Guidelines for Admission

Non-Demoninational Statement
Because San Antonio Christian Schools is not associated with a church and is self-described as non-denominational, families occasionally assume that SACS is generic in its biblical position and teachings. In order to avoid any misunderstandings, it is important for you to know that San Antonio Christian Schools is a conservative, evangelical, protestant Christian school. We hold to the inerrancy of scripture and believe that all who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, are saved. Therefore, we are not as concerned about church affiliation as we are about one’s relationship with Christ. During the interview process, applicants will be asked to share their faith in Christ and their walk with Him. We trust this information will help you understand who SACS is and what we represent.

Both parents should be born-again believers who regularly attend a Bible-believing, local congregation. However, under certain circumstances, a family may be admitted with one parent being born-again. If a family is a single parent family, the testimony of the parent with whom the student resides will be sufficient for enrollment. It is the philosophy of SACS that we exist to be an extension of the Christian home and therefore a family’s spiritual heart must be a deciding factor in the admissions process.

Students under suspension or expulsion from another school are not eligible to enroll at SACS. It is the desire of SACS that the student in question return to his former school as soon as possible and place himself under the proper authority of his school; the student may then apply to SACS stemming from a desire to receive a Christian education. In addition, students with failing grades or very poor grades may not enroll at SACS until such grades have improved as determined by the administrator and admissions office.

Students who do not want to attend SACS will not be invited to attend.SACS realizes that some students may have mixed feelings about changing schools. Such uncertainty will be evaluated by the administrator; however, no student will be admitted who does not want to attend.

It is our strong desire that each student be a born-again believer. However, we also realize that not all students can make such an important personal decision prior to entering a particular grade. The indispensable ingredient is that parents love the Lord and are working with the school and church to lead the student to salvation through Jesus Christ. A new student applying for grades 9 - 12 will be required to have faith in Jesus Christ as his/her Savior.

A letter of reference will be required from a pastor of each student applying to SACS. Alternatives may include an assistant pastor or a member of the Elder or Deacon Board. The letter is to be mailed or faxed to SACS or brought to the principal’s office in a sealed envelope.

There are specific standards of behavior expected of families and students at SACS. We expect all families and students to live a life of moderation consistent with God’s word. Furthermore, families will be encouraged to grow spiritually through their church, school-sponsored seminars, and their own personal family devotions.

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