Let us help simplify the Admissions process. Here are the basics of joining Phil-Mont
- Get to know us (tour, call, zoom)
- Apply ($100 per family) by Aug. 15
- Student testing & Parent interview
- Get accepted
- Sign/return contract to be enrolled
- Christian Education at its best
Criteria for Admission at Phil-Mont
- That there be a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ on the part of at least one parent of the applicant.
- That there be membership in, and/or regular attendance at, a church in which the Bible is sincerely believed and faithfully taught.
- That there be an understanding of, and agreement with, the purpose of Phil-Mont Christian Academy to provide children with a God-centered education in which Jesus Christ is acknowledged in every area of life.
- That there be a commitment on the part of the parents to support the work of Phil-Mont Christian Academy through prayer, volunteer labor, and financial contributions.
- That each applicant give evidence of potential academic success in Phil-Mont Christian Academy’s program, based on past records, entrance tests, and interviews.
- That each applicant give evidence of emotional stability, a satisfactory behavior record, and adequate social adjustment.
- That parents understand the financial responsibility of tuition paid to Phil-Mont and confirm by application submission that the family has a plan in place to pay in full each year enrolled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our 380 students are divided between 14 grade levels, but some are larger than others and some have more than one class per grade. Here are the maximum class sizes before our waiting list starts.
- PreK – 16 students (teacher + aide)
- Kindergarten – 20 students (teacher + aide)
- 1st-3rd – 22 students
- 4th-5th – 23 students
- 6th-12 – 20 students per homeroom
- High school classes range in size based on various tracks. Some classes may have up to 20 students, while some AP classes may be as few as 5.
Phil-Mont’s Board of Trustees sets the prices each January to approve a budget and afford our outstanding teachers. Prices vary by school level and can be affected by discounts, scholarships, and financial aid. The current price levels are listed here, and payment options include: 1 full payment, 2 semester payments (adds 2%), or 11 monthly payments (adds 5%); depending on a family’s situation.
There are a number of individual discounts families may qualify for when applying to Phil-Mont.
- EITC Participation = $500 discount each year
- Welcome Rewards (referral) = $1,000 discount first year
- Multi-Child Discount = 5% reduction for 2nd child, and more for more children.
- Alumni Discount = $1,000 discount each year for each alumni child.
- Pastoral Discount = $2,000 discount each year for each child where the father is in pastoral ministry.
- Westminster Seminary Discount = 25% reduction for children of WTS students and/or employees.
- Feeder School Discount = $1,000 discount if the student has completed the program at a nearby, approved Christian “feeder” school.
- Click here for more details on all these discounts
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Financial aid is need-based, based on household income and the number of students enrolled from a family. The aid application ($40 fee) is offered to families who have been accepted based on their academic application and parent interview. Financial aid is limited in supply and is supported, in part, by the amount of EITC funds received from PA taxes directed to the school from families and businesses. Parents who are interested in finding out if they would qualify for aid may reach out to the admissions department (admissions@phil-mont.com) for a estimate.
Phil-Mont relies on busing from the local school districts within a 10-mile radius of the school (the law in PA). Each district sets its general specifications along with each family’s pickup time & location. We provide the names and addresses of our enrolled families. No district buses for pre-kindergarten or after-school activities. Current area districts we receive (private-school only) transportation from include:
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As part of the application process, Phil-Mont asks for the most recent report cards and standardized test results, but we also ask the student to come and take a portion of the IOWA standardized test with us. This test, taken by our enrolled students each March, is a helpful way for our admissions committee to compare apples to apples.
- PreK – no testing
- K/1st – Brigance
- 2nd-12th – IOWA
More information will be added soon
More information will be added soon
More information will be added soon
More information will be added soon
Phil-Mont Christian Academy 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. Phil-Mont Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.