Dear Prospective International Family, Thank you for considering Stoneybrooke Christian Schools as a place to continue your child’s education in the United States. We welcome the opportunity to serve your family. Stoneybrooke Christian School’s mission is to, “provide a Biblically based education in a nurturing environment, through which students are instilled with godly character, inspired to excel and prepared for a life of enduring commitment to Christ.” The school is accredited by two agencies (WASC – Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International) and provides an excellent education for students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Our students score in the top 20% of students nationwide on the Terra Nova assessment testing. In addition to our core curricular subjects, our students also attend enrichment classes each week including physical education, music, and technology education. Twice a month all students are engaged in a formal science lab setting and once a month they participate in a formalized art program. Also, our students participate in a Bible lesson time each day and a weekly chapel service. Our campus serves students from over 10 surrounding communities in grades preschool through eighth grade. Stoneybrooke’s 7th and 8th grades (junior high) utilize iPads for everyday use in the classroom. Stoneybrooke students have gone on to graduate from institutions of higher learning such as UCLA, USC, Notre Dame, Arizona States, University of Arizona, Indiana University, Fuller Theological Seminary, Master’s College, Biola University, Texas Christian University, Stanford, Cal State San Luis Obispo, Cal State Long Beach, University of California at Irvine, and many others. Please take some time to read the entire packet carefully and contact Mr. Lloyd Grim, our International Student Program Coordinator at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Many questions you have may be answered by perusing our website. You may also contact us by phone (949) 364-4407 or regular mail. Thank you for your interest in our school. We are grateful that you would take the time to check us out.

In His service,

Sherry L. Worel, Superintendent

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

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Stoneybrooke believes the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, John 20:31, Matthew 25:35)

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Stoneybrooke believes that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14)

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Stoneybrooke believes in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:20-21, John 10:30-38, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 3:22, Philippians 2:9, Revelation 19:1112)

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Stoneybrooke believes that for salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. (Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 10:9-13, 1 John 1:9)

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Stoneybrooke believes the Lord Jesus Christ died for men’s sins according to the Scripture, and all who believe in Him have the forgiveness of sins through His blood (1 Cor. 15:3, Eph. 1:7). We believe an individual becomes a child of God by being born of the Holy Spirit by the word of God through a personal faith in Jesus Christ. (John 1:12-13, 1 Cor. 3:16)

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Stoneybrooke believes in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Romans 8:16, Galatians 4:6, 1 John 3:24, 1 Corinthians 3:16)

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Stoneybrooke believes in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (Hebrews 9:27, 2 Peter 2:9, Revelation 20:12, Psalm 96:13)

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Stoneybrooke believes that heaven and hell are definite places. (Luke 11:12, Acts 7:49, John 14:2-4, Hebrews 11:10)

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Stoneybrooke believes in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (John 14:23, Ephesians 5:30, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Deuteronomy 14:2)

International Student Financial Information School Year 2017-2018 International students are students that require any kind of visa to attend school in the United States. Stoneybrooke Christian Schools is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. If a student requires an I-20 from our school, the students must submit all necessary documents, complete the process and be granted acceptance prior to receiving the I-20. An adequate amount of time must be allowed for processing.

Application, Registration and Processing Fees

Non-refundable Application fee (one time) $100 (due with application) Non-refundable Registration fee (one time) $400 (due upon acceptance) International Student Processing fee (paid annually) $650 International Wire Transfer Fee $25 The above fees are due are all due at the time of acceptance for processing the I-20.

Annual Tuition and Material Fees

Elementary student $11,290 Junior high student (grades 7 & 8) $11,550 Junior high tech fee $250 Junior high students are required to have an iPad (second generation or higher, 32G – WiFi only) for every day school use. The school does not supply these.

