Hampton Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, grant and scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Acceptance Policy

Acceptance to Hampton Christian Schools is a privilege, not a right. Students are accepted and re-admitted on a best-qualified basis. All applicants are considered on the basis of pastoral recommendation, Christian testimony, official transcript and recommendation of previous school, completion of the required registration procedures, results of entrance testing and a personal interview with the school administration. A student's previous academic progress, behavior and attitude are also considered in the acceptance process. Students who are under expulsion or long
term suspension from a public or private school will not be accepted at Hampton Christian Schools.

To be eligible for admission, parents or guardians must complete the application process, be in agreement with our statement of faith and make a commitment that their family will attend church regularly. The parents also agree to attend PTF meetings and support school activities, uphold the school in prayer, support it with volunteer help, and give financially to the school when able.

As a condition of acceptance and continued attendance, a student must agree to abide by the standards and policies set by the school. As long as a student is enrolled at Hampton Christian, he represents the school both on and off campus. If the administration considers the lifestyle or
testimony of a student, either on or off campus, to be detrimental to the reputation of Hampton Christian Schools, he may forfeit the privilege of enrolling or remaining as a student. Each new student is automatically placed on a one-semester probation. After that time it will be determined whether the student is academically and spiritually suited for Hampton Christian Schools.

Also, the parent(s) agree to make a personal commitment to carry on moral/spiritual training in the home (traditional, legal marriage, not cohabitation) to the best of their ability in accordance with the Word of God.

The principal will make the final admission/re-enrollment decision. That decision may be appealed to the superintendent.

1. At least one parent or guardian MUST be interviewed by an administrator.
2. A written recommendation from each applicant's church pastor is required. This letter shall
provide evidence that the student exhibits a Christian lifestyle and is a professing Christian
(grades 7-12), AND lives with at least one parent or guardian who is a Christian. This pastor recommendation form is required for all applicants.
3. The applicant must be active in a local church and live with at least one parent or guardian
who is also active in a local church.
4. The applicant must express a willingness to attend Hampton Christian Schools and agree to
abide by the standards and policies of the school.
5. Each applicant must take an entrance/placement test and demonstrate an ability to function successfully (in our college preparatory curriculum) in the grade assigned.
6. The parent or guardian must have all of the applicant's official records forwarded from the
school(s) previously attended. A copy of transcripts from previous schools including
standardized test results, most recent report card, and all other school records need to be
provided before the admission decision is finalized.

New Student Registration Procedures

Doing the following completes new student registration:
1. Submit completed application forms and fees to school office: including pastoral
recommendation, principal recommendation, teacher recommendation, signed Student/Parent Statement of Cooperation from Student Handbook, and signed Arbitration Agreement. A
student essay is required for grades 7-12.
2. Students registering for 5K-12th grade will be given an entrance/placement test.
3. Parents have school interview with a member of administration (all grade levels). Students
entering grades 7-12 have an interview with a member of administration.
4. Submit an original copy of the student's Birth Certificate for all new students.
5. Students in all grade levels must turn in a completed Virginia Health Form and immunization
record signed by a medical doctor.
6. Provide a certified copy of the Court Order of Final Judgment if parents are divorced,
separated, or have been designated as the legal guardian(s).
7. HCS receives official records from the previous school.
8. Official acceptance of the applicant will be in the form of a written notice.

Re-Enrollment Policies And Procedures

Re-enrollment is not automatic. The status of all returning students will be reviewed yearly; and students will be readmitted on a best-qualified basis. That involves consideration of academic progress, disciplinary record, attitude, and spiritual growth. A personal interview or teacher recommendation will be required of former Hampton Christian Elementary School students. Each student entering Hampton Christian High School from Hampton Christian Elementary School will also be required to complete the student essay and turn in a Pastor Recommendation Form.

A re-enrollment application must be completed and submitted to the school office, and all
application fees must be paid before enrollment is considered. The Statement of Cooperation form, located on the last page of the handbook, must also be signed and returned before the enrollment process is complete.

A student will not be readmitted if there are charges outstanding from the previous school year, unless financial arrangements for late payment have been made with the Business Office and approved in writing by the School Board.

Payment Policies

Tuition payment plans should be confirmed with the Business Office of Hampton Christian High School, Inc. at the time of enrollment. Questions regarding payment policies should be directed to
the Business Office personnel during normal school hours. The phone number is 838-7538. Please
use this number when inquiring about tuition information.

Childcare Enrollment

As a service to our families, we provide before-school and after-school child care. If parents need to utilize the childcare facility at any time during the normal school year, they MUST fill out a separate "Childcare Registration Form" for each child intending to stay at the childcare center. Federal,
state, and local regulations govern our childcare facility. Our childcare is required to have
emergency and health information on file before we can accept a student. We accept applications
for our before-school and after-school childcare service on a first-come, first served basis. The before-school childcare hours are 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. The after-school day care hours are 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

As an additional service to our school families, the childcare facility will provide FULL-DAY childcare service during certain holiday periods if at least ten (10) children sign up to use the facility on a particular day. A "Special Day" form must be filled out and signed by the parent(s) for each holiday/no school period. It is the parent's responsibility to return these "Special Day" forms to the Day Care Office by the deadline. During all holiday periods, children staying at the Day Care Center will be expected to provide their own lunches and snacks.

The Childcare Center will be CLOSED on the following days:
Independence Day (July 4, 2008); Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2007); Thanksgiving (Nov. 21-23, 2007); Christmas Holiday Week (Dec. 24-31, 2007); New Year's Day (January 1, 2008); and Memorial Day (May 36, 2008).