Admissions Process
Cornerstone Christian School is open to all students who desire a Christian education. Only students and families who support the principles and conduct of Christian education to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually, and wish to contribute to the development of a Christian community should apply.
The school enrolls students:
Who will abide by the policies and rules set forth in the School Handbook and future supplements to it.
Who are in harmony with the school’s goals and philosophy.
Who agree to meet the specified application, immunization, and medical requirements.
Who will benefit and contribute to the school’s program.
Who will not interfere with the attainment of educational goals of the school or of other students.
Whose parents/guardians will not display behavior detrimental to the school, teachers, or students.
Whose families keep their financial accounts current.
Cornerstone Christian School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at Cornerstone Christian School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or gender in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships and other school-administered programs.
Kindergarten Entrance: Children may be admitted to kindergarten if their fifth birthday is on or before September 1st of the year of enrollment and they must have passed a readiness assessment evaluation. There is NO exception to the September 1st deadline. Students entering kindergarten must show proof of age (a birth certificate) and be current on all immunizations..
First Grade Entrance: California State Law states that all incoming first grade students are required to have had a well-child health exam within 18 months prior to or 90 days after entry into first grade. The “Report of Health Examination for School Entry Form” is available from the school office or medical provider office. Students entering 1st grade must also be current on all immunizations.
Seventh Grade Entrance: The State of California requires that all students entering the 7th grade have a TDAP booster. This is usually given at 11 years old.
Admissions Procedures
Complete and submit the student application online, along with the non-refundable application fee. Providing false or misleading information may be grounds for denial of admission.
Complete new student testing and assessment as necessary.
Submit all medical, health, and immunization records. Complete all necessary forms.
Interview with the Principal (Grades 6th-12th). Supply the student’s most recent report card.
Once application and supporting documents are received and reviewed by school administration, an enrollment link will be sent to the provided email address so the family may enroll their student(s) for school if accepted. If a student(s) is not accepted, the school will notify the family via email of non-acceptance. Please note, student(s) are ONLY admitted if it is deemed a good fit for the school based on previous academic record, behavior record, new student assessment, references, and in good financial standing from the previous school.
All new students are admitted on a nine-week probation basis.