Admissions Process
Thank you for your interest in enrolling your student in Timberlake Christian Schools. We strive to give your child a Solid Foundation - Academically and Spiritually.
Timberlake Christian Schools has a multi-step process for all new students.
- Siblings of current students must apply as a new applicant.
- Students who have been away from TCS for a semester or more must reapply as a new applicant.
- All steps must be completed and documents submitted to secure a student's seat.
STEP 1 | Complete the online Application
Complete the Online Application.
Along with completion of the Online Application, there is a non-refundable $50 processing fee for new student applications.
STEP 2 | SUbmit the required Documents
Submit the required documents.
- Birth Certificate
- Request for Records Form
- Records from prior school(s)
- Kindergarten Applicant Evaluation Form or Grades 1-12 Applicant Evaluation Form
- Pastoral Reference for Grades 6-12
- Custody documentation for families in more than one household
- IEP, educational, or psychological evaluations as appropriate
STEP 3 | School Entrance Testing
Complete School Entrance Testing (K-12 Students)
After completing steps 1 & 2, you will be contacted to schedule the testing. An entrance test is given to all new students in grades K-12 to determine how each student is performing academically in comparison with the grade level he/she is to enter.
STEP 4 | ENTRANCE INTERVIEW
Complete Entrance Interview (K-12 students)
After completing parts 1 and 2, the entrance interview, conducted at the same time as the entrance testing, involves the parents and students in order to review testing results, discuss enrollment, student testimony and answer any questions. Final decision for academic acceptance* is made following the interview and testing. If applying for Kindergarten, student must be age 5 by Sept. 30th.
*Note: Your child’s seat will be fully secured upon successful completion of all admission steps including Step 7 (payment arrangements and/or financial agreement with the business office).
*Note: Your child’s seat will be fully secured upon successful completion of all admission steps including Step 7 (payment arrangements and/or financial agreement with the business office).
In addition, students in grades 9-12 will meet with the guidance counselor to set up their schedule. Generally, this is completed at the time of the entrance interview.
STEP 5 | COMPLETE THE ONLINE ENROLLMENT
Complete Online Enrollment
After the previous steps are completed, the school office will send parents an email with the steps to complete Online Enrollment. This includes paying the non-refundable enrollment fee.
If you are a new family please use the FACTS family portal to create a new account login by clicking the link to "create new family portal account".
After the previous steps are completed, the school office will send parents an email with the steps to complete Online Enrollment. This includes paying the non-refundable enrollment fee.
If you are a new family please use the FACTS family portal to create a new account login by clicking the link to "create new family portal account".
STEP 6 | SUBMIT ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Submit any additional required documents to the school office by June 1st. If coming from a public school setting, the physical exam and immunization records will likely be included with the students transcripts.
- School Entrance Physical Exam (Pre-K through Grade 5)
- Current Immunization Records - including required vaccines for grade K, 7, and 12.
STEP 7 | MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The business office will contact you via email when they process your online enrollment forms to make payment arrangements and set up your FACTS agreement for monthly payments, if applicable.
Please re-enroll using FACTS Family web login. If you have questions about your Facts Family account, please call (434) 237- 5943.
STEP 1 | Complete the online Enrollment
Complete Online Enrollment
Once the reenrollment period is opened (usually January), the school office will send parents an email with the steps to complete Online Enrollment. This includes paying the non-refundable enrollment fee.
Once the reenrollment period is opened (usually January), the school office will send parents an email with the steps to complete Online Enrollment. This includes paying the non-refundable enrollment fee.
STEP 2 | SUbmit ADDITIONAL Documents
Submit any additional required documents to the school office by June 1st.
- Current Immunization Records (Pre-K, K, 7, 12)
STEP 3 | CONFIRM PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The business office will contact you via email when they process your online enrollment forms to make payment arrangements and set up your FACTS agreement for monthly payments, if applicable.
International students must use the International Student Enrollment Packet. For more information about the International High School program, click the link below.
STEP 1 | Complete the online Application
Complete the Online Application.
Along with completion of the Online Application, there is a non-refundable $200 fee for processing new student applications for enrollment.
STEP 2 | SUbmit the required Documents
Submit the required documents translated into English by uploading them to online application.
- Passport
- TOEFL | iTEP scores
- 250 word essay written by the student describing why they would like to attend Timberlake Christian Schools
- Official school transcripts for the last three years to include: academic scores/grades, attendance records, and any discipline records
- 2 letters of reference from current teachers -
- Affidavit (certified bank statement) showing sufficient funds
- Note: documents uploaded in JPEG or PNG format will not be accepted.
STEP 3 | DOCUMENT REVIEW
Your application documents are reviewed.
STEP 4 | ENTRANCE INTERVIEW
Complete Skype Interview (8-12 students)
You will be contacted by TCS to secure a date and time for the interview. Final decision for acceptance is made following receipt of the application, required documents, and the interview.
STEP 5 | COMPLETE THE ONLINE ENROLLMENT
After the previous steps are completed, the school office will send parents an acceptance email and a link to complete Online Enrollment. Complete Online Enrollment, which includes paying the non-refundable $800 enrollment fee.
STEP 6 | MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The business office will contact you when they process your online enrollment forms to make payment arrangements.
I-20 is issued within 24 business hours of receipt of enrollment documents.
Please Note: Complete Immunization records and proof of international health insurance must be provided upon arrival. A complete physical exam will be arranged by TCS prior to the start of school.
I-20 is issued within 24 business hours of receipt of enrollment documents.
Please Note: Complete Immunization records and proof of international health insurance must be provided upon arrival. A complete physical exam will be arranged by TCS prior to the start of school.
If you have any questions about enrollment or the required documentation, please contact us at 434-237-5943 x1100 or office@tcs4u.org.