BEREA Academy Application Process & Admissions Policy
Berea Academy is not a home school co-op nor are we modeling ourselves after other learning centers. We desire to provide a fresh and unique learning experience and therefore, our application process is also unique.
We want to ensure that every student entering our academy understands and can commit to this vision. It is not enough for us to just look at one year, but we plan several years down the road, attempting to see what the Lord has in mind for the South County Area in the way of home school opportunities. We believe in dreaming big, but always in the context of being good stewards of our time, talents and resources.
Our application process follows an evaluation protocol; we are not a "one-size-fits-all" group, and right up front we want parents to know that our primary goal is to effectively meet the needs of the home school community in this area. If we don't believe we are equipped to help your student thrive, or if we believe a different educational opportunity will work better for you, we are happy to direct you to other resources which would be better suited for your student. Carefully considering each applicant reinforces our vision and goals, and fosters the sense of safety, security, and trust students need to excel in their education. This application process is the same for all enrolling students (and adults enrolling into adult classes).
An individual on the board, on the administrative staff, or on the teaching staff of Berea Academy must recommend each student for admission. When someone applies that no one at Berea has a current relationship with, we enter into phase two of the application process, which requires the calling of references and a personal interview. Phone calls will be made to listed references and the hope is to hear from them in a timely manner. An attempt to complete the process within 7 business days, from submission of application to acceptance, is the goal. Delays can be expected to occur based on reference response and schedules for interviews being coordinated. We will do our best to make the process move as quickly as we are able.
Once acceptance is confirmed an email will be sent with a link to log in, register, and pay for classes.
Thank you for your patience with our policy and we look forward to meeting you!
We want to ensure that every student entering our academy understands and can commit to this vision. It is not enough for us to just look at one year, but we plan several years down the road, attempting to see what the Lord has in mind for the South County Area in the way of home school opportunities. We believe in dreaming big, but always in the context of being good stewards of our time, talents and resources.
Our application process follows an evaluation protocol; we are not a "one-size-fits-all" group, and right up front we want parents to know that our primary goal is to effectively meet the needs of the home school community in this area. If we don't believe we are equipped to help your student thrive, or if we believe a different educational opportunity will work better for you, we are happy to direct you to other resources which would be better suited for your student. Carefully considering each applicant reinforces our vision and goals, and fosters the sense of safety, security, and trust students need to excel in their education. This application process is the same for all enrolling students (and adults enrolling into adult classes).
An individual on the board, on the administrative staff, or on the teaching staff of Berea Academy must recommend each student for admission. When someone applies that no one at Berea has a current relationship with, we enter into phase two of the application process, which requires the calling of references and a personal interview. Phone calls will be made to listed references and the hope is to hear from them in a timely manner. An attempt to complete the process within 7 business days, from submission of application to acceptance, is the goal. Delays can be expected to occur based on reference response and schedules for interviews being coordinated. We will do our best to make the process move as quickly as we are able.
Once acceptance is confirmed an email will be sent with a link to log in, register, and pay for classes.
Thank you for your patience with our policy and we look forward to meeting you!
Admissions Policy
Objective: To establish and to communicate a clear plan for student admission and registration into Berea Academy; To adhere to Board guidelines and to establish objective protocol for admission of potential students and families.
1. Based upon yearly Board Approval, the Admissions Review team will be made up of at least 3 current members of teaching, administrative or board of BEREA Academy, one of whom will be designated as Admissions Review Director who will perform the majority of the calls and emails and will solicit input from other members as required on individual applicant basis.
2. Based on yearly Board Approval, an application form will be evaluated and submitted for changes.
3. The application form will be linked to the Berea Academy website for ease of access to interested parties along with a simplified explanation on a webpage of the application and admissions process.
4. An application, along with a one-time application fee will be submitted per student requesting admission.
5. Once the Application form is received, a member of the Admissions team will acknowledge the receipt of the application within two business days of participant submission according to the following protocols:
· For previously admitted students there will be no waiting process prior to registration unless there is a hold based on financial, academic, or behavioral concerns from the previous year
· For student application based on two (2) member current teacher, administrative staff, or board member referral and approval, the waiting period will be waived and registration may proceed
· For student application without referral, the application will enter into the interview process (see detailed outline below) before acceptance and registration approval
6. Once application is accepted, an email of acceptance will be forwarded to the applicant’s family and the membership for registration will be granted.
7. Admission and membership for future approval will be evaluated by teachers, administrative staff, and student success based on current (or past) year and according to additional policies of academic and behavioral nature outside the scope of this policy.
8. Any family that submits an application who does not participate within a year of application submission will need to re-apply following this policy with no refund or waiver of application fee based on payment from previous application.
Non-Referral Applicant Interview Process Objective – To assess non-referred student application for admission based on the desire to maintain BEREA Academy’s mission and vision for all members physical, spiritual, and academic well-being.