Spring Trips

2nd through 8th grade Spring Trips are billed separately and the cost may vary from year to year. All students are expected to attend the three day Spring Trips with their class. Estimated costs are: 2nd and 3rd Grade Rawhide $262 4th Grade Sacramento $700 th 5 Grade Catalina $385 6th Grade Astrocamp $350 th 7 Grade Mountain Camp $325 8th Grade Washington DC/New York (7 days) $3050

Re-enrollment fees for returning students

This re-enrollment fee indicates the parent’s intentions and confirms a spot for the enrolled student for the following school year. Re-enrollment $320 Annual International Student Processing fee $650

Childcare

Childcare is available from 7:30 – 8:00 am and 3:30 – 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 2:30 – 5:00 pm on Friday. Hourly rate $6.25

Additional Fees

Daily lunches Classroom Supplies School and PE Uniforms

$4.50 - $6.00 per day $35 - $50 per year $200 - $400 per year

Home Stay Stoneybrooke can attempt to assist the student in locating a home to live in for the length of the school year but cannot solely and ultimately be responsible for finding living quarters for the international students.

Stoneybrooke Christian Schools International Checklist Phone: (949) 364-4407

Student Name: Circle One:

26300 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92692 Fax: (949) 364-6303 www.stoneybrooke.com

Grade Entering (U.S) First Semester

Second Semester

Before a student can be accepted into our program the following items must be received by the school. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.  International Application – legibly written in English, using proper grammar and spelling iTEP, SLATE or TOFEL Jr. test or other results demonstrating an intermediate level of English proficiency All transcripts translated into English for course work from the current or previous year A copy of the student’s passport and copy of the birth certificate/family census A copy of current immunization record translated to English Legible copy of proof of medical insurance with a US address A letter from a bank indicating funds are available in U.S. dollars ($) Wire transfer information, including address, telephone, account and routing numbers from your financial institution

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Note: Copies may be emailed or faxed to accelerate the process, but all original documents must be received prior to the student being enrolled in Stoneybrooke. Originals must be mailed as soon as possible. INTERVIEW  A Skype interview or in person interview will be scheduled once the completed application has been received ACCEPTANCE  After successful completion of the steps above, if the student is approved for enrollment, all tuition and fees must be paid before the I-20 will be issued (see International Student Financial Information)  $100 application fee (non-refundable)  $650 International student processing fee (non-refundable) – this is an annual fee  $400 registration fee (non-refundable)  Additional $25 if you choose wire-transfer for the International transaction fee (non-refundable)  Tuition for the current school year  All tuition and fees are non-refundable  If the visa is denied, all fees except the application fee ($100), the International transaction fee ($25) and the registration fee ($400), the international processing fee ($650) will be refunded upon: 1) Stoneybrooke Christian School’s receiving the original denial letter from the US Embassy stating the reason for the denial and 2) the return of the original I-20

An I-20 will be issued and mailed once the above items have been received and the total amount of fees have been paid. The next step is for the student to present the I-20 to the U.S. Embassy where the student is applying for an F-1 visa. Unless they are permanent residents or citizens of the U.S., students must have a visa to attend school in the U.S. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the F-1 visa and ensure they have the legal right to travel to the U.S. to attend school. Per US Government, Immigration and Naturalization Service Rules, Stoneybrooke Christian Schools does not offer tuition assistance to international students on F-1 visas.

Primary Contact:

Mr. Lloyd Grim, International Student Program Coordinator | 949.364.4407 [email protected]

Stoneybrooke Christian Schools International Application

26300 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92692 Fax: (949) 364-6303 www.stoneybrooke.com

Phone: (949) 364-4407

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name as it appears on your passport: Family Name/ Surname:

Given Name:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY):

Country of Birth:

Nickname or English Name: Citizen of what country: Date of Issue:

Student email:

Gender:

Passport Number:

Date of Expiry:

Student Skype:

School presently attending: Address of School:

Place of Issue: Current Grade Level:

Father’s Information

Mother’s Information

Last Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City, State: Country:

Postal Code: Phone:

Mobile: Fax:

Email:

Skype:

Employer:

Occupation:

Business Phone:

First Name: Address:

City, State: Country

Postal Code: Phone:

Mobile: Fax:

Email:

Skype:

Employer:

Occupation:

Business Phone

Level of English:  Good  Fair  Poor Level of English:  Good  Fair  Poor Check here if parents are divorced or separated. Authorizations must be obtained from all parents and others who have  legal rights to make decisions affecting the student. Additional Children: Name and age:

