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Admissions Policy

Admission Eligibility

NTCA welcomes students who express an earnest desire for a Christian education, determine to maintain a serious academic effort, and who are positively committed to be part of a team that works together in a collaborative and respectful manner, and who will benefit from the educational opportunities offered by the school. All student admissions are subject to approval of the Admissions Committee and accepted by School Administration. All new students are accepted on a 90-day probationary period. NTCA may accept students with mild to moderate special needs in consultation with our Guidance Counselor and Special Needs Coordinator. Determination is based upon the nature and severity of the disability, the history of effective intervention and effort, family commitment and the ratio of special needs students in any particular classroom.

NTCA may deny admission to any student who has been expelled or suspended within the previous year of applying. In accordance with state guidelines:

  • Pre-Kindergarten students must be four years of age on or before September 1 
  • Kindergarten students must be five years of age on or before September 1 
  • First graders must be six on or before September 1

Any student entering 2nd grade who is not seven may be required to complete placement testing before enrolling.

Admission Evaluation

The School Admissions Committee evaluates students in four areas:

  1. Commitment:
    1. Is the student committed to put forth a sincere effort to meet the standards of Christian excellence upheld at NTCA?
    2. Is the student committed to setting and working towards mastery of academic and personal goals through competency-based education?
  2. Likelihood of Success: 
    1. Can NTCA meet the scholastic and behavioral needs of the student? (Appropriate testing may be required.)
  3.  History:
    1. Are school records and other recommendations positive? 
    2. Students who have been expelled from any school will not be considered for admission to NTCA until they have achieved at least one full year following the year of expulsion with no suspensions or expulsions. 
  4. Finances:
    1. Will the parents meet the financial obligations? Updated September 2023 8

Admission Procedures

We invite parents and students to visit our website at www.northtampachristian.org to read more about the philosophy of our school. This handbook should be read in its entirety before signing the final admission papers.

To apply for admission, Parents/Guardians must:

  1. Complete the online New Student Application at https://northtampachristian.myschoolapp.com/app#login/apply
  2. Submit the Application Fee ($100.00)
  3. Complete the Records Release Form
  4. Submit the Child’s Required Writing Sample as directed.
  5. Schedule Screening / Evaluation testing for the child, if required.

The Admissions Committee will then review the complete student admission file, and determination letters will be sent to families. An acceptance response from the family with a non-refundable $750 registration fee for the year must be received within 10 days of acceptance in order for students to be assured a seat at NTCA. In the case of denial of admission, families may appeal the determination to the Admissions Committee for final decision.

Enrollment

In order to be fully enrolled, students must be officially accepted, and families must sign a financial contract and set up a payment plan with the payment service provider. When a student enrolls at NTCA, the parents and student agree to accept the school’s standards, regulations, and financial obligations found in this handbook. The school agrees to provide a program which adheres to its mission. The school reserves the right to ask students to withdraw who do not share this vision or act accordingly. Parents who enroll their students at NTCA have entered into a contractual agreement with the school and are expected to support the school philosophy and live up to their financial commitment. Families who do not uphold the policies and expectations of the school may be asked to withdraw. School records will not be released until all obligations have been met.