FAQs

- Parents and students must be active in a Bible-believing church as affirmed by their pastor.

- At least one parent/guardian must have a testimony of personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

- Parents and students must express and demonstrate their agreement with the LCCS statement of faith and handbook policies.

- The student must exemplify by his/her attitude and lifestyle that he/she is committed to being conformed to the image of Christ, to be obedient to God's Word, and to exhibit a teachable spirit. This will be reflected in speech, respect for authority, reverence for the Lord, and in fruit evident to believers around him/her.

- If a student has successfully completed the previous school year and his/her school work, behavior, and diagnostic testing compare favorably to the level for which he/she is applying, the student will be placed in the grade for which he/she is applying. However, if there is evidence to show that the child may not be adequately prepared for the next sequential grade, he/she may repeat the previous grade. All grade-level placements are at the sole discretion of LCCS.

The admissions process takes approximately 10-14 business days after the application and supporting documentation is submitted (depending on family and admissions team schedules).

Early Childhood & K Applications are accepted beginning:
- November 1 for current LCCS families
- November 10 for new families

Grades 1-12 Applications are accepted beginning:
- January 10 for current LCCS families
- February 10 for new families

No applications are accepted during the admissions blackout dates of August 1-October 1.

If there is available space in the desired class, LCCS may accept applications throughout the year. However, no applications will be accepted from August 1-October 1. After completing the application and enrollment process, students who wish to begin attending LCCS during the middle of a school year, would start at the beginning of the next marking period.

If a class is full, LCCS may still accept applications for that grade. Students that apply to a full class are entered into the waiting pool. The application fee is non-refundable. Students with applications in the waiting pool can complete the intake assessment and family/principal interview. However, acceptance is not granted and the enrollment process cannot be completed until a seat in that class becomes available.

Some classes are currently full for the 2024-2025 school year.

> Any applications submitted for the following classes will automatically be entered into the waiting pool: UM-1, UM-2, 5, 6, 9, and 10.

> Applications are not being accepted and the waiting pool is closed for the following grades: UM-K, 7, 8, and 12.

> No applications will be accepted during the admissions blackout period (August 1-October 1).

All kindergarten-grade 12 applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be entered into the waiting pool until March 1.

Students must be in homeroom and ready for their day when the first bell rings at 8 am. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 may be dropped off as early as 7:30 am. Early childhood students may begin arriving at 7:45 am.

The last bell rings for the day and dismissal takes place at 3 pm.

Yes. After-school care is offered each school day from 3:25-5:30 pm for students in preschool through grade 6. After-school care is supervised by LCCS staff members. Children participate in play time (outdoors unless there is inclement weather), homework time, games, crafts, and snacks (provided by parents).

Link to after-school care details and expectations. (Student Life > After-School Care)

Students are offered reasonably-priced, hot lunches daily as well as a full soup and salad bar. They may also bring a packed lunch from home. Learn more about the lunch program here.

These eleven local public school districts provide busing to and from school each day:

- Conestoga Valley

- Elanco

- Ephrata

- Hempfield

- School District of Lancaster

- Lampeter-Strasburg

- Manheim Central

- Manheim Township

- Penn Manor

- Pequea Valley

- Warwick

At this time, LCCS does not offer any additional transportation.

The LCCS dress code is based on modesty and wholesomeness. We work in partnership with you, as parents, to promote these values. Student appearance should not distract from the academic nature of LCCS. See dress code details in the LCCS handbook.

The LCCS Board of Trustees commissions a finance committee representing parents from both UM and traditional programs with business and financial expertise. The finance committee conducts a thorough market analysis comparing LCCS’s tuition rates to its closest Christian school competitors and examines LCCS’s current financial and enrollment position. Based on this analysis, the finance committee votes to present the LCCS board its recommendation for next academic year's tuition rates, which both strengthen the school’s financial position and ensures continuing quality and superlative value while remaining competitive in the local private school market.

LCCS remains competitive within the local market of private schools both in terms of its tuition rates and in terms of its high-quality value proposition. LCCS also remains committed to socio-economic diversity. Families with a demonstrated financial need can obtain substantial tuition assistance and discounted tuition rates through LCCS’s need-based tuition assistance.

LCCS requires enrollment to be complete prior to applying for financial aid. We encourage you to have a conversation with the business office if you have any questions about tuition and financial aid.

It is recommended that you apply for financial aid using your current year tax return. If necessary, you can upload your previous year's tax return with W2s. For those who are self-employed and do not have W2s, a current tax return must be used. The application, along with required documentation and corresponding payment, should be completed by March 31 for priority consideration.

Notification will begin in April and continue as applications are completed as long as funds are available. All financial aid awards are determined by the scholarship committee.

Continuous enrollment streamlines the enrollment process and tells us that you want your child at LCCS until graduation (unless you choose to opt out). There are no cumbersome reenrollment forms to fill out year after year. It also guarantees your child’s spot in the class for each subsequent year and reduces the administrative burden on school staff. Learn more about continuous enrollment.

If you are unsure of your plans for the coming school year, we advise that you provide written notice of your intent to withdrawal prior to February 28 so that you are not charged the reenrollment fee for the coming year. You can then reenroll at any time when your plans become more certain. Note, however, that in choosing this option you will not be eligible for the continuous enrollment fee and your student will not be guaranteed a spot in the classroom. If you choose to reenroll later, you will pay the new student enrollment fee.

With continuous enrollment, if you want to withdraw your student before the next school year, you must notify the Admissions Office (admissions@lccs.cc) in writing by February 28. If you change your mind, you can reenroll anytime after February 28 and pay the new student enrollment fee.

If you have not notified the Admissions Office of your desire to withdraw by February 28, you will be automatically reenrolled for the coming school year, and the continuous enrollment fee will be processed through FACTS in March.