Name and age:

EMERGENCY

Family religion/beliefs/background:

US GUARDIAN

First Name:

 Female

Entering US Grade Level:

City, State, Country of School:

First Name:

FAMILY INFORMATION

 Male

Parent to contact first in the event of an emergency:

 Father

Is there anyone in the US we can contact in case of emergency: Address: Phone:

 Yes  No

City, State: Mobile:

US Guardian Name: US Address:

US City, State:

US Work Number:

Email:

US Home Phone:

Guardian Signature:

 Mother

US Mobile:

Name:

Application for Admission – Student Essay Student’s Full Name:

Date:

Please write an essay on why you would like to study at Stoneybrooke Christian Schools. It should be in English, in your own handwriting, and with your own thoughts.

Student Signature:

STUDENT AGREEMENT Please read carefully, then sign and date. I ___________________________________________, the student, agree that if I am accepted by Stoneybrooke Christian Schools (“Stoneybrooke”) for enrollment, I will travel to the host country, live with a homestay family, and attend Stoneybrooke for the length of time agreed upon by me, my parents and Stoneybrooke. Should I, as a student, be admitted to and enrolled in Stoneybrooke Christian Schools, I agree to abide by all Stoneybrooke rules, conditions, and decisions throughout the duration of my enrollment. I also understand that any relatives that I may have in the host country (other than my father or mother) will have no authority over me while I am a student in Stoneybrooke. I attest that I am of good health and character; I understand the important role of an international student and I will, to the best of my ability, maintain the high standards required of an international student should I be enrolled at Stoneybrooke. I also maintain that all information contained in this application and attached documents is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I will be subject to the authorities and teachers at Stoneybrooke, and that I will have to follow the rules given by my homestay family. I also understand that Stoneybrooke reserves the right to terminate my enrollment if my conduct is considered by the school to be detrimental or incompatible with the interest and security of Stoneybrooke and its international student program. I understand that if this occurs, any refund will be at the discretion of Stoneybrooke administration. Signed in the city of:

On (date):

Student Name (print):

Signature:

PARENTAL AGREEMENT In the city of ____________________________________________, on the ________ day of ___________________ in the year of 20________. I/We the undersigned parents (hereafter “parents”) of __________________________________________ (hereafter “child”) agree that if my/our child is accepted by Stoneybrooke Christian Schools (“Stoneybrooke”) for enrollment, my/our child is permitted to travel to the host country, live with a homestay family, and attend Stoneybrooke for the length of time agreed upon by me/us and Stoneybrooke. I/We attest that our child is of good health and character; understands the important role of an international student and will, to the best of their ability, maintain the high standards required of an international student should he/she be enrolled at Stoneybrooke. We also maintain that all the information contained in this application and the attached documents is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We hereby state that I/we have read and understand the Stoneybrooke campus and International Student Program rules and conditions. Should my/our child be admitted to and enrolled in Stoneybrooke, I/we agree to abide by all Stoneybrooke rules, conditions, and decisions throughout the duration of my/our child’s enrollment. I/we understand that while our child is a student at Stoneybrooke his/her activities are under the authority of Stoneybrooke. I/we also agree that any relatives (other than the parents) we may have in the host country will have no authority over my/our child while he/she is a student in Stoneybrooke. I/We understand that my/our student will be subject to the authorities and teachers at Stoneybrooke, and that he/she will have to follow the rules given by their homestay family. I/We also understand that Stoneybrooke reserves the right to terminate my/our child’s enrollment if their conduct is considered by the school to be detrimental or incompatible with the interest and security of Stoneybrooke and its International Student Program. I/We understand that if this occurs, any refund will be at the discretion of Stoneybrooke administration. Father’s Name (print):

Father’s Signature:

Date:

Mother’s Name (print):

Mother’s Signature:

Date:

