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2025-2026 Applications are currently open.

GETTING TO KNOW US:

  • Learn about us!  Check out our website for an overview of our school.  Read about our mission and core values, find out what we have to offer your student spiritually and academically, as well as athletically and in the arts.  Also, begin to learn about our partnership with families.  

TOUR OUR SCHOOL

We warmly invite families to visit and experience Cole Valley Christian Schools in action. Daytime tours are encouraged to provide a comprehensive view of our daily activities, core values, and the heart of our school. Tours are available by appointment.

To schedule a tour, please contact the appropriate person:

For any questions, please call us at (208) 947-1212. 

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION:

When you are ready to apply to CVCS for your student(s), please follow the steps below:

1.  Complete an ONLINE APPLICATION which includes the following forms:  (click APPLY NOW on the right)

  • Family Information
  • Statement of Faith
  • Parent Commitment
  • Financial Policy
  • Student’s Personal Information
  • Student Information
  • Student Code of Conduct (5-12 grade only)
  • Student Questionnaire (6-12 grade only) 

2.  Upload a copy of the following documents while you are completing the online application:  (PDF files, not photos)

  • A copy of the student’s most recent report card and transcripts
  • A copy of the student’s most recent state or school standardized test scores
  • If applicable, include copies of any IEP, 504, or medical/educational diagnostic testing
  • A copy of a certified birth certificate
  • A copy of immunization records

3.  Submit an Application Fee of $75.00

4.  Teacher Reference & Principal Reference: 

The current teacher and principal listed on the Student Information form will be contacted directly by email to request them to complete an online Reference form.  Please make sure the email addresses are current and please contact them to let them know an email is coming, so there will not be delays in the acceptance process.

5.  Submit Required Documentation to CVCS Admissions Team:

  • Copy of divorce decree, if applicable, showing financial responsibility
  • Any document listed in #2 that was not uploaded

NEXT STEPS

Once you have completed steps 1-5 listed above, CVCS will review the file(s) and you will be added to the waiting list. Once space is potentially available, we will contact you to schedule the next steps in the Admissions process, which are:

1. Complete Assessment Testing at CVCS:

  • Kindergarten - 5th grade - approximately 1 hour – with grade level teachers
  • 6th - 12th grade students – approximately 2 hours – reading & math assessment and writing sample

2.  Administrator Interview:

The parents/guardians of applicants must participate in a personal interview conducted by a school administrator.  The interview will be scheduled once all required documents are received and all testing is complete.  Students applying for admission to 6th - 12th grade will also be interviewed.

IMPORTANT: 

*GPA Required for Admission:  At the Secondary Campus, a 2.0 minimum GPA is required for admission.  Students who fall below this minimum may be considered, but only after an Educational Consultation with Administration has taken place, followed by additional academic testing.
 
*Learning Differences-  If your student has a diagnosed learning difference, ADD/ADHD, has had/currently is in speech/language therapy, please contact the Admission Office before completing an application. To learn more about our Student Academic Services (SAS) opportunities for students, please contact Christine Birch, Director of SAS: Christine.Birch@cvcsonline.org 
 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Admissions Team!   (208) 947-1212