Admissions

Offering Christian Education for Preschool thru 8th Grade.

Admissions Process

See the requirements below for the following ages and grades. We look forward to talking to you about enrollment at Zion.

Preschool 3's

Date of Birth & Requirements

Must be 3 on or before August 1st and be fully potty trained.

Pre-Kindergarten

Age & Date of Birth Requirement

Must be age 4 on or before August 1st and be fully potty trained.

Kindergarten

Age & Date of Birth Requirement

Must be age 5 on or before
August 1st

Returning Students
Parents must complete all registration requirements as provided by the administration.

This includes:

  • Completing the online application, including required documentation
  • Submitting current immunization records or waiver
    Providing a copy of the student’s birth certificate (if not already on file)

New Students

  • Parents must submit the following:
  • Copy of the student’s birth certificate
  • Current immunization records or waiver
  • Completed online application
  • Home Language Survey

For students enrolling in grades K–8, enrollment is not complete until all steps below are finished.

Step 1: Paperwork & Records

  • Completed online application for enrollment
  • Most recent report card
  • Most recent ILEARN and other standardized test results
  • Additional educational records from the previously attended school (including ISP, IEP, or 504 plans, if applicable)
  • Behavior records from the previous school

Enrollment is not considered final until all records are received and reviewed by Zion Lutheran School.

Step 2: Assessment

All new students will be assessed prior to admission.

Step 3: Admissions Committee Meeting

Prior to acceptance, the parent(s) and student will meet with the Admissions Committee to discuss academic goals, faith development, and school expectations. This meeting supports a successful transition and a strong partnership in Christian education.

All admissions decisions made by the Admissions Committee are final.

Review our Admissions Policies

This document is our policies & procedures for admissions into our school.

School Admissions Policies

Admissions Priority

It is the objective of Zion Lutheran School to provide full-time Christian education to as many children as possible. However, limitations of facilities and student needs dictate that a system of priorities is necessary. Students will be generally accepted in the following order.

Priority Order

According to Parent & Student Handbook

  • Children in membership at Zion Lutheran Church
  • Children already enrolled from the previous year & their siblings
  • Children of community congregations that do not have a school.
  • Children of Community

Early Registration Process

Begins in January

Returning Student Registration

Begins in February

New Student Registration

Class Lottery

If enrolled exceeds class size, a lottery will be held in accordance with the admissions priorities policy.

First Come, First Serve

After priority enrollment period, all future enrollments will be accepted on a first come, first service basis.

Admissions Disclaimer

We accept students with membership at Zion and students from our community. Zion accepts students of any race, color, nationality, disability, and ethnic origin with all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, disability, or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, athletic, and other school-administered programs.

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