Process & Requirements

Admissions Process

Our Admissions Process is collaborative, requiring active involvement of both school and family throughout. Thank you for taking the following steps with us. 
 

1. Visit

Learn more about San Jose Christian by visiting our school. Tours are available by appointment and can be scheduled throughout the year. 

In addition to scheduled tours, we hold Admissions Showcase evenings twice a year for all inquiring families, K Cafe for inquiring Kindergarten families, and Movin' on Up for inquiring Middle School families. 
 

2. Apply

Tell us more about your child and your family by completing an Online Application through our Admissions Portal. There is a $150 fee for the first student and a $25 fee per student thereafter.

Once we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule an Academic Assessment. Assessments are required for all students entering grades JK-8 and require a $100 fee for administration. 
 

3. Consider

Once we have received and reviewed your Application, we will take the next steps to determine the placement that is right for your child and your family. Your child will be invited to attend a Shadow Day (JK-8) or a Drop-in (PS), and then the Head of School will invite your family to an interview. Together, school and family will discuss and consider continuing a partnership in your child’s education.
 

4. Enroll

Upon receiving an acceptance notification, families are ready to enroll! At this time, you will complete all enrollment forms with the annual enrollment fee of $300 per student.
 

Questions?

We are here to help! Contact us if you need assistance at any point in this process.
 

Admissions Requirements

Commitment of Faith

San Jose Christian School is a Christian school for Christian families. Please read our Statement of Faith to learn more about what we believe and about our Reformed approach to education. We aim to establish a strong relationship between church, home, school, and community.

In the Online Application, you will be invited to share where your family regularly attends services. If you are not a current member at a local church, we can support you as you find a new church home. 

In the application you will also be invited to provide a reference for your faith journey. This can be a pastor, church leader, Bible study leader, or mentor who knows you and your family well.

 Learn more about our Mission & Values.
 

Academic Assessment

All students entering grades JK-8 will be required to complete an Academic Assessment. Prior to enrolling at SJCS, students entering grades JK-K take the Gesell Developmental Observation test, and students entering grades 1-8 take an Academic Assessment developed by our school. A $100 fee is required to administer Academic Assessments.
 

Immunization

Within 30 days of starting at San Jose Christian, children must meet immunization requirements as set by the State of California. Details can be found on the California Department of Public Health website.
 

Additional Preschool Requirements

In order to enroll in our Infant Care program, children must be at least 3 months old. Our Preschool program begins at age 2, and any child 3 years or older is required to be fully potty trained.
 

Nondiscrimination Policy

San Jose Christian School admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. San Jose Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its hiring, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.