Wednesday 02/22/2012
Thought for the Day
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
~Philippians 4:8
Open enrollment is here! ETCA is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year! Admission forms can be found under the admissions tab. Call (903) 561-9582 for more information!

Secondary Admissions Process

6th - 12th grade

(The entire process may take approximately 1 – 2 weeks)

Qualifications for Admission

To be considered for admission to ETCA, the student needs to be:

  • Able to re-enroll in the school last attended,
  • On or above grade level academically,
  • Successful without curriculum modifications, and
  • A person of good character, free from serious behavior or discipline issues.

Step 1: Complete and Turn in Enrollment Application

Step 2: Initial Enrollment Paperwork

  • Student Profile and Student Record Request
  • (3) Confidential Reference Forms from principal and/or teachers
  • Copy of Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
  • Signed Student Medical Record and Current Immunization Record

Step 3: Information Overview

  • Review all information received.

Step 4: Admission Testing

  • No additional testing will be required if current Stanford Achievement Test or TAKS scores are available.
  • Stanford Short Form and the OLSAT test may be administered if no other scores are included.
  • Additional testing may be necessary, if requested by the Admissions Committee.

Step 5:  Interview by Committee

(All records and information must have been received.)

  • Admissions Director schedules interview with Admissions Committee.
  • Student should arrive 10 minutes before interview to complete a hand-written writing sample.
  • Student is interviewed.
  • Parents are interviewed.
  • The Committee will make a decision following the interview and may “Accept” or “Decline.”
  • Admissions Director notifies parent of Admissions Committee’s decision.

Step 6: Enrollment Visit and Final Paperwork (Including Financial)

  • Parents will be contacted by the Business Manager to schedule a meeting time to pay Registration fee and discuss tuition payment arrangements, followed by a visit with the Academic Counselor for scheduling.

Step 7: First Day of School

The following must be complete BEFORE the student may begin school:

  • Completion of ALL information sheets:
    Public Release of Information Form
    Enrollment Record
    Emergency Information Card
    Probation Letter
    Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form
  • Verification that all grade records are complete.
  • For students accepted during the school year for the following year, final report cards/transcripts must be received before the first day of school.
  • New students will be on academic and behavioral probation during the first six weeks grading period.

Secondary Admission Forms

At-A Glance