Admissions Criteria:

1. One parent/guardian must be a practicing believer in the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
2. Active Church attendance/participation is expected of all admissible students and their families.

The DCS Admissions Process is designed to determine if an academic, social, and spiritual partnership (covenant) can be created and maintained with every applicant and their family. Applicants and their families are required to review the DCS Articles of Faith before applying as a way to confirm the covenantal expectations that will be upheld and biblical teaching that will take place on campus.

Please Note for the 2023/2024 school year:
For students with Specialized Education Services, IEP, BIP, 504, MET,etc. grades Preschool through 12th grade are currently at capacity and closed. Any applications submitted for Specialized Education Service Students will be placed on a waiting list. However, the wait list does not guarantee a space will become available.

STEP 1. In partnership with Christian families, DCS is committed to providing an educational experience, centered on the foundation of a Biblical Christian Worldview. At DCS, it is our mission to:

• Pursue excellence in Christian education
• Foster Christ-Centered relationships
• Endeavor to meet the unique learning needs of every student

Students are considered for admission to Desert Christian Schools once they have completed the entire DCS Admissions process. Prospective students must complete:

(1) Online Application - Click Here

(2) Admissions Interview

Prior to an admissions decision being made by the Admissions Committee.

Please Note: A formal academic assessment may be requested as part of the admissions process. School Administration may also request an additional conversation at any point during the admissions process.

STEP 2. Applicants who are admissible will be mailed an acceptance letter regarding admissions to DCS once all admissions requirements are complete and the DCS Admissions Committee has met and determined an admissions decision.

Applicants who are admissable will be required to return the DCS tuition contract and 1/2 of first month's tuition (which is non-refundable) to complete the enrollment process. Applicants who are accepted after the second week in July, or anytime throughout the academic year, will be required to return the DCS tuition contract and a full month's tuition (which is non-refundable).

Desert Christian Schools (DCS) is truly blessed by the convenantal relationship we share with all of our enrolled families. We want to honor this relationship by removing the pressure of re-enrollment deadlines.

Here is how the DCS Intent-to-Return Process works:

All currently enrolled students at DCS who are eligible and plan to return for the next academic year are required to pay an annual Intent-to-Return registration fee.

Families who do not plan to return will be required to initiate the Student Withdrawal Process.

Preschool - 12th-grade families who intend to return to DCS:

1. A non-refundable Returning Student Registration Fee of $100.00 for the 1st student/ $50 for each additional student will be applied to your billing account on March 1st.
2. If your student is enrolled and receives services from the Exceptional Student Services program, you will need to review, sign, and return the Tuition Contract Addendum. Please turn in the signed tuition contract addendum to the Business Office c/o Leslie Hatch, DCS Bookkeeper/Financial Aid Coordinator.
   

Preschool - 12th-grade families who intend to LEAVE DCS:

1. You will need to complete the Intent-to-Leave Notification Form.
2. This form is accessible in the FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents or by clicking the link above.
3. Families who intend to withdraw at the end of the current academic year MUST complete and submit this form by February 24th, OR the Returning Student Registration Fee will be charged to their account.
4. Completing the Intent-to-Leave Notification Form will initiate the Student Withdrawal Process.