WCS Application & Enrollment Guide

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WCS

WOODWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

IMPACTING LIVES AND FOR NOW

ETERNITY

WCS APPLICATION GUIDE

This guide will help you navigate our application proceess step-by-step

LEARN 1

Woodway Christian School is a fully accredited private, faith-based school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grades. WCS equips each student to make a Kingdom impact through spiritual formation, academic achievement, creativity through arts, and the cultivation of community through intentional relationship and social connection. To learn more about our mission, values, and educational practices and philosophies, use the following available resources:

- WCS Website and Viewbook

- WCS Virtual Information Session

Experience WCS firsthand through one of available opportunities:

- Online Inquiry | Reach out for more information at our website!

- Campus Tours | Scheduled online

- Preview Day | An in-depth look at WCS through on-campus information session, chapel, student led tour, and more!

- Social Media | @wcswildcats on Instagram and Facebook

JANUARY 13, 2025

INTERNAL ENROLLMENT FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

NEW STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR '25-'26 OPEN

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

PREVIEW DAY FOR NEW STUDENTS

MARCH 5, 2025 ACCEPTANCE ANNOUNCMENT

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 ENROLLMENT CLOSES

Application & Fees

The WCS enrollment application is available through the WCS website. All applications must be submitted with the non–refundable application fee to receive consideration:

- $100 Application Fee

Required Supplemental Materials

The following are required for applications to be considered complete and receive consideration:

- STAAR, ITBS, Stanford, or comparable standardized test scoring. (as available)

- Most recent report card and/or school transcript

Educator Reference/Recommendation Letter

Family Interview

Family interviews will be scheduled by WCS administration. Interviews will be with potential student(s), guardians, and the WCS administration/admissions panel.

EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM GUIDE

Take a deeper look into programs offered at WCS

TUITION FEES

PREK - 3 Day - MWF

PREK - 4 Day - TWRF**

PREK - 5 Day - MTWRF JUNIOR KINDER KINDER $3300/5500* $3900/6500* $ 4500/7500*

*HALF DAY/FULL DAY

**Available for 4 year olds only

Listed fees are annual tuition. May be paid monthly over 10 months

REGISTRATION FEES

PREK - 3 DAY PREK - 4 DAY PREK - 5 DAY

PREK - 3 DAY

PREK - 4 DAY

Discounts for tuition and fees are available for staff families of WCS and FWBC as well as families with multiple students

Considered the introduction to a student's education journey, our fully accredited, half day Preschool program offers students a place to experience and explore the formal educational setting. Students will be in a contained classroom focusing on the social, emotional, and physical development necessary for future academic success. Teachers will introduce students to academic skills such as early literacy, math, arts, music, and more through experience and skill based learning. Half day programs will operate from 7:40 - 11:30 a.m.

Our fully accredited, full-day Preschool program focuses on preparing students for next steps in education. Students will learn within contained classrooms as well as through rotations in special classes: music, art, library, physical education, etc. Teachers will work with students on academic skills such as early literacy, math, arts, music, and more through experience and skill based learning with the goal of igniting curiousity and fostering holistic development Students enrolled in full day will have a lunch and rest time engrained in their daily rotations. Full day programs will operate from 7:40 - 2:30 p.m.

Junior Kindergarten

Junior Kindergarten is designed to support students who may need additional time and development of skills to prepare for the rigor of a traditional kindergarten program. Students enrolling must still be 5 years of age by September 1, but often will have a birthday later in the year (May - August). These students will follow traditional Kindergarten TEKS while utilizing expanded pacing and different resources to support development of skills as they prepare for Kindergarten.

Kindergarten

Our Kindergarten program is centered on full integration into educational practice. Curriculum are centered around the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards as students are equipped with the foundations to support critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

WCS '25-'26 REGISTRATION GUIDE

This guide will help you navigate enrollment, step-by-step

FAMILY PORTAL

1ST - 8TH TUITION & FEES

TUITION FEES

1st - 3rd GRADE

4th - 5th GRADE

6th - 8th GRADE $8000 $8500 $8750

Listed fees are annual tuition. May be paid monthly over 10 months

$300 $300 $300 REGISTRATION FEES

1st - 3rd GRADE

4th - 5th GRADE

6th - 8th GRADE

$415 $415 $415 SUPPLY FEES

1st - 3rd GRADE

4th - 5th GRADE

6th - 8th GRADE

FEE DISCOUNTS

Discounts for tuition and fees are available for staff families of WCS and FWBC as well as families with multiple students

WCS Tuition and enrollment fees are reviewed yearly and approved by the WCS Committee to ensure competitive rates for families while supplying students with all of the necessary tools to best support their learning and growth.

Woodway Christian School uses FACTS Student Information System to support all educational and enrollment needs for WCS. Upon aceptance, families will be prompted to enroll in the FACTS Family Portal to complete all enrollment documents. Families must utilize the FACTS family portal for both enrollment and tuition/fees.

FORMS

Enrollment is considered final when all forms and payments have been received through the FACTS Family Portal. Registration paperwork will include the following items to be completed by all WCS families for each student:

Student and Family Information

Student Medical Information

Permissions and Acknowledgement Documents

Right to Treat Form - Nurses

Handbook Agreement

Field Trip Agreement

Uniform Agreement

Right to Publish - Photo Permissions

Electronic Signature

Enrollment fees will be assessed through FACTS Financial concurrent with the registration documents. Fees must be remitted by the given due dates for a student's registration to be considered final. All assessed fees are non-refundable and are subject to penalty if remitted beyond the given due dates.

FEES DUE

ANNUAL TUITION MONTHLY TUITION REGISTRATION SUPPLY FEE

BY AUGUST 1, 2025 5TH DAY OF EACH MONTH WITH REGISTRATION JUNE 1

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