Admissions Policy and Selection Considerations

StoneBridge School is a classical American, Christian, college preparatory, tutorial, nonsectarian, co-educational, independent day school for grades K4 through twelve. We seek students who will benefit from our varied programs designed to encourage students to develop maturity of mind, body, and character.

Selection Consideration:

  1. Entrance test results should indicate that the applicant has the potential to profit from the academic program offered by StoneBridge School.
  2. The attitude of the student is an important factor. Does he want to attend StoneBridge School?
  3. The criteria for admitting any new child begins with the family:
    1. Are the parents in agreement with the philosophy and goals of StoneBridge School?
    2. Do the parents uphold the spirit and principles of a Christian home in a positive manner?
    3. Are the parents committed to working with the school and the teachers in accomplishing the best educational goals for their child(ren)?
    4. Does the testing evaluation show positive proof that the StoneBridge program will promote learning progress for this student?
    5. Is at least one parent regularly attending church?

StoneBridge High School Admissions Guidelines

Admissions Policy

A student is considered for admission to StoneBridge High School on the basis of character, personal consent and the desire to learn. Each individual student applying for admission must have a personal commitment and testimony of Jesus Christ in his or her life which can be verbally expressed.

Character

There should be observable evidence of Christian character and the student should have assumed a stewardship of his or her own God-given gifts and talents. He or she should be practicing citizenship in the spheres of home, school and church.

Consent

On admission to StoneBridge High School, the student consents to enter a mentoring relationship with the high school faculty. He or she consents to be in unity with the letter and the spirit of the school policies. He will be willing to uphold the individuality and personhood of his peers. He should demonstrate a willingness to submit to training in spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting and Bible study. The student consents to the practice of Christian service as in helping the needy, missions and community service.

Desire to Learn

Students should have a successful academic record and an application to independent scholarship. They should have assumed the responsibility for learning.