How to Apply to West Bay Christian Academy
Steps
- Submit a completed application with $50 non-refundable fee.
- Schedule appointment for a visit and readiness screening.
- Meet with Admissions Director to review screening.
- Submit a New Student Registration Agreement with $200 fee.
Notes
- Applications for all grades can be submitted throughout the year.
- Students are screened and tested after the application and fee are received.
- New student registrations are accepted beginning March 1st.
Students seeking admission for Kindergarten & Grade 1
Screening assesses basic “readiness”, utilizing portions of the Brigance and ABC Inventory testing materials. Students are observed interacting with their peers, listening to directions, and identifying and /or reciting letters, shapes, colors, and sounds. Gross- motor and fine-motor skill coordination is noted; vision and hearing are observed. Kindergarten screenings begin in March, are typically held on a Saturday, and are administered by Lower School faculty members and a lead teacher. Screenings for Grade 1 are administered by a Grade 1 teacher during a half day visit.
Students seeking admission for Grades 2 – 8
These students visit the grade-appropriate class for part of or all of a day. The recommended visits are:
- For students entering Grades 2 – 5, visit for ½ day
- For students entering Grades 6 – 8, visit for an entire day
A standardized achievement test in the areas of mathematics and reading comprehension is administered during the screening process. Students must also complete a writing sample and participate in oral reading activities. The screening can take place during the visit, if the teacher’s schedule allows, or after school. The test is administered by a faculty or staff member, and takes between 40 minutes and 1½ hours.
