--- title: Start Here description: Highlands Christian School is a new, private, co-educational school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each child – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God. image: https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/OG_1200_630.png --- [![Highlands Lion Horizontal](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Highlands%20Lion%20Horizontal.jpeg)](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com?hsLang=en) - About - [About Us](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Faculty](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/faculty?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Teach at HCS](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/teach-at-hcs?hsLang=en) - [Alumni](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/alumni?hsLang=en) - [HCS Foundation](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hcs-foundation?hsLang=en) - [Donate](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/donate?hsLang=en) - Academics - [Educational Philosophy](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/educational-philosophy?hsLang=en) - Early Childhood - [Pre-Kindergarten](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/pre-kindergarten?hsLang=en) - [Kindergarten](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/kindergarten?hsLang=en) - Elementary School - [First Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/first-grade?hsLang=en) - [Second Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/second-grade?hsLang=en) - [Third Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/third-grade?hsLang=en) - [Fourth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/fourth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Fifth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/fifth-grade?hsLang=en) - Middle School - [Sixth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/sixth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Seventh Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/seventh-grade?hsLang=en) - [Eighth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/eighth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Enrichment](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/enrichment?hsLang=en) - [Admissions](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/start-here) - [Start Here](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/start-here) - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tour-reg-0?hsLang=en) - [Apply Now](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath) - [Tuition](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tuition-and-fees?hsLang=en) - [Financial Aid Application](https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4R720/landing-page) [Open House](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/open-house?hsLang=en) [APPLY NOW](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath) # Apply to Highlands Christian School We believe that learning should be joyful and should ignite in children a lifetime of curiosity. We invite you to see for yourself what the Carden Method, taught in an engaging, Classical, Christian environment, can do for your child's confidence and abilities. We understand that choosing a school for your child is a big decision, and we're here to help. Please contact our Admissions Director, Meredith Sauer ([admissions@highlandschristianschool.com](mailto:admissions@highlandschristianschool.com)), with any questions you may have.    **Application Process** 1. 1. [**Request a tour**](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tour-reg-0?hsLang=en) or [**Attend an Admissions Open House**](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/open-house?hsLang=en) 2. Submit **[Application](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath)**(Includes $150 application fee per family) 3. **Schedule Family Interview** 4. **Schedule Student Shadow Day[mailto:admissions@highlandschristianschool.com](mailto:admissions@highlandschristianschool.com)** 5. **Complete Third-Party Assessments ** **Applications Open ** *We open applications for the 2027-2028 school year on September 14.* **Nov. 16, 2026 - Early Application Deadline** *This grants the applying family priority scheduling for the Student Shadow Day and Family Interview. * **Jan. 22, 2027- Application Deadline***Applications received after January 22, 2027 will be waitlisted.  * **Mar. 10, 2027- Admissions Decisions Emailed** **Mar. 24, 2027- Commitment Deadline** *All enrollment commitments must be received by this date. *   - **SCHEDULE A TOUR** Before applying to Highlands Christian School, we recommend that you learn more by [scheduling a tour](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tour-reg-0?hsLang=en) or attending an [Admissions Open House](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/open-house?hsLang=en).  You will have the opportunity to observe firsthand our joy-filled classrooms and proven Carden Curriculum. - ** SUBMIT APPLICATION** (Includes $150 application fee per family) Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on September 14. We will begin processing your application once we receive your completed application. For each applicant, we require teacher recommendation forms. For 1st-8th grade applicants, we will also need student academic records, standardized test scores, and diagnostic evaluation results (if applicable).  To begin the online application process, [click here](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath)and create an account. *Applications must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2027.* - **SCHEDULE FAMILY INTERVIEW** Once you have completed the application, our Admissions Director will reach out via email to schedule a Family Interview.  During the Family Interview, the applicant’s parents will meet with a member of our Admissions’ team.  The interview is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another better and answer any remaining questions you may have. - **SCHEDULE STUDENT SHADOW DAY** Once you have completed the application, our Admissions Director will reach out via email to schedule a Student Shadow Day. **Preschool Applicants:** No Shadow day is required.  **Kindergarten Applicants:** Applicants will select one out of two offered Saturdays to complete an in-house Assessment. **1st-8th Grade Applicants:** Shadow day is required on a school day. The applicant will shadow amongst peers in his/her current grade level. - **COMPLETE ASSESSMENTS** **Preschool Applicants:** No formal assessments required **Kinder-5th Applicants:** Applicants must complete a third-party admissions test with Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). These results will be reported to us by CATS, and you have the option to share your student's scores with other school to which you are applying. Testing is [scheduled directly with CATS through their website](https://www.catstexas.com). **6th-8th Applicants:** Applicants must complete a third-party admissions test with Independence School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Testing is [scheduled directly with ISEE through their website.](https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb/)  These results will be reported to us by ISEE, and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. ![HCS-French-2024-22](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HCS-French-2024-22.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=HCS-French-2024-22.jpg "HCS-French-2024-22") 721 Easton Road, Dallas, TX, 75218 | [office@highlandschristianschool.com](mailto:office@highlandschristianschool.com) | [214.973.9209](tel:214.973.9209) © 2025 Highlands Christian School, a 501c3 organization. | All rights reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)