Felicia Wallberg, Director of Admissions
503.697.4711 (ext. 229) wallberg@wchsonline.org
OPEN HOUSE
Our admissions process starts off with our Open House on November 9, 2010. At this point the 2011-12 application is available. Students must have a complete application on file before they can continue in the admissions process.
INFORMAL PREVIEW
For those who are unable to attend the Open House, we have an Informal Preview on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 6:30 at Westside Christian High School. Please RSVP at wallberg@wchsonline.org or by calling Felicia at 503-697-4711 x229.
APPLICATION
The entire application is due by January 15, 2010. We encourage you to submit each part of the application as it is completed.
International students please see our international admissions home page.
* Enrollment Application
* Non-refundable $50 application fee
* Parent(s) Questionnaire
* WCHS Statement of Faith
* Student Questionnaire
* Student Testimony
* Teacher Recommendation Form (To be completed by one of the student's core teachers. Be sure to provide a stamped envelope.)
* Pastor Recommendation Form (To be completed by a pastor, youth pastor or spiritual mentor who knows the student well. Be sure to provide a stamped envelope.)
* Records Release Form (Please complete and submit to your student's current school.)
INTERVIEW
We will contact you to set up an interview once we have received your completed application.
Interview Times tbd:
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is awarded on a need basis. The financial aid application is processed through an outside company, School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). Please make sure to contact the school office to request a financial aid application, and we will mail you one. Financial aid decisions will be made by March 1.
OPTIONAL PREVIEW ACTIVITES
* Campus Tour - This is an opportunity for parents and/or students to schedule a time to view our campus. If you would like to set up an appointment, please call the Westside office.
* Westside Walkabout - This is an opportunity for a student to come and visit our school during the school day and get a feel for the daily activities of Westside. The visiting student will be paired up with a student from our Link Crew. These students have been selected to be our ambassadors to new students and applicants. Please contact the school office a few days in advance if your student would like to visit for a day.
DECISION LETTERS
Decision letters will be mailed to notify you of our admission team's decision. We will consider the following factors for admission: academics, character, Christian commitment, and desire to be a student at Westside.
WAITING POOL
In case of excess interest in admission, your student may be placed in the waiting pool. We use a waiting pool instead of a numbered waiting list. When an opening becomes available we will evaluate the students in the waiting pool and select the most qualified applicant.
FINAL REGISTRATION
The following items need to be completed upon acceptance. We will mail these forms with the decision letters. Please make sure to complete and return the following items to our office.
* $250 Registration Fee
* Registration Form
* Health Form
* Volunteer Sign-up
* Payment Agreement
QUESTIONS or CONCERNS
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Admissions Department. We can be reached by phone (503-697-4711) or by email admissions@wchsonline.org
Click here to submit an inquiry.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
The deadlines do not apply for transfer students. We ask that students applying mid-year submit a completed application as soon as possible. We cannot consider you for admission until we have the completed application. If we have openings available, we will contact you to set up an interview.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
WCHS admits students of any race, color, 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 above-mentioned basis in administration of its educational, admissions, hiring, and athletic policies/programs.