FAQs for admission
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Do I have to attend Calvary Church to send my child to CCA?
No, we accept students from all the Bible-teaching churches in our area. CCA is a non-denominational school. We do require one parent to be pursuing a personal relationship with the Lord. We believe church attendance is critical to an individual’s spiritual growth in the Lord. We also require faculty and families to agree with our statement of faith.
What is your COVID/health policy?
We follow the State of Delaware Department of Education guidelines for school operations and the Delaware Department of Public Health guidelines for quarantine. Our facilities are outfitted with an ultraviolet light air cleaning system in our HVAC.
Do you have any openings right now?
As of today, we are not accepting applications for this current year. Re-enrollment begins in February each year. We will know how many openings per grade will be available after the Open House in March 2025.
Do you have any openings for next year?
Re-enrollment for current families begins in February. We will know how many openings per grade will be available after the Open House in March 2025.
What are the school hours?
8:30am -3:00pm (doors open at 8:15am) with Before and After care available
Do you offer Before and After School Care
Yes. Before School Care is available from 6:30 am and After School Care is available until 5:30 pm. There are separate fees for these services. This will be included on the tuition schedule.
Are your teachers qualified?
Nearly all of our teachers have a bachelor’s degree, we have 30% with a masters, and a few with their doctorate. Nearly all K-12 staff have a state certification or similar certification with ACSI International. All of our teachers have a personal relationship with Jesus and attend a variety of local churches. We enjoy a very stable workforce, teachers with longevity and experience, along with a positive Christian Culture. Our teachers love God, love children and love their jobs!
Where can I find my child’s supply/book list and other important medical forms and parent information?
Please visit our website at: www.WeAreCCA.com/parents.
What grades do you offer?
We serve students from ages Pre-K2 to 12th grade.
Are your Preschool programs full time or part time?
Our Pre-K2 Program is Five (5) Day Full Day. Our Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Programs offer a Three (3) Day – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday or a Five (5) Day Option. You may choose Half or Full Day for either option. The Half Day Option dismisses at noon.
How old does my child need to be to start at CCA?
Children must be 2.5 before March 1st to apply to our PreK2 classroom. All other grade levels PreK3 – 12 must turn the appropriate age by August 31st.
How much is tuition?
Tuition rates are found here. We update tuition rates in January for the next school year.
Is there Tuition Assistance?
Applications for Tuition Assistance are done through an independent company called FACTS Grant & Aid. The application is then reviewed by the Finance Committee to determine if any offer can be made. The FACTS Grant & Aid online application can be found here. Please know that Tuition Assistance comes directly from our school budget and is limited to families who we can verify have a demonstrated financial need. It is only offered for grades K-12. **There is also a scholarship program available to NEW CCA families for the 2025-2026 school year. It is available for PreK3 – 12th grade. Please use this link to review the qualifications and apply for the CESP Scholarship.
What curriculum does CCA use?
Preschool: Creative Curriculum, Handwriting w/out Tears (K4) (Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment Program) Kindergarten-2nd use Super Kids Phonics, BJU Press, and ACSI curriculum. The 3rd -12th grade uses mostly ACSI, BJU Press, and Apologia for all courses. *Most books are purchased separately from tuition
How do I apply and get accepted to CCA?
Applications are found on our website under the Admissions Tab or “Apply Here” Button. There is a $150 non-refundable application fee. Current CCA students have the first opportunity to re-enroll each January and February. Then, new students can apply for open positions early in March. All students K-12 will take a grade level readiness test. Acceptances are typically offered between mid April-mid July. Once accepted, there is a $125 enrollment fee.
Do students have a Dress Code?
Yes, Preschool – Kindergarten students have a dress code (ie modest, comfortable clothing that is safe / suitable for play). Students in 1st – 12th grade have a standardized dress code. CCA’s Dress Code policies can be found here.
