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As a parent, you intuitively know the kind of school environment you want for your child. You want a place that prepares them academically for whatever kind of career path they take. You want them to be surrounded by people who keep them safe and encourage the same values that you do at home. And you want them to have friends and experience a real sense of community.

You’re in the right place because you can find all of that — and more — at Indian Rocks Christian School, the best private, Christian school in Pinellas County, FL.

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Along with our positive and inviting culture, Indian Rocks Christian School offers everything from high academic standards to championship-winning athletic teams. And that makes IRCS one of the most sought-after private Christian schools in Pinellas County, FL.

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A Parent’s Perspective

“When choosing a school for our children, we wanted them to have a well-rounded academic experience. IRCS has been able to give so much more than academics!  Strong athletics, leadership opportunities, robust enrichment activities, and a daily gift of a strong biblical worldview, are a few of the blessings this school offers! We have been thoroughly impressed with the teachers and staff that make this happen for our children.” -Britt Blume (Mom of 4 IRCS students)

4 Steps to Apply

We encourage you to thoroughly read over this information and reach out to our Admissions Office at 727-596-4342 with your questions.

EXPLORE

For information about Indian Rocks Christian School, please submit the REQUEST MORE INFORMATION form. This is the first step in the admissions process. You will receive a link to schedule a tour of our campus if your family wishes to take advantage of this opportunity. Tours are optional. If you are unable to find a suitable date, please contact Mrs. Fitchett at 727-596-4342 (option 1).

Prospective students must:

•Academic Achievement must be at least 2.0 GPA

• Achievement test scores at or above grade level

• Student Behavior Reports must demonstrate acceptable behavior

• School Attendance (Including Tardies) will be considered

A required step in the admissions process is to schedule a TOUR of our campus with your student. At least one parent is required to attend. A team member will assist you in securing this appointment.

APPLY

The application link will be emailed to families who wish to apply. If you are new to Indian Rocks Christian School, you will be prompted to create an account. Once your account is created, you can complete the online application. The non-refundable application fee and required documentation must be submitted to complete your child’s file and proceed to the next step.

Documentation that is REQUIRED to complete the online application:

•Birth Certificate

•Florida Certificate of Immunization

•A copy of the most recent end-of-year Report Card AND Current Report Card

•A copy of the most recent Standardized test results (MAP, PSAT, PreACT, etc.)

•Transcript (if applicable)

•IEP/504/Psychological Documentation (if applicable)

•Teacher Recommendation (One per subject if applying for HONORS)

The Admissions Team will review your application along with the required documentation and contact you to schedule a student MAP test.

ASSESS

Once the student’s file is complete, directions specific to your student’s grade will be given for the assessment. Preschool students will be assessed during their Parent/Student interview. K5 students will be contacted to schedule their individual assessment. 1st–12th-grade students will receive a calendar link to select a date for MAP testing. If you are unable to find a suitable date, you may contact Mrs. Fitchett at 727-596-4342 (option 1). Following the assessment, you will be given directions to schedule the family interview.

Upon acceptance, the family must pay a non-refundable deposit to secure the student’s enrollment.

DECIDE

The final step in the admissions process is the family interview. In some cases, based on the student’s file and assessment, a decision may be reached and emailed without a family interview. Decisions are also emailed after the family interview. If accepted, you will be provided with details to complete the online enrollment packet. Your student will be considered enrolled after completing the online packet.

If you have any questions regarding admissions, please email the Admissions Office at [email protected].

Join Our Family

A community is more than a place: it’s the people. With peers from all over the world, you’ll experience new cultures, new perspectives, and new modes of thinking.

General Admissions Questions

When I apply to Indian Rocks Christian School, how long does the process take?

Typically 4-6 weeks depending on the applicant’s ability to provide all required documentation and schedule appointments

IRCS reviews 504s and IEPs on a case-by-case basis. We require medical documentation to confirm the diagnosis that led to these specialized plans. Please note that IRCS is only able to offer limited accommodations for independent learners. This documentation can be submitted to [email protected] before proceeding with an online application.

The applicant will need to travel to IRCS for a tour, admissions assessment, and interview. Our team will work with your family to conveniently schedule these required steps while you are in town. We do accept out-of-state medical records during the application process, however, Florida medical records will be needed before the start of the school year

Students are added to our waitlist once they have completed the entire application process. If or when a seat becomes available, our Admissions Team considers the entire pool of waitlisted students to make a selection, considering the date of the completed application.

While we love our high retention rate, it also means that there are typically only a few open spots available. You are welcome to apply for the next school year, however, all decisions are final and made without further comment from the Admissions Team.

IRCS requires a MAP Screening for all 1st-12th grade applicants. This assessment consists of 20 questions in reading and 20 questions in math through MAP, which is a nationally-normed, adaptive test. Our Admissions Team does not release assessment results to the applicant, family members, or other schools.

Faith

At Indian Rocks Christian School, we prioritize nurturing our students’ faith in Christ and cultivating a Christian worldview to shape their values, beliefs, and decision-making.

Family

We partner with parents in the education of their students. Our desire is for IRCS to be an extension of the family. Our dedicated teachers are committed to providing a caring and encouraging environment.

Futures

We aim for our students to graduate from IRCS empowered, inspired, and deeply connected to their faith. We envision our alumni influencing their community positively as they embrace God’s purpose for their lives.

Visit Our Campus

To learn more about Indian Rocks Christian School and our admissions process, please start here. We will contact you with additional details about our PreK – 12th Grade program and answer any questions that you may have.

We would love to share with you how the vision and mission of IRCS has played a major part in molding our student’s growth academically and spiritually for over 40 years.

If you have further questions, please contact our Admissions Office.
If you have further questions, please contact our Admissions Office.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

Indian Rocks Christian School, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774 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 of the organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other organization-administered programs