Admissions

Complete the application and turn in all required documents. Note: The application will be placed on hold until all documents are received. Important: Applications submitted after August 1st may not be guaranteed a spot or a start date by the beginning of the school year.

Parkway offers a Tuition Assistance program to support families demonstrating financial need. Awards typically range from $500 to $2,000 per child per year, depending on individual circumstances. We are committed to making a Parkway education possible for your family. Explore our tuition rates and learn more about the financial aid options available to your family.

Once complete, the application will be reviewed by the school administration.

Testing may be scheduled based on the student's grade level or other factors.

If all requirements are met, a family interview will be scheduled with all family members.

Following the interview, accepted families will receive an enrollment link to complete the process.

• Fully Potty Trained (Potty Trained is defined as the ability to wipe and change themselves without any assistance.)
• Preschool 3- Must be 3 years of age by the 1st day of school
• Preschool 4- Must be 4 years of age by the 1st day of school.
• Preschool 4- Pass a developmental screening test
• Parent(s)/guardian(s) and student are actively involved in / attending a local Christian church; all Parkway applications for admission require a pastoral reference.
• In addition to the required documents/forms/records noted in the admission process, the student and family (those living in student’s household) must together attend a family interview with the student’s appropriate grade-level Dean to ensure mission and vision alignment; parent(s)/guardian(s) must be in alignment with Parkway’s statement of faith, mission, and vision.
• Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must be willing to adhere to all of Parkway’s standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.

• Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by September 1st.
• Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Pass a developmental and academic screening test
• 2nd-6th Grade: Appropriate and current standardized test scores (NWEA, Iowa state test, IReady, Mstep) at, near, or above grade-level norms (student scores must not be more than two years / grade-level norms below their current grade level).
• Behavioral record does not include an expulsion, suspensions, or an otherwise admission-prohibiting incident(s) as determined by Administration; students with a suspension may be considered depending on the severity of the relevant incident.
• Parent(s)/guardian(s) and student are actively involved in / attending a local Christian church; all Parkway applications for admission require a pastoral reference.
• In addition to the required documents/forms/records noted in the admission process, the student and family (those living in student’s household) must together attend a family interview with the student’s appropriate grade-level Dean to ensure mission and vision alignment; parent(s)/guardian(s) must be in alignment with Parkway’s statement of faith, mission, and vision.
• Parkway’s resource room services capacity is limited, so students with IEPs or other accommodation plans are assessed on a case-by-case basis in consideration of the individual’s needs and supports.
• Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must be willing to adhere to all of Parkway’s standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
   

• Cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0; preferably 2.7 or higher.
• Appropriate standardized test scores (MSTEP, NWEA/MAP, PSAT, etc.) at, near, or above grade-level norms (student scores must not be more than two years / grade-level norms below their current grade level).
• Behavioral record does not include an expulsion, suspensions, or an otherwise admission-prohibiting incident(s) as determined by Administration; students with a suspension may be considered depending on the severity of the relevant incident.
• Parent(s)/guardian(s) and student are actively involved in / attending a local Christian church; all Parkway applications for admission require a pastoral reference.
• In addition to the required documents/forms/records noted in the admission process, the student and family (those living in student’s household) must together attend a family interview with the student’s appropriate grade-level Dean to ensure mission and vision alignment; parent(s)/guardian(s) must be in alignment with Parkway’s statement of faith, mission, and vision.
• Parkway’s resource room services capacity is limited, so students with IEPs or other accommodation plans are assessed on a case-by-case basis in consideration of the individual’s needs and supports.
• Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must be willing to adhere to all of Parkway’s standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.