Admissions

Mariners Christian School is operated on a non-discriminatory basis, and no child shall be excluded from admission on the basis of race, color, or national origin. We do reserve the right to screen applicants on the basis of religious preference. At least one parent of each student must be a professing Christian. The admission process begins in January of each school year.

Application Procedure

The following procedure will be used in accepting all new students and students transferring from another school to Mariners Christian School.

1. Complete and submit application forms and fees: Application forms may be found under "Admissions-Apply."

2. Schedule K - 1st Development Screening: Contact Chancy and Bruce Educational Resources at 714.841.1257.

3. Schedule 2nd-8th Grade Screening: Contact Sherry Fenley in the Admissions office at sfenley@mcs-school.org or 714.437.1700, ext. 146.

4. Schedule Parent Interview: Contact Dianne McVay at dmcvay@mcs-school.org or 714.437.1700, ext.142.

5. Attend School Tour: School tours are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly (October through May) during regular school days. Please call the school office at 714.437.1700 to confirm.

6. Meeting of the Admissions Committee to Review Applicant Information: Final decision for acceptance rests with the Admissions Committee. All decisions will be consistent with our non-discrimination policy.

2nd - 8th Grade Entrance Exam

All new students applying for entrance into 2nd through 8th grade at Mariners Christian School are required to take an entrance exam. This exam is used to help determine admission as well as class placement.

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Developmental Screening

Kindergarten and 1st grade applicants are given a developmental screening by an outside educational development screening agency to determine their readiness to begin school. There is no particular way to prepare children for this screening. Children are either ready for school or will be ready at a later date. However, quality interaction with your children, reading to them, taking them to interesting places, and giving them opportunities to creatively express themselves through art, music, movement and play will enhance their appreciation for learning when they are ready for school. It is not required that a student know sounds or letters or be able to read or write any words to qualify forMariners Christian School.

Kindergarten Applicant Age Requirements

Applicant must be five years of age on or before September 1 of the year the child begins Kindergarten and be developmentally ready to enter Kindergarten that year as determined by testing.

Transitional Kindergarten Applicant Age Requirements

MCS Transitional Kindergarten is for current Mariners Christian School families with children whose fifth birthday falls between September 1 and December 31 of the school year for which they are applying.