Admission

WELCOME

WELCOME TO CHRISTIAN
UNIFIED SCHOOLS!

If you want to provide your student with a well-rounded education in a safe environment where Christian values and respect for one another are the foundation, then we invite you to contact Admissions and apply!

NURTURING MINDS, GROWING GODLY CHARACTER

At Christian Unified, students are provided opportunities to grow spiritually through impactful chapels, engaging Bible classes, and biblical truth integration in all subjects. Elementary and Junior High academics provide a strong foundation for future learning. High School academics offer a wide range of classes including specialized courses, honors, AP level, and Dual Credit college courses to open as many doors as possible as each student seeks God’s plan for their lives.

2024-2025 ENROLLMENT

2024-2025 Admissions Applications are currently being accepted for all grades. To ensure your child has a spot for the upcoming school year, we highly recommend applying and submitting all the required supplemental forms as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at 619.201.8888.

our campuses

Both East and West Campuses are the same elementary school supported by Shadow Mountain Community Church and are located less than two miles apart. 

QUESTIONS? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Mr. John Gonzales
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Dawn Krivitz
Admissions Coordinator

CES EAST CAMPUS

On the Shadow Mountain Community Church campus, along with Christian Jr/Sr High School
2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon

Transitional kindergarten through 6th grade

CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Large campus, bustling with church & school activity
  • Convenient for families with junior high & high school siblings
  • 500+ students, with multiple classes per grade
  • TK & Kindergarten classes are located on our junior campus (click to view map) on the west side of Greenfield Drive
  • PRINCIPAL ERIN HAVEN

    CES WEST CAMPUS

    On the Campus of El Cajon Wesleyan Church
    211 S. Third Street, El Cajon, CA

    kindergarten through 6th grade

    CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Elementary-only campus with large playground & athletic fields
  • Close to the Christian Jr/Sr High campus for convenient drop-offs
  • 200+ students, with one teacher for most grades
  • Intimate, family atmosphere
  • PRINCIPAL MARLA HESTER

    Originally from North Carolina, Mrs. Hester spent 20+ years as a teacher and principal in Christian schools in Florida, receiving a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Stetson University. To her, being a principal is not just a career but a calling. Since coming to Christian Unified in 2017, she has felt blessed every day with the opportunity to do what God has called her to do—help children establish a foundation built upon the rock of Jesus Christ that will guide them, their families, and communities for generations to come.

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    470 L Street, Chula Vista, CA

    4-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade

    CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS:

  • A single campus for grades K-4 through 8th.
  • Serves families living in the South Bay area of San Diego County.
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    ADMISSIONS EVENTS

    Choose from two great ways to learn more about our schools:

    CAMPUS TOURS are scheduled throughout the school year and summer. Observe our environment and determine if Christian Unified is the right fit for your family.

    At the junior and senior high school level, SHADOW DAYS are available throughout the school year. We recommend a Shadow Day for students going into 7th–12th grade. 

    IN MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDER

    It is with sadness that we share that the co-founder of our school district, Dr. Beverly LaHaye, passed away on Sunday, April 14. She was 94 years old.

    Beverly was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ all the days of her life, and God used her in extraordinary ways to make a difference in the world around her. Along with her husband Dr. Tim LaHaye, she worked to establish Christian Unified Schools at a time when Christian education was in its infancy. She had a vision to meet the need for God-honoring curriculum and teachers who modeled Christlikeness to the students in their care, and she worked tirelessly to that end.

    In addition to her influence on our school district, Beverly was also the author of many books, the founder of Concerned Women for America, and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful and treasured member of Shadow Mountain Community Church, where she was honored recently during the GirlTime women’s event. As the audience stood to applaud, Beverly pointed upward, giving all of the glory to the God she served.

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