1. For any new applicant not referred by teaching, administrative, or board level member of BEREA Academy the following protocol will be followed:
· Application of admission will be acknowledged within two business days of submission with email that explains BEREA policy and an invitation to set up a personal interview
· Referral calls will be made to referrals listed with requirement of at least one verbal conversation between an admission team member and the referral
· Answers to questions, details, and comments from this referral conversation will be written and kept in the registration binder along with submitted application form
· Personal interview will be set up with applicant, applicant’s parent or both depending on applicant choice with a member of the Admissions Review Team
· Upon reflection of referral conversation and personal interview, if no cause for denial of acceptance is identified, applicant will be submitted for admittance according to previously stated policy for acceptance of referred students.
· Effort will be made to accomplish these steps within 7 business days from initial application submission, but explanation is given that if referrals do not respond or interview cannot be set up in this time frame, BEREA Academy holds no responsibility for delay in registration that could cause unavailability of desired courses upon registration.
2. Potential Cause for Denial of Application
· Inability to agree with BEREA Academy statement of teaching with Christ-Centered Focus (this does not mean applicants have to believe the same, but applicants must agree to understanding BEREA positions and teaching philosophy and willingly agree to participate)
· Inability to agree with policies of BEREA Code of Conduct and Standards of Discipline
· Failing Academic Suspension and or repeated GPA of 2.50 or below
· Previous failure of any financial obligation to BEREA Academy
· Previous and/or ongoing conflict with any member of BEREA that cannot be resolved
· Inability of BEREA to meet the needs identified for the student
· Conflict of interest academically, physically, spiritually or emotionally in regards to students, parents, staff (not necessarily with tangible facts, but inclusive of spiritual discernment of respected members that can present facts of disciplinary action according to Biblical process)
1. Based upon yearly Board Approval, the Admissions Review team will be made up of at least 3 current members of teaching, administrative or board of BEREA Academy, one of whom will be designated as Admissions Review Director who will perform the majority of the calls and emails and will solicit input from other members as required on individual applicant basis.
2. Based on yearly Board Approval, an application form will be evaluated and submitted for changes.
3. The application form will be linked to the Berea Academy website for ease of access to interested parties along with a simplified explanation on a webpage of the application and admissions process.
4. An application, along with a one-time application fee will be submitted per student requesting admission.
5. Once the Application form is received, a member of the Admissions team will acknowledge the receipt of the application within two business days of participant submission according to the following protocols:
· For previously admitted students there will be no waiting process prior to registration unless there is a hold based on financial, academic, or behavioral concerns from the previous year
· For student application based on two (2) member current teacher, administrative staff, or board member referral and approval, the waiting period will be waived and registration may proceed
· For student application without referral, the application will enter into the interview process (see detailed outline below) before acceptance and registration approval
6. Once application is accepted, an email of acceptance will be forwarded to the applicant’s family and the membership for registration will be granted.
7. Admission and membership for future approval will be evaluated by teachers, administrative staff, and student success based on current (or past) year and according to additional policies of academic and behavioral nature outside the scope of this policy.
8. Any family that submits an application who does not participate within a year of application submission will need to re-apply following this policy with no refund or waiver of application fee based on payment from previous application.
Non-Referral Applicant Interview Process Objective – To assess non-referred student application for admission based on the desire to maintain BEREA Academy’s mission and vision for all members physical, spiritual, and academic well-being.
1. For any new applicant not referred by teaching, administrative, or board level member of BEREA Academy the following protocol will be followed:
· Application of admission will be acknowledged within two business days of submission with email that explains BEREA policy and an invitation to set up a personal interview
· Referral calls will be made to referrals listed with requirement of at least one verbal conversation between an admission team member and the referral
· Answers to questions, details, and comments from this referral conversation will be written and kept in the registration binder along with submitted application form
· Personal interview will be set up with applicant, applicant’s parent or both depending on applicant choice with a member of the Admissions Review Team
· Upon reflection of referral conversation and personal interview, if no cause for denial of acceptance is identified, applicant will be submitted for admittance according to previously stated policy for acceptance of referred students.
· Effort will be made to accomplish these steps within 7 business days from initial application submission, but explanation is given that if referrals do not respond or interview cannot be set up in this time frame, BEREA Academy holds no responsibility for delay in registration that could cause unavailability of desired courses upon registration.
2. Potential Cause for Denial of Application
· Inability to agree with BEREA Academy statement of teaching with Christ-Centered Focus (this does not mean applicants have to believe the same, but applicants must agree to understanding BEREA positions and teaching philosophy and willingly agree to participate)
· Inability to agree with policies of BEREA Code of Conduct and Standards of Discipline
· Failing Academic Suspension and or repeated GPA of 2.50 or below
· Previous failure of any financial obligation to BEREA Academy
· Previous and/or ongoing conflict with any member of BEREA that cannot be resolved
· Inability of BEREA to meet the needs identified for the student
· Conflict of interest academically, physically, spiritually or emotionally in regards to students, parents, staff (not necessarily with tangible facts, but inclusive of spiritual discernment of respected members that can present facts of disciplinary action according to Biblical process)
*****NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS*****
Berea Academy admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Berea Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
