ADMISSION CRITERIA

All new incoming students are evaluated for admission based on the following criteria:

1.  Academics:  Students must have a "C" average in core subjects the semester prior to enrollment at WVCS.

2.  Citizenship:  Students are expected to have maintained satisfactory marks in citizenship and work habits throughout their education prior to applying to WVCS.

3.  Testing:  The student must pass the admissions test by scoring 50% or better in three out of the four areas tested on the Test of Academic Performance (TAP) for 2nd-5th grade or Basis Achievement Skills Individual Screen (BASIS) for first grade. A developmental readiness test is administered to students entering kindergarten.

4.  Kindergarten:  The recommended age for our kindergarten program is five by September 1. However, children whose birthdays fall between September 1 and December 1 may be accepted in kindergarten if they meet the following requirements:

1. recommended by their preschool teacher (a teacher recommendation form will be in the kindergarten registration packet).

2. have demonstrated developmental readiness as per the Gesell Developmental Screening (developmental age range of 5.0 in September of the year they begin kindergarten).

5.  Spirituality:  All students attending WVCS are encouraged to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior.  Students are required to attend daily Bible class, weekly chapels and spiritual emphasis chapels.