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Admissions Overview
Thank you for expressing an interest in applying to Parkside Christian Academy to meet your child's educational needs.
Parkside Christian Academy is an independent, co-educational, and non-denominational Christian day school, established in 1977 enrolled 160 students from preschool through grade eight. PCA seeks to foster a climate of Christian concern and care in which moral and spiritual values are integrated with quality of education nurturing the potential of each child. We feel PCA is a highly sucessful educational alternative to both public and private schools.
PCA faculty are selected on a basis of academic credentials, experience dedication to the goals of Christian education, and enthusiasm for teaching children.
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Preschool | 2 yrs 9 mos | - 3 yrs 10 mos | | Jr. Kindergarten | 3 yrs 11 mos | - 4 yrs 11 mos | Full Day | Sr. Kindergarten | 5 yrs | - 5 yrs 11 mos | Full Day | First Grade | 6 yrs on or before October 1 |
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Significant Features Include:
Gym | Art | Library | Spanish | After School Activities | Extended day hours |
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Tuition and Fees - School Year 2008 / 09
Tuition and Fees - Grades K through 8 Tuition - $6,995.00 Annual Activity Fee - Grades K-3: $175.00 Annual Activity Fee - Grades 4-8: $200.00 Extended Care: $4.50 per hour Tuition and Fees - Preschool Tuition (1 - 24 hours per week): $5.50 per hour Tuition (24 or more hours per week): $4.50 per hour Annual Activity Fee: $175.00 Discounts Sibling: 20% for 1st, 25% for 2nd and on Full Tuition Payment: 5% (By Aug.1) Parent Referral Program: $200 (If your referral of a family results in the enrollment of their child or children at PCA, you will receive the credit on your account.)
SERVICE CHARGE: A 6% Service Fee will be applied to ALL tuition amounts that are paid monthly.
Financial Aid is available. Please request an application from the Main Office.
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Please complete the online Admissions Form and call us to schedule an appointment for your admissions conference. PCA students are selected on a basis of a family interview, previous school records and recommendations, if applicable, as well as entrance test scores (grade one through grade eight). The Application, accompanied by a $100.00 registration fee, may be submitted by mail or in person when attending the conference. All students are required to submit an authorized medical form before entering the school.
Students entering grades one through eight will receive notification concerning a testing day. Candidates for these grades must also direct the enclosed transcript release form to your child’s school as soon as possible. You will be notified of your child’s acceptance once testing is completed, if applicable, and all other essential information has arrived and has been evaluated.
We look forward to meeting you and your child personally.
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| Sincerely, Michael DIxon Head of School |
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