1. Complete the online application and submit the $150 per student Application Fee (maximum of $300/family).  If you would prefer a paper application or need assistance with completing the online application, please contact Leanne Windle at lwindle@plymouthchristian.org or (734) 459-3505 ext. 3190. It is important that your application be received in a timely manner regardless of desired admission date, as classes may have waiting lists.  
2. Submit the following items:
   1. Most recent Report Card and/or Transcript -
      • Entering grades 7-12:  Transcript of grades and/or copies of the last three annual report cards.  A copy of the transcript is available upon request from your student's present school. 
      • Entering grades 1-6:  Copy of latest Report Card.
   2. Copies of reports from previous testing:  reading, learning, and/or attention difficulties.
   3. Completed Student Questionnaire for each student applying for grades 7-12.
   4. Completed Recommendation Forms from the following people**
      • Incoming grades 8-12:
        1. Counselor/Administrator
        2. English Teacher
        3. Math Teacher
        4. Youth Pastor/Sunday School Teacher
      • Incoming 7th grade:
        1. Youth Pastor/Sunday School Teacher
        2. Elementary Teacher
      • Incoming grades 1-6: Elementary Teacher Recommendation
      • **These individuals must FAX or mail the completed recommendations directly to PCA.
      • **NOTE: It is the parents’ responsibility to follow up on the Recommendations to make sure PCA
        receives them in a timely manner.
   5. Health Immunization Record for the student as required by state law. (According to Michigan law, no student may attend classes until the Immunization Record is on file with the school.)
   6. Copy of Birth Certificate.
   7. Mail or deliver all completed forms and records to:
      Plymouth Christian Academy
      43065 Joy Road
      Canton, MI 48187
      Please address envelope to the attention of the appropriate division:
      Kindergarten – Grade 6: Elementary Office
      Grades 7-12: Secondary Office 

STEP TWO: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – STUDENT PROFILE
All admission and re-enrollment decisions are within the sole discretion of Plymouth Christian Academy.  Plymouth Christian Academy will generally consider the following non-exclusive qualities.

• Christian: Views the Bible as God’s word and authority for all living. Trusts in Christ for salvation.  Responds spiritually, is active in a local church, demonstrates a desire to be a disciple of Christ.
• Academic: Exhibits satisfactory scholastic preparation through previous school performance and scores on Admission Test.
• Self-Disciplined: Completes work regularly, displays responsibility.
• Obedient: Respects authority and responds to discipline.
• Cooperative: Desires to attend Plymouth Christian Academy and be involved in school activities.
• Respectful: Values others, authority and school property.

1. Upon receipt and satisfactory review of the application and all necessary forms, a test date and time will be scheduled. Testing for first through twelfth grade evaluates reading and math using the Stanford Achievement Test. Test times range from 2-3 hours.
2. Test scores of “4” or higher are expected for admittance. However, students accepted with a “4” may be required to complete additional tutoring.
3. Students applying for Kindergarten will be evaluated for developmental readiness using the Gesell Developmental Inventory. Testing takes approximately a half hour.
4. Applications are processed in the order they are received, with priority given as follows:
   1st - Children of families with students currently enrolled
   2nd - Children or siblings of PCA Graduates
   3rd - Calvary Baptist Church Members
   4th - All Others
5. Once testing is completed and reviewed, parents will be contacted.
    

STEP FIVE: Notification/Acceptance

1. After review by the Admissions Committee, families will be notified regarding the student's acceptance.
2. Schedule an appointment with the Tuition Office (ext. 3190) to obtain pre-payment or FACTS payment information.
   NOTE: If enrollment is during the summer months, tuition must be current prior to beginning classes.
3. Establish your payment plan online with FACTS Management.

NOTE: If enrollment is during the summer months, tuition must be current prior to beginning classes.

 

UPON ACCEPTANCE:

1. Complete a PCA Emergency Information form and a Release of Records from the previous school.
2. Parents and student(s) will be notified of class placement or schedule prior to the first day of school.
3. Enrollment is not complete until all records and financial obligations are received.
4. All students are accepted on a probationary status for the first semester.
5. If parents are divorced, a copy of the court document showing legal custody arrangements is required for the student’s file.
    

VOLUNTEER POLICY:
Anyone wishing to volunteer in any capacity (PK-12) with Plymouth Christian Academy students must complete a Volunteer Application and be approved for Volunteer Status before any service can be rendered by the applicant (Applications available below or available in the elementary and secondary office).