JOIN OUR FAMILY
We would love you to join our family. That is why we have made the admission process simple and easy. As the Enrollment Director, I have the privilege of sharing the difference Tree of Life makes with families each day. My goal is to make the admissions process individualized, relaxed, and personal for each family. Whether you are the parent of one child or seeking to enroll multiple children, I am here to assist you with any questions you may have.
Laura Aldag | Enrollment Director
IS TREE OF LIFE A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR FAMILY?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tree of Life’s mission is to partner with Christian families to help students grow in their faith with Jesus. We serve Christian families from over 200 different churches in central Ohio. Though Tree of Life is not affiliated with a specific church/denomination, we do request that at least one parent and the student attend a Christian church. A Pastor’s Reference Form is required during the admissions process.
Tree of Life has a predetermined capacity at each grade level, and we value our commitment to maintaining student-to-teacher ratios and small class sizes.
At times, the number of prospective students exceeds the number of seats available in a designated grade level. Our goal is to maintain capacity at each grade level, and our wait pool process helps to achieve this goal. Tree of Life’s wait pool is an unranked group of students who have been accepted into Tree of Life and who are prayerfully waiting for an opportunity to join our school family.
The re-enrollment period for current families ends on February 15th. Wait pool families can typically expect to be notified of grade level openings in February for the upcoming school year.
Seats often continue to become available after February, often up to the beginning of the school year. We will keep families in the wait pool informed as spaces become available. Of course, we always welcome students to reapply during the next admission season if a seat does not become available.
Tree of Life has established the following process for families pursuing enrollment in a grade level that is nearing or currently at enrollment capacity:
- Families must complete the steps outlined in the “How to Apply” section, including testing.
- When a family receives acceptance into a wait pool status, they have three business days to confirm being added to the wait pool for a specific grade level.
- If a seat opens up in a grade level, families will be notified via email and phone. Families will have 48 hours to enroll before the seat is offered to another family in the wait pool.
We use a wide variety of texts, many of which are not from Christian publishers. Our teachers use Biblical Integration to weave a Biblical worldview throughout all subjects. We believe this allows for students to develop a healthy Biblical worldview as they live in a secular world, and they are taught how to see Jesus in all areas of study.
All students receive Bible teaching daily. In the elementary school, chapels are a place where students can worship and learn together . Middle and high school students have a Lifegroup format that integrates corporate worship, guest speakers, and small group discussion. Bible class explores many topics of spiritual formation, including topics such as the life of David, ethics, and Advanced Apologetics.
Tree does not provide bus transportation, but students living within the Columbus school district may qualify for bus service provided by the school district. Some suburban districts provide financial reimbursement in lieu of bussing. Please check with your local school district for details. Carpooling is encouraged for families who have transportation needs.
Yes, there are uniforms for students in grades K-12. Elementary students wear a traditionally school uniforms including khaki or navy shorts or slacks (girls may wear a Tree skirt or jumper) and a polo shirt.
Students in grades 6-12 have a spirit wear uniform. This includes traditional uniform pants/shorts/skirts with spirit wear tops. Spirit wear tops are can be any apparel item purchased at the Tree lifestyle store https://www.shoptolcs.org/.
The elementary campus school days are 8:45-3:30, with before and after school options available (additional fees apply).
The middle and high school campus classes are 8:00-3:00 each day, and students may be dropped off at 7:15 and picked up by 3:30.
Yes, students at the elementary campuses may sign up for before and/or after care, for an additional fee. Visit our Tution & Fees page for more information.
Tree of Life values the time that children spend at home with their parents and understands that every family has different needs. Preschool/Pre-K Parents are able to pick up their child at 11:30 each day. Partial day pickups must be arranged with the campus principal on a consistent schedule. There is no tuition discount for partial day preschool/pre-k students.
Tree of Life is able to serve a certain number of students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) each year. This number is dependent on many factors including current enrollment, staffing, and facilities. Please reach out to our admissions team at admissions@tolcs.org for further information.