Part Time and Extracurricular Programs

(1) Applicants must complete the admissions requirements of DCHS. Students admitted into the DCHS Part-Time Academic Program are permitted to enroll in up to 3 courses per semester; earning an accredited and transferable grade for each course upon successful completion. Parents whose students are admitted to the DCHS Part-Time Academic Program are required to pay a tuition rate of $1,000.00 per course, per semester. Course enrollment is determined by class capacity. Students seeking a DCHS diploma will receive priority placement.

• • Students have up to two full academic weeks to determine if they will request a course change.
  • All Part-Time students are required to meet the same prerequisite/enrollment requirements as full-time students, regarding DCHS coursework.
  • All students have access to course materials and resources.
  • All students receive an official grade, documented by an official transcript for each course that they are enrolled in and successfully complete.
  • All students are required to participate in academic field trips. (The annual High School Retreat is encouraged, but optional)
  • Students are not eligible to enroll in DCS Leadership programs. (i.e., National Honor Society, Student Council, Senior Attitude and Leadership Training)

(2) Students admitted into the DCHS Extracurricular Program are allowed to participate at the junior and/or varsity-level in athletics, as well as in other DCHS co/extracurricular opportunities, as space permits.

• • Co/extracurricular participation fees for enrolled Part-Time Academic Program students (1 or more classes) is $200.00 per extracurricular program.
  • Co/extracurricular participation fees for home school students (not enrolled in courses at DCHS) is $500.00 per co/extracurricular program.
  • All Part-Time Academic Program students and Extracurricular Program students are required to meet the same academic eligibility requirements as full-time for participation.

All Tuition Payments and co/extracurricular fees are non-refundable. Full payment is required before the beginning of the academic year and/or before a student can participate in the approved opportunity:

• • Extracurricular Program students, as well as Part-Time Academic students are not eligible for the DCS Tuition Assistance Program.
  • The Part-Time Academic Program and the Extracurricular Program are designed as an extension of our Admissions office in order to provide new students the opportunity to explore DCHS. Currently enrolled DCHS students are not eligible for the Part-Time Academic Program nor the Extracurricular Program.

Desert Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school. Desert Christian Schools strives to provide a solid spiritual and educational foundation to all children from preschool through 12th grade.

Church attendance and reference forms are required of all applicants. One parent/guardian must be a practicing believer in the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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.

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 admissible 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).