Print Parent Name:_ Date:_ I understand that the information furnished by the individuals completing the Character Reference Forms will become the property of Hope Christian Schools., Inc. Furthermore, I waive all rights to examine the responses given. Parent Signature: _ Print Parent Name:_ Date:_
Emergency Contact Information Persons, OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED previously, to be contacted in case of emergency: List at least two, must be local and from separate households. Name Relationship Home Cell Work _ STUDENT S PERSONAL TESTIMONY (To be completed by students applying for 6th 12th grade) Please give a brief, but comprehensive, personal TESTIMONY of your relationship with Jesus Christ. (May be typed and attached if desired.) Student Signature: Please make sure your application is complete! An incomplete application may result in a student not being considered for acceptance. Agreement My signature below affirms that all of the information contained in this application is correct, complete, and honestly presented. I understand that withholding or misrepresenting information in this application may jeopardize my child's admission. Tape photo or snapshot of student here Parent Signature: Print Name: Date:
HOUSEHOLD TWO (Secondary) INFORMATION: (Complete ONLY if both parents are NOT living in same household as student) Parent/Guardian One (in Household Two) Relationship to Applicant: Dr. Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other: Father Mother Grandparent Guardian Other: Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Address: City: State/Zip Gender*: Male Female Marital Status: Married Divorced Separated Not Married Widowed Custodial rights? yes no Financially Responsible? yes no Receive Correspondence? yes no Email 1: Email 2:_ Occupation: Job Title: Employer: Work Phone: Cell Phone_ Home Phone: Parent/Guardian One (in Household Two) Personal Testimony Please give a brief, but comprehensive, personal TESTIMONY of your relationship with Jesus Christ. May be typed and attached if desired. _ Signature:_ Parent/Guardian Two (in Household Two) Relationship to Applicant: Dr. Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other: _ Father Mother Step-parent Grandparent Guardian Other: Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Gender*: Male Female Marital Status: Married Divorced Separated Not Married Widowed Custodial rights? yes no Financially Responsible? yes no Receive Correspondence? yes no Email 1: Email 2:_ Occupation: Job Title: Employer: Work Phone: Cell Phone_ Home Phone: Parent/Guardian Two (in Household Two) Personal Testimony Please give a brief, but comprehensive, personal TESTIMONY of your relationship with Jesus Christ. May be typed and attached if desired. _ Signature:_ *We believe that God created the human race male and female and that all conduct with the intent to adopt a gender other than one's birth gender is immoral and therefore sin (Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:5). Thus, the question of gender refers to birth gender.
Hope Christian School 8005 Louisiana Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-2513 admissions@hcsnm.org RELEASE OF RECORDS For the purpose of requesting official transcripts, test scores, etc., please complete the following: School currently attending (or last attended): Address: City, State Zip School Phone Number: School scheduled to attend for 2016-17 (if different than school above): Public schools often forward records to the next school (i.e., elementary to mid-school, or mid-school to high school) in their district. Due to this, we need the following information if your student is completing 5th or 8th grade. Address: City, State Zip School Phone Number: Student Name: Date of Birth: Student s Current Grade: Grade for 2016-17: Student s Address: City: ST:Zip: _ Parent or Guardian Signature:
HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, INC. Admissions Office (505) 821-2513 Mailing Address: 8005 Louisiana Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109