About the School Santiam Christian School Is a Private, Non-Profit, College-Prep Christian School Serving Students in Grades Pre/K-12

SANTIAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Corvallis, Oregon

About the School Santiam Christian School is a private, non-profit, college-prep Christian School serving students in Grades Pre/K-12. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC). Our graduates meet all requirements for graduation from the Oregon State Department of Education. We currently enroll a student body of 667 students, with 348 secondary students (7-12) and 313 elementary students (Pre/K-6). High School Building Slightly less than 10% of our high school student body is comprised of international students from a variety of countries in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Over 1600 students have graduated from Santiam Christian High School. Approximately 92% of graduates go on to attend colleges and universities. Our graduates go on to attend top universities across the nation and around the world including: Harvard University, California Polytechnic Institute, Columbia University, New York University, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, Massachusetts

Institute of Technology (MIT), Georgetown New Building Library/Science/Math Building University, Baylor University, Willamette University, Waseda University (Japan) and many other outstanding public and private institutions.

Gymnasium – Multi-Purpose Building

Santiam Christian Schools • 7220 NE Arnold Avenue • Adair Village, OR 97330 phone: 541.745.5524 • fax: 541.745.6338 • www.SantiamChristian.org

Location Santiam Christian School is located on a beautiful 18-acre campus in Adair Village, Oregon. Our campus is made up of 14 buildings, one of which is a beautiful new Library/Science/Math facility used by the junior high and high school students. Located in the mid-Willamette Valley, Adair Village is just 6 miles north of Corvallis, 8 miles northwest of Albany, and 12 miles south of Monmouth, Oregon. Adair Village is a small, safe community of about 1000 people, but is part of a Benton County which has a population of approximately 87,000 people. Neighboring cities of Corvallis and Monmouth are home to two Oregon University System schools, Oregon State University and Western Oregon University respectively. Oregon State University has been ranked by the Princeton Review as one of the top universities in this part of the United States.

Academic Program/Courses With a track record of proven success verified through standardized tests, SAT results, and an AP exam success rate well beyond state and national averages, Santiam Christian can serve students of all academic potential with a fine educational experience. We are large enough to offer an array of college prep courses, but small enough to still provide individualized attention. In addition to all the traditional courses in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies, we also offer 2 foreign languages (Spanish and French), fine arts (including Band, Choir, Theatre, Art, etc), computers, business, and career courses. All students also receive Biblical/Moral instruction. Within our course offerings, we have AP classes in Social Studies, Math, and English, Honors classes in Math, Science, and English, and College Now classes (for college credit) in Science, Education, Computers, and foreign language. We provide ELL instruction and introductory Bible classes for our international students.

Graduation Requirements:

Number of Years Subject 4 Bible 4 English 3 Social Studies/History 3 Math 3 Science (must include 2 years of laboratory science) 1 Physical Education 1 Health 1 Technical Education (Computers) .5 Career Education – Electives (including foreign language and fine arts, as well as other courses)

Santiam Christian Schools • 7220 NE Arnold Avenue • Adair Village, OR 97330 phone: 541.745.5524 • fax: 541.745.6338 • www.SantiamChristian.org

Athletic Programs Santiam Christian is a member of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) – 3A Division/PacWest League. Athletic programs at Santiam include: Football, Volleyball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track, Golf, Tennis, and Cheerleading. We have earned 27 Oregon State Championships, including the 2011 Oregon 3A State Football Championship. In addition, our teams have earned 70 League (District) Championships in a variety of sports.

Quick Facts

 Beautiful, safe campus surrounded by farmland and forests  Independently ranked as the top medium- sized high school in Oregon for ten of the last twelve years  Average class sizes of 18-22 (grades 7- 12)  ELL support for International Students  Subject matter field experiences  Domestic and international service opportunities  SEVIS approved for I-20 issuance Admission Requirements for International Students Santiam Christian School admits International students applying for admission through approved educational agencies. The international program at Santiam Christian School is administered by Northwest Student Services, LLC. Students not working with a local agency will be served via Northwest Student Services.

International students wishing to attend Santiam Christian School must submit either an iTep SLATE test score or a TOEFL score. Students must also submit current transcripts, health and immunization records, and personal information with family details, as well as an essay written by the student regarding his or her expectations of their year in the USA.

Santiam Christian Schools • 7220 NE Arnold Avenue • Adair Village, OR 97330 phone: 541.745.5524 • fax: 541.745.6338 • www.SantiamChristian.org

Housing Unless living with a family member, all International students live with carefully selected American host families.

Additional Information Our school year begins the first week in September and ends in early June. In December, we have a 2- week Christmas vacation, in addition to a one week Spring Break in March. Other traditional holidays are observed as well.

SC values education that is taught from a Biblical world-view. Our teachers are top-notch professionals with outstanding character. SC desires to prepare young people for career and life experiences through its spiritual, academic, vocational, service and athletic development.

For further information please see our website at www.santiamchristian.org. Please also review www.nwstudentservices.com. You may also contact Steve Bittner, Director of International Programs: [email protected]

Scenes from the Corvallis area:

The view from Fitton Green…

Mary’s Peak…

Downtown Corvallis…

Santiam Christian Schools • 7220 NE Arnold Avenue • Adair Village, OR 97330 phone: 541.745.5524 • fax: 541.745.6338 • www.SantiamChristian.org