NORFOLK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES
Norfolk Christian Schools seeks to enroll students who may benefit from and are committed to the educational
program and values of the school. NCS welcomes students of all racial and ethnic origins whose families are
regular attendees of a church in agreement with the NCS Statement of Faith. Qualifications for a complete
application submission include a written personal testimony from at least one parent describing their faith and
relationship with God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Additionally, a pastor's reference verifying family’s
church attendance is also required. Admission to Norfolk Christian Schools is selective and is based on the above
factors and others, which may include previous school performance, teacher recommendations, testing results,
and demonstrated citizenship qualities.
Financial assistance may be available on an annual basis to those families who demonstrate financial need as
determined by the guidelines set forth in the Norfolk Christian Schools Tuition Assistance Policy. Financial need
is demonstrated through disclosure of current income and projected earnings in a timely manner in accordance
with the application process. Families must apply for tuition grants through and provide all required
documentation to FACTS (www.factstuitionaid.com) in order to be considered by the Tuition Grant Committee.
Detailed tuition Assistance information is located on the Norfolk Christian Schools website. New families may
apply for tuition assistance at any time after receiving notification of acceptance from the Admissions
Office. The appropriate enrollment fee per the current schedule of tuition and fees must be paid before
the committee will announce grant awards. Should the committee conclude that a new family does not
demonstrate the financial need necessary to qualify for tuition assistance or should the family judge the offered
tuition grant to be insufficient, resulting in that family not enrolling the student, said family will be released
from their contract and refunded their enrollment fee.
Admissions Criteria
Pre-School-Kindergarten
 All applicants must submit certified raised-seal birth certificate, actual social security card, proof of
immunization, and current physical exam; parent or official guardian information (including legal
custody papers as applicable) written testimony and pastoral reference.
 Applicants for PK 3 must be 3 years old by September 30 of the enrollment year and be full potty
trained.
 Applicants for PK 4 must be 4 years old by September 30 of the enrollment year
 Applicants for Kindergarten must be 4 years old by September 30 of the enrollment year
All current NCS kindergarten students will be evaluated before placement in first grade
Grades 1-12 Applicant Requirements
 All applicants must submit certified raised-seal birth certificate, actual social security card, proof of
immunization, and current physical exam; parent or official guardian information (including legal
custody papers as applicable), written testimony and pastoral reference.
 Copy of most recent school report card and testing results (within the last 18 months) or evidence of
satisfactory academic performance if grades are not available
 Copy of previous school transcript (all grades), cumulative grade record, and full Academic support
information.(ex: 504, or IEP)
 Satisfactory attendance for the previous school year
 Complete testing requirements of Norfolk Christian Schools’ choice
 Satisfactory family Interview with the appropriate Norfolk Christian Schools’ official
 Satisfactory student interview with appropriate school principal (grades 6-12)
 Satisfactory behavioral history and positive demonstration of desire to attend and become a part of
Norfolk Christian Schools
Admission Procedures
I. Submitting an application
 Each applicant meeting the specified admissions criteria must submit a completed application to the
admissions office. The Pastoral Reference form is to be submitted to the applicant’s church for
completion by the pastor providing verification of the family’s church attendance. This signed form is to
be forwarded directly to the NCS Admissions Office. Applications will not be considered complete and
eligible for review without this important document.
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Copies of each applicant’s most recent report card, test results and/or transcript (sent directly to the
school), Academic support plans (504 or IEP), behavioral, discipline and attendance records.
Complete applications will include the family and student application, student interest sheet, and a
written testimony of at least one parent evidencing agreement with and support of the NCS Statement of
Faith including a brief paragraph describing the parent’s desire for their students to be enrolled at NCS.
A non-refundable $100.00 family application fee must accompany each family application.
Final decisions regarding admission to Norfolk Christian Schools are made by the Admissions Committee.
Families will be notified in writing of that decision and parents are required to respond within ten business
days. Norfolk Christian Schools reserves the right to decline admission in all cases.
II. Finalizing Enrollment
Notification of acceptance will include instructions to complete the enrollment process.
Checklist items (see official list for details):
 A completed and signed (electronic) Enrollment Contract
 A $320.00 nonrefundable new family enrollment fee
 Official copy of Academic Transcript (if not previously submitted)
Space Availability and Wait Pool
In all grades, if a student qualifies for admission, but space is not available, the applicant is placed in a waiting
pool. Should an opening occur, all applications in the waiting pool for that grade are reviewed; a student is
chosen and offered admission.
Exceptions
Any exception to the established written admission policy will be made by the Headmaster. Decisions regarding
all matters of student admission are final.
Contact Information
The Office of Admissions is available to assist you throughout the application process.
Norfolk Christian Schools’ Main Office
Reception Desk
757-423-5770
Facsimile
757-440-5388
Office of Admissions
Direct Line
Facsimile
Email
757-233-8477
757-440-5388
admissions@norfolkchristian.org
Non-Discriminatory Policy
Norfolk Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. NCS does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies,
admission policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic or other school administered programs.
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