1. Campus Tour Prospective students and parents are welcome to visit our school on weekdays for a brief tour of the campus. This visit can be scheduled through the school office. A member of our staff will provide answers to initial questions and will provide an admission packet with further details.
2. Application Process Application Forms I and II, including a signed Statement of Belief and Parent Agreement, and copies of previous school records (including all educational testing) must be submitted before a student can be considered for admission. A birth certificate is required for kindergarten and first grade applicants. A student will not be scheduled for testing or a parent information session without submission of the above forms and an application fee of $100 ($50 for each additional sibling, maximum $200 per family). Some applicants may require additional review procedures requiring a fee of $50.
3. Academic Records It is the responsibility of parents to provide a transcript of grades, testing, and other official records from previous schools. This includes copies of any special diagnostic testing for learning problems, attention deficit, hyperactivity, or other special needs. If the previous school requires written notification, ICS has "release of records" forms available for parents to use but parents can expedite the admissions review by obtaining unofficial photocopies of records and delivering them to the school office. These will be adequate for initial screening purposes. Parents are responsible for submitting report cards and testing results in order to keep an applicant’s file complete and up to date.
4. Testing Testing will be scheduled as openings occur. Readiness testing is required for kindergarten and first grade. Achievement testing is scheduled for all other grades. An application and testing fee is due when the applicant is brought in for testing.
5. Information Session An interview appointment is made with the parents after testing is reviewed. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, answer your questions and help you assess whether our program meets your needs.
6. Health Records Health information form and immunization record must be submitted. This may be copied or transferred from the previous school. A student entering our school for the first time must submit a Virginia Physical Exam Form completed by a physician within the last year.
7. Acceptance Official acceptance (or non-acceptance) is communicated to parents in writing. Payment of the first month’s tuition is needed to hold the student's place once the acceptance letter is received. Families are added to our mailing list at this time.
8. Payment of Tuition and Fees When enrolling for a new academic year, the first tuition payment is due upon acceptance to reserve a place. Several payment plans are available for paying the balance. See the Tuition and Fee Schedule for details.
9. Back-to-School Information Parents will receive a list of school supplies needed, a calendar of events for the school year, carpool information, uniform information, and a copy of the Parent Information Notebook. |