Admissions Process

Thank you for considering Dayspring Christian School for your child. It is our honor to partner with you to bring your child a solid Christian education. We firmly believe in cultivating an atmosphere that is built on honor. We recognize that God made each of us individual, and as educators it is our job to identify those needs and then partner with our students and families to support those needs. Our heart is to meet our students where they are.

Dayspring Christian School strives to empower each students to achieve every dream God has put in their heart. We believe in encouraging our students to serve a big God that delivers big results.

Admissions Process

1

Application

Enrollment applications may be picked up at the office throughout the school year, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., or an application can be mailed  to you upon request. Families are required to submit two reference forms in addition to the enrollment application.

2

Interview

Call 869-6095 to arrange for an interview.  We look for students who have a strong desire to attend the school and pursue God, and for families who are supportive of their child’s education and willing to reinforce the spiritual education their child is receiving at school in the home environment.

3

Entrance Testing

All new students must be tested for placement verification.  Parents should contact the school for scheduling these tests (869-6095).

4

Acceptance

Following a review of all the required admission procedures, parents will be notified concerning their child’s acceptance.

Admissions Requirements

Immunization

Mo. Rev. Stat. & 167.181, requires that parents or guardians of all minor children in Grades K-12 for all public, parochial, or private schools in the State of Missouri, present a certified copy of required immunizations or exemption status upon school enrollment.  To be in compliance with the law, the student must have received or be in the process of receiving immunization for DPT/DT(5), poliomyelitis, measles, and rubella, rubeolo, mumps, tetnus, pertussis, and Hepatitis B.

Birth Certificate

Students enrolling in K-5 must be five years old on or before August 1st.

Records

A school record of progress from the previous school is required.

Forms

Completed enrollment form, medical form, reference form and interview.

Fees

Enrollment fee (non-refundable), book fee, and lab fees; if applicable.

Cooperation

Applicants are selected from those who will cooperate with the vision of Dayspring Christian School.

Placement

Grade placement is determined by the administration.  Dayspring School reserves the right to adjust course selections and combinations in each grade based on final enrollment and placement tests.

Waiting List

If a student meets all enrollment qualifications but the class is full, their name will be placed on a waiting list.

Diversity

Dayspring Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin in its educational policies, programs, admissions, or financial aid.

Helping Students Achieve Their God Given Destiny