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WHEATON CHRISTIAN GRAMMAR SCHOOLDISCOVER
WELCOME TO WCGS!THANK YOU FOR YOUR I NTEREST .
Education from a biblical worldviewA 2017 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon SchoolJr. High Spanish ClassesElementary Robotics and Spanish curriculumBefore and after school extended careExcellent academics - over 75% of students score in the above average or superior range on TerraNova 3 testA safe and nurturing environmentHalf-day and full -day KindergartenFaculty who invest in each childRich and diverse l ife experiences in and out of the classroom
Here's a l itt le bit about us:
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CHECK OUT OUR 20 18 -20 19 SCHOOL REPORT CARD !
Applications are now being accepted for
fall 2019 and beyondAn admissions decision and offer of enrollment is preceded by the following required steps:
Submission of completed application for admission with fee of $200* per studentPre-admission testingEvaluation of student records (report card and standardized testing) for grades 1-8Parent interview with the Head of SchoolStudent interview with Head of School for students entering grades 6-8*$100 is credited to the tuition account upon offer of enrollment or refunded if application is withdrawn before May 1 of the enrollment year. The remaining $100 is non-refundable.
Grade level openingsWe are currently accepting full-day and half-day kindergarten applications for the 2019-2020 school year. There are generally openings in grades 1-8 each year. Spots fill up quickly, so apply today! Planning ahead? Applications are also available online for future years.
When should I apply?Priority will be given to applications received by March 1, 2019. After that date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis if space is available. The application can be found at wheatonchristian.org/admissions
Want more information before you decide?We offer private tours most days and have a weekly open house on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Explore more and sign up on our website at wheatonchristian.org/admissions You may also call our Admissions Coordinator, Mrs. Kim Norbeck, at (630) 668-1385 ext. 216, or email [email protected]
Wheaton Christian Grammar School admits students of any race, color, national and 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, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Is financial assistance available?Yes! See page 6 for more information. You can also find financial aid information at wheatonchristian.org/tuition-assistance
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Declaration of Faith
The school subscribes to the following declaration of faith and all its educational programsare to be in harmony with it.
We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and the New Testaments as verbally inspired by God and inerrant in the original writing, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man. We believe that man was created in the image of God; that he sinned, and thereby incurred, not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is separation from God; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and, in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, become sinners in thought, word and deed. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into Heaven, and in His present life there for us, as High Priest and Advocate. We believe in “that blessed hope,” the personal, premillennial, and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become children of God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved and the everlasting punishment of the lost.
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MusicKindergarten - 3rd grade: General Music
4th grade: Beginning Band, Beginning Orchestra, General Music
5th grade: Cadet Band, Cadet Orchestra, General Music
6th - 8th grade: Concert Band, Concert Orchestra, Concert Choir (by audition), 6th Grade
Choir (by audition), Music Foundations
Music Electives (by audition): Jazz Ensemble, Praise Team, Honors Strings
Sports5th grade: Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Track
6th grade: Cross-country, Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Track
7th grade boys: Cross-country, Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Volleyball, Track
7th grade girls: Cross-country, Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, Track
8th grade boys: Cross-country, Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Volleyball, Track
8th grade girls: Cross-country, Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, Track
Extra-Curricular OpportunitiesBattle of the BooksChess ClubChess TeamJr. High MusicalLego Robotics Club
Lego Robotics TeamMission TripsStudent CouncilWriting ClubYearbook
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2019-2020 TUITIONKINDERGARTEN (HALF-DAY) $6,200
KINDERGARTEN (FULL-DAY) $11,110
ELEMENTARY, GRADES 1-5 $11,110
JR. HIGH, GRADES 1-6 $11,740
Opt ional act iv i t ies such as af ter -school c lubs , sports , the Jr . High musical , Rockford music tour , and Extended Care wi l l be b i l led according to part ic ipat ion.
Payment Options
Annual payment: Full tuition billed 7/15/19 (due 8/15/19) Semi-annual payment ($150 fee): 1st half tuition billed 7/15/19 (due 8/15/19) and 2nd half tuition billed 11/15/19 (due 12/15/19). Ten payments ($350 fee): First billed 7/15/19 (due 8/15/19), continuing through 4/15/20 (due 5/15/20). Twelve payments ($400 fee): First billed 7/15/19 (due 8/15/19), continuing through 6/15/20 (due 7/15/20).
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Tuition Assistanceand Scholarships
Wheaton Christian Grammar School believes in the importance of children receiving an exceptional, Christ-centered education.
Therefore, we provide assistance to help families with a demonstrated financial need.
Tuition Assistance Grants
Tuition assistance grants are need-based financial aid that are administered and funded by WCGS. An independent organization, FACTS, processes applications for our applying families to assess their level of need. All personal and financial information is kept strictly confidential and secure. You will be charged a non-refundable $35 fee per family by FACTS. The deadline for current school families is April 18, 2019.
FACTS calculates a number of factors in determining family need including income, expenses, assets, family size, and the number of children attending WCGS. Click here to access the FACTS application.
Children's Tuition Fund ScholarshipsThe Children's Tuition Fund may be a possible source of funding for your family. If you qualify, please select the box on the FACTS application granting the Children's Tuition Fund access to your financial information so they can determine the maximum amount of aid your family is eligible for through the Children's Tuition Fund. You must also complete the Children's Tuition Fund application if your family qualifies.
If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact Vange Schock, Business Director, at [email protected].
How is aid awarded?
Once your FACTS application and all supporting documents are submitted, FACTS will process the application and provide WCGS with a report recommending an award amount. The Financial Aid Committee will take into consideration the FACTS recommendation and extenuating circumstances as provided by the family on the application.
Once the committee determines the award amount, WCGS will send families an email advising them of their financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year. For new students, financial aid award letters are distributed only after the student has completed the admissions process and been accepted to WCGS. Financial aid awards are good for one school year only. All families (returning and new) who would like to be considered for financial aid must complete a financial aid application each school year.
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