International Student Admissions Policy

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International Student Admissions Policy Thank you for your interest in Red Lion Christian Academy and Tall Oaks Classical School. Red Lion Christian Academy is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. Specific instructions for the application forms and other aspects of the admission process are outlined below:

 APPLICATION: All international students must apply using the schools’ application which can be found on the appropriate school’s website. Applications must be submitted no later than April 1 prior to the year of desired enrollment. Refer to the tuition schedule for all tuition and application fees. Class placement is pending available space and is not confirmed until an applicant completes the admission procedures, application and enrollment in the FACTS tuition payment plan.  GRADES/TRANSCRIPT: Parents and/or guardians must provide an English translation of the applicant’s grade report and/or high school transcript. Students must also use the following reference forms that will be provided before a decision of acceptance is granted. o o o

Mathematics Reference From the student’s current Math teacher. English Reference From the student’s current English teacher School Behavioral Record In English from school administrator, teacher, or counselor

 SCHOOL ORIENTATION: If possible, all parents and students are invited to call the Admissions Office and schedule a tour of the campus. If that is not possible, new families are encouraged to explore our school website at www.reachschools.online.  TESTING: Students are required to take a school entrance/placement test which will be sent to them and must be returned for grading.  ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Applicants must have an English proficiency that will allow them to function in a classroom where instruction is provided only in English. Students must demonstrate their English proficiency (oral, written, and listening comprehension). Students in grades 7-10 may take one of the following exams, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Jr., or iTEP SLATE Plus while in their own country and have their official score results sent to the school. An interview with the applicant in person or through Skype is also required. Appointments for the interview will be arranged by the Admissions Office. All first year students are required to take ELL/Learning Support. An additional fee may be required. The students will be evaluated at the end of the year to determine if additional support is required.  HOUSING: It is the student’s responsibility to procure a host family. All host families must be approved by the Coordinator. The host family must agree to support the school’s mission and at least one adult must be fluent in English. Host families must be willing to provide room and board in a safe environment, transportation, and monitor the student’s behavior and 1390 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701 www.reachschools.online

attendance. If finding a host family is a concern or if a single point of contact to help with travel and transition services is desired, we recommend contacting Renascentia Hall International.  ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT: Student may not exceed the age of 19 upon the day of graduation. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after completion of the foregoing steps regarding their acceptance and admission to Red Lion Christian Academy or Tall Oaks Classical School. Prior to issuance of an I-20, applicants must complete the above process for acceptance and admission. In addition, the parent or guardian must provide: o o o o

Copy of student passport Affidavit of Support and Supporting Documentation Required by the SEVP Payment of the Registration Fee (Tuition Schedule) Translated emergency Medical Information Form and list of current immunizations. The school’s medical staff will evaluate necessary immunizations

We will not be able to accept international students after October 1 unless they are transferring from a school in the United States.  ATHLETIC AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular school activities. F1 visa students are permitted by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to compete in school athletic competition under the following policy. o

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Students are not accepted into Red Lion Christian Academy or Tall Oaks Classical School for athletic reasons and parents and athletes must sign a school addendum attesting to this fact. Students must submit a competed DIAA physical form prior to participation. F1 student participation in athletics is limited to the sub-varsity level during the first year of attendance, and students are not eligible to participate in state tournament competition during that time. Following this time period, students would then become eligible for varsity level and state tournament competition.

According to the enrollment contract, all fees are non-refundable. If a student withdraws from school after the tuition has been paid, parents will be reimbursed a prorated portion of the unused tuition minus the early withdraw fee according to the school’s reimbursement policy. Class placement will not be confirmed until after all fees and admission paperwork are received. In classes where enrollment openings are limited, applicants may be placed in a wait pool. Class placement may occur from the wait pool but is not guaranteed. Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Schedule for a list of current costs. It should be understood that enrollment is contingent upon maintenance of a satisfactory academic and general record. Official school transcripts from the applicant’s school must be submitted to Red Lion and Tall Oaks prior to admission. Red Lion Christian Academy and Tall Oaks Classical School admits male and female students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and non-athletic activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies or other school-administered programs.

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International Student Athletic Eligibility Addendum

International and domestic students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities that are offered at Red Lion Christian Academy or Tall Oaks Classical School. To be in compliance with the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) policy, F1 international students desiring to participate in the middle and high school athletic program are required to agree to the following conditions. 1. I am enrolling as a student at Red Lion Christian Academy or Tall Oaks Classical School for educational reasons and not for the purpose of participating in interscholastic athletics. In addition, I was not recruited by the school or any other organization for the purpose of participating in athletics. I understand that based on Red Lion’s international program requirements and DIAA regulations, recruitment based on athletics by anyone including an outside source will result in the student being permanently ineligible in interscholastic athletics at any DIAA member school. 2. I understand that if I choose to participate in Red Lion’s and Tall Oaks’ athletic program, my participation is limited to the sub-varsity level for the first year of attendance at the school and I will not be eligible for state tournament competition during that time. 3. I understand that if the school does not have a sub-varsity team, then my participation will be limited to practice sessions with the varsity team for the first year of attendance, and I will not be permitted to participate in interscholastic competition. 4. I understand that after the first year of attendance at Red Lion Christian Academy or Tall Oaks Classical School, I will become eligible to compete at the varsity level and to participate in state tournament competition. 5. I am required to comply with all other school and DIAA policies governing the participation in interscholastic athletic competition.

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