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Admissions Requirements

Spiritual Match

At least one parent must give a written account of how they came to know the Lord and be in agreement with the CCS Statement of Faith & Doctrine and the Mission Statement.

Academic Match

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) - Students applying to transitional kindergarten (TK) are given a developmental assessment to determine developmental age and proper placement. There is also a required observation.

Kindergarten – Students applying to kindergarten are given a learning readiness screening and a developmental assessment to determine developmental age and proper placement. There is also a required observation.

Grade 1 – Students applying to grade 1 are given a learning readiness screening and a developmental assessment to determine developmental age and proper placement. They must also test on or above grade level on the reading and math sections of the CCS entrance exam and meet the minimum required reading level, to be determined by administration of the Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment.

Grades 2-5 – Students applying to grades 2-5 must test on or above grade level on the ISEE Test and meet the minimum required reading level for their grade, to be determined by administration of the Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment. Students are asked to provide standardized and/or achievement test scores if taken within one year of the application date.

Grades 6-12 – Students applying to grades 6-12 must test on or above grade level on the ISEE Test. Students are asked to provide standardized and/or achievement test scores if taken within one year of the application date.

Behavioral Match

Students must have a record of good behavior.

NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Step 1 - Application

Cypress Christian School utilizes an online admissions application for new students.

Click here to begin your online application.
Select - Create an Account
Once your account is created, login to your account
Select - Create a New Student Application for each child you wish to enroll. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application(s).

NOTE: If you have previously started an application, please click here to resume the application process.

After submitting the application, along with the non-refundable application fee, you will be able to track your admissions status by logging into your account.

Step 2 - Testing

Once the application is submitted, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule testing.

Required Testing:

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Gesell Developmental Observation

Kindergarten

Gesell Developmental Observation
SEARCH Screening for learning readiness
Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment plus a writing sample (for mid-year admission)
Kindergarten Observation

First Grade

Gesell Developmental Observation
SEARCH Screening for learning readiness
Q4 Kindergarten Assessment with writing sample
Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment

Second through Fifth Grade

ISEE Exam - reading, math and a writing sample
Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment

Sixth through Twelfth Grade

ISEE Exam - reading, math and a writing sample

Students are asked to provide standardized and/or achievement test scores if taken within one year of the application date.

Step 3 - References & Paperwork

The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions Office before the interview will be scheduled:

Copy of birth certificate
Copy of current immunization record
Copy of current progress report (K), report card (Grades 1 - 12), transcript (Grades 9 - 12)
New Family Church Reference Request Form
Confidential Teacher Evaluation Request K - Grade 5
Confidential Teacher Evaluation Request Grades 6-12

Step 4 - Interview

Step 5 - Admissions Decision

Non-Discriminatory Admissions Policy

Cypress Christian School admits students of any race, color, gender, nationality or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, athletic and other school programs.

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