Admissions

Thank you for considering Teen Challenge of Missouri Boarding Academy Boarding Academy for this very important time in your child’s life. All of the necessary paperwork for application and enrollment into the program are available here. All documents must be filled out honestly and completely in order for your child to be enrolled in the Teen Challenge of Missouri Boarding Academy program.

Enrolling a new student is done on a first come first serve basis. From the time of the initial phone interview to receiving your application, we may receive other completed applications, which could possibly affect your enrollment date. You must call weekly once you begin the process of enrollment for an update on your child’s status.

In order to make the application and induction process as easy as possible, we have listed a few simple steps that will help guide you in the application process. Teen Challenge is here to help you begin the process of dealing with life controlling problems.

Step 1: Download Admissions Information

• Application
  • Boy's
  • Girl's
• Student Handbook
• Parent Handbook

Step 2: Fill out Application

Fill out the application and carefully read through all the information provided.

Step 3: Physical Exam

All students must have a complete physical prior to entering the program (a current physical - within twelve (12) weeks of enrollment - would be acceptable). A complete physical must include the following:

Step 4: Dental

Have all necessary dental work done prior to the entrance date. Once enrolled, Teen Challenge of Missouri Boarding Academy will arrange dental appointments for emergency cases only.

Step 5: Eye Exam

Have eye examinations done prior to enrollment. Teen Challenge of Missouri Boarding Academy does not take students for eye exams; they must be done before entering the program or on pass.

Step 6: Academics

Please contact the school your child currently attends prior to
enrollment with Teen Challenge of Missouri Boarding Academy and withdraw him/her from that school. Let the school officials know that your
son/daughter will be placed in a private school and Teen Challenge of
Missouri Boarding Academy will contact them soon for the records.

Step 7: Financing

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Step 8: Plege of Support

Many times family and friends like to help during trying times. We accept financial support from family and friends for the cost of tuition for your child. This can be done by using our Pledge of Support Form. Just print out and complete the form with your family member or friend and mail it to our office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Potential students should not know the name or location of the program in advance of placement. We recommend you tell your child he is being enrolled in a private Christian Boarding School. Students must know they’re being enrolled at least 24 hours before intake and also be aware that the program is a minimum 15 months. We will not accept students who have not been properly informed.