Admission to Potomac Heights Christian Academy

At Potomac Heights Christian Academy we strive to make the transition to our institution as simple and easy as possible. For your convienence we have provided a downloadable version of our admissions application and are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have as you move towards improving the quality of your childs education.

Being a student of this Academy is a privilege, not a right. Only those who meet the set qualifications of the Academy and whom we can assist in growing in Christ will be considered for admission at PHCA. All prospective K3 students must be 3 years old by September 1; K4 students must be four years old by September 1; K5 students must be five years old by September 1.

The Board of Directors and the Administrator may refuse to admit a student with severe disciplinary, psychological problems, or learning deficiencies.

ALL prospective students are placed on a waiting list until the following application process is completed:

(1) Grade Level Testing (ACSI standards/A Beka Entrance Exams)
All prospective students will be tested for admission to the requested grade level by the administration. Successful completion of this test, with a passing grade, will allow the application process to proceed. Parents/Guardians will be notified of the test results upon their review.

(2) Space Availability
The goal for each class grade is to maintain a teacher-student ratio that is suitable for each grade level and classroom size. These ratios are maintained in order to enhance classroom participation and performance. Should a classroom become “full,” prospective students will be placed on a waiting list pending an opening in an already established class or the addition of a new class. We have Teacher Assistants who are available to help our teachers.

(3) Records
All application forms and their accompanying signatures and signatures of a Notary Public must be turned in to the Academy office. Copies of immunization records, social security card, and birth certificate are mandatory. Until all necessary forms are completed, a child will not be admitted to the Academy.

The non-refundable registration fee is due when the student applies to attend the Academy.

(4) Behavior/Conduct
Each transfer student must provide contact information from their previous school (name, address, phone number, etc.) so that the administration can request information (by phone or letter) to ascertain if the student’s prior conduct is appropriate for PHCA. Students who have been expelled from another school will not be accepted at PHCA.

Upon satisfactory completion of this process, the Academy administration will meet with the parents and student(s) to review the Parent/Student Handbook and welcome the family as part of PHCA (if they did not participate in the Parent Orientation Night offered before the beginning of each school year).

All students must perform satisfactorily in academics and exhibit exemplary behavior during the first 30 school days (probationary period). At the end of the probationary period, the student’s status will be reviewed. Any problems in either of these areas will be reported to the Administrator’s office for further action.

Registration
To register your child at phca you will first need to fill out an application, pay a nominal registration fee and schedule your child to be tested for admission. PHCA has an admissions committee that will review your child's application and test scores and notify you of their results. Your child is automatically enrolled in our specialty classes upon admission to our program.