Enrollment Criteria

Pre-K:

Learners must be the appropriate age (3, 4, or 5) by the beginning of the year of enrollment. All learners must be potty trained. 

Kindergarten:

Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 1^st of the year of admittance. Children entering Kindergarten will be given an assessment that will measure their basic skills to ensure that they will be successful in kindergarten.

First Grade:

Children entering First Grade must be 6 years old by August 1^st of the year of admittance. Students entering first grade will be given an assessment by either the first grade teacher or the principal which will measure their basic skills to ensure their success in first grade. 

New Students all grades:

Children entering any other grade must follow the Kindergarten – 8th Grade Admissions Checklist which will be given to a family upon completion of their tour. This checklist outlines the forms needed such as birth certificate and report cards needed to make an admissions decision. In addition, each student will be given a placement assessment which will measure basic skills in math, reading, and writing to determine how a student might fit in the current classroom. This assessment will either be given by the grade level teacher or the principal. This assessment will also guide the teacher in creating personalized instruction to meet the needs of the student. 

EdChoice

EdChoice is an income based program available to all families in Ohio that can make a Bethlehem education affordable for any family. Families can qualify for up to $6166 for a student in Kindergarten – Eighth Grade. Especially for those unfamiliar with the program, we walk with you step by step to ensure all of your paperwork is completed and submitted to the state. Questions? Feel free to ask at office@mybethlehemschool.com or better yet, ask questions on your tour!

P-8 Enrollment Form 25-26