HICKORY GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS A MINISTRY OF HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, SERVING THE CHARLOTTE AREA SINCE 1995.  HGCS CONSISTS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL(K5 - 5TH GRADE), MIDDLE SCHOOL(6TH - 8TH GRADE) AND HIGH SCHOOL (9TH - 12TH GRADE):  CURRENT ENROLLMENT IS APPROXIMATELY 1,000 STUDENTS.

2012-2013 K5 - 12th Grade Registration Information
and Admissions Process

Re-enrollment for Current HGBCS Students and Siblings(New Student Applications)

Current HGCS families will receive their 2012-2013 re-enrollment application in December 2011, by US Mail. Current families MUST return their re-enrollment application by Friday, January 27, 2012 to secure a position for your child. All re-enrollment applications MUST be submitted to Sandra Smith, Finance Director. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Smith at 704-531-7518 or sandrasmith@hgbc.org.

If you are submitting an application for a sibling, you will need to complete an online application application at https://site.renweb.com/app/hg-nc/ beginning Wednesday, January 4, 2012. To secure a position for your child, this online application must be submitted by Friday, January 27, 2012. New Student (Sibling) Applications will be made available, through our website, beginning January 4, 2012.

Securing a position for the 2012-2013 school year does not indicate acceptance to HGCS.

Prospective New Students

February 6 - 10 - Online applications are open only to HGBC Church members and HGBC weekday program members (pre-school, daycare, MMO).

February 13 - Open to the Public - Online applications will be processed on a first come first serve basis for all that apply.

New Student Applications may only be submitted online through Renweb

Resources

2012-2013 Online Application and Student packets - https://site.renweb.com/app/hg-nc/

New Student Admissions Process

Application Requirements

Online Application - site will be made available January 4, 2012

• Online Application - https://site.renweb.com/app/hg-nc/
• Registration Fee - A non-refundable registration fee of $500 ($600 April 1 or later) is to be submitted with the online-application.
• Students applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before October 16, 2012
• Current Report Card required for all 1st - 12th grade applicants
• Current Transcript required for all 10th - 12th grade applicants
• Copies of all educational and diagnostic testing (if applicable)
• Recommendations - Principal, Math and English Teacher recommendations required for all 6th - 12th grade applicants.
• Personal Character Recommendation - completed by Pastor, Sunday School teacher, athletic coach, etc. required for all 6th - 12th grade applicants.
• Student Questionnaire - required for all 6th - 12th grade applicants.

Testing Requirements

Testing is scheduled by the Admissions Office after receipt of all required Admissions forms. Grades K5 - 5th students will be given an evaluation on Monday, May 7, 2012. Grades 6th - 12th students will have various testing dates from March - June, 2012. Families will be notified by mail of times and location for the evaluation. Testing fee for all grades - $60.00

Interview Requirements (6th - 12th grade applicants only)

An interview appointment is made with the parents, student, and school principal once testing has been completed. This interview is an opportunity for philosophical discussions, a question and answer session, and a time to assess whether the HGCS program is the right fit for the students needs.

Student Acceptance

Official acceptance (or non acceptance) is communicated to all families in writing. Placement is based upon the outcome of the admissions procedures and space availability. Entrance decisions by the Admissions Committee are final and cannot be appealed. Only submission of all final required documents guarantees enrollment for your child.

• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Social Security Card
• Previous School Records
• Custody Documents (if applicable) - court documents for custody decisions must be signed by a judge and notarized.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Hickory Grove Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies.

Admissions Office:

For more information regarding the application process, please call our Admissions Office at 704-531-3589, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm or email admissions@hgchristian.org

Admissions Office Fax Number - 704-531-3509