Application Process

To apply to Bethany Christian Schools, please submit the items listed below plus a completed application. You may fill out the application online using our high school form or middle school form. If you prefer to fill out a written application and mail it to us, you may download the high school form (pdf) or the middle school form (pdf) (you may also download the forms listed below by clicking on the desired form):

• A photo of the student
• A copy of student’s most recent achievement test results (ISTEP+ or other).
• A copy of student’s most recent report card.
• Tuition Payment Preference form.
• Two Personal Reference for Admission forms (salmon) to your chosen references. (download a pdf copy)
• Permission for Treatment and Travel form—must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
• Immunization records from previous school.
• A non-refundable $35 application fee.
• A $300 down-payment if applying after June 1.

Send the above items to: Director of Admissions, Bethany Christian Schools, 2904 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526-5499

You will be notified of your admission status after references have been received and the application has been processed. If you have any questions, call Rachel Roth Sawatzky, director of admissions, at 574 534-2567.

Bethany Christian Schools admits qualified students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

High School Application Form

In addition to filling out this online application, you will also need to submit the items listed on the application process page.

Applying for Grade: * select...9101112

Beginning Semester: *

1

2

Year: * select...2007-20082008-20092009-20102010-2011

Student

First Name: *

Middle Name:

Last Name: *

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Postal Code: *

ZIP/Postal Code

Social Security Number:

Birth Date*

monthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

Please select the ethnic group you identify with: select...1. Native American2. African-American3. Asian4. Hispanic5. Caucasian6. Multiracial7. Other (write below)

used for state-required reports

Other ethnic group (instead of above):

School

(to be completed by parent/guardian)

School last attended: *

Phone: *

Current School District:

Has your child received assistance for any special learning needs in the past?:

Yes

No

If yes, please describe briefly the nature of the assistance:

Parents/Guardians

Father

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

BCS Alum?: select...Not a BCS Alum19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956

Select graduating year if you are a BCS alum

Address:

Email:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Job Title:

Employer:

Mother

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

BCS Alum?: select...Not a BCS Alum19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956

Select graduating year if you are a BCS alum

Address:

Email:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Job Title:

Employer:

Guardian

If the student lives with a guardian other than either parent, please complete the following:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

BCS Alum?: select...Not a BCS Alum19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956

Select graduating year if you are a BCS alum

Address:

Email:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Job Title:

Employer:

Marital status of parents:

Married

Divorced

Widowed/Single

If parents are separated or divorced, please indicate with whom the student lives:

Family

1st Sibling

Click the links below to add additional siblings

Grade:

Name:

2nd Sibling

Name:

Grade:

3rd Sibling

Name:

Grade:

4th Sibling

Name:

Grade:

Maternal Grandparents

Name:

Phone:

Address:

Paternal Grandparents

Name:

Phone:

Address:

Christian and Church Life

Home Congregation:

Denomination:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Pastor:

Youth Leader:

What do Christ and the Christian faith mean to you at this stage in your life?:

Why do you wish to study at Bethany Christian High School?:

What goals do you hope to reach as a Bethany student, and how do you plan to reach those goals?:

Interests

In which of the following activities would you like to participate at Bethany? Check as many areas as you wish.

Athletics:

Baseball/Softball

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Golf (boys)

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball (girls)

Music and Drama:

Choir

Orchestra or Jazz Band

Private Lessons in Voice

Private Lessons in Instrument

Drama

Musical

If you select Orchestra or Jazz Band, please enter your instrument in the space below

Instrument:

Student Leadership:

Student Government

School Paper

Yearbook

Chapel Committee

Academic Superbowl:

English

Fine Arts

Math

Science

Clubs:

Art

Chess

Key (service)

Peace Society

International Cultures

SWAT (faith)

How did you hear about Bethany?:

Family member or friends

Church/pastor

Former/current student

Bethany teacher

Visitors’ Day

Billboard ad

Radio ad

Newspaper ad

Bethany web site

Mailing from Bethany

Check items listed that were influential in your decision to consider enrolling at Bethany Christian Schools.

Please list the individuals who have been influential in your decision to attend Bethany:

You may also include any other influences not listed above

References

List two adults, other than your pastor, whom you will ask to provide personal references for you. You might consider your Sunday school or school teacher, neighbor, youth group sponsor, mentor, and employer.

