Calvary Baptist School

Calvary Baptist School, a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, is a private school offering a challenging educational program in a nurturing Christian environment. 
The purpose of CBS is to develop godliness of character and action in the lives of our students. We desire to be an extension of Christian homes and to reinforce the Biblical values taught at church and home. Our students are expected to demonstrate self-discipline, high morals, good habits, respect for students and staff, responsibility, and a love of God and country. One of our main goals is to help our students meet their potential for Jesus Christ is every area. The Bible, while not being the only textbook, will be taught and its principles will be the foundation for all other learning. We also provide an outstanding education in the core subject areas (math, science, English, history, and computers), along with a wide variety of electives.
In September of 1968, Calvary Baptist School began classes for kindergarten through 6th grade with 118 students. By 1973, all twelve grades were offered and CBS graduated its first senior class.

Foundations Christian Preschool was founded in the fall of 2005 with an initial enrollment of 21 preschool and kindergarten students and has grown to over 125 students.

Our total preschool through twelfth-grade enrollment has grown from 218 in the fall of 2005 to over 460 students. Graduates from Calvary Baptist School are serving Christ throughout the world through a variety of means.
 

Necessary Forms
 

The following items are necessary for enrollment to Calvary Baptist School and before I-20 is issued:
1.A completed and signed application
2.A personal interview with the administrator including student and parents or guardian
3.Transcripts from previous school (must be sent prior to final acceptance – partial transcripts may be used in certain circumstances) (School Only)
4.Enrollment fee
5.Copy of Passport (A copy of the certificate will be made and placed in the student’s file)
6.An up-to-date immunization record (One in every series to start school)
7.Physical
8.Dental
9.Bank Statement
10.Custody documents (if applicable)
11.Request for Transportation
12.Statement of cooperation
13.Student Discipline Record

The Form I-20

Once all of the above forms are received, the student will be issued a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1) Student Status.”
The Form I-20 is needed to apply for the F-1 Visa at United States consulate and embassies abroad.
It is also necessary to apply for change of non-immigrant status in the United States to F-1, or to secure permission for transferring to Calvary Baptist School from another school in the United States in continued F-1 status.

Completing the application process

To complete the application process, the following must be submitted with the application:

1.Enrollment fee of $2500 (cash/check made payable to Calvary Baptist School (non-refundable)– credit/debit cards not accepted).
2.Parental Registration Statement: Affirmation of Prior Discipline Record

* A copy of the child’s passport, visa and immunization record are to be submitted to the school office prior to the first day of school. By law your child cannot attend school until these items are on file.

* The following immunizations are required by the state of Pennsylvania for a child to attend school:
•4 properly spaced dosed of diphtheria and tetanus
•3 properly spaced doses of hepatitis B
•2 properly spaced doses of measles, mumps, rubella
•2 properly spaced doses of varicella (unless the student had the disease which should be noted on the immunization record
•Students entering 7th grade must also have dose of meningococcal (MCV) and tetanus diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap)
•Students entering 12th grade must have an additional dose of meningococcal (MCV)