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Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School

A Ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Thank you for your interest in Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School. We are dedicated to fulfilling the high educational, spiritual and personal goals of each of our students.

Selecting the right school for your child is an important process that should be prayerfully and thoughtfully considered. Please read the information enclosed in this packet carefully. Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School wants to enter into partnership with parents whose primary desire is a Christ-centered education for their children. Our vision is that your home, church and school will work together to “prepare young minds for eternity.”

The following are the steps for application and admission to the school.

Step 1. Visit

Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School encourages interested families to schedule a visit to the school. This visit will focus on the school’s program and philosophy. Any questions you may have regarding the school, its procedures and policies will be addressed.

Step 2. Application Packet

Take the time to fill out the enclosed application forms as completely as possible. Please not that Virginia law requires: “An official certified copy of the child’s birth record must be provided. (A photocopy of the child’s birth certificate will not meet this requirement.)”

The following checklist of items to include when returning the packet will help you ensure that your application is complete:

Application for admission

Two completed reference forms

Non-refundable application fee of $50

Refundable registration fee of $150

Certified copy of a birth record

Financial information form

Emergency contact and health information sheet

Essay (for 5^th – 8^th graders)

Signed Handbook Acknowledgement form

Student transportation form

If currently home-schooling, a home-school report must be provided as well as recent test scores.

Step 3. Interviews and Testing

When all forms and school transcripts have been received and reviewed, we will contact you to set up a time for student interview and any needed testing.

Step 4. Admissions Decision

Admissions decisions are made by the Admissions Committee and the School Board. They will be made in the best interests of the prospective student, his or her family, and the school. We believe that it is a privilege, not a right, for a family to be a part of the Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School family. Acceptance is determined on a combination of criteria including previous school performance, the interview, emotional maturity of the child and his or her ability to benefit from our program, as well as a completed application packet. You will be notified of the board’s decision by phone as well as by mail. All new students to TLC Prep are on probationary status for their first quarter.

Step 5. Enrollment

Along with notification of acceptance, you will receive information regarding school supplies and uniforms. Upon receipt of your first month’s tuition, the enrollment process will be complete.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to partnering with you in the education of your child.

Sincerely,

Janet Armstrong, Principal

“Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, ethnic background, country of origin or gender; proffers all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally available to students; and, makes no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin or gender in administration of education policies, application for admission, scholarship programs, and athletic or extracurricular programs.”

“Preparing young minds for eternity.”

6050 Plank Road • Fredericksburg, VA 22407 • 540