First Reference

Name:

Street Address:

State:

City:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Second Reference

Street Address:

Name:

State:

City:

Phone:

Postal Code:

Student's Commitment

I understand that as a student at Bethany Christian High School, I will be expected to follow Christian standards. I commit myself to follow school rules, to respect others, take care of school property, and abstain from the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs. Not only will I abide by these lifestyle expectations, but I will seek to contribute to a wholesome Christian atmosphere.

Parents’/Guardians’ Commitment

As parents/guardians we understand Bethany’s lifestyle expectations and affirm our child’s intention to attend. We commit ourselves to support the school’s policies and to pay school fees on the agreed-upon schedule. We will do all in our ability to support our child and the school.

Disclosure of Student Records and Agreement to above Commitments

By submitting this application parents/guardians and student authorize Bethany to access previous student records and agree to abide by the above Parents'/Guardians' Commitment and Student's Commitents.

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Middle School Application Form

In addition to filling out this online application, you will also need to submit the items listed on the application process page.

Beginning Semester: *

1

2

Applying for Grade: * select...678

Year: * select...2007-20082008-20092009-20102010-2011

Student

Middle Name:

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Street address: *

City: *

State: *

Postal Code: *

ZIP/Postal Code

Social Security Number:

Birth Date*

monthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

Please select the ethnic group you identify with: select...1. Native American2. African-American3. Asian4. Hispanic5. Caucasian6. Multiracial7. Other (write below)

used for state-required reports

Other ethnic group (instead of above):

School

(to be completed by parent/guardian)

School last attended: *

Phone: *

Current School District:

Has your child received assistance for any special learning needs in the past?:

Yes

No

If yes, please describe briefly the nature of the assistance:

Parents/Guardians

Father

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

BCS Alum?: select...Not a BCS Alum19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956

Select graduating year if you are a BCS alum

Address:

Email:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Job Title:

Employer:

Mother

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

BCS Alum?: select...Not a BCS Alum19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956

Select graduating year if you are a BCS alum

Address:

Email:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Job Title:

Employer:

Guardian

If the student lives with a guardian other than either parent, please complete the following:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

BCS Alum?: select...Not a BCS Alum19991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956

Select graduating year if you are a BCS alum

Address:

Email:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Job Title:

Employer:

Family

1st Sibling

Click the links below to add additional siblings

Grade:

Name:

2nd Sibling

Name:

Grade:

3rd Sibling

Name:

Grade:

4th Sibling

Name:

Grade:

Maternal Grandparents

Name:

Phone:

Address:

Paternal Grandparents

Name:

Phone:

Address:

Christian and Church Life

Home Congregation:

Denomination:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Pastor:

Youth Leader:

What do Christ and the Christian faith mean to you at this stage in your life?:

Why do you wish to study at Bethany Christian High School?:

What goals do you hope to reach as a Bethany student, and how do you plan to reach those goals?:

Interests

In which of the following activities would you like to participate at Bethany? Check as many areas as you wish.

Athletics:

Basketball

Intramurals

Soccer

Volleyball (girls)

Music and Drama:

Orchestra

Private Lessons in Voice

Private Lessons in Instrument

Drama/Musical

If you select Orchestra please enter your instrument in the space below

Instrument:

Student Leadership:

Activity Committees

School Paper

Yearbook

How did you hear about Bethany?:

Family member or friends

Church/pastor

Former/current student

Bethany teacher

Visitors’ Day

Billboard ad

Radio ad

Newspaper ad

Bethany web site

Mailing from Bethany

Check items listed that were influential in your decision to consider enrolling at Bethany Christian Schools.

Please list the individuals who have been influential in your decision to attend Bethany:

You may also include any other influences not listed above

References

List two adults, other than your pastor, whom you will ask to provide personal references for you. You might consider your Sunday school or school teacher, neighbor, youth group sponsor, mentor, and employer.

First Reference

Name:

City:

Street Address:

State:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Second Reference

Name:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Student's Commitment

I understand that as a student at Bethany Christian High School, I will be expected to follow Christian standards. I commit myself to follow school rules, to respect others, take care of school property, and abstain from the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs. Not only will I abide by these lifestyle expectations, but I will seek to contribute to a wholesome Christian atmosphere.

Parents’/Guardians’ Commitment

As parents/guardians we understand Bethany’s lifestyle expectations and affirm our child’s intention to attend. We commit ourselves to support the school’s policies and to pay school fees on the agreed-upon schedule. We will do all in our ability to support our child and the school.

Disclosure of Student Records and Agreement to above Commitments

By submitting this application parents/guardians and student authorize Bethany to access previous student records and agree to abide by the above Parents'/Guardians' Commitment and Student's Commitents.

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