Welcome to the admissions process of The Cambridge School—one of San Diego’s premier Christian elementary schools. We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year in Pre-K thru 7th grade. We appreciate your interest in the school and we invite you to learn more about The Cambridge School’s classical and Christian approach to education by clicking here, or by contacting us at info@cambridgeclassical.org. Please also join us for our next Open House!

Our Commitment

The admissions committee handles each family’s application(s) with great care. We desire to help your child and all of the students at The Cambridge School to thrive. To that end, the application process is designed to help the committee understand your child’s ability, motivation, and character and to more accurately identify and admit students from families who have educational convictions similar to those upheld by the school.

To begin the admissions process, please contact the school for a complete admissions packet by emailing info@cambridgeclassical.org (include your mailing address) or calling (858) 484-3488, or stop by the school office at 10075 Azuaga Street, San Diego, CA 92129 (we are just south of the 56 freeway at the Rancho Peñasquitos exit).

Priority for acceptance will be as follows:

1. Continuing students
2. Siblings of continuing students
3. All other applicants

The Cambridge School will consider a student’s academic achievements in the application process for grade placement, but not as the primary determinant for acceptance.

Admission Requirements for the Student

We know there are many elementary schools in San Diego, and we are glad you’re considering applying to The Cambridge School.

A child must have reached the age of five years by September 1 of the year in which he would be entering kindergarten; six years of age by September 1 for entrance into the first grade.

If your child has successfully completed the previous school year and his or her schoolwork and behavior compare favorably to The Cambridge School standards, he or she will be eligible in the grade for which he or she is applying. However, if there is evidence to show that your child may not be adequately prepared for the next sequential grade level, he or she may be required to repeat a grade.

Your student should understand that you have delegated your authority to the school during the school day. Therefore, the child is subject to the instruction and discipline of the teacher and the Head of School in their prescribed roles at The Cambridge School.

The Cambridge School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its policies, admissions, financial aid, and other school-directed programs.

Admission Requirements for the Parents

The Cambridge School is a Christian school. Though not required to be Christians, the parents of students at The Cambridge School should have a clear understanding of the biblical philosophy and purpose of The Cambridge School. This understanding includes a willingness to have their child exposed to the clear teaching of the school’s Statement of Faith in various and frequent ways within the school’s program.

Parents should have a clear understanding of our unique classical educational approach. Parents should carefully read the informational materials about the school. We also strongly encourage each parent to read the book by Douglas Wilson, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, as one of the best texts for explaining the kind of program we offer at The Cambridge School.

Parents are required to cooperate with all the written policies of The Cambridge School. This is especially important in the area of discipline and schoolwork standards, as well as active communication with the respective teachers and administration. In addition, parents are strongly encouraged to become actively involved in other areas of voluntary school functions.

Please note that we have developed a generous tuition assistance program. Complete details are in the admissions packet.

We look forward to serving our students in the coming year by providing an exceptional educational experience in the context of a Christian worldview.

Non-Discrimination Policy for Enrollment and Activities

The Cambridge 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. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, or other School-administered programs.