SCHOOL POLICY AGREEMENT As the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of ______________________________________________, I/we agree to accept and abide by all the regulations and policies of the school. I/We hereby pledge to pay all our financial obligations to Stoneybrooke Christian Schools (“Stoneybrooke”) on the due dates. I/We give our permission for our child to take part in all school activities, includes sports and school sponsored trips away from the school premises, and absolve Stoneybrooke Christian Schools from liability to us or our child at school or during any school activity. If I/we must withdraw my/our student, I/we will give Stoneybrooke Christian Schools at least a two week notice. Should I/we fail to give such notice, I/we will be liable to pay an additional month’s tuition. With or without notice, should I/we withdraw my/our child, I/we forfeit any tuition or fees that have already been paid. I/We understand that Stoneybrooke reserves the right to dismiss/expel any child who fails to comply with the established regulations and discipline as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook or whose financial obligation remains unpaid after the due date. I/We understand that once our child is accepted for enrollment, I/we are obligated for all the tuition and fees unless written notification is given to Stoneybrooke no less than 14 days before the opening of school. I/We understand that my/our child, as a new enrolling Stoneybrooke student will automatically be placed on a minimum six-week probationary period. During this time, my/our child will be expected to adhere to all school rules, expectations and policies and participate in normal school life and activities. I/We agree to uphold and support the high academic standards of Stoneybrooke Christian Schools and will cooperate fully with the staff and administration in the education of my/our child. I/We understand the standards of Stoneybrooke Christian Schools do not tolerate profanity, obscenity, disregard or disrespect for authority, lying, cheating, stealing, continued classroom disruption or bullying. I/We agree to authorize the school to employ discipline measures as appropriate (delineated in the Student/Parent Handbook) for my/our child. I/We understand that Stoneybrooke, by design, is overtly Christian and that as such they will instruct all students in Christian doctrine as outlined in the Statement of Faith. No student will be excused from Bible instruction time, prayer time, chapel or any other activity that involves the practice of the Christian faith. I/We have read and agree to abide by the terms and policies stated above with no reservation. Father’s Signature:

Date:

Mother’s Signature:

Date:

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Stoneybrooke Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policy, financial assistance program, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL CARE AND RELEASE OF MEDICAL RECORDS LIABILITY Please read carefully. Sign and date below. I/We the undersigned parent(s) of _________________________________ (“student”),hereby authorize the release of medical and dental information in the course of the examination by the physician and the dentist. I/We, the parent(s), who have the sole legal right to make the decisions on the health and care of the student, do release from liability and grant permission as noted in the following while he/she is overseas as an international student attending Stoneybrooke Christian Schools (“Stoneybrooke”). • •

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In the event of accident or sickness, I/we authorize any Stoneybrooke staff member and/or homestay parent(s) of the student to select the appropriate medical facility and physician(s)/dentist(s) to provide treatment. I/We hereby authorize and consent to any X-ray examination, administration of anesthetic, blood transfusion, surgical operation, or any other medical or surgical diagnosis and treatment rendered under the general or special supervision of any member of the medical staff and emergency-room staff licensed by the state for treatment and/or under the provisions of the Dental Treatment Act, or staff of any acute general hospital holding a current license to operate a hospital. I/We further consent to any medical or surgical treatment by a licensed physician, surgeon, or dentist that might be required by my/our student for any emergency situation. I/We do request that we be notified as soon as possible, but emergency treatment need not be delayed to provide such notice. Permission is granted for any additional immunization that may be required per school and state regulations.

It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment or hospital care being required, but it is given to provide authority and power to render care which the aforementioned physician or dentist in the exercise of his/her best judgment may deem advisable. It is understood that effort shall be made to contact the undersigned prior to rendering treatment to the patient, but that any of the above treatment will not be withheld if the undersigned cannot be reached in a reasonable amount of time. In the case of the elective surgery, I/we request that I/we be notified and my/our permission obtained before such arrangements are made. I/We agree to hold harmless and release from all liability, Stoneybrooke and all staff for any intervention in an emergency situation regardless of the final outcome. I/We agree to assume all financial obligations beyond those covered by health, accident, and sickness insurance for any medical treatment rendered. Father’s Name (printed):

Mother’s Name (printed):

Father’s Signature:

Mother’s Signature:

Date:

Date:

Address:

Address:

City:

City:

State/Province:

State/Province:

Postal Code:

Postal Code:

Country:

Country:

Phone to call in an emergency:

Phone to call in an emergency: