Oakwood Adventist Academy welcomes students (grades K-12) of any race, color, creed, ethnic background, country of origin or gender, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Oakwood Adventist Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, country of origin or gender, or in the administration of education policies, application for admissions, scholarships, work, extracurricular, and other school administered programs.

Students who demonstrate a sincere desire for a Christian education and willingness to adhere to the school’s policies, adapt to its religious, social and cultural atmosphere are welcome. However, students who require special needs beyond the general scope of the school will be admitted based on the decision of the Admissions Committe.

The principal and/or admissions committee will review all applicants before they are accepted as students. Students that are not accepted will be notified. Should it become necessary for a student to withdraw or transfer during the school year, we request that parents/guardians and students come to the elementary office, academy office or registrar’s office and complete the following:

1. Student Withdrawal Form
2. Conference with the building principal
3. Pay all outstanding accounts (must be done prior to the release of school records)
4. Provide registrar with forwarding address

New Students
The age for admission into kindergarten is five (5) years of age on or before September 1st of the current school year. The age for admission into the first grade is six (6) years of age on or before September 1st of the current school year. The South Central Conference Office of Education may grant exceptions to this policy based upon the following considerations:

1. A doctor’s written statement on the physical and emotional readiness of the child.
2. A high score on the Reading Readiness Test.
3. A letter from the parents requesting that the September 1st date be waived.
4. A child transferring from the Oakwood University Child Development Lab.

A student having completed an accredited kindergarten program may be admitted to first grade. Any child who has been admitted to school before the age of six (6) may need to spend more than one year to complete the first-grade curriculum. No student beyond the age of fifteen (15) will be admitted into the elementary/middle school program, and no student beyond twenty (20) years will be admitted into the academy program without special authorization from the Admissions Committee. In addition, Oakwood Adventist Academy does not accept, or retain, students who are parents.

All new students must submit the following:

1. Application for Admission
2. Official School Transcript (Cumulative file and test scores)
3. Registration Form
4. Official Alabama Certificate of Immunization-(Out-of-state immunization records must be transferred to the Alabama Blue Card. You may contact the Madison County Health Department at 256-539-3711).
5. Physical Exam Form (State Athletic Physical Exam form available for athletes)
6. Dental Form
7. Consent to Treatment Form
8. Three Recommendations (from an unrelated teacher, principal, counselor, pastor, or church leader)
9. Birth Certificate and Social Security Card (copy)
10. Photograph
11. Video and Internet Agreement Forms
12. Release of Confidential Information Form

Generally, students transferring from another school will be placed in the grade assigned by the previous school. A placement test will be administered to all home schooled students and students transferring from non-accredited schools. Grade placement, however, may be based on the student’s age, size, social, physical, mental, and emotional maturity, as well as academic achievement. If a student is enrolled at Oakwood Adventist Academy and plans to leave for home schooling with the intent to return at a later date, the registrar and/or principal should be notified. An accredited home school program is highly recommended.

Students entering for the first time will be monitored for nine (9) weeks to ensure that satisfactory conduct and achievement is maintained.

It is highly recommended that those students entering Oakwood Adventist Academy from a foreign country during their eighth grade or senior year be cleared by the registrar’s office prior to the transfer.

Returning Students
Returning students are required to update their application each year. The following items must be cleared before registration is considered complete:

1. Registration Form
2. State Athletic Physical Exam (for athletes)
3. Consent to Treatment Form
4. Video and Internet Agreement Forms

Readmitted students will need the items listed above and additional items listed below

1. Official Transcripts
2. Official Alabama Certificate of Immunization