Admissions Process

Making the Right Choice for Your Student

Shawnee Nazarene Academy Welcomes Your Interest in Our School!

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the process. At Shawnee Nazarene Academy, we understand the weight of this decision and are here to make it as smooth and reassuring as possible.

Our mission is to help students grow in a way that honors their unique potential and prepares them for a life of purpose and confidence. As students complete their journey with us, they are guided to:

Embrace the knowledge that God loves them and desires a relationship with them.
Develop Christ-like character and grow in the Fruits of the Spirit.
Apply a Christian worldview in age-appropriate and meaningful ways.
Take responsibility for their learning and success with confidence and ownership.
Work collaboratively and positively with others to solve problems and achieve goals.
Make healthy lifestyle choices that enable them to thrive.
Understand and embrace their God-given identity with assurance and joy.

We’ve designed every step of our enrollment process to help you make the best choice for your child. We’re here to answer your questions, provide support, and ensure you feel confident in your decision. Together, we can prepare your child for a bright future grounded in faith, character, and achievement.

Admissions Process

Follow our 5 simple steps to enroll your student today!

Schedule a Visit

We’d love to meet you! We invite you to visit the SNA campus before submitting an application. Schedule your visit by contacting the school office. or 913-631-5555

Submit an application

We accept applications at any time for the current academic year. Applications may be submitted in January and later for the following academic year.

Entrance assessment

Shawnee Nazarene Academy works hard to ensure each child will succeed. It is important for us to understand a general overview of your child’s learning level. The purpose of the entrance assessment is to allow us to get to know your child’s strengths and weaknesses.

Apply for financial assistance if needed

Providing accessible Christian education is a priority for us. If your family requires financial assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Finalize student enrollment

Student enrollment will be finalized once all fees are paid and required documentation is submitted to the school office. Please ensure all requested information is submitted before your child’s first day of school.

Why SNA Focuses on Leadership?

Christian schools aim to create positive change in the world by preparing students to become Christ-like leaders who are capable of solving complex problems and serving others with compassion. In order to become effective Christian leaders, students must develop their leadership skills. Developing leadership skills in Christian education offers many benefits for students….

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Building Christian Leaders

By Nancy Shonamon, Principal

Shawnee Nazarene Academy

Leadership skills are essential for every student to build, regardless of their future career paths. In Christian education, building leadership skills is particularly important, as Christian leaders are expected to exhibit specific qualities such as servant leadership, integrity, and compassion for others. Intentionally developing leadership skills in Christian school children can help them become effective and compassionate leaders in their homes, communities, churches, and workplaces. This article explores the importance of building leadership skills in Christian education and suggests five activities that can help students to develop their leadership skills.

The Importance of Building Leadership Skills in Christian Education

Christian schools aim to create positive change in the world by preparing students to become Christ-like leaders who are capable of solving complex problems and serving others with compassion. In order to become effective Christian leaders, students must develop their leadership skills. Developing leadership skills in Christian education offers many benefits for students, including:

Empowerment: Building leadership skills empowers students to take initiative and create change in their communities. This is particularly important in Christian education, where students are encouraged to serve others and live out their faith by engaging in works of compassion and social justice.

Self-Awareness: Developing leadership skills can help students become more self-aware, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. This is essential for students to become the best versions of themselves and to create a positive impact within their communities.

Collaboration: Developing leadership skills helps students to work effectively with others, leading to improved collaboration and teamwork skills. Ultimately, this will enable them to accomplish common goals with others.

Decision-making: Developing leadership skills helps students to become better decision-makers. Good leaders make decisions by considering the needs and perspectives of others, and by choosing the best option that aligns with their vision, values, and goals.

Servant-Leadership: Developing leadership skills also helps students to become servant-leaders, placing the needs of others before their own interests and leading with humility and love.

Intentionally Building Leadership Skills in Christian Schools

Here are five activities that can help students develop leadership skills in Christian education classrooms:

Service Projects: Offering students various opportunities to serve will be instrumental in developing leadership skills. These projects show them how to put Christ-like love and compassion into action while developing critical leadership skills.

Leadership Workshops: Intentionally teaching students leadership skills through workshops and instruction will assist in building foundational principles of skills such as personal integrity, communication, teamwork, strategic thinking, and servant leadership. Embracing these key components of leadership will build confidence in students to step out and lead.

Mentoring: Implement a mentoring program where older, experienced students can mentor younger students. By receiving mentoring, younger students can develop leadership qualities such as self-awareness, decision-making, and collaboration.

Take on Leadership Roles: Encourage students to take on leadership roles such as leading group projects, planning events or being responsible for managing group activities and assignments. Practicing leadership skills will pave the way for students to implement the skills independently in the future.

Extracurricular Activities: Encourage students to engage in extracurricular activities that require strong leadership skills, such as sports teams, student council, drama productions, and music groups. These activities can serve as an opportunity to put leadership skills into practice in real-life scenarios.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Shawnee Nazarene Academy students are admitted without regard to race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin.