Reading Junior Academy is a private PK-10 Christian school that upholds the standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We follow a policy of non-discrimination concerning race or creed in admission of students. We welcome students of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Any qualified boy or girl of school age, regardless of his/her religious or racial background who desires a character-building education and who is willing to support the principles and comply with the regulations of the school is welcome.
Admissions Policy
Reading Junior Academy is a private K-10 Christian school that upholds the standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We follow a policy of nondiscrimination concerning race or creed in admission of students. We welcome students of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Any qualified boy or girl of school age, regardless of his/her religious or racial background who desires a character-building education and who is willing to support the principles and comply with the regulations of the school is welcome. Attendance at the reading Junior Academy should be regarded as a privilege and not as a right. Our school board maintains the right to screen applicants and if we feel we cannot meet the child's spiritual, social, academic or physical needs, we reserve the right to refuse admission. Additionally, all students upon their initial entry into Reading Junior Academy are considered to be on probation status for their first 10 weeks of school. This means that administration can terminate enrollment without due process if they believe the student’s academic or behavior needs are too challenging for our school.
Admissions Checklist
- Visit the school. Applicants must complete a scheduled school visit. Call 610-777-8424 to schedule an appointment.
- Apply. Complete application forms for each child.
- Pay Application Fee and/or Registration Fees
- Provide birth certificate (or other official document of child’s birthdate) and immunization record.
Obtain school records. Official transcripts and results from educational, psychological, medical, and/or behavioral testing must be submitted to RJA. Families must request that their *current* school records be sent or delivered to RJA.
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Signed Copy of Attendance Policy Acknowledgement
Click here for a copy of the Attendance Policy and Absence Forms.
Signed Financial Agreement
Physical Exam — the form is provided and completed by a physician within twelve months prior to the student’s first day of school. This requirement is for all new students
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Complete Required Health Enrollment Packets and Emergency Forms
PA DOH requires that the letters about Diabetes go out to newly enrolled students.
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Request for Bussing
Call the office for other district requests for bussing
Reading Junior Academy Google Suite for Education Parental Consent Form (Grades 5-10 only)
Complete any additional paperwork requested.
Current fees and tuition rates are available by calling the school during operating hours. We try to keep our rates affordable and have some of the lowest rates in the area. Some financial aid may be available for qualifying families.
Ordering Uniforms
Families have choices when deciding where to order uniforms. We have multiple online shops and local storefronts to choose from to best fit your needs. Please plan to order at least one month prior to the start of school.
- Schoolbelles.com (Use school code: s3151).
- Shop Tommy Hilfiger (Partner School Number: READ01)
- Shop Hess Embroidery, Locally owned and Operated. *Bring your own dresscode approved polos and jackets to have embroidered from a pre-approved servicer*
*When shopping outside of the online storefronts, please check to make sure it matches one of the item styles offered at the ONLINE storefronts. Reading Junior Academy administration is not liable for the purchase of unapproved schoolwear when not purchased from Schoolbelles.com or Tommy Hilfiger.
Approved Uniform Polo Colors by GRADE
- Grades k-5: white, royal blue, light blue, (royal) purple, red, yellow
- Grades 6-10: black, heather grey, forest green, navy, maroon
Entrance Tests
Each new student may be tested regardless of grade level or time of the year when enrolling. This will help in grade placement and in determining the individual needs of each student. Typically, testing is performed on students entering kindergarten or first grade.
Transferring Students
Parent(s) or legal guardians of any applicant transferring to Reading Junior Academy must release academic transcripts, psychological reports, discipline records, and medical records prior to the applicant being accepted. A School Records Request form, listing your child's last school, must be completed to allow all records to be released to us.
Handbook
Click to view a copy of our school handbook.
2025-2026 Calendar
Click to download a PDF of the school calendar