Membership

Priority is therefore given to families who are eligible for membership in the school association (born-again believers who are members in good standing of an evangelical church).

Since education is a God-given responsibility of parents, FCS is a school in which a high degree of parental participation is both welcomed and encouraged via board and committee involvement, working as in-school volunteers, and participation in school functions and fundraisers.

Families seeking admission for their children at Fellowship Christian School will be required to sign the Parents Pledge, upon registration and every year thereafter. The Parents Pledge signifies that the parents are in complete agreement with, and will uphold the school's Statement of Faith, the Statement of Mission and Purpose, and the Discipline Policy. Students likewise voluntarily sign the Students Code of Conduct and must be willing to comply with all school policies.

Fellowship Christian School seeks to minister to the whole family; therefore it is generally understood that all eligible children in a family will be enrolled. Some exceptions are made, especially in cases where a student has special needs that cannot be met by the school.

Student enrolment is subject to space and program limitations. If the school needs to limit its enrolment, it will give preference to children whose siblings are already enrolled in the school. After current school families have had an opportunity to re-register for the following year (re-registration occurs during January and February), new registrations will be considered on a first come basis.

No child shall, on the ground of race, colour or national origin, be excluded from admission to FCS.

Junior Kindergarten children must be four (4) years of age as of December 31 in the year of enrolment. Senior Kindergarten children must be five (5) years of age as of December 31 of the year of enrolment. Proof of age must be submitted.

Students seeking admission to grades one (1) through eight (8) will undergo an academic assessment. Testing is currently completed using the Mini Battery of Achievement (MBA) program. This 30-minute assessment tests a student's writing, reading, math and general knowledge. Pupils seeking admission from other schools will also be required to provide a copy of the most recent report card.

Grade placement will be determined based upon admissions assessment and achievement records from a previous school. Additional assessment may be necessary before a final admission decision is made. In the case of a student with a learning disability, physical handicap or emotional/social difficulties, additional support structures may be required. Students are admitted on the understanding that their needs can be met primarily within a regular classroom setting.

The following are required:
1. Registration Form
2. Health Form
3. Parent & Student Pledge Forms
4. Membership Forms (one per parent)
5. Proof of Age (students new to the school system only)
6. Recent School Achievement Record (if applicable)
7. Registration Fee

Step One
Upon receipt of the above information an appointment will be set up for an academic assessment, if applicable, and an interview time arranged with the school administrator. Families may also tour the facilities and arrange a classroom visit if they desire to do so at this time.

Step Two (if necessary)
After the initial interview and assessment is complete, FCS may require that additional information or testing be completed.

Step Three
Upon completion of the above, the family will be contacted by the school administrator regarding the enrolment decision.

Step Four
The family will be contacted to arrange for a visit with the school Membership Committee who will explain the organizational structure of the school, the privileges and responsibilities of membership in the school association and answer additional questions. Admission of the student into the school does not guarantee membership in the school association.