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		Students from accredited American schools with no history of discipline problems can be admitted after an interview and KKFS receiving a transcript of past school records.
		Students from other English speaking countriesor international school can be admitted after an interview and review of the past school academic records. The student will be placed in a grade that equals the achievement obtained in the previous school. Each course will be evaluated. Diagnostic test may be required before the student is admitted.

	Students from school of countries that do not speak English can be admitted after an interview and English diagnostic test. Based upon the student’s past academic records and ability to function independently in the class, the student will be placed in a course. If the student’s English language ability does not meet the KKFS standard, the student will be required to enroll in an ESL program.

		Parents and students should realize that students entering KKFS may enter at a different grade level than was obtained at the previous school. The grade level will be determined by giving credit for academic achievement already earned against the requirements of the KKFS program. It may be necessary, especially for students transferring from non-English speaking schools, to repeat a grade level. In some cases, a student may be able to “make up” work during summer school.

	KKFS is unable to admit students classified as mentally, emotionally and physically handicapped
	Learning Disabled Students. a. A learning disable student is defined by KKFS as a student with a severe discrepancy between intellectual ability and achievement b. Learning disabled students must be able to function and meet minimum standards in the class as well as function independently in the classroom.

KKFS does not provide medical coverage insurance for students.
KKFS does not cover student medical needs. All medical expenses are the responsibility of the parent.
Parents are required to provide an Emergency contact number. If a student requires medical attention, the school will
provide First Aid and the Emergency contact number will be called before the student issent to a medical facility in routine
medical case. In the case when medical needs are urgent, the student will be sent immediately to a medical facility.
Students who are feverish or feeling sick should not be sent to school.
A sick student in school only exposes the other students and distracts the class.
The rules for excused absence allows for sick students to miss class and make up work without effecting grades.