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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we receive.
What qualifications for enrollment should my family meet?
To apply for enrollment to grades K-12, your family must meet these qualifications:
- Declaration of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by at least one parent or guardian.
- Membership in or active involvement at a local Christian church.
- Commitment on the part of the parents to support the work of KCS through prayer, participation in parent activities and faithfully meeting all financial obligations.
- Children being enrolled in Preschool must be potty trained.
- Children entering Pre-K 3 students must be 3 years old by September 1.
Children entering Pre-K 4 students must b e 4 by September 1. - Children entering Young 5s must be 5 by December 31.
- Children entering Kindergarten must be five years old by September 1.
Who can I call with admissions questions?
Please call (269) 381-2044 or email enrollment@kcsa.org, and someone from our Enrollment Team will be happy to speak with you.
What are your class sizes?
Our Preschool class sizes range from 7 to 20 students, the average about 14 students per class. Our Elementary and Middle School class sizes max out at 25 students, with the average being 22 students per class.
Do you have uniforms?
We do not have uniforms. We do have a dress code that is enforced and can be read about in our school manual.
Do you provide bussing?
Anyone living in the Kalamazoo Public School system receives busing from that district to our campuses free of charge. For those who live outside of those school districts, we provide Kalamazoo Christian School bus transportation for an additional fee. We also offer a shuttle between our 12th Street location and the High School, available each morning and afternoon for a nominal fee, for families with students at both locations.
Can KCSA help me acclimate to the greater Kalamazoo area?
Contact our Association Office if you’d like recommendations on churches, doctors, densists, gyms, babysitters, professional services and more in the area. You can reach the office at (269) 381-2044, here or by visiting us in person.
What textbooks do you use?
In our efforts to provide the highest quality of education, we use what we consider to be the best textbook for the specific area being taught. Therefore, we use a variety of textbooks*. We believe that a textbook in the hands of a Christian teacher can be an amazing tool, especially as we view all of life from a Reformed Worldview. View our course descriptions here.
Does Kalamazoo Christian Schools participate in Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP)?
Kalamazoo Christian Schools does offer an opportunity to lower tuition with TRIP. Learn more about it here.
Does my family have to attend church?
Every family is asked to acknowledge the importance of the home, school and church partnership and commit to that partnership as a family.
Families are free to choose any church they would like to attend. If you are moving into the area, or currently do not have a church home but are looking to find one, please inform us in your application.
How can I stay updated with what's happening at Kalamazoo Christian?
We use FACTS to send emails and text updates to student guardians. Make sure to save your FACTS family portal login and keep your information updated.
Parent Alerts are sent out through FACTS, but some alerts, such as snow day closures, can be found on WWMT TV or social media.
You can subscribe to our monthly “Comet Connection” newsletter here.
We post updates of what’s happening at KCSA and remind you of events that are coming up on Facebook and Instagram @kalamazoochristianschools
For specific questions call our Association Office at (269) 381-2044 or email us here.
How much is the tuition?
Tuition is based on the cost of education. In our efforts to be attainable to anyone who desires Christ-centered education, we do offer financial aid for those who qualify. You can view current rates here.
Do you offer before or after school care?
Safe Haven Aftercare is a supervised after school care program which provides a supportive Christian environment for students, Young 5s through 5th Grade, whose parents work. The program is administered by a certified program director and a co-director, experienced in working with children. The program is fully licensed by the State of Michigan.
The program runs from the end of the school day to 5:30 p.m., and offers active time and snack.
Kalamazoo Christian Elementary and Safe Haven do not offer before school care.
What does post-graduation look like for your students?
Upon graduation, our Kalamazoo Christian High School students join our community of alumni.
96% of KCHS graduates continue their education at a college or university. We offer Advanced Placement courses and college credit through dual enrollment KVCC and WMU.
Our graduates who do not wish to continue their education have guidance joining the workforce, learning a trade or joining the military.
What is the withdrawal policy?
Kalamazoo Christian School carefully plans for anticipated enrollment and is obligated to meet expenses that cannot be canceled when a student withdraws. For any student who withdraws for any reason, the parent(s) is/are responsible for the remaining tuition and fee obligations based on the following timeline and must provide written notice of withdrawal by notifying the Building Principal and the Enrollment Team.
The following Withdrawal Fee schedule will apply for Young 5s through 12th Grade:
The following Withdrawal Fee schedule will apply for 3s and 4s Preschool:
Gross Annual Tuition is defined as the tuition amount due before any discounts or grants (multi-child discount, Second Impressions grant, financial aid or Samaritan fund) are applied, as aid or discounts are dependent upon the child attending.
Net Annual Tuition is defined as the Tuition amount due minus any discounts or grants.
High School Athletics should note that a withdrawal from Kalamazoo Christian Schools and a transfer to another MHSAA school may jeopardize your child(ren)’s ability to participate in a sport(s) at another school. Please be sure to look into your child(ren)’s eligibility status before you make your decision to withdraw from Kalamazoo Christian Schools.
Still Have Questions?
At Kalamazoo Christian School, the foundation of all we do is the Bible–God’s Holy, inspired, unchanging, and inerrant Word. Our students receive a solid foundation in the development of a Biblical worldview.