View the frequently asked questions
below to answer any general questions you might have about
BCS. If the the answers provided do not give you the information
you need please call the Bethany office.
Is
Bethany affiliated with a specific church denomination?
What are the enrollment procedures?
Is
tuition assistance available?
What is the deadline for applying?
What
time does the school day start and end?
Does
Bethany arrange carpooling or provide bus service?
Does
Bethany have a dress code?
Is
Bethany accredited with the State of Indiana?
What
extracurricular activities are available?
Is
Bethany's calendar similar to the public school
system?
Are
services available for students with special learning
needs?
Question and Answer
Q:
Is Bethany affiliated with a specific church denomination?
Yes. Bethany is owned and operated by
the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference. Although
a majority of the faculty, staff, and students come
from a Mennonite background, a variety of religious
backgrounds are represented. All students are welcome
regardless of religious affiliation.
Complete, sign (student and parent(s)/guardian),
and send the application form, which can be obtained
through the school admissions office.
Send with application:
1) $35 non-refundable application fee
2) A copy of your most recent report card
3) A copy of your most recent achievement test results
(ISTEP+ or other).
Yes. Tuition assistance is available
for qualified students. The tuition assistance formula
takes into account family income and family size. Families
needing financial assistance should request an application
form from the admissions office. Applications for tuition
assistance are due by March 15. Applications received
after this date will be considered, as funds are available.
March 15 Early Enrollment: To qualify
for lowest tuition, applications must be received by
this date. Applications are welcome after March
15, as long as space permits.
Middle School: 7:50 – 2:50
Middle School athletic practices start at 3 p.m.
High School: 7:50 – 3:19
(ending time varies between 2:45 – 3:19 depending on
day of week)
High School Instrumental Music classes meet until 4
p.m.
High school athletic practices start at 4 p.m.
Yes. All students are expected to dress
with modesty. Student dress should be conducive to educational
excellence and a Christian environment.
The following are some items not permitted:
tank tops, hats/bandanas during school hours, bare feet,
skin-tight clothing, shorts above finger tip length,
clothes with holes or rips, cut-offs, clothing that
advertises alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, or has
a questionable message, cloths that expose the midriff,
underclothes, or cleavage, skirts/dresses that are above
five inches off the floor when kneeling.
Q:
Is Bethany accredited with the state of Indiana?
Yes, and all teachers are licensed to
teacher in their area. In fact Bethany consistently
ranks in the top 10% of accredited schools in Indiana
in terms of academic performance.
Q:
Is Bethany's calendar similar to the public school system?
Yes. Because some families have students
in both systems, and some parents work in the public
school system, we try to keep our calendar similar for
family vacation planning.
