Question 1

What is Continuous Enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Continuous enrollment is an agreement between JCS and parents/guardians that their student(s) will remain enrolled until graduation. The agreement begins from the date of enrollment and will automatically renew each year, until graduation, unless it is terminated by the parent/guardian or JCS.

By signing the Parent Statement of Agreement, you entered into a continuous enrollment agreement, which states that the enrollment status of your student will remain enrolled until graduation. You have the option to opt out if you are withdrawing your students.

Question 2

Why did Judah move to Continuous Enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Judah moved to Continuous Enrollment to improve the admission process and retention, as well as give JCS Leadership more informed enrollment numbers so they can make decisions regarding program offerings and new staff.

Question 3

What is the Parent Statement of Agreement & where can I find it?

Accepted Answer

The Parent Statement of Agreement is the document you signed when your student was first enrolled. The document includes Judah’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Statement of Faith,(https://www.judah.org/about) Parent/Guardian Cooperation Statement, and Parent/Guardian Commitments. This agreement is binding until your student graduates or withdraws.

Your signed document is in Family Portal,(https://jcs-il.client.renweb.com/pw/) under Student>Portfolio.

Question 4

Where do I find school handbooks?

Accepted Answer

Handbooks can be found in Family Portal (https://jcs-il.client.renweb.com/pw/)under Resource Documents

Question 5

What are the tuition rates and other fees?

Accepted Answer

Tuition rates are posted here: Tuition | Judah Christian School(https://www.judah.org/tuition)

Question 6

How do I change my payment plan?

Accepted Answer

Contact the Finance Manager, Ashley Lambert, by email businessmanager@judah.org (mailto:businessmanager@judah.org)or call 217-359-1701 ext. 108

Question 7

I am applying for Variable Tuition and don’t know my tuition payment amount. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

We understand that financial decisions impact your decision to opt out of continuous enrollment. We recommend keeping your student enrolled at Judah until you receive the Variable Tuition award decision. This means all you need to do is complete the Variable Tuition application.(https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/42J15/landing-page) Applications will open in January. You will receive an award decision 6-8 weeks after applying.

Once you receive the award decision, you can either accept or decline the award. If you are unable to afford the tuition payment, contact the Admissions Office to withdraw your student for the upcoming school year.

Question 8

How do I opt out of continuous enrollment?

Accepted Answer

In January of each year, you will have the opportunity to opt out of the upcoming school year. You can opt out by clicking here (https://forms.office.com/r/xwNSL7RMFf)or by clicking the button at the bottom of this page by January 31.

Question 9

Is there a re-enrollment fee? When is it charged?

Accepted Answer

The Annual Commitment fee has replaced the re-enrollment fee. The $150 fee for K-12 students and the $75 fee for preschool students will be charged in February after the opt-out period has ended.

Question 10

We’re not sure about our school plans for next year. What do we do?

Accepted Answer

First, contact Cassie in the Admissions Office. She would love to have a conversation with you about why you're considering transferring to another school. After the conversation, if you're still not sure, go ahead and opt out in January.

After January, if you decide to stay at Judah, contact the Admissions Office, admissions@judah.org,(mailto:admissions@judah.org) to re-enroll. When you re-enroll, you will be charged a non-refundable enrollment fee of $150.

Question 11

Since there isn’t a re-enrollment packet, how do I update my family’s information?

Accepted Answer

You can update your family’s information anytime in Family Portal.(https://jcs-il.client.renweb.com/pw/) Go to Web Forms and choose Family Demographic Form.

Question 12

Are Parent Involvement Program (PIP) hours still required?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PIP hours will continue to be required. See the handbooks for more details regarding the hours your family is required to complete.

Question 13

Who do I contact with questions?

Accepted Answer

Please contact our Admissions Director, Cassie Joines, at joinesc@judah.org (mailto:joinesc@judah.org)or 217-359-1701 ext. 104 with your questions.

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