How to Apply
The Admissions area of our website is designed to make the application process as simple as possible using our online application. We require families to apply online as it simplifies submission and provides parents a tool for tracking online the status of their admission after their application has been submitted. Lakeland Christian School encourages families to begin the application process as soon as possible. The online application must be completed and submitted along with the $150 non-refundable application fee for grades K4-12. In addition, the required supplemental forms must be received before the application will be considered.
- Fill out application
- Submit docs
- Admissions Committee
Creating an Online Application
To begin the online application process, click the “Apply Online” link above. Then log into your account and create a new student application for your child. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application. After submitting the application, you will be able to track your admissions status at the school by logging into your account. There you will be able to print the completed applications, monitor when the school receives supplemental application forms, and if necessary reprint the supplemental forms. If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office at (863) 688-2771 and we will assist you.
Request More Information
Should you desire more information than is available in our online materials, please Request More Information, and our Admissions Office will contact you.
Wait Pool Policy
For any grade level in which capacity has been met, students that have completed the admissions process and been accepted will be placed in a wait pool until space becomes available. If the grade level remains full through the first semester, you may choose to have your application moved to the following school year by contacting the Admissions Office, at which time the application fee will be applied accordingly.
A trial period of nine weeks is required for all new students. The workload, discipline, and environment require a considerable adjustment for many students. Should a change be necessary at the end of this period, a conference with the parent will be arranged.
Christian education involves financial sacrifice for many families. The school works hard to plan effectively and control tuition costs. It is essential that families meet their obligations to the school in order to maintain financial stability. Please note that if a student is withdrawn during a semester, the full semester’s tuition is due.
Lakeland Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic origin or sex in its admission policies or in the administration of its programs.
General Application Process/List
We appreciate your interest in applying to Lakeland Christian School. If you have questions at any time during the application process, please contact the admissions office at (863) 688-2771. All applications must be submitted online. Your child’s application is considered complete and ready to process when the school has received the following items:
- Copy of certified birth certificate
- Immunization records on Florida Department of Health form DH-680
- Current physical examination on Florida Department of Health form DH-3040
- Two consecutive grade level report cards; current year and previous final year (for students entering grades 2-12)
- Most recent standardized test results (for students entering grades 4-12)
- Complete transcript (for students entering grades 11 and 12)
- Church and General Ed. Teacher Reference Forms are required and generated during the online application.
All K4 through fifth-grade students will be tested for placement. There are no additional fees for testing (with the exception of additional special education admissions testing, if required).
After you have submitted the above items, you will be contacted by the school’s registrar to schedule a parent interview with the principal. In grades 6-12, a student interview is also required. You will be asked to share about your personal faith and current level of involvement in your church. The principal will briefly explain the purpose of Christian education, provide an overview of our program, and give you time to ask whatever questions you may have concerning the school. If desired, parents may schedule a meeting with the Business Office. All students with the McKay Scholarship must meet with the Business Office.
After completion of all of the above, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. If your child meets the admissions requirements but there are no spaces currently available in that grade, you will be given an opportunity to keep your application active in the waiting pool.
Upon your child’s acceptance, you will receive a letter from the Admissions Office.
Payment of the enrollment fee is required before your child is officially enrolled. At least one parent must attend an orientation meeting with the Head of School. You will be notified of upcoming dates and times for this required meeting.
Our admissions standards reflect our commitment to serve as a partner with the home and the local church in the Christian education of our students. We ask that the following admissions standards are met by our students and their families:
LCS is most effective when working with families who share spiritual and academic goals compatible with the mission of the school. Admissions priority is given to families who give evidence of their spiritual commitment by faithful participation in a local church and attention to the Scriptures in their home. Families demonstrate commitment to the school’s academic goals by a record of consistent attendance and support of the teachers’ efforts to promote the priority of learning in the life of the student.
Each family and each student admitted to LCS is expected to exhibit a cooperative spirit. Parents and students should read the Family Handbook (available on the website) for a description of the school’s standards and expectations. Every school has policies and procedures related to dress, attendance, communication, punctuality, conduct, demeanor, and academics. A spirit of cooperation and partnership in these areas is essential for an effective educational experience. Negative attitudes about the Christian faith or the school prevent admission. Students in grades six through twelve complete a student application and interview that provides them an opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of school life that may be of concern to them.
An applicant’s academic record must indicate that the student is adequately prepared for the instructional program at LCS. If a student has been receiving special support services (504 Plan, IEP, other therapies), paperwork describing those services should be provided by the parent. Students are expected to take their academic responsibilities seriously. Applicants who have exhibited a persistent lack of effort or uncooperative spirit will not be admitted.
LCS does not admit students who have a history of disciplinary problems. Students who have been expelled from other schools will not be admitted.
K4, K5 and First Grade
Students must meet the age and maturity standards of the school. Documentation for all required immunizations and physical examination must be on file prior to final admission. An admission screening is scheduled for all incoming elementary students. Children who are four years old and developmentally ready may begin our K4 program. Students must be five years old by September 1 to enter K5, and six years old by September 1 to enter first grade.