We are delighted that you are considering applying to Bob Jones Academy, and we look forward to working with you during each step of the application process.
Note: For inquiries about the Child Development Center, please contact our office (email or 864.770.1395).
Step 1: Contact us
Learn more about BJA and how we can partner with your family. Email or call (864.770.1395) to connect with us and/or schedule a tour.
Step 2: Complete an application
We’re currently accepting applications for the the 2022-23 school year.
We are transitioning to a new student information system. If you’re interested in applying for the 2023-24 school year, please let us know, and we’ll contact you as soon as applications are available (intended around February 1).
Complete your application online. Once you start an application you may return to it as needed to add additional documents, etc., until you submit it. A completed application includes each item below.
- Required documents (PDF’s are preferred)
- Birth certificate
- Immunization record
- Custody decree (if applicable)
- Grade Records
- K3–K5: None required
- Grade 1: evaluation/report card from K5
- Grades 2–9: last two years of report cards
- Grades 10–12: high school transcript
- Achievement test scores (Grades 2–12)
- K3–Grade 1: instead of test scores, we’ll do readiness screening with your child
- K3: informal readiness screening
- K4–K5: readiness screening ($50 fee) Kindergarten Readiness Guidelines
- Grade 1: readiness screening ($75 fee)
- Grades 2–12: nationally standardized achievement test scores (most recent available; if not within the past 14 months, contact us about scheduling testing)
- K3–Grade 1: instead of test scores, we’ll do readiness screening with your child
- The results of any psychoeducational evaluations including IEP or 504 plans (if applicable)
- Personal statements (grades 6–12) to be completed by the student within the online application
- Who is Jesus Christ?
- Do you have a personal relationship with Him and how do you know?
- Why do you want to attend BJA?
- Request recommendations: contact people to provide recommendations
- Your pastor or another leader at your church who knows your family (Church Leader Recommendation)
- Grades 1–12: your child’s teacher or a school administrator (Teacher Recommendation)
Step 3: Explore Partnership
After receiving and reviewing your child’s application including required documents and recommendations, the principal will meet with your family to discuss your child’s prospective enrollment.
Step 4: Await Enrollment Decision
Based on the partnership meeting and application documents, a decision will be made regarding offering your child enrollment. The admission coordinator will inform you of the decision.
Step 5: Pay Commitment Fee
After enrollment is offered, a $300 per student (maximum of $600 per family) nonrefundable commitment fee will be due to secure your child’s reservation.