Required Documentation

School Records

• Kindergarten Students: Not Applicable.
• 1st-8th Grade: Copies of current report card as well as previous school records (report cards and standardized test scores), and any educational or diagnostic testing.

Personal Records

• Copy of Birth Certificate.
• Student Photo (a 4×6 snapshot or a picture from your phone is acceptable).
• Family Photo (a 4×6 snapshot or a picture from your phone is acceptable).
• Parent Questionnaire (completed online).
• Student Questionnaire (5th-8th Grade; completed online).
• If applicant is receiving classroom accommodations due to a diagnosed learning difference, please submit current diagnostic testing, IEP, 504, or accommodation plan.
• If applicant’s parents are divorced, please submit the most recent copy of all court documents regarding custody and educational decisions that are notarized and signed by a judge.

Teacher Recommendations (completed online)

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade: early childhood recommendation.
• 2nd-6th Grade: teacher recommendation and principal recommendation (current or previous year).
• 7th-8th Grade: principal, math, and English teacher recommendations.

Pastoral Reference (completed online)

• Every applicant must provide a pastoral reference.

Admissions Testing

• Kindergarten and 1^st Grade: Applicants will be required to take a placement test administered by our admissions office. The cost for testing is included in the $250 application fee.
• 2^nd-8^th Grade: Applicants will take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) at Cornerstone Chapel.

* CCA will update this page as well as notify applicants when testing opens for registration.

Parent Interview (by invitation)

• Once the applicant file is complete, parents will be contacted to schedule an interview with the Head of School, or their designee.
• This interview is an opportunity for philosophical compatibility discussions and a question-and-answer session.
• Students entering 5th-8th Grade will participate in family interviews.

Admission Decision & Enrollment

• Partnership and alignment with CCA’s Mission, Values and Beliefs
• Strong recommendations
• Acceptable entrance testing scores
• Fair and unbiased selection process
• Parent enrollment acceptances are required within five days of offer of admission
• Anticipated waitlist based on interest

Financial Aid (optional)

CCA uses FACTS online financial aid application to assist with financial aid assessments. FACTS allows for a consistent approach in determining tuition needs. Families should provide financial information and answer all questions to give the financial aid committee a comprehensive view of the family’s overall need.

Submit online FACTS application (application will be available at a later date).

Families must apply each year for financial aid consideration.

Admissions decisions are made independent of financial needs.

All family financial information is held with strict confidentiality.

Please contact admissions@ccaguardians.net with questions.