ADMISSION POLICY OF NORTHERN CAPE HIGH SCHOOL

GENERAL

As a statutorily-chosen body, representative of the parent community, the Governing Body is responsible for determining the admission policy of this school.

1.	The management and administration of these admission requirements is the responsibility of the Governing Body, School Principal and Staff.

2.	The Admission policy is in agreement with the Constitution, the SA Schools’ Act and the Northern Cape Schools’ Act.

POLICY

1.	CHRISTIAN-BASED EDUCATION
Education is based on the Christian doctrine; therefore, Bible Readings and prayer during register classes and assemblies are an integral part of the school program.  Attendance at assemblies is compulsory.  Special arrangements can be made with the principal regarding the attendance of assemblies.

2.	MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
Afrikaans and/or English is the medium of instruction.  No provision is made for teaching in any other language.  Parallel medium teaching only takes place in Grade 8 and 9.  From Grade 10 dual-medium teaching.

3.	SCHOOL FEES
The parent/guardian undertakes to pay school fees, as determined by the Governing Body.  These school fees are payable monthly or annually in advance.  Applications for partial or general exemption can be submitted.

4.	PHYSICAL AMENITIES
The maximum number of learners able to be accommodated by the school will be taken into account.  A learner can only be admitted to a certain grade or class if the number of learners does not exceed the prescribed or desirable number for that class.

5.	AUTHORITY AND DISCIPLINE 
The parent abides by the school rules as laid down by the Governing Body.

6.	PHYSICAL READINESS
Participation in at least one summer sport and one winter sport is expected. 

7.	SCHOOL UNIFORM
The wearing of the prescribed school uniform is compulsory.

8.	CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class attendance on every school day is compulsory.

9.	FEEDER AREA
Learners who live closest to NCH will be accommodated first when enrolling.

10.	AGE LIMIT
In the interest of the child, it is not advisable that the following age limit be exceeded:
16 years in Gr. 8 
17 years in Gr. 9
18 years in Gr. 10 
19 years in Gr. 11 
20 years in Gr. 12 

ORDER OF PREFERENCE FOR ADMISSION

1.	Learners who live in the school’s feeder area will be accommodated first.  The feeder area is the school geographically closest to the learner’s home address. 
	
2.	Learners who live in Kimberley will be accommodated before learners living elsewhere.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION

1.	A copy of learner’s ID document or birth certificate.
2.	A transfer form.
3.	A copy of last report.
4.	Documents as proof of guardianship.

PLAN OF IMPLEMENTATION

1.	If a learner is accepted at our school, a letter of acceptance will be posted.  NO action may be taken before receipt of this letter.

2.	In the case of new enrollments, the letter must be shown at the clothing shop before a school uniform may be purchased.

3.	If, for some or other reason, admission is refused, you may appeal to the MEC.

ACCEPTANCE OF POLICY
   
I, _________________________________________________________, legal parent/guardian of 
   
______________________________________________________________________________	

understand the terms and conditions under which the above-mentioned child is admitted.  I undertake to abide by these conditions.  If I, for any reason, find myself unable to accept these conditions in the future, I shall withdraw my child from the school.

SIGNATURE:  _____________________                       DATE:  ___________________