Intent to Return
Currently enrolled students please fill out an intent to return form to secure your spot for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration payment is also required. The first day of school will be Tuesday August 26, 2025.
We look forward to a blessed and enriching school year with you!
For new students follow the process below:
NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
STEP ONE
School Tour & Interview
Schedule your school tour and parent/guardian interview. Call or
STEP TWO
Student Assessment
After completing a school tour and parent/guardian interview, parents are asked to schedule an assessment of their student.
Assessment Fee: $100
Important link to download below.
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STEP THREE
Notification of Application Status
​After the assessment, you will receive a notification of status and the next steps moving forward.
STEP FOUR
Registration Package
Upon acceptance the parent/guardian will be asked to complete a registration form along with a non-refundable $650 registration fee.
Important links to download below.
STEP FIVE
First Month Tuition
Once the registration package and payment has been submitted the first month's tuition of $650/$700 is due, we have a full year payment option available.
STEP SIX
Welcome to LCS
Now you are officially a part of the LCS family, we are so happy you are here and look forward to seeing you!
Important links to download below.
TUITION & FEES
Registration Fee: $650.
This fee is non-refundable and covers supplies and costs for educating a child throughout the year. It includes registration and a standard set of textbooks. Please note that this fee does not cover any special books required for specific learning needs or advanced material. Books will only be provided upon payment of this fee.
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Monthly Tuition:
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K-5: $650 per month
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6-8: $700 per month
The first tuition payment is due on the first day of school, with subsequent payments due on the 1st of each month. The final payment (10th payment) is due no later than June 1st. If June tuition is unpaid, your child may not receive their report card or be able to participate in graduation. Tuition payments not received by the 10th of each month will prompt an email or call from the office. Delayed payments may result in automatic debit enrollment and require immediate action to avoid interruption in your child's school experience.​
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Assessment Fee: $100
All incoming kindergarten students and transfer students are required to undergo a mandatory evaluation before the first day of school. The evaluation fee is $100 and is non-refundable. Please ensure the evaluation is completed on time.
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Extended Care: $300/per month
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Before Care: Available from 7:30 AM.
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After Care: Available from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Extended care is $300 per month. If you are late to pick up your child by more than 10 minutes, they will be automatically signed up for daily aftercare at a rate of $50 per day.
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Other Fees:
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Sports Fee: Required for all middle school students, $300 per year. Students must participate in at least one sport per quarter.
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Graduation Fee: For Kindergarten and 8th-grade students, covering caps, gowns, diplomas, and related expenses, is $75.
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Summer School: $750 per subject ​
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Lighthouse Church Scholarship: $4,000 annually
This scholarship is awarded to every student registered at Lighthouse, ensuring that our tuition costs remain minimal.
Sports Scholarship: $3,000 annually
Available to middle school students who demonstrate excellence in sports and are committed to participating in various league matches. Parental involvement is required. Our leagues encompass swimming, football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, golf, and tennis.
Need-based Scholarship:
This scholarship will be assessed based on individual circumstances. Please schedule a meeting with the principal before applying. Kindly complete the attached form to be considered.
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy
The Lighthouse Church School, 1220 20th Street in Santa Monica 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 at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs.