Providence Academy has implemented a thorough admissions process in an attempt not to be exclusive but to be inclusive of families who strongly desire a Christian education with an emphasis on character development and parental involvement. The admissions process involves the following steps:
Attend a Preview Meeting
- Attend an informational meeting to receive an overview of the school. Prayerfully consider your family’s needs for education and whether those needs would best be met by Providence Academy.
- Dates for upcoming meetings here
Complete Pre-Application Survey
- Complete a Pre-Application Survey to indicate your interest in applying.
Complete Required Reading
Read the following books on the University-Model and Christian and Classical education:
- Kingdom Education by Glen Schultz (required reading before the family interview, may be purchased online at amazon.com)
- Character Driven Education by John Turner (available through the school only)
- An Introduction to Classical Education, A Guide for Parents by Christopher A. Perrin, M.Div., PH.D.
Submit an Online Application
- Complete an online application for each student applying (applications are accessible via invitation only.)
- The following documents will be submitted online during the application process:
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record (or Exemption Affidavit; original required to be on file)
- Records from previous school
- Academic Referral
- Pastoral Reference
- Personal Reference
Assessment
All incoming K4-12th grade students will be administered a Providence developed entrance assessment to be scheduled by our testing coordinator. Tests are administered during the admission process in order to ensure that each family might better determine the comparative relationship between the student and PA’s level of course work. Testing results may influence student placement.
Participate in a Family Interview
Participate in a family interview to be scheduled (PA administration will contact you) after your application and all supporting documents have been received. This interview is for the purpose of discussing the compatibility of the family’s goals with the school’s methods and philosophy. Parents will need to have read the required reading prior to the scheduling of a family interview because the interviewers will ask questions pertaining to the books.
Receive an Admissions Decision, Enroll, & Prepare
Admissions decisions will be emailed after all prior steps of the admissions process have been completed, typically within two weeks of your family interview. Following an acceptance offer, you will receive further instructions on school Enrollment and Tuition. Enrollment reserves your seat at Providence Academy and includes payment of annual fees. Tuition can either be paid in full or in 12 monthly payments via FACTS (May-April).
At the beginning of summer, you will need to purchase school uniforms and all required textbooks, and complete a physical (for athletes). Additionally, there is required summer reading for students in grades 6 and up, and optional reading and math programs for most grade levels. (All details will be provided to newly enrolled families at the beginning of summer.)
Attend Parent Partnership Training
The parent serving as the primary Co-Teacher will need to participate in our annual summer training designed to equip all teachers in their role at Providence Academy the week prior to the beginning of school.
Mailing Address:
Providence Academy Attn: Alissa Mauldin 3021 Ridge Road, A22 Rockwall, TX 75032
Admissions Email: amauldin@providencelions.org
