Rhema Christian School - Faith, Family & Community

Rhema Christian School is currently accepting applications for the 2009/2010 school year!
Getting started on the road to enrolment at Rhema is easy. The first thing you’ll probably want to do is check out our school. Arranging a tour of the school is as easy as calling and setting up an appointment.

Once you’ve had a tour and you believe that you are comfortable with our admissions policy, you’re ready to start the rest of the admissions process.

* Please note that all of the information that you submit is strictly confidential, and will only be used to determine your acceptance into Rhema Christian School.

** Also please note that for children in grade one or older, you will need to have copies of report cards and any relevant testing sent to the school in order for us to complete your application.

Admissions Policy
All parents or guardians desiring to enroll their children in Rhema Christian School shall:

Either subscribe to the basis and aim of the constitution or permit their children to be instructed in keeping with the above (see Appendix A on Membership Form.)
Assume financial obligations according to the current schedule of financial support.
Junior Kindergarten students should be four (4) years old by Dec. 31st. Senior Kindergarten students should be five (5) years old by Dec. 31st.

Student admission will only be considered after January 1st if they are a transfer from another Christian school or Christian parents moving into the community.

Date of Membership Activation
New membership applications after January 1st will be activated in the next school year (August 1st), except in the case of a transfer in from another CSI Christian school. This arrangement gives full value for the membership fee and allows new members to come to meetings to get acquainted with the society before receiving voting privileges.

Late Entrance Tuition Payment
Late entrance will be charged at a daily rate. Annual tuition rate - (divided by) the school calendar days = rate per day which is due on or before the 1st day of enrolment.

Transportation
Transportation of pupils to and from school is a parental responsibility.

School Hours
First Bell - 8:38 a.m.
Class begins - 8:45 a.m.
Recess - 10:30-10:45 a.m.
Lunch Time - 12:15- 1:00 p.m.
Dismissal - 3:15 p.m.

Dress Code
Student dress and appearance must reflect tasteful appearance.. Simplicity, modesty, cleanliness and neatness is expected. Students should be attired appropriately for a learning environment. There is no objection to pupils wearing dress shorts, tops and skirts that are decent and presentable. We encourage all students and parents to choose clothing that is Christ honouring!

General Rules
- You shall love the Lord your God above all persons and things.
- You shall love your classmates as yourself.
- You shall honour all your teachers because of their appointed position and calling.
- You shall do your daily assignments, participate in discussion, help those in need and be alert and cooperative in class.
- You shall worship the Lord your God at all times including special devotional periods and with your families.
- You shall not steal answers or any work from your classmates.
- You shall not covet your classmate's grade or special gifts or anything that your classmates have been given.
- You shall care for the school environment especially your own classroom and the playground.

Admissions Procedure
To assist you in enrolling your child at Rhema Christian School, the following procedure has been put into place.

First Step
Call the school office at (705) 743-1400.
Arrange for a tour of the School.

Second Step
Take your tour of the school and pick up an information package & application form.
Interview with the Principal (if he is available at the time).

Third Step
Set up an interview with the Principal (if you haven't had one already).
Complete your application form and submit it to the school office with payment (see Get In!) for children in grade one or older, please have a copy of report cards and any relevant testing with you.
Set up a date for academic achievement testing for your child.

Fourth Step
Bring your child to the school at the appointed time for the academic acheivement testing.
Pick up an admissions package at the school.

Fifth Step
The admissions committee will visit your family.
Your membership status will then need to be approved by the Board at their next Board meeting.

Sixth Step
The Admissions Committee will inform you of the Board's decision.
If approved - come in to the school to fill in the registration forms at the office.

Thank you for your interest in Rhema Christian School. If you have questions or concerns regarding the procedures or information presented, please feel free to call the school, or e-mail us at: office@rhema.ca. May God richly bless you through this time of decision!

Admissions Procdedure