Admissions

Join Our SC Family

There's a lot to learn about Santiam Christian Schools. Please browse our website and social media to learn more about our heart and ministry. SC isn’t a perfect place, but it’s pretty special! We’re excited for you to learn more about us!
There are a few questions that are asked by many families looking at us for the first time. Let me just answer those for you here:

Do I have to be a Christian for my children to attend Santiam Christian Schools?
Santiam Christian exists to assist Christian parents, who adhere to our Statement of Faith, in the training of their children by providing a Christ-centered, academic environment that encourages the development of a Christian worldview emphasizing academic excellence, Christian character, responsible citizenship, and service to others.
So, yes. This is our mission statement. Our mission is based on us sharing that basic belief.

Do I need to attend church for my children to attend SC?
Santiam Christian supports families in many ways, but we are not a church. We believe that every student and their family needs the support of a local, Bible-believing, and teaching church. We ask families to share their church information and have their pastor share a little information about their participation.

Does Santiam Christian offer AP and Honors courses?
Yes! And, our AP pass rate is FANTASTIC! By choosing SC, you really aren’t giving up the opportunities available at larger schools. We have great offerings in so many areas! Check out our academic offerings, our athletic offerings, and the wide variety of activities we have available.
For a school our size, we have a pretty amazing variety in every area.

Until February, after our current families have re-enrolled, we won’t be sure how many openings we have for 2023-24. If you’re interested in enrolling, I would recommend you apply soon. We anticipate our classes being full very early this year. Early application isn’t a guarantee, but it is our best recommendation right now.
Providing we have room; I would love for you to visit our campus, to see what Santiam Christian has to offer your family! I look forward to spending some time getting to know you and helping you get to know us.
Raelyn Riedlinger
Director of Admissions