Admissions

Shiloh Christian School believes that Christian education is the process of teaching and learning conducted by Christian teachers in an environment where God and His Word are the highest authority. The primary objective is to bring all knowledge into a living relationship with the truth of the Word of God. We believe it is our responsibility to nurture the growth of our students in spiritual, academic, social, and physical parameters. The entire learning process should produce individuals who are capable of being both productive members of society and contributing members of the body of Christ. We desire students who want to continually develop their minds and hearts through a Biblical worldview.

Shiloh is a partnership in the educational process for parents who desire a consistent Biblical worldview in the home, church, and school. As a Christian school, we value the church and believe it offers an extension of community and is a primary avenue for spiritual growth and development. The partnership of the home, church, and school form a solid foundation as we pursue excellence in Christ. Our website, Statement of Faith, and Parent/Student Handbooks provide an overview of our guiding principles. Families are encouraged to review these resources as they consider applying to Shiloh Christian School. We desire families and students who are active participants in a Bible-teaching church and seek the Lord within their homes. 

Shiloh Christian School is dedicated to academic excellence and the continual improvement of its academic offerings. Shiloh holds state, national, and international accreditation. Whether students are in an elementary classroom or a college English class, you can be confident they are receiving a first-class education taught by fully licensed, degreed, and certified teachers. Our dedication to academic excellence becomes apparent as our students continually score above state and national averages on standardized testing, and our graduates are granted acceptance into some of the most prestigious academic institutions of higher learning in the country. Each class at Shiloh is taught through the lens of a Biblical worldview, integrating God's truth into all that we do. We desire students who want to explore, create, and develop their mind through an academically challenging and intentional learning environment.

Shiloh Christian School is a college preparatory school with high academic standards and challenging expectations. We believe in hard work, rigorous courses, and advanced opportunities as we prepare students for college and life. At the same time, Shiloh is committed to serving Christian families and does not select students based solely on academic abilities.  We understand that God has uniquely gifted each student. Through the admissions process, we strive to determine if a student can be successful at Shiloh Christian School. We also seek to understand if Shiloh can meet the needs of each student. Our desire is to see all of our students succeed academically; therefore, we will compare a student’s needs with our available learning services. Shiloh Christian School may not be the best fit for every student. We reserve the right to determine whether or not a student is a good fit for admissions, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment. 

Shiloh Christian School is rooted in servant leadership and provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills beginning as early as PreK4. Students are given leadership roles within their classrooms and their grades. Elementary students are taught to be leaders in their words, actions, and example. All students learn the fundamentals of leadership and a Biblical worldview through weekly chapels. Secondary students have the opportunity to grow their personal and team leadership skills through extracurricular leadership programs. We dive deep as we look at Christ as the ultimate model of servant leadership. At Shiloh Christian School, we want to reach beyond our walls. Shiloh students serve adults and children across Northwest Arkansas by teaming up with local organizations to make a positive difference in our community. We desire students who want to engage their culture and change it through servant leadership. 

Shiloh encourages its students to explore and cultivate all of their God-given gifts and talents through elementary “specials” classes and secondary extracurricular activities. Students who are involved are more likely to find their niche and quickly engage in the Shiloh Family.  Students can choose to experience the arts through field trips and compete in the arts through band, choir, drama, and many special musical programs throughout the year. Athletic opportunities begin at the youth level and culminate in over 22 varsity sports for males and females. We strive to use athletics to glorify God and spread the gospel through our play. Whether it’s robotics, STEM, arts, or athletics, we desire students who are involved and active in the Shiloh Family.

We cultivate community within the Shiloh Family. Just as the body of Christ is made up of many different members, the Shiloh Family is made up of families and students from all different backgrounds that have come together with a common goal to develop and educate the next generation of godly leaders. This is not an easy task nor one that is taken lightly. We desire to maintain the culture, values, and “small town feel” of the Shiloh Family while we grow and embrace new families. We are committed to finding the right families who will partner with us and further our mission. 

Shiloh Christian School is an evangelical christian school that seeks to enroll students who are committed to success in the educational programs of the school. Admission to Shiloh is selective and based on factors which include family values, previous school performance, pastor recommendations, testing results, and a record of exemplary behavior in school, at church, and in the community. In evaluating an applicant and making admissions decisions, the following areas are considered:

• Availability of space in the class/grade
• Academic profile of the applicant and the class/grade
• Church reference
• Potential contributions of the applicant to the school community
• Extracurricular interests of the applicant
• Character of the applicant as portrayed in admissions interactions
• Sibling relations
• Involved alumni

Shiloh has been blessed with growing enrollment. We desire to see our school grow, as well as honor our current Shiloh Family. Our “right size” approach involves controlled class sizes, student-to-teacher ratios, and scheduling flexibility. There is a predetermined classroom capacity for every grade level at Shiloh.  This may limit the number of available spots each year, and the number of applicants can exceed availability in a designated grade level. Our goal is to maintain optimal class size in each grade level, and the Admissions Wait Pool enables us to achieve this goal. The Admissions Wait Pool is an unranked group of students who have been selected during the admissions process, and we prayerfully hope these students will be able to join our school as space becomes available. 

Families can expect to be notified of grade level openings and admissions wait pool status for the upcoming school year by mid-March. ALL applicant families will receive an email (to the email address provided on application) with their admissions process. All decisions are made without explanation or comment. Applicants that are not selected may reapply the following year.  

Families remaining in the Admissions Wait Pool after grade level openings are communicated/filled will stay in the wait pool and will be notified if openings occur in the future as space can become available anytime throughout the school year due to life changes. Families notified of an opening will have 48 hours to accept before the opening is offered to another family in the wait pool. Admissions Wait Pool students do not need to reapply from year to year.  Their application will remain open until an opening is offered or the family requests  for their application to be withdrawn. Wait Pool students receive the same non-discrimination status as all families at Shiloh. 

If you believe your student and family would be a good fit at Shiloh, please read through our Admissions Process and Timeline and make a note of important dates!

Shiloh Christian School 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. Shiloh Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance, and athletic or other school-administered programs. As a private religious institution, Shiloh Christian School reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose academic preparation, character/personal conduct, or family values is determined to be inconsistent with the principles, purposes, and objectives of the School.