ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Welcome Parents,
My name is Mrs. Tristen Wrublewski, I am the Director of Student Services for FBCS, grades 1 through 12. My desire is to provide you information on how to apply for our school. We hope that you find this helpful and if you have any questions please contact me by calling the school office 985-643-3725 or email me at [email protected].
In order to apply, please click this link:
https://fbcs-la.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=17849
This will take you online to make a FACTS account and apply for admission to FBCS. The charge for application to FACTS is $22.00 which will be included in the application process and then the Interview Fee (including testing) for FBCS is $50.00 payable to the school at the time of the Interview.
If accepted and ready to enroll, FBCS requires a clear copy of the student’s birth certificate, immunizations & social security card (must be able to read the number), a copy of the current grades. All 9th – 12th grade students must provide a transcript showing classes taken and credits earned, if any. We take the recommendation of the current school for pass/fail and we take into consideration LEAP results.
FBCS is dually accredited with ASCI ( Association of Christian Schools International) and Cognia. We follow Louisiana Standards for curriculum guides in grades 1-12. FBCS requires kindergarten students to take and pass proficiency tests for entrance into first grade.
We reserve the right to administer a proficiency test to any student seeking enrollment in grades 1 -12.
Students enrolling in FBCS are enrolled on a probationary status. If the administrator deems the student’s attendance, behavior or academics are detrimental to the school’s overall performance and the issues are not being resolved, the student will be asked to withdraw from FBCS and no refunds of monies paid will be refunded.
A. First Baptist Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, or ethnic origin in the administration of it’s educational admission and other school administered programs.
B. The specific procedure for “Returning” and “New ” student admissions is different. Returning families will sign in to the FACTS portal and make changes there. New families who want to apply may go to https://fbcs-la.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=17849 to begin an application.
C. A returning student will not be readmitted if there is an outstanding tuition balance from the previous year.
D. Entrance testing requirements: Administration will review previous school records of all new students, 1-12, to determine if tests are needed to finalize placement in FBCS.
E. Age requirements: 1st grade students must be 6 years old by October 1st; seniors cannot exceed the age of 19 by October 1st of their senior year unless they have a special education qualifier.
F. Regarding admission of any student who has been expelled from another St. Tammany Parish system, FBCS would follow the same guidelines as the parish system; however, if the family is a member at First Baptist Church, then the student’s admission would be considered by the school committee.
G. In order for a student to be admitted to FBCS, the student and his/her family must be willing to adopt a code of Christian conduct, grounded in the school’s statement of faith, and abide by those parameters for acceptable behavior.
2024-25 Fee & Tuition Schedule for New & Returning Students
Fees (non-refundable):
- Application: $50
- Registration: $500
- Building: $50
- Initial Technology: $300 (7th – 12th grades only)
Yearly Tuition:
- 1st – 6th: $4750
- 7th & 8th: $5080
- 9th – 12th: $5290
Multi-child discount – 5% for siblings in grade 1-12
10% Interest Rate assessed on any balance if you choose a monthly payment plan
FACTS Info
First Baptist Christian School, Slidell, LA
Tuition Aid
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis First Baptist Christian School for the upcoming school year to determine if families are eligible for tuition aid. Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.
Applicants can apply online by clicking the FACTS link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4K384.
Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to FACTS to complete the application process:
- Copies of your most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
- Copies of your most recent W-2 forms for both you and your spouse.
- Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.
All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf format online. There is a fee of $30 to process your application. FACTS accepts credit, debit, and checks.
Documentation can also be faxed to 866-315-9264 or mailed to the address below. Please be sure to include the applicant ID on all faxed or mailed correspondence.
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
P.O. Box 82524
Lincoln, NE 68501-2524
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637.
After FACTS completes the assessment for each family, the FBCS Committee will consider each application that qualifies for tuition aid. Depending on monies available, the Committee will award aid based on financial need and current student standing both academic (passing grades) and behavioral. Students must be currently enrolled at FBCS and priority is given to First Baptist Church members.
Financial Aid is not based on academic or athletic skill, race, color, or national origin.
At this time FBCS does not participate in the LA School Tuition Organizations, ACE Scholarships or Arete Scholars programs.
