Students applying for entrance into Preschool* must meet the following requirements prior to being reviewed for admission:
All students applying to Preschool must be the age of the coordinating grade on or before September 1.
An Online Application must be completed with the attached documents listed below:
Valid Certificate of Birth
Florida School Entry Health Form (DH 3040), issued within one year of enrollment
Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH 680), which must be current and active
The non-refundable Online Application fee of $30 must be paid.
A Campus Tour, Enrollment Interview, and Student “Meet & Greet” are required.
Parents/Guardians may schedule a Campus Tour either before or after the application is submitted.
For Preschool applicants, a 20-minute “Meet & Greet” may be scheduled during the Parent/Guardian Campus Tour.
The Enrollment Interview will be completed immediately following the Campus Tour.
*The term “Preschool” encompasses the two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old Pre-Kindergarten programs, including VPK.
At Our Savior Lutheran School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and academically excellent environment for every child. To ensure a fair and consistent admissions process, applicants are evaluated across six key areas: family connection, staff affiliation, church involvement, academic performance, behavioral and social readiness, and school attendance.
Each area is considered to provide a holistic view of a child’s strengths and readiness for success within our school community. This process allows admissions decisions to thoughtfully support both the student and the mission of the school.
Academic Assessment: Evaluated through entrance assessments, achievement testing, and report card grades.
Behavioral/Social Readiness: Consideration is given to behavior, cooperation, peer relationships, respect for authority, and social-emotional readiness.
Attendance: Strong school attendance patterns are valued.
Church Membership/Affiliation: Active involvement in Our Savior Lutheran Church, another LCMS congregation, or a Christian church is considered.
Staff Child: Priority consideration is given to children of full-time and part-time staff members.
Sibling Enrollment: Preference is given to students with siblings currently or previously enrolled in good standing.
Students applying for entrance into Kindergarten–8th Grade must meet the following requirements prior to being reviewed for admission:
All students applying for admission must be the age of the coordinating grade on or before September 1.
An Online Application must be completed with the attached documents listed below:
Valid Certificate of Birth
Florida School Entry Health Form (DH 3040), issued within one year of enrollment
Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH 680), which must be current and include appropriate immunizations
Kindergarten: Two Varicella vaccinations required
7th Grade: Tdap vaccination required
The non-refundable Online Application fee of $30 must be paid.
A Campus Tour, Enrollment Interview, Student Academic Assessment, and Classroom Shadow Day are required.
Parents/Guardians may schedule a Campus Tour either before or after the application is submitted.
The Enrollment Interview will be completed immediately following the Campus Tour.
Students must complete an Academic Assessment and Classroom Shadow Day.
Shadow Days are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are half-day visits.
Previous report cards, NWEA MAP test results, and letters of recommendation must be submitted during the assessment process.
Our Savior Lutheran School accepts new students for the current school year through the end of the first quarter (late October), provided space is available and all admissions requirements are met.
Enrollment for the upcoming school year begins:
January for current families
February for new families
