Application Timelines for the 2025-2026 School Year

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 Welcome to Olive Branch Education, where our mission is to provide an enriching and engaging educational experience rooted in Christian values. Our acceptance policy is carefully designed to ensure that applicants are well-suited to both benefit from and contribute to our faith-based learning community.   Eligibility Criteria To be considered for acceptance, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

 Our program is open to children from age 4 up to 8th  grade, ready to start the academic year with a heart open to learning.  For those joining us for 8th grade, please know that our plan is to expand and grow with them.

We reserve the right to pull academic and behavioral records from any previously schools or tutorials to aid our decision making. 

 A successful shadow day with the student is required to assess the student’s readiness and suitability for our program. This is a time for us to discern together if Olive Branch Education is the right place for your child’s growth, both academically and spiritually.  

A grade level screener for their current grade level will be completed at the time of the shadow day will help us understand your child’s academic needs and strengths.

 We look for students who demonstrate a Christ-like character, curiosity, and a willingness to engage in a farm-based learning environment, as demonstrated through the interview and a possible trial day. 

 Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status via email within 1 week of the Shadow Date. Upon acceptance, your resource fee is due immediately to secure your spot at Olive Branch Education.  

 Should the number of qualified applicants exceed available spots, a waitlist will be established. Waitlisted applicants will be notified if a spot becomes available, trusting in God’s timing for their potential inclusion in our program. We will only waitlist students who have passed the shadow day and completed all other steps in the application process. This list will be established once enrollment for the current year is final. The "waitlist" will start after enrollment ends for year 26-27. We do not have an already formed "waitlist"- we previously called it a "waitlist" but decided to re-name it to what it actually is & that is an "Email list" for early bird shout out to application forms. Starting after 26-27 enrollment is complete you will only be added to our "waitlist" if you did your shadow day + all other steps and were "accepted to wait" due to no availability. We foresee very few spots available next year but will accept limited shadow student days in the event that we are not a good fit for an accepted student and a spot were to open mid-year. If you have additional questions, you may fill out the pop-up contact form on our website.

 Olive Branch Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity, embracing all of God’s children, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its admissions, educational programs, or activities. We believe every child is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. 

 We eagerly anticipate welcoming students who are ready to embrace the unique educational experience our farm-based homeschool program offers, rooted in Christian fellowship and learning. At Olive Branch Education, we strive to cultivate a supportive environment where students can grow in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and people. For any questions regarding our acceptance policy or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us!