Application Complete and sign the application. Both parents are required to sign in two separate places on the application.
Application Fee Attach a check made out to BCS for the correct amount.
Birth Certificate Include a copy of the student's birth certificate. The birth certificate must accompany the application at the time of submission.
Student Medical Immunization Record All students applying for K5-12th grade must complete and include the Student Medical Form when the application is submitted.
Report Card Include a copy of the previous year final report card and current year report card.
Admissions Testing Students applying for 1st through 12th grade admission must provide current SAT (Stanford Achievement) or CAT (California Achievement) test scores that are less than one year old. Any other testing cannot be accepted for Admission purposes. Students applying for K-4 do not need to be tested. If the student cannot provide current testing, please sign up for one of the testing dates (see the Testing Dates page for a complete listing).
Transcript Request Form Complete and sign the Transcript Request Form and return it with the application. Records will be requested by NRCA if the student is accepted and after the completion of the current school year.
Pastor Reference Form must be signed by the parent or guardian, dated and sent to any full-time minister on staff at your church. The form must be mailed or faxed 804.276.7620 back to NRCA by the minister.
Prospective Parent Information Meeting At least one parent or guardian should attend a Parent Information Meeting.
Student Handbook Parents are expected to review the Student Handbook online at www.bannerchristian.org, prior to beginning the application process. This will allow parents and students an opportunity to understand and become familiar with established school policies and procedures.
Return completed application with check attached, birth certificate, completed K5-12th grade Medical Form including immunizations to the NRCA's Admissions Office.
Interview After completion of these requirements, an interview will be scheduled with the appropriate principal (Elementary, Middle or High). If you have multiple children applying, the interview will be scheduled with the oldest applicant’s principal. Middle and High school applicants must be present for the interview. Elementary students do not attend the interview. Interviews begin in December for Kindergarten. Interviews for 1st through 12th grade usually begin in late January, after the re-enrollment process for current NRCA students is complete.
