Welcome to HCS K-12 Admissions!
Admissions
Nancie Blumenthal
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Welcome to the HCS Admissions page. This is where your journey to becoming a Saint begins. We have made every effort to make this a smooth process for you beginning with the first phone call to walking through the doors on the first day. We invite you to take a few minutes to explore our website in order to familiarize yourself with our school and all the amazing programs we have to offer your child and your family. Our faculty and staff are here for you, as we partner with you to raise strong, well-educated citizens, uniquely equipped to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Each child is valued for the wonderful creations they are and our faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of each of them.
We invite you to begin the process by scheduling a tour with me and an interview with Head of School, Karen Winter. That will be followed by grade level testing for your student and an interview with their teacher. When permitting, shadow days are also an option for your child to see first hand what it is like to be a HCS Saint. |
We are currently taking applications for the fall. The admissions office is open year round Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please feel free to call me at 805-497-7501 Ext 261 or email at nblumenthal@hillcrestcs.org with any questions you might have. I look forward to hearing from you.
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS
NEW STUDENTS
The first step in the admissions process is to schedule an appointment for a tour and consultation with Head of School, Karen Winter.
Schedule a consultation
After your consultation you will be given the opportunity to schedule testing/an interview for your student. Kindergartners will take a readiness test with the teacher. Elementary and Middle School students will take a skills test focusing on mathematics and reading comprehension and meet with one of our teachers for an interview. High School students will provide the school with their latest transcript and will be interviewed by one of our amazing teachers. Please fill out the Application online before your student’s scheduled testing time.
Apply online
All families are required to submit a Church Reference form from their pastor. For families that are new to the area, we will be happy to help you plug in to a church.
Upon acceptance, you will receive a formal letter of acceptance from the Admissions Director and an email with a link that will allow you to complete the registration process. The final step is to meet with the registrar to make payment arrangements and request records and transcripts.
Any questions pertaining to registration should be directed to Cathey Stueber: cstueber@hillcrestcs.org (805) 497-7501 EXT. 205
Schedule a consultation
After your consultation you will be given the opportunity to schedule testing/an interview for your student. Kindergartners will take a readiness test with the teacher. Elementary and Middle School students will take a skills test focusing on mathematics and reading comprehension and meet with one of our teachers for an interview. High School students will provide the school with their latest transcript and will be interviewed by one of our amazing teachers. Please fill out the Application online before your student’s scheduled testing time.
Apply online
All families are required to submit a Church Reference form from their pastor. For families that are new to the area, we will be happy to help you plug in to a church.
Upon acceptance, you will receive a formal letter of acceptance from the Admissions Director and an email with a link that will allow you to complete the registration process. The final step is to meet with the registrar to make payment arrangements and request records and transcripts.
Any questions pertaining to registration should be directed to Cathey Stueber: cstueber@hillcrestcs.org (805) 497-7501 EXT. 205
What Parents Are Saying...
I am SO grateful for this school and my children's Christian education. They are learning and growing both spiritually and academically. We observe Godly values from our fellow students each day. |
The academics at Hillcrest are excellent!! My kids have already learned so much this year! What is truly astonishing and different about Hillcrest is that the staff, the teachers, the administration..... are incredible!! They truly have Jesus at the center of all they do and they truly know and invest in your child. |
TRANSFER STUDENTS
One of the most gut-wrenching decisions you may have to make as a parent is to move your child from one school to another. Whether across town, or across the country, this event can be life-changing for your child. At Hillcrest Christian School, we’re here to help make it a positive change for your family. All our teachers are ministry-minded. We provide carefully differentiated instruction with smaller class size. Students and teachers alike describe Hillcrest as caring, safe, peaceful, and nurturing. At Hillcrest Christian, new students are welcomed into our community in a variety of ways. Each new student is matched with an ambassador in their class to help them navigate their new environment. Students are encouraged to fully participate in activities such as sports, clubs, music, theater and a variety of other activities to ease the transition. Teachers across grade levels strive to connect with their students and provide individualized education to ensure all students are successful. Cutting-edge technology is part of our overall pedagogy, but Christian character and key skills such as self-control and leadership are integral to our program.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
At Hillcrest School, we strongly believe that Christian education is not a commodity. It’s a ministry. It’s a commitment. It’s a connection – a connection between your child’s needs and your family philosophy and ours. That’s why at HCS, the first and most important consideration is what is best educationally and spiritually for your child. All other considerations are secondary.
FINANCIAL AID
As a ministry to Christian families, it is our desire that no family who is seeking a Christ-centered education be denied due to a lack of financial resources. Money IS important, and tuition is an investment in the life of your child. That’s why Hillcrest has one of the most robust needs-based financial aid programs in our area to assist families who qualify through our FACTS Tuition Management Program.
FACTS is an online, 3rd party vendor that is highly confidential. Their goal is to assist in determining a financial need for our current and new families. Our Admissions Team will be glad to share all the details and answer any questions you have about tuition and financial aid. Our goal is that money will not stand in the way for qualified families.
Hillcrest gives up to $500,000 in needs-based financial aid each year to qualifying families.
For current tuition rates or questions about FACTS, please contact Nancie Blumenthal at nblumenthal@hillcrestcs.org or by phone at (805) 497-7501, ext. 261.
FACTS is an online, 3rd party vendor that is highly confidential. Their goal is to assist in determining a financial need for our current and new families. Our Admissions Team will be glad to share all the details and answer any questions you have about tuition and financial aid. Our goal is that money will not stand in the way for qualified families.
Hillcrest gives up to $500,000 in needs-based financial aid each year to qualifying families.
For current tuition rates or questions about FACTS, please contact Nancie Blumenthal at nblumenthal@hillcrestcs.org or by phone at (805) 497-7501, ext. 261.
Once you have completed your tour, ESC and submitted your application, you can set up your FACTS account to apply for financial aid, set up a payment plan and monitor your account.
Please contact registrar, Cathey Stueber at cstueber@hillcrestcs.org or at (805)497-7501, ext 205 with questions pertaining to FACTS.
If you would like more information about the company, feel free to visit their Website, www.factsmgt.com *800-624-7092* info@factsmgt.com
If you would like more information about the company, feel free to visit their Website, www.factsmgt.com *800-624-7092* info@factsmgt.com
TUITION POLICY
HCS charges an annual tuition, due in full by June 30 or at the time of registration for those enrolling later in the year. Monthly payment plans are available with our school year being defined as a 12-month year, payments begin June through May. For late entrants, tuition will be calculated based upon the month of entry. All deferred payments must be completed by May. For withdrawing students, fees and tuition are not refundable or prorated for any reason.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Hillcrest Christian School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Hillcrest Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs
Transcript Requests
CURRENT FAMILIES:
Contact our office if you need copies of report cards or transcripts.
GRADUATES & TRANSFER STUDENTS:
Download the TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM and mail it to us. Please provide all requested information to Cathey Stueber so that your transcript can be sent on time and to the right place.
