Boarding


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Philosophy

Wheaton Academy has a long tradition of education which is focused on the Word of God and which challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially. God has blessed Wheaton Academy with a dedicated faculty. Each member is a Christian who is deeply committed to biblically based education. Each faculty member is academically qualified to teach in his or her field and has a genuine love for students.

Wheaton Academy has begun enrolling a small number of high school students into the student body through a new boarding program. Wheaton Academy once had boarding students in its rich 153-year history and has recently decided to reintroduce the boarding component. WA believes that local students will benefit from more interaction with students from outside the suburbs of Chicago (including international students). The boarding program will further the school’s mission to nurture growth in their students through relationships, excellence and service to the glory of God. There is a worldwide need for a Wheaton Academy quality Christian education and this program will allow the school to impact a wider range of students. Wheaton Academy is excited to train students in this way to have a broader global impact during their lifetime.

WA has had students enrolled in the recent past who had made informal arrangements for their time of study at WA. This formal boarding program will allow the school to use its expertise, research and contacts in the field to make the program structured and more rewarding for all. The Wheaton Academy community is excited about the opportunity to expand the worldwide impact of Christian education for Kingdom purposes.



Critieria

Application materials are available on our school website at www. wheatonacademy.org. Host family training, teacher and student education, as well as administrative supervision are part of this program. Wheaton Academy is looking for students from these 3 categories:

Missionary Kids
At the very core of Wheaton Academy is the commitment to provide excellent Christian education for children of full-time domestic or international missions. Students who come from Christian missionary homes will be given the opportunity to attend Wheaton Academy and gain an outstanding high school education. They will also receive assistance as they acclimate to American culture. This
support will be part of our commitment to help each student prepare well for a college education.

Business Kids
Sometimes students begin attending Wheaton Academy and then need to move because a parent is offered a job out of the area. Often these students wish to stay at Wheaton Academy for the duration of their high school education. This program could also serve friends and families of current WA students.

International Students
A growing number of international students wish to attend American high schools to practice their English, to help gain admittance to a US college, and to learn the culture of America. Since Wheaton Academy will require the same criteria for boarding applicants as they do for local students, the articulation and evidence of a relationship with Jesus Christ will be necessary for admittance. Because ESL tutoring is only available after school at an additional cost, international student applicants will need to show evidence of English competency, preferably through a TOEFL score of 550 or higher, as well as the satisfactory completion of a writing sample. WA believes the addition of international students to the current school culture will be transformational to our current student body.

Timeline

Applications are now available for prospective boarding students. WA will be seeking students in the above three categories and will fill those openings throughout the spring of 2008 as qualified applicants complete successful application files and interviews. Mrs. Vishanoff, Director of Admissions, is available to answer questions you may have throughout the admission process. She can best be reached by email at brenda@wheatonacademy.org.

Tuition

Boarding fees are $12,000 in addition to tuition. Wheaton Academy may be able to financially assist families involved in full-time domestic or international ministry.