Thank you for your interest in Bethel Lutheran School Our goal is to assist you throughout the inquiry, application, and enrollment process.
Children and families of all faiths are welcome at Bethel Lutheran School. Church membership is not required, however, when applications exceed classroom capacity, priority for admission is given to active Bethel Lutheran Church members and currently enrolled students and their siblings.
We want all students to succeed. We do not have resource specialists nor special education accommodations available. At Bethel, students thrive by learning from teachers who have been trained to work in a traditional schooling environment. We use the application process to promote the child's best interest and promote their best learning placement.
Initial Inquiry & Tour
All inquiring families must tour the school. Your parent tour will provide useful information to guide you in your school choice. Our registrar is happy to answer your questions and introduce you to teachers and students. Please allow approximately 20 mintues for your tour. Contact the registrar at mnadell@bethells.org to schedule a tour.
Application for Enrollment
Completion of the application for enrollment forms and submission of the application fee indicates your interest in enrollment. You will receive an application for enrollment at your school tour.
Supporting Documentation - All ages/grades
If an applicant has and IEP (Individualized Eduation Program)plesae indicate that at the time of your tour. If an application is submitted, a copy of the most recent IEP is required.
Preschool Eligibility for 2013-2014 Academic Year:
Children applying for the preschool program must be fully toilet trained and 3 years old by December 1, 2013 for our 3-year old classes, and 4 years old by December 1, 2013 for our 4 year old classes.Fully toilet trained means that the child recognizes when he/she has to use the restroom, is able to use the toilet, clean themselves up, wash hands and return to the classroom activities.
Elementary Eligibility for 2013-2014 Academic Year:
Our elementary grades begin in our Jr Kindergarten class and continues through our Fifth grade class. For the 2013-2014 school year...
A child is eligible for Kindergarten if a child will have his/her 5th birthday on or before October 1, 2013
A child is eligible for Jr Kindergarten if a child will have his /her 5th birthday on or before December 1, 2013.
Student Profile Review - Elementary Only
Upon submission of your application for enrollment please also suppply the student's last report card and SAT testing results. A teacher recommendation is also required. Once received a school administrator will determine whether or not to move forward with an assessment/evaluation. If so, admission will be determined by a combination of report cards, test scores, Bethel's assessment, and prior teacher recommendation.
Enrollment
Once you have been notified of your acceptance, complete the remaining enrollment forms and remit tuition payment deposit and other applicable fees in order to secure class placement.
Bethel Lutheran School admits students of all races and religions to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. And, Bethel does not discriminate on the basis of race nor religion in the administration of its educational policieis, admission policies, scholarhips programs, and other school administered programs.
