Application Process
Admissions forms may be downloaded from this page. Please call the Admissions Office at 281-469-7745 for more information. Download: Applications Process Checklist
1. Preparation and Submission of the Application
- The Application for Admission form should be completed as thoroughly as possible. Parents/guardians must sign before application process can begin. If you have more than one child, you may complete the Second Student Application form for each additional child.
- Attach the (non refundable) application fee to the application(s).
Please refer to Tuition and Fee Schedule for amount owed. - Mail or return the application(s) and fee(s) to Admissions Office.
2. Scheduling of Admissions Testing
- Once the application is received, the Admissions Director will schedule testing.
- Kindergarten students take the Gesell Developmental Observation, which requires approximately 30 minutes. The family will receive a call once the results are evaluated. In addition, a Search & Teach screening may be recommended.
- First through Third Grade
The Stanford Achievement Testing will be administered in Reading and Math to determine if the child tests "within the average range," which is a requirement for entrance into CCS. This test takes approximately 2 hours. (If your child has taken an achievement test within the last year and you can provide us with the results, we will not need to retest.) Additionally, students in first through third grade will take the Gesell Developmental Observation. This assessment takes approximately 30 minutes. The family will receive a call once the results are evaluated. - Fourth through Twelfth Grade
Students in grades 4-12 must demonstrate a capacity to academically succeed at CCS on the Reading and Math sections of the Stanford Achievement Test administered by a CCS examiner. This test takes approximately 2 hours. (If your child has taken an achievement test within the last year and you can provide us with the results, we will not need to retest.) The family will receive a call once the results are evaluated.
3. Organization of All Necessary Paperwork
The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions Director before the
interview is scheduled:
- Birth Certificate (Copy Only)
- Current Immunization Record (Copy) - Current record signed by physician
- Report Card (Copy) - Kindergarten students should submit a progress report from current preschool. Students in grades 1-8
must submit a copy of the most recent report card. Additional report
cards may be required to determine proper placement. High School
students need to submit transcript or report cards issued
beginning in ninth grade.
- Application for Admission - See above.
- Statement of Faith - At least one parent is required to sign in agreement.
- Church Reference - Have your church pastor, youth pastor or Sunday School teacher complete this form and then they should fax or mail it to us.
- Confidential Teacher Evaluation Form- Students in Grades 6-12 must have the student's current English and Math teacher complete this form and have the teacher return it to CCS by mail or fax.
4. Family Interview -
The family interview will be scheduled when ALL of the above paperwork is turned in and testing
results are available.
- Elementary (Grades K-5): Parents are required to meet with two faculty/staff members, who will answer any questions and provide any additional requested information regarding CCS. Parents will give their testimonies. Students are welcome to attend.
- Secondary (Grades 6-12): Both parents and secondary students are required to meet with two-three staff members who will answer any questions and provide any additional requested information regarding CCS. The interview will include a time for secondary students to fill out a Student Questionnaire. Parents and students will give their testimonies.
5. Receipt of Acceptance or Denial of Admission
- Families will be informed of acceptance or denial of admission after the Admissions Committee reviews the information.
- According to the time of year, this may occur via a phone call or a letter.