ASCENSION

ADMISSIONS

"If we encounter a man of rare intellect,
we should ask him what books he reads."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Texas Panhandle's only private college preparatory school for students in grades 6 through 12

ADMISSION STANDARDS

The Ascension Academy Admission Committee reviews each applicant’s completed file. Accepted students are those that, upon evaluation of the file, meet the following criteria:

Success

The student has the academic ability to be successful at Ascension.

Determination of a student’s ability to succeed is based on applicants’ application essays, admission test scores, report card grades, and teacher recommendations. A student who is not passing all subjects at the time of his/her application may not be considered for admission to Ascension Academy.

Motivation & Effort

The student has a demonstrated history of appropriate motivation and effort.

Appropriate effort includes being attentive in class, consistently completing homework, and being prepared for class. The student has achieved grades that are compatible with his/her ability.To determine if a student meets this criterion, the Committee reviews the conduct and effort portions of the report card, teacher recommendations, admission test scores, and report card grades.

Cooperation

The student has consistently demonstrated cooperation with school rules and regulations.

 An applicant has demonstrated good conduct and citizenship in class, halls, playground, cafeteria, on field trips, etc., at his/her current and previous schools. To determine if an applicant meets this criterion, the Committee reviews the conduct and effort portion of the report card, teacher recommendations, observation of his/her behavior while on our campus, and insights from the application interview. A student who has been suspended, expelled, or asked to leave any academic environment may not be considered for admission to Ascension Academy. 

Respect & Kindness

The applicant treats classmates and all school personnel with respect and kindness.

To determine if a student meets this criterion, the Committee reviews the conduct and effort portion of the report card, teacher recommendations, observation of a student’s behavior while on our campus, and insights from the application interview.

Parental Respect

The applicant’s parent(s)/guardian(s) treat school personnel with respect. They conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates good judgment.

Parents must have expectations of their child that are compatible with Ascension Academy’s high expectations for each of our students. To determine if this criterion is met, the Committee reviews the Parent Application, observations of the parent(s)’ behavior while on our campus, and insights from the application interview.

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Ascension Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or gender in providing education or providing access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs, including career and technology programs, in accordance with TITLE VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; TITLE IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and TITLE II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.