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When does the admissions season begin?
Applications for the 2023-24 school year are available in December. Please note our admissions deadlines below. After these key dates, we continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all classes are full.
Admissions Key Dates
The following dates apply to our Preschool 3s, who will meet at Hilltown Baptist Church for the 2023-2024 school year:
Preschool 3s Admissions Applications Due: January 27, 2023
Family Interviews: Scheduled by the Admissions Office
Preschool 3s Admissions Decisions Sent: February 10, 2023
Preschool 3s Enrollment Packets & Tuition Agreements Due: February 24, 2023
The following dates apply to our Preschool 4s, Pre-K, and Kindergarten through 12th grade:
Early Action Dates:
Early Action Admissions Applications Due: February 3, 2023
Variable Tuition Applications Due (Optional, for K-12 only): February 3, 2023
Family Interviews & Student Assessments: Scheduled by the Admissions Office
Early Action Decisions & Variable Tuition Awards Sent: March 10, 2023
Early Action Enrollment Packets, Deposits & Tuition Agreements Due: March 17, 2023
Once the Early Action application deadline has passed, the timeline is as follows:
Admissions Applications Due: March 10, 2023
Variable Tuition Applications Due (Optional, for K-12 only): March 10, 2023
Family Interviews & Student Assessments: Scheduled by the Admissions Office
Admissions Decisions & Variable Tuition Awards Sent: March 31, 2023
Enrollment Packets, Deposits & Tuition Agreements Due: April 21, 2023
Note: After these dates, we continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all classes are full.
Are there fees involved with applying to PCS?
There is a $220 application fee (per family for grades K-12) and $120 application fee for preschool. A $60 placement testing fee (per child) is required for Kindergarten and 1st grade, and as requested for grades 2-12.
How does the admissions process work?
We encourage you to visit our campus and experience the PCS community in person before beginning the application process. Next, complete the online application and provide all requested supplemental forms and materials along with the application fee and placement testing fee (if applicable).
Once all items are received, student application files will be presented to the admissions committee for review; a decision regarding acceptance will be communicated on our key admissions dates as noted, or within 2-3 weeks if submitted on a rolling basis after the admissions deadlines. Please note our admissions key dates and deadlines above.
What is Plumstead Christian School's admissions criteria?
Our goal is to match students/families with our school’s mission by evaluating applicants on the spiritual, academic, and behavioral requirements identified on our application.
- One parent or guardian must be a professing believer in Jesus Christ, agree with the school’s statement of faith, and provide a written testimony.
- Students and at least one parent must currently attend and be involved in a Christ-centered church showing a sustained commitment to a local church. A pastor recommendation form is required.
- Parents must agree to support and comply with the philosophy, statement of faith, policies and practices of PCS.
Who do I speak to regarding further admissions questions?
Feel free to contact our Admissions Director at any time: 215-766-8073 ext. 203 or admissions@plumsteadchristian.org and you will receive a response within one business day. We are privileged to serve your family!
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